Author: Jamie Coelho
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Chef Jennifer Backman Comes Full Circle at Castle Hill Inn
Two decades ago, she started out as a lead line cook, and now she's executive chef of the entire culinary operation.
Revolve Dance Project Combines Choreography with Live Music
RDP’s growing roster incorporates local artists and introduces new talent to Providence, including a lineup of all-female choreographers.
Kent Stetson’s StyleWeek Runway Show is a Statement on the Status Handbag
The runway show featured Ballet RI dancers dressed in rainbow colors emblazoned with emojis, each carrying a handbag that made a different statement on society.
Frank & Laurie’s Is Now Open as a Daytime Cafe
The new daytime dining spot, focusing on fresh-from-the-farm ingredients, is run by chef Eric Brown of the popup Thick Neck, and his partner, Sarah Watts.
Celebrate the First Taste of Juneteenth New England
Try Haitian, Jamaican, Southern and African foods at the first-ever event on the statewide holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
How to See the Trolls in South County
Easy directions on visiting the first portion of recycle artist Thomas Dambo's "Troll Trail" at Ninigret Park.
3 Medical Breakthroughs in Rhode Island
From preeclampsia causes to restorative spinal cord injury devices to faster and easier vasectomies, the Ocean State is making waves in the medical community.
StyleWeek Returns This Spring with Innovative Local and Regional Designers
New England's premier fashion week returns to the Capital Grille patio on Thursday, June 13.
The Best Spots for Brunch and Breakfast in Rhode Island
Trendy newcomers and tried-and-true classics to visit for the most important combined meal of the day.
That Derby Trophy is Made in Rhode Island
A fifth-generation silversmith crafts the award over a period of months.
Heating and Cooling Tips to Help Lower Energy Usage
Rhode Island Energy can be a partner to help your home become more energy efficient.
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