The Dish

This Secret Restaurant Inside a VFW Post is a Local Institution

For those in the know, Mike's Kitchen, inside the Tabor-Franchi Post, tastes just like an Italian Nonna's cooking.

Mary Lioce-Narvell,

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Celebrate Aquaculture at the Ocean State Oyster Festival

Meet the farmers who harvest Rhode Island's best shellfish at this late summer celebration at Providence's 195 District Park.

Alicia Maria Ortiz Alba,

Musicians sit around a table in a taproom with green walls and Irish flag decor.

Catch a traditional Irish music session at this Bristol brewery

Trágmar Ale Works hosts traditional Irish music sessions once a month at its Bristol taproom.

Lauren Clem,

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.

Jamie Coelho,

Jamie Coelho Presents Her Latest Food Guide Book

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.

Jamie Coelho,

A view inside the meadery with tables and brewing equipment visible.

An Olneyville Meadery Is Bringing Mead to the Masses

Arcane Mead & Winery opened in the former Butterbang space in Providence in August.

Lauren Clem,

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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.

Jamie Coelho,

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.

Jamie Coelho,

A muffin and a drink on an outdoor table.

Testing Out the Viral Coffee Bucket in Northern Rhode Island

This Blackstone Valley coffee shop has made a splash on TikTok with bucket-sized servings of flavors like the banana bread latte and cinnagraham crunch iced coffee.

Justin Theriault,

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Yellow Door Taqueria to Open Doors in Providence

The Mexican restaurant will serve streets tacos and cocktails from a hospitality dream team, including Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey, HGTV and Food Network personality Taniya Nayak, restaurateur Brian O’Donnell and journalist Colleen Hagerty.

Justin Theriault,