CUISINE
by ELIZABETH KEYSER
photography by CHIP RIEGEL, ANDY RYAN and TOM CURRY
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Inn at Hastings Park offers private dining, cooking lessons, weekly menus and wine pairings
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Whispering Angel Culinary Garden
This enchanting garden reopened in spring, with tasting menus for lunch and dinner for
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intimate groups of six to 12. Menus reflect a passion for seasonal, locally raised food and Lexington’s agricultural community. The optional pairing of Château d’Esclans rosés includes world-class wines. The vineyard in Provence started the rosé renaissance with Whispering Angel, the popular blush-hued, dry and refreshing wine. The rosés that accompany each course are poured into a curated selection of Bacarrat crystal glasses. Four raised garden beds filled with herbs, vegetables and edible flowers surround a big wood farmhouse table. Pale pink accents, inspired by the wines, appear in
Above: The Inn's main house was built in 1880. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Town Meeting Bistro; Freshly made pasta; Classic décor with a twist; Afternoon tea service; Pérez Kennealy in the Inn's lobby
tableware, pillows and throws. In the evening, strings of Edison lights cast a gentle light and candles flicker on the table. It is a most magical space. Whispering Angel Culinary Garden is also available for private interactive cooking instruction, complete with tasting menus.
Champagne Brunch
On weekends, the Inn at Hasting Park’s fourcourse Champagne Brunch is offered in the Culinary Garden, on the porch and inside Town Meeting Bistro. It also can be ordered to take out. Served in the rustic luxury of the Inn’s
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he menus are coming! The menus are coming! The legendary call of Paul Revere gets a delicious update this spring and summer at the Inn at Hasting Park with four revolutionary ways to enjoy luxurious, seasonal private dining and culinary experiences. The bounty of Lexington, Massachusetts' farms, transformed in the hands of talented chefs, can be savored at the Whispering Angel Culinary Garden, Weekend Champagne Brunch, Weekly Tasting Menus and monthly immersive Culinary Weekends. And the Inn gives back to the community with Dining for a Cause events each month. Inn owner and Ocean House Management Culinary Ambassador Trisha Pérez Kennealy infuses each dining experience with her passion to share her culinary training—she’s a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in London, and holds Diplômes de Cuisine and de Pâtisserie. The Inn’s culinary offerings are grounded in Lexington’s rich and thriving agricultural history. Whether in person or on Zoom, Pérez Kennealy’s energy and devotion to excellence help create a fun, interactive atmosphere. Reservations are required.
