For gourmet food lovers, all roads lead to Stowe, Vermont this summer.
Spruce Peak is bringing back its annual, three-day culinary event, A Taste of New England, set to take place August 14 through 16, 2025.
It is hosted in partnership with The Lodge at Spruce Peak and media partner Yankee Magazine.
It features New England’s most celebrated chefs for gourmet dinners, wines from featured winery Domaine Bousquet and more.
New this year, A Taste of New England will host an intimate, indoor dining experience called “A Taste of Vermont,” featuring local chefs from the state.
This year’s lineup showcases renowned chefs from across New England, featuring Vermont’s very own Chef Robert Smith of Starry Night Café.
There is also Chef Cara Tobin of Honey Road & The Grey Jay, and Chef Justin Dain of Oakes & Evelyn; Connecticut’s Chef Damon Sawyer of 29 Markle in Bridgeport; New Hampshire’s Chef Evan Hennessey of Stages at One Washington in Dover; Rhode Island’s Chef Ben Sukle of Oberlin & Gift Horse in Providence; Massachusetts’ Chef Colin Lynch of Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation and Black Lamb in Boston; and Maine’s Chef Ilma Lopez of Chaval and Ugly Duckling in Portland.
“This year’s A Taste of New England event promises the return of immersive, intimate dining experiences that truly represent the region’s rich, agricultural bounty,” says Sean Blomgren, Executive Chef of Spruce Peak.
“I’m honored and excited to collaborate with a passionate team of talented chefs, each bringing their own unique spin to the table.”
Starting Thursday, August 14, guests are invited to the “A Taste of Vermont” dinner at Tipsy Trout restaurant, located within The Lodge at Spruce Peak.
Guests can expect a locally curated five-course dinner from Executive Chef Sean Blomgren, joined by Chef Robert Smith, Chef Cara Tobin and Chef Justin Dain.
The festivities continue on Friday, August 15, with “First Taste,” an evening featuring this year’s celebrated chefs across New England, including Blomgren and The Club at Spruce Peak’s Executive Chef Seth Gallant.
They will showcase a variety of small plates and paired wines from Vermont Wine Merchants.
The weekend culminates with a finale on Saturday, August 16, beginning with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. and followed by the Chef Collaboration Dinner at 7 p.m., where Chef Damon Sawyer, Chef Evan Hennessey, Chef Ben Sukle, Chef Colin Lynch and Chef Ilma Lopez, will offer New England-sourced and inspired fare.
First launched in 2019, this year marks the fifth year of A Taste of New England.
“A Taste of New England has grown exponentially over the years,” says Kendal Daiger, Vice President of Marketing at Spruce Peak.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to welcome new chefs, introduce exciting additions to the event lineup, and continue collaborating with our amazing partners.”
For guests looking to extend their visit into a full weekend staycation, The Lodge at Spruce Peak offers a sweeping mountain views and contemporary alpine design.
Activities include golf, hiking, paddling, and more.
Accommodations range from guestrooms and studios, three-bedroom suites and private penthouses.
A Taste of New England tickets are on sale via Eventbrite, with two-day passes starting at $397 plus taxes and fees or three-day passes at $581+.
Single day tickets are also available.
