Caitlin Ardito

After interning at Motif under Jim Vickers in 2011, Ardito was welcomed on board as a regular contributor. She became Project Director and Associate Editor under new owner, Mike Ryan, full time. Ardito graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2012 with a focus in Public Relations and Communication Studies. She produces Motif's events along with Motif Television. Ardito is a columnist for food/drink, entering and coming out of retirement on a monthly basis. She does not like long walks on the beach. | ca.motifmag@gmail.com | 401.312.3305 (office) | Tweet @CA1TA

Spooky Happenings: Halloween Attractions

Terrifying walk-throughs, haunted hay rides, ghosts and family fun in Rhode Island and Southern New England this Halloween season A-Mazing Halloween Party, Escobar’s Farm, 255 Middle Rd, Portsmouth. Come in costume and try to find your way through the huge corn maze. Oct 26 11am – 4pm escobarshighlandfarm.com Boo at the Zoo, Buttonwood Park Zoo, […]

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Opened and Closed

Hello-goodbye: closed and new food spots OPENED As the light fair of the summer gets replaced with heartier menus, Jo’s American Bistro has arrived in Newport just in time at the old Pureini’s. Its  classic American steak-and-potato style dining paired with seafood (it is on an island, after all). Casey’s Bar and Grill on Main Street […]

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