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Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Flavored Whiskies Awards
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News Bites: Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Wins Whiskey Award / New Executive Chef and GM at TRIO Kitchen + Bar / Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Grand Reopening / RI Food Businesses Featured by NIST MEP / Montauk Distilling Co. Wins at World Spirits Competition

by David Dadekian May 26, 2023
written by David Dadekian

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Sons of Liberty Wins Best Flavored Whiskey in America

Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Wins Awards for all 4 Flavored Whiskies at Prestigious 2023 World Whiskies Awards

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Flavored Whiskies Awards

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.’s Coffee Flavored Whiskey, launched just last winter, was named Best American Flavored Whiskey at Whisky Magazine’s 2023 World Whiskies Awards. The local distillery also took home silver medals for both their Honey and Apple Flavored Whiskies, as well as a bronze for their Maple Flavored Whiskey.

Sons of Liberty is no stranger to accolades having now earned more than 120 awards for their products and company since 2012. “We’re really excited that all four flavors received recognition,” said Sons of Liberty’s President and Founder, Mike Reppucci. “It’s one thing to believe your own product is good, but it’s an honor to be awarded by Whisky Magazine.”

Contrary to some other flavored spirits in the market, Sons of Liberty prides itself on using real ingredients to flavor their whiskies, no chemicals or flavor substitutes. The judging panel had this to say about the Coffee Flavored Whiskey: “A coffee lover’s dream, this whiskey boasts a bold, genuine nose. The palate also meets expectations superbly, tasting of cold brew coffee with a shot of whiskey. An excellent representation of the category.”

The flavored whiskey category has grown in recent years due in part to the variety of ways in which consumers can enjoy them. “The Coffee Flavored Whiskey is amazing with just a couple of rocks,” said Sons of Liberty’s Marketing Director, Bryan Ricard. “But, as a big espresso martini fan, this whiskey is a game changer.” The team at Sons of Liberty has numerous cocktail recipe suggestions on their website, https://www.drinksol.com/cocktails, including the Peace Dale Iced Coffee and a Coffee Old Fashioned using the award-winning Coffee Flavored Whiskey.

To find retailers near you (Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts) for any of Sons of Liberty’s flavored whiskies, visit https://www.drinksol.com/where-to-buy. Or, beginning on May 27th, head to the tasting room at 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI. May 27th marks the grand reopening of the tasting room after a three-year hiatus.


TRIO Kitchen + Bar in Narragansett Adds Executive Chef Emerson Bontecou and General Manager Michael Accetta IV to Team

Chef Emerson Bontecou
Executive Chef Emerson Bontecou

TRIO Kitchen + Bar located at 15 Kingstown Road in Narragansett, part of Newport Restaurant Group’s (NRG) award-winning collection of unique restaurants and hospitality venues located throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the additions of Executive Chef Emerson Bontecou and General Manager Michael Accetta IV to its talented team. 

Accetta is a graduate of Narragansett High School and Sacred Heart University. He first began his career in hospitality management in 2008 at a restaurant in New Jersey, prior to joining NRG’s TRIO Kitchen + Bar as a restaurant manager in 2010. From 2012 to 2015, he served as a restaurant manager at NRG’s Boat House Waterfront Dining in Tiverton. Since then, he has held various managerial roles, including at NRG’s 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille in Newport, with Hilton Hotels and Resorts, and with NRG’s Waterman Grille in Providence. A Sacred Heart University graduate, Accetta and his wife Ashlee, and their sons Quint and Grayson, are natives of Narragansett. 

Bontecou previously served as the head chef at The East End, a relaxed bistro with a seasonal American menu, in Providence. He has also held positions as a line cook at New Rivers in Providence, a kitchen supervisor at Pat’s Pastured in East Greenwich, a baker at North Bakery in Providence, and a line cook at Farmstead Inc. in Providence. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Redlands, from which he holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language & Literature, General. 

“We are so pleased to bring aboard Emerson and Michael to oversee the team at TRIO in Narragansett,” said Corey Barriera, Director of Restaurant Operations, Newport Restaurant Group. “Together, they bring the experience and expertise needed to provide exceptional service and an unforgettable dining experience for all who visit TRIO.”

General Manager Michael Accetta IV
General Manager Michael Accetta IV

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend with Grand Reopening Party

Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. Opens Doors After 3 Year Hiatus

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.
Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.

Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., established in 2011, will officially reopen its tasting room doors on Saturday, May 27th (12-7pm) to kick off Memorial Day Weekend. The distillery invites everyone down to see the updated space and celebrate the occasion with live music, a variety of food trucks and a new cocktail menu.

Originally closed due to COVID-19 in March of 2020, Sons of Liberty remained closed to produce and distribute hand sanitizer for the local community as well as the state’s emergency services. “That was a time of uncertainty for everyone,” said Sons of Liberty’s President and Founder, Mike Reppucci. “So many people and businesses really stepped up during those first few months and we’re truly grateful we were able to be a small part of that.” The team at Sons of Liberty organized multiple community giveaways where anyone in need could drive up and take home spray bottles of hand sanitizer. They were also able to donate hundreds of gallon-size containers to local police departments, fire departments, other government agencies and many others in need.

