The Fifteenth Annual Newport Storm Luau drops on Fort Adams this weekend. RI’s first microbrewery has been throwing this shindig for as long as I can remember, but that’s not saying much with my memory. Not only is this yet another beer event to benefit a good cause, the Fort Adams Trust itself, but it’s […]
“A bunch of weirdos with strange machines and art” Ah, it’s that time of year again; the doldrums of summer have arrived with each day being more hot and humid than the last. To fight the oppressive heat, you reach for your favorite beer and hear … CRUSH! KILL! DESTROY! A small squad of mechanical […]
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you know that the sales tax on alcohol is going away … in December. For the next five months, though, Rhode Island residents and tourists will be paying a double-tax on alcohol. First, the sales tax that has always been there, and then the increased excise […]
Three of my favorite “P” words: Providence, Puppies, and Pints. Separately, all are good; combine them, and… well, you get Pints for Paws (and a whole lot of alliteration). On Saturday June 29th, the Providence Animal Rescue League hosted their annual fundraiser at Nick-A-Nees Bar. Self-labeled beer connoisseurs appeared in bulk, bringing their dogs for […]
Gentle readers, this is a sort of good news/bad news situation. The good news is that the sales tax on alcohol is going to go away. The bad news is that it won’t be until December 1 of this year, and until then, we’ll all be paying more. In the 2014 budget that just passed, […]
Succotash 373 Richmond St Succotash has filled the barren space on Richmond Street that was once The Apartment (yes, the bathtub is gone). The eatery adds a new element to the block occupied by Rick’s Roadhouse, Blount’s Clam Shack and Olga’s Cup and Saucer. The self-proclaimed, “Bar-Bruncheonette-Cafe,” is just what it claims to be. Bar: […]
This story begins, as so many great ones do, with, “So the other night I was at a bar” enjoying a glass of Revival when I heard a conversation over my shoulder. It was the typical conversation I’ve had with non-craft beer friends. “What beers do you like? Do you like light or dark beers? […]
The joining of two people in holy/legal/political matrimony is a time honored tradition that dates back to the days of tribal leaders marrying off their daughters to secure land, goods, livestock or peace between tribes. In fact, it dates back almost as far as beer does. The story goes, generally, that for such events, a […]
Doherty’s Ale House is now open for business. While the grand opening itself is still a short time away, they are open, serving food, and yes, indeed, they have over 100 tap lines. How, you might ask, could such a thing be possible? Well, one step through the front door will tell you. The entire […]