Pantry Hosts Farm to Plate Feast

On Friday, September 11, Natick Community Organic Farm and Executive Chef Alastair Mclean of Pantry, the signature on-site restaurant located at The VERVE Crowne Plaza – Natick, will team up to offer guests a spectacular four-course farm-to-table wine dinner created with locally sourced organic ingredients obtained within three miles of the property.

Upon arrival, guests will be treated to a refreshing ‘Edible Dirt’ Garden Crudité boasting assorted baby vegetables, a rustic New England cheese display featuring roasted garlic and local Natick honey, and a family-style ‘Farm Salad’ comprised of produce from Natick Community Organic Farm, as they sip a refreshing glass of house-made sangria.

Inspired by the farm’s 40 years of providing productive open space and its commitment to farming methods that are ecologically healthy and sustainable, Chef Mclean’s delightful prix-fixe menu includes ingredients he’ll personally hand-select on an upcoming trip to the farm. It will be served as follows:

1st Course

Crispy Soft Poached Natick Farm Egg,

Yukon Gold Ravioli paired with Villa Sandi Prosecco

2nd Course

House-made Chicken Sausage and Sous Vide Chicken Breast celeriac puree,

Fordhook Swiss chard paired with 7 Deadly Zins

3rd Course

Bacon-wrapped Roulade of Rabbit carrot puree,

Red Russian kale paired with Mark West Pinot Noir

Dessert

Grilled Natick Maple Cake,

house-churned brown butter ice cream,

maple glaze paired with Bartenura Moscato

WHEN: Friday, September 11

Welcome reception begins at 7pm; dinner begins at 7:30pm

WHERE: Pantry

The VERVE –Crowne Plaza Natick

1360 Worcester Street

Natick, MA

COST: $70 per person; tax and gratuity not included

MORE INFO: For additional information or to make a reservation, please call 508.416.1352 or visit Pantry online at www.thepantrynatick.com

About The VERVE – Crowne Plaza Natick:

The VERVE - Crowne Plaza Natick is owned and managed by the Distinctive Hospitality Group. Lou Carrier, President of DHG is no newcomer to successful, upscale, branded hospitality concepts. Carrier’s background includes the development and management of the AAA Four-Diamond Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando and Las Vegas as General Manager and Executive Vice President from 2000-2007. In 2008, Carrier introduced BOKX 109 American Prime to the Boston market, a modern American steakhouse at Hotel Indigo in Newton, Mass. In 2009, Carrier launched the Wit Hotel in Chicago. As Chief Brand Officer and later Chief Operating Officer, Carrier’s responsibilities included conceptual development, brand culture and operating results of the AAA Four-Diamond gem in the heart of Chicago’s famed theatre district. For more information, please visit www.VERVEhotelnatick.com or by calling 877.348.0706