Aside from two special events in 2022, the tasting room has remained closed due to expanded production. The space where guests could once enjoy an old fashioned or whiskey flight was taken over by production equipment and needed storage. “There just wasn’t enough room at the time, but we’re ready to rock now. It’s been way too long. We really hope everyone loves the new space,” Reppucci stated excitedly. The team says that while they’ve made many noticeable improvements to the tasting room, it will very much be a similar environment to what guests previously enjoyed.

The reopening party will feature multiple food truck options from PVD Food Truck Events and live music performances by Brian James Soul Jazz 1-4pm followed by BT Allstars Quintet 4:30-7pm. A new cocktail menu will feature craft cocktails on draft comprised of some Sons of Liberty classics. Also available to enjoy will be chair 2 light beer and two new product lines developed by Mike Reppucci; Lani Sangrias and Bar on Board (B.o.B) low abv cocktails.

The event is free to attend including parking on-site and free shuttle parking at Peace Dale Elementary School – 109 Kersey Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879. No tickets or reservations required. The event is family friendly, but service animals only. For more information, visit the event page or call (401) 284-4006.

After the grand reopening on May 27th, regular tasting room hours will begin on Thursday, June 1st. Thursdays and Fridays 5-9pm, Saturdays 2-9pm and Sundays 11am-6pm.


Rhode Island Food Business Ecosystem Featured as “Heroes” Video Produced by National Institute of Standards & Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Latest installment of “Heroes of American Manufacturing” series celebrates RI dog treat maker BUPPY PETS®, culinary incubator Hope & Main, and Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center Polaris MEP

Buppy Pets

Three Rhode Island businesses have been featured in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) video series, in an episode that spotlights the state’s food business ecosystem. Culinary incubator Hope & Main and MEP Center Polaris MEP share their story of working collaboratively to support dog treat manufacturing business BUPPY PETS as it scaled production.

The “Heroes of American Manufacturing” video series celebrates the small and medium-sized manufacturers succeeding in the U.S. with the help of their local MEP Centers. 

Rhode Island takes its first turn in the national spotlight in the latest video in the series. “The hero of this story is actually a trio of partners,” said Matt Watson, Polaris MEP Center Director. “It reflects the unique way Rhode Island helps its food and beverage businesses succeed, with private and public partners all working together to lift up manufacturers.”

Viewers will be introduced to BUPPY PETS (www.buppypets.com), launched by Warwick resident Lauren Ruggiero to offer 4-ingredient sharable treats inspired by snacks people love. The entrepreneur joined the business incubation program at Hope & Main (www.makefoodyourbusiness.org), a Warren, RI, non-profit which jumpstarts early-stage food manufacturers. 

Hope & Main partners with Providence-based Polaris MEP (www.PolarisMEP.org) to support their members with training on efficient production, continuous improvement and beyond. After Ruggiero was connected to Polaris MEP project manager Nathan Bonds, she said the company was able to reduce costs and increase productivity.

Lisa Raiola, President and Founder of Hope & Main, said that the video captures the spirit of how the incubator and Polaris MEP work together to develop and scale food businesses. “The Buppy Pets story is a powerful way to illustrate our shared mission of a thriving and diverse food economy in Rhode Island.”The video is currently featured on the NIST website at https://www.nist.gov/mep/mep-national-network/manufacturing-videos.


Montauk Distilling Co. Wins Prestigious Silver and Bronze Status at San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Company Also Expands Distribution to Rhode Island and New Jersey

Montauk Distilling Co., a leading producer of premium spirits, today announced it is expanding into Rhode Island with McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., and New Jersey with Shore Point Distributors. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to grow its presence in the United States.

Montauk Distilling Co. has seen significant growth in recent years. The company has received numerous product accolades, including winning Silver and Bronze Medals at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its 71st Regiment Gin and 108 Tunney Cask Strength Bourbon. Montauk also won a Double Gold status at the 2020 SIP Awards for the Bellamy Spiced Rum and multiple SIP Awards in 2019, including Double Gold status for the 71st Regiment Gin, Gold for Black Sail Rum, and the Consumer Choice Award for 71st Regiment Gin, which honors brands that demonstrate the ultimate in quality year after year.

“We are thrilled to bring our premium spirits to customers in both Rhode Island and New Jersey and are honored to have won recognition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition,” said Tom Joyce, CEO and co-founder of Montauk Distilling Co. “Our team has worked hard to create high-quality products that we know people will enjoy, and we’re excited to share them with a new audience.”

With the expansion, customers in Rhode Island and New Jersey will now have access to Montauk Distilling Co.’s full range of award-winning spirits, including its signature Black Sail Rum, Bellamy Spiced Rum, Tunney Bourbon, Modico Vodka, 71st Regiment Gin and more.

To learn more about Montauk Distilling Co. and its range of premium spirits, visit https://montaukdistillingco.com.

