Chef Daniel Boulud has opened an exclusive Café Boulud residency at the Mayflower Inn & Spa, a luxury Auberge Collection property in Washington, Connecticut. The culinary partnership, which launched in late July, runs through the end of 2026.
Menu & Service The residency operates in The Garden Room with dinner service 5:30pm–9:00pm Thursday through Saturday, offering 2-course ($95 per person), 3-course ($125 per person), and 6-course ($170 per person) menus. Lunch is available daily from 11:00am–2:00pm. A curated selection of Café Boulud signatures and Boulud favorites are also available nightly in the property's Tap Room from 5:30pm–9:00pm. Signature dishes include Chilled Corn Velouté with Maine Lobster and Open Faced Ravioli with Eggplant to start, Wild Mushroom Risotto with Summer Truffle and Tournedos Rossini as entrées, and Île Flottante with Peach and Verbena for dessert.
About the Partnership "Chef Daniel Boulud and Auberge Collection share a mutual commitment to exceptional hospitality and creating meaningful moments around the table, rooted in a shared passion for bringing people together through extraordinary dining experiences," according to the property. Boulud, founder of The Dinex Group, operates a portfolio of Michelin-starred establishments including Restaurant Daniel, Le Pavillon, Jōji, and Café Boulud at Maison BARNES. The Mayflower Inn & Spa sits on 58 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands in northwest Connecticut, approximately two hours from New York City.
Why It Matters
High-profile chef residencies at luxury hospitality properties have become a competitive draw for affluent guests seeking distinctive culinary experiences. This partnership underscores the Auberge Collection's strategy of leveraging celebrity chef partnerships to differentiate its portfolio in the competitive Northeast luxury market.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
