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Holidays 2020 Takeout
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Holidays 2020 Takeout

by David Dadekian December 30, 2020
written by David Dadekian

As with Thanksgiving this year, if you’re not dining with your favorite cook, or simply don’t feel up to cooking, perhaps more than any other year, it’d be a great idea to order in for the holidays. Our local restaurants and caterers are struggling right now, so let’s show some holiday love to those businesses that keep us happy and fed all year-round.

As always, the statewide Restaurants with Online Ordering and Takeout list can be found here. There’s also a Shop Local Food & Drink Businesses page with lots of gift cards and other gift ideas. Please buy as much as you’re able from as many places as possible

Below are special holiday takeout options. This list can be updated at anytime, so if you don’t see your favorite place, please send details through the contact form.

401 Gourmet Caterers, 691 Main St. Warren
Appetizers, dinners and desserts
https://www.401gourmet.com/online-ordering

Al Forno, 577 South Water St, Providence
“We have prepared and ready-to-roast glazed hams and boneless rib roasts as well as an assortment of cooked and ready-to-cook sides for your holiday celebrations.”
https://www.exploretock.com/alfornorestaurant/experience/227641/menu/holiday-meals

Angelo’s Civita Farnese, 141 Atwells Ave, Providence
Christmas trays, antipasto, dinners and desserts
https://www.angelosrishop.com/s/order

Bacco Vino & Contorni, 262 Atwells Ave, Providence
Family-style appetizers and entrees
https://bacco-ri.com/2020-holiday-menu-pre-orders/

Basil & Bunny, 691 Main St, Warren
“100% plant-based family platters including charcuterie boards, scalloped potatoes, a Christmas roast, and of course sweets with our pop-tarts and Cottontail cake truffles”
https://basilandbunny.square.site/s/order

Basta, 2195 Broad St, Cranston
“Now more than ever, we are reminded of the value that comes from time with family and friends. That’s why we’re doing the cooking, with meals that can feed 4-6 guests.”
https://www.bastaonbroad.com/christmas

Bites by Bre, 11 Aleppo St, Providence
“Choose from EPIC glazed ham, juicy slow-roasted beef, a bundle of sides (roasted butternut squash, herbed green beans, crispy potatoes), plus an almost “out of our comfort zone” assortment of desserts: cookies, pie, bread pudding and more cookies.”
Pick up or delivery
https://www.exploretock.com/bitesbybre/

Black Beans PVD, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
Cookies, hot cocoa and dessert
https://black-beans-pvd.square.site

Bywater, 54 State St, Warren
Snacks, dinner, baked goods and cocktails
https://bywaterrestaurant.com/product/christmas/

Carriage Inn, 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown
Complete meals, desserts and a la carte
https://www.carriageinndining.com/christmas-dinner-to-go-2020

Castle Hill Inn, 590 Ocean Dr, Newport
“Ring in the new year with a luxurious cocktail party in the comfort of your own home, by taking home our signature Cocktail Party Outfitter.”
https://www.castlehillinn.com/specials/castle-hill-cocktail-party-outfitter

Catering Gourmet, 333 Strawberryfield Rd, Warwick
“All Christmas Orders Will Be Take & Bake Style with Re- Heating Instructions”
https://www.thecateringgourmet.net/holiday-menu

Chapel Grille, 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston
“Chapel Grille is ready to help make your holiday a little merrier with taking the stress out of planning Christmas dinner. With our easy to follow instructions be ready to host your intimate dinner tastefully!”
https://www.chapelgrilleri.com/menus/christmas-dinner-to-go-221

Celestial Cafe, 567 South County Trail, Exeter
Soup, sides and deserts for 4-6
https://celestialcaferi.com/event-detail/this-christmas/

Chez Pascal, 960 Hope St, Providence
Reheat at home dinners, desserts and wine
https://www.chezpron.com/collections/the-first

Cozy Caterers, 2 Bay Ave, Warwick
Dinners with sides and optional desserts
https://cozycaterers.com/holiday-menu-2020-2/

Dips Dips, 70 Westfield St, Providence
“Holiday Meal Packages and Appetizer Platters available for Christmas Eve Eve and Christmas Eve Pick-Up!”
30% off for Healthcare Workers AND Teachers
https://www.exploretock.com/dipsdips/

