Daily Briefing: Is the clock ticking on your meal?

Since RI isn't accepting vanity plate requests let's see what Massachusetts is rejecting. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Aug 2 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Earlier this summer for my wife's birthday I made reservations at one of Rhode Island's nice waterfront restaurants. Rather than a date night, I wanted both of my kids to join us as they've started to appreciate food beyond hot dogs and chicken nuggets. My oldest actually slurped down his first raw oyster and my youngest gave a stuffie a try. And beyond the appetizers and entrees, it's probably not a surprise what they most looked forward to was dessert. Fortunately, there was no issue making it that far into the meal. When making the reservation I noticed a note indicating meal times were limited to 75 minutes. Knowing how busy this restaurant is, especially in the summer, I prepared for this time limit. After being seated we asked the waitress about the limit and she kindly told us not to worry about it. We had no interest in lingering, with two kids along they'd be no procrastinating, but still, the full meal lasted about 2 hours. The entire experience was worth it. [Blu Violet - rooftop dining] Will timed dining become a trend in Rhode Island? Kris Craig/The Providence Journal Why did I share this story? It turns out timed dining is starting to grab a hold in the restaurant industry and The Journal's Gail Ciampa is voicing her concern about it becoming more prevalent in Rhode Island. During a recent trip to London, Gail encountered a couple of timed experiences, leaving a bad taste. With a couple of locations locally employing the concept, Gail looks at the understandable reasons behind the idea and weighs them against the negatives. [Check out Gail's piece and be sure to check the fine print when making your next reservation.]( Keep up with all the latest dining news in Gail's Food Feed. [Sign up for her weekly newsletter here.]( WORTH A READ 🎢 [If you're a roller coaster lover]( this may need to be your next trip. 🚙 Remember when Rhode Island allowed vanity plates? Of course just because you want one it doesn't mean you'll get it. [Here's a look at all the plates Massachusetts rejected in 2022.]( 📰 [Is Providence's Camp Cronin in Narragansett at risk?]( [Today's Weather]( 🌤️ Mostly sunny and pleasant. Highs in the low-80s. TOP STORIES [Families of Conimicut Park Father's Day drowning victims sue City of Warwick]( [Conimicut point park in Warwick. ]( Valentin Cardona Sanchez, 35, drowned while trying to save 10-year-old Yoskarly Martinez, who also drowned, on Father's Day 2021. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Gov. Dan McKee stands in front of a Tesla parked in front of a former Stop and Shop grocery store, at 77 Reservoir Ave. in Providence, that will become a new Tesla showroom and service center.]( [Tesla opening a 'hub' in Providence. What we know.]( The former Stop & Shop complex off Reservoir Avenue in Providence is slated to become a new Tesla service center and showroom. [READ MORE]( [Providence police officers from some of the department's specialized units were invited to a media event announcing a recruitment drive.]( [Providence recruiting to boost police force, aiming for 74 hires]( "This is what your tax dollars go for," says Mayor Brett Smiley, "and I'm proud of it." [READ MORE]( [Rhode Island's experimental wind farm off Block Island.]( [SouthCoast Wind wants court to overturn board's ruling on electric line]( SouthCoast Wind is appealing to the Rhode Island Supreme Court to overturn a decision by state regulators to suspend its application for an electric cable. [READ MORE]( [Emily Brooks]( ["Old" guard fighting hard at RIGA Women's Amateur Championship]( Nine of the 15 players at the RIGA Women's Am are teenagers. In the last 20 years, only five non-collegiate players have won. The big question is why? [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](