Showcasing Local Ingredients, the New Initiative Will Be Available Across Loews Hotels F&B Outlets
March 27, 2025
New York, NY., (Hgipoint Digest) — Loews Hotel is excited to unveil Freshly Rooted by Loews Hotels, a culinary program that brings sustainability to the forefront of its food and beverage offerings. Available now, Loews properties will serve unique, hand-crafted salads made from locally sourced ingredients, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing, supporting local farms, and providing guests with fresh, flavorful dishes rooted in regional agriculture.
Similar to Loews’ beloved beverage program, which celebrates regional flavors and artisanal ingredients, the Freshly Rooted by Loews Hotels initiative will feature a rotating selection of salads showcasing the best of each destination’s local harvest. Sourced from trusted regional purveyors, each salad will be crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients that align with Loews’ broader sustainability goals while promoting the well-being of guests.
“Honest food and honest partnerships are the core of our approach,” says Mark Weiss, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage & Design. “Freshly Rooted by Loews Hotels not only supports local farmers but also ensures our guests enjoy meals made from natural, healthy, and responsibly sourced ingredients. By collaborating with local purveyors, sustainability becomes an essential part of the Loews dining experience.”
Loews Hotels & Co Launches “Freshly Rooted” Initiative: A Fresh Focus on Local Purveyors and Sustainable Sourcing
Each salad will showcase locally sourced ingredients, from farms and purveyors, offering guests a deeper connection to the sustainability practices behind every dish. This initiative will launch across the Loews portfolio, featuring unique offerings in restaurants and outlets, with plans to expand into banquet and meeting experiences—ensuring sustainability is woven into every dining occasion, from casual meals to corporate events and large-scale gatherings.
Sample offerings include:
- Loews Arlington Hotel: Beet & Citrus Salad | Available at Farena, this spring-centric salad features local goat cheese from Mozzarella Co, chicory and greens from Youngs Greenhouses and Tru Harvest, grapes from Village Farms Fresh, and locally sourced hazelnuts.
- Loews Miami Beach Hotel: Local Burrata Salad | With ingredients hand-delivered daily, this Italian-inspired salad features locally sourced burrata from Capri Organic Dairy, fresh heirloom tomatoes from Tomato Thyme, cucumbers from J&J Family Farms, and artisan bread crisps from beloved Miami bread master, Zak the Baker.
- Loews Chicago Hotel: Little Gem Salad | Using ingredients sourced from closed Loop Farms, this bright and refreshing mix includes; little gem lettuce, Wisconsin goat gouda, grapes, ruby red grapefruit, avocado, almond, Michigan gala apples, and a smoked heaven honey buttermilk gouda dressing.
- Loews Coronado Bay Resort: California Nicoise Salad | A true reflection of the region’s bountiful harvest, the California Niçoise Salad is made almost entirely of locally sourced ingredients from Southern California, including ahi tuna from Catalina Offshore Products, organic greens from J.R. Organics, tomatoes from Wong Farms, pastured eggs from Eben-Haezer Egg Ranch, and thyme grown in the garden at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
- Loews Kansas City Hotel: Stillwell Salad | Available at Bar Stillwell, this salad features locally harvested greens, California Mo Beets, radishes and peas from Juniper Hills Farms, an avocado-ginger vinaigrette, and crisped quinoa.
At Loews Hotels, sustainability is woven into the fabric of every dining experience. The Freshly Rooted by Loews Hotels initiative is part of the brand’s broader commitment to offering natural, healthier food options, with a focus on responsibly sourced ingredients free from artificial additives. By partnering with local, trusted purveyors, Loews ensures that all ingredients—whether meat, dairy, produce, grains, or beverages—are Certified Humane, free from antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, and fully traceable to their origin. This dedication to sustainable sourcing not only supports the environment but also promotes the well-being of guests and the local communities Loews Hotels proudly serves.
Source and image credit: Loews Hotels & Co
