Features

APRIL 2026 // VOL. 38, NO. 12

Dale DeGroff participates in a cocktail series at The Café in Westerly, which serves his spirits brand.

64

Cocktail Culture

80 On the Night Shift

Where to raise a glass in Rhode Island and meet bartenders who’ ve perfected their craft. BY JAMIE COELHO WITH ASSISTANCE

FROM TANYA EDWARDS, TESS LYONS AND KAITLYN MURRAY

When the sun sets in the Ocean State, thousands of workers are just starting their shifts. Here’ s a glimpse into their nocturnal lives. BY LAUREN CLEM. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JONATHAN PITTS-WILEY

PHOTOGRAPH: ANGEL TUCKER.

RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I APRIL 2026 11