Month: May 2025

Our March Monthly Mixology Madness Winner Used CÓDIGO Blanco Tequila to come out on top

Max Prussner was at the event that night, not to compete, but to work. As the head bartender at Kimi’s, Prussner can be found at the bar almost every night, shaking upscale cocktails and cracking open craft beers for adoring customers. At Motif’s March Mixology Madness, Prussner was going about his usual routine of taking […]

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Grilled Bruschetta Toast With Herbed Ricotta & Crispy Prosciutto: A simple summer recipe

Tomatoes, toast, and a little ricotta magic — your new go-to for summer gatherings. There’s something magical about the way tomatoes taste in the summer: sun-warmed, bursting with flavor. This grilled bruschetta toast is a simple recipe that lets them shine: marinated with olive oil, lemon, and herbs, then spooned over charred bread, kissed with […]

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Big Feeling: Scooping out joy one cone at a time

If you’ve strolled down PVD’s Westminster Street in the West End over the past few months, you might have noticed something sweet happening. Big Feeling isn’t just another ice cream shop — it’s a happy hub where founder Alex Maddalena is serving up joy, nostalgia, and, yup, big feelings with each sweet scoop he sells. […]

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Rhode Island Beach Access Guide 2025: Sun, sand, and smart planning

Rhode Island summers, simply put, hit different. For a small state, we’ve got an enormous amount of shoreline — over 400 miles — with public beaches ranging from classic boardwalk hotspots to chill nature preserves. Whether you’re posting up with your family, surfing some early-morning waves, or just need a quiet place to hear yourself […]

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Chasing the Sound: Why so many bands keep the Grateful Dead alive

As I write this, I’m listening to the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1977 Cornell concert — considered by many Deadheads to be the band’s finest live performance. I only started listening to the Dead last year, and truthfully, my first reference to them was Jerry Garcia’s quirky cameo in the stoner classic Half Baked. Not exactly […]

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