Latest news and events from Journeyman and RYE:

Their Loss is Our Gain!
:: Wine Dinner with Michael Honig
:: Tuesdays at RYE
:: RYE music schedule
:: Journeyman Bread at area Farmer's Markets

Farm to Table Dinner

Journeyman kicks off summer growing season with a dinner to welcome California cookbook author and honor local farmers

Thursday, June 26, 2008, 7pm

To celebrate the onset of the agricultural season in West Michigan, Journeyman in downtown Fennville will be hosting a book signing and dinner with Amelia Saltsman, author of award-winning The Santa Monica Farmer's Market Cookbook: Seasonal Foods, Simple Recipes, and Stories from the Market and Farm.

One of the largest growers-only markets in the country, the Santa Monica market has inspired renowned chefs and home cooks for over twenty-five years, and no one knows this market better than writer and teacher Amelia Saltsman. Praised by Alice Waters, Lynne Rosetto Kasper, and other culinary luminaries as "an amazing resource by a masterful cook," the book's message is universal: how to shop and cook seasonally, simply, and sustainably.

The common thread we share as Americans in support of our local food system inspired Amelia greatly during the writing of her book, the same exploration of place that happens daily in the kitchens at Journeyman. To celebrate the farm-to-table connection, we welcome our local farmers and Amelia Saltsman, who will be on hand throughout the evening to sign books and engage the community in conversation about our local food, farming, and cooking.

The chefs at Journeyman will prepare a meal inspired by the recipes from the book built from local, seasonal produce and meats. This is a wonderful opportunity for regulars and new faces alike to meet the people responsible for shaping the agricultural character of our region. Chef and co-owner Matthew Millar calls them "a source of great pride and inspiration for us in the kitchen." The event is not to be missed by anyone who wants to become more involved in our local food ways.

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
At Journeyman, 114 E. Main street, downtown Fennville.
$75.00 per person (appetizers, 4-course dinner, Michigan wines, and signed copy of The Santa Monica Farmers' Market Cookbook)

Reservations are required. Call 269.561.2269.

Menu: (Subject to change due to product/seasonal availability)

Hors d'oeuvres:
Deviled Creswick farm egg with apple smoked bacon and Eater's Guild organic arugula
Bruscetta with Evergreen Lane Farms chevre and chives
Deimer's Winter Gardens greenhouse tomato aspic with Mud Lake Farm's boston bibb

Scoby Farm's snap pea and pea tendril salad with fresh chevre "truffle"

Michigan ruby trout with Mud Lake Farms watercress puree and Scoby Farm's English pea and Visser Farm's new potato salac

Providence Farm's pork belly braised with carmelized Visser Farm's sweet spring onions, Skinner Farm's apple cider, with their jus and tangy white beans

Kismet Farm's organic strawberry and Red Canada rhubarb crisp.

All courses matched with Michigan Wines
Dont Miss This Opportunity!

Wine Tasting with
Winemaker Michael Honig
Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 pm

Due to a scheduling conflict with an area restaurant, we are able to take advantage of a last minute open date on Michael Honig's tasting tour.

Family owned, Honig Vineyard and Winery is an industry leader in sustainable farming and winemaking practices. They produce award winning Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon in the heart of Napa Valley. Join us for a tasting of their wines with accompanying small plates created by Chef Millar to showcase these beautiful wines.

$45 per person.
Reservations required.
Call 269-561-2269 to reserve your spot.

Visit the Honig site for more information on their sustainable practices and impact on the wine industry.

RYE now Open for Music in the Park
Every other tuesday, 5-10 pm

Tuesday, June 24th
Delilah DeWilde and the Lost Boys

Fennville Chamber of Commerce offers FREE music in the park every other Tuesday in the Summer and we've decided to open up RYE for Pizza, Salads and anything from the bar!

Come have great pizza before the show or after. Check out the great lineup and you just may catch some of the musicians jamming at RYE after the show!

2008 Concert Schedule
LIVE Music at RYE
Friday Nights at 8:30

Come join us for live music
every Friday night at 8:30 pm.
No Cover; No Reservations.
112 East Main Street in Fennville.

June 20: Jen Sygit with Tamineh Gueramy
folk/singer/songwriters
www.myspace.com/jensygit

June 27: Mark Duval & Tracy Seuss
Singer/Songwriters
www.myspace.com/markduval

July 4: Cooper-VanLente-Hay Trio
JAZZ
www.jimcooper.net

July 11: Last Call Band
Accoustic variety
www.tlcb.com

Journeyman Bread at
area Farmer's Markets
Get your Seedy Salt on!

Select Journeyman Breads are available at the Eater's Guild booth at the following farmer's markets throughout the summer:

Wednesdays:
Holland Municipal Farmer's Market
Fridays:
Saugatuck Green Market at the SCA
Saturdays:
Holland Municipal Farmer's Market

Bread is delivered by 10 am so you can pick it up with the season's best organic produce!