Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Food & Agriculture

Bruce Newbury

Seafood on display

A coming together of Rhode Island seafood, an iconic venue and a cause that everyone can get behind promises to make for a memorable...
SPECIALTY SHOP: Tyler and Anna Burnley, left, and Chad Hoffer, right, opened Utility in Middletown, a store that sells unique kitchen tools, cookware and pantry items. 
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Unique kitchen tools, cookware for chefs and hosts

As one of the operators of Mission Burger and Thames Street Kitchen, Anna Burnley knows there are some kitchen tools that culinary professionals simply...

State officials announce picks for cannabis advisory board

PROVIDENCE –  State leaders charged with appointing the 11 voting members of the Cannabis Advisory Board, which will advise the recently created Cannabis Control...

R.I. unemployment falls to 2.8% in July

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in July was 2.8%, one-tenth of a percentage point less than June, the R.I. Department of Labor...

Farmers in R.I., Northeast eligible for additional federal flooding assistance

PROVIDENCE – After one of the rainiest Julys on record for the region, farmers in Rhode Island and eight other Northeastern states are eligible...

PBN announces 27 honorees for 2023 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies...

PROVIDENCE – Twenty-seven local companies and organizations are among both the highest earners and the most innovative as part of Providence Business News’ 2023...
NEW BLOOD: Kevin O’Donnell, owner and chef of Newport restaurants Giusto and Mother Pizzeria, was recently appointed to the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation board of directors. 
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Changing of the guard in the R.I. restaurant scene

There are signs of a changing of the guard in the restaurant scene in the state, reflected in the announcements in July of some...

To Savor: Light wines for long days

This time of year, when the days are longer and hotter, we use the grill often to cook meats and lighter seafood dishes, including...
SHAKE SHACK will open it’s second location in Rhode Island on Aug. 8 at the Garden City Center in Cranston, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Tuesday. / COURTESY GARDEN CITY CENTER

R.I.’s second Shake Shack to open in Cranston on Aug. 8

PROVIDENCE – Shake Shack is officially poised to expand in Rhode Island. The international chain that offers made-to-order 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches,...

Taylor Farms New England settles chemical accident violations for $650K

PROVIDENCE – The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice on Wednesday reached a settlement with Taylor Farms New England Inc. to resolve...
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