clayrae Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Don't know where I came across this organization, but love the idea (and the photos on the website) Outstanding in the Field They are doing an event in "DC" this year: Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Montross, VA: Washington, DC Thursday, September 18, 2008 Host Farmer: Bruce Wood of Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Montross, VA Guest Chef: Anthony Chittum of Vermilion, Alexandria, VA Price: $180 Time: 6:00 PM For our D.C. area dinner, we head out to the coast, and another Outstanding in the Field first: dinner on an aqua farm. At Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Bruce Wood (U.S.A.F., Ret.) tends 25 acres of Nomini Bay waters, farming oysters, and fishing for crabs, rockfish and eel, which he supplies to select area restaurants. We've brought our long table to ranches, orchards, vineyards, gardens, beaches, and a great many land farms, so we're excited to set it up for aquaculture, too. Chef Anthony Chittum of Vermillion Restaurant in Alexandria, VA, ventures out to this scenic seacoast location to show off a wealth of local ingredients -- especially the fruits of the sea. Outstanding in the Field events feature a leisurely tour of the hosting farm followed by a five course, farm-style dinner at our long table set in a scenic spot. Dinner is accompanied by a wine paired with each course. Diners are joined at the table by the farmer, food producers, a winemaker and other local artisans associated with the meal. I got tickets...has anyone ever been to one of these events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monavano Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Don't know where I came across this organization, but love the idea (and the photos on the website)Outstanding in the Field They are doing an event in "DC" this year: Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Montross, VA: Washington, DC Thursday, September 18, 2008 Host Farmer: Bruce Wood of Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Montross, VA Guest Chef: Anthony Chittum of Vermilion, Alexandria, VA Price: $180 Time: 6:00 PM For our D.C. area dinner, we head out to the coast, and another Outstanding in the Field first: dinner on an aqua farm. At Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Bruce Wood (U.S.A.F., Ret.) tends 25 acres of Nomini Bay waters, farming oysters, and fishing for crabs, rockfish and eel, which he supplies to select area restaurants. We've brought our long table to ranches, orchards, vineyards, gardens, beaches, and a great many land farms, so we're excited to set it up for aquaculture, too. Chef Anthony Chittum of Vermillion Restaurant in Alexandria, VA, ventures out to this scenic seacoast location to show off a wealth of local ingredients -- especially the fruits of the sea. Outstanding in the Field events feature a leisurely tour of the hosting farm followed by a five course, farm-style dinner at our long table set in a scenic spot. Dinner is accompanied by a wine paired with each course. Diners are joined at the table by the farmer, food producers, a winemaker and other local artisans associated with the meal. I got tickets...has anyone ever been to one of these events? It sounds like one of my favorite PBS food programs "The Endless Feast" (Chittum is also supposed to do a "farm to fork" dinner at Vermillion-perhaps this is scheduled or has happened already? The website isn't as up to date as Rustico's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Don't know where I came across this organization, but love the idea (and the photos on the website)Outstanding in the Field They are doing an event in "DC" this year: Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Montross, VA: Washington, DC Thursday, September 18, 2008 Host Farmer: Bruce Wood of Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Montross, VA Guest Chef: Anthony Chittum of Vermilion, Alexandria, VA Price: $180 Time: 6:00 PM For our D.C. area dinner, we head out to the coast, and another Outstanding in the Field first: dinner on an aqua farm. At Dragon Creek Aqua Farm, Bruce Wood (U.S.A.F., Ret.) tends 25 acres of Nomini Bay waters, farming oysters, and fishing for crabs, rockfish and eel, which he supplies to select area restaurants. We've brought our long table to ranches, orchards, vineyards, gardens, beaches, and a great many land farms, so we're excited to set it up for aquaculture, too. Chef Anthony Chittum of Vermillion Restaurant in Alexandria, VA, ventures out to this scenic seacoast location to show off a wealth of local ingredients -- especially the fruits of the sea. Outstanding in the Field events feature a leisurely tour of the hosting farm followed by a five course, farm-style dinner at our long table set in a scenic spot. Dinner is accompanied by a wine paired with each course. Diners are joined at the table by the farmer, food producers, a winemaker and other local artisans associated with the meal. I got tickets...has anyone ever been to one of these events? It is sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktyldesley Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 It is sold out. Seats are still available for Vermilion's farm-to-table dinner at Vermilion on Tuesday, April 22nd. Call the restaurant (703) 684 9669 to reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexC Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Through what can only be characterized as a gigantic scheduling snafu, a friend of mine is unable to attend this event tomorrow. She's got four tickets available and would love recoup as much of the value as possible. If anyone is interested, please let me know! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrius Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Coastal Living magazine had a great article about this in the current or last month's issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrenca Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Do any Don Rockwell members have information about directions to tonight's Outstanding in the Field dinner at Dragon Creek? It looks like there was a mixup with my contact information and I never received the info (and the date completely snuck up on me)! Anyone else going that got the info who could pass it along to a very anxious fellow diner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Through a unbelievable set of circumstances, involving a teachers strike in Pennsylvania, I have an extra ticket to tonights Outstanding in the field dinner. You are welcome to join me, I WILL BE LEAVING TAKOMA PARK BY 330pm!!! PM me if you wanna come! Rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrius Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 If you are brining a camera, please record this cool opportunity with photographs of the dinner, fellow participants, etc... Any idea if the Outstanding In The Field team are going to venture nearby to sign copies of their cookbook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 If you are brining a camera,Does this make it more tender and juicy? (kidding, just kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrius Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Oops... That was a bad typo, esp for a foodie message board. I too agree that it is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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