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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.

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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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Chefs for the 14th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival "Vive La France" Vintner Dinner
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News Bites: Newport Mansions Wine & Food Vintner Dinner / Social Enterprise Greenhouse Food Accelerator Applications / Cocktail Squad Now in RI

by David Dadekian September 8, 2019
written by David Dadekian

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14th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Announces ‘Vive La France’ Vintner Dinner 

Chefs for the 14th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival "Vive La France" Vintner Dinner
Chefs for the 14th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival “Vive La France” Vintner Dinner

The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, one of the East Coast’s most sophisticated culinary events, returns for its 14th year, September 19 – 22, 2019. The Marble House lawn will once again be the spectacular setting for the much-anticipated two-day Grand Tasting on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, which offers guests the chance to sample hundreds of wines from around the world and cuisine from nearly two dozen regional restaurants and caterers.

The highly-regarded Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff will return on Saturday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The location, modeled after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles, will be the inspiration for the ‘Vive La France’ themed-evening, beginning with Calvisius Caviar and Champagne on the terrace along with passed canapés.

An interactive three-course dinner will follow in the ballroom.  Each course, prepared by renowned chefs Laurent Manrique of Café de la Presse, San Francisco; Robert Sisca of Bistro du Midi, Boston; 

Anthony Cole of Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham; Christopher Curtin of Éclat Chocolate, Philadelphia; Daniel Skurnick of Le Coucou, New York City; and Michelle Boland of Oak + Rowan, Boston; will be paired with a fine wine from the French regions of Alsace, Burgundy, Rhône and Bordeaux. 

Vintners will lead guests through each course and their pairings, which will include the 2005 Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Millésimé Brut, Reims; 2016 Philippe Pacalet, Meursault, Burgundy; 2016 Marcell Deiss, Rouge, Alsace; 2015 Château la Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône; 2016 Cyprès de Climens, Sauternes-Barsac, Bordeaux. Dessert and cordials will be served on the terrace.

For tickets, visit www.newportmansions.org/events/wine-and-food-festival/the-vintner-dinner.

The 2019 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival also welcomes FOOD & WINE Magazine Culinary Director at Large and “Mad Genius Tips” host Justin Chapple as the headliner of the Grand Tasting, cooking on the MONOGRAM Culinary Stage on Saturday, September 21 followed by an appearance at the MONOGRAM Pizza Oven.

Kevin Des Chenes, Celebrity Chef to such clients as Giuliana Rancic, Kathie Lee & Hoda, Isaiah Thomas, and Tim McGraw, and author of “Beyond My Chef Coat,” will take to the MONOGRAM Culinary Stage on Sunday, September 22nd.  Also participating in weekend cooking and grilling demonstrations will be local and national favorites including Terence Feury of Forty 1˚ North in Newport; Jacob Jasiniski of Cara at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport; Will Gilson of Puritan & Co. in Cambridge; Ed Brylczyk of Dole & Bailey in Woburn; John Tesar of Knife in Dallas; and Felix Florez of Ritual in Houston, to name a few.  

Additional highlights of the weekend include a series of Seminars throughout the day on Friday, including Flight of the Oyster, In Vino Veritas: Italian Wine, Sonoma vs. Napa, Bubbles & Caviar, and the Eastern Mediterranean: Wines of Israel, Lebanon, and Greece, at The Breakers Stable & Carriage House; the elegant Friday night Wine & Rosecliff Gala, featuring a special selection of fine wines from around the globe, as well as food from at least 20 New England chefs amid seaside Gilded Age splendor; late night bites and cocktails by some of the Festival sponsors at Newport After Dark on Saturday night at Forty 1˚ North on the Newport waterfront; and the Sunday Jazz Brunch on the Marble House Terrace, the perfect way to begin a leisurely day at the Sunday Grand Tasting. 

