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Island freshness and ambience at the Old Island Pub

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 15

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“Where do the locals like to go for a drink or to grab a bite?” On Block Island, one of those places is the Old Island Pub, where Chef Phil Walsh is serving up fresh food for lunch and dinner every day of the week. This is a place where locals hang out and visitors come to grab a snack, relax with...
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The bounty of the sea at The Oar

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 17

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Let’s set everyone’s mind at ease right away—yes, The Oar still makes fantastic mudslides. And yes, you can get them on site and to-go. In fact, if you’re waiting in the parking area for a table or takeout, you can order a mudslide (or any other drink) off the cocktail menu and enjoy your beverage...
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Eating Asian at TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 9

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We’ve all had it happen. Suddenly and without warning, you find yourself craving an extremely specific food. Maybe it’s pizza. Maybe it’s sushi. Maybe it’s a lot of things, but it’s probably Chinese food. You can satisfy that craving at TigerFish, open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The menu...
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Persephone’s Kitchen & Café

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 2

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Reviewer’s note: Block Island, like many summer communities, is looking for ways to adapt to Covid-19 and still provide the experiences that people love when they travel here each year. While some restaurants now offer outdoor and limited indoor dining, not all are able to do so. Many people...
Order this... the most wonderful food at Kimberly’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 10

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Kimberly’s menu is one of the few on the island where there really is something for every taste. Kids will be happy with the chicken and pasta dishes. The White Fish Plain and Simple is a nice clean fish dish for those who want their food delicious but unadorned. Seafood and meat dishes are...
Order this... Delicious dishes at The Spring House

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Sep 12

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September is one of the best months to come to Block Island. The days are warm and the nights are cool, the beaches are empty and the water is as close to perfect as it can be. The island is yours to hike and bike, and the restaurant at The Spring House is open to sate your appetite at the end of...
Order this... The happy vibe and good food at Persephone’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 29

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Persephone’s is one of the happiest places on Block Island. The vibe here is like no other; and the reason for that is the namesake of this café/restaurant. When Persephone took over the former Juice n’ Java location in 2015, she brought with her the warmth, good food and love that went into...
Order this... A balance of textures and flavors at Winfield’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 22

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When people ask “Where can we go for a really good meal that has upscale food?” Winfield’s is often the answer. For 10 years now, Chef Berke Marye has served up consistently high-quality food that keeps summer and year-round locals coming here weekly during both the shoulder and summer...
Order this... Flavors from the sea at The Beachead

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 15

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Many visitors who come to Block Island have a routine when they arrive — some go to their houses to unpack, some go right to the beach, and nearly everyone I interviewed for this article heads directly to the Beachead as soon as they disembark from the ferry. It’s that kind of place — right on Corn...
Order this... the friendly atmosphere of TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Aug 8

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Coming in hot in its third year on the island, TigerFish has found its groove. The restaurant opens for happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. with a smaller menu of popular Asian snack foods (including amazing lobster rolls), then dinner is served until 9:30 p.m. Late night is when the place starts really...
Order this... Southeast Light Delights, where lobster is the star

Thu, Jul 18

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How far would you go to grab a bite at the Southeast Light Delights food truck? Many people walk 6,336 steps from the ferry up the hill to the Southeast Light to enjoy hot and cold lobster rolls. One couple, along with their dog, hiked eight miles from Coast Guard Road to enjoy Lobster Grilled...
Order this... Fresh take on favorite Food at Block Island Oyster Bar and Grill

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jul 11

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If you’ve been to Block Island in the past 35 years, you probably have heard of or been to or eaten at a place touched by Kimberly. Her newest endeavor with husband Norman Ward and Chef Terry Smith is the Block Island Oyster Bar & Grill, entering its second year down by Champlin’s. The Oyster...
Order this... Real Italian food, made with love, at Aldo’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Wed, Jul 3

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There’s a phrase in Italian that epitomizes Aldo’s restaurant: “Tutti qui sono familiari.” In English it reads “everyone here is family”, and that is both literally and figuratively true of a restaurant that has been on the island in one form or another since the 1960s. You may remember Leo Sr...
Order this... A feast of sights and flavors at The Atlantic Inn

