Going Dutch: Andrew Carmellini Forages at So Flo Farms

Andrew Carmellini is prepping for the November opening of The Dutch at the W South Beach with a little South Florida farm hopping for his "roots inspired American menu." A Dutch Bolo Alert includes: fresh heirloom green tomatoes, arugula and fairytale eggplant from Teena’s Pride; Florida avocados and local honey from Paradise Farms and feta and goat cheese from local cheesemaker Hani Khouri.

Among the dishes using these ingredients: Roasted Beets with Grapefruit, Pistachio and Hani’s feta; Fried Green Tomatoes with Ruby Red Shrimp and Pepper Sauce, and Grilled Yellowtail Snapper with Baby Eggplant and Mushroom-Ginger Broth. NYC menu faves will include: Hot Fried Chicken (lunch only), a wide array of seafood platters from South Beach's only authentic oyster bar, and pies. For more pix of Carmellini's farm field trip, click here. [EaterWire]