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News Bites: RI Community Food Bank 2021 Holiday Drive / Stoneacre Holiday To-Go / Giusto “Buy One, Give One”

by David Dadekian November 10, 2021
written by David Dadekian

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Rhode Island Community Food Bank 2021 Holiday Drive

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Today we are kicking off our annual Holiday Drive which runs through December 31st. Together, we can provide healthy and culturally relevant food to our neighbors in need.

The most effective way to support the Food Bank is to donate funds so we can purchase healthy food in bulk, stretching your donated dollar further than you can at the grocery store.

  • You can give online here.
  • You or your company can create a virtual fundraising drive here.
  • Learn how to host a traditional food drive here.

Thank you for helping us get much needed food to our neighbors who are struggling this holiday season!


Stoneacre Garden and Stoneacre Brasserie Holiday To-Go Menu

Stoneacre Garden and Stoneacre Brasserie are offering an exciting Holiday To-Go menu for folks who aren’t in the mood to cook for the holidays, but looking to have a delicious gourmet meal. The Holiday To-Go menu will be available across both restaurants through New Year’s Eve.

Download the Menu

Contact Stoneacre Brasserie at 401-619-7810 or contact Stoneacre Garden at 401-619-8400


Giusto Holiday Charitable “Buy One, Give One”

Giusto is bringing back its “Buy One, Give One” holiday promotion this year. Led by Executive Chef Kyle Stamps, the charitable promotion is in partnership with the MLK Center in Newport. From November 17 – December 23, for every full lasagna purchased (serves 6-8), Giusto will donate one to the MLK Center. They will have both meat and vegetarian options available. They are ready to bake and will include full heating instructions. Ordering begins on November 16 and requires 24 hours-notice for pick-up. Orders can be placed by calling 401-324-7400. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
  • 2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
  • 2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
  • 2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
  • 2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
  • 2018 Sommelier Punchdown, photo by JWessel Photography
  • from left to right: Morgan Gray, Tiffany Ting, Maria Meza, Rebecca Brady and Gina Pezza (not pictured Yveline Bontemp and Lizzie Fink)
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop, photo by David Dadekian
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • Eat Drink RI Festival 2018 Truck Stop
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
  • 2018 Eat Drink RI Festival Grand Tasting, photo by Brad Smith Photography
Photos by JWessel, David Dadekian, Corey Martineau and Brad Smith–see ticketing page for more information.
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(left to right): Noah Metnick, Executive Chef, Waterman Grille; Andrew Schiff, Chief Executive Officer, Rhode Island Community Food Bank; Lisa Roth Blackman, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Rhode Island Community Food Bank; and Tobey Chase Sanborn, Senior General Manager, Hemenway’s
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News Bites: Newport Restaurant Group Donates to RI Community Food Bank / LaForge Casino Wins Newport Burger Bender 2019 / World’s Fair Pop-Up

by David Dadekian May 9, 2019
written by David Dadekian

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Newport Restaurant Group Donates $5,000 to Rhode Island Community Food Bank as Part of Holiday Gift Card Program

(left to right): Noah Metnick, Executive Chef, Waterman Grille; Andrew Schiff, Chief Executive Officer, Rhode Island Community Food Bank; Lisa Roth Blackman, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Rhode Island Community Food Bank; and Tobey Chase Sanborn, Senior General Manager, Hemenway’s
(left to right): Noah Metnick, Executive Chef, Waterman Grille; Andrew Schiff, Chief Executive Officer, Rhode Island Community Food Bank; Lisa Roth Blackman, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Rhode Island Community Food Bank; and Tobey Chase Sanborn, Senior General Manager, Hemenway’s

The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), a collection of nine unique restaurant concepts throughout Rhode Island, recently presented the Rhode Island Community Food Bank with a $5,000 donation through its recent holiday gift-card program. Between November 14, 2018 and December 31, 2018, $1.00 from every gift card purchased was earmarked for the food bank. 

“We are so proud to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in its mission to feed those in need across the state,” said Casey Riley, COO, Newport Restaurant Group. “The work the organization does to build healthier and hunger-free communities is inspiring, and we are grateful to our loyal customers for helping to make this donation possible.” 

“We are extremely grateful to the Newport Restaurant Group and its customers for this generous and valuable donation,” said Rhode Island Community Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff. “We are excited to see the funds go toward feeding our less fortunate brothers and sisters throughout the state.”


LaForge Casino Restaurant’s Reign as Newport Burger Bender Champion Continues

The restaurant takes top honors for “The Winterburger,” the successful, savory sequel to their 2018 winning entry.

Newport Burger Bender 2019
Newport Burger Bender 2019

For the second year in a row, LaForge Casino Restaurant has taken top honors by winning the popular vote in the Newport Burger Bender contest. The Bellevue Avenue restaurant’s “Winterburger” was comprised of an 8 oz. ground brisket blend patty and topped with signature slow-braised short rib, baby arugula, cheddar and smoked bacon-cranberry jam on a toasted brioche bun. The burger garnered more than a quarter of the total votes cast.

