Send Noods: The Broth Bros are sending out top-notch bisque pics
The Broth Bros are lighting up Instagram feeds around New England with scintillating pictures of noodles, chowder, ramen and all things soup! I caught up with Stephanie Martineau, the creator and social media manager of the Broth Bros. She was on holiday in Thailand, but luckily for me she hit a solid wifi zone and […]
A Co-Op Finds its Home: Urban Greens to house first retail space
Starting a business can be a lengthy process. For Urban Greens Co-Op, the wait has been worth it. It was founded in 1999 as a buying club for a small group of people with a mission to supplement the lack of grocery store options in Providence’s West End. Since then, it has grown into a […]
That Sounds Sustainable!: Rhode Island businesses get smart about environmentally friendly packaging
Increasingly, consumers are making an effort to shop — and eat — more sustainably, with an effort to prioritize eating local foods that reduce one’s carbon footprint. Traditional Styrofoam packaging, plastic cutlery and take-out bags can wreak havoc on the environment, and several RI eateries have taken note. So Motif has come up with a list […]
Knock Knock! Who’s There? Banana! Gluten and dairy free banana muffins, that is
I have Celiac disease, but thanks to this banana muffin recipe from my Aunt Lynda, I never have to toss overripe bananas in the trash. She developed this recipe as part of a healthy detox plan. Not only are these muffins gluten-free, the oat bran in them helps lower cholesterol and the almond flour is a […]
At War with God
“What I keep hearing from so many people is that we need a healing space, and that’s what I hope to bring with Marisol,” says Emmy-award winning director Brian Mertes. Trinity Rep’s upcoming production of playwright José Rivera’s dystopian, absurdist fantasy aims for intimacy among the nightmarish scenario of a world literally at war with […]
The Roots Report: Don’t Let the Rain Fool Ya: Summer is coming in hot
Okee dokee folks… ‘Tis the season when things start wrapping up indoors and begin to crawl out into the sun and squint their light-deprived eyes. Our next issue will be the Summer Guide, which is a big issue of “must do” activities for the hot and heavy months of June, July and August. If you […]
The Tail of a Tiny Lobster
First impressions are key, and our covers, like a nice shirt on an eligible bachelor, entice our readers to stay and mingle with the articles within. This issue’s cover artist is a friend of mine who showed me his art “way back” in middle school when everybody still had flip phones and MySpace. Nick Lafluer […]