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Basil Ts, one of the most noted Italian restaurants in Red Bank, wants area patrons to know that their restaurant supports and encourages sustainable sources of food when considering and planning their menu of authentic Italian specialties.

Basil’s owner Victor Rallo is passionate about creating incredible Italian food with the highest quality ingredients.  Rallo’s passion for food goes hand-in-hand with his zeal for life and humanity.  To that end, he is adamant about using sustainable sources of food for everything on the Basil Ts menu.

Sustainable foods are defined as: a way of raising food that is healthy for consumers and animals, does not harm the environment, is humane for workers, respects animals, provides a fair wage to the farmer, supports and enhances rural communities and provides that food sources will be abundant for future generations.  According to Rallo, the most important aspect behind using sustainable foods is putting good food on the table that is fresh.

“A lot of restaurants are looking to save money on ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms, and other fresh fruits and veggies.  The chemically processed food is cheaper. But when it comes to my family and my customers, I make sure that we only serve sustainable foods, foods that promote a healthy way of life that is good for us and good for the planet,” says Rallo.

Rallo also supports local farmers by going to green markets and the local farmers’ markets.  He says supporting local farmers and eating sustainable foods is a winning situation for everyone. “The farmers need our support and you can be assured that their food is grown in the right conditions. It is not grown with pesticides or chemicals, it’s better for us and for future generations.”

Victor Rallo and the staff at Basil Ts invite area residents to experience what fresh food really tastes like at their famed Italian restaurant, where nothing but the finest and freshest ingredients are used to make incredible Italian cuisine.

The Basil Ts menu is available online.

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