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The United presents An Evening with the King of Cocktails
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News Bites: The United Screening with the King of Cocktails / Blackstone Valley Culinary News / Gregg’s Adds “Winning Dish” from ProStart®

by David Dadekian May 23, 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.



 A spirited event with the King of Cocktails at The United

“For the first time at The United: Film, Literature, and Art are united in a single event featuring mixologist Dale DeGroff, filmmaker Douglas Tirola, and artist Jill DeGroff” 

The United is proud to present a unique event that will combine film, mixology and art and feature local talent. This immersive experience will take place on the evening of Sunday, June 26, 2022, at The United, 5 Canal Street in Westerly, Rl, and will include a premiere theatrical screening of the film, “HEY BARTENDER”, followed by a meet and greet with James Beard award-winning mixologist and author, Dale DeGroff and the acclaimed filmmaker, Douglas Tirola. After the presentation, there will be a book signing and cocktail event in The United Gallery. The United is a newly renovated multi use venue with cinemas, black box theater, art gallery and a shared doorway to its partner restaurant, The Cafe, which will also host a private event with Mr. DeGroff the following day for local beverage and restaurant industry staff to learn more from his lifetime of experience making cocktails.

Celebrated for being the first to revive the great classic cocktails of the 19th century with simple fresh ingredients from his helm at the Rainbow Room in the 1980s, mixologist Dale DeGroff reinvented the bartending profession, setting off a cocktail revival that continues to flourish to this day. His 2002 book, The Craft of the Cocktail (Random House), has been regarded as the most influential bartending guide for more than two decades. His latest volume, THE NEW CRAFT OF THE COCKTAIL: Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist (Penguin Random House) collects his forty years of expertise and creativity with new recipes and state of the art innovations. The book will be available for purchase at the June 26th film screening and cocktail event.

HEY BARTENDER, which premiered at SXSW to rave reviews and nominations, is a documentary set against the craft cocktail movement that follows two bartenders chasing their dreams. One an apprentice working to become a principal bartender at one the most famous cocktail bars in NYC and the other an owner/bartender at a corner bar in a small town. Through their stories we experience the rebirth of the bartender and the comeback of the cocktail. Douglas Tirola is an award-winning director and producer whose films have premiered at Sundance, Berlin, Tribeca, Telluride and SXSW and include DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD (Magnolia), HEY BARTENDER (Showtime) and others. The award-winning BERNSTEIN’S WALL about Leonard Bernstein will be released this Fall.

Sunday’s events will also coincide with an ART OPENING in THE UNITED GALLERY: “Bon Vivants, Barflies and the New Cocktailians” featuring paintings and the whimsical caricatures of Saloon Artist Jill DeGroff. Jill is renowned among the cocktail cognoscenti for having captured the craft cocktail era like none other. A native Brooklynite, she now lives in Stonington, CT with her husband, author/mixologist, Dale DeGroff, whom she credits for her amazing journey.
“Jill’s work completes the evening’s trifecta and forwards our mission here at the United to unite the community through the arts. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better way to experience the joy of a colorful evening at my local watering hole than through Jill’s paintings. Nor could we have found an artist that complemented this event more splendidly,” says artist and United Staff Member Bess Gaby.

Tony Nunes added, “This collaboration with The Cafe is the first of many events where we hope to bring outstanding professionals from the culinary and beverage industries After the film screening of Hey Bartender on Sunday, guests will have the opportunity to meet award-winning filmmaker Douglas Tirola, mixologist Dale DeGroff, and artist Jill DeGroff in The United Gallery. We are so fortunate to be able to tap into the talented individuals that are attracted to what The United is able to offer to our community.”


Blackstone Valley Culinary News – April 29 – May 3, 2022

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Looking for some special food this weekend?  Here are the specials from Boundary Kitchen and Bar.  Don’t forget to ask your server for drink specials and beer on tap. 

Munroe Dairy’s Sacred Cow Ice Cream Shop and Market
187 North Brow Street, East Providence  02914
401-537-4424
sacredcowicecreamshop.com/

Food Trucks and Sundaes at Sacred Cow!  Try your favorites from over a dozen food trucks, enjoy live music and of course, treats and ice cream.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair.  Here’s the schedule:  

Saturday, April 30 – 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday, May 29 – 4:30 to 8:00 pm

Sunday, July 10 – 4:30 to 8:00 pm

Sunday, August 7 – 4:30 to 8:00 pm

The Lodge Pub
40 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln  02865
401-725-8510
Thelodgepub.com

Have you seen the beautiful expanded outdoor deck at The Lodge?  It looks like a great place to enjoy a delicious meal….check out their extensive MENU

Davenport’s Family Restaurant
1070 Mendon Road, Cumberland  02864
401-334-1017
Davenport’s Bar and Grille
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3381
davenportsri.com

Can’t get enough wings??  Get more for your money at Davenport’s!  Daily after 7:30 pm and after 8:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays – in the bar and lounge – you get 50% off all chicken wings – BBQ, buffalo, crispy, boneless, garlic parmesan or with General Tso’s sauce – it’s your choice!

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

A new release at Smug!  Click here for details on the new Cold IPA

Here are some upcoming events at Smug Brewing:  

April 30 – Paint and Sip – You’ll be creating your own Nordic Bottle Lantern and your ticket includes a Smug Brew.  Paint and Sip Tickets

On Fridays, beginning May 6 – Music Bingo!

May 7 – Bonsai and Brews – work with bonsai experts to select your own bonsai tree and learn how to prune, pot and design the tree.  Bonsai and Brews Tickets

Click HERE for more details on the Smug calendar. 

Here are some Mother’s Day options in the Blackstone Valley: 

Spumoni’s
1537 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket  02861
401-726-4449
spumonisrestaurant.com/

Spumoni’s will be open for you on Mother’s Day but make your reservations before seats fill up!  Call the number above.  Check out their MENUS.  There’s something for everyone at Spumoni’s!

Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille
970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI  02917
401-349-4979
tavolowinebar.com/Smithfield

Tavolo’s will be open from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm on Mother’s Day with their full dinner menu available as well as some Mother’s Day Specials – indoor or outdoor patio dining is available.  Call the number above to make a reservation.  

Parma Ristorante
266 Putnam Pike, Smithfield  02917
401-349-0079
Parmaristorante.com

The annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet is back at Parma!  The MENU looks fantastic!  The buffet includes a carving station and fondue tower and will be available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  They’ll be open in the evening from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm with the regular menu plus Mother’s Day Specials.  Call the number above to make your reservations!

Lola’s Lounge and Cantina
55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
401-349-4949
Lolasloungeri.com

Reservations are limited so don’t miss out on the fun in this beautiful place!  Contact Open Table

Antojitos Taqueria
1188 Cumberland Hill Road, Woonsocket
401-488-4051
Antojitostaqueria.com

The team at Antojitos Taqueria will be celebrating with a Special Menu!

Bandidos
88 Broad Street
Cumberland
401-724-0342
Bandidosrestaurant.com

Bandidos will be having DJMagik Juan starting at 6 pm with $5 shots and $5 Margaritas. 

Condesa Restaurant 
970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield 
401-349-3935
condesarestaurant.com

There’s a lot of Cinco de Mayo fun at Condesa!  There will be giveaways all day (while supplies last), a raffle for Condesa for a year coupon and a pinata giveaway for the kids and more!  Reservations will not be taken – seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis – so plan ahead!  

The Thirsty Beaver
45 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield
401-349-4790
thirstybeaverpub.com

Cinco de Mayo Karaoke is happening with host Brad Pierce at The Thirsty Beaver on Thursday from 9 pm to 1 am.  Check out their Food Menu and Drink Menu.

Badger’s Pub
530 Broadway, Pawtucket
401-642-5903
www.facebook.com/badgerspubLLC

There’s a fiesta happening at Badger’s Pub!  Great food, great drinks, karaoke, dancing, tequilas, margaritas, tacos, burritos, loaded nachos and more!  Wear your colorful clothing and join the party!   

And here are more options for treating mom on Mother’s Day in the Blackstone Valley: 

Galito Restaurant
214 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket
401-312-2200
galitosrestaurant.com

Check out their special Mother’s Day MENU.  You can dine-in with mom or place an order for take-out.  

Ten Rocks 
1091 Main St., Pawtucket  
401-728-0800
10rockstapasbar.com

Bring Mom to 10 Rocks for their lunch buffet on Sunday, May 8 from 10 am to 3 pm.  It’s only $20 for adults and $12 for kids.  Call the above number for reservations.   

Parma Ristorante
266 Putnam Pike, Smithfield  02917
401-349-0079
Parmaristorante.com

Parma has a special Mother’s Day menu available from 4:30 to 9:00 pm – but make your reservations soon!  Mother’s Day Menu

Craft Burgers and Beer
342 East Avenue, Pawtucket  
401-723-5600
craftbandb.com

Craft Burgers and Beer does a great brunch.  Why not bring Mom there on Sunday.  Check out their BRUNCH MENU?  They serve brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.  

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

Johnny’s will be open on Mother’s Day starting 7 am til noon (note different hours than usual) and will have musical guest Lori Silvia from 9 am to noon on the outdoor deck.  No reservations are being taken but you why not have a mimosa while you wait!  

And don’t forget about the first night of BBQ season!  It’s happening Friday, May 6.  The diner opens at 6 am and the award-winning BBQ starts at 2 pm.  This Friday, they also have live music on the deck by “Fit to be Red” from 6 pm to 9 pm (weather permitting).  

