Author: Jamie Coelho
Wishing for the Way Things Used to Be
Who are we without the Old Canteen and Olneyville New York System?
Humans of New York System
Meet the faces in line and behind the counter at the iconic Olneyville New York System wiener joint.
Rhode Island is Ready for Providence’s Track 15 Food Hall
Find out the seven merchant partners of the food hall.
Get Out of Town: The Heart of Massachusetts is Full of Kids Activities Just a Drive Away
From exploring Old Sturbridge Village and the EcoTarium to skiing and snowboarding at Wachusett Mountain, families can plan day trips or an overnight adventure to escape winter boredom.
Life of Pi, Showing at PPAC This Week, is Mesmerizing
The show is a carnival for the senses, and the perfect Valentine's gift idea with an available discount on a pair of tickets.
2025 Common Good Awards
Our eighth annual Common Good Awards recognize Rhode Island businesses that inspire philanthropy through their company’s mission and in their employees around the state.
Staff Picks: Providence Restaurant Weeks
Rhode Island Monthly staffers name their picks for the foodie favorite promotion, which runs January 26 through February 8.
Rhode Island James Beard Award Winner Sly Fox Den Too Forced to Close
Indigenous chef Sherry Pocknett shut down the Charlestown restaurant unexpectedly over the weekend with plans to reopen in Connecticut.
8 Rhode Island Chefs and Restaurants Make James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist List
Sky Haneul Kim of Gift Horse is up for Best Chef: Northeast, as well as four other local chefs, and three more Rhode Island restaurants and chefs are also being recognized in other categories.
7 Fun Facts and Memories All About Joe Marzilli’s Old Canteen on Federal Hill
Sal Marzilli shares Old Canteen secrets in past interviews. Share your own memories in the comments!
Industrious Spirit Company Launches Some New Strong Stuff
The latest release is Aquavit, a Scandinavian-inspired spirit made from aging rye distilled with caraway and local rye bread.
Dune Brothers New Market, Restaurant and Takeout Window Are Open
The popular seafood shack just doubled down on local seafood with a permanent, year-round restaurant, fish market and takeout window in Providence's Fox Point.
Where to See Live Jazz in Rhode Island
Local bars highlight live music acts from jazz bands and performers like Leland Baker and Friends, Paper Moon Jazz Band and Becky Bass.
Big Feeling Opens Ice Cream Shop in the Dead of Winter
Alex Maddalena's pop-up is now permanent on the West End of Providence where you can buy pints of inventive ice cream flavors.
Ja Patty Brings a Taste of Island Life to Rhode Island
Co-founders Conroy Outar and Alison Rosario cook and sell authentic Jamaican food at their new restaurant and "tuck shop" in Providence
New Year’s Eve Dinners and Parties in Rhode Island
We’ve rounded up some local ways to ring in 2025, including dining in, desserts, dance parties and more.
Troop Providence’s Fall/Winter Menu Updates and Deejay Dance Parties
Providence's hip-hoppiest restaurant is celebrating seven years with an updated seasonal menu and expanded events calendar.
Pizza Marvin Is Hosting Fourth 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 Boys & Girls Club of Providence.
6 Bakeries and Shops to Order a Celebratory Cake in Rhode Island
Celebrate your next birthday, annviersary or special occasion with a cake from one of these local bakeries.
Get Out of Town: A Trip to Boston Gives a Taste of Big City Life
Rhode Island connections abound at Beacon Hill's 1928 restaurant and the Liberty Hotel in Boston.
Discover Rhode Island’s Hidden Treasures
Thirty-plus historic gems, oddities and bits of lore you'll find only in the Ocean State.
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.
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.
Trendsetter: Get to Know Local Stylist Brianna Moon
Moon's toddler daughter, June, also has a stylish thrifted wardrobe to match.
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks to Open Third Location in Newport
The former Fifth Element on Broadway will transform into a burger and beer hall this spring.
