Partner News - August 2016

The vacation season is upon us and the state is abuzz with tourists and locals out looking for fun, interesting things to do. Make sure all of your events are submitted on our calendar of events here. People from all over check out our calendar to find out what is happening in this great little state.

Be sure to save the date for the PWCVB's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 1 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This year we're turning the big 2-0, so we hope you will join in on the celebration. Keep your eye out for your invitation in the coming weeks.

Partner Update

Our very own Metacom Kitchen, Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen, The Salted Slate and The Dorrance participated in a recent James Beard Foundation benefit dinner, aptly named "Summer in Rhode Island." Kudos to these chefs for representing the Ocean State at this prestigious event.

The Generous Pour is a tradition at The Capital Grille, and this summer they’re honoring some of wine’s biggest risk takers. With selections from the Alps to California, these wines are sure to please. Reservations are booking up fast, so book a table today.

Are you doing something fun this summer? Drop us a line at membernews@GoProvidence.com and tell us all about it.

Recent Accolades

Surfandshine.com recently included Providence in their 7 Must See Nautical Tours – boasting our very own Captain Tom of the Providence River Boat Company and the amazing team at La Gondola.

Next big food city? That’s something we already knew. SmarterTravel.com recently wrote up a number of Providence restaurants in their July 14 article. From Olneyville New York System to Nicks on Broadway, we are lucky to live in a city that has food to fit every palate.