Outstanding in the Field at Tabula Rasa

A long-table dinner on the farm

Outstanding in the Field brings its long-table format to The Ground at Tabula Rasa in Carlton. The event is presented as an open-air communal dinner set in the fields of a working regenerative farm, and it is part of the organizer’s Summer Tour 2026.

• The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• The published ticket price is $390.00 USD.

Guest chefs, hosts, and beverage producer

Guest chefs Sarah Schafer and Brett Uniss of Grounded Table are listed for the meal. The menu is described as guided by the rhythm of the seasons, with family-style service featuring seasonal produce and farm-raised ingredients. Mountain Valley Spring Water is named as the guest beverage producer.

Host farmers Brenda Smola-Foti and Justin Peterson represent The Ground at Tabula Rasa.

The farm story behind the name

The farm’s description centers on Brenda Smola-Foti’s locavore sensibilities and her goal of understanding where food comes from. The Tabula Rasa name is explained through the idea of a cleared surface ready for new writing, paired with the image of a farmer’s field as a living canvas renewed with care over time.

Chef background is also outlined: Sarah Schafer’s career includes Gramercy Tavern, Irving Street Kitchen, and Cooperative, while Brett Uniss trained under Thomas Keller at The French Laundry and Per Se in New York, and with José Andrés at é in Las Vegas.