elm Restaurant Events: Whole Hog, Cheese Tasting & More

Chef Brian Lewis and his staff at elm Restaurant in New Canaan are pleased to announce the following events during March, in conjunction with many Fairfield County Artisans. Some of the unique culinary experiences include: The Whole Hog Dinner with Craft Butchery of Westport, Localvore Cuisine, and A Cheese Primer & Feast with local expert Erin Hedley. View the complete calendar of events below:

Calendar of Events:

Wednesday, March 6th

BL Kitchen Cooking Class: Localvore Cuisine

Come join our cooking class and learn how to cook & eat locally grown and produced food. We'll be highlighting elm's favorite local farmers and artisans such as red bee honey, mountain top mushrooms, millstone farm, and the local catch. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $90 / $125 with wine pairing.

Thursday, March 7th

Wine Dinner: Rhone Region with Jeff Barbour

We're offering a four-course menu with wine pairings featuring the food & wine from the Rhone region of France. Discussion will be led by local wine expert, Jeff Barbour of New Canaan Wine Merchants. Begins at 7:00 p.m.  $125 includes tax, gratuity, and wine pairing. See menu>>

Wednesday, March 13th

BL Kitchen Cooking Class: Pasta, Grains, & Risotto...

Celebrate the classic cuisine of Northern Italy and some of the time-honored techniques, recipes, and ingredients used in its rich culinary tradition. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $90 / $125 with wine pairing.

Thursday, March 14th

The Whole Hog Dinner with Craft Butchery of Westport

Enjoy a five-course feast of head-to-tail delicacies with wine pairings. Ryan Fibiger, owner and head butcher of Westport's Craft Butchery, will discuss the philosophies and values behind sourcing local, pasture-raised heritage pork and other meats. See menu>>

Begins  at 7:00 p.m. $125 includes tax, gratuity, and wine pairing. menu>>

Wednesday, March 20th

elm's One Year Anniversary!

Chef Brian Lewis invites you to share in the celebration and enjoy our "signatures of elm tasting menu" with the year's most memorable dishes. Five signature courses  $75 / $130 with wine pairing.  Available Wednesday through Saturday evening. See menu>>

Thursday, March 21st

Cheese Primer & Feast with local expert Erin Hedley

Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with select artisan and farmstead cheeses and discussion led by local Dame du Fromage, Erin Hedley. Begins at 7:00 p.m. $125 includes tax, gratuity, and wine pairing. See menu>>

Saturday, March 30th

BL Kitchen lil' chefs cooking class

Drop the kids off at elm and we will show them how to make pasta & tomato sauce and chocolate chip cookies. $45 per child includes instruction, recipes, and lunch at the chef's table. 11am to 1pm. Ages 12 and older.