14 Acquisition International - Global Green Business Awards 2021 Best Organic Dining Bistro - California ocal and sustainable’ is Thomas Hill Organics’ motto. With a menu that changes seasonally, if not weekly depending on what is available locally, the restaurant has the freedom to concoct a vivid array of bold, imaginative dishes, using only the freshest, most delicious ingredients. It works with local purveyors for most of its products, from olive oil to bread to pasta, to poultry to fish to beef to lamb to exotic meats. Nearby farmers provide the fruits and vegetables, while the breads are crafted by local bakers who are celebrated artisans of their trade. Simply put, the food is delicious. Debbie Thomas said, “Although we no longer have the farm, we buy from local farms and local small businesses where possible. We purchase organic and sustainably farmed wines. We compost at the restaurant, and of course, recycle.” Overall, the restaurant seeks to make people happy and give them an amazing experience, working hard and playing hard, and always giving 110%. Debbie said, “I am a foodie and I love to go out and dine. Especially on food I know is organically farmed or sustainably grown. I expect a creative menu that delights the senses. That is who we are!” However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the restaurant began to experience challenges in the form of staffing issues. Debbie tells us, “The restaurant business got hit hard last year from COVID and we are still recovering. We lost a great deal of staffing to other jobs, and people need to be patient when dining out.” Debbie has found that these individuals do not want to come back to the industry, but the restaurant managed to overcome the issue. “We finally reached out to people on social security inquiring if they wanted a part-time job. It worked! They have amazing work ethics.” Now, having come out of the COVID-19 pandemic on the other side, Thomas Hill Organics is looking ahead. Debbie said, “I’m not sure what the future holds. We want to continue down our path; it has been successful. People seek us out. We made it through what I hope is the worst part of the pandemic. We will be expanding our “cooking” area L Thomas Hill Organics is a casual fine-dining farm-to-table restaurant with an emphasis on organic. It started out by developing a 10-acre organic farm just on the outside of Paso Robles 16 years ago. Once it started producing, the farm offered a CSA programme to its neighbours and their friends. This grew into the idea of owning an organic restaurant and saw Thomas Hill Organics established 13 years ago. We got in touch with the restaurant’s owner, Debbie Thomas to learn more. Nov21206 and looking to create something interactive. We have an awesome covered patio where you feel like you are dining al fresco in a small European restaurant.” Company: Thomas Hill Organics Contact: Debbie Thomas Email: thomashill.debbie@gmail.com Website: www.thomashillorganics.com
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