FOOD & DRINK
Five people, one dog displaced in Cranston fire
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — An early morning fire on Montgomery Avenue has displaced five people and one dog. The fire was first reported at 1:15 a.m. and was believed to have started in the basement of the building. It took crews between 20-25 minutes to extinguish the fire. The...
We're looking for the best fish and chips in RI. Vote in round 3 of our bracket.
The competition is narrowing in The Providence Journal's fish and chips bracket. To catch up anyone who is just joining us, honoring Rhode Island's love of great seafood The Providence Journal launched a fish and chip bracket at the start of March. It started with casting a line on Instagram asking readers to tell us their favorite spot, which was narrowed down to 16 based on popularity. Two rounds in, we're now down to the final four.
Highly Recommended: Step back in time at Scialo Bros. Bakery on Federal Hill
Highly Recommended is an occasional feature that spotlights some of food editor Gail Ciampa’s special finds as she travels across the state looking for the best meals, drinks, shopping and food artisans. There's just something wonderfully intoxicating about walking into a bakery as sweet aromas envelop you. It's next-level potent when you...
Easter is about family recipes and these three RI favorites will help you set the table
Easter cooking means having a ton of fresh eggs on hand. Whether you are baking cookies, rice pies or Pizza Rustica, a traditional Easter meat and cheese pie, eggs are a primary ingredient. Here are three Easter recipes from The Journal archives. The Angelo's Rice Pie comes from a family...
Don’t miss upcoming events at Roger Williams Park Zoo
This morning on The Rhode Home, we welcomed NIROPE, Ron and Pete Cardi, from Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses, as they gave us a preview of exciting new outdoor collections for spring and summer. They have an abundance of fire pit pub sets, single and double basket chairs, woven all weather resin banquets, an oasis daybed with adjustable canopy, and so much more. Plus, we were joined by Stacey Johnson of Roger Williams Park Zoo as he shared what’s in store for us at the Zoo this Summer including Dragons & Mythical Creatures opening April 7.
LOCAL JAZZ IS STILL JUMPING IN RHODE ISLAND: Despite musical headwinds, local jazz is still alive and swinging in Rhode Island
Jazz in the Ocean State has seen a myriad of tough times, including, COVID aftershocks, digital streaming, stubborn inflation, and changing demographics. But, just like the changing tides of Narragansett Bay, local jazz is here to stay. Live music venues and great jazz musicians have come and gone, but jazz lovers should not despair.
What's it like to eat at RI's James Beard nominated restaurants? Take this tasty tour.
Wondering what all the hype is about James Beard Foundation semifinalists?. The awards are widely considered the "Oscars" of the dining world because the restaurant industry doesn't have a lot of opportunities for awards. There are Michelin star ratings. They go back more than 120 years in Europe but didn't take hold in the U.S. until the 21st century. They only rate restaurants in New York, California, Chicago, Florida and Washington, D.C.
Bill would require allergen notices on restaurant menus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A new bill in the Rhode Island State House would require food establishments to either include warnings on their menu about food allergens, or face a civil fine penalty. Another bill would require restaurants to offer children’s menus with at least two meals that meet...
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