Food and Dining in Rhode Island

The Studio Bar inside the Gardiner House, a posh hotel off Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island.

Hot Girl Summer: Where to go and what to eat with your besties in Rhode Island this summer

Forget the Hamptons, ladies, and head to Newport. Rhode Island is elite for summer vibes.

Chef Chris Piro is the owner of Again., a fine-dining pop-up in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, that helps raise money for scholarships for kids in the foster care system.

He grew up in foster care. Now, as a fine dining chef, he’s working to help kids in the system.

Sawyer’s, a newly opened market, café, and wine bar on Broadway in Providence.

From Hollywood set to neighborhood gem: Sawyer’s opens in Providence

Angel Winpenny, the soon-to-be owner of Trinity Brewhouse, one of Providence's oldest brewpubs.

Meet the soon-to-be owner of one of Providence’s oldest brewpubs

New Hampshire chef and restaurant owner Evan Hennessey says spontaneous nights out for diners have dropped significantly.

Restaurants and top destinations face uncertain summer as New England tourism wanes

Sign up for The Globe Rhode Island Food Club newsletter

The Guides

A selection of dishes at Little Clam, a new restaurant inside the Wayfinder Hotel in Newport, R.I.

New and coming soon: 13 new restaurants and bars in R.I. to try this summer

From oyster farmers highlighting local produce and shellfish on Block Island, to flashy new restaurants in Newport, don't miss these new spots.

A holiday spread from “Chesnok: Cooking from My Corner of the Diaspora: Recipes from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.”

From the Soviet diaspora to wine pairings with food from Africa: New cookbooks explore global tastes

Whether you’re mapping out a local food crawl, pairing wine with Nigerian suya, or rolling dumplings, these titles are packed with stories.

Groundswell Cafe & Bakery in Tiverton, R.I., offers diners this duck fat potato and bacon bowl garnished with edible flower petals.

From the land to the sea, R.I.’s Farm Coast offers a bounty of fresh, local food

Try dining at these spots featuring locally-sourced eats — from oysters and herbs to honey and eggs — grown, caught, raised or harvested here.

The Local Food Fest by Farm Fresh R.I. at Castle Hill Inn in Newport.

From oysters to pizza: A guide to New England’s top food festivals this summer

There are plenty of delicious reasons to let your appetite decide where your next trip takes you this year.

Crystal Bakery of Newton, Mass., made fresh mochi in front of attendees with fillings like strawberries and mango at the Taiwanese Festival in Newton, Mass., on May 3.

From matcha cake rolls to beef skewers: The best things I ate at New England’s largest Taiwanese festival

Taiwan is often credited as the birthplace of bubble tea, mango shaved ice, steamed buns with braised pork belly, and popcorn chicken covered in five-spice powder.

Where to eat caviar, razor clams, and squid dishes (beyond calamari) around New England

Now that we’re nearing summer days, this is the seafood making a splash across the region, and where you can get some.

One of the tasting rooms at Ragged Island Brewing Co. is inside a greenhouse that was formerly a plant nursery.

A guide to Rhode Island’s 7 best breweries

The tiny state has a growing number of top-notch breweries, attractive tasting rooms, and excellent beers. Here's a look.

The mussels at Merai, a Thai-inspired bar and restaurant in Brookline, a best new bar finalist.

Here are the New England finalists for the 2025 James Beard awards

In the Boston area, a Brookline bar and a Somerville chef made the cut.

Mel Bernstein (left) and his wife Kathie (right) along with their daughter Elana and grandson Julian (not pictured) are shown as they enjoy themselves at the Capital Grille in the Back Bay.

To seal the deal, here’s where to eat your next power lunch in Rhode Island

This year, some big names and long-anticipated plans will finally come to fruition.

The Globe restaurant critic has 8 tips for finding great food on the cheap

Tips for affordable eats anywhere. Plus, follow James Beard to classic American dining on the road.

Chef Stacy Cogswell Deetz inside her restaurant, Hangry Kitchen, in Pawtucket, R.I.

