/həˈmɛts/
sounds like
haa · met · z



Definition: Not Kosher
The Chametz is a love letter to our Yiddish heritage, while firmly (and slightly irreverently) saying
"We got it from here.”

BOOK THE EXPERIENCE

Located in the Western Maine mountains, we offer a 7+ course prix-fixe menu featuring ingredients local to Maine. Because what's as local as possible and what's in season changes all the time, we change our menu for every experience.

We provide the menu sealed in wax at the time of the experience so guests can choose whether to get a peek into it or be led through the experience instead. We provide your choice of alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage pairings.

Roundtrip van transportation is offered within an hour drive of our location in New Vineyard, including Rangeley Lakes, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Carrabassett Valley, Farmington and Belgrade.

Guests are seated at one big farmhouse table, centering spontaneous in person connections and groundedness.

SAMPLE MENU

Because what's as local as possible and what's in season changes all the time, we change our menu for every experience. We provide the menu sealed in wax at the time of the experience so guests can choose whether to get a peek into it or be led through the experience instead.

Each dish is paired with a designated beverage: a: alcoholic or na: non-alcoholic.


AMUSE BOUCHE
pemaquid oyster. tomato water

EVERYTHING ON EVERYTHING BAGEL
traditional and nontraditional interpretation

a: vilmart “grand cellier” premier cru - NV
na: cel-ray soda - “standard jewish deli soda”: lovage. cucumber. sorrel. 

REUBEN “SANDWICH”
sauerkraut potage. pastrami cured potato. carraway rye.

a: sancerre “croix du roy”, lucien crochet - 2023
na: violet cordial - blueberry water. liquid nitrogen muddled violets. violet syrup

SUNCHOKE
sunflower seed tahini. kefir. coffee oil.

a: el maestro sierra, amontillado sherry - 12 Años
na: cream soda - toasted yeast. vanilla. Parsnip.

PALATE CLEANSER
watermelon granita. sumac. wild pepper. yarrow. 

DUCK RILLETTES
poached peach. green strawberry. duck gribenes.

a: beaux frères pinot noir, willamette valley - 2022
na: anise elixir - verjus. chamomile. muddled bronze fennel. 

RABBIT ROULADE
little gem lettuce. ranch blanquette. bacon.

a: morgon, marcel lapierre - 2024
na: last word sans alcohol - n/a green chartreuse. green strawberry. Sumac.

PRE DESSERT
jasper hill farm winnimere - 60 day aged bark-wrapped washed rind cheese

na: effervescent rhubarb. rose hip. wood sorrel. spruce shoots.

PARIS-BREST
pâte à choux. chocolate mousse. halva.

a: amaro nonino
na: cherry cola - house infused n/a amari. sour cherry. Smoke.

MIGNARDISES
angostura bitters marshmallow. pear pâte de fruit. poppyseed hamantaschen. lilac macaron.

Pan-seared fish fillet with crispy skin, served with sautéed mushrooms, potatoes, and a green garnish.
Square piece of banana bread garnished with candied cannabis leaves and topped with nuts, with sauce droplets on the white plate.
A plated dessert with blackberries, peach slices, edible flowers, pink cream, and crumbled biscuit crumbs on a white plate.
Gourmet dish with slices of sausage, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and garnishes on a white plate.
A white plate with a gourmet appetizer of sliced radishes, green leaves, and small bites of fish or seafood, garnished with a light sauce and herbs.
A floral arrangement made of toy vegetables, including watermelons, a tomato, and a gherkin, surrounded by small flowers and green leaves.

LET’S STAY IN TOUCH

Reservations are released in limited windows, and much of our work unfolds quietly before it ever reaches the table.

If you’d like to be notified when new dates are announced, have a question about an upcoming visit, or simply wish to stay connected as the project evolves, you’re welcome to reach out through our form.

A person using a glass dome cover to reveal a small fine dining. dish with Maine Uni and pickled vegetables on a black plate based on Western Maine.