Diner’s Update

Beech chef Eric Warren with Michael Schlow.

OPENINGS AND UPDATES

Now open in the former Tiny Bar space is Bevi Bar, from the same owners as Bevi e Vivi, a luxury mobile beverage bar starring a vintage Italian Piaggio Ape. Bevi Bar is an Italian-themed outdoor sipping and snacking experience with a Tuscan-inspired wine window. Order an Aperol spritz and enjoy the indoor and outdoor space as a daytime and early evening destination. 

Rollers Sports Bar and Grill is now open in the former Durk’s Bar-B-Q space in Providence with a creative food and drink menu from the team at Littleneck Hospitality Group. The bar boasts fifteen screens showcasing both local and national sports games and it’s open daily for lunch, dinner and bar service, with a family-friendly environment. Two veterans from Club Frills and Pizza Marvin are leading the team, including Christopher Rivera and Kayleigh Speck. Rollers’ name is derived from two Rhode Island sports teams: the Providence Steam Roller, Rhode Island’s only National Football League (NFL) team, which existed from 1925 to 1931, and the Providence Steamrollers, a Basketball Association of America team that played from 1946-1949.

Snack Bar Royale is now open in Jamestown with renowned chef and restaurant owner Jake Rojas at the helm. Rojas recently closed Tallulah’s Taqueria in Providence while he was battling cancer. Snack Bar Royale serves oysters, burgers and fries as well as ice cream right on the water in Jamestown. Follow @snackbarroyale on Instagram for hours and updates.

A legendary Boston chef has revamped the menu and concept at Beech in Jamestown. Michael Schlow, who might be best known for his role in running the former Radius restaurant in Boston, has partnered up with Conanicut Restaurant Group as a chef and managing partner to oversee operations. Schlow is working with Beech executive chef Eric Warren, who started out at Beech in 2022, to introduce a New American menu with Mediterranean influences to the restaurant that’s located steps away from Jamestown Harbor with views of the Newport Bridge. Read more here.

Newly opened Sunset Beach Oyster Bar in Jamestown serves fresh, locally grown shellfish and Portuguese cuisine Friday–Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. The restaurant now occupying the space Tallulah’s vacated is owned by Tony Pinheiro, whose Fort Getty based aquafarm makes this entire venture possible.

Weekapaug Inn in coastal Rhode Island has unveiled a new dinner menu at The Restaurant, introducing a refined culinary direction centered around seasonality, and a menu divided into five sections, including raw bar, first courses, handmade pastas, vegetables and entrées.

The Ocean House in Watch Hill has introduced Sora, a new sushi experience overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the resort’s Seaside Terrace. Open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. now through end of season, Sora brings a refined Japanese dining concept to the Forbes Five-Star resort, pairing fresh nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and Japanese-inspired small plates with a curated cocktail program featuring premium Japanese whiskies, sake and seasonal ingredients.

The Hotel Viking worked with Littleneck Hospitality Group for its new restaurant and bar concepts in celebration of its 100th anniversary. The hotel bar, Skoal Room, is now open, along with Pescadou, a French Riviera-themed seafood restaurant, the rooftop bar Cap Club, and a coffee and snack shop called Tuck Shop. The Providence-based restaurant group is run by “chef Robert Andreozzi, a two-time James Beard Award nominee, and Jesse Hedberg, a 2026 James Beard Semifinalist,” and the team behind Pizza Marvin and Club Frills. Read more about the openings.

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Newport Vineyards has launched Farm & Barrel Bistro, an updated farm-to-table dining concept that celebrates the connection between their vineyard, brewery and on-site farm. The new concept highlights ingredients harvested directly from the farm and greenhouses, paired with estate-grown wines and house-crafted beers. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus, and features a new cocktail program. Guests can enjoy lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or dinner from 4-8 p.m., with a “Sips & Snacks” interlude in between, offering curated cheeses, wines and craft beers. The tradition of Sunday Brunch continues from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., followed by their full menu from 1-6 p.m.

Newport Vineyards’ updated restaurant concept, Farm & Barrel Bistro.

Ellie’s in downtown Providence offers a daytime Parisian vibe, but at night it transforms into a romantic French bistro with soft candlelight, classic French dishes and a French wine list. On Friday through Sunday nights, servers cater to each table, offering menu choices and an intimate dining experience. The daytime hours will not change, Tuesday-Sunday, serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and pastries. “Ellie’s has always been inspired by the Parisian way of life,” says Ellie’s and Gracie’s proprietor Ellen Slattery Gracyalny. “In Paris, many neighborhood spots move naturally from café to bistro as the day progresses. With dinner service, we’re excited to bring that same rhythm to Providence and continue offering a place for the neighborhood to gather.” See the dinner menu and book reservations.

