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Restaurant Guide
Track 15 See extended listing on opposite page.
Xaco Taco Mexican street food with a modern twist. Corn tortillas made in-house daily. Every day from 3 – 5 p. m., order $ 2 tacos like chipotle chicken tinga and carnitas. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Street parking. 370 Richmond St., Providence, 228-8286, xacotacori. com. $
Wally’ s Wieners A vibrant, fun spot for all things hot dogs, burgers, cocktails and beer. A must-order is the Wally Wiener, a hot dog topped with bacon, grilled peppers and onions and housemade sauce or the wiener tower served with fries and dipping sauces. Open daily for breakfast through dinner. 120 Atwells Ave., Providence, 648-3330, wallys providence. com. $
NEWPORT COUNTY Brick Alley Pub Award-winning seafood meets pub-style comfort food and modern multicultural cuisine. Stop by the deckedout soup and salad buffet or enjoy one of Brick Alley’ s famous nacho platters. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 140 Thames St., Newport, 849-6334, brickalley. com. $$
Caleb & Broad Revel in chill vibes and local art while devouring the short rib mac and cheese or the eight-ounce Caleb burger alongside an IPA on tap. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sat. and Sun. for brunch. 162 Broadway, Newport, 619-5955, calebandbroad. com. $$
Cluck House If you’ re craving anything chicken-wise, this is the spot for you. Try the Spicy Parm Clucker, topped with spicy house marinara sauce. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 515 Thames St., Newport, 399- 7845, cluckhousenewport. com. $
La Forge Casino Restaurant Go seafood crazy with the clams casino’ s seasoned breadcrumbs, bacon and garlic butter, or the crispy calamari with banana peppers and marinara sauce. 186 Bellevue Ave., Newport, 847-0418, laforgenewport. com. $$
The Red Parrot Casual spot serving eclectic American cuisine with a dash of Caribbean flair. Street parking. 348 Thames St., Newport, 847-3800, redparrotrestaurant. com. $$
The Reef Enticing specials are served daily for lunch and dinner. Start with a raw bar platter like the Ocean Drive, then dive into the lobster pasta or bone-in ribeye. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Sat.– Sun. for brunch. 10 Howard Wharf, Newport, 324- 5852, thereefnewport. com. $$$$
Wally’ s Wieners A vibrant, fun spot for all things hot dogs, burgers, cocktails and beer. A must-order is the Wally Wiener, a hot dog topped with bacon, grilled peppers and onions and housemade sauce. Open daily for breakfast through dinner. 464 Thames St., Newport, 236-1760, wallyswieners. com. $
SOUTH COUNTY George’ s of Galilee Open since 1948, George’ s offers delicious, sustainable seafood caught fresh in the Port of Galilee. Plenty of non-seafood and vegan options as well. Try a craft cocktail, local beer or refreshing mocktail from the bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Parking lot. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd., Narragansett, 783-2306, georgesof galilee. com. $$$
Pasquale’ s Pizzeria Napoletana Owner and chef Pasquale Illiano has earned several awards for his authentic Neapolitan pizza. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Parking lot. 59 South County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900, pasquales pizzeriari. com. $$–$$$
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