Jamie Coelho, Author at Rhode Island Monthly

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Help Rhode Island Restaurants and Hotels Stay Afloat with Dinner and a Staycation

Area restaurants are investing in outdoor heaters, encouraging warm blanket-bringing and devising hot drink menus, all in an effort to continue the outdoor dining season into October.

September 21, 2020

It’s all about survival, because at this point, nearly one in six restaurants, about 100,000 restaurants, are closed either permanently or long-term in the United States, according to a national survey recently released by the National Restaurant Association (NRA).

Q-and-A: Michael Silva of MXR Cocktail Kits and BAS Cocktail Popups

The local bartender explains how he's using his popup cocktail business and cocktail kits to bring people together and build community.

September 18, 2020

Jamie Coelho

Michael Silva is integrating the local craft cocktail scene one drink at a time.

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Diner’s Update

The latest Rhode Island food, drink, restaurant and dining news and events.

September 16, 2020

Jamie Coelho

The latest Rhode Island food, drink, restaurant and dining news and events.

Ben Sukle is Closing Birch Restaurant in October with a Proud, but Heavy, Heart

After trying to make takeout and an outdoor patio sustain the business, the time has come to move on, learn from the pandemic and inspire change.

September 15, 2020

Jamie Coelho

So much work has gone into trying to keep birch alive in the age of coronavirus. But it’s not enough. And so, as of October 19, after seven and half years, birch will be no more.

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Book a Socially-Distant Event at What Cheer Flower Farm

Help the nonprofit farm continue its mission of spreading joy through flowers by booking a small event or contributing to its flower-themed online artwork auction.

September 11, 2020

Jamie Coelho

What Cheer Flower Farm is raising money to spread joy through flowers by booking small events and producing a flower-themed online artwork auction.

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Tiny Bar Popups Include Solid Gold Provisions, Dips Dips and More

The whimsical outdoor patio features mobile food businesses serving up Walrus and Carpenter Oysters, "ugly sandwiches" and more.

September 2, 2020

Jamie Coelho

One of Providence’s most precious hidden gems, Tiny Bar’s outdoor patio not only features fancy drinks with fun names, but it is also giving some of Rhode Island’s mobile food businesses a place to serve up good eats.

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WaterFire, Wilbury Theatre Group and Troop Team Up for Outdoor Performances

The Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire are continuing to work together alongside Olneyville’s Troop restaurant, which provides food and drink for patrons, to come up with new ideas to bring more performances outdoors.

August 31, 2020

Jamie Coelho

In August, the Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire Providence collaborated to put together a terrific outdoor theater experience, Decameron, Providence, which was recognized in an article by the New York Times.

16 Things to Know About Diversity and Racism in the Hospitality Industry

A virtual panel discussion amongst local and national bar and restaurant employees revealed some important thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.

August 27, 2020

Jamie Coelho

Last month, Amber Jackson, owner of The Black Leaf Tea and Culture Shop in Providence, organized a virtual panel discussion on Zoom about Racism in the Hospitality Industry.

Where to Get the Best Calamari in Rhode Island

Now that calamari, the official state appetizer of Rhode Island, stole the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention, it's our duty to spill the secrets on squid.

August 19, 2020

Jamie Coelho

While many states took the opportunity to promote a landmark or cause at last night’s Democratic National Convention, Rhode Island went all in on its official state appetizer, calamari.

Fearless Fish Market Makes Local Seafood Species More Accessible

The Providence market stocks local species of whole fish as well as filets, shellfish, squid, cooking ingredients and more.

August 16, 2020

Jamie Coelho

“I love talking about fish and helping to educate people. That’s the idea behind Fearless Fish, helping people increase their confidence in buying fish, cooking fish and trying new things,” Meltzer says.

Jamie Coelho

Help Rhode Island Restaurants and Hotels Stay Afloat with Dinner and a Staycation

Area restaurants are investing in outdoor heaters, encouraging warm blanket-bringing and devising hot drink menus, all in an effort to continue the outdoor dining season into October.

Q-and-A: Michael Silva of MXR Cocktail Kits and BAS Cocktail Popups

The local bartender explains how he's using his popup cocktail business and cocktail kits to bring people together and build community.

Diner’s Update

The latest Rhode Island food, drink, restaurant and dining news and events.

Ben Sukle is Closing Birch Restaurant in October with a Proud, but Heavy, Heart

After trying to make takeout and an outdoor patio sustain the business, the time has come to move on, learn from the pandemic and inspire change.

Book a Socially-Distant Event at What Cheer Flower Farm

Help the nonprofit farm continue its mission of spreading joy through flowers by booking a small event or contributing to its flower-themed online artwork auction.

Tiny Bar Popups Include Solid Gold Provisions, Dips Dips and More

The whimsical outdoor patio features mobile food businesses serving up Walrus and Carpenter Oysters, "ugly sandwiches" and more.

WaterFire, Wilbury Theatre Group and Troop Team Up for Outdoor Performances

The Wilbury Theatre Group and WaterFire are continuing to work together alongside Olneyville’s Troop restaurant, which provides food and drink for patrons, to come up with new ideas to bring more performances outdoors.

16 Things to Know About Diversity and Racism in the Hospitality Industry

A virtual panel discussion amongst local and national bar and restaurant employees revealed some important thoughts and ideas about diversity and inclusion in the hospitality industry.

Where to Get the Best Calamari in Rhode Island

Now that calamari, the official state appetizer of Rhode Island, stole the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention, it's our duty to spill the secrets on squid.

Fearless Fish Market Makes Local Seafood Species More Accessible

The Providence market stocks local species of whole fish as well as filets, shellfish, squid, cooking ingredients and more.

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