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April 28, 2015

Providence Food Trucks to a Street Near You

Providence is known to have dozens of different food trucks that drive around the city all season long. Summer is just around the corner, which means food trucks will be back on their wheels again to satisfy the stomach’s of Rhode Islanders.

If you ever wonder where to find your favorite food truck flavor, we compiled a list of food trucks in the city of Providence, and their primary location.

On Friday, May 1st the Eat Drink RI Festival will host Truck Stop to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

Participating trucks include:
Acacia Cafe
Buddha Belly
Citizen Wing
Ellie’s Bakery
Flour Girls Baking Company LLC
Fugo Food Truck
Gilded Tomato Company
GottaQ BBQ Food Truck & Catering
Like No Udder
Mijos Tacos
Noble Knots
O’Crepe
Pat’s Pastured
Presto Strange O Coffee Truck
Rocket Fine Street Food
Tallulah’s Taqueria

March 30, 2015

RI Small Businesses Wait for ‘Spring’

Photo by John6536 / Flickr

In the Ocean State, small businesses rely on the weather to boost the business and attract customers. But right now these small businesses certainly do not feel the ‘spring’.

Though the calendar says it is spring time, the weather shows otherwise. Snow is still hitting the ground and April is just days away. It is no secret that climate changes and sea level rises are affecting the Rhode Island economy.

The chair of the Westerly Economic Development Commission, Barbara Cardiff talks seriously about the link between climate and the success of businesses.

“I contend that the conversation around climate change will be one of the most important of our era,” she said during a March 19 House hearing on a bill to study the economic impacts of climate change and sea-level rise.

Cardiff is the former owner of a beachfront bed and breakfast and has helped organize an economic response to the extreme weather events that are linked to climate change.

Rhode Island business leaders have started the conversation and now they will continue to work with the business owners to find a way to overcome this challenge.

February 5, 2015

Providence Arts and Culture Scene

For the smallest state in the United States, there is rich history and a thriving arts scene here in Rhode Island. Providence is home to one of the most prominent design schools, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and the RISD museum of art, which is home to more than 80,000 works of art.

Every Saturday from May to early October, the city has a free art event called WaterFire, which takes place on three rivers in Providence. There are hundreds of breathtaking small bonfires that are set ablaze on the rivers

Local restaurants crowd the event, selling finger foods and delicious treats. Romance is definitely in the air at WaterFire, with the ambient music and beautiful glow over the river really setting the tone. You can even take a gondola ride around the city.

Not interested in romance? There’s still plenty more opportunities to engage in the arts, such as the by participating in gallery night. On the first Thursday of every month from March to November, more than 22 galleries stay open past 9 p.m. offering free lectures, live music, special tours, and crafts.

The Providence Performing Arts Center is the hub of the entertainment and arts district in the city, hosting many live entertainment events and broadway shows. It is the second largest theater of its kind in all of New England. It is a world-class facility that features all types of performances.

In this capital city, there really is something for everyone.