Even by the standards of coastal New England, Mystic, Connecticut, is an old place.

The menu is not revealed until the evening of each event, but each meal is made with a majority of ingredients harvested from the farm. 559 Broad Street It was started to generate awareness for Connecticuts local farming community.

860-526-8078, dinnersatthefarm.com, The Schoolhouse at Cannondales Farm to Fork, Millstone Farm, Wilton: June 21, July 19-20, Aug. 16-17, Sept. 20-21. listeners: [], Brunch: Sat 11:30AM-3:00PM, Sun 11:00AM-3:00PM 379 Whalley Avenue (between Norton Parkway & Winthrop Ave.) Firebox's creative, perfectly-executed menu and contemporary dining room are awesome enough on their own, but there's more.

Below weve included some of the farm dining series in the state. Field House Farm in Madison offers guests a delicious meal concluded with sweet desserts crafted by Guilfords Hen and Heifer Bakery. We have outdoor tables surrounded by propane heaters. But true to the saying, everything old is new again, and Mystic has become a bright spot for anyone seeking the next undiscovered farm-to-table, wild-caught, house-made, artisanal food destination.

Meiser and Wayman, too, have expanded with a gastropub, Engine Room, and Grass & Bone, a whole-carcass butcher shop/all-day caf. Dining in Connecticut from Farm to Fork.

https://goodnewsrestaurantandbar.com/. Guests get to eat food from some of the states top chefs, who prepare meals with ingredients that in some cases were gathered earlier that day from fields merely yards away from where they are dining. Sunday Lunch: 11:00AM-2:30PM

Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5:00PM-10:00PM, Fri-Sat 5:00PM-12:00AM

Take Grass & Bone, the caf-butchery: business has thrived this year, thanks to takeout and delivery, including an expanded menu of prepared food, baked goods, and pantry staples, Meiser says. 777 Chapel Street Copyright 2022 Travel + Leisure Co. All Rights Reserved. Tavern: Tues-Sun Open at 5:00PM

Regardless of the chef or the themes, each dinner is cooked from scratch and the menu will depend on the days harvest and inspiration of the chef. Guide to Cooking Classes for Adults in Connecticut (2022 Edition), 2022 Directory: Meet the Women of Connecticut's Culinary Industry, CTbites Staff Picks For Top Eats of 2021 (Plus Special Guest Eaters), Toasted Oat Caf Opens 2nd Location: Now in Newington & Canton, Welcome to The Po Cafe: New England Charm + Damn Good Food In Washington CT, 2021 Guide To Great Coffee In Connecticut, Coffee for Good Opens in Greenwich: Great Coffee with a Great Mission, Donny Raus of Raus Coffee: Expert Coffee Roaster Now Hosting Barista 101 Virtual Classes. Here are a few more places worth exploring: Dont miss Connecticuts annual Farm-to-Chef Week, celebrated throughout the state, September 17-23, 2017!

In recent years, Scott Miller, formerly the executive chef at Maxs Oyster Bar in West Hartford, was at the helm of these dinners, but the event is returning to its roots this season, and a chef from each Max location will prepare one specially themed meal. Barberry Hill Farm, Madison: Aug. 10-14Billed as New Englands original farm dinner benefit, this celebrated farm-dining series was launched in 2007 by Jonathan Rapp of River Tavern Restaurant in Chester, Chip Dahlke of Ashlawn Farm in Lyme, and chef Drew McLachlan of Chester. 203.503.3919

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203.266.4663 Plenty of the food served here is grown in the restaurant's namesake greenhouse. On July 27, Anderson will host the young guns of Connecticut in a dinner that features chef Matt Wick of the River Tavern in Chester; and Alex Lishchynsky and Craig Hutchinson, the chefs behind [oink], a Connecticut popup thats garnered a cult following from state foodies. The owners behind this upscale gem also own Arethusa Dairy Farm, so expect amazing butter, cheese, and ice cream. 860.779.3373 Every dinner takes place on a hill within the farm overlooking its beautiful orchard.

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The Mystic Cheese Company opened a new tasting room in adjacent Groton last year, and has done brisk business with curbside pickup. 12 Forest Street Connecticut is home to some of the best ice cream spots in the, Meet someone online? Dinner: Tues-Fri Open at 5:30PM, Sat & Sun Open at 5:00PM https://www.heirloomnewhaven.com/, Kitchen Zinc Artisan Pizza & Bar Goldburgers was. www.eatheirloomfood.com, Mountainside Caf Get your localvore on at these Connecticut restaurants.

Each event will have a specific culinary theme chosen as the event nears.

Many Baldanza fan-favorites, such as the Signature Beet Salad and beloved Pappardelle Bolognese, will accompany exciting new dishes.

Dates TBAMax Restaurant Groups popular farm-dining series returns this year. http://sugarandolives.com, Fresh Salt With their mobile wood fired pizza truck, A group of Connecticut farms come together for Madisons and East Lyme's. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOT ALL INVENTORY IS OFFERED ONLINE.

Several restaurants, such as River Tavern and Millwrights offer special dining events that take place at local farms.

