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News Bites: Chair 2 Launches Two New Flavors / New CCRI Environmental Degree Program / Granny Squibb’s Newest Flavor / Hope’s Harvest Joins Farm Fresh RI / Foolproof Brewing Company Joins Mission Beverage

by David Dadekian July 29, 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.


Chair 2 Light Beer Launches 2 New Light Flavors

Chair 2 Light Wheat and Light IPA – New 99 Calorie Offerings from Sons of Liberty

Chair 2 Light Beers
Chair 2 Light Beers

Chair 2 Light Beer, a brand by Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., is making waves with its two latest offerings – Chair 2 Light IPA and Chair 2 Light Wheat. The entire Chair 2 Light Beer line, including the light lager, is 4.3% abv, 99 calories per can, and available throughout Rhode Island.

The light IPA (55 IBUS) offers a bouquet of hop aromas followed by a bright and balanced flavor profile that gives IPA lovers what they’re looking for without weighing them down. The light wheat is brewed with orange peel to deliver a refreshing hit of citrus, but is careful not to be a fruit bomb, relying more on the beer itself to do the heavy lifting. 

“We’re very excited to see these two new flavors in everyone’s coolers,” said Bryan Ricard, Chair 2’s Brand Manager. “They definitely fall in line with our simple vision of ‘light beer that tastes like beer’.”

Chair 2 Light Lager, the flagship beer, was named USA’s Best Light Lager at the World Beer Awards in 2021, shortly after its launch. “We’ve taken the same approach with the new flavors as we did with the lager. That’s to make clean, crushable, high-quality beers that aren’t over the top, just easy-drinking,” explained Wil Santiago, Chair 2’s Beerologist. Rhode Islanders are catching on production of Chair 2 has increased to meet demand.

All 3 beers are brewed and packaged at Isle Brewers Guild (IBG) in Pawtucket, RI. “It was important for us to keep this in Rhode Island,” President and Founder, Mike Reppucci, explained, “and Isle has been an excellent partner.” IBG works with many well-established brands such as Narragansett and Night Shift. To follow the latest on and find retailers for Chair 2 Light Beer, visit chair2.com. Or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/chair2beer and Instagram at @chair2beer.


New Associate degree program at CCRI in “Environment, Sustainability, and Management”

Innovative collaboration with Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Association and Rhode Island Food Policy Council provides a clear path toward careers in RI’s growing land and sea industries

Environment, Sustainability and Management Associate Degree at CCRI, photo credit: RINLA
Environment, Sustainability and Management Associate Degree at CCRI, photo credit: RINLA

Rhode Island needs a workforce that can meet the current and future needs of the state’s flourishing land and sea businesses, which compose a sector that is quickly rising to the top of the state’s strongest economic drivers. 

A new associate degree in Environment, Sustainability, and Management created by the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is a first-of-its-kind program that will prepare students for careers in these industries – including the landscape, farm and food sectors – and arm them with the perspective they need to meet social, economic, and ecological challenges of the world and of business today.

The development of this associate degree program was supported by a grant from the Agriculture Workforce Development Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

“This new degree program is a perfect example of industry and policy leaders collaborating with higher education to design and implement an academic and career pathway that responds to labor market demands,” said Meghan Hughes, president of CCRI. “The green economy continues to show tremendous growth in Rhode Island, and CCRI, along with our partners at URI, RINLA, and RIFPC, is committed to providing high-quality, rigorous academic and experiential learning opportunities that will prepare Rhode Islanders for great careers right here in the Ocean State.”

This interdisciplinary program blends science and business; provides work-based learning opportunities for credit; includes courses in Business, Biology, Entrepreneurship, Oceanography, Geology, Economics, Chemistry, and Communications; and positions graduates to chart successful career paths and have important impacts on the social and environmental profiles of the companies for which they work. Graduates will have immediate career opportunities, and can also transfer seamlessly as juniors to the University of Rhode Island’s bachelor’s degree programs in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Plant Sciences, and other programs in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS). 

“The new Environment, Sustainability, and Management degree will educate the next generation of professionals charged with stewarding, protecting, and responding to a changing environment and for producing food for our community,” said Rosemary A. Costigan, vice president for academic affairs at CCRI.  “In response to industry need, a number of our college’s faculty created new curricula based in science and business such as Biology of Trees and Shrubs, Food from the Sea, and the Human Environmental Impacts and Ethical Business Practices capstone course.”

The Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Association (RINLA) and the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) collaborated closely with CCRI and advisors from URI to inform the development of this exciting program of study at the intersection of environmental, social, and economic sustainability; agriculture, food, and ecological systems; business ethics; entrepreneurial thinking and processes; land and resource management methods; and impacts of climate change on ecologies, businesses, and industries. 

Shannon Brawley, Executive Director of RINLA and Nessa Richman, Network Director of the RIFPC jointly stated, “This exciting new, interdisciplinary degree program will support the public, private, and nonprofit employers we serve by preparing people to enter these industries by ensuring they have relevant classroom experiences and work-based learning opportunities.” 

