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He might not be a native Rhode Islander, but Rick Simone is quite the Ocean State loyalist. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 9/17/12

Theater cos. draw for nearby businesses
Brickley’s Ice Cream owner Steve Groffi has had, for the last seven years, a front-row seat to a town’s cultural revitalization from his shop’s front door on Wakefield’s Main Street, in South Kingstown. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 9/17/12

Bumper crop seen for local fruits, veggies
“I have to say, it is a phenomenal year here!” says chef Brian Kingsford. He was waxing enthusiastic about a place where he spends almost as much time as he does in his well-regarded Providence restaurant, Bacaro. The chef starts most days out at Confreda Farm in western Cranston. He picks by hand basil and heirloom tomatoes and works closely with farmer Vin Confreda to select corn, peppers and other fresh vegetables. The close relationship Kingsford has with Confreda is readily apparent when the chef says he wants to have an in-depth conversation “with my farmer” about the bounty of this season’s produce and its exceptional quality. more
9/10/12
Corner Bakery growth plans include Ocean State
When restaurateur and Rhode Island-raised Glenn Beattie returns to the state next year, he will be bringing the Corner Bakery Cafe with him. more
Report: Boston traffic 5th worst in U.S. on Labor Day weekend
Rhode Islanders planning to travel through Boston this holiday weekend might think about taking another route. INRIX, a provider of traffic information, predicts that Boston will claim the fifth spot for the worst cities for weekend road-trippers during the Labor Day weekend. more
| 8/28/12
Going green puts hotels in black
When those behind development of Forty 1 North, a waterfront hotel in Newport that opened in 2011, decided to incorporate substantial sustainability efforts into its design, they figured they were a little behind the times. more
Want to meet a local chef? Go shopping …
Would you like to meet a chef? Would you like to encounter an accomplished chef who very likely owns his or her restaurant to talk food, cooking and life? more
8/27/12
Travel projections up for Labor Day despite rising gas prices
AAA Southern New England projects a 2.9 percent increase in Labor Day travel. The trade group estimates that 33 million U.S. residents will travel 50 miles or more from their home during the Labor Day holiday period between Thursday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Sept. 3. more
| 8/23/12
Charters angle to stay afloat
Rhode Island charter-boat captains have had a difficult time making ends meet for the last few years. Most agree their problems stem from too many governmental regulations and a still-sluggish economy. more
There’s no book on where to tie knot
In Rhode Island, a bride’s big day can mean big bucks, thanks in part to the state’s offering of nontraditional wedding sites that matches a trend of couples moving away from hotels and restaurants and into museums, mansions and vineyards. more
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