What to Order at
Olmsted

Seasonal rotating garden vegetable dishes from the backyard plot

"The vegetable tasting is whatever came out of the backyard plot that morning. There is no menu — you eat what grew. This is the most honest expression of the restaurant's philosophy. The vegetables ar…"

Savory carrot crepe with whipped ricotta and garden herbs

"The carrot crepe at Olmsted is the kind of dish that requires explaining: a savory crepe made from carrot juice, filled with whipped ricotta, topped with garden herbs. It is seasonal. It is precise. I…"

Slow-cooked duck leg with farro, mushrooms, and seasonal greens

"The duck confit is an argument about tradition. The leg is cooked until the meat is tender enough to separate from the bone with a spoon. Then it is crisped in a hot pan until the skin shatters. The f…"