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Hospitality & Tourism

With Beard House, White House invites, Farmstead chefs in exclusive company

One of the top invitations a chef can receive is to be invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City....
SETTING UP SHOP: Rob Batista, proprietor of the Dunkin’ Donuts at East Avenue in Warwick, said he will do more homework on the area surrounding his next franchise. /

For most, flood damage not lasting

A washed out bridge can really put a crimp in travel plans. And as Rob Batista found out, it can also hammer sales of...

Health Department still struggling with too few inspectors, too many restaurants

Despite adding two inspectors to its staff this year, the R.I. Department of Health says it still can’t keep up with the number of...
UP THE RIVER: Aaron Messina, catering sales manager for Russell Morin Fine Catering, seen here in the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet’s main ballroom. The Rhode Island mainstay has been under the management of Russell Morin since November 2008. /

History part of Rhodes’ attraction, as Morin energizes century-old venue

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet is about as Rhode Island as you can get. Since 1915, thousands of events, from weddings to the circus and...
DESPITE A DROP in the number of workers employed by the government, the jobless rate in Rhode Island fell for the fifth consecutive month. For a larger version of this graphic, CLICK HERE. /

R.I. jobless rate falls to 11.9% in July, fifth drop in...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s unemployment rate edged lower last month, dropping a tenth of a percentage point to 11.9 percent, the R.I. Department of...
EVOLUTION OF MAX: Artist Peter Max said the 10-day exhibit of his work at Gallery 17 Peck will show off his 
“evolution.” /

Max ready to rev up August Gallery Night in Providence with...

He is a pop culture icon, whose psychedelic view of the world defined the 1960s with rainbow hues and whimsical themes, and he and...
THE LOBBY of the Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown. The hotel recently won an award for the project.  /

Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown garners Hilton historic award

PROVIDENCE – The Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown captured a national award last month for preserving a historic building. Awarded by Hilton Worldwide on...
THE 70,209-SQUARE-FOOT Four Points by Sheraton Norwalk contains 127 guest rooms, meeting space, fitness center and a newly renovated restaurant and lounge.  /

Washington Trust provides $4.9M financing for Conn. hotel refinancing

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co.’s commercial real estate group recently provided $4.95 million in financing to 426 Main Avenue Associates LLC to refinance...

New JWU program offers beverage certification for food-service workers

PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University is launching a beverage-certification program for professional connoisseurs looking to increase their skills. The university’s Hospitality College said the...

Red Stripe eateries cater to entire family

“I tend to go where the craziness is,” laughed chef Jaime D’Oliveira in the corner booth at his Red Stripe restaurant just off Wayland...
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