Food & Drink
Restaurants Confront New Dining Restrictions on Operating Hours
A stay-at-home advisory is ordering Rhode Island restaurants to close by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 10:30 p.m. on weekends.
Jamie Coelho
Marcelino's is the Latest Craft Cocktail Bar to Open in Providence
The bar mixes cocktails made with scratchmade syrups and infused spirits and serves a vegan-friendly mezze menu with flavors of the Middle East.
Wright's Farm Restaurant Reopens for Indoor Dining
The expansive Wright’s Farm Restaurant is reopening for socially-distant indoor dining after spending the summer months offering curbside pickup.
Rachel Dvareckas
More than 50 Restaurants are Participating in Newport Restaurant Week 2020 Remix
Restaurants in Newport and Bristol counties are offering deals, discounts and promotions from November 6 to 15.
Edelinda Baptista
Kingfisher is a New Vermont Restaurant with Providence Roots
The former Red Fez restaurant owners and two former north cooks have partnered up to run an eclectic restaurant in downtown Ludlow.
Jamie Coelho
The Future of Farming in Rhode Island
How local farmers are pivoting in the face of a pandemic while trying to access farmland and aquaculture sites.
Jamie Coelho
PVD Vegan Restaurant Week Celebrates Plant-Based Cuisine in Rhode Island
Enjoy vegan specials, discounts or pre-fixe three-course meals at local restaurants from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 8.
Edelinda Baptista
Granny Squibb's Iced Tea Donates to Organizations in Need
The Providence-based beverage company donated 1,200 cans to the American Cancer Society, and plans to donate 5,000 more.
Rachel Dvareckas
The George on Washington Opens in the Former Local 121 Space in Providence
The new restaurant offers elevated comfort food and craft cocktails, plus live jazz and piano performances Thursday through Sunday.
Jamie Coelho
Lifespan and the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Host Fourth Food Distribution
Pallets of food, such as perishable and non-perishable goods, will be given out for free today at St. Michael's Church in Providence.
Edelinda Baptista
The Juice Girl Donates Juice for Breast Cancer Awareness
Owner Lisa Watson has partnered up with the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Center to donate 100 bottles of fresh juice to those individuals suffering from cancer.
Jamie Coelho
The Guild PVD Launches Outdoor Beer Garden in Providence
The Guild PVD is a part of Rhode Island’s #TakeitOutside campaign that is trying to stop the spread of COVID-19 by bringing businesses and consumers outdoors.
Rachel Dvareckas
Al Fresco On the Hill To Continue Throughout October in Providence
Although the usual Columbus Day weekend feast won’t happen this year, Al Fresco on the Hill will take its place.
Edelinda Baptista
Yay Concierge Curates Remote Luxury Food and Drink Experiences
Founder Damaris Messina curates lessons on bartending, wine pairings, bourbon tastings and cooking lessons with renowned hospitality professionals for people who might not be able to see each other in person.
Jamie Coelho
RIHA Is Encouraging Restaurant Guests to #BYOBlanket for Outdoor Dining
Bring a blanket and enjoy dining outdoors at local restaurants into the fall season.
Jamie Coelho