Unfortunately, Rockin’ at the Roadhouse has been cancelled for Wednesday evening, June 25.  A private party has booked the outdoor patio space.  The Roadhouse will resume its normal Rockin’ schedule on July 2!  Thanks so much for your patience.

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WOW!  Everything out at Cornman Farm is a different shade of green.  The carrot tops, tomatoes and potatoes are deep green.  The parsnips and peas are a lighter shade and the alliums have their own dusky verdant shade.  4000 tomato plant and 3500 pepper plants are finally in the ground and last week has been about doing battle with the weeds, a row at a time.  We’ll continue to clean the weeds from all the beds and begin putting up trellissing…

Toledo Blade food editor Kathie Smith visited the Roadhouse in early June to enjoy traditional Iowa foods at Zingerman’s Roadhouse Dinner From the Heartland. The dinner was a flavorful success with a menu planned by James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young including ingredients such as Herb Eckhouse’s pancetta and Maytag Blue Cheese. It was entertaining as well with special guests Paul Willis, founder of Niman Ranch pork, visiting local Niman Ranch farmers Jan & Steve Petersen and Andy & Amy Pachay, Jacqueline Venner shared…

The Wall Street Journal interviewed James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young to find out his favorites eats on Father’s Day. Check out the article online. Taste Grits & Bits Waffles and Oyster Hash in-person at Zingerman’s Roadhouse for brunch Saturday or Sunday from 10am-2pm.

Recently, I spoke with accomplished author Amelia Saltsman, whose energy and passion was evident during our phone conversation. Check out the answers to some questions about her new book, The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook. The Roadhouse will host Saltsman on June 26 @ 5:30pm. Check out our events page for more information.

What is your book about?
In a nutshell, great flavor, simple cooking, and the importance of supporting your local farmers.

Why did you write the book?
When was the last time you…