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Third Farmer Dinner Biggest Yet

Lettuce Be Local's Third Farmer Dinner yielded its highest turn-out to date.
Chef Russo of Lock 50 works with Chef Forman from deadhorse hill.
Chef Russo of Lock 50 works with Chef Forman from deadhorse hill.

When Lynn and Lee Stromberg founded Lettuce Be Local, one of their goals was to strengthen the community by bridging the gap between farms and consumers. Just a few short years later, pushing the “farm to table” concept, they determined that a Local Farmer Dinner would be a great way to educate—through eating—by creating an opportunity for area farmers and chefs to work together to show what local can yield.

Three dinners later, following their first ever FARMstalk2016, the 2016 Farmer Dinner was bigger than anyone had expected: over two-hundred people took a seat under a tent at Lilac Hedge Farm in Holden where they feasted locally sourced ingredients and talent.

Chef Alina Eisenhauer of Sweet helps to plate one of the courses for the dinner.
Chef Alina Eisenhauer of Sweet helps to plate one of the courses for the dinner.

To feed this many people, notable Central Mass. chefs worked together to create a four course dinner, which included hors d’oeuvres by Chef Alina Eisenhauer of Sweet Kitchen and Bar; smoked Central Mass. trout, farm curry, mushrooms and grains by Chef Jared Forman of deadhorse hill;

Chef Treitman from B.T.'s Smokehouse working with Chef Evangelous of Armsby Abbey.
Chef Treitman from B.T.’s Smokehouse working with Chef Evangelous of Armsby Abbey.

charred summer vegetables with romesco, fresh herbs and dry cured hogzilla loin by Chef Damian Evangelous of Armsby Abbey; beef roulade with dirty grains, beans, and green sauce by Chef Brian Treitman of B.T.’s Smokehouse; and, ginger spiced, golden beet cake with blueberry compote by Chef Lina Reinhardt of Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm. Each meal had an optional wine and beer pairing by Nashoba Valley Winery & Orchard and Medusa Brewing.

For those who haven’t attended a Farmer Dinner hosted by Lettuce Be Local, be certain to check their website for what’s coming up for next year, because the feeling of community that comes from sharing a meal with those who grow, harvest, and prepare is a feeling that cannot be easily duplicated.

Lettuce Be Local co-founders, Lee and Lynn Stromberg, thank the farmers, vendors, chefs, and diners.
Lettuce Be Local co-founders, Lee and Lynn Stromberg, thank the farmers, vendors, chefs, and diners.
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Wine Dinners to Attend in May

5-14 Medusa Patio Party Wine Dinner

Wine Dinners with Niche Hospitality Group

With the warm weather upon us, there is no better way that to make use of our time than by bringing food and wine together. Join Niche Hospitality Group this month at one of their wine dinners for an experience that will enlighten your senses and palate as you imbibe and dine on pairings from around the world.

5-14 Medusa Patio Party Wine DinnerMedusa Brewing Patio Party

Rye & ThymeMay 14th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join R&T as they kick-off patio season with Medusa Brewing out of Hudson, MA. This new brewery is producing some amazing beers and R&T is lucky enough to be one of the few places to try it. Stop by for live music from Brian Chaffee, tasty beers and warm sunshine on the patio.

 

Cajun and Creole Dinner

Rye & Thyme – May 21st at 7:00 PM
R&T is introducing “Tastes of the Nation” – a series of dinners focusing on unique and regional food and beverages from across America. This month, they will explore the bold flavors of Creole and Cajun cuisines accompanied by cocktails and beverages inspired by this Deep South region. ($50 per person, RSVP at 978.534.5900)

 

5-19 Loire Valley Wine Dinner at The People's KitchenLoire Valley Wine Dinner

The People’s Kitchen  – May 19th at 7:00 PM
This month, the folks at The People’s Kitchen will be celebrating their monthly wine dinner series with a dinner paired with Loire Valley Wines. ($50 per person, RSVP at 508-459-9090)

 

Signature Wine Dinners

As some of the most popular Wine Dinners in the area, Bocado Worcester and Providence will be featuring a dinner with 6 courses paired with regional Spanish wines. This event is $50 per person.
Bocado Worcester: May 18th at 7:00 PM
Bocado Providence: May 28th at 7:00 PM