

You are cordially invited to join us for a culinary experience celebrating locally produced seasonal foods, native wines and a spectacular coastal New England setting
When: Friday, September 11, 2009
Where: Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
The Field
6:00pm: Vineyard tour, hors d' oeuvres & wine pairings in
the Chardonnay Vineyard overlooking the Sakonnet River
The Feast
7:15pm: Three course chef tasting dinner & wine pairings
in the Stable Tasting Room
The Start
smoked native bluefish pate; crostini
angus steak & cheese
heirloom gazpacho; crème fraîche
three oyster varieties & three flavors; half shelled
'06 Chardonney, Greenvale Vineyards
'07 Vidal Blanc, Greenvale Vineyards
'07 Dry Rose Pinot Noir, Newport Vineyards
'08 Riesling, Newport Vineyards
Petite Red, Sakonnet Vineyards
Petite White, Sakonnet Vineyards
Castle Hill Windward Weiss
The Feast
aquidneck island seafood stew; tautog, clams, scallops, grilled bread
'07 Gewurtzraminer, Sakonnet Vineyards
smithfield goat, slow & fast cooked; hand made ravioli
'07 Merlot, Newport Vineyards
aquidneck beef sirloin, grilled; chimichurri & corn meal-apple polenta
'05 Cabernet Franc, Greenvale Vineyards
Great Endings
birch beer float; ice cream & pistachio-olive oil cake; whipped ricotta
Ice Wine, Sakonnet Vineyards
The Artisans
narrangansett creamery: cheeses
kenyon's grist mill: corn meal
castle hill inn: ice cream
bristol bakery: artisan breads
newport storm, beer
blackstone catering: service & details
yacht club; birch beer
The Farms
blackbird farm, smithfield: angus beef
steve's organic, bristol: heirlooms & vegetables
simmon's farm, middletown: vegetables
sweet berry farm, middletown: fruits
matunuck oysters, matunuck: oysters, clams
aquidneck farm, portsmouth: grass fed beef
joe paliotta, johnston: goat
pippin orchard, cranston: apples
wishing stone farm, little compton: honey, beets
schartner farms, exeter: berries, corn, potatoes
The Hands
Dress: Summer Casual
$125 per person
Seating is limited: Tickets in advance only. Purchase by September 7, 2009.
For additonal information about the Feast: call 401-742-5344 or contact us here.
Feast in the Field Is a series of culinary experiences held at Rhode Island's & Southern New England's unique agricultural settings. "Feast in the Field" is a signature event held to benefit New England FarmWays, a special initiative of the Rhode Island Center for Agriculture Promotion and Education (RICAPE) to showcase the history, culture, ecology and beauty of the farms and vineyards of Rhode Island & Southern New England.
RICAPE is the 2009 Edible Communities Non-Profit of the Year for it's "outstanding contributions to the local food movement in the edible Rhody Community."
PAY BY CHECK (FARE REWARDS members, please put your FARE REWARDS member number on your check.) To reserve your place at the table, mail your check (made out to RICAPE) for $125 per person to:
Greenvale Vineyards
att: Feast in the Field
582 Wapping Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
PAY BY CREDIT CARD (FARE REWARDS Members, please use the drop down menu below to purchase your tickets and place your FARE REWARDS number in the space provided when prompted.)
Want more information? Need some help with your registration? Call us at 401-592-0209 or e-mail us today!