From clam shacks to high-end restaurants, the lobster roll has become a quintessential item on the menu in RI. In early 20th century New England, fishing folk put lobster meat into buns for convenient meals. A hot buttered lobster roll made its debut at Perry’s Restaurant in Connecticut in 1929. In a decade, a cold […]

Let’s be honest — eating lobster isn’t exactly neat and tidy, but that’s half the fun. It’s a hands-on, buttery indulgence that’s as much about the process as it is the flavor. Whether you’re digging in at a beachside shack or bringing the boil to your own backyard, here’s how to tackle a lobster the […]

I have found myself tasked with the impossible: find the capital-B, Best calamari in Rhode Island. I’ve definitely had good calamari. I’ve undoubtedly had bad calamari, but have I had the best? Is there such a thing? In late June of 2014 a decree was made: Calamari was named the official fuel of Rhode Islanders […]

There’s something undeniably satisfying about building a meal around truly fresh seafood, the kind that’s handled with care and meant to be the star of the plate. When I’m planning a crudo spread or looking for something unique to throw on the grill, I head to Fearless Fish Market on Hope Street in Providence. Tucked […]

This food issue features options to test your taste palette. Bread and cheese, although simple, is no different. Anyone who is a lover of these two things knows that there is a thin line between a good loaf and a bad loaf; a sharp bite of cheese full of flavor, or one that falls flat […]