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EAT

TRACK 15 FOOD HALL Track 15 food hall in Providence— a nod to the 18,000-square-foot building’ s origins as a transportation hub— is home to seven local and delicious eateries to satisfy whatever cravings you’ re experiencing. Choose between the seafood and raw bar from Dune Brothers; regional Mexican cuisine from Dolores; burgers and more from There, There; Indian fare from Little Chaska; noodles from Yagi Noodles; bakery-style pizza from Grumpy Pies; and Turkish cuisine from the Anatolia region at Tolia. Providence, track15ri. com

Quick Bites

PIZZA The District, Providence Providence Coal-Fired Pizza,
Providence and North Kingstown Sicilia’ s Pizzeria, Providence A Guy & His Pie, Pawtucket Napolitano’ s Brooklyn Pizza, Smithfield Brick Pizza Co., Bristol Mother Pizzeria, Newport Pasquale’ s Pizzeria Napoletana,
South Kingstown Pizzeria Romana, various locations

LUNCH, cont’ d

BURGERS Chomp Kitchen and Drinks, Providence,
Warren and Newport The Point Tavern, Providence Union Station Brewery, Providence Stanley’ s Famous Hamburgers, Central Falls There, There, Providence Mission, Middletown
HOT DOGS Olneyville NY System, Providence Wally’ s Wieners, Providence and Newport Len ' s Hot Dog, Ice Cream & Seafood
Haven, Pawtucket
EAST
WATERDOG KITCHEN AND BAR, WARREN VIBE: Elegant minimalism with historic New England charm. ON THE MENU: Order a picture-perfect cocktail and experiment with fun menu options like crispy octopus tacos or Sriracha honey wings. waterdogkitchen. com
WALLY’ S WIENERS, NEWPORT VIBE: A vibrant, fun spot for all things hot dogs, burgers, cocktails and beer. ON THE MENU: The Wally Wiener, a hot dog topped with bacon, grilled peppers and onions and homemade sauce. Named after the owner’ s goldendoodle, Wally, this spot started out as a humble hot dog cart and is now Rhode Island’ s premier spot for authentic German saugys. wallyswieners. com
CLUCK HOUSE, NEWPORT VIBE: If you’ re craving anything chicken-wise, this is the spot for you. ON THE MENU: A handheld is always a great move; just choose between the Clucker made with crispy chicken, or the Spicy Parm Clucker, topped with house spicy marinara sauce. cluckhousenewport. com
CRU CAFE, NEWPORT VIBE: Local flavors and an ever-changing menu at this quick pit stop. ON THE MENU: Multiple variations of avocado toast and elevated sandwiches will make you feel as fancy as the million-dollar homes. crucafenewport. com
BAR AND BOARD BISTRO, NEWPORT VIBE: An eclectic-yet-contemporary blend of Newport vibes. ON THE MENU: The build-your-own charcuterie board or oysters on the half shell from the raw bar, plus a Midnight Margarita. barandboard. com
SPROUT AND LENTIL, MIDDLETOWN VIBE: Vegan, plant-based and kosher diners rejoice. ON THE MENU: Any of the burgers will satisfy your craving without carnivore connections. Don’ t sleep on the chili with homemade cornbread. sproutandlentil. com
SOUTH
AUNT CARRIE’ S, NARRAGANSETT VIBE: Break up a day at the beach and march over in your flip-flops to this quintessential Rhode Island seafood staple. ON THE MENU: Fried whole belly clams. Aunt Carrie’ s is the go-to spot for all things seafood and clam cakes. Residents and tourists alike have been flocking to this famous shack since 1920. auntcarriesri. com
MATUNUCK ATELIER, WAKEFIELD VIBE: Contemporary style with seaside accents touches everything from the dining room lighting to the sea urchin-inspired bowls. ON THE MENU: Oysters, sushi and crudo start off the meal followed by housemade pastas and ravioli and more robust seafood and steaks. matunuckatelier. com
BBQ Great Northern BBQ Co., Providence Big Mike’ s Smokehouse, East Providence Smoke House, Newport Becky’ s BBQ, Middletown Lake Taco, Coventry
SANDOS and WRAPS Geoff’ s Superlative Sandwiches, Providence Ocean State Sandwich Company, Providence Ming’ s Asian Street Food, Cranston Honeybird Kitchen and Cocktails,
East Providence Riccotti’ s Sandwich Shop, Bristol Misquamicut Sandwich Company, Westerly Gansett Wraps, various locations
Wally’ s Wieners in Providence and Newport.
PHOTO:( THIS PAGE, TOP) LAUREN CLEM;( INSET) COURTESY OF LITTLE CHASKA / JIM BAKER;( BOTTOM) ANGEL TUCKER.
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