Submitted by geldingargollum t3_11ddjm2 in massachusetts
Hi there, fellow here in Iceland coming to MA. Does anyone know about where to find (if it exists) the option to have dinner with locals at like a farm/ranch or something similar? Best would be to “get invited” to a home 😁, and pay for it of course.
https://www.herblyceum.com/monthlydinners
Maybe not exactly what you’re looking for, it’s kinda pricey and a bit of a trek to get to, but the farm dinners are always a bunch of fun and really good.
Hahaha I love how foreign this post is! The idea of a stranger coming into our home to have dinner with us and learn our culture is super creepy to Americans.
Your best bet is to look for "friends" or meet ups probably on your local Facebook page (depending where you are in MA) and clearly state you wish to learn American culture and make friends.
Then make a meet up at a bar or restaurant, definitely not someone's house haha
We’re staying for a long weekend 😁. I don’t want to push anyone, just checking if anyone knows about this kind of activity in the state 😅
It doesn't really exist in MA but I don't mind making you BBQ or something if you want
I have heard of this in New Zealand, Ireland, and Beijing but never in Massachusetts. No harm in asking though. Someone with a deep Boston accent and a good sense of humor and lots of slang could earn big bucks as a side gig this way actually.
Add some typical American cuisine (cheese whiz on a cracker appetizer, burger and fries, brownie sundae for dessert. Doesn’t need to be a fancy house, just authentic. Get yourself listed on Viator.
Tourists would pay big bucks for the experience.
Wilson Farms in Lexington MA has "Dinner in the Field" which we enjoy. You will have to wait for the warmer months. https://www.wilsonfarm.com/v2.0/events/events.html
When are you coming? I have a couple ideas but time of year is pretty important.
You should check Airbnb! They have a section with “experiences” that are mostly led by locals, like tours. I just did a quick search and there are several options for food tours in local neighborhoods, and you may be able to contact a guide to create a custom event. Enjoy!
Some farms run a Farm to Table dinner evening events, but I don't know how common it is during the winter months. The only one on there now is a cooking class
I think you may want to look into bed and breakfasts. Some are located on farms around the state.
I would invite you to my place but I don't think I want gollum in my kitchen.
I am coming now in March
Unique-Public-8594 t1_ja7y9yr wrote
Can’t help with that but welcome!
Love your icebergs and your people.
You might want to fit Plymouth Colony while you are here.
How long are you staying?