Save the Bay, the charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of Narragansett Bay, hosted its annual Taste of the Bay fundraising event at the Bay Center in Providence on June 14. The 2018 event featured food and drink from more than 30 vendors, including local restaurants, shellfish purveyors and bakeries. Guests also enjoyed beverages from beer, wine and spirits suppliers including Grey Sail Brewing, KEEL Vodka, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., Narragansett Beer, Whalers Brewing, Newport Storm, Foolproof Brewing, Newport Vineyards and Ragged Island Brewing Co. among other brands.
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- Jess Pratt, Sales Representative, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island.
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- Tony Colavecchio, Sales and Distribution, Sons of Liberty, pouring Sons of Liberty Loyal Lemonade for a guest.
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- Featured spirits by Sons of Liberty included Sons of Liberty Honey Chamomile Flavored Whiskey, Sons of Liberty Battle Cry New England Single Malt Whiskey, Sons of Liberty Uprising New England Single Malt Whiskey and its newest offering, Sons of Liberty American Single Malt Whiskey Rhode Island Small Batch.
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- Matthew Belson, Co-founder/Brewer, Devil’s Purse Brewing Co.
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- Kendra Carlisle, Marketing Coordinator, Newport Vineyards and Andy Teixeira, Executive Chef, Newport Vineyards.
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- A selection of Newport Vineyards wines featured at the event included Newport Vineyards Pinot Gris, Newport Vineyards Rising Tide, Newport Vineyards Dry Rosé, Newport Vineyards Landot Noir and Newport Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. In the background Raphael Valdes, Prep Cook, Brix Restaurant, prepares a complementary small plate for guests.
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- Mandy Holt, Promotional Lead, Narragansett Brewing Co. and Jamie Buscher, Marketing Manager, Narragansett Brewing Co.
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- Jay Catley, Sales Manager, Foolproof Brewing Co., pouring Foolproof’s new Ocean State Lager.
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- Hannah Freeman, Brand Ambassador, Whalers Brewing Co., pouring Whalers’ dry-hopped American Pale Ale, Rise.
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- A commemorative glass from the 2018 Taste of the Bay.
Photos by Laura Widness.
