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Dinner by Dames Four on Friday, November 13, 2015

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Dinner by Dames 4

Dinner by Dames 4

On November 13th, the Powerhouse Team of Female Chefs and Bartenders of Dinner by Dames Reunite at Horseshoe Farm to Benefit Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island

Tickets here: http://www.hhcri.org/dinnerbydamesfour (SOLD OUT)

On Friday, November 13th at 6 p.m. at Horseshoe Farm in Westerly, Dinner by Dames returns for the fourth installment of the wildly successful dinner series. Dinner by Dames brings together some of Rhode Island’s most talented chefs for a multi-course dining event. Chefs Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery, Jordan Goldsmith of Scratch Farm, Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Kaitlyn Roberts & Danielle Varga of Easy Entertaining Inc., Jessica Wood of Fire and Water Restaurant Group, and special guest Sonya Coté of Eden East, The Homegrown Revival and Hillside Farmacy (Austin, TX) gather together to prepare Rhode Island harvest dishes.

Creating the cocktail pairings for each course will be a team of Rhode Island’s best bartenders led by Jennifer Davis of The Eddy and including Kayleigh Speck of The Grange, Elizabeth Sawtelle of Nicks on Broadway, Caitlin Murphy of The Dorrance, and Katie Masterson of The Boombox at The Dean Hotel.

Proceeds from this exclusive experience will benefit Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, the second oldest hospice in the nation and the largest and most experienced hospice agency in the state. “We have always been amazed by the comfort and sense of compassion the locavore community brings to countless friends and families of Rhode Island. It is only natural for our partnership to exist, as HHCRI works to bring comfort and compassion to our patients and their loved ones when time matters most. We feel honored to be a part of Dinner by Dames Four,” said Charles P. Iacono, Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Relations at HHCRI.

The barn at Horseshoe Farm

The barn at Horseshoe Farm

David Ellison, the founder of The Lorimer Workshop, is donating the use of his unique handcrafted wooden tables, and is offering a one-of-a-kind auction package at the dinner. Ellen PJ Kelly and Danielle McCarthy of Newport based Champagne & Ink are creating special accents for the event including custom dinner and drink menus. Floral designs are being provided by greenlion design. This installment of Dinner by Dames is being held at Horseshoe Farm, a private estate surrounded by miles of fences along the coastal countryside in Westerly.

The event begins at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs, followed by a seated six-course dinner and special treats, paired with cocktails. The cost of the dinner is $135 per guest, all-inclusive. Tickets are available at http://www.hhcri.org/dinnerbydamesfour (SOLD OUT).

Menu

hors d’oeuvres
Chef Sonya Coté
Grilled Pear Batons & Taleggio | bibb lettuce, purslane, candied butternut, pecan

Chef Melissa Denmark
Smoked Tea Biscuit | wild grape jam, Danse de la Lune

Chef Jordan Goldsmith
Smoked Fish | grilled sourdough, labne, pickles

Chef Maria Meza
Mini Chicken Chorizo Tacos | potato, onion, poblano pepper

Chef Kaitlyn Roberts
KFC sliders | Baffoni’s Farms fried chicken, beer soaked mustard apple chutney, malt aioli

Chef Jessica Wood
Parmesan Poppers | tomato jam

paired with: Pig’s Nose Scotch Whisky, Combier Crème de Pamplemousse Rose, grapefruit, cider, tea, orange blossom, hopped grapefruit bitters, Peychaud bitters, salt, cidre de normandie

dinner

breads
Chef Danielle Varga
seeded sourdough, cornbread

first
Chef Kaitlyn Roberts
Butternut & Apple Soup | blue cheese grits, pepita, parsley & pancetta gremolata
paired with: Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. pumpkin spice whiskey, spiced New Harvest Coffee syrup, walnut bitters

second
Chef Jordan Goldsmith
Slow Roasted Carrot | husk cherry bbq, black mustard, cornbread, fermented chilis, creamed greens
paired with: El Buho mezcal, Lustau sherry, apple, lemon, cinnamon

third
Chef Jessica Wood
Swordfish | succotash, charred tomato broth, compound herb butter
paired with: El Buho mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, pineapple, lime, habanero bitters

intermezzo
Chef Melissa Denmark

fourth
Chef Sonya Coté
Rabbit Loin & Smoked Pork Belly Skewers | smoked chili flake, radish, chrysanthemum vinegar, brassicas, wild edibles
paired with: Diplomático rum, lime, pineapple, basil, ginger

