This is the best option we've seen yet for celebrating Earth Day, coming up on Thursday, April 22.
It's called Earth Dinner, it encourages folks to dine together on local food on Earth Day, it's sponsored by Chef's Collaborative, and there are more restaurants participating from Massachusetts than from any other state in the country. (Yep, that includes California. Check out the full list here.)
What especially caught our eye is that JJ Gonson, a personal chef at the helm of Cuisine En Locale, is also participating.
This is where it gets interesting.
Because when JJ participates, JJ PARTICIPATES.
In regards to Earth Dinner, that means 10+ courses of local food spread over a three-hour period.
It means the entrance fee of $60 covers it all -- the Earth Dinner plus the donation to Chef's Collaborative -- even though the actual value of the meal is more than twice that much.
Best of all, seeing that JJ is a highly sensible person, she's opened the BYO door, whatever Your Own means to you.
White wine? Bring it. Champagne? You bet. Apple juice? No problem.
Cuisine en Local is an equal-opportunity beverage supporter.
Good thing the planet, local food, and Earth Dinner are on their support list too.
WHAT: Cuisine En Locale's Earth Dinner
WHERE: We don't know yet. Seriously. Location details will be sent the day before to confirmed guests.
WHEN: Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
COST: $60
RSVP: Contact JJ Gonson directly at 617.285.0167
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Here's a resource to get you thinking about drinking local on Earth Day too. The Massachusetts Farm-Winery & Growers Associationhas put together a wine and cheese trail that features 21 wineries and 11 artisan cheesemakers, all in our fair state. Check it out.
