Get a taste of Rhode Island ’ s dynamic culinary scene .
THE IT CROWD
These eateries look as good as their cuisine tastes .
Caleb and Broad Newly renovated Caleb and Broad is embellished with local art that feels fresh and modern . It ’ s the perfect backdrop for craft cocktails , bar snacks or maybe even a sushi burrito . Newport , calebandbroad . com
Marcelino ’ s The sultry interior at Marcelino ’ s is punctuated by perfectly dim lighting , black and gold geometric patterns and crushed velvet bar seats . Order bar bites with a modern Mediterranean twist , like truffle hummus with black sesame tahini and pine nuts or salmon carpaccio with grapefruit and tajin sauce . Each specialty cocktail is beautifully garnished with housemade dehydrated fruits . Providence , marcelinosboutiquebar . com
Saje Kitchen This Atwells Avenue newcomer is complete with a photo backdrop , so you know it doesn ’ t get any trendier than this . The food is New American with a Southern flare , so think fancy shrimp and grits and high-end chicken and waffles . Providence , sajekitchen . com
Stoneacre Garden With lush greenery trailing down from the ceiling and textured wood details , Stoneacre Garden feels like a dreamy , sun-drenched oasis . Opt for brunch , bento box lunches or dinner . Newport , stoneacrebrasserie . com
Waterdog The elegant fireplaces and minimalist chandeliers at Waterdog give the room a historic New England charm , but fun details like a hand-painted mural floral wallpaper add a more modern vibe . Order a picture-perfect cocktail and experiment with fun menu options like crispy octopus tacos or cayenne fried chicken poutine . Warren , waterdogkitchen . com
Grey Sail Brewing Nautical beers brewed in the Ocean State . Crack open a can of their Captain ’ s Daughter or Flying Jenny while you watch the sunset on East Beach . Westerly , greysailbrewing . com
Narragansett Beer Finally being brewed in Little Rhody again , these easy drinking lagers are perfect for summer days spent in seaside Narragansett . They ’ ve most famously been crushed by Captain Quint in Jaws . Providence , narragansett beer . com
BREWERY BREAKDOWN
Here for the hops ? Or is a rich porter more your style ? Pick your poison from one of the local breweries below or , for even more options , visit ribrewersguild . org .
Newport Craft Maker of delicious beers on Aquidneck Island and the ubiquitous sponsor for all Newport-related festivities , namely the world-famous Newport Folk Festival . Aside from beer , they also distill the top-shelf Thomas Tew Rum , named after a Newport pirate and distiller from colonial times . Newport , newportcraft . com
Proclamation Ale Company Known for flavorful and wacky IPAs . Play arcade games in their taproom and try the Tendril , their original IPA , or , one of the many sours , farmhouse ales or collaboration brews . Warwick , proclamationaleco . com
Ragged Island Brewing Company Sip on the hazy , tropical Surfer ’ s End IPA or the light , drinkable Coggeshall Pale Ale at this farm-to-pint brewery . Portsmouth , raggedisland brewing . com
Rejects Beer Company Just under a year old , this hip microbrew garage emits a retro counter culture and ’ 80s basement vibe with a good variety on tap and a select few cans to go . Middletown , rejectsbeerco . com
Revival Brewing Company Here you ’ ll find beers that will school you on some of Rhode Island ’ s eccentricities : the Night Swim ’ ah Beligian Wheat Ale gives you a pronunciation lesson , the Mercy Brown Imperial Ale teaches our haunted history and the What Cheer ? Pilsner is a nod to Roger Williams ’ friendship with the Narragansett Tribe . Providence , revivalbrewing . com
Shaidzon Beer Co . German-style beers brewed with love next to the Kingston Train Station . Plan to imbibe at their Biergarten in the summer . West Kingston , shaidzon beer . com
Tilted Barn Brewery A trendsetter , Rhode Island ’ s original farm-to-pint brewery allows you to appreciate their beers in the shade of the hops that flavor them . Exeter , tiltedbarnbrewery . com
Whalers Brewing Founded in 2011 by Josh Dunlap and Wes Staschke , Whalers produces award-winning brew . Swing by the dog-friendly taproom to taste what ’ s on tap and play cornhole . They even have new hard seltzers for non-beer drinkers . South Kingstown , whalers . com
Tap In Mews Tavern Visit the ultimate beer-lovers bar with sixty-nine beers on tap . This includes an expansive selection of local brews , so you can experience Little Rhody ’ s craft beer prowess in one place . Wakefield , mewstavern . com
AN ODE TO OLNEYVILLE NY SYSTEM
You haven ’ t had a good hot wiener in Rhode Island until you ’ ve had Olneyville NY System . Established in 1930 , this iconic local menu item has been hailed as the state ’ s favorite fast food — just make sure to order your wiener “ all the way .” And while NY System is a prime option for lunch , it ’ s also ideal for a greasy , post-drinks , late-night bite . Providence , olneyvillenewyorksystem . com
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY ’ S NEWCOMERS ’ GUIDE l 2022