Gourds, squashes, and the elusive white pumpkin (very shy, nocturnal). The Hope Street Farmers Market continues through this month. Vendors include: Aquidneck Farms, Harmony Hill, Hopkins Southdowns, Hill Orchards, Narragansett Creamery, RI Mushroom Co., Robin Hollow Farm, Skydog Farm, Yacht Club Soda, Zephyr Farm. Enjoy a muffin and a cup of coffee while waiting to …
You just have to cheer on anyone trying to open a new business in this unpredictable economic climate, particularly a restaurant, but this project was already under way when the quarantine hit. ProJo food writer Gail Ciampa spoke with operating partner Alex Tomasso last week: “It was either swim to shore or drown,” he said …
This place is huge. No date set for the opening of the new Farm Fresh RI Food Hub on Kinsley Avenue, but they seem to be on target for sometime “in the Fall.” Work certainly seems to be moving along — lots of activity the other day. This will be the new home of the …
“Baked mac and cheese, that’s our famous thing.” So says Food for the Soul owner Robert Richardson in today’s ProJo. Richardson tells the Journal that since the death of George Floyd in May “he started to see customers coming in who said they wanted to support local Black-owned businesses,” and maybe we can help stimulate …
A sign on the door promises “The Best African and Soul Food Available.” Today’s installment in our continuing series promoting Black-owned businesses is Deddeh’s Kitchen on Pine Street. Both categories seem to be well represented: They have some soul food standards like chicken and waffles, collards, corn bread, biscuit and fried chicken. And from Africa, …
Street closings have already begun along two sections of Atwells Avenue. In an effort to expand the outdoor seating potential of this restaurant-dense stretch, the city will be rerouting traffic so tables can be set up in the street. According to WPRI News: From 3:30 p.m. to midnight, Atwells Avenue will be closed from Bradford …
If you’ve been spending the last few months slacking and snacking it may be time for a change. Start getting healthy at this black-owned and operated cafe and juice bar on Admiral Street. Priscilla Edwards opened The Glow in March of 2019 and had gotten through that tough first year when . . . Gail …
Here’s what I know about Flames Restaurant on Eddy Street: It is a black-owned business, and they are way too busy to talk to me on the phone. I tried at three different times of the day. So I find myself in the unusual position of urging readers to patronize this black-owned business which seems …
With regards to distancing and such, the Hope Street Farmers Market has got it figured out. I checked in last Saturday and felt completely comfortable at all times — they do have a pretty big area. The entrance is at the north end of market, and the exit is out the south end. Let’s talk …
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We have a new entry in the Ives Street restaurant scene. Chomp Kitchen and Drinks will be opening their second location this Wednesday in the former Eagle Super Market. And they saved the sign. From the Facebook page: Opening day is June 10th at 4pm and we will be offering take-out only for now with …
The Hope Street Farmers Market at Lippitt Park got off to a windy start last week, but it looks like it was well attended. The weather this Saturday looks much more promising. A photo at ABC6 News shows the SCLT City Farm selling six-packs of mixed green and lettuce starts, so keep in mind, this …
(5.6) Okay, this began as a way to honor the nurses — and that is still a part of it — but a donation from Blount Fine Foods has been redirected to the community at large. Here is the invite from the Facebook event page. Come one – Come all!!! Join us as we team …
Jonesing for fresh fruits and veggies? The good folks at Farm Fresh Rhode Island have an idea for those of you : Farmers Market Delivered to You. We are currently offering home delivery to Providence, Pawtucket, and East Bay only. If you are outside of these delivery areas, we invite you to place an order for …
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(3.19) And the lovely Giselle has racks of them. LaSalle Bakery on Smith Street will be keeping regular store hours, but for pick-up orders and takeout only. What are you waiting for? (Check the Facebook page before leaving the house for any updates. That goes for everything everywhere.) Zeppoles — sometimes spelled zeppoli or called …
Those three little pigs . . . adorable and delicious. That a restaurant known for its house-made sausages and cured meats would think to entice diners with this “before” image is positively perverse. But it is an attention-getter and the exterior of the place is loaded with curb appeal. The painting — executed by artist, …
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My budget flew out the window last Saturday at the Farm Fresh Winter Market in Hope Artiste Village: Free-range eggs, bourbon-flavored dry salame, apples, and I got my knives sharpened. For this season, over 80 vendors will be selling their locally grown products, including vegetables, apples, cranberries and other produce; fish, shellfish, meats, poultry, and …