fifth
Chef Maria Meza
Duck Pipian Enchiladas | Pipian-pumpkin seed mole verde, jalapeno, cilantro, onion, pumpkin seeds
paired with: Pig’s Nose Scotch Whisky, bianco vermouth, tawny port, citrus+cocoa syrup, fig bitters

sixth
Chef Melissa Denmark
Chocolate Sourdough Mille-Feuille | preserved plums, pumpkin butter, locust flower marshmallow
paired with: Lustau sherry, Combier orange Curaçao, plum, walnut, lemon, Mionetto Prosecco

mignardises
Chef Danielle Varga
bacon shortbread cookies, chai caramels

from left: Jessica Wood, Kaitlyn Roberts, Danielle Varga, Jennifer Davis, Kayleigh Speck, Maria Meza, Melissa Denmark, Jordan Goldsmith; not pictured: Sonya Coté, Elizabeth Sawtelle, Caitlin Murphy and Katie Masterson

from left: Jessica Wood, Kaitlyn Roberts, Danielle Varga, Jennifer Davis, Kayleigh Speck, Maria Meza, Melissa Denmark, Jordan Goldsmith; not pictured: Sonya Coté, Elizabeth Sawtelle, Caitlin Murphy and Katie Masterson

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News Bites: American Heart Association’s National Eating Healthy Day, Newport Restaurant Week 2014, Thirst Boston Showcases Providence Bartenders

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian

American Heart Association's National Eating Healthy Day Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

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American Heart Association serves up fruits and veggies on National Eating Healthy Day 11/5

National Eating Healthy Day is Wednesday, Nov. 5, and the American Heart Association wants people to listen the advice of generations of mothers: Eat your vegetables (and fruit).

Americans typically consume about half their recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. The American Heart Association recommends eating eight or more fruit and vegetable servings every day. For an average adult consuming 2,000 calories daily, that means about 4 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables a day.

“The link between diet and heart disease has been recognized for more than 50 years. The research shows three easy diet changes that reduce cardiovascular risk: Replace saturated fat (found in whole-fat dairy foods and beef and pork fat), with polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fat (found in nuts, safflower, corn, olive and canola oils ), increase intake of omega-3-fats (found in fatty fish), and increase intake of dark fruits and vegetables, and whole grain,” said Dr. Karen Aspry, Cardiologist and Member of the American Heart Association’s Rhode Island Board of Directors. “Evidence suggests these diet changes can improve blood lipids, blood pressure, blood glucose, and cause favorable changes in blood vessel walls that can keep us from heart attacks and strokes.”

While heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death and disability for all Americans, more than 80 percent of risk factors for heart disease and stroke are preventable through behaviors like making better food choices, getting regular exercise, keeping a healthy weight and not smoking.

In Rhode Island and Southeastern, Massachusetts, the American Heart Association is celebrating National Eating Healthy Day by inviting companies across the region to host educational “Lunch and Learn” sessions and distribute this year’s “Holiday Healthy Eating Guide” with tips on eating healthier throughout the holiday season.

Participating local companies represent more than 5,680 employees at: BankFive, Banneker, Baycoast Bank, Beacon Mutual, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Cintas, Dassault Systemes, EA Dion, G Lopes, GTECH, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, St Anne’s Credit Union, Raytheon and Taco Inc.

The American Heart Association is offering a free fruits and vegetable resource guide to help people incorporate more fruits and vegetables in their diet. For more information on National Eating Healthy Day, to download the free resource guide, or to find recipes and other nutrition information, visit www.heart.org/NationalEatingHealthyDay.

 

Newport Restaurant Week Returns This November

More than 50 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties to participate.

Newport Restaurant Week November 7-16, 2014

Newport Restaurant Week November 7-16, 2014

Gourmands and casual diners unite this November 7-16, 2014 during the 16th celebration of Newport Restaurant Week to savor three-course prix-fixe lunches for $16 and three-course prix-fixe dinners for $35.

The popular, bi-annual tradition throughout Newport and Bristol Counties inevitably invigorates the palates of frequent restaurant goers and occasional diners alike with dishes catering to the season’s harvest. This fall, more than 50 restaurants round out the robust roster including first-time participants Sardella’s Italian Restaurant and Caleb & Broad, both located in Newport; Portsmouth Publick House in Portsmouth and the newly opened Christian’s Wood Fired Grill in Bristol.