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

by David Dadekian December 7, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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Sons of Liberty Launches New Flavored Whiskey Line

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Anchor & Hope Wins Four Awards at Boston Wine Competition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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News Bites: New Beer from Sons of Liberty / Harvest Kitchen Cafe Reopens / RI Brewers Guild Releases Opening Hours for all Craft Breweries

by David Dadekian June 1, 2021
written by David Dadekian

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Sons of Liberty Launches Summer 2021 with Chair 2 Light Lager
Chair 2 Light Lager is a Rhode Island made beer with 95 calories and 2.5g carbs per can

Chair 2 Light Lager
Chair 2 Light Lager

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. has announced the launch of Chair 2 Light Lager ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. Available in 12oz 6packs, the 4.3% light lager boasts just 95 calories and 2.5g carbs per can.

Named after the Chair 2 lifeguard chair on Narragansett Beach (the surfers hit the water nearby), the beer’s branding showcases a retro, surf vibe. The packaging coupled with the style of beer tells us this year-round offering will make sure summer never seems to end. “We’re really excited about this style and flavor,” said Bryan Ricard, Chair 2 Marketing Director. “There are a lot of Rhode Islanders taking advantage of all the beautiful outdoors this state has to offer – whether it’s surfing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, paddleboarding, snowboarding, you name it. Chair 2 is a clean, refreshing beer for those who just want to be out there.” 

A clean and easy-drinking beer might be a refreshing change of pace for an industry that’s been inundated with options. “This beer is definitely for anyone who’s tired of the heavy double IPAs, the hazy New England IPAs or the super fruity sours,” President and Founder, Mike Reppucci, explained. “Don’t get me wrong, those beer styles can be truly amazing, but sometimes you just want to kick back with a traditional, light and crushable beer.” Chair 2 Light Lager is consistent with other light beers in regards to alcohol by volume, calories and carbs, but the team at Chair 2 made sure the flavor was on point. “It has character, for sure,” Reppucci proclaimed with said beer in hand.

The beer is brewed and packaged at Isle Brewers Guild (IBG) in Pawtucket, RI. “It’s not something we currently have the capacity to brew and package in-house ourselves,” Mike explained, “but it was important for us to keep this in Rhode Island and Isle has been an excellent partner.” IBG works with many well-established brands such as Narragansett and Night Shift.

Distribution of Chair 2 Light Lager has started and will be in Rhode Island liquor stores for Memorial Day weekend; SRP of $8.99 per 6-pack. The beer will also be available on tap in Rhode Island bars and restaurants starting in June. Participating locations can be found at  https://www.chair2.com/chair-2-beer-finder


Cafe Serving Local Food to Benefit Underserved Teens Reopens June 1

Farm Fresh Rhode Island is excited to announce the reopening of its Harvest Kitchen Cafe in downtown Pawtucket after nearly a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning June 1, the cafe will be open for take-out or in-cafe dining weekdays 10am-3pm, with a new menu packed with options for a variety of dietary needs including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. The fare includes sandwiches made on house-baked breads, salads featuring freshly made Narragansett Creamery cheeses, New Harvest Coffee Roasters cold brew, from-scratch falafel, house-made vegan carrot bacon, plus house-made soups and sweets that rotate daily. 

More than simply a cafe, Harvest Kitchen supports the local community by providing a welcoming environment with a nutritious menu in an urban neighborhood with limited options for fresh, locally sourced foods. Behind the scenes at the cafe is the Harvest Kitchen processing kitchen and culinary job training program for underserved teens — providing processing for local farms (think apples to applesauce) and hands-on learning in kitchen and life skills as well as internship/job placement assistance upon graduation for teens involved with the RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

“The past year has allowed our team to focus more fully on the youth in our culinary training program and the production of our retail items,” explained Sean Kontos, Harvest Kitchen Program Director. “Though our youth work on our retail line year-round for sale via the Market Mobile local food delivery service and at local farmers markets, they can’t wait to learn about the restaurant aspect of Harvest Kitchen by assisting in the cafe.” 

Harvest Kitchen is also available to cater events: lunch, dinner, passed appetizers, and more. Choosing Harvest Kitchen—whether for catering, at the cafe, or at a farmers market—means supporting local farmers and food producers, as well as youth empowerment and involvement in the local food system. 

The crew at Harvest Kitchen is excited to welcome new and returning customers starting June 1. For the protection of its youth program and staff, Harvest Kitchen will continue to require masks for all patrons when not seated at a table.


RIBG Breweries Craft Beer Hours and Procedures as of May 21, 2021

Note: This list is subject to change. Please consult social media accounts, websites, or contact the individual breweries to confirm their procedures, & hours. Indoor/Outdoor seating available at designated breweries and  brewpubs.

Apponaug Brewing Co, 334 Knight St., Warwick 401-681-4321 www.ApponaugBrewing.com   

Indoor/Outdoor seating available (brewpub) Large Outdoor Beer Garden, new Outdoor patio, both overlooking the Pawtuxet River. Can and Growler sales (available for pre-order on line, through the website) Food available for on site consumption or take out, as well.  NO RESERVATIONS. All seating is first come, first served.

