From clam shacks to high-end restaurants, the lobster roll has become a quintessential item on the menu in RI. In early 20th century New England, fishing folk put lobster meat into buns for convenient meals. A hot buttered lobster roll made its debut at Perry’s Restaurant in Connecticut in 1929. In a decade, a cold […]
Let’s be honest — eating lobster isn’t exactly neat and tidy, but that’s half the fun. It’s a hands-on, buttery indulgence that’s as much about the process as it is the flavor. Whether you’re digging in at a beachside shack or bringing the boil to your own backyard, here’s how to tackle a lobster the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]