The French bistro dinner setting at Ellie’s includes a menu of steak tartare with grilled sourdough and wine. Photo by J Wessel Photography.

PopUp Bagels officially opened at Garden City Center, featuring a Rhode Island exclusive “coffee milk schmear.”

Ciao Ciao opened inside the former KG Kitchen spot at 771 Hope Street in Providence. This is the East Side’s answer to modern Italian food. We hear the powder room is plastered with covers of Rhode Island Monthly magazine. Hey, we all need some reading material in the loo.

Castle Hill Inn in Newport is accepting dining reservations across the property — including Forbes Five-Star Aurelia at Castle Hill and The Lawn Terrace —  available to book via OpenTable. The inn is back in business after a fire wreaked havoc on the property in February. While the room renovations inside the inn will take more time to complete, the main level of the Agassiz Mansion is fully restored, including the lobby, The Lawn Terrace, The Terrace Bar, Mansion Bar and Aurelia at Castle Hill, which recently appointed Quentin Diez as chef de cuisine. Read more here.

COMING SOON

A new family-owned taco spot, La Fe Taqueria, is coming soon to the former Blue Cottage space on Hope Street in Providence, according to the Boston Globe Rhode Island’s Food Club newsletter. The business is partially owned by the the owner of Lotus Pepper.

Besos in East Greenwich will soon become Main Sail Kitchen and Burgers on Main is coming soon, too.

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Chef Luke Mersfelder and partner Brittany Simons are opening a new restaurant in the former Bywater space in Warren, called Kingfish. Mersfelder, the former Bywater chef, and Simons, the general manager at the Eddy, are planning a seafood-focused menu, plus nostalgic classic dishes along with family-friendly menu choices, according to the Boston Globe Rhode Island. They plan to open Kingfish in the spring.

EVENTS, SPECIALS AND MENU UPDATES

Fridays only 6/26-9/25

End your week at Food Truck Friday – an outdoor food truck festival at Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village starting at 5 p.m. every Friday night. For those closer to Newport, Food Truck Friday takes place on Aquidneck Island every Friday through August 28 (with a break on July 3) from 5 to 8:30 p.m., hosted at Newport Craft Brewing and Distillery at 293 JT Connell Hwy. Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink from an ever-changing rotation of more than fifteen food trucks each week. See all events here.

The plaza at Track 15.

Fridays only 6/26-10/2

Track 15 in downtown Providence kicked off its 2026 Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 22, bringing twenty weeks of free Friday night live music, art and creative programming to its outdoor plaza at 1 Union Station. The weekly series spotlights local musicians and Rhode Island-based creatives, with performances expected from Julie Rhodes & The Electric, The Grace Darko Quartet, Mary McAvoy, How’s About Charlie, The Wolff Sisters, Charlie Marie and more throughout the season. Guests can enjoy dinner and drinks from Track 15’s vendors, relax on the lawn, and take part in rotating arts programming, including painting, crafts, poetry, pottery and other creative activations. On concert nights, Track 15 will also offer a Rosé and Bubbles bar sponsored by Santa Margherita Wines, featuring rosé, prosecco and a custom frosé. The free series runs every Friday at 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 2, with select dates aligning with Basin WaterFire evenings and Rhode Island Night Market activations.

 6/27

Just in time for the World’s Biggest Soccer Tournament kicking off on June 11, Rhode Island FC is launching a 2026 Watch Party Series, in partnership with The Guild Brewing Company in Pawtucket. RIFC will host three free, ticketed watch parties featuring six international games throughout June, creating a fun-filled atmosphere for soccer fans around the Ocean State to celebrate the global tournament with Rhode Island FC.

• 5 p.m.: Panama vs. England
• 7:30 p.m.: Colombia vs. Portugal

7/23

Come to the best party of the year, Rhode Island Monthly‘s annual Best of Rhode Island party, held on July 23 at 6 p.m. at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Tickets are $118.22 per person and include all food and beverage, live music, a deejay, photo stations and more. Food and drink vendors include Maven’s Deli, India, The Malted Barley, Del’s, Wright’s Dairy, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Squantum Association, Newport Vineyards, the Catering Gourmet, Sundaes, Fleming’s Steakhouse, Jefferson’s Bourbon, Boba Wave, Mariela’s Bakery, Awesome Sweets, Ja Patty, Grey Sail Brewing, Bella Vista, Legal Sea Food, Keane’s Wood Fired, Sonia’s, The University Club, Babes Pie Co., Gooseneck Vineyards, Rhody Pop, The Jefferson, LJ’s Kitchen, blackie’s, Sowams Cider Works, Industrious Spirit Company, Gingersnaps Bakery, Oatley’s II, and Chelo’s.

