Santa Monica Seasonal Dinner with Your Farmer and Chef at Wilshire!

Together, Farm Fresh To You and Wilshire restaurant welcome you to sit down to a seasonal, farm-to-table dinner with your farmer, Thaddeus Barsotti, and chef, Brendan Collins. Join us in Santa Monica for a unique dining experience with local wines and a wonderful meal made with some of the season's best, organic ingredients - all for a great cause! The dinner benefits the Westside Foodbank.

The Wilshire's dishes originate from a fusion of American and International influences, presented in a simple and accessible style. The menu is developed around local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, reflecting the modern sensibilities of supporting sustainable farming. Enjoy a special four-course menu that features produce fresh from our Farm Fresh To You farm, Capay Organic.

During the evening, farmer Thaddeus and Brendan will share about the inspiration behind making this meal, the farm-fresh ingredients and the passion behind sharing seasonal dinners with folks like you!

Menu

Wine

2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Taber Ranch

Full and balanced with hints of honey, melon and a bright citrus finish

2013 Taber Ranch Red, Taber Ranch

A bold Syrah & Merlot blend with nuances of dark cacao, black pepper, and licorice

Appetizers

French Butter Dipped Radish

Sienna Tomato Consomme & Lobster Crostini

Starters

Panzanella Salad

Fennel, Tomato, Cucumber, Basil, Bread

Green Asparagus Soup

Soy-Mirin Marinated Maitake Mushrooms

Main Course

Branzino

Salad of Peas, Fennel, Snap Peas, Radish, Candied Fennel Seeds

Lamb Chops

Sunchokes, Baby Broccoli, Mint Sauce

Twice Baked Goat Cheese Souffle

Roasted Carrots, Hazelnut Agro Dolce, Carrot Top Pesto

Dessert

Cara Cara Orange & Chocolate Triffle

Gold Nugget Tangerines

4-Course dinner and wines shared with your farmer benefit the Westside Foodbank.

Meet Your Farmer: Thaddeus Barsotti

Chief Farmer, Farm Fresh To You

Thaddeus Barsotti, along with his brothers Noah Barnes and Freeman Barsotti, has made it their mission to transform agriculture in America by connecting local farms and communities in a method that is environmentally and economically stable. They are continuing the food revolution that was started by their parents in 1976 with 20 acres of star thistle and a dream. They are dedicated to growing organic produce with great taste and connecting people with the land that grows their food.

Meet Your Chef: Brendan Collins

Chief Farmer, Farm Fresh To You

At the age of 15, Brendan Collins quit secondary school to follow his dream and enroll in culinary school, where he was classically trained in French technique. By 17, the talented Nottingham native had his first job at London's Le Gavroche, a Michelin two-star restaurant. He continued to hone his skills at several of London's finest gastronomic temples and earned a reputation as one of London's rising culinary stars. In 2002, Collins relocated to Los Angeles where he would solidify his unique culinary style, gain a fan following, and win critical acclaim. He is dedicated to using only the best ingredients and cooking food that he likes to eat.