farm-to-table

Central jersey is a farm-to-table mecca! The rich agricultural tradition and the discerning palates of central NJ are the perfect recipe for amazing farm-to-table dining experiences. We’ve got everything from fine European and American-style dining to burgers and ice cream made from local beef and dairy cows. Thrill your palate with healthy, locally grown meals!

Agricola Community Eatery

11 Witherspoon St., Princeton

Agricola means “farmer,” which embodies the farm-to-table spirit at Agricola Community Eatery. They use fresh ingredients from local farms to bring people together to laugh, share and celebrate. Menus are based on taste inspired by farmers, fishermen and artisan food producers, and Agricola sources only seasonal, sustainable, antibiotic-free ingredients, while working with local farms and purveyors. Come for brunch, lunch or dinner, or order from the catering service.

Aunt Mary’s Dispensary

100 Reaville Ave #211, Flemington

Aunt Mary is your cool aunt, the one that gave you a little something from her personal stash. Now she’s a Central Jersey pioneer, operating an independent dispensary, with unrivaled selection and customer experience. Her team began this endeavor in 2018 and opened in February, 2023 as the first dispensary in Hunterdon County. All the products on her shelves are sourced in New Jersey including some of her own – grown right here in Somerset under the brand “Red Eye”.

Bread & Culture

123 Main St, Flemington

Bread & Culture started with humble beginnings at farmers markets across New Jersey, and since then, their love for baking has only grown stronger. With a focus on local ingredients and their own sourdough culture, they have always sourced from nearby suppliers to support the community and bring the best tasting products to the table. Their passion for baking is only rivaled by a commitment to giving back and being an active part of the community.

D’Serve Doughnuts & Dining

32 Main St., Flemington, NJ

Opening in summer 2025, the restaurant is owned by a husband & wife culinary duo drawing on locally grown ingredients. In the mornings, D’Serve will be a Doughnut Studio, where creative doughnut art will take center stage. In the evenings, D’Serve’s small space will undergo a transformation, offering approachable fine dining with the feel of a classy dinner party!

Eno Terra

4484 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

Eno Terra’s philosophy is “eat local, drink global,” drawing from local farmers, fishermen, grass fed beef and poultry producers and their own nearby Eno Terra Canal Farm. An enhanced Enoteca style menu complements the farm-to-table, multi-course format. The menu is Italian in sensibility, while the wine list focuses on Italy and the US. Steeped in history, the restaurant is in a historic general store located on the oldest highway in America, King’s Highway, in the village of Kingston.

Hopewell Fare

65 E. Broad St., Hopewell

Hopewell Fare is a newly relaunched community space in Hopewell Borough with several local food businesses including Farmer’s Café, Maria’s Market, Ottoburger, Dougherty’s Artisanal Provisions, and Sourland Bread. Quite a bit of their meat and produce come from Doublebrook Farm nearby. Check the website for scheduled live music. There’s also a gallery of art curated by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council.

LiLLiPiES Bakery

301 N Harrison St., Princeton

LiLLiPiES Bakery celebrates New Jersey flavors, one small batch at a time. The bakery specializes in single-serving pies, artisan breads and sweets, baked from scratch throughout the day. The staff is proud to bake with organic flour and locally sourced ingredients, and serves breakfast all day. From eggs to fruit to honey to coffee, LiLLiPiES believes in sourcing from trusted partners in our area to produce the best quality product for our customers.

Mediterra

29 Hulfish St, Princeton

Mediterra taps into the extraordinary cuisine of the nearly two dozen cultures surrounding the Mediterranean, with extra emphasis on Italian and Spanish dishes. The menu pairs locally sourced ingredients with an ever-changing, but always superb, collection of fine and affordable wine. Mediterra is dedicated to making every visit as satisfying as possible with what’s most important: your comfort, enjoyment and pleasure. Combine your visit to Mediterra with downtown shopping and culture.

Mistral

66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton

Mistral brings a breath of fresh air to the Princeton dining scene, offering a stunning mix of taste, style, and atmosphere. Mistral is recognized for its superlative emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and artistically plated dishes. The culinary team has curated a progressive menu of culturally influenced and inventive small plates for guests to savor and share. Mistral encourages and empowers patrons to create their own tasting menus based on dishes from the ground, the farm, and the sea.

Teresa’s Pizza | Wine Bar

23 Palmer Square E, Princeton

Teresa’s Pizza | Wine Bar is named for the owners’ mother, born Teresa Azario in Bergamo, Italy. She taught her sons to find harmony between tradition and innovation. Just as she savors fresh flavors and natural ingredients that speak for themselves, so does Teresa’s Pizza | Wine Bar. Every detail – from the olive oil to the wine, from the basil to the artwork – is in keeping with her sensibility. Located in the fashionable Palmer Square shopping district.