With a backdrop as stunning as a farm or historic garden, it isn’t hard to make our local bounty pretty swoon-worthy. Add some top-talent chefs and you’ve got farm-to-table dinners without compare.
Weber Ranch
Petaluma’s Della Fattoria hosts a series of dinners at Weber Ranch each week from July 7 through mid-September. Dinner is served family style on a 25-foot table with platters of seasonal salads, pizzas, grilled meats and desserts made from the bakery’s pastry staff. $90pp and reservations fill up well in advance. Details at dellafattoria.com or 763-0161.
Chosen Spot
Chef John Lyle presents a second year of Luther Burbank-inspired “Chosen Spot” dinners at the Luther Burbank home and garden in Santa Rosa on July 7, August 11 and Sept. 8. Five courses, $75pp, details at lutherburbank.org or 524-5445.
Quivira: Summer Farm-to-Table Dinner
Saturday, July 28th , 5pm – 9pm
$125 per person / $105 Queue members
Guests get an in-depth look at Quivira’s Biodynamic farming practices and winemaking, complete with a multi-course wine and food experience prepared by local Diavola Chef, Ciara Meaney, using produce from the winery’s 1-acre garden. Meet Farm Manager Andrew Beedy, visit Ruby the resident feral pig and learn about biodynamic winegrowing philosophies from Winemaker Hugh Chappelle.
Want us to add yours? Email me or leave your comments below…