August is officially celebrated as Local Foods Month in South Central Minnesota (Region 9)!
This regional initiative champions partnerships centered on sustainable farming, equitable food distribution, and the strong connections between local growers and community health.
At Grapeful Wine Bar, we are incredibly proud to participate and take action in this movement. For the entire month of August, we are partnering with Erika Gomez from La Tia Farms to craft exclusive new dishes built entirely around her locally sourced, fresh produce.
Dine Locally With Us This August:
Fresh From the Field: Experience a selection of special menu items showcasing peak-season ingredients grown right here in our region by Erika.
Thoughtful Wine Pairings: Our team has carefully curated wine pairings to elevate the natural flavors of the farm-fresh ingredients on your plate.
Support the Community: When you dine with us this month, you are directly supporting sustainable agriculture and a healthier, more connected local food ecosystem.
Celebrate the taste of South Central Minnesota with us! Gather your friends, book a table, and taste what happens when local farming meets local dining.
Meet the Farmer: Learn more about Erika Gomez and her vital work in our agricultural community at Sharing Our Roots: https://www.sharing-our-roots.org/erika-gomez
Erika Gomez is the owner and operator of La Tía Farm. She grows tomatillos, roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, a variety of hot peppers, cilantro, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. She uses organic seeds, many of which are rare varieties (especially of hot peppers) that have been saved and passed down from their home country of Mexico.
Erika got involved in agriculture when she moved to the U.S. and worked at Warner’s Nursery for seven years transplanting and potting up plants. She also worked at Bachman’s Nursery, specializing in greenhouse work. Erika first discovered Sharing Our Roots by working as a Community Connector for two growing seasons. She takes great pleasure in helping the community and is excited to mentor other farmers.
