Eat Drink RI

Eat Drink RI is one of the top media, marketing and event production companies in the region for all things culinary.

Created in 2010 by David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI (EDRI) is one of the top media, marketing and event production companies in the region for all things culinary. EDRI produces a variety of dinner series, offers the widest free events calendar and job listings, covers local news about chefs, restaurants, and products, and works with a variety of non-profit organizations that support the local food se

ctor. EDRI also produces several pop-up markets around the state, including weekly seasonal farmers markets in Smithfield.

09/24/2025

Our Small Business Forum with Liz Tanner is now on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. https://www.risbc.org/post/liz-tanner-executive-director-of-ocean-state-2026-and-the-rhode-island-summer-of-soccer

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09/22/2025

News Bites: Mill's Tavern Restaurant Wagyu Program / Farm Fresh Rhode Island Thanksgiving Box Donations / RI Hospitality Association and Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Partnership https://www.eatdrinkri.com/2025/09/22/news-bites-mills-tavern-wagyu-program-farm-fresh-ri-thanksgiving-box-donations-ri-hospitality-association-and-ri-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-partnership/

RI Hospitality Education Foundation

News Bites: Mill's Tavern Wagyu Program / Farm Fresh RI Thanksgiving Box Donations / RI Hospitality Association and RI Hispanic Chamber of

09/05/2025

News Bites: Newport Vineyards 30th Anniversary / New Federal Hill Dinner Stroll / Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, South County Distillers and Outer Light Brewing Company Fall Beer Lineup / Sarto Chef's Table and Late Night Lounge / Track 15 Expands https://www.eatdrinkri.com/2025/09/05/news-bites-newport-vineyards-30th-anniversary-new-federal-hill-dinner-stroll-grey-sail-south-county-and-outer-light-fall-beer-lineup-sarto-chefs-table-and-late-night-lounge-track-15-expand/

TRACK 15 x RI NIGHT MARKET RI NIGHT MARKET Providence Tour Company

News Bites: Newport Vineyards 30th Anniversary / New Federal Hill Dinner Stroll / Grey Sail, South County and Outer Light Fall Beer Lineup /

09/03/2025

It's a new episode of Eat Drink RI The Show with guest Phil Rosenthal of Netflix's “Somebody Feed Phil” and lots more! Catch Phil on tour in North America. Details when you watch or listen. https://www.eatdrinkri.com/2025/09/03/eat-drink-ri-the-show-with-guest-phil-rosenthal-of-somebody-feed-phil-and-lots-more/

As you might expect, a conversation with Phil Rosenthal is a joyful affair. He was on his elliptical machine while we spoke, which was funny,

08/11/2025

Thanks very much to Coastal Bites for having me on to talk all things Fishes at the Fort and more. Please take a listen and get your tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/fishes-at-the-fort-fundraiser-dinner-and-auction-tickets-NFPV4S

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08/09/2025

If you haven’t watched or listened to the latest episode of our Forum you’re missing a conversation with one of RI’s leading entrepreneurs in hospitality. Check out David of Eat Drink RI’s conversation with Kaitlyn Roberts of Easy Entertaining Inc. at https://youtu.be/C2mFuHe0Rk8?si=OaEJc8XYFAdBbjGc or wherever you listen to podcasts—and please comment, like & subscribe.

08/07/2025

New newsletter all about the Eating with the Ecosystem dinner event you REALLY don't want to miss on the 17th! https://open.substack.com/pub/eatdrinkri/p/fishes-at-the-fort-returns-on-august

We've got TWO Beard Foundation award-winning chefs this summer as we move to Fort Getty in Jamestown

07/31/2025

News Bites: New Owners for Trinity Brewhouse / 2025 The Rhode Worthy Cup Award Winners / New Teas from Wise Mouth USA / Track 15 Launches Non-Profit Nights https://www.eatdrinkri.com/2025/07/31/news-bites-new-owners-for-trinity-brewhouse-2025-rhode-worthy-cup-award-winners-new-teas-from-wise-mouth-usa-track-15-launches-non-profit-nights/

Rhode Island Brewers Guild The Patio on Broadway Providence

Updates on current local food and drink news in Rhode Island featuring: New Owners for Trinity Brewhouse / 2025 Rhode Worthy Cup Award Winners / New Teas from Wise Mouth USA / Track 15 Launches Non-Profit Nights

07/20/2025

Thought I shared this last month when we were invited to try the Summer Specials at Playa Bowls. We LOVED the Playa Passion Bowl and Tropical Twist Smoothie (that Cocowhip rocked). These two have already been back for more. Check it out and thank you!

07/01/2025

Don’t miss this one!

06/10/2025

News Bites: Newport Vineyards 30th Anniversary / RI Hospitality Education Foundation Relief Fund for Matunuck Oyster Bar Staff / Veritable Distillery Debuts https://www.eatdrinkri.com/2025/06/10/news-bites-newport-vineyards-30th-anniversary-ri-hospitality-education-foundation-relief-fund-for-matunuck-oyster-bar-staff-veritable-distillery-debuts/

News Bites: Newport Vineyards 30th Anniversary / RI Hospitality Education Foundation Fund for Matunuck Oyster Bar / Veritable Distillery

06/06/2025

From the archives! Swipe to see all the pics from ’s first visit to . Have you been since they opened in November of 2019? What’s your favorite dish or drink?

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Created in 2010 by David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI (EDRI) is one of the top media, marketing and event production companies in the region for all things culinary. In addition to the annual 4-day Eat Drink RI Festival, now in its 9th year, EDRI produces a variety of dinner series, offers the widest free events calendar and job listings, covers local news about chefs, restaurants, and products, and works with a variety of non-profit organizations that support the local food sector. EDRI also produces several markets around the state, including weekly seasonal farmers markets at Blackbird Farm in Smithfield and the annual PVD Winter Lights Market in Kennedy Plaza with the City of Providence.