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8 From the Editor Learn about the Bucket List throughout the issue .
10 Seafood Staples Summer in the Ocean State isn ’ t complete until you ’ ve consumed these dishes .
18 Al Fresco The sun is out and that means just one thing ... It ’ s time to dine out ( side )!
22 On the Go Whether you find the food trucks at their usual haunt or at a local event , these mobile eateries are sure to satisfy just as well as any brick and mortar .
23 Global Eats Already had your fill of typical New England fare ? Then make your way over to one of these first-rate imports .
27 Eat Up ! Now , this is a meal plan : here ’ s where and how you can satiate your cravings no matter the time of day .
35 Cool and Caffeinated All the best coffee , frozen lemonade and ice cream spots to keep you cool and hydrated this summer .
37 Shop ‘ Til You Drop For the state ’ s best shopping , both local and brand names , we ’ ve got you covered .
40 Forgot Something ? Here are the best local stores to hit up for those essential things you neglected to pack .
42 Rhode Tours Whether you ’ re a foodie looking to eat your way across the state or a history buff looking for a way to nerd-out , we ’ ve got a tour for you .
44 Can ’ t Rain on My Parade Believe it or not , there are still plenty of things to do in these parts once the sun don ’ t shine .
47 Call of the Wild Whether you are an animal lover , a parent with little ones or just someone looking for a sunny day outing , Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence has something for everyone .
48 Day Trips These worthwhile New England destinations are just a hop , skip and jump away .
51 Take It Outside If you ’ re looking for a way to work off those hefty vacation meals ( hey , we ’ re not judging !), get some fresh air while you ’ re at it and participate in one or all of these activities .
53 Around the Block Where to wine , dine , recline and shine in New Shoreham ( a . k . a . Block Island ).
55 Brewery Breakdown Hop head ? Lager Lover ? Here ’ s a taste of what RI ’ s breweries have to offer , from A to Z .
57 That ’ s the Spirit Looking for the hard stuff ? Here ’ s where to get it either straight up or all dressed up .
58 Through the Vines There ’ s no time like summertime to tour through some of Rhode Island ’ s world-class vineyards and wineries .
60 60 Family Fun Outings in and Around Rhode Island It doesn ’ t matter where you stay , there ’ s a place for you and the fam to play in every region .
66 Head to the Beach With almost 400 miles of coastline , it ’ s easy to understand why Rhode Island is the Ocean State .
67 Summer Happenings Get up to date with events happening across the state , as well as food truck events , numbers to know and getting around with RIPTA .
CONTRIBUTORS Kerri Tallman with assistance from Kaitlyn Murray , Gabrielle Boretti , Katherine Plotas
FACT-CHECKING ASSISTANCE BY Dana Laverty , Lauren Clem
COVER ILLUSTRATIONS BY Allison Cole
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