Culinary Vegetable Institute — Restaurant in Milan Township

My wife and I stayed at the Culinary Vegetable Institute for three nights to celebrate our anniversary, the close of our growing season, and to gather some inspiration for our own vegetable farm. From the moment we arrived to the time we departed, every detail was thoughtfully cared for by the incredible team—Chef Jaime, Dario, Kim, and Morgan—who worked tirelessly to make us feel welcome and at home.

The property itself is stunning. The grounds at the CVI offer so many opportunities to relax or explore, whether you’re wandering the gardens, enjoying the quiet spaces, or simply taking in the views. Our room was beautiful, cozy, spotless, and well-maintained, and we especially enjoyed sipping our morning coffee on the balcony.

One highlight of our stay was the in-suite chef-prepared dinner, which is absolutely not to be missed. We had mentioned to Chef Jaime that we’d seen his episode of The Farmer’s Garden and were fascinated by the floral laminated bread he created. When we returned from an outing, we were astonished to find the dinner waiting for us—including that very bread, made especially for us. It was without question the best bread and butter we’ve ever had, and the entire meal was unforgettable. The black sesame cake with charred eggplant ice cream was another standout—one of the best desserts we’ve ever had in our lives.

Beyond the food, we had the chance to tag along with Chef Jaime and Dario as they worked the honeybee hives on the property, which was such a unique and memorable experience. It was fascinating to learn how they care for the bees that are so integral to the farm’s ecosystem.

During our stay, we also loved exploring the surrounding area. Sheri’s Coffee House in Norwalk provided an excellent caffeine fix, and we treated ourselves to a celebratory dinner at Chez François in Vermilion. The tasting menu there is absolutely worth the drive and cost—an elegant complement to our time at CVI.

We can’t recommend the Culinary Vegetable Institute highly enough. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, relaxation, or simply one of the most memorable meals of your life, this is a destination that delivers on...

My sister-in-law and I stayed here for a girls quiet night getaway! It was absolutely spectacular! Fresh vegetables and fresh cut flowers waiting for us upon arrival. In the fridge was a decadent tray for breakfast displayed beautifully! Also, since we ordered the Dinner Basket... all courses of the meal were prepared and waiting in the fridge with great detailed directions on how to finalize before sitting down to dine! Included on the table with our dinner was an impeccable bottle of red wine!

We were absolutely blown away by the exquisite tastes, attention to every detail of the food presentation, and the love and thought that must have gone into the preparation! Outstanding!!!

We were even serenaded by two adorable peacocks and greeted by lil baby chicks sitting out front!

We will definitely be back and have already referred and recommended you to multiple family and friends!!!

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Outstanding facility, the property deserved all the awards possible The CVI exceeded expectations, staff was effectively dedicated to making our two days staying at the luxury chef's suite memorable, master chef jamie Simpson and staff Profesional well organized and extremely comfortable working class ambience. The farm is truly amazing the jones family are simply adorable. All in all and unforgettable place in the middle of nowhere on Milan, Ohio.on scale of 1 to 10, our experience and staying was 11. at the Chef's Garden's ...