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2019 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is FOOD & WINE Magazine. MONOGRAM is the Culinary Stage Sponsor. 2019 Premier Cru Sponsors are Flood Lincoln, Santa Margherita, Wines of Israel, Chateau D’esclans, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Dole & Bailey, and Knob Creek. Vintage Sponsors are Atria Senior Living, Bank Newport, Brooks Brothers, Boar’s Head, Brockmans Premium Gin, Calvisius Caviar, Coca-Cola, Dasani, Don Julio, Filippo Berio, Kobrand, Mount Gay Rum, National Trust Insurance Services, Newport Craft Truly Hard Seltzer, and United Airlines. Media sponsor is LocalWineEvents.com. 

For more information and to purchase tickets for the 2019 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, visit www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org or call (401) 847-1000.


Social Enterprise Greenhouse Seeks Social Entrepreneurs for Its 2020 Food Accelerator Program

Social Enterprise Greenhouse Accelerator

Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is accepting applications for its 2020 Food Accelerator program. Motivated and coachable social entrepreneurs who have a feasible food venture and a desire to build a “do well, do good” business with high social impact are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on October 1, 2019. The Food Accelerator program begins in January 2020. The application is available at www.bit.ly/SEGAccelerator2020.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse’s Accelerator is the organization’s signature venture development program. It features a 12-week blended learning experience that provides social entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and resources to further validate their venture, understand their customer, and formalize growth strategies from fundraising to social impact measurement. Additional value is provided by one-on-one business coaching, a peer cohort model, and access to SEG’s coworking space at 10 Davol Square, Providence.

About the SEG Food Accelerator

The Food Accelerator program, now in its fifth year, offers an industry-tailored curriculum and advising, customized face-to-face instruction, peer learning, and access to a network of industry experts in addition to the entire SEG Advisor network to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses in Rhode Island and beyond.  

This is a growth opportunity for all food ventures that address topics such as:

  • Sustainable food, agriculture, and aquaculture practices
  • Food access
  • Food waste
  • Cultural heritage
  • Workforce development
  • International development
  • Place-making and community building

SEG’s 2020 Food Accelerator is delivered in partnership with Brown University and is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Real Jobs RI Initiative, United Natural Foods, Blount Fine Foods, and Newman’s Own Foundation. Forty-eight social ventures have graduated from the SEG Food Accelerator since its start in 2016, including successful local enterprises such as Bellicchi’s Best Biscotti, Bootblack Brand, Cloverbud Ranch, FoodSCAPE, Hocus Pocus Farm, and Savory Fare.

The purpose of SEG’s Accelerator program is to stimulate innovation in Rhode Island and to help create more successful, sustainable “do well, do good” businesses, leading to healthier and more prosperous communities for all.


Cocktail Squad® Expands Distribution of Its Premium Canned Cocktails to Rhode Island

Two New Flavors Recently Added to the Award-Winning Line

Cocktail Squad

Boulder-based Cocktail Squad® announces expanded distribution of its products to Rhode Island starting September 1, 2019. Cocktail Squad offers a line of premium, ready-to-drink canned cocktails fresh from the Rocky Mountains. Recently,  two new flavors were added — Whiskey Sour and Bourbon Smash – and with these additions, Cocktail Squad® becomes one of the few brands in the nation with a product line crossing over four real spirits.

Recently released new flavors are perfect for fall picnics, tailgating and more!  

Whiskey Sour  (Silver 2019 Pr%f Awards) – Handmade bourbon whiskey with a juicy finish from pressed lemon and orange juice and some gomme syrup lend a distinct richness to this classic cocktail. The Whiskey Sour is produced under nitro so it has a creamy mouthfeel and a luscious finish. Like the can reads, “Pucker up . . . now linger in that luxurious finish.” 

Bourbon Smash (Silver 2019 SIP Awards, Bronze 2019 USA Spirits Ratings, Gold 2019 Pr%f Awards) – The team mixes hand-crafted bourbon whiskey, Rocky Mountain blackberries, spearmint, and pressed lemons for a smash hit in this refreshing full-flavor cocktail.

