Join us for a one-night-only Farm Dinner — a collaboration between The Talking Farm and Tasting India — celebrating peak summer produce through a contemporary Indian lens: bright, layered, and utterly seasonal. Set on The Talking Farm’s verdant 2.5-acre fields, the evening begins with a welcome cocktail or glass of champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres as you explore the farm at its most abundant.

You’ll then gather at a bespoke long table in the heart of the growing fields for a five-course, family-style meal of chef-driven dishes paired with thoughtfully selected wines and beers. As the sun sets, savor vibrant flavors, warm conversation, and the glow of midsummer light. The evening closes with cordials, after-dinner s’mores, and a keepsake jar of Tasting India’s Bombay Chili Crunch for every guest. Summer at its peak.

Proceeds from this event support The Talking Farm, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, and its urban agriculture educational programs and 2.5-acre urban farm.

Details:

The Talking Farm x Tasting India Farm Dinner 
Sunday, July 19th
5-9p
Howard Street Farm
3669 Howard St.
Skokie (parking in adjacent Tot Learning Center lot)

$200/person inclusive of food, all beverages, tax, gratuity, parking, and a jar of Tasting India’s popular Bombay Chili Crunch. Members receive a 10% discount (please check your email for a special link to buy discounted tickets).

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Menu (subject to change for seasonality/availability): 

Passed Appetizers

Vadouvan Arancini  
Eggplant Chutney, Basil Oil
(veg, nut-free)
Beet Tartare Chaat
Roasted Farm Beets, Green Chili, Scallions, Chaat Masala, Crispy Wonton
(V, nut free)

First Course 

Charred Eggplant
Whipped Labneh, Cherry Tomato Relish, Basil Oil, Bombay Chili Crunch
(veg, nut-free, GF)

Second Course

Chilled Summer Velouté
Green Chili, Scallions, Bombay Chili Crunch
(GF, V, nut-free)

Third Course

Kerala-Style Summer Thoran
Our pick of the Farm’s amazing produce, fresh Coconut, Mustard Seed, and curry leaf dressing
Crispy Lotus Chips  
(GF, V, nut-free)

Main Course

Slow-Braised Beef or Summer Squash Kofta (vegetarian option) 
Tomato-Ginger Curry
Smashed Potatoes
Citrus-Chili Gremolata  
(GF, nut free)

Dessert

Saffron Sago Kheer Parfait  
Saffron Sago Kheer  
Roasted Summer Berry Compote  
Cardamom Yogurt Cream  
Pistachio Crumble  
Basil Oil  
(GF, nut-free option)