‘She’s an absolute powerhouse’: The culinary heroines of women in Rhode Island’s food scene

For Women’s History Month, The Food Club newsletter asked top women chefs and farmers who they admire the most in the local food world. Here’s what they said.

The PVD Chicken Ramen is photographed on the counter of Providence Noodle Bar on Mathewson Street in Providence, Rhode Island.

From birria to vegan: Discover these four ramen bowls in Providence

The author of the Food Club newsletter needed something hot – kind of like soup, but with noodles. As filling as a meal and satisfying in flavor: A piping hot bowl of ramen.

follow globe r.i.

Drinks

ISCO Spirits, the innovative distillery in Providence, has released what is believed to be the first-ever pizza strip spirit, Li’l Rhody Pizza Strip.

From slice to sip: Pizza strips are a Rhode Island staple. This Providence distillery is putting them in liquor.

Bathed in the warm light of their amber-colored windows, LOMA co-owners Leishla Maldonado (seated, in white) and brothers Osman (left) and Yefri Cortave (all cq) sit for a picture.

In Providence, a new bar honors both its neighborhood’s history and its owners’ heritage

A crowd gathers during a fashion show at Medici, a new nightclub in Providence.

‘We sorely needed this’: In Providence, a dance club for an over-30 crowd

Parker Luthman, a bartender at Gift Horse and Oberlin in Providence, R.I., shares a recipe for his non-alcoholic GT Highball.

A punchy mocktail recipe using tea to stay sober during the holidays, by a Providence bartender

Behind the scenes

Ed Davis, one of Providence's most well-known chefs, is opening Debbie's, a casual hot dog joint in downtown, in May 2025.

‘This won’t be a cool place’: Providence chef trades fine dining for unpretentious hot dog joint

After Lil Rhody Clam Cake Crawl No. 9, the “Clamarati” -- friends who embark on a daylong journey to sample and rank the best clam cakes -- may have reached local celebrity status.

A spread at A Guy and His Pie, which serves Detroit-style pizza, salads, focaccia, desserts, and possibly a few other specials, in Pawtucket, R.I.

Just A Guy and His Pie: Ex-touring musician goes all in on Detroit pizza with R.I. eatery

In their 10-seat restaurant in Pawtucket, A Guy and His Pie will serve Detroit-style pizza, focaccia, and natural wines.

It was 1736, and a formerly enslaved man opened Providence’s first restaurant -- an oyster bar and alehouse.

The lost story of the former slave who opened one of Providence’s first restaurants and elevated the oyster

The troubles of retailers like Christmas Tree Shops and Bed Bath & Beyond can be a boon for Ocean State Job Lot, a closeout operation. And they're involved with tons of other businesses.

Josh Finger and Maggie McConnell, who previously worked at and met at three-Michelin-starred restaurant Per Se in New York City, are opening Claudine, a tasting menu restaurant, in Providence in May.

They fell in love while cooking at NYC’s Per Se. Now they’re opening a tasting menu restaurant in Providence.

Claudine will be a high-end, 26-seat restaurant serving an eight-course tasting menu focused on hyper-local ingredients.

Egusi with a pounded Yam, also called a FuFu, at Suya Joint in downtown Providence.

In new Providence restaurant, Suya Joint focuses on Nigerian spices, stews, and fufu

A 2023 James Beard semifinalist, Cecelia Lizotte has opened her second Suya Joint restaurant, in downtown Providence. Her Boston location, in Roxbury, has been hailed as that city's Best West African restaurant.

Restaurant owner Diego Alcantar prepares dishes rooted in his Mexican heritage at Cielito Mexican Kitchen in Providence, R.I.

What you should eat at Cielito, a Mexican restaurant serving flavors of the Michoacán region in Providence

A James Beard-nominated chef has opened Cielito in an area of downtown Providence already known for its culinary chops.

