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Let’s start with dessert!

This year’s Valentine’s-inspired Sucrée, La Fête du Chocolat, is a three-course celebration of that most classic and coveted confection that we love to give and to receive… chocolate! Together, Gracie’s Executive Pastry Chef Melissa Denmark, Ellie’s Lead Pastry Chef Caitlyn McGuire, and Knead Doughnuts Head Baker Wetherley Hundley will highlight this divine delicacy in its many forms, showcasing their favorite chocolate producers in a unique preparations that exhibit their personal passions and skills!

Wetherly Hundley of Knead Doughnuts

Wetherley Hundley is the lead of Production over at KNEAD Doughnuts in downtown Providence, RI. A New Hampshire native, she spent much of her childhood baking in the kitchen – even helping to produce wedding cakes for friends and family. The majority of her inspiration is drawn from the simplicity of the cooking she grew up with, combined with the more refined flavors that can be found in the variety of restaurants in the city. Having graduated from the Johnson & Wales Pastry Arts program in 2013, she has gained experience from a variety of local bakeries and cafes. After taking part in the planning of KNEAD, she has been leading the kitchen crew since opening in December 2016. Producing unique, approachable, and delicious products is one of her favorite things to do. When not in the kitchen, she can be found grabbing a coffee, taking a yoga class, or hanging with her husband and two dogs!

Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery

Chef Denmark grew up in Columbia, Maryland, with a cookbook in one hand, and a whisk in the other. Her love of baking led her to Johnson & Wales University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in baking and pastry arts. That same year, Denmark assumed the role of Executive Pastry Chef at Gracie’s, and in 2012, developed the bread and pastry program at Ellie’s Bakery.

Chef Denmark draws her inspiration from travel, childhood memories, and unusual ingredients to create savory-sweet, unique desserts. She was named as one of the 50 best new pastry chefs in the country by Food & Wine magazine in 2012, and in 2014 was named a Rising Star in Coastal New England by the culinary magazine, Starchefs.  GraciesProv & Ellie’s Bakery

Caitlin McGuire of Ellie’s Bakery

Caitlyn McGuire comes to us from Andover, New Jersey. She began her baking and pastry career at Stella G’s, an intimate breakfast and lunch cafe that introduced her to the beauty of working with seasonal and fresh ingredients. Caitlyn attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence and received her bachelors in Pastry Arts. She completed her internship at Gracie’s, where Caitlyn fell in love with the company and the team fell in love with her drive. After her internship, she was offered the position of Assistant Pastry Chef position at Ellie’s and ultimately, Pastry Chef.

Caitlyn has a keen eye for detail and a systematic method for recipe development. Caitlyn celebrates the refinement of hand crafted pastries and the broad-sweeping language of good food. Now, while the world sleeps, Caitlyn leads a passionate team of bakers through the night, so that all of Rhode Island can have fresh croissants and goodies. Ellie’s Bakery

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Let’s start with dessert!

Let’s creep it real: we wouldn’t dare let a holiday premised on sugary treats pass without marking the occasion with our own dessert-focused dining series! Mark your calendars for the final 2017 installment of our new Sucrée series, Sucrée: A Spooky Celebration of Sweets!

On Sunday, October 29th, don your finest costume attire and join the guys and ghouls of Gracie’s for a cocktail hour and four-course dessert tasting inspired by the colors, candies, and other devilishly delicious aspects of Halloween!

Trick or treat yo’self to decadent savory and sweet courses from three of Rhode Island’s most spooktacular pastry chefs: Lori Kettelle of PVDonuts, Jennifer Luxmoore of Sin, our own Executive Pastry Chef Melissa Denmark of GraciesProv and Ellie’s Bakery along with Ellie’s Assistant Pastry Chef, Caitlin Mcguire. The entire evening’s cocktail pairings will be designed by Gracie’s Lead Bartender, Sam Royds.

The evening will begin with a standing cocktail hour and passed hors d’œuvres followed by seated signature dessert courses from each chef, paired with cocktails. The event will run from 7:30–10:00pm and tickets are $80.00 per person, including tax and gratuity. Costumes encouraged.

See you there, pumpkin?

Lori Kettelle of PVDonuts

I am the Owner and Head Baker here at PVDonuts! I started on this journey a couple of years back – I did a ton of R&D to find the right recipes, which I can’t wait for you to try!
When I’m not making donuts, I can most likely be found taking a nap (bakers hours, c’mon), at a nursery looking for new plants (more often than not, Brigg’s in N. Attleboro), or reading crazy Game of Thrones fan theories (thoughts on Jon Snow? I’d be happy to debate). If I were a donut, I’d be a brown butter pecan PVDonut.
I’m so thankful for everyone’s support so far and I’m beyond excited for PVDonuts to open so I can finally meet everyone and be the first to start feeding the city of Providence some darn specialty donuts!  PVDonuts

Jennifer Luxmoore of Sin Desserts

A custom cake bakery that opened in 2007, recently moved and expanded to 1413 Westminster street where you’ll now find espresso and coffee drinks, morning pastries as well as cookies, cake and pie slices and plated desserts paired with wine beer and cocktails.  Eatwicked.com

Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery

Chef Denmark grew up in Columbia, Maryland, with a cookbook in one hand, and a whisk in the other. Her love of baking led her to Johnson & Wales University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in baking and pastry arts. That same year, Denmark assumed the role of Executive Pastry Chef at Gracie’s, and in 2012, developed the bread and pastry program at Ellie’s Bakery.

