Eastside Marketplace - News and Upcoming Events of Interest

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The First Floral Extravaganza
Was A Success!!!

Get ready for number two!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
From 10am to 4pm


      Our first floral extravaganza was an opportunity for customers to meet John our new floral mananger and learn more about the efforts to make our floral department the best in the business. This event was a grand reopening as much as an extravaganza with giveaways, drawings, design stations and even a bride to highlight our success with wedding flowers. Roses were given to customers on the way in ( sorry guys... just the ladies) and folks that stopped by the floral department took home even more.

      This year John has a year of work on the department under his belt. He and Rachael have transformed our floral department into a world class flower shop just inside our front doors. Come see what we can do for weddings and special occasions, holidays, table center pieces or everyday flower needs. John, Rachael and the team can do it all!

      We're your favorite source for natural and organic foods, seafood, sushi, produce, prepared foods, quick lunches, catering and so much more. We want you to think of us first for flowers for every occasion. With the help of our world class designers John and Rachael, and our new commitment to make this department the best in the business, we're sure you'll be happy you stopped by.

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   Saturday, October 30, 2009 - Kids Day Last Year - Ready for Halloween?


      Just a few pictures from last year's Kids Day... There will be games & prizes and trick or treating in each department. Meet the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz and see what your favorite Eastside Marketplace employees look like in costumes. Some of them you won't even recognize! Kids that wear costumes can win special prizes. Bring your little ghoul or gobblin to Eastside Marketplace for a fun day with us.

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  Cafe Classes - Fall 2010  



09/30/10   Deb Miller   Autumn Soups & Stews.
     
10/28/10   Andy Juarez   Make Your Own Panini.
     
11/09/10   Nancy Starziano   Creating a holiday cheese platter.
     
11/18/10   John Drohan   Making a holiday harvest centerpiece.
     
12/09/10   John Drohan   Making a seasons greetings centerpiece.
     
12/16/10   Deb Miller  
  Andy Juarez   		Easy Holiday Appetizers .

      Tuesday, November 9 is Chef Nancy Starziano's Cafe Class. The subject will be Creating a Holiday Cheese Platter. Those familiar with our artisan cheese department know that we have hundreds of cheeses from all over the world, including some from right here in Rhode Island. What many people may need a little help with is what cheeses might work well together to make a platter, also known as a cheese board, for holiday entertaining. What garnishes and accessory ingredients to use, and what wines, beers or ales to serve with the cheese is always a consideration as well. This class, with handouts and planty of samples, will address some of these issues in an informative and delicious format. Nancy's extensive experience from a chef on a canal barge in France to executive chef and then General Manager of Eastside Marketplace

      More amd more class participants have internet coupons for our cafe classes. Sign up for Email notifications or check our online events calendars regularly for the fall schedule. Chef Andy Juarez, Chef Deb Miller, Chef Nancy Starziano and floral designer John Drohan will be returning favorites. Class participants get great information to take home and there's plenty of great artisan cheeses to taste. Please call ahead and make reservations... The number of seats available is limited and classes are becoming quite popular.


Nancy's goat cheese class was a big hit!


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  Cafe Classes - Fall 2010  



09/30/10   Deb Miller   Autumn Soups & Stews.
     
10/28/10   Andy Juarez   Make Your Own Panini.
     
11/09/10   Nancy Starziano   Creating a holiday cheese platter.
     
11/18/10   John Drohan   Making a holiday harvest centerpiece.
     
12/09/10   John Drohan   Making a seasons greetings centerpiece.
     
12/16/10   Deb Miller  
  Andy Juarez   		Easy Holiday Appetizers .

      Tuesday, June 8 was the grand finale of our spring Cafe Classes but we're having more. Chef Deb Miller taught a capacity crowd how to make four different easy and satisfying summer salads. Deb started with an easy Carrot Slaw with Cashews and followed with a light but hearty Chipotle Potato Salad. After everyone had a taste of both, Deb got a little more serious with her unique Curried Cantaloupe with Chicken Salad that was served on a bed of mixed greens and finished up with Thai Cole Slaw, an interesting mix of crunchy vegetables and a spicy dressing.

      Thursday, September 30 was the start of out 2010 fall Cafe Classes and Chef Deb kicked off the festivities with a sold out Autumn Soups & Stews class. Participants sampled Thai Style Squash Soup, Bulgur & Red Lentil Soup and Kentucky Burgoo and everyone left full and happy.

