Blackstone Valley Culinary News

Culinaria News - December 14, 2022

The Tourism Council has been busier than Santa's elves at The Polar Express Train ride from the Woonsocket train Depot, so I haven't been able to send out as many Culinaria newsletters lately. But read on to get learn about some holiday fun in the Blackstone Valley and get ideas for some holiday gifts. And speaking of Polar Express......

Johnny’s Victory Diner

2731 Victory Highway, Burrillville, RI 02830

401-765-2661

johnnysvictorydiner.com

Don’t miss “The Polar Express” on Friday nights through December at Johnny’s from 5 to 8 pm! Each child gets a FREE meal (grilled cheese or pancake with adult meal purchase), a Golden Ticket, a bell necklace and a foil Polar Express sticker! There will be a raffle for a Polar Express prize basket too. The staff will be dressed in their holiday pajamas so come and join the fun! Remember to check out their new heated deck!

Rhode Island Spirits

59 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket 02860

401-856-4111

Rhodeislandspirits.com

This weekend is your last chance to visit the Tasting Room on Blackstone Avenue before the big move to their new space near The Guild in Pawtucket. Stop by on Friday (4 to 8:30 pm), Saturday (1 to 8:30 pm) or Sunday (1 to 6 pm) and wish Kara and Cathy good luck with the move – and remember….it’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon!! They’ll have cocktail specials including a new Coffee Milk and a Christmas Morning Spiked Egg Nog, as well as cocktails from the regular menu. There will be holiday cookies too. And a fun “extra” just for this weekend…you can bring the dog and the kids! While you’re there, finish your holiday shopping with their great gift ideas. Stop in on Friday, December 16 for their final Distillery Trivia night starting at 6 pm.

Just Like Nana’s

560 Mineral Spring Avenue

Pawtucket 02860

859-333-9096

Justlikenanas.com

Congratulations to Just Like Nana’s! They made the list of the 16 Best Bakeries to Get Christmas Cookies. Read the article HERE. And you can get 15% off your curb side pre-orders of $25 or more (until December 21). Head to the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza on December 17 from 1 to 4 pm for a treat for yourself or for a gift. All cookies are $1.50 to $3.00. Enjoy coffee or mulled cider and samples too.

Rosa’s Tavern

92 Waterman Avenue, East Providence 02914

401-533-9467

RosasTavern.com

Rosa’s Tavern is now open for lunch! New hours are on Wednesday through Saturday the kitchen and bar open at 11:30 am and Sundays at 12 noon. The kitchen closes at 10 pm every night and the bar closes at 1 am. They can do catering for Christmas parties and Christmas Eve and also offer gift certificates.

Miller’s Famous Sandwiches

628 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

401-434-6678

millersfamous.com/

Here’s a great gift idea from Miller’s – “Sandwich of the Month”. Treat someone to a Miller’s sandwich every month for a year (any sandwich and a side) for $149!!

Smug Brewing

100 Carver Street, Pawtucket 02860

401-642-5701

Smugbrewing.com

Here’s what’s happening at Smug this weekend:

December 15th, Thursday 3pm - 9pm: Trivia starting at 6:30 and the outstanding Nanu Burmese Fusion onsite

December 16th, Friday 3pm -10pm: Good Thomas Musical Bingo (7:30) and the delicious Lumpia Bros

December 17th, Saturday 1pm - 10pm: Bonsai Bar (1-3) and a big welcome to the tasty foods of Latin Soul

December 18th, Sunday 12pm - 6pm: Matildas mouth-watering empanadas onsite!

Sarcastic Sweets will have their Beer Donuts available!

Upcoming events include:

STUMP TRIVIA on THURSDAYS

We will play 2 games starting at 6:30. First place team (7 players or less) wins a $20 gift card, second place team wins a $10 gift card!

All games are played on your mobile device.

MUSIC BINGO from Good Thomas on Fridays

Join us for 4 games of Music Bingo (with prizes!) from 7:30-9:30

Bonsai Bar - December 17th

Time to learn the art of Tiny Trees! Make sure you get your ticket now to reserve your space!

Holiday Hours:

December 24th: 11-4

December 25th: CLOSED

December 31st: 11-8

January 1st: CLOSED

Try their new cocktail inspired by the Puerto Rican nog Coquito. They added coconut cream, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg to their malt liquor. It's a rich island drink with the right warming spices to get you into the holiday spirit. Speaking of spirit did we mention it was 15%abv? This drink also doesn’t contain lactose or added gluten. Feliz Navi-nog !

Here's what’s currently available on draft and in cans:

ON DRAFT:

Cranberry Malt Cocktail - limited

Sugar Plum Fairy Sour - limited

Peach Is In Another Castle (Grilled Peach w/Honey) 6%abv

Talk to Me, Goose (Triple IPA) 13% abv

Afternoon Delight (Dessert Stout) - 8%abv

Gourds Gone Wild (Pumpkin Spiced Ale) - 6% abv

Chubby Unicorn (DIPA) 9% abv

CANS AVAILABLE:

Driving Miss Hazy (IPA) 7%abv

Talk to Me, Goose (Triple IPA) 13%abv