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A Journey Through Wine & Education

Providence, RI

March 26 - 29, 2026

The Providence Culinary Collective returns March 26–29, 2026 for four days of signature culinary events and experiences throughout the city. Presented by GoProvidence, in partnership with the Rhode Island Wine Experience (Wine X), the Providence Culinary Collective features a Grand Tasting, curated paired dinners, culinary classes, expert panels, food truck festivities and much more at venues throughout the city. The festival’s lineup offers options for food enthusiasts of all tastes. Tickets are on sale now for individual events. Find details and ticket info at GoPVDEats.com.
A woman in a pink blazer holding a glass of red wine while a man presents a vintage bottle at the Rhode Island Wine Experience.

Thursday, March 26

5:30 PM – Portuguese Wine Dinner

Track 15

5:30 PM – Oberlin Wine Dinner

Details to be announced.

Friday, March 27

4:30 PM — Wine with Wanda Tasting 

Track 15

6 PM — Wine Dinner

Blu Violet

Saturday, March 28

Wine X Panels at The Capital Grille

12:15 PM: The Business of Wine: How Brands Grow, Market, & Thrive

 

Panelists:

Elizabeth McDonnell,  Pizza Wine
Jeremiah Cates, Xenia Hospitality, Boston
Nicole Eacuello, The Savory Grape, East Greenwich
Stacy Morgan, The Capital Grille, Providence
Jill Barth, Wine Enthusiast
Bethany Caliaro, Oberlin, Providence
Moderator: Alexa Gagosz, The Boston Globe, RI

1:15 PM: Beyond the Bottle: How Wine Programs Shape the Hospitality Experience

 

Panelists:

Eric Papachristos, Owner, La Padrona Raffles Boston
Babak Bina, Owner, BCB3 Hospitality, Boston
Scott Pinocci, Ocean House, Westerly
Derek Wagner, Owner, Nicks on Broadway, Providence
Johanne Killeen, Owner, Al Forno, Providence
Demetri Tsolakis, Owner, Xenia Hospitality, Boston
Moderator: Adam H Callaghan, Food & Wine Magazine, NYC

2:15 PM: The Art of the Pour: Inside the Mind of a Sommelier

 

Panelists:

Matt Gant, Sakonnet Vineyards, Little Compton
Amy Racine, JF Restaurants, New York
Elisa Wybraniec, The Coast Guard House, Narragansett
Jon Diamond, Contessa, Boston
Nader Asgari, BCB3 Hospitality, Boston
Moderator: Wanna Mann, The SOMM Journal Editor, NYC
6 pm: The Vintners Dinner at the Reserve presents Chef Derek Wagner

Sunday, March 29

1 PM — South African Wine Tasting

The Capital Grille

5 PM — Napa Valley Wine Dinner

The Capital Grille

FEATURED EVENT

The Vintners Dinner

An exclusive pinnacle of the Rhode Island Wine Experience, the Vintners Dinner will be held at The Reserve on Dorrance in Downtown Providence, offering an intimate and elegant evening where world-class French wines meet inspired cuisine by James Beard-nominated Chef Derek Wagner of Nick’s on Broadway.

Renowned for his commitment to local farms, nose-to-tail butchery, and thoughtful, regionally rooted sourcing, Chef Wagner presents a uniquely crafted menu, each course artfully paired with exceptional wines selected for the occasion. Guests will savor a culinary journey that celebrates provenance, place, and palate in one unforgettable experience.