Fall classes start August 31, 2022. Enrollment is now open. All Rhode Islanders who want the knowledge, skills, perspective and experiences to impact the social, economic, and ecological challenges of today’s world are encouraged to register. Additional information can be found on CCRI’s website: ccri.edu/pathways/paths/environment


Granny Squibb’s Announces New Organic Iced Tea Flavor, Partnership, and Expansion in Massachusetts Just in Time for National Iced Tea Month

Granny Squibb’s is releasing Porter’s Peach with a portion of the proceeds going Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund

Granny Squibb's Organic Iced Tea

Today, Granny Squibb’s Organic Iced Tea announced the release of its newest flavor, Porter’s Peach. Further solidifying their commitment to growth in New England with a portion of sales going to their newest philanthropic partner the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, and expansion into Roche Bros. 

“Porter’s Peach is the first new flavor we’ve brought to market since before the pandemic. It was created from a beautiful story, which continues our passion for storytelling and philanthropy,” said Kelley McShane, Partner and Owner of Granny Squibb’s. 

Porter’s Peach was the brainchild of a family friend, a twelve-year-old, named Porter from Aquidneck Island, R.I. In Spring 2020, in an effort to boost morale Porter sent a drawing of his idea for the “best Granny Squibb’s flavor, Porter’s Peach.” During the same year, Porter and his family faced multiple losses to cancer triggering Porter to raise $10,000 for cancer research and paving the way for Granny Squibb’s to work with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund to help continue Porter’s mission. 

“The story of Porter’s Peach and the generosity of Granny Squibb’s company touches us as an organization,” said Alexa Woodward, VP of Corporate Partnerships at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. “We know that we impact the lives of so many people right here in New England and beyond. It’s through the work of our supporters that we’re able to continue our mission of treating cancer and continuing to research and develop the latest in new treatments.”

Granny Squibb deeply believes in being part of the community, supporting the people around them. Having supported the Jimmy Fund for more than three years, the addition of Porter’s Peach provides the financial avenue to grow their philanthropy in Massachusetts and deepen partnerships as they grow into greater New England. 

The announcement of Porter’s Peach and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute couldn’t be timelier as Granny Squibb’s expands into all twenty Roche Bros stores in Massachusetts. Now consumers can easily purchase Granny Squibb’s products and know they are supporting local causes.

“At Roche Bros we are committed to providing our shoppers with an array of local and organic products to choose from making the addition of Granny Squibb’s a perfect fit. We are happy to be expanding our partnership with a company that also focuses on providing the best customer experience,” said Tristen Kendall-Barros, Vice President of Marketing for Roche Bros. 


Hope’s Harvest Joins Farm Fresh RI to Provide Hunger Relief Programming

Farm Fresh Rhode Island and Hope’s Harvest are proud to announce that as of June 2022, Hope’s Harvest is officially the home for all hunger relief programming at Farm Fresh RI. 

Hunger in Rhode Island is a significant problem that has only increased in severity and scope in recent years. At the same time, local food producers in the state have seen increased demand, but also volatility in markets and challenges due to erratic weather patterns, shifts in purchasing at a national scale, and other national and global forces. 

Farm Fresh RI, a nonprofit that’s been working to strengthen the local food system since 2004,  has been a champion for local farmers/producers and an infrastructural driver of a re-localizing food system over the past 18 years. Hope’s Harvest, a relative newcomer, has filled an important niche in the RI food system by connecting farmers to hunger relief agencies, promoting food security and non-traditional market access to the emergency food system. 

Hope’s Harvest has been an independent but fiscally sponsored program of Farm Fresh RI since 2018. This sponsorship enabled Hope’s Harvest to accept donations and grants under the Farm Fresh 501c3 nonprofit status. Farm Fresh mentored growth at Hope’s Harvest and provided infrastructure support, like trucks and cold storage, as well as a place to call home when the Hope’s Harvest team parked their trucks and came in from the field. 

“As our program grew, it became apparent that combining Hope’s Harvest and Farm Fresh models and infrastructure would best leverage our assets and public/private partnerships,” explains Hope’s Harvest Founder and Director Eva Agudelo. “Together we can create targeted solutions for both food insecurity and increasingly volatile markets for farmers. We’re excited about all of the collaborations to come — delivering the highest quality of locally grown food to hunger relief agencies and alleviating food insecurity in Rhode Island.”

What does this change mean for Hope’s Harvest? 
By joining Farm Fresh RI’s infrastructure, Hope’s Harvest is building capacity to deliver local gleaned produce to an additional 20 hunger relief agencies via Farm Fresh’s existing Market Mobile local food ordering service. The Hope’s Harvest team will also be administering the Senior Farmer Market Nutrition program and the Local Food Purchasing Assistance program in partnership with the RI Department of Environmental Management.

