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<\/a>Not as thick as New England clam chowder, Rhode Island clam chowder typically is made with quahogs, broth, potatoes, onions, and bacon. Some consider it an acquired taste given New England clam chowder is the dominant choice in these necks of the woods, but a few tries of the Rhode Island kind and it starts to become a lifelong friend.<\/p>\n
Rhode Island Clam Cakes<\/strong><\/p>\n These deep-fried, ball-shaped morsels might not be the healthiest food, but satisfy as a great, affordable treat. There’s no one way to make a Rhode Island clam cake, but the best will be chock full of chopped clams, seasonings, and that moist, fried breaded exterior taste.<\/p>\n Recommended destination for Rhode Island clam chowder and clam cakes: Evelyn’s Drive-In, 2335 Main Rd, Tiverton. Tel. 401- 624-3100<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Johnnycakes<\/strong><\/p>\n This cornmeal flatbread serves as a nice alternative to pancakes. Originating in New England and most popular in Rhode Island, johnnycakes come from the phrase “Journey Cake”, as settlers used to take them on journeys. Recommended destination for johnnycakes: The Commons Lunch at 48 Commons, Little Compton. Tel. 401-635-4388<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Olneyville New York\u00a0System Wieners, Providence<\/strong><\/p>\n An Olneyville wiener is made with ground beef, yellow mustard, onions, celery salt, special spices and soybean oil on a steamed bun. Good advice before visiting Olneyville New York System Wiener at 18 Plainfield St. in Providence (401-621-9500): Never call a wiener a hot dog here. The Olneyville version differs as it is a long rope with a natural casing that is hand-cut daily, according to owner Greg Stevens.<\/p>\n The James Beard Foundation, a famous proponent of American food cuisine, awarded Olneyville New York System for the 2014 America\u2019s Classics Award.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rhode Island family-style chicken dinner<\/strong> Recommended Rhode Island family-style chicken dinner destination: Wright’s Farm Restaurant, 4 Inman Rd., Harrisville RI. Tel. 401-769-2856. Check here for hours: http:\/\/www.wrightsfarm.com\/restaurant\/<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>
\nMost popular at Blackstone Valley restaurants in northern Rhode Island, the family-style chicken dinner typically consists of an all-you-can eat roasted chicken with salad, rolls, pasta in red sauce, and fries. Still going strong since the 1930s, the Rhode Island family-style chicken dinner is not only a weekend favorite destination, but also a popular meal at local weddings, anniversaries and business and political functions!<\/p>\n
\nEditor’s note: Wright’s Farm Restaurant seats 1,200 people, employs more than 180 locals and serves approximately 14,000 lbs. of chicken to about 12,000 visitors each week! The restaurant comprises 45,000 sq. ft., and even with that huge size, the waits can be quite long. Thankfully, Wright’s offers a 4,000 sq. ft. gift shop to make the wait easier that features clothing, gifts, books, toys, penny candy, homemade fudge, specialty foods and home and garden accessories. It’s really a terrific gift shop with a diversity of interesting and often tasty merchandise, thus trumping tackiness that can be experienced at so many tourist gift shops.<\/p>\n