It’s almost Memorial Day and time to let the garden parties begin. Memorial Day weekend marks the date when it’s safe to plant outside any annual flowers and vegetables that prefer warmer temperatures. Everything from tomatoes and basil to petunias that have been started in greenhouses can head into the ground after a few days […]
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Revolutionary Reopening of a Whisky Business
In many ways, COVID proved to be the 21st Century version of Prohibition to the many resurgent distillers who began selling their products, giving tours of their plants, and opening tasting rooms in the last dozen or so years. With the end of the pandemic, one of Rhode Island’s first and most-decorated distillers, Sons of […]
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd Annual Newport Oktoberfest
Prost! The Fort Adams Trust and Ragged Island Brewing Co. are excited to announce the return of the Newport Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 16th. Bavaria meets The Ocean State for this second annual event. Celebrate Oktoberfest at historic Fort Adams, enjoying authentic German beer, wine, food, and live music. All General Admission attendees will receive […]
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Strawberries, white bread, and other groceries that rose in price last month
After more than a year of historical inflation, grocery prices are finally falling. The overall cost of groceries fell over the course of March and April for the first time since September 2020. Urban grocery prices fell by about 0.2% from March to April, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The drop over the […]
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Eggs, tomatoes, and other groceries that dropped in price in April
Grocery shoppers continued to feel a slight reprieve in April as grocery prices fell month-over-month for the second consecutive month, after a run of increases spanning back to September 2020. The decline was moderate, at about 0.2% since March, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. It certainly didn’t undo the two years of historically […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (May 12-14)
Get ready for a very busy Mother’s Day weekend with events happening all over Rhode Island. Here are a few good ones in our weekly column, “Six Picks Events.” All Weekend: Celebrate sailing and more and this weekend with nine days of fun at the Ocean Race Stopover at Fort Adams State Park in Newport. […]
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Smoke House now open for the 2023 season
Smoke House restaurant, located on America’s Cup Avenue at 31 Scott’s Wharf in Newport is now open for the season. “When Smoke House opens for the season, you know that the long summer days we look forward to all winter are just around the corner,” said Corey Barreira, Director of Operations, Newport Restaurant Group in a statement. […]
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Luke’s Lobster to open on Bowen’s Wharf
Luke’s Lobster today announced the opening of their new location on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport. The walk-up window location at 36 Bowen’s Wharf, custom crafted by the Luke’s Lobster team, will join the iconic waterfront destination just in time for summer on May 25th. Locals and visitors alike will have the chance to enjoy a […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Steak and (Twice Baked) Potatoes
I really do love a good steak. To me, a perfectly cooked steak with some sort of potato is a perfect meal. I thought it was about time I showed you one of my favorite steak and taters recipes. Now, a warning before we start. This is a labor-intensive recipe, and it isn’t quick to […]
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Saturday farmers market opens in Middletown on May 6 with new vendors and activities
An exciting lineup of new and returning vendors will join Aquidneck Community Table’s Saturday market when it moves outdoors to Middletown on Saturday, May 6. Open from nine to noon every Saturday morning through October, the attractive Embrace Home Loans campus at 25 Enterprise Drive in Middletown – conveniently located between Middletown Town Hall and […]
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Spirit of Gallo acquires Fishers Island Lemonade
Spirit of Gallo has announced that it will acquire Fishers Island Lemonade, a female-founded beverage brand. A trailblazer in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, Fishers Island Lemonade was one of the first premium craft cocktails to be packaged in a can. Fishers Island Lemonade (9% ABV) is positioned as a leader in the premium RTD category […]
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Ghosts, Gangsters, Generals, and Gastronomic Delights, all Resurrected at the General Stanton Inn
The General Stanton Inn arises from the frequent fog on Old Post Road in Charlestown like one of the specters that are rumored to inhabit its halls and is a beacon for locals and tourists alike. The brightly painted yellow-with-white-trim former Colonial Inn re-opened in August of 2022 as a restaurant and tavern and is […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (April 21-23)
Not sure what to do around the region this weekend? Saturday is Earth Day – we’ve got a couple of fun ideas and more. Check out “Six Picks Events” below and have a great weekend! Friday: Food Truck Friday returns to the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence with a variety of food trucks, local […]
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7th Annual Quahog Week to take place across Rhode Island April 23 – 29
Quahog Week, a statewide celebration of Rhode Island’s iconic clam, returns April 23 – 29, 2023. The initiative was created by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative, with strong support from the Rhode Island Shellfisherman’s Association. “From April 23-29, 2023, Quahog Week highlights the many […]
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How long it takes 50 common items to decompose
The word “decompose” means “to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds,” according to Merriam-Webster. Biodegradation is a similar process, but one that is defined by elements that can be broken down into innocuous parts by the action of living things like worms or microorganisms. All non-living things are eventually broken down […]
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6th Annual Newport Burger Bender contest breaks records
The 2023 Newport Burger Bender contest broke records and sold thousands of burgers. The Newport Burger Bender contest, which ran February 17 to 26, featured a record-breaking 56 burgers from 42 restaurants. Competing restaurants served more than 6,200 burgers. This year over 1,800 people voted for their favorite burger. Chef Erica Costa and The Mooring […]
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New state-of-the-art Matunuck Shellfish Hatchery and Research Center will cultivate Aquaculture Innovation & Economic Growth for Rhode Island
Billions of tiny baby oysters will soon have a new high-tech nursery in Wakefield. Rhode Island shellfish farmers will soon have access to a healthier, more predictable supply of oyster spat to produce consistently high-quality oysters year-round. And University of Rhode Island researchers will soon have a new state-of-the-art research and innovation center to study […]
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Providence Pizza Week returns April 16 – 22
The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) today announced the return of Providence Pizza Week, the much-anticipated celebration of one of Rhode Island’s favorite foods. Following the success of last year’s inaugural pizza extravaganza, the PWCVB has rounded up more than 30 of the top pizza joints and restaurants in and around Providence to take part […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Sesame tuna with Spicy Hoisin
Happy half-off candy day, all! I know that most of you, just like me, will be hitting CVS hard today for that half-off candy. So, I thought since we’ll be binging on crème eggs and peanut butter eggs together this week, I might as well do a very healthy recipe. This week, it’s sesame-crusted seared […]
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17th Annual Newport Restaurant Week set for April 14 – 23
Newport and Bristol Counties will celebrate its dynamic food scene during the 17th annual Newport Restaurant Week, which is scheduled for April 14-23, 2023. During this edition of Newport Restaurant Week, more than 50 restaurants will offer prix-fixe menu options, BOGO deals, and/or gift card promotions, according to Discover Newport, which organizes and sponsors the event. […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (April 7-9)
Happy Easter, happy Passover, happy long weekend for many! Check out some fun events around Rhode Island this weekend in “Six Picks Events” below. All Weekend: Dinosaurs Among Us opens at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence this weekend (running through August 13). The exhibit features nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, with […]
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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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Ben & Jerry’s on Thames Street will celebrate ‘Free Cone Day’ on April 3
On Monday, April 3, between 12 pm – 8 pm, head to Ben & Jerry’s at 359 Thames Street and celebrate Free Cone Day in the tastiest way possible….with free cups and cones of your favorite ice cream to once again say “thank you”! “No fine print, no catch, just a visit a Scoop Shop for a free cup […]