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News Bites: Blackstone Valley Culinary News / Miller’s Famous Sandwiches Expansion / Providence Open Air Saturdays 2022

by David Dadekian March 29, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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



Blackstone Valley Culinary News – March 29, 2022

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

Harvest Kitchen is welcoming spring with their new and expanded Spring Menu.  Check out the fresh, local ingredients they use to create healthy options for you!

Brewology
9 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield  02917
401-642-7111
facebook.com/brewologyri

New restaurant alert!  Brewology is open – serving coffee (iced and hot coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, mochaccinos, chai teas, as well as smoothies, protein shakes and more) and breakfast from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (bagels, sandwiches, acai bowls and pastries made fresh on site).  On Thursday, Friday and Saturday they’ll remain open until 1 a.m. serving specialty martinis, cocktails, wine and beer, as well as light bites and desserts.  There will be occasional entertainment too.  Check out the relaxing lounge space HERE.  

Davenport’s Bar and Grille
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3381
davenportsri.com

Did you know????   Davenport’s has partnered with Providence Performing Arts Center for a Show Shuttle Dinner/Show Package program.  When you sign up for a Show Shuttle package, you receive your choice of Orchestra or 1st Dress Balcony seating for each show in the package, dinner(salad, entrée, non-alcoholic beverages, dessert, tax and tip) and round-trip transportation from the restaurant to the theatre and back.  After the show, Davenport’s will also offer coffee, tea and pastries at PPAC!  Click HERE for more information.  

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

Boundary has some great SPECIALS planned for Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week.  And check out this picture of their Stone Pie – stone oven pizza, hand-tossed with a custom crust.  It looks delicious!  And it’s available gluten-free too!

Here are some upcoming events to mark on your calendar: 

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

Tuesday, April 12 –  Last day to order and pay for your Easter order from Mapleville Farm.  They have the most delicious homemade breads, pastries and desserts that you’ll want for the holiday.  Check out their MENU.  Orders need to be placed and paid for by April 12 and order pick up is Saturday, April 16 from 9 am to 6 pm.  

Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille
970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI  02917
401-349-4979
tavolowinebar.com/Smithfield

Sunday, April 17 – Tavolo invites you for a stress-free Easter Sunday dinner at their Smithfield and Warwick locations.  They’ll be serving their full dinner menu as well as some specials – open 12 noon to 8 pm.  You can book your reservations online or call 401-349-4979.  

Parma Ristorante
266 Putnam Pike, Smithfield  02917
401-349-0079]
Parmaristorante.com

Sunday, April 17 – Parma will be open for Easter Sunday for a Brunch Buffet from 11 am to 2 pm and dinner service with Easter Specials from 3 pm to 8 pm.  Reserve your table by calling the number above.  

A & W Root Beer
460 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI  02828
401-949-9892
awrestaurants.com/aw-smithfield-ri

Tuesday, April 19 – A & W Drive-In will start their Cruise Nights – every Tuesday – staring April 19.  Great food, root beer made on-site and classic cars – a great combination for a fun evening!

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

Friday, May 6 – Johnny’s begins their BBQ Season with outdoor seating and live music.  Plan to visit and try the #1 BBQ in Rhode Island according to Food and Wine magazine in September 2020.   

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

Sunday, May 8 – Mother’s Day Garden Tea and Luncheon.  Enjoy soup, salad, sandwiches, pastries, candies, and tea in their perennial garden.  Seatings are at 11 am and 1:30 pm.  This is a very popular event, so don’t wait to get your tickets.  Click HERE for tickets and more information. 


East Providence’s Miller’s Famous Sandwiches Seeking Franchise Partners

Miller's Famous Sandwiches interior

For 50 years, Miller’s Famous Sandwiches has remained a dining institution in and around East Providence, Rhode Island. Today, with the third generation of family owners at the helm, Miller’s has officially launched its franchise opportunity and is ready to introduce its signature Roast Beef and variety of other mouthwatering sandwich options to throngs of new customers.

