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CHI Kitchen Fermented Sesame Slaw Sofi Award

News Bites: CHI Kitchen Wins Gold / ISCO Expands into Massachusetts / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian May 12, 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.

CHI Kitchen Wins Gold Award in 2022 sofi™ Awards

Nearly 2,000 Products Competed for the Top Specialty Food Association Award

Fermented Sesame Slaw has won a GOLD Award in the Pickles & Olives category as part of the Specialty Food Association (SFA) 2022 sofi™ Awards, a top honor in the $170.4 billion specialty food industry.

Chi Kitchen’s Fermented Sesame Slaw selected by a panel of specialty food experts from nearly 2,000 entries across 53 product categories. Products are judged on taste, including flavor, appearance, texture and aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation. All tastings are anonymous and are held at the Rutgers Food Innovation Center.

“We are honored that our Fermented Sesame Slaw has won a Gold Award,” says Minnie Luong, Founder and CHI-EO of CHI Kitchen. “To know that our product stands out from the crowd in a blind tasting gives us the confidence to continue innovating and growing in our category with our naturally probiotic-packed, gut healthy fermented vegetables. This is one of the ultimate stamps of approval and we’re very grateful and excited for all the winners.” Fermented Sesame Slaw can be found at Whole Foods North Atlantic, independent retail stores and food service establishments all throughout New England and online at www.chikitchen.com.

The Sofi Awards are open to members of the SFA, and have been given each year since 1972. Winners will be showcased at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show, running June 12-14, at the Javits Center in New York City. Open only to the trade, it is the largest East Coast B2B-only specialty food and beverage show. For more information, visit specialtyfood.com.

The World’s First Vodka Distilled with Oysters Is Now Available in Massachusetts

The Industrious Spirit Company Announces Expansion into MA Market with their Vodkas, Gins and Bourbons

The Industrious Spirit Company's Ostreida

Today, The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO) announced their expansion into Massachusetts. Their recent launch of Ostreida, the first vodka distilled with oysters in the United States and possibly the world, went viral online and has created a pent-up demand for the product that the company is excited to fulfill just in time for summer in New England. To celebrate the new state launch, ISCO has distilled a special batch of the product using Powder Point Oysters from Duxbury, MA. Ostreida is a flagship product for ISCO as it encapsulates their creative approach to spirits, creating new and original products from classic ingredients and techniques.

“Ostreida is a unique expression of the fundamental elements of earth and ocean, perfectly captured in a bottle, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share this quintessentially New England product with our neighbors in Massachusetts,” said Manya K. Rubinstein, CEO of ISCO. “Ostreida brings a savory and briny seacoast minerality with a subtle hint of bivalve bouquet on the nose that mixes sublimely with our spirits’ signature buttery texture and creamy finish—it makes a killer martini and an amazing Bloody Mary, and is just perfect for summer sipping!”

Since each small batch of Ostreida is produced with oysters from a specific farm, each bottle now comes with a neck tag highlighting the farm’s location and date of harvest. ISCO cares deeply about sustainability, working with a regional regenerative farm to grow the organic corn they use for the base of their spirits and donating a portion of all bottle sales of Ostreida to GreenWave, an organization that works to scale sustainable ocean farming.

In addition to Ostreida, ISCO is making its creamy, smooth sipping Structural Vodka, lovingly hand-distilled from organic corn, as well as its modern-style botanically-focused Ornamental Gin available to the Massachusetts market immediately, with bourbon barrel aged gin and bourbons, such as Blue Velvet, made from two different types of sustainably farmed blue corn from the US and Mexico, to come in the future.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to add Ostreida and ISCO’s vodkas and gins to our portfolio of independent beverage brands,” said Caitlin McGarrahan, the director of Origin, a division of Horizon Beverage that is dedicated to handcrafted products. “In such a saturated industry, it is rare that we get an opportunity to bring true “firsts” to market—we believe this product is going to become an instant summer in New England classic, especially out on the islands and at restaurants with a seafood focus”

In celebration of the expansion into Massachusetts, there are five unique and fun events planned.

May 25, 2022: The Little Donkey http://www.littledonkeybos.com/ in Cambridge is hosting a fun filled night of Ostreida shooters and specialty cocktails. The restaurant features tapas by James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette in the heart of Central Square.

