The day of our Seattle Supper was one of those rare, perfect, late-spring days in Washington. Each of the many greens of the manicured gardens at Jardin del Sol stood out against the bluebird sky, which perfectly matched the floral tablecloths we selected. The cloudless sky was decorated with wisps of cotton from the surrounding dogwood trees drifted gently in the warm air. Two half-moon tables fit just about perfectly in line with the sharp-edged hedges framing the garden’s lawn, creating a cozy nook in which to serve a very special meal from De la Soil.

This incredible Supper was set against the stunning backdrop of a farm outside of Seattle, where the city's vibrant culinary scene meets the authenticity of farm-to-table dining.

At The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, a beautifully restored landmark building peacefully tucked away in a lush 326-acre forest, just outside of Seattle, we gathered for another Pacific Northwest summer soireé. The five-course dinner took place in a secluded garden within the park, The Grotto, …

On the stunning grounds at Dunn Gardens, with Puget Sound peeking behind the dense, lush gardens, we set our table for a slow summer soiree. It was terrific to reunite with our friend Ashley Rodriguez for this gathering and to see her magic in every dish for guests to enjoy!