From clam cakes to hot wieners, and countless others, Rhode Island is home to dozens of unique food items. The smallest state simply wouldn't be the same without all of these amazing culinary traditions. One in particular has been gaining more attention lately, and somehow not all Rhode Islanders know about it. If you haven't tried this unique sandwich yet, you'll want to.
Though many assume it's just a glorified sloppy joe, they couldn't be more wrong. The addition of veggies ranging from celery, green peppers, and onion, to the beef makes it mouthwatering and extra special.
The Castle Restaurant on Social Street is considered the best place to find this amazing sandwich, but it can be found at countless other places throughout Woonsocket and the rest of the state.
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Dining out has certainly gotten pricier in recent years. Long gone are the days when we can consistently eat out for less than $10 per person. But, some delightful gems still promise a delicious meal at a price that can’t be beat. We just have to know where to look. This iconic bar and kitchen in Rhode Island boasts an impressive menu and prices that will make you think you’ve been whisked back to the good, old days.
The affordable prices aren't the only thing that is going to make you feel as though you’ve time-traveled, some say to the ‘60s, at Ogie’s Trailer Park in Providence, a bar and kitchen with a laidback vibe, trailer park theme, and indoor and outdoor seating. The menu’s jam-packed with deliciousness, too.
While you can grab a drink at the bar, head over to the window of Granny Boo’s Kitchen to put in your order. If you’re on a tight budget, you’ll find quite a few dishes and sides for under $10, although there are some slightly higher. Sometimes a snack just hits the spot, and Granny Boo’s offers some tasty options, including soft pretzel sticks, jalapeno poppers with ranch, and pizza logs.
Do you ever just get a mad craving for tater tots? Ogie’s has you covered. While I’m old-school and prefer crispy tots that I dip in mustard, this classic kitchen serves a variety of tots that are sure to send your taste buds into a tizzy. The All The Way tots come topped with chili, cheese, mustard, and diced onions while the French Canadian is all about gravy, fried egg, goat cheese, and bacon.
One of my favorite things to eat when I’m out, because it is such a blast from the past, is a good, old-fashioned PB&J. You can order one here, or try a hot dog. (Vegan dogs are available, too.) You can even turn that classic Ogieville System – with meat sauce, celery salt, mustard, and onion – into the vegan version of a hot wiener.
If you think Ogie’s Trailer Park is super cool (it is), you’re going to love this. It even has a menu for pups. Treat your beloved pooch to a tasty meal. Burgers, chicken breasts, and bacon are all pooch-approved, but if you really want to spoil your dog, order the Champ, a bacon cheeseburger he’ll surely scarf down.
To find the best meat pies in Rhode Island, you must travel to Lincoln. Visit a nondescript brick building on the corner where you'll find a culinary gem that you never knew you needed. One bite of the delicious meat pies at Hartley's Pork Pies in Lincoln, Rhode Island and you will forever be addicted to this mouthwatering treat. Before you head over, perhaps work up an appetite with this invigorating Lincoln Rhode Island hike.
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For over 100 years, Hartley's Pork Pies has been baking up individual meat pies in the traditional English style.
The shop is tiny, with no place to sit down and dine. Either take your pie home or be prepared to use your car console as a table of sorts. The slight inconvenience is well worth it.
Hartley's Pork Pies is located at 871 Smithfield Ave., Lincoln, RI 02865. The shop is open Wednesday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Hartley's may close early if they run out of pies for the day. Call (401) 726-1295 to reserve your pies ahead of time and avoid being disappointed.
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