Local Food and Beverage Picks Highlighted at Critic’s Choice

The Providence Journal hosted its fourth annual Critic’s Choice Food & Drink Event at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on September 12. Gail Ciampa, food editor at The Providence Journal, hosted the event, which highlights food and beverages from more than 60 local bars and restaurants in Rhode Island, each chosen by Ciampa. Guests enjoyed tastes from a long list of popular and acclaimed venues, with beverages and cocktails from vendors including KEEL Vodka, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., Rhode Island Spirits, Foolproof Brewing Company, Revival Brewing Co., Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda, Gooseneck Vineyards and Newport Vineyards.

: The Providence Journal hosted its fourth annual Critic’s Choice Food & Drink Event at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on September 12.

: A signature cocktail from Rhode Island Spirits, a Limoncello Spritzer, featuring Rhodium Gin, Rhodium Limoncello, classic tonic water and mint.

: Mike Reppucci, Founder, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co./Loyal 9 canned cocktails and Guest of Honor Gail Ciampa, Food Editor, The Providence Journal.

: Alecia Catucci, Co-owner, White Dog Distilling and Kirsten Bryan, Bartender, White Dog Distilling.

: Megan Freitas, Event Specialist, Mad River Distillers.

: Zac Hall, Brand Ambassador, Sons of Liberty & Spirits Co. with Loyal 9 canned cocktails.

: Brand Ambassadors Katy Church and Mary Novasad, Gooseneck Vineyards.

: Sarah Emhof, Event Staff, Newport Vineyards/Taproot Brewing Company.

: Anna Saxon, Brand Ambassador, KEEL Vodka and Max Moss, Brand Manager, KEEL Vodka serving the signature Mermaid Lemonade cocktail, featuring KEEL Vodka, lemonade, elderflower liqueur and butterfly tea.

: Gabby McCauley, Beertender, The Guild, Pawtucket.

: Pam Jarvis, Brand Ambassador, Vivify Beverages and Meghan Dupras, Market Manager, Vivify Beverages featuring Itz Spritz and Bravazzi Hard Italian Soda.

: Jay Catley, Sales Manager, Foolproof Brewing Company and Nick Garrison, Founder, Foolproof Brewing Company highlighting the new BadFish, a blood orange pale ale.