By David Dadekian on March 1, 2013
EAT DRINK RI FESTIVAL RHODE ISLAND’S FIRST-EVER THREE-DAY LOCAL FOOD CELEBRATION COMES TO PROVIDENCE Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 PROVIDENCE, RI (March 1, 2013) – Celebrating the best of the culinary world in Rhode Island, the Eat Drink RI Festival is set to take the stage as the state’s very first three-day local [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, farms, news, wine & drinks | Tagged Aquidneck Honey, Benjamin Sukle, Blackbird Farm, Boat House, Champe Speidel, Championship Melt, chef, Clam Jammers, culinary, Curt Columbus, Daniele, Derek Wagner, event, festival, Flour Girls Baking Co., food, Garden Grille, Gracie's, Hewtin's Dogs Mobile, Jake Rojas, James Mark, Jessica Abernethy, Joe Simone, Joedega, Johnson & Wales University, Jon Dille, Jonathan Cambra, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Jonathan Joseph Peters, Jordan Goldsmith, Kaitlyn Roberts, Like No Udder, Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails, Melissa Denmark, Mijos Tacos, Narragansett Brewery, Nick Pini, Nick's on Broadway, North, Persimmon, Philharmonic, Providence, Providence Monthly, Ravenous Brewing, restaurant, Revival Brewing, Rhode Island, RI, Rocket Fine Street Food, StyleWeek Northeast, Tallulah, Tazza, The Grange, The Sunnyside, Travel + Leisure, Trinity Repertory Company, truck, United States Bartenders' Guild |
By David Dadekian on February 19, 2013
The 2013 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists were announced today and a number of Rhode Island chefs and restaurants are included on this year’s list. The semifinalists in our area are: Outstanding Bar Program: Cook & Brown Public House Outstanding Service: Persimmon Best Chef: Northeast: Matt Jennings of Farmstead Inc. Champe Speidel [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, news | Tagged award, bar, Champe Speidel, chef, cocktail, Cook & Brown Public House, Farmstead, James Beard, Jennifer Ferreira, Lisa Speidel, Matt Jennings, Nemo Bolin, Persimmon, Providence, restaurant, Rhode Island, RI, semifinalist, service |
By David Dadekian on February 17, 2013
The American Lamb Board held their fourth annual Lamb Jam at The Charles Hotel in Boston tonight. Chef Michael Scelfo of Russell House Tavern in Cambridge, Massachusetts took home three trophies, one for Best Overall dish, as well as winning Best Belly & Breast dish, and the People’s Choice Award, all for his Smoked and Braised Lamb [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, news | Tagged 606 Congress, American Lamb Board, bartender, Beau Vestal, Bergamot, Berkshire Brewing Company, Bistro du Midi, Black Trumpet Bistro, Blue Hills Brewery, Boston, Brian Alberg, Brian Rae, Brian Reyelt, Cambridge, Cape Ann Brewing, Cassie Piuma, Champe Speidel, charcuterie, Charles Hotel, cheese, chef, Chez Pascal, Chris Douglass, Citizen, cocktail, East Ender, Eastern Standard, Emilitsa, Fans of Lamb, Farmstead, Formaggio, Franco Carubia, Grace, Harpoon Brewery, Henrietta's Table, High & Mighty, Island Creek Oyster Bar, Jackson Cannon, Jefferson Bourbon, Jim Solomon, John Previant, Justin Melnick, lamb, Lamb Jam, Lisa Webster, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Maine, Matt Gennuso, Matt Jennings, Mayflower Brewing Company, Megan Wortman, Mercury Brewing Company, Michael Scelfo, Mitch Gerow, New Hampshire, New Rivers, Nikos Regas, Nuno Alves, Oleana, Persimmon, Peter Davis, Peter Sueltenfuss, Portsmouth, Rapscallion Brewing, Red Lion Inn, restaurant, Rhode Island, RI, Rialto, Rich Garcia, Robert Sisca, Russell House Tavern, Sel de la Terre, shepherd, Somerville, Tavolo, The Fireplace, The Hawthorne, The Terrace |
By David Dadekian on February 12, 2013
This Sunday, February 17, all Rhode Island lamb lovers should head to Boston to root for—and more importantly eat the lamb dishes—of Rhode Island chefs Beau Vestal of New Rivers, Champe Speidel of Persimmon and Matt Gennuso of Chez Pascal at the Boston American Lamb Jam. Last year Chef Matt Jennings of Farmstead competed for Rhode [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, news | Tagged 606 Congress, American Lamb Board, bartender, Beau Vestal, Bergamot, Berkshire Brewing Company, Bistro du Midi, Black Trumpet Bistro, Blue Hills Brewery, Boston, Brian Alberg, Brian Rae, Brian Reyelt, Cambridge, Cape Ann Brewing, Cassie Piuma, Champe Speidel, charcuterie, Charles Hotel, cheese, chef, Chez Pascal, Chris Douglass, Citizen, cocktail, East Ender, Eastern Standard, Emilitsa, Fans of Lamb, Farmstead, Formaggio, Franco Carubia, Grace, Harpoon Brewery, Henrietta's Table, High & Mighty, Island Creek Oyster Bar, Jackson Cannon, Jefferson Bourbon, Jim Solomon, John Previant, Justin Melnick, lamb, Lamb Jam, Lisa Webster, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Maine, Matt Gennuso, Matt Jennings, Mayflower Brewing Company, Megan Wortman, Mercury Brewing Company, Michael Scelfo, Mitch Gerow, New Hampshire, New Rivers, Nikos Regas, Nuno Alves, Oleana, Persimmon, Peter Davis, Peter Sueltenfuss, Portsmouth, Rapscallion Brewing, Red Lion Inn, restaurant, Rhode Island, RI, Rialto, Rich Garcia, Robert Sisca, Russell House Tavern, Sel de la Terre, shepherd, Somerville, Tavolo, The Fireplace, The Hawthorne, The Terrace |
