One day as I drove down Post Road in Warwick, I noticed that a former Irish pub had been transformed into an intriguing new restaurant: The Shanty. The restaurant’s motto, “Eat Local, Be Local,” sounded promising. Could this be the perfect mix of local bar atmosphere and fresh, craveable food? My husband and I decided […]
Khrysta Ryan With the copious amount of food trucks rolling around Providence it makes it hard to decide which one to choose from. But if you saw a giant pink cupcake with massive multi colored sprinkles on wheels, chances are you’d stop. New up and coming baker, Emily Lauren, from Johnston purchased a hot […]
It is affordable and simple yet inventive and extremely thoughtfully prepared The tomato. Lush, blushing fruit that begs to be cut, squished, squeezed, juiced, pureed, roasted and liquefied. It ripens heavily on its vine, its shiny smooth skin growing thinner and more taut as its flesh matures, straining until it splits open, exposing the raw, […]
Whether it is Aldo’s ice cream, Wine Tasting, Rhode Island clam chowder or the Bacon Fest, Block Island has the food you’re craving. Lured by the idea of free chowder, cheap drinks, and a festival devoted to bacon, I asked an all-too-willing friend to accompany me to the Taste of Block Island over the May […]
Newport is known for its history; there are establishments that have been around since the 17th century, and the White Horse Tavern is known as the oldest tavern in America. Many restaurants in the area may be trying to preserve the essence of past centuries, but the Revolving Door, opened this winter, is built around […]
Recipes for a Refreshing Summer Oh thank God. Now comes the time of year we casually sip fruity, silly drinks, sometimes adorned with swords, fruit skewers or umbrellas. And no one makes fun of us. Not even we ourselves. Scorn turns to careless abandon. Well, in regard to appearance. We can all agree those fruity […]
A Look into the West Side Gem By: Maggie Dunleavy & Ginnie Dunleavy “Old school” is the first thing that comes to mind after speaking with those behind Julians, a Providence classic in the way of good eats and eclectic ambiance. We sat down with Julian, founder and keeper of the restaurant, and longtime manager, […]
The Grill Isn’t Just for Burgers Anymore Some folks know me in my capacity as a mortgage banker. Some know me as a comedian, or actor, or director, or “that big bald dude I always see around.” But did you know in a perfect world, I would have been a chef? Of course that utopia […]
Casual and Formal Outdoor Eateries in Rhode Island If you choose to dine outside, you choose to dine with insects alighting on your lips and in your wine, and you choose to be too hot or too cold but rarely anywhere in between. You choose to permit the wind to toss your hair into your […]
Food, Drinks, and Events for Everyone! Everyone — from the outdoor enthusiast to the Baggo playing beer lover — will find something to enjoy at this year’s Taste of Block Island from paddleboarding lessons to wine tastings, book signings to lighthouse tours, discounted items to the absolutely free (and who can say no to free?). […]