Farm to Table is a pretty hot topic these days. The term is thrown around quite frequently in the restaurant world. At it's core, it means sourcing locally grown, farm-fresh fare. But there is so much more to it than that. No one quite exemplifies all that Farm to Table implies better than Jim Denevan, founder of Outstanding in the Field. His mission is to "re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to honor the local farmers and artisans who cultivate it." Well said. And just how does he do this? Through roving farm dinners of course!
Outstanding in the Field moves throughout the United States (and soon to be Europe) setting up long tables on farms, ranches and other culinary locations, where amazing meals are served to a group of eager diners. The meals are made from locally grown ingredients and feature celebrated chefs in the region where the meal is hosted.
The 2010 schedule will be posted shortly and there are definitely stops in the Napa and Sonoma valleys. We haven't had a chance to try a dinner out ourselves but we will most definitely be making it a priority when they next come to town.
More information can be found online at www.outstandinginthefield.com.
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