Eric Garrett is a pioneer in the local and seasonal food movement in Washington State. His Pacific Northwest eatery, The Hopeful Cup, is known for its creativity. His work is part of the burgeoning Slow Food Movement, which is based on local food and combines philosophy and practice. Its followers want to be the antithesis of quick food. Garrett is a well-known forager who is well-versed in Washington's terrain and wildlife. In the kitchen, he made a name for himself by employing French techniques with locally sourced Washington foods.