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Lobster roll and fries are just two of the many dishes that will be offered during a host of Rhode Island festivals from August through November.

13 must-attend food and wine festivals in Rhode Island, from August to November 2024

From dining inside one of the Newport mansions with chef Jacques Pépin, to munching on classic New England seafood, here are the biggest festivals for foodies taking place from August to November 2024.

Classic "hot wieners," a Rhode Island food staple, with the all the fixings.

After 60 years, ‘Wein-O-Rama’ in Cranston, known for ‘hot wieners,’ has closed

Chef Miguel Somoza cuts open a pig on top of the bar at Flora, the new restaurant at the Gardiner House in Newport, R.I.

He once cooked for the British royal family. Now he’s leading a Newport restaurant as its chef.

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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

LineSider Brewing Co., which first opened in Rhode Island 2018, is closing permanently.

R.I. brewery co-founded by former New England Patriot to close permanently

The Guides

The covered patio at Quito's Restaurant overlooks Bristol Harbor.

Bristol’s new flavors: There’s a fresh energy in this culinary community, still deeply rooted in its history

“There’s sort of a big influx of a lot of things in Bristol right now,” and accordingly, the culinary scene has expanded, restaurateur Jeff Hirsh said. “People like to go and try the new places, but they like your standards.”

Boon Street Market in Narragansett, R.I. used to be the site of the Narragansett Pier railroad depot, and in the mid-1900s it became a mix of commercial units and apartments. Now, it houses several restaurant concepts.

Three new restaurants in R.I. for when you’re trying to stay cool this summer

Try beating the heat at a new food hall in Narragansett, get creative ice cream in Portsmouth, or savor seafood along the river in Westerly.

Mystic, Conn., is a village that straddles the Mystic River: the Town of Stonington governs east of the river while the Town of Groton governs the west side. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge connects the two sides of the village.

‘More than a slice of heaven’: Mystic, Conn., is emerging as a culinary-driven destination

Nationally recognized chefs and restaurateurs are rewriting the village’s culinary narrative that was once only known for the famed Mystic Pizza shop.

Christmas piñatas hang over a fruit vendor's stall at the Jamaica market in Mexico City. Breaking open piñatas is part of the Mexican Christmas tradition.

A food tour of New York, Mexico, or Spain — with your favorite chef as your guide

Some of Rhode Island’s most popular chefs and food professionals are offering intimate tours to discover different cuisines and vineyards around the world

A view of Union Station during the afterparty at the 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago on June 10.

Tasting notes from the 2024 James Beard awards in Chicago

The traditional awards ceremony, which is known as the “Oscars of food,” is only part of the celebration. Here’s what the culinary elite ate and drank at the post-awards celebration.

Chili crisps and crunches are characterized by flavorful, crunchy bits in oil.

‘No one should be able to trademark something so ingrained in a culture’: R.I. chefs on the Momofuku chili crunch controversy

Celebrity chef David Chang has apologized for sending cease-and-desist letters to small companies and restaurants that sell chili crunch. But the damage to his brand may have already been done.

8 things to buy at Providence’s new Japanese grocery store Maruichi

Chirashi, onigiri, gyoza, and a whole lot of choco pie.

Where to eat and drink on Wickenden Street in Providence

From gourmet pizzas to one of the state’s only Uyghur restaurants, these places to eat along Wickenden Street are worth a visit.

A plate of dumplings with chile crisp, a spicy crunchy condiment.

Seeking comfort food? Here are some delicious dumplings to try.

The beauty of dumplings is that they come in all sorts of variations, and from all over the world. And you can find some great ones in Rhode Island.

Bites from Frank & Laurie's, a new brunch and lunch restaurant from chef Eric Brown and his wife Sarah Watts on Doyle Street in Providence, RI.

16 Rhode Island restaurant and bar openings to watch for in 2024

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

With westbound traffic limited on Interstate 195, traffic often proceeds slowly through East Providence, including the Henderson Bridge into Providence.

A guide to East Providence: Because what else can you do?

