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Culinary Now PodcastFood IS Political with David DadekianJaime and Matt connect with Eat Drink RI founder David Dadekian to dive into the history and necessity for food assistance programs like SNAP. This conversation proves that food is (unfortunately) political and why feeding people should never be a question, rather an obligation.
2025-11-0327 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil" and so much morehttps://youtu.be/bamO1UZhINc
In this episode of Eat Drink RI The Show, David Dadekian interviews Phil Rosenthal, creator and star of the Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil," and a whole lot more!
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As you might expect, a conversation with Phil Rosenthal is a joyful affair. He was on his elliptical machine while we spoke, which was funny, but also very practical. I eat for a living and I don't think I eat nearly as much as Phil does...
2025-09-0300 min
2025-04-0158 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with Senator Jack Reedhttps://youtu.be/ffxxfXYDSsk?si=i8hLUm23CHzc2vFS
In this episode of Eat Drink RI The Show, David Dadekian interviews Rhode Island's senior Senator Jack Reed about the EAT Local Foods Act.
Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.
Also available as an audio-only podcast below.
2024-09-0625 min
Practical Bizz Podcast"The Benefits of Small Business Advocacy: How It Can Help Your Bottom Line" With The Rhode Island Business CoalitionThe Benefits of Small Business Advocacy: How It Can Help Your Bottom Line"In this episode, we explore the tangible benefits of small business advocacy and how it can help improve your bottom line. We discuss how advocacy can lead to increased visibility, improved access to resources, and a more favorable business climate. We delve into the complexities of the political landscape and how small business owners can navigate it to advocate for their business. We discuss the importance of building relationships with elected officials, understanding the legislative process, and staying informed about policy changes that could impact...
2023-08-0730 min
Rhode Island Small Business ForumAlyssa Alvarado, Exec. Director of the Gov.'s Workforce Board | January 24, 2023Today we're pleased to be chatting with Alyssa Alvarado, Executive Director of the State of RI's Governor's Workforce Board.
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2023-01-2420 minRhode Island Small Business ForumChris Cinieri of Polaris MEP | November 29, 2022Today on the show we welcome Chris Cinieri of Polaris MEP Consultants, a statewide nonprofit organization providing competitive business improvement programs to grow Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry!
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2022-11-2917 minRhode Island Small Business ForumLisa Raiola of Hope & Main | November 15, 2022Today on the show we welcome Lisa Raiola of Hope & Main. They are Rhode Island’s premier culinary incubator and among the top ten in the country. They have launched nearly 300 businesses since 2014. Their mission is to empower an inclusive community of entrepreneurs to jumpstart and cultivate thriving food businesses that are the foundation of a more just, sustainable and resilient local food economy.
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2022-11-1537 minRhode Island Small Business ForumAaron Guckian | November 1, 2022Today on the show we’re speaking with Aaron Guckian, Republican candidate for Lieutenant. Governor of Rhode Island!
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2022-11-0130 minRhode Island Small Business ForumSabina Matos, Lt. Governor of RI | October 17, 2022Today we welcome the Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, Sabina Matos!
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2022-10-1827 min
Christ Church WesterlyEat Drink RI | Food For ThoughtToday we are chatting with David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI and the RI Small Business Coalition!
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2022-06-2734 min
Local GemsDavid Dadekian | Eat Drink RIIn this episode we're chatting with David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI! David created Eat Drink RI in 2010, and since that time eatdrinkri.com has grown to be one of the top media, marketing and event production companies in the region for all things culinary. Dadekian is the host of the "RI Small Business Live Forum" and Cox YurView’s "The Rhode to Recovery" video interview series. He also works as PR Director, Cooking Instructor and Special Events Coordinator at Blackbird Farm in Smithfield. Dadekian serves on the boards of ecoRI News, Eating with the Ecosystem and the RI Sm...
2022-01-2522 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 4 of 4https://youtu.be/jDu-zyREv9o
From Yurview.com:
It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.
In this episode:
Kim Anderson, Plant CityInstagramFacebookJonathan Beres, Tilly's Cheesesteaks and Tilly's Chick 'N BiscuitsInstagram (Cheesesteaks South Kingst...
2020-11-2329 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 4 of 4https://youtu.be/jDu-zyREv9oFrom Yurview.com:It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.In this episode:
2020-11-2329 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 3 of 4https://youtu.be/AWPTWYJVWoYFrom Yurview.com:It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.In this episode:
2020-11-1828 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 3 of 4https://youtu.be/AWPTWYJVWoY
From Yurview.com:
It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.
In this episode:
Kristen Adamo, President & CEO, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors BureauInstagramFacebookTwitterKathryn Farrington, Vice President of Marketing, Discover NewportI...
2020-11-1828 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 2 of 4https://youtu.be/iV42Wq-VpHgFrom Yurview.com:It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.In this episode:
2020-11-1329 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 2 of 4https://youtu.be/iV42Wq-VpHg
From Yurview.com:
It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.
