In Partnership with Yankee Magazine
The region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more
See you next summer!
A Taste of New England Returns August 14-16, 2025
The premier dining event of the year returns this August to Spruce Peak. Join us as we welcome five of New England’s top chefs for a weekend celebrating exceptional cuisine, world-class wines, and the region’s most distinguished culinary talent.
New this year, Spruce Peak welcomes some of Vermont’s most celebrated chefs for Thursday’s A Taste of Vermont. This intimate, indoor dinner features a five-course menu from the leaders of Vermont’s culinary scene, including Spruce Peak Executive Chef Sean Blomgren, with a focus on local ingredients and flavors.
Experience the most of the weekend with our 2-Day and 3-Day ticket packages, also available now!
Preview of Events
Thursday, August 14, 2025
A Taste of Vermont **SOLD OUT**
6:00pm-9:00pm
Spruce Peak welcomes some of Vermont’s most celebrated chefs for an unforgettable, locally curated five-course dinner at Tipsy Trout. Joined by Spruce Peak Executive Chef Sean Blomgren, this special evening includes featured guest chefs:
- Chef Robert Smith of Starry Night Cafe
- Chef Cara Tobin of Honey Road & The Grey Jay
- Chef Justin Dain of Oakes & Evelyn
With featured wine partner Skurnik Wines & Spirits
Friday, August 15, 2025
"First Taste" An Evening With Our Star Chefs
5:00pm-8:00pm
Mix and mingle with our guest chefs while you sample thoughtfully prepared small plates with perfectly paired wine selections.
Featuring this year's celebrated guest chefs from across New England, as well as Spruce Peak's own Executive Chef Sean Blomgren and The Club at Spruce Peak's Executive Chef Seth Gallant.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Chef Collaboration Dinner
Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm
An unforgettable culinary evening awaits you. Enjoy a unique collaborative dinner featuring New England-sourced and inspired fare from our passionate guest chefs, complete with expert wine pairings for each course.
- Chef Damon Sawyer | 29 Markle Ct in Bridgeport, CT
- Chef Evan Hennessey | Stages at One Washington in Dover, NH
- Chef Ben Sukle | Oberlin & Gift Horse in Providence, RI
- Chef Colin Lynch | Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation & Black Lamb in Boston, MA
- Chef Ilma Lopez | Chaval & Ugly Duckling in Portland, ME
Featured Winery: Domaine Bousquet
Providing wines for the Saturday Collaboration Dinner
Hailing from the mountains of Argentina's Mendoza region, Domaine Bousquet is the first Argentine winery to achieve Regenerative Agriculture Certification. Sharing Spruce Peak's commitment to sustainability and quality, President and CEO Anne Bousquet will join our guest chefs at the Saturday Collaboration Dinner to present her favorite pours, perfectly paired to each chef's dish.
