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ST . PADDY ’ S DAY FOOD Many people crave corned beef and a Guinness on St . Patrick ’ s Day , but Irish pubs in Rhode Island serve both in all seasons . Whether it ’ s a traditional Irish breakfast , Reuben sandwich or bangers and mash , guests can channel the luck of the Irish on their plate or in a glass at these cozy spots .
SOUTH Shannon View Inn Warwick This traditional Irish spot offers new twists on classic dishes , such as the Cape Cod Reuben served with a filet of fried haddock and Irish spring rolls stuffed with corned beef , sauerkraut and cabbage served with Russian dressing . Shannon View Inn is open Monday through Thursday noon – 9:30 p . m ., Friday noon – 11 p . m ., Saturday 9 a . m .– 11 p . m . and Sunday 9 a . m .– 9:30 p . m . 1901 Post Rd ., Warwick , 732-0999 , shannonviewri . com
Kelley ’ s Deli Westerly Far from a traditional deli counter , this breakfast restaurant offers both Irish breakfast and lunch specials . Start off your day with the Spicy Leprechaun : Irish potato cakes topped with sunny side eggs , cheddar jack cheese , sour cream , sriracha and green onions with toast and home fries . For a more traditional meal , try the Irish Fry Up : two eggs , two potato cakes , corned beef hash , bangers , rashers ( thin slices of bacon ) and toast , or the Dubliner : two eggs , two slices of raisin bread , French toast , bangers , corned beef hash and an English muffin . If you ’ re visiting for lunch , grab a Reuben , corned beef melt or Killarney sandwich . Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 7 a . m .– 2 p . m . and Sunday 7 a . m .– 1 p . m . 116 Granite St ., Unit # 8 , Westerly , 596-9896 , kelleysdeli . com
NORTH Arigna Irish Pub and Coal Fire Kitchen Pawtucket , North Providence You can find classics like the Reuben , Irish tater kegs ( large tots filled with corned beef , Swiss cheese and sauerkraut ) and bangers and mash ( Irish sausages and mashed potatoes ) at both the Pawtucket and North Providence locations along with Smithwicks Irish chicken served with Smithwicks Irish red ale and mustard cream , mashed potatoes and asparagus . Arigna Irish Pub and Coal Fire Kitchen is open daily noon – 1 a . m . at both locations . 507 Armistice Blvd ., Pawtucket ,
727-2625 ; 1058 Charles St ., North Providence , 642-5853 , arignairishpub . com
EAST Buskers Newport For a full-blown Irish buffet , visit this gastropub on Thames Street . The Welsh Rarebit , a . k . a . cheese toasties , are slathered with melted Irish whiskey cheddar , whole grain mustard and Ballymaloe country relish . Try the Boxty , homemade Irish potato cakes served with sour cream and scallions . Scotch eggs are wrapped in Irish sausage and breadcrumbs and served with Ballymaloe Irish country relish . The potato skins are stuffed with corned beef , mashed potatoes , cheese and bacon , topped off with sour cream . Try the Irish Mixed Grill stacked with marinated steak tips , bangers , rashers , black and white pudding and Irish baked beans . Both corned beef and traditional Irish ham dinners are served with cabbage , smashed carrots and parsnips , mashed potatoes and parsley sauce . You can even get Seamus ’ Irish breakfast with eggs , rashers and bangers . Hours are weekdays noon – 1 a . m . and weekends 11 a . m .– 1 a . m . 178 Thames St ., Newport , 846-5856 , buskers pub . com >>
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