Crisp, clean, and full of flavor, Cocktail Squad’s classic cocktails come in sleek, artfully branded 12-ounce cans with two servings per can and fresh, small-batch flavor. Launched in late 2018 with four flagship flavors – Gin & Tonic (Bronze 2019 USA Spirits Awards, Silver 2019 Pr%f Awards), Margarita (Silver 2019 NY International Spirits Competition (NYISC), Bronze 2019 USA Spirits Ratings, Silver 2019 Pr%f Awards),Vodka Soda (Silver 2019 Pr%f Awards), and Greyhound (Gold 2019 NYISC, Silver 2019 USA Spirits Ratings, Silver 2019 Pr%f Awards) – Cocktail Squad is the answer to your craving for craft drinks that are convenient, portable and delicious. 

All products are 10% ABV and the non-whiskey drinks are all gluten-free and have an MSRP of $4.99 per can or $20 per four-pack.

Cocktail Squad® creators Lauren and John Maggio conceived of the concept while enjoying a cocktail at a new local bar. 

“I had this lightning-bolt moment,” said Lauren Maggio, Co-Founder of Cocktail Squad®. “There are so many people like us who are busy, working hard and in the throes of parenthood who would appreciate an elevated cocktail that’s convenient and portable. Ultimately, we want to offer a full line of classic cocktails that read like the menu from your favorite bar.”

As part of the Squad, the Maggios brought together a manufacturing partner, a master sommelier, a top-tier designer, and a 3rd generation R&D expert to form the unique Squad, aptly represented by its stylish bear, fox and bird logo. Lauren, originally from New Orleans, loves to highlight what she calls a Happy Hour Revival™, which happens by simply cracking open a Cocktail Squad® can. 

Cocktail Squad® takes the canned cocktail experience beyond a barbecue. It is perfect for picnics, tailgating, hiking, skiing, boating, and host gifts. More than a low alcohol malt beverage or spritzer, Cocktail Squad’s spirit-based products are full-sized, full-strength cocktails in a can, making the craft bar experience accessible to anyone. 

The full line of Cocktail Squad® products can be found in Rhode Island at East Side Wine & Spirits and Nikki’s Liquors in Providence, Town Line Fine Wine & Spirits and Haxton’s Tollgate Liquors in Warwick, Edgewood Wine & Spirits and Oaklawn Liquors in Cranston, and Stonebridge Liquors in Tiverton. They are also available throughout Arizona, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Please go to www.cocktailsquad.com for more information.

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News Bites: Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen, The Pizza Gourmet, Papa Razzi

by David Dadekian September 1, 2014
written by David Dadekian

Grand Opening at the Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen

Grand Opening at the Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen

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Fishermen in Newport Celebrate Grand Opening of Lobster Shack Kitchen at State Pier Nine in Newport

New Waterfront Eatery on the State Pier Offers Steamed Lobster Dinners, Fresh Lobster Rolls, Lobsterman’s Bisque and More Made from Lobsters Landed Right in Newport at Pier Nine on Long Wharf

The Department of Environmental Management, in partnership with the Fishermen in Newport, hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event today at State Pier Nine in Newport for the new Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen.

The Kitchen is an outgrowth of the popular Newport Lobster Shack Cooperative at the state pier on Long Wharf, where the Fishermen in Newport have been selling their catch – lobsters, crabs and conch – directly to the public since 2010. Now, with the new kitchen facility, the public has an opportunity to purchase a variety of freshly cooked items made directly from lobsters landed at Pier Nine. Visitors to Newport can now enjoy an affordable, local seafood meal ‘picnic-style’ under the shade pavilion on Newport’s working waterfront.

According to DEM Director Janet Coit, the Newport Lobster Shack Cooperative is a powerful model for the survival of local fisheries. By selling their catch directly to the public, the fishermen can earn better value for their product, while ensuring that visitors have a stellar Rhode Island seafood experience.

