Providence Culinary Collective Debuts with a Feast of Flavor and Expertise

Food lovers, mark your calendars! March 27-30 brings the launch of the Providence Culinary Collective, a four-day festival that will transform the city into a premier dining and drinking destination. The already stacked lineup has expanded, now featuring even more highlights, including a craft beer garden, exclusive wine dinners, and expert panels on hospitality and sustainability.

For beer lovers, the Culinary Collective Beer Garden is a can’t-miss addition. Set up outside Trinity Brewhouse on Adrian Hall Way, this pop-up beer hall will pour local craft brews from Tilted Barn Brewery, Ravenous Brewing Company, Ragged Island Brewing Company, Trinity Brewhouse, and Narragansett Brewery. To complete the experience, Durk’s Bar-B-Q will serve its acclaimed barbecue, pairing smoky flavors with craft brews for the ultimate tasting event.

Wine enthusiasts can expect exclusive tastings and pairings at citywide restaurants presented by the Rhode Island Wine Experience (Wine X), including a dinner at Mill’s Tavern showcasing vintages from France, Italy, and California from Frederick Wildman Wines, and Journey Through The Vines at Gracie’s, which will highlight Greenvale Vineyard’s latest releases alongside a carefully curated three-course menu. For those drawn to California wines, the Bellini Rooftop Luncheon will offer an intimate tasting of Jordan Winery’s renowned Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon collections. With sweeping views of Providence, this event promises a setting as stunning as the flavors in each glass.

This weekend of exclusive programming culminates with the Wine X Grand Tasting Event, featuring three expert-led panels addressing some of the industry’s most pressing topics. Women in Wine celebrates the women shaping today’s wine industry, while Sustainability and Trends in Wine explores eco-conscious practices. The New Era in Hospitality offers insights from industry leaders on innovation and resilience. Panelists include experts from America’s Test Kitchen, The Boston Globe, Saveur, and The SOMM Journal, providing insider perspectives on the evolving culinary landscape.

The festival coincides with the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot comedy festival, which brings A-list comedians, including Kevin Hart, Matt Rife, Aziz Ansari, and Leslie Jones, to venues across the city. Food and drink experiences extend beyond traditional tastings, with unique events such as a junk food and cocktail pairing at Providence G Pub and an industry-exclusive party at Narragansett Brewery. For full event details and the latest updates, visit GoPVDEats.com.