In a collaboration with Maine’s only heirloom-quality hat maker, Meg Patti of Mad Patti Hat Co, we hosted the first-ever open-fire dinner and hat-fitting event in Maine. Against the backdrop of fresh snow at a beautiful farmstead, we converted the small, rustic barn space (nicknamed the “Husli”) into a candlelight dining room. Guests were given the opportunity to be custom-fit and measured for their own unique custom hat and saw several ready-to-wear hats already made by Meg. Those who chose to purchase a custom hat were able to begin discussing materials, design, etc., and ultimately left with the custom-hat design being started. As the fitting wrapped up, guests sat down for a five-course open-fire dinner hosted by me that included vegetables al rescoldo, pears a la plancha with gorgonzola, Argentinian provoleta, local mussels in garlic and wine, and a dessert of burnt oranges, rosemary, and local vanilla ice cream.
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