by Lisa Brown | Nov 6, 2022 | Blog, PGF Restaurant
Written by Laura Bonds for Project Green Fork Sabine Bachmann, the owner of three Memphis restaurants, uses her European upbringing to minimize waste in her kitchens. Tonica, Ecco and Libro at Laurelwood have three distinct identities, but they all share a commitment...
by Lisa Brown | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories, Sustainability, Sustainable practices
This PGF story was written by Laura Bonds. Photography by Justin Fox Burks Coffee-brewing is a special craft, and Hayes and Amy McPherson treat it and their customers with care. Hayes and Amy own Comeback Coffee, a coffee shop in the Pinch District on North Main....
by projectgreenfork | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories, Sustainability, Sustainable practices
This PGF story was written by Laura Bonds. At age 13 Sarah Cai moved from Memphis to China when her family relocated due to her father’s job. For six years she and her family traveled around Southeast Asia experiencing cultures and learning about the food of...
by projectgreenfork | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog, Food Waste, PGF Restaurant, Project Green Fork Stories, Sustainability
The writer of this PGF Story is Laura Bonds. Dory, a tasting-only restaurant owned by Dave and Amanda Krog, wasted no time implementing a zero waste program for their business. In the spring of 2020, Dory was on the cusp of opening when COVID-19 hit and plans to...
by projectgreenfork | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Project Green Fork Stories
This PGF story was written by Laura Bonds. Honoring family tradition is an important element of business for Farm and Fig, a catering company started in 2018. Dino Grisanti and Marc Henley, together with their wives Carolyn and Vanessa, keep history and heritage at...
by projectgreenfork | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, Project Green Fork Stories
The writer of this PGF story is Laura Bonds. If you live in or have visited Memphis, chances are you’ve tasted a Memphis Made Brewing Co. beer. Fireside, the amber ale dominating 75% of the brewery’s production, is a crowd favorite with its malty flavor and...
