Leading Hudson Valley Restaurant Pioneering Farm To Table Movement

Warwick, New York - The Crystal Inn, nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley's black dirt agricultural region, has been a leading voice in the burgeoning farm-to-table and agro tourism movements. This week, owner and general manager Ryan Zygmunt announced that the Crystal Inn has added two local meat producers to its list of suppliers. Lowland Farm on Prices Switch road - a scant few miles from the Crystal Inn - will provide prime beef products and the Hudson Valley Cattle Company in Ulster County will supply all fresh poultry products.

The addition of locally sourced meats puts the Crystal Inn among an elite group of Hudson Valley restaurants demonstrating a deep commitment to the farm-to-table ethic. The Crystal has long sourced its produce from local producers such as the Scheuermann Farms and other local organic producers including the Kitchen Garden. Crystal Inn Chef James Haurey frequently spends his mornings hand picking produce from the fields of the Kitchen Garden, also just a mile or so away, to prepare that same evening for Crystal Inn diners.

Chef Haurey is featuring Lowand Farm Beef in the Crystal's signature, Sliced Angus Rib Steak with Caramelized Shallots and Aged Cheddar Mashed Potatoes. Hudson Valley Cattle Company chicken is featured in the Crystal's Whole Roasted Free Range Chicken alongside Homemade Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli, Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Capers and Feta Cheese.

"We are exceedingly proud to offer locally sourced beef and poultry in addition to the profusion of the freshest local produce we've offered for years," said Zygmunt continuing, "Now nearly everything on our menu graces your plate merely hours after having been in local fields. The difference this makes in terms of flavor, texture and overall satisfaction cannot be overstated. You really must experience this level of freshness for yourself to fully understand." Zygmunt says he intends to continue to promote the local sourcing of ingredients at every possible juncture and to continue championing the benefits of farm-to-table dining in the heart of the Hudson Valley's agricultural centers.


About the Crystal Inn - Established in February 1965, the Crystal Inn is a favorite of locals as well as a destination for diners from around the tri-state area. A Hudson Valley landmark, Crystal Inn has strong ties to agricultural producers throughout the region and is an acknowledged leader of the Hudson Valley's farm-to-table movement. Offering a modern take on contemporary American cuisine, renowned chef James Haurey's menu redesign garnered a 'Four-Star' rating from the Times Herald-Record. With a great team of impeccable employees, excellent menu, a well conceived wine list and a cozy setting in the heart of the Black Dirt region, the Crystal Inn provides an unforgettable dining experience. Visit www.crystalinn.biz or call (845) 258-4232.


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