“Newport Restaurant Week falls during our second week of service, which is a perfect opportunity for the community to experience our menu,” says Christian Ferreira of Christian’s Wood Fired Grill. “Our wood fired grill is the focal point of the menu and sets us apart from the wide variety of exquisite cuisine in area.”

To get to know some local restaurants, chefs and food purveyors better, Discover Newport has introduced four new “Restaurant Stories” videos on DiscoverNewportRestaurantWeek.org. The culinary clips highlight the techniques, sources and tools our local talent counts on to craft the dishes that grace their Restaurant Week menus.

This year, Newport Restaurant Week culminates with newly revamped Taste of Newport benefiting Child & Family, the largest and most comprehensive social service provider in Newport. Marking its 30th anniversary, the event on Nov. 16 will offer guests two mouthwatering and diverse experiences: The Taste Experience, an extended cocktail party with tasting stations presented by some of the most talented chefs, restaurants, caterers, bakeries and confectionaries from across Newport County; and The Dine Experience, an elegant seated dining adventure with eight of the area’s acclaimed chefs pairing to produce a four-course meal paired with meticulously chosen wines from around the world.

Visit DiscoverNewportRestaurantWeek.org for updated participating restaurants and menus, and DiscoverNewport.org for more information about lodging packages. Visit our social networks for up-to-the-minute conversation about the event. We encourage users to include #NPTRW for Newport Restaurant Week-related posts, images and Tweets to engage with other diners, restaurateurs and chefs.

 

Thirst Boston Showcases Providence Bartenders

Ed. note: Saturday’s State Lines Pop-Up will feature bartenders from Providence’s Cook & Brown Public House, Aurora, The Eddy and The Grange. Sunday’s New England Craft Showcase will feature Rhode Island’s own Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.

Brandy Rand, co-founder of Thirst Boston, “State Lines is a Portland/Providence popup that features who we thought were four of the top cocktail bars in each city. We’ve asked them to recreate what they do in a little day bar for us, essentially a popup of their own bar, and they’ll be making the kind of cocktails that show what they do in their respective cities, but with one specific portoflio ingredient.”

Andrew Deitz, co-founder of Thirst Boston, “The New England Craft Showcase was designed to bring together the best craft distillers in New England – we have participants from CT, RI, VT, ME, MA. New England is revered as one of the top regions for craft distilling and brewing. Everyone across the country knows that the brands that come out of this area are exemplary.”

After a wildly successful, sold-out inaugural cocktail festival last year, Thirst Boston returns once again on November 7th-10th. Hosted by industry professionals and founders Brandy Rand, Andrew Deitz, and Maureen Hautaniemi, Thirst Boston will serve up three major parties, 24 seminars, and tastings over the course of four days where guests can join some of the biggest names in mixology from across the country, experience a variety of educational and fun forums, and celebrate cocktails during one all-out weekend extravaganza.

Select stand-out events include but are not limited to:

The Thing: Kick off Thirst Boston at the now-legendary 3rd annual “The Thing” gala. Held opening night, Friday, November 7th, at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, this black tie optional party will celebrate all things grande old Boston and feature incredible craft cocktails from some of the city’s best bartenders.

Portland-Providence Pop-Up: On Saturday, November 8th, bartenders from eight leading cocktail bars will be shaking up their best concoctions, showcasing what they’ve got up their sleeves back in their home cities of Providence, RI and Portland, ME. Held at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, guests will have the opportunity to meet and interact with great talent from nearby cities.

Roadhouse: This year, Thirst Boston introduces a brand new shindig for Saturday, November 8th. A raucous throwdown of Southern-style cocktails and cut-offs, BBQ and rockabilly, and more, this is sure to become a fan favorite.

New England Craft Showcase: On Sunday, November 9th, join the region’s top distillers and brewers for a three-hour tasting event at The Fairmont Copley Plaza. With 12 confirmed brands and more to come, guests can experience what’s being made right around the corner from their own backyards.

Blender Bender: The grand finale to this year’s Thirst Boston, the 2nd annual 1980s tiki party will take place at Chau Chow City in Chinatown on Sunday, November 9th. Twelve of the city’s top bartenders will battle it out for best blended beverage as voted on by guests.

