Bywater (Warren)
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Established in 2015, by Kate Dickinson, this downtown Warren restaurant is the epitome of coastal cuisine done right. Natural wines and local seafood adorn the menu created by Chef Luke Mersfelder. While currently on a brief winter break, keep on the lookout for upcoming availability and pop ups, and in the meantime we’ll be daydreaming of al fresco dining on their crushed shell patio under the sun.
Foglia (Bristol)
Back to Top of ListGiusto (Newport)
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Chef and owner Kevin O’Donnell has created a mecca of reimagined Italian cuisine meets coastal New England scenery right in the heart of downtown Newport. The menu will swoon you, however it’s the infectious smile and energy of Kevin that has built a foundation of unmatched hospitality. In a business of hustle and bustle both back of house and front, the team at Giusto make it look effortless and that ease transfers into a truly enjoyable experience. Grab a seat and take in the harbor views from this waterfront gem.
Newport Vineyards (Middletown)
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Over 100 acres of farmland and over 60 of vineyards are at the core of Chef Andy Teixiera’s culinary philosophy. Being an agricultural destination, when Andy entered Newport Vineyards, that was the premise for his food - farm focused, local and made from scratch. Unwavering, that credo has only grown, literally. Now with a several acre garden and full greenhouses on property, Newport Vineyards takes home grown to a whole new level. Their culinary team spans two dining outlets, a full catering program, and a complete in-house bakery, every item on their menus is made with local ingredients, often picked that day on the farm, 100% from scratch, and always with love.
