Review: The Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens suffers from convoluted cooking

In Corona del Mar, chef Rich Mead's farm-to-table restaurant, the Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens, doesn't always live up to expectations.
Patricia Escárcega • Los Angeles Times • June 19, 2019
The Farmhouse is the high temple of alfresco dining in Corona del Mar, where the streets are named after flowers and patio life is practically a sacrament. Chef Rich Mead’s popular “field-to-fork” restaurant opened almost three years ago inside...
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