We are excited to welcome you to our Community Table throughout the fall. This beloved event brings a renowned chef to our farm to design an ecological meal around our four seasonal rotations (market garden, milpa, fruit forest, cover crops) highlighting the bioregional cuisine of San Juan. By bringing these culinary artists back to the source, they have the chance to connect with new ingredients, unearth fresh inspiration in our bioregion’s historic foodways, and discover the rewards of relationship with the land.
We’re proud to welcome Chefs Danny Romero and Josh Reynolds of Ponyboy, a restaurant that’s redefining Southern California’s dining scene. Centered around 1950s and 1960s midcentury culture, Ponyboy brings a modern twist to nostalgic recipes, expertly crafted by chefs who have honed their skills at some of the region’s top-tier restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Addison.
With their refined expertise and commitment to creative, immersive dining experiences, Danny and Josh are transforming traditional flavors into artful expressions of seasonal, local ingredients. Expect a unique and elevated dining experience that highlights the bounty of our farm’s four seasonal rotations—market garden, milpa, fruit forest, and cover crops—showcasing the deep connection between chef, community, and the land.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable meal and celebrate the rich bioregional cuisine of San Juan in the company of two of Southern California’s most exciting culinary talents.
FAQ
DIETARY PREFERENCES
Community Table dinners are fixed course, family-style meals. As such, we cannot accommodate every dietary restriction. Please email us with any dietary needs. We will try to accommodate for vegetarian/vegan needs, gluten intolerance, and seafood/shellfish allergies but let us know if there are any specific dietary restrictions for any of your guests. We will do our best to accommodate anything beyond the 3 listed. If there are any life threatening allergies we recommend emailing before purchasing tickets.
SCHEDULE
Community Table Dinners begin at 6pm, when we’ll start with drinks and a farm tour. We appreciate timeliness as the dinner is coursed intentionally with just one seating. Dinners typically end around 10pm.
REFUNDS
We can offer refunds up to one week before the dinner. In the case that you need to cancel last minute, we would be happy to work with you to pass along your tickets to friends or family members.
MEMBERSHIP
If you are an active member of The Ecology Center, thank you so much for your support! As a token of our appreciation, we are pleased to offer you exclusive ticket pricing. If you are not yet a member but wish to take advantage of the discount, please visit our SUPPORT page to become a member today. If you’re unsure of your membership status, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], and we’ll be happy to assis