Author: Jamie Coelho
The Red Door Opens in the Former Thee Red Fez Location
The bar is serving Saugy dogs and "escalated" comfort food with craft cocktails and beer in the newly renovated building in Providence's "historic parking lot district."
Lucky Enough is a New Beer-and-Shot Bar in Providence
The “oldest new bar in Providence” also boasts cocktails named after song lyrics and a "choose-your-own" vinyl record collection featuring classic and indie rock.
The Lion’s Share: RI Hospitality President Dale Venturini to Retire In February
Inside the life and work of the president of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association, who has rallied for local hotels, shops and restaurants throughout her thirty-five years of service.
Aloft Providence Downtown Hotel Shakes Up Providence’s Hospitality Scene
The hotel boasts 175 contemporary guest rooms, a trendy WXYZ Bar, Backyard al fresco space and the rooftop Blu Violet restaurant and bar overlooking the city.
Tyler Florence Leads Johnson and Wales University’s Future Food All-Stars Challenge
Eight student teams competed in the live food-related business pitch competition, and the winner took home $10,000.
Merry and Bright: The Best Holiday Light Displays in Rhode Island
These elaborate holiday displays by everyday Rhode Islanders spark joy across the state.
The New Audrey’s Coffee House and Lounge Has a Bachelor Nation Connection
The day-to-night cafe in South County Commons opened this month with a celeb power couple leading the way.
Anchor and Hope Rhode Island-Based Winery Offers Food and Wine Pairing Ideas
To help out dinner party and event hosts, the locally-based wine négociant has created a wine cheat sheet.
Meet Rhode Island Pop Artist Viana as She Releases Her Cover “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)”
The song was originally performed by the popular band My Chemical Romance, but Viana has put her own moody spin on it.
Stoneacre Hospitality is Building a Restaurant and Entertaining Empire in Newport
Co-owners and friends Christopher Bender and David Crowell have two restaurants and a wine and spirits shop under their belt, plus events and catering and luxury picnic businesses, as well as a soon-to-come bed and breakfast.
Feast Your Eyes on PVDonuts’ Friendsgiving Donut
The brioche-based treat is topped with fried chicken from Bucktown.
Work Out Your URI Vs. PC Basketball Rivalry with a Beer Collab from Union Station and Shaidzon Breweries
The two Rhode Island breweries have teamed up to brew the limited-edition "Big Trouble in Little Rhody" Kölsch just in time for the big game on Dec. 4.
Olneyville New York System Is Lit with a New Neon Sign
About five months ago, the owner of the historic hot wieners neighborhood fixture found out that the original, sixty-seven-year-old neon sign could not be restored.
Hi Neighbor!: Q-and-A with Narragansett Beer’s Lee Lord and Tony Barber
The head brewer and director of operations spill on the brewery's new Providence digs and their backgrounds in beer.
Two Former Stay-at-Home Moms Teamed Up for Apponaug Brewery, a Riverfront Brewpub for All
The Warwick brewery has a tasting room and plenty of outdoor seating.
Lagers, With a Side of Laughs, at Buttonwoods Brewery
Insta-comic and brewer Morgan Clark Snyder Jr. serves up tasty European-style lagers at his Cranston brewery.
What’s Brewing: Craft Breweries in Rhode Island
The ultimate guide to beer and breweries in the Ocean State.
Inside Origin Beer Project, an Alt-Prop Brewery at Buttonwoods
Cheyne and Erika Tessier launched their alternating proprietorship brewery, Origins Beer Project, at Buttonwoods Brewery.
Local Mom Influencer Audrey McClelland Releases Four Romance Novels in a Year
The Barrington resident's books are like Hallmark movies in literary form: Pick up her novels Hometown Boy, At Last, Happily Ever After and One and Only.
Rhode Island Brewery Puzzle Makes a Great Beer-Lover’s Gift
The Rhode Island Brewers Guild is offering the puzzles for $25 as a fundraiser.
CORE Fitness Gives Workout Fanatics a Pre-Dawn or Post-Work Energy Boost
Group fitness classes will help you get your groove back while fostering camaderie and community in the gym.
Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats Takes the PPAC Stage Tonight
Food Network star, chef and author Alton Brown discusses his culinary entertainment tour and what he likes about Providence's dining scene (Dune Bros., get the guy a Fish Mac stat!).
StyleWeek Season 21 Delivered an Avant-Garde Atmosphere and Spicy Heat
Designers Hope MacDonald, Tatyana Ayriyan, Amy Page DeBlasio and Jacqueline Monez of JACQUELABEL presented their collections on the Capital Grille catwalk.
Inside Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s Game-Changing Growth
The nonprofit, with a massive new facility in Providence, has changed the way Rhode Islanders eat forever.
Southeast Asian Community Receives 500 Bags of Rice and Grant from POC Foundation
The Center for Southeast Asians received a Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC) Foundation grant, which is the single largest historic investment in the Southeast Asian community in Rhode Island.
Aura’s Chocolate Bar Wins Food and Drink Biz Pitch Competition at Hope and Main
Aura Fajardo Quintero is Rhode Island's first champion in the Sam Adams Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room Competition.
