2025 DRINK AWARDS NOMINEES
We ask our beer writers, the coordinators of local brewfests, and 59 breweries, wineries, and distilleries to tell us their three favorite home-grown products and their three favorite products by any local maker. That second part was optional – but here’s what we love about our local beverage scene! Almost everyone we talked to was […]
Battle of The Bands Recap: Round one
What’s better: being caught in a spontaneous thunderstorm or listening to some up-and-coming home-grown, RI music? Whether you happened to be in the area for a drink or came to dance, Round 1 of this season’s Battle of the Bands was the place to be. Round 1 was held Friday, Aug 25, at Ladder 133 […]
Motif Monthly Mixology Madness
This Month’s Challenge! This month we’re partnering up with Narragansett Brewery! Bartenders will be challenged to create a unique cocktail using Narragansett Del’s Watermelon Shandy. This event runs from 7:30-10pm and is open to industry folks and the public! For $15 you can sample everything and vote for your two favorite concoctions! Up to the […]
Motown Royalty The Temptations Still Thrilling Audiences and Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of ‘My Girl’: An exclusive interview with the group’s founder Otis Williams
In the public’s eye, no one epitomizes the Motown Sound and legacy more than the legendary The Temptations. Just the mere mention of the group evokes class, peerless talent, unequaled dance moves and stage show, and vocal prowess that remains the bar that the newest generation of pop and R&B superstars still aspire to. The […]