RI’s Potenza Named Italian Master Chef

Local Chef Walter Potenza was recently named one of the "Top 50 Italian Master Chefs in the World." … Read More


slides: 10 Dishes That Show Providence’s Love of Bacon

Early man would be nothing without the invention of fire... how else would we cook bacon?… Read More


slides: Rhode Island’s Best Comfort Food

This cold and nasty weather got us thinking about comfort food. Although it disappears during the summer months, comfort food… Read More


Photo credit: Conor Curran

slides: Providence’s Best Classic Cocktails

It's the weekend and what better way to unwind than with a good, old fashion cocktail?… Read More


slides: 5 Fun Ways to Enjoy National Apple Month

This week's warm weather notwithstanding, the leaves are changing and fall is here to stay. One of the few reasons we… Read More


The tasting featured their entry-level lineup, their 1er Cru & Grand Crus

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 10

I spent yesterday, the last day of this year’s trip to France, visiting with Julien Brocard and touring his… Read More


Shipyard Pub to Open at Twin River this November

Shipyard Brewing Company will open the Shipyard Pub at Twin River Casino on November 14.… Read More


Winemaker Gregoire Pissot

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 9

I spent yesterday traveling from Sancerre and the Loire Valley to Côte de Beaune in Burgundy – more specifically… Read More


A vineyard in Sancerre

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 8

I spent yesterday and today in the picturesque wine region of Sancerre tasting white wines, as well as reds. Now, most of you… Read More


Chateau Fesles

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 7

I spent all day today with Arnaut Saget from Domaine Saget La Perriere exploring his family’s Estate in Sancerre and… Read More


Remy calls this collection of vineyards 'The Sea of Chenin'

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 6

I had a feeling today was going to be interesting when I set out from Tours and continued east along the Loire River to the… Read More


slides: Rhode Island’s Best Pizza Joints

Week Two of Pizza Wars finds us picking the best pizza... "joints." These are the places you remember as kids -- not the high… Read More


Beauvais' plot is located between the house and the tree line

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 5

Early this morning I left Angers and headed east towards the city of Tours. On the way I stopped by Domaine de la… Read More


Chef Taylor Knapp Will Appear at the Star Chef Dinner at Gracie’s

Chef Taylor Knapp will be featured at the next Star Chef Dinner at Gracie's restaurant in Providence on Monday, October… Read More


Cabernet Franc grapes yet to be harvested.

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 4

After leaving Nantes and Muscadet behind me I found myself waking up right across the street from the beautiful Chateau… Read More


Newport Vineyards Opens Brix Restaurant

Brix Restaurant has been added to Newport Vineyards as part of a multi-million dollar, two phase, winery expansion. Brix… Read More


Sampling their portfolio with oysters.

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 3

Day #3 – Muscadet: Today started out cold and rainy as I set off from Nantes on my second full day of exploring… Read More


My favorites from Château du Cléray

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 2

Day #2 – Muscadet: Even though I drove more than 250 miles through the French countryside yesterday, I managed not to… Read More


Loire Valley

The Cellar: Loire & More Day 1

Every year I travel to one of the major wine regions abroad. This year I am in France. More specifically the Loire Valley… Read More


slides: RI’s Best Upscale Pizza Places

We begin our two-week look at Rhode Island's best pizza with the upscale pizzas. These aren't found in pizza places,… Read More


 

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