Diner Experiences
"The experience did not disappoint!"
The concept of The Crowded Table is for a group of people to get together and share in great food, wine and conversations. The experience did not disappoint! The food and wine pairing were amazing. No phones are allowed at the table and the menu is pre-planned so you just have to show up, be present and enjoy the moment. Some of us were strangers at the start but by the end, we all felt like long time friends.
Gary and Mary Williams
Event Attendees
"Feels like coming home."
Chef Matthew and Amber's latest venture, Crowded Table, is the ultimate dining experience that feels like coming home. Set in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, their on-location culinary adventure brings together the best of local ingredients and heartfelt hospitality. From the moment you arrive, you're treated to not just delicious food, but a genuine connection with the chefs and fellow diners alike. It's a place where the conversation flows as freely as the wine, and every dish is a labor of love. At Crowded Table, you're not just a customer – you're part of the family, sharing in the joy of good food and great company. If you're craving an authentic, down-to-earth dining experience that leaves you feeling nourished in more ways than one, look no further than Crowded Table.
Christie and Matt Zink
Event Attendees
"Artists of connection."
Chef Matthew and Amber are artists of connection. After a magical evening at The Crowded Table, I felt deeply and vitally connected to the farm, the food, the region where I live, and the people around me. The Crowded Table is both an incredible dining experience and wondrous community building.
Michael Tisserand
Author
"Top-notch chef dining meets dinner."
Our dinner was an experience that you can't find in any restaurant. It was top-notch chef dining meets dinner at a close friend's house and Matthew and Amber's wine pairings were as personal as themselves. This was a night I won't soon forget and I look forward to experiencing again!
Ben and Margaret Barlage
Brickhouse Farms
"Chef Matthew and Amber Jensen of The Crowded Table are unmatched."
Chef Matthew and Amber Jensen of The Crowded Table are unmatched. As a longtime fan of their farm-to-fork cuisine at La Ferme in Alexandria, I was eager to experience a Crowded Table on-farm dinner. It did not disappoint. Matthew and Amber are the real deal - they know their farmers and take great care to source the highest quality, seasonal ingredients they can to create inventive and memorable dining experiences for guests. This duo clearly loves the art of feeding people. Not only will you enjoy delicious, clean, farm-to-table food at a Crowded Table event, the experience will undoubtedly leave you feeling full of joy and connection, as it did for me.
Claudine Arndt
Minnesota Cooks Director and Co-Editor of Edible Minnesota
"Matt and Amber bring all their gifts and talents to the table."
Matt and Amber bring all their gifts and talents to the table, while creating enough space for the guests to mingle, connect and foster a common thread of appreciation for the experience they can truly immerse themselves in. Pull up a chair.
John Cosgrove
Podcast Host, Le Grand Fromage and The Crafty Rouges
"A true appreciation of Minnesota’s abundance."
Sharing a meal at The Crowded Table is a truly unique and memorable dining experience. The sights, sounds and smells of the farm tour set the stage, giving you a true appreciation of Minnesota’s abundance. Amber and Matt infuse passion into every aspect of the culinary journey, sharing a description of the locally-sourced ingredients that go into each skillfully-crafted dish. The story behind each wine pairing further enhances the layers and flavors. The vibrancy of the farm comes to life at the table, from the fresh green in the spring-harvested asparagus soup to the wild blueberries and heirloom corn in the dessert. The Crowded Table is all about creating real and authentic connections: with the land, the farmers, and with each other.
Jennifer T.
Experience Marketing Manager
Experience the flavors of Minnesota with a Scandinavian flair like never before at The Crowded Table's table-to-farm dinners.
Book your seat now to savor the essence of local ingredients, celebrate our farming community, and indulge in a culinary adventure unlike any other.
“The shared meal elevates eating from a mechanical process of fueling the body to a ritual of family and community, from the mere animal biology to an act of culture.”
Michael Pollan
Author of "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto"