The second day of the Eat Drink RI Festival brought together the area’s top women chefs for the Rhody Women’s Feast at Revival Foodworks & Brewery in Cranston on April 25. Featuring chefs Jennifer Backman of The Mooring, Shy Hey; Andrea LaFazia of The Locals; Rebecca Lentrichia of Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel; Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande; Gina Pezza of Vanda; and Lizzie Fink of Bread Box Baking Company, the multicourse dining event paired food with specialty cocktails featuring spirits from women-owned distilleries Boston Harbor Distillery and Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur and beer from Revival Brewing Co. Event proceeds benefited the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, whose mission is to advance gender equity by investing in women and girls through research, advocacy, grant making and strategic partnerships.
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- President of Eat Drink RI, David Dadekian, welcomes guests to the Rhode Island Women’s Feast benefit on April 25.
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- Chef Andrea Lafazia of The Locals presented a ricotta gnocchi to pair with event cocktails.
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- Katherine Copeland, Marketing Manager, Boston Harbor Distillery and Rhonda Kallman, Founder & CEO, Boston Harbor Distillery.
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- The Harbor Slide cocktail featuring Boston Harbor Maple Cream Liqueur and Local-Roasted Coffee Liqueur.
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- Putnam Old Fashioned: Putnam New England Rye Whiskey by Boston Harbor Distillery, bitters and simple syrup.
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- Spirits available by Boston Harbor Distillery, including Lawley’s New England Small Batch Dark Rum, Putnam New England Rye Whiskey, Boston Harbor Distillery Maple Cream and Boston Harbor Distillery Coffee Liqueur. Boston Harbor Distillery Spirit of Boston whiskies are distilled from Samuel Adams beers New World Tripel, Thirteenth Hour and Merry Maker Gingerbread Stout.
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- Shawna Dietz, Fine Wine Portfolio Manager, Johnson Brothers of RI.; Mary Harrell, Marketing Manager Northeast, Pomp & Whimsy; and Christina Mercado, Brand Ambassador/Events, Pomp & Whimsy and Bar Director, The Vanderbilt.
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- Cocktails created with Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur for the event: Left is a Sarah Doyle featuring Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur, whiskey, lemon, simple syrup, lemon peel and raspberry garnish. Middle is Madame Carteaux, made with Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur, sparkling wine and lemon. Right is Princess Red Wing, a blend of Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur, sweet vermouth, bitters, crème de cocoa and crème de menthe-infused cherries.
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- A line up of Sarah Doyles ready for guests.
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- Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur is an infusion of classically distilled gin with botanical liqueur.
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- Beers on tap at the new Revival Foodworks & Brewery in Cranston were also available during the Eat Drink RI Women’s Feast.
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- Table setting at Revival Brewing Co. featuring breads by Lizzie Fink of Bread Box Baking Co. and handmade butter by Jessica Wood.
Photos by Laura Widness.
