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Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Flavored Whiskies
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News Bites: New Sons of Liberty Flavored Whiskies / Anchor & Hope Wins Four Awards / RI Seafood Launches New Site and App / Help Giusto Donate Lasagnas / Neon Marketplace Opens in Providence

by David Dadekian December 7, 2022
written by David Dadekian

Current news releases—Eat Drink RI is not the source for these items—please follow any links for more information.


Sons of Liberty Launches New Flavored Whiskey Line

Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Introduces 4 Flavored Whiskies – Maple, Honey, Apple, Coffee

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. was kind enough to provide samples so there’s already an Eat Drink RI Tasting video on YouTube for you to view: https://youtu.be/z8kWdDHfmuI

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. has released a new line of flavored whiskies that are now available throughout Rhode Island and select stores in Massachusetts; the four year-round flavors are Maple, Honey, Apple, and Coffee. The 750ml, 70 proof offerings are all crafted with real ingredients and are on store shelves for a suggested retail price of just $29.99. This line release comes on the heels of Sons of Liberty’s recent brand-refresh after nearly 11 years in business.

Sons of Liberty is no stranger to flavored whiskey having produced various award-winning flavors dating as far back as 2012. Their most notable awards include World’s Best Flavored Whiskey, Best Flavored Whiskey in North America (both awarded by Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards) and a handful of gold medals from prestigious competitions. 

“We’re really excited with how these turned out,” said Sons of Liberty’s President and Founder, Mike Reppucci. “You don’t feel like your teeth are coated in sugar after enjoying them.” Contrary to some other flavored spirits in the market, Sons of Liberty prides itself on using real ingredients to flavor their whiskies, no chemicals or flavor substitutes. Real honey, real maple syrup, real apples, and real coffee beans. “It just tastes better that way.” Mike explained.

The flavors themselves provide for many ways of enjoyment. “They’re very versatile whiskies,” said Rachael Soderberg of the Product Development Team. “Delicious on their own or with an ice cube since they aren’t overly sweet, but also excellent in fun cocktails since the whiskey itself can hold its own.” The team at Sons of Liberty has numerous cocktail recipe suggestions on their website (https://www.drinksol.com/cocktails).

Sons of Liberty has already shipped a second batch to market and are currently working on a third as the initial response has been very positive. To find retailers near you for any of Sons of Liberty’s flavored whiskies, visit https://www.drinksol.com/where-to-buy. Or order ahead and pick up at Sons of Liberty’s retail shop (tasting room remains closed): http://shop.drinksol.com

Please check out the Eat Drink RI Tasting video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z8kWdDHfmuI


Anchor & Hope Wins Four Awards at Boston Wine Competition

Four Varietals Receive Medals, including a Best in Class for Winery’s 2020 Riesling 

Anchor & Hope, a craft winery located in Rumford, Rhode Island, is proud to announce that it was awarded four medals at the inaugural Boston Wine Competition, which began on November 4.   

Anchor & Hope’s grapes are grown on small family farms in Germany, California, Oregon, Rhode Island, and New York, and blended, aged, and packaged in Rumford. All their wines are farmed sustainably and made using minimal intervention practices, resulting in elegant, easy drinking, and food-friendly wines.

All four Anchor & Hope wines submitted scored highly in the judging criteria of quality and diversity. Its 2020 Riesling received Best in Class for the category and a platinum award for receiving unanimous gold medals from the judging panel.  Grown on a historic vineyard site, the off-dry Riesling is mineral-driven and bursting with ripe fruit and floral aromatics. Winemaker, mentor and grower Eckehart Groehl produces this wine with earth-friendly farming,native fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and some skin contact before pressing. His vineyard hangs on the historic red slate and sandstone cliffs of Nierstein, Germany along the Rhine River. 

The just-released 2021 Pinot Gris received a gold medal for its rich, honeyed and tropical fruit flavors, salty minerality, and almond pastry note that is derived from aging on the native yeast with some skin contact. The grapes are grown on the rolling hills above the Rhine River by the Groehl family, where the sediment of prehistoric, calcium rich shells, volcanic rocks, and red sandstone make Rheinhessen an incredible place for Pinot varietals.

The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from the Foxhole Vineyard in Rheinhessen, Germany, won a silver medal for its bright and refreshing flavors of citrus and fresh herbs, salty minerality, and crisp acidity. Clean winemaking, extended skin contact and slow, cold fermentation in stainless, it is the culmination of more than 15 years      of collaboration with grower, mentor and co-winemaker, Eckehart Groehl.

Lastly, the 2020 Pinot Noir received a bronze medal for its ripe flavors of cranberry and raspberry enhanced by aromas of cocoa and leather. These Massal Selection vines were planted and grown sustainably by partner winemakers Nico and Laura Espenschied on their family estate in Flonheim, Germany. The grapes were hand-picked and fermented in open tonneau by native yeasts before softening and aging for 18 months in large oak tonneau.

The Boston Wine Competition showcases wine diversity across the globe, spotlighting wines that earn renowned recognition. Judges score wines highly, based on the winemaker’s ability to balance the art and science of winemaking, while making sound, quality wines that consumers will love. 

