In true Earth Day spirit, the brand new Farmer’s Road Drive Thru is now open for business with a new concept, defined as “Better for you. Fresh. Fast. Food.” The brainchild of Courtney Rozsas, owner of Lotus Farm to Table in Media, this new establishment emphasizes a heart healthy, family friendly menu with many of the ingredients sourced from local and/or organic farms including gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options.
According to Courtney, “I wanted to create a family friendly restaurant focusing on familiar comfort foods presented in ‘better for you’ ways.” Chef Ryan Sulikowski, Executive Chef of Lotus Farm to Table, will oversee the kitchen, creating menu items that range in price from $6 to $9 per entrée.
The opening celebration on Sunday, April 21, included live music from local favorites Mason Porter; tastings of featured menu items, including hummus wraps, peanut butter potato chips, grass-fed beef hot dogs and natural sodas; the opportunity to take part in children’s activities; and a chance to take in the rustic, recycled décor of Nichols Woodworks and Terrain advised landscaping.
Representatives from farm education nonprofit Greener Partners were on hand with their brand new FARM EXPLORER™; a living, hands-on mobile farm that allows youth and families to connect with food from seed to plate. The 24-foot custom-built trailer is equipped with garden beds and a mobile kitchen. Greener Partner staff gave a green smoothie recipe demonstration and tasting, as well as entertained and educated the children at the event with their food growing activities. Courtney Rozsas is a Community Partner of the FARM EXPLORER, further exemplifying her commitment to healthy eating, local farming and education.
The Farmer’s Road Drive Thru is located in the old KFC location in the Painter’s Crossing Shopping Center, 210 Wilmington Pike, Chadds Ford, PA. The restaurant is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday–Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sundays, the restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch only, closing at 2 p.m. Along with the Drive Thru the restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating.
Photo credits: Claire Murray
