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 …
When Shep Fairey arrived last October to install another mural and help AS220 with some fundraising, he had an opportunity to catch up with friends from his days at RISD, many of whom are still in town. And what could be better than returning to your old college stomping grounds and one of your old …
Lettuce rejoice. A huge new hydroponic greenhouse has sprung up in Olneyville with 100,000 square feet of growing space for basil and 10 varieties of lettuce. Starting in 2011 with a hydroponic rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, Gotham Greens celebrated the opening of their seventh facility here last week, reclaiming a previously contaminated brownfield site on …
Attention fans of El Rancho Grande: the Meza family is opening a second restaurant on Hope Street . . . tonight! Gail Ciampa writes in the ProJo: The new place at 100 Hope Street is the former location of Guido’s and Big Alice’s. Named after his grandmother Dolores, Joaquin Meza promises contemporary food from the …
(11.1) Good news for foodlovers, Bre Goldsmith is back and she’s opening her own space, a”new dining concept on Providence’s West Side.” And look at this extraordinary building! When Bre decided to go the brick-and-mortar route, she did not mess around. (Facebook event.) . . . after many long months, I am ecstatic to share …
Fans of KNEAD Doughnuts in need of a nighttime fix can now drop by their production bakery on Cromwell Street on Friday evenings. I couldn’t stop thinking about it after reading the write-up in East Side Monthly. They had the backstory: The idea came to Adam Lastrina and his business partners when they realized that …
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After 8 months of extensive remodeling AS220 Food & Drink is open for business again and the new interior is dazzling. Food service will now be available Tuesday through Saturday. Profits from Food & Drink support the organization’s not-for-profit work. Here’s what’s been going on: . . . we gutted and remodeled the old bar …
End your week choosing between some of the best food trucks in Rhode Island with Food Truck Friday at the Roger Williams Park Carousel Village. Many activities for the kids! Ride the Carousel $2, Jump in the Bounce House; Take a ride on the Carousel Train, pony rides on select nights. We also have Hasbro’s …
The place was hopping this morning with workers putting the finishing touches on the exterior of the soon-to-open Plant City Food Hall on South Water Street. Inspired by the food halls of Europe and Eataly, serial restaurant opener Matthew Kenney has determined to spread the vegan food gospel far and wide. I’m an omnivore so …
Providence seafood lovers rejoice — there is a new fish market on the scene. Fearless Fish opened on West Fountain Street a few months ago, and behind the counter is owner/fishmonger Stu Meltzer, who loves nothing more than helping customers learn the ins and outs of preparing and cooking fish and shellfish they might have …
The Hope Street Farmers Market will set up every Saturday now through the end of October. Join us for a morning full of fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, seafood, meats, bread, coffee, and even some ice cream. Come with family and friends to spend a morning outdoors, meeting friends and farmers, and enjoying the …
He’s baaaack! The Ellie’s Bakery rooster is now standing guard at Ellie’s, an all-day cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The new restaurant is right across the street from PPAC. Jenna Pelletier writes in the Providence Journal: The larger, 3,000-square-foot combined dining room and kitchen space has allowed Slattery and her team, led by executive …
Here’s a unique take on our local cuisine: specifically, the grilled pizza at Al Forno. Native Rhode Islander, Pete Wells, has been with the Times since 2006, named restaurant critic in 2011, and the recipient of five James Beard Journalism Awards. I do like his writing. Wells begins “What Has New York Pizza Been Missing? …
Say it ain’t so. The end comes on March 30. Thee Red Fez management left this message on their Facebook page: 18 years! It’s been a crazy ride. It’s been an honor to be a part of the providence dining and drinking scene. But all good things must end some day. We (Ed, Sara and …
New legislation has been proposed that would open up state lands for mushroom picking. According to ecoRI, The bill (H5445) allows the taking of mushrooms but only for personal use and personal consumption, with rules and regulations set by DEM. The bill was introduced by Rep. David Place, D-Burrillville, at the request of an unnamed …