Art Opening and New Seasonal Menu at Lehigh Valley Restaurant, The Farmhouse.

EMMAUS, PA September 15, 2010 (Press-News.org) The Farmhouse, in Emmaus, PA, has been serving up seasonal, local, organic, sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine for over 20 years. Please join us for our first ever vernissage with local painter Lesta Bertoia, and the unveiling of our Fall menu on Monday, September 20th from 6pm-9pm.

This is an opportunity for the public to meet local painter, Lesta Bertoia, our new Chef, Javan Small, and to preview some of our upcoming Fall menu items. Lesta's paintings will be on view in the Farmhouse for the duration of the Fall menu; September 21st - December 19th.

Vynecrest Vineyard & Winery, in Breinigsville, PA, will be providing wine samples. With over twenty wines ranging from red to white, and dry to sweet, Vynecrest is committed to making only quality wines.
Chris Hosbach, of Stockertown Beverage, will be on hand to offer beer samples from Southampton Publick House, Lancaster Brewing Company & Riverhorse Brewing Company.

Local musician, Joe Tkach, of The Way, will be playing music on the patio. Singer/songwriter Joe Tkach began to write early in his teens and has made music a life-long pursuit. Joe's latest album with The Way is a deft blend of folk, rock, and psychedelic styles. CDs will be available for purchase.

Born in Misawa, Japan, Javan's love of food began at an early age when he started his restaurant career in the 10th grade. Javan has trained under world-renowned chefs in both the United States and in Europe. Javan graduated from Johnson & Wales University, Magna Cum Laude, with degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Entrepreneurship, and most notably worked under Chef Lea Linster at her Michelin-rated restaurant in Luxembourg. Chef Javan Small has perfected his craft over the years, favoring European styles and techniques, and embracing the farm to table movement.

Lesta Bertoia is a well-known artist from Pennsylvania. She was born in California in 1944 and graduated from UCLA in 1967. Lesta is the daughter of the famous sculptor - Harry Bertoia. She began her current art career in 1994 and has exhibited in over 30 shows in the Philadelphia area. She has won various local awards for her acrylic paintings and sculptures.

Both Chef Javan Small and the Farmhouse are excited to feature menus that will change seasonally, utilizing the freshest local, organic, sustainable, and seasonal products available.

For further information, please contact Jolene Mirenna, General Manager, at 610.967.6225 or visit our website thefarmhouse.com. The Farmhouse is located at 1449 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, Pa 18049.
This is a free event and is open to the public.

Jolene Mirenna
General Manager, the Farmhouse
610.967.6225
Jolene@thefarmhouse.com
thefarmhouse.com

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