“I am pleased that economic and environmental sustainability were addressed with this innovative idea to support Rhode Island’s hard working fishermen,” Governor Lincoln D. Chafee said. “I thank Director Coit and her staff for their work to support our environment and economy.”

DEM Director Coit noted that this collaborative initiative with the Fishermen in Newport is one of DEM’s efforts to add economic value to the Rhode Island fishing industry. “All of the Kitchen’s menu items including fresh steamed lobster, lobster rolls, lobster bites, lobster cakes, and hand-picked local lobster meat come straight from the lobsters plucked by fishermen in local waters and landed right here at State Pier Nine. You can’t get any fresher than that!”

Lobster typically ranks as Rhode Island’s second most valuable commercial fishery, behind squid. Lobster landings in Rhode Island (including dockside sales) in 2013 totaled 2.1 million pounds for a value of $9.7 million. Approximately 645,000 pounds were harvested by Newport fishermen for a value of $3.1 million. As Rhode Island-landed lobster are processed and move into the wholesale and retail markets, the total value of the fishery increases substantially – likely approaching $28 million – making it a crucial part of the state’s economy. Rhode Island has approximately 250 lobster fishermen, with 45 landing lobster in Newport.

“I want to congratulate the Newport Fishermen’s Cooperative and all the fishermen here at State Pier Nine for coming together to make the Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen a success. This endeavor is really their vision supported by their investment of time, hard work, funding, and resources. I hope it will be a boon to their businesses and that continues to draw even more people to the Newport waterfront to enjoy some locally caught, fresh off-the-boat-fresh lobster and seafood,” said U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who has worked with Rhode Island lobstermen over the years to secure federal funding for lobster gear exchanges and an ongoing lobster data collection project led by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. Reed has also been a champion of the “eat local” and tide-to-table movement in Rhode Island and led efforts at the federal level to help local growers, fishermen, and farmers market and sell their products.

Today, Senator Reed, a senior member of the Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee, announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce will be providing another $190,000 in federal funding for URI, in cooperation with the Rhode Island Lobsterman’s Association and others, to design and test new types of lobster and crab gear.

House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said, “I have focused my energy since becoming Speaker earlier this year on improving our state’s economy. The fishing industry is a very important industry, and I am proud to support efforts such as this one to promote our hard-working fishermen and women.”

President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed said, “This is a creative partnership that helps keep jobs in Rhode Island. The Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen supports an important industry, enabling fishermen to market locally harvested and locally prepared seafood direct to consumers. It wouldn’t have been possible without Director Janet Coit, and the Senate appreciates her commitment to working with the state’s fishermen to help maintain this vital industry.”

“I visit the fishing pier regularly and I am very excited to see this new facility being opened that will be so helpful to our local fishermen,” noted Representative Peter Martin of Newport. “As a former commissioner on the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission, I truly value the importance of Rhode Island’s fishing industry.”

Representative Deborah Ruggiero of Jamestown added, “The fishing industry is so important to our state’s economy and I am thrilled about the opening of the Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen. I buy lobsters year-round at the pier and it’s exciting to see the expansion from retail sales to a restaurant. I encourage everyone in our state to buy local and eat fresh!”
In addition to the Lobster Shack and Lobster Shack Kitchen, Pier Nine is the site of a farmers’ market that opened in collaboration between DEM and the Pier Nine fishermen in 2011. Located at the edge of Newport Harbor, the market is open Fridays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. through October.

The family-friendly Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen is open daily from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is offering several grand opening specials through Labor Day.

 


The Pizza Gourmet Kicks Off Season at Fall Venues

Wood Grilled Pizza Stars At Sports Stadiums and Events Nationwide

From Rhode Island across the nation, The Pizza Gourmet is adding to football fans’ enjoyment this new season. The Pizza Gourmet real wood grilled pizza is being served from pregame to the final gun at pro football venues including Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The specialty pizza made only from hand-stretched dough grilled at 1800 degrees over real oak and maple wood is served to VIP guests at games as well as in the clubhouse.

