Fresh Connections – The Parfitt Way Blog

Brian MacWhorter’s BUTLER GREEN FARMS of Bainbridge Isl. and Poulsbo marked a full year of supplying the Pub and Pegasus with fresh greens this summer. “This is a huge milestone for us!” stated Chef Jeff. “A large part of the difficulty of utilizing local products is their limited supply. Brian stepped up and delivered on his promise.” Since the pub committed to sourcing organic and free-range products in 2002, the Chef’s efforts to shorten the distance from supplier to table has been stymied by growers who just couldn’t, or wouldn’t, grow year around.  Brian has  delivered his produce to several restaurants in the past and has worked in the restaurant industry as well, so he is capable of anticipating the needs of the restaurant chefs. Asked about this milestone, Brian explained that his capabilities just didn’t occur overnight. “It’s been a long road to get to this point and I’m really happy that it has worked for us both.”