Rhode Island Harvest BBQ Spotlights Local Food and Drink

The ninth annual Chefs Collaborative Rhode Island Harvest BBQ was hosted along the pond at Schartner Farms in Exeter on October 6. In celebration of the local food and beverage community, as well as the autumn harvest season in New England, the event brought together local chefs, farmers, vintners, brewers and spirits makers. Local beverage brands included Revival Brewing Co., Foolproof Brewing Company, Greenvale Vineyards, Grey Sail Brewing, Narragansett Beer and Proclamation Ale Company with food from Persimmon, Gracie’s, Newport Vineyards, The East End and Sarto. All event proceeds benefited the Chefs Collaborative, a national nonprofit network with a mission to inspire, educate and celebrate chefs and food professionals building a better food system.

: The ninth annual Chefs Collaborative Rhode Island Harvest BBQ was hosted at Schartner Farms in Exeter on October 6.

: Susan Denise, Events Director, Revival Brewing Co.

: Kevin Clark and Michelle Clark of Grey Sail Brewing featuring new release Little Sister Session IPA.

: Marc Osima and Derek Wagner, both National Co-chairs of the Chefs Collaborative and Jake Rojas, Head Chef, Tallulah’s Taqueria.

: Ben Terry, RI Craft Brand Manager, Horizon Beverage Co.; Alyssa Fenner, Bartender, Nicks on Westminster; and BJ Mansuetti, Marketing Manager, Narragansett Beer.

: Ian Magiros, On-Premise Key Account Specialist, MS Walker and David Dadekian, Founder, Eat Drink RI Festival serving Hot Buttered Maple Rum Cider featuring Mad River Distillers Maple Cask Rum.

: Josh Kaufman, Business Relations and Camille Champ, Front-of-House, Proclamation Ale Company.

: John Sgambato, Owner, Yacht Club sodas.

: Bill Wilson, Winemaker, Greenvale Vineyards.

: Andrea Costa, Director of Business Development, New Harvest Coffee Roasters serving an Irish Coffee & Bourbon Latte.

: Nick Papia, Club of Culinary Excellence, Johnson & Wales University; Kevin DiLibero, Culinary Arts Director, Johnson & Wales University; and Karsten Hart, Director of Restaurant Operations, Newport Restaurant Group.

: Megan Freitas, Events, Mad River Distillers and Ben Terry, RI Craft Brand Manager, Origin Beverage of Horizon Beverage Co. pouring their featured cocktail, The Apple Cart, which highlights Rhodium Vodka and Granny Squibb’s Charlie’s Cranberry Organic Iced Tea.

: Brian Tait, Promotions; BJ Mansuetti, Marketing Manager; and Mandy Holt, Promotions Manager, all from Narragansett Beer.

: Trisha Greene, Director of Operations, Newport Vineyards pouring Newport Vineyards Pinot Gris, Dry Rosé, Landot Noir and Cabernet Franc wines, along with Taproot fall brews, including Wicked Squashed Pumpkin Ale.