When I’m sad, I get up and go around the world — Tomaž Šalamun Why should I feel lonely? — Henry David Thoreau The streets are covered in shadows. The orange cat of sun slinks through the city, crawling between the crevices and alleyways as though she is filling up the empty spaces between buildings […]
Politically speaking, Rhode Island has always been a difficult place to pin down. Founded by Roger Williams, a radical Christian who was thrown out of the more respectable colony of Massachuttes, RI welcomed and all but rewarded the waspish elite. This is just one of the many contradictions that populate the state’s character. In May, […]
Fall in New England is an incredible season, full of beauty and wonder. Even the most mundane highways become scenic routes due to the gorgeous foliage patterns each tree presents. The weather is cool enough for a hoodie, but there is no need to layer up the clothing. It’s also an incredible time for sports, […]
APPLE PICKING 1. Barden Family Orchard 56 Elmdale Road, North Scituate 401-934-1413 2. Jaswell’s Farm 50 Swan Road, Smithfield 401-231-9043 3. Leach Farm and Orchard 147 Austin Avenue, Greenville 401-862-5156 4. Narrow Lane Orchard 213 Narrow Lane North Kingstown 401-294-3584 5. Steere Orchard 150 Austin Avenue, Greenville 401-949-1456 6. Rocky Brook Orchard 997 Wapping Road, […]
The parking lot was hot. As hot as hell, or as hot as a parking lot in the middle of Rhode Island at 12pm on a summer afternoon can be – the two are synonymous. A few lost clouds scuttled over a dark-cloaked couple walking across the asphalt. The black-painted fingernails of their conjoined hands […]
FAVORITE CUSTOMER- BOBBY/ROBBY THE PAINTER Bobby/Robby, if you see this, reach out to us. We’d love to know more about you. This was a write-in, folks! We’ve not had a “favorite customer” award before, but several people wrote this one in, from several different bars spread across Providence. So cheers to you, Bobby or Robby. […]
OVERALL FAVORITE BREWERY, FAVORITE DRINK NAME (“SUMMER WHEAT MAKES ME FEEL FINE”), FAVORITE CAN ART (“FLOCK TOGETHER”) – LOPS BREWING The story behind Lops Brewing goes a little like this … Sean Lopolito, brewer and one of the founders, was having a conversation about what he wanted in a job. This led to the opening […]
This year’s food truck awards were as filled with drama and close races as ever. These truck races concluded at a race track – R1 Indoor Karting hosted the unveiling of the winners at Motif’s 20th anniversary bash on August 11, at our biggest celebration to date. Over 2000 people voted for their favorite food-on-wheels, […]
COVER ARTIST Jinghong Chen’s favorite season is autumn, conjuring up fond memories of jewel-toned foliage, apples and pumpkins, colonial brick homes, and cozy nights by a fireplace hearth. “Autumn in RI just makes me think of red. It is so warm, homey, nostalgic, and connects me to my roots,” she enthuses. The vibrant color is […]
