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Dune Brothers knows seafood and they also are big on keeping local fish local and using only the freshest, quality ingredients. They have two shack locations and one year-long restaurant. Their Providence shack was their first location and what put them on the map, so of course that is where I had to visit! SinceContinue reading “Dune Brothers”

This little donut shop opened after I moved away from Rhode Island, of course, and it took me YEARS to be able to visit it! It also seemed that every time I came back to visit, it was closed or sold out before I could make it there. Unlike Allie’s Donuts (that are iconic btw),Continue reading “PVDonuts”

Looking for delicious Italian cuisine in Rhode Island? Head to Federal Hill near Providence where you will find Little Italy. You will find so many wonderful Italian restaurants here, but one of my favorites is Massimo Ristorante. They have an artfully curated Italian menu and they import a number of their ingredients directly from ItalyContinue reading “Massimo Ristorante”

Nothing screams “summer is here” more than Del’s! It is a Rhode Island staple and favorite, but they are only open during those summer months. You’ll find locations across the state and it seems like more pop up during those summer months since Rhode Islanders can’t get enough. So what is Del’s? It is frozenContinue reading “Del’s”

Picture this. It is the end of summer, but the breeze says fall is coming. The sun is shining and the clouds fluffy in the baby blue sky. You are walking around the buzzing Newport, Rhode Island and it is just a little after 1pm so you find a waterfront restaurant and grab a tableContinue reading “The Lobster Bar”

Let’s get one thing out of the way first…the colored things on the donut are called SPRINKLES; not jimmies, sprinkles. Anyone who says otherwise is incorrect and I stand by that. The first time I walked in to Allie’s Donuts and it said “Jimmie’s” I looked at my friends and was like wtf is that.Continue reading “Allie’s Donuts”

Located in the super cute downtown Wakefield, Rhode Island you’ll find Brickley’s Ice Cream Shop that has been scooping cones since 1995. They make all of their ice cream in house, by hand and have over 30 flavors! They also make all their waffle cones fresh and when you walk into the shop you willContinue reading “Brickley’s”

Unfortunately, at the time of writing this, Matunuck Oyster Bar suffered a devastating fire that took down their whole restaurant. Luckily though, they were able to put up a large tent for outdoor dining to continue the 2025 summer and hopefully their full restaurant will reopen soon. Matunuck Oyster Bar first opened their restaurant inContinue reading “Matunuck”

Iggy’s is a Rhode Island icon and a staple! If you are from Rhode Island or even spent time there, Iggy’s is one of those places you have definitely been to. As someone who spent 4 years in Rhode Island, Iggy’s will always have a place in my heart. Back when I lived in RhodeContinue reading “Iggy’s”

Yankee Lobster has a long history in the city of Boston. While the restaurant hasn’t been open since the 1920s, the family has been in the lobster industry since then. That is where it all started – a family lobster fishing business dating back to the 1920s that went through 3 generations. To this day,Continue reading “Yankee Lobster”