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About:
Thomas Henkelmann nestles quietly on a hillside in Greenwich,
Connecticut. The restaurant is set on over 3 acres of exquisite gardens
surrounded by mature specimen trees with mesmerizing views of the
spectacular grounds. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Relais Gourmands,
Tradition et Qualité (Les Grandes Tables du Monde) and recipient of a
coveted 4 star rating from the New York Times firmly entrenches it as one
of the country’s finest French restaurants.
The singularity of Thomas Henkelmann’s delightful restaurant is based on a
wonderfully eclectic mix of 18th century architecture and 21st century
design and amenities; it’s secluded but easily accessible location, just 25
minutes from New York City, Thomas Henkelmann’s world renowned
Contemporary French cuisine and service matches attention with discretion.
Thomas Henkelmann nestles quietly on a hillside in Greenwich,
Connecticut. The restaurant is set on over 3 acres of exquisite gardens
surrounded by mature specimen trees with mesmerizing views of the
spectacular grounds. A Member of Relais & Chateaux, Relais Gourmands,
Tradition et Qualité (Les Grandes Tables du Monde) and recipient of a
coveted 4 star rating from the New York Times firmly entrenches it as one
of the country’s finest French restaurants.
The singularity of Thomas Henkelmann’s delightful restaurant is based on a
wonderfully eclectic mix of 18th century architecture and 21st century
design and amenities; it’s secluded but easily accessible location, just 25
minutes from New York City, Thomas Henkelmann’s world renowned
Contemporary French cuisine and service matches attention with discretion.
| In 1997, Chef Henkelmann and his wife Theresa founded Homestead Inn and restaurant Thomas Henkelmann in Greenwich Connecticut. Thomas Henkelmann was awarded the coveted title Relais Gourmands in November 2002, in St. Petersburg Russia and has been awarded 4 Mobil Stars every year since 1999. Chef Henkelmann offers contemporary French cuisine, seasonal specialties and the classic signatures for which he has become famous. Classic French training, a German background and time spent in France, Germany and Switzerland's finest 3 star Michelin restaurants, inspire his menu. |
"Once again, chef Thomas Henkelmann and his wife,
Theresa, achieve “the peak of perfection” with their “truly
exceptional” New French – housed in “an absolutely
gorgeous” Greenwich inn – which respondents voted Most
Popular and No. 1 for Food, Decor and Service in the CT
Survey; considered the culinary “Matterhorn north of
Manhattan”, it “pampers” its clientele with a “beautiful”
setting, “impeccable service”, “sublime entrees, ethereal
desserts” and a “superb wine list”, albeit all at prices that
“would make J.P. Morgan wince”; N.B. jacket required."
~Zagat Survey
Theresa, achieve “the peak of perfection” with their “truly
exceptional” New French – housed in “an absolutely
gorgeous” Greenwich inn – which respondents voted Most
Popular and No. 1 for Food, Decor and Service in the CT
Survey; considered the culinary “Matterhorn north of
Manhattan”, it “pampers” its clientele with a “beautiful”
setting, “impeccable service”, “sublime entrees, ethereal
desserts” and a “superb wine list”, albeit all at prices that
“would make J.P. Morgan wince”; N.B. jacket required."
~Zagat Survey