In this episode:
Alecia and Carlo Catucci, White Dog DistillingInstagramFacebookJeremy Duffy, The GuildInstagramFacebookTwitterMorgan Snyder, Jr., Buttonwoods BreweryInstagramFacebookTwitter
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2020-11-1329 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 1 of 4https://youtu.be/BuxS9i_Qbi4From Yurview.com:It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.In this episode:
2020-11-1330 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowThe Rhode to Recovery: RI Food and Drink, Part 1 of 4https://youtu.be/BuxS9i_Qbi4
From Yurview.com:
It’s been more than half a year since the Coronavirus put a fork into the concept of business as usual, but it’s been particularly tough on folks working in the food and beverage industry. After months of navigating a changing, uncertain landscape, industry professionals are taking a realistic look at what the future holds in a series of virtual panel discussions sponsored by YurView and hosted by Eat Drink RI President David Dadekian.
In this episode:
Amber Jackson, The Black Leaf Tea and Culture ShopInstagramFacebookCathryn Kennedy, Wright’s Dairy Farm & B...
2020-11-1330 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Russell Spellman of Incred-A-Bowlhttps://youtu.be/xGj81oV9cyUSeason 1, Episode 15 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Russell Spellman of Incred-A-Bowl food truck, catering and more.Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.Also available as an audio-only podcast below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
2020-06-3048 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Russell Spellman of Incred-A-Bowlhttps://youtu.be/xGj81oV9cyU
Season 1, Episode 15 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Russell Spellman of Incred-A-Bowl food truck, catering and more.
Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.
Also available as an audio-only podcast below.
2020-06-3048 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guests Kelley McShane and Nick Carr of The Granny Squibb Companyhttps://youtu.be/PCd_oGY4-5USeason 1, Episode 14 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Kelley McShane and Nick Carr of The Granny Squibb Company based in Providence, Rhode Island.Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.Also available as an audio-only podcast below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
2020-06-2258 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guests Kelley McShane and Nick Carr of The Granny Squibb Companyhttps://youtu.be/PCd_oGY4-5U
Season 1, Episode 14 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Kelley McShane and Nick Carr of The Granny Squibb Company based in Providence, Rhode Island.
Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.
Also available as an audio-only podcast below.
2020-06-2258 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Georgina Sarpong of Abundance Farmhttps://youtu.be/Nvz0zJ4j-g4Season 1, Episode 13 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Georgina Sarpong of Abundance Farm, and so much more, in Providence, Rhode Island.Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.Also available as an audio-only podcast below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
2020-06-121h 07
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Georgina Sarpong of Abundance Farmhttps://youtu.be/Nvz0zJ4j-g4
Season 1, Episode 13 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Georgina Sarpong of Abundance Farm, and so much more, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.
Also available as an audio-only podcast below.
2020-06-121h 07
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Alexandra Georgiou of Yoleni’shttps://youtu.be/aIn4eAQCnWwSeason 1, Episode 12 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Alexandra Georgiou co-owner of Yoleni's in Providence, Rhode Island.Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.Also available as an audio-only podcast below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eatdrinkri...
2020-06-0146 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Alexandra Georgiou of Yoleni'shttps://youtu.be/aIn4eAQCnWw
Season 1, Episode 12 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Alexandra Georgiou co-owner of Yoleni's in Providence, Rhode Island.
Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.
Also available as an audio-only podcast below.
2020-06-0146 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Jessica Wood of Umelt, Salty’s Burgers & Seafood and Burger Shackhttps://youtu.be/OORh9OfLiHcSeason 1, Episode 11 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Jessica Wood, co-owner of Umelt, Salty's Burgers & Seafood and Burger Shack in Providence, southern Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts respectively.Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.Also available as an audio-only podcast below. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
2020-05-2839 min
Eat Drink RI The ShowEat Drink RI The Show with guest Anna Burnley of TSK, Mission, Winner Winner and Nomi Parkhttps://youtu.be/ho5Wz2RorjgSeason 1, Episode 10 of Eat Drink RI The Show, an interview series with guests from our local food & beverage community. In this episode, Eat Drink RI's David Dadekian interviews Anna Burnley, co-owner of TSK Thames Street Kitchen, two outposts of Mission, Winner Winner and Nomi Park in The Wayfinder Hotel in Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island.Please check out the entire series page or view the playlist on YouTube.Also available as an audio-only podcast below. This is a public...
2020-05-2547 min
Taste Trekkers34: Providence & the Eat Drink RI Festival
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, David Dadekian of Eat Drink RI talks about the new Eat Drink RI Festival in Providence, which will showcase the best chefs and food producers of Rhode Island. We discuss hot wieners, Rhode Island-style calamari, and bars in lingerie shops.
The Eat Drink RI Festival is on April 19-21, 2013
Buy Tickets to the festival
The Mayor's Own Marinara Sauce
Johnson & Wales University has an excellent culinary program
Get a craft cocktail at Cook & Brown Public House, The Dorrance, Eddy, or Justine's
Farmstead's Matt Jennings has won the Cochon 555 three times
Visit t...
2013-03-2138 min