For this musical edition of Motif, I thought to myself: What would be better than casting a spotlight on one of the few-and-far-between, musician-owned distilleries that are actually good? I chose Heaven’s Door, which, like its owner, stands out amongst the rest. Heaven’s Door is the one and only Bob Dylan’s distillery. Right now they […]
Summer is upon us (finally) again! And what better way to celebrate the hot weather than a new spritz in your cocktail repertoire? This month I made a coconut fat-washed Campari as a base for a unique, crushable spritz to liven up your warmer months. The most involved process is not that involved, so don’t […]
In honor of this month’s art theme, I thought I’d take things literally. I chose to utilize a product from Collective Arts, which is a distillery and a brewery operating out of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada. While they have been brewing beer for nearly ten years, they only recently started distilling, beginning with a dry […]
’A cocktail is a potion, adding CBD lifts it to the level of ceremony.’ – Jessica Gorman, owner of Sea Witch Medicinals There’s no shortage of cannabis or hemp products these days, so finding the right brand is a new challenge for many people. Fortunately for us Rhode Islanders, we have an amazing company in […]
It used to be that nips, or small bottles of alcohol amounting to roughly one-and-a-half ounces, were something for people just looking for a cheap, quick buzz – or looting a hotel minibar. More and more, however, the nip world has become more fanciful and interesting. I started to notice the rise of craft […]
This month I decided to make something that is refreshing and light, with roots in a classic. One of my favorite cocktails is a classic Whiskey Sour, which calls for bourbon, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and an egg white. While nowadays many bars don’t include the egg white, I insist that you try […]
This February, in honor of Black History Month, I decided to create a cocktail that utilized products from a local black-owned distillery. I chose White Dog Distilling in Pawtucket. White Dog Distilling has a variety of products including a selection of whiskies of various ages and rotating seasonal options of flavored moonshine. Right now, they […]
COVID has done a number on the hospitality industry, but the relentless work ethic of the people behind the industry have kept the dream alive. Now we are seeing exciting things happen with new places blossoming in old spaces. The former Far West space at 55 Cromwell in Providence is one of the shuttered venues […]
Somehow, it is now 2022. Regardless of how fast these last two years have gone, it’s time to set those New Year’s resolutions and for some of us, that means sobering up. Dry January has gone from a personal project to a national movement. As awareness about alcoholism rises along with the importance of detoxing […]
It’s that time of year to get cooking, get traveling, and get shopping! And while lots of people can be easy to shop for, some prove more difficult. That person can often be the alcohol enthusiast, as the world of cocktails, wine, and beer get so big so fast! So what do you get for […]