A True Saint
If it isn’t painfully obvious by my name, I am of Italian heritage. My Mastrostefano ancestors grew up in the heart of Federal Hill, even owning an Italian bakery where […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Go Saints!: Celebrate Paddy and Joe with Shaidzon Beer Co.’s Erin Go Bragh & Saluti
In addition to its grey winter clouds and snow-slushed sidewalks, March is known for its drinking holidays marked by some very famous saints. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in pubs […]
Always on My Mind
After speaking to Liam Maloney at Industrious Spirit Company (see my article about their patio set-up), I was inspired to create a cocktail using their gin. At first, I was […]
Patio Season
Since opening its patio in July, Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO) — a distillery that makes vodka, gin and bourbon — has become a perfect location for safe, comfortable hangs complete […]
You Deserve a Beer-cation: Get-aways for you and your true tall, dark and frosty love
If quarantine walls seem to be closing in this winter, it’s natural to seek an escape from it all, and our neighbors in the north offer a few beer-centric getaways […]
Embrace the Rejects: New brewery appears in Newport
Rejects Beer Co. is the newest brewery to hit the Rhode Island beer scene, and they’re welcoming their guests with open arms. Located at 124 Aquidneck Avenue in Newport, Rejects […]
Deck the Halls with Wheat & Barley: A beer lover’s guide for the holiday season
Whether you’re checking off your Christmas list or stocking the fridge, here is a complete beer lover’s guide to the holidays that’ll let you shop small and grab your loved […]
Make Mine a Bloody Mary
Rhode Island Spirits collaborated with Ocean State Pepper to launch a Bloody Mary kit, and brunch just got a whole lot better. The kit comes with a bottle of Rhodium […]
Orange is the New Beer Garden: GPub keeps downcity energetic and lively
GPub in Providence is known for their casual eats and nightlife vibes on weekends. Their refined version of pub food served alongside signature cocktails and a slew of craft beer made […]
Everything’s Coming Up Roses: The Guild’s new pop-up beer garden keeps things blooming into fall
Pawtucket brewery The Guild has launched a six-week outdoor beer garden to support Governor Raimondo’s #TakeItOutside initiative. Located in the PVD Innovation District Park (on the far side of the […]