FROM OUR PARTNERS

product by Studio/B. What is this?This content was produced by Boston Globe Media's Studio/B in collaboration with the advertiser. The news and editorial departments of the Boston Globe had no role in its production or display.

product by BG BRANDLAB. What is this?This content was produced by Boston Globe Media's Studio/B in collaboration with the advertiser. The news and editorial departments of the Boston Globe had no role in its production or display.

Cooking

Recipe: Toast the New Year in style with caviar-topped roasted baby potatoes

This recipe is for Baby Potato Bites with Caviar from the Food section of The Boston Globe.

Recipe: For the in-between season, when it might be chilly or warm, toss a salad of roasted beets and arugula

This recipe is for Beet and Arugula Salad from the food section of The Boston Globe.

Recipe: Welcome the New Year with rich, fudgy slices of Swedish sticky chocolate cake called Kladdkaka

This recipe is for Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake (Kladdkaka) from the Food section of The Boston Globe.

This recipe for Waldorf Beet Salad was one of Sheryl Julian's favorites this year.

From tortilla quiche to buttery vanilla loaf cake, here are our 12 best recipes of the year

Even when we didn’t feel like cooking, there was a simple dish that seemed just right, and on energetic nights, others that were exciting.

Cookies make great gifts this time of year. These are some of our favorite recipes.

‘You can’t be miserable while you are eating a cookie.’ These are our favorite ones to make and give as gifts.

Looking to switch up your festive sips? Here's some advice from the pros.

Recipe: Welcome the new year with smoked salmon tartines topped with crunchy salad garnishes

Recipe for Smoked Salmon Tartines

Recipe: Welcome the New Year with hot, cheesy, delicious, mini croque monsieur and a glass of bubbly

Recipe for Mini Croque Monsieur

news

Rhode Island Food & Dining Headlines

Hot Girl Summer: Where to go and what to eat with your besties in Rhode Island this summer

Forget the Hamptons, ladies, and head to Newport. Rhode Island is elite for summer vibes. 12:46 p.m.

THE FOOD CLUB NEWSLETTER

He grew up in foster care. Now, as a fine dining chef, he’s working to help kids in the system.

Chef Chris Piro has relaunched Again., a fine dining pop-up restaurant in Portsmouth, N.H., and 100 percent of the proceeds from pop-up ticket sales go directly toward the The Again. Foundation. 5:55 a.m.

Meet the soon-to-be owner of one of Providence’s oldest brewpubs

Angel Winpenny, the owner of The Patio on Broadway in Providence, will soon purchase Trinity Brewhouse from its longtime owner. 6:00 a.m.

FOOD & DINING IN RI

From Hollywood set to neighborhood gem: Sawyer’s opens in Providence

The market, café, and wine bar has opened in the space used for a fictional bar during the filming of “Ella McCay” with Jamie Lee Curtis and Woody Harrelson. 5:55 a.m.

Cecelia Lizotte (left) with her daughter Ericka and her brother Paul Dama. Lizotte said her two daughters have been in tears ever since their uncle was detained by ICE on Father's Day.

Celebrated Roxbury restaurant may close after manager detained by ICE on Father’s Day

Paul Dama immigrated to the US from Nigeria in 2019. He has an ongoing asylum case and has authorization to work legally in the country, his sister said. 8:44 a.m.

FOOD & DINING IN RI

Trinity Brewhouse in downtown Providence, R.I., sold to the owners of the Patio on Broadway in June 2025.

Trinity Brewhouse, a mainstay in downtown Providence, to be sold to local owners

The team behind The Patio on Broadway, and their family partners, have purchased the brewpub for an undisclosed sum. 11:21 a.m.

From left: Matt Damon and David Beckham.

After Super Bowl debut, Matt Damon and David Beckham reunite for new Stella Artois ad

The Oscar-winning Cambridge native and the soccer legend are ready for another round. 3:49 p.m.

FOOD CLUB

Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi in Washington D.C. prepares food at the 2025 James Beard Awards in Chicago.

What I ate and saw at the 2025 James Beard Awards

A behind-the-scenes look at what the culinary elite ate at the annual restaurant and chef awards known as the Oscars of food in America. 5:55 a.m.