The Dump Truck, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
All kinds of treats, dinner, dessert and more
https://dumptruckpvd.square.site

Easy Entertaining, 166 Valley St, Providence
Holiday dinners, breakfasts and desserts
https://www.easyentertainingri.com/delivery-menus

Ellie’s, 225 Weybosset St, Providence
Dinner, desserts, cookies and cakes
https://elliesprov.com/shop/

Far West, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
Cocktails, snacks and so much more.
https://www.farwestpvd.com/s/order

Fire Works Catering, 840 Allens Ave, Providence
“A wide array of options including breakfast and brunch choices for Christmas and New Year’s mornings, and dinner and party selections for Christmas and New Year’s Eve”
https://www.fireworkscatering.net/holidays-2020

Fluke, Bannister’s Wharf, Newport
The Feast of 7 Fishes and New Year’s Eve menus
https://www.flukenewport.com/menu

Gastros, 405 Cumberland Hill Rd, Woonsocket
Charcuterie boards, meats, cheeses and more
https://www.gastroscraftmeats.com/shop

Gnarly Vines Farm, 241 Cornell Rd, Tiverton
Pheasant or pork loin dinner
https://gnarlyvinesfarm.com

Gregg’s, multiple locations
Family-style meals, cakes, pies and more
https://www.greggsusa.com/Holiday-Ordering

Gulf Stream Bar & Grille, 1 Lagoon Rd, Portsmouth
“Three-course, family style, take and bake for 2-4 people”
https://www.toasttab.com/the-gulf-steam-bar-and-grille/v3

Iggy’s, multiple locations
Seafood galore, antipasto, sauces and desserts
https://www.iggysri.com/shop?category=Christmas+Eve+Catering

Johnny’s at the Atlantic Resort, 240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown
“Take-out Dinner for 5 to 8 people”
https://www.johnnysnewport.com/christmasnewyears

Le Central, 483 Hope St, Bristol
Appetizers, dinners and sides
https://www.lecentralbristol.net

Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails, 268 Broadway, Providence
“The Holiday Cocktail kit includes 2 cocktail recipes (serves 4) + DIY garnish + a magical artisanal cookie platter for 2.”
https://www.littlebitte.com/weekend-holiday-cocktail-kit/

Locanda, 3009 Tower Hill Rd, South Kingstown
Family-style meals for 4
https://www.locandari.com

Matunuck Oyster Bar, 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown
Soups, raw bar, take and bake dishes
https://app.tableup.com/r/15/home/ordering/2223/menu/holiday-pre-order-online-menu-pick-up-12-22-or-12-23

Maxine Baked, 691 Main St, Warren
Desserts, cookies, cupcakes and hot chocolate bombs
https://maxinebaked.com/shop/

Mill’s Tavern, 101 North Main St, Providence
Family-style dinners for 2 or 4
https://millstavernrestaurant.com/christmas-eve-takeout/

Nectar De La Vida, 460 Main St, Warren
Pies
https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3S6wCnVev/

Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown
“Let the Newport Vineyards culinary team warm your homes and bellies this Christmas with our scratch-made farm to table fare. Straight from our ovens to your homes, we are offering Christmas Dinner, Christmas Brunch and a plethora of yummy sides and sweets for both.”
https://www.newportvineyards.com/pre-order/

Nicks on Broadway, 500 Broadway, Providence
Dinner packages for 2-4 people, add-ons, pantry items, sweets, cocktails and so much more!
https://eatdrinkri.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/nicks_nye.pdf

north, 122 Fountain St, Providence
“A triumphant return of our super ramen! A poultry and vegan option, and special for Christmas Eve – a seafood based ramen with up to seven(!) different seafood components! All ramen comes packed with everything ready to eat, though the broth needs to heated. “
and
“A multi-course menu of seven dishes, priced and portioned per person. Available hot for pickup from 12pm-6pm on Christmas Day!”
https://www.exploretock.com/north

Oberlin, 186 Union St, Providence
“We’re getting into some sort of spirit. We’ve never done a Feast of the Seven Fishes at Oberlin but we’ve never done a lot of things this year. This will be a six course Christmas Eve feast (dessert included) featuring 7 Rhode Island caught seafoods, available either ready to eat (cooked) or take & make.”
https://www.exploretock.com/OBERLIN/

Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly
“We are pleased to make a warm and festive Christmas feast available for easy delivery or pickup this year. Our culinary experts will prepare a memorable meal for you and your loved ones, including salads, appetizers, traditional main courses, seasonal sides, plus a selection of delectable desserts.”
https://www.oceanhouseri.com/holidaysathome

Our Table
Charcuterie boards and BBQ, delivered
https://www.ourtableri.com/s/order

Passionfruit, Providence
Pasteles, pastelillo and coquito
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dPj_OpxSNuLKM1_GYflghNBA2Z4S_RqrLFufYBqGjEE/viewform?edit_requested=true

Red Stripe, 465 Angell Street, Providence
Dinners and side dishes for 2-6 people
https://redstriperestaurants.com/christmas-eve-takeout/

Rhody Roots, 511 Main St, Warren
Extensive catering menu of entrées and sides for 6-10 people, plus cocktails!
https://www.rhodyroots.com/s/order

Rosalina & Kleos, 50 Aborn St, Providence
Feast of the Seven Fishes and more Holiday Catering
https://www.exploretock.com/rosalinaprovidence/

Sin, 1413 Westminster St, Providence
Cakes, cookies, gift boxes, pies–all kinds of sweet treats
https://sin-desserts.square.site

Supper Club, 55 Cromwell St, Providence
Brunch, appetizers, desserts and cocktails
https://supper-club-to-go.square.site

Tilly’s Feasts, 640 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown and 3711 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown
Roast lamb or salmon and tons of delicious Tilly’s food for 4-8 people
https://www.toasttab.com/tillys-feasts/v3

Troop, 60 Valley St, Providence
Appetizers with an option for punch and beer (you know it shouldn’t be option!)
https://app.upserve.com/s/troop-providence

Urban Greens Co-op Market, 93 Cranston St, Providence
“Party platters, full dinners, sides, & salads available now for holiday ordering!”
https://urbangreens.com/holiday-catering-order-form/

Vanda, 1 Centerville Rd, Warwick
So much spectacular food–seafood, pasta, sauces, and more–ready-to-eat and also prepared to cook-at-home
https://order.tbdine.com/vanda-restaurant/pickup

Walrus and Carpenter Oysters, 73 Harrison Street, Providence
Oysters–pick up or by mail
https://www.walrusandcarpenteroysters.com

Weekapaug Inn, 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly
“We would be honored to be at your holiday table this year! Our culinary experts will prepare a memorable Christmas meal for you and your loved ones, including salads, appetizers, traditional main courses, seasonal sides, plus a selection of delectable desserts.”
https://weekapauginn.com/holidaysathome/

Wilhelmina’s Catering, 41 South Shore Rd, Little Compton
Brunch, hors d’oeuvres and dinners
https://www.sakonnetevents.com/2020ChristmasMenucustome.pdf

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Shop Local Food & Drink Businesses Online

by David Dadekian November 17, 2021
written by David Dadekian

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis many of Rhode Island’s food & drink businesses are trying to promote sales of their products, from food and beverages to gift cards and apparel. This page will attempt to be updated regularly with links to their online storefronts.

Check out the Restaurants with Online Ordering and Take Out page and get some take out or delivery!

Resource Links for Small Businesses During COVID-19 Crisis including all federal, state & municipal funding options, plus health links.

Looking for locally brewed beer? We have a full update from RI Breweries right here.

Hope & Main has got an excellent #EatStrongRI page dedicated to their members who sell online, so rather than duplicate that, go check out their page.

If you would like your business to be added to this page, please send a message through our contact form. I’m happy to add ANYONE, just please send through the form so I don’t lose track of anyone.

The entire list is now in a sortable and searchable spreadsheet. Looking for something in particular? Type “grocery” or “seafood” or “gift card” into the search box.

