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Lets Break Bread @ YA YA Farm & Orchard

  • YA YA Farm & Orchard 6914 Ute Highway Longmont, CO, 80503 United States (map)

Dinner in The Orchard (Sold Out)

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary dining experience right in the middle of an apple orchard facing the front range mountains. Indulge in a luxurious multi-course dining experience, expertly crafted by our top chefs. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase the finest produce from local farms, perfectly complemented by our succulent produce right from Ya Ya Farm & Orchard. Revel in the beauty of this farm and the unique flavors, all while connecting with the land and the story behind your meal.

  • Ticket prices include food/drink pairings during the farm tour, a five-course family-style dinner, and drinks (alcohol and non-alcoholic)

  • Tickets are only available to ages 21+

  • Due to the family-style nature of our meals and to uphold the highest quality standards, we can not accommodate any dietary restriction requests.

Dinner will be served in the middle of the Apple Orchard

Partners:

Schedule:

  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Checkin &  Farmers Market presented by The Ag Food Lab

    • Enjoy a craft welcome drink mocktail/cocktail and shop for local produce from the Ag Food Lab Farm Incubator and help support the local farmers and ranchers

      • Welcome Drink Cocktail/Mocktail by Lemonade Daydream

        • Pear Blossom Breeze

          • A cocktail/mocktail that combines zesty multi-citrus lemonade with the sweet, subtle notes of fresh pear, infused with the smooth character of Kanosuke whisky (alcoholic). This refreshing and sophisticated drink delivers a perfect harmony of tart and sweet flavors in every sip.

        • Apple Orchard Shogun

          • A cocktail/mocktail that seamlessly blends the allure of Kanosuke Single Malt whisky (alcoholic) with a lively falltime apple lemonade punch.

  • 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Farm Tour & Food/Drink Pairings

    • Revel in the beauty of the bison ranch and the unique flavors, all while connecting with the land and the story behind your food & drink pairings.

  • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Dinner With The Bison

    • Five-course meal served family-style. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared to showcase the finest produce from local farms, perfectly complemented by our succulent bison sourced from the ranch

Farm Tour Pairings:

  • Pear & Buffalo Chevre Harmony (Gluten-Free) - Paired with Kanosuke Distillery Japanese Whisky or Mocktail

    • Local Pears / Local Goat Cheese / Smoked Brown Sugar Buffalo

      • Alcohol Pairing with Kanosuke Single Malt Whisky

      • Non-Alcohol Pairing with Lemonade Daydream featured lemonade

  • Second Stop: Smoke Trout & Brine - Paired with The Ordinary Fellow Wine / Partake NA Beer (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    • Pickled Radish / Champagne Potato Chip / Eggs

      • Paired with The Ordinary Fellow Winery 2023 Pinot Noir

      • Non-Alcohol Pairing with Partake Pale Ale NA Beer

Family-Style Dinner Menu:

  • Dish 1: Edible Flower Herb Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    • Buffalo Tallow Citrus Vin / Microgreen Salad / Local Tomato

    • Pairing: The Ordinary Fellow Riesling

  • Dish 2: Potato 3 Ways (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    • Potato Scallop / Potato Crisp / Coconut Potato Puree / Tomato Oil

    • Pairing: The Ordinary Fellow Chardonnay

  • Dish 3: Roast Garlic Curry Butter Bison & Parsnip Puree (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    • Roasted Garlic Curry Butter / Parsnip / Carrots / Oyster Mushrooms / Micro Cilantro

    • Pairing: Kanosuke Whisky Hioki

  • Dish 4: Fennel Coconut Butternut Squash (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian)

    • Butternut / Fennel Coconut Cream Honey/ Zaatar Oyster Mushrooms / Black Garlic / Roasted Tomato

    • Suggested Pairing: The Ordinary Fellow Pinot Noir

  • Dish 5: Mango Sticky Rice Pearls (Dairy-Free, Vegetarian)

    • Coconut Sticky Rice / Mango Puree / Hibiscus Tea / Mint / Rose Water

    • Pairing: The Ordinary Fellow Pinot Noir

**Due to the family-style nature of our meals and to uphold the highest quality standards, we can not accommodate any dietary restriction requests.

*Menu subject to change

Chef Tajahi Cooke:

Chef Tajahi Cooke, known as Taj, is a prominent figure in Denver's culinary scene, celebrated for his dedication to authenticity and community. As the chef/owner of Ms. Betty’s Cooking, named after his grandmother who inspired his passion for food, Taj has earned accolades such as being a 2019 "Top of the Town" nominee by 5280 Magazine, a Denver7 Everyday Hero, and a 2022 Denver Rising Star by StarChefs. His culinary expertise has taken him from working in top Denver restaurants to cooking for Grammy-nominated artists like Rebelution and the Marley family. He also showcased his skills on the national stage as a contestant on Food Network's Chopped.

Taj's influence extends beyond the kitchen; he's a board member for Warren Tech Culinary School and an ambassador for The Emily Griffith Quickstart Culinary Program. He spearheaded the "Chef Kitchen" residency program at Freedom Street Social, providing a platform for emerging chefs. With deep roots in his Jamaican heritage, Taj uses food not just to create memorable dishes but to foster community connections and support local initiatives, such as Ms. Betty’s Harvest Madsgiving

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