Riverpark Farm
When our South American/Iberian producers were last in town, a number of us visited Riverpark, a Tom Colicchio Restaurant that overlooks the East River at 29th Street. Giddy with wine (Scinniri from Sicily) and bellies full, we were given a moonlit tour of the Riverpark Garden, located just outside the restaurant. No wonder the “Baby Lettuces” that we’d eaten was one of the freshest salads I’ve ever had–each leaf popping with its own distinct flavor note; they were the result of the ultimate farm-to-table experience, made with greens that had just been harvested from the 15,000 square foot “stalled site” farm next door.
