Farm-to-table restaurants often charge double for the same ingredients you can buy at a local market, and I'm not convinced the premium is justified. Last month, I paid $28 for a grass-fed beef burger that tasted identical to one from a diner down the street. Sure, supporting small farmers sounds noble, but does the label actually change the food or just the receipt? If the environmental and health benefits are marginal, aren't we just paying for a story?