The Dish

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.

Jamie Coelho,

A small crowd poses for a photo against a green wall.

An Early Look at the First-Ever Rhode Island Brewers Conference

The conference hosted by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild takes place Aug. 9 at Farm Fresh Rhode Island.

Lauren Clem,

The interior of a sunlit cafe with brick walls and leather chairs for seating.

Rhode Island’s Newest Restaurant is Inside the Providence Public Library

Culinary Hub of Providence serves up international offerings while also serving as a job training site for immigrants and refugees.

Lauren Clem,

Scones and a peach arranged on a cooling rack.

The Best Gluten-Free Bakeries in Rhode Island

Living with celiac disease, an intolerance, or avoiding gluten for lifestyle reasons? Don't worry, here are six places to get the (baked) goods in and around Rhode Island.

Lauren Clem,

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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.

Jamie Coelho,

Snyder and Rapoza standing in the brewery production space.

A Peek into Buttonwood's Brewery's New Providence Location

The brewery relocated from Cranston to a bigger space with an onsite kitchen from Screaming Unicorn.

Lauren Clem,

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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.

Jamie Coelho,

A tasting room featuring couches and the word "whiskey" on one wall, with firemen's hats and other decor on another wall.

Two New Distilleries Open Their Doors in Pawtucket

Working Man Distillers and Dark Outpost Distilling share a whiskey-centric tasting room in the heart of Pawtucket.

Lauren Clem,

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Rhode Island's Nine Best Brewery Patios

Plus, we cheers to four newcomers to the local brew scene.

Lauren Clem,

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Angelo's Regulars Share Their Favorite Memories

From a relaxed arrest over veal parm to family gatherings and meatballs for breakfast, Rhode Island personalities tell all on Angelo's 100th Anniversary.

Jamie Coelho,