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Lincoln Creamery Wins Rhode Island Food Fights Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown 2015

by David Dadekian June 29, 2015
written by David Dadekian
The winners of the 4th Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown, Lincoln Creamery, with The TropiGals, photo by Ray McGinnis

The winners of the 4th Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown, Lincoln Creamery, with The TropiGals, photo by Ray McGinnis

The second Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2015, the 4th Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown, was held this past Sunday, June 28th at the Rhode Island Eye Institute in Providence. Seven ice cream makers–Frosty Freez, ProvidenceG, Julians, Lincoln Creamery, Newport Creamery, Sundaes and Warwick Ice Cream Co.–competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of three culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners.

According to judges, Sierra Barter of The Lady Project, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, and Katrin Wingels Schnippering of Eye Cookies, first place went to Lincoln Creamery for their Peanut Butter Caramel Cookie Dough ice cream. Judges’ second place went to Julians‘ White Chocolate Key Lime Pie ice cream. The Lila Delman Real Estate Lila Cares People’s Choice was awarded to Warwick Ice Cream Co. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Matt Coupe entertainingly hosted the event. The TropiGals very elegantly provided ice cream and support to everyone involved.

4th Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown prizewinner artwork by Ahlers Designs

4th Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown prizewinner artwork by Ahlers Designs

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Bake. Eat. Love. Wins Rhode Island Food Fights Great Cupcake Championship 2015

by David Dadekian March 15, 2015
written by David Dadekian
Winner of the Great Cupcake Championship 2015, Bake. Eat. Love. with the judges. Photo by Ray McGinnis Photography.

Winner of the Great Cupcake Championship 2015, Bake. Eat. Love. with the judges. Photo by Ray McGinnis Photography.

The first Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2015, the Great Cupcake Championship, was held this past Sunday, March 15th at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. Thirteen area bakers specializing in cupcakes competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of six culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three artistic awards, created by Ahlers Designs, were bestowed upon the winners.

According to judges, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, Chef Alberto Lopez of The Dorrance, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, Vanessa Volz of Sojourner House and Kristin Walcott of The Cupcakerie, first place went to Bake. Eat. Love. of Pawtucket. Judges’ second place went to new competitor, Edible Creations by Gerry of Westport, Massachusetts. The Lila Delman People’s Choice Award went to Providence’s Simply Baked. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike “Dink Martindale” Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

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Julians Wins Rhode Island Food Fights Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown 2014

by David Dadekian June 22, 2014
written by David Dadekian
Julians Cranberry Goat Cheese ice cream

Julians Cranberry Goat Cheese ice cream

The second Rhode Island Food Fights event of 2014, the 3rd Annual Incredible Ice Cream Throwdown, was held this past Sunday, June 22nd at the Rhode Island Eye Institute in Providence. Eleven ice cream makers competed to see who had the best, according to a panel of four culinary judges (which included this writer), along with competing for the People’s Choice. Three trophies, created by Ahlers Designs, were awarded to the winners.

According to judges, Stephanie Caress of Betaspring, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI, Chef Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande and Chef Andrew Shotts of Garrison Confections, first place went to Julians for their Cranberry Goat Cheese ice cream. Judges’ second place was a tie with both Newport Creamery and Sundaes serving Coffee Cake ice cream. People’s Choice was awarded to Frosty Freez. Congratulations to all the winners.

RI Food Fights was created and produced by Jim Nellis. John Taraborelli and Mike Ritz entertainingly hosted the event.

from left to right: host Mike Ritz, judge David Dadekian, judge Andrew Shotts, Julians Pastry Chef Jordan Iziah Veiga, judge Stephanie Caress, judge Maria Meza, host John Taraborelli

from left to right: host Mike Ritz, judge David Dadekian, judge Andrew Shotts, Julians Pastry Chef Jordan Iziah Veiga, judge Stephanie Caress, judge Maria Meza, host John Taraborelli

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Chef Nemo Bolin of Cook & Brown Public House Wins Two Trophies at 2014 Boston American Lamb Jam

by David Dadekian April 13, 2014
written by David Dadekian
Chef Nemo Bolin's Scotch Egg presentation plate. Photo by Front Row Eats

Chef Nemo Bolin’s Scotch Egg presentation plate. Photo by Front Row Eats

The American Lamb Board held their fifth annual Lamb Jam at the Royal Sonesta Boston tonight. Chef Nemo Bolin of Cook & Brown Public House in Providence, Rhode Island took the Best in Show prize, as well as winning the category of Best Ground dish, both for his Scotch Egg.

Another Rhode Island chef also won in the category of Best Shoulder dish. Chef Beau Vestal of New Rivers in Providence came out on top for his Lamb Merguez Hot Dog which bore more than a passing resemblance to a certain Rhode Island classic.

There were twenty-one chefs and restaurants represented at the event, including three from Rhode Island, each preparing one lamb dish using either a leg, shank, shoulder or ground cut of American lamb. This writer was one of the six judges for the event. All judging was done blind—we didn’t know which chef made which dish until judging was complete and the scores were tallied.

Bolin will go on to compete in September at Savor the Central Coast in San Luis Obispo, California with the winners of the other Lamb Jam competitions being held around the country. Congratulations to Chef Bolin and all the winners.

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