Baseball fans enjoy The Pizza Gourmet as well at the home of Cleveland’s big league club, Progressive Field.
And this fall and winter, hometown fans will have the advantage at the University of Rhode Island where a Pizza Gourmet-themed concession stand will open in the Ryan Center. URI’s athletic department and fraternity/sorority foodservice is featuring the real wood-grilled pizza as well.

The Pizza Gourmet and The Catering Gourmet will unveil their brand new food truck, The G Truck, at the Peace & Providence Festival September 6th at the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence. The G Truck will be at select events throughout New England serving The Pizza Gourmet’s original wood-grilled pizzas and a full menu of food that can only be described as casual and fun. At the Festival, the Catering Gourmet will be located in eight food tents and will be featuring BBQ, doughboys, sandwiches such as sausage and peppers, wraps, ice cream and house made potato chips and fries.

At this year’s Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival, the Pizza Gourmet will be joining the scores of celebrity chefs and winemakers who come to this world-class tasting and education weekend. The Pizza Gourmet’s wood-grilled pizza will be served at the Grand Tasting at Marble House September 20th and 21st.

 


Weekly Specials at Papa Razzi

Mangia Monday (Every Monday, All Day 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.)

  • All entrées are $15.99 all day on Mondays
  • Add an appetizer, pizza or antipasto or salad for only $7.99
  • Add a glass of our house red or white wine for only $5.99
  • *Purchase of entrée required to receive special pricing on appetizers & wine

Brunch & Bubbly (Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.) (*Also on Monday Holidays at the same time)

  • Join us all weekend long and Monday holidays for our classic Papa Razzi brunch offerings.
  • With purchase of a brunch entrée, your first drink is on us, with your choice of a Bellini or Mimosa.

Spaghetti Notte (Every Wednesday, All day 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.)

  • Join us Wednesday for your choice of four signature pastas, soup, salad or pizza for $19.99
  • With a bottle of red or white wine $29.99
  • Seasonal promotions cannot be combined with any other offers
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Cookbook Author Karen Covey and The Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash Talk Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

by David Dadekian March 22, 2022
written by David Dadekian
The Coastal Table by Karen Covey
The Coastal Table by Karen Covey

One of New England’s top culinary events is right around the corner. Now in it’s 8th year the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, taking place September 20 – 22, not only brings in some of the most prominent chefs from around the country, it also boasts one of the best selections of wine in certainly the most impressive venue for a tasting during the two-day Grand Tasting on the lawn at Marble House. The Festival has grown year after year and this writer wouldn’t miss it for any other event.

In addition to the great line-up of chefs and wine experts—all of which can be found in the media releases at the end of this post—the Grand Tasting also showcases a full slate of book signings, some by those visiting chefs and wine experts, and some by local authors. Two of those local authors, Karen Covey and Jonathan Pogash, will be doing more than just signing books at the event.

Karen Covey, author of The Coastal Table, will be signing on Sunday, September 22, from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., alongside Chef Paul Pearson of Seasons at the Ocean House and Chef Champe Speidel of Persimmon.

When we spoke with Covey at the release party for her beautiful cookbook dedicated to southern New England she said, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival this year, I’ll be signing copies of my new cookbook The Coastal Table, which highlights some of the best wine, cheese and produce from southern New England in thoughtful, innovative dishes that truly celebrate the epicurean heritage of this breathtaking coastal region.

The Coastal Table captures seaside living in southern New England at its freshest and most innovative and is filled with dishes for casual beach days, sophisticated outdoor entertaining, and simple, everyday meals that celebrate the epicurean heritage of this breathtaking coastal region.”

Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru™
Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru™

Jonathan Pogash, The Cocktail Guru™, is not only signing his book Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide 75th Anniversary Edition, but as Pogash puts it, “My Cocktail Guru team and I will be all over this year’s festival. First off we will heading up the bars at the Wine & Rosecliff Gala on Friday evening. We will have three bars set up serving out signature Newport Mansions cocktails using the best quality ingredients.