With two flagship stores already satisfying customers of all demographics in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Miller’s intends to expand its footprint across the East Coast. President Gwendolyn Graham hopes to see approximately 5-7 restaurants open up over the next few years in an area that extends from the Northeast down to Florida.

“People love Miller’s and we’re excited to begin providing our unique product and services to customers in other communities across the country,” says Graham. “Franchise expansion doesn’t mean that we’ll cease to be family-owned, however. It just means that each new franchise owner and all of their customers become family, too. This is why our guiding philosophy has always been and always will be ‘Family Serving Family.’”

The first Miller’s restaurant was opened in East Providence, Rhode Island in 1972. Since that time, the brand has become a local icon on the foodservice scene, offering one of the best tasting, authentic roast beef sandwiches on the market. The roast beef is slow roasted every night, overnight – resulting in the most tender and tasty sandwiches. Other mouthwatering sandwich options include: Pastrami, French Dip, Reubens, Thanksgiving (Turkey), Chicken, Lobster, BBQ Pulled Pork, Ham, Corned Beef, and New England style Lobster Roll.

Remarkably, Miller’s cooks 12,000 pounds (that’s 6 TONS!) of its signature slow roasted roast beef each month and sells over 8,000 sandwiches each week.

Freshly-made sides include: crinkle cut fries, onion rings, baked beans, homemade slaw, clam strips, and more.

As for the restaurant design? Every Miller’s location is based off of the look and feel of the original restaurant that was opened nearly a half-century ago. Details such as community tables, swivel stools, and warm wood tones are just a few of the ways that Miller’s recreates this atmosphere. An open-kitchen concept allows customers the ability to watch their food being made, while giving them a better understanding of the craft, quality, freshness, and love that goes into Miller’s products.

“At Miller’s, we understand that in the quick-moving world that we are currently living in, today, sometimes it’s nice to just take a step back and get back to basics,” says Graham. “Our home-cooked menu options, our freshly prepared meals, and our comfortable dining atmosphere constantly bring customers coming back to feel that nostalgic feeling that comes with being ‘home.’”

She adds, “It’s a bit of the past continuing to the present – when quality meant something special.”

Today, armed with a refreshed brand identity, Miller’s is seeking franchise partners who understand family, understand quality, and understand what it takes to be successful no matter what the economic climate looks like.

Including a franchise fee of $40,000, the initial investment range for a Miller’s restaurant is between $396,000 and $818,000.

A typical franchise location sits approximately 1,500 to 2,200 square feet and is located in a strip center, is free standing, or is found on a pad site in a shopping center. Most Miller’s employ 20-25 full- and part-time employees.


Open Air Saturdays Returns Bigger and Better to Providence in 2022

InDowncity partners with local businesses for downtown-wide six event summer series with live music, outdoor dining and drinks, marketplaces, and family-friendly activities

Beginning May 7, InDowncity is bringing back the popular event series “Open Air Saturdays” to downtown Providence. From May through October, guests can enjoy programming across the city on the first Saturday of each month. The family-friendly event will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, and Oct. 1.

Each Open Air Saturdays event will feature live music performances, a rotating line-up of food trucks, two beer gardens, two marketplaces, outdoor games and activities, ample outdoor dining at local restaurants and more. Attendees are encouraged to make a day of it, visiting multiple locations throughout downtown: Grant’s Block, Aborn Street, Union Street, Biltmore Park, and the BankNewport City Center.

During Open Air Saturdays, the Grant’s Block location (on the corner of Union Street and Westminster Street) will feature live traditional music from around the world programmed by Providence World Music, as well as the return of Long Live Beerworks’ beer garden and a variety of visiting food vendors.

On Aborn Street (between Washington Street and Westminster Street) Rosalina will offer outdoor drinks, Italian street foods, and outdoor bocce. On the same block, Durk’s Bar-B-Q will program live rock and roll performances while serving drinks at an outdoor bar and offering a selection of smoked meats and barbeque.

Kin Southern Table + Bar will curate the “Kin Marketplace,” a market on Union Street—between Washington Street and Worcester Street—that highlights various BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and women-owned businesses. Attendees can enjoy outdoor seating with food and drink by Kin, and a mix of R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, and Afro Beats by local DJs.

