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    View of Union Station Brewery, one of the restaurants recently acquired by Nick Schorsch’s expanding Heritage Restaurant Group.

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The Audrain empire strikes again. New York–Phil The Audrain empire strikes again. New York–Philly transplant Nick Schorsch has scooped up yet another chunk of Rhode Island’s dining scene — this time taking control of Union Station Brewery in downtown Providence and both Providence Coal Fired Pizza locations in Providence and North Kingstown. The acquisitions come just a day after Schorsch’s Heritage Restaurant Group announced it was swallowing the beloved Scales & Shells in Newport sending fresh shockwaves through the local restaurant world. For locals, it’s déjà vu — and not in a good way. Schorsch has spent the past decade swallowing up Rhode Island icons at a breakneck pace. His empire now includes La Forge, Brick Alley Pub, Newport Craft Beer, The Red Parrot, Flo’s Clam Shacks, The Reef, Amano Pizza, Newport Lobster Company, La Costa Lobster and Tacos, Wally Weiners, Newport Life Magazine, Hilltop Inn, The Cluck House, The Cluck Truck, Audrain Automobile Museum, Audrain Motorsport, Audrain Park Place, Audrain Hospitality, Olneyville New York System, and the Old Canteen — which he infamously shuttered and turned into a hot dog joint. Locals say it’s starting to feel less like business growth and more like a restaurant monopoly. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. For many Rhode Islanders, the rapid takeover raises alarms about the future of local dining — and who’s really running the Ocean State’s restaurant scene. #audrain #newportbuzz
@residentialpropertiesltd President and CEO Sally @residentialpropertiesltd President and CEO Sally Lapides was honored Thursday night by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island with the Award for Natural Mentoring, recognizing her long-standing dedication to empowering others through genuine connection and guidance. The event, held October 23 at Kirkbrae Country Club, celebrated Lapides for more than two decades of mentorship and community involvement. Colleagues and supporters praised her consistent generosity and commitment to helping others achieve their full potential. “Big Brothers Big Sisters reminds us that mentorship is one of the most powerful investments we can make, not just in an individual, but in the strength and future of our entire community,” Lapides said during her acceptance remarks. “When we take the time to guide, encourage, and believe in someone, the impact extends far beyond that single relationship.” As the leader of a woman-owned, family-run real estate firm, Lapides has infused her values into every part of Residential Properties’ culture, fostering inclusivity and service to Rhode Island communities. Beyond her work with Big Brothers Big Sisters, she has supported causes such as The Rhode Island Foundation’s Equity Action Campaign Committee, which raised $1 million for the LGBTQI+ community, and Year Up Rhode Island, an organization that helps close the opportunity gap for young adults. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, the state’s largest mentoring organization, focuses on creating environments where individuals feel valued and supported through one-on-one and community-based mentoring. To learn more or get involved, visit BigsRI.org #residentialpropertiesltd #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
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