wdt_IDBusiness NameOnline Storefront
113 Starshot sauces
2401 Nutritiongift cards
3401 Studioapparel
4A Marketgrocery pick up
5Aleppo Sweetsgift cards
6American Mussel Harvestersshellfish and more delivered
7Andrade's Catchseafood pick-up
8Anna's Kitchen Shrubdrinking & cocktail shrubs
9Aquidneck Meat & Provisionspick up fresh meats, prepared freezer ready dinners, produce and artisan cheeses 401-846-8880
10Arcadia Pizzagift cards
11Bacarogift cards
12Back to Basicsgrocery delivery
13Backyard Food Company, Thesalsas, pickles, jams & more
14Baldorhome delivery of grocery & specialty goods
15Beautiful Daygranola and coffee
16Belmont Marketgrocery delivery and pick up
17Beth Bakesgluten-free crackers
18big king / northapparel
19bin 312wine by emailing tony@bin312.com or call 401-714-0040
20Black Sheepgift cards & t-shirts
21Blackbird FarmRI raised beef & pork
22Bottleswine, beer & spirits
23Brass Monkeygift cards & t-shirts
24Broadway Bistro / The Slow Rhodegift cards
25Buckhead Meat of New Englandmeats
26Bywatercurated food boxes and gift certificates
27Campus Fine Wineswine, beer & spirits
28cartwheelRIdonation-based grocery delivery
29Celebratedgift cards & apparel
30Champlin's Seafoodseafood for pick up
31Chef's Warehouse, The / Sid Wainer & Sonhome delivery of grocery & specialty goods
32Chez PascalChezprons
33Clement's Marketplacegrocery pick up
34Coastal Wine Traillinks to vineyards for wine
35Cocktail Writer Matt Simmonshttps://www.instagram.com/p/B_JBuHrH9bt/batched cocktails and beverages, homemade sweet and hot salsa
36Coffee Exchangecoffee, apparel & more
37Coffee Guy, Thecoffee
38Confreda Greenhouses & Farmsfarm market & grocery
39Cowesett Inngift cards
40Dave's Coffeecoffee, coffee syrup, gear & apparel
41Deep Roots Farmmeats, eggs, farm market
42Easy Entertainingpantry items
43Eat Drink RIt-shirt
44Eddy, Thecocktail mixers & gift cards
45Edgewood Cheese Shopgift cards
46Enjoyful Foodsvegan and paleo foods
47Far Westgift cards
48Farm Fresh RIfarmers market/grocery home delivery
49Fearless Fish Marketseafood pick up
50Figidinigift cards, email info@figidini.com
51Four Town Farmfarmers market pick up
52Frog & Toadjust about everything fun you'll want
53Gastros Craft Meatscharcuterie, sausage, condiments, apparel & gift cards
54GerbsAllergy Friendly Foods
55Good Game Grillgames & gift cards
56GottaQ Smokehouse BBQgift certificates
57Granny Squibb's Iced Teasbottled or canned iced teas
58Green Grocer, Thegrocery delivery
59Hanju Kitchengift cards
60Hurricane Hill Farmeggs, honey, farm goods and livestock
61Industrious Spirit Company, Thespirits to pick-up
62KG Kitchen Bargift cards
63Knead Doughnutsgift cards
64Lily's Ladlebroths
65Lobsters New Englandseafood, lobsters & more
66Local Catch, Theseafood delivery and pick up
67Lumpia Brospick-up and delivery of frozen lumpia
68Massimogift cards
69Matunuck Oyster Barseafood
70Matunuck Oyster Bargift cards & apparel
71Maxine Bakedcupcakes & desserts
72Menumasterst-shirts
73Munroe Dairygrocery delivery
74Narragansett Bay Lobsters, Inc.seafood home delivery
75Narragansett Beerapparel, gear & more
76New Harvest Coffee Roasterscoffee, brewing equipment, gift cards and more
77New Riversgift cards
78Newport Lobster Shackseafood delivery
79Newport Restaurant Groupgift cards, 100% of the proceeds go to their employee relief fund
80Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Companyapparel, gift cards, gifts and out-of-state shipped wines
81Nook Coffee Shop, Thecoffee, apparel & more
82northgift cards
83Oberlingift cards & t-shirts
84Ocean State Pepper Co.spice blends (use code EATDRINKRI for 10% off)
85Only In Rhode IslandRI gourmet & gift items
86Pane e Vinogift cards
87Parchedapparel
88Pat's Pasturedmeats, eggs, farm products
89Pepper Junctionhot sauces and blends
90Persimmonsauces by emailing lisa@persimmonri.com
91Piemonte Pizzagift cards
92Pop on the Blockgourmet popcorn
93PVD Piessavory & sweet pies, pick up and delivery
94Queen Bean Coffee Companycoffee, brewing equipment and more
95Revival Brewing Companygift cards via Instagram
96Revival Brewing Companygift cards via Instagram
97Rhed'shot sauces
98Rhode Island Spiritsvodka, gin & liqueurs
99Riffraffgift cards
100Rocco's Pub & Grubgift cards
101Roch's Fresh Foodsgrocery delivery
102Sakonnet Lobster Co.seafood delivery
103Sanctuary Herbs of Providenceteas
104Savory Grape, Thewine, beer & spirits
105Shop, Thecoffee, tea and more through app
106Singift cards
107Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co.local spirits, sanitizer, apparel, barware & more
108South Coast Organics & Bulk Foodsbulk groceries
109Stock Culinary Goodsgrocery, culinary goods, gift cards & more
110Sydneygift cards
111Thomsen Foodservicehome delivery of grocery & specialty goods
112Tilly's Cheesesteaksgift cards
113TomaBloody Mary mixers (use code brunchathome for 20% off)
114Tony's Colonialgrocery and Italian specialty products
115Tony's Seafoodseafood pick up
116Troopgift cards & apparel
117Urban Greens Co-op Marketgrocery pick up
118Vendagrocery and Italian specialty products
119Walrus and Carpenter Oystersoysters, apparel & gear
120We Be Jammin'jams, condiments, salsas & more
121WhatsGoodfarmers market/grocery home delivery
122White Dog Distillinggift cards
123White Electric Coffeecoffee & tea
124Yacht Club Bottling Workssodas & seltzers
125Yoleni'sGreek products of all kinds
Business NameOnline Storefront

