In The Media
McGrath has been featured many times over the years, both in print publications as well as more notable media outlets like the Food Network. See how some of America's most famous chefs and TV personalities have enjoyed our clambakes in recent years.
Television
SUMMER 2010: The Rhode Show
Bakemaster T.R. McGrath is joined by Mark Helledrung of the Narragansett Brewery to show folks how to make their own authentic Narragansett Beer “Clam Can” Clambake. WATCH CLIP
Bakemaster T.R. McGrath is joined by Mark Helledrung of the Narragansett Brewery to show folks how to make their own authentic Narragansett Beer “Clam Can” Clambake. WATCH CLIP
SPRING 2007: Giada's Weekend Getaways
In Summer of 2006 Bakemaster T.R. McGrath joined Giada De Laurentiis aboard Schooner Adirondeck II with clambake dinners he prepared. Ms. De Laurentiis, host of Giada's Weekend Getaways on the Food Network, travels to cities and towns searching for the inside scoop on local activities and must try eats in each town for food-filled weekends. The segment debuted Friday, April 6 2007 and also aired on April 7th & 15th... WATCH CLIP
In Summer of 2006 Bakemaster T.R. McGrath joined Giada De Laurentiis aboard Schooner Adirondeck II with clambake dinners he prepared. Ms. De Laurentiis, host of Giada's Weekend Getaways on the Food Network, travels to cities and towns searching for the inside scoop on local activities and must try eats in each town for food-filled weekends. The segment debuted Friday, April 6 2007 and also aired on April 7th & 15th... WATCH CLIP
Travel Channel SPRING 2006: Taste of America
Third generation Bakemaster T.R. McGrath prepares an old fashioned clambake at Mt. Hope Farm in Bristol... WATCH CLIP
Third generation Bakemaster T.R. McGrath prepares an old fashioned clambake at Mt. Hope Farm in Bristol... WATCH CLIP
JULY 2001: Food Nation with Bobby Flay
In addition to preparing an old fashioned clambake, T.R. shared his recipe for Rhode Island Clam Chowder with Chef Flay. Retired Bakemaster Tom McGrath who founded McGrath Clambakes, Inc. in 1969, cooked clam fritters - another popular Rhode Island delicacy... WATCH CLIP
In addition to preparing an old fashioned clambake, T.R. shared his recipe for Rhode Island Clam Chowder with Chef Flay. Retired Bakemaster Tom McGrath who founded McGrath Clambakes, Inc. in 1969, cooked clam fritters - another popular Rhode Island delicacy... WATCH CLIP
SUMMER 2008: SpokesmanReview.com
Classic Clambake Involves Steaming Over Seaweed, By Megan Cooley:
NEWPORT, R.I. – Every corner of the United States seems to boast a meal that represents the people, history and flavor of the city or region. Philadelphia has its cheese steaks. Seattle prides itself on coffee and salmon. In the Inland Northwest, it's huckleberry anything. In western New England, the clambake reigns supreme... Read Article
Classic Clambake Involves Steaming Over Seaweed, By Megan Cooley:
NEWPORT, R.I. – Every corner of the United States seems to boast a meal that represents the people, history and flavor of the city or region. Philadelphia has its cheese steaks. Seattle prides itself on coffee and salmon. In the Inland Northwest, it's huckleberry anything. In western New England, the clambake reigns supreme... Read Article
SUMMER 2008: edible RHODY, Pages 48-50
Have Clambake, Will Travel, by Elizabeth Field
It's a perfect late-summer morning at Newport Vineyards: clear blue sky, light breeze, temperatures in the mid-70's. I'm headed for my first clambake, and as I approach the site I'm greeted by flames-big ones, licking into the sky, punctuated by black smoke... Read Article (PDF)
Have Clambake, Will Travel, by Elizabeth Field
It's a perfect late-summer morning at Newport Vineyards: clear blue sky, light breeze, temperatures in the mid-70's. I'm headed for my first clambake, and as I approach the site I'm greeted by flames-big ones, licking into the sky, punctuated by black smoke... Read Article (PDF)
2007: EXTREME BBQ - SMOKIN' RIGS AND REAL GOOD RECIPES, Pages 30-37
A genuine New England clambake requires one of America's original contraption cooking rigs: heated rocks and seaweed. The technique comes from Native Americans, who taught it to the early colonists in the 1600s. Building and using a clambake oven is easily the most labor-intensive cooking process around, considering you have... Read Article
A genuine New England clambake requires one of America's original contraption cooking rigs: heated rocks and seaweed. The technique comes from Native Americans, who taught it to the early colonists in the 1600s. Building and using a clambake oven is easily the most labor-intensive cooking process around, considering you have... Read Article
WWD Scoop magazine feature on McGrath Clambakes JUNE 2006: WWD SCOOP, Page 76
All Steamed Up
Elvis might have swiveled and crooned in Florida in his 1967 movie Clambake, but true lobster lovers know the real thing is a New England specialty. Here's what you need to create this classic shore fest, according to T.R. McGrath, bake master and owner of McGrath Clambakes in Newport, RI... Read Article
All Steamed Up
Elvis might have swiveled and crooned in Florida in his 1967 movie Clambake, but true lobster lovers know the real thing is a New England specialty. Here's what you need to create this classic shore fest, according to T.R. McGrath, bake master and owner of McGrath Clambakes in Newport, RI... Read Article
