We're Excited!!! You're Invited!!! TASTE OF RHODE ISLAND
Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 6-9pm | Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
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Experience Rhode Island's Most Popular 'Tasting Event'
WELCOME BACK!
We are thrilled to announce TASTE OF RHODE ISLAND is back after a two year COVID hiatus! We couldn't be happier to bring the 'best of the best' food and drink businesses together for one fabulous night of fantastic food, friends and fun.
Guests will taste their way through dozens of local restaurants, enjoy signature bites from favorite chefs and hidden foodie gems from across the state as well as sips from our wine, beer & spirit partner plus; enjoy live music, cooking & craft cocktail demonstrations, participate in judging for the popular Taste of Rhode Island Foodie Awards and have an opportunity to win great raffle prizes at our Charity Pavilion benefitting MAE Organization for the Homeless.
If you're a local or visiting foodie, you won’t find a more delicious and fun culinary experience - but get your tickets early! This event frequently sells out quickly and we can't wait to see you there!
You're Hosts,
Pat Paolino Cruz & Lupe Aguilar
Pat Cruz Events Rhody Foody
2022 Participants (Check Back Often for Updates)
2022 Entertainment
BIG LUX VIOLIN
Jazz, Classical, Hip Hop and everything in between, sets the perfect stage as you arrive to Taste of Rhode Island. Recognized across five continents as an innovative, sensational talent, Big Lux is stomping across the world leaving a size twelve boot-print everywhere he goes. Recognized by the Apollo, featured by the Armed Forces Network, Big Lux has crushed some of the biggest stages in the world.
DR. SLICK
Back for a second time, Taste of Rhode Island is happy to have Dr. Slick - a favorite Lil Rhody cover band that plays hits from late 90's to today and everything in between. Dr. Slick is comprised of siblings and close friends; Dylan Teeter, Randy Pugh, Shaley Teeter, Lorne Teeter, Ian Pharo, Colin Gillespie and Kyle Teeter. They will delight Taste of Rhode Island guests of all ages.
2022 Demonstration and Awards Stage
celebrity CHEF FRANK TERRANOVA
Bartender extraordinaire Ryan Draine
Bartender extraordinaire Ryan Draine
Ask anyone in Rhode Island to quote Frank Terranova, and they'll say, "Now THAT'S Cooking with Class!" It's his signature line as chef for Channel 10's Sunday Brunch for the last 12 years. When not in front of the camera, Chef was the Senior Instructor in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University’s Providence Campus for 28 years.
Bartender extraordinaire Ryan Draine
Bartender extraordinaire Ryan Draine
Bartender extraordinaire Ryan Draine
Ryan is the beverage director and creator for development of Dig In Dining and Entertainment. His award winning beverage program continues to bring passion and innovation to every project and new menu he designs. Ryan expertly incorporates his love for cooking with his science and math background into his cocktail creations.
'taste of rhode ri' TASTING AWARDS
Bartender extraordinaire Ryan Draine
'taste of rhode ri' TASTING AWARDS
'BEST' TASTE OF RHODE ISLAND AWARDS
Who will win 'bragging rights' as
Taste of Rhode Island winners?
Along with Local Celebrities (who will not be announce before judging), ticketholders have the opportunity to choose their favorite tastings. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of event.
2022 Charity Pavilion
MAE ORGANIZATION FOR THE HOMELESS
Step over to the Charity Pavilion where guests have an opportunity to win fabulous raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit MAE Organization for the Homeless and their efforts to support local individuals and families in need. Founded in 2008, they operate with volunteers to help combat mental illness in the homeless community through innovative holistic methods. They provides distribution of hot meals, clothing, and toiletries at strategic cities in Rhode Island, coordinate detox needs, transition clients from the streets to housing, help with job placement and more. LEARN MORE ABOUT MAE @ https://www.maeorg.org
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Taste of Rhode Island Event Sponsors
williams & stuart real estate
Locally-owned and operated since 2009, we are not a franchise. Our goal is to deliver personalized service and do the best for our clients to maximize their profits and providing a stress free transaction. Simple only in its description, the company’s mission statement is executed with experience-driven finesse – standing tall in a society that’s forced to accept inferior customer service as technology slowly replaces human connection. To deliver their refined boutique experience, our agents are equipped with the right tools, the right support, and the right training and education to perform at the top of their class.
Look around and you’ll see more than our pretty white, blue & yellow signs rooted in your community’s soil. We are your neighbors, sponsor your local little league teams, and fundraise annually to support local businesses and charities of all sizes. It is with great pleasure that we are a lead sponsor of Taste of Rhode Island this year and look forward to meeting everyone at the event.
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There’s no better way to entice customers to visit your establishment or purchase food & beverage products, than to give them a 'taste' that leaves them wanting more. You’ll easily build your fan base and have them spreading the news to friends and family.
This year there is no cost to restaurants to participate, and each will benefit from our social media campaigns highlighting every business providing tasting samples. Our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media channels reach more than 100,000 people daily.
- NO EXHIBIT FEE
- In addition to providing sample 'tastes', exhibitors may (if they choose) sell GIFT CERTIFICATES and/or FULL SIZE DISHES to help offset product cost.
- Exhibitors receive marketing package that includes dedicated social media promotion on multiple platforms.
- After the event closes to the public at 9pm, those who’ve worked hard all night will get to experience the unique tastes presented by participants and enjoy the event themselves.
ALL VENDOR CATEGORIES ARE LIMITED AND ARE FILLING QUICKLY.
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsors will have the ability to intimately interact with nearly 1,000 attendees and the owners and managers of more than 50 restaurants, bakeries, wineries, breweries and food artisans who will provide tasting samples designed to showcase Rhode Island’s best! After the event closes to the public at 9pm, those who’ve worked hard all night will get to experience the unique tastes presented by fellow food artisans and mingle with our sponsors!
Taste of Rhode Island welcomes the opportunity to create a unique sponsorship program tailored to your individual business and marketing objectives. Our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media channels reach more than 100,000 people daily.
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- SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER PARTNER
- GOODIE BAG PROMOTION
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