Chef James Takes His Skills to the Court

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!  [...]

Choosing Local

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.

Another Successful Long Trail Beer Dinner

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 [...]

The Holidays Might Be Over But…

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:

An Evening Uncorked

Posted by: clukeris on December 17, 2009

An evening celebrating Food and Wine to support our local Rhode Island PBS, takes place Saturday February 6th at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Castle Hill Executive Chef Jonathan Cambra chats it up with Bob Burke, owner of Pot Au Feu in Providence, to give some insight on how wines pair with food, just [...]

Cakebread Cellars Wine Weekend

Posted by: clukeris on November 16, 2009

Another memorable wine weekend at Castle Hill as Bruce Cakebread, President and COO of Cakebread Cellars joined a collection of 45 guests Saturday evening November 7th for dinner. Bruce’s seminar was incredible; his passion for his craft was so evident. Without a doubt, the wines and the food were the stars of the show. Until [...]

Wine & Dine Sunday’s at Castle Hill

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Join us for dinner at the dining room of Castle Hill on Sundays and enjoy 50% off the entire wine list. November 15 – December 20. Explore wines that  you may not have before! Our friend at the Lisa Magnuson of the Providence Wine Examiner dishes about Castle Hill’s newest special and the wonderful wines [...]

Chef Jonathan Cambra Cooks Up Seafood Chowder on the Rhode Show

Posted by: clukeris on November 13, 2009

To get the full recipe, click here.

Castle Hill Garden – Harvest Update from Chef Jon

Posted by: clukeris on September 29, 2009

We recently checked in with Castle Hill Executive Farmer, eh hem I mean Executive Chef Jonathan Cambra – to see how the fall harvest was going out at the Castle Hill garden. Here’s what he had to report:

“We have had much success this season even with the challenging weather we had in June and July. We [...]

Antinori Dinner Tomorrow Night!

Posted by: clukeris on September 24, 2009

Check out what our friend Lisa Magnuson of the Providence Wine Examiner says about The Mooring’s upcoming Antinori wine dinner happening tomorrow night. To the lucky group who have reservations for the sold-out dinner – enjoy! Click here to read on.