White Dog Distilling
560 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket  02860
401-475-3789
White-dog-distilling.square.site

Here’s a great idea for a Mother’s Day gift from White Dog Distilling – get mom a ticket to the Cocktails and Gardens Event on Thursday, May 19 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.   Learn about herb and flower raised bed gardening with local farmers at Sanctuary Herbs of Providence.  Enjoy a cocktail and light snacks made with local herbs and get recipes to take home.  You’ll also take home one plant and a culinary herb bottle or a tea pouch with 15 tea bags.  (This is an outdoor event in the gazebos – rain or shine – dress accordingly).  Get tickets HERE. 


Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns Adds “Winning Dish” from the 10th Annual Rhode Island ProStart® High School Culinary & Management Competition to the Menu

“Winning Dish” comes from team of four students at the Exeter Job Corps Academy

Gregg’s Restaurant & Taverns’ interpretation of “The Winning Dish” from the 10th Annual Rhode Island ProStart® High School Culinary & Management Competition.
Gregg’s Restaurant & Taverns’ interpretation of “The Winning Dish” from the 10th Annual Rhode Island ProStart® High School Culinary & Management Competition.

Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns, with locations in Warwick, Providence, East Providence, and North Kingstown, is proud to announce that its seasonal menu is featuring an adaptation of the Exeter Job Corps Academy’s “Winning Dish” from the 10th Annual Rhode Island ProStart® High School Culinary & Management Competition: a pistachio-encrusted lamb with wild mushroom risotto topped off with sautéed vegetables. 

Chef Steve Trabucco, director of Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns’ culinary operations, modified the students’ lamb dish to feature it on the restaurant’s seasonal menu. For $22.99, guests can enjoy “The Winning Dish”: four pieces of bone-in lamb rack with a Dijon mustard and a pistachio, panko, thyme, and rosemary crust, served with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and soup or salad. 

“Gregg’s is proud to support Rhode Island’s ProStart® division and the students at Exeter Job Corps Academy,” said Chef Steve Trabucco, Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns. “Featuring ‘The Winning Dish’ on our menu is our way of acknowledging and rewarding the hard work of the culinary team at Exeter Job Corps Academy and brings their combined vision to life.”

Under the direction of Chef Mark Bennison, Exeter Job Corps Academy students Sabina Ulysse, Jacquline Ambler, Isabel Uzosike, and Kiant’e Warren won the culinary portion of the Rhode Island ProStart® Competition and will represent Rhode Island and compete for $250,000 in scholarships at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s National ProStart® Invitational competition, which returns to Washington D.C. this May, following a two-year pause.

“We’re thrilled to see one of our member restaurants, which just so happens to be a staple in our industry on the local level, partner with ProStart® to support the next generation of great Rhode Island chefs,” said Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO of the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) and the RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF). “These students will never forget the feeling of seeing their dish come to life and served to their family, friends, and neighbors. The RI Hospitality Education Foundation commends Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns for demonstrating its commitment to supporting our industry’s up-and-coming talent.”

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World Championship Cheese Contest Gold Medalist 2022
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News Bites: Narragansett Creamery Wins at World Championship Cheese Contest / RI Breweries Easter 2022 Schedule / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian April 11, 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.



Narragansett Creamery wins Gold and Bronze Medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest

Narragansett Creamery was awarded a First Place Gold Medal for its Low-Fat Coffee Yogurt at the World Championship Cheese Contest on March 3–5 in Wisconsin. Our low-fat coffee yogurt contains milk and probiotic cultures, contains no stabilizers or preservatives, and is lactose free.

Narragansett Creamery was also awarded a 3rd  Place Bronze Medal for its Burrata Cheese. Each Narragansett Creamery Burrata is made by hand. Mozzarella is stretched to form a pocket where it is then hand-filled with Stracciatella, a mixture of “torn” mozzarella (Stracciare – to tear apart) cream, and a trace of salt.

This year’s World Competition was highly competitive with 2,978 entries from 29 countries. The contest initiated in 1957, is organized by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.

“We are honored to win these awards in the Yogurt and Burrata categories and to be included with such an outstanding group of dedicated and creative cheesemakers,” said Mark Federico, owner and co-founder of Narragansett Creamery.

Narragansett Creamery is a family-owned creamery based in Providence, RI that uses milk from nearby New England farms to make its artisanal cheeses and yogurts.

“We thank our local farmers who supply us with excellent quality milk which enables us to create award-willing cheeses,” Federico said. 


RI Breweries Easter 2022 Schedule

Rhode Island Brewers Guild

Wondering if your favorite RI Brewers Guild facility will be open on Easter? Here’s a list of open and closed breweries for Sunday, April 17th.  See you there!

Fool Proof Brewing                          Normal hours, 12 noon – 6
Linesider                                            Normal hours, 12 noon – 6
Long Live Beerworks                       Normal hours 12 noon – 5
Lops Brewing                                    10 am to 6 pm
Moniker Brewery                              Normal hours
Narragansett Beer                           Normal hours
Newport Craft Brewing                    Normal hours
Pivotal Brewing                                Normal hours 12 noon to 5
Proclamation Ale                              12 noon to 6
Providence Brewing Co                  Normal hours
Ravenous Brewing                          Normal hours 
Rejects Beer Co                               Normal hours
Shaidzon Beer Co                           12 noon to 5 
Six Pack Brewing                             12 noon to 5
Taproots Brewing Co                      11 am to 4 pm (bar service only, no food)
The General’s Crossing                  Normal hours
Twelve Guns Brewing                     Normal hours
Union Station Brewery                    11:30 am to 1:00 am
West Passage Brewpub                 Normal hours

Apponaug Brewing Co                    Closed                        Revival (LVP&B)                              Closed            
Beer on Earth                                   Closed                        Smug Brewing                                  Closed
Bravo Brewing                                  Closed                        The Guild Pawtucket                       Closed
Buttonwoods                                     Closed                        The Guild Warren                            Closed
Chair 2                                               Closed                        Tilted Barn Brewery                         Closed
Coddington Brewpub                       Closed                        Trinity Brewhouse                            Closed
Crooked Current                              Closed                        Whalers Brewing                              Closed
Grey Sail Brewing of RI                  Closed                        Ragged Island Farm Brewery
Hive Beer                                          Closed                                    (Closed temporarily under construction)


Blackstone Valley Culinary News – April 6, 2022

Davenport’s Family Restaurant
1070 Mendon Road, Cumberland  02864
401-334-1017
Davenport’s Bar and Grille
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3381
davenportsri.com

Davenport’s has new spring specials.  And they are also now offering gluten-free pizza which has been very popular.  

Kountry Kitchen/Kountry Clam Shack
10 Smith Avenue, Greenville 0282
401-949-0840
Kountryfoodgroup.com

Sadly, our friends at Kountry Kitchen will be closing the restaurant on April 10.  The Kountry Clam Shack did a Culinaria Live episode with us which was great!  We’re happy that the Delos family will be retiring and relaxing.  The restaurant has been purchased and will be undergoing renovations for about six months before it reopens under new ownership.  So stop by before April 10 to enjoy Kountry Kitchen one more time and to wish the Delos family well!   Here is more information in a Valley Breeze article

Angelos Palace Pizza
133 Mendon Road, Cumberland  02864
401-728-3340
Angelospalacepizza.com

Angelo’s is having an Easter brunch on Sunday, April 17.  Seatings are at 10:30 am and 1 pm – reservations are required.  Adults are $30; Children are $20; and children under 5 are $15.  Check out the buffet menu HERE

Spumoni’s
1537 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket  02861
401-726-4449
spumonisrestaurant.com/

Spumoni’s is offering their famous Easter brunch again and I hear it’s spectacular!  It will be on Sunday, April 17 between 10 am and 3 pm and the cost is $28.99.  Reservations are accepted for parties of 5 or more, but don’t wait to call for reservations (at the above number).  Check out the Easter Brunch Menu

Ye Olde English Fish & Chips
25 South Main Street, Woonsocket  02895
401-762-3637
Yeoldeenglishfishandchips.com

Congratulations to the Robinson Family at Ye Olde English Fish and Chips on their 100th Anniversary!  There was a great story by WPRI about the Robinson Family and the history of the iconic Woonsocket restaurant.  Read it HERE

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

Rhode Island Spirits has a very busy event schedule.  Hope you can join them for some of these events:  

·  Friday April 8 Distillery Bingo 6-8, free, no reservation required; Cookie Chow will also be onsite with sweet treats! 

·  Saturday April 9, Uncorked! (to benefit RI PBS). We’ll be at the Pawtucket Armory for this event with samples of Rhodium products. 

·  Sunday April 10 Gin School (sold out, but there are tickets available for June/July/August) 

·  Friday April 15 Distillery Trivia with Jordan 6-8, free, no reservation required, PRIZES 

·  CLOSED Easter Sunday April 17 

·  Sunday May 8 Mothers Day We’ll be featuring Donuts, Spiked Coffee, Bloody Marys and Mimosas

Mimi & Pop’s Ice Cream Shop
1306 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI  02863
401-474-8185

Mimi & Pop’s opened on April 1.  Stop by for some sweet treats – soft serve and hard serve ice cream, banana splits, milkshakes and more!

Poke Brothers
622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln  02865
401-642-8708
Facebook.com/pokebroslincoln

New restaurant alert!   This new restaurant, specializing in Hawaiian-style Poke bowls, has opened a Lincoln Commons location – the first franchise to open in New England!  Read all about them in this Valley Breeze article.  Here’s a picture of their MENU or you can design your own bowl.

Notes Coffee Co.
508 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket 02861
401-335-5181
notescoffeeco.com

Save the Date!  Notes Coffee Co. will be holding their first Maker’s Market event on Friday, April 22 from 6 to 9 pm.  More info to follow regarding the artisans who will be there.  

