Food and Dining in Rhode Island

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Gardner’s Wharf — which includes the seafood market — is for sale for $2.695 million in Wickford, a village in North Kingstown, R.I.

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Looking to buy a restaurant? There’s a ton for sale in R.I.

Some of the listings include a seafood market and the wharf it sits on in Wickford, and an Italian restaurant with housing for its owner in Warren.

The front counter inside a Tiverton, R.I., cafe.

Where going out is a deal

Aminullah Faqiry was a front-line Afghan interpreter who worked with the US military and State Department for nearly 12 years and came to Rhode Island with his family after US troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021. Governor Daniel J. McKee just recognized him during his 2023 State of the State address, and Faqiry is now running the Afghan Super Store, which sells the halal food permissible under Islamic law.

Amid the shelves of his new store, an Afghan interpreter has a message for Congress and President Biden

Ellie's in Providence has a new evening concept: "Dessert Le Bar."

Want to indulge on late-night sweets? Try this Parisian-style dessert bar in R.I.

A server checks on a table at Cara restaurant at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I.

Tasting menus in Rhode Island: Decadent, even playful adventures, in 3 to 12 courses

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Tasting menus in Rhode Island: Decadent, even playful adventures, in 3 to 12 courses

With a little blind faith and an enthusiastic palate, tasting menus can be the best way to experience the culinary breath of the Ocean State’s chef-driven restaurants.

The shopping section of Hope & Main's new Downtown Makers Marketplace on Westminster Street in downtown Providence, R.I.

Retail therapy: New niche stores offer great grocery options

Independent markets and restaurants with packaged foods are staying popular even during the time of inflation.

Husband and wife duo Uriah Donnelly and Janet Moscarello are the owners of Arc{hive} Books and Snackery, a new bookstore of rare and unique used finds with a café/bar concept in Warren, R.I.

A labor of love: Running a business with your partner

Mixing business and pleasure is an art form for these couple-owned Rhode Island businesses.

A decorated igloo at The Reef, a restaurant along the water in Newport, R.I.

The most extravagant igloos to dine in

When dining igloos first gained popularity, they were like little heated bubbles for a somewhat private — or COVID-minimal — setting. Now? Restaurant owners have given them a makeover and gone all out with decor.

The interior of The Beehive Cafe in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Cheap eats in R.I.: Where to dine for $15 or less

As college students try to stretch their dollars, try these suggestions for the best economical spots to grab lunch or dinner.

Cristian Cantaragiu, general manager and senior bartender at Clementine, prepares a cocktail for a customer.

9 new restaurants and bars that recently opened in Rhode Island

Looking for something different? Here are a few new spots to check out heading into the new year.

Kebbeh Mccants, owner of Kebbeh African Restaurant in Providence.

Fueling up with the flavors of West Africa, right here in R.I.

Check out this guide featuring some noteworthy Rhode Island restaurants serving traditional dishes.

Bartender Neomy Delacruz crafts a Mum's The Word cocktail at 345 by Plant City in Providence. The speakeasy style bar offers a selection of plant-based craft cocktails, mocktails, high end spirits, local beer, and elevated snacks.

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

As new offerings continue to open across the Ocean State, diners cheer the expanding number of plant-based restaurants.

Portuguese fado singer Alison DaSilva of Lowell, Mass., performs in O Dinis restaurant in East Providence, R.I.

Redefining Irish pub fare

If you trace your heritage to Portuguese immigrants, these places feel like a way of getting back in touch with your roots. Here’s where to get great Portuguese food in R.I.

A bartender crafts a drink at the Dean Bar, which is located inside the Dean Hotel in downtown, Providence, R.I.

Swanky cocktail bars and speakeasies in Rhode Island

Great date? Head to one of these fantastic spots for a pre-dinner drink or a post-dinner nightcap.

Eboni Silva is the owner and operator of Cakes By Eboni in Pawtucket, R.I.

Black-owned businesses and restaurants in Rhode Island to check out

A guide to the Black-owned and POC-owned retail shops, restaurants, gyms, fashion, beauty brands and more across Rhode Island.

A bowl of caldo verde, a greeny and potatoey Portuguese soup, is tough to find on standard Rhode Island menus. Galito in Pawtucket has it.

Foods to order in when you feel awful

Go beyond Chicken Noodle soup with these interesting, but still comforting, options.

