Farm to Table Recommendations

[henmonster]

Hello Chow Nation:

Thank you for your French bistro recommendations on a recent post. Now I'm coming to you with another fun query. Taking the Mrs. out for a romantic birhtday dinner and have reservations at Restaurant Eve. But I'm intrigued by the Farm Table seating at Vermillion and wondered if I've overlooked some terrific offerings out there that stress locavore fare done up with finesse. Variety, ambience, adventure and value are all sexy things -- so if you know a terrific tasting menu for the right price (or equivalent to three courses at Eve), then bring it on!

Thanks in advance.

[Elyssa]

Equinox always has a wonderful tasting menu with fresh ingredients for the season. If you let them know ahead of time that it's a special occasion they will treat you very, very well.

That said, 4 years ago I had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Restaurant Eve.

[ktmoomau]

You do know that Restaurant Eve will also be very centered on local premium ingredients. That is part of chef Armstrong's ethic. The food at Eve really is amazing. http://www.americanfarmtotable.com/ev...

I haven't eaten at Vermillion, but the Neighborhood Restaurant Group has very solid restaurants. Would they beat Restaurant Eve- not sure on that one.

Not sure how farm to table Palena is, but that would definitely be comparable- look at the back room menu, not the cafe (while good the back room is closer to an Eve experience).

[henmonster]

Thanks and yes, of course -- I know of Chef Armstrong's values and share them. I just want to see what other options are out there -- so keep 'em coming.

[Jeserf]

Farm to Table? The Restaurant at Pawtomack Farms.

Also, all of the restaurants in the goup that Vermillion is part of are fairly farm-to-table because they work with (or own?) a farm in Virginia that they source from - Arcadia.

[henmonster]

Ah yes -- that's a great recommendation. I looked into it a while back and it just didn't stay on my radar.

[reiflame]

Seconded Patowmack Farm; the food is very good and the setting is beautiful.

[hppyheather]

We've only had wonderful experiences at Eola and found it to be more "farm to table" dining than most other offerings in the city.