Providence: A Culinary Gem in the Tiniest State

Schedule

Mon May 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

498 Kinsley Ave, Providence, RI 02909 | Providence, RI

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Join us for an exploration of how the Creative Capital became a culinary destination in New England—the people, traditions, and institutions that shaped Providence’s food identity, and what comes next.
Special guest Dr. Rollie Wesen, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation.
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498 Kinsley Ave, Providence, RI 02909, United States

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