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

 PICK UP and TAPROOM HOURS FOR THIS WEEK:

April 6th, Wednesday 1pm – 6pm (Pick-up only) 

April 7th, Thursday 3pm-9pm (Taproom and Pick-up)  Trivia with Reb begins at 6:30 and 7:30; Nanu Burmese Fusion onsite

April 8th, Friday 3pm-9pm (Taproom / Pick-up) 

April 9th, Saturday 1pm-10pm (Taproom / Pick-up)  

Bonsai Bar event and Sarcastic Sweets

April 10th, Sunday 12pm – 5pm (Taproom / Pick-up) 

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Sandy's Fine Food Emporium Celebrating 50 Years
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News Bites: Sandy’s Fine Foods 50th / Castle Hill Inn’s Gilded Age Experience / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian March 29, 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.



Sandy’s Fine Foods Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary

Sandy’s Fine Food Emporium, a Westerly staple, is celebrating 50 years of incorporation this year. In 1952, brothers Sam & Mickey Cofone founded Sandy’s Fruit Company in Pawcatuck, CT as a small fruit and vegetable stand. 1972 proved to be a pivotal year for the business, transforming it into what it is known as today. The store was moved to its current location and became incorporated as Sandy’s Fine Food Emporium under the new ownership of Bob Hoffman. Over the years, Sandy’s thrived and transformed with the times. Keeping high quality produce was always a top priority, but they also became known for their fine grocery items, and most notably, their deli. Made in house, Sandy’s prides itself on the entrees, soups & prepared foods their talented chefs create.

After managing the store for years, husband and wife Jim & Emma Lee Goddiess took ownership in 2006. The small, local business has managed to blossom and grow throughout the past 50 years. Starting as a small fruit stand, the store has shown value to its community and loyal customer base. As consumers eating habits have fluctuated through the years, they have continued to stay relevant and always provide the best quality food to their patrons. Stop & Shop opened directly across the street in the 1980s, which could have meant the end for the small store. Despite a big box supermarket becoming a direct competitor, economic highs and lows, ever changing eating trends, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandy’s has consistently found the ability to highlight its uniqueness while flourishing and remaining a Westerly institution that will never be replicated. What will the next 50 years hold for this local gem and others like it? Who will be the next generation to grab the baton from the current owners and continue the traditions and values of integral small-town businesses like Sandy’s? What innovations, cultural movements, and seismic events will shift the next 50 years of the hometown American grocery store?

Follow along on social media at @sandyswesterly to stay up to date on daily specials & more!


Castle Hill Inn’s “Gilded Age Experience”

Castle Hill Inn

Rich in history and old-world charm, Castle Hill Inn has captured the imagination of guests for over a century. Built in 1874 as one of Newport’s summer “cottages,” Castle Hill Inn is introducing a brand new “Gilded Age Experience” package this spring, inspired by the popular HBO series (season finale airs tonight!).  

Certain to have guests feeling like a member of Mrs. Astor’s Four Hundred, those who book this package will delight in a two-night stay at Castle Hill Inn, a Tasting Menu Experience for Two at the Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn, and two tickets to one of the Newport Preservation Society mansions that directly inspired the décor of the Russells’ New York City palace. Several scenes from this lavish costume drama were also filmed within them. Julian Fellowes would surely approve! 

The “Gilded Age Experience” travel package at Castle Hill Inn also includes gourmet daily breakfast, guest-only afternoon tea, and a welcome amenity upon arrival. Pricing starts from $1,185 for the two-night package, which can be booked here: https://www.castlehillinn.com/specials/gilded-age-package

Its enchanting coastal setting, relaxed elegance and authentic Newport spirit make Castle Hill Inn an ideal year-round destination for guests seeking the magic and quiet luxury of a 19th-century seacoast life nestled on a 40-acre peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay – and is perfect for a spring or summer getaway for fans of the HBO series.


Blackstone Valley Culinary News – March 23, 2022

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

Johnny’s still has their Irish on!  You can still get their homemade corned beef hash and Irish coffee.  And don’t forget to contact them for your spring and summer BBQ/party needs.    

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Boundary Kitchen and Bar has some DE-LISH specials for Thursday, March 24, Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26.  They’ll be open 4 pm to 10 pm.  Check out the specials HERE

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

The Spring Menu is available at Rhode Island Spirits!  Stop in to sample some spring flavors and participate in some of their upcoming events:   

Saturday, March 26 – Magic With Aces Wild, 6-8 pm

Friday, April 8 – Distillery Bingo and Cookie Chow Pop-Up 6-8 pm

Don’t forget about their Gin School – Click HERE for more information and dates. 

Krakow Deli Bakery Smokehouse
855 Social Street, Woonsocket  02895
401-765-4600
https://www.facebook.com/KrakowDeliBakerySmokehouse/

Let’s help Krakow Deli help those in Ukraine and the refugees!  Stop into Krakow Deli for the best authentic Polish food, including pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut, fresh deli sandwiches, groceries and more.  They are also collecting donations for the refugees from Ukraine.  Items they are collecting include personal hygiene products, women’s and children’s underwear, diapers, inexpensive flip-flops, cloth towels, over-the-counter medicine, and first-aid kits. You can bring it in at any time during regular business hours. Items will need to be packaged into cardboard boxes and labeled! Business hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm and Saturday 8 am – 5 pm.  The owners are also looking for donations of art and gift certificates for an auctionthey’re doing to raise funds for the refugees.  