Portuguese Plates
More Portuguese restaurants for traditional specialties.
Feast & Fettle Launches New Cookbook
Find the secret to better home cooking with Maggie Mulvena Pearson's recipes for sauces, marinades, sides and entrees.
Empanadas with Steak and Mushrooms Recipe from the Perfect Empanada
Get 100 recipes from eighty small food and drink businesses in the Sam Adams Our American Dream Cookbook.
Tizzy K’s Brings Cereal Ice Cream to Locals
Try flavors like Cocoa Puffs and Fruit Loops in ice cream form in two locations, Providence and Warren.
Portuguese Dinner Party
Portuguese CHefs share their favorite recipes to make at home.
Portuguese Sips
Portuguese wines selected by Nelly and Chris Saraiva of Brands of Portugal.
Bridging the Gap
The Fabric Arts Festival was founded to unite the three cities of Fall River and New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Providence.
Fall River Food Specialties
The city is about more than just Portuguese food.
10 Must-Have Items at Portugalia
The vast marketplace can be overwhelming to the unfamiliar, but not when chef Natalia Paiva-Neves of O Dinis is your tour guide.
Easy as Pie
Sam’s Bakery has been serving Lebanese meat pies and pita bread for sixty-three years.
Sweet Stops
Where to go for Portuguese treats.
No Reservations in ‘the Riv’
Portuguese chef Mitch Mauricio takes us on a spur-of-the-moment journey to visit his favorite Fall River food spots.
Track 15 Food Hall Set to Open in February with 7 Food Vendors
The Providence-based project’s lineup includes seven local, chef-driven food concepts as well as additional vendors in a beautifully designed, historic space.
Go for a Spa Getaway on Your Lunch Break
Citron Spa's thirty-minute Glo Hydra Bright Radiance Facial can fit into anyone's busy schedule.
The City of Providence’s Twin Flame is a Los Angeles Restaurant
Chef and restaurateur Michael Cimarusti owns a West Coast restaurant that is named after the city where his parents and grandparents are from.
Michael Silva Celebrates Six Years of BĀS Craft Cocktails with ‘Concept’
The renowned local bartender is introducing Pawtucket to his idea of a conceptual craft cocktail bar for one night only, or go visit him at Bodega at Night.
Make the Food To Die For Recipe for Lizzie Borden’s Meatloaf
Paranormal investigator and "Kindred Spirits" TV star Amy Bruni's new cookbook includes recipes from some of America's most haunted locations.
Canned Margaritas with a Yacht Club Soda Connection
Lindsay Sgambato, from the same family as Yacht Club Bottling Works, launched the Goat Island Beverage Co. Agave Margarita.
Pizza Marvin’s Shellfish Tower is Cheesy on Top
Dubbed "The Crustacean," this innovative menu item is only available once a month.
Buying Ikejime-Caught Fish Just Got Easier at Fearless Fish Market
Fishmonger Stu Meltzer explains what makes ikejime superior to conventional harvesting methods, and six other fish-buying facts to consider.
Sad Summer Festival is Bringing an Emo Lineup to Nearby Worcester
Don't feel like jazz in Newport? Hop over the border for a day of emo bands, including Mayday Parade, the Maine, We the Kings and more.
Explore 4 of the Ocean State’s Hidden Beaches
Stories about our favorite secret beaches tucked away in the coastal corners of Rhode Island.
Uniting Over Grief in the Aftermath of the Pan Am 103 Tragedy
Amy Engelhardt's one-woman play, Impact, follows how one senseless terrorist attack brought people together through kindness in Lockerbie, Scotland.
What to Eat and Drink at the Best of Rhode Island Party
Here's what to expect at the Best of Rhode Island Party at WaterFire Arts Center on July 25.
Your Taste of Rhode Island Starts at the Gate!
Narragansett Beer has officially opened a new kitchen and bar at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport.
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