Nikos the shepherd ushers me over, and I kneel beside him in the crowded sheep den, the roof so low that even I — a solid 5’2” — have to hunch over to keep from hitting my head on the ceiling. He pulls the wandering sheep by its udders, positioning her over the white plastic […]
We pondered what makes food that is welcomed, food that is strange and food that just seems revolting. Where is the line? Asking friends and readers didn’t reveal any simple answers. The thought of eating doggies disgusts most locals – but pigs, which are arguably at least as smart – bring on the bbq sauce! […]
RI is home to a staggering number of restaurants – it’s sometimes hard to figure out where to start. As always, Motif is here to help. We gathered our crack team of food writers (who, frankly, eat entirely too much) and asked them to list their favorite local dining establishments, whether they’re in the mood […]
When I walked into Piemonte Pizza & Grill late one Tuesday night, I didn’t walk into an ordinary pizzeria; I was welcomed into someone’s home on the other side the world. Three of my friends and I were coming from the gym, sweaty and starving, just as the clock approached 9:30pm. Since Piemonte closes at […]
Save The Bay’s fourth annual Taste of The Bay drew more than 300 supporters to the organization’s bayside location to sample the local flavors of Narragansett Bay on Thurs, Jun 11. More than 30 vendors served up delicious bite-sized dishes featuring locally grown or produced oysters, scallops, fish, vegetables, breads, meat, desserts, beer, wine and […]
The way I see it, there are two camps of people: those who love food tours, and those who have no idea what a food tour is. It’s not exactly rocket science — I’m sure the latter group could figure out what a food tour entails — but I feel it is my duty to […]
Food trucks are a huge part of PVD’s food scene. A summer event is not complete without a line of colorful vehicles hugging the curb, and a melee of piquant, sweet and savory aromas seasoning the air. Eric Weiner of FoodTrucksIn.com, an online database listing over 5,400 food trucks in over 1,100 cities, is excited to see […]
It’s Tuesday, which is pretty much just Monday dressed a bit fancier, and you’re sitting at your desk, entirely not on Facebook trying to waste those last few minutes before the clock strikes five and you can blow this popsicle stand and find your first after-work libation. But, you have to ask, where the heck […]
With a Rebel Yell, the former Providence RiRa has returned to life as the Rebel Lounge & Restaurant, which delicately balances being a restaurant during the evening and a night club later on. Also in Downcity PVD, the Red Fin has swum in where Fratelli’s burgers used to be on Washington St. It’s serving seafood […]
It’s so easy to overdo it. Like when you offer to host a summer barbeque and realize this also means you should have drinks; after creating your bbq sauce from scratch you find yourself muddling mint for 40 drinks … by hand … for two hours. I may have done something like this in the […]