"Outstanding" Indeed

Described as a "roving culinary adventure - literally a restaurant without walls," Outstanding in the Field is one of the coolest things I've recently read about. Each dining experience they put together consists of a tour of the location (i.e., a farm, garden, etc.) where some of what is to be eaten is grown/produced, followed by a meal at a long, beautiful table that is usually outdoors - so diners are eating almost literally amidst where some of the food came from. Guests include paying patrons (reservations are open to everyone), farmers, producers and a variety of other culinareans. And, a local, celebrated chef puts the meal together - consisting mostly, if not completely, of local ingredients. It sounds like a truly unique and special way to celebrate wholesome, fresh food from whatever area a particular dinner is taking place in!

The catch is the cost per diner: a hefty $200 per person. So, needless to say, I regretably won't be partaking in one of these dinners in the near future (though the ones taking place in New York this August look especially amazing!) - but hopefully someday!

Photo credit: Andrea Wyner