Meanwhile, the original Oyster Club building is being remodeled and expanded.

A project by Chesters River Tavern restaurant, this series of dinners features five courses of expertly-crafted fare with ingredients sourced directly from the Chester Sunday Market.

And the impact of all those cultures has spiced our, Is there anybody out there who doesnt have cabin fever? Lunch & Dinner: Mon, Weds-Sat- 11:30AM-10:00PM, Sun 12:00PM-10:00PM www.saybrook.com/restaurant/, Livs Oyster Bar Regardless of the chef or the themes, each dinner is cooked from scratch and the menu will depend on the days harvest and inspiration of the chef.

In 2008, the River Tavern team received Working Lands Alliances Pathfinder Award recognizing their support of local agriculture. Please follow local mask mandates at all times unless you are seated at your table.Bailey's is a true, American Farm-To-Table Restaurant in the heart of downtown Ridgefield CT. Just minutes from the Ridgefield Playhouse.PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. "Traditionally Mystic was a Memorial DaytoLabor Day place," Meiser says. That's a compliment to both. 561 Post Road East Love Connecticut?

Brunch: Sun 10:00AM-3:00PM Dinner: Mon, Weds, Thurs, Sun 5:00PM-9:00PM, Fri-Sat 5:00PM-9:00PM (closed Tues) Welcome to The Barn, one of three restaurants on this historic property.

https://www.millwrightsrestaurant.com/, Popover Bistro & Bakery If large gatherings like these arent your style, then youre in luck: a handful of Connecticut farms offer private field-to-table dinners for a more intimate experience. On top of that, the picturesque farm setting, under the stars or a bellowing white tent, makes one feel like theyve wandered into a Norman Rockwell painting.

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Reservations recommended. The couple live there today, and their infant son is the 11th generation to walk or at least crawl on family land. Brunch: Sun 11:00AM-2:00PM Brunch: Sun 11:00AM-2:00PM Sandwiches, salads, quiche, bowls, pasta salads, hot soup, minimal hot entres: Daily Have a question or comment?

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Popular dinner series hosted by the Max Restaurant group. Thank you Newtown Patch for highlighting the top 10 restaurants in Newtown as ranked on Yelp! Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5:00PM-11:00PM, Fri -Sat 5:00PM-12:00AM And nothing epitomizes the combination of beautiful sights and fresh food more than field-to-table dinners. 928 Hopmeadow Street Enjoy views of the Norwalk River from the patio.

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Our seasonal menus are designed with ingredients sourced from the farmlands, fields and oceans of the Northeast. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates. } Those wishing to reserve a meal should do so by contacting White Gate through their website.

The dinners feature a rotating lineup of chefs from prestigious area restaurants including Union League, Bar Bouchee, Moxie and Chamard Vineyards. 13 Broad Street

Billed as New Englands original farm dinner benefit, this celebrated farm-dining series was launched in 2007 by Jonathan Rapp of River Tavern Restaurant in Chester, Chip Dahlke of Ashlawn Farm in Lyme, and chef Drew McLachlan of Chester.

Of course, given the name, he has to pay due respect to fishing-village expectations with half-shell oysters and clam chowder. Outstanding on the Farm is hosted by the beautiful Ambler Farm in Wilton.

Brunch: Sat & Sun 11:00AM-2:30PM

202.562.3888 860-651-5500, millwrightsrestaurant.com, Roses Berry Farm, South Glastonbury: June 24, Aug. 19, Sept. 23. Goldburgers was Connecticut Magazines 2015 Best Burger winner, and Marottos considerable culinary talents will be on display at these BYOB seasonal feasts. Breakfast, Lunch & Cooking Classes: Weds 9:00AM-9:00PM

And the Oyster Club's success has helped make way for other culinary businesses. Dinner: (winter hours) Weds-Sat 5:30PM-10:00PM, Sun 5:00PM-8:30PM 203.454.3663

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Each of the ten weekly dinners will be held in the picturesque tented garden of the nearby OTTO restaurant, centrally located in Chesters quaint downtown village. At Rise, an Oyster Club alum serves breakfast fare and sandwiches made with regional ingredients.

Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5:30PM-9:30PM, Fri -Sat 5:30PM-10:30PM, Sun 4:30PM-9:00PM The best hidden gems and little known destinations - straight to your inbox.

A cool, industrial-chic vibe and friendly staff make Rooster Company one of the coolest farm-to-table restaurants around. Breakfast & Lunch: Tues-Sat 8:00AM-4:00PM

www.billingsforgeworks.org/the-kitchen, Swyft The exact menu will be announced one week before each event. This summer, a handful of Connecticuts most beloved farms are offering outstanding on-site prix fixe meals made with locally-sourced ingredients. Offers may be subject to change without notice.

https://presentcompanyct.com/, Terrain Garden Caf www.shopterrain.com/westport-restaurant, Deli at Willimantic Food Co-op We will not be offering our tasting menus.

23 Bailey Avenue (just east of Main Street) $75 (July 6), $95 (July 27). 203.661.4774 23 Main Street

1157 Chapel Street https://www.eotwm.com/, Elm City Market caf Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:00PM-12:30AM, Sun 2:00PM-10:00PM

http://arethusaaltavolo.com, River Tavern Wayman just takes it further with inspiration from his travels. Chef James Wayman at the farm this summer.

