Our Ingredients

Sourcing the Best Ingredients from Around the World

Organic, Air-Chilled Chicken from California

We partner with Mary’s for organic, free-range, air-chilled chicken. Unlike conventional poultry that’s water-chilled after processing, Mary’s chicken is cooled with cold air over three hours with no chlorine touching the meat. This air-chilling process cools the bird from the outside in, locking in flavor and creating a subtle aging effect that enhances the overall taste.

Organic SalMar Salmon from Norway

We serve organic salmon year-round, harvested from the Atlantic waters off Central Norway. The fish are raised in large ocean pens suspended by flotation devices, where they receive a natural, aquatic-based diet. Our salmon meets the IFA standard for aquaculture – a global certification for responsible farming practices covering the entire production chain, from brood stock through farming, feed, harvesting, and transportation.

Angus Upper 2/3rds Choice Beef

This beef comes from certified Angus cattle. The grading follows the USDA system, and we only use beef graded in the upper two-thirds choice category.

Chemical-Free Shrimp

To deliver more natural shrimp flavor, we’ve partnered with Devy Fisheries along the Indian Ocean for chemical-free shrimp. They use a chemical-free process, unlike conventional IQF techniques that rely on sodium tri-polyphosphate. Devy’s artisanal approach includes meticulous hand de-veining and de-shelling for superior quality. The farm uses only vegetarian feed with no animal byproducts, preserving the shrimp’s natural flavor.

Our Produce Follows the Sun

When in season, we take a true farm-to-fork approach using our own refrigerated trucks to source local produce – including CA Delta asparagus and other items from Monterey and San Benito counties. While we prioritize fresh, local ingredients, our produce is sourced on-demand from the best available growers based on weather conditions and harvest quality each year. Here’s our produce sourcing by season:

January – May: Mexico
June – October: California
November – December: Florida

Premium CA Delta Asparagus

Our local asparagus comes from Stockton, CA – known as Delta-grown asparagus, a regional specialty world-renowned for its quality due to rich soil and ideal weather. We also source organic asparagus from Gonzales, CA. This local sourcing makes a real difference because asparagus begins converting its sugars to starch the moment it’s picked. The sooner you eat it after harvest, the sweeter and more tender it will be.

San Marzano Tomatoes

Our house marinara is crafted with authentic San Marzano tomatoes, prized for their natural sweetness, subtle tang, and low acidity—making them a staple in our pasta dishes. Genuine San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino tomatoes hold a DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) certification, guaranteeing they are grown in the nutrient-rich volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius. This unique soil composition is what imparts their signature sweet flavor profile.

Our Process:

1. We source the best ingredients from around the world – Italian olive oil, Atlantic salmon, and Basmati rice from the foothills of the Himalayas. Our crops follow the sun from California to Florida to Mexico.
2. Cooking and execution will always be in the deft hands of our capable chefs who, with our dietitians create healthy, delicious menus for your enjoyment.

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Farm-to-Fork

In season, our fleet of refrigerated trucks streamlines the farm-to-fork supply chain, delivering the fastest farm-to-table times in the industry.

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Quality Preparation

Our classically trained chefs combine traditional artisan techniques with meticulous cleanliness and care.

Prepared with Care

Our staff follows strict Good Manufacturing Practices to maintain sanitary conditions at all times. We use color-coded preparation tools and utensils to minimize cross-contamination risk between ingredients.

Our skilled chefs enhance the natural flavors of ingredients using zero-calorie seasonings with no artificial ingredients or preservatives. These natural herbs and spices create mouthwatering flavors without added calories.

We follow special procedures to prevent allergen contamination. For example, since gluten particles can remain airborne for hours, our chefs prepare all gluten-free items early in the day as standard procedure.

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How Our Ingredients are Cooked:

Our ingredients are prepared to enhance natural flavors and maximize nutrient retention. We prepare and cut fresh vegetables within three days of harvesting to preserve their nutrients. For vegetables rich in heat-sensitive vitamins like C, B, and folate, we use gentle steaming techniques to deliver maximum nutritional value.

We cook proteins with lemon, lime, and fresh herbs. All meats are marinated to develop complex flavor profiles and retain moisture, keeping them tender and juicy. We use only olive oil in our cooking – never seed oils. We also use dry heat cooking methods to create rich flavors through caramelization and browning.

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Ready to Savor Premium Ingredient Meals?

We work directly with growers and farmers. In season, we source produce directly using our own refrigerated trucks – eliminating middleman markups and passing the savings on to you. Our prices are the lowest in the industry per cooked ounce while maintaining the highest quality ingredients!

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