Bartender Brunch: Join friends and industry professionals for one last hurrah. On Monday, November 10th, The Hawthorne will host a sendoff brunch for Thirst Boston’s participants and attendees alike.

This year, The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a majority of Thirst Boston events and offer accommodations at a special attendee rate.

Additional information on seminars, special guests & appearances, and more will be available in the next month.

For more information about Thirst Boston, please visit http://www.thirstboston.com/, follow @ThirstBoston on Twitter, and become a Facebook fan https://www.facebook.com/ThirstBoston.

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News Bites: Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Grant Program Public Hearing, Tallulah on Thames Burgers BBQ & Sunday Suppers, Providence Chefs & Bartender to Represent at StarChefs in N.Y.

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Chef Derek Wagner Part of a Group of 5 Culinary Professionals Representing Providence at the StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress

Chef Derek Wagner Part of a Group of 5 Culinary Professionals Representing Providence at the StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress

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Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Agriculture
Notice of Public Meeting for October 29, 2014, 3:30 PM

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing regarding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) Small Grants and Technical Assistance Program will be held in Room 300 of the RI Department of Environmental Management, at 235 Promenade Street, Providence, Rhode Island on Wednesday, October 29th at 3:30 pm.

The purpose of this hearing is to accomplish the purposes of RIGL 2-25-8 which requires the Department to annually schedule and conduct one or more public meetings to solicit input from the general public on whether the program is meeting its intended purposes, and to solicit recommendations for modifying the program.

AGENDA:

  1. General overview of the program (Ken Ayars, DEM)
  2. Grant round #1 overview (Leo Pollock, RI Food Policy Council)
  3. Group breakouts
    • Discussion relative to 2015 round #2 priorities
    • Discussion relative to outreach strategy for 2015 round #2
  4. Wrap up & next steps (Ken Ayars & Leo Pollock)

Written comments are welcome and may be emailed to LASA@dem.ri.gov or mailed to/dropped off at the Division of Agriculture office at 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908 until Wednesday, November 12th at 4:00 pm. Email submissions are strongly preferred. All oral and written comments will be considered in the same manner.

MEETING LOCATION:

RI DEM at The Foundry, Room 300
235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908

NOTES: If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ken Ayars, Chief, Division of Agriculture, 222-2781 ext. 4500, ken.ayars@dem.ri.gov, or Nicole Pollock, Assistant to the Director, 222-4700 ext. 2038, nicole.pollock@dem.ri.gov.

The meeting location is accessible to handicapped persons. If you require interpreter services for the hearing impaired, please request by contacting TDD number 222-1205 or #711 (R.I. Relay), at least 3 days in advance of the meeting.

 

Newport’s Tallulah on Thames
BBQ, Burgers + Beer Wednesdays and Sunday Suppers

BBQ, BURGERS + BEER
Every Wednesday….
Starting October 22nd thru the end of December….
Tallulah’s Team is serving up its infamous
Blackbird Farm Burgers, “The Classic” or “The Tallulah”
along with a new soon to be staple,
Chef Jake’s home-style BBQ plate!
Check it out and grab some grub only on Wednesday’s at Tallulah!

SUNDAY SUPPERS
Pre-Fixe (set) 3-course menu
$35.00/person (includes a glass of wine)
Every Sunday starting November 2nd thru the end of December
is our homage to American + Ethnic classic family suppers.
Our regular tasting menu is offered too!

For reservations to BBQ, Burgers + Beer or Sunday Suppers call 401-849-2433. Tallulah on Thames is at 464 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840.

Five Providence Chefs and Mixologists to Represent Providence
At StarChefs International Chefs Congress in New York

Four local chefs and one local mixologist have been tapped by StarChefs.com, a prestigious culinary media group that targets industry professionals, to represent Providence at the 9th Annual StarChefs International Chefs Congress in Brooklyn, New York from Oct. 26-28.

Representing the city will be:

  • Jay Carr of The Eddy;
  • Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery;
  • James Mark of North;
  • Jake Rojas of Tallulah’s Taqueria;
  • Derek Wagner of Nick’s on Broadway.

