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Merry & Bright in Providence, Rhode Island

December 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Providence, Rhode Island is known for its thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, and renowned restaurant scene, but in the wintertime the city becomes even more magical. With the Illuminate PVD program at the forefront, the city's holiday programming, light shows, tree lightings, and festive art performances are in abundance. Check out our roundup below of the best upcoming events to ring in the holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Bridges, Chocolate, Christmas, Drinking, England, Europe, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Holiday Season, Italy, Journey, Music, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Shopping Mall, Sports, Village

Shucking Awesome Places to Get Oysters in Providence, Rhode Island

July 28, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

National Oyster Day is August 5th and what a better place to celebrate than in Providence, Rhode Island?! With a renowned culinary scene, seafood lovers can enjoy the best of the best at multiple bars and restaurants serving up the freshest oysters. Here are some of the top places to get affordable oysters in Providence, Rhode Island – Cheers! Mill's Tavern (101 North Main St.) Take a seat at the bar for Half Price Happy Hour everyday from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beer, Culinary travel, Drinking, England, New York City, Olives, Oyster, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Seafood, Train Travel, Tuscany

Bristol, RI: The Perfect Place for a Quiet, New England Escape

November 20, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Considered one of the hidden gems of the Northeast, Bristol has that classic quaint, cozy New England vibe right off the coastline. Bristol delivers first class cuisine, rich history, striking architecture, diverse waterfront activities, family fun and more alongside miles of accessible coastline, surrounded by Narragansett Bay to the west and Mount Hope Bay to the east. Anyone eager to connect with nature will find themselves right at home in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Antiques, Architecture, Bicycle, Culinary travel, England, Garden, History, India, Rhode Island, Wildlife

The Best Eats In Rhode Island

May 4, 2018 by Allison Tibaldi4 Comments

Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state, but there’s nothing diminutive about its food scene. This coastal paradise is chockfull of both culinary traditions and forward-thinking epicurean initiatives. Visitors to the Ocean State will taste iconic “only in Rhode Island” treats, like stuffies (minced quahog clams mixed with bread crumbs), New York system wieners (hot dogs topped with meat sauce) and energy-boosting coffee milk (cold milk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Bakeries, Chocolate, Coffee, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Journey, New York City, North America, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Rome, Seafood, Spa, Wine Tasting

The Surprising Sensual Pull of Providence

October 10, 2014 by Leslie CarboneLeave a Comment

The red retro BILTMORE sign glistened through the rain-pelted floor-to-ceiling windows of the top floor of Providence’s recently renovated 1922 grande dame hotel.  Its simple brashness was striking against the blue-grey sky and russet-brick building on the late-April evening.  Inside all was toasty as waiters served cocktails and crostini, the pledge of a delicious dinner ahead. Chef Kevin Hale kept the promise.  Named one of Coastal New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Bakeries, Boston, Bridges, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, England, History, Ireland, Italy, Massachusetts, Museum, Oyster, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa

What Makes Me Get Up and Move

April 28, 2013 by Wendy MareanLeave a Comment

I have been married to a wonderful man for 25 years.  We got married very young so as he said we could: "have our children and still play with them."  We had three children in 4 years - worked hard and played hard.  My husband Wes worked 2 jobs when the kids were little so I could be home with them.  Life was not always a bed of roses but we managed to get 3 children into college, two of which also became soldiers.   When our youngest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Arizona, Canyon, Christmas, Desert, Florida, Grand Canyon, Maine, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont, Walking tour, Wildlife

Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

May 27, 2012 by Paul Kandarian1 Comment

The late Rhode Island artist Maxwell Mays had long talked about giving the 300 acres he owned in that state's rural Coventry to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island upon his passing. Someone asked him why. Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge - cottage from across pond "I would like this land to stay open," he said. "I would like this land to breathe." He died in 2009, and gave the land that is now known as the Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beer, Cell Phone, Fishing, Hiking, History, Internet, Mountain Climbing, Rhode Island, River Rafting, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Technology, Walking tour, Wildlife

Matunuck Oyster Bar Rhode Island

May 10, 2012 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

Forget hands on. Think feet and bellies. When taking a tour of the aquaculture shellfish farm behind the Matunuck Oyster Bar restaurant in South Kingstown, R.I., you not only learn about where your food comes from, you walk through its breeding grounds, and if you're lucky, harvest a few oysters to eat later. Sometimes the nibbling is sooner. On a tour last summer, led by owner of the shellfish farm and restaurant, Perry Raso,who does them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Colorado, Connecticut, Drinking, Farming, Food and Wine, Harvest, New Jersey, Oyster, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Summer Travel, Walking tour

Ocean House: Luxury on a grand scale in smallest state

May 2, 2012 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

For a tiny state - the nation's tiniest - Rhode Island's got it all going on. There's the state's famous beaches (it is known as the Ocean State, after all), an incredible culinary scene, particularly in the capital city of Providence, world-class academia (think Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design) and a rousing arts scene which includes Trinity Repertory Company, the country's last full company theater. Photo courtesy of Ocean … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Boston, Coffee, Connecticut, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, France, Garden, Harvest, Maine, New York City, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spa

Luxury stays in Thailand

May 11, 2011 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

I had the happy occasion to be in Thailand in spring 2011, staying first in downtown Bangkok, then up in Chiang Mai, luxuriating in two hotels that were two of the most glorious and well appointed I'd ever enjoyed. In the thick of downtown Bangkok is Lebua at State Tower, a five-star, all-suite luxury hotel that towers over the rest and offers stunning views of the city and Praya River below. It is a massive place of glass and stone, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Boston, Coffee, Drinking, Fashion, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Internet, Massachusetts, Massage, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Rhode Island, Thai Village, Thailand, Village, Walking tour

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