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AVENUE N, RUMFORD AND PROVIDENCE VIBE: Progressive American fare. ON THE MENU: The Avenue N burger or charred sirloin and frittes in a modern, chic atmosphere that feels laid-back yet right on trend. avenuenamericankitchen. com; avenuenprovidence. com
WHITE HORSE TAVERN, NEWPORT VIBE: Dine in America’ s oldest operating restaurant surrounded by great food and seventeenth-century architecture. ON THE MENU: For an appetizer, try the prosciutto, fig and goat cheese bruschetta and finish off with the baked lumache. Get a frontrow seat to the food being prepared and cocktails being shaken. whitehorsenewport. com
BAR’ CINO, NEWPORT VIBE: An informal spot inspired by Italian cuisine. ON THE MENU: Start with 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
THE LOBSTER POT, BRISTOL VIBE: Luxurious waterfront seafood dining. ON THE MENU: Fill up on stuffed lobster or stacked burgers throughout the night. lobsterpotri. com
CLARKE COOKE HOUSE, NEWPORT VIBE: This charming restaurant pays tribute to sailing culture and offers a soothing water view and professional service.
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ON THE MENU: Seafood and steak are the stars of the menu. Complete the experience with a decanted bottle of wine. clarkecooke. com
THE DINING ROOM AT THE VANDERBILT, NEWPORT VIBE: This former Vanderbilt hideaway gives guests a taste of high society. Enjoy an after-dinner cocktail on the Roof Deck. ON THE MENU: Classic New England dishes are served with a twist to keep guests on their toes. aubergeresorts. com / vanderbilt / dine
BEECH, JAMESTOWN VIBE: Coastal enclave featuring native seafood, international flavors and comfort classics. ON THE MENU: The sticky ribs are tossed in a pickled plum sauce, while the filet mignon and roasted duck breast feature a decadent demi-glace to garnish the platter. beechjt. com
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THE MEWS TAVERN, WAKEFIELD VIBE: A classic family-friendly tavern with plenty of fun, several bars and eclectic rooms to explore. ON THE MENU: Try the mac platter with baked mac and cheese and house smoked meats, or the brisket burrito with zesty sauce, rice, black beans, cotija cheese, fried onion straws and the usual toppings. mewstavern. com
THE BREACHWAY GRILLE, CHARLESTOWN VIBE: Casual oceanfront dining with both surf and turf and thin crust pizza. ON THE MENU: Maple blueberry salmon drizzled with blueberry-infused maple syrup glaze, a drunken cod sandwich battered in beer, or a pesto pizza with sunflower basil pesto, mozzarella and roasted tomatoes. breachwaygrill. com
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PURSLANE, WAKEFIELD VIBE: Dine with mood lighting and hanging plants in this relaxed neighborhood joint. ON THE MENU: Devour the ButterHead Burger( named after their sister food truck, ButterHead Food Truck) and pair it with a side of hand-cut fries topped with garlic aioli or parmesan, rosemary and garlic. Tap into your tropical side with a tiki cocktail like the Jungle Bird with Jamaican dark rum, Campari and pineapple, or do a classic gin and tonic. purslane-ri. com
DUCK PRESS, SOUTH KINGSTOWN VIBE: Classy dining in a cozy atmosphere. ON THE MENU: Start with a small plate of crispy pork rillette with Thai barbeque sauce, and top it off with housemade sauteed potato gnocchi or the grilled dry aged burger and fries. duckpressri. com
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