RISD’s Annual Graduate Thesis Exhibit 2014

Over 170 artists from the school's MFA programs are included in the dynamic show

by Samuel Emmet Over the weekend, scores of art students and gallery-goers descended on Providence’s Rhode Island Convention Center to see the 2014 Rhode Island School of Design’s (RISD) Annual Graduate Thesis Exhibition. The Convention Center, a stone’s throw from RISD’s campus in burgeoning Downcity Providence, represents a particular era in ’90s civic architecture. But upon reaching the third-floor gallery space, visitors are greeted by …

Six Hangar 1 Vodka Drinks from the Manhattan Cocktail Classic

Inventive bartenders offer recipes that are subtle, sophisticated and not too sweet

by Jennifer Miller Last weekend, the New York Public Library opened its doors for one of the citys most egalitarian black tie events: the Manhattan Cocktail Classic opening gala. Thousands of guests entered the librarys mood-lit halls, sipping a selection of 100 different cocktails. Meanwhile, six bartenders from New York, SF and LA mixed original drinks in a small reading room, dubbed the Craft in …

New Orleans’ Rum-Centric Bar, Cane & Table

Bartender Nick Detrich shares insights on tiki culture and a recipe for the Two Palms

by Kate Beard Since opening last July, Cane & Table in New Orleans’ French Quarter has garnered a lot of attention, cementing its place on the list of the city’s best bars. And with its pedigree, it’s no wonder. The brainchild of Nick Detrich, who dreamed of opening his own rum-centric bar concept, Cane & Table is backed by Kirk Steinopal and Neal Bodenheimer, the …