Best of Rhode Island - Food edition
According to the August 2006 "Rhode Island Monthly" magazine (which my office gets) here are the BEST FOOD SPOTS in the tiny state with the big heart:
Burger, Casual - Red Bridge Tavern, 22 Waterman, East Providence (cost = $6-7)
Burger, Upscale - Spiced Pear, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport (cost = $25)
Breakfast - Three Rivers, 267 Water St, Warren
Muffins - Ocean Breeze Cafe, 580 Thames St, Newport
Tarts - Slice of Heaven, 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
Seasonal Menu - Persimmon, 31 State St, Bristol (www.persimmonbristol.com)
Hideaway - Pot au Feu Bistro, 44 Custom House St, Providence (www.potaufeuri.com)
Neighborhood Restaurant - Red Stripe, 465 Angell St, Providence
Nachos - Tucker's Bistro, 150 Broadway, Newport
Pizza and Calzones - Village Hearth Bakery, 2 Watson Ave, Jamestown
Roast Chicken - XO Steakhouse, 125 North Main St, Providence (www.xocafe.com)
Business Lunch - Parkside Rotisserie and Bar, 76 South Main St, Providence (www.parksideprovidence.com)
Mac & Cheese - Bravo Brasserie, 123 Empire St, Providence (www.bravobrasserie.com)
Traditional Pasta - Mamma Luisa Ristorante, 673 Thames St, Newport (www.mammaluisa.com)
Frozen Treat - Roba!Dolce, 450 Thames St, Newport and 178 Angell St, Providence (www.robadolce.com)
Gelato - Cold Fusion, 389 Thames St, Newport (www.coldfusiongelato.com)
Coffee Shop - Dave's Coffee, 5193 Old Post Rd, Charlestown
Takeout Lunch - Hallak Middle East Market, 1455 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence
Traditional Deli - Robert's Deli, 1224 Smith St, Providence
Mediterranean Deli - Phoenicia, 506 1/2 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket
New Food Market - The Market at Cutler Mills, 16 Culter St, Warren (www.cutlermills.com)
Opulent Dining Experience - L'Epicureo Restaurant, 311 Westminster St., Providence (www.lepicureo.com)
Taqueria - Taqueria Pacifica, 103-105 Empire St, Providence (note: avocado-green-taco-truck parked by AS220)
Traditional Chinese - Lucky Garden, 1852 Smith St, North Providence
Dim Sum - King's Garden, 90 Rolfe Square, Cranston (cost = approx $10)
Fresh Pasta - Prima Pasta, 795 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown (www.eatprimapasta.com)
Home-Cooked Meal, Already Cooked - Pasta Patch, 183 Old Forge Rd, Warwick (884-1234)
Burger, Casual - Red Bridge Tavern, 22 Waterman, East Providence (cost = $6-7)
Burger, Upscale - Spiced Pear, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport (cost = $25)
Breakfast - Three Rivers, 267 Water St, Warren
Muffins - Ocean Breeze Cafe, 580 Thames St, Newport
Tarts - Slice of Heaven, 32 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
Seasonal Menu - Persimmon, 31 State St, Bristol (www.persimmonbristol.com)
Hideaway - Pot au Feu Bistro, 44 Custom House St, Providence (www.potaufeuri.com)
Neighborhood Restaurant - Red Stripe, 465 Angell St, Providence
Nachos - Tucker's Bistro, 150 Broadway, Newport
Pizza and Calzones - Village Hearth Bakery, 2 Watson Ave, Jamestown
Roast Chicken - XO Steakhouse, 125 North Main St, Providence (www.xocafe.com)
Business Lunch - Parkside Rotisserie and Bar, 76 South Main St, Providence (www.parksideprovidence.com)
Mac & Cheese - Bravo Brasserie, 123 Empire St, Providence (www.bravobrasserie.com)
Traditional Pasta - Mamma Luisa Ristorante, 673 Thames St, Newport (www.mammaluisa.com)
Frozen Treat - Roba!Dolce, 450 Thames St, Newport and 178 Angell St, Providence (www.robadolce.com)
Gelato - Cold Fusion, 389 Thames St, Newport (www.coldfusiongelato.com)
Coffee Shop - Dave's Coffee, 5193 Old Post Rd, Charlestown
Takeout Lunch - Hallak Middle East Market, 1455 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence
Traditional Deli - Robert's Deli, 1224 Smith St, Providence
Mediterranean Deli - Phoenicia, 506 1/2 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket
New Food Market - The Market at Cutler Mills, 16 Culter St, Warren (www.cutlermills.com)
Opulent Dining Experience - L'Epicureo Restaurant, 311 Westminster St., Providence (www.lepicureo.com)
Taqueria - Taqueria Pacifica, 103-105 Empire St, Providence (note: avocado-green-taco-truck parked by AS220)
Traditional Chinese - Lucky Garden, 1852 Smith St, North Providence
Dim Sum - King's Garden, 90 Rolfe Square, Cranston (cost = approx $10)
Fresh Pasta - Prima Pasta, 795 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown (www.eatprimapasta.com)
Home-Cooked Meal, Already Cooked - Pasta Patch, 183 Old Forge Rd, Warwick (884-1234)