      More than half of the participants had internet coupons for the class. Sign up for Email notifications or check our online events calendars regularly for the fall schedule. Chef Andy Juarez, Chef Deb Miller, Chef Nancy Starziano and floral designer John Drohan will be returning favorites. Class participants get recipes to take home and there's plenty of great food to taste. Please call ahead and make reservations... The number of seats available is limited and classes are becoming quite popular.

Deb's Summer Salad Grande Finale!


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  Cafe Classes - Fall 2010  



Back by popular demand... We're having another floral class in the cafe!

09/30/10   Deb Miller   Autumn Soups & Stews.
     
10/28/10   Andy Juarez   Make Your Own Panini.
11/09/10   Nancy Starziano   Creating a holiday cheese platter.
     
11/18/10   John Drohan   Making a holiday harvest centerpiece.
     
12/09/10   John Drohan   Making a seasons greetings boxwood tree centerpiece.
C L A S S   I S   F U L L
We'll have more in the spring. Check back for dates.
     
12/16/10   Deb Miller  
  Andy Juarez   		Easy Holiday Appetizers .

      During our last floral class, John and Dina guided everyone through the process of making a holiday harvest centerpiece with fresh flowers. Everyone that attended learned how to make a great arrangement and got to take the finished product home with them. All supplies and materials are provided as well as coffee and pastry afterwards. You have fun, learn from the best and get to take home a beautiful arrangement you've made yourself. Due to the popularity of John's classes we ask you to please call ahead and register. Watch the website and store flyer for notices as well. Students can show your college ID and recieve a $5 discount on all of our classes. You could use your ID and the internet coupon we offer for each class and attend for $20!

Good to Call ahead for reservations.
Price is $30 per class.
Classes are from 6-7:20pm

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Make a beautiful boxwood tree centerpiece to take home with materials provided for the class. Yours can be even better than John's.

John's Holiday Harvest Centerpiece class was a success!


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Click here to visit the WBRU website

WBRU for College Night
at
Eastside Marketplace
 


      The BRU Crew is coming to Eastside Marketplace on Wednesday night September 22th from 6 to 8 pm for our College Night events. Students with college ID received a 10% discount on all their purchases during the promotion. There will be food sampling throughout the store and WBRU is giving away plenty of gifts and prizes and free stuff. Everyone has a great time when WBRU shows up! Enter to win a Nikon Cool Pix camera & video recorder valued at over $250.00 and a Frigidaire 3.3 cubic foot compact refrigerator.

Last year was a great time for everyone!
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Click here to visit the Fitness Together website
Fitness Together
is coming to
Eastside Marketplace
Thursday, September 16, 2010



      Fitness Together will be giving a Healthy Foods Alternative Grocery Tour at Eastside Marketplace on Thursday, September 16, 2010. You can get further information and register for the tour by contacting Aaron Atwood at 401-369-7660 or AaronAtwood@fitnesstogether.com.





Visit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank website

Grill to Give Again!

  Thursdays at  

Eastside Marketplace

      Eastside Marketplace will be holding weekly Grilling Events to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Every Thursday from 4:00-6:30 PM, beginning July 8th and continuing though August 26th, Eastside's expert grill team will be cooking for a cause. Each week will have a theme, and a donation will be collected for each meal with ALL proceeds going to help the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

      The Food Bank provides food to people in need and promotes long-term solutions to the problem of hunger. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank has been significantly affected by the difficult economy. More families need help to put healthy food on their tables; the food bank needs our help to provide healthy options and emergency food.


      Join Eastside Marketplace on Thursdays beginning July 8th for the chance to do some good and enjoy some great food! Look for the grill, the chefs and the crowd under the tent by the parcel pickup drive-through.

      The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is one of our Friendship Fund members.

