Pale ivory Ghost Pumpkins, Baby Blue Hubbards, orange red Kuri Squash-the local produce of southwest Virginia proves there is more to fall than Red Delicious. With its seasonal menu and focus on Virginia wines, Over the Moon Café, a happening new spot in the "Slow City" of Floyd, showcases all the best from local growers and winemakers. Slow Food is an international organization that promotes artisan foods.  

Margie Redditt, owner of Harvest Moon Food Store and its upstairs neighbor, Over the Moon Café, is a long time supporter of locally grown food and Virginia wine. "I began offering Virginia wine in 1990, and I'm a long time supporter of Slow Food.  I aim to create a Slow Café that promotes local food and wine in a café setting."

Local farms provide Chef Scott Hutchinson with high quality produce for his fall menu. He gets a call on Monday telling him what's coming out of the ground on Friday.  Lacinato kale, eight varieties of winter squash for Roasted Squash Soup, purple broccoli and the last of summer herbs find their way onto his Friday night tasting menu. And, Hutchinson says they are also lucky to have Virginia's only full time hard cider maker nearby.  "I use Foggy Ridge Cider (www.foggyridgecider.com) to braise meat and create sauces, like our popular Mixed Greens and Hot Apple Slaw made with their Sweet Stayman Cider."