http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots A Culinary Journal Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:35:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out this wonderful collection of photos from September 10th's Feast In The Field event held at Greenvale Vineyards. A culinary celebration of local cuisine and wine was prepared by Chef Casey Riley and his extraordinary team of chefs from the Newport Restaurant Group and Blackstone Caterers. The event went ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/09/a-feast-in-the-field-2/ [gallery] Our hats are off to Farm Fresh Rhode Island for a huge success at this year's Local Food Fest this past Tuesday, August 3rd. Castle Hill was thrilled to play host once again to this great event. We couldn't say more about the backdrop - the sun was shining and ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/08/the-sweet-taste-of-local-success/ 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 ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/07/chef-jon-goes-fishing/ Castle Hill Garden, welcome to your 15 minutes of fame. Chef Jon showed off a bounty of beautiful vegetables freshly picked on The Rhode Show this morning. One cannot help but be impressed by the plethora of veggies harvested just yesterday to complement Chef's pan-roasted native striped bass. Read on ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/07/re-fresh-ing-television/ 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 ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/07/summer-harvest/ 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 ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/06/wedding-worthy/ 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 ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/06/carrying-on-the-chowder-tradition/ Hemenway's reputation as Providence's premier seafood spot is well known,  but now Executive Chef Steven Long is bringing his flair for fish to the West Bay!  When Hemenway's Dockside Dining opens later this month in East Greenwich, fans of seafood fare will be able to indulge seaside in a more ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/06/from-providence-to-east-greenwich-and-everywhere-in-between/ 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! http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/05/the-boat-house-make-an-appearance-on-tv-diner/ Why NRG Loves Farm Fresh Market Mobile! Market Mobile is the newest way for chefs, schools, and grocers to obtain their fresh produce. Market Mobile works in collaboration with Farm Fresh RI, local producers, and local buyers. An online inventory is set up to let all purchasers know what each farm has ... http://www.newportrestaurantgroup.com/grassroots/2010/05/we-love-our-farmers/