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Sourcing grapes from four California wine country vineyards that practice sustainable, organic and biodynamic farming, she produces nearly 1,000 cases annually of Tipsy Rose Wine, predominantly Rhone varietals that can be found at half a dozen Rhode Island wine shops and counting, and on some of the best menus in the state in addition to distribution in New York and Massachusetts. Newport Wine Cellar, 5 Merton Rd., Newport, 440-1755, tipsyrosewines. com
VEGAN GRINDER GOODNESS
Providence Vegan Deli It’ s hard, when you’ re a vegetarian, to find a good meatless Italian grinder in these parts. But that all changed last June when Providence Vegan Deli opened its doors on Hope Street. Thanks to the Frank Italian grinder, which comes on a soft roll with housemade sweet“ ham,” pepperoni seitan, Italianstyle seitan and smoked Violife cheese with all the fixins, you’ ll never have to settle for a sad cheese sandwich ever again. 783 Hope St., Providence, provi dencevegandeli. com
A DECADE OF DELICIOUSNESS
Rhode Island Red Food Tours Since 2015, the knowledgeable guides at Rhode Island Red Food Tours have led foodies through some of the state’ s best restaurants, sampling handcrafted pastas, seafood dishes and desserts, and pairing them with wine and beer selections, if so desired. Along the way, the culinary connoisseurs share quirky attractions, historic landmarks, fun facts and everything else that makes Rhode Island, well, so Rhode Island. And so very delicious. Tours of Providence and Newport run Thursday – Sunday through December. 684-1110, rhodeislandredfoodtours. com
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ICE CREAM
Apponaug Village Creamery Tucked in the heart of Apponaug Village, this new ice cream shop has quickly
PORTUGUESE-STYLE BREAKFAST
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You know a place is good when neighbors line up on a Sunday morning in fear the beloved baked goods will sell out. From cinnamon buns and scones to Sunday malassadas and pasteis de nata, you can take your treats and coffee to go, or you can sit down to a leisurely morning feast. The chourico and chips egg sandwich is a favorite, served on a Portuguese bolo with Vermont cheddar, as is the Portuguese sweet bread French toast. Obrigado for making our mornings better. 301 Hope St., Bristol, 638-0111, folkloreprovisions. com become a favorite for West Bay families seeking a sweet and creamy fix. Kids love the color-changing spoons, while parents can get behind the 95-cent unlimited toppings, with options like gummy bears, crushed Reese’ s Peanut Butter Cups and hot fudge. Add indoor and outdoor patio seating and fun specials like ice cream nachos and cold brew milkshakes and you’ ve got an affordable family outing no matter the weather. Don’ t forget the purple sprinkles— everything here comes with a healthy dose. 10 Music Lane, Warwick, 889-3334, apponaugvillage creamery. com
SANDWICH GENERATION
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We’ re always looking for a superior sandwich because it’ s portable and good for any meal. The more meat and veggies you can pack in between two slices of bread, the merrier we are. Ming’ s continues to make the state’ s best fried chicken sandwich but now it’ s doing it in a brick-and-mortar shop( 1864 Broad St., Cranston, 680-8991, mingsri. com). If you’ re an Italophile, check out the stellar meatball sub from Mirabella’ s( 963 Namquid Dr., Warwick, mirabellasri. com) or the Italian sub from Dee’ s Deli( 1296 Cranston St., Cranston, deesdeliri. com). We never tire of the Reuben from The Provisioner( 7669 Post Rd., North Kingstown, provisioner deli. com) or the Cuban at Sophia’ s Cafe( 532 Manton Ave., Providence, 383-6252; 1079 Park Ave., Cranston, 275-2100, sophiascafecranston. com). If you’ re a deli purist, head to Maven’ s Delicatessen for a corned beef or pastrami on rye with plenty of mustard. Opt for one or the other, or a 50 / 50( 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, 205-8560, mavensdeli. com).
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