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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

4:30 pm
Wine Tasting Experience with Sommelier, Matt Gant
South African Wines
5:30 pm
A Tour Through Portugal: MS Walker Portuguese Dinner with Jack Couto
5:30 pm
Glass and Flight Wine Dinner
Oberlin

Friday, March 27

4:30 pm
A Global Wine Adventure: A Tasting Experience with SOMM Editor and Wine With Wanda, Wanda Mann
6 pm
A Tour Through Spain Wine Dinner
Blu Violet
6 pm
VIP Welcome Reception with Cynthia Lohr of JLohr Vineyard & Vines
RISD Museum

Saturday, March 28

10:30AM -12 PM: VIP 90

12 PM – 4 PM: Grand Tasting

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:

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:

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

Jon Diamond

Contessa, Boston

Nader Asgari

BCB3 Hospitality, Boston

Moderator:

6 pm: The Vintners Dinner at the Reserve presents Chef Derek Wagner

Sunday, March 29

1:30 pm
Wine Tasting Experience with Sommelier, Matt Gant
California Wines
5:30 pm
Legacy in the Making: A Father and Son Culinary Duel 
Chris Phillips of The Capital Grille and Brandon Phillips of Waterman Grille Compete in this exquisite dinner
Duckhorn Vineyards

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.