Bruce Newbury
Chili and culinary training
The Newport Winter Festival Chili Cook-Off has been a crowd-pleaser for decades. The friendly competition decided by attendees pits professional chefs against some who...
Changing times, faces and festivals
At the end of 2024, there was an air of promise on the local restaurant scene, however stories breaking in mid- to late January...
Biscuits rising and trending
The hottest concept in Rhode Island right now is biscuits, according to a leading food service executive – not as a side or an...
Gifts and giving
Food was at the top of many gift lists during this holiday season of giving.
People’s Credit Union donated $10,000 to Farm Fresh Rhode Island...
Hospitality and holiday spirit go hand in hand
With wishes for good health, happiness and prosperity, we will be gathering whenever and wherever we can at Christmastime.
This year marks the 45th consecutive...
Burgeoning restaurant rows in Rhode Island
As the rush of the holiday season envelops everyone, those celebrating are discovering there are many changes taking place in restaurant rows throughout the...
Recognizing award-winning hospitality
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association has long recognized “stars” of the industry. It was traditionally accomplished through an exclusive awards night only open to...
Rhode Islanders are loyal to local food sources
We love our local food here in Rhode Island. And we are loyal to local food sources.
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace holds a Local Tasting Day...
A second food renaissance in Providence
In the mid-1990s, Providence was undergoing a renaissance. The entire face of the city changed. One big part of the change was the restaurant...
10KSB program helping take local restaurants to next level
Small business is certainly the backbone of the economy in Rhode Island. A leading segment of that has to be food service – restaurants,...