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U.K. diners barter homegrown goods for a glass of wine

Informal bartering of local produce for a glass of wine -- and a chance to see the vegetables become part of a tasty meal -- has become standard for chefs and customers at some U.K. restaurants. Chefs welcome everything from game, pigeons and crayfish to turnips, lettuce and cucumbers.

Guardian (London), The | 11/12

This story published in National Restaurant Association SmartBrief on 11/13/2009

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