Child & Family is a private, nonprofit organization working every day to help the most vulnerable children, families, and seniors across Rhode Island since 1866. 
Our mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and the communities in which they live by identifying needs and utilizing best practices. 

Child & Family’s 40th Annual Taste:
Tasting Stations

 

THANK YOU to all the restaurants, caterers, beverage vendors & confectionaries that make Taste possible!

The Cookie Jar
• Coconut Macaroons
• Lemon Shortbread
• Double Chocolate brownies

DeWolf Tavern
• Roasted Cauliflower with lemon coconut rice

The Fifth Element
• Dry aged steak tartar tartlet with cured egg yolk and pickled onions

Foglia
• Vegan Farro: Fennel Sausage with pepper & onion puree, marinara, and polenta

The French Confection
• Chocolate Mousse Cups
• French Macaroons
• Mini Eclairs

Giusto
• Ricotta Frittelle with honey, black truffle

Kaffeology
• Whipped Feta Dip with honey, pistachios, and zaatar seasoning served with pita bread

La Vecina Taqueria
• Carnitas: Pork confit, corn tortillas, roasted tomato salsa, cilantro, onion

The Living Room at Brenton Hotel
• Braised Short Ribs with carrot butter

Lucia Italian Restaurant
• Mascarpone Cheese Mousse: A cheese mousse made with Italian mascarpone cheese, marsala wine, topped with amaretto cookie and chocolate shaves

M.S. Walker of Rhode Island
Assorted Wines

McGrath Clambakes & Catering
• A trio of Wonton Tacos:
Lobster Salad dressed with tarragon and chive dijonnaise,
Ahi Tuna Poke
Barbecued Pulled Pork with Carolina Slaw

Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Co.
• House Cured Heritage Bacon, Rhody coyote syrup, garden squash jam, and pickled apple
• Assorted Wines and Beer

Perro Salado
• Sticky Pork Ribs
• Roasted Butternut Squash
• Margaritas

Ragged Island Brewing Co.
• Beach Night IPA
• Old Bays Vienna Lager
• Hard Limeade

Sardella’s Italian Restaurant
• Antipasto Skewers with Tortellini

Snackcraft
Seasoned Vegetables on Endive

The Reef
• Bite-sized Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice

Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar
• Poke Tuna Bites: Fresh Ahi Tuna, cucumber, pineapple, green onion, orange soy yuzu, nori flake, toasted sesame

Yagi Noodles
• Mini Japanese Curry Rice Bowls with sticky rice, wishing stone farm veggie curry, chili oil, fresh herb salad

 

 

Thank you to our VIP Reception Tasting Station Partners

Mr. R
Pasta Beach
• Italian Crostini
• Seared Dumplings

Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Co.
House Cured Heritage Bacon, Rhody coyote syrup, garden squash jam, and pickled apple Assorted wines and beer

Please note we are still adding additional items to our menu.