On Saturday 27th September Chefs Maryann Terillo (Jarnac Restaurant - chef/partner) and Elisa Sarno (Babbo) will be cooking the monthly Farmfresh dinner at Guy Jones' Blooming Hill Farm in upstate New York. (By upstate we're talking 1 hour away - Blooming Grove not Niagara Falls!)
This, as always, is going to be a blast - the tour of the farm starts at about 5.30, followed by a 5 course vegetarian dinner based around whatever ingredients are available on the farm at the time - paired, of course, with some great wines and accompanied by some of the herbs picked fresh from the beds that you've just walked past on the way to the barn.
If you still think that local and vegetarian sounds a bit dubious (organic at that!), this is a great opportunity to prove yourself wrong and who better to do it with than Maryann, Elisa and Blooming Hill Farm owner and host Guy Jones, recently written up as one of a handful of local Farmers' with cult New York followings in a New York Magazine Article.
Those in the know have been attending these monthly dinners for over 6 years - that's why you'll be joining 60 or more localvores who are all there for the same reason - great local produce, great company, great chefs and most of all a great time!
Tickets for this event should be bought directly from the farm - 845-782-7310
You could make a weekend of it as there are a number of attractions like: The Storm King Art Center, Dia:Beacon, West Point Military Academy, and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (not quite sure how that got in that list!) and some great hiking/outdoor activities in the area.
Hope to see you there!
Menu
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Phyllo wrapped feta and green olives
Pecorino Romano shortbread
Pumpkin – raisin Foccacia
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Platter of pickled, steamed, baked and roasted vegetables with country bread
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Goat Cheese and Tarragon Custard with Roasted White, Gold and Candy Cane Beets
Garnished with Roasted Walnuts with Brown Sugar and Ancho Chili
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Mushroom Consommé with Wild Mushrooms, Roasted corn and Lima Beans
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Lasagna made with Hand cut Noodles Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Wild Mex Tomatoes
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Local Cheese Course (TBA)
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Polenta Cake with Honey Roasted Quince and Bartlett Pears
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Storm King Lodge