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Bruce Newbury

World Cup bringing new flavors to New England

A plethora of flavors and cultures will descend on the region from Boston to Providence this summer when the United States, Canada and Mexico...

5 R.I. chefs, 3 restaurants named 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists

PROVIDENCE – Five Rhode Island chefs and three restaurants were named semifinalists Wednesday for the 2026 James Beard Awards, also known as the “Oscars...
Bruce Newbury

At 20, Red Stripe as vibrant as ever

Whenever a restaurant passes a milestone anniversary, it calls for a celebration. It is hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Red...
Bruce Newbury

Pizza with honor

Fifty pizzerias were recognized as the best in the U.S. by the publication 50 Top Pizza earlier this year, and they are still rightly...
Bruce Newbury

Tips for the future

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association Education Foundation is an essential resource for educators, industry professionals and those seeking opportunities. In May, the foundation hosted a...
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...
HASN’T BEEN EASY: Terry Coburn, left, and Brian Buonaiuto, co-owners of Coffee and Crumbs in Cranston, opened their shop just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in March. 
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New restaurateurs forge ahead amid the crisis

The changing restrictions for restaurants in recent months have been severe. Curbside pick-up only. Outdoor dining only. Capacity limits. And now the latest: curfews that...
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