Each day brings a deeper hue to the landscape. A smoky warmth to the cold air. Flavors arrive that capture the earth’s final gifts before winter’s rest.
 
We welcome you to join us for our final vegetable showcase series of 2025, where in every vibrant leaf and setting sun, fall colors speak of change. 
 
A five-course progressive tasting menu showcasing fall vegetables from The Chef's Garden prepared by the team at The Culinary Vegetable Institute, accompanied by 7 wines from Forge Cellars presented by Rick Rainey - managing partner and conductor of Forge Cellars.
 
Limited Seating – Reserve Your Spot Today!
 
About Forge Cellars
For this particular dinner, we're delighted to welcome Forge Cellars as our beverage partner. Specializing in Bone-Dry Riesling, Cool Climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc from Seneca Lake, Forge offers the perfect portfolio to honor the season. It's a privilege to continue to partner with other responsible farmers commited to regenerative agriculture processes. Join us to sample the breadth and depth of the best of the Finger Lakes wine appellation. 
 
See here to read more about Rick.
 
Chef For A Day
Here’s your chance to put on a chef’s coat and experience the state-of-the-art kitchen at The Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef’s Garden. Spend the day working alongside our chefs, learning hands-on cooking techniques to elevate your culinary skills.
 
In the evening, step into the dining room and enjoy the meal you helped prepare, savoring the flavors of your hard work. 
 
Wine Bundles - To-Go
Breakneck Creek Dry Riesling Duo - 2021/2022 Vintages. $60. Limited Availability 
 
Best of the Finger Lakes (Forge Cellars, Osmote Wine, Boundary Breaks Vineyard & Element Winery) - 4 Bottles Showcasing the best of Ithaca, NY. $150