FROM THE EDITORS OF
1 YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER GUIDE 2023
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SUMMER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOOD
6 SEAFOOD STAPLES Get your fill of the sea all over the state .
12 AL FRESCO Choose to dine alongside the water , on a rooftop overlooking the city or on a quaint patio .
16 GLOBAL EATS Travel around the world without leaving the state .
19 PLANT POWER Indulge in these local plant-based goods and vegan restaurants .
22 EAT UP Satiate your cravings no matter the time of day .
SHOP
50 SHOP TIL YOU DROP We ’ ve got you covered on where to find the state ’ s best shopping .
56 FORGOT SOMETHING ? The best local stores to hit up for those essential things you neglected to pack .
PLAY
60 RHODE TOURS Whether you ’ re a foodie or a history buff looking for a way to nerd-out , we ’ ve got a tour for you .
62 RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES There are plenty of things to do in these parts once the sun shies away .
72 FAMILY FUN It doesn ’ t matter where you stay ; there ’ s a place for you and the fam to play in every region .
74 SUMMER HAPPENINGS Fun to-dos for every month of summer .
PHOTOGRAPHY : COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE WARWICK CVB ; COURTESY OF PROVIDENCE KAYAK .
28 FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING With cozy settings and killer menu items , these family-friendly spots will satisfy even the pickiest appetites .
32 COOL AND CAFFEINATED Start the day with an energizing coffee , then end it with a sweet , creamy treat .
36 FOOD TRUCKS Look out for these mobile eateries on the road .
40 BREWERIES Here ’ s a taste of what RI ’ s breweries have to offer , from A to Z .
44 BARS AND SPEAKEASIES Our insider ’ s guide to imbibing locally ( and somewhat secretly ).
49 VINEYARDS There ’ s no time like summertime to tour some of the state ’ s world-class vineyards and wineries .
66 CALL OF THE WILD Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence has something for everyone .
67 AROUND THE BLOCK Where to wine , dine , recline and shine in New Shoreham ( aka Block Island ).
68 DAY TRIPS These worthwhile New England destinations are just a hop , skip and jump away .
69 TAKE IT OUTSIDE Get some fresh air and participate in one or all of these outdoor activities .
71 HEAD TO THE BEACH With almost 400 miles of coastline , it ’ s easy to understand why Rhode Island is the Ocean State .
80 GET AROUND Explore every corner of the state with the help of these modes of transportation .
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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY : Maaike Bernstrom
COVER DESIGN : Emily Rietzel
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