Guess the Flavor? The Wright Scoop’s Test Batch Club aces the test
Most ice cream shops hibernate over the winter — even before COVID-19 set out to destroy the planet. But The Wright Scoop has not only persisted throughout this slow season, […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Something Special: A cozy dinner for two without leaving the house
“Date Night, Delivered.” This is what Bre Goldsmith, owner of Bites By Bre, advertises when she posts each week’s soul-hugging menu items on Instagram. (She prefers the term “soul-hugging” to […]
Coffee When Quarantined: Stimulating support for Rhode Island’s roasteries
As cafes across the country closed or adjusted their operations to confront public health and financial concerns during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the National Coffee Association’s annual survey found 70% […]
Rhode Island Heroes Feeding Our Heroes: Fundraiser supports local restaurants and gives to healthcare workers
On April 2, a new GoFundMe campaign was launched called RI Feeds our Heroes, and this fundraiser offers double the bang for your buck: donations are used to support local […]
Quarantini: A special weekend concoction from Little Bitte
We asked Willa Van Nostrand, owner of Little Bitte Cocktails, how she lifts her “spirits” at a time like this. Her company creates delicious cocktails garnished with edible flowers and […]
A Cool (Bob)Cat In Town: The Royal Bobcat cocktail bar brings 1920s zest to Atwells Avenue
Providence flapper gals and dapper gents, take note! There’s a chic new cocktail bar slinking its way onto the scene, and it’s the cat’s meow! Nestled on Federal Hill, The […]
Hot Stuff!: Local chefs provide their best recipes using ingredients already in your kitchen
In my last six years as a food writer for Motif, I have gotten to know and love the people whose food and drink I write about, and they are […]
Car Hopping: Dine-in restaurants grapple with turning to takeout
At this point, your favorite restaurant has done one of two things. Either they’ve closed for the foreseeable future, or they’ve gone to curbside/takeout/delivery. Among those offering takeout, some are […]
RI restaurants ask help and compassion from state government as COVID-19 shuts them down
A group of four independent food service operators sent a letter to RI Gov. Gina Raimondo on March 17, desperately asking for help from state government: “The COVID-19 crisis, and […]
Over the Hill and Through the Woods: A visit to Locanda Italian Restaurant
This is the truest test of Rhode Island greatness: twice, in the span of three weeks, I have driven *all the way* from Providence to South County just to eat […]