Sam Hunt is one of New England's top chefs. Formerly of Cambridge’s West Side Lounge, Mr. Hunt spent two years cooking with celebrity restaurateur Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park, B. & G. Oysters and The Butcher Shop) and is now the Executive Chef at 15 Walnut Local Bistro in Hamilton. This September and October, Sam will be tantalizing taste-buds with full-course meals in the 1793 carriage house at Gore Place. Many of the ingredients will come straight from the estate's farm.

Across the country, eating food that is locally produced and in season is a growing trend. Self described "locavores" seek out fine food which is locally produced and artistically prepared. Top chefs are leading the charge and where good chefs go, "foodies" follow.

According to Chef Sam Hunt, "What excites me the most about cooking is when I have the opportunity to work directly with small independent farms like the one at The Gore Place. I find that farm mangers like Scott (Clarke of Gore Place) put just as much time and effort in to growing as I do cooking."

The Farm Dinners will be held on September 23 and October 14 at 7pm. Capacity is limited to 40 guests per dinner. Cost for dinner is $90 per person (wine included). The deadline for the September 23 dinner is September 13. The deadline for the October 14 dinner is October 4. Tickets are on sale now. To purchase tickets, call: (781) 894-2798 or email events@goreplace.org.

Gore Place is located at 52 Gore Street, just off Route 20 (Main Street) near the Waltham/Watertown line. For details, call (781) 894-2798 or visit the museum’s website at www.goreplace.org.