At Biltmore Park, Trinity Beer Garden will serve local craft beer and select cocktails. Attendees can enjoy live music, a maker marketplace, outdoor games, and the exclusive opportunity to order food delivery from Reiners. Trinity Beer Garden is both family-friendly and dog-friendly. Next door, the BankNewport Skating Center will be open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. for roller skating.

“InDowncity is thrilled to expand our footprint this season as we welcome so many new partners to the Open Air Saturday program,” said Joanna Levitt, Director of Commercial Leasing and Marketing for Cornish Associates and InDowncity. “This season, guests can plan an entire day of strolling the various event locations, taking in unique programming at each.”

Further announcements–including lists of food vendors, musical artists, and retail vendors–will be released as the event dates near. For regular updates, visit www.indowncity.com/news/open-air-saturdays-2022 and follow @indowncitypvd on Instagram.

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Rhode Island Craft Beer Week
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News Bites: RI Craft Beer Week 2022 / Museum of Work & Culture’s Poutine Indulgence / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian February 28, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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



RI Brewers Guild Announces Inaugural RI Craft Beer Week

The RI Brewers Guild has announced plans for the inaugural Rhode Island Craft Beer Week set for March 5th through the 13th, 2022.  This celebration of the RI’s beer manufacturers will feature events scheduled at your favorite Rhode Island bars, restaurants, package stores and on-premises at RI’s 35+ breweries/brewpubs as well as virtual events hosted online.

“Over the past 10 years the RI Brewers Guild has seen tremendous growth” says Jeremy Ruff, Board President, RI Brewers Guild/Owner of LineSider Brewing Co.  “There were five original members of the guild in 2013 and today we have 37 members with a few more already in planning.  RI Craft Beer Week will allow us to showcase and celebrate these excellent makers.”

Local breweries are working hard to bring fun and unique events to life for this inaugural celebration, including in-state collaboration beers and special releases.    Grey Sail Brewing in Westerly and Apponaug Brewing Company in Warwick, have committed to hosting fellow RI breweries in their taprooms that week to showcase all that RI has to offer. Restaurants like Back 40 (North Kingstown), Black Oak Kitchen & Drinks (Coventry) and Pour Judgement (Newport) are planning Tap Takeover events featuring dozens of choices from local brewers.

Narragansett Beer will be hosting an “Ultimate Rhode Island Day” event to kick things off on March 5th.  Gansett will launch a new beer that day as well as host iconic Rhode Island staples like Del’s and NY System Wieners.  The event  “will pay homage to the wonderful little state we live in” said Brooke Cure, Community Manager.

One of the more unique features of the inaugural RI Craft Beer Week is the “Rhode Map Challenge”.  Utilizing the RI Brewers Guild Passport App on your smartphone, craft beer enthusiasts can check into and post photos of their beer from as many RI Breweries as they can that week.  The RI Brewers Guild wants to be clear that this should only be attempted with the help of a designated driver.  Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 fans including two tickets to the Ocean State Beer Festival, two entries to the Craft Brew Races Newport, a RI Brewers Guild Puzzle and much more!

“One of the many benefits of living in Rhode Island is that you can travel basically anywhere in the entire state in under an hour.  With the help of a dedicated designated driver, we think it is possible for fans to visit all or at least most of our members across RI Craft Beer Week!”  said Gary Richardson, Executive Director of the RI Brewers Guild.

Commemorative RI Craft Beer Week stickers and coasters will be available at some locations during this week and all events will be listed on the RI Brewers Guild website by February 25th.

For more information about RI Craft Beer Week and to find events near you visit: https://www.ribrewersguild.org/ri-craft-beer-week/


Poutine is Back on the Menu at the Museum of Work & Culture

Month-long Poutine Indulgence Features 7 Restaurants Competing for Best Poutine

The Museum of Work & Culture is proud to announce the return of its annual Poutine Indulgence, now in its 6th year.

