PROVIDENCE – The third annual Quahog Week in Rhode Island will begin March 26, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management said Tuesday.
The week runs from March 26-April 1 and will feature participating restaurants and markets with quahog-inspired menu items and deals. The week also will feature Quahog Week partners’ special events.
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The launch event will take place on Monday, March 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at Save The Bay, located at 100 Save The Bay Drive in Providence. Attendance is free, but requires an RSVP.
The DEM said that in 2017, more than 22 million quahogs were harvested in Rhode Island with an off-the-boat value of $5 million.
“Whenever I go out to eat, I look for Rhode Island shellfish,” said DEM Director Janet L. Coit in a statement. “I know I’m not alone. Our flavorful clams and oysters are enjoyed all over the world. … Quahog Week is a special opportunity to step back and celebrate our wild harvest shellfish ̶ as well as our state’s amazing array of eateries. I look forward to sampling the many tasty dishes that will be featured by our partner restaurants and preparing my own at home.”
Currently, the DEM has announced several participating restaurants, markets, and participating partners, but is still accepting inquiries from interested restaurants, markets, partners and venues willing to participate.
More information can be found at www.seafoodri.com.
Those interested in RSVPing to the launch event should email Adam Hadley at adam.hadley@dem.ri.gov
