The Earth's Surface : A Canvas

Jim Denevan is a surfer by nature, the founder

of the incredible Outstanding In The Field-

 the forefront of the the hugely inspirational

 farm to table movement. 

He is also an accomplished artist in the world

of landscape art. Something that for him,

brought solace when dealing with personal losses 

as a young man. He creates BIG works,

his canvas of choice being sand and earth,

his tools often only a rake and a stick.

 So much of the art that Jim produces, 

 is about the practice over the results...the impermanence. 

Much like the beautiful meals he brings forth.

xo

Grow... Eat... Re-Connect

It really doesn't get better than this.

Outstanding In The Field has just published their shedule for 2010.

Hands down, the best $200 you will spend 

for the most unique dinner you'll ever have.

More than a dinner, an experience.

Their mission is to re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to honor the local farmers and food artisans who cultivate it.
Outstanding in the Field is a roving culinary adventure – literally a restaurant without walls. Since 1999 they have set the long table at farms or gardens, on mountain tops or in sea caves, on islands or at ranches. Occasionally the table is set indoors: a beautiful refurbished barn, a cool greenhouse or a stately museum. Wherever the location, the consistent theme of each dinner is to honor the people whose good work brings nourishment to the table.

Ingredients for the meal are almost all local (sometimes sourced within inches of your seat at the table!) and generally prepared by a celebrated chef of the region. After a tour of the site, everyone settles in: farmers, producers, culinary artisans, and diners sharing the long table.

OITF schedule 2010