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Chef Mary Dumont

Mary Dumont, a native of New Hampshire and the first chef from that state to be honored by Food & Wine Magazine as a Best New Chef (2006) came to Harvest with a keen respect for local farmers and fishermen, plus a passion for food preservation and history.  Dumont is known for creating savory dishes with a skilled hand.   

“Born into the business” Dumont learned her skill at her family’s restaurant, followed by years of hard work and training under some of the best in the business out west.  “My time at Jardinière, Campton Place, Elisabeth Daniel, Blackbird and Sonoma Saveurs combined for amazing experiences and taught me so much” says Dumont.  Trained at San Francisco’s legendary Jardinière in the art of aging and maintaining specialty cheese, Dumont then directed the renowned cheese program at Campton Place, taking it to a level that resulted in significant acclaim.  Dumont headed home to New England in 2005 and has earned national acclaim and rave reviews since; including The Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, Bon Appétit, and appeared on NBC’s The Today Show and The Food Network’s Iron Chef America.

Leading the Harvest team is special for this New England native. “Harvest has an amazing and storied history” says Dumont. “I am enjoying adding my own piece to that story now.”