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2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
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Eat Drink RI Festival — April 24 – 27, 2019

by David Dadekian May 8, 2019
written by David Dadekian
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography

The 8th Annual Eat Drink RI Festival is a celebration showcasing the best of the culinary world in Rhode Island. Presenting farmers, chefs, bartenders and food & drink artisans from across the region, this year’s Festival features the return of our popular wine professional competition, an all-new women-prepared dining event, the area’s largest food truck event, and culminates with an all-local tasting featuring even more culinary and beverage presentations than before. Tickets and more information can be found at eatdrinkri.com/festival.

The 2019 Festival kicks off on April 24th with Rhode Island’s second Sommelier Punchdown. Guests will watch and taste along as a handful of our state’s best Certified Sommeliers are pitted against each other in a wine theory quiz, a blind wine tasting, and a collaboration with a local chef. Returning for this year’s Punchdown is 2018 Champion Ali Innes of bin 312 wine cellar and Chefs Terence Feury of Forty 1° North, Ashley Vanasse of Easy Entertaining and Benjamin Sukle of birch and Oberlin. They will be joined by new competitors for a special night full of delicious wine & food.

On Thursday, April 25th there’s something all-new and exciting for this year’s Festival. The Rhody Women’s Feast is a dining experience prepared by some of Rhode Island’s most talented chefs—Jennifer Backman of The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Shylicia “Shy” Heyward, Andrea LaFazia of The Locals, Rebecca Lentrichia of Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel, Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Gina Pezza of Vanda and Lizzie Fink of Bread Box Baking Company—for a multi-course dining event to be held at the new Revival Foodworks & Brewery in Cranston. Pairings will be offered by women-owned distilleries, Boston Harbor Distillery and Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island.

On Friday evening, April 26th, the always popular Truck Stop to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank returns to the Food Bank’s huge lot in Providence with over twenty trucks—the largest gathering of its kind in New England. This seventh annual Truck Stop showcases even more of the excellence and variety of Rhode Island’s mobile restaurants, offers drinks from Jonathan Edwards Winery, Revival Brewing Company & Yacht Club Soda, features local musicians, and also benefits an organization dedicated to ending hunger. In past years the Truck Stop event has raised over $150,000 for the RI Community Food Bank and the goal is to raise even more than that this year.

As always, the Festival closes with the biggest event. Our Grand Tasting features samplings and sales from local food artisans, locally produced beers, wines & spirits in the Rotunda & Ballroom of the RI Convention Center. Please see the Festival web site for a complete listing of vendors. During the Tasting there will be all-new local food & drink presentations and this year the Tasting is going for maximum interactivity with three presentation areas set in-the-round for attendees to enjoy.

The key to the Eat Drink RI Festival is that it is dedicated to showcasing Rhode Island food and drink. This Festival, unlike many others, is about local chefs, bartenders, farmers, brewers, distillers, producers and more—the people who have elevated Rhode Island to national renown for its culinary scene. Tickets and more information can be found at eatdrinkri.com/festival.

2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
from left to right: Morgan Gray, Tiffany Ting, Maria Meza, Rebecca Brady and Gina Pezza (not pictured Yveline Bontemp and Lizzie Fink)
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop, photo by David Dadekian
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
Photos by JWessel, David Dadekian, Corey Martineau and Brad Smith–see ticketing page for more information.
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Holiday News Bites: Junior League of Rhode Island, The Grange for Southside Community Land Trust, Easy Entertaining Inc.

by David Dadekian December 17, 2020
written by David Dadekian

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Junior League of Rhode Island

Shop with a Cause this Holiday Season with the Junior League of Rhode Island, Inc.’s Online Charity Auction
2nd Annual Holiday Auction at BiddingForGood.com to Benefit Local Charities

The Junior League of RI, Inc. (JLRI), is pleased to announce the return of its online charity auction this holiday season, taking place Friday, November 29th through Friday, December 13th. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the JLRI and the work it does in the community, including its current focus of empowering young adults who are aging out of the Foster Care System in Rhode Island. For more information, please visit www.jlri.org.

Hosted on www.BiddingForGood.com/jlri, a charitable e-commerce company that connects fundraisers, cause-conscious shoppers and socially responsible businesses, this unique holiday shopping experience will give participants the opportunity to bid on unique gifts and experiences, such as spa treatments, boat cruises, and an African safari, all for a great cause!

The JLRI will host a holiday auction social with live bidding and “buy it now” opportunities for last minute shoppers on Thursday, December 12th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Jacky’s Waterplace in Providence, featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.


The Grange Presents An Evening of Thanks and Giving to benefit Southside Community Land Trust

click the image to download the PDF flyer

Easy Entertaining Inc.

Easy Entertaining Inc. Launches One Stop Shop for All Your Holiday Needs!

Easy Entertaining has launched a glamorous holiday center for all your party needs. The team has put together three all-new menus and a new venue rental package for the holidays. Easy Entertaining has assembled the perfect locavore menus featuring pick up platters, passed apps and plated dinners. “We are thrilled to help our fantastic clients celebrate – locavore style. We have a wide variety of menus to choose from this year. From an elegant cocktail soiree to simple gourmet pick-up menus – we have you covered! I couldn’t be more excited.” Said Katie Roberts, owner & Chef at Easy Entertaining Inc.