Raye Bouschet, Executive Director and co-founder of the Boston Wine Competition says, “Our competition celebrates wines that capture the essence of art and science in the glass, from vine to bottle. This competition not only analyzes quality, but places emphasis on what differentiates it from the pack. We’re on a mission to showcase winemakers that express grape and regional diversity and celebrate what each winemaker brings to the table.”

The judging panel at the competition was made up of sommeliers, buyers and writers with extensive commercial buying responsibility. During the judging stage, judges determined which entries were worthy of a platinum, gold, silver, or bronze medal. Entries that received a gold medal from all judges on a panel earned a platinum award. On the final day of the competition, platinum and gold winners advanced to the sweepstakes round to determine Best in Class and Best in Show winners.

“In today’s competitive market, and with more sophisticated consumers who prefer diversity and uniqueness in their wine, a well-made wine is not enough to win over a customer. This competition awards wineries that express the grape’s potential in its given region, appellation, and vineyard, making these awards incredibly significant for us as a growing brand,” said Anchor & Hope co-owner and winemaker James Davids. “Not only does this recognition show that we are making the types of wines that customers will enjoy, but that we are also making quality wines that stand out in a crowd.”


RI Seafood Launches New Website Tools And “Fishline” App To Help Local Consumers Find Fresh, Local Seafood

The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative has launched a mobile app and a redesigned website to heighten Rhode Island consumers’ awareness of the value, appeal, and year-round availability of fresh, local Rhode Island seafood, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today. Developed in partnership with the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, the new app, FishLine, lets consumers search for fresh seafood to buy from seafood markets, farmers’ markets, and restaurants, as well as directly off the boat from fishermen. The FishLine app and newly updated SeafoodRI.com website are examples of ways that the state is trying to boost its commercial fishing and seafood industry, and strengthen Rhode Island’s local food system and food economy.

“Making it easier for people to find and buy Rhode Island seafood is good for everyone,” said Governor Dan McKee. “It supports the thousands of hard-working men and women of one of the Ocean State’s oldest industries, celebrates the restaurants and seafood dealers and food businesses that have made Rhode Island such a ‘foodie’ destination, and ensures a steady supply of fresh, healthy, locally caught seafood, which is a cornerstone of our state food security strategy.”

“From calamari to oysters to various species of finfish, Rhode Island seafood is already known around the world; what we’re trying to do is jolt interest in and demand for our seafood right here in Rhode Island,” said DEM Director Terry Gray. “Through the new FishLine app and website, DEM wants to help connect local consumers and especially younger consumers to local seafood because local is fresh and fresh is delicious.”

“Access to fresh Rhode Island seafood is now, literally, at the fingertips of all Rhode Islanders,” said Robert Ballou, Chair of the RI Seafood Marketing Collaborative. “Increasing consumer awareness of and demand for Rhode Island seafood products in Rhode Island increases in-state sales, spurs growth of the local seafood economy, and supports a stronger, more resilient local food system that is less dependent on less reliable out-of-state sources. Shorter supply chains, or food miles, also have smaller carbon footprints, thereby helping to mitigate the impacts of climate change.”

The new FishLine app and SeafoodRI.com list more than 40 restaurants, seafood markets, grocers, and direct sellers that offer local seafood, profiles about local species and harvesters, and tips for how to cook and enjoy it. Direct sellers and other seafood retailers can use the app to post real-time updates on landings and sales opportunities, helping consumers geo-locate the opportunities to purchase and enjoy RI seafood closest to where they are located. Simply go to SeafoodRI.com and click on the RI Seafood Finder to get started or download the FishLine app from the Apple or Android app store.

Both tools are initiatives of the RI Seafood Marketing Collaborative and industry partners to promote and market fresh Rhode Island seafood. The trademarked RI Seafood brand logo is a core component. Over the past year, the RI Seafood logo has been featured in a variety of online and print advertisements across Rhode Island and at public events including the Charlestown Seafood Festival, the Newport Seafood Festival, and most recently, the Taste of Rhode Island, where Chef Frank Terranova demonstrated how to prepare locally landed monkfish to nearly 1,000 attendees.  The 2022 RI Seafood Marketing campaign is supported by a federal Saltonstall-Kennedy grant awarded to DEM and the Collaborative by NOAA Fisheries last year.

Established by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 2011, the RI Seafood Marketing Collaborative is a public-private body that aims to support local fishermen and seafood farmers and increase awareness and consumption of locally harvested species by the public. Its membership includes representatives from all key sectors of the commercial fishing, aquaculture, and seafood industries joined by representatives from URI, RI Sea Grant, and state agencies including DEM, which chairs the group, and the RI Commerce Corporation, Rhode Island Department of Health, and RI Coastal Resources Management Council.

Rhode Island has a diverse and dynamic commercial fishing and seafood industry. Steeped in tradition, the industry continues to thrive thanks to the health and abundance of locally available fishery resources and the ingenuity and sweat of thousands of hard-working men and women who harvest seafood and make it available to consumers in Rhode Island, across the United States, and around the world. Annual wild harvest landings total over 80 million pounds, valued at over $100 million (ex-vessel). These landings yield a total economic output valued at over $400 million and support over 4,000 jobs, according to a URI study. In addition, shellfish farms in RI waters produce more than 8 million oysters annually, with a farm-gate value of nearly $6 million. The commercial fishing industry has rebounded after huge challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, with 2021 landings, valued at more than $102 million, up by 31% over 2020 landings (ex-vessel), according to the DEM Division of Marine Fisheries.