By David Dadekian on September 28, 2012
In what has become the best annual culinary event in Rhode Island, on Thursday, September 20th, twenty-two of Rhode Island’s best chefs assembled at Belle Mer in Newport for the 11th Annual March of Dimes Rhode Island Signature Chefs Auction. This year’s honoree was Jonathan Cambra of the Boat House in Tiverton. A proud husband and father [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, news | Tagged 1149, Annette Picerne, Belle Mer, Ben Lacy, Benjamin Sukle, Betsy Akin, Boat House, Castle Hill Inn, CAV, Centro, Champe Speidel, charity, chef, Chez Pascal, Coast Guard House, Danielle Lowe, David Cardell, David Lieberman, DeWolfe Tavern, Edward Bolus, Ellen Gracyalny, Gracie's, Hotel Viking, Hourglass Brasserie, Jennifer Luxmoore, Jeremy Bell, Joe Simone, Johnson & Wales, Jonathan Cambra, Jules Ramos, Julian's, Karsten Hart, Kevin Gaudreau, Kevin Thiele, March of Dimes, Matt Gennuso, Matthew Varga, Melissa Denmark, Michael Hervieux, Mike McHugh, Mill's Tavern, Newport, One Bellevue, Persimmon, Raymond Montaquilla, Reddick Vaughan, restaurant, Rhode Island, RI, Rizwan Ahmed, Ryan Escude, Signature Chefs Auction, Sin, Steven Shipley, Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro, Temple, The Dorrance, The Sunnyside, Tim Shook, Trio |
By David Dadekian on September 10, 2012
On Sunday, October 14, from 4 – 7 p.m., Chefs Collaborative, a non-profit organization that works with chefs and the greater food community to celebrate local foods and foster a more sustainable food supply, is collaborating with some of Rhode Island’s best “farm-to-fork” chefs to promote awareness of local and sustainable ingredients available in the [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, farms, news | Tagged Al Forno, auction, barbecue, bbq, Beau Vestal, Beehive Cafe, beer, Blackbird Farm, Bristol, Champe Speidel, chef, Chefs Collaborative, Chez Pascal, Darius Salko, David Reynoso, Derek Wagner, Eli Dunn, Exeter, farm, farm-to-fork, food day, Gracie's, Greenvale Vineyards, Grey Sail Brewing, grill, Jake Rojas, Jonathan Edwards, Julian's, Matthew Gennuso, Matthew Varga, Melissa Kogut, Mike McHugh, New Rivers, Newport, Nick's on Broadway, panorama, Persimmon, picnic, pizza, pond, Providence, Revival Brewing, Rhode Island, RI, Schartner, steamship round, Tallulah on Thames, Thames Street Kitchen, Tini, TSK, Tyler Burnley, Westerly, wine |
By David Dadekian on February 21, 2012
UPDATED (more comments below) The James Beard Foundation 2012 Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists were announced this morning and a number of Rhode Island chefs and restaurants are included on this year’s list. The semifinalists in our area are: Best New Restaurant: The Dorrance Outstanding Bar Program: Cook & Brown Public House Rising Star Chef [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, news | Tagged award, bar, Benjamin Sukle, Bristol, Champe Speidel, chef, cocktail, Cook & Brown, DeWolf Tavern, Dorrance, Farmstead, foundation, James Beard, Jean Lester, La Laiterie, Matt Jennings, Michael Lester, Nemo Bolin, Northeast, Persimmon, Providence, Public House, Regina Lester, restaurant, Rhode Island, RI, Rising Star, Sai Viswanath, Scott Pinocci, semifinalist |
By David Dadekian on February 8, 2012
Many of Rhode Island’s best places to dine out are offering specials for this coming weekend before Valentine’s Day, and some that are usually closed on Mondays are open February 13th. Centro Restaurant and Lounge - This Valentine’s Day, you and your sweetie can enjoy an amazing dinner, a bottle of wine and not break the [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants | Tagged Chez Pascal, Cook & Brown, dining, Ebisu, Gracie's, holiday, New Rivers, Newport, Nick's on Broadway, Ocean House, Persimmon, prix fixe, Providence, restaurant, Rhode Island, RI, Roi, Seasons, special, Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro, Temple, Valentine, XO |
By David Dadekian on May 27, 2011
Once a month, though not during the summer busy season, the Ocean House in Westerly invites a notable local chef to prepare a three-course dinner paired with wine. As you would imagine from the “Farm” part of the dinner series title, a serious attempt is made to use all local ingredients. In May the guest [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants | Tagged Arcadian Fields, Bacaro, Beau Vestal, Bomster, Brian Kingsford, Champe Speidel, chef, Derek Wagner, Diana Kushner, dinner, Eric Haugen, event, farm, Farm Fresh RI, farmer, New Rivers, Nick's on Broadway, Ocean House, Persimmon, Providence, Qupe, Rhode Island, RI, Seasons, Stoney Hill, Testamatta, vine, Westerly, wine, winery |
By David Dadekian on March 21, 2011
Newport Restaurant Week returns on Friday and it’s grown quite a bit more than it’s name covers. There are over 40 restaurants participating from not only Newport County, but also Bristol County. On top of the large region, the “week” is going for ten days, encompassing two full weekends for dining out at great prices. [...]
Posted in chefs & restaurants, news | Tagged Bristol, Hourglass Brasserie, Newport, Persimmon, prix fixe, Restaurant Week, Rhode Island, RI, Tucker's Bistro |
