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The Long Table: A dinner series inspired by the world’s longest-living culturesThird Stop Uncommon Icaria, Greece
Pull up a chair and join us at The Long Table—a farm-to-table dining experience where Chef Kaytie introduces unforgettable flavors and deep connection, bringing you to the place where timeless traditions meet. Inspired by the lifestyle practices of the world’s Blue Zones, each gathering is a celebration of both wellness, indulgence and longevity.
High in the mountains of the Greek island of Icaria, food has long been shaped by isolation, seasonality, and time. Built on legumes, ancient grains, wild greens, olive oil, and patience, Icarian cuisine reflects a way of eating that has quietly sustained generations and earned the island recognition as one of the world’s Blue Zones.
This dinner interprets and refines this concept by beginning with comforting, plant-forward courses before introducing carefully chosen proteins as moments of quiet indulgence. Guests can expect a delicate grouper course paired with white beans and aromatics, followed by lobster served with a farro “risotto,” where richness is balanced through texture rather than heavy sauces. The meal settles into its most grounding expression with slow braised lamb alongside lentils and bitter greens, a dish that captures the heart of Icarian cooking.
About Blue Zones
Blue Zones are regions around the world where people regularly live to 100 and beyond, supported by diets rich in locally and sustainably sourced plants & protein, strong social bonds, and a slower, more intentional pace of life. These centenarian communities remind us that longevity isn’t simply about living longer—it’s about living better.
Set around a beautifully styled communal table in a space defined by artistic and intentional beauty, guests are treated to some of the tastiest, most luxurious meals crafted from the season’s freshest ingredients. Every dish is made with care—rich in flavor, vibrant in color, and rooted in the culinary wisdom of cultures that thrive in health, joy, and connection.
This is not just a meal—it is a sensory journey that invites you to slow down, savor, and reconnect with what truly nourishes us. Our Journey Around The Long Table includes the tastes of:
# 1 Sardinia, Italy Feb 7th
# 2 Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Feb 28th
# 3 Icaria, Greece March 14th
#4 Okinawa, Japan April 11th
#5 Loma Linda, California. March 28th
Menus will be revealed as ready, allowing each dinner to be guided by the finest ingredients available from local farms and trusted suppliers at their peak. Special guest collaborators will be announced for some event, offering added perspective through wellness, culture, storytelling, and craft—making every evening at The Long Table unique and memorable.
Limited seating. Advance reservations required.
More information please email [email protected]
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