With westbound traffic still limited on the Washington Bridge and continued gridlock on city streets, here are some things to do while you’re stuck on the east side of the Seekonk River.

Enchiladas with molé sauce from Dolores, a restaurant in Providence, R.I., serving contemporary and regional Mexican cuisine from the Mixteca region of Puebla and Oaxaca.

Some of the best things I ate in 2023

Truffle ravioli, molé sauce, raw scallops, and much more.

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Drinks

R.I. brewery co-founded by former New England Patriot to close permanently

Barcoop Bevy Bloody Mary with Smoked Sea Salt and Chiles.

A fresh take on a Bloody Mary mix

The bar at The East End, a whiskey bar and neighborhood restaurant, in Providence, R.I.

This Providence, R.I. bar is doubling down on its whiskey

Marissa Stashenko and James Davids, the owners of Anchor & Hope Wine, filed for bankruptcy.

‘We tried everything’: Anchor & Hope winery in R.I. files for bankruptcy

Behind the scenes

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

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.

Cuts of fish in a case at Fearless Fish market in Providence, R.I.

A centuries-old method for tastier fish is catching on in Providence

The owner of a popular fish market in Rhode Island is using ikejime, a Japanese slaughter method that leads to longer shelf life and enhanced flavor.

Dune Brothers owners Nick and Monica Gillespie are innovators on the New England seafood scene.

In R.I., an unconventional New England clam shack is doubling down on sustainable seafood

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.

‘The Hotline hype is real’: Why a tough-to-score pizza is all the rage in R.I.

Despite its name, the only way to get a Hotline Pizza is to slide into their Instagram direct messages once a week when ordering opens. Only some will make the cut.

Chef Maria Meza the chef/owner of Dolores restaurant.

At Providence restaurant Dolores, James Beard-nominated Chef Maria Meza knows what she’s doing

“Everything is homemade. Everything comes from the original,” says Meza, recently named a James Beard Foundation finalist for Best Chef: Northeast.

James Beard in his Greenwich Village kitchen in 1964. Beard died in 1985 at age 81.

‘James Beard loved to eat... And he was always broke’: Jacques Pépin remembers one of America’s most influential food figures

The man for whom the awards and foundation are named was considered the foremost American food authority. But ”he wasn’t a chef, and he would be the first one to tell you," Pépin told the Globe.

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An illustration showing a map outline of Rhode Island, shaded blue. It's set on a yellow background. Symbols for five different traditional Rhode Island foods circle the map. Clockwise from top, there is a Del's lemonade truck and a lemonde cup; pizza strips with red sauce and no cheese; a sign from Olyneyville New York System restaurant; a tray of stuff quahogs; and a bottle of Autocrat's coffee syrup next to a glass of milk with a straw in it.

From coffee milk to cheese-less pizza, why are Rhode Island’s iconic foods so weird?

The obsession with quintessential Ocean State specialties has mostly been lost on this Globe writer. Until now. 5:53 a.m.

Gordon Reid, president of Stop & Shop, outside its new Allston Yards store before its June opening.

In a cutthroat grocery store landscape, where does Stop & Shop stand?

The No. 1. grocer in Massachusetts, which plans to close 32 stores, is renovating locations and expanding promotions to stay in the game. 5:50 a.m.

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After 60 years, ‘Wein-O-Rama’ in Cranston, known for ‘hot wieners,’ has closed

In the last year, other similar hot wiener spots in Rhode Island have been facing financial struggles - some citing rising expenses, changing tastes, and evolving neighborhoods. 9:31 a.m.

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Crepes, pickle bites, and, of course, baguettes: What’s on sale at a Paris Olympics concession stand?

Sure, they have hamburgers and hot dogs and pizza. But they also have crepes. 9:29 a.m.

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Former chef sues R.I. sushi restaurant chain, claiming it violated labor laws, underpaid workers

A former chef at Jacky’s Galaxie, a Rhode Island-based sushi chain, is suing the company, accusing its owners of deliberately violating labor laws and underpaying its workers. 9:21 a.m.