June 2, 2022: A special evening at Forage https://foragecambridge.com/ in Cambridge for a four-course dinner with Ostreida cocktail pairings. With two seating times, 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. costing $95 per person this event is sure to be special. Aligning with ISCO’s sustainable and local ideology, Forage is a neighborhood bistro just off Harvard Square that showcases local farmers, fishermen, and foragers with their seasonally-driven menu. Featuring such cocktails as “Overboard” made with Ostreida, dry vermouth, dulse, meyer lemon saline, and garnished with a pickled oyster!

June 5, 2022: Little Moss https://www.littlemoss.com/, in South Dartmouth will host an afternoon deck soiree featuring Ostreida cocktails paired with small plates and hor d’ourves. Little Moss, a beautiful spot sited in the adorable village of Padanaram that features rotating menus of seasonal plates, handmade pastas, natural wines, and craft cocktails.

June 10, 2022: Summer Shack https://www.summershackrestaurant.com, Cambridge, is hosting a TGIF Cocktail Hour and Meet the Distiller event featuring Ostreida cocktail specials and a special gift basket giveaway. This fun, casual restaurant specializes in fresh New England style seafood and boasts the largest oyster bar in Cambridge!

June 30, 2022: Caviar Pairing at UNI https://uni-boston.com/ in Boston. A special evening featuring an Ostreida caviar pairing at this lively, contemporary izakaya located in The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, helmed by Chef Ken Oringer. UNI’s menu highlights global street food-inspired small plates, as well as innovative makimono, nigiri, and sashimi—all delicious when paired with vodka distilled with oysters!

Blackstone Valley Culinary News – May 9 – 12, 2022

Fully Rooted, Inc.
(401) 753-4930
fullyrooted.com/
at
Wildflour Vegan Bakery and Juice Bar
727 East Avenue, Pawtucket 02860
401-475-4718
Wildflourbakerycafe.com

You can save money and help the planet when you buy juices from Fully Rooted and return the empty glass bottles to participating juice locations. For every empty Fully Rooted glass jar you bring back to participating kiosk locations, you’ll receive 50 cents off your purchase at check out. And you’ll be helping keep the Blackstone Valley and Mother Earth beautiful! Your Blackstone Valley location for a Fully Rooted kiosk is at Wildflour Vegan Bakery and Juice Bar. Other locations are listed HERE.

Atrium on Main
285 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-335-5500
Aomrestaurant.com

Atrium on Main has joined the Plates with Purpose family, a program that helps to eradicate homelessness and hunger, among other programs. They are currently focused on securing nourishing and delicious meals to our most vulnerable neighbors in Pawtucket. The program works through independently-owned restaurants such as Atrium on Main. For every $1 you donate by Friday, May 13 will be used to prepare and distribute meals through the team at Atrium on Main. A donation of $10 equals 1 prepared meal. To donate, click HERE. Remember to donate before Friday, May 13!

RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival
The Guild
461 Main Street, Pawtucket
May 14 at 6 pm

This non-profit festival plans to highlight women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ breweries, wineries, and spirits producers from RI and beyond. The funds raised by this festival will be donated to the JWU scholarship that helps people from diverse backgrounds pursue a career in the beverage industry. The mission of the RIDEA (Rhode Island Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Action) Committee is to promote a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the RI beverage community. Blackstone Valley companies who will be involved, in addition to The Guild, are: Rhode Island Spirits, Ravenous Brewing Co., Foolproof Brewing Co., and Smug Brewing Co.

TICKETS

The Orchard Grill
132 Pleasant Street, Smithfield
401-234-9980
orchardgrill.com

The Orchard Grill, formerly Laura’s Pleasant View Diner, in Smithfield, has a great staff who take pride in providing the best down-home friendly service possible. They serve traditional American classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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

In addition to participating in the RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival (see above) on May 14, here’s what’s happening in May at RI Spirits:

Distillery Trivia – Friday, May 20 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm (free event – prizes!)

Game Day – Sunday, May 22 – 1:00 to 5:00 pm (free event)

Drink In The History – Thursday, May 26 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm – TICKETS

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

In addition to participating in the RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival (see above) on May 14, here’s what’s happening in May at Smug Brewing:

Trivia on Thursdays – one game at 6:30 pm and one game at 7:30 pm – bring your team to compete for prizes! Burmese Fusion will be on site.

Music Bingo on Fridays – six games will be played – instead of calling numbers and letters, songs are played. Fun! The Perfect Empanada will be on site.

Saturday, May 14 – 1 pm -10 pm – Cookie Chow on site. Smug pouring at the RIDEA Festival.

