July 7, 2012
Whim Restaurant at Smolak Farms Returns for Summer 2012
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 3 MIN.
BOSTON, MA - Boston's favorite seasonal restaurant is returning for the summer. Back by popular demand, Smolak Farms presents "Whim" 2012.
Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, Smolak Farms has partnered with Northeast Flavor, Cambridge Culinary School, Boston Chefs, Yelp and www.how2heroes.com to present the best outdoor dining experience New England has to offer.
Whim will take place every Wednesday evening starting July 11th, 2012 and continuing until August 29th, 2012 at 7:30PM and will feature top chefs from all over New England.
"Whim is such an innovative concept that is really difficult to ignore. It is something that people talk about and get excited for because it is a one-of-a-kind experience that you're not going to find anywhere else. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the craziness of the city of Boston and I think people appreciate an evening away from it all. We're taking the best food in the city and bringing it to a more rustic and relaxed setting. Top that off with the fact that each dinner supports a great cause and you really can't beat it," said Michael Smolak, owner of Smolak Farms.
Guests will experience a meal under the stars prepared by some of New England's most respected and praised chefs. Included in the $65.00 ticket price is a three-course dinner followed by a bonfire to meet and greet your fellow diners.
Chefs will be accompanied by culinary students from The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in order to help them smoothly and successfully execute dinner to an audience of over 100 guests each week. As implied by the event name, Whim, the menu is prepared the day-of at the discretion of the chef.
"I had such an amazing experience last year at Whim, and I am both honored and excited to be participating again this summer. Knowing that I am able to do what I am passionate about while simultaneously helping a cause that is close to me is really what it is all about."
"It is such a unique night for both the chefs and diners, it's not just a dinner, but an experience," said returning chef Andy Husbands of Tremont 647 who will be cooking at Whim on July 18th, 2012.
Smolak Farms in North Andover, MA offers something fun for everyone-blending a 300 year-old New England Farm complete with orchards, berry fields, and family activities.
The Family Farm experience goes beyond the average petting zoo. While young visitors can still meet their favorite barnyard animals, they have an opportunity to go a step further with exciting programs and activities at our rural farm located just 45 minutes north of Boston, MA. Smolak Farms is located at 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA.
DETAILS:
WHERE: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA 01845
WHEN:
July 11th, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Will Gilson, Bridgestreet Charity: www.servings.org
July 18th, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Andy Husbands, Tremont 647 Charity: www.strength.org
July 25th, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Vittorio Ettore, Bistro 5 & A Tavola Charity: www.bistro5.com/Community/Seed-to-Plate-School-Program
August 1st, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Suzi Maitland, Trina's Starlite Lounge Charity: www.ontherise.org
August 8th, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Rich Morin, Lineage
Charity: www.lovinspoonfulsinc.org
August 15th, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Mary Dumont, Harvest
Charity: http://www.gbpflag.org/
August 22nd, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Joe Faro, Tuscan Kitchen Charity: www.lazarushouse.org
August 29th, 2012, 7:30PM: Whim Featuring: Chef Chris Coombs, Deuxave & d bar Charity: www.strength.org
INFO: $65 per person (gratuity and tax not included).
Visit www.Smolakfarms.com to learn more and purchase tickets. Included in the ticket price is a 3-course dinner and hayride/farm tour.
Dress is casual. Beverages not included. Paired wines, beer and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Only one menu will be presented with no substitutions. Ticket is non-refundable.
For more information on "Whim" - The Restaurant at Smolak Farms, please visit www.smolakfarms.com
Tickets can be purchased directly via: http://www.smolakfarms.com/whim
They can be reached by phone at 1-978-682-6332 or on the web at: www.smolakfarms.com
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A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
