Your Weekend Just Got Tastier... 🥦

Anyone else feel like January has lasted forever? We’re welcoming February, the season of love, with open arms and a jam-packed newsletter of weekend plans and Valentine’s Day picks! Whether you’re braving the breeze or staying cozily indoors, we’ve got something to keep your plans (and your sanity) intact.

Weekend Must-Do’s: Food, Festivities & Live Tunes!

Step into the new month with a weekend packed full of foodie happenings, live music, and winter magic. Whether you're craving a cozy meal, a downtown festival glow-up, or the perfect soundtrack to your weekend, Rhode Island has you covered! Read the full list online at HeyRhody.com.

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Food Innovation Symposium at Johnson & Wales University Highlights Community Solutions

Providence is setting the table for innovation as Johnson & Wales University hosts the fifth annual Food Innovation & Technology Symposium on February 20-21. With the theme "Cultivating Food Literacy," the event features top chefs, food activists, and policy leaders tackling big topics like sustainability, food insecurity, and nutrition through workshops, panels, and tastings. Read more on our latest blog at HeyRhody.com.

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Watch the Latest Episode of Hey Rhody Weekly: Exploring RI Winter Hikes, Vegan Delights in PVD + More!

Bundle up and join Hey Rhody Weekly as we trek through Rhode Island’s best winter hikes, uncover drool-worthy vegan eats in PVD, and dish out local gems! ❄️🥾🌱 Don’t miss this fun-filled adventure through the Ocean State’s coolest winter wonders!

Gooseneck Vineyards Revives Historic Rodman Farm with Wine, Heritage, and Hospitality

Gooseneck Vineyards has transformed the historic Rodman Farm into a vibrant destination for wine and hospitality. Thoughtfully restored with nods to its past, the property offers a tasting room, locally inspired wines, and a gathering space that blends tradition with innovation. Read more online at SoRhodeIsland.com.

^{• By Abbie Lahmers, photo courtesy of Gooseneck Vineyards}

Delight Your Valentine with a Gift from RISDmade

Skip the Valentine’s Day clichés and surprise your loved one with a handcrafted treasure from RISDmade, a curated collection of unique works by alumni of the Rhode Island School of Design. Featuring everything from jewelry and home goods to whimsical children’s gifts, RISDmade celebrates creativity and offers meaningful ways to connect with talented artists around the world. Read more online at HeyRhody.com.

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