Samurai Sundays starts Aug. 2nd
July 28, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Events, Restaurants
Ebisu Japanese Restaurant will show classic samurai films every Sunday in August from 6-10pm starting this Sunday with Seven Samurai.
More information HERE
New Restaurant on WestSide
July 19, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Restaurants
Mike Sears’ long awaited raw bar opened across from The Avery yesterday.
Say hello to Ama’s!
Read more on WestSide Stories.
Providence takes the…er…pig?!
April 8, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Culinary Tips, Food & Drink, Restaurants
Matt and Farmstead brought home the bronze pig trophy to Providence after successfully defeating the Boston competition at Cochon 555 this weekend.
Eat like a culinary judge on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and dine on a special “Prince Of Porc” Mini Tasting Menu- the 3-course sampling of Matt’s dishes from Cochon 555: $25.
Course One
‘Three Heads Are Better Than One”
Jowl, Cheek, Tongue, Ear & Snout Charcuterie Tasting: Pate de Campagne, Porchetta, Saucisson a l’ail, Cornichon Gribiche & Pickled Radish Salad
Course Two
“Whole Hog Carnitas y Tepache”
Red Wattle ‘Whole Hog’ Carnitas, Piquillo & Ancho Pepper Adobo, Pickled Red Onion & Jalapeno, Rhode Island Queso Fresco On A Providence Tortilla, Served With Fermented Pineapple Beer
Course Three
‘A Palate Cleanser’
Lardo, Buttermilk & Lemon Sorbet
Course Four
‘Pork Frites’
Thyme & Honey Glazed Red Wattle Pork Belly, Crispy Pig Ear ‘Poutine’, Creamy Cabot Cheddar, Fines Herbs
Course Five
“Blood, Sweat & Cheers”
Boudin Noir & Dark Chocolate Torte In A Piggy-Pretzel Crust, Chili & Chocolate Ganache, Pig Brain Whip
Making Love in the Kitchen
February 5, 2009 by Chef Branden Lewis
Filed under Culinary Tips, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Soup to Nuts
I often yell to my students, “No sex in the kitchen!”—a statement reminding them that they must stay gender neutral while working in the culinary industry. Flirting, wearing perfumes, earrings, colored or long nails, makeup, styled hair or showing cleavage (both male and female) are all taboo in the kitchen. And though this statement is absolute law when it comes to a professional and sanitary environment, it is not necessarily the rule of thumb at home. As a-matter-of-fact, a home kitchen can be a remarkably romantic place… providing you plan your menu and ambiance for the occasion.
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Tini Review
December 28, 2008 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Food & Drink, Restaurants
Staff friendly. Food good. Drinks good. Place: Tini’s.
Tini’s
200 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02909
401.383.3400