Shirt Happenz Screen Print Enjoys First Summer on Rte. 3
By: Rob Borkowski on August 5, 2025 in Business, Coventry, RI news, News to You
WEST GREENWICH, RI — Shirt Happenz screen print studio has its new sign and a growing client base at its new 45 Nooseneck Hill Road shop, the result of two […]
Cat’s Cakes Goes Brick & Mortar on West Shore Road
By: Rob Borkowski on May 16, 2024 in Business, News to You
If you appreciate important news about Warwick that goes further than Facebook, please consider subscribing to Warwick Post WARWICK, RI — In a few weeks, Catia Torres celebrates a year since […]
Frank Pepe’s Opens Warwick Location off Bald Hill Road
By: Rob Borkowski on May 15, 2018 in Business
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, opened its first Rhode Island location and 10th restaurant total at 21 Universal Boulevard in Warwick Monday, awarding the first 10 guests with a $100 gift card to the restaurant.
Frank Pepe’s Pizza Fires Up Its Oven in Warwick
By: Rob Borkowski on May 2, 2018 in Business
Before Pepe’s Pizza opens its 10th location at 21 Universal Blvd., it’s going to need the family restaurant chain’s iconic coal-fired pizza oven, which Gary Bimonte, owner of Frank Pepe’s Pizza and grandson of the epononymous pizzeria’s founder, fired up on Monday.
Palazzo’s Draws New Customers, Loyal Regulars to New Airport Road Location
By: LaurenLong on January 10, 2018 in Business
When Warwick businessman Jim Bosco opened his third incarnation of Palazzo’s Pizza in October opposite Airport Plaza, the place quickly took off even before the “Palazzo’s” sign could be installed.
Nitro Charged Coffee With 4Corners’ Steven Brady
By: Rob Borkowski on June 8, 2017 in Business
WARWICK, R.I. — (VIDEO) There’s a lot of new things to sample at the recently opened 4Corners Coffee shop on Airport Road, including square doughnuts, regular new doughnut flavors, and […]
Mike & Gel’s Pizza Opens on West Shore Road
By: Rob Borkowski on May 4, 2017 in Business
Mike & Gel’s Pizza opened Saturday at 3 p.m. at the former Palazzo’s Pizza spot, 3003 West Shore Road, with a new sign, new interior, kitchen and menu, and at least one regular customer is happy with the change.
Diane’s Delectables Delving Into Desserts
By: Rob Borkowski on January 26, 2017 in Business
Diane Dorsey, owner of Diane’s Delectables at 1565 Post Road, has mixed a life-long passion for baking into a fledgling business since opening Aug. 1, relying on her ethic for excellence and long standing trend of her baked creations being in high demand.
Greatfull Bread Family Sets Up ‘Community Spot’ Shop on Post Road
By: Rob Borkowski on November 30, 2016 in Business
Greatfull Bread sandwich shop is open at 1277 Post Road, thanks to the familial efforts of Jim Conlon, fiance’ Christine Diggle and daughters Alexandria, 11, and Emily 15, focused on making a living while creating a place for the community inside the remodeled space.
Smash Burger Opens First RI Location on Rte. 2
By: Rob Borkowski on January 21, 2016 in Business, News to You
Smash Burger, among the fastest growing fast casual restaurants in the US, celebrated the opening of its first RI location Thursday with the help of Mayor Scott Avedisian, The Central RI Chamber of Commerce, and executives of the Mohegan Holding Company, which owns the franchise.
Custom Confectioner Opens ‘A Piece of Cake’ in Airport Plaza
By: Rob Borkowski on December 2, 2015 in Business
Brittni Rea, 24, of Warwick, a baker since she was seven-years-old, now offers her confectionary skills for hire on custom cakes, cupcakes and desserts at her new shop, A Piece of Cake.
Cumberland Farms Execs Bullish on Apponaug Four Corners Store
By: Rob Borkowski on September 29, 2015 in Business
Mayor Scott Avedisian walked the new Apponaug Four Corners Cumberland Farms at 3335 Post Road with local managers Friday morning, getting a look at the latest business to take advantage of the Apponaug Circulator Project’s promised travel improvements.
Chocolate Delicacy Shop Opens at Rte. 117, Tollgate Road Intersection
By: Rob Borkowski on September 16, 2015 in Business
Mayor Scott Avedisian joined Dave and Marie Schaller for the grand re-opening of their candy store, The Chocolate Delicacy Tuesday afternoon.
New Business Update: Carmax, Cumby’s, LA Fitness
By: Rob Borkowski on April 30, 2015 in Business
Three new locations under construction over the winter have taken shape, and two — LA Fitness on Rte. 2 and Cumberland Farms on Post Road — are open for business.
Open Spaces: 1800 Post Road, Airport Plaza
By: Rob Borkowski on February 8, 2015 in Business
Once one of two Staples locations in Warwick, one of the reported 225 the office supply retailer closed in 2014, according to The Boston Globe, the vacant store at 1800 Post Road now sports a sign and phone number for potential renters.
New Cumberland Farms Going Up on Post Road at Rte. 37
By: Rob Borkowski on December 20, 2014 in Business, News to You
If your morning commute takes you to Rte. 37 via Post Road, an empty tank of gas might not make you quite as late once a new Cumberland Farms under construction at that connector is finished.
Biggest Brewed Awakenings Enjoys ‘Soft Opening’ Buzz
By: Rob Borkowski on October 17, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI – Rhode Island’s newest and largest Brewed Awakenings at 1346 Bald Hill Road enjoyed a successful soft opening Thursday with big crowds.
California Taco Shop Enjoying Brisk Business on Post Road
By: Rob Borkowski on October 2, 2014 in Business
Warwick, RI – Carlos Meza, 19, owner of local Mexican chain California Taco Shop, was behind the counter managing service for a modest dinner crowd at the family chain’s new 2168 Elmwood Ave. location Wednesday.
Chick-fil-A Still Drawing Big Crowds On Bald Hill Road
By: Rob Borkowski on September 26, 2014 in Business
Warwick, RI – Weeks after Chick-fil-A’s first Rhode Island restaurant opened at 1500 Bald Hill Road, there are still lines of patrons outside the doors and cars filling the double-lane drive-thru. “We’ve […]
Avedisian, Fung, Welcome Chick-fil-A to Rhode Island
By: Rob Borkowski on September 4, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI – Chick-fil-A’s first Rhode Island restaurant at 1500 Bald Hill Road opened for business at 9 a.m. Thursday, welcomed by city officials including Warwick and Cranston’s mayors and a flag-raising by the Warwick Fire Department.
Chick fil-A Set to Open on Bald Hill Road Sept. 4
By: Rob Borkowski on July 30, 2014 in Business
Warwick, RI – Fast food chicken sandwich chain Chik-fil-A’s new Bald Hill Road location is scheduled to open Sept. 9, bringing new lunch options to the Rte. 2 area as well as about 70 new jobs.
California Taco Shop Moving in at Harry’s NY System Spot
By: Rob Borkowski on July 28, 2014 in Business, Uncategorized
Warwick, RI – Local Mexican chain California Taco Shop has its sights set on the former Harry’s NY System location at 2168 Elmwood Ave., adding a fourth spot to their growing family business.