Going back to school is a bittersweet time for me. There’s the excitement of being reunited with old friends, the wide open possibilities of a brand new semester of classes and meeting new roommates. But transitioning from a summer of home-cooked meals or independent living with a Trader Joe’s in walking distance to being back […]
I’m not a night owl. Only when the sun is shining is my brain saying, WE MUST BE AWAKE (speaking in the royal “we”), but on rare occasions even Miss “I’d like to be in pajamas by 8:oo, thanks,” has moments of social normalcy and stays out past 10pm. And on those nights, inevitably, I […]
Fore! You don’t have to play golf to dine at the Green Valley Country Club. Their bar and restaurant — 19th Hole — is open to the public year round for dining as well as special events. Chef John St Angelo took his Italian-style cooking and family recipes handed down for generations, and added it […]
One could say a little bird told me about the newest addition to the already-fabulous food scene in Warren, and I had been anxiously awaiting my visit to Bywater since I found out about it in March. The official opening took place mid-June, and after only two months, owners Katie and Brian are already all-stars. […]
We live in a state that thrives on intimacy. The heart that beats through the people is one of inter-connectedness, and that is why this year’s first annual Ocean State Oyster Festival is going to be an event worth catching: It’s hosted by people who love Rhode Island; it will initiate relationships between the hands […]
When in search of refreshment, a fated coupling of spirits and expertise occur, if we’re fortunate enough to notice. This particular cocktail writer found herself in such a state when rummaging for a cocktail in Lovecraft’s favorite (and home) city. Not just any cocktail, but one that thoughtfully acknowledged this long sleeping master of pulp, […]
Prepare your taste buds as Rhode Island kicks off its 17th annual Pawtucket Arts Festival with the Blackstone River Party, or “The Taste of the Valley,” which is an event that’s just as exciting as it sounds. The month-long celebration of Rhode Island’s art and culture scene begins at 6pm at Slater Memorial Park, in […]
I was recently invited to The Olive Tap in posh Wayland Square by our publisher, Mike Ryan, to snort the olive oil blends and do a bit of tasting of some absolutely delish-a-mondo foods (seconds please). The chef, Bre Goldsmith (foodplusfashion.com), explained, “Today, everything is fusion!” As far as I’m concerned, she is spot on […]
If you are what you eat, then West Enders are hyper-local, fresh and progressive. Providence has been on a long and interesting urban agricultural trip that hasn’t even begun to peak. Although it’s not a new concept, urban gardening and farming has been gaining momentum in the city over the past decade or so, especially […]
The last time I visited Ogie’s Trailer Park, the patio seating was deserted except for the crackling of fire in the outdoor pit, and by 6pm the restaurant — and the entire city of Providence — was swathed in all-consuming darkness. Such were the joys of winter. The bleakness of that time contributed to my […]