Polyface Farms / Beer & Wine / Just Food

POLYFACE FARMS VISIT

Join us as we visit local superstar, Polyface Farms. Click here to see the behind-the-scenes photo gallery. Did you miss the other visits to our local food producers? More galleries here.

NEW! EXPANDED BEER and WINE

Yes, we now have local wine from Barren Ridge Vineyards. Choose from Rosé, Touriga, Vidal Blanc, and Cabernet Frac. More vineyards on the way too! Also, check out our expanding assortment of premium craft beers and better-quality party snacks.

JUST FOOD - BRIEF BOOK REVIEW

Recommended Reading

"Food for thought" for those of you who enjoy discussing books with us....

Just Food by James E. McWilliams is a provocative read because it explores the validity of the "eat local" philosophy....so you'd think we'd hate this book, right? After all, isn't the entire point of George Bowers Grocery to economically support local farmers and other small food producers?

As it happens, Just Food presents some compelling arguments against the assumption that local is always best. It's a fair book that looks at conventional, local, and organic food production with a critical eye. It will expand your ideas about what food choices are most "just" for people, animals, and the planet. If read with an open mind you might rethink some beliefs about food... and be ever more pleased to shop with us.

Copies available here at the grocery, or, at The Sacred Circle.

BOWERS BANTER

Congratulations to Mary Beth Harris on belated well-wishes on the one year anniversary of Darjeeling Cafe & Tea House. We appreciate all that Mary Beth brings to our neighborhood. Thank you for being such a supporter!

True & Essential

T&E MEATS

Join us as we tour T&E Meats ("True & Essential") in Harrisonburg; this is where our bratwurst and chorizo are produced. Click here for behind-the-scenes!

(Did you miss our tour of Caromont Farms? Click here.)

ALSO NEW

Staunton coffee lovers know and appreciate locally-roasted Grains of Sense. We're proud to carry this certified organic, fair trade coffee and we're equally pleased to support another Staunton-based small business. Come in and we'll grind it for you.

Love fresh deli slices? We've upgraded our deli cold cuts to Boar's Head fine provisions.

BOWERS BANTER

Woot! Everyone is excited about Staunton City Council's decision to create a Green Task Force/Commission to act as a link between city green initiatives and local volunteer organizations. Thanks to those of you who took the time to sign the SG2020 petition. Your efforts make a difference!

Also... a big congrats to Carey over at The Sacred Circle celebrating his first year in business. Way to go, Carey!