10.9.09
Meet the Brews

What to write about the Friday before this year’s International Oktoberfest?  Maybe the fantastic food to be showcased, the yodelers and entertainers, the kids’ crafts….

Who are we kidding? The heart of any Oktoberfest is the BEER! And it’s no secret that for those who are aficionados of brews and ales of all types look forward to this event each year with high spirits (drum roll - get it?!). The opportunity to try so many deliciously crafted beers in one place is a rare and welcomed opportunity. So here is our expert guzzle guide to each brew you must hunt down and demand deliciousness from at this weekend’s festival!

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9.30.09
He’s your lobster!

…And apparently, his name is Fred.  Just in time for Taste of Rhode Island this weekend, Chef Mike shows us how to make a true Rhody “lobstah” boil, with chourico and all!  Read on after the video for the full list of ingredients and step-by-step yumminess.

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9.24.09
Your Taste Buds are Calling

The Stop & Shop Taste of Rhode Island is almost a week away!  So a quick reminder that the discounted advanced ticket price of $8 ends tomorrow, Friday, September 25th.  For only $8, you have access to continuous live entertainment and all of our festival happenings - culinary demonstrations and pairings by local chefs, games, contests and prize, children’s activities, and the opportunity to meet your favorite local cookbook authors.

For only $8! That’s 8 singles, a fiver and 3 ones, a $10 bill with $2 in change, a quick swipe of the debit card, or 700 pennies and a Sacagawea - start digging in those couch cushions!

And have you heard who is going to be there?  Fantastic restaurants all serving up Rhode Island staples, from cannolis to clam cakes and Del’s to dogs (saugy dogs, that is).

Seagulls are infamous for their “unconventional” eating habits, but not this bird.  Rather than swoop in and steal, I’ll be lining up with other true Rhody revelers to see what’s on our menu. One thing we’ll be sure to get a hearty helping of - pride in our home state!  So stop on by, we hope to see you there!

9.18.09
Fancy a cocktail?

What’s better than a Bloody Mary on a boat first thing in the morning?  In honor of the Newport International Boat Show this morning, some heavy hitters, Newport Harbor Corporation’s Supreme Beverage Director Lenny Panaggio and Newport Yachting Center’s Top-Notch General Manager Michele Maker Palmieri, braved the friendly September sun to create custom cocktails harbor-side on the Rhode Show - a tough job, indeed!    Lenny reveals the secret recipes to the perfect Dark & Stormy and Bloody Mary below.  And if you need convincing that these drinks are delicious, take it from Michele, who exclaimed “yowzas!” and “yum!” at first taste!  See her reactions and more in the video below.

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9.16.09
Cookin’ up a Storm

What is your favorite (delicious and quirky) and distinctly Rhode Island recipe? Share with us for for your chance to win prizes and cook live with a host of the Rhode Show! Two winners will be chosen on Monday, September 28 to cook live on either Saturday, October 3rd at 6pm or Sunday, October 4th at 5pm at the Taste of Rhode Island event.

Just think, your name in lights, people traveling from near and far (mostly near) to see what you are serving…

So let’s get cookin’ people!  Click here to enter your recipe.

9.4.09
Guinness Beer Battered Fish & Chips

In the spirit of the Irish festival this weekend, Executive Chef Michael Conetta from Waterman Grille shared the recipe for his Guinness Beer Battered Fish & Chips this morning on the Rhode Show!

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

Guinness 1can
Egg White, lightly whipped 1each
Milk, whole 2/3 cup
Canola Oil 1tsp
Baking Powder 1tsp
Cayenne Pepper, ground ¼ tsp
Salt, kosher ¼ tsp
All Purpose Flour 1-1/2 cup
All Purpose Flour for Dipping ½ cup
Canola oil for Frying 4 cup
Russet Potatoes cut into wedges
2lbs Fish (Cod, Pollock, Halibut, ect…)

Directions:
1. Pat potato wedges with paper towels to remove extra moisture and reduce splattering when frying. Add wedges to deep fryer when the canola oil has reached the appropriate frying temperature of 375 degrees F.
2. Remove potato wedges from the canola oil with slotted spoon when they reach a golden brown color, drain them on paper towels, and season to taste.
3. To prepare batter, mix together beer, egg, milk, and canola oil. Add baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt and flour all at once, mixing only enough to dampen the dry ingredients.
4. Coat fish pieces in flour before dipping fish in batter and place in 375 degrees F canola oil to deep fry. Cook until golden, about 6 minutes. Remove from canola oil with slotted spoon, drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

9.2.09
Harvest-Time Hoopla!

Autumn breezes and long sleeves are back in season.  And the September E-411 Newsletter has officially hit the stands!  Check it out to learn more about upcoming fall events, including the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival and the Newport International Boat Show.  Want the newsletter delivered directly to your inbox?  Sign up here!

8.6.09
Brooklyn Chowder Surfer

Hey friends!  Just wanted to share with you this morning a clam-tastic video from our dear friend, the Brooklyn Chowder Surfer.  He documents a day in the life of a seafood lover making the “pilgrimage” to the holy grail of chowder…our own Schweppes Great Chowder Cook Off!  Watch his take on handing out the newest award, and visit here for more information on the hurricane hopeful himself.

8.5.09
Dog Days of Summer

The August issue of Newport Waterfront Event’s Event 411 Newsletter has just hit stands! The harbor continues to bring the heat throughout the last month of summer, with 3 more Sunset acts, 6 additional comedy shows, and the Newport Arts Festival to top it all off.

But wait - you think the fun ends with the summer season?  Not even close!  We are gearing up for our favorite fall festivals, including the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival, the Newport International Boat Show, the Taste of Rhode Island, and the International Oktoberfest.  Check out the short and sweet of it here, and read on to find out how you could win a $100 gift card to Rhode Island’s finest restaurants! Read on…

7.1.09
Star-Spangled Soul

Hey Harbor Fans!

Just a quick heads up - the July issue of Newport Waterfront Events’ Event 411 Newsletter is now out!  Make sure you are up to date on the latest info from the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series, the Newport Summer Comedy Series, the 2009 Great Chowder Cook-Off recap and more!

And of course, Happy 4th of July!  We’ll be celebrating on the waterfront in style with comedian Louis CK and a fireworks display. We hope you will join us!