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Alfresco dining boosts bottom line
Last year, the businesses on Washington Square in Newport found a way to boost foot traffic and sales that had been sitting on the sidewalks in front of their establishments all along. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 4/15/13

Festival to celebrate R.I.’s culinary treasures
When is Rhode Island going to get its just deserts, when it comes to desserts and other fine edibles? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/15/13

Hotels in select company
Rhode Island as a tourist destination is as vibrant and popular as ever, perhaps more so this year. Our state is attracting culinary tourists, boating and sailing enthusiasts and other groups who share common interests, in addition to vacationers looking for a beach getaway. Many who belong to these groups are also discerning travelers seeking a premium level of accommodations. more
4/15/13
Welcome center planned for Newport mansion
A new pavilion-style welcome center being proposed for The Breakers, one of the nation’s most famous landmarks of the Gilded Age, is part of a strategic plan for The Preservation Society of Newport County that includes expanding the tourist season and strengthening links with the area’s hospitality industry. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/15/13

Baking interest rising on Rehoboth farm
What is it that when we dine out is both eagerly anticipated and taken for granted? more
4/22/13
Chambers collaborate on Mass. tourism mission
Despite their like missions, local chambers of commerce have not always gotten along. But in Bristol County, Mass., at least, necessity has led to collaboration where it previously didn’t exist. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/22/13

Bombing boosts security concerns for event planners
In the aftermath of the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, security is being defined, redefined and arranged, as spring takes hold in Rhode Island and civic leaders prepare for crowds expected at marathons, 5K walks, food festivals and Providence’s signature crowd-pleaser – WaterFire. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/22/13

WaterFire lands $50K NEA grant
WaterFire Providence has been selected as one of 817 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive a National Endowment for the Arts grant, the national organization announced Friday. more
Collette pitches in for Volunteer Week
Employees of Collette Vacations celebrated 2013 National Volunteer Week, which ran from April 21 to April 27, by offering more than 100 hours of support to a handful of Rhode Island-based organizations. Staff pitched in by processing donations for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, by walking in the March for Babies event for March of Dimes and by serving meals at the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen and the McAuley House in Providence. more
5/6/13
Farmers markets and sweet Providence memories
The big story in food this year may well be the emerging culture of “farm to table.” The movement to bring, or more accurately, bring back the relationship between growers and chefs and home cooks alike as well has matured. more
5/6/13
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