The Providence Journal hosted its fifth annual Critic’s Choice Food & Drink Event at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on Nov. 17. Hosted by Food Editor Gail Ciampa, the sold-out event featured bites, dishes and sips from Ciampa’s favorite eateries across the state and beverages from local wineries, breweries and distilleries. Guests enjoyed a range of offerings from 75 restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, ice cream shops and more in the venue’s spacious grand ballroom and its surrounding foyer, with more food and drink for sale by local artisans through Hope & Main.
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- The Providence Journal hosted its fifth annual Critic’s Choice Food & Drink Event at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on Nov. 17.
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- Gail Ciampa, Food Editor, The Providence Journal, hosts her favorite food and drink picks as the event makes a tasty return after a two-year absence.
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- Guests enjoyed wine, beer and spirits from local venues.
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- Chair 2 Rhode Island Light Lager.
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- The RI Spirits team offering samples of locally made award-winning Rhodium vodka, gin and liqueurs with Co-founder Cathy Plourde.
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- Julia Broome, Owner and Maurice Anderson, Kin Southern Table + Bar.
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- Savannah Mediano, Guest Services Representative with Newport Vineyards Chardonnay, Great White Rosé, Gemini and Rhody Coyote Hard Cider.
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- Brian Benedict, Owner, Moniker Brewery pouring beer for a guest.
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- Andrew Kientz, Senior Brand Ambassador, The Industrious Spirit Company.
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- Guests enjoyed selections from North Kingstown-based Gooseneck Vineyards.
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- Mike Reppucci, President/Founder, Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. pours one of the South Kingstown distillery’s award-winning whiskies.
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- Bootblack Brand’s Paul Kubiski and Jackie Duhamel share samples of Bootblack Brand’s cocktail sodas and syrups.
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- Mike Reppucci, President/Founder, Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. and Gail Ciampa, Food Editor, The Providence Journal.
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- Rachel Santos and Mandy Holt, Narragansett Beer.
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- Cathy Plourde, Co-founder, RI Spirits serving guests craft cocktails made with RI Spirits’ Rhodium line.
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- The Guild brewing cooperative with locations in Pawtucket, Providence and Warren offered local brew tastes.
Photos by Glenn Osmundson, courtesy of The Providence Journal Critic’s Choice Food & Drink Event.
