Chef Jon Goes Fishing

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 [...]

Wedding Worthy

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 & [...]

Carrying on the Chowder Tradition

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 [...]

The Boat House Makes An Appearance On TV Diner

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!

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!  [...]

A Seasonal Cornucopia and Cooking with Chef Jon

Posted by: clukeris on February 20, 2010

It’s no secret that we prefer to use local and seasonal ingredients when cooking around here. You might think, however, that choosing local in the middle of February in New England limits your choices for a delicious meal.  Not so!  Chef Jon of Castle Hill prepares Simmons Farm Pork Chops and goes through a “cornucopia” [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.