Matunuck Oyster Bar - Providence Business News

EIGHTEEN RHODE Island restaurants have been honored with Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards. Launched in 1981, the awards recognize the highest standards in restaurant wine service across three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence, and the Grand Award, bestowed upon 2,083, 1,830, and 99 winners respectively this year.

18 R.I. restaurants earn 2026 Wine Spectator awards

Economic Activity 06/25/2026

PROVIDENCE – Eighteen Rhode Island restaurants have been honored with Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards. The Atlantic on Block Island, Aurelia at Castle Hill in Newport, Cara...

URI conference explores regenerative agriculture

Dining Out 06/05/2026

With summer getting underway, one of the delights in living here are the fresh options we have on our plate. We may not think much...

‘Do it again, but the right way.’ Judge tosses CRMC decision...

Economic Activity 04/02/2026

The embattled R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council was dealt another blow last week after a Superior Court judge tossed one of its most high-profile...

Harts create a symphony of hot sauces

Dining Out 02/27/2026

The French refer to a symphony conductor as “the chef of the orchestra.” It is a most fitting description, as the conductor uses the...

GOT SOMETHING COOKING:  Lisa Raiola, founder and president of Hope & Main, stands among some of the kitchen equipment that will be put to use at the yet-to-be-completed new food business incubator, West End Kitchens, in Providence. It is set to open around June.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Demand only heating up for kitchen facilities

Entrepreneurship 01/02/2026

Often noted as “the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state,” Warren boasts the highest number of food processing licenses in...

Washington Trust marks 225 years with statewide giveaways, community celebrations

Financial Services 08/18/2025

PROVIDENCE – The Washington Trust Co. has launched a series of community appreciation events throughout the month in celebration of its 225 years of continuous...

Fire Marshal: Blaze at Matunuck Oyster Bar destroyed video surveillance system,...

Food & Agriculture 07/30/2025

WARWICK – The Office of the State Fire Marshal on Wednesday said that a forensic analysis of the surveillance system installed in the Matunuck...

Summer brings food festivals, soirees to Ocean State

Dining Out 07/18/2025

Once the Fourth of July fireworks fade away, summer has a habit of rocketing by. Before we know it, September will be upon us....

Lawmakers approve outdoor dining change to help Matunuck Oyster Bar after...

Economic Activity 06/13/2025

Appreciation for South County’s acclaimed Matunuck Oyster Bar transcends political party, evidenced by the R.I. General Assembly’s universal support to change state outdoor dining...