The Providence Journal: Celebrate 4 incredible RI women chefs and help the Sojourner House

On Friday, March 8, 2024, Newport Restaurant Group hosted their second annual International Women’s Day Wine Dinner at Avvio Ristorante. They generously donated a percentage of proceeds from this intimate evening to Sojourner House.

Guests enjoyed a 4-course dinner that featured creations from Chef Kat Caine from Avvio, Chef Jennifer Backman from Waterman Grille, Chef Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina from Bar ‘Cino & La Vecina Taqueria, Chef Marissa Lo from Boathouse Tiverton, and Chef Kate Repko from Foodlove Market.

Stephanie Steed, Wine Director at 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille, selected a unique pairing for each course, all from female-led wineries!

To read more about this lovely night, read this article from Providence Journal reporter, Gail Ciampa!