Sunday, May 15 – 12 pm to 5 pm – Music with JT Horne…and Pierogitory will be on site for food.

Saturday, May 21 – Bonsai and Brews – Learn, create, drink and eat – Biggest Little Easy Catering will be on site.

Sunday, May 22 – Pasta Demo – Alex from Newport Pasta Company will be leading this hands-on experience. You’ll be able to have some Saugy’s Franks with your pasta!

Tavern on Main – Quahog Week
1157 Main Street, Chepachet
401-710-9788
tavernonmainri.com

Quahog Week 2022 runs from May 15-21. Make sure you try Rhode Island’s favorite clam at participating restaurants – but be sure to head to Tavern on Main in Chepachet, the only Blackstone Valley restaurant participating, for Tavern Seafood Stuffies (2) made with shrimp, scallops, crab and clams for only $8!

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

BBQ Season is here! Enjoy Johnny’s award-winning BBQ staring at 2 pm every Friday. Try the pulled pork sando and their famous chicken egg rolls (order early – they sell out! This Friday, May 13, enjoy the music of Tim Hart & George from the Illusions Band from 6 pm to 9 pm on the deck. And stop by and see the fine folks from Johnny’s on Saturday, May 14 at Seven Cedars Farm in Smithfield for the Spring Festival. They’ll be serving their famous BBQ from 11:30/noon to whenever they sell out.

Red, White and Brew Coffeehouse
601 Great Road, North Smithfield
401-488-4822
redwhitebrewri.com

Let me introduce you to “Delicious”, the newest summer drink at Red, White and Brew – it’s a cold brew with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with chocolate syrup and sprinkles. It’s available for summer now!

And speaking of Red, White and Brew and their great gift shop, where I was first introduced to “We Be Jammin’” products…and now they have their own shop!….

We Be Jammin’
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main Street, #8233, Pawtucket
Webejammin.net

We Be Jammin’ is owned by Jason Wood, an autistic man, whose mission is to give back to the community. His company makes specialty jams, salsas, BBQ sauces, marinades, glazes, pickles, relish, beets, salad dressings and more. Read all about Jason and the company in this recent Valley Breeze article. Let’s support this great business!

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News Bites: 2018 LASA Grant Applications Open / George’s of Galilee 70th Anniversary / by CHLOE. Opens in Providence

by David Dadekian January 11, 2018

written by David Dadekian

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

The Application is Open for the LASA Grants Program 2018

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act Grants Program. The goal of the program, which was established by the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) of 2012, is to support the growth, development, and marketing of local food and seafood in Rhode Island. It is made possible by $100,000 in funding from the State of Rhode Island, and an additional $130,000 in matching funds from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation, the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, and the Rhode Island Foundation. This unique and unprecedented public-private partnership will provide grants intended to directly benefit and strengthen the local food system in Rhode Island.

More details and links to the application guidelines and instructions can be found on the Rhode Island Food Policy Council site.

George’s of Galilee turns back pricing to 1948!

While celebrating our 70th year in business!

George’s of Galilee has been owned and operated by the Durfee family for 70 continuous years, more than any other restaurant in the area!. In honor of this milestone, we will be offering 1948 prices on all the original menu items from 1948 for the ENTIRE month of January! A cup of chowder for $.25? YES! Its TRUE!

Norman Durfee, after graduating from URI in the 1940’s and working as a Cushman Bakery salesperson, was convinced by his wife Edna that he should buy a local shack called “George’s Lunch” because he used to spend so much time there when he stopped in to deliver baked goods. Over the years, sons E Richard and Wayne Durfee had grown the business significantly. And now grandson Kevin operates George’s with the same recipes and philosophy.

George’s has weathered the ups and downs of the economy as well as countless hurricanes and Nor’easters to emerge as one of the largest waterfront seafood restaurants in Rhode Island.

OVER THE 70 YEARS, we are proud to have helped put Rhode Island on the map for its culinary quirkiness with our signature items such as our clam cakes, our clear broth clam chowder which is now a category of its own, Rhode Island Clam Chowder, fried clams, fish n chips, lobster rolls, and more.

GEORGE’S is open all year long, daily at 11 am. In addition to the historical signature items, TODAY, GEORGE’S offer dishes like our popular seafood pot pie, fish tacos, grilled bourbon glazed salmon, pan-seared sea scallops, slow-roasted prime rib and daily boat to plate specials.

