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Jamestown’s Food Scene Reignites: Enjoy a dinner party every night

Jamestown is once again flush with restaurants, each offering different menus for enjoying local food & island life [...]
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The Cherry on Top: New Ownership Stays in the Frosty Freez Family

Middletown's ice cream staple Frosty Freez has changed ownership, but Cameron Bulk has always been part of the family. [...]
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There’s still time: A beginner’s guide to gardening success

Not sure where to start? Or what to plant? Local growers lend their wisdom, whether you're planting in a patio pot or garden plot. [...]
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In Good Taste

Chef Ted Gidley has helmed the iconic Clarke Cooke House for 30 years and counting [...]
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Rhode Island’s Food and Wine Powerhouse Events Return: The Providence Culinary Collective and Wine X

Following last year's debut, The Providence Culinary Collective and Wine X return [...]
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Served with a smile

From the counter to bar, the people who turn favorite places into beloved experiences [...]
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Tis the season for our favorite holiday treats

We asked community members to share their holiday "non-negotiables," the answers span cultures & countries, sweets & savories [...]
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If you love a good story, here’s a cider for the ages

Fox Hill Farm in Jamestown spans 64 acres with numerous apple trees, which yield the fruit used to make its Turncoat! ciders [...]
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Eating with the Ecosystem in Mind

Small fish make a big splash in Newport’s sustainable food scene [...]
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Chef Carmine Mottola brings international flair & flavors to local menus

The globetrotting Italian chef has reimagined dishes at The Reef and The Bellevue Bar [...]
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For Brooke Newsome, it’s strictly sourdough in the kitchen

How one local woman turned a breadmaking hobby — and recent online trend — into a cottage business [...]
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The art of entertaining for gatherings big and small

From invitations to flowers, party themes and activities, menus and pairings, there’s much to consider as you plan your seasonal gatherings [...]