HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-12-2006-6bORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 12, 2006
Action Agenda
Item No. (o-;f~
SUBJECT: Resolution Honoring Lantern Restaurant
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
Resolution
Award Synopsis
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dianne Reid, 245-2326
Noah Ranells, 245-2330
PURPOSE: To recognize Lantern Restaurant, one of only three restaurants in the southeast
named as America's Top 50 Restaurants by Gourmet Magazine.
BACKGROUND: Lantern Restaurant is located at 423 W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, just a
few doors from the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau. Since opening its doors to
diners in 2002, the Lantern and its chef-owners, Andrea & Brendan Reusing, have been strong
supporters of local farms. The Reusings' goal is to present simple, authentic Asian food using
seasonal and local ingredients, such as vegetables, pasture raised meats, and dairy products
from 25 farms in Orange and neighboring counties.
In addition to being known as a restaurant that supports local farms and buys local farm
products, Lantern Restaurant initiated Lantern Table, a periodic special seasonal dinner that
highlights a local farm. This series has taken eating locally and seasonally to a new level with
many of the food items coming from a 60-mile radius of the restaurant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the attached
resolution honoring Lantern Restaurant for its national honor, being recognized as one of the top
50 restaurants in the United States, and commend its chefs for being strong supporters of local
farmers and their products.
ORANGE COUNTY B0~4RD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION HONORING LANTERN RESTAURANT
WHEREAS, Orange County takes pride in all farmers and agricultural enterprises that enhance
the County; and
WHEREAS, local restaurants that buy vegetables, meats, and dairy products from local farms in
Orange and neighboring counties create new market opportunities for longtime farm families
and new young farmers who are beginning their farms; and
WHEREAS, chefs and restaurant owners have many opportunities to educate their diners about
supporting local farmers and agricultural enterprises; and
WHEREAS, Lantern Restaurant and its chef-owners, Andrea & Brendan Reusing, have
provided exceptional opportunities for local farmers to gain important local and national
exposure through articles and interviews published in national food publications; and
WHEREAS, Lantern Table, a dinner series initiated by Andrea Reusing focuses on local farms
and food producers, with periodic dinners throughout the year that showcase farmers and
products as the seasons progress; and
WHEREAS, the Triangle Slow Food chapter, currently led by Chef Andrea Reusing, provides
opportunities for the general public to attend special food tasting and provides direct links to
local farmers markets websites; and
WHEREAS, Chef Andrea Reusing recently coordinated the `local farmer's market community'
contingent of 17 local farmers to the international Slow Food event named "Terra~Madre" in
Turin, Italy; and
WHEREAS, as "convivium leader" for the local slow food chapter, Chef Andrea Reusing is
working to make the month of June an annual "EAT LOCAL" month;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
congratulates Andrea & Brendan Reusing and their staff of 32 at the Lantern Restaurant on their
national recognition as one of three southeastern restaurants listed on the TOP 50 restaurants
across the nation, noting the restaurant's "commitment to local farmers."
This the 12th day of December, 2006.
Moses Carey, 'Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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