Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens may not be the sort of revolutionary restaurant that would inspire people to trek up to La Cañada Flintridge on its own, but it's absolutely spot-on for the local foothills community. The menu is dense with vegetables, befitting its location in the sprawling Descanso Gardens; the atmosphere feels unpretentious but serene, its forest-like setting versatile enough to handle a book club brunch group, families with kids, or a quiet couples' catch-up at the bar.
"We wanted to showcase our love, passion and deep appreciation for hospitality in its truest form," Burgos and Norton said in a statement. "The restaurant is a representation of our progression through this industry as women who embraced opportunities and experiences along the way. In its simplest form, it's a love letter to our community, hospitality and each other."