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REINCARNATION: Ellie’ s Ellie’ s trademark charm is reflected in its butter creamed cakes, crackling macarons and a whole host of cheese-laden brunch dishes. Providence, elliesprov. com
NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT: fred. Fred. is polished and the menu eclectic: You can get a duck confit sandwich, smoked carrots with garlic yogurt, or fried skate wing with rabe. Providence, @ fred. pvd _
FRENCH CUISINE: Audette If old-school French cuisine is your happy place, Audette is your mecca. The menu is a flawless execution of classic dishes; seafood, chicken and beef all get the Pygmalion treatment, arriving at the table in their highest form. Newport, audettenewport. com
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EAST BAY ITALIAN: Viola Cucina Viola is a family favorite for the locals because its interpretation of Italian food is half-rustic, half-refined and all delicious. Don’ t forget the focaccia with seasoned butter. Barrington, violacucina. com
HOT DOGS: Debbie’ s Kayem dogs are covered in Italian staples like provolone and broccoli rabe, but Debbie’ s also got mortadella sandwiches and fried bologna. Providence, @ debbies _ ri
SEASONAL ICE CREAM FLAVORS: Big Feeling Big Feeling can turn almost any ingredient into an ice cream flavor. The whole brand is based on childhood nostalgia for icy treats, so how about making some adventurous adult food memories? Providence, bigfeeling. co
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BAR-RESTAURANT: Purslane Purslane’ s set up feels like a minute nature preserve, but it also marries cocktails that are as noteworthy as its menu. Try the tamarind sour or the spicy maple margarita. Wakefield, purslane-ri. com
INTIMATE COCKTAIL BAR: Loma This tiny cocktail hideaway is like stepping into a chill house party where the low Latin and salsa music sets the vibe but isn’ t too loud for intimate conversation. Providence, @ loma _ bar
INNOVATIVE COCKTAIL PROGRAM: Marcelino’ s Experience master mixology and expert presentation at the Mediterranean-style bar, where drinks are described by their botanical ingredients rather than just the spirits. Providence, marcelinos boutiquebar. com
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PUNK ROCK BAR: The Scurvy Dog Resident artists, musicians and hospitality industry vets gather here over whiskey, craft beers or’ Gansetts, and a pool table. Come for the eclectic atmosphere at the mega parking lot shows and stay for burgers and pizzas from Rebel’ s Rations. Providence, scurvydogbar. com
NEW ENGLAND- SOURCED FIJIAN FUSION: Nimki Chef Nikhil Naiker knocks it out of the park with his New England tropical cuisine that spotlights local fish and farm ingredients with a Fijian and Indian twist. Providence, @ nimki. pvd
CLASSIC BAR: Mimi’ s Lounge Mimi’ s is a classic cocktail and beer-and-a-shot,
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no-menu kind of place. While many bars score vintage’ 80s and’ 90s signs and bric-a-brac at thrift stores and flea markets, Mimi’ s was born that way. Pawtucket, @ mimisloungepvd
THOUGHTFUL LOCAL MENU: Saint Martha From simple salads bedecked with beets and sunflower seeds and crispy smoked whitefish croquettes to the seared Point Judith scallops and duck breast, we bow down to this patron saint of hospitality. Warren, stmarthari. com
PORTUGUESE-STYLE BREAKFAST: Folklore 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. Bristol, folkloreprovisions. com
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