Cold weather does not mean you have to wait months to eat locally! On Sunday, January 25, meat from local producers including Cedar Run Farm, Crow Farm, and St. Brigid’s Farm will be showcased at the fifth annual “Andy’s Burger Night” from 1 to 4 p.m. at Unity Church Hill Nursery on Rt. 213 just outside of Church Hill. The event, created to promote locally produced food items, is inspired by the Burger Nights that were so popular at Andy’s, the beloved tavern that operated on High Street for two decades.
Local chefs Robbie Jester (16 Mile Tavern, Newark) and Matt Whitehair (Molly’s Inn & Molly Mason’s) will be grilling sliders, and Chef Sabrina Sexton (of NYC and Chestertown) will be cooking up dishes created with vegetables from Colchester Farm and Priapi Gardens, and greens courtesy of Chesapeake Greens. Various flavors of Eve’s Cheese and Chapel’s Country Creamery will also be on offer.
“People are always amazed at how much food is available locally even in the dead of winter,” says Tara Holste, a co-organizer of the event. “Plus it’s great fun to taste the difference in the meats.”
This year proceeds will benefit the Agriculture Program at Kent County High School. The Ag program offers a wide variety of programs designed to build the foundation of Agriculture. Students benefit from immersion in topics focused on their selected field of study. Options include an in-depth study of animal science, water quality monitoring with field testing, planting trees, and even biotechnological studies that allow students to understand GMOs and how DNA replication works. Funding from Burger Night will benefit self directed senior research projects focusing on a culmination of learning in the capstone projects.
There is limited indoor seating, so come prepared with gloves and scarves. A fire pit, hot cider from Lockbriar Farm and hot chocolate from Nice Farms Creamery will help warm guests at this favorite winter event. The growers will be on hand to talk about their farms and products. In addition, guests may purchase local beer and wine from 16 Mile Brewery and Crow Farm & Vineyard. In the spirit of being eco-friendly, diners are asked to bring their own plates, utensils, and cloth napkins.
This event traditionally sells out – people are advised to purchase tickets early! Tickets are priced at $25 each (children under 12 free) and $40 per couple. They are available at Unity Church Hill Nursery, Mimi’s Closet in Chestertown, or online at https://andys-ctown.com. Space is limited. There will be no tickets available at the door. Tickets will include a seating time of 1 or 2 p.m., though patrons are encouraged to come early and stay for the entire event to enjoy live music throughout.
For more information call 443-690-8098 or email [email protected].
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