PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Rep is pleased to announce the return of Savor Providence this summer. A new twist on the usual “taste” event, last year’s Savor Providence brought over 700 foodies out and about to walk through Providence and sample some of the city’s finest culinary offerings. This year, Savor Providence will continue to showcase many of the city’s hottest restaurants on Saturday, August 28th from 11 AM to 3 PM. No tents, no standing in lines – Savor Providence leads people right to the doorsteps of the many exceptional restaurants in and around Providence’s vibrant downtown.  Tickets to Savor Providence are available in a book of 10 Tastes for just $35.  Tickets are on sale now at the Trinity Rep box office, 201 Washington Street, Providence; by phone at (401) 351-4242; and online at www.SavorProvidence.com.

Participants will sample a “taste” of each restaurant's personality and flavor, with samples of signature dishes, house specialties or classic cocktails offered at each establishment.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the educational programs of Trinity Repertory Company. 

“I couldn’t be happier that Savor Providence has cemented itself as a must-attend summer tradition in Providence,” states Trinity Rep Artistic Director Curt Columbus. “Year after year, our city’s restaurants have put their best foot forward for foodies across the state and region – all for a wonderful cause. Much as we are proud to boast the state’s only resident acting company, we’re proud to be denizens of a city with such rich, locally grown culinary roots.”

“Two of the main reasons visitors come to Providence are its vibrant arts community and its concentration of quality restaurants,” says Kristen Adamo, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Savor Providence showcases many of these restaurants, while supporting one of the shining stars in our arts scene – Trinity Rep.”

“Last year’s Savor Providence drew a wide audience into downtown on a summer weekend to sample the best that the area has to offer,” stated Joelle Kanter, Program Manager for The Providence Foundation. “It was a great opportunity to give people a taste of the downtown dining scene, and introduce them to unique stores and fabulous architecture along the way.”

The third year of the Savor Providence culinary experience will take you into some of the finest restaurants in Providence, including: AQUA, Bluefin Grille, Cuban Revolution, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse, Gracie's, Hemenway’s, Local 121, McCormick & Schmick's, Mill's Tavern, Temple Downtown, and Trinity Brewhouse. And that’s just the beginning! Based on the success of the past two years of Savor Providence for local restaurants, organizers expect the event to grow exponentially in both participants and attendees.

Tickets to Savor Providence are on sale now and available in a book of 10 Tastes for just $35.  Admission includes an easy to read map of all participating restaurants, in order to plan your family's culinary adventure around town. Tickets may be purchased at the Trinity Repertory Company box office, 201 Washington Street, Providence; by phone at (401) 351-4242; and online at www.SavorProvidence.com. A discounted rate of $30 per book is available for businesses and groups purchasing twenty or more books; for groups purchasing 100 or more books, a rate of $25 per book applies. Information on group discounts is available by phone at (401) 351-4242.

Savor Providence is sponsored by Coast 93.3 FM, Cox Communications, and Rhode Island Monthly.