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Shellfish Games: Matunuck Oyster Farm’s Fight for Segar Cove

For years, Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, has been the face of sustainable, and successful, agriculture, but an increasing number of opponents are asking: at what — or whose — expense?

Alyssa Giacobbe,

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Bom Apetite with these Portuguese Recipes and Wine Pairings

Chef Natalia Paiva-Neves hosts a Portuguese feast (complete with six recipes and seven wine pairings) at a friend's home for picture-perfect summer entertaining.

Jamie Coelho, Dana Rae Laverty,

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44 Cool Places for Ice Cream in Rhode Island

Whether you're into classic cones or fancy gelato cakes, we've got the scoop on the state's best ice cream joints.

Samantha Labrecque, Kerri Tallman,

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Mom and Pop Breakfast Spots

Simple breakfasts from family-run restaurants.

Lauren Clem, Jamie Coelho,

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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.

Jamie Coelho, Edelinda Baptista, Grace Kelly, Kerri Tallman, Kaitlyn Murray, Sarah Francis,

The Black Leaf Tea and Culture Shop Goes National

Owner Amber Jackson is focusing on building local community for Black professionals while scaling up her tea brand nationwide.

Jamie Coelho,

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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.

Jamie Coelho,

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.

Jamie Coelho,

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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.

Jamie Coelho,

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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.

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