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August 23, 2009 - August 29, 2009 Archives

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Take a roastery tour today in Middletown

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

Custom House Coffee, 796 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, (401) 842-0008, offers regularly scheduled tastings and roastery tours every Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event starts with a tour of the roastery and a roasting demonstration, and concludes with a......

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Tom's Market of Coventry to open second store in Warren

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

Tom's Market in Coventry will be opening a second location in Warren. This is good news for East Bay food lovers. Manager Glenn Place reports they will be setting up shop in the former Market at Cutler Mills (which......

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The best fresh tomato dish ever

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

The Plaza Grille on DePasquale Plaza in Providence is long gone but its wonderful owner Fran Whiting shared a most wonderful recipe before she retired. It's a tomato and penne dish made with fresh tomatoes, basil, a touch of......

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Learn to make bruschetta (and more) tonight

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

Learn how to prepare shrimp bruschetta on grilled garlic bread, traditional Greek salad, and Moussaka at Smithfield's European Cafe & Restaurant tonight. This lesson will be followed by a meal of the same. Demo is at 6 p.m and......

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Got blight? Next time try local tomato seedlings.

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

LATE BLIGHT IN THE NEWS = BUY LOCAL SEEDLINGS! This info comes from the Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership (SEMAP) is a nonprofit organization which helps agricultural enterprises in nearby Southeastern Massachusetts. The group offers links that explain the basics of......

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 Tags  NYT   Rodale Institute   SEMAP   UMASS  

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Dining Out: Morin's serves up satisfaction for all tastes

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By Michael Janusonis    Email

The Providence Journal / Bob Thayer The shrimp appetizer at Morin’s ($4.50 for one skewer, $7.99 for two) delights the eye as well as the palate. View Morin's menu Morin’s serves up satisfaction for all tastesBy Michael JanusonisJournal Arts Writer......

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Dine with your dog today at Pizzico in Providence

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

Take your dog out for "Date Night" at Pizzico Ristorante today, Monday, August 24 from 3-8 p.m. He or she will enjoy a 2 course meal prepared by Pizzico bartender Colleen, who is owner of Puffalumps Delicacies. For $5.99 per......

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Plan now for Saturday's Savor Providence

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By Gail Ciampa    Email

Savor Providence, a roaming event at local restaurants to benefit Trinity Rep is set for Saturday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. An impressive lineup of Providence restaurants will offer a taste of a signature dish or classic......

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