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"From farm to table, Dining the right way."
Fresh - Local - Sustainable
The Black Creek Bistro originated as an extension of my
family’s Black Creek Heritage Farm. The farm was originally owned
by Captain John Stevenson, who acquired it through war deeds from his
service in the Revolutionary War. We are currently restoring the
federal style mason farmhouse which was built in the 1860’s.
All the animals we raise on the farm are the same breeds
that were found on farms at the turn of the century. We also grow many
heirloom vegetables and herbs on the farm.
To conserve energy and resources while restoring the
bistro we used salvaged wood from barns and houses that developers had
torn down. We continue to conserve energy and resources by using
locally grown goods, working with local vendors, and serving food from
the farm as much as possible. Since we use local sources for food as
much as possible, our menu will change with the seasons to ensure
sustainable local sources. This allows us to offer delicious,
affordable food at the bistro.
To reduce waste, all scrap food is composted on the farm.
We use our cardboard boxes to suppress weed growth between the rows of
plants and add mulch on top of the cardboard to build the soil. All
waste vegetable oil is reclaimed and used for fuel. We currently have
two trucks running on vegetable oil!
In addition to buying from local farmers and vendors,
we’ve teamed up with several local organizations and businesses
to give back to the community.
Some organizations we are working with are:
- Columbus State Culinary Internship Program- Our chef, Brad Sorenson, found our intern, Dani, through this program. Not only is she getting great grades, but she’s also a great addition to our team.
- Chop Chop Gallery- We’ve partnered with Chop Chop Gallery to supply art work for the restaurant. All of the art is produced by local artists, and 100% of the proceeds from the art are earned by the artists. On select Sundays we open the restaurant to host a gallery showing. BCB provides free hors d'oeuvres and there is a cash bar.
- Mid Ohio Bio- We recently donated 200 square feet of workspace on the farm to Mid Ohio Bio, a group dedicated to reducing the use of fossil fuel. The group also researches biodiesel and waste vegetable oil technologies.
- Columbus Metro Parks-
We donated a key piece of land to the Metro Parks that will allow the trails in the area to connect with parks and communities as part of 165 miles of interconnecting trails along central Ohio rivers and creeks.
Kent Peters - Proprietor