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Boston Globe
8 hours ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
R.I. Commerce secretary resigns to lead new state nonprofit to capitalize on 2026 World Cup
'This world-class soccer event presents a major opportunity to showcase Rhode Island on the global stage — and we're ready to seize it,' said McKee. 'This new nonprofit will help ensure we're attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and driving economic activity in the state.' It's unclear who will serve as Commerce's new cabinet-level secretary. A spokeswoman for the governor's office could not be immediately reached for comment. Advertisement Seven tournament matches will be played at Ocean State 2026 will focus on maximizing the tournament's potential to boost tourism in Rhode Island, support local businesses, enhance workforce development, and showcase the state as a premier global destination, according to a government press release. The nonprofit will lead business sponsorship efforts to support tournament-related activities in Rhode Island. They'll also work with local agencies, like Boston 2026, to ensure a 'a unified and impactful presence before, during, and after the tournament.' Advertisement Alexa Gagosz can be reached at
Boston Globe
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
From matcha cake rolls to beef skewers: The best things I ate at New England's largest Taiwanese festival
Through an interpreter, he said the Taiwanese salmon stew he was making would feature sour, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite. Chef Wen Kuo-Chih cooks in front of a live audience at the Taiwanese festival in Newton, Mass. Alexa Gagosz Kuo-Chih, who is CEO of Ying Jia Catering Consulting Co., won the gold medal in the 2013 Ten Outstanding Young Men competition in Taiwan and in the 2012 World Cooking Contest in Singapore. But last weekend he was cooking for dozens of onlookers at the largest Taiwanese festival in New England, an annual event organized by the Using a wooden spoon, Kuo-Chih measured out heaping piles of potato starch and white pepper before pouring in soy sauce and an inky-black rice vinegar traditionally used in East Asian cuisine that brings out malty flavors and a distinct Advertisement A Taiwanese salmon stew. Alexa Gagosz The stew was later served in white plastic bowls to a crowd that included dignitaries, neighbors, and the president of Advertisement Taiwan is a self-governing island of Beef and lamb skewers at the Taiwanese Festival in Newton, Mass. Alexa Gagosz Telling the success stories of Taiwanese restaurants and other businesses in America 'is important to us as a people,' Nicholas Lu, whose two daughters and their husbands own restaurants in Rhode Island, told me. 'Because China does not allow us to use our name, to say we are Taiwanese.' One thing that separates the Taiwanese people from China is Beef noodle soup is most widely known as the national dish of Taiwan, and is celebrated through an annual festival in Taipei and battled over in A spread of chicken pepper buns at a Taiwanese festival in Newton, Mass. Alexa Gagosz Taiwan is a destination for street stalls and food you can eat on-the-go, while standing up, Judy Lu, the owner of a popular food pick — typically includes chicken, pork, or beef and is accented with ginger, garlic, and chopped onions. Related : Advertisement Taiwan is often credited as the birthplace of bubble tea, mango shaved ice, steamed buns with braised pork belly, and popcorn chicken covered in five-spice powder. There are also plenty of sweet treats. The matcha cream cake roll from Crystal Bakery in Newton, Mass. Alexa Gagosz At the festival, a representative from Xi'an Special prepared grilled spicy beef and lamb skewers covered in roasted sesame seeds, and also sold $3 bags of Snowflake crisps for sale at the Taiwanese festival in Newton, Mass. Alexa Gagosz 'The sweeter the treat, the more southern you are,' said Judy Lu, whose family is from the southern region of Taiwan. 'That's why I have a sweet tooth.' MORE FOOD NEWS AROUND NEW ENGLAND Advertisement 🍷 Around Rhode Island: Little Compton's Matt Gant , Sakonnet's assistant tasting room manager, and Drew Eichinger , sales manager, will be on hand to pour Sakonnet's Blanc de Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Belcourt White, Eye of the Storm Rosé, and Pinot Noir. Also, in Providence, 🍀 Around Massachusetts: JP Licks just released a Celtics-themed ice cream flavor for playoff season. The Globe sat down with Jonathan Vega , the man at JP Licks who has every child's dream job: creating and testing ice cream flavors. Devra First wrote a touching story about Amarilys Colón , the executive chef at La Padrona , and her mother Gladys Rivera . 🧆 Around Vermont: In Burlington, Mahati Mohamed and his business partners are opening Nomads, where they plan to share their Egyptian, Iraqi, and Moroccan heritages with a menu of shawarma and falafel wraps, doner kebabs, salads, and dips, according to 🐳 Around New Hampshire: In Portsmouth, The Dolphin Striker , which operated for 47 years, expect a cocktail bar and restaurant with an evolving, seasonal menu. The space has sat vacant since The Striker closed in 2021. Advertisement 🌮 Around Connecticut: In Wethersfield, Thanks for reading The Food Club. ✍️ This newsletter is written and produced by ✉️ Send comments, suggestions, and story tips to 📧 Did someone forward this newsletter to you? 📱 Delivered every Thursday. Alexa Gagosz can be reached at
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A full Rhode Island for ‘Real Housewives': Who should they cast and which locations will bring the drama?
