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The District , Providence , Pasquale ’ s , South Kingstown Providence Coal-Fired Pizza , Providence , North Kingstown and Westerly Al Forno , Providence Colvitto ’ s Pizza and Bakery ,
Narragansett
DURK ’ S BAR-B-Q LOCATION : Providence VIBE : A Texas-style barbecue joint marked by a dry-rub spice blend and eight to fourteen hours cooking low and slow over local oak in an Ole Hickory smoker . GET THIS : Go for a traditional Southern-style brisket with skillet cornbread and coleslaw , or mix it up with a giant fried fish sandwich with charred poblano relish and Alabama white sauce . Top it all off with a craft cocktail or your choice from more than 120 American whiskeys . durksbbq . com
OLNEYVILLE N . Y . SYSTEM LOCATION : Providence and Cranston VIBE : A Rhode Island institution ( where you ’ ll find all the locals ). GET THIS : Order a hot wiener “ all the way ”— meaning topped with mustard , meat sauce , chopped white onions and celery salt . olneyvillenewyorksystem . com
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks , Providence and Warren Crazy Burger , Narragansett
Stanley ’ s Famous Hamburgers , Central Falls Mission , Middletown
Providence Burger Bar , Providence
CORK AND RYE GASTROPUB LOCATION : Warwick VIBE : A chicer version of your local pub , but with the same charm . GET THIS : the mouthwatering fried shrimp BLT with Tabasco remoulade and a refreshing blueberry mojito . corkandryeri . com
GottaQ Smokehouse BBQ , Cumberland The Flatts , South Kingstown Smoke House , Newport Wes ’ Rib House , Providence Becky ’ s BBQ , Middletown
CHASKA LOCATION : Cranston VIBE : Hindi for “ obsession ,” Chaska aims to connect people with good taste for Indian dishes and drinks in a modern , colorful atmosphere . GET THIS : Hungry ? Start with Brussels sprouts thoran , follow up with some jackfruit tacos and finish off with chocolate banana pudding . chaska-usa . com
MEWS TAVERN LOCATION : Wakefield VIBE : Home to a large dining room , three unique bars , sixty-nine beers on tap and even more hearty food options , the Mews is sure to satisfy . GET THIS : the Whalers fried fish sandwich , the Pink Panther ( as in pink vodka sauce ) wood-fired pizza or the mahi-mahi burrito . mewstavern . com
Panini Grill , Newport Ocean State Sandwich Company , Providence Gansett Wraps , Narragansett and Middletown Geoff ’ s Superlative Sandwiches , Providence Misquamicut Sandwich Company , Westerly
BAR AND BOARD BISTRO LOCATION : Newport VIBE : Offering an eclectic-yet-cotemporary blend of Newport vibes , ‘ get spotted ’ at the classy marble bar , by the huge windows in view of bustling Thames Street or unwinding in the upstairs Leopard Lounge . GET THIS : Either the build-your-own charcuterie board or a plate of littlenecks from the raw bar , plus a Kombuchanist cocktail . barandboard . com
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HARRY ’ S BAR AND BURGER LOCATIONS : Providence and Newport VIBE : A fun sports bar that appeals to the masses , no matter which location you visit . All burgers are made with freshly ground , certified Hereford Beef . GET THIS : Why , the M . O . A . B . ( mother of all burgers ), of course , topped with cheese , hickory-smoked bacon , portobello mushrooms and fried onion strings . Or , you can ’ t go wrong with a sloppy Harry chili dog and one of Harry ’ s milkshakes ( alcoholic or non ). harrysbarburger . com
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