About

Discover the passion, principles, and people behind Terra

Our Story

Founded in 2015 by a team of experienced chefs and environmentalists, Terra began as a small farmers' market stand serving innovative vegetarian dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients. What started as a passion project quickly grew into a movement, as more people discovered that plant-based dining could be both luxurious and sustainable.

After three years of pop-up dinners and catering events, we opened our first brick-and-mortar location. The restaurant was designed with sustainability at its core, from the reclaimed wood tables to the energy-efficient kitchen.

Today, Terra continues to push boundaries in vegetarian cuisine while maintaining our commitment to the environment and community engagement. Our team of talented chefs, farmers, and hospitality professionals work together to create dining experiences that delight the senses and nourish the planet.

Terra's founding team

Our Mission

Redefining Vegetarian Dining

At Terra, we believe that exceptional food should come with exceptional ethics. Our mission is:

  • Create innovative, flavorful vegetarian cuisine that challenges perceptions and delights the senses.

  • Nourish our community with food that's as good for the body as it is for the planet.

  • Inspire change through sustainable practices that demonstrate how restaurants can operate in harmony with nature.

  • Every dish we serve is a testament to our commitment to these principles, crafted with care from seed to plate.

Our Preparation

Ingredients

We work directly with local organic farms to source the freshest seasonal produce, prioritizing heirloom varieties and regenerative agriculture.

Creativity

Our culinary team experiments with innovative techniques to highlight each ingredient's natural flavors, from fermentation to fire-roasting.

Sustainable Preparation

We utilize every part of each ingredient, transforming peels into powders, stems into stocks, and seeds into seasonings to minimize waste.

Presentation

Each dish is thoughtfully plated to celebrate its natural beauty, creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Farm-to-Table

Our relationships with local farmers and producers are the foundation of our menu. These are just a few of the partners who help bring Terra's vision to life:

Green Valley Organics

Green Valley Organics

Family-owned farm specializing in heirloom vegetables and edible flowers, located just 20 miles from the Terra kitchen.

Misty Mountain Mushrooms

Misty Mountain Mushrooms

Specialty mushroom cultivators providing us with seasonal varieties like lion's mane, maitake, and blue oyster.

Sunrise Grain Collective

Sunrise Grain Collective

Cooperative of small-scale grain farmers producing heritage wheat, rye, and other ancient grains for our breads and pastas.