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Jun 27

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Perched high on a hill overlooking Old Harbor, the quiet pastoral setting of The Atlantic Inn offers a respite from the business of town, beach, and ferry. While there is no dress code per se , the elegance of the gardens, the inn, and surrounding grounds inspires you to put on a linen dress...
Order this... Homemade comfort food at Kimberly’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Oct 4

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Ask any local on Block Island if they know Kimberly and you’ll probably hear “of course!” in reply. That’s not only because she runs two restaurants but also because she is known for catering weddings and pitching in at nearly every large and small event that takes place on this island. Kimberly...
Order this... More than pizza at Block Island Pizza Pie Co.

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Thu, Sep 27

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As things quiet down on the island and fall rolls in, life becomes more simple. After Columbus Day, most places will close and you might be wondering where you can go to get a cup of coffee, maybe a breakfast sandwich, or something for lunch or dinner. This year you can add Block Island Pizza Pie...
Order this... Luscious lobster at Southeast Light Delights

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Mon, Sep 17

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If you’ve spent time on Block Island, you’ve probably gone to the Southeast Lighthouse, and you’ve seen a blue food truck with a sign on it saying Southeast Light Delights. Perhaps you thought it a food truck that sells water and hot dogs. And you would be wrong, because this food truck,...
Order this... An eclectic menu at Eli’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Sep 14

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There’s a painting in Eli’s of the “old Eli’s.” It hangs on the wall at the end of the bar and, looking at it, I realize that the original place was actually next door to where Eli’s is now. Named after original owner David Silverberg’s childhood dog, the restaurant pays homage to dogs that have...
Order this... flavors from the ocean at The Surf

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Aug 31

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The Surf Hotel, at the corner of Water and Dodge Streets, has been a fixture on Block Island as long as I can remember. The cottage was built in 1876 and soon after turned into a hotel. The Cyr family purchased it in 1956 and have owned and operated it ever since. The deck curves around the street...
Order this... Eating family-style at Aldo’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Aug 10

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If you already know Aldo’s and are one of the thousands of people who have either grown up going to the Italian restaurant or have discovered it yourself, this review is not for you. You are already a convert to the delicious homemade Italian food offered by a staff and owner who will call you...
Order this... Delicacies and a view at The Atlantic Inn

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 20

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In my dining experience, there are restaurants with a great view and restaurants with great food. Usually it’s one or the other, but if you dine at The Atlantic Inn, both are yours for the evening. Overlooking Old Harbor, the inn has an expansive lawn peppered with classic white Adirondack chairs...
Order this... Tasty baked goods at Aldo’s Bakery

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 13

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When I first started coming to Block Island in 1989, my husband told me we had to get Portuguese sweet bread from Aldo’s, toast it, and slather it with freshly made blackberry jam. We’d eat it while we were here on vacation and always grabbed a loaf right before we got on the ferry. What I never...
Order this... The Hotel Manisses Glambake

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jul 6

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Chef Michael Hervieux is living a dual island life. Block Island is where Chef is spending this summer season as executive chef at the Hotel Manisses, creating menus that utilize farm and ocean-to-table product as well as food concepts such as the Manisses Glambake. Take the typical New England...
Order this... Fresh seafood at McAloon’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 29

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McAloon’s is a perfect example of what makes Block Island such a special and unique place to live and work. It’s not just the obvious beauty of the island, the ocean, the open land, the dog-friendly-laid-back atmosphere that permeates life here… it’s the camaraderie of the people who live and work...
Order this... The new Finn’s is a ‘delight’

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 22

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When my husband and I had kids, Finn’s was the only restaurant we’d take them to. They’d order a cabinet (a Rhode Island classic dating back to WWII — coffee syrup, ice cream and milk), hot dog and french fries, drink half the cabinet, eat six fries and fight over the ketchup. The kids could watch...
Order this... Fresh sushi and sashimi at The Oar

