The Red Dory

"WHAT: The second act for chef Steve Johnson (who closed his Cambridge, Massachusetts, restaurant Rendezvous in 2014), with deceptively simple fare, served in a quaint one-story building overlooking the Sakonnet River, 45 minutes south of Providence. 

WHY: With a wood-fired stove in the dining room and a picnic-table-strewn waterfront porch, Red Dory screams more summer weekend than urban swank. But here, beneath canvas sails draped from the cork ceiling, Johnson works wonders with local seafood, like the tender Rhode Island squid he sauteed with thick borlotti beans and arugula, or the linguini slicked with red sauce and clams dug up nearby. The lemon pudding cake, which Johnson also served at Rendezvous, tastes of sunshine, summer weekend or not." [Eater]

Mediterranean Restaurant

Website: The Red Dory

Address: 1848 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878

 

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

"The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor can be considered the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, as the Blackstone River in Pawtucket powered America’s first successful cotton mill and initiated America’s push toward industrialization. Visitors are welcome to explore the small towns and villages of the valley, which are full of farmers markets, hiking trails, history, and outdoor recreation. Consider taking a tour of the Blackstone Canal, which is responsible for many mills and subsequent mill villages along the river." [Travel+Leisure]

National Park

Website: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Address: 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860