Aguardente Restaurant Shares the Owners’ Immigration Stories from Portugal, the Azores and Guatemala
The Fox Point hotspot celebrates the immigrant journeys of its three founders through food, art, music, spirits and more.
Saturday’s WaterFire Celebrates Black, Indigenous and People of Color Communities
The Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC) is sponsoring the lighting that includes a Chinese lion dance, an indigenous performance, a ceremonial torch lighting and Caribbean soul and salsa music.
Leigh X Azzul Company Store and Showroom is Featuring Locally Designed Accessories and Artwork for Sale
The state's emerging painters, photographers, artists and designers, including Kent Stetson handbags, will share work for sale on Saturdays in Newport.
Halloween at the Castle Party Will Raise Funds for Mansion Restoration
Experience a more intimate Halloween costume party with food, an open bar, live entertainment and tarot and palm readings at Barnaby Castle in Providence.
Q-and-A: PPAC’s Technical Director Shares What It’s Like to Prepare for Pretty Woman in COVID
Amanda Motta managed set preparations for Pretty Woman, while making sure the theater is COVID-compliant for PPAC's first performance since pre-COVID, opening this weekend.
Narragansett Beer Drops Surprise Brew to Commemorate Brady’s Win Over Belichick
The beer was produced overnight in anticipation of the results of the heated late-night football game, and it's available in liquor stores today.
Blaze is Back on Smith Hill with a Fusion Menu, Featuring Art, Music, Poetry and More
Berry-Jean Murray, owner of Brooklyn Tea, Coffee and Guest House, has partnered with chef Phyllis Arffa to launch Blaze Smith Hill in the space.
Get the Rhody Reader Box from Ink Fish Books
The gift box includes Elizabeth B. Splaine's novel Swan Song, a soy wax candle, chocolate and a handmade bookmark.
Ocean State Job Lot Steps Up with Relief Supplies After Earthquake and Hurricane
OSJL Charitable Foundation donated more than thirty trailers of food and essential supplies to regions hit hard by the recent earthquake in Haiti and Hurricane Ida.
Inside the Dye House, an Artful New Hotel and Event Space in Olneyville
The boutique hotel is owned by URI grads, Everett and Valerie Abitbol.
The Backyard Food Company Launches Night Shift Craft Beer-Infused Peach BBQ Sauce
Whirlpool Tangy Peach BBQ Sauce combines Night Shift's hazy New England Pale Ale, the Backyard Food Company's BBQ sauce and fresh peaches for a condiment that's great on grilled proteins.
Rhode Island Monthly Wins 20 Rhode Island Press Association Awards and Hall of Fame Recognition
Rhode Island Monthly staffers celebrated writing, photography and design nods, and President and Publisher John Palumbo also earned a spot in the association's Hall of Fame.
StyleWeek Is Back with its Third “Micro-Fashion” Event
The Capital Grille will once again host local designers including Jacqueline Monez, Hope MacDonald, Tatyana Ayriyan and Amy Page DeBlasio.
Haircuts and Heritage Project Pairs Free Haircuts with Life Lessons for Youth
Kobi Dennis is leading the charge to help inner city youth get a free haircut while meeting a mentor in the barber's chair.
Pat’s Italian Is Now a Providence Takeout Option Through Bath Food Co.
After an increase in demand for take-home dishes and a restaurant staff shortage, owner Greg Stevens has launched takeout and delivery out of the community kitchen space.
The Bridge: A 9/11 Story Tells the Story of a Local Couple Lost on United Flight 175
The documentary-style film is about the bridge on the Attleboro and Pawtucket line that is dedicated to Lynn Goodchild and Shawn Nassaney, a young couple who graduated from Bryant University.
Beer Garden City Is Now Open on Weekends
Avvio ristorante is offering appetizers that pair well with local beers from Rhode Island breweries.
The Guild Warren Opens as the Waterfront Town’s First Brewery
The small-batch brewery and beer hall has a food menu and will pour its own Guild-branded beers in addition to varieties from their contract brewers.
Throw a “Let’s Get Sheet-Faced” Party at Estela’s Lash and Skincare Studio
The girls' nights include mask skincare treaments, a chic table setup, rose, light bites and more customizable by party.
Cipriani is About to Make its Mark on Providence with the Beatrice Hotel’s Bellini Restaurant
The city's most luxurious hotel yet is opening the Cipriani-branded Bellini restaurant as well as a private rooftop club.
Newport Restaurant Group Opens Foodlove Market
The Middletown market offers a variety of specialty, take-home foods that are popular at its restaurants and made with local and seasonal ingredients.
Newport Vineyards Mid-Summer Fire Dinner Was Straight “Fire”
Newport Vineyards' executive chef Andy Teixeira and team served a multi-course menu cooked over open fire in the vineyard.
JWU Alum Noah Rosen Shows Off His Knife Skills with Forge to Table
The chef-approved line of culinary knives is available at local shops including Stock Culinary Goods.
Laugh Yourself Silly with John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and More at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Comedy Festival
The star-studded comedy festival returns to Providence this spring.
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