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Tomatoes, eggs, and other groceries that dropped in price in the Northeast last month

Grocery prices at large are not going down. But there are some exceptions. Record inflation has severely impacted fuel costs and pricing for virtually all of our everyday necessities, including weekly groceries. Many factors have contributed to the surge in pricing, including producers’ increased cost to package goods and extreme weather conditions that destroyed crops. […]

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Sardella’s celebrating its 43rd Anniversary by offering original menu prices from the 1980s

In celebration of 43 years in business, Sardella’s will be offering original menu prices from the 1980’s on select dates in April! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering its 1980 menu and pricing to the […]

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Ice cream, eggs, and other groceries that rose in price in the Northeast last month

Ongoing food supply-chain issues kicked off by the COVID-19 pandemic are still affecting the cost of groceries today. The cost of groceries inflated about 0.4% from December to January, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Annually, the price is up about 11.3%. During the initial lockdowns, food producers struggled with a manageable system that […]

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Eggs, strawberries, and 12 other groceries that dropped in price last month

Grocery prices at large are not going down. But there are some exceptions. Record inflation has severely impacted fuel costs and pricing for virtually all of our everyday necessities, including weekly groceries. Many factors have contributed to the surge in pricing, including producers’ increased cost to package goods and extreme weather conditions that destroyed crops. […]

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20 American foods that raise eyebrows outside of the US

What exactly is American food? It can sometimes be a challenge to define because of the country’s expansive landscape and diversity, all of which contribute to the national cuisine. Hamburgers, milkshakes, and apple pies easily qualify as typical “American” food—food that can be easily acquired and is enjoyed at thousands of international McDonald’s locations. But […]

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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Turkey Chili

Happy Monday, everyone!  The days are longer, but the weather is still a bit cold outside.  One great way to combat the cold is with a delicious, hearty, and healthy chili.  This recipe here is exactly what’s needed to keep yourself warm during those cold second-winter nights.  It’s a bit of a short recipe, but […]

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Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins March 3 – We speak with Matt Gray of Ragged Island Brewing

Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins this Friday. That means it’s time to celebrate the 35+ breweries around the state! Dozens of events, from Cupcake Flight Pairings (Linesider, March 6) to PINTendo Games Night (Narragansett, March 11) are happening at participating breweries statewide between March 3-12, click here for the complete list. To learn more […]

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Discover Newport announces 2023 Newport Burger Bender Champions

A Newport and a Tiverton restaurant took top honors for best burgers after this year’s Newport Burger Bender’s fierce 10-day competition. The first-place winners for each category: Best Beef Burger: The Feast, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Newport Best Non-beef Burger: Salmon Banh Mi Burger, Boat House Waterfront Dining, Tiverton “This year was tremendous,” […]

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Polar Pineapples returning to Goat Island during Newport Winter Festival

Residents and tourists alike are gearing up for one of the most popular Newport Winter Festival activities – Polar Pineapples! Celebrating its 8th year, Polar Pineapples is back and better than ever. Taking place at Newport Harbor Island Resort (formerly Gurney’s), Polar Pineapples will take place on Friday, February 17th, and Saturday, February 18th, from […]

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Savor the Flavor: Newport Burger Bender Contest returns for its sixth year from Feb. 17 – 26

The Newport Burger Bender Contest is back and better than ever! Over 60 specialty burgers will be offered this year by dozens of restaurants across Newport and Bristol counties. Now in its sixth year, the competition has drawn in chefs from all over the area, including Newport, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Middletown, and Tiverton. The contest […]

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Nine Newport-based hospitality workers named “Stars of the Industry” at the RI Hospitality Association’s 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) recently named Newport resident Jacob Jasinski, executive chef at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, as the 2022 recipient of the “Chef of the Year Award” in the “Hotel” Category at the 32nd Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). Jasinski’s culinary career began early in life. He was inspired by […]

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