3689 Vermont Route Fourteen
East Calais, VT 05650
Phone: 802-456-9900
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'Food for Thought'
Tuesdays at noon, WGDR 91.1 FM - a show about the historical, inspirational, nutritional and emotional value of food and our lives.
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The Farmhouse Café in East Calais offers wonderful meals in a charming farmhouse setting. Housed in a newly restored 1850’s farmhouse owned by Lisa Rubin and her husband Jeff, the 18-seat café is the ideal showcase for Lisa’s culinary talents and eclectic aesthetic style.

Lisa’s culinary career started with restaurant and high-end gourmet shop work as a teenager, Lisa matured as a chef while attending culinary school, traveling, food styling, and finally building a successful catering business over the past 20 years in New York City and Westchester. Looking back on hundreds of successful events she says proudly, “I love what I do; glorious food is a very memorable part of any occasion.  I'm proud to be a catalyst of joy.”  That spirited enthusiasm spilled over into her radio show, 'Food for Thought', where any subject concerning food within our lives is touched on - "but no politics, please," laughs Lisa.

In the Café, don’t expect fussy haute cuisine with prices to match. “I prefer a relaxed, stimulating atmosphere with simple, delicious food.”  Meals are also available for take-out. We hope to spoil you with simple, culinary magic. “The mood and menu will change with the seasons, just like my catered affairs.” Of course Lisa relies on local Vermont markets and artisans for peak flavor and freshness.

Because the scales have tipped so heavily in the catering arm of the business, the Café is open throughout the year with advance reservation when available.  Enjoy an intimate setting with Lisa as your private chef.

'Demo'ing at the Montpelier Farmer's Market, October '08