Chef Joshua Smith of Local Roots Cafe vists Border Springs Farm

Chef Josh Smith of Local Roots Cafe in Roanoke, VA visited the farm to see the lambs that have become a favorite on the menu at Roanoke's Best Organic Restaurant.  Chef Josh has been an innovator and leading advocate of serving the very best in local meat and produce.  He has turned part farmer himself with a large vegetable and herb garden that helps supply his restaurant.  Local Roots Cafe is hosting a Border Springs Farm LAMB dinner on July 16.  Check out their website for more details and to make reservations; www.localrootscafe.com.

The Isaacs - The Latest Fine Dinning Restaurant to join the flock

The "hottest" restuarant in Roanoke, VA, The Isaacs, an Eastern Mediterranian restuarant in historic Grandin Village has cemented their commitment to healthy and local food by exclusively using Animal Welfare Approved and Certified Naturally Grown Border Springs Farm Lamb.  As owner Ben Ward says; "it is the best tasting and best looking lamb I have ever seen".  The Isaac's uses the whole lamb, from ribs for the appetizer, to ground for the most awesome Turkish and Greek Lamb Burgers, to legs and shoulders for their famous Souvlaki and Kabobs and you must try their "Lamb Chop Pot Roast" - simply amazing!.  Ben and his whole staff are committed to serving the very best product they can find and supporting local farmers.

Chef Andrea Griffith of Primland Resort vists Border Springs Farm

Chef Andrea Griffith, the renown chef with a passion for supporting local farms and preparing local fare, visited Border Springs Farm along with Seth Gibson, Director of Food and Beverage at Primland.  Primland Resort will be opening a new lodge on August 9, 2009.  Chef Andrea had the opportunity to see the animals and learn about the importance of the Animal Welfare Approved label.  It is an honor to have Border Springs Farm LAMB served at Primland and prepared by such a master.