Monday, July 30, 2012

Max Chef to Farm Dinners

I have posted before here and here about the Max Restaurant Group.  Among the things I like about them is that they aggressively seek out and support local suppliers.

Max holds "Chef to Farm" dinners on site at some of their providers.  This vintage truck at Rosedale Farms in Simsbury advertises the chef-to-farm dinners that are being held at Rosedale this summer.  I picked up a brochure listing five weekends for these outdoor dinners at Rosedale, and similar events at four other Max suppliers.



To anticipate your questions, no, I have not gone to a chef-to-farm dinner yet, but I will.  But, I did go to dinner at their flagship Max Downtown restaurant last Tuesday.  Excellent.  As always.
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    I am glad to hear that Max's is so involved with local farmers. I went to the Sunday Hillstead Museum Farmer's Market yesterday. Max's was there buying all of the local ingredients for the BLT sandwiches that they were making and selling - at no profit at $5 per! "Best BLT I've every had" said my wife. Great restaurant and great that they give back.

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  2. SusieJuly 30, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Awesome! Maybe we could try to go while we're in town?

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  3. SueJuly 30, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I've heard about the Max dinners but haven't been to one. But I have been enjoying fabulous farm dinners at Dondero Orchard in South Glastonbury this summer. The dinners are held every other Wednesday night and the next one is August 8th. All of the food is cooked and served by the Dondero family and their staff. Fabulous!

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  4. JackJuly 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    @Susie: The only one when you are here is on September 8 at the Nathn Hale Homestead in Coventry, but you will be at Sarah's wedding. We could check out the Dondero Orchard dinners mentioned by Sue, above.

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  5. Luis GomezJuly 30, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    This is really nice.

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  6. RandyJuly 30, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Awesome looking truck. Funny I just click on the Bulto link and it took me to where I wanted it to go.

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  7. SharonJuly 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Oh, I'd love to try one of these dinners. What a great idea.

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  8. BirdmanJuly 30, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    w/ regard to my hat--- This has been a painful summer for Sox fans like us. I feel the 'black' Sox cap is quite appropriate. hahahaha

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  9. Sylvia KJuly 30, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    What a great idea indeed! I would love to try one of their dinners! I haven't seen anything like this here in Seattle. Enjoy your day, Jack!

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  10. LoisJuly 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    How unique! I would love to go to one of those dinners.

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  11. RedPatJuly 30, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    They have similar things here but they always seem to be quite $$$ so I haven't attended.

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  12. cieldequimperJuly 30, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Now of course, you will show us the content of your plate (yes, I know, one does not photograph meals...)

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  13. MichelleJuly 30, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I want to go to a chef to farm dinner! I do hope you will share some photos when you do go.

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  14. HalcyonJuly 30, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I love this idea. And your shot here is perfect. You should sell it to them, it would look lovely on an advertisement. :)

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 31, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    The idea is fantastic Jack, but what makes it super special is the using of local products, there needs to be so much more of this everywhere.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    What a marvelous idea!

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  17. Chef to FarmAugust 15, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Check out www.maxcheftofarm.com for more details...

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