Hours:
Monday – Tuesday:  Closed
Wednesday & Thursday 4-10 p.m.
Friday: 4-11 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-11 p.m.
Sunday noon-8 p.m.
Dog and Kid Friendly

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Beer on Earth, 425 West Fountain St. #104, Providence, beeronearth.com (http://beeronearth.com)   (Outdoor seating available Wednesday to Sunday)

Online ordering for curbside pickup is preferred via our website. Also offering streamlined taproom sales for the in-person ordering of cans, merchandise and gift cards to go. Outdoor seating now open Wed-Sun, RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED See the website for more info.

Hours:

Wednesday 3-6 p.m.   Outdoor seating, or to go orders
Thursday 3-7 p.m.       Outdoor seating, or to go orders
Friday 3-8 p.m.            Outdoor seating, or to go orders
Saturday noon-8 p.m.  Outdoor seating, or to go orders
Sunday noon-5 p.m.     Outdoor seating, or to go orders
CLOSED:  Monday and Tuesday
Dog and kid friendly

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Bravo Brewing, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, 401-710-4242, http://www.bravobrewingcompany.com/

 (Indoor/Outdoor seating now available) Reservations Not Required

Hours:
Thursday     5-9 p.m.
Friday          2-9 p.m. 
Saturday     12-9 p.m.
Sunday        12-4 p.m.

Bravo Brewing Company is open for indoor and outdoor seating featuring draft pours as well as howlers to go. Also offering non-alcoholic craft sodas and pretzels.

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Buttonwoods Brewery, 530 Wellington Ave., Cranston, (http://www.buttonwoodsbrewery.com)  Indoor/outdoor seating now available.

Buttonwoods has a new (indoor) Tasting room, as well as outdoor Patio seating and Pick-up hours for beer to go.  The Brewery will be updating their hours as of June 1st to what is listed below:

Hours are as follows, beginning June 1st: 

Monday:   CLOSED
Tuesday – Friday: Tasting Room and Pick-ups 3 pm to 9 pm
Saturday:   Tasting Room, Patio and Pick-ups – 1 pm to 9 pm
Sunday:      Tasting Room,, Patio and Pick-ups – 1 pm to 6 pm

Reservations are not required, but they are recommended.
http://www.buttonwoodsbrewery.com/#reservations

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Coddington Brewing Co., 210 Coddington Hwy., Middletown (http://www.coddbrew.com)  Indoor seating available (brewpub) Outdoor seating is now open.  Reservations are not required, but they do accept them.

HOURS:  Open at 11:00 a.m. Sunday to Saturday
Sunday to Thursday, close at 10 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)
Friday – Saturday, close at 11 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 10 p.m.)
Lunch and Dinner served 7 days a week!
See website for beer list, or call (401) 847-6690 

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Crooked Current,  560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, 401-473-8312, (http://www.crookedcurrentbrewery.com) Indoor/outdoor seating is now available.

 Crooked Current is pleased to announce they have beer on tap (pours) again as well as beer to go.  Please call ahead at 401-473-8312 to request curbside delivery. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED

Hours:

Thursday 5-8 p.m.

Friday 5-8 p.m.

Saturday 1-5 p.m.

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Foolproof Brewing Co.,  241 Grotto Ave., Pawtucket, 

401-721-5970, (http://www.foolproofbrewing.com) 

Newly expanded indoor/outdoor seating returns Friday, May 28th

Starting Friday, May 28th, the Taproom will be open for tours, tastings, beer to go, flights and full pours.  Monday-Tuesday 12 – 4 pm (cans to go only); Wednesday through Saturday, 12 to 9 pm; Sunday, 12 – 6 pm.  The newly expanded taproom includes 20 different beers on tap, indoor seating for 45 patrons and an additional 20 outside seats around space heaters. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  Dog and kid friendly

Curbside and newly added beer fridge provides beer to go 7 days a week.  Online sales are available at www.foolproofbrewng.com Stay tuned for weekly new releases, kickoff parties and a new Mug Club.

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Generals Crossing,  34 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, 401-524-9359 (http://www.generalscrossing.com) Indoor/outdoor seating now available. RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED

HOURS:

Mon, Wed, Thurs& Fri  4 pm – 8pm
Sat & Sun                         2 pm – 8pm
CLOSED TUESDAYS
Kid friendly, and dog friendly.  It’s okay to bring food with you, as well.  There are several good choices for food in walking distance from the brewery.

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Grey Sail Brewing of RI, 63 Canal St., Westerly, 401-315-2533, (http://www.greysailbrewing.com)  Indoor and outdoor (Beer Garden) seating available Wednesday – Sunday.

