Sunday, March 13, 2011
St. Patrick’s for East Providence and beyond!
Who amongst us doesn’t feel like you are Irish every seventeenth of March? It’s a day to celebrate the heritage of St. Patrick, a day known for its feasts and festivities. The holiday brings a time long known for celebration; though secular in Irish culture, each of us spends it in his or her own way. Rhode Island has a large Irish influence, totaling almost 20 percent of our state's population, so there no shortage of pride around this time of year. Rhode Island is peppered with parades of pride complete with pipe bands and fife and drum corps, flag raisings and moments of reflection. But does St. Patrick’s Day mean more to most of us then just eating corned beef and drinking a pint or two? Well, not really. Most people use this holiday…
Friday, March 4, 2011
Amazing ethnic foods in our own backyard!
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Friday, March 4, 2011
A vast diversity of ethnic foods is usually available in almost any city across the United States, but does that necessarily mean that it is culturally authentic? The ever-evolving culinary Crockpot of cuisine transforms with the generations and can often stray from the heart and soul of its roots. Real true-to-form ethnic foods are an art form that sometimes gets overlooked by the glamour and glitz of the high-profile trendy restaurants of today. Ethnicity means deriving from a way of life and that way of life can be from any group of people from any corner of the Earth. Some of those lifestyles may not be the same as yours or mine, they may seem different or eccentric, but the universal language of flavor binds all races and cultures …
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El Azteca
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Ichigo Ichie
5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, RI
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288 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tips for getting fit for warmer days!
With hints of spring starting to flirt with us, I can't help but get inspired to get outside and hit the pavement again. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely feeling the effects of the ruthless winter that we all just experienced. My body is a unique mix of sluggish and stir crazy all rolled into one, so I feel extra inspired to make up for lost time and get back outside and start running to feel like me again. But exercise alone wont be enough, its time to start eating right too. As someone who let exercise go by the wayside for well more than a decade of my life, I’m proud to say I picked up aggressive street running last year. When I began, I was badly out of shape. My body had felt the effects of 13 years of neglect. I knew I …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Tired of winter? Escape (for at least one meal) with fresh seafood and more at Horton's!
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
When I think of summertime food all across the country, a few places come to mind: fresh lobster on the coast of Maine, crab cakes in Maryland, grilled tropical catch of the day in Hawaii. But above all, what really brings on the nostalgia is fried seafood in Rhode Island. We are privileged to have so many great “shacks” as we proudly refer to them all across our coastline. Rhode Island is well-respected across the nation for its invention of the Rhode Island-style chowder and clam cakes. We are also very well known for our unwavering love for fried clams and fish and chips. All summer long on the beaches of Narragansett, Scarborough, Newport and the Block, natives are fighting for the title of “Best Of” and local favorite. I can already …
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809 Broadway, East Providence, RI
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Searching for that perfect Valentine's Day Meal? Stick with what you know, but follow these tips to help add some spark to your perfect night!
As ponder the perfect gift this Valentine's Day, I ask myself this: why does my brain always end up back at the same old ideas? I find myself back to where I began, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, etc. I’m always searching for new ways to say "I love 'you'" when really what I’m trying to say is "I love 'us.'" Does that make sense? Valentine's Day is about appreciating that special someone, whether that is your girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, wife, life partner or whomever. But really it’s a celebration of the couple, a celebration of your love and togetherness. Now I’m certainly not trying to play the Culinary Cupid, but what better way to show that person how much you care than to do something that goes beyond monetary value: a night of …
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Chef and columnist Nick Rabar gives us his top five. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments!
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
I know pizza. I can say that with confidence as I literally grew up working in various pizzerias in New York. New York pizza has a certain style that every pizzeria in the state tries to pay homage to. I may be biased, but New York pizza is hands down the best in the world. If I had to find a flaw, I would say they are too similar. What I love about Rhode Island is that every pizza place has a style all its own. From the legendary pies of Al Forno to the Wickenden Street pizzas at Fellini’s and Pizza Pie-er and all the way up to Federal Hill to Bob & Timmy’s and Caserta. They are all so different and so good. It wasn’t until I moved to Rhode Island ten years ago that I even knew about pizza strips or its native cousin, the wimpy skimpy, …
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tailgate like a pro with these upgraded classics!
OK, fine, the Patriots didn’t make it this year but that doesn’t mean we still won’t be watching the Super Bowl, television’s highest-rated four hours of the year. From the gridiron madness to the crazy commercials, even if you don’t care who is playing, you’ve got to love the thrill of it all. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the best excuses of the year to eat until you literally burst. And I’ve got some new takes at some of game day’s most notorious dishes. As an avid tailgater at Gillette, I’ve hosted some legendary pre-game feasts. I’ve done everything from whole grilled prime ribs to baked stuffed lobster, trays of truffle-bacon macaroni and cheese to stuffed Kobe beef burgers. I even brought my own deep fat fryer to the stadium to make …
Friday, January 14, 2011
The “Baker's Baker” has being doing it right since 1907.
If you’re out shopping at a local grocery store and stop by the bread aisle, chances are good you’ll be buying something made right here in East Providence and you don’t even know it. That’s because Mrs. Kavanagh’s Bakery on North Broadway has been baking bread for the big boys for more than 50 years—right here in Rumford. “We’re the small big bakery, if that makes sense,” said T.J. Pascalides, a third-generation baker in the family. It all started when William Vican, T.J.’s grandfather, opened the family’s original bakery on North Main Street in Providence more than a hundred years ago. After building the business so big that “the little bakery that could” was busting at the seams, the family upgraded to their current location in Rumford …
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145 N Broadway, Rumford, RI
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Here's a sneak peak at the menu for the new restaurant planned for Rumford Center.
There has been enthusiastic talk of a restaurant opening in the Rumford Center for some time now and I assure you all that day has finally arrived. Construction is scheduled to begin Jan. 11 and we hope to open in March. The restaurant is called Avenue N, named for its Newman Avenue address. It will be located in Building 3 of the Rumford Center, next door to Seven Stars Bakery. The goal is simple: to provide a local gathering place for the Rumford community and all of East Providence, while ensuring that the restaurant's great food and service is matched with a beautiful, inviting atmosphere. As a Chef, I have been blessed with a good career, with experiences ranging from high-end steakhouses and award-winning caterers to gourmet sushi …
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20 Newman Ave, Rumford, RI
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Easy Bites and Good Sips to Ring in the New Year.
Break out your noise makers and top hats, New Year's Eve is right upon us! This year, if you're looking for some great new entertaining ideas or something delicious and sparkly that won't break the bank, then we've got you covered. As someone who has rang in the last 17 New Year's Eves of his life from the inside of a kitchen I can tell you first hand the importance of good food and drink on this fun and festive night. Food can really make the night and our state certainly has some cool spots to watch the ball drop. But if you're entertaining in this year or stopping by a friend's, we've got a couple of cool tips as to what to bring and what to make. First off, Champagne or good wine is a must so we've got some great tips as to what to buy…
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I'm a self-professed Mexican food and salsa expert, and I will say that although Azteca is good considering options in the area, it's not that amazing. They use american cheese on some items(!) and their salsa is what I classify it as "acceptable" for my standard but for RI "pretty good". I always also ask for their hotter salsa and they are always a little confused which is funny. It really isn'… more ›