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RI FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

The roots of your Thanksgiving dishes

On Thursday, millions of Americans will dive into traditional Thanksgiving dishes. But many don’t know the roots of those recipes, the ingredients for which have been used in New England since long before the Pilgrims arrived.

For Indigenous people, Thanksgiving represents a day of mourning

‘The Menu’ skewers foodies in a horror-satire that will leave you hungry

Join the discussion: Yes, we tried Rocky Mountain oysters

‘It’s a party, really’: At bars and restaurants, Thursday is the new Friday

The Guides

Looking for new Thanksgiving recipes? You’ve come to the right place.

Give your holiday a contemporary spin (with or without Nana’s candied sweet potatoes), plus a new dish or two, and turkey parts. (Then collapse on the couch and rest up until it’s time for leftovers.)

Where to eat and what to order like a local on Block Island this fall

While many restaurants close after Labor Day, there are several who boast the nearby water’s fish and produce grown nearby.

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.

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.

15 treats from Boston restaurants that taste as good as they look, for $20 or less

Two foodies who chronicle their finds on Instagram and TikTok share their picks for fabulous — and affordable — food and drinks around Boston.

Top spots for apple picking in Rhode Island

It’s time to welcome fall! Here’s a guide to the best places to pick your own apples (or to find cider, donuts, and pumpkin-picking, too).

How to eat through Blackstone Valley in a weekend

There’s so much here, you could spend a whole weekend (or two) eating your way through.

Classic diners are Rhode Island’s little-known legacy

From the heart of Providence’s industrial port or the West Side, to Pawtucket, East Greenwich, North Kingstown and Newport, you could tour the Ocean State by exploring its diners.

Foods to order in when you feel awful

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

The best Portuguese food in R.I.? It’s a tough call.

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.

How to eat through southern R.I. in a single weekend

The seaside offers a bounty of coastal dishes. Here are some great places to try.

How to make the most of your grocery budget

Everyone who goes to the supermarket these days has sticker shock. There are ways to trim what you spend on groceries by a dollar here and a dollar there. It all adds up.

Drinks

A new bar in Providence makes you feel like you’re in downtown Nashville

Raising The Bar is ‘mixology without the alcohol’

Dive into these 7 great R.I. dive bars

The ‘farm-to-table’ concept is all the rage among restaurants. But what about distilleries?

Behind the scenes

The future of cooking is flameless

Gas is on the outs as a “weirdly magical” technology takes hold — even for foodies.

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.

R.I.’s leading food business incubator is launching a marketplace for food entrepreneurs

The Downtown Makers Marketplace in Providence will be operated by Hope & Main, a food and beverage business incubator program.

From missing China’s cuisine to owning the No. 1 restaurant in New England

Jayd Bun, founded from Annie Parisi’s love for her home in Tianjin, ranked first place on Yelp’s “Best 100 Places to Eat in New England” list.

Indigenous chef keeps Wampanoag traditions alive in her kitchen

Chef Sherry Pocknett, owner of Sly Fox Den Too, cooks with sustainably raised, hunted and fished animals at her Charlestown restaurant.

Once last resorts, hotel restaurants are making a comeback

Luxury hotels in particular are adding high-concept, high-quality restaurants under noteworthy chefs in response to guest expectations, new competition, and the need to diversify their revenues beyond guest rooms.

Cooking

Recipe: Roast turkey breast and thighs separately, sprinkled with the popular spice blend baharat

Try this new, easy Thanksgiving turkey recipe.

Recipe: Delight vegetarians at Thanksgiving with butternut custard baked with mushrooms and leeks

Check out this recipe for butternut custard with mushrooms, leeks, and fontina.

Recipe: A French yogurt cake from the book ‘Gateau’ that’s easy as 1-2-3

Recipe for Gateau au Yaourt (Yogurt Cake).

Recipes: Skip the turkey this Thanksgiving and try one of these creative alternatives

Trade the traditional bird for chutney-glazed spatchcocked chicken, an Austrian pot-roasted beef, or pan-seared salmon spiced with chili walnut sauce.

Recipe: Charred broccoli with anchovy dressing will add bright flavors to the Thanksgiving feast

Recipe for charred broccoli with anchovy dressing.

Recipes: Fresh breads and scones for breakfast

Serve a crowd with make-ahead kale and two-cheese scones, Moroccan semolina flatbreads, or poppy seed bread.

Recipe: Simmer cranberries with mango, cumin, and ginger for this Indian take on cranberry chutney

Recipe for cranberry mango chutney.

Recipe: Simmer a vegetarian fall stew with lots of roots, chickpeas, and porcini

Recipe for Fall Vegetable Stew.
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From the City by the Sea to the mountains of New Hampshire: Beloved Newport diner moves north

When he heard that Bishop’s 4th Street Diner had to move, Shawn Sylvester, who met his wife in a Sanbornville, N.H., diner, got in touch with Steve and Vicki Bishop

RI FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

The roots of your Thanksgiving dishes

On Thursday, millions of Americans will dive into traditional Thanksgiving dishes. But many don’t know the roots of those recipes, the ingredients for which have been used in New England since long before the Pilgrims arrived.

RHODE MAP

These nonprofits are making a big difference in R.I.

They are working to address hunger, homelessness, and behavioral health challenges.

WORLD CUP

Where to watch the World Cup: R.I. bars where soccer fans gather

These local bars have the atmosphere, the buzz and the Guinness that year-round fans and the soccer curious are looking for.

IDEAS | VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

The future of cooking is flameless

Gas is on the outs as a “weirdly magical” technology takes hold — even for foodies.

MOVIE REVIEW

‘The Menu’ skewers foodies in a horror-satire that will leave you hungry

Ralph Fiennes plays a ruthless chef who serves up surprises to his diners, including Anya Taylor-Joy

‘It’s a party, really’: At bars and restaurants, Thursday is the new Friday

The pandemic-altered rhythms of work and life mean the once-unremarkable day that predated the weekend is busier than ever.

FOOD & DINING IN RI

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.