Temple Downtown

10th Annual Signature Chefs Auction

jlopez — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:42:29 +0000

Temple Downtown, Providence, RI

March of Dimes Rhode Island 10^th Annual Signature Chefs Auction

Chef Cardell and Temple’s General Manger, Jared Chorney represented Temple Downtown at the 10^th annual March of Dimes Signature Chef event in Newport, RI. This was a fabulous event with the most talented chefs in RI showcasing their cuisine. Chef Cardell put on his world famous pig roast for the over 300 guests and truly was the talk of the event. We even had people pose with the pig! Over $50,000 was raised for a great cause. Check out the event here:

What’s Hot In Cocktails

jlopez — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:24:37 +0000

Temple Downtown, Providence, RI

Here at Temple we take a lot of pride in our cocktail menu. It’s a joint effort between managers, chefs, front and back of house ambassadors. Daily we are discussing what’s hot and what’s not. What’s not?? Unnatural mixed cocktails. What’s hot??? Our megalomaniac, its house in-fused chili and mango vodka with fresh squeezed lime and mango puree. It’s definitely HOT!!

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Temple Wins Providence Phoenix Best of 2011

jlopez — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:02:22 +0000

Let’s talk about Temple winning the Providence Phoenix Best of 2011 reader’s poll for Best Fancy Bar and Best Hotel Bar. The awards were handed down at a cocktail reception Wednesday evening in Providence. Temple was the only restaurant to win multiple awards as well. “We pride ourselves on promoting a hip and relaxed vibe in our lounge” Says Brian Martin, restaurant manager at Temple. The cocktail list is ever evolving and keeps our guests coming back to check out the next cool drink. The lounge offers a great venue for an after work gathering place or for a late night cocktail. Live jazz on Thursday evenings adds to the low key style of the Temple lounge. The bar bites menu has also really taken off and our guests really like the fact that they can have a really nice cocktail and an affordable snack at the bar.

A Name Everyone Knows at Temple

jlopez — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:57:31 +0000

In food and beverage everyone dreams about who they would love to meet and wait on at some point or another, especially bartenders. Well, that dream came true for one of the bartenders at Temple, Mike Almeida, when John Ratzenberger sat at his bar recently. Ratzenberger is probably known best for his role as Cliff Clavin, the mail carrying patron from the popular show Cheers. “I was blown away when he walked in the door,” said Mike. “I absolutely loved that show and always dreamed of serving him.” Ratzenberger said he was in town for the Providence College graduation where he was the keynote speaker. Mike said that he was extremely cordial and down to earth and “even bummed a few cigarettes off me.” He enjoyed his cocktails and conversation and retired to his room to rest for the graduation.

Mike and the rest of the bar staff at Temple are diligently working on a new summer cocktail list that should be out next week. It includes cocktails with new infusions that they are working on including ginger lemongrass vodka and a pomegranate infused bourbon. New drinks include The Providence Manhattan with pomegranate infused bourbon, Italian vermouth and cherry bitters and the I really love your peaches with Ketel one vodka, white peach puree, white grape juice, and Prosecco.

Temple Downtown Mixology + Mediterranean Cuisine

jlopez — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:42:25 +0000

Swine & Wine Fridays at Temple Downtown! Executive Chef David Cardell & his culinary team are hosting a free happy hour pig roast every Friday evening. Guests can sample their whole roasted pig with house-made chutneys and mustards along with $5 house wines. The Providence locals are enjoying the ‘pigging out’ special and kicking off their weekend on the right foot.