Check out the Restaurants with Online Ordering and Take Out page and get some take out or delivery!

Looking for locally brewed beer? We have a full update from RI Breweries right here.

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News Bites: Blackbird Farm Farmers Market 2017 / Local Agriculture & Seafood Act Grants 2017 Awarded

by David Dadekian May 22, 2017
written by David Dadekian

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

Brand New Farmers Market at Blackbird Farm in Smithfield, RI beginning Friday, May 26th

Blackbird Farm

Blackbird Farm, one of the most-acclaimed beef and pork farms in New England, will host a brand new local farmers market at their farm stand on Friday evenings from 4-7pm, beginning on May 26th at 660 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. The farmers market will take place every Friday evening (weather permitting) through October 27th.

Farmers markets are for people from all walks of life and all ages who share a common belief that farmers and local producers are a vital part of our community. This market will support the local food economy, showcase a wide variety of products and tap into a region of the state that currently doesn’t offer an extensive outdoor market. The Blackbird Farm Farmers Market will support local farmers and producers, improve access to fresh fruits, vegetables and other farm products, encourage sustainability, and educate the community on the importance of local foods.

Vendors will include Blackbird Farm, Aquidneck Honey, Harris Farm, Hickory Hill Farm, Open Season, Providence Kettle Corn, Rachyl’s Goat Milk Soap, The Farm in Rhode Island and We Be Jammin’ & Blooming Buddies. A variety of products will be offered, such as: beef and pork, seasonal produce, bouquets, charcuterie, eggs, jams, jellies, edible flowers, herbs, plants, prepared foods, packaged seasonings, natural body products, beverages, and more.


DEM Partners Announce Over $200,000 in Grants to Local Food Businesses

Rhode Island Food Policy CouncilThe Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with its partners, today awarded over $200,000 to 21 local food businesses as part of its annual Agriculture “Ag” Day celebration at the State House. The awards, funded under the Local Agriculture & Seafood Act (LASA) grant program, help new and existing small businesses and food initiatives prosper in Rhode Island.

“LASA continues to be an important catalyst in growing our food and agricultural businesses in Rhode Island,” said DEM Director Janet Coit. “It’s fitting to celebrate these awards and the initiatives they help fund during the annual Ag Day celebration, which shines a bright light on our state’s vibrant food scene and rich agricultural and fishing heritage. Kudos to all grant recipients! I look forward to celebrating the success of these initiatives.”

Now in its fourth year, LASA has provided over $900,000 – through grants up to $20,000 – to support growth of Rhode Island’s local food economy. The state’s food scene is often cited as an area of economic strength ripe for innovation and growth. Already, the local food industry supports 60,000 jobs, and the state’s green industries account for more than 15,000 jobs and contribute $2.5 billion to the economy annually.