All five will be part of the Congress Cocktail event on Monday, Oct. 27. Carr will be demonstrating and providing samples of his “Orange Julius Caesar,” while the four chefs will be preparing samples of the following dishes:

  • Melissa Denmark
    Juniper Pavlova, Hojicha Chocolate Pudding, Autumn Olives, Toasted Almonds, and Honey
  • James Mark
    Salt Pond Oysters with Preserved Tomato Vinegar
  • Jake Rojas
    Aquidneck Island Blue Fish Tacos
  • Derek Wagner
    Point Judith Fluke, Sweet Potato, Cranberry, and Cider.

Additionally, Mark will be alongside such culinary luminaries as Marcus Samuelsson for a panel discussion on “The New Chef and a Call to Community.”

“One of the major reasons we were just voted ‘America’s Favorite City’ in Travel + Leisure’s recent poll, is because of the strength of our culinary offerings,” said Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, which is coordinating the trip. “We are proud to have such excellent representation of our city and are thankful to our delegation for giving up their time to come with us to New York.”

The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau is an accredited, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create vibrant growth for the local hospitality economy by promoting, developing, and expanding a united visitor industry. For more information, contact 401-456-0200 or visit www.GoProvidence.com.

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StarChefs.com 2014 Coastal New England Rising Stars Awards Comes to Providence

by David Dadekian
written by David Dadekian
Chef Jake Rojas

Chef Jake Rojas

StarChefs.com, a restaurant industry trends magazine, presented it’s 2014 Rising Stars Awards for the Coastal New England region this week. The Awards are given out to honor up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals who represent who StarChefs.com believes is the best in modern dining. The Coastal New England region covers Portland, Maine and Dover, New Hampshire to Cape Cod and Rhode Island.

Chef Derek Wagner

Chef Derek Wagner

The StarChefs.com team visited more than 150 chefs and artisans across 25 cities and small towns to make their selections for 2014. Thirteen culinary and beverage professionals from ten Rhode Island businesses received Awards with special attention given to Chef Derek Wagner of Providence’s Nick’s on Broadway for Sustainability and Chef James Mark of Providence’s north for Community.

The Rising Stars Awards winners will be showcased at the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Gala on Tuesday, April 15, at the Providence Biltmore, beginning with an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and followed by a tasting gala from 7 – 9:30 p.m. All the winners are listed in the media release below and Eat Drink RI reached out to all the Rhode Island winners for their thoughts on being given the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Award.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for your time and thoughts.

Chef Matthew Jennings

Chef Matthew Jennings

Chad Hoffer, partner with Tyler Burnley, at Thames Street Kitchen in Newport, “Being part of such a talented group of chefs, in addition to showcasing little Rhody and all it has to offer, is something we look forward to! Star Chefs is a great platform to have, and Tyler and I are both honored to be a part of it.”

Matthew Jennings of Farmstead Inc. in Providence, “Star Chefs has always been an outlet for inspiration for me—a group and a conference I’ve picked up tricks and tips from—and a community I’ve always felt a part of. It’s an honor to be a Rising Star. I’m very thankful and eager to keep pushing!”

James Mark of north in Providence, “We are really excited to receive this award, the folks at StarChefs.com are very nice people and it is wonderful to see them recognize all the work our team puts in both in and out of the kitchen.”

Chef Benjamin Sukle

Chef Benjamin Sukle

Jake Rojas of Tallulah on Thames in Newport, “It’s an honor to be recognized with such a talented group of chefs”

Benjamin Sukle of birch in Providence, “That’s quite a list. Glad to be on it. It’s nice to have the hard work by everyone here rewarded. They earned it.”

Derek Wagner of Nick’s on Broadway in Providence, “I’m very happy to be receiving a StarChefs.com Rising Star Award for my cooking, especially in regards to my efforts with sustainability.  I’ve been working at trying to create food that’s beautiful, delicious, community building and meaningful for a longtime, and it’s hard work. Though the work itself and trying to make a positive impact is undoubtably the most important part, getting recognized for the work and efforts I’ve made is deeply rewarding and motivating. To be recognized from such an industry minded and peer respected source as StarChefs.com only makes it that much more meaningful and resonant.”

Jay Carr

Jay Carr

Ian Cappelano, partner with Peter Kobulnicky and Mike Lingwall of Foremost Baking Company in Providence, “These guys are trying to make it happen and so are we. Cool.”

Jay Carr of The Eddy in Providence, “I’m honored and proud that my hard work and dedication to the craft of getting people drunk is finally paying off.”

Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery in Providence, “I am truly honored to receive this award. I have been hoping StarChefs.com would make their way to our incredible city for years! This is a great news source for chefs. I love using their photo gallery as inspiration and to see what is new in the industry, so to be included in that community is extremely rewarding.”

Chef Melissa Denmark

Chef Melissa Denmark

Eric Lepine of New Harvest Coffee Roasters in Pawtucket, “I am honored to be considered among great culinary professionals from around New England. It is both humbling and inspiring to help bridge the gap between specialty coffee and the greater culinary scene in RI.”

The full media release from StarChefs.com with all the winners from Coastal New England and details on what they’ll be serving at the April 15th Rising Stars Gala at the Providence Biltmore, is below. Congratulations to all the winners.

 

 

STARCHEFS.COM ANNOUNCES 2014 COASTAL NEW ENGLAND RISING STARS AWARD WINNERS

Region’s Chefs to Shine Bright at Tasting Gala on April 15, 2014

StarChefs.com™, the award-winning restaurant industry trends magazine, announces its 2014 Coastal New England Rising Stars Awards, honoring up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals, who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene. From Portland, Maine and Dover, New Hampshire to Cape Cod and Rhode Island, the StarChefs.com team visited more than 150 chefs and artisans across 25 cities and small towns.

“The New England Coast is the place to go to be close to the land, sea, and real food people. Chefs and artisans are opening single-minded restaurants and concepts, and the community has their back,” said Antoinette Bruno, Editor-in-Chief of StarChefs.com.

The winners will be showcased at the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Gala on Tuesday, April 15, at the Providence Biltmore Hotel, beginning with an awards ceremony at 6:30pm and followed by a tasting gala from 7pm to 9:30pm. The walk-around tasting gala will give attendees the opportunity to experience 20 of Coastal New England’s top chefs and restaurants with beverage pairings and cocktails by the winning sommelier and bartenders, in one location for one night only.

“With its vibrant, close-knit professional culinary community, Providence (and greater Rhode island) is a fitting host for this celebration of the region’s next generation of market leaders,” says Will Blunt.   

General Admission is $95 per person. VIP tickets are $125 and include a private VIP reception with Champagne and Petrossian Caviar, beginning at5:45pm. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to Rhode Island Community Food Bank, a nonprofit that provides food to people in need and promotes long-term hunger solutions. Tickets can be purchased at www.starchefs.com/risingstars.

More than 150 candidates in Coastal New England were considered through in-person tastings and interviews. The 2014 StarChefs.com Coastal New England Rising Stars Award winners are:

Chefs

Chefs Tyler Burnley and Chad Hoffer of Thames Street Kitchen (Newport, RI)
Featured Dish: Australian Beef Carpaccio, Sunflower Seeds and Shoots, Garlic Confit, and Pickled Mustard Seeds

Chef Chris Fischer of Beach Plum Inn & Food (Martha’s Vineyard, MA)
Featured Dish: Blue Fish Belly Crudo, Smoked Sea Salt, Lemon, and Arugula

Chef Mayumi Hattori of Straight Wharf (Nantucket, MA)
Featured Dish: Casoncelli, Spring Greens, Snap Peas, Prosciutto, Goats Milk Ricotta, and Grana Padano

Chef Evan Hennessey of Stages at One Washington (Dover, NH)  
Featured Dish: Glazed Berkshire Pork Leg, Wheat Berries, Sunchokes, Pickled Mushrooms, and Orange

Chef Matt Jennings of Farmstead Inc. (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish: Ham and Pickles: Cured and Smoked Pig Leg, Pickled Vegetables, Conpoy, and Curry Vinaigrette

Chef Ravin “Bas” Nakjaroen of Long Grain (Camden, ME) 
Featured Dish: Australian Beef Panang Curry, Roasted Red Peppers, Bamboo, and Coconut Cream

Chef Jake Rojas of Tallulah on Thames (Newport, RI)
Featured Dish: Miso-Harissa-Maple Pork Belly, Slow Egg, and Togarashi-spiced Fried Brussels Sprout Leaves

Chef Dan Sauer of 7a Foods (Martha’s Vineyard, MA)
Featured Dish: Asparagus Melt with Fontina, Roasted Garlic Aïoli, Basil, Pickled Red Onions, Dried Blueberries, and Focaccia