We have become the place to go for local fish straight off the docks. We strive to work with our local fishing fleet, bringing in local fish that are hard to find on plates at most other seafood restaurants such as scup, tautog, dogfish, monkfish, sea robin, and mahi which they have been catching right off Block Island.

GEORGE’S recently won Best Calamari at the RI Calamari Festival in September 2017 for the second year in a row with our signature Hurricane Calamari dish.

Come visit us this winter, as we celebrate our 70th year, sit by our fireplace, enjoy a hot spike beverage and 1948 prices!!. George’s of Galilee,— Eat Fish! Love Life!

Fast Casual, Plant-Based Dining Sensation By Chloe. Opens Its First Location In Rhode Island, At 223 Thayer Street In Providence, Thursday, January 18, 2018

Photo courtesy of by CHLOE.

by CHLOE., a trendsetting plant-based, fast casual restaurant that has achieved a cult following in New York City, Los Angeles, and most recently, Boston, opens its first location in Rhode Island at 223 Thayer Street in Providence on Thursday, January 18, 2018. With creative, delicious recipes made fresh and in-house daily from whole ingredients, by CHLOE.’s menu will change any misconceptions of vegan fare, and in perfect harmony with New Year’s health resolutions, offers guilt free dining. www.eatbychloe.com

“With its New England charm, growing food scene, and thriving student and artist population, Providence was really a perfect match for by CHLOE. To open our doors on iconic Thayer Street, a quick trip from every major school and university in the area, was a dream. We cannot wait to meet our new customers,” says Samantha Wasser, the brand’s Founder.

by CHLOE. sought out a choice Providence location – a charming white brick building on the corner of Thayer Street, surrounded by idyllic Providence architecture and shops. The 2,500 square foot space seats 50. Founder Samantha Wasser’s creative vision for by CHLOE. was brought to life with a bright and airy style, colorful textiles, and a neutral palette boasting pops of color. Its uber famous (check instagram) hanging swing chairs are enhanced by a vibrant tie-dye fabric unique to the Providence location. Diners will take note of funky, eye-fetching wallpapers – one gives a nod to Providence’s bustling collegiate culture with a book pattern; the other, a colorful 90s-inspired squiggle pattern. Other notable décor details include reclaimed wood and hand-painted tiles, banquette seating, a zinc and wood slatted communal table, and blue and white Moroccan tabletops.

The expansive menu offers health-inspired items across categories of Beverages, Grab + Go, Salads, Burgers + Sandwiches, Fries + Sides, Pasta, freshly-baked Sweets, and Chill by CHLOE., the brand’s line of ice cream. Each and every menu item is entirely free of meat, dairy, and egg products, as well as of saturated animal fat, added preservatives, and artificial flavors.

Diners will also gravitate towards such popular by CHLOE. signature dishes as:

The Guac Burger, made from black beans, quinoa, and sweet potato, and topped with crisp tortilla sticks, corn salsa, chipotle aioli, and a generous scoop of guacamole
Quinoa Taco salad with spicy seitan chorizo, black beans, sweet corn, avocado, tomato, tortilla strips, crema, and agave lime vinaigrette
Pesto Meatball with Portobello mushroom and veggie based Italian meatballs, marinara, sweet peppers, basil pesto, cashew mozzarella, and almond parmesan
Mac N’ Cheese with sweet potato cashew cheese sauce, shitake bacon, and almond parmesan
Whiskey BBQ with smoky Portobello mushrooms and seitan, sautéed kale, onion marmalade, grilled pineapple, and bourbon BBQ served on a potato bun

For customers on the run, by CHLOE.’s full Grab + Go selection will be available with items like Matcha Kelp Noodles with PANATEA Matcha, kelp noodles, cashew cream sauce, almond parmesan, and scallion, Raw Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding with chia seeds, Madagascar vanilla bean, raw almond, cashew milk, and raw agave nectar, and Nicoise Salad with chopped romaine, chickpea tuna, grape tomatoes, green beans, red potatoes, Kalmata olives, and red vinaigrette.

The freshly-baked Sweets are not to be missed, with offerings ranging from Chlostess Cupcakesand Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies to Matcha Blueberry Muffins and Banana Bread. The full line of Chill by CHLOE.’s dairy-free ice cream will be offered with flavors like Raspberry + Cream, Salted Peanut Butter, Kale Cookies + Cream, Ube Smores, Chocolate Chocolate, andCoffee by CHLOE.