What does it mean for Hope’s Harvest gleaning volunteers? 
Out in the fields, the Hope’s Harvest team still aims to glean as much food this year as ever! They plan to harvest with even more local farms, and encourage the community to join them out in the fields this season. Learn more about opportunities to volunteer with Hope’s Harvest: www.farmfreshri.org/hopesharvest.

At a Glance: Hope’s Harvest for Hunger Relief at Farm Fresh RI
The Hope’s Harvest program at Farm Fresh RI will include: 

GLEANING 
— Recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to recover surplus food from farms for donation to hunger relief agencies.

DIRECT PURCHASING FOR HUNGER RELIEF
— Surplus Purchasing: Direct purchasing of surplus farm produce for distribution to hunger relief agencies and community partners.

— Contracts for Hunger Relief: Negotiating and administering contracts with growers to ensure a steady supply of fresh, nutritious produce for the emergency food system at competitive wholesale rates.

— Farm to Pantry via Market Mobile: A streamlined system and subsidized purchasing for community partners to order locally grown products for their guests. 

SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM 
— Source and pack locally grown produce to meet the needs of older adults throughout RI in partnership with the RI Department of Environmental Management.

ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIPS 
— Working with strategic partners in the nonprofit and government sectors to ensure ongoing support for these initiatives as a commitment to supporting public infrastructure for healthy food access.


Foolproof Brewing Company is Now Distributed by Mission Beverage

As of June 2022 Foolproof Brewing Company is now being distributed in Rhode Island by new distributors in the business, Mission Beverage. Mission beverage was started by Kyle Michaud and Nate Costa. After meeting during a fire department fundraising event, Kyle and Nate bonded over their passion for craft beer and began brainstorming ways to collaborate together in the beer industry. Thus began their mission toward starting a distribution company. Mission Beverage officially moved their first case of beer in February 2022. Mission looks to bring the same tenacity to the brands they wish to distribute as they did when starting their business. “We take pride in our partnerships to help grow the brands to get from one level to the next level up,” says Nate Costa.

Foolproof Brewing Company signed with Mission Beverage as their new distributors in Rhode Island in June 2022. Along with this agreement, Mission will also be distributing Foolproof’s sister brands under the Brewery Collective. This includes Shebeen Brewing Company, originally started in Connecticut and moved production to Rhode Island in February. Soon to follow will be the Brewery Collective’s newest Connecticut brand, Velvet Libations, which just opened on St. Patrick’s Day of this year. “We’re focused on distributing in Rhode Island right now and bringing in brands that aren’t in Rhode Island yet.”, says Kyle Michaud, and Velvet Libations will be no exception.

Want to see Foolproof or Shebeen Brewing Company products near you? Contact Mission Beverage and support Rhode Island locally. Email: info@missionbev.co To learn more about the Brewery Collective, visit www.brewerycollective.com. To learn more about Mission Beverage visit www.missionbev.co.

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Stoneacre Hospitality Group
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News Bites: Weekdays at Stoneacre / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian March 16, 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.



New Weekday Happenings at Stoneacre: 1/2 Priced Wine Nights + Rock & Roll Thursdays

Stoneacre Hospitality Group

1/2 Price Wine Night 

Cheers to a new week with half priced wine Mondays at Stoneacre Brasserie and Wednesdays at Stoneacre Garden for a mid-week pick me up. Reservations can be made online via Resy or directly by calling the restaurants directly: Stoneacre Brasserie, 401-619-7810; Stoneacre Garden, 401-619-8400.

Rock & Roll Thursdays  at Stoneacre Garden 

Asian inspired restaurant, Stoneacre Garden offers an upgrade to Thursday nights with a special sushi menu and live music to rock & roll into the weekend. Join us each week for live music from 8 to 11pm and special sushi menu served from 4 to 10pm. Reservations can be made online via Resy or directly by calling: 401-619-8400. 

A Peak at the Line Up: 
3/17: Dillion Stankowitz & Johnny Sage  
3/24: Future Phase 
3/31: Orange Whip


Blackstone Valley Culinary Newsletter – March 10-22, 2022

Crooked Current Brewery
560 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket  02860
401-473-8312
crookedcurrentbrewery.com

Crooked Current is releasing some celebratory beers for St. Paddy’s Day, staring with a peppermint mocha white stout, made with peppermint, vanilla, chocolate and coffee!  They are next to Ming’s Asian Street Food and JA Patty, so you can get some great things to eat with your beer.   

JA Patty
560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Suite BF-136
Pawtucket  02860
401-302-3185
Japatty.com

JA Patty is offering an “Irish Patty” that sounds wonderful!  It’s their signature patty dough stuffed with braised corned beef, sauteed farm-fresh carrots, cabbage and potatoes served with a side of creamy Dijon mustard sauce.  For a limited time only– so get yours before they’re gone!  

