Providence Animal Rescue League’s "The Rescue"

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Date/Time
Apr 23, 2016
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location
Pawtucket Armory
172 Exchange St
Pawtucket, RI
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Adults Only, food, For a Good Cause, Motif Pick, Only in Rhode Island, To do in Rhode Island

It’s time to “eat, drink and bid your tails off” at the Providence Animal Rescue League’s signature fundraising event, “The Rescue!” It will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at the Pawtucket Armory, located at 172 Exchange Street in Pawtucket, RI. The Rescue continues to boast an evening of swanky spirits, fabulous food and spectacular auctions.

Two ticket options for guests!

VIP Lounge & Event

$125 per person 6:00 pm – VIP Reception

mingle with celebrity judges
open bar by Bottles Fine Wine
tasty appetizers by Millonzi’s Fine Catering
craft beer by Revival Brewing Co.
raw bar sponsored by Flaunt Boutique
bourbon tasting by Bottles Fine Wine7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
culinary competition
open bar all evening by Bottles Fine Wine
silent & live auctions
wine tasting by Bottles Fine Wine
the lounge area will be open all evening exclusively to the VIP guests

Main Event

$50 per person 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
culinary competition
cash bar
silent & live auctions
wine tasting by Bottles Fine Wine

Top Dog Culinary Competition Participants!

Here’s who’s competing in the culinary competition and what they’re making!
Ten Steak & SushiTen Prime Meatloaf ~ Sirloin, brisket & chuck blend topped with cheddar & bacon smashed potatoes
Poco LocoPigs in a Dam-yo ~ Korean pork belly taco topped with broccoli slaw and sriracha tarter sauce
Duck & BunnySweet Potato Cake ~ Sweet potato quinoa cake with blackberry salsa & microgreens
Thirsty BeaverPanko Pimento ~ Panko encrusted pimento cheese with smoked tomato jamBeaver Wings ~ Sriracha ~Maple chicken wings
Whole Foods MarketJohnny Cake ~ Quinoa Johnny Cake with portobella ratatouille topped with bleu cheese fondue
Boneheads Wing BarThe Pretender ~ 2015 Howlin’ Crowd Pleaser returns to defend its crown! Non-GMO, soy & pea protein meatless ‘chicken’ searved with honey sriracha sauce, bourbon/scotch/beer sticky sauce or spicy maple sauceLollies ~ Frenched ‘flats’ of chicken wings served with honey sriracha sauce, bourbon/scotch/beer sticky sauce or spicy maple sauce
JuliansBlack Pepper Gnudi ~ Black pepper & ricotta gnudi, english pea puree, carrot beurre blanc & pea tendrils
Dave’s MarketplaceEdamame Cakes ~ Edamame cakes with soy & peanut drizzling sauceCabernet Pork ~ Cabernet glazed pork shank osso buco served with polenta & fried leeks
Say CheeseThe Olneyville ~ Mac & Cheese with Seasoned ground angus beef, sauteed onions, celery salt, Say Cheese mustard blend and munster cheese
GastrosTop Brat ~ House made Bratwurst stuffed with cheddar and bacon, smothered in beer braised onions
Federal Taphouse & KitchenBarbacoa Tacos ~ Braised beef, pickled slaw, cilantro and salsa fresca
El Rancho GrandePork Belly Tacos ~ Spiced pork belly, pickled onions, jalapeno and raddish

Let The Judging Begin!

Each competitor is judged on their dish by a local celebrity judge for their chance to win the title of Top Dog! YOU are a judge too! You will be voting to give someone the title of Howlin’ Crowd Pleaser! Each guest will receive a voting “paw print” when arriving, once you have tasted each competitors dish, you can decide your favorite and vote by placing your paw print in the voting vase on their table!

Top Dog Culinary Competition Judges!

Al Matthews

Since 1990, Southern New England has woken up with Al, the foodie half of the successful Paul & Al radio show at rock station 94WHJY in Providence. Organic gardener, home cook, hungry and thirsty traveler, father, and Iron Chef stalker, Al’s off-air life is all about food for family and friends, from curing and smoking his own bacon to making his own honey liqueur. You can check out Al’s foodie blog here. Al has been a judge for our event for three years, back for his fourth….he’s ready to see what’s cookin’for 2016!

