Hungry? The Ocean State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST MEXICAN ROADSIDE STAND: TACOS DON NACHO, Pawtucket The Old West chuckwagon pulled by a fiberglass horse certainly makes an arresting sight on the roadside […]
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BEST OF PROVIDENCE, RI | Attractions BEST GIFTS FOR THE GOURMAND: STOCK CULINARY GOODS, Providence Beloved by home cooks and chefs alike, Stock is a treasure trove of kitchen tools, gadgets, and gifts for food lovers. Shopkeep Jan Dane’s passion for all things culinary shows in her careful sourcing: nestled alongside well-known brands, expect small-batch, […]
A Providence designer turned a tiny, dilapidated 1800s house into a nautically inspired New England haven.
[slideshow post_id=”552683″] Looking to rest your head in the Ocean State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST HISTORIC-FARM STAY: THE INN AT MOUNT HOPE FARM, Bristol Commune with nature without roughing it. Choose from three historic properties on a pristine parcel of farmland […]
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SLIDE SHOW: Spring Flowers
Spring is well on its way here in New England. As the snow melts there is nothing more exciting than the first tulip bulbs that burst forth to greet us; even the skunk cabbage is a welcome sign of the changing seasons. To celebrate the beginning of another rebirth, here are 25 user-submitted images of […]
Looking for fun in the Ocean State? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST FARM STAND: SCHARTNER FARMS, Exeter The Schartner family has been farming for more than a century, so it’s no surprise they’re proficient in produce. Their farmstand brims with the […]
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Spring | New England Numbers
What are the numbers behind spring in New England? The ounces of blood a blackfly will draw, the number of strolling heifers in Brattleboro, VT, lupine in Acadia National Park… 0.00007 ounce: blood drawn before a blackfly says, “I’m stuffed.” $2.00 price of “WE BREED ‘EM, YOU FEED ‘EM” bumper sticker from the Maine Blackfly […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST BARGAIN BASEBALL: NEWPORT GULLS, Newport The Newport Gulls, a summer collegiate baseball team, has been wooing fans to historic Cardines Field with their stellar play (they’ve won five New England College Baseball League championships since […]
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Wickford, Rhode Island Slideshow
Last summer, photographer Julie Bidwell captured a slice of life in the beautiful town of Wickford, Rhode Island for our “Could You Live Here” feature. The essence of a small town is in the landscape, the architecture and the details. Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites.
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New England Clambake Photographs
The tradition of the New England clambake existed even before New England itself was born. Clambakes reveal the nature of true New Englanders, demanding hard work, persistence, and appreciation of native seafood. The Day family of Prudence Island, located in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, has been clambaking for decades. Nearly 30 years ago, Yankee sought […]
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South County, Rhode Island | A Tale of Two Inns
A visit to Westerly in South County, RI, where the Weekapaug Inn and Ocean House offer elegance and comfort in a beautiful New England beach setting.
Tender and sweet with a light crunch, squares of Northern-style cornbread are a special treat.