Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
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- Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5.
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- Taste of Rhode Island Hosts and Co-founders Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody and Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events.
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- Newport Vineyards’ Mackenzie Corey, Food and Beverage Supervisor and Savannah Mediano, Tasting Room and Retail Associate.
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- A pour of Newport Vineyards Rhody Coyote Lemon-Lime Ciderita.
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- Boston Harbor Distillery’s Jeffrey Venuti, Marketing Manager and Rhonda Kallman, Founder/CEO.
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- Phil Nemirow, Promotions Team, Narragansett showcasing Narragansett Fresh Catch Golden Ale.
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- Brand Ambassador Jenny Smith showcasing Lani White and Red canned sangrias.
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- Brand Ambassador Sharon Ruizzo highlighting Chair 2 Light IPA.
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- John Wiedenheft IV, Owner and Deb Gallucci, Brand Ambassador, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery.
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- Andrew Greenleaf, RI Market Manager, Bully Boy Distillers pouring his handmade Bourbon Peach Iced Tea, a blend of Bully Boy Bourbon, peach liqueur, Bully Boy Amaro, lemon juice and Granny Squibb’s Organic Iced Tea in Porter’s Peach.
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- Bully Boy Distillers Negroni and The Old Fashioned ready-to-drink cocktails.
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- Douglas Maloney, Brand Ambassador, Litchfield Distillery highlighting Litchfield Distillery Blueberry Flavored Vodka and Del’s Lemonade.
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- Litchfield Distillery served cocktails featuring Litchfield Distillery Blueberry Flavored Vodka and Del’s Lemonade.
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- Fallon Davis, Marketing/Events and Tim Foss, Director of Operations, The Thirsty Beaver Hometown Pub & Grub.
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- Nicole Desbiens, Marketing Director, The Martucci Group and Will Augustyn, Server, The Trap.
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- Cesin Curi, Owner/Executive Chef and Omar Curi, Owner/House Manager, Los Andes Restaurant.
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- A dish from Los Andes.
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- All from Mill’s Tavern: Samantha Del Arroyo, Executive Pastry Chef; Jason Rodriguez, Executive Sous Chef; and Edward Bolus, Executive Chef.
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- Lauren Amos, Events Manager, Aquidneck Island Oyster Company shucking fresh oysters for guests.
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- Oysters from Aquidneck Island Oyster Company in Portsmouth.
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- A server from Mare Rooftop.
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- Reilly O’Hearn, Influencer/Founder, Boozy Bitchez RI; Brent Paquin, Owner, Two Bullyz, LLC; and Emma Essex, Associate Brand Manager, Two Bullyz, LLC.
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- Maddie Walsh, Marketing Team, Polar Beverages.
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- Beef fillet carpaccio bites with figs, focaccia bread and Dijon dressing from Pasta Beach.
Photos by Laura Widness.
