Author: Jamie Coelho
Diner’s Update
The latest Rhode Island food, drink, restaurant and dining news and events.
How to Construct the Perfect Grazing Board
Learn where to get your fill locally and find helpful arrangement tips.
Q-and-A: Rhode Island Food Fights Celebrates Fifteen Years
Discover new places to dine and determine the best pizza, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, iced coffee and more.
Providence Restaurant Weeks Returns with 90+ Dining Deals — Here are Our Top Staff Picks
Rhode Island Monthly staffers name their picks for the foodie favorite promotion, which runs January 25 through February 7.
Rhode Island Earns 8 James Beard Award Semifinalist Nominations for 2026
Several first-timers are on the list, including Jasmine Watson of Audette, Claudine, Loma, Jayd Bun and more.
5 Spots in Rhode Island to Dine in an Outdoor Igloo
Bring your own blanket and cozy on up while dining outside in an igloo during the winter months.
Meet the Mahjong Mavens of Rhode Island
The Gilded Birds host mahjong lessons, events and retreats around the state to bring back a pastime from a bygone era.
Agave Social Curates an Authentic Mexican Dining (and Drinking) Experience in Narragansett
The sophisticated little sister of Condesa restaurant group focuses on regional Mexican cooking and quality tequila and mezcal brands, with monthly educational tastings to teach guests about spirits.
New Year’s Eve Dinners and Parties in Rhode Island
We’ve rounded up some local ways to ring in 2026, including dining in, desserts, dance parties and more.
5 Last-Minute Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit
How you can scrounge up some holiday spirit while supporting local businesses and arts organizations.
Impress Everyone at the Holiday Gathering with These 7 Cookie Recipes
Local bakers share their favorite recipes.
In The Wake of Saturday’s Shooting, Local Businesses Need Our Help
Small businesses count on the holiday season to make ends meet, but recent tragedy means sales are taking a hit. We've compiled a list of some shops on the East Side to spend your dollar at.
An Annual Pawtuxet Village Cookie Swap Runs Forty Years Strong
Twenty participants each bake twenty dozen holiday cookies and exchange with each other for the annual Vitali Gallo Cookie Swap.
In Times of Tragedy, Look for the Helpers
Following the Brown University shooting this past weekend, we're taking a look at who has helped, how we can help, and where you can find help in our amazing Rhode Island community.
Rhode Island Holiday Takeout and Dinner Options
Leave the holiday cooking to your local restaurants, popups and caterers this year.
Pizza Marvin Is Hosting Fifth Annual Twelve Pies of Christmas Collaboration
The Fox Point pizza spot is working with twelve Rhode Island restaurants who will each cook a special pizza for one night only, with all of the proceeds benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Breaking Bread Launches New Mentorship Program
Virtual mentorship meetings take place over six weeks, in addition to hosting leadership workshops, monthly events and a podcast series.
Rebecca Zilenziger’s “Inter:Intra Personal” Exhibit Arrives at AS220
The photographer's first solo photography exhibition is a visual and conceptual meditation on the dynamics of empathy, resilience and the human condition.
Hope & Main Breaks Ground on West End Kitchens
The Warren-based culinary incubator program just launched its Providence counterpart with shared-use commercial kitchen space coming soon.
Providence’s 23 Best Secret Bars, Hidden Gems and Speakeasies
Providence's best secret bars and speakeasies for indoor, outdoor and takeout cocktails, beer and wine.
Mūni Haus of Beauty is More Than a Salon
Jamie Millmather's hair headquarters is a place for collaboration, inspiration and educational workshops.
Ten Prime Seafood Opens Today in the Former Res Space
Chow Fun Food Group owner John Elkhay reunited with Executive Chef Jules Ramos and designer Stephanie Skovron to create what he calls his “legacy restaurant.”
Soul-Satisfying Soups from Local Restaurants
There’s something amazing about how soup makes us suffer a little less. Here are some of the best bowls around.
Dune Brothers Hopes to Expand with a Seafood Market and Restaurant in Tiverton
Nick and Monica Gillespie's seafood restaurant and wholesaler business has its eyes set on Tiverton's Chase Marina.
Ashawaug Farm Preserves Indigenous Crops and Crafts
Dawn and Cassius Spears host learning workshops for seed saving and flower drying while growing Narragansett Flint Corn, the "three sisters," and more than forty heirloom varieties of tomatoes.
