Sustenance on the Farm Dinner at Griggstown Quail Farm July 19, 2009

The Sustenance on the Farm Dinners will take place in the green field of Griggstown Quail Farm in Princeton, Southern Somerset County. Farmers George Rude and Matthew Sytsema will host and chef David C. Felton, former Executive Chef of The Pluckemin Inn will prepare a farm-to-table five-course dinner with a spectacular array of food sourced from Griggstown Quail Farm. Dessert will be prepared by Executive Chef Christopher Albrecht of Eno Terra, Princeton. This sustainable meal will include food from artisans within a small radius of the farm and organic/biodynamic wines will be paired with each course. Live music during the dinner by jazz duo tenor saxophonist Alex Stein and guitarist Chris Parks will enhance the evening.
The proceeds from this Sustenance on the Farm Dinner will support Slow Food Northern New Jersey’s earth stewardship and food justice programs.
Griggstown Quail Farm is a beautiful example of sustainable farm management. Griggstown Quail Farm is 75 acres of free-range pheasants, quail, chickens, and poussins and when in season, ducks and turkeys. Griggstown Quail Farm supplies top NY and NJ restaurants and fine food shops. Products can also be found at local farm markets during spring, summer, and autumn months. Starting this year, Griggstown CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) offers families a weekly supply of naturally grown vegetables and herbs.
Sustenance dinners take place in farm fields, orchards, and historic sites. The farmer takes the guests on a guided tour of the farm, and during dinner guests hear from the farmer, chef, winemaker, and food artisans about the connection between our palates, our plates, and our planet.
Sustenance on the Farm Dinner at Griggstown Quail Farm
Farmer: George Rude and Matthew Sytsema
Chef: David Felton, former Executive Chef The Pluckemin Inn
Chef: Chrisopher Albrecht, Executive Chef Eno Terra, Princeton
On Sunday, July 19, 2009, 4-7:00 PM
Griggstown Quail Farm, Princeton, NJ
Tickets are $145 and can be purchased at:
www.sustenanceevents.com

Slow Food Northern New Jersey Sustenance share a goal of educating New Jersey residents about earth stewardship and supporting food justice programs. The proceeds from these events benefits Slow Food Northern NJ’s related programs.
Slow Food Northern NJ has two primary goals: to foster earth stewardship through the the development of school gardens in New Jersey and to support food justice programs in the underserved communities of the Garden State. Slow Food Northern NJ is also dedicated to spreading awareness and nurturing appreciation of slowing down to enjoy healthy, locally grown food by connecting New Jersey residents with earth-friendly farmers, chefs, and food makers. www.slowfoodnnj.org