Chef Patrick Soucy of Ceia Kitchen + Bar (Newburyport, MA)
Featured Dish: Braised Goat, Basil-infused Goat Yogurt, Wheat Berries, Violet Blossoms, Beet-Brunet Mousse, and Bee Pollen

Chef Ben Sukle of birch (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish: Warm Butternut Squash, Melted Leeks, Squash Seeds, Marjoram, and Brown Butter-Shellfish Bouillon

Chefs Andrew Taylor and Michael Wiley of Eventide Oyster Co. and Hugo’s (Portland, ME) 
Featured Dish: Lobster Sashimi, Sea Beans, Daikon Radishes, Frozen Ramp Purée, Ginger-Scallion Sauce, Nori Vinaigrette, and Fried Garlic

Chef Justin Walker of Earth at Hidden Pond (Kennebunkport, ME)
Featured Dish: Fried Oysters, Wood-fired Padron Pepper Relish, Bacon, and Sage

Community Chef
Chef James Mark of north (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish: Burmese-style Roasted Cabbage, Peanut Brittle, Apple, Fermented Chile-Maple Dressing, and Mint

Hotel Chef
James Hackney of Twenty-Eight Atlantic at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club (Cape Cod, MA)
Featured Dish: Poached Sole, Orleans Mussels, Black Quinoa, Watercress Broth, Black Truffles, and Herbs

Sustainability Chef
Chef Derek Wagner of Nick’s on Broadway (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish: Fluke Crudo, Apples, Radishes, Pickled Cranberries, Kumquat, Grapefruit, and Herbs

Pastry Chefs
Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish: White Japanese Yam Custard, Maple Pecans, Brown Butter Shortbread, Pomegranate Jam, Crème Fraîche Ice Cream, and Wood Sorrel

Ilma Lopez of Piccolo (Portland, ME)
Featured Dish: Chocolate Budino Crostata, Candied Hazelnuts, Maldon Sea Salt, and Vincotto

Artisans
Ian Cappelano, Peter Kobulnicky, and Mike Lingwall of Foremost Baking Company (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish: Baguettes and Assorted Breads

Eli Cayer of Urban Farm Fermentory (Portland, ME)
Featured Drink: Ginger Kombucha

Concept
Bennett Coffey and Kyleen Keenan of Not Your Sugar Mamas (Martha’s Vineyard, MA)
Featured Dish: Be Local Raw Chocolate Bars

Brewer
Nathan Sanborn of Rising Tide Brewery (Portland, ME)
Featured Beer: Daymark American Pale Ale

Roasters 
Will Pratt of Tandem Coffee Roasters (Portland, ME)

Eric Lepine of New Harvest Coffee Roasters (Pawtucket, RI)

Bartenders
Andrew Volk of Portland Hunt & Alpine Club (Portland, ME)
Featured Drink: Fratelli Stinger: Laird’s Applejack, BrancaMenta, Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, and Lemon Peel

Jay Carr of Eddy (Providence, RI)
Featured Drink: Orange Julius Caesar: Shellback Caribbean Rum, Bols Yoghurt Liqueur, Lime Juice, Vanilla, Bittermens Orange Cream Citrate, and Orange Peel

Sommelier
Tanya McDonough of Straight Wharf and Ventuno (Nantucket, MA)
Beverage Pairings with Winners’ Dishes

Restaurateur
Nancy Batista-Caswell of Caswell Restaurant Group (Newburyport, MA)

Host Chef
Kevin Hale of Providence Biltmore Hotel (Providence, RI)
Featured Dish:  Roasted Australian Lamb, Vadouvan Curry, Saffron-Basmati Rice, Aleppo Pepper Asparagus, and Cilantro-Mint Aïoli

A number of additional awards highlight special talents, including:

  • Mixology Award, presented by Hobart
  • Rising Stars Art of Presentation Award, presented by Steelite International
  • Mentor Award, presented by Vitamix

Supporters of 2014 StarChefs.com Coastal New England Rising Stars Awards
Meat & Livestock Australia, Steelite International, Winebow Inc., Rhône Valley Wines – Costières de Nîmes, Hobart, Vitamix, Winston Industries, Brewery Ommegang, Valrhona, Fresh Origins, Chef Works and VerTerra. Local partners include Providence Biltmore Hotel, the Providence Journal, Providence Warwick CVB, Providence Journal, Bacaro Restaurant, The Dorrance, Johnson & Wales University, and The Rhode Island Community Food Bank

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