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Drinks

Ghia, a zero-proof cocktail mixer at Shy Bird in Boston, is a good substitute for gin.

Buy the bottle, hold the booze

5 new wines made in Rhode Island to try🍷

The afternoon scene inside Danny's Bar, a dive on Railroad Avenue in Westerly.

Dive into these 7 great R.I. dive bars

Criadera, a barrel-aged sour from Somerville's Remnant Brewing.

There are still barrel-aged beers out there. These are the ones readers like.

Behind the scenes

The White Horse Tavern, at 26 Marlborough Street, in Newport.

At 350 years running, Newport’s White Horse Tavern is the oldest restaurant in the country

The White Horse Tavern is the oldest restaurant in continuous operation in the US. It opened in 1673 and its included on lists of the oldest continuously running restaurants in the world.

Want to indulge on late-night sweets? Try this Parisian-style dessert bar in R.I.

Finally, Ellie’s is open to the public at a time it hasn’t been in a while: the evenings.

Dr. Sandra Musial is the cofounder and executive director of Plant Docs, a new educational resource in Providence to help adults change their diets.

Plant Docs wants you to take fewer pills

Plant Docs, a nonprofit in Providence, is educating adults on the benefits of a vegan diet — and helping them start with an innovative program.

Tacos at Tuxpan Taqueria in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

In Central Falls, a new taqueria is a family affair

After months of manual labor to bring the building up to code — nearly all done by Diego Alcantar and his family members — he opened Tuxpan Taqueria in December.

A tako chawanmush, which is a classic Japanese-style savory custard that is steamed, at Nami.

Omakase, anyone? In Providence, 16 courses of chef’s choice sushi

The dinner, which includes a soup pairing and dessert, is lead by executive chef Stanley Chen, who has been with Nami since it opened.

Chef Benjamin Sukle – at the bar at Oberlin in Providence – will open a new restaurant downtown called Gift Horse in 2023.

Ben Sukle, the award-winning chef of Providence’s Oberlin, will soon open a new restaurant

Gift Horse will open next spring at the corner of Westminster and Union streets downtown. A raw bar “was always something I wanted to do based on the the relationships I have in the region,” Sukle said.

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Cooking

Recipe: Reuben sandwiches, the deli favorite, turn vegetarian in this sauteed mushroom adaptation

Recipe for Mushroom Reubens.

Recipe: Roast whole carrots with oranges and honey to add a bright spot to the plate

Recipe for Roasted Whole Carrots with Oranges and Honey.

Recipe: This beautiful clementine tart will brighten any dreary day

This recipe is for Clementine Tart from the food section of The Boston Globe.

Recipe: If cabbage is having its moment, then roasting it with crispy crumbs makes it ready for celebrity

This recipe is for Roasted Cabbage with Crispy Crumbs from the food section of The Boston Globe.

Recipe: Use this pot roast method to cook a boned turkey breast to juicy tenderness

Recipe for Turkey Breast Pot Roast.

Recipe: Baked lentils with tomatoes and feta

Recipe for Baked Lentils and Tomatoes with Feta.

Recipe: Transform good old reliable bananas into an elegant dessert with caramel sauce and rum

This recipe is for Caramelized Bananas with Rum from the food section of The Boston Globe.

Recipe: Serve plump Gruyere buttermilk buns with a bowl of soup or a hearty winter salad

Recipe for Gruyere Buttermilk Buns.

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Meet the Rhode Island Team

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Rhode Island Food & Dining Headlines

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Looking to buy a restaurant? There’s a ton for sale in R.I.

Some of the listings include a seafood market and the wharf it sits on in Wickford, and an Italian restaurant with housing for its owner in Warren. 6:00 a.m.

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From bottom right, clockwise: The Newport Saint Patrick's Day parade (Discover Newport), customers sitting at the bar at Skeff's Neighborhood Pub in East Providence (Globe staff), a reuben at McBride's Pub (McBride's), Irish flag (Globe staff), musicians performing at Skeff's (Globe staff), fish and chips (Globe staff), pint of Guinness (Globe staff), Busker's in Newport (Discover Newport).

Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island

Ahead of two of the biggest parades in Rhode Island — in Newport and Providence — here’s where you should plan to eat, drink, and celebrate. 6:00 a.m.

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Who has the best poutine? R.I. and Mass. restaurants compete.