Hours of Outside Operation                    

Monday:     Beer to go only     12-6 pm
Tuesday:     Beer to go only     12-6 pm
Wednesday Tap Room and Beer to go        3-8 pm
Thursday    Tap Room and Beer to go        12-8 pm
Friday         Tap Room and Beer to go        12-8 pm
Saturday     Tap Room and Beer to go        12-8 pm
Sunday       Tap Room and Beer to go        12-6 pm

RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED
Customers are welcome to order ahead for quick pickup

https://grey-sail-brewing-company-llc.square.site/

Tap room and Beer Garden: Reservations for large groups accepted. To make a reservation, call 401-596-4151

Dog friendly and Kid friendly

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Linesider Brewing Co.,  1485 South County Trail, Suite #201, East Greenwich, 401-398-7700 (http://linesiderbrewing.com)   See Instagram for info on seating.

Open for cans, howlers and growlers, as well as pours and tastings. As of May 21st, RI’s guidelines allow us to seat 100% of our capacity both indoors and outdoors.  Social distancing reduced to 3 ft (from 6 ft).  RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED.

Hours:       Thursday 4 – 9 p.m.
Friday 12 – 9 p.m.
Saturday 2 – 9 p.m.
Sunday 12 – 6 p.m.

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Long Live Beerworks, 40R Sprague St, Providence 02907  (401) 213-9830 info@longlivebeerworks.com    Indoor and outdoor seating now available

Reservations Encouraged:

https://www.exploretock.com/longlivebeerworks/

We’re offering three taproom experiences:

Outdoor Patio
Indoor Taproom – Ground Level
Indoor Taproom – Mezzanine level (up one flight of stairs)
Be sure to select your preference when booking with us!

For day-of reservations: if you do not see an opening, we recommend joining the wait list and noting your time preference, and we’ll do our best to contact you if something opens up. You may also call in during open hours to see if we have an extra spot: (401) 213-9830.

Interested in food? Check our social media pages for updates! You are welcome to bring your own snacks, as well.

Long Live Beerworks is also open for beer-to-go

Kid friendly – Yes     Dog friendly – Outdoor patio only

Hours (subject to change):
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 3–8 pm
Fri: 3-9 pm 
Sat: 12-9 pm
Sun: 12-5 pm  (Closed Tuesday)

Preorder beer to go:

https://long-live-beerworks.square.site/

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Lost Valley Pizza, 50 Sims Ave, Providence, www.lostvalleypizza.com
Revival Foodworks & Brewery dba Lost Valley Pizza and Brewery
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

HOURS:  Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
Sat & Sun 12 pm – 5 pm
Please continue to follow us on social media for expanded hours and days as business allows.  We are kids/family friendly and dog friendly

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Lops Brewing, 122 North Main St., Woonsocket Indoor and Outdoor seating available

Open seven days a week for both indoor and outdoor seating, NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.  A selection of 32 oz crowlers and 12/16 oz 4-packs are available to go in the tasting room or through online order at www.lopsbrewing.com/shop

Follow us @lopsbrewing for up to date event listings.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday:    4 – 8 p.m.

Friday & Saturday      Noon – 9 p.m.

Sunday                        Noon – 6 p.m

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Moniker Brewery, 432 West Fountain St, Providence 02903 (401) 648-0150
Indoor and Outdoor seating available.  Reservations required – see website. 

HOURS:    Wednesday – Thursday        5:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday                                   4:00 – 10:00pm
Saturday                               12:00 – 10:00 pm
Sunday                                 12:00 – 6:00 pm

On the website, you may order beer for pick up at the brewery and make a reservation.
Or call ahead at (401) 648-0150   https://www.monikerbrewery.com/

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Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling, 293 JT Connell Hwy., Newport  401-849-5232  https://newportcraft.com/    

Indoor (Taproom) and Outdoor (Pavilion) available 7 days per week beginning June.  May hours are below:

NOTE: The Outdoor Pavilion opened Saturday, May 1st  
Scheduled for weekends in May as well as warm & sunny weekdays. 

Taproom Hours – Sun– Thu, 12 – 7 pm; Fri – Sat 12 – 8 pm

Beginning in June, Pavilion and Taproom will open Sun – Thu 12-8 pm & Fri – Sat from 12 – 10 pm

Food and music vendors will be listed on the Newport Craft website on the event calendar.  Kids are allowed in both Taproom and Pavilion.  Leashed and well behaved dogs are allowed in the Pavilion only.

Reservations for parties of 8-24 can be made by emailing events@newportcraft.com beginning May 15th.  All other parties will be on a first come, first served basis.

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Origin Beer Project, 530 Wellington Ave., Cranston, 02910 www.originbeerproject.com

Origin Beer Project is new since last summer, in space shared with Buttonwoods Brewery.  Outdoor seating is available on weekends, and there is plenty of parking to the rear of the building.  Online pre ordering or walkup ordering for Fri – Sat – Sun pickup.  RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.

HOURS:

Friday:       3 pm – 6 pm (To-go beer only on Fridays)
Saturday:   1 pm – 6 pm  (Outdoor seating and to-go-beer)
Sunday:      1 pm – 6 pm  (Outdoor seating and to-go-beer)

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Proclamation Ale Co.,  298 Kilvert St., Warwick, proclamationaleco.com

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!  Indoor/outdoor seating is now available.

