Farm-to-Chef Week begins Sept. 15

Seventy-six restaurants and farms are participating in this year’s Farm-to-Chef Week Sept. 15 to 21.

Held during the peak of the state’s harvest season, the event celebrates the state’s agriculture sector.

“It is a terrific way to try new ingredients””and old favorites used in different ways””prepared by some of Connecticut”™s finest chefs and culinary experts,” said  Steven K. Reviczk, agriculture commission, in an announcement. “With 76 venues participating throughout the state, there is a menu and location for everyone to enjoy.”

In Fairfield County, Chef Tor Sporre’s Private Nursery, Oronoque Organics and Sepe Farms will be providing herbs, produce and meats to participating restaurants and venues. Several schools, Plan B Burger and Rizzuto’s restaurants are currently taking reservations.