Amidst the existing complexity of a global pandemic, important conversations are taking place right now about another issue critical to the health of our communities. The issue of systemic racism has long plagued American communities and needs to be addressed. …
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Interview with Chef Justin Miller of Anthony’s Chophouse
Meet Chef Justin Miller, Executive Chef of Anthony’s Chophouse and 3UP Rooftop Bar in Carmel, Indiana. Chef Miller is quickly establishing himself as one of the Indianapolis areas up-and-coming chefs to keep an eye on. Beyond his impressive menu offerings …

Interview with Chef Ryan Nelson of Late Harvest Kitchen & The North End BBQ
Meet Chef Ryan Nelson, Owner / Executive Chef of Late Harvest Kitchen and The North End BBQ & Moonshine in Indianapolis. Chef Nelson pays homage to fresh, locally-sourced ingredients by showcasing them throughout the menus at both of his restaurants. …

Interview with Chef Dallas McGarity
We recently had an exclusive Q&A with Chef Dallas McGarity, Executive Chef and Owner of The Fat Lamb Modern Kitchen and Bar and Portage House restaurant in the Kentuckiana area. Learn more about Chef McGarity and his dedication to using …

A Special Message from Matt, Our Co-Founder
Green Bean has launched a new online store with an improved shopping experience, and increased service options for greater flexibility! Learn more about the upgrades, and where Green Bean is headed in 2019.

Interview with Chef Jose Salazar
Meet Chef Jose Salazar, the owner behind two of Cincinnati's prominent restaurants, Salazar and Mita's. A native of Colombia, South America and raised in Queens, New York, his background serves as inspiration for his unique culinary creations. Learn more about …

Interview with Chef Bobby Benjamin
Executive Chef and Owner, Bobby Benjamin, has founded the highly ranked restaurant Butchertown Grocery on his simple culinary philosophy: respect ingredients, cook with integrity and be honest on the plate. Learn more about this talented Louisville chef in our exclusive …

Thank You for Choosing to Shop Small for Your Groceries!
Your support means everything to us, and to the hundreds of local farmers and artisans that we have formed relationships with these past 10+ years. We are grateful for your decision to use your food dollar to grow your local …

Fueling My Performance by Eating Clean
Ever wonder what foods fuel a professional athlete on the field? Indianapolis professional soccer player, Zach Steinberger, credits proper nutrition and eating clean as his key to success, specifically eating organic foods that are sourced from local farmers and artisans.

In the Kitchen with Zach Steinberger
My all time favorite thing to do when I am not playing soccer is brunching! Whether it is out with friends or whipping up some breakfast for myself, there is nothing better than starting the day off with a healthy …

Spring Clean Your Pantry Food Drive Results
During the month of April, we collected non-perishable foods from our members to be donated to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. We had an overwhelming response! Thank you to all of our members who participated in this community effort.

Interview with Chef Joe Sasto
You may recognize Chef Joe Sasto as a finalist on Season 15 of Bravo's "Top Chef", but do you know the top 5 ingredients he keeps in his kitchen at all times? Learn that and more as he kindly answers …

Grocery Shopping Made Simple
Introduction: The environment within the grocery marketplace has been shifting very quickly. The industry is consolidating into a few large and powerful companies, causing rapid change for family farms and local producers. It’s also causing independent businesses like us to take …