Local Options for Thanksgiving Dinner and Desserts in Rhode Island
Whether it's a sit-down feast or takeout turkey and side dishes, we've rounded up some places that are accepting Thanksgiving dinner reservations, and to-go and dessert orders.
The Holiday-Themed Miracle Bar is Popping Up at Gilligan’s Pub
Gilligan’s Pub in Providence transforms into a holiday wonderland for Miracle on Chalkstone.
Pizza Prize
The notable guide 50 Top Pizza named Pasquale’s to the top fifty pizzas in the United States.
Pizza Party!
The Catering Gourmet produces wood-grilled, take-and-bake or hot pizzas for large and small events.
Slice Superlatives
We name the best of the rest for pizza types and specialties.
Vesuviano Style
Anna’s pizzeria puts its own twist on Neapolitan pizza in Providence.
Choose Your Own Pie
Learn the differences between pizza styles and where to sample them.
Get Dressed Up and Attend the Sojourner House’s Fifteenth and Final Masquerade Ball
Continue your enthusiasm for dressing up and desserts at this year's ball, under the theme of "Venetian Twilight."
Babes Pie Co. Gears Up for a Busy Holiday Pie Season
The pop-up pie shop offers pickups at its new commercial kitchen space in Pawtucket and sells pies at Stock every Sunday.
Ballet RI’s “Off the Wall” Is Back with a New Twist
The latest rendition of the popular performance brings paintings from the new Westerly Museum of American Impressionism to life through movement.
Q-and-A: Mike Lester of the Upcoming French Bistro Memere’s
Neptune (formerly the Dean) will soon open its ground level restaurant with the legendary Providence proprietor at the helm.
Fabric Arts Festival Connects Fall River to Providence
The festival was founded to unite the two cities through a series of music concerts, art exhibitions, dinners and workshops.
The Faces of Modern Manhood in Rhode Island
Providence's all boys San Miguel School fosters community and belonging through brotherhood and mentorships.
Metacom Kitchen is Making a Return to Warren
Rick and Susan Allaire are relaunching the restaurant after hearing how much people missed it.
Sakonnet Vineyard is Hosting a 50th Anniversary Harvest Celebration
Learn how the vineyard's stewards plan to implement sustainable and organic methods for farming and wine-making.
Rhode Island Food Crawls West End Book Excerpt
Take exciting culinary journeys through the Ocean State with this book, from the editor-in-chief of Rhode Island Monthly.
Get Some Back-to-School Fashion Inspiration from Local Shops
A Rhode Island-based style team gathered goods from local shops for a fashion shoot starring Westerly kids.
High Motor Bar & Grille Opens in Pawtucket from the Owners of Lucky Enough
The sports bar is located in the former Doherty's East Avenue Irish Pub and Craft Burgers and Beer location in Pawtucket.
Club Frills Merges a Nostalgic Atmosphere with Creative Food and Cocktails
The team behind Pizza Marvin built a cocktail lab with cheffed-up bar food in an atmosphere that nods to the past.
“Shattered Ice” Hockey Film Helps Others See Life After Loss
Screenwriter and producer Jake Miskin created the film, inspired by his high school experience, to help others struggling with mental health issues.
Stanley’s Famous Hamburgers Serves Up Nostalgia in a Bun
The iconic burger joint has been using the same recipe in Central Falls since 1932.
Debbie’s Is the Real Deal for Hoagies and Hot Dogs
Chef-owner Ed Davis taps into his legendary industry background when creating stacked sandwiches, hot dogs and salads.
First Person: Taking a Digital Detox
Our lives run on our mobile devices, but what happens when you give them up for a day?
Loma is a Classic Bar Combining International Spirits and Latin Flavors
Guests are transported to what looks like a Latin living room in the '60s or '70s, where they can learn all about cocktails in an intimate environment.
From Rhode Island to Richmond: A Weekend Getaway Worth the Flight
Richmond, Virginia is only a flight away from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport for a quick trip filled with cherry blossoms, great eats and excursions
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Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport Soars Toward Another Top Honor
Here’s how you can help PVD win Best Domestic Airport for the second year in a row, and what that win means for the community.
