Outstanding in the Field pairs growers with chefs to stage outdoor dinners at farms. On August 8 & 9, they're coming to a certain orchard in South Haven, Mich.
The food couldn't be in better hands: Brian Huston of the Publican (and of Blackbird before) and Randy Zweiban of Province (and of Nacional 27 before).
There's vanishingly little chance I'll be able to make it. This is usually when Peter hands me the keys, leaves me in the city and says: You're in charge until I get back.