I met Eileen Harvey, then Eileen Skeffington, in 1978 when she and her parents moved to my neighborhood. Eileen grew up with her older brother and sister in a big house full of love and Irish songs. We became childhood besties. We spent our time playing with dolls, combing each other’s hair, at the playground, […]
The feast of Saint Valentine has evolved over 1500 years into a romantic celebration. You are either celebrating with the one you love or you are binge watching stories on the Hallmark channel with a mouthful of chocolates you bought for yourself. That sugar high is temporary. Let’s go single readers! It’s time to fall […]
Hibernation is metabolic depression. Heart rate, body temp, and metabolism slow down. That doesn’t sound like fun! Humans don’t hibernate in the true sense but winter can definitely feel like it. The sun sets early and rises late. It’s dark and cold. How can we turn the winter blues around? I try to find ways […]
Fresh hops roasting on an open fire. The smell of malt is nipping at your nose. Holiday cheers like a song by a choir with friends dressed up with beer foam on their nose. What beer should you buy for a craft beer lover? The gift of hops of course! Whether it’s a four-pack, growler, […]
Opening soon – Crook Point Brewing! Owner Ernie Watson has been patiently waiting for the grand opening that was originally anticipated in July. Equipment shipment delays are a major reason for the postponed opening. However, Watson says the extra time has allowed him to get the space exactly how he wants it. After checking out […]
Halloween is that time of the year when you can dress up in any costume you want and drink craft beer. Hold the candy corn and Tootsie rolls, let’s scare up some grown-up treats. Seasonal beers aren’t around for long, so come taste some pumpkin beer with me! First up in my treat bag is […]
It’s time to put on your lederhosen for Oktoberfest because the beer has been tapped! Here are a few beer fests happening this year. Please note, some events overlap. Whatever event you attend is sure to quench your thirst for delicious beer. Prost! German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island Food: Ratskeller Kitchen and Cake […]
RI Food Truck & Drink Awards 2023 If you didn’t attend this year’s Motif Food Truck & Drink Awards you sadly missed out on a great event. This was my first year attending and it was a great evening away from my normal Monday night routine. Here are six reasons why you should attend next […]
A taste of the tropics. When I think about the month of July, I think about warmer weather, food cooked on the grill, backyard beers, and fireworks, of course. I am sure you have neighbors like I do, setting off fireworks all night, disrupting your sleep and giving your dog or cat anxiety. But they […]
This Month’s Challenge! This month we’re partnering up with Narragansett Brewery! Bartenders will be challenged to create a unique cocktail using Narragansett Del’s Watermelon Shandy. This event runs from 7:30-10pm and is open to industry folks and the public! For $15 you can sample everything and vote for your two favorite concoctions! Up to the […]