I have found myself tasked with the impossible: find the capital-B, Best calamari in Rhode Island. I’ve definitely had good calamari. I’ve undoubtedly had bad calamari, but have I had the best? Is there such a thing? In late June of 2014 a decree was made: Calamari was named the official fuel of Rhode Islanders […]
There’s something undeniably satisfying about building a meal around truly fresh seafood, the kind that’s handled with care and meant to be the star of the plate. When I’m planning a crudo spread or looking for something unique to throw on the grill, I head to Fearless Fish Market on Hope Street in Providence. Tucked […]
This food issue features options to test your taste palette. Bread and cheese, although simple, is no different. Anyone who is a lover of these two things knows that there is a thin line between a good loaf and a bad loaf; a sharp bite of cheese full of flavor, or one that falls flat […]
At my house, we use a homemade dry rub to propel chicken wings to the tasty heavens. And we cook them in the oven, because they always come out with a crispy skin and a moist meaty inside. When he concocted it some years ago, the rubmeister of our household dubbed it Something’s A-Fowl. The […]
One of the major tools of astrology is the annual Solar Return. Every year around a birthday the Sun returns to the place it began at the birth time. This year, for Donald Trump, it falls on the day before. The Solar Return is a valuable tool to gain insight on the year ahead. Nothing […]
By Cheikh Higgs Providence may be known for its rich colonial history and vibrant arts scene, but nestled within its urban tapestry lies a culinary journey that spans the Caribbean. While many might associate RI more with clam cakes and chowder than with rice and peas or fried plantains, Providence is quietly becoming a haven […]
By Mikayla Lee The Swimwear Struggle Starts Here My eternal search for the perfect bathing suit began back in the Summer of 2016. I had just gotten my license, Tumblr had reached its peak, and I was gayer than ever before. Having spent the school year experimenting with men’s jeans, boxers, and an embarrassing yet […]
By Sarah Denby Best. Smashburger. EVER!!!!!!! And such a surprise! Let me backtrack a bit… A Thursday night in May, chilly and pouring rain. A grumpy husband who reluctantly filled in for a friend who suddenly had a severe bout of nausea. No parking without a giant puddle looming…. you get the idea. But we […]
Located in a historic mill building at 545 Pawtucket Ave. in Pawtucket, RI— just a stone’s throw from Hope Artiste Village— you could truly make a shopping day of it by tagging on this locale! As soon as you enter the building from the parking lot, you are headed into Jordan’s Jungle, a 10,000 SF […]
A really magical thing happens when you see a place (or places) you know and love on screen; you’re suddenly involved in a very different way. You might be sitting there wondering if the back of that yellow house is one you’ve walked by before, if you know one of the many artists or musicians […]