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Tour of the
Week - Blackstone River Valley
Rhode Island, New
England, USA
July 6, 2007
Food, Wine and Art in
the Valley |
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Sample Packaged Tour Itinerary |
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Blackstone River Valley - Food, Wine and Art in the Valley
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The Blackstone River is the centerpiece
of the 400,000 acre Blackstone River Valley. One of 14
American Heritage Rivers, the powerful Blackstone flows
between Worcester, Massachusetts and Providence Rhode
Island. As a special kind of place called a national
heritage corridor, it tells the story of the river's
role in starting New England's textile industry and the
American Industrial Revolution.
This one-day adventure in the Valley
explores culinary and art history, which features lunch
at one of the Valley's most celebrated restaurants.
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9:00 am
Coffee with a taste of Valley History |
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Your day begins with coffee and muffins at
the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center then view the
award-winning film "Hidden in the Blackstone Valley" which
describes the Valley's history. |
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10:30
am Historic Cooking in Providence |
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The Culinary Archives & Museum at Johnson &
Wales University is the premier devoted to the preservation
of the history of the Culinary and hospitality industries.
At this museum you will witness the evolution of the lemon
juicer, the cultural consequences of the colonial tavern and
the golden age of the art-deco diner all in one place. |
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12:30 pm
Fine Italian Cuisine |
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Founded in 1998 by Giuseppe Calapai and his
son, Chef Giovan Calapai, Bella in Burrillville carries on
the tradition of great food and service that made the Blue
Grotto, Calapai's former restaurant, a Federal Hill
institution. Bella prides itself on its friendly and
professional atmosphere. "There's a little bit of Federal
Hill tucked far away from the hustle and bustle of Atwells
Avenue." |
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2:00 pm
Lunch at St. Ann's Parish |
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St. Ann's parish, once the focal point of
the French Canadian heritage of Woonsocket, houses
magnificent paintings by Professor Guido Nicheri painted in
the Fresco style of Michelangelo & Rafael. The extent and
beauty of the artwork are unparalled in New England and
possibly the United States. |
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3:30 pm
Wine Tasting at Diamond Hill Vineyard |
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Savor a sip of Blackstone Blush or River
Valley White at this family run vineyard in northeastern
Rhode Island in a beautiful garden setting. Established in
1976, Diamond Hill makes a wide range of grape and fruit
wines.
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This is a guided tour.
Tour Operator
Price: $36.
The price is based on a minimum of
37 people.
To schedule a tour contact:
Lilly Kayamba
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
BVTCLilly@aol.com
800-454-2882
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