Opened and Closed Spring ’18
OPENED Asian Buffet: After a sudden closure January 1, they have reopened under new management. The place’s extensive buffet includes sushi and Hibachi, and some non-Asian staples. Airport Plaza, 1800 […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Fuel Sports Bar
I don’t get out too much, both because of anxiety and an unrequited love of my own bed. A restaurant opening isn’t something I would picture myself at, but at […]
How I Fell in Love with Cook and Dagger
When I was asked to write about my favorite date spot in Rhode Island for Valentine’s Day, I immediately knew which restaurant to write about. Cook and Dagger is located […]
Opened and Closed Feb ’18
Opened Craft Burger and Beer, opened on Jan 12 and doesn’t have a sign yet, but if you’re a local craft beer enthusiast, you’ll recognize the address as the pub […]
Wednesday Open Mic Night at Copperfield’s Burger and Beer House
I grew up in a restaurant family in New Hampshire, which means that I will happily leave my cozy living room on a dark, snowy Wednesday night in January to […]
Send in the Troops to Troop PVD
I’m going to let you in on a behind-the-scenes battle between two Motif writers, incited by the new “Taco Bar” on the Olneyville section of Providence. It began with […]
Because We All Need to Eat: Why Food Makes the Perfect Gift for All
We all have those one or two people on our list for whom we have no clue what to buy; hence the rise of the gift card. After all, it’s […]
Vatsana: Pawtuxet’s New Thai and Sushi Spot
The first thing you need to know about Vatsana is that it’s BYOB. This is an important detail, and one that I was missing on the Sunday night when […]
Locale Profile: The “New” North
For the three years I’ve known about North, I’ve refused to write about it for any media outlet because I was afraid of what might happen: crowds of tourists lining […]
Locale Profile: Bridge Over the River Quay
In the heart of downtown, just below the network of bridges along the Woonasquatucket River, on the riverwalk of Waterplace Park lies the newest Mediterranean tapas restaurant and cocktail lounge: […]