Lauren’s Café
542 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-722-7375
Laurenscafe-bakery.com

Flavor of the month at Lauren’s Café – Irish Cream, of course!  Stop in for one and check out the great sandwiches, salads and sweet treats they have!   

Mapleville Farm
544 Victory Highway, Mapleville, RI  02839
401-568-0544
MaplevilleFarm.com

The fine folks at Mapleville Farm will have their famous, fresh, made-from-scratch Zeppole available for one day only on March 19 (St. Joseph’s Day).   So you have to order ahead.  Click here for ordering information.  

Phantom Farms
2920 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland  02864
401-333-2240
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phantom-Farms-In-Cumberland-RI

Check out the amazing Reuben made by Phantom Farms!  While you’re ordering your reuben, check out the café, bakery, country store and all the fresh produce.  

Black Duck Tavern
31 Warren Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-434-8703
Blackducktavern.com

Black Duck Tavern is getting in the St. Patrick’s spirit!  Check out their “seasonal” take on Mozzarella…..Shamrocks!

Gingersnaps Bakery
182 Front Street, Lincoln, RI  02865
401-475-2587
gingersnapsbakeryri.com

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes available for purchase in-store on 3/12, 3/13 and 3/15-3/17:  Pot of Gold cupcake (Chocolate cake filled with chocolate whipped cream, topped with vanilla buttercream, gold sprinkles & a shamrock), Taste the Rainbow cupcake(Rainbow colored vanilla bean cake is filled with vanilla whipped cream, topped with vanilla buttercream & a rainbow topper, and Lucky Charm cupcake (Lucky Charms baked into vanilla bean cake, filled with marshmallow fluff, topped with vanilla buttercream & lucky charm cereal).  

Pre-order your Zeppole (available for the entire month of March) and Irish Soda Bread on our website now! Order pickup begins 3/10. You must provide a 48-hour notice before pick up.  Click HERE to order on the website. 

Savini’s Pomodoro
476 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI  02895
401-762-5114
Savinispomodoro.com

The Pomodoro will be open all day on Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day, serving Corned Beef, Sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Prime Rib and More!  Call the number above for reservations.  

TO’s Bar and Grille
562 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket  02861
401-335-5700
Tobargrille.com

T.O.’s has St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink specials including a Reuben or Corned Beef Sandwich – Buy 1 and get the second half price), fresh hand-rolled reuben egg rolls and reuben pizza, Irish Orange Mule, Mint Chocolate Irish Ice Coffee, Good Luck Charm and $3 Mystery shots.  Their deck is open (curtains are down and heaters are on).

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Boundary Kitchen and Bar has some delicious specials this weekend and coming up for St. Patrick’s Day – everything sounds de-lish!!!   

Friday March 11 and Saturday March 12: 

New England Fish and Chips – $17 (Friday only) – Lightly battered North Atlantic Cod, house fries and caper tartar.

Smoked Sausage Ragu – $18 – Brisket, sausage, chuck beef braised vegetable bolognese, shaved cheese and pretzel stick. 

Korean BBQ Beef – $22 – Sticky rice, sesame, chef cut vegetables, Asian slaw. 

Soup – Beef barley 

Thursday, March 17, Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19: 

Boundary’s Infamous Irish Egg Rolls – $15 – Slow[J1]  cooked beef brisket, braised cabbage, carrots, spice, wrapper, deep fried and smash sauce. 

New England Fish and Chips – $17 (Friday only) – Lightly battered North Atlantic cod, house fries, slaw and caper tartar.  

Grilled Reuben Sandwich – $15 – slow-cooked beef brisket, braised cabbage, Swiss, smash sauce and Boundary fries.  

Irish Corned Beef Plate – $18 – pickled beef brisket slow-cooked, braised vegetables, potato, and stout mustard.

Chapman’s Food & Drink
1950 Broncos Highway, Glendale  02826
401-710-3322
chapmansri.com

New Restaurant Alert!  Chapman’s has been open since late January – it’s where Oakley’s used to be.  They promise that whether you dine in or take out, your dining experience will be top notch!  They source their ingredients from local markets whenever possible.  They are currently offering some “seasonal” cocktails specials, including a Spring Fling Margarita, a March Madness Mule, a Leprechaun Kiss Martini, the Luck of the Irish cocktail, St. Patty’s Coffee and $1.00 Shots of Luck.  Click HERE to see their great menu.  

Miller’s Tavern
48 School Street, Albion, RI  02802
401-353-0007
facebook.com/MillersCrossingRi/

New Restaurant Alert!  Miller’s Tavern has opened in the Albion section of Lincoln – open Tuesday through Sunday at noon for lunch and dinner with plenty of craft beer and comfort food.  On Thursday at 12:40 pm they’ll have the PC Friars game on, so stop in for lunch and watch the game.  

