One Eleven Main only restaurant in state
to be recognized as Agriculture Leader
With their roots firmly planted in the Illinois soil, Jack Coulter and the
culinary team at One Eleven Main were recognized for their contribution to
Illinois agri-tourism. One Eleven Main was the only Illinois restaurant to
receive the distinguished honor from Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.
As part of the Office of the Comptroller's
"Agri-Tourism Day" at the Illinois
State Fair in Springfield, Topinka presented Agriculture leaders from throughout
the state with proclamations celebrating their achievements and continuing
dedication.
In a press release, Topinka explained, "One Eleven Main is a restaurant that
highlights dishes from local farmers, artisans and food purveyors, with
locally-sourced ingredients. The business educates the public and promotes
tourism for our state, and I thank the many people who work so hard to make it
happen."
Agriculture is the number one industry in Illinois in terms of economic impact,
contributing more than $8.85 billion to the state's economy annually. The
state's 72,500 farms utilize 75 percent of Illinois land, including some of the
most fertile soil in the world. Agri-tourists promote agriculture and tourism
through a wide range of activities, including picking farm products, riding
horses, learning about wine and cheese-making, and shopping for local and
regional produce or hand-crafted gifts.
