Food & Drink
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
How to Build a Traditional New England Clambake
Grab a sweater and host friends or family for a traditional New England clambake on the beach or in your backyard.
Scenes from a Traditional Fishermen's Clambake in Little Compton
We tagged along as the crew pulled rockweed, stacked the bake and feasted on lobster, clams and other favorites.
Casey Nilsson
Help Rhode Island Restaurants and Hotels Stay Afloat with Dinner and a Staycation
Area restaurants are investing in outdoor heaters, encouraging warm blanket-bringing and devising hot drink menus, all in an effort to continue the outdoor dining season into October.
Jamie Coelho
Q-and-A: Michael Silva of MXR Cocktail Kits and BAS Cocktail Popups
The local bartender explains how he's using his popup cocktail business and cocktail kits to bring people together and build community.
Jamie Coelho
Ben Sukle is Closing Birch Restaurant in October with a Proud, but Heavy, Heart
After trying to make takeout and an outdoor patio sustain the business, the time has come to move on, learn from the pandemic and inspire change.
Jamie Coelho
