Daily Briefing: Time to move on from candy

ALSO: All the top headlines to start the day. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Nov 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. Many of you are probably swimming in candy right now, but even the biggest chocolate lovers of us all can't live on M&Ms and Hershey's bars alone. Bring on sustenance, like say clam cakes and New York System Weiners. Or maybe a great Italian dish or burger. If you want to move on from candy we can help. [The celery salt is the last ingredient to go on the "all the way" weiners at the New York System, Olneyville, named a James Beard American Classic. [The Providence Journal, file / Frieda Squires]] The celery salt is the last ingredient to go on the "all the way" weiners at the New York System, Olneyville, named a James Beard American Classic. [The Providence Journal, file / Frieda Squires] The Providence Journal [Round 3 of our bracket-style poll to determine the most iconic Rhode Island food]( is now live and the matchups leave for some difficult choices. When we started this process with 16 food items, I proclaimed New York System Weiners to be number 1 and so far, my prediction is right, but now it faces off with the clam cake to reach the finals, while Del's Lemonade and pizza strips fight it out for the other place in the finals. It's a tasty final four and I'd gladly accept an invitation to a party featuring all four items on the menu. But only two can advance and that's up to you. If you're looking for something a little more substantial, you can check out "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" this Friday when two Rhode Island restaurants will be featured. I won't spoil who's being featured, but [The Journal's Gail Ciampa has all the details](. So, forget the candy and celebrate Rhode Island's food scene. Take a bite out of local news coverage with a subscription to The Providence Journal. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 👩 When Kim Kardashian's nipple bra dropped, some people laughed. [Breast cancer patients rejoiced](. 🦐 New Bedford cannery aims to [provide healthy, affordable seafoods](. Here's how. 🍔 Where is the [best place to get a burger in Rhode Island]( Vote in this poll. Today's Weather ☀️ Plenty of sunshine; gradually warming up into the weekend. Highs in the upper 40s. TOP STORIES [Breaking down the bond questions on RI ballots]( [A rendering of the new replacement proposed for Mt. Hope High School.]( With $1.1 billion on the ballot around RI, here's what you need to know about each ballot question, what it will cost, and what it will buy. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [PROVIDENCE, RI -- 3/3/2019 Photo taken from the Point Street Bridge looks toward the skyline of Providence.]( [Allegations of corruption fly in hearing over Buff Chace tax breaks]( Max Wistow, who is representing the City Council, said he had proof that the city solicitor knew the deal was wrong but made it anyway. [READ MORE]( [The GPO Amethyst transports equipment from Narragansett Bay, near Newport, to the Vineyard Wind Farm site, south of Martha's Vineyard.]( [Revolution Wind on track to go into operation in 2025]( The developers of a 65-turbine offshore wind project that would supply power to Rhode Island and Connecticut say they are moving ahead with the project. [READ MORE]( [Robert Squillante, Smithfield girls soccer]( [Smithfield girls soccer family pulls together for injured teammate]( Giada Lanzieri was injured in a hayride accident and her teammates are honoring her by wearing a 'G' and No. 17 on their jerseys during the playoffs. [READ MORE]( [Guy Fieri with his trademark red Camaro in 2009.]( [Two RI cafes on new "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"]( Both have been visited by Guy Fieri before and featured on his Triple D Nation. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Love where you work? Get your organization awarded as an employer of choice by USA TODAY. Participation is easy. [NOMINATE NOW]( [NOMINATE NOW]( 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](