We all have that crazy aunt who would have one too many wine coolers at the family cookout. A vicious combination of Seagram & Smirnoff always managed to take that 7th birthday party or baptism down a bad path. Well, reality check people — we are the crazy aunts now. And while our behaviors may […]
It could be argued that NOTHING has been the same since Tom Brady made his infamous move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New England fans have been sour since Brady signed to the Florida team back in March, and Smug Brewing of Pawtucket has released a beer that perfectly encapsulates their feelings. Traitorade is the […]
As the dust of coronavirus finally begins to settle, breweries and bars in Rhode Island are making accommodations to adapt to the new normal. Phase II allows restaurants and breweries to open with a long list of restrictions, including limited capacities, face mask requirements and no bar access unless assisted by a server. While some […]
Spring has sprung and while this is typically a time for the resurgence of beer and brewery events, unfortunately we have to take this time to ditch the crowds for our couch. It’s no surprise that many of us are finding ourselves binge watching significantly more Netflix than we used to. Instead of covering beer […]
An artist who wishes to remain anonymous started a mysterious movement early last week to raise awareness and funds to support frontline medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic. The movement began with a parody of Shepard Fairey’s Obey Andre the Giant poster featuring Governor Gina Raimondo’s face with one simple word: “OBEY.” The poster nods […]
Proclamation Ale in Warwick has teamed up with Frog & Toad — one of Rhode Island’s most loved gift shops — to brand their newest double IPA “Knock it Off.” The collaboration samples the art of Maret Bodarew of Frog & Toad and is a nod to the important message delivered by Governor Gina Raimondo […]
Whether you are out on the front lines, working from home, out of work or quarantining, these times are uncertain for all of us. Small businesses across the country and particularly here in Rhode Island are doing what they can to carry out business where possible, while keeping up with government issued guidelines. Luckily for […]
The Providence community has always prided itself on shopping small, and now — more than ever — is the time to do so. Hundreds of local restaurants, bars and venues have been critically affected by the measures we’ve been instructed to take due to COVID-19. Although the decision to close/suspend typical functions has been a […]
Coastal rivalries are nothing new. From ’90s hip-hop to our local Cranston high schools, the East versus West debate has been a topic of controversy for decades. When it comes to beer, each coast has developed their own signature style. The most prominent style that has people talking East versus West is the IPA. After […]
Providence went from being lovingly nicknamed New England’s armpit to ranking a solid #8 on Brides.com’s “Most Romantic Cities in the US” in 2019. Apparently, the smoke stacks at Providence Power Station aren’t the only thing steaming up our city. The cultural oasis presents the perfect environment for love to bloom. Whether you are looking […]