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RuralIntelligence.com – It was around this time last year that Zak Pelaccio, pioneer of the nose-to-tail culinary movement, made his Hudson debut, holding court like a rock star at his booth at the second annual Ramp Fest. One could hear Pelaccio’s deep belly laugh throughout the packed building. Reporters, bloggers, and foodies lined up two deep to talk to him: He kept his sunglasses and straw hat on and a can of Pork Slap beer in his hand, giving passersby even more reason to speculate on who was getting a hero’s welcome, and taking the spotlight from the elusive ramp. 

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