Full Event Line-up Announced for Providence Culinary Collective

Thursday, March 27

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University is free and open to the public.

Located on the Harborside Campus, the Museum stores and exhibits thousands of historic artifacts associated with the fields of culinary arts, food studies and hospitality. 

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The Providence Culinary Collective is partnering with anti-hunger non-profit Feed the Children and Price Rite Marketplace for a community program benefitting Rhode Islanders.

4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Shop local and sample small bites at Foodcraft: An Evening of Global Flavors, Locally Made. Presented by Hope & Main and its diverse array of makers, this community marketplace at 100 Westminster St. features complimentary appetizers and one-of-a-kind specialty foods, a cash bar, and live music.

4 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Your favorite snack has found its perfect pair at “Trash Talk & Tipsy,” a one-of-a-kind junk food pairing at the Providence G Pub.

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Wine X hosts its VIP Opening Pour with Round Pond Estate Winery at the historic Providence Art Club.

5:30 p.m.

Enjoy a four-course dinner at the award-winning Oberlin Restaurant paired with exceptional wines from DuMOL’s 2022 vintage, providing a stunning taste of Sonoma and the Russian River Valley – a must for any California wine aficionado!

Friday, March 28

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University is free and open to the public.

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Sharpen your skills in Chef’s Choice Cooking Classes at Johnson & Wales University, offering a hands-on cooking experience learning directly from culinarians at one of the top culinary schools in the nation. Choose from three offerings: contemporary Italian cuisine, blitz dough breakfast pastries, and a wine tasting and pairing exercise.

4 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Your favorite snack has found its perfect pair at “Trash Talk & Tipsy,” a one-of-a-kind junk food pairing at the Providence G Pub.

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Meet Mary Ann Esposito, cookbook author, chef and host of nationally televised PBS series Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito, at Uncorking the Future: A Culinary & Wine Experience to Benefit Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio.

5:30 p.m.

Indulge in an unforgettable four-course wine dinner at Cafe Nuovo, overlooking the downtown riverways. Acclaimed Chef Russell Pauser’s carefully curated menu will complement the unique flavors of world-class wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

6 p.m.

Embark on a journey through Italy at the Giro D’italia wine dinner at Sarto, featuring five courses and live entertainment.

Saturday, March 29

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Discover local cuisine at this gathering of food trucks outside of the historic Veterans Memorial Auditorium, brought to you by Food Trucks In. Food trucks will be offering their full menus along with a special tasting item, local beer and wine from Good Vibes Beverages and live music.

11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Experience the Wine X Grand Tasting Event presented by Track 15, taking place inside the elegant Ballroom at the Providence G. The fun-filled day of sipping and swirling will feature 35+ wine vendors, plus three expert panels: ‘Women in Wine,’ ‘Sustainability in Wine,’ and ‘The New Era in Hospitality’.

12 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Your favorite snack has found its perfect pair at “Trash Talk & Tipsy,” a one-of-a-kind junk food pairing at the Providence G Pub.

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Take a Sober Interlude at the Rooftop at the Providence G with mocktails and palate fresheners.

5:30 p.m.

At this signature Wine X Vintners Dinner at The Reserve on Dorrance, Chef Kaitlyn Roberts will present a five-course dinner carefully paired with high-end domestic wines from the exclusive Spire Collection.

6 p.m.

Honor a culinary legend at the Celebration of Jacques Pépin at CHOP, featuring canapés with Chef Beau Vestal of New Rivers, and Jacques’ favorite bourbon cocktails. CHOP chefs along with talented culinary students from the Genesis Center will present a globally-inspired multi-course menu highlighting coastal New England ingredients reimagined through Rhode Island’s rich global influences. A portion of proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation.

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sip with the Stars at the Rooftop at the Providence G for an out-of-this-world rooftop wine and astrology night in partnership with the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium.

9:30 p.m.

Following the Vintners Dinner, ticketed guests will have exclusive access to the Vintners Dinner Nightcap at the Bellini Rooftop

Sunday, March 30

9 a.m.

Recharge with a Rooftop Yoga and Rose Brunch overlooking downtown Providence at the Rooftop at the Providence G.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Food Trucks In presents the first-ever Providence Food Truck Drag Brunch Block Party outside of The Dark Lady and The Alley Cat PVD, two of the city’s lively downtown gay bars. Food trucks will offer their full menus alongside brunch specials, paired with brunch cocktails from The Dark Lady and Alley Cat. You’ll be joined by drag queens who will be performing throughout the afternoon.

12 p.m.

Get a taste of luxury at the Capital Grille, pairing champagne with caviar, as the flavors and textures complement each other.

12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Your favorite snack has found its perfect pair at “Trash Talk & Tipsy,” a one-of-a-kind junk food pairing at the Providence G Pub.

2 p.m.

Catch the game at the Providence G Pub’s Bartenders, Booze & Basketball event.

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Celebrate with fellow hospitality pros at this exclusive Industry Party at Narragansett Brewery, hosted by national media partner SAVEUR magazine.