What are the best New England dishes worth traveling for this summer? Yankee’s food editor goes on the road to find 10 classics not to miss.
rhode island
The tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, a south-facing peninsula at the junction of the Mystic River and Long Island Sound—once a summer camping ground for the Pequot people—is so camera-ready, so picket-fenced and cedar-shingled and nautical, it would be easy to believe that some movie crew-—maybe a team of set designers from Mystic Pizza, circa […]
Food
Top Dogs
We sent Yankee contributor Mike Urban on a mission to discover (and devour) the region’s best hot dogs.
A visit from an animal behaviorist leads to an unusual change in Harriet. Whatever happened between them I’ll never really know. My dog, Harriet, is now the size of a hearty lamb but is mostly black, her face and legs the color of gingersnaps. She has matured into a reasonably well-mannered dog, but she still […]
Knowing the makeup of your soil is an important part of gardening. Here’s how to use a homemade soil test kit for basic soil testing in your own garden.
Looking for the best things to do in Rhode Island? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Rhode Island for 2016.
Wondering where to eat in Rhode Island? The Ocean State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best dining in Best Dining in Rhode Island for 2016. Best Breakfast: Kitchen, Providence Outside this cash-only, five-table breakfast shrine, seekers and the faithful wait in line, often for an hour […]
Wondering where to stay in Rhode Island? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Rhode Island for 2016. Best Boutique Motel: Breezeway Resort, Westerly This Misquamicut-area standout has a private beach just a short walk, drive, or bike ride away; a heated outdoor pool; and thoughtful staffers who anticipate vacationers’ […]
New England
New England Strawberry Festivals and Farms
From Maine to Connecticut, these strawberry festivals and pick-your-own farms offer a sweet way to kick off the summer season.
Rhode Island
Finding Glass Orbs on Block Island
A new tradition is taking hold on Block Island: Finding Glass Orbs on Block Island. The search is on for Eben Horton’s blown-glass pieces.
Newport Vineyards, a family-owned winery in Middletown, Rhode Island, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015 with a stunning, environmentally-friendly renovation and bountiful fall harvest.
Looking for fun things to do in Rhode Island this summer? Our list of the top 10 Rhode Island events for spring and summer 2016 is here to help! From flowers and kilted Scotsmen to seafood and hot air balloons, our list of the Top 10 Rhode Island events of 2016 has something for everyone. Read on […]