Bruce Newbury
Ruby Tuesday restaurants shuttered in R.I. as company restructures
EAST GREENWICH - National restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday has abruptly closed both its locations in Rhode Island as part of a larger restructuring. The...
Chefs serve up chief advice
It seems these days as if celebrity chefs are taking on the trappings of their fellow celebrities. Gradually in the 20 or so years...
Lobster rolls still king in Rhode Island
There are very few dishes in the Ocean State that can start conversations, even arguments, as a lobster roll can.
It is one of the...
Women in the lead in hospitality
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association recently relaunched the Women in Hospitality Council with more than 65 women on the outdoor patio at NYLO Hotel...
Newport offers eclectic dining options
“So, where is the fish market in Newport?” The vacationer was from San Francisco and quizzing me on the local restaurant and food scene....
Iron Works Tavern bought by Newport Harbor Corp.
WARWICK – The Newport Harbor Corp. is adding to its ever-expanding roster of Rhode Island restaurants, announcing today the acquisition of the Iron Works...
June launches busy food festival season in R.I.
Even in the heyday of food festivals in the first decade of the restaurant boom, it would have been tough to top the number...
Celebrity chefs cook and mingle in Newport for food bank
NEWPORT - “Jacques Pepin is out on the patio!” said an excited guest to her companion as two hundred foodies enjoyed being in the...
Not a recipe for failure
Recently, two East Greenwich restaurants on Main Street abruptly closed their doors.
The story is that in mid-May, The Grille on Main, a mainstay on...
Celebrity chefs to cook in Newport to celebrate RICFB’s Community Kitchen
NEWPORT - A galaxy of culinary stars will cook and mingle with local foodies on Thursday night at Newport Vineyards. The Rhode Island Community...
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