Providence Monthly

3 weeks ago | providenceonline.com | Abbie Lahmers

City cocktails get the floral treatment Coinciding with National Flower Day, March 21 marked the one-year anniversary of Fleur, the Mediterranean- and Parisian-inspired restaurant inside the Omni, with a celebration that highlighted their floral-forward food and cocktails. The drink menu at Fleur offers refreshing nods to spring no matter the season, most notably in the Fleur 75 (their take on the French 75), Poisson Tropicale, Black Rose Black Rose, and, most popular, the Water Lily.

3 weeks ago | providenceonline.com | Elyse Major

With your firm Michelle Lee Designs, you have built a solid career as a residential and commercial interior designer. For someone new to hiring these services, what are some things to know? References are very important. You want to know about the quality of their work – do they work with trusted contractors and vendors? Will they work with you to achieve your vision and not impose their views on your home or business? As an artist, you infuse bold color into all you do.

1 month ago | providenceonline.com | Andrea E. McHugh

For cooking enthusiasts nationwide, Ashley Moore is a familiar face, composing dishes weekly as a popular on-screen test cook for Cook’s Country From America’s Test Kitchen on PBS. But in Rhode Island, she’s a familiar off-screen face too. Moore moved to the Ocean State with her young family nearly four years ago, lured by its quality of life, palpable charm, and easy train commute to the America’s Test Kitchen studio and campus in Boston’s Seaport District.

1 month ago | providenceonline.com | Kou Tukala Nyan

Tumbles House Calamari ($18): Lightly fried calamari rings, hot pepper rings, chopped tomato, spring mix, goat cheese, Kalamata olives, and balsamic glaze Lasagna ($20): Venda rigatoni, Pecorino, creamy spicy vodka sauce, basil, house marinara, ground beef, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese Steak Tips ($29): Choice of BBQ sauce, bourbon sauce, or chef seasoning and a side of rice, pasta, or vegetables for the day Driving up to a homey-looking establishment with a bright orange trolley car in...

1 month ago | providenceonline.com | Elyse Major

What it is:The Nest is a hub for all things sustainable fashion, which means that along with selling pre-owned items, they hold workshops and swaps for consumers to extend the longevity of their apparel. Where it is:Nestled in a West End neighborhood on Carpenter Street, be on the look out for their adorable coathanger bird logo on a building that looks like it’s made of gray Lego. What makes it a Rhody Gem?