Easy Entertaining’s Plated Holiday Soiree menu starts with a locavore station featuring assorted grilled pizzas, homespun pickled vegetables, and homespun chicken pate with sweet onion jam topper. Entreés include Rosemary & Balsamic grilled Baffoni Farm chicken breast, pumpkin risotto, New England Fisherman’s Stew, 100% Angus Blackbird Farms roast beef, espresso & cocoa rubbed sustainable pork loin, and Homespun Tuscan ragu with Blackbird beef & pork. The meal ends with a selection of desserts.

If you just need platters for your guests, choose from the “Local to You Winter Holiday” Menu with platters, petite bites, wraps & sandwiches, select entrees & sides along with breakfast items to cater or supplement your next soiree.

If your holiday party needs more of a “Gatsby” feel, Easy Entertaining’s “Holiday Cheer Sustainable Cocktail Soirees” menu features hot and cold local appetizers that include their signature Homemade Potato Chip Bar, Homespun Medi Chicken Meatballs, and Petit Chicken Tacos, just to name a few. Add a raw bar to your holiday party with Matunick oysters, or local littlenecks. Add on one of our live action stations where guests can fix their own Tacos, enjoy southern delights, or savor warm creamy risottos. (Packages are recommended and Bar services is available.)

All of these menus are available to be used at either your home or Easy Entertaining’s unique 2400 square foot venue, located in the heart of Providence’s west side featuring original hard wood floors and private parking with accommodations for up to 90 guests. For more information about Easy Entertaining’s Holiday Center go to their website at http://www.easyentertainingri.com/#!holiday-central/c22pc or call 401.437.6090 or email Info@EasyEntertainingRI.com

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RI DEM News Release: DEM Seeking Nominations for Appointments to the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Advisory Committee

by David Dadekian December 3, 2013
written by David Dadekian

RI Department of Environmental Management

For Release: December 2, 2013
Contact: Gail Mastrati 222-4700 ext. 2402

DEM Seeking Nominations for Appointments to the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Advisory Committee
Nominations Will Be Accepted Through Friday, December 20

PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management is seeking nominations for membership on the newly-created Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Advisory Committee.

The Committee was established to advise and assist the Department in matters related to the Local Agriculture and Seafood Small Grants and Technical Assistance Program and to facilitate the coordination of the Program with outside resources. Regulations governing the program are posted online on DEM’s website at http://www.dem.ri.gov/pubs/regs/regs/agric/lasa13.pdf

“I am excited about the prospect of pulling together a group of knowledgeable and dynamic individuals with an interest in promoting farming and fishing in Rhode Island,” said DEM Director Janet Coit. “This is an area of economic growth and this new grant program will catalyze and support local businesses.”

Chaired by the chief of the Division of Agriculture, the Committee shall have not less than seven and no more than 11 total members. The Director shall give consideration to agencies, organizations, and individuals having a role or interest in the planning, development, and support of viable agriculture and seafood sectors and a locally-based sustainable food system. The Director shall also appoint members from each Matching Support Organization. Interested organizations or individuals should submit their nominations to DEM no later than Friday, December 20.

Nominations can be submitted via email to Rayna Maguire in the Director’s Office at rayna.maguire@dem.ri.gov, by fax at 222-6802, or by mail to the DEM Director’s Office in Room 425 at 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908. For additional information, contact Ken Ayars in the Division of Agriculture at 401-222-2781 ext 4500.

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Giveaway! The Café at Easy Entertaining Inc. Valentine’s Day 2013 Prix Fixe Dinner for Two

by David Dadekian February 10, 2013
written by David Dadekian

The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Inc. Valentine's Day 2013 Prix Fixe Dinner

Easy Entertaining Inc., one of the premier farm-to-fork catering companies in Rhode Island, opened an event space and café serving breakfast and dinner, in the Rising Sun Mills complex on Valley Street in Providence last fall. The café continues their tradition of serving very local products and great meals with ingredient sourced from Rhode Island farms and producers.

For Valentine’s Day this Thursday, February 14, The Café will be open for two seatings of a “Locavore’s Dream” prix fixe menu (click the PDF file to the right to see the full menu) and Easy Entertaining Inc. Chef/Owner Kaitlyn Roberts has given Eat Drink RI a reservation for two to the 6:30 p.m. seating to giveaway! All you have to do is leave a comment below with the name of your favorite locally-grown or produced Rhode Island product.

Is there a particular cheese you love or a farm you have to get all  your meat from? Leave the name below, along with your email address (addresses are not visible to readers, and are for contact purposes only) by midnight EST on Tuesday, February 12, and a random winner will be chosen and notified Wednesday morning.

Giveaway prize includes: one free The Café at Easy Entertaining Inc. Valentine’s prix fixe dinner for two, 6:30 p.m. seating on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Not included: taxes, gratuity and corkage fees. The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Inc. is at 166 Valley St., Building 10, Providence, RI 02909.

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