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TROPICAL FLAVORS: Team members Julie Cox, left, and Blanca Goetz prepare poké bowls while co-owner Jim Way observes at Island Fin Poké Co. in Smithfield.
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Franchisee: Jim and Marilyn Way

Jim and Marilyn Way | Island Fin Poké Co.  |  445 Putnam Pike, Smithfield The pitch: Island Fin Poké Co. is a fast-casual concept known for...
Bruce Newbury

David Burke’s newest restaurant to feature steak and seafood at the...

It had been quite some time since I had attended a restaurant opening, so it was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of...
Jessica Norris Granatiero

To Savor: Piedmont and its special vineyards

My work in the wine industry during the last 17 years has given me the ability to travel to Italy. Long, winding roads flanked...

U.S. wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs 

WASHINGTON (AP) – Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may...

Feast & Fettle opening first retail location

PAWTUCKET – East Providence-based meal delivery service Feast & Fettle is opening its first brick-and-mortar store at 727 East Ave. in Pawtucket. The retail location,...

R.I. unemployment rate dips slightly to 3.1% in January

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in January was 3.1%, one-tenth of a percentage point less than December, the R.I. Department of Labor...

UNFI sees Q2 profit narrow to $19M; curbs outlook

PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. earned a $19 million profit in the fiscal second quarter that ended Jan. 28, or 31 cents per...
Bruce Newbury

Student chefs cooking up bright future

The future of the food industry is looking bright, as there are a solid number of young people who are up and coming and...

DHS warns of increase in fraudulent activity targeting SNAP, RI Works...

PROVIDENCE – Fraudulent activity targeting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Rhode Island Works benefit recipients is on the rise, the R.I. Department of Human...
ARDEN CITY CENTER in Cranston is the newest location of a Ben & Jerry's ice shop, WPRI-TV CBS 12 has reported. / COURTESY GARDEN CITY CENTER

Report: Ben and Jerry’s opens in Cranston

CRANSTON – Cherry Garcia fans rejoice: Ben & Jerry’s is returning to the city. The famous Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer responsible for flavors such as...
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