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Association honors R.I. hospitality ‘stars’
This year you have read in this column about many contributors to the state’s successful restaurant community, from chefs and restaurateurs to winemakers and farmers. All can be considered stars of the industry. more
12/31/12
It’s time to tighten control of nightclubs
A thriving nightlife scene plays an often under-appreciated role in ensuring a city’s economic health. That’s especially true in a place like Providence, where restaurants are among the leading attractions. more
12/24/12
PPAC stop on road to Broadway?
Could Weybosett Street be the next Broadway? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 12/31/12

R.I. named 5th priciest place to get married in U.S.
A survey of nearly 17,500 brides from TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com found that Rhode Island is the fifth most-expensive place in the United States to get married. more
| 3/7/13
Mini-boom in eateries across Ocean State
Every year just about this time, I have the pleasant task of letting you know about new and relaunched restaurants around the state. Just in time for the high season, chef-owners and restaurateurs roll the dice and open their doors. In reviewing the columns I have written on this topic over the past five years, I uncovered an interesting trend. The number of restaurants opening their doors each year since the recession began is something of an economic indicator. more
6/4/12
Fort Adams gets its chance to shine
On June 26, Newport will become the final stop in the 2012 America’s Cup World Series events, marking the culmination of nearly a year of such events all over the world and Rhode Island’s quest to bring world-class racing back to the Ocean State. more
America’s Cup series in green-racing program
Sailing off the blue-green coast of Newport has become a little “greener,” thanks to the environmental commitment of several sailing organizations to a national program with local origins. more
Cup event brings high impact, but not sure how big
How do you measure success? Local officials are trying to add up the immediate and future economic benefits of the America’s Cup World Series, and it’s not a simple thing to do. more
Tall ships return to R.I.
The Pride of Baltimore II sails toward Newport during the Ocean State Tall Ships Festival that concluded July 9 with the Parade of Sail. Thirteen tall ships participated in this year’s festival on the Newport waterfront that began July 6. The tall ships were last in Rhode Island in 2007. The nonprofit Ocean State Tall Ships hopes to see the festival held every three years in the state. Pride of Baltimore II is a reproduction of an 1812-era topsail schooner privateer. more
7/16/12
If you grow it, will customers follow for wineries?
Jack and Maureen Leyden, who’ve operated Big John’s Christmas Tree Farm in West Greenwich since 1970, last year incorporated wine production into their business. more
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