Where Tradition
Meets the Table

Seasonal ingredients, honest cooking

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Our Story

Folk Table began with a simple idea: to create a dining experience that honors the traditions of slow food and the craftspeople who grow it. Founded in 2012 by Chef Maria Donovan, our restaurant celebrates the rich bounty of our local agricultural community.

Each dish tells a story of seasonality, sustainability, and the careful hands that bring food from soil to plate. We believe in honoring ingredients through traditional techniques and thoughtful preparation.

"Good food is a celebration of community."

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Meet Our Chefs

The hands behind our flavors

Chef Maria Donovan

Maria Donovan

Executive Chef & Founder

With roots in her grandmother's Italian kitchen, Maria brings old-world techniques to modern sustainable cuisine. Her specialty is transforming humble ingredients into extraordinary dishes.

Chef James Liu

James Liu

Pastry Chef

James combines traditional European pastry techniques with foraged local ingredients. His desserts celebrate the natural sweetness of seasonal fruits and heirloom grains.

Chef Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes

Sous Chef

Sofia's background in both traditional Mexican cuisine and classic French technique brings depth to our menu. She specializes in our fermentation and preservation program.

Our Farm Partners

The soil that nurtures our story

Clearwater Family Farm

Clearwater Family Farm

Three generations of the Clearwater family have tended these 30 acres, providing us with heritage vegetables and fruits. Their heirloom tomatoes and rare apple varieties are the stars of our summer and fall menus.

12 miles from Folk Table

Hillside Dairy

Hillside Dairy

This small-scale dairy focuses on grass-fed Jersey cows, producing rich milk, cream, and artisanal cheeses. We work with cheesemaker Ana Reeves to create custom-aged varieties exclusive to Folk Table.

8 miles from Folk Table

Oakwood Mushrooms

Oakwood Mushrooms

Tucked into the forests north of town, Miguel and Sara cultivate rare mushroom varieties in sustainable indoor and outdoor operations. Their foraged wild mushrooms are a highlight of our autumn offerings.

15 miles from Folk Table

Riverland Heritage Meats

Riverland Heritage Meats

The Jensen family raises heritage breed pigs, sheep, and cattle on pasture using regenerative agricultural practices. Their commitment to animal welfare and environmental stewardship aligns perfectly with our values.

20 miles from Folk Table

Visit Us

We're nestled in the historic Miller Building, with exposed brick walls and original hardwood floors that tell the story of our town's past.

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm

Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 11pm

Sunday Brunch: 10am - 2pm

Closed Monday

Location

428 Oak Street

Riverdale, WA 98123

(555) 123-4567

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