Lincoln Creamery
276 Front Street, Lincoln  02865
401-724-1050
lincolncreamery.com/

I heard a rumor that Lincoln Creamy will open for the season on April 1!  Can’t wait to see what sweet treats they have this year.   

Miller’s Famous Sandwiches
628 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
401-434-6678
millersfamous.com/

Summer must be coming – it’s Lobster Time at Millers!  In addition to their famous (and HUGE) Lobster Roll, they’ve got Lobster BLTs and Lobster Bowls.  

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

Happening this week at Smug Brewing – A new release!  Chubby Unicorn, a double India Pale Ale, is available on draft and in cans and gives off pineapple, orange and citrus aroma and flavor.  Stop in to try it and enjoy the events they’ve got planned this week:  

Thursday, March 24 – Trivia Night with Nanu Burmese Fusion!   Ruth is pulling out all the stops with her menu this week! 5 kinds of dumplings (chicken, pork, beef, veggie and octopus), salads (Burmese Tofu salad with chickpeas and tea-leaf salad) and Shan noodles!! Settle in with some awesome food and Smug brews!

Friday, March 25 – Biggest Little Easy Catering at Smug!  Put some NOLA in your chowdah! We start with a traditional New England clam chowder: creamy base, with clams, red potatoes, bacon, dill, and quahogs. Then we “jazz” it up with a little andouille, a few tomatoes, some white wine… This new twist on a Rhode Island classic may just be the best you’ve ever had!

Saturday, March 26 – Sarcastic Sweets at Smug! Nina brings flights of amazing cupcakes to Smug – stop in on a Saturday and give them a try! 

Sunday, March 27 – Bonsai and Brews!  Every attendee will be able to select their own tropical bonsai tree and pot and be provided with the tools to prune, pot, and design the tree under the instruction of a bonsai expert. We promise you’ll be amazed at what you can create! Join Bonsai Bar at Smug Brewing and grab some locally hand-crafted beer while you create your masterpiece!  THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT – but Smug is offering more Bonsai and Brews classes in the future.  So don’t wait – click on your desired date to get tickets:   Saturday, April 9 or Saturday, April 23

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News Bites: Weekdays at Stoneacre / Blackstone Valley Culinary News

by David Dadekian March 16, 2022
written by David Dadekian

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New Weekday Happenings at Stoneacre: 1/2 Priced Wine Nights + Rock & Roll Thursdays

Stoneacre Hospitality Group

1/2 Price Wine Night 

Cheers to a new week with half priced wine Mondays at Stoneacre Brasserie and Wednesdays at Stoneacre Garden for a mid-week pick me up. Reservations can be made online via Resy or directly by calling the restaurants directly: Stoneacre Brasserie, 401-619-7810; Stoneacre Garden, 401-619-8400.

Rock & Roll Thursdays  at Stoneacre Garden 

Asian inspired restaurant, Stoneacre Garden offers an upgrade to Thursday nights with a special sushi menu and live music to rock & roll into the weekend. Join us each week for live music from 8 to 11pm and special sushi menu served from 4 to 10pm. Reservations can be made online via Resy or directly by calling: 401-619-8400. 

A Peak at the Line Up: 
3/17: Dillion Stankowitz & Johnny Sage  
3/24: Future Phase 
3/31: Orange Whip


Blackstone Valley Culinary Newsletter – March 10-22, 2022

Crooked Current Brewery
560 Mineral Spring Avenue
Pawtucket  02860
401-473-8312
crookedcurrentbrewery.com

Crooked Current is releasing some celebratory beers for St. Paddy’s Day, staring with a peppermint mocha white stout, made with peppermint, vanilla, chocolate and coffee!  They are next to Ming’s Asian Street Food and JA Patty, so you can get some great things to eat with your beer.   

JA Patty
560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Suite BF-136
Pawtucket  02860
401-302-3185
Japatty.com

JA Patty is offering an “Irish Patty” that sounds wonderful!  It’s their signature patty dough stuffed with braised corned beef, sauteed farm-fresh carrots, cabbage and potatoes served with a side of creamy Dijon mustard sauce.  For a limited time only– so get yours before they’re gone!  

Lauren’s Café
542 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-722-7375
Laurenscafe-bakery.com

Flavor of the month at Lauren’s Café – Irish Cream, of course!  Stop in for one and check out the great sandwiches, salads and sweet treats they have!   

Mapleville Farm
544 Victory Highway, Mapleville, RI  02839
401-568-0544
MaplevilleFarm.com

The fine folks at Mapleville Farm will have their famous, fresh, made-from-scratch Zeppole available for one day only on March 19 (St. Joseph’s Day).   So you have to order ahead.  Click here for ordering information.  

