15 minutes from the New York City Center by helicopter, enter a totally different universe at The Ryland Inn. Located in the very heart of the New Jersey hunting region, this famous restaurant is surrounded by 50 acres of hills and magnificent landscape.

Despite his young age, Craig Shelton has a resume that reads like a Who's Who of the world of haute cuisine, having trained with many of the finest chefs of Europe such as Joel Rubochon, Paul Haeberlin, Gaston Lenôtre...to name a few. Craig Shelton's philosophy is simple: the freshest ingredients produce the most flavorful, vibrant food. This philosophy comes to life every day with the help of an abundant, 3-acre organic garden right outside the kitchen door which provide the inspiration behind the French-American cuisine of the owner-chef.