“I’m always very excited to see the new crop of LASA grantees each year,” said David Dadekian, chair of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council. “The progress and success of these businesses, with the help of a program like LASA, is proof positive of the economic growth in the food and drink cluster here in Rhode Island and the Council is always proud to support that growth.”

The 2017 LASA grant awards include:

Backyard Food Company, $6,890: Expand greenhouse production space
Brandon Family Farm, $5,229: Support creation of pawpaw fruit orchard
Charlie’s Sugarhouse, $3,000: Expand parking area for education programs
Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation, $18,255: Develop an educational series for restaurateurs on local seafood products
Hocus Pocus Farm, $6,578: Improve soil conservation by transitioning to a no-till method of farming
Hurricane Hill Farm Collaborative, $19,836: Provide incubator farm space & to support infrastructure
Jerusalem Shellfish Co., LLC, $10,000: Restore a walk-in cooler & ice maker
Little River Farm, $3,500: Support expansion of caterpillar hoop house tunnels to help extend the farming season
Little State Flower Company, $8,949: Help develop historic farm site & expand flower growing business
Moonrose Farm, $6,362: Purchase a mobile walk-in cooler
Mooresfield Oyster Farm, $15,072: Enhance food safety measures
Northern RI Conservation District, $19,613: Help expand farming opportunities at Snake Den Farm
Ocean State Oyster Hatchery, $9,000: Purchase & install a commercial generator
Pat’s Pastured, $12,500: Improve chicken coops for greater efficiency & humane raising of birds
Point Judith Kelp Company, $6,000: Support wild seaweed harvest & development of new products
Rhode Island Shellfisherman’s Association, $1,931: Repair & upgrade upweller
Sanctuary Teas & Herbs, $12,160: Help launch this new business venture with refugee farmers
Walrus and Carpenter Oysters LLC, $12,000: Support expansion of sugar kelp hatchery
Westbay Community Action, $4,510: Develop cold storage & a new farm stand
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation/Sankofa Initiative, $17,015: Support purchase of cold storage for produce grown at Sankofa community farm
Wild Harmony Farm, $11,600: Purchase an egg-washing machine & expand capacity

In partnership with the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, LASA is funded by the state with generous support from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, the Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Rhode Island Foundation. In addition to the above grant awards, $20,000 is directed to DEM and the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative to support the state’s local seafood campaign, RI Seafood. Local seafood is poised to spur the next wave of food-based economic growth. Last year, more than 100 million pounds of seafood arrived to a local port, with an export value over $1 billion.

As part of Ag Day festivities, local farmers, food businesses, and community groups are set up around the State House Rotunda from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today and offer free food samples and information about their work. For more information on DEM programs and initiatives, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM or on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) for timely updates.

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Walrus and Carpenter Oysters Announces Fourth Annual Farm Dinner Series with Eight Renowned Chefs

by David Dadekian May 5, 2016
written by David Dadekian

This summer, Walrus and Carpenter Oysters is proud to present their 4th Annual Oyster Farm Dinner Series with Al Forno, Avenue N, birch, Blue Hill NY, Gracie’s, north, Persimmon and Tallulah on Thames. Each dinner features a tour of the farm, an in-the-water raw-bar, a multi-course dinner prepared by a chef committed to sourcing local seafood, and wine selections by the experts at Bottles Fine Wine. The dinner series will be produced by Eat Drink RI.

Walrus and Carpenter Oysters 2015 Farm Dinner, photo by David DadekianWalrus and Carpenter Oysters 2015 Farm Dinner, photo by David Dadekian

Walrus and Carpenter Oysters 2015 Farm Dinner, photo by David Dadekian

Each of the eight dinner experiences begin at 3 p.m. with a boat ride and tour of the 6-acre offshore oyster farm, with discussion and time for questions about the local ecosystem and environmental benefits of oyster farming. Following the tour, guests will enjoy an in-the-water raw bar featuring freshly harvested Walrus and Carpenter Oysters. After the raw bar, experience Rhode Island’s stunning East Beach with a view of the open Atlantic Ocean (swimming encouraged!), followed by the seated multi-course dinner paired with wine. Boats will return to land around 7:30 p.m.

Last year this series sold out in 4 minutes. Tickets for the 2016 dinners will go on sale Monday, May 16th at 9 a.m. at www.walrusandcarpenteroysters.com. Below is the schedule of chefs for this year.

