Comments From Previous Dinner Attendees:
| "What can I say it was delightful! Chef Shawn Hubbell was extraordinaire. We had a lovely wilted green salad with local asparagus and greens sourced from local farms. Dinner was roasted chicken served with sauteed ramps, another local treasure. Finally a rhubarb tart topped with ice cream for desert. Everything was outstanding and Shawn provided wonderful demos filled with many tips and ideas. The Soons family were wonderful hosts from start to finish. A goodie bag filled with apples and cider made the best parting gift. A true locavore adventure." |
"Just wanted to tell you what a wonderful time we had last night at your farm-to-table dinner! Chef Shawn's food was so inventive and delicious, it was the perfect friendly atmosphere, and (Art Soons's) update on current farm operations was a real eye opener and made us appreciate it all the more. I loved how Shawn explained all the processes he used to make this fabulous meal and if I wasn't still full, would do it all over again today. lol. We'll be back and telling friends....Thank you for a very special evening."
“I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful evening last night!! Even after my brother raved about his experience, I was not expecting it to be as wonderful as it was. The food, the atmosphere, the educational aspect, just a fantastic night all around! Thank you”
"Dinner was awesome!"
"Thank you so much for having us at your farm to table dinner Saturday night. Inviting the public to get a glimpse into what goes on at a farm is a wonderful service that you provide to a public that does not think enough about where their food comes from.
My husband, friends, and I had a great time. We learned a bit about cooking and farming, and, of course, we all really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable and perfect for a birthday celebration."
"Atmosphere was fun, and learning about the farm was great."
"Wanted you to know how much our group enjoyed the gathering last night. Everything was fun. The mood lighting, the Soons family presence, the wait staff and of course Shawn's meal. I really liked the cooking instructions and there was also some down time to talk with my friends in between courses. A great balance for a great night."
"Wonderful food & conversation!"
"The farm was wonderful; the dinner was even better. Chef Shawn is a wonderful, talented chef, the whole meal was amazing. I would go to every [dinner] if it weren’t so far away, I live out east in Long Island. But well worth the trip -- I will go again, and again."
"It's such a unique night out. We look forward to the next one."
"My favorite part of the the dinner was watching my husband DEVOUR fish for the first time. That says a lot for the chef!!!"
"The servers were amazing! The food was imaginative and delicious - thanks!"
"Enjoyed tonight's dinner - first time here for the occasion -- loved the tomatoes - perfect! - gazpacho - liked it much but might have benefitted from a sprinkling of corn kernels on top for extra texture - best prepared salmon I've ever had...Thanks so much for a great dinner. Hope to return."
Chef Shawn replies: 'thanks for such helpful comments - a great idea for the soup indeed! thank you again!'
"Both the salad and dessert were truly outstanding. A great way to enjoy a Saturday night."
"The demonstration of the preparation of the food, and short lecture between courses made the evening stimulating much more than just a meal. The atmosphere and the place are very special for this kind of event."
"Everything was just about spot on. Thank you!"
"It was nice that you supplied drinks, both hot and cold, when you came into the room. Your servers were very attentive and did a great job serving and clearing away the dishes. The food tasted good and the people were congenial and friendly."
"Best skirt steak we ever had...the Chef is terrific."
"What a wonderful evening we had with you; the food was excellent and Shawn was so good. Thank you for all the hints and telling us about the local places for great food.
We had a marvelous time and plan to come to the next dinner .... Thank you again"
"My only complaint -- I ate too much!!"
"We all had a fabulous time at the September Dinner – loved dining on the farm, using your apples and having the food prepared by Chef Shawn with his insight into how to prepare it. Please reserve our seats for the next one! Our special treat was sitting next to Mrs. Soons and getting to know her better and a bit of history about the farm."
"Wonderful evening! You are a really treasure, we learn so much, eat so much and we have the pleasure of your store too."
