Award-Winning High School Students Have Dish Featured On Tiverton Restaurant's Menu

TIVERTON, RI — The Boat House, a popular restaurant in Tiverton has featured a special dish created by culinary students at William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School.

The dish is rosemary lemon pan-roasted lamb hops with a fondant potato, beets, and asparagus medley, and a lemon thyme cream sauce. This particular dish is special not just because it came from talented high school students, but also because it won the culinary arts portion of the 13th Annual Rhode Island ProStart High School Culinary, Food Service & Hotel Management Competition.

The dish is available at the Rhode Island Restaurant Group-owned Boat House at 227 Schooner Drive through Sunday and offers patrons an opportunity to experience an award-winning creation from Rhode Island’s next generation of chefs.

"We are honored to highlight the achievements of these incredible students at Boat House," Newport Restaurant Group Executive Chef Greg Coccio said. "Their creativity and technical skill exemplify the high standards of culinary excellence that define Rhode Island’s vibrant food scene."

The winning culinary team, composed of Bobbi Calder, Abigail Grullon, and Aliyah Dantzler, was led by Chef Santos Nieves. Their skills, creativity, and technical precision earned them first place at this year’s event, which featured the top student chefs from across the state.

"We are thrilled to provide these talented students with the opportunity to showcase their work in a professional setting," Rhode Island Hospitality Association President Farouk Rajab said. "Our programs continue to shape the future of Rhode Island’s hospitality industry, and this winning dish is a testament to the remarkable talent and dedication of these young chefs."

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