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Oyster Festival today at Hemenway's in Providence

8:00 AM Sat, Sep 26, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Hemenway's Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar and Waterman Grille will host the 5th annual Oyster Festival at Memorial Park (adjacent to Hemenway's), 121 South Main St., Providence, today, Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a......

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 Tags  Hemenway's   Providence RI   Waterman Grille  

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Free coffee giveaway from a Newman in South Attleboro

7:00 AM Sat, Sep 26, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Make a date for Tuesday, Sept. 29! Nell Newman, President of Newman's Own Organics: The Second Generation and daughter of actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, will visit the McDonald's in South Attleboro, Mass. to give away free Newman's Own......

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 Tags  McDonald's   Newman's Own   Newman's Own Organics   South Attleboro MA  

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Guy Fieri fans will want to see this

7:00 AM Fri, Sep 25, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

It's not an urban legend! See what a fan threw on stage Food Network's Guy Fieri during a demo in New York earlier this month. Watch the video.......

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 Tags  Diners   Drive-ins and Dives   Guy Fieri  

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Another really good reason to avoid French fries

7:00 AM Thu, Sep 24, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

I just read a very scary story in the Chicago Tribune. It suggests that golden brown French fries and crispy potato chips aren't just loaded with fat and sodium. These kind of starchy fried foods also can contain a......

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Great Downcity lunch news

2:23 PM Wed, Sep 23, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Tini Restaurant, 200 Washington St., Providence, is now open for lunch Tuesday to Friday, noon to 2 p.m., reports chef Darius Salko. The menu includes the great Tini hotdogs, and much more. Until now the restaurant, owned by Johanne Killeen......

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 Tags  Al Forno   Darius Salko   Providence RI   Tini Restaurant  

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More late food news

1:37 PM Wed, Sep 23, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. R.I. Kitchen & Bath in Warwick is kicking off its "Visiting Chef Series" for the fall featuring chef Joe Folk of Redlefsen's in Bristol. He will cook for Oktoberfest with demonstration and......

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 Tags  Joe Folk   R.I. Kitchen and Bath   The Rhode Show   Warwick RI  

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The latest food news

8:40 AM Wed, Sep 23, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Here's some food news that was too late to appear in today's food section. Taqueria Pacifica at AS220 in Providence is out of business as of Sept. 30. Allison Kyner, chef proprietor along with Tyler Long, said AS220 is evicting......

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 Tags  Blue Elephant   Chelo's   Fado Pub   Providence RI   Taqueria Pacifica   Twin River  

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Rhody food blogger featured in NYT

9:41 PM Tue, Sep 22, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

See RI's own Jennifer Hess, food blogger, in the NYT in E-Kitchens Can Get Crowded Then read her blog Last Night's Dinner.......

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Emeril is back in town

2:19 PM Tue, Sep 22, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse has been in town this week for the 7th annual Emeril Lagasse Golf Classic to support scholarships at his alma mater, Johnson & Wales University (JWU). More than 100 golfers, many representing national corporate sponsors, joined......

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 Tags  Emeril Lagasse   Johhnson & Wales University   Providence   RI  

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A tailgating recipe idea

7:00 AM Tue, Sep 22, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs Prep Time: 15 minutes Refrigerate: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice 1 package Simply Asia Sesame Teriyaki Marinade Seasoning Mix 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon white or rice vinegar......

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 Tags  Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs  

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Dinegift cards still worth something at Mediterraneo

9:28 PM Mon, Sep 21, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Mediterraneo Caffe, 134 Atwell Ave., Providence, is giving 20 percent off when you present a Dinegift card. They are no longer valid as the company is defunct. There are some rules that apply.......

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 Tags  Dinegift   Mediterraneo Caffe   Providence Ri  

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Chelo's offers a deal for the times.

2:25 PM Mon, Sep 21, 2009 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Gail Ciampa    Email

Chelo's is now offering a Dinner and Dessert Special for $8.99. Each day different entrees are featured. Order one and get a free dessert from dessert menu. Available at 8 restaurants from Narragansett to Woonsocket but not at the Masthead......

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 Tags  Chelo's   Providence   RI  

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