In Rhode Island, stuffed clams are a delicacy that can be catered to any taste, though the basic ingredients that make them “stuffies” always stay the same. Although you’ll find many versions of stuffed clams around New England, it’s only in Li’l Rhody that they’re called “stuffies,” and there are as many variations of them […]
BEST STACKS Ada Books, Providence This small space holds a curated selection of cookbooks, local ‘zines, out-of-print editions, titles cloaked in their original jackets, comics, poetry, and literary publications. 717 Westminster St. 401-432-6222; adabooks.com BEST HOME CONSIGNMENTS RE, North Kingstown Consignments span the 1600s to today, with a specialty in Early American and European furnishings. […]
JUST LIKE MOM’S Mike’s Kitchen, Cranston Mike’s food–calamari, polenta with sausages, stuffed artichokes–is simple Italian that will keep you coming back for more. There’s no sign, because it’s tucked inside a VFW hall, so look for VFW Post 2396 and follow the garlic. Hours can be irregular, so call ahead. Entrées: from $10. 170 Randall […]
BEST ROAD BIKING EAST BAY BICYCLE PATH, Providence Built on the former railbed of the Providence/Worcester line, this 14.5-mile bike bath transports you from an industrialized section of the city through Haines Park, along beaches bordering Narragansett Bay, and on past beautiful Colt State Park to Independence Park in Bristol. Parking for the bike trail […]
BEST ART FIX St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center, Woonsocket Tour “the Sistine Chapel of America.” The walls, vaults, and ceilings of this former church are covered in frescos beautiful enough to convert an atheist. 84 Cumberland St. 401-356-0713; stannartsctr.org BEST ANTIQUE SHOP Heir Antiques, Providence Heir’s natty owner, interior decorator Tyler Doran, displays an […]
BEST COTTAGE RENTAL Kagels Cottages, Narragansett Early-20th-century waterfront cottages nest by a salt pond. Steeped in 63 acres of farmland and views of the Ram Island bird sanctuary, it’s clear why this has been a family business since the 1920s, hosting five generations of families: There’s no reason to leave. Rates: from $1,100 per week. […]
BEST POND-TO-PLATE Matunuck Oyster Bar, East Matunuck Dine a stone’s skip from where the oysters are cultivated by the bar’s owner. Try the “Buck a Shuck” ($1 oysters and littlenecks) from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays. No reservations, but it’s worth the wait. Entrées: from $13.95. 629 Succotash Road. 401-783-4202; rhodyoysters.com BEST EXOTIC MENU Los […]
The Greenway Trails on Block Island offer an extensive trail system that lead you to some of the most stunning views and quiet places on the island. Join photographer Nat Rea as he explores these trails. To see more of Nat’s work, please visit his website: www.natrea.com To learn more about the trails, visit: www.block-island-family-vacation.com.Get […]
WALK BACK INTO HISTORY&RESIDE IN A MARK TWAIN ERA WITH THOMAS KINKADE PANORAMIC VIEWS.RELAX AT THE BOATHOUSE BESIDE A FIRE.SAIL INTO THE SUNSET FROM YOUR FRONT YARD ONTO QUONOCHONTAUG. A DESIRABLE&PRIVATE AREA SETS THE STAGE WHERE A NEW WORLD AWAITS!
A view from the opening of a tunnel on the cliff walk in Newport, Rhode Island
The lovely folks at Gleaner Gardens in North Scituate, RI, have been working hard for the past 12 years to restore one of the largest rhododendron collections in the region. The gardens are over 50 years old, with over 100 varieties of rhododendrons, as well as numerous other trees and shrubs. These gardens, which have […]
Christine Chitnis is a Providence-based writer, photographer and environmental educator with a talent for bringing her images to life by focusing on color and texture. Her writing has appeared in Country Living, Time Out New York, Edible Rhody and The Washington Post, among many other local and national publications. Christine first picked up a camera […]