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 8

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Zen: A state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. When you think about The Oar, the word “zen” may not immediately come to mind — unless you happen to catch TJ, the sushi chef, in his element at the sushi bar. His calm,...
Order this... Tuna steak and Ma’s Chowder at Bethany’s

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, Jun 1

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First things first: This article won’t be long enough to tell you all the interesting history I learned about Bethany’s during my visit. An island institution now in its 25th year, Bethany’s Airport Diner is the only breakfast spot open year-round on the island. Not only does this allow the...
Order this... PuPu platter and other delights at TigerFish

Amy Lockwood MacDougall

Fri, May 25

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Chef Ross Audino is the executive Chef and co-owner with his wife Brenna of Tigerfish, now in its second season on the island. He has created a menu based on his travels through southeast Asia and his food reflects a creative fusion of the familiar, with a twist. You can order the dishes you’re...
Order this... Perfectly cooked pizza at PPP

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 25

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P oor People’s Pub is a perfect place to park yourself, your friends, and your family, for a delicious lunch, dinner, or snacks — and interesting drinks. Before tasting the perfectly cooked thin-crusted pizza topped with rucola — with a squeeze of lemon — ricotta, homemade mozzarella, prosciutto,...
Order this... Miso salmon at The Harbor Grill

John Albert

Fri, Aug 18

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Text and photo by John Albert The Harbor Grill presents itself right as you step off the ferry; sitting on the center of Water Street and providing one of the best views of Old Harbor. The restaurant is known for its spacious front porch, along with the view and, most importantly, the...
Order this... the rich flavors at Eli’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 11

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Every once in a while something special happens that you don’t expect. Well, this week it was our interview at Eli’s. It was late morning and no one was in the kitchen except for Adi Mandel, Executive Chef of The Atlantic Inn and Eli’s, and us. So, sitting on a high stool, we chatted with Chef...
Order this... Lobster and crab at Kimberly’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 4

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We had just settled into our seats at the bar when Kimberly (owner/manager of the restaurant by the same name) began mixing up a Ginger Cosmopolitan. With some of this and more of that, she treated us to the cold, delicious, summer-fresh drinks that have become a favorite among her guests. They’re...
Order this... Seared Day Boat Codfish at The Manisses

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 28

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For a late July day the weather was unusual — dark and stormy — but The Manisses Restaurant was as expected: warm and cheery, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and excellent food. Christiane Fogo, the General Manager, met us with a smile and an umbrella and walked us through the lobby bar before...
Order this... Veal Saltimbocca at Aldo’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 21

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This is a big year for the Papa family and their staff at Aldo’s Restaurant. Having started on a small scale in 1977, this is their 40th season and a true success story. Each time we visit we see the reason why the restaurant has grown and done so well. Their’s is not only a family owned...
Order this... tapas and entrées at the Atlantic Inn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 14

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Th e words “new” and “exciting” describe the new chef, the new menus, and the exciting food at Restaurant 1879, located at The Atlantic Inn (which opened in 1879). Executive Chef Adi Mandel is new to Block Island (and is now a proud Block Island homeowner), but he is not new to overseeing...
Order this... Sushi bar at Ballard’s Inn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 7

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Ballard’s is a big place with plenty of activity, but each year there’s something new, or improved, or simply moved into the spotlight. This year, it’s Ballard’s new sushi and raw bar that got our attention. Comfortably located between indoors and out, this exotic bar has a long list of popular...
Order this... Eggplant Napoleon at The Barn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 30

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Those summer visitors who may not be familiar with The Barn — which is one of the few island establishments open in the winter — should know that The Barn is a wonderful, small restaurant on the grounds of the Spring House Hotel and is owned and managed by the DiBiase family (along with the fine...
Order this... Award-winning chowder from Winfield’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 23

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This article could be titled “Southern Boy Makes Yankee Chowder and Wins Top Prize Two Years in a Row.” The “southern boy” is Winfield’s (and also Los Gatitos) executive chef Berke Marye, who’s originally from Texas. The wins were from the Block Island Maritime Institute’s annual “Chowda’ Cook-off...
Order this... Breakfast at Ernie’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 16

