JOHNNY ’ S VICTORY DINER , BURRILLVILLE
VIBE : A diner that feels like home . GET THIS : Brisket and burnt ends combo . Known as the number one spot for BBQ in the state ( and only offered Friday nights ), Johnny ' s has everything from racks of ribs to pulled pork sandwiches . johnnysvictorydiner . wixsite . com
BEEF BARN , NORTH SMITHFIELD VIBE : Ideal for a get-in , get-out kind of experience with the family on your way to your next summer activity . GET THIS : The famous roast beef sandwich . This laid-back barn has cheap eats with a big payoff when it comes to flavors . With simple combinations like roast beef , lettuce , onions and a brioche bun , you can ’ t go wrong with these sandwiches . thebeefbarn . com
ANGELO ’ S , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Authentic Italian comfort food straight out of nonna ’ s kitchen . GET THIS : Try the strato di melanzane : pan-fried eggplant , creamy ricotta , pecorino Romano and mozzarella cheese layered with house gravy and served with a side of garlic bread . angelosri . com
SOUTH
MEWS TAVERN , 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 Whaler fried fish sandwich , the Pink Panther ( as in pink vodka sauce ) wood-fired pizza or the mahi tacos . mewstavern . com
OLYMPIA TEA ROOM , WESTERLY VIBE : A fixture since 1939 , offering nostalgic details and a bistro-style menu . GET THIS : The steamed clam appetizer paired with any of the pasta dishes . olympiatearoom . com
Al Fresco Dining and Live Music under the tent
JUNE MUSIC
Saturday , June 3 : Steve Anthony
Saturday , June 10 : You & Everything
Saturday , June 17 : Ron Giorgio
Friday , June 23 : Kelley Lennon
Saturday , June 24 : Steven Palumbo
Friday , June 30 : Garry Foisy & Gretchen Vandal
JULY MUSIC
Saturday , July 1 : Steve Anthony Saturday , July 8 : Ron Giorgio Friday , July 14 : Steve Anthony Saturday , July 15 : Ron Giorgio Friday , July 21 : Ron Giorgio
Saturday , July 22 : Christiana Carprarelli
Friday , July 28 : Steve Anthony Saturday , July 29 : You & Everything
AUGUST MUSIC
Friday , August 4 : Ron Giorgio
Saturday , August 5 : Steven Palumbo
Friday , August 11 : Steve Anthony Saturday , August 12 : Ron Giorgio
Friday , August 18 : Private Event ( No Music )
Saturday , August 19 : You & Everything
Friday , August 25 : Steven Palumbo
Saturday , August 26 : Kim Marin Trio
SEPTEMBER MUSIC
Friday , September 1 : Steve Anthony Saturday , September 2 : Ron Giorgio
Saturday , September 9 : Garry Foisy Gretchen Vandal
Saturday , September 16 : Steven Palumbo
1357 Hartford Ave , Johnston , RI 02919 / 401-861-3850 / luigigourmet @ aol . com
Sakonnet Lobster Co .
“ Take a ride down to beautiful Sakonnet Point , we ’ re just before the harbor ”
• Retail and wholesale lobsters available
• Local lobsters caught daily from the coastal waters of Rhode Island
• Family owned and run since 1971
• www . sakonnetlobster . com
26 California Road , Little Compton , RI ( 401 ) 635-4371 # sakonnetlobster
Hours : 9am to 5pm , 7 days a week
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