Logan Ryan

Now in his 4th season with the New England Patriots, Super Bowl Champion Cornerback Logan Ryan has certainly made an impact. He has collected 11 career interceptions, leading the team in 2015. With a big appetite off the field, he spends his free time in the kitchen or local restaurants, appreciating the art of comfort food. The bigger, the better! As a Chopped fanatic, Logan looks forward to spending another year as one of our culinary competition judges!

Cynthia J. Salvato

Cynthia J. Salvato is the author of The Dowry Cookbook and a certified executive pastry chef. She taught in the International Baking and Pastry Institute at Johnson & Wales University’s College of Culinary Arts for more than a decade. As a result of her passion for teaching, Chef Salvato was a finalist for the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Award of Excellence as Teacher of the Year in 2003. Chef Salvato also helped produce a cooking show called Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito and styled photographs for the spinoff cookbook, “Ciao Italia Pronto.” In October 2014, Cindy and Savoring Rhode Island received the Providence Warwick Convention and Vistors Bureau “Member of the Year” award.

Live Auction Items!

1-hour Private Scenic Plane Ride

Join pilot/flight instructor and tour guide Rob Poulton on a private plane ride for you and two of your friends! You choose the date and time (weather permitting) and Rob will meet you and your guests at any of the following airports: North Central, Newport, Mansfield, Quonset, New Bedford or Westerly. See Rhode Island from a whole new perspective!

Week Vacation to Arizona’s Dove Mountains w/ Airfare!

Enjoy a full week in the Dove Mountains in Marana, Arizona. A private residence located on the 2nd fairway of the stunning Highlands at Dove Mountain Golf Course. This beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home has a magnificent kitchen, an eat-in breakfast nook, large dining room and living room. Sit on the patio and watch the sunset on the flagstone patio with a fire ring…..all perfect for a relaxing week’s vacation!! This trip includes 4-One Way Southwest ticket vouchers that can be combined for round-trip travel for 2! Please make note: This is a privately owned residence and not a rental property, appropriate conduct is expected at all times. Certificate is valid until December 31st, 2016.

Red Sox Ticket Pack

This is the opportunity of a life time for the Red Sox fanatic in your life! You and the person of your choice will get to attend THREE Red Sox games this season….all in different Season Ticket Holder seats! On Saturday, August 27th attend the 7:10pm game vs. the Kansas City Royals, seated in Grandstand 17, Row 12, seats 25 & 26. Then you get to attend the Tuesday, June 14th game vs. the Baltimore Orioles seated in Roof Pavilion on the 3rd Base side, Box 4, Row A, seats 7 & 8. And last but not least Friday, July 1st, vs. the Angels seated in Loge Box-Right Field – Box 98, Row EE Seat 1 & 2!

Face of Pet Walk 2016

Would you like to see YOUR dog in advertisements? Your dog’s face could be on the web, postcards, posters and magazine ads all over Rhode Island! The highest bidder’s dog will become the Official Pet Walk Dog of 2016! After a professional photo shoot your dog will be on all Pet Walk posters, brochures, advertisements and will be the special guest who kicks off the 28th Annual Pet Walk!

Rhode to The Rescue!

Motif has partnered with PARL and Brendan Kirby from The Rhode Show to bring you a video series highlighting the different restaurants competing in the “Top Dog” Culinary Competition! Here’s The Duck & Bunny and The Thirsty Beaver! Stay tuned for more!”

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The Rescue Sponsors 2016!

Palate Pleasing Sponsors
JDI
EPAV
Bottles
Party By Design
Millonzi Fine Catering

Savory Sponsors
Aspects
Revival Brewing Co.

Sizzling Sponsors
Dave’s Gift Baskets
Edible Creations by Gerry

Mouth Watering Sponsors
ZCast
Valet Connection
Les Isle Rose
North Paws
Rumford Pet Center
All The Above Entertainment

Delectable Sponsors
Tech 911
Flaunt Boutique
Law Office of David Kruetter

Aromatic Sponsors
New England Yacht Rigging
Allies
LDC, Incorporated
Displays2go
Furry Friends Pet Sitting
Diamondback Drugs
Joseph J. Reale, Ltd.

Media Sponsors
94 WHJY
B101
Yelp
Motif Magazine
Providence Monthly
The Rhode Show
WPRI

Event Inquiries

All inquiries pertaining to the event can be directed to the Fundraising Manager, Connie Kile atckile@parl.org.