Follow RI Seafood on Facebook or Instagram (@RI.seafood) for timely updates. Sellers of RI seafood interested in joining the RI Seafood Marketing Campaign can sign up on the RI Seafood website. For more information on DEM programs and initiatives, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Facebook, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@rhodeisland.dem).


“Buy One, Give One” Lasagna Promotion Returns at Giusto

Now in its third year, the “Buy One, Give One Lasagna” promotion is back for the holidays. Giusto is selling their ready-to-bake lasagnas to support the MLK Center in Newport. For each lasagna purchased, Giusto will donate one to the MLK Center. There are two variations available, Meat Bolognese and Mushroom Ragu. Each lasagna serves 6-8 people and costs $75. To order: 401-324-7400 (with 24 hours notice).


Neon Marketplace Opens in Providence; marks Occasion with $10,000 Donation to Hasbro Children’s Hospital

New Location is the Growing C-Store Brand’s Sixth Store, and its Fourth in Rhode Island 

Check Presentation: Tracey Wallace, Vice President, Pediatric Services, Hasbro Children’s Hospital; Michele Brannigan, Senior Major Gifts Officer and Campaign Manager; Bahjat Shariff, Brand Leader, Neon Marketplace; Ralph Izzi, Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Public Affairs, The Procaccianti Companies.

Neon Marketplace, the newest, most innovative, and elevated brand in the convenience store industry, with locations in Warwick, Rhode Island and Seekonk and Freetown, Massachusetts and express locations in Middletown and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest store at 288 Kinsley Avenue in Providence. 

Neon celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, Mayor-Elect Brett Smiley, and Providence City Councilman Oscar Vargas, as well as a $10,000 donation to Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

The first 100 customers at the Providence location also received a special winter-themed gift with purchase.

“We are thrilled to open our doors in the Capital City,” said Bahjat Shariff, Brand Leader, Neon Marketplace. “With our convenient location, competitively-priced gas, Tesla charging stations, and chef-inspired food and beverage choices, we hope to become the go-to stop for the local community and visitors alike.”

Neon Marketplace offers a full array of dining options, including its signature artisan, hand-pressed pizzas. Developed in conjunction with James Beard award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Schlow, Neon’s pizza pies are baked light and fluffy onsite in Neon’s traditional brick ovens. Each hand-crafted pizza pie starts with dough that is proofed for several hours to give it a light and airy texture, and is then baked in Neon’s brick ovens. On “Pizza Twos-day” Tuesdays, customers can pick up any two of Neon’s Roman-style specialty pizzas topped with house-made sauce and Neon’s signature three-cheese blend for just $15.00 at the Providence, Warwick, Seekonk, and Freetown locations.  

In addition to its signature pizzas, Neon offers a variety of made-to-order and grab-and-go options, including gourmet coffees, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods; hand-made grinders and sandwiches; salads; snacks; fountain and cooler drinks; as well as delivery and catering services for any size group and for any occasion.    

Soon, guests of the Providence location will be able to enjoy Neon’s new chicken sandwiches, which feature a choice of a buttermilk-battered crispy chicken breast or a tender sous vide chicken breast grilled to perfection andtopped with tangy pickles and the slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and always creamy Neon sauce served on a toasted brioche bun.  Guests can make their sandwiches deluxe with the addition of crispy bacon, American cheese, green leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, and onion.

Neon also recently added new menu items inspired by the flavors of the holiday season, including Peppermint Hot Chocolate: extra rich dark hot chocolate with a kiss of peppermint and finished with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed peppermint candies; a Peppermint Mocha: Neon’s smooth and rich espresso infused with chocolate sauce, wintery peppermint, and steamed milk and finished with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed peppermint candies; an Iced Peppermint Mocha: smooth and rich espresso infused with chocolate sauce, wintery peppermint, and milk, poured over ice, then finished with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed peppermint candies; and an indulgent Candy Cane Cookies & Cream Milkshake: creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream blended with peppermint and Oreo cookies and topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and crushed peppermint candies.   

Seasonal baked goods, made fresh in-house daily, will feature the Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin packed with juicy cranberries, tangy orange pieces, and toasted walnuts, and the decadent Red Velvet Cookie with white, dark, and milk chocolate pieces, available warm.

Neon Marketplace caters to today’s modern traveler by delivering a uniquely refreshing and stylish experience designed to create loyal customers. Neon locations are targeted to areas where the convenience store customer is currently underserved and in areas where growing populations and/or business growth has resulted in increased vehicle traffic and consumer demand.   Guests are also encouraged to download the Neon Rewards app on their iPhone or Android device to receive special discounts throughout the year. Neon Rewards members who also join Spot Pay will receive 10-cents off every gallon of gasoline purchased for the duration of their membership. Spot Pay offers all participating members discounts and instant reward payments on fuel purchases. 

