Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer returns to his roots this fall. The chef, known for his progressive American cuisine, grew up in Upstate New York and opens his first restaurant there, Willow by Charlie Palmer, within Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck. Palmer also oversees the resort’s in-room dining, Aqua Terrace and Willow Bar.

Willow by Charlie Palmer is expected to welcome travelers and locals alike, not only guests at the anticipated resort. The all-day signature restaurant seats 40 and planned specialties include Maine lobster, farm-stand sides, charcuterie and accoutrements. Daily specials include Sunday fondue, fish for two on Fridays and family-style pasta on Tuesday. The restaurant boasts an open-air deck with views of the property’s willow trees, for which the restaurant was named.

“Fine cuisine has always been an integral part of the Mirbeau experience, and as we prepare to open our third resort, we’re thrilled to partner with one of the culinary world’s true legends,” said Michael Dal Pos, CEO, Mirbeau Hospitality Services. “Willow will feature the Progressive American Cuisine for which Chef Palmer is renowned, executed at a level that is a hallmark of the Charlie Palmer collective. At the same time, the restaurant will stay true to the Mirbeau food and beverage concept and our guests will recognize several signature items, like grilled oysters and the Mirbeau burger, from the menus of our Skaneateles and Plymouth resorts.”

“We are putting together a great team for this project and are thrilled to become part of this community. We look forward to showcasing all that the Hudson Valley’s farms have to offer,” added Palmer.