Congratulations to our 2020 Local Heroes!
Last Updated March 16, 2020
Every autumn, readers of Edible Rhody are invited to vote for their Local Heroes, as a way to honor the people who bring us our food and drink. We extend our thanks to all of you who voted for the chefs who feed us; the artisans who tempt us; the farmers who produce flavorful foods; the food, wine and retail stores that inspire us; and the nonprofits that effect change in our food community. Here are this year’s Edible Rhody Local Heroes!
Farmer/Farm: Tyler & Karla Young, Young Family Farm
FARMER / FARM: TYLER & KARLA YOUNG, YOUNG FAMILY FARM
Tyler & Karla Young figured out pretty early on that visitors to their farm...
Chef/Restaurant: Chef Andy Teixeira, Brix and Taproot at Newport Vineyards
Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and his team pride themselves on making every single component for Brix and Taproot at Newport Vineyards from...
Beverage Artisans: Jen & Alan Brinton, Grey Sail Brewing
Grey Sail Brewing put Westerly on the map for beer lovers. And it’s all thanks to Jen and Alan Brinton, the powerhouse couple behind it all...
Food Artisans: Matt & Tami Mullins, Newport Sea Salt
When Matt and Tami Mullins returned to Newport after being stationed in Italy with the navy, they couldn’t believe there wasn’t a locally...
Food, Wine or Retail Shop: Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet
Maria Chiancola made some hard decisions in 2019. Her beloved Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet went through a big transition, in this case...
Food-Related Nonprofit: Hope's Harvest RI
The numbers speak for themselves. In 2019, Hope’s Harvest RI volunteers harvested and rescued 68,000 pounds of locally grown food that...
