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Spring has arrived and that means Ice Cream!  Our Blackstone Valley seasonal ice cream businesses have started to open. We also have news about upcoming events, spring menus, and menu options for your Easter dinner plans! Read on for all your food and beverage information in the Blackstone Valley:  
 

Rhode Island Spirits

40 Bayley Street, Pawtucket 02860

401-856-4111

 

We are so excited to announce that Rhode Island Spirits opens in their new location (near The Guild) this weekend! Make sure you stop in to see their new home. They’ll be open this weekend on Friday, March 24 from 4 to 8:30 pm; Saturday, March 25 from 1 to 8:30 pm; and Sunday, March 26 from 1 to 6 pm. Congratulations Cathy and Kara!  
 

 
 

 

 

Gigi’s Scoops

265 Putnam Pike, Smithfield

401-255-9177

 

GiGi’s Scoops opens for the season on Friday, March 24. Why not stop in for a cookie sandwich flight?  
 

 
 

Cow’s Tail Deli and Creamery

16 High Street, Pascoag 02859

401-710-4100

 

Cow’s Tail Deli and Creamery is open 6 days a week (closed Sundays). Stop in for some ice cream and try some of their seasonal flavors – Apple Crisp, Blueberry Pie and German Chocolate Cake. But before dessert, try one of their deli specials:  Monday: Grilled Cheese with tomato and basil and a bowl of soup ($7.95); Wednesday – Haddock Fish & Chips, Fried Scallops or Fried Shrimp served with fries and cole slaw for $8.95. Thursday – Double Barrel Wiener Grinder with fries for $12.95. They are a full seafood menu every day.  
 

 

 
 

 
 

Have you made your Easter dinner plans yet? Why cook when you can make reservations at a great Blackstone Valley restaurant or pick up breads and dessert at a Blackstone Valley bakery to bring home. Here are a few suggestions…follow the links to the Easter menus.  
 

 

Angelo’s Palace Pizza, Cumberland – Easter Menu (10 am or 12:30 pm seatings – prepaid reservations required). While you’re there, try some of their new Spring Appetizers - shrimp cocktail, potato skins, crab Rangoon, Buffalo sauce cauliflower, arancini balls & mussels!

 

Terrazza, Smithfield – Easter Buffet Menu (Easter buffet from 10 am to 5 pm – call for reservations)

 

Mapleville Farm, Mapleville – Easter Menu (and see below for more great events!)

 

Gingersnaps, Lincoln – Easter Menu

 

Cakes by Eboni, Pawtucket – Easter Menu
 

Smug Brewing

100 Carver Street, Pawtucket 02860

401-642-5701

 

Here’s what’s happening at Smug Brewing this weekend: 

 

They have a new beer! Pollo Picante (Spicy Mango)

 

Taproom Hours, Food and Events –

 

Friday, March 24 – 3 to 10 pm: Good Thomas Musical Bingo (7:30) and the comfort foods of Everything "AN"

 

Saturday, March 25 – 1 to 10 pm: We welcome The Burrito Bowl to Smug and we have Board Game Night 

 

Sunday, March 26 – 12 to 6 pm: Crochet your own plant hanger with Riah Makes and enjoy creative cuisine from Methods of a Madwoman
 
 
 

 

 

Here are some upcoming dates/events for your calendar:

 

Friday, May 12 – Opening Day of the outdoor Pawtucket Summertime Farmer’s Market. This year the market will be held on Friday nights from May 12 through October 27 (4:30 until 7:30 pm) and will be located in The Guild’s Pawtucket Beer Garden (just a few minutes’ walk from the new Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center).  While you shop at the Market, you can also enjoy a beverage from The Guild, have a food truck dinner and enjoy live music! And remember – Rhode Island Spirits is just down the street!

 

Sunday, May 14 – Mother’s Day Garden Tea and Luncheon at Mapleville Farm. Seatings at 11 am and 2 pm – soup, salad, sandwiches, pastries, desserts and fine teas. $50/adult, $15/10 and under. Tickets available HERE.  

 

Saturday, June 17 – Feast on the Farm for Father’s Day at Mapleville Farm. Treat dad to a breakfast of eggs, pancakes, waffles, potatoes and meats from local farms. Click HERE for more information and tickets.  
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

For more Food and Beverage Events happening in the Blackstone Valley, click HERE. 
 

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