Opened & Closed
Opened Black Sheep: Reopening under new management, the venue that serves both comfy food and strong drinks, set to live performances ranging from bands to drag shows, wants to welcome […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Total Teetotaler: Sober And Still Thirsty For Clever Concoctions
Have you heard about the sober curious movement? If not, you’re at least familiar with Dry January. Neither were part of my drinking vocabulary until recently, when my liver decided […]
Opened and Closed
Closed Rosalina: After more than 13 years, the cozy Italian dining establishment and downtown stalwart has shut its doors for good. 50 Aborn Street, PVD Tallulah Taquiera Fox Point: A […]
Aura’s Chocolate Bar: Sometimes, It is Love at Second Sight
Aura never planned to fall in love with chocolate. Chocolate may not have been her first choice, but it became the obvious one for her pastry adventures. When she enrolled […]
Special Date Spots
Rhode Island is a unique little state with adventures around every corner. Looking for a new place to try with that special someone? Check these unique places out: Pump House […]
Black Excellence in Rhode Island: Support Black-owned businesses throughout Black History Month and every other day
Black excellence is something that should be celebrated every day. Black History Month not only honors that excellence but places it front and center. In that spirit, I invite you […]
Opened and closed
Closed Louis: The venerable diner has served as a go-to for the local and Brown communities for longer than we can remember – since 1946. It even has a commemorative […]
The Sandwich Hut: A Sammy Slam Dunk
There are some places in RI that feel less like a business and more like a trip back home. The Sandwich Hut is one of them. It all began in […]
Young People and Gut Health
We are told we should be eating the colors of the rainbow, and no I’m not talking about Skittles! How do we tell young people about healthy eating for their […]
What’s Next for RI: Your crystal ball is ringing
“We are all interested in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives!” –Plan 9 from Outer Space, 1957 What […]