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CHI Kitchen Fermented Sesame Slaw Sofi Award
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News Bites: CHI Kitchen Wins Gold / ISCO Expands into Massachusetts / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian May 12, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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CHI Kitchen Wins Gold Award in 2022 sofi™ Awards

Nearly 2,000 Products Competed for the Top Specialty Food Association Award

CHI Kitchen Fermented Sesame Slaw Sofi Award

Fermented Sesame Slaw has won a GOLD Award in the Pickles & Olives category  as part of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) 2022 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $170.4 billion specialty food industry. 

Chi Kitchen’s Fermented Sesame Slaw selected by a panel of specialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 53 product categories. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation. All tastings are anonymous and are held at the Rutgers Food Innovation Center.

“We are honored that our Fermented Sesame Slaw has won a Gold Award,” says Minnie Luong, Founder and CHI-EO of CHI Kitchen. “To know that our product stands out from the crowd in a blind tasting gives us the confidence to continue innovating and growing in our category with our naturally probiotic-packed, gut healthy fermented vegetables. This is one of the ultimate stamps of approval and we’re very grateful and excited for all the winners.” Fermented Sesame Slaw can be found at Whole Foods North Atlantic, independent retail stores and food service establishments all throughout New England and online at www.chikitchen.com.

The Sofi Awards are open to members of the SFA, and have been given each year since 1972. Winners will be showcased at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, running June 12-14, at the Javits Center in New York City. Open only to the trade, it is the largest East Coast B2B-only specialty food and beverage show. For more information, visit specialtyfood.com.


The World’s First Vodka Distilled with Oysters Is Now Available in Massachusetts

The Industrious Spirit Company Announces Expansion into MA Market with their Vodkas, Gins and Bourbons

The Industrious Spirit Company's Ostreida

Today, The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO) announced their expansion into Massachusetts. Their recent launch of Ostreida, the first vodka distilled with oysters in the United States and possibly the world, went viral online and has created a pent-up demand for the product that the company is excited to fulfill just in time for summer in New England. To celebrate the new state launch, ISCO has distilled a special batch of the product using Powder Point Oysters from Duxbury, MA. Ostreida is a flagship product for ISCO as it encapsulates their creative approach to spirits, creating new and original products from classic ingredients and techniques. 

“Ostreida is a unique expression of the fundamental elements of earth and ocean, perfectly captured in a bottle, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share this quintessentially New England product with our neighbors in Massachusetts,” said Manya K. Rubinstein, CEO of ISCO. “Ostreida brings a savory and briny seacoast minerality with a subtle hint of bivalve bouquet on the nose that mixes sublimely with our spirits’ signature buttery texture and creamy finish—it makes a killer martini and an amazing Bloody Mary, and is just perfect for summer sipping!”

Since each small batch of Ostreida is produced with oysters from a specific farm, each bottle now comes with a neck tag highlighting the farm’s location and date of harvest. ISCO cares deeply about sustainability, working with a regional regenerative farm to grow the organic corn they use for the base of their spirits and donating a portion of all bottle sales of Ostreida to GreenWave, an organization that works to scale sustainable ocean farming.

In addition to Ostreida, ISCO is making its creamy, smooth sipping Structural Vodka, lovingly hand-distilled from organic corn, as well as its modern-style botanically-focused Ornamental Gin available to the Massachusetts market immediately, with bourbon barrel aged gin and bourbons, such as Blue Velvet, made from two different types of sustainably farmed blue corn from the US and Mexico, to come in the future. 

“I am excited to have the opportunity to add Ostreida and ISCO’s vodkas and gins to our portfolio of independent beverage brands,” said Caitlin McGarrahan, the director of Origin, a division of Horizon Beverage that is dedicated to handcrafted products. “In such a saturated industry, it is rare that we get an opportunity to bring true “firsts” to market—we believe this product is going to become an instant summer in New England classic, especially out on the islands and at restaurants with a seafood focus” 

In celebration of the expansion into Massachusetts, there are five unique and fun events planned.   

May 25, 2022: The Little Donkey http://www.littledonkeybos.com/ in Cambridge is hosting a fun filled night of Ostreida shooters and specialty cocktails. The restaurant features tapas by James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette in the heart of Central Square. 

June 2, 2022: A special evening at Forage https://foragecambridge.com/ in Cambridge for a four-course dinner with Ostreida cocktail pairings. With two seating times, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. costing $95 per person this event is sure to be special. Aligning with ISCO’s sustainable and local ideology, Forage is a neighborhood bistro just off Harvard Square that showcases local farmers, fishermen, and foragers with their seasonally-driven menu. Featuring such cocktails as “Overboard” made with Ostreida, dry vermouth, dulse, meyer lemon saline, and garnished with a pickled oyster! 

June 5, 2022: Little Moss https://www.littlemoss.com/, in South Dartmouth will host an afternoon deck soiree featuring Ostreida cocktails paired with small plates and hor d’ourves.  Little Moss, a beautiful spot sited in the adorable village of Padanaram that features rotating menus of seasonal plates, handmade pastas, natural wines, and craft cocktails. 

June 10, 2022: Summer Shack https://www.summershackrestaurant.com, Cambridge, is hosting a TGIF Cocktail Hour and Meet the Distiller event featuring Ostreida cocktail specials and a special gift basket giveaway. This fun, casual restaurant specializes in fresh New England style seafood and boasts the largest oyster bar in Cambridge!

