Restaurant styles evolving
There appears to be the beginning of an evolution in restaurant style these days. The traditional “white-tablecloth” dining establishment with a menu of entrée...
Rhode Island culinary culture recognized near and far
Rhode Island continues to receive national and international accolades for our leading-edge culinary culture.On Sept. 12, the Rhode Island Hospitality Association hosted the 15th...
RWU’s stealthy nutrition
Executive chef Jonathan Cambra and food-service General Manager James Gubata stood in the main dining room at Roger Williams University in Bristol. Several hundred...
Strong food system supports R.I.’s economy, culture, people
Rhode Island is known for its food. The state’s reputation goes beyond our excellent eateries. The local food industry is often cited as an...
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....
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...
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...