Alongside fresh pressed juices and smoothies, by CHLOE. will serve beer and wine. Speaking to canine customers, there are vegan Pupcakes and Dog Bones available for purchase in store.

Brunch will be offered on weekends, from 10am to 4pm, offering crave-able renditions of favorites like Mom’s Cinnamon Roll, Quinoa Hash Browns, and The Early Bird with scrambled organic tofu and vegan maple sausage.

by CHLOE Providence is located at 223 Thayer Street Providence, Rhode Island 02906. It will be open seven days a week; 11am to 10pm Monday through Friday and 10am – 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. Visit by CHLOE. online at www.eatbychloe.com, and on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest/Snapchat at @eatbychloe.

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The Blogetarian’s Review: The Village

by George Evans Marley May 15, 2017

written by George Evans Marley

The Village, photos by George Evans Marley

Saturday night and, after an impromptu meeting with RI Pride about Drag Bingo, two of Rhode Island’s busiest gays realized at that moment we hadn’t eaten all day.

So off to The Village, duh.

Located on the corner of Richmond and Point Street (behind Olga’s), The Village is one of the best spots in Providence for any meal. Yes, their brunch is amazing with $15 bottomless mimosas, deviled eggs with a new special accoutrement every time, and the best creme brûlée French toast I’ve ever had!

But tonight, we were here for dinner. We started with shots of whiskey, because after not eating all day we were already making good decisions. Then we chowed down on the hummus platter with feta chunks, kalamata olives and French baguette slices that taste as if they were grilled over a campfire! I was instantly in love! We also split the vegan bean dip served with crisp English cucumbers, baby carrots and warm, fried flour tortilla chips.

Then, the main course: Mac & Cheese. This delightfully creamy goodness was served nice and hot in a cast iron skillet with toasted Panko crumbs on top. It hit the spot and there was even enough to take home at the end.

If you get a chance stop by the Village, if not for their exciting lineup of entertainment, or amazing food, stop by because they were honored for being one of two of Rhode Island’s greenest restaurants!

Hours of fun . . .

Wednesday & Thursday 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.

The Village, photos by George Evans Marley

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News Bites: Daily Programming at Coggeshall Farm Museum / Pizza J Is Real / JWU Changing the Way the World Eats™

by David Dadekian November 12, 2015

written by David Dadekian

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

Daily Programming Brings Coggeshall to Life

November/December Schedule of Daily Activities

Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Dr., Bristol, RI (off Poppasquash Road)

Assistant Director Casey Duckett teaches a child how to use the two-man saw at Coggeshall Farm Museum.

Coggeshall Farm Museum brings the lives of Rhode Island’s 18th-century farmers to life through daily activities and emonstrations. Visitors are encouraged to participate and experience first-hand what it’s like to cook over a hearth, train a cow, use a two-man saw or care for a historic farmhouse.

Coggeshall Farm Museum is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. The following activities are free to Coggeshall members and included with regular admission for nonmembers (Weekdays: $5/adults; $3/children, seniors and active-duty military. Weekends: $7/adults; $5/children, seniors and active-duty military). No registration needed. For more information, visit www.coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062.

Hearth Cooking
10:30 am, daily
Help prepare simple foods over an open hearth. Learn how to preserve food harvested from our heirloom garden and transform farm ingredients into something delicious!

Pasture Walk
Noon, daily (weather permitting)
Accompany a trained staff member on a walk to see Coggeshall’s largest farm animals, including heritage breeds like American Milking Devon cows and Gulf Coast Native sheep. Sturdy walking shoes recommended.

Period Woodworking
1 pm, daily
Try your hand at the two-man saw and other woodworking tools common in the 18th century. Learn how Coggeshall farmers use these tools to restore buildings, repair fences, build gates,crafting shingles or process firewood.

Workyard Chores
1:30 pm, daily (weather permitting)
Every season brings new tasks that must be accomplished on a farm. Autumn is a time for raking leaves, collecting sticks and firewood, gathering feathers for household use and other chores. Jump in and help!

Cow School
2:30 pm, daily (weather permitting)
Have you ever wondered how a 1,500-pound animal learns to respond to simple commands? With lots of practice! Learn how we train our cows and see if you can follow cow commands, too.

Home Sweep Home
3 pm, daily
As our day comes to an end, it’s time to tidy up our historic farmhouse. Help us sweep using a handmade broom, clear the cobwebs using a feather duster made from feathers collected on the farm and other household activities. And we might just relax with a cup of tea to reward our efforts.

