Family Brunch Spot: FarmShop

Introducing Jeffery Cerciello’s FarmShop (Opened in Late 2010). Jeffrey Cerciello spent 10 years as the culinary director of Thomas Keller Restaurant Group and is the key “ingredient” to Farm Shop. “Chef Joshua Drew and pastry chef Brittney Turnquist are on board to do the menu, market offerings, and catering. Drew hails from upstate, specifically Bouchon and Ad Hoc, where he was the senior sous chef. Turnquist also comes from the Keller family, having worked with Drew at Bouchon. With Cerciello at the helm of this ship, it’s like a Keller restaurant cousin!”

Eventually, Farm Shop will feature a butcher, cured meats, larder, wine and cheese shop, fresh fruit stand, prepared food section and artesanal shops with gift items i.e kitchenwares, linens, tabletop wares. The space is family friendly with a large communal table in the center, but it is also suitable for couples and those looking for very good food. For now Farm shop is open for breakfast, lunch and a take out bakery (pastries and coffee photographed above). In the future there are plans to open for dinner with an Ad-Hoc type of menu featuring family-style dinners with wine and beer.

The key to Farm Shop is the the high-quality of the best ingredients, the excellent execution done by first class chefs, the friendly, knowledgeable service staff and an ambiance that will return the Country Mart to its glory days. I can’t think of a higher recommendation. – Chowhound