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We sat down with Fred Betts, head chef of Ernie’s, and Maureen Quackenbush, its manager, for both a history lesson and cooking secrets. It was a perfect way to start the day on Block Island. We learned that Ernie Sherman, Fred’s grandfather, opened Ernie’s, now a Block Island institution, in the...
Order this... Tacos and tuna at Finn’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 9

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Finn’s manager, Jessie Howarth, has put a new spin on one of Block Island’s landmark restaurants. The first clue is that the menu has been revamped for both design appeal and food selection while still keeping the traditional favorites. Coming from a long line of fishermen and later restaurant...
Order this...Los Gatitos nachos platter

Becky Ballard & Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 2

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This year’s visit to Los Gatitos was a happy, wonderful experience. The quality of the Mexican food (with an American twist) has not changed — it was colorful, well-presented and very tasty. And the outdoor space that was redecorated last year has a new addition — a beautiful new, high awning with...
Order this... A fresh look at Dead Eye Dick’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Sat, May 27

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It’s exciting watching our island restaurants open for the 2017 season. Many have been freshening up their places and menus, and staff is returning, eager to get started. There are several restaurants with different owners; some with different names. Order This... partners Becky Ballard and Ruth...
Order this... Oysters and Salmon at The Surf

Ruth Perfido and Becky Ballard

Fri, Sep 2

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There should be a marching band and fireworks — this is The Surf Hotel’s 60th anniversary with the Cyr family! What a lot of stories they can tell. With its prominent place in the center of town, The Surf has created vivid memories for so many locals and visitors. They have watched it through its...
Order this... Fish tacos at Calaveras

Ruth Perfido and Becky Ballard

Fri, Aug 26

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Julio Mendoza, originally from Mexico, and Iliana Borisova, from Bulgaria, met on Block Island in 2011 and, as the saying goes, the rest is history — with an excellent result for Block Island. In 2015 Julio, a self-taught cook who worked in the landscape business both here and in Connecticut, and...
Order this... Fresh swordfish at Finn's

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 19

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According to the history books, by the time of the infamous hurricane of 1938 that decimated Block Island, the fishing industry on the island had been substantially reduced since its glory years. But, thanks to Finn’s, which has been in business since the mid-1970s, fresh caught swordfish is...
Order this... Variety at The Atlantic Inn

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 12

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The Atlantic Inn and its Restaurant 1879 sit up over the main part of town. From its north-facing windows and its long, shady porch one can view lawns, gardens and rooftops with beaches and open sea in the distance. A cool breeze and rosy sunsets are the icing on the cake. This year the restaurant...
Order this... Lobster nachos at Los Gatitos

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 5

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Food and drinks come first, but the addition of history and culture makes this restaurant reporting “gig” so interesting. Los Gatitos Restaurante, the Mexican restaurant on the deck of The Yellow Kittens, is the perfect example of this combination. Kristen Kiley, one of the four Kiley siblings who...
Order this... Pan Roasted Scallops at The Manisses

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Sat, Jul 30

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Under new ownership, the new Hotel Manisses remains true to its Victorian roots, but has been beautifully refurbished down to the last detail. The look is serene, fresh and lovely. The Filippi family owns both the Manisses and Ballard’s Inn on Block Island, but each location has a style...
Order this... Seafood pasta at Dead Eye Dick's

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 22

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Dead Eye Dick’s has been serving seafood as far back as the 1940s, in the very building that it is in today. So, with that piece of history in mind, we met with Jessica Wronowski, owner and manager of the restaurant for the past seven years, to learn more about the restaurant. We also met with...
Order this... Grilled tuna at The Beachead

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 15

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The Beachead, owned and operated by Tim and Becky Clark, must be one of the beach-iest restaurants along the South County shore. As its name describes, it’s located as close as one can get to the water. It has a wide view of sand and sea. There are tables inside and outside on the porch, or under...

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