Monday, July 18th | Chef Matthew Varga of Gracie’s
Varga is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, and began working at Gracie’s in 2007. He was promoted to Executive Chef in 2010. Since then, Gracie’s has won the AAA four-diamond award five years in a row for their seasonally-inspired cuisine and impeccable service. Varga has been featured in Art Culinaire and as a guest chef for the Democratic Governors Association Taste of America gala.

Tuesday, July 19th | Chef Jake Rojas of Tallulah on Thames & Tallulah’s Taqueria
Rojas originates from El Paso, Texas and is a graduate of the Culinary Art Institute of Dallas. In 2014, he received a StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Award. Some of his earlier career tours include Sous Chef at Joel Robuchon at the Mansion & Chef de Partie at Alain Ducasse’s Mix. Jake’s restaurants embody the flavors from his childhood, with technique from his experiences working with the best culinary leaders in the country.

Wednesday, July 20th | Chef Meytal Kotik of Blue Hill NY
Meytal is the chef de cuisine of Blue Hill in New York City. Transforming daily, the menu focuses on local food sourced from producers who respect artisanal techniques. Ingredients come from nearby farms, including Blue Hill Farm in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. Following culinary school, Meytal worked for Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group before joining the Blue Hill team.

Thursday, July 21st | Chef Nick Rabar of Avenue N
Nick has been cooking in Rhode Island ever since relocating from Upstate New York in 2001. He spent his first 10 years in Providence before opening Avenue N American Kitchen in the historic Rumford Center in Rumford, RI. He describes his food as approachable, progressive American fare that is guided by the seasons. He is the Emmy Nominated host of Nick Rabar: Chef 2 Go, 2-time Chef of the Year for the state of Rhode Island, has been named one of the Best and Brightest Young American Chefs. Chef Rabar sits on the board of directors at Hope & Main and has made numerous appearances on the Food Network.

Monday, August 15th | Chef David Reynoso of Al Forno
Reynoso is the executive chef at the internationally renowned Al Forno restaurant, where local ingredients shine in dishes cooked in wood-burning ovens and on grills over hardwood charcoal fires. He is the recipient of many accolades, including StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Award. For this dinner, David will be tapping into his roots with a meal inspired by his birthplace, Mexico. Chef Reynoso’s menus feature seasonal New England ingredients, as well as a variety of cultural and culinary influences.

Tuesday, August 16th | Chef Benjamin Sukle of birch & Oberlin
Sukle takes a “from the roots up” approach to all aspects of the dining experience, expressing the best of New England through a creative, modern and environmentally engaging menu. Ben received a 2014 StarChefs.com Rising Star Chef Award, and has been twice nominated for Food & Wine’s People’s Best New Chef. He has been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Rising Star Chef and Best Chef New England.

Wednesday, August 17th | Chef Champe Speidel of Persimmon & Persimmon Provisions
Speidel is the chef and owner of Persimmon Restaurant, newly transplanted from Bristol to Providence’s East Side at 99 Hope Street in the former Rue de L’Espoir space. He has been serving contemporary American cuisine in harmony with the seasons since 2005. In 2010 he opened Persimmon Provisions in Barrington, a whole-animal butchery with well-curated cheeses, charcuterie and pantry items. Speidel is a six-time nominee for Best Chef: Northeast by the James Beard Foundation and recently was honored by his Alma Mater Johnson & Wales University as their 2016 Honorary Doctoral Candidate.

Thursday, August 18th | Chef James Mark of north & north bakery
Mark is the cook/owner/plumber/garbageman/shoveler/gopher/cat wrangler of north and north bakery. In 2014, James received the StarChefs.com 2014 Coastal New England Rising Star Community Chef award for his philanthropic commitment to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Prior to north, James worked at Nicks on Broadway and Thee Red Fez. In 2008 he helped open Momofuku Ko in NYC, and a year later he helped open Momofuku Milk Bar.

Please be aware that each dinner experience involves wading in ankle to knee-deep water, and a 15-minute walk to the beach, so dress accordingly. Guests who choose to take a swim are encouraged to wear bathing suits and bring a change of clothes. Boats will begin to depart from Charlestown, RI at 2:30 p.m., with the final boat departing at 3 p.m. Tickets are $225.00 per guest, all-inclusive, and will go on sale Monday, May 16th at 9 a.m. at www.walrusandcarpenteroysters.com.

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