John J. Jeffries

John J. Jeffries in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a restaurant with a mission. The company is dedicated to using the best, locally grown, organic meats and produce in creating its culinary creations. The menus of John J. Jeffries are adjusted to reflect what is available seasonally and the chefs post the current menus at www.johnjjeffries.com. The restaurant also displays selections from previous seasonal menus so that potential diners can get a sense of what to look forward to when dining at John J Jeffries at different times of the year. The February menu at John J. Jeffries includes specialties such as a selection of four local artisanal cheeses, Meadow Run Farm Black Tamworth Pork with Sausage Mushroom Ragout and Roasted Potatoes, and wild Alaskan seafood. Diners have described the food served at John J. Jeffries as: “Absolutely divine! For those with discriminating palettes, ready to break from the mundane....JJJ's is without comparison.” John J. Jeffries’ recipe for Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce is so popular that it has been published on both the Epicurious.com and Bonappetit.com websites. The leading buyer of locally grown organic produce and meats in Central Pennsylvania, the John J. Jeffries restaurant was one of the winners of the Buy Fresh, Buy Local award in June of 2010. Along with obtaining the freshest available local goods, the chefs select seafood only from sustainable fisheries and their communities, John J. Jeffries serves only organic free trade coffee and the water used in all food preparation and drinking is extensively filtered to preserve the taste of the excellent ingredients and preparation. Sean Cavanaugh and Michael F. Carson own and manage JJJ. Experienced chefs and Pennsylvania natives, they founded John J. Jeffries as an embodiment of their philosophy and passion about ingredients, food preparation, and the local community. John J. Jeffries is a testament to the strength and value of their desire to serve only wonderful organic food in an inviting atmosphere.