Throughout the month of March, Poutine Passport holders will be able to sample poutine (a traditional Québecois dish of French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds) from seven restaurants across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

This year’s restaurants include new entrants the Poutine Peddlers (Taunton, MA) and Red’s Kitchen (Seekonk, MA), as well as returning favorites Friskie Fries (Providence and Johnston), Adeline’s Speakeasy Kitchen Bar (Cumberland), Ciro’s Tavern (Woonsocket), KG Kitchen Bar (Providence), and Ming’s Sando Bar (Pawtucket).

Participants will have until April 1 at midnight to vote for their favorite poutine. The winner will be announced at the Museum’s annual Salute to Spring event on Sunday, April 4. 

Poutine Passports are available for $15 each or two for $25 at shopmowc.com.

The Poutine Indulgence is made possible in part by the event’s generous sponsors: the Consulate General of Canada in Boston, the Quebec Delegation to Boston, Fournier & Fournier, the Brickle Group, and Lepine Financial Advisors, Inc.; along with David Soucy and Bourget and Associates, Inc.; as well as Esten & Richard Insurance, Wealth Management Resources, the Rotary Club of Woonsocket, and the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce.


Blackstone Valley Culinary News – January 25 to February 8, 2022

Rhode Island Historical Society
401-331-8575
rihs.org

The Historical Society’s “Drink in the History” series begins this week on Wednesday, January 26 at 7 p.m., with Narragansett Brewery and the launch of their new 1822 Porter, created for RIHS’s bicentennial.  This virtual event features a question and answer session with Narragansett’s Head Brewer, Lee Lord.  This is the first in a series, which will pair Rhode Island beverage companies with historic talks throughout the year.  Blackstone Valley companies being featured include Rhode Island Spirits and White Dog Distilling.  Find out more information and get tickets HERE

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

Here’s a delicious way to deal with the cold, winter weather – Have a house-made soup and 1/2 sandwich at Harvest Kitchen for only $9.00!  Pick a sandwich from their special menu and pair it with a fresh, hot soup.  The sandwiches are:  Spicy Broccoli Grilled Cheese, Chickpea Salad with Romesco and Sweet Potato, Hummus and Pickled Onions.  You can get a full sandwich for only $1.50 more.   

And don’t forget to order your Ready-To-Go Valentine Dinner by February 4 (pick up on February 11 at Harvest Kitchen).  It’s a three-course dinner for two – choose two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts, all for $63!  Call 401-334-2766 to order or email [email protected].  Check out the menu HERE

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

JA Patty will be open for take-out on Saturdays from 1-5 pm during the months of January and February (closed on January 29 for an event) and can fill catering orders by request.  Make sure you try their Jerk Fries with house-made creamy jerk sauce.  They’ve perfected their recipe and say the fries are lightly seasoned and full of flavor, not spicy.   

Ming’s Sando Bar
560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket
(Lorraine Mills Complex)

New Restaurant Alert!  Ming’s Sando Bar is having their Grand Opening on Thursday, February 3 (4-8 pm), Friday, February 4 (4-8 pm), and Saturday, February 5 (1-7 pm).  Look for them between Crooked Current Brewery and White Dog Distilling at the Lorraine Mills complex.  They’re having pre-opening contests, so look for them on Facebook (Ming’s Asian Street Food) and get in the next contest!!!

Blackstone River Café
65 Blackstone Street, Pawtucket  02860
401-265-0960

Blackstone River Café is now open for private functions only, such as baby showers, bridal showers and catered events.  Contact Bethany at the phone number above for more information and check them out on Facebook to see a beautiful place setting from a recent event.  

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

Announcing a new brew!  Java Monster 8.5%abv Imperial Stout brewed with coffee, molasses and dark Belgian candies.  This is for all the coffee lovers!!!!  This Friday, January 28 from 5 pm to 8 pm, Biggest Little Easy will be at Smug Brewing serving their RI/New Orleans fusion cuisine with music too!   On Saturday, January 29 from 4 pm to 8 pm, GGs Pretzels will be at Smug serving their soft pretzels and chocolate-dipped creations. 

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

The Tasting Room is open again and the fireplace is burning.  How about a gin hot toddy, spiked hot chocolate or one of their two new martinis – Blackstone 59 and Pomegranate.  They also have sample flights, snacks, bottles and merchandise available.   The Tasting Room is open Friday (4-8:30 pm), Saturday (1-8:30 pm) and Sunday (1-6 pm).  

Rasoi
727 East Avenue, Pawtucket 02860
401-728-5500
rasoirestaurant.com

Have you heard about Rasoi’s Combo for 2 special on Monday and Tuesday nights for $40?  The menu is available for dine-in, pickup or delivery.  You can choose 1 appetizer to share and 2 entrees.  All meals are served with freshly baked garlic naan and basmati rice.  Check out the special Combo menu HERE. 

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

Shake things up a bit with the pack at White Dog Distilling in one of their Kitchen Cocktail Classes!  They’ll teach you the skills to make great cocktails at home, using things you have in your pantry.  You’ll make two cocktails in the tasting room (which will be closed on cocktail class days) and the classes are limited to 12 people, so sign up soon!  Upcoming classes are scheduled for February 24 (only four spots left) and March 31 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Click HERE for more information and to register for a class.  

You can also enjoy a private tasting this Saturday, January 29 at 12 noon or at 6 pm.  

The Last Resort
325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield  02917
401-349-3500
thelastresortri.com

The Last Resort features live music from all over New England on Friday and Saturday nights at 9 pm (after Memorial Day also Sundays at 3 pm).  They’ve got a pub that’s currently open on Thursdays (5 pm to 1 am), Fridays (4 pm to 1 am), Saturdays (4 pm to 1 am) – Check out their menu HERE.  You can also book them any day of the week for a private parties, functions, corporate events, and outings.  And don’t forget the pool in the summertime!!!

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

Pop Up Brunch at Boundary happening this Sunday, January 30 from 11 am to 2 pm.  This will be a buffet brunch served in a Covid-safe way by new Executive Chef Stefan Afonso.  To see the menu and book your reservation, click HERE (and scroll down to see the brunch information).   

Laguna Tacqueria and Pizzeria
420 Social Street, Woonsocket  02895
401-602-1203

New Restaurant Alert!   Laguna Tacqueria and Pizzeria has opened in the former Castle Luncheonette building.  Click HERE to see their menu.  They offer tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, bowls and pizza – vegan options too!

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

The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, will offer its annual Children’s Baking Workshop with Gingersnaps Bakery on Saturday, February 12 at 1pm.- via Zoom.  This year’s event will have a Valentine’s Day theme and will feature a cookie decorating demonstration with a member of the Gingersnaps Bakery staff, an interactive French Language matching game, baking bingo, and a brief presentation on the history of Valentine’s Day.   Baking kits will be available for pickup at the Museum prior to the event and will include: a chef’s hat, apron, recipe card, game printouts, heart-shaped sugar cookies, frosting, and sprinkles so children can follow along and decorate their own cookies.

Tickets are $20 per participant. Space is limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets are available for purchase at Shop MOWC

Blackie’s
280 George Washington Hwy., Smithfield, RI  02917
401-231-4777
Eatatblackies.com

The team at Blackie’s wants you to be the Party MVP by ordering for your Super Bowl Party from their Super Bowl Menu!   Check it out:  Super Bowl Menu

The Thirsty Beaver
45 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield, RI  02917
401-349-4790

The Thirsty Beaver is hosting their first vendor marketplace – Cupid’s Market Saturday Social – and what a great way for all you last-minute shoppers to pick up any Valentine’s gifts for your loved ones!   It’s happening on Saturday, February 12 from 11 am to 2 pm.  You can grab a drink and do some shopping.  Check out the Vendor List. 

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

Crooked Current announces the 8th annual release of their wildly popular Chocolate Cherry Stout on Saturday, February 12th, for Valentine’s Day (the Monday following but they’re closed on Mondays). They’ll also have their Passion Fruit & Guava IPA for the Super Bowl that weekend.   Check out the rest of their menu HERE.

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

Take a look at Gingersnaps Valentine’s Menu!   Check it out and place your orders soon.  Orders close on February 10 at 6 pm –  Menu  

Wildflour Vegan Bakery Cafe & Juice Bar
727 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 475-4718
http://www.wildflourbakerycafe.com/

Here are the Valentine’s Day Pre-Order Specials at Wildflour:  

A box of 6 mixed chocolates: chocolate peanut butter, pistachio rose, almond joy, chocolate raspberry, double chocolate truffle, salted caramel

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

4″ Sweethearts Cakes: 

GF option: chocolate cake, strawberry filling, vanilla frosting, ganache drip, chocolate covered strawberry topper

Traditional option: vanilla cake, raspberry filling, vanilla frosting, freeze dried raspberries

We will also have conversation heart sugar cookies available in the store closer to the day!

Your pre-orders must be in by February 10 and can be placed on their on-line ordering site:  Wildflour Online Ordering

Under the Willow Bakery
3383 Mendon Road, Cumberland 
401-425-8116
underthewillowbakery.com

Congratulations and Happy First Anniversary to Under the Willow Bakery!  Stop in to wish them Happy Anniversary on February 5 and with a $10 order, you’ll receive a free anniversary shortbread cookie.  They have Valentine’s Specials too – assorted chocolate truffles and Valentine cookie decorating kits.  

Blackstone Herbs and Coffee Bar
3 Dexter Street, Cumberland  02864
401-205-2063
Blackstoneherbsandcoffeebar.com

Blackstone Herbs and Coffee Bar is a local vegan café and CBD shop.  Their coffee is locally roasted, tea is organic and grown in Rhode Island, matchais organic and Fair-Trade, and their CBD is locally grown and sourced.  There is even a rotating art gallery.   Stop by and have a chat with the nice people at Blackstone Herbs and Coffee Bar!   Check out their food and drink MENU and their Valentine’s Special Latte Menu

The Pomodoro
476 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI  02895
401-762-5114
Savinispomodoro.com

It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a special menu at The Pomodoro!  They are offering a three-course dinner for $24.95 that includes soup, salad, bread bar, entrees and desserts.  They’ll have drink specials too!  It’s all happening on Monday, February 14, dinner course served from 4 pm to 8 pm.  Call the number above to make a reservation.

Rhode Island Historical Society
401-331-8575
rihs.org

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the organization which includes our Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket, will host a virtual Romance After Dark event on Thursday, February 10 at 6 pm.  It’s a virtual evening when you can enjoy craft cocktails, cheese samplings and conversations about some of the most romantic items in the RIHS collection.  There will be a cocktail demonstration and a talk on the history of the wedding dress, as well as Rhode Islanders sharing their love stories.  You can choose from 2 packages:  The “Cheesy Love Story” package ($35-$40) features a box of five cheese samples for two from the Edgewood Cheese Shop.  The “Love on the Rocks” package ($45-$50) includes the cheese box, as well as a box by MXR Cocktails with hand-selected, fresh ingredients to craft four BYOB beverages or mocktails. Kits are available at rihs.org

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

Remember to make your Valentine’s Day reservations at Andrew’s Bistro! They’ll be offering their full dinner menu plus Valentine Week specialsMonday, February 14 through Saturday, February 19, from 4 pm to 9 pm.   

Michele’s Place at Lincoln Country Club
31 Dexter Rock Road, Lincoln  02865
401-334-3925 (restaurant)
lincolncountryclub.com

Michele’s Place at the Lincoln Country Club is open to the public – Thursday through Saturday from 4 pm to 9 pm – and they’ve got a lot happening:  

Reserve your spot soon for their Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 13 at 4 pm. A $30 ticket includes appetizers, a raffle and prizes, and a half time buffet. Reserve your tickets now by calling or texting 401-569-2717. 

Valentine’s Dinner will be happening on Saturday, February 12 with live music by John Walmsley at 6:30 pm. Call the restaurant at the number above to reserve your table. 

They also have Thursday Dinner for 2 for $40 which includes your choice of:  a bottle of red wine, a bottle of white wine, 2 Sangrias or 2 beers; a choice of soup or salad for 2; and a choice of two entrees, including Chicken Parmesan, Pasta Primavera, Baked Scrod, Lasagna or Baked Stuffed Chicken.  Friday and Saturday Specials include Prime Rib with choice of 2 sides and Fish and Chips with fries and cole slaw.