We have re-opened for on-premise pours! We offer a number of both indoor and outdoor seating options. Our taproom is large and spacious with high ceilings. Come by and enjoy a beer! Follow us on social media to see what food trucks we have scheduled. You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks.

OUR HOURS:  (Closed Mondays)

Tuesday – Wednesday   3:00 – 8:00 pm  (To Go only – no seating/pours)

Thursday                         3:00 – 8:00 pm      (To Go and Pours)

Friday – Saturday             Noon – 10:00 pm  (To Go and Pours)

Sunday                            11 am – 6 pm   (To Go and Pours)

Reservations are available online for 2-weeks at a time beginning every Monday at approx. 9am.They are for 90 minutes at a time, with the 8:45 pm reservations for just 75 minutes (in order to close by 10:00 pm)  Click on the link below to request your reservation date and time.

https://www.exploretock.com/proclamationalecompany

Half of the seats are available through Reservations, and half are for walk-ins.  There are a total of 20 + areas to sit indoors (including high tops, tables, couches, barrels and drink rails) accommodating up to 8 people at large tables.  Picnic tables and barrels with stools are set up outdoors, as well, when weather permits. 

Online pre-orders are still available and Walk-in To Go purchases are welcome

Dog Friendly?  Outdoors only                   Kid Friendly?  Yes

Plenty of free parking.  Note:  The building faces Jefferson Blvd (across from the airport parking garage, but the Proclamation entrance is around the corner at 298 Kilvert Street, Warwick, RI

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Providence Brewing Company, 10 Sims Ave, Providence, 401-424-1817, http://pvdbc.com      PVDBC is moving to a new location in Providence, and expects to open later this summer.  Watch their website and social media for the Opening!

They will be in the Farm Fresh RI building, home to the Providence Flea and numerous other companies.  

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Ragged Island Brewing,  54 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, raggedislandbrewing.com  Outdoor seating available at the Farm. 

Reservations are not required. Outdoor hours at the Farm Brewery may change after Memorial Day.

https://brewery-108864.square.site/ for pre-orders.  To go only from the 200 High Point Ave Taproom.

Check social media accounts for updates, Facebook in particular.

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Ravenous Brewing Company, 10 Industrial Rd., Cumberland, 401-216-5331, ravenousbrewing.com      Indoor and Outdoor seating available 

Ravenous will be opening the outdoor patio area by Memorial Day 2021.  Reservations will no longer be required, but they are strongly recommended.  Children and pets are not allowed indoors.  Order online through their website, where you will also find a beer list and other helpful information!  Our new Cumberland location is much larger, and you’re sure to enjoy your visit.

Curbside purchases:        Available during regular business hours.          

Taproom Visit Hours: (Reservation recommended)
Wednesday-Thursday: 4-9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: Noon – 10 pm
Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

                                   Reservations:         https://www.ravenousbrewing.com/reservations

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Rejects Beer Company, 124 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI (401) 619-8200
www.Rejectsbeerco.com  Indoor and outdoor seating available

HOURS:    Closed Monday
Tue, Wed & Thurs       4 – 8 pm
Friday                          3 – 9 pm
Saturday                      12 – 9 pm
Sunday                        12 – 7 pm

Curbside pickup available  – Buy Online

Rejects is Dog and Kid Friendly, Reservations not required.

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Shaidzon Beer Company, 141 Fairgrounds Rd., West Kingston, shaidzonbeer.com

 Online Ordering: Active 24/7 via https://www.shaidzonbeer.com/online-marketplace

Hours:
Monday & Tuesday – Closed
Wed – Pickups 4 – 8 pm
Thu  – Pickups 4-8 pm; Beer Garden 4-8 pm
Fri – Pickups 3-9 pm; Beer Garden 3-9 pm
Sat – Pickups 12-8 pm; Beer Garden 12-8 pm
Sun – Pickups 12-5 pm; Beer Garden 12-5 pm
Weather permitting for Shaidzon Beer Garden – follow social media for day-of updates.

Tables: First come, first served. RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED We have over 20 tables spread out over 6,000 square feet of outdoor space. 

Mask Wearing: Until RI state rules say otherwise for restaurants/breweries, masks must be worn when away from your table. 

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Six Pack Brewing, 87 Gooding Ave, Bristol, RI 401-200-8592, www.6packbrewing.com

One of the newest breweries in the RI Brewers Guild, 6 pack has a dog theme (the 6 pack is the dogs, not the beers!) with both indoor and outdoor seating available  

Hours: (These take effect June 1st.)
Wed  4 – 8 pm                            (Closed on Wed from now til June 1st)
Thurs & Fri  4 – 8 pm                     (5 – 8 pm now til June 1st)
Saturday   2 – 9 pm                        (Same hours now and in June)
Sunday      1 – 6 pm                         (1 – 5 pm now til June 1st)

Reservations are not required                 Both Dog and Kid friendly

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Smug Brewing, 100 Carver St., Pawtucket, 401-642-5701, smugbrewing.com


Indoor seating now available. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

HOURS:    Monday-Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday          1 – 6 pm      Pickup beer only, to-go
Thurs – Friday      3 – 9 pm     Both Pickup and Tasting (Tap Room)
Saturday              1 – 10 pm   Both Pickup and Tasting (Tap Room)

See the website for info on pre-ordering and pre-paying for beer to pick up.  Also, request a reservation, find out about events, see a list of beers, meet the Smug staff, and more.

