FOOD & DRINK
Where to eat and drink your way through the state.
GREEK FOOD
Estiatorio Fili It’ s taken some time for people to realize there’ s a restaurant on Waterman Street and Wayland Avenue as the frosted windows give no clue as to what’ s happening inside. But now that the warmer weather has arrived and there are seats outside, George Potsidis’ s Greek restaurant has met its well-earned acclaim. Recipes are an homage to his late mother and the
Corundas served with a Mariposa margarita at Cielito in Providence. perfect antidote to August weather. Seasoned chicken kabobs, braised lamb and plenty of fresh tomatoes and feta are the draw, but don’ t overlook the stellar cocktails. 225 Waterman St., Providence, 642-8880, estiatoriofili. com
MEXICAN, FORMAL
Cielito Cielito isn’ t formal when it comes to dress or attitude— but its dishes are so complex and shimmer with so much heart that you’ ll feel like dinner is an awakening. Try everything( including cocktails) but also leave room for dessert because the chocolate tres leches cake is good enough to celebrate your birthday every day of the year. 186 Union St., Providence, 563-7026, insta gram. com / cielitomexicankitchen
MEXICAN, CASUAL
Maiz Trying to figure out where to take your kids for dinner? Maiz has become a family-friendly staple on the East Side and in South Kingstown— with everything from Mexican pizzas to enchiladas and micheladas. Everything( tortillas, salsa and stewed meats) is made in-house and can be packed up to go if the restaurant is full. 20 South Angell St., Providence, 522-3158; 58 High St., South Kingstown, 541-1396, hellocalaveras. com
MEXICAN, TAPAS STYLE
Sombra Eatery & Lounge If you don’ t know where to start when selecting items from Sombra’ s Mexican-inspired menu, any of the flights will satisfy the whole table, including guacamole, papas fritas and four different types of dip. The soft corn tortilla tacos are also all the rage, paired perfectly with a margarita, sangria or a tequila flight. Rave-worthy options include the barbacoa taco, chicken tinga taco, elote guacamole and carne asada fries. 50 Main St., East Greenwich, 398-0623, sombralounge. com
FUSION FOOD
Brasa y Chifa The owners of Los Andes in Providence have bestowed another irresistible eatery to the Creative Capital. Brasa y Chifa blends Peruvian and Chinese cuisine in a fast-casual dining setting, serving a range of menu items from twenty-fourhour marinated pork ribs to chaufa de pollo— Peruvian wok-fried chicken rice with scallions, eggs, ginger and soy. Whether you’ re on a lunch break or stepping out for a casual date night, the eatery offers wok dishes, a selection of slow-roasted meats and more. 712 Admiral St., Providence, 421-0440, brasaandchifa. com
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