Autumn. The word itself elicits images of nesting, comfort, and all the cozy feels. We slow down, both in our lives and in our cooking. It’s a time when our thoughts of food transition from the bright freshness of summer to the warm heartiness of h...

One of the most rewarding elements of feeding people is eliciting a feeling of nostalgia amongst our clients. As we all know, a reminder of our childhood is always something that brings joy and depth to eating beyond just the flavors themselves. What...

When we look out over the beautiful landscape of Independence Grove and see the trees turning, we know the extended holiday season is upon us. We love the holidays and know they are a special time of year: the blaze of autumn for Thanksgiving, the bl...

What’s better than one Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah? A two-in-one B’nai Mitzvah celebrating two young adults coming of age! For twins Dillon (girl) and Zach (boy), their Black and Neon B’nai Mitzvah in Audubon Hall was featured on PartySlate and ...

Spring wedding season is in full swing so we wanted to share one of our past favorites! Katie & Jay’s Independence Grove wedding kicked off our beautiful spring weddings last year. It couldn’t have been a more perfect day with amazing sun...

We were honored to host Kyle & Katie’s gorgeous wedding reception at Independence Grove. Our 1,000 acre nature preserve with it’s pristine beauty and secluded setting was the perfect backdrop for this ultra stylish and chic coupl...

Is there a better fairytale ending than that of a Disney movie? Perhaps not for Jonathan & Emily, a lovely couple who hosted their enchanted disney themed wedding at Independence Grove based on their favorite fairytales. Their attention to detai...

Fall is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited to take advantage of the season’s gorgeous colors and delicious fall-inspired cuisine. From the spectacular fall foliage that surrounds the entire preserve (all 1,100-acres) to the flavorf...