8/15

ONGOING EVENTS

Celeste, located just steps from the beach at 15 Kingstown Road in Narragansett, officially launched its seasonal Friday lunch service. The summer menu features coastal-inspired dishes, including a local raw bar, fresh artisan pizzas, a classic chilled lobster roll with brown butter aioli, and creative hand-crafted cocktails like the Golden Hour.

Weekapaug Inn in Westerly is launching the the Sunday Coastal Grille Series, a weekly waterfront dining experience (July 12, 19 and 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23), featuring live music and a rotating menu of grilled seafood, smoked meats and seasonal specialties. Guests can also enjoy Movies on the Pond, Camp Weekapaug for families, naturalist-led adventures, the Summer Speaker Series and the inn’s signature summer traditions throughout July and August.

Sakonnet Vineyards in Little Compton hosts live music on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The next event is Ruby Mac on June 27; Helger Classic Car Show, June 28, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mary McAvoy, 1-4 p.m. Guests can enjoy wine tastings in the tasting room accompanied by a variety of music styles and seasonal offerings from the café.

Coast Guard House in Narraganset just launched Sound Waves, a new weekly vinyl DJ series set on the restaurant’s upper deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Each Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m., from June 11 to August 27, Providence-based DJ Dayglow will spin an eclectic mix of vinyl records from around the world. Known for her joyful and engaging sets, DJ Dayglow will connect Sound Waves attendees with beloved classics and unexpected gems alike.

Hemenway’s Restaurant, located at 121 S Main St. in Providence, is now offering Hand Roll Happy Hour available for dine-in guests at the raw bar and bar Monday through Friday from 3-5 p.m.

J.T. Commons in Middletown has new takeout and dine-in promotions, including half-priced pizzas on the late-night menu. Every night after 8 p.m., bar and lounge guests can enjoy a signature focaccia or Roman-style pizza in a variety of flavors for half price, ranging from $9.50 to $14.50, as well as late-night comfort food in the lounge, including Steak and Cheese Pinwheels, Buffalo Chicken Bites and a signature Bacon Burger served with tallow fries. For lunchtime, the $15 “Slice Box” Lunch involves a choice of housemade soup, a salad and a slice of signature focaccia pizza. The restaurant has also added a poke bowl to the rotation, available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The front takeout case is also stocked daily with a changing variety of house-made soups, whole cakes and soft-serve sundaes with housemade toppings.

Every Tuesday night, Club Frills in Providence is offering half-priced classic cocktails from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Flora, the coastal Mediterranean restaurant inside the Gardiner House hotel in Newport, offers brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Flora’s brunch menu hits on all the classic brunch dishes with a hint of Spanish influence from chef Miguel Somoza. Guests will enjoy housemade pastries and breads, eggs Benedict with Plancha ham, pan con tomate with Iberian ham, a steak burger or crisp chicken paillard among many other choices.

Get a feel for the Providence and Newport dining scenes with Rhode Island Red Food Tours. For Rhode Island Monthly magazine’s Best of Rhode Island Award-winning Downcity Providence Food Tour, delicious adventure awaits where food, art, and architecture collide in Providence’s vibrant Downcity Arts District. Sample from diverse Rhode Island favorites and award-winning culinary restaurants, and between bites get an insider’s view of this lively and creative small city. Expert guides will help you discover the treasure of epicurean favorites, hidden art, historic architectural gems, sharing local stories and the many happenings to be found in Rhode Island’s Creative Capital. Tours take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, mid-April through November. Tickets are $79 Per Person (no alcohol) or $99 Per Person (with alcohol), or $105 (no alcohol with Rhode Island Food Crawls book) or $125 (with alcohol and Rhode Island Food Crawls Book).

During the Rhode Island Red Food Tours’ Newport Neighborhood Tour, guests will discover diverse, eclectic out-of-the-way neighborhood eateries – with a homespun vibe, where the locals know to go as well as hotbeds of food and fun in the more traveled parts of the city. Step inside some of what may appear as a hole-in-the-wall café or an authentic, cozy 18th century tavern and you will be surprised to find a mouthwatering food scene, using both cultural & regional influences with a strong commitment to sustainable ingredients. Tours take place on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, mid-April through November. Tickets are $79 Per Person (no alcohol) or $99 Per Person (with alcohol), or $105 (no alcohol with Rhode Island Food Crawls book) or $125 (with alcohol and Rhode Island Food Crawls Book).