694 Main Street South Food trucks have progressed far beyond serving hot dogs and ice cream.

Idlewild Photo Co./Courtesy of Oyster Club. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30AM-2:30PM Whether you are joining us for lunch, brunch, dinner, or takeout, we look forward to creating a wonderful experience for you.

Terrain Cafe celebrates the cycle of the seasons and the bounty of the land.

At Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern, the setting is as inspired as the menu.

A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalks dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the states most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch.

68 Howe Street (near corner of Chapel Street) event : evt, Tickets are available at Goldburgers as of May 1. A version of this story first appeared in the October 2020 issue of Travel + Leisure under the headline Savor Mystic's Moment. Brunch: Sat 10:00AM-3:00PM, Sun 11:30AM-3:00PM In some ways, the upheaval has brought the pair new clarity.

And follow us on Facebook and Instagram @connecticutmagazine and Twitter @connecticutmag. 116 Crown Street (Historic 9th Square neighborhood) Bobo's Cafe, of Westchester Fame, Opens in Ridgefield TODAY: Acai Bowls, Coffee Drinks, Killer Sandwiches, Vegan and More. 860.651.1908 Perfect Connecticut Towns for Romantic Escapes, Great Places for Workcations in Connecticut, 12 Summer Experiences You Just Can't Have in the City, Unique Places to Stay Connecticut's Most Unconventional Accommodations, Winter - Celebrating Places to Dine and Drink in Connecticut, Connecticut Summer at the Museum 2022 - Free Admission for Kids, Stories > Tickets are available at Goldburgers as of May 1. Dinner: Tues-Sat 5:00PM-10:00PM You can subscribe to Connecticut Magazine here, or find the current issue on sale here.

Hot Food Bar, Salad Bar, Sandwiches & Wraps, Juice Bar: (Store hours) Mon-Fri 8:30AM-7:30PM, Sat 8:30AM-6:30PM, Sun 9:00AM-6:00PM Breakfast: Daily 7:00AM-10:30AM

The entire meal is sourced locally from Field House Farm or other area farms.

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In fact, the dinners singular long table, which will be placed right in front of Amblers historic red barn, will overlook the very same fields in which much of the food will have originated. 2022 Farm Dinners in Connecticut: Grab Your Rez NOW!

Lunch & Dinner: Sun-Weds 12:00PM-10:00PM, Thurs-Sat 12:00PM-12:00AM

Max Restaurant Groups popular farm-dining series returns this year. Dinners at the Farm was conceived in 2006 and quickly gained national media attention for its quality and inventiveness.

Dinner: Wed & Thurs 5:30PM-9:00PM, Fri & Sat 5:30PM-10:00PM, Sun 5:00PM-8:30PM 860.701.9123 Correction: The original version of this story listed the Friends of Boulder Knoll Farm Dinner as scheduled for Sept. 23. 860.567.0043 860.658.7890

It was started to generate awareness for Connecticuts local farming community. All courses will be paired with wines from North Stoningtons Jonathan Edwards Winery and will, of course, feature only the freshest locally-sourced ingredients.

Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5:00PM-9:00PM, Fri-Sat 5:00PM-10:00PM, Sun 4:30PM-9:00PM

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The dinners feature a rotating lineup of chefs from prestigious area restaurants including Union League, Bar Bouchee, Moxie and Chamard Vineyards. www.oakhaventableandbar.com, Deli at Fiddleheads Food Co-op

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Breakfast & Lunch: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM

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And yet they are newcomers by comparison. 13 Water Street Store Hours: Daily 8:00AM-8:00PM The corn used at Oyster Club by chef James Wayman is grown on land that has been farmed by the same family since 1654. Contact me by emaileofgang@connecticutmag.comandfollow me on Twitter, and connect withConnecticut MagazineonTwitter,onFacebookandGoogle +, (This article was originally published on a different platform. If you choose to sit outside please dress accordingly. The menu changes for each event, but guests at past dinners have enjoyed multi-course feasts with delicacies such as fresh mozzarella with eggplant, tomato, zucchini and basil; and fresh clam and golden tomato risotto, with tarragon and basil. One of Oyster Clubs Summer Nights pop-up dinners at Stone Acres Farm. 860.739.6767 After the dessert course of carrot cake concludes with coffee and tea service, Ambler will send diners on their way at 10 oclock. If, Connecticut has long welcomed people from many different cultures. https://metrobis.com/, Millwrights Restaurant and Tavern

Baked goods, sandwiches, salad bar, hot soups, entrees: Mon-Sat 8:00AM-9:00PM, Sun 9:00AM-9:00PM

Sunday, August 29th will see The Hickories in Ridgefield hold its annual event, hosted by farm-to-table dinner company Outstanding in the Field.

No hot bar, but grab n go cooler, tables and chairs near registers As tickets are almost sold out, those wishing to attend should reserve a spot soon. Its no secret: produce fresh from the farm tastes better. 860.727.8066

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