PVD Pies
1005 Main Street, #8208, Pawtucket  02860
Facebook.com/PVDPies

PVD Pies is now located at Hope Artiste Village.  They make the most delicious homemade pies for take-out or delivery – savory(chicken pot pie, Shepherd’s pie, veggie quiche, chicken broccoli Alfredo) and sweet (chocolate cream, coconut custard, apple caramel crisp, peanut butter cup) and lots more!  

Adeline’s, A Speakeasy Kitchen Bar
2352 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI  02864
401-405-0073
Adelinesspeakeasy.com

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Adeline’s, a local, family-owned restaurant.  They’ve got indoor dining and a full bar, and are offering for St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage, a Reuben sandwich, bangers and mash, beef stew, a corned beef sandwich and, of course, Guinness and special drinks!  And don’t forget about the Poutine Indulgence contest – try Adeline’s poutine and vote for them!

Modern Diner
364 East Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-726-8390
Moderndinerri.com

Stop in and try their Corned Beef Hash special – homemade corned beef hash and poached egg on a tarragon potato croquette topped with house-made horseradish yogurt sauce.  

Davenport’s Family Restaurant
1070 Mendon Road, Cumberland  02864
401-334-1017
Davenport’s Bar and Grille
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3381
davenportsri.com

Everyone is lucky at Davenport’s on St. Patrick’s Day!  They’ve got great specials, including Corned Beef and Cabbage with potatoes and carrots, Grilled Corned Beef and Swiss on Rye with French fries, and Grilled Corned Beef Reuben with French fries, as well as green beer on tap, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Coffee, Irish Mule, Irish Misted Coffee and more.  And don’t forget about their Lenten fish specials, including Tropical Seafood Salad, baked stuffed sole and the fisherman’s platter.  

Miller’s Famous Sandwiches
628 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
401-434-6678
millersfamous.com/

Check out the menu at Miller’s Famous Sandwiches, where sandwiches are made fresh every time.  And their Corned Beef Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day looks fantastic!  You can dine in, do take out or delivery.   

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Blackboard Specials from Thursday March 17 through Saturday, March 19: 

Infamous Irish Egg Rolls – slow cooked brisket, braised cabbage, carrot, spice wrapper, deep fried, smash sauce.

Grilled Reuben Sandwich – slow cooked corned beef brisket, braised cabbage, Swiss, smash sauce, Boundary fries.

Irish Corned Beef Plate – pickled beef brisket slow-cooked, braised vegetables, potato, stout mustard. 

Brussels – pan-seared Brussels, bacon balsamic glaze, shaved pecorino. 

New England Fish and Chips (Friday only) – Lightly-battered North Atlantic cod, house fries, slaw, caper tartar.  Check out the regular menu

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

Smug’s taproom will be open on St. Patrick’s Day from 3 pm to 9 pm Trivia with Reb starts at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.  Nanu Burmese Fusion will be onsite and so will green beer!  Check out their schedule for the week. 

The Guild
461 Main Street, Pawtucket  02860
TheGuildRI.com
401-724-1241

The fine folks at The Guild are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on two days:  On March 17, they’ll be releasing The Clovers Irish Stout, offering a Reuben flatbread special and there will be a performance by their resident bagpiper!  On Saturday, March 19, Keane’s BBQ Pop-Up will be at The Guild, Green-Roy Irish Step Dancers will perform at 4 pm and there will be music by The Daybreaks at 6 pm.  

Craft Burgers and Beer
342 East Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-723-5600
craftbandb.com

Craft Burgers and Beer will be open on St. Patrick’s Day from 11 am to 9 pm, serving corned beef and cabbage dinners, corned beef Reubens, corned beef sandwiches and more – plus all the Guinness you can drink!  

Bravo Brewing Company
75 Pascoag Main Street, Pascoag  02859
401-710-4242
Bravobrewingcompany.com

Dinolicious Food Truck will be at Bravo Brewing on St. Patrick’s Day from 4-8 pm.  Check out their special MENU.  

Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-721-5970
Foolproofbrewing.com

Foolproof has Irish Stout and Rhode House Red for St. Paddy’s Day.  On Thursday, they’ll be open from noon to 9 pm with trivia at 6 pm.  

Murphy’s Law 
2 George Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860
401-724-5522
Murphyslawri.com

Murphy’s Law wants you to come celebrate with them – doors open at 11 am – there will be dancing, music, food and plenty of pints!  JoshuaWillDavid will be providing music from 1:30 TO 4:30. Irish Step Dancing happens at 4:30.  Sophisticated SoundsEvent DJ starts at 8 pm.  And there will be lots of great food and drink in between!

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

RI Spirits is making leprechaun magic in a glass – creating a Coffee Stout for St. Patrick’s Day weekend!  They brought in some of Athletic Brewing’s beers and paired their Extra Dark stout-style brew with RI Spirits Coffee and Black Walnut Vodka.  Bring your family and friends to the Tasting Room for the debut of the Rhodium Coffee Stout cocktail.  The Tasting Room is open Friday, 4-8:30, Saturday, 1-8:30 and Sunday 1-6.  