CLOSINGS

Hope & Main is closing the Downtown Makers Marketplace at 100 Westminster Street in Providence on June 26 to refocus its efforts on the opening of West End Kitchens later this month. The West End Kitchens is a major new shared-use kitchen campus at 945 Westminster Street that will serve new and scaling food businesses across the state. Says Hope & Main President and Founder, Lisa Raiola: “This will allow Hope & Main to concentrate its resources on programs that support the launch, growth, and long-term success of a whole new crop of food-preneurs.” Since opening in 2023, the Downtown Makers Marketplace has introduced thousands of customers to locally made food products while providing emerging businesses with valuable retail exposure and market access. “Over the past decade, Hope & Main has helped hundreds of food businesses launch and grow,” said Lisa Raiola, Founder and President of Hope & Main. “With the opening of West End Kitchens, we have an opportunity to significantly expand that impact. By concentrating our efforts on food business incubation, shared kitchen access, and entrepreneur support, we’ll be able to serve more makers, create more opportunities, and strengthen Rhode Island’s food economy in new ways.”

Sun and Moon Korean restaurant in East Providence is closing on May 24, so be sure to visit one last time. From its Instagram page: “To our amazing community, as we prepare to close the doors of Sun & Moon Korean Restaurant on May 24th, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Over the years, you gave us so much more than support. You gave us friendship, encouragement, laughter, and a true sense of community. Watching families, friends, and neighbors gather around our tables has been one of the greatest joys of our lives. While this chapter is coming to an end, the memories we shared with you will stay with us forever.”

Proclamation Ale brewery in Warwick has closed after twelve incredible years in business. A message from the owner, Lori Witham: “From the outside, it may have looked like we were happily thriving, but behind closed doors we have been silently battling a number of hardships. Along with losing our founder—and my husband—suddenly in December 2020, we spent the past six years defending ourselves against a lawsuit from a minority partner. This costly legal battle limited our financial options while draining resources that could have been reinvested into the business—resources that might have helped us better withstand lingering post-COVID challenges and industry shifts driven by changes in the economy, as well as evolving drinking and social habits. Every single day, the entire Proclamation team worked incredibly hard to keep pushing forward, searching for clearer paths. But eventually, there comes a time when you have to accept there are no more paths. This is that time…Thank you for showing up on day one, and for continuing to show up for 12 years. I never imagined this would have taken on the life it did when Dave first came to me with this dream.”

NOTABLES

Pride vodka from Rhodium.

Rhode Island Spirits in Pawtucket has created Rhodium X RI Pride Vodka, a special edition vodka created “to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Rhode Island Pride and celebrate the last five decades of LGBTQIA+ community, visibility and advocacy in Rhode Island.” The collaboration was developed in partnership with RI Pride and the Providence Tourism Council as part of the 2026 Pride celebration theme, “We Are the People.” The limited edition release honors the first LGBTQIA+ Pride march in Providence in 1976, and will be available for a limited time in 2026.

Yacht Club Soda, The Official Soda of Rhode Island, is marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with the launch of a new flavor, Liberty Lemonade, a watermelon, lime, lemonade soda. Arriving just in time for the USA’s semiquincentennial celebrations, the new soda is Yacht Club’s delicious tribute to the best flavors of summer and 250 years of American independence.

Munroe Dairy donated $1,584.49 to support the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. For the month of April, 10 percent of all ice cream scoop and cone sales at the Sacred Cow Scoop Shop & Market in East Providence were donated to the foundation as part of the 401Gives campaign.

Rhode Island food personality Alexia DiGiglio-Mancini of the show “U Had Me at Kitchen,” is part of the cast for the biggest and newest show on The Food Network. She will be amongst 100 home cooks in America selected to participate in “100 Cooks!” The competition is hosted by Terry Crews, with co-chefs and judges Nick DiGiovanni (who is also from Rhode Island) and Alex Guarnaschelli. Alexia is #63 on the show, and you can watch it Sundays at 9 p.m. on The Food Network. Alexia Digiglio Mancini is a travel food blogger, who brings New England and Italian cuisine to the table with pizza, calzones, chicken cutlets and linguine.

Munroe Dairy donated $1,584.49 to support the Joe Andruzzi Foundation. For the month of April, 10% of all ice cream scoop and cone sales at the Sacred Cow Scoop Shop & Market in East Providence were donated to the foundation as part of the 401Gives campaign.