I’ve always been drawn by the lure of locavore cuisine, but my recent read of Farmer Jane got me thinking of the nation’s most delectable farm-to-table restaurants.  With summer travel just around the bend, it’s likely you’ll stumble across one or two.  And what better way to savor the regional flavor than by dining? Make a pit stop at any of the digs below, and you’ll be in for a treat, for sure.

• Athens, Georgia – Farm 255:  Think a brunch of “Harvest Omelet” and housemade granola.
• Baltimore, Maryland – Woodberry Kitchen:  Think “Simmer Rock Farm Radishes” against a rustic backdrop.
• Chicago, Illinois – North Pond:  Think morels and onions overlooking the city’s skyline.
• Kirkland, Washington – Trellis:  Think pan-seared chicken and “Shaker Lemon Pie” in a comfy hotel setting.
• Los Gatos, California – Manresa:  Think “Strawberry consommé, goat’s milk fromage blanc sorbet.”  Need I say more?
• Portland, Maine – Cinque Terre:  Think Winterpoint, Maine oysters
• Tarrytown, New York – Blue Hill at Stone Barns:  Think daily, multi-course tastings based on seasonal produce.

Bon appetit!