Reservations required.  Flights, pours and to-go beer are available at the brewery.
https://www.exploretock.com/smugbrewing

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Taproot Brewing Co., 909 East Main Rd., Middletown, 401-848-5161, taprootbeer.com

Newport Vineyards and Taproot Brewing Co. are open for indoor & outdoor seating for pints, flights, wine, and a full dining menu all day. Reservations in advance are strongly encouraged, walk-ins accepted upon availability. Please visit website for reservation details. The Marketplace is also open for retail purchases daily – stop in or pre-order on website.

HOURS:  
Monday through Thursday       11am – 6 pm
Friday & Saturday                    11am – 8 pm
Sunday:                                  11am – 6 pm

Last reservation is one hour prior to close.
www.taprootbeer.com
To pre-order beers to pickup: www.newportvineyards.com/pre-order/

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Tilted Barn Brewery, 1 Helmsley Pl., Exeter, 401-500-6765, tiltedbarnbrewery.com

Indoor/outdoor seating available

Beginning May 21st weekend, Tilted Barn will end the Reservation requirements for indoor and outdoor seating.  RI Dept of Health and DBR are relaxing the guidelines for breweries and restaurants, and seating will once again be first come, first served.

Tilted Barn’s takeout window is open for cans to-go via walkup or online preorders at tiltedbarn.square.site

Hours:       Thursday, Friday & Saturday  –  Noon to 8 pm
Sunday  –  Noon to 5 pm 

Tilted Barn is kid friendly but does not allow dogs or other pets on the premises.  Food trucks will be on site most weekends, but please check Tilted Barn’s social media to view the Food truck schedule.  Guests are welcome to bring their own food.  Please carry out what is carried in.

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Trinity Brewhouse, 186 Fountain St., Providence, 401-453-2337, trinitybrewhouse.com

Hours of Operation          Indoor and Outdoor seating available    RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED.

Sunday to Thursday       12:00 noon to 10:00 pm  (kitchen closes at 9:00 pm)
Friday & Saturday          12:00 noon to 12:00 am  (kitchen closes at 11:00 pm)

We offer indoor seating in the dining room area, in the pub, at the bar and we have a new outdoor deck expansion with awnings and vinyl separating sections.  (Dogs are welcome on the outdoor deck, only)  We also have a BeerGarden down the street by the skating rink with weekly comedy nights and other events.  Check www.trinitybeergarden.com or follow on FB or Instagram.  Check out the Brewpub menu and beers at www.trinitybrewhouse.com

(Note:  Trinity is a licensed brewpub, so they sell food and beer as well as wine and spirits)
Cans to go are available during RI State liquor store hours.

This summer, Trinity will be working all of the @pvdfoodtruck events, find that information on Face Book and Instagram, as well..

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Twelve Guns Brewing,  549 Metacom Ave., Bristol, twelvegunsbrewing.com

Indoor/outdoor seating now available.

HOURS:
Wed – Thurs       4 – 8 pm
Friday                  2 -10 pm
Saturday             12 – 10 pm
Sunday                12 -8 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Reservations not required. You can still pre-order on line here:   https://app.upserve.com/s/twelve-guns-brewing-north-providence

We are first come, first served with indoor and outdoor patio seating.  Seating will be adjusted to capacity as the State allows over the next few weeks.

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Union Station Brewery, 36 Exchange Terrace, Providence,

 Website  unionstationpvd.com  or (401) 274-2739
Reservations:  https://www.unionstationpvd.com/reservations

Indoor/outdoor seating available. USB is a brewpub,, see website for menu.
Reservations available but not required   Reserve a table here

HOURS:     Monday to Thursday, 11:30 am to 11:00 pm (kitchen closes at 9 pm)
Friday & Saturday 11:30 to 12 am (midnight) (kitchen closes at 10 pm)
Sunday, 11:30 am to 11 pm   (kitchen closes at 10 pm)

Kid Friendly, and Dog Friendly in the outdoor Patio only (weather permitting)

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West Passage Brewing, 7835 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI  02852,  https://westpassagebrewing.com/

West Passage brewpub is soon to open in Wickford, just south of Quonset and just north of the Wickford State Police Barracks. They are planning a Wednesday, June 9th opening. Watch social media (website, Instagram and Face Book) for the announcement.  

Hours:
Wed – Thurs 3:00 – 10:30 pm (Full Kitchen menu until 10:00 pm)
Fri – 3:00 – 12 midnight (Full kitchen menu to 9:30 pm/Late night menu to 11:30 pm)
Saturday – 11 – 12 am (Lunch menu to 3 pm/Full menu to 9:30 pm/Late night menu 10 pm)
Sunday – 11:00 am to 10:30 pm (Lunch to 3 pm/Full menu to 9:30 pm/Late night 10 pm)

RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED, but there will be an onsite/online waitlist.

