WHY WE BUY LOCAL
Why We Buy Local When We Can
At Wild Craft Eatery, we care deeply about where our ingredients come from. In a place like Boone, North Carolina, food is tied to community, seasonality, and the people who live here, which is why sourcing locally plays an important role in how we approach our menu.
Buying local isn’t about labels or trends. It’s about making thoughtful choices that support quality food and a strong local community.
Supporting Local Producers in the High Country
Whenever possible, we look to source ingredients from local and regional producers. Working with nearby suppliers helps us stay connected to what’s available, what’s fresh, and what makes sense for the season.
Supporting local businesses is something we value, and when local ingredients meet our standards for quality and consistency, they’re an easy choice.
Quality and Consistency Come First
Great food starts with great ingredients. Our priority is always to serve meals that taste good, feel balanced, and hold up every time they leave the kitchen.
That means being intentional with sourcing — choosing ingredients that allow our lunch, dinner, and bar menus to stay consistent while still reflecting the care we put into every dish.
A Practical Approach to Sourcing in Boone, NC
Boone’s mountain setting offers a lot to love, and it also shapes what’s available throughout the year. Seasons change, supply shifts, and menus have to adapt.
Our approach is flexible by design. It allows us to highlight local ingredients when they’re at their best, while keeping the menu dependable and well-rounded for the people who walk through our doors every day.
Food That Reflects the Community
Being a restaurant in Boone means serving a mix of locals, students, and visitors — all with different expectations and routines. We aim to create food that fits that rhythm: approachable, thoughtfully prepared, and easy to enjoy whether you’re here for lunch, dinner, or drinks.
Buying local is one part of that bigger picture.
Thoughtful Choices, No Shortcuts
We believe good food comes from paying attention — to ingredients, to preparation, and to the experience as a whole. Sourcing locally when we can is one way we stay connected to that process.
At the end of the day, what matters most is what ends up on the plate and how it makes you feel when you leave.
👉 Explore our lunch, dinner, and bar menus at Wild Craft Eatery in Boone, North Carolina to see how thoughtful sourcing and intentional cooking come together.