High Hand in Loomis embodies farm-to-table dining

“PURVEYORS OF HAND-GROWN FOOD,” IS the motto of the High Hand Conservatory & Cafe in Loomis.

The Conservatory showcases fresh, local food from Placer County’s farms and its own garden. High Hand menus change regularly, based on seasonal availability of fresh ingredients.

The summer seasonal favorites include tomatoes, sweet onions, peppers, peaches, berries and corn. They are used liberally throughout the brunch, lunch and dinner menus. High Hand is closed Monday and Tuesday “for harvest.”

The dining area is an all-glass atrium, filled with flowering plants and trees, adjacent to historic fruit-packing sheds, a nursery and art
gallery. An outdoor, wood-fired pizza oven also greets guests. Desserts are homemade.

High Hand also hosts the annual Tomato Gathering to honor local growers and share the history of its fruit sheds, says Scott Paris, owner of High Hand Nursery.

High Hand epitomizes the boom in farm-to-table cooking—a fast growing food trend.

“Farm-to-table is wonderful for restaurants, it helps local businesses and is environmentally friendly,” says Laura Baker, owner of LMG Consulting, about the trend.

The food just tastes better too, because it doesn’t need to be preserved for a long trip to the restaurant.

High-Hand Conservatory Restaurant, Nursery and Art Gallery
3750 Taylor Rd., Loomis 916-652-2064
HighHand.com

Speak Your Mind

Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!

You must be logged in to post a comment.

  • Follow us on PinterestFollow us on Pinterest