In the Kitchen with Chef Brian Mansfield

Posted by: jbrown on April 6, 2009

 

This past weekend, we headed over to the west bay where we were invited to take part in a culinary demonstration at the Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath Showroom. Chef Brian Mansfield put the demo kitchen to good use as he prepared Seared Georges Bank Sea Scallops, Spring Onion Risotto & Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade [...]

Duckhorn Wine Dinner at Castle Hill

Posted by: Steve Barbera on March 19, 2009

Last night, we had the distinct pleasure and honor of hosting Dan Duckhorn and his dynamic wife Nancy for our first Duckhorn wine dinner. Dan is an iconic figure in the West Coast wine making industry having been at the forefront since the late sixties. He charmed all of us and his wines were in [...]

Castle Hill Showcases Chateau Ste. Michelle

Posted by: jbrown on March 18, 2009

 

In what has become an annual event, Executive Chef Jonathan Cambra and his team showcased their talents at this year’s Chateau Ste. Michelle wine weekend. Pastry Chef Jonathan Marston captured these culinary highlights for us before they were enjoyed by our guests.

Be Happy, Pay Half Price!

Posted by: clukeris on March 4, 2009

Half price appetizers are hitting the scene at Waterman Grille, Monday – Friday 4pm – 6pm in their bar. What could be better than half price yummy eats after an eight or even nine hour day behind a desk or on your feet? I might even leave the island, and yes cross over two bridges [...]

Farm Fresh Challenge

Posted by: jbrown on

This past Saturday, members of each of the Newport Restaurant Group kitchens visited the Farmer’s Market in Pawtucket, taking part in a companywide event bringing chef and farmer together. Armed with $100 each and an hour to choose ingredients, each culinary team was then on their way back to their respective restaurants to create unique [...]

Sam Adams Beer Dinner

Posted by: clukeris on February 20, 2009

Arguably one of my favorite beers. If anyone knows me well, you know my beverage of choice for light beer is good ole Sam Adams. Who recently made an appearance at the Mooring during Newport’s Winter Festival. They served up pairings such as Fried Flounder, Sweet Potato Frittes, Malt Vinegar Reduction and Sauce Gribiche with [...]