Summer has been ended by that dastardly fall once again and with it comes cooler nights, crisper days and thoughts of winter on the horizon. But fear not, friendly libator! For I have information for you that will help you enjoy the season and maybe even learn to love it. To start, might I suggest […]
Why do we eagerly throw ourselves into the festivities and foods we ought to celebrate before it’s actually time for them? For example, pumpkin beer in August, winter porters in November and spring ales in February. Okay, a cocktail writer is ragging on beer marketing here, but let’s be honest: It’s more fun to write […]
Providence was once but a speck on the map of the craft beer world, with nary a watering hole to be found. Now, however, brewpubs and beer bars are coming out of the woodwork, providing a wealth of opportunities for lite-weights and beer snobs alike. All of Rhode Island is breaking out with craft beer […]
“This Friday my husband and the kids are out of town, so girls’ night is happening. Where can we go in Providence?” This was the call I received from my friend who rescued me when I needed to know the go-to bars in her town of Warren, and now it was time for me to […]
Sweat dripped down my brow as I inched my way, hand over hand, dragging my aching body across the cement platform. A large shining weight hung around my neck, the origins of which were unclear to me. Masses of people gathered on the platform in a frenzy of post competition bliss and thirst, completely oblivious […]
Ah, the classic Negroni. That ballsy little drink of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Herbal, bitter, sweet, blushing. Just what you want when sitting down after a long hot day discussing the finer points of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. But then again, a classic drink sometimes needs a classic fling. Hold the gin, […]
I regrettably knew nothing about Warren before I embarked on this journey. I wasn’t even sure where it was — in the middle of Rhode Island somewhere? But I’d heard it described as “an underrated beach town” with an artsy feel and waterfront restaurants, and that was a romantic enough portrait to make me plug […]
Newport Storm Luau! Every year at Fort Adams State Park, the Coastal Extremists of Rhode Island’s first microbrewery throw a great big party with food, beer, drinks, dancers, games, music, history and a great view of RI’s coastline. It’s called the Newport Storm Luau, it goes down on August 16 and it’s done to benefit […]
There are many things that never go together, Tabasco and tequila, toothpaste and orange juice, and of course, drinking and driving. I’m sure at least few of you have gone on the occasional brewery tour and done a bit too much sampling. Then it’s up to your DD friend Ken, who’s been off in the […]
Narragansett vs. Yuengling Beer Battle Yuengling has arrived in the Ocean State. The beer that amassed a rabid fan following from Jersey to Florida has finally broken into New England. Ever since, I’ve been hearing, “I wonder what Narragansett thinks about that?” and “Narragansett is better!” as well as “Nuh-uh, Yuengling is better!” It’s interesting […]