The Dinner by Dames dining series returned for its seventh year at the Eat Drink RI Festival at the Skyline at Waterplace in Providence on April 26. The event brought together some of Rhode Island’s top female chefs and bartenders for an evening of creative cocktails paired with a six-course dinner. Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery, Jordan Goldsmith of Moonrose Farm, Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Ashley Vanasse of Easy Entertaining, Inc., Jessica Wood of Fire and Water Restaurant Group, Lisa Lofberg of Little Moss, Rebecca Lentrichia of Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel and Caitlyn McGuire of Ellie’s Bakery created a multi-course dining event. Horizon Beverage Co. provided the spirits that featured bartenders used to create signature cocktails. A portion of the event proceeds benefited AIDS Care Ocean State.
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- The seventh annual Dinner by Dames event took place at the Skyline at Waterplace on April 26.
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- Dinner by Dames 2018 Bartenders: Britt Simons, Persimmon; Samantha Royds; Jen Davis, The Eddy; Elizabeth Sawtelle, Nick’s on Broadway; Kayleigh Speck, The East End; Megan Freitas, Durk’s Bar-B-Q and Brand Ambassador, Mad River Distillery; and Cassie Coutard, Courtland Club.
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- The seventh annual Dinner by Dames event took place at the Skyline at Waterplace on April 26.
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- Spirits highlighted during Dinner by Dames included Bully Boy, Amaro Nonino and Giffard Elderflower Liqueur.
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- A featured cocktail by Elizabeth Sawtelle of Nick’s on Broadway offered a blend of St. George Botanivore Gin, Giffard Apricot Liqueur, jasmine tea and lime.
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- Jen Davis, Bar Manager, The Eddy and United States Bartenders’ Guild RI Chapter President.
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- Katie Kleyla, Director of Development, Eat Drink RI; Elizabeth Sawtelle, General Manager, Nick;s on Broadway; Chef Maria Meza, El Rancho Grande; and Kayliegh Speck, Bartender, The East End.
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- Chef Jessica Wood of Fire & Water Restaurant Group: discusses her course while Kleyla looks on.
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- All of Easy Entertaining, Inc.: Donna Corrao, Jessica Perez, Louise D’Amato and Lizzie Meyer.
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- Featured bartenders mix it up for Dinner by Dames.
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- A cocktail made by Samantha Royds with Bully Boy White Whiskey, lemon, carrot and honey.
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- A cocktail by Megan Freitas of Durk’s Bar-B-Q made with Del’s Shandy.
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- A cocktail by Kayleigh Speck of The East End featured Chinaco Blanco Tequila, Alipus San Baltazar Mezcal, jicama, pineapple and coconut.
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- David Dadekian, President, Eat Drink RI and Chef Maria Meza, El Rancho Grande.
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- A cocktail by Britt Simons of Persimmon featured Tom Cat Old Tom Gin, Alessio Vermouth Bianco, Giffard Elderflower Liqueur and Fee Brothers Celery Bitters.
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- Narragansett Del’s Shandy in a cocktail.
Photos by Laura Widness.
