Regional Access

Regional Access

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Founded by Gary and Daisy Redmond in 1989, Regional Access strives to be a champion for upstate New York food producers and the best products of the world

Photos from Stonecat Cafe's post 04/15/2025

Maple Tamari Smoked Tofu... A Stonecat Cult Classic made with Ithaca Soy Tofu!

11/08/2023

Check out our Holiday Book 2023. Chock full of staff favorites, holiday deals, awesome recipes and more!
https://www.regionalaccess.net/holiday-specials-and-staff-picks-from-regional-access/

10/09/2023

Happy Monday Folks!
Looks like our webstore has a case of the Mondays.
Heads up we’re receiving orders and processing here like a normal Monday at RA, but we are encountering some glitches with pricing and cart updates. We’re working with out team to resolve the issues, but in the meantime please keep an eye out for your second email confirmation (sent by a real human after the order has been processed) and alert us to any missing items or other issues.
As always feel free to email us at [email protected] or give us a buzz at 607.319.5150.
THANK YOU!

08/04/2023

The weekend is just about here, but we love taking our work home with us!

Smoked Pork chops 🤝 seasonal veggies on Sales Rep Ellen’s summer table

11/22/2022

Our friends at just dropped off these beautiful varieties of bread including our favorite and beloved Gary's Bread. Sending our Thanks, love and gratitude to them!

08/10/2022

Hand Pies?! Yes please!!! We are so happy for our friends at who are opening up right up the road from us at Yum! https://www.tompkinsweekly.com/articles/mama-said-hand-pies-to-open-cafe-in-t-burg/?fbclid=IwAR21amX4s6xqhOT7VrEulGlYrDlYZyMgVOdCWJGsRbp0OxYqUbzKQnT3i80

05/19/2022

We recommend sending in a resume as opposed this approach but this Goodest Boy hopped in with their driver at and he was hired on the spot and immediately named Employee of the Month 🥳🎉

05/12/2022

THIS WEATHER!!

Can anyone guess where this was taken on today's lunch-break walk? One of my favorite places here in Ithaca. 😍 Flowers were blooming and bees were buzzing. 🌼🐝

05/09/2022

National Alphabet Magnet Day!

Did you grow up with alphabet magnets on your fridge? Holding up your art from school? Family photos? Pictures of juicy, delicious meat? (Or is that just us??)

Grilling season is here and we've got you covered!! 🥩🍔🌭🔥♨️

Ithaca Small Business Food Sector - Assessment of Needs 05/03/2022

Posting on behalf of Ithaca Area Economic Development and the City of Ithaca Office of Economic Development.

Your Input is needed!!

Calling all food businesses and entrepreneurs in the greater Ithaca area! Please complete this online survey no later than May 6, 2022. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ithacakitchen

Problem: A lack of available commercial kitchen space in the Ithaca region is an impediment to the growth of the food economy.

Goal: Ithaca Area Economic Development and the City of Ithaca Office of Economic Development are gathering information to analyze the feasibility of establishing shared-use commercial kitchens and food-business incubators in Ithaca, NY.

Locations: We are evaluating two potential locations: one on the Ithaca Commons focused on food stalls and retail and one in the West End focused more on production/food manufacturing, culinary training and catering. Both would include full lines of cooking equipment, separated production cubicles, and cold /frozen /dry storage. The West End location also includes a loading dock.

Intention: To assess the needs of existing and potential food businesses in the area with an interest in commercial kitchens, as well as the types of food businesses, processes used, their growth goals, equipment they need etc.

Proposition: Please take 10 minutes to share your input on the need for shared-use commercial kitchen facilities in Ithaca. Please respond by May 6, 2022.

The survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ithacakitchen

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The Regional Access Story

Inspiring Regional Food Connections since 1989.

A community-oriented, grassroots company, Regional Access was built on a vision of providing ecologically responsible, locally grown food in Upstate New York. From humble beginnings in founder Gary Redmond’s garage to their current spacious modern warehouse, the company has flourished over the last few decades, helping to redefine regional food systems and pave the way for a myriad array of new businesses and social efforts focused on improving and developing more sustainable food connections.

Regional Access was the next logical step for Gary: Cornell graduate, organic farmer and entrepreneur with a passion for macrobiotics, great local foods and sustainable communities. After many years of struggling to find consistent outlets for his organic produce and working in all facets of cooperatively owned distributor Clear Eye Natural Foods, Gary and his wife Daisy took the plunge and converted a spare room into an office, their garage into a warehouse and with one small truck and a computer (a rarity in those days), the Regional story began.

With their hands-on approach, they made a point of listening to what the best local chefs and retailers were looking for and made it their mission to supply those items. When an item couldn’t be found, they would often suggest that a small producer add that product to their offerings. The recipe worked and in their first year of business were able to turn a profit and subsequently reinvest in a larger warehouse space located in Trumansburg, NY.

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1609 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm