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Follow Congressman Jim Langevin’s Second Food Week

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Congressman Jim Langevin visiting Nickle Creek Vineyard in Foster, Rhode Island

Congressman Jim Langevin visiting Nickle Creek Vineyard in Foster, Rhode Island

Back in February, Congressman Jim Langevin spent a week touring various food-related businesses in his district and he’s back at it again, this time spreading the visits over the last week of September/first week of October. You can see his full schedule in this previous post.

Langevin’s “RI Food Week” received national coverage in Roll Call when the Congressman visited several food trucks in Kennedy Plaza on Wednesday, September 24th.

As with February’s RI Food Week you can follow Langevin’s trip on his Twitter @jimlangevin, and Instagram @repjimlangevin. Congressman Langevin is also posting updates and thoughts from RI Food Week on his site’s blog “Langevin Hits the Rhode.” Both the Twitter and Instagram feeds using the tag #RIFoodWeek are below, live and up-to-the-minute (you may need to reload).

 

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News Bites: Bakes for Breast Cancer October Bake Sale, Langevin Continues Focus on Food Economy, George’s of Galilee Fall Seafood Specials

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian

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

Bakes for Breast Cancer Holds First Annual “Office Bake Sale”

Boston non-profit raises funds during Breast Cancer Awareness month one sweet at a time

Bakes for Breast Cancer, Inc., a regional non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and care, is launching its first month-long “Office Bake Sale” campaign on October 1, 2014. Participants simply bring baked goods or sweet treats to work and sell them in their office during the month of October, also known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“By selling just a few cookies or cupcakes in your office, whether homemade or purchased, to your work mates and colleagues, you’ll be contributing to the cause, one sweet at a time,” said Carol Sneider, founder and President of Bakes for Breast Cancer. “Even if you have no time to bake, you can participate virtually by sharing a photo of your favorite dessert and making a donation to Bakes for Breast Cancer.”

Participants log on to www.bakesforbreastcancer.org, download the office calendar to place in the office kitchen or break room. Work mates select a day on the calendar to bring in a baked good and place a donation jar next to the baked treats. Then the participating office can take a group “selfie” and post it on their Facebook page with “#officebakesale” and challenge friends to participate during the month of October.

Since its founding in 1999, with its annual dessert campaign Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, Bakes for Breast Cancer has been dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer. “Through partnerships with restaurants, bakeries & shops, we have raised almost $1,000,000 for breast cancer research and care. Today, we strive to expand upon our success and continue our influence by enlisting individuals and other organizations in our fight against breast cancer,” Sneider added. “By simply purchasing a dessert at one of our events you can help make a difference. Over time, these sweets continue to make a real impact and significant contributions to finding a cure.”

Breast Cancer affects one in eight women, some with a family history of breast cancer and some without one, women of all ages get breast cancer as do men. Last year over 230,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and almost 40,000 of those women died from this very indiscriminate disease.

With each of us as a separate ingredient, we can help raise funds to defeat breast cancer, as well as support our loved ones who have been affected by breast cancer. Please, join us in our baking. One sweet at a time, we can make a difference.

For more information on Bakes for Breast Cancer, Office Bake Sale event, or Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer, visit http://www.bakesforbreastcancer.org/. Follow us on Facebook – Bakes for Breast Cancer, @Bakes4bc on Twitter and Bakes for Breast Cancer on Pinterest.

 

Langevin Continues Focus on Food Economy with RI Food Week Follow-Up Tour

RI Food Week II Highlights Role of Agriculture in Strong Food Economy

Following up on his February RI Food Week tour, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) will continue to meet with food-related business owners next week to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Rhode Island’s food economy. This round of visits will focus on agriculture and the beverage industry, in particular.

“Tourism and hospitality are central to the overall Rhode Island economy, and our food-related businesses – from five-star restaurants to bountiful farmlands – play a major role in strengthening and further developing our state’s reputation as a world-class destination,” Langevin said. “I learned so much during my RI Food Week, and I look forward to this exciting follow-up that will highlight some of the other excellent food businesses in our state.”

Langevin believes that improving the state’s economic climate and supporting business growth is best achieved through public-private partnerships and collaboration between government, consumers and the business community. He regularly visits businesses to speak with owners about what’s working and what isn’t when it comes to doing business in Rhode Island, soliciting their ideas on how to make the state an even better place to live and work. In addition to the original RI Food Week, he launched his RI in Business (#RIinBiz) tour in August and met with 15 different businesses, including five restaurants, to discuss strategies for a more robust economy.

Follow the progress of RI Food Week II on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #RIFoodWeek and check Congressman Langevin’s blog for updates from each visit.

EVENT: Congressman Jim Langevin’s RI Food Week II

DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

  • WHAT: Visit to the East Greenwich Farmer’s Market
    WHEN: 3:30 p.m.
    WHERE: Academy Field
    Church and Rector Streets, East Greenwich

DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

  • WHAT: Tour of Pat’s Pastured
    WHEN: 11 a.m.
    WHERE: 830 South Road, East Greenwich

DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

  • WHAT: Visit to Kennedy Plaza Food Trucks
    WHEN: 12 p.m.
    WHERE: 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

  • WHAT: Visit to Armory Farmer’s Market
    WHEN: 6 p.m.
    WHERE: Parade and Hudson Streets, Providence

DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

  • WHAT: Visit to the Goddard Park Farmer’s Market
    WHEN: 10 a.m.
    WHERE: 345 Ives Road, Warwick
  • WHAT: Tour of Nickle Creek Vineyard
    WHEN: 12 p.m.
    WHERE: 12 King Road, Foster
  • WHAT: Tour of Mulberry Vineyards
    WHEN: 1:30 p.m.
    WHERE: 95 Pound Road, Chepachet

DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

  • WHAT: Visit to Scituate Farmer’s Market
    WHEN: 11:15 a.m.
    WHERE: West Greenville Road and Silk Lane, North Scituate

DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

  • WHAT: Visit to Exeter Library Farmer’s Market
    WHEN: 4:30 p.m.
    WHERE: 773 Ten Rod Road, Exeter

DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

  • WHAT: Visit to Westerly-Pawcatuck Farmer’s Market
    WHEN: 11 a.m.
    WHERE: 85 Main Street, Westerly
  • WHAT: Tour of Pelloni Farm
    WHEN: 12:30 p.m.
    WHERE: 56 Ashaway Road, Ashaway
  • WHAT: Tour of Whaler’s Brewing Company
    WHEN: 2 p.m.
    WHERE: 1070 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown

 

George’s of Galilee Presents Seafood Specials for Fall

RI Landmark Restaurant Offering Weekday Deals during Off-Season

George’s of Galilee, located at 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Port of Galilee, RI, is welcoming fall with a variety of dining specials available throughout the week. For more information, please call 401-783-2306 or visit www.georgesofgalilee.com.

“Just because summer has come to an end doesn’t mean waterfront dining has to,” said Kevin Durfee, owner, George’s of Galilee. “We look forward to autumn with new fall deals, with the same beautiful view of Block Island Sound we’ve enjoyed all summer.”
Beginning Tuesday, October 7th, George’s will offer the following specials throughout the fall and winter:

    • Monday: Wine Specials
      Half price bottles of wine with purchase of entrées
    • Tuesday: Buck-A-Shuck
      Local oysters and clams will be available for $1.00 per piece all day, while supplies last.
    • Wednesday: $15 Entrees
      Excluding lobster dishes
    • Thursday: Kids Eat Free
      Kids under 12 years of age eat free from kid menu with parent’s purchase of entrée item
    • Friday: Fish Fest
      An all-you-can-eat dining experience where you have the opportunity to taste some of the restaurant’s signature dishes, including Clam Cakes, Chowder, and Fish & Chips, for just $14.99 and Roasted Cod or Baked Stuffed Flounder for $16.99.
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News Bites: Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen, The Pizza Gourmet, Papa Razzi

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Grand Opening at the Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen

Grand Opening at the Newport Lobster Shack Kitchen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

The Pizza Gourmet Kicks Off Season at Fall Venues

Wood Grilled Pizza Stars At Sports Stadiums and Events Nationwide

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

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

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

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

 

Weekly Specials at Papa Razzi

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

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

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

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

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

  • Join us Wednesday for your choice of four signature pastas, soup, salad or pizza for $19.99
  • With a bottle of red or white wine $29.99
  • Seasonal promotions cannot be combined with any other offers
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Up-to-the-minute Feeds of Congressman Jim Langevin’s Rhode Island Food Week

by David Dadekian
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from left to right: Dale Venturini, Davide Dukcevich, Rep. Jim Langevin, Allan Tear, Jesse Rye
from left to right: Dale Venturini, Davide Dukcevich, Rep. Jim Langevin, Allan Tear, Jesse Rye

Congressman Jim Langevin kicked off a tour of food-related businesses in Rhode Island on Monday with a press conference at Daniele, Inc. in Burrillville. The tour is designed to “allow Langevin to meet leaders from agriculture, hospitality, manufacturing and food sales and discuss what tools they red to be successful and to help Rhode Island’s food economy grow.”

You can follow Langevin’s trip around Rhode Island which includes visits to Rogue Island, Warwick Ice Cream, Narragansett Creamery, Johnson & Wales University, Seafreeze, Nick’s on Broadway, Dave’s Marketplace, Baffoni’s Poultry Farm, Sons of Liberty Spirits, Verde Vineyards and more on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Both the Twitter and Instagram feeds using the tag #RIFoodWeek are live and up-to-the-minute (you may need to reload) on this page and the same tag is searchable on Facebook if you have an account.

Congressman Langevin is also posting updates and thoughts from the week on his site’s blog “Langevin Hits the Rhode.” The full Food Week news release from Congressman Langevin’s office follows below the Twitter and Instagram feeds.

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Langevin Launches Food Week at Daniele Expansion Site
Tour Aims to Highlight and Support Food-Related Industries

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today kicked off a tour of the food-related businesses that have garnered the Ocean State a reputation as a food destination. Inspired by Davide Dukcevich, the co-owner of Daniele, Inc., this tour will allow Langevin to meet leaders from agriculture, fisheries, hospitality, manufacturing and food sales, and discuss what tools they need to be successful and to help Rhode Island’s food economy grow.

“When I met Davide back in August, he talked about the possibility of branding Rhode Island as the ‘Silicon Valley of Food’,” Langevin said. “That concept resonated with me, and I believe that the business savvy, enthusiasm and determination of individuals like Davide can make that idea a reality. I look forward to visiting a variety of businesses and hearing their suggestions for putting Rhode Island on the culinary map.”

The tour began at Daniele’s Burrillville location currently under construction. Along with Congressman Langevin, speakers at the kickoff included Davide Dukcevich, Jesse Rye of Farm Fresh Rhode Island, Dale Venturini of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and Allan Tear of Rally Rhode Island.

“Rhode Island is uniquely positioned to develop and grow its food economy and Daniele is excited and pleased to be part of this effort,” said Davide Dukcevich, owner of Daniele,Inc. “With our local farmers, creative design culture, culinary experts and educators and dedicated food manufacturers and workforce we can do great things – as evidenced by Daniele’s local brand winning two National Good Food Awards. I thank Congressman Langevin for his efforts and foresight in helping develop our food valley.”

“Rhode Island is regularly named one of the top culinary spots in the northeast because we are fortunate to have some of the most talented restaurateurs and chefs in the country,” said Dale J. Venturini, President and CEO of the RI Hospitality Association. “Despite the economic challenges of the past several years, the hospitality industry continues to rank as one of the top five largest job producing industries in the state and we look to continue this trend for many years to come.”

“Rhode Island has all the right ingredients to be the center of culinary innovation in the U.S.,” said Allan Tear, Founder of Rally Rhode Island. “New food and beverage startups are joining our existing packaged food businesses in bringing their products to New England, the US, and the world. These food innovators create the kind of jobs that matter for Rhode Island.”

“Rhode Island is building a well-deserved reputation as a food destination and a big reason for that are the chefs, grocers and customers that prioritize supporting local farmers,” said Jesse Rye, Co-Executive Director of Farm Fresh Rhode Island. “Consumer values are driving changes in our food supply chain. We are demanding to know more about our food. Who grew it? How was it grown? How did it get to my table? Every time you raise a fork or knife you can make a statement – chose to support a local farmer. It’s good for the overall health of our state.”

Follow the progress of Food Week on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #RIFoodWeek and check Congressman Langevin’s blog for updates from each visit.

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