Kristen Adamo and Rosanna Ortiz
Kristen Adamo Y Rosanna Ortiz
Kristen Adamo, founder of Providence Culinary Collective (PCC), and Rosanna Ortiz, founder of Rhode Island Wine Experience (Wine X), are collaborating to boost Rhode Island’s tourism and local culture through food and wine events. Both women bring strong ties to the state—Adamo is a native Rhode Islander, and Ortiz has lived in New England for over half her life. Their partnership began after a vacation conversation about wine and culinary festivals, later supported by a Commerce RI grant aimed at promoting tourism during off-peak seasons.
In their inaugural year, nearly all PCC and Wine X events sold out and gained national media attention, highlighting local talent. Despite economic challenges that reduce corporate sponsorships, they remain committed to making events accessible at various price points and self-funding much of the festival to benefit the city. Looking ahead to March 2026, they plan an expanded four-day celebration featuring local chefs, wineries, food trucks, and community organizations. Their goal is to continue growing these complementary initiatives to elevate Rhode Island’s culinary and wine scenes on a national stage.
Kristen Adamo y Rosanna Ortiz son dos emprendedoras destacadas en Rhode Island, dedicadas a promover la cultura local a través de eventos gastronómicos y enológicos. Adamo, nacida en Rhode Island y presidenta de GoProvidence, trabaja para atraer turismo y eventos a la región, resaltando su riqueza cultural y culinaria. Ortiz, originaria de California y fundadora de Rhode Island Wine Experience, impulsa la escena del vino local, complementando su labor previa con STYLEWEEK Northeast, que apoya a diseñadores de moda de la zona.
La idea de crear eventos que fortalezcan el turismo en temporadas bajas surgió durante unas vacaciones en Napa Valley, y fue posible gracias a una subvención del programa Commerce RI. En su primer año, tanto Providence Culinary Collective como Wine X lograron agotar entradas y captar atención mediática nacional. A pesar de la incertidumbre económica y la reducción en donaciones corporativas, ambas líderes han asumido gran parte del financiamiento para garantizar el éxito de sus festivales, que ofrecen opciones accesibles para el público.
Para 2026, planean ampliar la celebración culinaria a cuatro días, con el apoyo de diversas organizaciones locales, consolidando a Rhode Island como un destino gastronómico y enológico de relevancia nacional.
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