Fishes at the Fort, a fundraiser dinner and auction to support the nonprofit organization Eating with the Ecosystem, was hosted on Aug. 18. The backdrop of the picturesque waterfront at Fort Adams was completed with views of the historic Oliver Hazard Perry Sailing School Vessel across the bay, creating a summer evening soiree dedicated to supporting sustainable local seafood and connecting community. Four chefs came together to prepare a four-course showcase: Josh Berman, Little Fish Food Truck and JB Cuisine; Jason Timothy, Troop PVD; David Standridge, The Shipwright’s Daughter; and Lucie Moulton, Gourmet Goddess. A cocktail hour with a raw oyster bar and seafood appetizers kicked off the event, followed by a seated four-course dinner, each paired with wines selected by Maria Chiancola of Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet. A live auction led by David Dadekian, Owner, Eat Drink RI and Board Member, Eating with the Ecosystem, kept the night’s goal of raising funds for the nonprofit organization lively. Guests met with local fishers and harvesters and learned more about sustainable fishing practices, oyster aquaculture and local marine ecosystems.
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- Fishes at the Fort, a fundraiser dinner and auction to support the nonprofit organization Eating with the Ecosystem, was hosted on Aug. 18 at Fort Adams.
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- Eating with the Ecosystem (EWTE) Board of Directors: Tricia Perez; Douglas Stuchel; Kate Masury, Executive Director, EWTE; Elizabeth Blank; David Dadekian; Chase Hogoboom; David Standridge; and Syma Ebbin.
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- The dinner was accompanied by Ayrarkis Lyrarakis Red 2019, Château Moncontour NV Cuvée Prédilection Vouvray Brut, Newport Vineyards 2019 Merlot, Newport Vineyards NV Rising Tide, Château Moncontour NV Crémant de Loire Rosé and Greenvale Vineyards 2022 Albariño selected by Maria Chiancola of Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet.
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- A live auction led by David Dadekian, Owner, Eat Drink RI and Board Member, Eating with the Ecosystem.
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- A group of volunteers for Eating with the Ecosystem.
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- The backdrop of the picturesque waterfront at Fort Adams was completed with views of the historic Oliver Hazard Perry Sailing School Vessel across the bay.
Photos by Alison Turpin, Trade Wind Photos.
