Food


A Night You’d Die to Forget: A new dinner experience 

Dining with the Dead is an interactive dinner at The Tavern on Main. It gives people the chance to explore the supernatural in one of the most haunted buildings in the region, with two experienced investigators, while enjoying a good meal. Thomas D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson have been hosting the event since 2007. Before that, […]

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The African Alliance of Rhode Island: Reclaiming roots and reuniting diaspora communities through food

In the parking lot of Temple of Restoration church in Pawtucket, I was amazed to experience not just a pop-up farmers market (where I was able to procure some truly beautiful-looking corn, peaches, and green bell peppers), but to be somewhere that felt like home, even though I had never been there before. Farmers from […]

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Chop, Chop: Hurry in for good food that is giving back: The Culinary Hub of Providence – a restaurant with a mission

I am a foodie at heart. And, let’s not forget the stomach. Enjoying a meal with a friend or family member is one of my love languages. Food, for me, is sanity — something I need to hang onto during these wild days (we all know what I am talking about here). It’s also about […]

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A quick look into Newport Art Museum’s exhibitions explains why this museum should be a top pick for everyone

Tucked in the heart of Newport, a special place hides from the public, yet is visible to those curious wandering individuals. The Newport Art Museum is not simply a place where art sits waiting to be seen by visitors; it is  a place where human connection transcends  canvas and time. Motivated by the belief that […]

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Gather Ice Cream Releases PVDFest Flavor: What blueberry cheesecake ice cream taught me about community

I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on this, and however controversial it may be, I’m just going to come out and ask this question: “Who doesn’t love ice cream?” Now, I hope I haven’t offended any ice cream haters out there too much, but if I have, allow me to change your mind once […]

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HAPPY ON HUDSON: Hudson Street Deli gets a new sandwich-meister

There’s been a big change on Hudson Street in the West End of Providence. About four months ago, a flyer appeared in the window of the neighborhood’s beloved deli announcing a temporary closure due to a serious health issue faced by then-owner Bryan Rinebolt. Bryan was diagnosed with a brain tumor — fortunately, it was […]

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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL: Michael Ezzell on art, myth, and the “Creative Capital”

A bare-chested woman swimming from the mouth of a fish. Seaweed and skulls. A pipesmoking dog perched on a whale. If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve likely encountered the surreal and distinctive mural work of Michael Ezzell. From the brick walls of Blick Art Materials to the windows of the beloved local shop Frog […]

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