PIZZA J IS REAL

Pizza J

Starting off as a dream from a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, Pizza J breathes fresh life into the formerly vacant L&G Armature building located at 967 Westminster Street in Providence, RI.

Owner & Founder Julian Forgue touched every inch of this building in the redesign and build out process. His goal was to recreate some of his favorite child hood memories from when his folks would take him out for a pizza. A special treat in his house hold.

The menu, which is still growing – starting small as Julian’s menu had – consists of 6 staple pizzas, a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and a daily pasta dish. The idea being to do a classic pizza place with the best ingredients and carrying on the Julian’s mantra; hand made with love and imagination.

And yes there are vegan options, you can substitute a vegan cashew “cheese” made in house as well as gluten free options with a cauliflower crust made in house for any of the pizzas.

The bar features 17 craft beers on tap and two bottled beer (16oz Bud can and Orval Trappist Ale) options as well as two wines on tap. The wine on tap is fun because you can get a glass or a carafe or even a half carafe!

In the near future we plan on adding many more bottled non-alcoholic beverage options as well as creating a deli case where you can buy our pulled pork by the pound, par-baked calzones, preprepared entrees and salads, ya know in case you have to just run in and run out and don’t have the time for a full blown dinner experience.

Oh, almost forgot to mention, secret arcade in the back room for you to get away from the crowd for a minute featuring a multicade and pinball. Good times. Good times.

Right now Pizza J is open Wednesday thru Sunday 5pm-1am, serving food till 1am. We will expand to being open Monday and Tuesdays with in the month. Stay tuned for the deets. In the meantime, join us for a slice. C’mon down!

This project has been a long time in the coming, we hope you enjoy it.

Johnson & Wales University is Changing the Way the World Eats™

A new movement towards eating healthy is launched

Much about the way we eat has changed since 1973 when Johnson & Wales University (JWU) opened it College of Culinary Arts in Providence, R.I. Americans have gone from adhering to four food groups (milk, meat, vegetables and fruits, and bread/cereal), to decoding nutritional labeling, assessing a multitude of diet recommendations and fads, and getting caught between the crosshairs of fact and hyperbole. Simultaneously, the university has expanded to four campuses across the U.S. while the power of food has become as controversial as it has beneficial.

As an international leader of culinary education and with its scores of alumni who have become established in the food industry as executive chefs, research chefs, nutritionists, dietitians, food service managers, entrepreneurs and business leaders, JWU has become a recognized food authority. In addition, the university has collaborated with medical schools across the U.S. including Tulane University School of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and the University of Colorado School of Medicine in an effort to bridge the gap between food and medicine. To emphasize its role in the world’s food decisions, industry choices, and overall health and well-being, JWU has launched a public awareness effort with the theme, “Johnson & Wales University is changing the way the world eats.”

Chef Jonathan Poyourow ’03, RD, LD, an assistant professor in the Culinary Nutrition department, is leading the effort with new TV segments that appear bi-weekly as part of Cooking with Class on NBC10’s noon news broadcast which airs in southern New England. Chefs and faculty at all campuses will be joining the effort to educate consumers about eating healthy through media and community appearances. A new website has been launched featuring blogs, tips, and recipes from JWU faculty experts, http://www.jwu.edu/eathealthy/, and a visual identity captures the essence of the effort.

Since 1973, the world’s eating habits and global food industry have evolved exponentially. The World Health Organization reports that worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980. “Consumers have been blitzed by information on what’s good and not good to eat,” Peter Lehmuller, Ed.D., dean of the College of Culinary Arts says, “Our faculty, alumni, and inquisitive students are able to apply what they know and learn so that a multitude of people can eat healthier. All the healthy food in the world isn’t good if it isn’t palatable.”

Lehmuller, a 20-year veteran with the university, articulates the sea-change in culinary education. Once considered a vocation, culinary arts has been generating a new field of careers that extend beyond the kitchen and into the research labs of major food companies, entrepreneurial start-ups, medical schools, and more.

During the past three decades, JWU’s culinary programs have evolved to include a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Nutrition. The program, launched in 1999, was the first of its kind to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Many of its graduates go on to become dietitians and research chefs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 21 percent through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. The role of food in preventing and treating illnesses, such as diabetes, is now well known. More dietitians and nutritionists will be needed to provide care for patients with various medical conditions and to advise people who want to improve their overall health.

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