Farm Fresh RI Hosts Annual Festival

Farm Fresh Rhode Island hosted its annual Local Food Fest, a celebration of local food growers and food producers, on the scenic grounds of Newport’s Castle Hill Inn on Aug. 15. Dozens of local farmers were paired with chefs from Newport’s top restaurants. Attendees enjoyed meeting with local food stars, watching live dish preparations and savoring flavorful creations along with local wine, beer, signature cocktails and live music. Hosted on Castle Hill Inn’s Chalet Room and Lawn Terrace, the evening soiree offered views of the Newport Bridge and the Narragansett Bay. A special preview hour included passed champagne, a raw bar and extra time to connect with local farmers and chefs, along with early access to the main event. Proceeds from the sold-out event benefited Pawtucket’s Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local farms and increasing community access to locally grown foods.

: Farm Fresh Rhode Island hosted its annual Local Food Fest, a celebration of local food growers and food producers, on the grounds of Newport’s Castle Hill Inn on Aug. 15.

: Delite Primus, Director of Advancement, Farm Fresh RI and Ann P., Volunteer.

: Farm Fresh RI’s Nikki Ayres, Director of Giving and Taylor Jones, Assistant Director of Grants and Data.

: All from nicks on broadway: Derek Wagner, Owner; Elizabeth Sawtelle, Front of House Manager; and Xavier Munoz, Sous Chef.

: From nicks on broadway: Schartner Farms summer veggie crostini with sweet corn, roasted eggplant, tomato, basil and peppers on rosemary focaccia with Narragansett Creamery ricotta.

: Newport Vineyards’ Savannah Mediano, Guest Services Representative and Kenzie Corey, Marketing Coordinator.

: Newport Vineyards Pinot Gris and White Merlot, Rhody Coyote Hard Apple Cider and Taproot Brewing Company F-Bomb NEIPA, Summertime Wheat Beer and Burnout Smoked Helles Lager.

: All from Newport Vineyards: Donna Jo Corse, Events Sous Chef; Andy Teixeira, Executive Chef; and Jessica Verde, Event Cook.

: Andrew Kientz, Tasting Room Manager, The Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO).

: A cocktail featuring ISCO Gemma Crystal Vodka.

: Robert Andreozzi and Jesse Hedberg, Owners, Pizza Marvin.

: Pizza Marvin’s Capreezy cocktail, a blend of ISCO Structural Vodka, tomato water and basil.

: Narragansett Lager, Atlantic Light Lager, Del’s Rhode Island Hard Tea and Shandy; Grey Sail Brewing Canal Street, Flying Jenny Pale Ale and Little Sister Session IPA; Moniker Brewery G-Dangit! IPA and Sun Sick Day Gose; and Proclamation Ale Company Sprout IPA and Fade to White Wheat Beer.

: Ben Terry, Director of Sales and Marketing, Proclamation Ale Company.

: Event Bartenders Marc DeMarchena, Beverage Dining Director, Johnson & Wales University; Paul Kubiski, Owner, Bootblack Brand; and Ben Terry, Director of Sales and Marketing, Proclamation Ale Company.