On Saturday and Sunday during the Grand Tasting, we will be managing five different tables where low-alcohol aperitif-style spirits will be showcased in unique cocktails created by myself and served by The Cocktail Guru New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts team members. In addition, you can find me at our Cocktail Guru table where I’ll be mixing up mocktails and showcasing some of my favorite non-alcoholic drink mixers and garnishes. I’ll also be signing copies of my book, Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide 75th Anniversary Edition.

On Saturday evening, during the late night Newport After Dark Party at Forty 1 North, you can find us setting up the bars and helping the bar team there execute cocktails using Blue Chair Bay Rum and Patron Tequila, the spirit sponsors for this event.

Needless to say we will be busy, and there’s no excuse to not come and say ‘Hi’ and try our cocktails!”

Covey and Pogash, along with their partner chefs and staff, are just two of the many experts the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival has to offer, to say nothing of all the amazing food and drink. We highly recommend getting down to Newport for the entire weekend of September 20 – 22 for this incredible event. As Pogash says, there’s no excuse to not come.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival site. Detailed release information is below.

The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, one of the East Coast’s most sophisticated and anticipated events of the season, returns for its 8thyear September 20-22. Once again, the Marble House lawn will be the setting of the famed two-day Grand Tasting, which offers guests the chance to sample hundreds of wines from around the world and cuisine from local restaurants and caterers. Additionally the Festival is thrilled to announce a sensational lineup of celebrity chefs.

Headlining the Grand Tastings to cook on the Jenn-Air Master Class Culinary Stage will be Alexandra Guarnaschelli and Michel Richard. Chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli is a Food Network “Iron Chef” and executive chef of Butter Restaurant and The Darby in New York City. Chef Michel Richard, a James Beard Award winner and author, owns restaurants in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

Also participating in the weekend cooking demonstrations will be several other local and regional favorites. Ben Sargent, a Cambridge, MA native and host of the prime time hit show “Hook, Line & Dinner,” will bring his expertise back to his New England roots. Johnny Iuzzini, pastry chef extraordinaire and author of Dessert Fourplay: Sweet Quartets from a Four-Star Pastry Chef, is known for his sweet and savory skills in the art of cuisine and dessert. Jonathan Cartwright, Executive Chef of the Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, has had the honor to cook at the James Beard House in NewYork City and Versailles Palace in France. Jake Rojas of Newport’s Tallulah on Thames is an inspirational and passionate chef who combines a tempting array of flavors in each recipe he creates. Champe Speidel of Bristol, Rhode Island’s Persimmon Restaurant is known for a meticulous, ingredient- and technique-driven approach to American cuisine. Executive chef of Newport’s Castle Hill Inn, Karsten Hart, is famed for his vast knowledge of various cultures’ techniques of the culinary art.

Several guest chefs and others will also be greeting attendees and signing their books throughout the weekend. Both Richard and Guarnaschelli will sign copies of their recent books, Happy in the Kitchen and Old School Comfort Food: The Way I Learned to Cook, respectively. Additional book signings include The Catch: Sea to Table Recipes by Ben Sargent; Dessert Fourplay: Sweet Quartets from a Four Star Pastry Chef by Johnny Iuzzini;The Path of Life by Alex & Ani CEO Giovanni Feroce; The Coastal Table by Karen Covey; and 75th Anniversary Bartender’s Guide by Jonathan Pogash, the “Cocktail Guru.” All cooking demonstrations and book signings are included with the Grand Tastings admission.

The elegance of the Wine & Rosecliff evening returns to the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival this year. The Friday night gala creates an evening of high style featuring fine wines amid seaside Gilded Age splendor.  Also returning is the exclusive Collectible Wine Dinner at The Elms on Saturday night. This dinner will give guests the chance to taste and learn about a variety of rare, collectible wines while enjoying delectable food. All wine will be hand-selected by the Festival’s Director of Wines, Michael Greenlee, a 25 year veteran of the industry.

