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It’s time to tighten control of nightclubs
A thriving nightlife scene plays an often under-appreciated role in ensuring a city’s economic health. That’s especially true in a place like Providence, where restaurants are among the leading attractions. more
12/24/12
Cooking classes part of recipe to lure customers
The first thing to know about Indian cooking, said Sanjiv Dhar, executive chef at and owner of Rasoi in Pawtucket, is that chefs can’t just throw together the ingredients, turn the oven up and go watch a football game. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 12/24/12

Newport preservation society lands $500K for fellowship program
The Preservation Society of Newport County has won a $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to establish a fellowship program studying the city’s history. more
Report: R.I. table gaming likely to impact Conn. casinos in 2013
With table gaming recently approved for Twin River, the Rhode Island gambling scene is likely to impact existing casinos in the area in 2013, including Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, according to a new Fitch Ratings report. more
| 12/18/12
Consumers warned not to eat certain products made by Farmstead
The R.I. Department of Health issued a consumer advisory not to eat certain food products produced by Farmstead Inc. at 186 Wayland Ave. more
Roger Williams director to leave zoo
After 20 years with the zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo Director Jack Mulvena has announced that he will be leaving the position effective Jan. 31, 2013. more
| 12/14/12
AAA: 93.3M Americans to travel during holiday season
Roughly 93.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday season that falls between Dec. 22 and Jan. 1, according to AAA Southern New England. more
| 12/13/12
Three R.I. restaurants make OpenTable’s ‘Top 100’ list
Three Rhode Island restaurants – Bouchard Restaurant and Inn, Castle Hill Inn and Gracie’s – made OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Best Restaurants in the United States for for 2012. more
| 12/12/12
Chefs help extend farm-fresh season in R.I.
This time of year, one might think that it is more difficult for the chefs who use the “farm-to-table” philosophy to practice their craft. Not so, says one local chef who is at the forefront of the local sourcing movement that makes dining out around here such a pleasure. more
12/10/12
JetBlue kicks off service at T.F. Green
JetBlue Airways Corp. will kick off its Rhode Island service today at T.F. Green Airport, and Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee was expected to welcome the airline to the state with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the airport from 1:25–2 p.m. more
| 11/29/12 | 1 comment
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