Andrew’s Bistro
3755 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI  02864
401-658-1515
Andrewsbistro.com

Andrew’s Bistro invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with them on Thursday.  They will be offering a traditional corned beef dinner – while it lasts!

Juliana’s Italian Bakery
1181 High Street, Cumberland, RI  02864
401-771-8934
Julianasitalianbakery.com

Don’t forget St. Joseph’s Day on March 19!   Juliana’s has fresh-baked Zeppole and other delicious treats on their MENU.

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Stoneacre Brasserie Afternoon Tea
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News Bites: Stoneacre Brasserie Afternoon Tea / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian February 28, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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Stoneacre Brasserie Debuts Afternoon Tea

Stoneacre Brasserie Afternoon Tea

Stoneacre Brasserie in Newport, RI debuted their weekly Afternoon Tea earlier this month, available Friday-Sunday from 2-4PM starting at $28 per person. The special weekend experience is made for the whole family to enjoy with two menus, one of which is made just for the kiddos.

The menu comes with a 3-tiered display of sweet and savory bites including Buttermilk Biscuits with Seasonal Jam, Honey Butter and Devonshire Cream, house made Cauliflower and Cashew Stuffed Peppadew Peppers, Salmon Belly BLTs, Macarons and Sea Salt and Heath Bar Brownies, among others. 

For the little ones, the Brasserie serves up Almond Butter and Grape Jelly “Uncrustables,” Cucumber and Cream Cheese Roll-ups, Vermont Cheddar Grilled Cheese, Applewood Smoked Ham Baguette with Gruyere & Honey Mustard, as well as Hand Cut French Fries with Ketchup and Aioli. 

Specialty add-ons are available on Friday afternoons as well, for anyone looking to upgrade the experience.

View the Afternoon Tea Menu

The Afternoon Tea experience is available at Stoneacre Brasserie and will launch at the Chinese Tea House, located at the Marble House, later this Spring in collaboration with Stoneacre Hospitality Group.


Blackstone Valley Culinary News – February 15 to February 22, 2022

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

Valentine’s Day is over but you can still enjoy some Valentine’s specials at Atrium on Main.  They are running their Valentine’s Day specials – cocktails such as a chocolate covered strawberry martini, a raspberry mimosa, a pink senorita, a pomegranate fizz, a dark chocolate Old Fashioned, a hot & salty cocoa and a chocolate-kissed coffee.  You can enjoy a cocktail with their Dinner for 2 for $50 specials.  Check out the Valentine Menu HERE

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Have you seen their new website?   Click HERE to see everything happening at The Boundary Kitchen and Bar and check out the pictures of their fabulous food, as well as  all their different, eclectic and awesome event spaces HERE

German-American Cultural Society of Rhode Island
78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket  02861
401-726-9873
gacsri.org

The February Trachtenabend on Friday, February 18 from 7-11 pm will feature musical entertainment by Tubafrau.  Dinner in the Ratskeller will feature a pre-plated meal of Sauerbraten, Spätzle and Red Cabbage.  There are limited tickets available so click HERE for tickets and more information.  

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

Smug welcomes Matilda’s on Saturday, February 19 from 4 to 8:30 pm.  Matilda’s is famous for their Dominican-inspired gourmet empanadas and pastelitos.  You can make it a meal with rice, beans and plantains!

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

The Tasting Room is open Friday (4-8:30 pm), Saturday (1-8:30 pm), and Sunday (1-6 pm).  Stop in for a cocktail or maybe a hot chocolate.  And they’ve got two events coming up:  

Friday, February 18, 6-8 pm – Cocktails and Bingo.  It’s a free event but get there early to guarantee yourself a table.  

Friday, February 25, 6-8 pm – Cocktails and Cheese Pairings – with Edgewood Cheese Shop at the RI Spirits Tasting Room.  You’ll enjoy a flight of 3 cocktails and cheeses that pair with them.  For an evening of tasting and fun, click HERE for tickets ($22) and more information.  

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

Johnny is making more of his BBQ spiced rub and stocking up at the diner!  Get it while it lasts ($6.99) – it’s great on meat, fish, fries and chips….just about anything!!!!

Bravo Brewing Company
75 Pascoag Main Street, Pascoag  02859
401-710-4242
Bravobrewingcompany.com

On Friday, February 18, the Farm to Sandwich Food Truck will be at Bravo Brewing Company from 4 to 8 pm.  From 6 to 9 pm there will be music with Jake Hunsinger.  

Then on Saturday, February 19, from 4-8 pm the ISH Food Truck will be at Bravo serving Polish-Irish food. 

