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The idea is a simple one.
FARM is about enjoying and celebrating healthy, pure, locally grown and produced foods and products.
Yes, it will feature organic, natural, handmade products, but check the cliches regarding organic and all natural at the door.
This is NOT a kitchen where traditional foods have been replaced by soy-based imposters just to make ultra-healthy and socially conscious claims. It is a place that celebrates the higher quality, healthful merits and delicious character of the foods delivered by local producers.And, it is a place where those who dine vegetarian may find well balanced choices and where carnivores may enjoy the best, carefully produced meats.
At FARM, artisans are an integral component in preserving the tradition, culture and flavor of southern Indiana. Chef Daniel Orr will embrace locally-grown ingredients to create a fresh, exciting, and modern seasonal menu.
One can stop by for a snack of Hoosier tapas and wine, a full meal or simply a slice of absolutely "REAL" pie and a glass of milk.
There is a youthful buzz about the place, filled with a mix of both young and old. Maybe its the soundtrack classic, upbeat, distinctive, intellectual music playing in the background. Maybe its the decor... modern, vibrant, simple and approachable that makes people want to linger and play with their spoons in their coffees.
The room is neither formal nor casual. It is both. It could be anything. This clientele, 20-80+ years old, living in and around a university, as well as the foodie-road-trippers trekking from afar, know the restaurant experience they are seeking. They normally dress well, even hip in an urban sense, but always with a casualness. They are here to relax and enjoy, not to be educated. They dont need to learn this lifestyle, they already live it. Guests with children feel comfortable knowing there are nutritious options and understanding service for young ones too.
All of this, the food, music, decor, even the spirit of FARM creates energy... a feeling that is sexy, innovative, intelligent and meaningful.
The food is smart, but easy to understand... a new kind of comfort food that can be eaten regularly but that is special enough for special occasions. There is an excited eye on the future, respect for history, a passion for tradition and a pure love for that which is made by hand and comes from the heart.
Somehow we feel as if we are doing something positive just by being a part of it.