August 01, 2026 | Oriana's Orchard
Outstanding in the Field’s Winslow event features host farmer Oriana Kruszewski, guest chefs Cesar Murillo and Devon Quinn, beverage participants, and a family-style meal.
About the event
Oriana Kruszewski and the orchard
August 01, 2026 | Oriana's Orchard is an Outstanding in the Field dinner in Winslow centered on host farmer Oriana Kruszewski and Oriana’s Orchard. The program describes Kruszewski as the orchard’s “pear whisperer” and frames the dinner as a tribute to her pioneering spirit and dedication to organic cultivation. It also notes that she has spent more than 50 years working with the Illinois elements after emigrating to the United States from Hong Kong.
The orchard portion of the event focuses on fruits associated with Kruszewski’s work in Midwestern soil. Asian pears, black currants, and rare pawpaws are named as part of the harvest being celebrated, with pawpaws described as a fruit she has spent decades perfecting.
Kitchen and beverage participants
The guest chef lineup names Cesar Murillo of North Pond Restaurant and Devon Quinn of Eden. Murillo is connected in the program description to Chicago’s Michelin-starred North Pond, a direct relationship with the orchard, refined technique, and Mexican heritage. Quinn is identified as Executive Chef and Partner of Eden, a greenhouse-driven restaurant in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, with an approach described as blending global inspiration with Midwestern ingredients.
The beverage side names Chris and Sarah Pittenger of Gros Ventre Cellars, Lena Brewing Company, and Mountain Valley Spring Water. The database description also lists Mountain Valley Spring Water as the guest beverage producer for the event.
Attendance policies
The meal is described as family style, and vegetarian requests are the only dietary accommodation the organizer says it can guarantee. The policy says those requests can be entered during checkout if they apply to a guest or party.
If a participant cannot attend, the policy says no refunds or credits will be given. Tickets can be transferred to someone else, with the new guest’s information sent at least 24 hours before the event, or with the arriving guests giving the original reservation name.
Frequently asked questions
What orchard crops are featured?
The meal highlights Asian pears, black currants, and pawpaws from Oriana’s Orchard.
Who are the guest chefs?
The guest chefs are Cesar Murillo of North Pond Restaurant and Devon Quinn of Eden.
Who is named for beverages?
The beverage participants named are Chris and Sarah Pittenger of Gros Ventre Cellars, Lena Brewing Company, and Mountain Valley Spring Water.
Where is the event located?
The event is at Oriana’s Orchard in Winslow, Illinois.
Can dietary requests be accommodated?
Vegetarian requests are the only guaranteed accommodation for the family-style meal.
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