Through March, 10 restaurants across Rhode Island and in Southeastern Massachusetts will compete for the best poutine in the 7th Annual Poutine Indulgence. Woonsocket’s Museum of Work & Culture is hosting the contest as part of the museum’s Francophonie celebration. 1:00 p.m.

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Where going out is a deal

There’s a ton of spots to grab a cheap bite in Rhode Island. But if you’re looking for a unique experience this month, check out these two deals. 6:00 a.m.

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Amid the shelves of his new store, an Afghan interpreter has a message for Congress and President Biden

While focused on his new Afghan Super Store in Providence, former front-line interpreter Aminullah Faqiry urges passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act and an end to the Special Immigration Visa backlog. 5:14 p.m.

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Vine to Bar, a new line of chocolate bars made with upcycled pressed chardonnay grapes.

Could chocolate get any better? Try adding upcycled pressed chardonnay grapes

The Vine to Bar bars have 65 percent cacao and are available in four types: dark chocolate; almonds and pink Himalayan salt; chardonnay smoked salt and cocoa nibs; and tart cherry and cocoa nibs. 12:00 p.m.

RECIPES

Recipe: This beautiful clementine tart will brighten any dreary day

This recipe is for Clementine Tart from the food section of The Boston Globe. 12:00 p.m.

Recipe: If cabbage is having its moment, then roasting it with crispy crumbs makes it ready for celebrity

This recipe is for Roasted Cabbage with Crispy Crumbs from the food section of The Boston Globe. 9:13 a.m.

Food & Dining

In Rhode Island

Looking to buy a restaurant? There’s a ton for sale in R.I.

Where going out is a deal

Amid the shelves of his new store, an Afghan interpreter has a message for Congress and President Biden

Want to indulge on late-night sweets? Try this Parisian-style dessert bar in R.I.

Tasting menus in Rhode Island: Decadent, even playful adventures, in 3 to 12 courses

The Guides

Tasting menus in Rhode Island: Decadent, even playful adventures, in 3 to 12 courses

Retail therapy: New niche stores offer great grocery options

A labor of love: Running a business with your partner

The most extravagant igloos to dine in

Cheap eats in R.I.: Where to dine for $15 or less

9 new restaurants and bars that recently opened in Rhode Island

Fueling up with the flavors of West Africa, right here in R.I.

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

Redefining Irish pub fare

Swanky cocktail bars and speakeasies in Rhode Island

Black-owned businesses and restaurants in Rhode Island to check out

Foods to order in when you feel awful

Drinks

Buy the bottle, hold the booze

5 new wines made in Rhode Island to try🍷

Dive into these 7 great R.I. dive bars

There are still barrel-aged beers out there. These are the ones readers like.

Behind the scenes

At 350 years running, Newport’s White Horse Tavern is the oldest restaurant in the country

Want to indulge on late-night sweets? Try this Parisian-style dessert bar in R.I.

Plant Docs wants you to take fewer pills

In Central Falls, a new taqueria is a family affair

Omakase, anyone? In Providence, 16 courses of chef’s choice sushi

Ben Sukle, the award-winning chef of Providence’s Oberlin, will soon open a new restaurant

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Cooking

Recipe: Reuben sandwiches, the deli favorite, turn vegetarian in this sauteed mushroom adaptation

Recipe: Roast whole carrots with oranges and honey to add a bright spot to the plate

Recipe: This beautiful clementine tart will brighten any dreary day

Recipe: If cabbage is having its moment, then roasting it with crispy crumbs makes it ready for celebrity

Recipe: Use this pot roast method to cook a boned turkey breast to juicy tenderness

Recipe: Baked lentils with tomatoes and feta

Recipe: Transform good old reliable bananas into an elegant dessert with caramel sauce and rum

Recipe: Serve plump Gruyere buttermilk buns with a bowl of soup or a hearty winter salad

Meet the Rhode Island Team

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Rhode Island Food & Dining Headlines

Looking to buy a restaurant? There’s a ton for sale in R.I.

Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island

Who has the best poutine? R.I. and Mass. restaurants compete.

Where going out is a deal

Amid the shelves of his new store, an Afghan interpreter has a message for Congress and President Biden

Could chocolate get any better? Try adding upcycled pressed chardonnay grapes

Recipe: This beautiful clementine tart will brighten any dreary day

Recipe: If cabbage is having its moment, then roasting it with crispy crumbs makes it ready for celebrity