Farm-to-Table Movement in Fine Dining (1970s-2010s)

1. Chez Panisse opens in Berkeley

   Jan 1, 1971Labels: Chez Panisse, Alice Waters, Berkeley

   • Chez Panisse
   • Edible Schoolyard FAQ

2. The French Laundry begins local, seasonal menus

   Jan 1, 1978Labels: The French, Yountville, Don Schmitt

   • Michelin
   • French Laundry

3. James Beard Foundation is established

   Jan 1, 1986Labels: James Beard

   • JBF Story
   • JBF

4. Slow Food forms as an anti-fast-food protest

   Mar 1, 1986Labels: Slow Food, Italy

   • Slow Food History
   • Slow Food

5. International Slow Food manifesto is signed

   Jan 1, 1989Labels: Slow Food, Paris

   • Slow Food History
   • Slow Food

6. Green Restaurant Association is founded

   Jan 1, 1990Labels: Green Restaurant

   • GRA Profile
   • FERMag

7. U.S. organic regulation is mandated by Congress

   Jan 1, 1990Labels: Organic Foods, U S

   • USDA NIFA
   • NOP

8. Edible Schoolyard is founded in Berkeley

   Jan 1, 1995Labels: Edible Schoolyard, Alice Waters, Berkeley

   • ESY About
   • Edible Schoolyard

9. USDA National Organic Program rules are published

   Dec 21, 2000Labels: USDA National, USDA

   • NOP
   • USDA NIFA

10. Nationwide USDA organic standards take effect

    Jan 1, 2002Labels: USDA Organic, national standards

    • USDA NIFA
    • NOP

11. Stone Barns Center opens with a farm-linked restaurant

    May 1, 2004Labels: Stone Barns, Blue Hill

    • Stone Barns
    • Blue Hill

12. Michelin launches its San Francisco guide

    Jan 1, 2007Labels: Michelin Guide, San Francisco

    • Michelin
    • French Laundry

13. White House kitchen garden is planted

    Mar 20, 2009Labels: White House, Michelle Obama

    • White House Archives
    • WH Garden

14. Atelier Crenn opens in San Francisco

    Jan 1, 2011Labels: Atelier Crenn, San Francisco, Dominique Crenn

    • Atelier Crenn

15. Farm-to-table becomes mainstream—along with scrutiny

    Jan 1, 2022Labels: Farm-to-Table, accountability

    • Eater
    • GRA Profile