Out of the Fire Restaurant

06/17/2026

The cardoons are starting to flower and the patio and front porch seating is available today! Another bonus… IT’S WINE WEDNESDAY FEATURING 25% OFF ALL BOTTLES during lunch and dinner! See you soon!! Serving lunch 11:30-2 and dinner 5-til

05/28/2026

It’s amazing how a lot of rain and morning sunshine can really make things pop around here! ☀️

05/21/2026

***New Blog Post***

The Foxglove

I have taken to distracting myself, not with news, but with the beauty and bounty of nature. Luckily I don’t have far to go since the garden at the restaurant is brimming with spring life. One of my favorite garden surprises, (thanks to one of my plant fairies, Kaitlyn) is the Foxglove that was placed in the planters that flank the stairs that lead to the side entrance. They emerged from the soil with such provenance that it was difficult not to take note of their presence. It was as if they were beckoning us to take a closer look, which, of course I did. I was so taken by the Alice in Wonderland obscurity of the pattern on the pink flower which somewhat resembles mitochondria. Have you ever taken the time to actually look inside the flowers that grace your space with their beauty and complexity? I say complexity since we often overlook the functional nuances of plant life, how they attract their perspective pollinators, how they secure their longevity and how similar they are to us? The anatomy that attracts and orchestrates the important business of procreation is, in my opinion far more intriguing and as complex and beautiful than what we have to offer! Of course, I must stress, IN MY OPINION! You have yours and I respect that!
As I peered inside the flower I noticed tiny hairlike projections. WHAT are those?
I immediately had to research the inner life of the Foxglove. They are, like all species that share our biochemistry, complex. I don‘t want to go off the rails explaining ALL of their complex and interesting anatomy so I will just focus on the hairlike follicles that are on the inside of the flower. I discovered that these hairs act as a guide for visiting bees. They force the bee upwards which push there bodies as they enter the corolla (flower) against the stamen (male part of the flower). The pollen that is produced by the anthers (which is the male s*x cell) is slightly sticky so it easily adheres to the body of the visiting insect with hopes that it is transported by the bees to another flower.

Foxglove is a blooming contradiction. It is as beautiful as it is toxic. There is an important and potent cardiac medication called digitalis that is derived (or rather synthesized) from Foxglove. In a controlled dosage, digitalis is valuable at treating heart failure. It helps a weakened heart pump harder. However, prolonged contact or ingestion of the Foxglove plant can cause life threatening consequences. A word to the wise, you should look, but you better not touch!

05/08/2026

We only have a few more jars of ramp butter for sale! Call the restaurant 410-770-4777 to reserve a 5oz. Ceramic crock ($40) made by our friend and potter or in an 8oz market jar($24). Phone call orders only! We will be in at 9:30 am today MAY 8 to check messages!

05/06/2026

How about a little R&R (ramps and rosé) today to help get you through the rest of the week. It’s wine Wednesday with 25% off ALL bottles of wine!

04/29/2026

Celebrating 🍷 during Easton Restaurant Week is the best deal!
25% off of all bottled wine for lunch and dinner! This week only 15% off Main dishes for lunch and Bigger dishes for dinner. Serving lunch 11:30-2 and dinner 5-til. Call for reservations 410-770-4777. Walk-Ins always welcomed when space permits!

04/27/2026

Check out our recent newsletter to see what deals we are offering for Easton Restaurant Week. Hit the Join button to get upcoming newsletters delivered to your inbox!
Call 410-770-4777 for reservations. Serving lunch 11:30-2 and dinner 5-til Tues.-Sat. Walk-Ins are always welcome when space permits.
In addition to restaurant week deals we will also have our weekly deals offered below.
Tuesday- $2 off Sangria
Wednesday-25% off of ALL Bottles of Wine
Thursday $5 Craft Drafts
We can't wait to see you!

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04/26/2026

She’s back in the New York Groove! Ramp City foraging was a success

04/08/2026

**New Post On The Blog
Ramp It Up
Ramp season is upon us. For those of you who are unfamiliar with ramps please allow me to introduce you to these wonders. A ramp is also referred to as a wild leek. They taste like a cross between a pungent garlic, scallions and sweet onion. They are peppery, earthy and delicious. Not only are they a delicacy they are highly nutritious. They contain high concentrations of vitamin A, C and K. They also contain high amounts of the minerals selenium and chromium. They not only provide us with nutritional benefits they are also highly significant to their contribution to their ecosystem. Ramps provide the nutrients in their green leafs which are recycled and returned to the soil after their brief emergence. They supplement the soil for their summer neighbors that share the ecosystem. Since their habitat is so specific and fleeting due to habitat losses as a result of land use changes, ramps deserve our respect, attention and preservation. They are a species that indicate healthy, mature ecosystems. They thrive under the canopy of hardwoods such as sugar maples and beech trees. Since it takes a minimum of seven years for the seeds to grow to maturity it is important to sustainably harvest them by leaving the bulbs and root system intact and only trim the leaves. When you discover a healthy ramp ecosystem you will often find blue cohosh, trillium, bloodroot and trout lilly. All of these species offer medicinal properties that were important to the Native Americans.
Ramps are a culinary prize. They fetch a premium at farmers markets and specialty food stores where they may sell for $25 a pound.
In three weeks we will be foraging this Springs bounty in the Catskills. There is one section of our property that I call Ramp City. It is an unbroken blanket of these beauties. I was up there at the end of March nervously scouting out the ramp habitat to ascertain whether we will have a successful foraging trip at the end of April. To my surprise and amazement the ramps were forcing their way through the rich and nutrient dense soil. A hopeful sign that ramp season will be a prolific one. After spying the ramps the remainder of my hike allowed me to enjoy the quiet confidence and intelligence of nature and its magical bounty.
We will have a limited amount of ramp butter for sale as well as bundles of fresh ramps. We will keep you posted!

04/03/2026

Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Pepper, Provolone, Dill, Arugula