Ravenous Brewing Company
10 Industrial Road, Cumberland  02864
401-216-5331
Ravenousbrewing.com

Here’s the food line-up at Ravenous this weekend:  

Friday, February 18 at 4:30 pm – The Burgundian

Saturday, February 19 at 2:30 pm – Farm to Sandwich

Sunday, February 20 at 1 pm – Sunnyside Food Truck

Lops Brewing
122 North Main Street, Woonsocket, RI  02895
401-616-0520
Lopsbrewing.com

New merch alert at Lops!  Check out the IPA T-shirt using the Block Island IPA design.  On Friday, February 18 the Supa Dupa Food Truck will be at Lops.  On Saturday, February 19, check out the “Beat the Winter Blues Beach Party” with a Sunrise Mimosa, Wheels Up Mango Pale Ale, a Pina Colada Seltzer and NaNu The Burmese fusion.  That would be a great time to get your IPA t-shirt!

Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-721-5970
Foolproofbrewing.com

On Saturday, February 19 from 2-7 pm the Cluck Truck will be at Foolproof.  While you’re there, try their newest Irish Stout – roasted malts with hints of smoke and chocolate giving it a full-body taste.  It’s available now on draft or in cans to go.  

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

New Beer Alert!  Smug is now offering Going Back to Cali, West Coast IPA – on draft and in cans.   Why not try it this weekend:  

Friday, February 18 – Taproom is open from 3-9 pm.  

Saturday, February 19 – Taproom is open from 3-9 pm and MatildaRI food truck will be there from 4-8 pm.  

Sunday, February 20 – Taproom is open from 12 noon until 5 pm.  

The Guild
461 Main Street, Pawtucket  02860
TheGuildRI.com
401-724-1241

The Rhode Island Beer Club will be at The Guild on Friday, February 18 at 7 pm.   On Saturday, February 19, 2022 Keane’s BBQ will be in the kitchen at 2 pm and The Day Breaks will be providing the music starting at 5 pm. 

Francesca’s on Pawtucket
526 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-724-9900
Francescasonpawtucket.com

Congratulations to Francesca’s on Pawtucket!  Restaurant Guru awarded them the Best Mexican Restaurant in Pawtucket honor!  They offer Mexican and American cuisine.  Check out their Menu for fantastic breakfast and lunch options, including Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Vegetarianoptions.  They are BYOB now, so feel free to bring a special beverage.  They can also host your private event – bridal shower, baby shower, wedding, birthday, etc.   

Ten Rocks 
1091 Main St., Pawtucket  02860
401-728-0800
10rockstapasbar.com

Did you know that Ten Rocks is now open for lunch on Fridays (11 am to 3 pm) and brunch on Saturdays (10 am to 3 pm)?   Check out their MENUSand stop in to experience great Cape Verdean cuisine and culture!

Davenport’s Family Restaurant
1070 Mendon Road, Cumberland  02864
401-334-1017
Davenport’s Bar and Grille
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3381
davenportsri.com

Are you a Davenport’s “Frequent Friends Club Card” holder?  You should be!  Present your card at every visit/order (including dine-in and take-out).  Their computer keeps track of your visits, and you’ll earn 1 point for every dollar spent.  When your account reaches 250 points, you will be given a $10 gift certificate to be used on your next visit.  The card never expires….and until March 26, 2022, you’ll earn double rewards on every meal Monday through Saturday before 3pm.  But wait…there’s MORE!  Half-price on all appetizers at the bar and lounge extended until 7:30 pm on weekdays and 8:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.  Check out their weekly specials.

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

So much happening at RI Spirits – see below for upcoming events and don’t wait to get your tickets/make a reservation.  Their events often sell out:

Friday, February 25, 2022 from 6 pm to 8 pm – Cheese and Cocktail Pairing with Rhodium cocktails and cheese from the Edgewood Cheese Shop.  Enjoy a flight of 3 cocktails and cheeses that pair with them.  You’ll meet one of the distillers and the Edgewood staff to ask questions.  Cheese will be available for purchase at this event and the distillery Tasting Room will be open to purchase additional cocktails if desired.  For more information and to get tickets (don’t wait!), click HERE

Friday, March 11, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Distillery Trivia Night.  Jordan will lead you and your team through the first Distillery Trivia Night!  Get your team together and come early to get a table.  Teams will compete for the top prize of either a $25 gift card or a bottle of your favorite spirit to take home!   

Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm – Rhodium Gin School.  Enjoy an hour and a half of cocktails, gin history and tastings, starting with a welcome gin & tonic.  In addition to gin history, you’ll smell different botanicals and learn about taste profiles of different styles of gins.  A distiller with lead you through a tasting of Rhodium gins.  Class ends with a cocktail class when you get to shake your own gin drink.  You’ll receive a bottle of Rhodium gin of your choice to take home.  Snacks are included.  There is a limit of 8 students per class, so don’t wait to get your tickets HERE

White Dog Distilling
560 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket  02860
401-475-3789
White-dog-distilling.square.site

