Farm to Table at Farmstead Table in Newton

We don’t dine in Newton often, but when having drinks with Lin and Jon in early July, we learned about the soon-to-open Farmstead Table and knew we would have to check it out. Last Thursday we were finally able to make the visit happen.

But first, we stopped by the Beantown Eats headquarters to meet their adorable dog and to have handcrafted cocktails made by Beantown Drinks. Win, win! Their dog is adorable, and each of us got our own, different cocktail. It was better than any bar I’ve visited lately!

After drinks, we made our way to Farmstead Table for a  dinner made of simple, delicious dishes and a server that was fun, attentive, and very knowledgeable with her wine pairings.

Salads and appetizers were ordered to share.

{Heirloom Tomato Salad}

{House Cured Salmon Lox Toast}

We also ordered the un-photographed Marinated Summer Vegetable Salad.

Our salads and appetizer instantly impressed me. Everything was incredibly fresh, simply prepared to let the natural flavors shine through.

Also impressive was our delightful server Robin. She’s someone we would love to go for a drink with, and we put it in her hands to help us select wine with dinner. Lin and I went with the oakier Chardonnay option (Sometimes oaky Chardonnay is referred to as “Cougar Juice”. . . I guess I am getting older!). The Talley Chardonnay ended up being perfect, with a nice acidity and just a hint of butterscotch and oak.

{Talley Chardonnay}

{Delmonico Steak with Potato Puree}

Our entrees were a big hit. I sampled my husband’s Delmonico steak with potato puree, the steak perfectly cooked and juicy, the puree something I will be craving this winter, velvety, creamy, and filling.

{Yum- the Scallop Special}

I had the scallop special which included a lobster sauce and local corn. It was the epitome of summer and showed the obvious efforts that Farmstead Table is making in crafting seasonal dishes.

{Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake}

While we were enjoying our entrees, we were reminded that the house-made warm chocolate pudding cake took awhile to make and should be ordered in advance. There was no hesitation that we would share a dessert, and this divine dish was like hot chocolate in cake form. I only wish I had more room to truly indulge in this dessert.

Farmstead Table is a fabulous spot for dinner. The owners are hands-on, the food is local and seasonal, carefully crafted with pride and expertise. Everyone was warm, friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. The menu at Farmstead Table changes very frequently, and I look forward to returning to see what the coming months bring.