It is one of the new restaurants redefining Providence's food scene - The Vig. On GoLocal LIVE's The Taste, Don Poissant discusses his restaurant, the city's changing attitude, and why restaurant week matters.
The Vig claims the mantel "downtown Providence’s premier sports bar specializing in upscale American comfort food and hand crafted cocktails.
The decor features vintage sports memorabilia throughout along with bespoke seating and plush leather banquettes."
The veal is Sautéed, Milk-Fed Scaloppine, Lightly Breaded, Provolone, Marinara, House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi
Capriccio serves international cuisine with a Northern Italian/Mediterranean accent, artfully prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients. They also serve over 550 bottles of wine.
Donuts certainly aren't lacking anywhere you turn in the state, but if you want to go real Rhode Island, get an old fashioned with chocolate frosting from Allies.
Allies opened in 1968, and a variety of homemade donuts and is open Monday -Friday from 5 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Twin Oaks has all kinds of great food, but their baked stuff shrimp is some of the best that you will have. Five shrimp that are ready to be eaten as is or dump drawn butter all over them and dig in. Either way, Twin Oaks Baked Stuff Shrimp is some of the best you will have.
Twin Oaks opened in 1933 with only two small private dinning rooms that held only 16 people. Since then, Twin Oaks has grown to six dining rooms and seats 650 people.
Twin Oaks is open Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
There are a lot of places in which Providence can take pride in and Capital Grille is high on the list. Capital Grille will serve you some of the best steaks that you will ever eat and some of the best wine that you will ever drink to go with it.
Capital Grille was born at Union Station in Providence in 1990 and has since become a national chain. Capital Grille is a fine dining restaurant known for their dry steaks and wine selection of over 350 bottles.
You have not had chocolate Cake until you have had it from Gregg's Restaurant. The cake has been named the best in Rhode Island for 12 straight years. The cake is a must have for chocolate lovers.
Gregg's opened their first restaurant in 1972 in Warwick, Rhode Island and has since opened locations in Providence, East Providence and North Kingstown.
Enjoy the beautiful views of the Block Island Sound while chowing down on clam cakes at George's of Galilee.
George's of Galilee opened in 1948 and offers customers five different dining rooms, two floors and out door dining. Before you go, be sure to check the schedule for live entertainment that is taking place.
Luigi's has been making calamari since 1976 and while there are plenty of places to get calamari in Rhode Island, Luigi's is the best place to go. Their calamari is tossed with sliced hot peppers in our garlic butter.
Luigi's Restaurant opened in 1971 and has served great food at great prices ever since. If you are unable to stick around for dinner, be sure to check out the gourmet express and get dinner to go.
The hours are as follows:
Tuesday thru Thursday: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Serving Dinner
Friday and Saturday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Serving Dinner
Sunday: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Serving Dinner
Looking for a good chicken dinner while spending quality time with family and friends? Get over to Wrights Chick Farm and order their chicken dinner, served family style. You will not regret the trip.
Wrights farm has been a staple of Rhode Island since 1972 and 50 years later it is still going strong. Wrights is a great place for family dinner, outings, team banquets or just simply to hang out.
On a bucket list of food, this is another Rhode Island must do.
Looking for a good Burger? Harry's Bar and Burger is the place you have to go and order any one of their burger options which are served in the form of sliders.
Harry's Bar & Burger is a great spot to go for burgers and beer. There are two locations, one on N Main Street and the other on Federal Hill.
Seafood in Rhode Island is some of the best in the country and there are certainly plenty of options. If you are looking for fried clams, Evelyn's Drive in is the place that you have to go. The clams are made even better by the fact that you can sit out on the patio and look out to the water while eating.
Evelyn's Drive in has been in operation since 1969 and has worked to incorporate true recipes , classic seafood and even some new stuff. For over 40 years Evelyn's has provided a clean, comfortable and relaxed family environment for all to enjoy.
The restaurant even provides a dock for boaters who are looking to grab a bite.
Evelyn's is open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
Sometimes you might not be looking for a full meal, maybe just an app. If so, Mediterraneo serves little necks that are a must have. Head there and order Antipasto Della Casa.
Mediterraneo is one of the best restaurants on Federal Hill, and there certainly are a lot of them. Mediterraneo offers dinner, dancing and a great variety of food to keep you entertained.
If your into freshly made gourmet pizzas, and who isn't, Al Forno Restaurant is the place for you. They serve a variety of pizzas all of which will leave you wanting more.
Alforno opened in January of 1980 and serves dishes that are made to reflect products of New England's Farms and Waters cooked in wood burning ovens and on grills.
If you like hot and wings then Smoke House is a place you have to go and order their hot wings. Make sure you order enough drinks to go along with the wings.
Smoke House in Newport is a laid back seasonal hang out where customers can enjoy great food and a great variety of drinks to go along with it.
Hours of operation are as follows:
Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - late
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - late
Go over to Spain Restaurant and order their Paella Valenciana. The dish offers a great variety of seafood and is the perfect meal if you can't make up your mind.
Spain Restaurant opened in 1987 on Narragansett Pier and moved to its present location in Cranston in 1994. Spain gets all their fish from local fisherman when possible.
There is no burger like a "Stanleyburger." On the list of great burger places, Stanley's is high up there. That's why, going to Stanley's for a burger is a must on any bucket list.
Since 1932, Stanley's Famous Hamburgers has been comfort food at it's finest. Stanley's uses top quality beef and their "Stanlyburgers" have become know region wide.
Hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
How about some Portuguese Paehla? and to help it along have some Sangria as well. Make this bucket list combination happen at Madeira Restaurant in East Providence.
Madeira was established in 1987 and serves traditional Portuguese cuisine to the best quality. All meals at Madeira are cooked to order. Madeira has been a staple of Providence for over 25 years.
You have not had desert until you have had a Snow Ball in Hell from Clarke Cook House in Newport. This is a must on any bucket list for food in Rhode Island.
Clarke Cook House is the heartbeat of Newport and is know for it's innovative cuisine.The well preserved 18th century dining rooms make it truly and unparalleled Newport experience.
Get over to Los Andes in Providence and order their Ceviche. After it refreshes you, you will be glad you ordered it. This is definitely a food bucket list item.
Los Andes serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks and is a great venue for private functions.
You have never had a sandwich like this before. Dynamites at The Castle is a Rhode Island must.
The Castle is a family run, home style cooking restaurant with kid and group friendly atmospheres. They offer a variety of food from seafood to sandwiches. But dynamites is what you must order.
