“Stay live till ‘25” was the chant we heard in 2021 as the hospitality industry struggled with the impact of Covid.

And here it is, 2025. We stayed very alive, found ways to thrive and redefine our business while discovering that some things just don’t change. The desire to gather for celebrations, in person communication and inspiration.

We are a quarter of the way through this century wondering sometimes how much progress we have made. It’s hard to know. Regardless, we look ahead with optimism and hope to unleash joy with everything we do. This year, we look to our farm and animal neighbors to shepherd us through the months ahead.

Animals contribute immeasurably to our lives and to the agricultural ecosystem. They sustain us on multiple levels, from companionship to nurturing the soil, and for many, as food. We have embarked on several culinary sustainability initiatives, including reduced meat portion sizes and rebalancing the plate with vegetables, grains and alternative proteins. We are giving meat-centered entrees lots of creative competition with our plant-forward menus. It is the “carrot” and not “the stick” approach.

We wish you a peaceful, healthy, meaningful and delicious year ahead.

With love,

The Great Performances & Katchkie Farm Families