Pan Roasted Striped Bass with Shaved Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, Snap Peas, and Basil Oil.
Photo by Rachel Herbst
ising star Chef Noah Schwartz and his wife, a certified sommelier, Sunita Schwartz, serve “farm-to-fork” regional fare at Noah, their restaurant located in the heart of historic Greenport. Fresh from an appearance on Good Day New York and on-site at his new venture, The Chequit on Shelter Island, Chef Noah shared his passion for cooking what he refers to as “a California Mediterranean style and just generally pretty simple and overall healthy." After New England culinary school, Noah spent eight years perfecting his cuisine in Napa and Sonoma, California. He says, “The style of cuisine in California was very farm to table and super R By Erin Rosen Photography by Rachel Herbst FARM -TO- (NORTH) FORK
this year because we had a cold spring, and it’s just the way it goes sometimes.” For one of his most popular local dishes, he knows when the squash blossoms are around and how long their season lasts. And since his relationship with farmers has evolved to the point that they know he likes to serve them on his menu, they reach out to him, “Hey Chef, blossoms are ready. Just to give you a heads up if you wanna get them on your menu!” For an incredible farm-to- fork experience, head to Noah’s, 136 Front Street, Greenport, NY, 11944, call 631-477-6720 or visit chefnoahs.com.
seasonal.” When he opened Noah's restaurant in 2010, he brought that plan with him and cultivated his own relationships with farmers, fishers, and vintners for sourcing local fresh produce, cheeses, meats, poultry, and seafood. Sunita pairs the menu with wines sourced locally within Long Island’s famous wine country and abroad. Chef Noah explains, “I know when asparagus starts and ends. I know when peas are sweetest and when strawberries are in. I know I will have local corn by the 4th of July weekend. It’s also based on the weather. Mid-April, we’ll see asparagus, but everything was late
Chef Noah Schwartz, Noah’s Restaurant Photo by Rachel Herbst
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