In the idyllic countryside near Auburn, New York lies a garden restaurant that will delight your senses. It has its own Certified Organic Farm where it grows all of the produce for the meals and is quite literally farm-to-table all on the same site. What meat it doesn’t produce is sourced from local organic and grass-fed livestock raised humanely on nearby farms. Its 100 acres have been in farming production since the 1800s and Elderberry Pond has become a picture of perfect sustainability, beauty, and culinary art.
Surrounded by gardens, farmland, and fruit-bearing trees, it is a lovely welcoming setting from the moment you arrive. It’s already a lovely treat for the eyes.
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The interior dining area is elegant, rustic, and simple. It is a wonderfully comfortable setting where you can tell that the focus is on quality.
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On a warm, sunny day, you can sit on the patio surrounded by herb and flower gardens. The lushness of the surroundings is well complemented by the deliciousness and freshness of the food.
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For a starter, the roasted garlic and brie bruschetta will whet your appetite. The butter, garlic, hint of balsamic, and crunch of the bread combine for a perfect bite. It would go great with the heirloom blend hard cider they make on-site.
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This exquisite pan-seared duck breast over greens with a balsamic reduction will melt in your mouth. A side of mashed potatoes and green beans makes it everything one could want in an entrée.
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Did you save room for dessert? This decadent coconut cream pie is an absolute dream. Sweet, wholesome, and a perfect finish to a delectable meal.
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Among their other dishes, Elderberry Pond also has Pan-Seared Thai Shrimp, Broiled Scallops Au Vin, Mussels with Fire-Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce, and several other tantalizing options. They have seasonal and holiday menus aside from their main menu throughout the year. There is a Country Food Store on site where they sell meat and produce and several of the dishes from the restaurant.
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While you’re in the area, take a trip through history by visiting the home of Harriet Tubman. A wonderful day trip all around.
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Address: 3712 Center Street Rd, Auburn, NY 13021, USA