Fans of Alex Guarnaschelli will also be able to enjoy an exclusive Sunday Brunch with the chef in the Gold Room of Marble House, featuring recipes from her new book, followed by admission to the Grand Tasting immediately afterward.

New to the Festival this year will be a Newport After Dark Party, taking place on Saturday night at

Forty 1˚ North on the Newport waterfront, offering Festival guests an extra opportunity to enjoy late night bites and cocktails by some of the Festival sponsors.

Three days of seminars begin Friday, allowing visitors the opportunity to learn about wines from different regions of the world. Guests are encouraged to ask some of the industry’s most respected experts about tasting, pairing and buying of wine.

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is Food & Wine Magazine.  Other sponsors include National Trust Insurance Services, Alex & Ani, United Airlines, Jenn-Air, Stella Artois, Goose Island, Marchesi Antinori, Dasani, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Wines of South Africa, Porsche of Warwick, Nespresso, Hyatt Regency Newport, Tequila Patrón, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Riedel,The Newport Daily News, Yankee Magazine, and Design New England.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.  It’s 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the 2013 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, visit www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org, or call (401) 847-1000.  Tickets for individual seminars, as well as an array of other packages, are available for purchase now.

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The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returns for its 8th year as one of the most sophisticated and anticipated events on the East Coast thisSeptember 20-22. The lawn of Marble House will once again host the event’s famed two-day Grand Tasting, which offers guests the chance to sample hundreds of wines from around the world and cuisine from local restaurants and caterers. In addition to the sensational lineup of celebrity chefs and the return of daily seminars, this year’s Festival is introducing two new events: the Newport After Dark Party and Sunday Brunch with Alex Guarnaschelli.

Newport After Dark will take place from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, September 21, at the chic state-of-the-art hotel and marina, Forty 1˚ North. The party invites Festival guests to continue the socializing and fun after the Saturday Grand Tasting by enjoying late night bites and cocktails by Blue Chair Bay Rum and Patrón Tequila. Additional sponsors including Alex and Ani, Stella Artois and Sakonnet Vineyards will add to the atmosphere as guests mingle with winemakers, chefs, and artisanal purveyors.

Those looking for the perfect way to start off their Sunday morning can join Chef Alex Guarnaschelli for an exclusive brunch in the Gold Room of Marble House beginning at 10:30 a.m. on September 22. Guests will enjoy recipes from her new book, Old School Comfort Food: The Way I Learned to Cook, as they sip glasses of Champagne Nicolas Feuillate. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet, chat and discuss recipes with an Iron Chef in a personal, intimate setting and take home an autographed copy of Guarnaschelli’s cookbook. Also included is admission to the Grand Tasting immediately afterward. Only 60 tickets will be sold for this exclusive event.

Wine & Rosecliff returns on Friday, offering guests an elegant evening at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. The chic Friday night kick-off event brings together high style paired with fine wines amidst seaside Gilded Age splendor. Also returning is the Collectible Wine Dinner at the Elmson Saturday night, where guests will taste and learn from the winemakers about a variety of rare, collectible wines while enjoying a perfectly-paired dinner.  Tickets are sold in advance only

Headlining the Saturday and Sunday Grand Tastings to cook on the Jenn-Air Master Class Culinary Stage will be Alexandra Guarnaschelli and Michel Richard. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli is a Food Network “Iron Chef” and executive chef of Butter Restaurant and The Darby in New York City. Chef Michel Richard, a James Beard Award winner and author, owns restaurants in Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Both Richard and Guarnaschelli will sign copies of their recent books, Happy in the Kitchen and Old School Comfort Food: The Way I Learned to Cook, respectively. Several other local and regional guest chefs will be participating in the Grand Tasting as well as signings of their recent books.

Beginning Friday, three days of seminars by some of the industry’s most respected experts will allow visitors the opportunity to learn about wines from different regions of the world. The seminars encourage individuals to ask these specialists about tasting, pairing and buying wine.  Seminars are sold separately and do not require Grand Tasting admission.