In addition to the popular vote, there were two coveted superlatives up for grabs: Critic’s Choice and Creative Champion.

Jenna Pelletier, food writer at the Providence Journal, named The Mooring’s “Sweet N’ Spicy” burger her Critic’s Choice. “It was a very difficult decision, but I was ultimately won over by The Mooring’s version. The toppings, pepper jack cheese, pineapple jalapeño marmalade, Cajun bacon, and fried onion strings added flavor and texture in a creative way without overwhelming the star of the show – a perfectly cooked Brandt Farms beef patty,” said Pelletier. “It was a welcome surprise from a restaurant known for its seafood, and the Newport Harbor view, even in the frigid weather, didn’t hurt either.” 

Jamie Coelho, Associate Editor at Rhode Island Monthly and author of The Dish, the magazine’s popular newsletter, crowned the “Towering Inferno” burger at Chomp Kitchen & Drinks in Warren Creative Champion. “Not only were the toppings nostalgic and over-the-top (Andy Capp Hot Fries and deep-fried jalapeño and cheddar cream cheese bomb), but the patties themselves were unmatched,” said Coelho. “The mortadella pork patty had such a rich flavor and quality texture, and the dollop of guacamole gave me just enough reassurance that it was just a tiny bit healthy. Even the size of the burger was impressive with double patties and a steak knife sticking out of the top to help cut it down to a more manageable, burger-to-face size.” Though she could only choose one winner, Coelho noted that Mission’s mushroom patty melt with raclette cheese and sauce gribiche was extraordinary.

Newport Burger Bender is an annual simple burger contest which recognizes the bevy of culinary creativity throughout our destination. There is no participation fee for restaurants nor has there ever been. Participating restaurants must be located in Newport or Bristol County, Rhode Island, and this year’s contest was limited to the first 30 restaurants to register. Participants receive complimentary promotional materials including custom menu inserts and Burger Bender coasters. Each entry was photographed and featured on DiscoverNewport.org.


World’s Fair Pop-Up in Downtown Providence

World’s Fair Gallery is pleased to present HOT HOUSE, a pop-up gallery and residency at 233 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island. Welcome spring with a radiant collection of works on paper, paintings, and dimensional work by Providence based artists inspired by all things botanical.

HOT HOUSE will open on April 13th and close on June 9th with an opening reception on April 27th from 6 to 9pm. The gallery will host artist talks, print releases, workshops, and bimonthly salons with a Garden Bar by Little Bitte.

The gallery will host local artists in residency for the duration of the exhibition. Local printmaker, Lois Harada, will kick off the residency program for the month of April. Harada will complete a series of monotypes and create an evolving window installation of cut paper flora during her stay. The public is welcome to visit artists as they work during gallery hours. The complete event and residency schedule will be announced by World’s Fair on March 15.

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News Bites: Celebrity Chefs Fundraise for RI Community Food Bank / Revival Brewing Company Wins Silver Medal / Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Wins 100th Award

by David Dadekian May 9, 2019
written by David Dadekian

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Celebrity Chefs Raise $195,000 For RI Food Bank / Jacques Pépin Collaboration

Chefs joined Jacques Pépin at Newport Vineyards for a reception to raise money for culinary job training programs. 

Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Rhode Island Community Food Bank

On Thursday, June 7, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and the Jacques Pépin  Foundation joined together for a special event that raised more than $195,000 to provide culinary job training opportunities for unemployed and underemployed adults. These funds will support initiatives like the Food Bank’s Community Kitchen program, now in its twentieth year.

“We are so thrilled with the success of our first collaboration together,” said Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “Both the Food Bank and the Jacques Pépin Foundation are committed to transforming lives through community education and these funds will be put to use to expand that vision.”

Over the past year, the Jacques Pépin Foundation and the Community Kitchen program at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank have come together over their shared mission to educate and prepare the next generation of chefs for careers in the culinary field. Training programs also help lift participants out of poverty so they can support themselves and their families over the long-term.

Rollie Wesen, co-founder & COO of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, explains how this collaboration formed after he visited Community Kitchen and saw our students and their teachers in action:

“I was so moved by the incredible work that Chef Heather and Chef Ron were doing. It was so exciting to see these students that were really at the edge of hope find their confidence and a pathway back into the workforce.” 

