Farm Dining
At Elawa Farm Foundation, our mission comes to life with our dining programs. It’s gathering our community, breaking bread together, and supporting our local farm community through our sourcing.
Our goal is for you to know what you are eating and to meet the people that grew and prepared your food. We aim for total transparency and accountability in our food, from seed to plate.
New Years Eve Dinner
Tuesday, December 31st from 6 - 9 pm
Celebrate the New Year with an intimate, refined dinner at Elawa Farm’s Hay Barn. Enjoy a gourmet experience crafted by our talented kitchen team, all in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to ring in the year with exceptional food, great company, and a relaxed, elevated vibe.
Your evening begins at 6 PM with a sparkling cocktail reception, featuring champagne and a signature batch cocktail. A stunning chilled seafood display awaits, with caviar, lobster, oysters on the half shell, king crab, colossal shrimp, marinated mussels, and an assortment of sauces—all gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
At 7 PM, indulge in a decadent four-course dinner, each dish paired with the chef’s selection of fine wines. The first course features citrus carpaccio with winter chicories, marcona almond, and a fine herbs vinaigrette. Next, enjoy seared foie gras with foie gras and duck confit strudel, local blueberry sauce, and crispy leeks. For the third course, poached halibut is paired with oyster velouté, cucumber, and caviar. The fourth course brings a perfectly roasted filet of beef with bordelaise, bacon lardon, roasted mushrooms, glazed onions, and bone marrow. Finish with a rich chocolate tart, topped with hazelnut whipped cream, cocoa nibs, and gold leaf.
The evening wraps up by 9 PM, giving you plenty of time to return home and ring in the New Year on your own terms—making this the ideal way to celebrate, close to home and with ease.
Seats are limited—register now to secure your spot for this unforgettable evening!
January Farm Dinner
Saturday, January 25th from 6 - 9 pm
Warm up this winter with a farm-to-table dining experience on Saturday, January 25th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Set in the charming Hay Barn, this cozy evening will feature a delicious menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, paired with craft cocktails, beer, wine, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy dishes like sunchoke and leek panna cotta, Midwest sturgeon caviar, and a local pork chop with miso-honey braised cabbage, topped off with Crepes Suzette for dessert.
Soup & Bread Night
Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Our popular Soup & Bread Night: A Community Supper series is back at Elawa. Enjoy homemade soup, fresh baked bread, salad, and wine in our cozy hay barn. Each ticket sold supports the donation of the weekly soup and bread to families served by North Chicago Community Partners. Select a date below to purchase tickets.
Children are also welcome to join in the fun! A reduced-price child ticket is available as an add-on when you register.
Fried Chicken Night
Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm
Cozy up this winter with local fried chicken, plus buttermilk biscuits, mashed potatoes & gravy, and braised greens in our hay barn. We will be donating a quarter pound of chicken to North Chicago Community Partners for every ticket sold. Come join us for a night of delicious comfort food and great company at Elawa Farm.
Children are also welcome to join in the fun! A reduced-price child ticket is available as an add-on when you register.
Pasta Night
Fridays from 6 - 8 pm
Come cozy up in our hay barn this winter for the return of Pasta Night! Enjoy hand-crafted pasta, made with care by our talented staff using locally sourced grains and local, seasonal produce. Your meal will be complemented with a salad, a side, a dessert, and perfectly paired wines.