Local “Gems”

Summer is in full swing and so are all the businesses that cater to the warmer temperatures.  Brickley’s in Wakefield and Narragansett is one such business…why?  They serve ice cream, not such a hot commodity in the frigid temperatures.  However, on a sultry summer night…there is no better way to …

  Stop In and Eat! If you happen to find yourself wandering around the Hopkinton area, then your taste buds are in luck.  West’s is a locally owned and operated establishment that takes breakfast and lunch to a whole new level.  Nestled on the corner of Spring Street/Route 138 and …

The Rhode Island Brew Bus Rhode Island is known for many tasty things, clam-cakes, Del’s, coffee milk and a host of other iconic treats.  However, you may not know that Rhode Island is also home to some of the most passionate and talented brewers on the east coast.  This lack …

Richmond Farmers’ Market in RI As summer is upon us so is the season for fresh veggies and beautiful vegetation.  Rhode island offers many farmers’ markets which are just overflowing with fresh and local produce as well as so much more.  Richmond Farmers’ Market in RI is one of my …

Boutiques in Rhode Island Boutiques in Rhode Island are certainly not hard to come across.  Finding the one that suits your boutique taste can be a bit more of a challenge.  There is one boutique that stands out among the rest for several reasons.  It is locally owned and operated …

Rhode Island Brews…  The micro-brewery movement has grown in strength over the past few decades, and Rhode Island has not missed it. While there a lot of local breweries in Rhode Island that have started in the past few years, there are also many that have been here for quite …

  Community by definition means, “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.”  It is no wonder that community can be such an integral part of our workout plan.  Being part of a group that shares the same goal keeps one motivated, …

The Jamestown-Newport Ferry has begun service between Jamestown, Rose Island, Fort Adams, Newport, and Goat Island for the 2015 season. More information, including fares and schedules is available here: http://jamestownnewportferry.com/ Before 1940, when the Jamestown Bridge connected North Kingstown and Conanicut Island and 1969 when the Newport Bridge spanned the Bay …

   Narragansett Creamery   Rhode Island was made for farmers markets. The state has a great history of creative, quality food, from the chefs to the farmers. One great mainstay of Rhode Island farmer’s markets is Narragansett Creamery. Not to be confused with their ice cream making Newport counterpart, Narragansett …

Belly Dance Classes in Rhode Island…Get in Shape and Dance! The summer season has set in and along with it comes bathing suit time!  If you are looking for a workout that will literally have you dancing, then check out “Launch Marathon Beautiful Belly Dance Kick Butt Workout” at The …