Summers in Rhode Island traditionally mean lines at the clam shack, frozen drinks at outdoor bars, and slurping down oysters by the dozen. Before the summer crowds come from all over the globe, owners of new restaurants and bars are flinging open their doors across the state. From oyster farmers highlighting local produce and shellfish on Block Island, to flashy new restaurants in Newport, to a high-end tasting menu in downtown Providence, here are a few places that recently opened — or are coming soon this summer.
Audette, Little Clam at Wayfinder (coming soon), Remy's Loose at The Chanler, The Franklin in Bristol (coming soon), and 1639 at Newport Harbor Island Resort are featured in this article.
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