It’s no secret that Rhode Island’s food community knows how to make a meal feel bigger than what’s on the plate. On August 19, FeedRI will bring farmers, chefs, and diners together for its inaugural Field to Fork Farmers Market, a tasting event where every bite helps support students and families across the state.
From 4:30-7:30 PM, guests can move through the Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum while sampling small bites created by 17 Rhode Island farms and 17 local chefs, restaurants, and culinary partners. The setup gives visitors a chance to meet the people behind the ingredients, then taste what happens when those ingredients land in the hands of a local kitchen.
The museum makes the evening feel even more special. Rarely open to the public, the collection includes historic menus, vintage culinary equipment, rare cookbooks, and artifacts that trace how food and hospitality have changed over time. Between tastings, guests can wander through the exhibits and get a closer look at a Providence space many locals still haven’t seen…