June 30, 2022: Caviar Pairing at UNI https://uni-boston.com/ in Boston. A special evening featuring an Ostreida caviar pairing at this lively, contemporary izakaya located in The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, helmed by Chef Ken Oringer. UNI’s menu highlights global street food-inspired small plates, as well as innovative makimono, nigiri, and sashimi—all delicious when paired with vodka distilled with oysters!


Blackstone Valley Culinary News – May 9 – 12, 2022

Fully Rooted, Inc.
(401) 753-4930
fullyrooted.com/
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Wildflour Vegan Bakery and Juice Bar
727 East Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-475-4718
Wildflourbakerycafe.com

You can save money and help the planet when you buy juices from Fully Rooted and return the empty glass bottles to participating juice locations.  For every empty Fully Rooted glass jar you bring back to participating kiosk locations, you’ll receive 50 cents off your purchase at check out.  And you’ll be helping keep the Blackstone Valley and Mother Earth beautiful!   Your Blackstone Valley location for a Fully Rooted kiosk is at Wildflour Vegan Bakery and Juice Bar.  Other locations are listed HERE.  

Atrium on Main 
285 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860
401-335-5500
Aomrestaurant.com

Atrium on Main has joined the Plates with Purpose family, a program that helps to eradicate homelessness and hunger, among other programs.  They are currently focused on securing nourishing and delicious meals to our most vulnerable neighbors in Pawtucket.  The program works through independently-owned restaurants such as Atrium on Main.  For every $1 you donate by Friday, May 13 will be used to prepare and distribute meals through the team at Atrium on Main.  A donation of $10 equals 1 prepared meal.   To donate, click HERE.  Remember to donate before Friday, May 13!

RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival
The Guild
461 Main Street, Pawtucket
May 14 at 6 pm

This non-profit festival plans to highlight women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ breweries, wineries, and spirits producers from RI and beyond. The funds raised by this festival will be donated to the JWU scholarship that helps people from diverse backgrounds pursue a career in the beverage industry.  The mission of the RIDEA (Rhode Island Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Action) Committee is to promote a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the RI beverage community.  Blackstone Valley companies who will be involved, in addition to The Guild, are:  Rhode Island Spirits, Ravenous Brewing Co., Foolproof Brewing Co., and Smug Brewing Co.  

TICKETS

The Orchard Grill
132 Pleasant Street, Smithfield
401-234-9980
orchardgrill.com

The Orchard Grill, formerly Laura’s Pleasant View Diner, in Smithfield, has a great staff who take pride in providing the best down-home friendly service possible.  They serve traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

Rhode Island Spirits
59 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-856-4111
Rhodeislandspirits.com

In addition to participating in the RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival (see above) on May 14, here’s what’s happening in May at RI Spirits:  

Distillery Trivia – Friday, May 20 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm (free event – prizes!)

Game Day – Sunday, May 22 – 1:00 to 5:00 pm (free event)

Drink In The History – Thursday, May 26 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm  – TICKETS

Smug Brewing
100 Carver Street, Pawtucket  02860
401-642-5701
Smugbrewing.com

In addition to participating in the RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival (see above) on May 14, here’s what’s happening in May at Smug Brewing:  

Trivia on Thursdays – one game at 6:30 pm and one game at 7:30 pm – bring your team to compete for prizes!  Burmese Fusion will be on site. 

Music Bingo on Fridays – six games will be played – instead of calling numbers and letters, songs are played.  Fun!  The Perfect Empanada will be on site. 

Saturday, May 14 – 1 pm -10 pm – Cookie Chow on site.  Smug pouring at the RIDEA Festival.  

Sunday, May 15 – 12 pm to 5 pm – Music with JT Horne…and Pierogitory will be on site for food.  

Saturday, May 21 – Bonsai and Brews – Learn, create, drink and eat – Biggest Little Easy Catering will be on site.  

Sunday, May 22 – Pasta Demo – Alex from Newport Pasta Company will be leading this hands-on experience.  You’ll be able to have some Saugy’s Franks with your pasta!

Tavern on Main – Quahog Week
1157 Main Street, Chepachet
401-710-9788
tavernonmainri.com

Quahog Week 2022 runs from May 15-21.  Make sure you try Rhode Island’s favorite clam at participating restaurants – but be sure to head to Tavern on Main in Chepachet, the only Blackstone Valley restaurant participating, for Tavern Seafood Stuffies (2) made with shrimp, scallops, crab and clams for only $8!  

Johnny’s Victory Diner
2731 Victory Highway, Burrillville, RI  02830
401-765-2661
johnnysvictorydiner.com

BBQ Season is here!  Enjoy Johnny’s award-winning BBQ staring at 2 pm every Friday.  Try the pulled pork sando and their famous chicken egg rolls (order early – they sell out!   This Friday, May 13, enjoy the music of Tim Hart & George from the Illusions Band from 6 pm to 9 pm on the deck.  And stop by and see the fine folks from Johnny’s on Saturday, May 14 at Seven Cedars Farm in Smithfield for the Spring Festival.  They’ll be serving their famous BBQ from 11:30/noon to whenever they sell out.  

