The Tomato Upstairs -- http://www.thetomatoupstairs.com/ -- is 1 of 5 nationwide finalists in the A Gentleman's Call program from GQ magazine and Ketel One, out of thousands submitted. Daily nationwide voting until November 26 will help decide the winner. Take a few seconds to learn more and vote to tell grocery stores that you would like fresh, healthy, local food with the convenience of the local supermarket. http://www.thetomatoupstairs.com/

1. Let's grow food on the grocery store roof.
And sell it inside.
Not convinced yet? Here are 3 reasons...
A simple slideshow story told with data, pictures, and tomato red.
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2. In 2011, approximately $107.4 billion was spent importing
food, feed, and beverages to the United States.
So you can buy travel-weary food that's seen the world...
Or fresh food grown right upstairs.
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3. The number of farmers' markets in the U.S. has increased by
63% since 2006. At the same time, 70% of American's don't
feel they have the time to do everything they need to do.
So people want locally grown food...
...let's give them the convenience
of a supermarket, too.
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4. A PricewaterhouseCoopers study of 6,000 U.S. consumers
found that loyalty is strengthened by shopping experiences
that forge powerful psychological connections.
...let's make shopping for apples as fun as shopping at
the Apple Store with a roof-to-shelf shopping experience.
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5. After reviewing thousands of ideas, GQ magazine and
Ketel One have named The Tomato Upstairs one of only
five finalists in the A Gentleman's Call program. The
nation will decide which idea receives $100,000 in
funding. Your vote is a simple way to tell grocery stores
you would like easy access to fresh, healthy, local food in
your community right now.
Learn more and take a few seconds to vote
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