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

Sundays take a new spin with Davenport’s time-honored and classic dishes for the whole family. All-you-can-eat slow roasted chicken family stylemeal, a Blackstone Valley tradition, is a hit across all ages and at the great price of $14.49 per person and $6.99 for children under 12. Intrigued? We recommend starting your meal with the “Best of Best” chowder in little Rhody and then finish off with one of our cherished meals. And don’t forget children’s meals are 1.99 on Sunday!

And they have Valentine’s Day specials too – from February 11-14:    

Start with a Charcuterie Board and then choose an entrée:  Mediterranean Shrimp Scampi, Veal Saltimbocca, Baked Fisherman’s Platter, Baked Stuffed Sole, or Hand-Cut New York Strip Steak. If you order 2 entrees, you’ll receive a free Valentine special dessert – red velvet cake! And don’t forget to try their Valentine drink special – a chocolate strawberry martini. 

Other East Providence restaurants offering Valentine specials are: 

Red Bridge Tavern
22 Waterman Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3899
Redbridgetavern.com
facebook.com/RedBridgeTavern/

Dinner for two is $64.99 from February 11 to 14, including your choice of soup or salad, 2 entrees and 2 desserts. Check out their menu on Facebook. They will also have their regular menu available. 

Madeira Restaurant
288 Warren Avenue, East Providence  02914
Madeirarestaurant.com
401-431-1322

The Madeira has the following Valentine’s Day Specials from February 11 to 14:  Appetizers include New Zealand Mussels or Snail Salad. Entrees include Filet Mignon Medallions and Shrimp with Madeira wine and mushroom cream sauce, 20 oz bone-in flame-grilled rib eye, 1.5 pound steamed or stuffed lobster, or stuffed scrod with seafood stuffing. Dessert is passion fruit mousse. MENU

For the month of February, Madeira is also offering the following Family Meals to Go (feeds four) that include choice of soup, salad or dessert:  Chef’s Combo for $45.95 (sirloin tips, chourico and shrimp), Frango A Chef for $39.95 (roasted chicken), and Seafood Paelha for $55.95 (shrimp, mussels, littlenecks, scrod, calamari, chourico and chicken). Check out the particulars on their Facebook page.

The 133 Club
29 Warren Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-1330
The133club.com

If you’d like the celebrate Valentine’s Day with some classic Americana music with Walason & Cairo and a great meal, head to The 133 Club. There will be great food and drinks and a complimentary dessert! Music from 7-10 pm. Check out their menu HERE

Some other Blackstone Valley Valentine Specials……

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

 Boundary Kitchen and Bar is offering Valentine’s Specials on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 for $55 per person. Specials include a shared appetizer, choice of one entrée per person, a shared chef dessert and a shared bottle of restaurant exclusive wine. Entrees include Beef Tenderloin, Seafood Stuffed Cod, and Pistachio Chicken.

If you hurry, you can take advantage of their Super Bowl Carry Out Specials – order deadline is Wednesday, February 9.  Check out the menu and details HERE

Spumoni’s
1537 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket  02861
401-726-4449
spumonisrestaurant.com/

Spumoni’s is offering Valentine’s Day Weekend Specials from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. Meals are available for dine-in or to-go and include:  Surf & Turf (8 oz. sirloin with 2 jumbo baked stuff shrimp) and Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon (10 oz salmon filet stuffed with blue crab, baby shrimp and brie cheese). You can call for reservations or reserve online.

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News Bites: Blackstone Valley Culinary News / RI Food Policy Council Nominations / Social Enterprise Greenhouse Impact Accelerator Applications

by David Dadekian January 12, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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Blackstone Valley Culinary News – January 11, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


CHAMPIONS FOR A MORE JUST AND RESILIENT RI FOOD SYSTEM, APPLY WITHIN

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

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

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

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

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

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


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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.

View Menu and Order Online


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
[email protected]


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 [email protected] 

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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