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Nonprofit Fundraiser Celebrates Local Aquaculture

By October 1, 2023Rhode Island, Top News

Fishes at the Fort, a fundraiser dinner and auction to support the nonprofit organization Eating with the Ecosystem, was hosted on Aug. 18. The backdrop of the picturesque waterfront at Fort Adams was completed with views of the historic Oliver Hazard Perry Sailing School Vessel across the bay, creating a summer evening soiree dedicated to supporting sustainable local seafood and connecting community. Four chefs came together to prepare a four-course showcase: Josh Berman, Little Fish Food Truck and JB Cuisine; Jason Timothy, Troop PVD; David Standridge, The Shipwright’s Daughter; and Lucie Moulton, Gourmet Goddess. A cocktail hour with a raw oyster bar and seafood appetizers kicked off the event, followed by a seated four-course dinner, each paired with wines selected by Maria Chiancola of Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet. A live auction led by David Dadekian, Owner, Eat Drink RI and Board Member, Eating with the Ecosystem, kept the night’s goal of raising funds for the nonprofit organization lively. Guests met with local fishers and harvesters and learned more about sustainable fishing practices, oyster aquaculture and local marine ecosystems.

 

Photos by Alison Turpin, Trade Wind Photos.

 

 

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