There’s a new ‘gem’ in town and it’s much too precious not to talk about. Being a museum enthusiast, I headed over to the RISD art museum in downtown Providence. I entered from Benefit Street and was pleasantly surprised when I was met by a new café that has taken up residence just inside the […]
All the hype and hoopla these days is about the Great American Eclipse of August 21. A Solar Eclipse, this is the first total eclipse that will be visible in its totality in the United States since 1918. And yes it is a big deal and will have an impact on the USA. But […]
If you’ve been living under a rock or asleep for a really, really long time (think Rip Van Winkle), I have some news for you: Donald Trump is president (yes, that guy), Russia is the enemy again and local, sustainable food is all the rage. That last one is really great news. One reason for […]
What do you remember most fondly about Foo Fests past? Oh, so many things – what I love is that the core focus is on LOCAL artists and local entrepreneurs and food vendors, so you walk in and see all these folks who are involved with the community. It’s a great snapshot of what’s going […]
In Greece, after you’ve just taken your first bite of freshly made dolmades, delicately constructed stuffed grape leaves dipped in a cool tzaziki sauce — when that involuntary moan of approval escapes from your lips, the word you’re looking for is “nostimo.” Delicious. By way of introduction, my name is Jenny, and I am a […]
It was only up until a couple years ago that Casey Pomes ate meat. It’s not how you expect a story of a new vegan food start-up to begin. At the age of 26, he found himself with a case of early-onset arthritis from the elevated levels of uric acid in his system. One of […]
Aries: You spend your time in that age-old pastime, the pursuit of happiness. What brings joy into your life? Is that a particular someone, a hobby or an activity? You know the answer. You’re creative now and this is a good time to act on that creativity. Setting goals and meeting new friends is also […]
Opened Strada, by the same minds of Enoteca Umberto, part of the Italian revival on the West Side of Providence. This new restaurant boasts an old Sicily feel with street food recipes that allow “the neighborhood to reminisce on flavors they once knew.” 262 Atwells Ave, PVD Facebook.com/enotecaumberto Rec Room, a sports club/restaurant owned and […]
The recently released trailer for Higher Methods is generating lots of excitement for the film, which director Nathan Suher describes as a “trippy psychological drama.” Higher Methods is about an actor named Matthew (Michael Christoforo) whose search for his missing sister leads him to a theater group led by an unconventional instructor. “It goes […]
I made my debut as an extra in motion pictures on July 23. It was the last day of filming on Higher Methods. I reported to Country Gardens in Rehoboth, which is a wedding and banquet facility with sprawling grounds. A production assistant escorted me to the filming location. The scene I was needed […]