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Grill Daddy Summer: The basics
Picture this: a hot summer day cools down and happy hour begins. You have some steak and vegetable kebabs seasoned and ready to cook for the squad. There’s a certain confidence that comes with working...
View ArticleTropical Summertime Spritz
Summer is upon us (finally) again! And what better way to celebrate the hot weather than a new spritz in your cocktail repertoire? This month I made a coconut fat-washed Campari as a base for a...
View ArticleOn A Clear Day, You Can See Forever: Dining on deck in RI
I am the first person to transform into an eye roll emoji when friends suggest outdoor patio dining during the summer. Sure, the people-watching is usually fire, but I am over trying to defend my...
View ArticleLet the Foodie Festivities Begin: Tasty recommendations for summer food and...
RI stays true to its community-driven nature as events throughout summer celebrate the culinary wonders of the Ocean State. Kristen Adamo, President and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention &...
View ArticleI’m Literally Screaming: The scoop on great Rhody ice creams
Summer is officially here, and that means it’s time to venture out after dinner and grab a scoop of ice cream! Oh, what? You don’t do after-dinner ice cream? You’re weak and I don’t want to be friends...
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Motif’s 2022 Food Truck and Drink Award Nominees
RI has no shortage of fantastic food trucks, breweries and distilleries, and we at Motif can’t wait to celebrate them at our Food Truck and Drink awards this month. With nominees spanning 45...
View ArticleMane Character Energy: Leo season’s fiercest, fanciest foodie finds
Like it or not, it’s Leo Season, y’all! From July 22nd to August 22nd every year, the planet becomes just a little bit more extra while those of us lucky to be born under this leonine sign all declare...
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The In-Cider Scoop: 3 local destinations for unique cider this fall
Summer is coming to a close and many are packing up beach chairs to trade in for fall activities. Autumn is known for crisp air, exceptional foliage — and cider. In New England, cider has been a...
View ArticleThere’s more to life than pumpkin spice: Fall latte alternatives to warm your...
It’s no secret that Autumn brings with it a bunch of delicious flavors to keep you toasty and calm during those chilly nights once the summer sun begins to set. And we all know too well which one...
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Back to School Meals and Snack Guide
As a recent alumnus of the Johnson & Wales University Culinary Nutrition program (2018, but adjusted for Covid-19 years), I learned that eating during a busy day can be tough – and cooking even...
View ArticleRa Ra’s: Cheesy fun
I think men who can cook are sexy! Don’t care what it is, where they do it or how long it takes. Now the taste is a matter of scrutiny and I can get a bit hostile when it comes to what goes in my...
View ArticleGo Truck Yourself: La Birria’s Tasty Tacos
Growing up, the carnival was one of my most treasured adventures. A summertime tradition filled with fun, fright, and fantasy! My best memory of that sacred event was the food! Caramel apples, fried...
View ArticleGo Truck Yourself: Winter is coming!
Done, done and done… yup, my season is over. I’ve been around long enough to know rolling ice-cream in the snow just doesn’t work. I gotta tell ya though, there are a number of trucks out there...
View ArticleJust Like Nana’s: The best authentic rugelach in Rhode Island
In the world that Karen Griffin grew up in, there weren’t many exciting job opportunities for women. Instead of pursuing baking, she decided on the “realistic” goal of becoming a teacher. After...
View ArticleLlego La Navidad: Breaking down the traditional Puerto Rican Christmas feast,...
The holiday season is here, which means parties, giftgiving, acts of kindness, and yummy food. It’s the time of year to not only give and receive, but also to celebrate the different ways to...
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My Darling, Clementine: A night out at Providence’s new cocktail bar
Fumo Bianco Only days before bidding adieu to 2022, this former Motif writer sought out a new cocktail bar in the heart of Providence, secretly joining with friends in her beloved city for one more...
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Rhode Island is for Hope: Martha Tsegaye, Ethiopian eats
In 2010, Martha Tsegaye and her family immigrated from Ethiopia to Virginia; it was her first experience with snow. “I had only seen snow in the movies or on television and then I got to touch it.”...
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RI is for Hope: Kathleen Bellicchi of Bellicchi’s Biscotti
It was 34 degrees out on the first of February in Warren. Clouds were sparse, the sun was shining, and the air was sharp as a paper cut. I stood on the beach in my bathing suit with Kathleen...
View ArticleBrew News for the City of East Providence
I have some great news for the craft beer lovers of East Providence! A new brewery called Crook Point Brewing Company is currently under construction and will be the first to open in this small town...
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Call it a Plant Jam: Elevated Cannabis Recipes
Recipes and Photography by Chef David Yusefzadeh Article by Sam Burgess Elevate is the name of the game for the future of cannabis edibles – to craft an experience that goes beyond a few bites of...
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