034: Designing the Perfect Plate with Executive Chef Sieger Bayer, Etta Restaurant

<p><strong>Dine and Design Series Part VIII</strong></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“This isn't just me on the menu…There's a bunch of beautiful minds that go into it.”</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">-Sieger Bayer</span></p> <p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most people want to eat the healthiest foods available, but it can be difficult to do when we don’t know where our food comes from. Buying directly from local farmers gives us the ability to shop at places that care about our health as much as we do. In addition, when we buy locally sourced food, we know that we’re getting quality foods year-round rather than eating something grown elsewhere, which might have been sitting in storage for weeks, in conditions that aren’t ideal for taste or nutrition. Buying local produce allows us to savor crisp, fresh flavor and foods’ nutrients at their peak.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, freshness isn’t everything when it comes to food. A lot of products have been sprayed with chemicals that can be harmful to our health, so it makes sense to buy locally wherever possible. This gives us the opportunity to advocate for our well-being and support farmers who practice sustainable farming. Not only that, buying directly from local farmers means getting access to more varieties of produce than what might be available in stores. We can also find vendors who are happy to explain how they grow their food and answer any questions we might have about their products. It’s also a great place to get inspiration for cooking as many vendors are thrilled to share recipes and cooking tips.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://ettarestaurant.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Etta Culver City</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant that serves delicious, wood-fired food in a fun, relaxed dining environment. Led by two-time Michelin Chef/Partner Danny Grant and the</span> <a href="https://ww