Red, White and Brew Coffeehouse 
601 Great Road, North Smithfield
401-488-4822
redwhitebrewri.com

Let me introduce you to “Delicious”, the newest summer drink at Red, White and Brew – it’s a cold brew with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup and sprinkles.  It’s available for summer now!  

And speaking of Red, White and Brew and their great gift shop, where I was first introduced to “We Be Jammin’” products…and now they have their own shop!….

We Be Jammin’
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main Street, #8233, Pawtucket
Webejammin.net

We Be Jammin’ is owned by Jason Wood, an autistic man, whose mission is to give back to the community.  His company makes specialty jams, salsas, BBQ sauces, marinades, glazes, pickles, relish, beets, salad dressings and more.  Read all about Jason and the company in this recent Valley Breeze article.  Let’s support this great business!   

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Easy Entertaining Thanksgiving
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News Bites: Easy Entertaining’s Give a Meal / Stoneacre Holiday Brunch at the Mansions / Durk’s Bar-B-Q Gifting

by David Dadekian November 18, 2021
written by David Dadekian

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Easy Entertaining’s Give a Meal Program in partnership with Amos House

For most of us, the holidays are all about being with friends and family over a warm meal. The sad reality is that not every Rhode Islander is afforded these basic needs. Your support can help us make the holidays a little better for someone who needs it most.

Last year we partnered with Providence’s Amos House to help supply holiday meals to our city’s in-need community. We asked y’all to purchase single plates (or a bundle of plates) that our team would prepare, package and deliver to Amos House so they could provide a Thanksgiving meal to their guests. Your support B L E W us away, helping us provide 700+ meals.

Based on last year’s success it was an easy decision to continue with this partnership this year. Amos House has asked for our help in providing 400 meals and we’re confident, with your help, we can make that happen. If you’re ordering Thanksgiving from us, we hope you’ll consider adding a plate or a bundle to your order. If you’re not ordering from us, but would still like to take part in the program, you can order a plate or bundle independently via the same online store!

We are accepting orders through 12:00 noon on Thursday November 18th and we truly appreciate your consideration and support in this fundraiser that’s become so important to us.

View Menu and Order Online


Holiday Brunch at The Chinese Tea House Curated by Stoneacre Brasserie

Located on the back lawn of Marble House, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Three courses, featuring classics plus new and inspired dishes. Complimentary tea service included. Specialty cocktails and wines additional.

$35 Adult / $16 Child

  • Offered weekends
    Nov. 27 – Dec. 19 and
    Christmas week Dec. 27 – 31
    Not available Dec. 25 & 26

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Available to Preservation Society members & ticket holders

Reservations Recommended
401-306-0270
TeaHouseReservations@gmail.com


Durk’s Bar-B-Q Smothers It On Thick With Gifting This Holiday Season

Book the ‘Holiday with Friends’ package from now through December 1 to receive a $100 Durk’s gift card 

Durk's Bar-B-Q

Happy holidays don’t just happen on their own. Whether it’s the whole family in tow or a night out with coworkers, Durk’s Bar-B-Q, with its high touch hospitality against a come-as-you-are backdrop, is heating up this festive season. Diners who book a reservation for the ‘Holiday with Friends’ package from now through December 1, 2021 will receive a $100 Durk’s gift card. 

Trying to avoid the hassle and guesswork of ordering for large groups from a prix fixe menu? Durk’s has you covered. With a commitment to serving fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, the ‘Holiday with Friends’ dining package features fan favorites and festive additions served family styles for parties of 8 to 10 guests. 

‘Holiday with Friends’ Dining Package 

For parties of 8-10, $350 + gratuity 

·         Starter Snacks: Wings, Poutine, Pierogies, Chopped Salad 

·         Platter of Meats: Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Ribs, Sausage  

·         Shareable Sides: Corn Bread, Mac, Braised Kale, Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Pickles 

(No substitutions; items can be added a la carte) 

To reserve, contact info@durksbbq.com 

For the BBQ lover in your life or the person who is impossible to shop for, a Durk’s gift card is the perfect gift. Whether it’s a hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or Secret Santa, a gift card for a delicious meal and a night out in Providence can’t be beat.  

‘Tis the season of giving, so Durk’s is offering an additional $25 gift card for every $100 gift card purchased in person or via phone. Stop in and pick up a gift card that gives the ‘gifter’ a treat too. Or call 401-563-8622 for purchase. 

Gift Cards 

·         Buy $100 Gift Card, receive an additional $25 Gift Card 

·         Valid on physical gift cards purchased at Durk’s or via phone 

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Holidays 2020 Takeout
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Holidays 2020 Takeout

by David Dadekian December 30, 2020
written by David Dadekian

As with Thanksgiving this year, if you’re not dining with your favorite cook, or simply don’t feel up to cooking, perhaps more than any other year, it’d be a great idea to order in for the holidays. Our local restaurants and caterers are struggling right now, so let’s show some holiday love to those businesses that keep us happy and fed all year-round.

As always, the statewide Restaurants with Online Ordering and Takeout list can be found here. There’s also a Shop Local Food & Drink Businesses page with lots of gift cards and other gift ideas. Please buy as much as you’re able from as many places as possible

Below are special holiday takeout options. This list can be updated at anytime, so if you don’t see your favorite place, please send details through the contact form.

