New farm-to-table restaurant flourishes at Descanso Gardens
Briefly

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens provides a unique dining experience with a seasonal brunch menu centered around farm-to-table cuisine. The restaurant incorporates elements from the garden, including fallen trees, into its design. Highlight dishes include chickpeas with braised greens in a spiced tomato sauce and Sonoran Grain Rice Pudding, combining ingredients like coconut and heirloom fruits. This collaboration between chefs Rich Mead and Adam Cherney emphasizes rustic scratch cooking that reflects the local ecology and culinary traditions.
The recently opened Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens features a summer brunch menu with dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients from local farmers markets and elements of the natural park.
Executive Chef Adam Cherney describes Farmhouse's concept as 'taking the garden and bringing it indoors,' offering rustic, scratch cooking that reflects the surrounding lush landscape.
Menu highlights include chickpeas cooked with paprika and herbs, served with braised greens, showcasing the restaurant's emphasis on farm-to-table ingredients and seasonal flavors.
The Sonoran Grain Rice Pudding, known as 'Arroz Bionico,' is a distinctive dessert made with coconut and heirloom fruits, presenting a unique twist on traditional Latin-style pudding.
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