Food & Drink
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
Meet Yojaida Heredia from Miss Naomi's Craft Ice Cream
The small batch, Black woman-owned ice cream and paleta popup business is named after Heredia's grandmother.
Emily Homonoff
Tiny Bar Popups Include Solid Gold Provisions, Dips Dips and More
The whimsical outdoor patio features mobile food businesses serving up Walrus and Carpenter Oysters, "ugly sandwiches" and more.
Jamie Coelho
The Essential Rhode Island Quahog Guide
Everything you need to know about harvesting, cooking and eating the Ocean State's favorite clam.
Where to Get the Best Calamari in Rhode Island
Now that calamari, the official state appetizer of Rhode Island, stole the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention, it's our duty to spill the secrets on squid.
Jamie Coelho
Fearless Fish Market Makes Local Seafood Species More Accessible
The Providence market stocks local species of whole fish as well as filets, shellfish, squid, cooking ingredients and more.
Stay Local and Eat Well During Providence Restaurant Weeks
Enjoy four weeks of dine-in, takeout and delivery restaurant deals August 16 to September 12.
Theresa Brown
Food is Family at Casa Azul Taqueria Mexican Restaurant in Providence
The takeout spot is named after artist Frida Kahlo's house in Mexico City, where the owners are from.
Jamie Coelho
Grey Sail Brewing Launches South County Distillers
Production for the gin and vodka was delayed due to producing sanitizer to aid in the COVID-19 crisis, but now the distillery is ready to serve spirits.
Isabelle Paquette
Providence Restaurants Are Launching New Ideas and Patios to Combat Crisis
Many local restaurants are staying positive and getting creative to generate revenue during a tough time for the restaurant industry.
Jamie Coelho
Open Air Saturdays Create a Safe Shopping and Dining Experience in Downtown Providence
Saturdays in August, a popular section of downtown Providence will close to traffic and transform into a socially-distanced shopping and dining scene.
Theresa Brown
Help Aquidneck Community Table Match Donations to Feed the Hungry with Local Food
Thanks to a grant from an anonymous donor, all donations made until August 15 will be matched, up to $25,000.
Theresa Brown