Get Globe Rhode Island Food Club A weekly newsletter about food and dining in Rhode Island, by Globe Rhode Island reporter Alexa Gagosz. Enter Email Sign Up When it comes to locations, respondents were split between Providence and Newport, with Cranston coming in third place. We looked into a few more-precise locations: Here are 10 places the producers should consider, and why. Advertisement Twin Oaks Nothing screams 'your blood type is Pinot Grigio' more than Cranston's most famous restaurant. Bonus points: You might get an Allan Fung cameo. Bonnet Shores Beach Club It's not a Rhode Island summer without a brawl over a cabana at Bonnet Shores. Advertisement Camille's It would be like a crossover episode between 'Real Housewives' and 'Mob Wives.' Now that the Old Canteen is becoming a hot dog stand, this is clearly the best spot to film on Federal Hill. Ocean House If the housewives want to get ''Gone with the Wind' fabulous,' then spending some time at on a morning jog. The deck at the Hot Club Where every conversation begins with 'word on the street is.' The best time to film is Brown graduation weekend, but any Friday night in the summer would work just fine. Alpine Country Club They aren't letting cameras in at Rhode Island or Warwick, you have to be a descendent of someone who sailed on the Mayflower to get into Newport or Misquamicut. But Alpine offers the perfect combination of luxury and… Cranston. Bailey's Beach Club There's no chance that every housewife will be a member of this exclusive Newport club, but every member of the cast will claim to 'know a gal' who is a member. Garden City There's no Nordstrom or Tiffany at Providence Place, but the housewives can get into all kinds of trouble at Garden City. And then everyone can stop for ice cream at Newport Creamery. Coast Guard House 'See friends, sea views, seafood… see chaos.' The directors of the show would be wise to call Judge Frank Caprio and ask him to settle any disputes among the housewives. Foxy Lady Whether it's a night out on the town or 'legs and eggs' on a Friday, the housewives have to make an appearance at Rhode Island's most famous gentleman's establishment. Advertisement This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via email Monday through Friday, . Dan McGowan can be reached at
Boston Globe
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Bravo expanding ‘Real Housewives' franchise to Rhode Island
The network has not said who has been cast on the show, which towns or cities the production will focus on, or when the season is slated to be released. 'With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there's no escaping your past … or each other," the Bravo announcement continued. Social media chatter was circulating back in December that Rhode Island was in consideration, with fans chiming in on which towns or cities deserved the spotlight. Get Globe Rhode Island Food Club A weekly newsletter about food and dining in Rhode Island, by Globe Rhode Island reporter Alexa Gagosz. Enter Email Sign Up Steve Feinberg, the executive director of Rhode Island's Film and TV Office, said he couldn't give any details on the cast or where the show is being filmed. But he said months ago, Rhode Island was in consideration against several other states. Advertisement Feinberg said Wednesday he didn't ask which states Rhode Island beat out. 'Nobody compares to Rhode Island,' he said. Feinberg said by law, reality shows are not eligible for tax credits that other movie and TV productions receive in Rhode Island. Recent productions filmed here include ' Advertisement ''The Real Housewives' franchise sparked an avalanche of enthusiasm when word spread that this entertaining series just might land in the Ocean State,' Feinberg said in a press release celebrating the announcement. 'Well, good news, folks. 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' is ready to roll and take the world by storm!' Governor Dan McKee said he welcomed the franchise's 'millions of viewers' to Rhode Island's 'vibrant communities, amazing food, rich history and stunning coastal beauty.' 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' is produced by Evolution Media, according to the announcement. Lucilla D'Agostino, Joseph Ferraro, Jen McClure-Metz and Andy Cohen are executive producers. Bravo also announced three other new shows on Wednesday: 'Ladies of London,' 'The Valley Persian Style,' and 'Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition.' Steph Machado can be reached at
Boston Globe
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Where to eat caviar, razor clams, and squid dishes (beyond calamari) around New England
Now that we're nearing summer days, this is the seafood I'm seeing making a splash across the region. Here's where you can get some if you're having a craving, too. Advertisement Razor clams in black squid ink spaghetti at The Cottage, a restaurant owned by chef Brian Lewis, in Westport, Connecticut. Alexa Gagosz Razor clams are having a moment For those who haven't had them, a razor clam is different from the littlenecks, cherrystones, In Connecticut, Advertisement Inside of Misery Loves Co., a specialty food store, in Winooski, Vermont. Alexa Gagosz The craze over caviar continues Little luxuries, like ordering a caviar bump on everything, have a grip on diners in 2025. During the Byzantine Era, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire (330 to 1453 AD), salt-cured fish roe was an indulgence reserved for feasts. These days, you can have it whenever you like. You can grab a tin at If you're going to leave caviar to the professionals, chef David Standridge at in Boston has a creamy texture from a quail egg, and they also add caviar. In Providence, chef Champe Speidel at Advertisement In Portland, Maine, add some caviar on top of crudo, oysters, or the spicy raw beef salad at The squid salad from Dune Brothers, a seafood shack, in Providence, R.I. Alexa Gagosz Squid Advertisement MORE FOOD NEWS AROUND NEW ENGLAND 🌽 Around Connecticut: In Norwalk, Jeff Taibe's restaurant Taproot is closing after eight years in business. 🦪 Around Massachusetts: Strega inside the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston has closed. La Voile in Brookline Square, which first opened in 2015, has closed. Christine Gibson ; 🍕 Corporate notes: In chain news, Bertucci's Italian Restaurant closed its store in Warwick, R.I, its last location in the Ocean State, and Thanks for reading The Food Club. ✍️ This newsletter is written and produced by ✉️ Send comments, suggestions, and story tips to Advertisement 📧 Did someone forward this newsletter to you? 📱 Delivered every Thursday. Alexa Gagosz can be reached at
