Roots & Harvest brings together two celebrated kitchens for an evening of seasonal, locally sourced cuisine. Host Chef Jamie Hodges of The Everly and Guest Chefs Joel and Hannah Gray of Down Home Farmhouse in Grey Highlands will each craft two courses, creating a four-course menu that highlights Ontario’s harvest and the farmers and producers behind it.
Ingredients from Salt of the Earth Farm will feature prominently, alongside select contributions from Joel Gray’s own farm sources. The menu is complemented by thoughtfully paired wines from The Grange of Prince Edward County, led by head winemaker, ensuring each course is enhanced by the character and terroir of Ontario’s vineyards. During the evening, Charles Summers of Salt of the Earth Farm will share insights about regenerative agriculture, the local food system, and the seasonal bounty that inspires each dish.
Set in The Everly’s intimate dining room, Roots & Harvest invites guests to experience the warmth and connection of family-style service, simple yet elegant cooking, and the stories behind every ingredient. It is a celebration of the land, the people who cultivate it, and the chefs who transform it into memorable, flavour-driven dishes.
Event details
Price
$165 per person includes 4 course meal with wine pairings & gratuity (taxes not included)
When
March 4, 2026 • 6 pm
Language
English
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About the chefs
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Host chefJamie Hodges
The Everly, Kingston (Feast On)Jamie Hodges studied culinary arts in New Zealand in 2001, while extensively travelling the country and learning his craft. Jamie landed in Whistler, B.C., and for three years, worked at Araxi Restaurant & Oyser Bar, studying Japanese, Italian, and French cuisines. Moving to Vancouver, Jamie worked at numerous restaurants including Cibo Trattoria, where he dived into whole animal butchery and community-based agriculture. Moving east to Kingston, Ontario and starting a family, Jamie has now been part of many local projects, including Epicurious Catering, Juniper Cafe, and now The Everly Restaurant & Lounge.
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Guest chefs
Joel and Hannah Gray
Down Home Farmhouse, Grey Highlands (Feast On)Joel and Hannah Gray are the chefs behind Down Home Farmhouse, a MICHELIN-recognized restaurant in Grey County that celebrates farm-to-table cuisine and the stories of local producers. Their cooking emphasizes seasonal ingredients, preservation, and the connection between land and table.
Joel’s passion for open-fire cooking and growing ingredients meets Hannah’s expertise in viticulture, pastry, and front-of-house hospitality to create a menu that is rooted in local terroir and community. Together, their approach reflects the heart of Grey Highlands and Ontario’s regenerative farming movement, translating the region’s bounty into dishes that are both simple and memorable.
