Learn more about the relationship between farmers and chefs with Alfred Portales new recipe journal, Greenmarket to Gotham. On this weeks episode of Eat Your Words, Cathy Erway is joined in the studio by Alfred Portale; Gotham Bar and Grills Managaging Partner, Bret Csencsitz; and GrowNYCs Operations Director, David Hughes. Gotham Bar and Grill and GrowNYCs Greenmarkets are both long-standing NYC food institutions. Find out how the food landscape has changed in the city since the 80s. Why did Alfred want to highlight the Greenmarket in his new book, and why are chefs so driven by ingredients? Find out how Alfred translates restaurant recipes for home kitchens. Whats the next trendy ingredient that well see at Greenmarket stands? Thanks to our sponsor, Whole Foods. Todays music has been provided by The California Honeydrops. For chefs, a major source of inspiration is our ingredients... It made sense to me to walk through the market. I would think about changes to the menu and be inspired by the farmers ingredients. It made sense to buy from the Greenmarket because were so close. [7:10] -- Chef Alfred Portale on Eat Your Words The accessibility of quality ingredients is much better today. The unique thing about the Greenmarket is the relationship that has evolved between the chef and the farmer. [11:45] -- Bret Csencsitz on Eat Your Words