To launch this collaboration, the Food Bank hosted Savor, an event with Jacques Pépin at Newport Vineyards in Middletown, RI.  The fundraiser with Jacques Pépin and special guest Sara Moulton, featured world-class wine pairings and a multi-course feast with plates prepared by:

  • Matthew MacCartney from Jamestown FISH
  • Rick Moonen from RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay
  • Jeremy Sewall from Island Creek Oysters
  • Champe Speidel from Persimmon
  • Andy Teixeira from Newport Vineyards (Host Chef)
  • Ming Tsai from Cooking with Ming
  • James Wayman from Mystic Oyster Club
  • Baking and Pastry Arts Faculty of Johnson & Wales University: Jaime Schick, Thao Rich and Maura Metheny

Other celebrity chefs in attendance included Rick Bayless, Michel Nischan, Claudine Pépin  and Rollie Wesen. Live music was performed by the Pat McGee Band.

Guests were treated to a live auction with prizes including dinner with Jacques Pépin , a “Best Cuisine at Sea” cruise and a day on the set of “Simply Ming” with Ming Tsai.

Community Kitchen graduate Khadijah Muhammad-Kebe spoke about the impact of the program on her life:

“This became my first step in a direction that would eventually change my life. I learned not only how to work in the kitchen but life skills that helped me love and value myself in ways that I never could have imagined.” 

The event raised $195,000 to support culinary job training programs that will prepare future chefs like Khadijah. The successful evening was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of:

  • Oceania Cruises
  • Atria Senior Living
  • Butchertown Grocery
  • U.S. Trust
  • Bank of America
  • Collette

Revival Brewery takes home a silver medal at the World Beer Championships

Revival Brewing Company Pinky Swear
Revival Brewing Company Pinky Swear

Revival Brewing’s Berliner Weisse, Pinky Swear, was recently awarded the silver medal in the Best Sour Ale and Best Fruit Beer category at the World Beer Championships from Tastings.com. Pinky Swear combines kettle souring with tons of fresh raspberries and blueberries to the tale end of fermentation to create a refreshing and tart drink of delightfulness at only 3.7% ABV and 8 IBUs.

“I couldn’t be prouder of this team. It’s great to see our hard work and dedication be rewarded like this. Awards are awesome, and we’ll continue to brew great tasting craft beers that our customers love,” said Sean Larkin, owner and Brewmaster of Revival Brewing.

Cans of Pinky Swear are available from their Cranston brewery and in limited amounts at package stores throughout Rhode Island. It’s also currently on nitro draft in Revival’s tasting room.

The following are the highlights from what the judges had to say about Pinky Swear.

“Cloudy red oak color. Aromas and flavors of raspberry Greek yogurt, pickled melon rind, boiled potato and cabbage, and bubblegum dust with a supple, tangy, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, engaging, medium-long buttered potato bread toast with lemon zest, berry skins, wheat wafer, and mineral water finish. A very pure, clean, and precise Berliner Weisse that has a perfectly approachable style.”


Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. Earns 100th Award with Best American Whiskey at International Whisky Competition

The Rhode Island Distillery’s Uprising Single Malt Pedro Ximénez Finish Won 1st Place in Three Categories

International Whisky Competition
International Whisky Competition

Sons of Liberty’s Limited Edition Uprising Single Malt – Pedro Ximénez Finish was rated 93.6 points at the 2018 International Whisky Competition held in Las Vegas earlier this month. With 93.6 points, Uprising PX took 1st place honors for Best American Whiskey, Best American Single Malt Whiskey and Best Small Batch Whiskey. It was the highest rated American Whiskey in the competition regardless of age or category. Their Battle Cry Single Malt Sauternes Finish took 3rd place in the American Single Malt category with 92.1 points. These medals now put Sons of Liberty into triple digits with their 100th award since the company launched in December 2011.

“We’re ecstatic to say the least,” Mike Reppucci, Sons of Liberty founder, said of the results. “We strive to bottle the highest quality products possible and are always finding ways to improve them, but to rank as high as we did against some huge names is unbelievable.”

Uprising PX’s 93.6 points put Sons of Liberty above some well-known, high quality whiskies such as Eagle Rare’s 10 Year Old, The Glenlivet 18 Year Old, Woodford Reserve’s Distiller’s Select, Dewar’s 15 Year Old The Monarch, Chivas Regal’s 18 Year Old and many more.

“Sons of Liberty is among those pioneers changing the way we see American whiskey and realize it’s not only about Bourbon.” says Sylvain Allard, Managing Partner at the International Whisky Competition. No question that Sons of Liberty is setting the bar very high for the American craft whiskey movement.”   

Sons of Liberty has been taking home medals and earning recognition since 2012 and has now eclipsed the 100-mark. “We’ve been blessed,” said Reppucci. “Our team loves what they do, and they work extremely hard every day. We are honored to be a part of this exciting industry and grateful to be able to share what we do with everyone else.”

Sons of Liberty’s world-class spirits can be sampled in their 6,000 square foot tasting room in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Full results from the 2018 International Whisky Competition can be found here: https://www.whiskycompetition.com/2018-results/

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