Chef Denmark draws her inspiration from travel, childhood memories, and unusual ingredients to create savory-sweet, unique desserts. She was named as one of the 50 best new pastry chefs in the country by Food & Wine magazine in 2012, and in 2014 was named a Rising Star in Coastal New England by the culinary magazine, Starchefs.  GraciesProv & Ellie’s Bakery

Caitlin Mcguire of Ellie’s Bakery

Caitlyn Mcguire comes to us from Andover, New Jersey. She began her baking and pastry career at Stella G’s, an intimate breakfast and lunch cafe that introduced her to the beauty of working with seasonal and fresh ingredients. Caitlyn attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence and received her bachelors in Pastry Arts. She completed her internship at Gracie’s, where Caitlyn fell in love with the company and the team fell in love with her drive. After her internship, she was offered the position of Assistant Pastry Chef position at Ellie’s and ultimately, Pastry Chef.

Caitlyn has a keen eye for detail and a systematic method for recipe development. Caitlyn celebrates the refinement of hand crafted pastries and the broad-sweeping language of good food. Now, while the world sleeps, Caitlyn leads a passionate team of bakers through the night, so that all of Rhode Island can have fresh croissants and goodies. Ellie’s Bakery

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Let’s start with dessert!

We are so excited to announce the next installment in our newest dinner series, Sucrée: A Sticky Sweet Tasting Soirée! Join us on Monday, August 28th, 2017 at 7:30pm for our second ever dessert-focused dining event, which will take place at the Rotunda Ballroom at Easton’s Beach in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island.

The evening will bring together three of Rhode Island’s most promising local pastry chefs: Lori Kettelle of PVDonuts, Jennifer Luxmoore of Sin, and our own Executive Pastry Chef Melissa Denmark of GraciesProv and Ellie’s Bakery. Throughout the course of the evening, each chef will present her own signature dessert course, along with savory hors d’œuvres that will be featured at a cocktail hour preceding the seated dessert tastings. The evening’s garden party-themed menu will focus on the best of New England’s seasonal bounty, drawing inspiration from the fresh herbs, flowers, and fruits that define summer in Rhode Island.

Carefully curated cocktails will complement each course of the dessert tasting, and will also take center stage during the outdoor cocktail hour on the wraparound deck. Guests will enjoy breathtaking ocean views and full use of the beach’s historic carousel during this time.

Lori Kettelle of PVDonuts

I am the Owner and Head Baker here at PVDonuts! I started on this journey a couple of years back – I did a ton of R&D to find the right recipes, which I can’t wait for you to try!
When I’m not making donuts, I can most likely be found taking a nap (bakers hours, c’mon), at a nursery looking for new plants (more often than not, Brigg’s in N. Attleboro), or reading crazy Game of Thrones fan theories (thoughts on Jon Snow? I’d be happy to debate). If I were a donut, I’d be a brown butter pecan PVDonut.
I’m so thankful for everyone’s support so far and I’m beyond excited for PVDonuts to open so I can finally meet everyone and be the first to start feeding the city of Providence some darn specialty donuts!  PVDonuts

Jennifer Luxmoore of Sin Desserts

A custom cake bakery that opened in 2007, recently moved and expanded to 1413 Westminster street where you’ll now find espresso and coffee drinks, morning pastries as well as cookies, cake and pie slices and plated desserts paired with wine beer and cocktails.  Eatwicked.com

Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery

Chef Denmark grew up in Columbia, Maryland, with a cookbook in one hand, and a whisk in the other. Her love of baking led her to Johnson & Wales University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in baking and pastry arts. That same year, Denmark assumed the role of Executive Pastry Chef at Gracie’s, and in 2012, developed the bread and pastry program at Ellie’s Bakery.

Chef Denmark draws her inspiration from travel, childhood memories, and unusual ingredients to create savory-sweet, unique desserts. She was named as one of the 50 best new pastry chefs in the country by Food & Wine magazine in 2012, and in 2014 was named a Rising Star in Coastal New England by the culinary magazine, Starchefs.  GraciesProv & Ellie’s Bakery

Caitlin Mcguire of Ellie’s Bakery

Caitlyn Mcguire comes to us from Andover, New Jersey. She began her baking and pastry career at Stella G’s, an intimate breakfast and lunch cafe that introduced her to the beauty of working with seasonal and fresh ingredients. Caitlyn attended Johnson & Wales University in Providence and received her bachelors in Pastry Arts. She completed her internship at Gracie’s, where Caitlyn fell in love with the company and the team fell in love with her drive. After her internship, she was offered the position of Assistant Pastry Chef position at Ellie’s and ultimately, Pastry Chef.

Caitlyn has a keen eye for detail and a systematic method for recipe development. Caitlyn celebrates the refinement of hand crafted pastries and the broad-sweeping language of good food. Now, while the world sleeps, Caitlyn leads a passionate team of bakers through the night, so that all of Rhode Island can have fresh croissants and goodies. Ellie’s Bakery