401 Gourmet Caterers, 691 Main St. Warren
Appetizers, dinners and desserts
https://www.401gourmet.com/online-ordering

Al Forno, 577 South Water St, Providence
“We have prepared and ready-to-roast glazed hams and boneless rib roasts as well as an assortment of cooked and ready-to-cook sides for your holiday celebrations.”
https://www.exploretock.com/alfornorestaurant/experience/227641/menu/holiday-meals

Angelo’s Civita Farnese, 141 Atwells Ave, Providence
Christmas trays, antipasto, dinners and desserts
https://www.angelosrishop.com/s/order

Bacco Vino & Contorni, 262 Atwells Ave, Providence
Family-style appetizers and entrees
https://bacco-ri.com/2020-holiday-menu-pre-orders/

Basil & Bunny, 691 Main St, Warren
“100% plant-based family platters including charcuterie boards, scalloped potatoes, a Christmas roast, and of course sweets with our pop-tarts and Cottontail cake truffles”
https://basilandbunny.square.site/s/order

Basta, 2195 Broad St, Cranston
“Now more than ever, we are reminded of the value that comes from time with family and friends. That’s why we’re doing the cooking, with meals that can feed 4-6 guests.”
https://www.bastaonbroad.com/christmas

Bites by Bre, 11 Aleppo St, Providence
“Choose from EPIC glazed ham, juicy slow-roasted beef, a bundle of sides (roasted butternut squash, herbed green beans, crispy potatoes), plus an almost “out of our comfort zone” assortment of desserts: cookies, pie, bread pudding and more cookies.”
Pick up or delivery
https://www.exploretock.com/bitesbybre/

Black Beans PVD, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
Cookies, hot cocoa and dessert
https://black-beans-pvd.square.site

Bywater, 54 State St, Warren
Snacks, dinner, baked goods and cocktails
https://bywaterrestaurant.com/product/christmas/

Carriage Inn, 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown
Complete meals, desserts and a la carte
https://www.carriageinndining.com/christmas-dinner-to-go-2020

Castle Hill Inn, 590 Ocean Dr, Newport
“Ring in the new year with a luxurious cocktail party in the comfort of your own home, by taking home our signature Cocktail Party Outfitter.”
https://www.castlehillinn.com/specials/castle-hill-cocktail-party-outfitter

Catering Gourmet, 333 Strawberryfield Rd, Warwick
“All Christmas Orders Will Be Take & Bake Style with Re- Heating Instructions”
https://www.thecateringgourmet.net/holiday-menu

Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston
“Chapel Grille is ready to help make your holiday a little merrier with taking the stress out of planning Christmas dinner. With our easy to follow instructions be ready to host your intimate dinner tastefully!”
https://www.chapelgrilleri.com/menus/christmas-dinner-to-go-221

Celestial Cafe, 567 South County Trail, Exeter
Soup, sides and deserts for 4-6
https://celestialcaferi.com/event-detail/this-christmas/

Chez Pascal, 960 Hope St, Providence
Reheat at home dinners, desserts and wine
https://www.chezpron.com/collections/the-first

Cozy Caterers, 2 Bay Ave, Warwick
Dinners with sides and optional desserts
https://cozycaterers.com/holiday-menu-2020-2/

Dips Dips, 70 Westfield St, Providence
“Holiday Meal Packages and Appetizer Platters available for Christmas Eve Eve and Christmas Eve Pick-Up!”
30% off for Healthcare Workers AND Teachers
https://www.exploretock.com/dipsdips/

The Dump Truck, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
All kinds of treats, dinner, dessert and more
https://dumptruckpvd.square.site

Easy Entertaining, 166 Valley St, Providence
Holiday dinners, breakfasts and desserts
https://www.easyentertainingri.com/delivery-menus

Ellie’s, 225 Weybosset St, Providence
Dinner, desserts, cookies and cakes
https://elliesprov.com/shop/

Far West, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
Cocktails, snacks and so much more.
https://www.farwestpvd.com/s/order

Fire Works Catering, 840 Allens Ave, Providence
“A wide array of options including breakfast and brunch choices for Christmas and New Year’s mornings, and dinner and party selections for Christmas and New Year’s Eve”
https://www.fireworkscatering.net/holidays-2020

Fluke, Bannister’s Wharf, Newport
The Feast of 7 Fishes and New Year’s Eve menus
https://www.flukenewport.com/menu

Gastros, 405 Cumberland Hill Rd, Woonsocket
Charcuterie boards, meats, cheeses and more
https://www.gastroscraftmeats.com/shop

Gnarly Vines Farm, 241 Cornell Rd, Tiverton
Pheasant or pork loin dinner
https://gnarlyvinesfarm.com

Gregg’s, multiple locations
Family-style meals, cakes, pies and more
https://www.greggsusa.com/Holiday-Ordering

Gulf Stream Bar & Grille, 1 Lagoon Rd, Portsmouth
“Three-course, family style, take and bake for 2-4 people”
https://www.toasttab.com/the-gulf-steam-bar-and-grille/v3

Iggy’s, multiple locations
Seafood galore, antipasto, sauces and desserts
https://www.iggysri.com/shop?category=Christmas+Eve+Catering

Johnny’s at the Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown
“Take-out Dinner for 5 to 8 people”
https://www.johnnysnewport.com/christmasnewyears

