Field Notes - Schenectady

Ever watch chopped or Master chef and wonder where can I try those creative delicious combinations some Chefs come up with? Well this couple does it! Go to the... read more Ever watch chopped or Master chef and wonder where can I try those creative delicious combinations some Chefs come up with? Well this couple does it! Go to the 5 course dinners Saturday night! Beautiful setting, creative delicious food, and passionate caring power chef couple. As soon as I saw to the 5 course Maple dinner with Riverside Maple and duck -I booked it quick! $65 well worth it! Faves were the : -maple Kombucha gelee, apple crisp, and candied ginger. -maple ancho sabayon w/ fried green tomatoes -duck with smoke boo Choy fermented cherries -fresh cheese w/ currants and maple focaccia -chocolate praline smoked maple Okay I almost named the whole menu Lol! All well balanced, good textures, creative combinations, new inventive pairings and lots of love and care for local ingredients and utilizing all parts of the plants and animals. Need to try the Friday night and Sunday brunch. And anything new they come up with, haha! Thanks Joan and Kyle! Also Emily and team for bringing Maple to all dishes.

Stopped in for brunch on Sunday morning. Food was amazing, super fresh, and very reasonably priced. We split five items between us and would recommend each one.... read more Stopped in for brunch on Sunday morning. Food was amazing, super fresh, and very reasonably priced. We split five items between us and would recommend each one. Cannot wait to try the Saturday night dinners!

We had an incredible dinner! Joan and Kyle are delightful hosts and chefs, explaining about the food and making everyone feel at home and welcome. They did a fa... read more We had an incredible dinner! Joan and Kyle are delightful hosts and chefs, explaining about the food and making everyone feel at home and welcome. They did a fantastic job of pairing interesting tastes together for amazing dishes. Last night featured basil raspeberry gelee, asparagus and parsley terrine, pork roulade a' la moutarde, farm cheese, green tomato rhubarb eclairs and bourbon, maple sesame eclairs, and confit raspberries. You sit at a long table in an glass enclosed tent so you can enjoy the farm setting and getting to know your fellow diners. It was a wonderful evening, and we are looking forward to going again! I've heard their Sunday brunch is terrific as well.

There's only one waitress serving the approximately 35 customers, and while she was friendly, she was definitely overwhelmed. Our food took 30 minutes to arrive... read more There's only one waitress serving the approximately 35 customers, and while she was friendly, she was definitely overwhelmed. Our food took 30 minutes to arrive. My husband ordered two fried eggs, a tiny portion of scrapple (about 1.5 inches square), and a similarly small serving of hash browns. His toast was barely toasted. I had two small slices of limp French toast instead of the brioche I'd expected, with little flavor, accompanied by a teaspoon of strawberry jam and yogurt. It was quite unappetizing. My suggestion would be for them to focus on providing better food in larger portions and to hire an additional waitress. Those five-star ratings must be from friends or family. It’s a cute concept, but it is badly executed. We won’t be returning.

Quite possibly the best breakfast/brunch I?ve had in my life. The eggs, hash, toast and sausage were as fresh and flavorful as can be imagined and all served in... read more Quite possibly the best breakfast/brunch I?ve had in my life. The eggs, hash, toast and sausage were as fresh and flavorful as can be imagined and all served in a relaxing, comfortable, beautiful setting. The farm staff were incredibly friendly and wentout of their way to make the experience special. After you eat, you can also grab fresh produce, meats, eggs, sauces and morefrom the farm store on site. I cannot recommend coming here strongly enough.