“The meaning behind the name Rootstalk is two-pronged: It relates to the providence of Vawter’s beautifully sourced ingredients, and it also underscores his homecoming. “[The name] fits the restaurant perfectly because my roots are here,” he says.” - Quoted in 5280

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