<div class="tldr">Brooklyn restaurants are adding local asparagus and ramps to menus as of early May 2024. The vegetables arrive from area farms in the Hudson Valley and Long Island.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Seasonal menus launched in Brooklyn in May 2024.</li>\n <li>At least 16 restaurants feature local asparagus and ramps.</li>\n <li>Produce is supplied by farms including Norwich Meadows Farm and Hepworth Farms.</li>\n</ul>\n\nRestaurants across Brooklyn are revising spring menus to feature local asparagus and ramps. Chefs cite peak season and proximity to area farms as driving factors. The seasonal shift typically occurs in early May when harvests begin in New York State.\n\nNamed venues including Olmsted in Prospect Heights and Fausto in Park Slope have both added specials centered on spring produce. At Olmsted, chef-owner Greg Baxtrom sources ramps from Norwich Meadows Farm. Fausto chef Erin Shambura prepares housemade pasta with grilled asparagus, according to restaurant representatives.\n\nMarkets and small distributors such as GrowNYC confirm a marked increase in demand for these vegetables from restaurant clients since late April. According to Hepworth Farms, ramp quantities are limited and typically sell out within days of arrival. Asparagus harvests are expected to last through early June.\n\nMenus often highlight the local origin of these ingredients, and some restaurants note the use of organic or sustainable farming practices. Seasonal produce appears in appetizers, sides, and vegetarian mains. Several chefs say the move reflects ongoing interest in local sourcing after supply chain disruptions in recent years.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Which Brooklyn restaurants are offering menus with local asparagus and ramps?</h2>\n<p>Restaurants including Olmsted, Fausto, Miss Ada, and Marlow & Sons have introduced dishes featuring local asparagus and ramps as of May 2024. Additional venues may add these vegetables as supplies increase. Specials vary by restaurant and may change weekly.</p>\n<h2>When is the local asparagus and ramp season in New York?</h2>\n<p>Local asparagus is typically available from late April through early June in New York State. Ramps have a shorter season, often lasting only three to four weeks starting in late April or early May. Availability depends on weather and harvest timing.</p>\n<h2>Where do Brooklyn restaurants source their local produce?</h2>\n<p>Brooklyn restaurants commonly source asparagus and ramps from regional farms such as Norwich Meadows Farm, Hepworth Farms, and Migliorelli Farm. Some purchase directly from farmers’ markets, while others use distributors like GrowNYC or Natoora. Menus may indicate the farm of origin for transparency.</p>