Make friends with fred
By Sarah Denby Best. Smashburger. EVER!!!!!!! And such a surprise! Let me backtrack a bit… A Thursday night in May, chilly and pouring rain. A grumpy husband who reluctantly filled […]
Events:
A Shared Journey
September 13, 2025 - March 5, 2026This Is a Thing, Recent Gifts to Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, 2020–2025
September 14, 2025 - March 1, 2026The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Chefs of the Caribbean: A Culinary Journey Through Providence
By Cheikh Higgs Providence may be known for its rich colonial history and vibrant arts scene, but nestled within its urban tapestry lies a culinary journey that spans the Caribbean. […]
Spray Painting More Walls and Boxes: Avenue Concept’s big push to nurture new and emerging artists
The heart of The Avenue Concept (TAC) lies outside the rear door of its facility on Lockwood Street in PVD. It’s the back wall of the one-story structure which has […]
Grilled Bruschetta Toast With Herbed Ricotta & Crispy Prosciutto: A simple summer recipe
Tomatoes, toast, and a little ricotta magic — your new go-to for summer gatherings. There’s something magical about the way tomatoes taste in the summer: sun-warmed, bursting with flavor. This […]
Big Feeling: Scooping out joy one cone at a time
If you’ve strolled down PVD’s Westminster Street in the West End over the past few months, you might have noticed something sweet happening. Big Feeling isn’t just another ice cream […]
Chalumeau: A duo defying genre, creating soundscape, and shaping their own musical reality
In today’s ever-evolving musical landscape, few projects and musical acts manage to both break the mold and blend seemingly disparate genres seamlessly and in a way that maintains a consistent […]
Picnic Perfect: Local favorites for picnic-ready fare
Summer is for slowing down, eating outside, and grazing all afternoon. Whether you’re spreading out a blanket under the trees or parking yourself on a sun-warmed bench with a view, […]
Island Rhythms: A local’s view of life and labor on Block Island
There’s a quiet stretch of winter on Block Island where time slows to a gentle crawl — the kind of quiet where you can count the cars passing by in […]
Bubbie’s Marketplace
Bubbie’s Deli and Market has been a staple and important part of the East Side PVD community since 2021. David’s Dairy, which had been open for a century, caught fire […]
SUYA Joint: A journey to traditional African Cooking
When I told my friend Judy that I wanted to try out a new restaurant, Suya Joint, for lunch a few weeks ago, she was very excited and immediately checked […]