Corning’s Gaffer District is proud to announce that it has been named a top culinary destination by the newly conceived Bon Appetit Appalachia program.
Bon Appetit Appalachia is a national program that celebrates the local farms, foods and flavors of the Appalachian Mountain region. The Appalachian region extends throughout 13 states on the East Coast, from Alabama and North Carolina to Ohio and New York, and the Gaffer District is pleased to have been chosen as a celebrated representative for our surrounding areas.
In addition to being mentioned as a top destination in New York State, the Gaffer District is also named as a top culinary travel destination for festivals and events throughout the entire Appalachian region, an honor reserved for only 39 other locations along the East Coast.
According to Bon Appetit Appalachia organizers, “The list of honorees celebrates one of the most exciting and innovative culinary destinations in the world. It serves as an introduction - a taste - of Appalachia’s distinctive local food destinations and the farmers, food producers, chefs and entrepreneurs that have committed themselves to local food craft and tradition.”
The Gaffer District would like to take this opportunity to thank the restaurants and local food producers that have made this honor a possibility.
“We are beyond proud of this recognition,”said Coleen Fabrizi, Executive Director of Corning’s Gaffer District, “In turn, we‘d like to honor the restaurants who have worked tirelessly around the clock to ensure that the Gaffer District continues to be an excellent culinary hotspot. It is their effort and dedication that has made this achievement possible.”
“I love owning a restaurant on Market Street,”added Laura Dickerman of The Market Street Source, a locally sourced cafe and juice bar.
“We have the best customers and they, along with the history and atmosphere of the Corning area, are what make me want to open my doors every morning to serve the best local foods I can.”
The commitment of the restaurants to provide the best local culinary experience has contributed immensely to earning this accolade. Without such dedication, the Gaffer District would not have been selected as a top travel destination for festivals and events, in such a highly reputable culinary atmosphere.
