Inside Blue Hill, Rhizome and Stone Barns Center: Research, Kitchen, and the Future

Panel: Isabella Di Pietro, Jake du Pont, Andrew Luzmore & Jason Grauer

31. Oct 2026
18:30 - 19:30

What will tomorrow's food system look like? The team from Blue Hill and Rhizome discusses current developments at the intersection of agriculture, research, and gastronomy, offering insight into the work of one of the world's most unique agricultural and culinary campuses.

In the Q&A that follows, you'll have the chance to put your questions directly to the experts and talk with them about regenerative agriculture, flavor, innovation, and the future of food.

  • Isabella Di Pietro

    Special Projects Manager at Blue Hill & Rhizome

    Isabella supports Rhizome’s research work by helping facilitate projects across culinary, agricultural, and external collaborator efforts. By supporting interdisciplinary collaborations, she helps develop new ideas for a sustainable food system.
  • Jake du Pont

    Special Projects Sous Chef at Blue Hill & Rhizome

    Jake works at the intersection of kitchen, research, and product development, translating scientific findings into culinary applications. After an initial career as a lawyer, he moved into fine dining. Today he develops new approaches to a regenerative food culture together with Blue Hill and Rhizome.
  • Andrew Luzmore

    Head of Research at Rhizome

    Andrew leads Rhizome's research work, connecting culinary research with field trials as well as an international network spanning science, agriculture, and industry. Together with his team, he develops new solutions for a sustainable food system.
  • Jason Grauer

    Executive Director, Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture

    Jason leads Stone Barns Center and oversees agriculture, ecology, research, production, and education. Together with his team, he advances research on regenerative farming systems and fosters collaboration between farmers, scientists, and culinary professionals.