Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay event showcases 40+ local food and drink vendors, a celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay
PROVIDENCE, RI – May 28, 2024 – On Thursday, June 20, Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser will highlight the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay. The event, which follows Save The Bay’s annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the organization’s coastal Bay Center headquarters in Providence. Attendees will enjoy tastings of locally created, grown and harvested food and beverages from restaurants, fishermen, bakeries, breweries and caterers, as well as live music and a raffle. Taste of the Bay is a 21+ event.
“Narragansett Bay shines in the summertime, but it is a year-round effort to protect, restore, and advocate for the Ocean State’s most valuable resource,” said Save The Bay Events Manager Leanne Danielsen. “Taste of the Bay is an evening to celebrate that hard work, and to support the local organizations who create and harvest products here in Rhode Island. We welcome you to join us as our guest, and thank you for your support of Save The Bay.”
Music by “Fat Free Bob” Tomassone sets the tempo for a night of celebration with chances to win a raffle featuring gift baskets filled with gift cards donated by local restaurants, venues, and businesses. Rain or shine, you’ll have a great time!
“Save the Bay is one of, if not the most, important organizations to Rhode Island,” said Providence based Moniker Brewery owner Bryan Benedict. “Their mission directly affects the livelihood and health of over a million people. If we can help them succeed, Rhode Island becomes a better place to live, work and own a business.”
“Narragansett Bay is Rhode Island’s most unique and important feature, said Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, a long-time supporter of Taste of the Bay. “By helping to protect the Bay, Save The Bay is helping Rhode Island’s marine ecosystems and our fisheries.”
Taste of The Bay will welcome 40+ Rhode Island vendors to the event this year, including: American Mussel Harvesters, Audrain Hospitality, Bellicchi’s Classic Biscotti, Ben & Jerry’s, Betty’s Juice Bar, Boat House Waterfront Dining, Bottega Bocconi, Bristol Oyster Bar, Chair 2 Light Beer, DeQuattro Restaurant Group, Edible Arrangements – Providence, Fireworks Catering, Fishers Island Lemonade, Fearless Fish Market, Gansett Poke, GG’s Pretzels, Giusto, Granny Squibb’s Iced Tea, Grey Sail Brewing, Hometown Poke, Kristi’s Kraftails: Mocktails & Cocktails, Lani Sangria, Legal Seafoods – Cranston, Matunuck Oyster Bar, McGrath Clambakes, Inc, Mill’s Tavern, Moniker Brewery, Narragansett Beer, Pier 52, Ragged Island Brewing, Rhode Island Shellfisherman’s Association, Rejects Beer Co., Rhum J.M, Russell Morin Catering & Events, Sarcastic Sweets, Shaidzon Beer Co., Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., South County Distillers, The Industrious Spirit Company, The Quencher Newport, and White Dog Distilling
Taste of The Bay is made possible with support from the following sponsors: AAA; Anchor Medical Associates; Arbella Insurance Foundation; Balise Subaru; Blaeser Insurance; Bradford Soap; Brown Physicians; Carpionato Group; Centreville Savings Bank; Citizen’s Bank; Coastal1 Credit Union; COX Communications; Delta Dental; Durkee Brown Viveiros &; Werenfels Architects; F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company; Fuss & O’Neil; Horsley Witten Group, Inc.; Kite Architects; Locke Lord; Narragansett Bay Insurance Co.; Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Nucar; PODS Swimming; REXEL Energy Solutions; Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation; Rhode Races & Events; SPIRIBAM USA/RHUM J.M.; Sunflower Design and Water Scents.
Tickets for Taste of The Bay ($50 advance/$60 at the door) are on sale now and a full list of vendors and sponsors can be found at savebay.org/taste. The event will be held at Save The Bay’s headquarters at 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence. Ample parking will be available, including shuttle service to and from lots on the nearby Johnson and Wales University Harborside Campus. For information, including sponsorship inquiries, contact Leanne Danielsen at 401-272-3540 x140 or ldanielsen@savebay.org.
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