Kids Eat Free at Applebee’s on July 4thKids Eat Free at Applebee’s on July 4th On July 4th, Applebee’s restaurants in Rhode Island and Massachusetts will offer kids 12 and under free meals with the purchase of an adult entree. Each kid’s meal includes a choice of side dish and juice, milk, or chocolate milk. New Local Bourbon from Sons of Liberty Sons of Liberty, a South Kingstown whiskey maker, has released its first bourbon whiskey, bottled at 94 proof and finished with toasted oak. The 750ml bottles are available at Rhode Island liquor stores for a suggested retail price of $39.99. 13 Restaurants Take on the Vegan Challenge The fourth Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge is underway, with chefs from 13 restaurants creating plant-based menu options for diners to vote on. The challenge runs from July 1 to July 31. New Drink Tour The Providence Tour Company has launched a new Prohibition-themed beer and spirits tour in downtown Providence. The tour covers the history of Prohibition in Providence and includes stops at local bars and restaurants for tastings. Tours are available on Saturdays in July, with private tours available upon request.
This week’s news includes a kids’ dinner deal, a new drink from an award-winning distiller, a vegan food promotion, and a new food and drink tour.
Normally, the 4th of July is a day for barbecues, but who are we to pass up a deal where kids eat free at Applebee’s?
Bourbon is new to the menu at Sons of Liberty, the award-winning whiskey maker.
The entire month is dedicated to trying out new vegan dishes at 13 restaurants.
Even locals can act like tourists and enjoy a tasting tour with lots of information about the Prohibition era in Providence.
Children eat free
On July 4th, kids eat free at local Applebee’s owned and operated locations Flynn GroupThe special is valid all day Thursday, with two free kids’ meals with the purchase of any adult entree. Children 12 and under must order from the Applebee’s Kids’ Menu. Each selection on that menu comes with a choice of side dish and juice, milk or chocolate milk.
Participating Applebee’s in Rhode Island are in Coventry, Cranston, Middletown, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Warwick, Westerly and Woonsocket. In Massachusetts, restaurants in Fall River, North Attleboro, North Dartmouth, Seekonk and Raynham are participating.
The deal is for dining only and you must mention the offer when ordering. It excludes tax and gratuity. It cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
New local bourbon
Bottled at 94 proof and finished with toasted oak, Sons of Liberty Bourbon Whiskey has arrived. The South Kingstown company has dubbed it the first release in its Barrel Selection Series, which is dedicated to hand-selecting whiskey barrels from other distilleries with the sole purpose of enhancing their flavor through finishing.
“For this bourbon, we have selected barrels, and will continue to select barrels, that fit the flavor profile that we are looking for,” explained Mike Reppucci, president and founder of Sons of Liberty. “We then bring them in-house to finish them with a blend of toasted oak staves to complement and enhance the starting bourbon.”
Sons of Liberty has been making a variety of whiskey, gin, vodka and more since 2011, but this is a first for them.
“This is a new adventure for us,” said Reppucci, “and we’re very excited to use the knowledge and experience we’ve gained over the years to offer a great bourbon at a great price.”
The 750ml bottles of Sons of Liberty Bourbon are described on the label as bold yet approachable, with notes of toasted vanilla and caramel. They are available now at Rhode Island liquor stores for a suggested retail price of $39.99. The Bourbon is also available at Sons of Liberty’s tasting room in South Kingstown, which is open Thursday through Sunday. Thursdays from 5pm to 9pm, Fridays from 5pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 1pm to 10pm, and Sundays from 1pm to 7pm.
You can use the product finder on the Sons of Liberty website to find local stores that carry the new Bourbon.
13 restaurants take on the Vegan Challenge
The fourth Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off on July 1, with local chefs at 13 restaurants or takeout locations competing for your vote.
Chefs from Providence restaurants including Casa Azul Taqueria, Pianta, the Patio on Broadway, Strive Kitchen + Bar, and Crepe Corner in Cranston are participating, each offering creative and delicious plant-based menu options.
Also participating restaurants are Foglia and Basil and Bunny, both in Bristol, La Cuisiniere RI with order and pickup service on Bath Street in Providence, Lucia Italian Restaurant in Newport, Lucy Juicy RI in Cranston, Tasteful Juice and Food in East Greenwich, Crazy Burger in Narragansett and Harmony Cafe in Lincoln.
You have one month – from July 1 to July 31 – to sample the plant-based dishes. Then vote on the Rhode Island Vegan Chef Challenge website.
New Drink Tour
The Providence Tour Company has a new Prohibition-themed beer and spirits tour in downtown Providence, available to book in July. This tasting tour features beer and spirits produced in Providence. The tour is approximately 1.2 miles long and stops at favorite downtown bars and restaurants, including The Malted Barley, Plant City, Moonshine Alley and more.
“Providence was a bit of a smuggler’s paradise during Prohibition and provides us with many interesting stories, including powerful crime bosses, corrupt officials and shootouts on Narragansett Bay,” said company owner Bradly VanDerStad.
Topics covered on the tour include the origins of Prohibition, loopholes in the popular liquor trade, stories of famous bootleggers from Rhode Island, the enforcement of Prohibition, and the cultural impact of Prohibition on the city of Providence.
Tours are available regularly on Saturdays in July, with the goal of adding Sundays shortly thereafter. Private tours are available upon request. More information at pvdtourco.com.
