MONMOUTH COUNTY – Calling all chefs and restaurants! The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners are inviting local restaurants to participate in Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week, which is set to take place September 22 through 30.
“On behalf of my fellow commissioners, we are thrilled to announce that Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week will return to help support our agriculture industry and our restaurants and eateries throughout the county,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “We are excited to see how creative the restaurants will be with our Grown in Monmouth ingredients and invite everyone to come out and support our local businesses.”
The Grown in Monmouth initiative is designed to help retain and grow Monmouth County’s agriculture industry. Restaurants that are participating in the Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week will have at least one feature dish that is made with ingredients that have been grown in Monmouth County. There are no requirements for pricing or menu selection, county commissioners said.
“The county is supporting the outstanding agriculture and products grown on our local farms while also supporting the restaurants and their chefs who take that produce and turn them into culinary masterpieces,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Board of Agriculture. “We encourage everyone to support their favorite Grown in Monmouth restaurant and enjoy some local products grown right here in Monmouth County.”
This is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on culinary creations using ingredients grown in Monmouth County. Participating restaurants will be featured on the Grown in Monmouth online directory, which you can view by visiting growninmonmouth.com/Directory.aspx. The directory includes farmers markets, community supported agriculture and gardens, produce distributors and more.
The county’s Division of Economic Development is available to assist restaurants with connecting to local farms.
Anyone interested in participating in the Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week should contact the Monmouth County Division of Economic Development by phone at 732-431-7470 or by email at econdev@visitmonmouth.com.