Phantom Farms
2920 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland  02864
401-333-2240
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phantom-Farms-In-Cumberland-RI

Check out the amazing Reuben made by Phantom Farms!  While you’re ordering your reuben, check out the café, bakery, country store and all the fresh produce.  

Black Duck Tavern
31 Warren Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-434-8703
Blackducktavern.com

Black Duck Tavern is getting in the St. Patrick’s spirit!  Check out their “seasonal” take on Mozzarella…..Shamrocks!

Gingersnaps Bakery
182 Front Street, Lincoln, RI  02865
401-475-2587
gingersnapsbakeryri.com

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes available for purchase in-store on 3/12, 3/13 and 3/15-3/17:  Pot of Gold cupcake (Chocolate cake filled with chocolate whipped cream, topped with vanilla buttercream, gold sprinkles & a shamrock), Taste the Rainbow cupcake(Rainbow colored vanilla bean cake is filled with vanilla whipped cream, topped with vanilla buttercream & a rainbow topper, and Lucky Charm cupcake (Lucky Charms baked into vanilla bean cake, filled with marshmallow fluff, topped with vanilla buttercream & lucky charm cereal).  

Pre-order your Zeppole (available for the entire month of March) and Irish Soda Bread on our website now! Order pickup begins 3/10. You must provide a 48-hour notice before pick up.  Click HERE to order on the website. 

Savini’s Pomodoro
476 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI  02895
401-762-5114
Savinispomodoro.com

The Pomodoro will be open all day on Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day, serving Corned Beef, Sandwiches, Fish & Chips, Prime Rib and More!  Call the number above for reservations.  

TO’s Bar and Grille
562 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket  02861
401-335-5700
Tobargrille.com

T.O.’s has St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink specials including a Reuben or Corned Beef Sandwich – Buy 1 and get the second half price), fresh hand-rolled reuben egg rolls and reuben pizza, Irish Orange Mule, Mint Chocolate Irish Ice Coffee, Good Luck Charm and $3 Mystery shots.  Their deck is open (curtains are down and heaters are on).

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Boundary Kitchen and Bar has some delicious specials this weekend and coming up for St. Patrick’s Day – everything sounds de-lish!!!   

Friday March 11 and Saturday March 12: 

New England Fish and Chips – $17 (Friday only) – Lightly battered North Atlantic Cod, house fries and caper tartar.

Smoked Sausage Ragu – $18 – Brisket, sausage, chuck beef braised vegetable bolognese, shaved cheese and pretzel stick. 

Korean BBQ Beef – $22 – Sticky rice, sesame, chef cut vegetables, Asian slaw. 

Soup – Beef barley 

Thursday, March 17, Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19: 

Boundary’s Infamous Irish Egg Rolls – $15 – Slow[J1]  cooked beef brisket, braised cabbage, carrots, spice, wrapper, deep fried and smash sauce. 

New England Fish and Chips – $17 (Friday only) – Lightly battered North Atlantic cod, house fries, slaw and caper tartar.  

Grilled Reuben Sandwich – $15 – slow-cooked beef brisket, braised cabbage, Swiss, smash sauce and Boundary fries.  

Irish Corned Beef Plate – $18 – pickled beef brisket slow-cooked, braised vegetables, potato, and stout mustard.

Chapman’s Food & Drink
1950 Broncos Highway, Glendale  02826
401-710-3322
chapmansri.com

New Restaurant Alert!  Chapman’s has been open since late January – it’s where Oakley’s used to be.  They promise that whether you dine in or take out, your dining experience will be top notch!  They source their ingredients from local markets whenever possible.  They are currently offering some “seasonal” cocktails specials, including a Spring Fling Margarita, a March Madness Mule, a Leprechaun Kiss Martini, the Luck of the Irish cocktail, St. Patty’s Coffee and $1.00 Shots of Luck.  Click HERE to see their great menu.  

Miller’s Tavern
48 School Street, Albion, RI  02802
401-353-0007
facebook.com/MillersCrossingRi/

New Restaurant Alert!  Miller’s Tavern has opened in the Albion section of Lincoln – open Tuesday through Sunday at noon for lunch and dinner with plenty of craft beer and comfort food.  On Thursday at 12:40 pm they’ll have the PC Friars game on, so stop in for lunch and watch the game.  

PVD Pies
1005 Main Street, #8208, Pawtucket  02860
Facebook.com/PVDPies

PVD Pies is now located at Hope Artiste Village.  They make the most delicious homemade pies for take-out or delivery – savory(chicken pot pie, Shepherd’s pie, veggie quiche, chicken broccoli Alfredo) and sweet (chocolate cream, coconut custard, apple caramel crisp, peanut butter cup) and lots more!  

Adeline’s, A Speakeasy Kitchen Bar
2352 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI  02864
401-405-0073
Adelinesspeakeasy.com

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Adeline’s, a local, family-owned restaurant.  They’ve got indoor dining and a full bar, and are offering for St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage, a Reuben sandwich, bangers and mash, beef stew, a corned beef sandwich and, of course, Guinness and special drinks!  And don’t forget about the Poutine Indulgence contest – try Adeline’s poutine and vote for them!

