Food﹠Drinks

Karli Scorpio of The Grain Reaper holding a cake stand on a tree-lined path

The Grain Reaper: An alternative gourmet bakery serving up dreadfully delicious gluten-free treats

Karli Scorpio is the woman behind the Grain Reaper Baking Co., which she launched after being diagnosed with celiac disease [...]
Fruit tarts on patterned plates on a red table

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 [...]
Frosty Freez worker holding a soft-serve cone

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. [...]
Two gardeners checking pea vines

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. [...]
Chef Ted Gidley in his whites in the dining room

In Good Taste

Chef Ted Gidley has helmed the iconic Clarke Cooke House for 30 years and counting [...]
Guests tasting wine at the Providence food and wine event

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 [...]
Three longtime Newport servers at work

Served with a smile

From the counter to bar, the people who turn favorite places into beloved experiences [...]
Illustration of two holiday cakes with holly

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 [...]
Turncoat cider bottles and a glass of cider on a table

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 [...]
Close-up of Little Clam whole grilled fish with lemon and radishes

Eating with the Ecosystem in Mind

Small fish make a big splash in Newport’s sustainable food scene [...]
Chef Carmine Mottola plating a dish in a restaurant kitchen

Chef Carmine Mottola brings international flair & flavors to local menus

The globetrotting Italian chef has reimagined dishes at The Reef and The Bellevue Bar [...]
Sliced sourdough loaves on a wooden board

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 [...]