This Food Scene in Rhode Island - April 30, 2016

Chef Robert Sisca Prepares a Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner

Garde, the ProvidenceG restaurant venue which is developing a significant reputation for its new American preparation of French-inspired seafood and meat using the freshest, locally sourced seasonal ingredients – will offer à la carte brunch and dinner throughout the weekend, with featured specials, on Sunday, May 8.

Crafted by Garde's new Corporate Executive Chef Robert Sisca moms and their families can enjoy brunch at Garde from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (401) 632-4799 or online.

“I love to cook, but there are some days when it is really special,” said Sisca. “I absolutely love cooking for my wife and our twins and Mother’s Day creates a special opportunity for me to honor my wife for all that she does as a Mom and celebrate our kids together. On Mother’s Day, she and the twins will be joining us at Garde, where we’ll be creating an unforgettable dining experience to show our appreciation for everything mothers do.”

Wright's Goes Mother's Day Too

Wright’s Farm Restaurant is another option to celebrate with all the special mothers this Mother’s Day,  Sunday, May 8th.  Wright’s famous family-style chicken dinners will be served from 11:30 am – 8:00 pm.  Reservations are recommended for parties of all sizes.  

Wright’s Farm, a Rhode Island classic which makes "homemade meal served family style" has been family owned and operated for 44 years. “We are so proud to celebrate 44 years and three generations of serving our local community,” said Frank Galleshaw III, owner. 

Complete chicken dinners include unlimited platters of chicken and all side dishes for $12.75 per adult and $7.25 for children 10 and under; a steak dinner includes one 14 oz. sirloin steak and unlimited sides for $22.00.

Can Locally Grown Foods be Dangerous?

ecoRI News, the online environmental site, is launching its inaugural happy-hour speaker series starting on May 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at AS220 in Providence.

The panel discussion will focus on the dark side of local food: How can consumers know that what they're buying is truly local? Are there those who misuse the “local” label? How do we define local food? Is local food better for the environment? How can we make local food more affordable?

“This event celebrates a hot topic — local food,” said Joanna Detz, ecoRI News Executive Director and co-founder. “At the same time, there are unsavory truths about local food that need to be exposed. As a news organization that reports on issues around food and farming, and the local food economy, it’s our job to convene people to answer these questions.”

Gregg’s Restaurants Opens New Tavern in Warwick

Gregg’s Restaurants & Pubs -- one of Rhode Island's family favorites is changing things up a bit.

Gregg's who has  four locations in Warwick, Providence, East Providence and North Kingstown, is opening a 100-seat’ Warwick Tavern, located adjacent to Gregg’s Restaurant at 1359 Post Road. The Tavern is open daily from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

The 2,400 square-foot, ground-up build was completely designed, constructed and outfitted by Rhode Island companies and artisans. The original design concept is a collaboration between Pawtucket-based Judd Brown Designs and Bobbie Bacon, Gregg’s co-owner with husband Bob and partner Chad Verdi. Field Building Company of West Kingston acted as general contractor and builder.

“We are so pleased to unveil our newest Tavern location,” said Bob Bacon, Co-owner, Gregg’s Restaurants. “We are so proud of this addition to the Gregg’s Restaurants family and of all the local folks who came together to help us create it. We hope that our guests will enjoy it and will create special memories there.”

Mother's Day Eve at Pot Au Feu

Jac & Co - Jacques & Corinne will be playing again this year on the Saturday night before Mother’s Say. 

In 2015 Jac & Co played the Jazz & Dinner Series to a sold out house with two standing ovations.
 
They are coming back to America from the French Alps for two performances.

“If you love Edith Piaf and the magical music of France come be transported to Paris...what Mother wouldn't love that?” said Bob Burke of Pot Au Feu.

Saturday Night Dinner

May 7, 2016 - 7:30
Enjoy a great performance and three course dinner with Aperitif served during the performance and 
Wine, Wine, Wine with Dinner.
Special Sparkling Toast to all "Les Meres" in attendance.