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is Food & Wine Magazine.  Other sponsors include National Trust Insurance Services, Alex & Ani, United Airlines, Jenn-Air, Stella Artois, Goose Island, Marchesi Antinori, Dasani, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Wines of South Africa, Porsche of Warwick, Nespresso, Hyatt Regency Newport, Tequila Patrón, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Riedel,The Newport Daily News, Yankee Magazine and Design New England.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.  It’s 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the 2013 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, visit www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org, or call (401) 847-1000.  Tickets for individual seminars, as well as an array of other packages, are available for purchase now.

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When the much-anticipated Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returns September 20-22, the event will offer guests Grand Tastingsfeaturing hundreds of wines, a kick-off gala, Collectible Wine Dinner, exclusive Sunday brunch, and many celebrated speakers and chefs, includingAlex Guarnaschelli and Michel Richard.  In addition to the headline events, daily seminars will offer important wine facts and advice from leading experts in today’s wine industry. Without leaving the country, guests can experience some of the greatest wines from all over the world. From tasting and buying to pairing the perfect cheese, the seminars at this year’s Festival will cater to all guests.

Kicking off the Friday seminars is Niccolo Maltinti, speaking about The Antinori Family’s Interpretation of Sangiovese. Niccolo will discuss how the Antinori family revolutionized Italian winemaking at their Sangiovese vineyards, and showcase their wines from Tuscany. Next, Simon Barlow,proprietor of Rustenberg Wine Estate, will lead the Wines from South Africa seminar. Barlow will specifically focus on current trends in Chardonnay being produced there. Closing the Festival’s first day is Brian Smith, Chief Wine Officer of Club W, with Wine 101. Smith will take guests on a delicious journey through various kinds of wine while answering questions about how to taste, identify, buy and pair wines.

Epicurean Lou Di Palo wakes guests up on Saturday morning with an exploration of Tuscany’s bounty, gastronomic traditions and the importance of consortiums in his Tuscan Table Experience. Native foods including olive oil and honey will be available to taste at various stages of maturation, along with wine pairings. For those wanting to expand their horizons, Jordan Mackay, author of Secrets of the Sommeliers, is hosting Whiskey Camp in the afternoon, offering tasting of world-class whiskeys.

On the final day of the festival, Anthony Giglio, journalist, sommelier, educator, author and raconteur will help guests discover favorite wine and cheese pairings in Fresh, Aged & Textured –Italian Cheese UNCENSORED!. Jordan Mackay returns to wrap up the weekend’s seminars by discussing collectible wines with a panel of international winemakers.

Book signings at the Saturday and Sunday Grand Tastings will allow festival goers to meet many of this year’s celebrity chefs and other special guests. Saturday offers Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani;  Ben Sargent, host of Cooking Channel’s “Hook, Line & Dinner;”chef and restaurateur Michel Richard; Johnny Iuzzini, James Beard award winning pastry chef; and Christine E. Nunn, author of The Preppy Cookbook, all signing copies of their recent books. On Sunday, Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash; Boston-based writer, food blogger and recipe developer, Karen Covey (joined by Chef Paul Pearson); and Food Network star, Alex Guarnaschelli will all appear for signings as well.

The Presenting Underwriter of the 2013 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is Food & Wine Magazine.  Event underwriters include National Trust Insurance Services, Alex &Ani, United Airlines, Jenn-Air®, Porsche of Warwick, Nikon, Pedras, Italian Trade Commission, Toscana and Agriform.   Supporting Underwriters include Stella Artois, Goose Island, Marchesi Antinori, Dasani, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Wines of South Africa, Nespresso, Hyatt Regency Newport, Tequila Patrón, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Blue Chair Bay Rum, Guittard, Meridian Printing, Atria Senior Living, Forty One North, Riedel, Chef Works, Arrow Prestige Limousine, The Newport Daily News, Yankee Magazine and Design New England.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.  It’s 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

For more information and to purchase tickets for the 2013 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, visit www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org, or call (401) 847-1000.

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