Burnt Hill in Clarksburg is preparing to introduce a new, highly curated dining experience this spring with the launch of its Chef’s Counter, with reservations set to be released in April to those on the winery’s mailing list. The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis was invited to a preview, where he called it the best meal he’s ever eaten. A video of the experience can be seen below.
The Chef’s Counter will be an intimate, 12-seat experience set directly on the vineyard, offering guests a front-row seat as Chef-Partner Tae Strain prepares and presents a personal tasting menu. The concept centers around a deeply seasonal approach, drawing from Burnt Hill Farm and the broader Chesapeake Bay foodshed, while reflecting Strain’s perspective on Asian American cuisine.
A Maryland native and 16-year veteran of the culinary industry, Strain brings an impressive background to the project, having led kitchens at Michelin-starred restaurants including Momofuku in Washington, D.C., The Progress in San Francisco, and PUBLIC in New York City. Most recently, he founded the ggoma Supper Club, a collaborative tasting menu pop-up focused on Mid-Atlantic farmers and artisans…