New restaurant in Walker holds strong to local rootsby supporting local vendors & suppliers
Meritage Hospitality Group, the
locally owned and operated restaurateur who brought you Twisted Rooster, will
spread its local roots at the opening of the Crooked Goose on June 11. Like its
affiliate eatery, Crooked Goose is an advocate for the buy-local revolution in Michigan.
Both Meritage restaurants support
local vendors and suppliers, which cultivates the economy in western Michigan, provides
jobs and stimulates economic growth. “All of our locations get their goods from
companies within 20 miles of the restaurant, which keeps the money we spend on
food very local,” says Mark Noseda II, Executive Chef at the Crooked Goose and
Twisted Rooster.
Not only will Meritage’s support of
the buy-local revolution stimulate the economy, it will also encourage the community
to consume farm-fresh foods on a daily basis. “When I moved to West Michigan I
had no idea of the amazing produce that this side of the state offers. It reminded me of my time in California,”
says Noseda. “It is incredible the freshness of the products we receive in
Grand Rapids. When I cut into a tomato
picked the day before we serve it, it is just incredible.”
The Commit to the Mitt campaign was
conceptualized around a table of Meritage executives who were concerned about
the crumbling economy throughout the U.S., specifically in Michigan. “We knew
we had to do something,” says Gary Rose, Vice President of Meritage Hospitality
Group. “Then and there we were committed to local products: local beers, local contractors, local art,
local everything.”
Commit to the Mitt is an opportunity
to create growth and spur communal unity throughout greater Grand Rapids. “Twisted
Rooster & Crooked Goose use local products as much as possible, and always
will,” says Noseda.
what are these fantastic looking dishes?
ReplyDeleteThe East Side Pie: Slow Simmered Wicked Spiced Chili, Spiced Farmland Hot Dogs, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapenos, Spicy Sour Cream, Mrs. Dog's Mustard & Cornbread Croutons
ReplyDeleteThe Double Stack Nachos: A bed of Warm Tortilla chips, Blanketed with Cheddar & Jack Cheeses, Jalapeno Peppers, Sweet Red Onions, Black Beans & Diced Tomatoes- then we add a stack! Finished with jalapeno sour cream, house salsa & avocado puree. Add chicken for $2
Sounds like a pledge to support Mitt Romney. Am I the only person who thinks this? What does "commit to the mitt" really mean? The Michigan "mitten"? Can't they come up with a better slogan?
Delete"Commit to the Mitt" does not show our pledge to support the Romney campaign.
DeleteMore or less, it shows our commitment to local job creation as well as the support of Michigan food suppliers. All of our restaurants receive their ingredients from companies & producers within 20 miles of the restaurant. Likewise,we strive to hire locally. With our new restaurant opening alone, we have brought over 100 new jobs to the greater Grand Rapids area.
We have a commitment to providing impeccably fresh food to our customers, while also enhancing Michigan communities & the local economy.
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