I read a reply from someone recently who commented that while Restaurant Week(s) is a good idea it’s not convincing enough to stop people from leaving the capitol city in search of a tranquil refreshing coastal setting during July. What is this “Rest of Rhode Island” of which locals speak?
This past weekend Lady Elaine and I (two […]

It’s been a scorcher lately, best to stay in the shade and keep yourself refreshed. I recommend, my favorite Summer Cooler this year: a Pimm’s Cup. Pimm’s is a brand of alcoholic beverages, the most popular being the Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, a gin-based beverage served either on ice or in cocktails. It has a […]

Hello Providence!  (or metropolis of the damp flame, the AguaPyro, as we are known to many… (in fact this classical interpretation of our fair city’s moniker was given to me by a foreigner…. One with the proper papers I think…) Having been away for a week, I am basking in the delight of my return […]

Sometimes I get to jonsen’ over the silliest things. This week the craving has been for waffles. Please don’t mistake this for a trip to IHOP—I’m talking serious waffles. Dreams of them in savory flavors, not just sweet, have been mixing in my head for days. These waffle fantasies consist of various shapes, thicknesses, ingredients, […]

WestSide Arts set up a station in Dexter Training Ground Park last Thursday as part of WestSide Thursdays where kids could learn to play chess. Another volunteer was giving children soccer lessons. They also had chalk for kids to draw on the walkways, bubbles, face painting and other games. The park this year has been […]