Le Central, 483 Hope St, Bristol
Appetizers, dinners and sides
https://www.lecentralbristol.net

Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails, 268 Broadway, Providence
“The Holiday Cocktail kit includes 2 cocktail recipes (serves 4) + DIY garnish + a magical artisanal cookie platter for 2.”
https://www.littlebitte.com/weekend-holiday-cocktail-kit/

Locanda, 3009 Tower Hill Rd, South Kingstown
Family-style meals for 4
https://www.locandari.com

Matunuck Oyster Bar, 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown
Soups, raw bar, take and bake dishes
https://app.tableup.com/r/15/home/ordering/2223/menu/holiday-pre-order-online-menu-pick-up-12-22-or-12-23

Maxine Baked, 691 Main St, Warren
Desserts, cookies, cupcakes and hot chocolate bombs
https://maxinebaked.com/shop/

Mill’s Tavern, 101 North Main St, Providence
Family-style dinners for 2 or 4
https://millstavernrestaurant.com/christmas-eve-takeout/

Nectar De La Vida, 460 Main St, Warren
Pies
https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3S6wCnVev/

Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown
“Let the Newport Vineyards culinary team warm your homes and bellies this Christmas with our scratch-made farm to table fare. Straight from our ovens to your homes, we are offering Christmas Dinner, Christmas Brunch and a plethora of yummy sides and sweets for both.”
https://www.newportvineyards.com/pre-order/

Nicks on Broadway, 500 Broadway, Providence
Dinner packages for 2-4 people, add-ons, pantry items, sweets, cocktails and so much more!
https://eatdrinkri.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/nicks_nye.pdf

north, 122 Fountain St, Providence
“A triumphant return of our super ramen! A poultry and vegan option, and special for Christmas Eve – a seafood based ramen with up to seven(!) different seafood components! All ramen comes packed with everything ready to eat, though the broth needs to heated. “
and
“A multi-course menu of seven dishes, priced and portioned per person. Available hot for pickup from 12pm-6pm on Christmas Day!”
https://www.exploretock.com/north

Oberlin, 186 Union St, Providence
“We’re getting into some sort of spirit. We’ve never done a Feast of the Seven Fishes at Oberlin but we’ve never done a lot of things this year. This will be a six course Christmas Eve feast (dessert included) featuring 7 Rhode Island caught seafoods, available either ready to eat (cooked) or take & make.”
https://www.exploretock.com/OBERLIN/

Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly
“We are pleased to make a warm and festive Christmas feast available for easy delivery or pickup this year. Our culinary experts will prepare a memorable meal for you and your loved ones, including salads, appetizers, traditional main courses, seasonal sides, plus a selection of delectable desserts.”
https://www.oceanhouseri.com/holidaysathome

Our Table
Charcuterie boards and BBQ, delivered
https://www.ourtableri.com/s/order

Passionfruit, Providence
Pasteles, pastelillo and coquito
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dPj_OpxSNuLKM1_GYflghNBA2Z4S_RqrLFufYBqGjEE/viewform?edit_requested=true

Red Stripe, 465 Angell Street, Providence
Dinners and side dishes for 2-6 people
https://redstriperestaurants.com/christmas-eve-takeout/

Rhody Roots, 511 Main St, Warren
Extensive catering menu of entrées and sides for 6-10 people, plus cocktails!
https://www.rhodyroots.com/s/order

Rosalina & Kleos, 50 Aborn St, Providence
Feast of the Seven Fishes and more Holiday Catering
https://www.exploretock.com/rosalinaprovidence/

Sin, 1413 Westminster St, Providence
Cakes, cookies, gift boxes, pies–all kinds of sweet treats
https://sin-desserts.square.site

Supper Club, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
Brunch, appetizers, desserts and cocktails
https://supper-club-to-go.square.site

Tilly’s Feasts, 640 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown and 3711 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown
Roast lamb or salmon and tons of delicious Tilly’s food for 4-8 people
https://www.toasttab.com/tillys-feasts/v3

Troop, 60 Valley St, Providence
Appetizers with an option for punch and beer (you know it shouldn’t be option!)
https://app.upserve.com/s/troop-providence

Urban Greens Co-op Market, 93 Cranston St, Providence
“Party platters, full dinners, sides, & salads available now for holiday ordering!”
https://urbangreens.com/holiday-catering-order-form/

Vanda, 1 Centerville Rd, Warwick
So much spectacular food–seafood, pasta, sauces, and more–ready-to-eat and also prepared to cook-at-home
https://order.tbdine.com/vanda-restaurant/pickup

Walrus and Carpenter Oysters, 73 Harrison Street, Providence
Oysters–pick up or by mail
https://www.walrusandcarpenteroysters.com

Weekapaug Inn, 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly
“We would be honored to be at your holiday table this year! Our culinary experts will prepare a memorable Christmas meal for you and your loved ones, including salads, appetizers, traditional main courses, seasonal sides, plus a selection of delectable desserts.”
https://weekapauginn.com/holidaysathome/

Wilhelmina’s Catering, 41 South Shore Rd, Little Compton
Brunch, hors d’oeuvres and dinners
https://www.sakonnetevents.com/2020ChristmasMenucustome.pdf

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