Grill to Give for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank




The Eastside Marketplace Food Court

Enjoy Mexican dinner specials at Eastside Marketplace Enjoy Mexican dinner specials at Eastside Marketplace Friday Night Is Mexican Night
4:30-7:30pm

      Choose from two meals: An enchilada dinner platter complete with Mexican rice, refried cowboy beans and a choice of a chicken enchilada verde, pork enchilada rojo or a vegetarian tofu chorizo enchilada; Or a build-your-own burrito station with any or all of the following: Vegetarian Mexican Rice, White rice, cowboy beans, vegetarian black beans, grilled onions & peppers, tofu chorizo, chicken fajita, seasoned shaved beef, pico de gallo, sour cream and shredded cheese. Add a squeeze of fresh lime and you're in for a flavorful, filling treat. The price starts at $6.49. Your meal is made fresh to order in our food court by one of our chefs... while you watch. Take it home or eat in the cafe. The choices are all yours.
      Chef Andy Juarez, former executive chef from Pinelli's North End Café of the Pinelli/Marra Restaurant Group, will make sure your Mexican Night experience is a Friday fiesta of flavor.

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The Eastside Marketplace Food Court

Wednesday Night
Is Pasta Night
4:30-7:30pm

      Choose from 2 different sauces; Pomadoro or Bolgnese, 2 different pastas and a great assortment of additional ingredients to design your own perfect pasta dinner to go. The price ranges from $5.99. Your pasta is made fresh to order in our food court by one of our chefs... while you watch. Take it home or eat in the cafe. The choices are all yours. Don't forget to ask about the Chef's special of the night... He can't resist adding a surprise to the menu at the last minute.
      Chef Andy Juarez, former executive chef from Pinelli's North End Café of the Pinelli/Marra Restaurant Group, will make sure your Pasta Night experience exceeds your expectations in every way.

Italian Essentials

Vegetable Choices: Spinach, Black Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Sliced Mushrooms, Banana Peppers, Broccoli Florets, Spanish and Whole Black Olives and Pepperoncini Peppers.

Meat Selections: 100% Beef Meatballs, Sweet Italian Sausage, Grilled Chicken and Crispy Bacon.

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Click here to visit the Blockbuster

Blockbuster
Express


We are now your one-stop shop for a great night at home. Stop in and get a good meal to go and choose from over 160 movies in our Blockbuster Express movie rental kiosk. You can even reserve a movie online so no one else can rent and pick it up at the store. Stop at Bottles on the way out and you have a perfect night in the making!



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      Introducing the Cheese Board, the latest addition to our Artisan Cheese Department. This one-stop "living well" guide can help you pair some fantastic wines and craft beers, available from Bottles, to some of our finest offerings of artisan cheeses, gourmet items, prepared foods and more. We'll be working closely with Bottles, our new neighbor right here in Riverview Plaza, to make daily life a gourmet experience! Living well is the best revenge.


Click here to visit the Bottles fine wine website

      The Welsh poet George Herbert said that "Living well is the best revenge." Helping you live well has always been our goal at Eastside Marketplace. You can count on us to bring you the diversity and variety the world has to offer at supermarket prices. We work just as hard to bring you the staples of life... The products and services you need every day. Part of that mission keeps us on the lookout for new opportunities to expand our product line and service level every chance we get. Like our selection of Rhode Island items, some of the best new products and services come from right in our own back yard.

      We'd like to take the opportunity to introduce our customers to our newest neighbor just next door here in Riverview Plaza. Bottles is your new source for fine wines, cocktails, craft beers and more. During the coming months look to us for wine and craft beer suggestions coordinated with Bottles to enhance your dining experience. Suggested pairings of wines and beers will find their way into every department in the market. Look for suggested pairings for our specials, prepared foods and artisan cheeses to be found in the aisles of Bottles. We'll match some of our best offerings with some of their best offerings. We want to help you live well with a vengance... Have it all right here in Riverview Plaza with Bottles and Eastside Marketplace.

Bottles... Fine wines, cocktails and craft beer



Eastside Marketplace
 has
International Newspapers

      Would you like today's Irish Independent? How about the Publico from Portugal? Maybe Pravda or even the Kansas City Star? Eastside Marketplace is pleased to provide our customers with a selection of over 600 newspapers from 76 countries around the world and the United States.



The newspapers are current issues printed on quality laser paper in black and white.
You can call 401-831-7771 and order before noon for same day service.
You can Email us before noon for same day service.
You can stop at the customer service desk to order while you're shopping.
The price is only $3.99 per copy.
Stay informed with business news from around the world or just see what's happening at home wherever home may be.
They make great gifts and are excellent resources for students.
Availability may change without notice at the discretion of the publishers.

Its a big world... We can help you stay in touch.

See the complete list online now.


   

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