Behind the Story

7/2/25: Jamie Coelho on her new book ‘Rhode Island Food Crawls’

Episode Summary

Rhode Island Monthly editor-in-chief and author Jamie Coelho joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls"

Episode Notes

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Monthly editor-in-chief and author Jamie Coelho joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian on this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls: Touring the neighborhoods one bite & libation at a time."

Coelho talks about why she chose to write the book, which explores different ways people can spend a day (or multiple days) eating and drinking their way through some of the most popular and unique restaurants, bars and neighborhoods across Rhode Island.

Coelho also discusses her unique social media account centered around bathroom selfies, along with some of the recent work that's been happening at Rhode Island Monthly.

Later in the show, Eli and Kim talk about the “Stories We Wish We Wrote.” They include:

Kim's picks

Eli's picks

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