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Food & Dining

In Rhode Island

The Rhode Island restaurant scene is bustling, and we're here to help you find the hottest new spots, the coolest hidden gems, and the best places to satisfy your cravings for great food and drinks.

Everyone's gotta eat! Grab a seat and load up your plate: We've got regularly updated guides, behind-the-scenes features, Q&As with up-and-coming chefs and restaurant owners, and all the news that foodies can use.

Love to cook? There's an entire section of great recipes from experts to explore.
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Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

An early look at Maven’s Delicatessen, one of R.I.’s most-anticipated restaurants of 2023

The ultimate foodie gift guide of Rhode Island

A few standout restaurants and food businesses in R.I. giving back

The Guides

Just opened and coming soon: 14 new restaurants and bars in Rhode Island to try this fall

New concepts include everything from a traditional Jewish deli to hidden bars that require a passcode to get in.

Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

The ultimate foodie gift guide of Rhode Island

In June, Globe Rhode Island's Alexa Gagosz got to do what most food writers dream of: attend the James Beard Awards.

Where to buy cheese in Rhode Island

In the past nine months, the number of specialty cheese shops in Rhode Island has doubled, and at least two more will open this summer. Here are some of Rhode Island’s specialty cheese shops.

The savory flavors of Laos in R.I.: Three restaurants serving traditional Lao cuisine

“In a way, we try to teach our customers about Lao food so they know more about Lao culture,” says Britny Savankham, who works with her father at Thai Lan Xang in Johnston.

Fall food guide: 12 often overlooked best places to eat and drink in Rhode Island this fall

From family-owned farms to a cidery’s antique bar, here are a few unique places to have a meal this autumn.

Where to get the best coffee in Rhode Island? Here’s what readers had to say.

We asked readers of Globe Rhode Island’s weekly Food & Dining newsletter where their favorite cafés were across the state, and received a ton of responses.

What wine goes best with Pirate’s Booty? Or pigs-in-a-blanket?

Unexpected wine parings were the stars of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. So we decided to experiement ourselves.

The best oyster deals in Rhode Island

There are scores of $1 oysters and half-priced deals in the Ocean State. Here are a few of the best ones.

What do Rhode Island consumers need to learn about local seafood? Actually, quite a bit.

A number of local organizations have set out to change how people perceive some of the plentiful seafood native to the state.

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.

Why does Providence have so many 18-plus nightclubs?

With thousands of students returning to the city this fall, establishments are once again getting ready for a boon in business, one that often comes from Rhode Island’s younger crowds.

Drinks

To reduce environmental impact, Grey Sail Brewing turns to solar

Providence’s beloved Riffraff bookstore and bar have new owners that plan on keeping it just the same

Uncorking Providence’s midnight wine party

In a growing beer scene, 6 unique brews from around R.I.

Behind the scenes

At Hangry Kitchen, a familiar chef serves New England flavors and favorites

Stacy Deetz’ tiny new American bistro in Pawtucket features a menu that highlights quintessential comfort dishes, from peppercorn butter steak tips and squash dumplings to Fluffernutter French toast.

For chefs and party hosts: R.I. restaurant owners’ new kitchen goods store specializes in hard-to-find products

The troubles of retailers like Christmas Tree Shops and Bed Bath & Beyond can be a boon for Ocean State Job Lot, a closeout operation. And they're involved with tons of other businesses.

Roxbury’s Suya Joint, a West African restaurant, to open second location in Providence

Chef Cecelia Lizotte said her restaurant in Rhode Island is expected to open sometime in the spring of 2024.

‘Cooking for someone is the greatest expression of love’: Jacques Pépin on love, loss, and eating alone

After Lil Rhody Clam Cake Crawl No. 9, the “Clamarati” -- friends who embark on a daylong journey to sample and rank the best clam cakes -- may have reached local celebrity status.

Food hall Track 15 at Providence’s Union Station to include raw bar, regional Mexican, Italian, other concepts

After facing supply chain issues and other hurdles while renovating the historic building, the developers says the food hall is expected to open in the late summer of 2024.

Coffee has a serious carbon footprint. One R.I. brand is trying to do things differently.

The Lil’ Rhody Coffee Company is working to accelerate the industry’s adoption of sustainable energy, and cutting out fossil fuels when roasting.

Cooking

Recipe: An old-fashioned, practical recipe for scalloped potatoes might still be the best

Recipe for Scalloped Potatoes

Recipe: This pull-apart bread has all the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing seasonings with zero pots and pans

Recipe for Buttery Pull-Apart Blossom Bread

Recipe: Make this dreamy, delicious chocolate cream pie for your Thanksgiving table

Recipe for Chocolate Cream Pie
MORE RECIPES FROM THE GLOBE

Recipe: Add a bright element to your Thanksgiving menu with these green beans tossed in a ginger-soy sauce

Recipe for Green Beans in Ginger-Soy Sauce

Recipe: Sohla El-Waylly’s crispy-skinned salmon, cooked with radishes and their greens, is served with nuoc cham

Recipe for Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Radishes and Nuoc Cham

Recipe: Instead of Nana’s candied potatoes, try these delectable fries with harissa mayo

Recipe for Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe: When there’s a chill in the air, make this hearty stuffed acorn squash with sausage and farro

Recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Farro

Recipe: The Mexican comfort dish enfrijoladas are made with corn tortillas and a spicy black bean sauce

Recipe for Enfrijoladas (Folded Corn Tortillas in Black Bean Sauce)

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FOOD

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

A Jewish tavern in Somerville and a Rhode Island seafood spot made the cut.

RI FOOD & DINING

Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

A few standout restaurants and food businesses in R.I. giving back

Beyond Giving Tuesday, chefs and owners are finding new ways to pay it forward.

RI FOOD & DINING

The ultimate foodie gift guide of Rhode Island

Hand-harvested sea salt from Newport’s coastline, strong coffee, creative spice mixes, and more.

RI NEWS

Chuck E. Cheese will remove animatronic band at all locations except one in California. A teen from Mass. helped save it.

Like others across the country, the company’s Warwick, Rhode Island, spot will also lose its furry band as it undergoes renovations this summer.

RHODE MAP

Report: Too many Rhode Islanders are going hungry

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank found that 38 percent of households with children say they can't always afford an adequate food supply.

FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

Food notes: The East End has a new chef, In Your Ear has a new bar, and more

Here’s what else you should know about Rhode Island’s food scene right now.

FOOD & DINING

An early look at Maven’s Delicatessen, one of R.I.’s most-anticipated restaurants of 2023

The menu at the new Jewish deli will include the owner’s grandmother’s noodle kugel recipe, and the scratch kitchen will cure their own meats and make their own bagels and rye bread.