Preserving Newport society is<br> a continuing challenge
As the leader of the organization that owns and operates the Newport Mansions, one of the top tourist attractions in New England, with about...
Fire code panel focuses on sprinkler, alarm costs
The debate over the fire safety codes that Rhode Island adopted after the fire at The Station nightclub continued last week at the second...
Salvadoran VP visits Rhode Island<br> to make new connections
A number of factors drew The Moore Co. Textile Group to invest in a 250-employee manufacturing plant in El Salvador a year ago this...
Viking turning up the luxury again
The renovations at the historic Hotel Viking in downtown Newport are not only a professional matter to Marlen Scalzi, but a personal one. After...
Restaurants to inspect themselves
Concerned about the limited number of state health inspectors, the Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association is launching a voluntary self-inspection program for food-service...
Growth comes slowly<br> to South County hotel scene
As the demand for lodging in South County increases, communities and hotel developers are trying to strike a balance between the region’s preference for...
Crowne Plaza to expand again<br> right after $6M upgrade
The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings in Warwick is in the final phase of a $6 million renovation project in which all the...
A year after kitchen fire, Downcity has new home
Between the atmosphere, the meatloaf and the Sex in the Downcity martinis, customers found a lot to adore about Downcity Food and Cocktails, and...
Let them eat cake – in bite-sized portions
According to a recent survey of more than 1,000 chefs across the country, the hottest trend in food for 2007 is desserts. But don’t...
Public health should take higher priority
The Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association is to be commended for creating a self-inspection program for food-service establishments. Developed with cooperation from the...
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