Modern Diner
364 East Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-726-8390
Moderndinerri.com

Stop in and try their Corned Beef Hash special – homemade corned beef hash and poached egg on a tarragon potato croquette topped with house-made horseradish yogurt sauce.  

Davenport’s Family Restaurant
1070 Mendon Road, Cumberland  02864
401-334-1017
Davenport’s Bar and Grille
1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence  02914
401-438-3381
davenportsri.com

Everyone is lucky at Davenport’s on St. Patrick’s Day!  They’ve got great specials, including Corned Beef and Cabbage with potatoes and carrots, Grilled Corned Beef and Swiss on Rye with French fries, and Grilled Corned Beef Reuben with French fries, as well as green beer on tap, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Coffee, Irish Mule, Irish Misted Coffee and more.  And don’t forget about their Lenten fish specials, including Tropical Seafood Salad, baked stuffed sole and the fisherman’s platter.  

Miller’s Famous Sandwiches
628 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
401-434-6678
millersfamous.com/

Check out the menu at Miller’s Famous Sandwiches, where sandwiches are made fresh every time.  And their Corned Beef Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day looks fantastic!  You can dine in, do take out or delivery.   

Boundary Kitchen & Bar
67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket  02861
401-725-4260
boundarykitchenbar.com

Blackboard Specials from Thursday March 17 through Saturday, March 19: 

Infamous Irish Egg Rolls – slow cooked brisket, braised cabbage, carrot, spice wrapper, deep fried, smash sauce.

Grilled Reuben Sandwich – slow cooked corned beef brisket, braised cabbage, Swiss, smash sauce, Boundary fries.

Irish Corned Beef Plate – pickled beef brisket slow-cooked, braised vegetables, potato, stout mustard. 

Brussels – pan-seared Brussels, bacon balsamic glaze, shaved pecorino. 

New England Fish and Chips (Friday only) – Lightly-battered North Atlantic cod, house fries, slaw, caper tartar.  Check out the regular menu

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

Smug’s taproom will be open on St. Patrick’s Day from 3 pm to 9 pm Trivia with Reb starts at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.  Nanu Burmese Fusion will be onsite and so will green beer!  Check out their schedule for the week. 

The Guild
461 Main Street, Pawtucket  02860
TheGuildRI.com
401-724-1241

The fine folks at The Guild are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on two days:  On March 17, they’ll be releasing The Clovers Irish Stout, offering a Reuben flatbread special and there will be a performance by their resident bagpiper!  On Saturday, March 19, Keane’s BBQ Pop-Up will be at The Guild, Green-Roy Irish Step Dancers will perform at 4 pm and there will be music by The Daybreaks at 6 pm.  

Craft Burgers and Beer
342 East Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-723-5600
craftbandb.com

Craft Burgers and Beer will be open on St. Patrick’s Day from 11 am to 9 pm, serving corned beef and cabbage dinners, corned beef Reubens, corned beef sandwiches and more – plus all the Guinness you can drink!  

Bravo Brewing Company
75 Pascoag Main Street, Pascoag  02859
401-710-4242
Bravobrewingcompany.com

Dinolicious Food Truck will be at Bravo Brewing on St. Patrick’s Day from 4-8 pm.  Check out their special MENU.  

Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Avenue, Pawtucket  02860
401-721-5970
Foolproofbrewing.com

Foolproof has Irish Stout and Rhode House Red for St. Paddy’s Day.  On Thursday, they’ll be open from noon to 9 pm with trivia at 6 pm.  

Murphy’s Law 
2 George Street, Pawtucket, RI  02860
401-724-5522
Murphyslawri.com

Murphy’s Law wants you to come celebrate with them – doors open at 11 am – there will be dancing, music, food and plenty of pints!  JoshuaWillDavid will be providing music from 1:30 TO 4:30. Irish Step Dancing happens at 4:30.  Sophisticated SoundsEvent DJ starts at 8 pm.  And there will be lots of great food and drink in between!

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

RI Spirits is making leprechaun magic in a glass – creating a Coffee Stout for St. Patrick’s Day weekend!  They brought in some of Athletic Brewing’s beers and paired their Extra Dark stout-style brew with RI Spirits Coffee and Black Walnut Vodka.  Bring your family and friends to the Tasting Room for the debut of the Rhodium Coffee Stout cocktail.  The Tasting Room is open Friday, 4-8:30, Saturday, 1-8:30 and Sunday 1-6.  

Andrew’s Bistro
3755 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI  02864
401-658-1515
Andrewsbistro.com

Andrew’s Bistro invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with them on Thursday.  They will be offering a traditional corned beef dinner – while it lasts!

Juliana’s Italian Bakery
1181 High Street, Cumberland, RI  02864
401-771-8934
Julianasitalianbakery.com

Don’t forget St. Joseph’s Day on March 19!   Juliana’s has fresh-baked Zeppole and other delicious treats on their MENU.

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