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and White Dog Distilling for the continuation of the RIHS “Drink in the History” series on Thursday, March 10 from 6 pm to 7 pm.  Join Alecia Catucci, co-owner and co-founder of White Dog Distilling at this in-person event at White Dog Distilling.  Enjoy light culinary fare while you are welcomed with a craft-made White Dog mini-cocktail and then be taken through a flight of rum and moonshine tasting selections.  Then researchers Traci and Andrew will share the story of Eliza Granger, a female distiller in Providence in the early 19 century.  Get your tickets HERE

Museum of Work and Culture
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket  RI  02895
401-769-9675
rihs.org/museums/museum-of-work-and-culture/

IT’S TIME FOR POUTINE INDULGENCE!!  The MOWC 6th Annual Poutine Indulgence is happening from March 1-31, 2022.  There will be 7 restaurants competing for the title of Best Poutine.  Your job is to be the judge.  Get your Poutine Passport and sample poutine from the participating restaurants.  You’ll have until April 1 at midnight to vote for your favorite poutine.  The winner will be announced at the Museum’s annual Salute to Spring Event on Sunday, April 4.  Poutine Passports are available for $15 each or two for $25.  To get your Passport and to find out more details, including the participating restaurants, click HERE.   

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Blackstone Valley Culinary News – January 11, 2022

Harvest Kitchen
2 Bayley Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860
401-335-3766
farmfreshri.org/programs/harvest-kitchen/

Harvest Kitchen is doing a “Ready-To-Go” Mediterranean inspired dinner for two, including 1 appetizer to share, 2 entrees and 2 desserts.  You must order ahead and ordering will close at midnight on January 14.  Pick up is January 21 between 10 am and 4 pm at Harvest Kitchen at 2 Bayley Street.   Check out the full menu and details here

Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-721-5970
Foolproofbrewing.com

Foolproof hosts Trivia night every Thursday with WRIK Entertainment on topics including pop culture, history, sports, current events, a music round, a picture round and more.  Trivia night this week is on January 13 from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Have a beer and some fun at Foolproof on Thursday!!  

German-American Cultural Society of Rhode Island
78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI  02861
401-726-9873
https://www.gacsri.org/events

The January Trachtenabend will be held at the German-American Cultural Society on January 21 from 7 pm to 11 pm.  Providing entertainment will be the Tubafrau Hofbräu Band.  Dinner is a hearty goulash served with spätzle and carrots.  This is a pre-ticketed event – click here for tickets ($15.00) and more information. 

I’m happy to share with you that the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council will soon be moving their office to Central Falls, on the third floor of a renovated mill building along the Blackstone River – and we’ve got some fantastic culinary neighbors!!!

Shark’s Peruvian Cuisine
1420 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI  02863
401-599-5038

Shark’s is our “downstairs neighbor”, occupying the first and second floors of the building.  They are already open and their food is delicious and the presentation is beautiful!   The restaurant is on the first floor and there is event and meeting space on the second floor.  There is also an outside deck overlooking the Blackstone River.  Shark’s is open 7 days a week from 12 noon to 10 pm.  Their website is coming soon, but you can check them out on Facebook.  Their location in Pawtucket (25 Pawtucket Avenue) is still open as well.   

Royal Fried Chicken
1400 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI  02863
401-642-0230
Royal-fried-chicken-central-falls.business.site

Our neighbor “across the parking lot” is Royal Fried Chicken in a beautiful new building.  (They also have locations in Pawtucket and North Providence).   Their Grand Opening in Central Falls will be on Saturday, January 15.  From 11 am to 3 pm on opening day, get a free lunch plus 50% off the full menu.   We were fortunate to have a “sneak peek” lunch there and the food is so good!   Don’t miss out on free lunch at the Central Falls location this Saturday!


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New Seats are Open at the RI Food Policy Council’s Table

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The need to strengthen and develop Rhode Island’s food system has never been greater, and the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is working diligently across our 49 cities and towns to create those solutions. Their goal:  to build a more equitable, economically vibrant and environmentally sustainable local food system. The organization’s annual call to join the Council opens January 10.

As an independent statewide network, RIFPC is composed of Rhode Islanders who work in and around the food sector who want to have a hand in creating new systems, promoting good food policy, filling gaps, and strengthening the capacity of our local and regional food system. Issues like universal free meals at schools, dockside fisheries permissions and American Rescue Plan Act funding recommendations are some of the priorities the Council addressed in 2021.

“Simply being able to make a difference in the lives of others means so much to me. My involvement with the RIFPC has reinforced this and I am grateful. You know you are alive because of the existence of other people around you and to touch their lives in a meaningful way is the essence of life. It is a blessing to share what you have been blessed with.” Council Member Alice Howard, SunRise Forever, Inc. and World Financial Group

Council members represent a diverse and culturally-rich Rhode Island, offering unique perspectives from across the food landscape. Collaboration among RIFPC Council members has reached every facet of the food system, from cultivation to composting.

Applications close February 18. Nominations welcome. To apply or learn more about Council membership, and other ways to get involved with RIFPC’s initiatives, visit www.rifoodcouncil.org.


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