Posted by: clukeris on July 21, 2010
Chef Jon recently took The Rhode Show on a completely different type of ride – he let them adventure out with him on a recent fishing trip in Narragansett Bay. The team was not only impressed with the boat’s catch (8 large striped bass!) but also with his knowledge and love of the sea. Whether [...]
Posted by: clukeris on July 13, 2010
Chef Jon passed along this note today:
“We currently are harvesting lots of different lettuces, green beans, sunburst squash, zucchini, patty pan squash, all kinds of herbs, swiss chard, and kale. Castle Hill’s team pulled garlic from the field today; it is currently drying and is beautiful. Soon to come [...]
Posted by: clukeris on June 19, 2010
Chef Tim stopped by the Rhode Show this morning to help them conclude Wedding Week. In addition to highlighting some of our spectacular wedding venues, including Castle Hill in Newport and Waterman Grille in Providence, Chef Tim also demonstrated how to make the perfect New England summer wedding dish – a delectable surf & [...]
Posted by: clukeris on June 18, 2010
Castle Hill’s Chef Jon was featured Cultivating Life with Sean Conway, a weekly television series that aims to prove “reconnecting to the land is as easy as stepping out your back door.” Sounds like Chef Jon and Sean’s culinary philosophies have much in common. Whether Chef is incorporating herbs and vegetables from the [...]
Posted by: clukeris on May 10, 2010
Check out the Boat House’s appearance on TV Diner with Billy Costa. The Hall of Fame Chowder and Lobster Fritters sure do look good!
Posted by: clukeris on April 21, 2010
Chef Michael stopped by the Rhode Show last Friday to share the 2-time award-winning Mooring Scallop Chowder. With fresh herbs and local seafood ingredients on hand, Chef reveals the secrets that make this chowder so scrumptious. In fact, The Mooring will be going for a 3rd win at the international chowder championship, The Knorr Great [...]
Posted by: clukeris on March 4, 2010
…The basketball court, that is! The Fall River Herald featured Chef James from the Boat House in its “Ten from the Line” series recently. They wanted to see who had the better free-throw skills, our Chef or his brother, ABC 6 meteorologist Fred Campagna. How did he shape up? You’ll have to watch the video! [...]
Posted by: clukeris on February 10, 2010
A practice that hits close to home and our culinary philosophy. Farm Fresh Rhode Island recently hosted a luncheon highlighting the importance of supporting local farmers. Check out this clip below… notice anyone familiar to the Newport Restaurant Group? Executive Chef Jonathan Cambra of Castle Hill gives his take on choosing local.
Posted by: clukeris on January 29, 2010
If this doesn’t spark an appetite, I don’t know what will. We are back just about one year later from our first dinner and are more than pleased to report on another successful Long Trail Beer Dinner at Castle Hill. A special thank you to our great group of guests who attended, and our host [...]
Posted by: clukeris on January 5, 2010
This amazing recipe of Eggnog Creme Brulee makes a great festive dessert choice all season long. Check out Executive Chef Kevin Di Libero as he does what he does best with our friends from the Rhode Show. Recipe below: