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Order this... Seafood platter at The Narragansett

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 8

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On a warm, sunny afternoon, we met on the restaurant porch of the Narragansett Inn overlooking the Great Salt Pond with Ross Draper, the manager of the inn, and Shane Blane, the executive chef, to sample Chef Blane’s offering of a seafood platter. Ross Draper is the current generation of the Abrams...
Order this... Bouillabaisse at Kimberly's

Becky Ballard & Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 1

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These smiling faces pictured here are a large part of the happy, upbeat atmosphere we all have enjoyed at Kimberly’s Restaurant. There’s an exuberance and warmth mixed with fun, good food and drinks that brings guests back again and again. Owners Kimberly and Norman Ward, seen here with some of...
Order this... Jumbo shrimp over jalapeno cheddar polenta

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 24

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Winfield’s has been redecorated. Its new nautical atmosphere made it the perfect place to enjoy the very tasty grilled jumbo shrimp over jalapeno cheddar polenta that were prepared by Chef Berke Marye and his team. The chimichurri sauce over the grilled shrimp is Chef Marye’s own recipe and...
Order this... Shrimp oreganata at The National

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 17

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The National Hotel is a fine reminder of Block Island’s long history of tourism. Sitting up over the Old Harbor and Water Street (the main street), this grand hotel has a long, shady porch for dining (serving three meals a day), where guests enjoy the fresh sea air and action on the harbor. Shrimp...
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Crab Cake Benny at Bethany's Airport Diner

By Becky Ballard

Sat, Jun 4

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Located in the Block Island airport terminal, Bethany’s Airport Diner has one of the best choices for this column’s seafood theme — their own Crab Cake Benny. Made with slightly spicy, hand-formed crab cakes, poached eggs topped with a creamy, lemon-y Hollandaise sauce over a grilled English muffin...
Order this... Sushi at The Oar

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, May 27

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Five years ago George Venezia, manager of The Oar restaurant, introduced a small sushi bar that had an assortment of sushi and sashimi selections on the menu. Guests enjoyed the traditional sushi, along with several more-personalized local choices like the Rita and Humphrey Rolls. Now, for the...
Order this... A sumptuous burger at Eli’s

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Sep 11

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A few days ago at Eli’s Restaurant, executive chef Evan Wargo served the most sumptuous hamburger and fries imaginable. To say it was better than your average burger is like comparing a Harley to a tricycle. Filled with all sorts of flavors and textures, this burger rose up, up from the plate. “It’...
Order this... Pepperoni Bread at Aldo's

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Sep 4

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Food, fun and family — it’s all good at Aldo’s! Their bestselling appetizer, presented by members of the Leone/Papa family who have owned and managed the restaurant for three generations, is their Pepperoni Bread. Combine that with a Deep Eddy Ruby Red cocktail and you have a beautiful match...
Order this... Baked Stuffed Brie at The National

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 28

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Head Chef Anthony Malele is back for the 2015 season at The National Hotel’s restaurant. He and nine other cooks in his kitchen have had a crazy-busy summer averaging about 1,000 meals a day for their breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The reviews have been great, and people are happy. Sitting up on...
Order this...Finn's Bluefish Paté

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 21

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F inn’s famous bluefish paté, accompanied by an Island Mary, were Finn’s excellent appetizer and drink offering on a sunny, warm August day. The paté is a combination of bluefish, onion, cream cheese, capers and dill and is so good that many visitors can’t leave the island without it. And, Island...
Order this... Poached lobster at Restaurant 1879

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 14

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A year ago, Brad and Anne Marthens, owners of the Victorian-era Atlantic Inn, gave their dining room a new name — Restaurant 1879. Long recognized as one of Block Island’s best choices for fine dining, its style and menu were revamped along with the name. Old friends of the Atlantic will remember...
Order this... Halibut seviche at The Manisses

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Aug 7

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A trip around the world was the theme of the amazing fresh halibut seviche in a wonton bowl appetizer prepared by Brian Hart, the Executive Chef at the Manisses. Brian, who hails from the west coast, started his culinary career at the age of 14 and never looked back. In 1997, he arrived at the...
Order this... Quail at Winfield's

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 31

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I n his free time, Berke Marye, in his sixth year as chef at Winfield’s, paints large abstracts full of color and creativity. (Many of his works are now being shown at the Pottery Gal Studio and Store on Chapel Street; others are hanging on the walls of the restaurant’s dining room and lounge.) His...
Order this... Seviche at The Surf

Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 24

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Pi cture this — you are sitting on a large, outside covered deck restaurant overlooking Crescent Beach and Old Harbor on a sunny, warm day (or maybe on a cool, moonlit night or even on a dramatic, stormy evening). At the Surf Hotel, which opened in 1876 and has been in the Cyr family since 1956,...
Order this... Ballard's

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 17

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A whale’s “skeleton,” service on the beach, Tiki bars, and nightly live entertainment — in addition to food and drinks — are available at Ballard’s. Steve Filippi, the current owner and a member of the family that has owned Ballard’s since 1966, and Lander Ribeiro, the assistant general manager,...
Order this... The Cadillac at The Beachead

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jul 10

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What’s a good example of a great appetizer? It could very well be the mile-high seafood appetizer at the Beachead Restaurant. To be more specific, it’s a three-tiered stunner filled with shrimp, Alaskan king crab legs and oysters on ice, along with two sauces, melted butter, lemon wedges and a bit...
Order this... A Seafood Trio at Kimberly's

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 26

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Between her warm smile and greeting, nice décor and good food and drinks, Kimberly’s is an “all’s right with the world” place. We were very much looking forward to interviewing Kimberly and tasting her cuisine. We were not disappointed. Upon arrival at the restaurant, out came the team of Kimberly...
Order this... King Crown Roll at The Oar

Fri, Jun 19

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Are you in the mood for something other than a burger with fries? Think about sushi. It’s just right for a light, but luxurious meal, with a little fun as well. This summer, along with its traditional foods, The Oar has stepped up and increased its sushi choices. Some are spicy, some not so much...
Order this... Chowder at Poor People's Pub

Becky Ballard and Ruth Perfido

Fri, Jun 12

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With only one drive past Poor People’s Pub, you’ll know that this will be a fun place to visit. Maybe it’s the gold vintage Lincoln with a set of steer horns parked right in front that sets the style, but the atmosphere and the staff create the sense that everyone is welcome and that you’ll have a...
Order this... Chili at Bethany's

Sat, Jun 6

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Just its name — Bethany’s Airport Diner — creates a colorful image of this little restaurant before you ever walk in the door. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff will remind you of your mother’s kitchen — especially if Mom was a great cook and a collector of the kitschy. Bethany’s could almost...

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