When we met up with Alicia and Renato Ghio this past May at Holbrook Farm for a farm to table dinner, we knew we were in for something amazing. Well, for one thing it was ON a farm, the beautiful Holbrook Farm. It doesn’t get much more farm to table than that, does it? But, we were also amazed at how fresh, how flavorful, and how well Executive Chef Michael Bick and co. from Some Things Fishy Catering put the meal together. We enjoyed the refreshments, the appetizers that were passed around, and all the courses that were set before us. As always, it was great to hang with Alicia and Renato, but it was also cool to talk with the people around us…and find out that we were sitting right next to Fairfield County Foodie!
Well, Chef Bick is back for some more at Holbrook Farm in Bethel. He’s planned a farm to table dinner on October 14, starting at 4 pm, for $65. It’s BYOB, so you best believe we’re breaking out the Dom…or Bud Light. Heresy! You’ll notice after looking at the menu that the menu focuses in on what’s just been harvested and what’s in season. Huh, is that what they mean by farm to table? :P Take a look at this menu and you’ll be pining over the dishes and will be having dreams about them. If you live south of Bethel, you’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful drives…especially during fall time. Make your reservations online now, e-mail Chef Bick, or call him at (203) 722-2444. These tickets are hot and will go faster than Honey Boo Boo Child’s 15 minutes of fame.
Apple-Cinnamon Aqua FrescaHors D’ouevres
Farms stand Vegetables, Arethusa Goat Cheese, and Herb Pesto
Fresh Tortilla
Smoked Salmon Crepes
Mt Products Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Fresh Young DillSpiced Pumpkin Soup Sips
Ancho Chili Crema
Plated First Course
Seared Stonington Scallops
Celeriac – Potato Puree
Caramelized Leeks and Raisin Compote
Dill Drizzle
Family Style Dinner
Grilled and Braised Shorts Ribs, “Brasciole Style”
Tomato, Fennel, Caper, Red Pepper Flakes
Lemon –Parsley Gremolata
Fennel Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables
Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Potatoes, Beets, Fennel
Autumn Panzanella Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash, Celery, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sweet Potato, Apples, Pomegranate Seeds
Arugula and Panificio Navona Multigrain Bread Cubes
Spiced Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Crispy Kale Salad
Kale, Shaved Beets, Carrots, and Radishes, Cucumber, Arugula
Lime Dressing
Homemade Focaccia
Rosemary and Salt Dusted
Whipped Ricotta
Dessert
Panificio Navona Petite Harvest Cakes
Apple and Pumpkin
Blue Jay Orchard’s Apple Cider Bites
Dan and Kristien Del Ferraro
Thanks for the shout out my friends!
Sorry to say that I will be missing this fab dinner. The menu is mouth-watering :-(
Hope to see you again very soon.
No problem. Sorry you can’t make it, but there will be plenty more dinners! :)