LOCAL FOOD SERVED UP AT TORONTO
RESTAURANTS
McGuinty Government Applauds IL FORNELLO
For Savouring Ontario
June 18, 2008
NEWS
Toronto's IL FORNELLO restaurant chain is celebrating
the one year anniversary of its all-Ontario menu today.
IL FORNELLO is one of more than 70 fine and vacation dining
restaurants that have already joined the province's Savour
Ontario program, which showcases the best and freshest that Ontario
has to offer. Members are committed to promoting local foods, serving
and identifying Ontario food items on their menus.
The Savour Ontario program is part of the government's
support for local foods, which received a $56 million boost in the 2008
provincial budget.
QUOTES
"We applaud IL FORNELLO's commitment to serving Ontario
food, and supporting our farmers, the environment and our rural communities,"
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky said.
"IL FORNELLO has had a tremendously positive response
from our customers who are thrilled to be able to support our province's
farmers while enjoying delicious, varied and most importantly, local
menu items," said Ian Sorbie, president of IL FORNELLO Restaurants.
QUICK FACTS
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Research shows that Ontarians are attracted to local
foods on menu when dining in fine and vacation dining restaurants.
In fact, 64 per cent of Ontarians like to try local foods when they're
on vacation.
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The number one reason people are interested in Ontario
references on the menu is the freshness of the food.
For more information contact:
Kelly Synnott, Minister's Office, 416-326-6439
Brent Ross, Communications Branch, 416-326-9342
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