Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens Set to Open Spring 2025
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- Category: Chefs, Fine Dining
- Published on Monday, 07 April 2025 13:48
- Written by Contributing Editor
Descanso Gardens, the botanical garden and living museum located in La Cañada Flintridge, is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens, a farm-to-table culinary experience developed in collaboration with renowned Chef Rich Mead.
Opening in the spring of 2025, the innovative dining destination will celebrate California's local farmers and seasonal ingredients, offering guests a unique culinary adventure nestled in Descanso Gardens' sprawling 150-acre urban sanctuary.
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"Rich Mead has earned a reputation for exceptional farm-to-table dining and redefining restaurant experiences within lush garden settings," said Juliann Rooke, CEO of Descanso Gardens. "We're thrilled to have partnered with him to bring that vision to life within our gardens, seamlessly blending locally sourced cuisine and craft cocktails with the botanically rich atmosphere of our Gardens. We can't wait for our guests to enjoy it."
Photo courtesy of Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens.
Upon arrival, step into a breathtaking 7,800-square-foot space that elegantly integrates the beauty of Descanso Gardens with an immersive dining experience. Anchored by a spacious main dining room, the restaurant will feature a mix of indoor and outdoor seating and a striking indoor/outdoor bar, crafted by local artisan William Stranger, made from fallen trees reclaimed from the Gardens. Throughout the space hand painted murals, warm wood accents and vibrant greenery create a harmonious ambiance of raw materials and refined design, reflecting a historic organic aesthetic that effortlessly merges the restaurant with its breathtaking surroundings.
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As they enter, guests will be drawn to an inviting lounge and bar space designed for both relaxation and lively gatherings. Thoughtfully curated plant installations by Descanso's horticultural team will adorn the restaurant, changing throughout the year to ensure a dynamic and ever-evolving atmosphere. An open kitchen view offers a glimpse into the artistry behind each dish, reinforcing the restaurant's commitment to transparency and culinary excellence.
The menu at Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens was developed in collaboration with Chef Rich Mead, showcasing his acclaimed farm-to-table philosophy. It draws from his deep appreciation for sustainably focused farmers and purveyors and California's rich food culture. "The beauty of the Gardens, the incomparable taste of local ingredients and our ever-changing seasons have deeply influenced my approach to food," said Chef Mead, the creative force behind the restaurant's vision. "I'm excited to see this concept come to life, as it's all about connecting the land, the flavors and the seasons in a way that honors nature and sustainability."
Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens will open in the spring of 2025, welcoming guests for lunch and dinner service as well as weekend brunch. In addition to regular dining, the restaurant will host seasonal events and be available for special celebrations, making it the ideal destination for a memorable culinary experience in a tranquil garden setting.
For more information, visit farmhousedg.org and follow on Instagram @farmhousedg for updates, behind-the-scenes footage, and restaurant news.
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ABOUT FARMHOUSE AT DESCANSO GARDENS
Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens, opening in spring 2025, is an innovative farm-to-table dining destination celebrating California's boutique farms and locally sourced ingredients. Inspired by the vision of renowned chef Rich Mead, known for his deep ties to sustainably focused farmers and purveyors, this new restaurant offers a unique culinary experience set amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Descanso Gardens. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully designed space that combines indoor and outdoor seating and a modern, airy aesthetic. With a dynamic menu of seasonal dishes and a garden-to-glass cocktail program, Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens is the perfect setting for both casual meals and special gatherings, inviting guests to connect with nature and savor the freshest flavors of the moment. Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens will be open daily for lunch and dinner with the last reservation at 8:30 p.m. Access to the restaurant is separate from Descanso Gardens and located near the Garden entrance.
ABOUT CHEF RICH MEAD
During his nearly four decades of culinary expertise, Chef Rich Mead has cultivated relationships with the highest regarded local sustainable farms, allowing him to create the freshest menus using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and specially grown vegetables. In 2016, after years of planning, Chef Mead unveiled a unique and sustainable field-to-fork dining experience at Farmhouse, located within Roger's Gardens. Nestled on over 6 acres in the garden-like setting, Farmhouse features exclusive wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, artisan refreshments and a healthy-based seasonal cuisine.
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ABOUT DESCANSO GARDENS
Descanso Gardens is a 150-acre botanical garden, living museum, and urban oasis 20 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. The garden is a story of plants and the people who loved them for their life-giving utility and their great natural beauty. While the tale unfolds over centuries, the connecting thread—from the Indigenous people who relied on the plentiful oaks for food and their way of life to the 20th-century entrepreneur who sowed the seeds of a cultural institution—is a deep-seated love for this evocative and distinctive place. Descanso Gardens is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults; $11 for seniors and students with a school I.D.; $5 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.
