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OLNEYVILLE N. Y. SYSTEM, PROVIDENCE AND CRANSTON VIBE: A Rhode Island institution( where you’ ll find all the locals). ON THE MENU: Order a hot wiener“ all the way,” topped with mustard, meat sauce, white onions and celery salt. olneyvillenewyorksystem. com
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PHOTOGRAPHY:( PREVIOUS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) JAMIE COELHO; COURTESY OF MISS LORRAINE DINER; COURTESY OF ERIN X SMITHERS PHOTOGRAPHY;( THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM) GETTY IMAGES / MMEEMIL; COURTESY OF FORTUNA SAUSAGE CO.; ANGEL TUCKER. |
Quick Bites BAGELS Providence Bagel, various locations Eastside Bagel Company, Providence Cafe International, Cranston Bristol Bagel Works, Bristol Bagels Etc., Barrington Cafe Tempo Coffee House, Warwick NY Bagels of RI, Narragansett
DONUTS PVDonuts, Providence Knead Doughnuts, various locations Daily RI Homemade Donuts, Johnston Glaze’ n Daze Donuts, Johnston Allie’ s Donuts, North Kingstown Pinku Mochi Donut Cafe, Cranston and
Attleboro, MA
BAKED GOODS Seven Stars Bakery, various locations Wildflour, Pawtucket Ellie’ s, Providence LaSalle Bakery, Providence Pastiche Fine Desserts, Providence Oak Bakeshop, Providence Cafe Ava, Cranston Baked & Brewed, Warwick Taunton Ave Bakery, East Providence Borrelli’ s Pastry Shop, Coventry
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WAFFLES Zinneken’ s, Providence Kow Kow, Providence Caffe Bon Ami, Cranston Jax Diner, Portsmouth Newport Sticks and Cones, Newport Burgundian, Attleboro, MA
CREPES La Creperie, Providence Schasteâ, Providence Cafe Zoey, Providence Modern Bistro, Cumberland Crepe Corner, Cranston Cafe Water Street, Warren
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BRASA Y CHIFA, PROVIDENCE VIBE: This casual Peruvian rotisserie and Chinese fusion restaurant has been a long time coming from the Curi brothers of Los Andes fame. ON THE MENU: At the counter, order a heaping plate of twenty-four-hour marinated rotisserie chicken or picaña— Black Angus steak marinated in Peruvian spices and charcoal grilled— with a side of chaufa rice and sweet plantain. brasaandchifa. com
THE MALTED BARLEY, PROVIDENCE VIBE: Fill the table with craft beers and gourmet soft pretzels in this casual setting. ON THE MENU: Grab a pretzel sandwich and one of the seasonal brews or on-tap specials. themaltedbarley. com
PIZZA MARVIN, PROVIDENCE VIBE: A nostalgic menu with open, airy patio seating. ON THE MENU: The house cheese pizza with crisp wood-fired crust. Co-owner and chef Robert Andreozzi was named a semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard Awards under the category of Best Chef: Northeast. pizzamarvin. com
KAY’ S RESTAURANT, WOONSOCKET VIBE: Award-winning sandwich joint in a casual atmosphere. ON THE MENU: The famous steak sandwich on a fresh buttered roll served with potato chips, pickles and pepperoncini. kaysrestaurant. com
HARRY’ S BAR AND BURGER, PROVIDENCE VIBE: A fun sports bar that appeals to the masses. All burgers are made with freshly ground, certified Hereford beef. ON THE MENU: Why, the M. O. A. B.( mother of all burgers), of course— topped with cheese, hickory-smoked bacon, portobello mushrooms and fried onion strings. You can’ t go wrong with a sloppy Harry chili dog and one of Harry’ s milkshakes( alcoholic or non). harrysbarburger. com
MAVEN’ S DELICATESSEN, PAWTUCKET VIBE: Set in a convivial and energetic atmosphere, guests are surrounded by nostalgic aromas and flavors. ON THE MENU: Matzo ball soup, bagels and lox, whitefish salad or a corned beef Reuben sandwich. mavensdeli. com
Maven ' s Delicatessen in Pawtucket.
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FORTUNA’ S SAUSAGE & ITALIAN MARKET
Patti Fortuna and her husband, Paul— the founders of Fortuna Sausage— are third-generation sausage makers who are originally from Rhode Island, and are now located in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Using the same recipes and old world techniques as Patti’ s grandparents, who emigrated from Calabria, Italy, in the early 1900s, Fortuna’ s Sausage & Italian Market offers a large variety of Italian sausage, traditional salami, imported and artisan cheese, olives from around the world, specialty foods and plenty more. Fortuna’ s products are available online and shipped worldwide daily. fortunasausage. com
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