Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
I had the good fortune of visiting Persimmon in their old Bristol, RI location where my wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal. We were sad to hear that they closed that charming location, but happy to know they opened a new one in Providence, RI. Some of our close friends went immediately when Persimmon... Continue Reading →
The location where Rebeco opened is know to locals as a somewhat cursed spot. Mostly because of the high turnover of restaurants that open and close there. Rebeco is the second Mexican restaurant to inhabit the building having taken over from the previous tenant, Plaza Azteca. Luckily, Rebeco offers authentic plate style Mexican food (with... Continue Reading →
When many Americans hear the word, "Ramen," they are often transported to memories of when they were young or perhaps in college where ramen meant a cheap package of dry noodles with a powdered flavor packet. That kind of instant ramen will always have a spot in my heart, but real ramen is so much... Continue Reading →
Newport, RI in the summer is known for seaside dining and fresh seafood. Nonetheless, many visitors don't know where to look beyond the famous Thames Street downtown. The Newport Lobster Shack is not too far off the beaten path, so it's easy to find and offers another option for experiencing outdoor dining in Newport. Newport... Continue Reading →
Family Dinner is a CSA delivery service that caters to the Metro Boston and South Shore areas. They reached out through a mutual friend to see if I would be interested in trying out a free sample of their service. I immediately jumped at the opportunity to have local produce, dairy, and proteins delivered to... Continue Reading →
Southern food in Rhode Island? That may not seem to make sense until one takes a visit to Bucktown featuring fast casual Southern style food. As a lover of good Southern comfort food, I knew I needed to take a trip to Bucktown and give it a try. One fact I've noticed, however, is that... Continue Reading →
Seafood is generally a favorite of many and while welcome year round, it's especially sought after during the summer months. There's something refreshing and uplifting about enjoying the flavors of the ocean while sitting outside in the warm weather that places like Dune Brothers Seafood capitalize on. Rhode Island and New England in general are... Continue Reading →
My second blogger recipe contest entry using Budweiser's new line of barbecue sauces and marinades. features flank steak as the star of the show. I'm not sure that I've written a simpler recipe than this one and that's because the Budweiser Brewmaster's Premium Sizzlin' Steak House Marinade Bag did most of the work! Some of the... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the opportunity to get my hands on Budweiser's new line of barbecue sauces and marinades. I got a free sample of the entire line and as part of my taste test, I crafted a recipe to enter into Budweiser's Blogger Recipe Challenge! I wanted my entry for the burger category to feature... Continue Reading →
