FAMILY FARE
Seafood at White Horse Tavern .
SOUTH
BAR ’ CINO , NEWPORT VIBE : An informal spot inspired by Italian cuisine . GET THIS : For an appetizer , try the prosciutto , fig and goat cheese bruschetta and finish off with the tagliatelle . Get a front-row seat to the food being prepared and cocktails being shaken . barcino . com
CHAIR 5 , NARRAGANSETT VIBE : Formal oceanfront dining from every viewpoint . GET THIS : Grilled swordfish drizzled with a lemon caper butter served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables . An adjunct to the Break Hotel , this is the ideal spot if you ’ re already staying upstairs while on vacation . Head to the rooftop for specialty cocktails and sweeping views of the ocean at sunset . thebreakhotel . com
NORTH / CENTRAL
THE DISTRICT , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Crispy wood-fired pizzas to share with the family , plus exceptional apps and entrees . GET THIS : The District dip , oven-fired garlic knots or loaded tots pair well with the pink vodka pizza or the hot honey white pizza and the tequila sangria . thedistrictri . com
LAURA ’ S BAR AND GRILL , SMITHFIELD
VIBE : Industrial pub-style restaurant with a sports theme . GET THIS : Eggplant Florentine is a filling option for the veggie eaters , and don ’ t skip the sliders , perfect for a small appetite or small hands . laurasbarandgrill . com
BLACKIE ’ S , SMITHFIELD VIBE : Diverse menu with a neighborhood feel . GET THIS : Short rib ramen is sure to attract palates from all over , not to mention most menu items are gluten-free . eatatblackies . com
Barbecue from Durk ’ s .
DURK ’ S BAR-B-Q , PROVIDENCE VIBE : A Texas-style barbecue joint marked by a dry-rub spice blend , with meats cooked 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 smoked meatloaf sandwich with cheddar cheese and banana peppers . Top it all off with a craft cocktail or your choice of more than 150 whiskeys . durksbbq . com
INDIA RESTAURANT , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Let India add some spice to your night . Take a seat in either the elegantly decorated dining room or the breezy patio area . GET THIS : Start off with a warm naan bread basket containing six varieties , then enjoy the mixed kabob platter or the mango chicken curry . End the night with the shahi kheer , cardamom flavored rice pudding with almonds and golden raisins . indiarestaurant . com
110 GRILLE , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Casual contemporary American with both vegetarian and meat-based dishes . GET THIS : Start with loaded chorico totchos or the bang bang cauliflower followed by the gnocci Bolognese or thai sesame salmon . 110grill . com
PHOTOGRAPHY ( TOP ): COURTESY OF ERIN MCGINN / DISCOVER NEWPORT ; ( BOTTOM ): COURTESY OF NICHOLAS MILLARD / GO PROVIDENCE .
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