Kid Friendly, pets not allowed.

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Whalers Brewing Co., 1174 Kingstown Rd., Wakefield, 401-552-0002, whalers.com

Open regular hours for retail can sales and new howler fills. Taproom open for indoor seating (see guidelines below). 

Hours:
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday 4-10 p.m.
Wednesday 4-10 p.m.
Thursday 4-10 p.m.
Friday 1-10 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Reservations not required, but recommended for groups larger than 8 – follow the prompt on the website to request a reservation.  https://whalers.com/party
Please make reservations at least a week in advance.  Very limited space for larger groups, so first come, first served.  Children not allowed for reservations.

Dog friendly and kid friendly (except for reservations)

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Norey’s Star, 156 Broadway, Newport 02840, 401-847-4971. www.noreys.com
info@noreys.com   Call 847-4971 for takeout.

HOURS:
Tuesday to Saturday, 4:00 pm to closing; Sunday, 10:30 am Brunch to closing
Closed Mondays

Norey’s is an award winning restaurant and brewpub with outstanding beers to choose from.

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News Bites: Local Hand Sanitizer from: Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. and JAVA Skin Care / The Industrious Spirit Company

by David Dadekian March 22, 2020
written by David Dadekian

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



Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. and JAVA Skin Care Team Up To Donate Hand Cleaner To Rhode Islanders In Need

Rhode Island businesses unite as COVID-19 continues to create supply shortages

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.

Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. (SOL) and JAVA Skin Care are packaging two thousand 50ml bottles of hand cleaner to be given away to locals on Monday, March 23rd. Craft distilleries across the country are stepping up to help as the supply of hand sanitizers has quickly diminished due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“People need it, we can make it, so it’s not even a question,” says Bryan Ricard, SOL’s marketing director. “We’re following a formula recommended by the World Health Organization which is just ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerol and purified water. We definitely have plenty of the first ingredient, so we’re going to help as much as we can.” The team at Sons of Liberty isn’t sure how long COVID-19 and supply shortages will last, but the hope is to produce as many future batches as possible.

In response to the national crisis, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) waived provisions this week, giving the green light for distilleries to produce ethanol-based sanitizers. “That was huge,” Mike Reppucci, founder and president of Sons of Liberty, explained, “in times like this, you definitely don’t want to be stopped by red tape and be prevented from trying to help.” The effort of the two Rhode Island businesses has received support from many within the state, a sign of RI’s eagerness to work together amid the national emergency.

JAVA Skin Care

Sons of Liberty, with help from their friends at JAVA Skin Care, gathered the supplies needed as fast as they could. “We created a video to show folks how to make a DIY hand sanitizer out of household items when we realized people couldn’t buy it in stores,” said JAVA’s Director of Innovation, Emily O’Donnell. “Now, being able to create a hand sanitizer with SOL and give it away to the community is just amazing. We jumped at the opportunity to help and to share our packaging connections.”

Plans for larger batches are underway as Sons of Liberty seeks to help businesses as well. “We’ve been receiving calls and emails non-stop. There are so many businesses currently in operation that need a hand sanitizer to keep their staff and customers safe,” says Ricard. Sons of Liberty will donate as much as they can to the community, but to keep the operation running and producing larger amounts for businesses, they hope to only charge minimal pricing to businesses to cover some costs. They want to reiterate that they will do everything they can to accommodate everyone.

“We love our community and will do our absolute best to fulfill this need,” said Reppucci. “We just ask that everyone be patient with us as we navigate something that is very new to us.” Rhode Island businesses can request sanitizer with this form.

Free Sanitizer Pick Up 

  • Monday, March 23rd from 12-6pm
  • Peace Dale School at 109 Kersey Rd, Wakefield
  • Free. Donations accepted
  • Two 50ml bottles per household
  • Please be patient and try to maintain 6 feet of distance between other people

Future pick-up dates will be determined after the first day. Follow Sons of Liberty on Facebook or Instagram for updates or visit http://www.drinksol.com.


The Industrious Spirit Company Offering Free House Made Hand Sanitizer

The Industrious Spirit Company

The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO), Providence’s first distillery since prohibition, is using a byproduct of the production of its structural vodka to create alcohol based hand sanitizer. Using the World Health Organization (WHO) recipe they are able to develop small batches, which they are giving away to anyone who stops by their “Wish We Could Window” while supplies last.

“We want to do our part in helping the community during these challenging times,” said distiller Dan Neff of The Industrious Spirit Company. “Across the country we are seeing distilleries produce high-alcohol based sanitizer and know this is a way we can give back. With the small volume we currently produce we expect it to go quickly, but will keep making as long as we have the ingredients to do so. We do encourage social distancing when coming by to pick up a bottle and apologize in advance if our supplies cannot keep up.”

Stay up to date by following us on Instagram @iscospirits. We are located at 1 Sims Avenue #103, Providence, RI 02909.

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