Discover Rhode Island July 2024

GORGEOUS BEACHES OF RHODE ISLAND

PattyJ stumbles upon one of Rhode Island's prettiest beaches!

Check out our

RESTAURANT GUIDE

for all of the eateries you need to visit in Rhode Island!

Learn more about local author

COURTNEY CARTER DEJESUS

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

Stunning Home in Westerly listed by Lila Delman.

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JULY EVENTS

Things to do in Rhode Island this July

COURTNEY CARTER DEJESUS

Our Rhode Island Author of the Month

ONE OF RI'S PRETTIEST BEACHES

PattyJ stumbled upon one of the prettiest beaches in Rhode Island

RESTAURANT GUIDE

Our guide to some of the best restaurants in the Ocean State

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

Westerly home listed by Lila Delman/Compass

REAL ESTATE AGENCY DIRECTORY

Your detailed guide to local Real Estate

AUTO DIRECTORY

Your go-to source for all things auto in Rhode Island

Exciting Changes Coming to

Discover Rhode Island Magazine

As we approach our ten-year anniversary in 2025, Discover Rhode Island is thrilled to announce a series of exciting upgrades to our magazine starting with our August issue. These enhancements are designed to bring you closer to the heart of our beautiful state with more original content, vibrant local images, captivating stories about local businesses, and a fresh, new layout!

More Original Content

At Discover Rhode Island, we believe in the power of storytelling. Starting in August, you can look forward to an abundance of original articles that delve deeper into the unique aspects of our state. Our team of talented writers will be covering a wide range of topics, from hidden gems and local events to in-depth profiles of Rhode Island’s most fascinating

personalities. We are committed to providing you with engaging and informative content that you won’t find anywhere else.

More Local Images

We’re also excited to bring you more stunning local photography. Our pages will be filled with vibrant images that capture the essence of Rhode Island’s picturesque landscapes, historic landmarks, and bus-

tling communities. By featuring more local photographers, we aim to showcase the beauty and diversity of our state through the eyes of those who know it best. Each image will tell a story, inviting you to explore Rhode Island in all its glory.

More Stories About Local Businesses

Supporting local businesses has always been at the core of our mission. In our upcoming issues, we’ll be shining an even brighter spotlight on the entrepreneurs and establishments that make Rhode Island special. From family-owned shops and innovative startups to beloved eateries and artisanal crafts, our stories will celebrate the spirit of local enterprise. We’ll take you behind the scenes, sharing the challenges and triumphs of these businesses and the people who drive them.

An Entirely New Layout

We’re not just enhancing our content; we’re also giving our magazine a complete makeover! Our new layout is designed to offer a more enjoyable and immersive reading experience. Ex-

pect a modern, sleek design with easy-to-navigate sections, eyecatching graphics, and a harmonious blend of text and imagery. Whether you’re reading a longform feature or browsing through our event listings, the new layout will make it easier and more enjoyable to find the information you’re looking for.

Looking Ahead to Our Ten-Year Anniversary

These upgrades mark an exciting milestone as we approach our tenth anniversary. Since our inception, Discover Rhode Island has been dedicated to celebrating the people, places, and stories that make our state unique. As we prepare to celebrate a decade of storytelling, we remain committed to evolving and improving to serve you better.

We can’t wait for you to experience these changes in our August issue and beyond. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of discovering Rhode Island together!

Stay tuned, stay curious, and keep discovering.

- The Discover Rhode Island Team

From being a journalist, to currently a communications director and now author, one thing remains the same for Courtney, her love of storytelling and words. Courtney Carter DeJesus previously worked as a television news reporter for many years before becoming a communications director. Courtney received her bachelor’s degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, her master’s degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, and certification in Management from Harvard Business School. Courtney, her husband and their two children are from New York, but they currently live in Rhode Island. "Eva The Kid Reporter" is her first children’s book.

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COURTNEY CARTER DEJESUS

Come along on Eva's adventure as she finds out how being yourself is the best gift of all.

Eva is a little girl whose big, curly hair matches her big appetite for answers. She is curious, asks a lot of questions and talks a lot.

Everyone from her babysitter to her classmates try to stop her from asking so many questions, but she just can't seem to help it!

She starts to feel like maybe she should change who she is, until she watches her favorite program, the evening news, and sees a new reporter on the screen that looks JUST like her.

From the reporter's curly hair to the reporter asking questions all the time to find the answers, Eva starts to realize they have a lot in common... and she may not need to change who she is after all.

Newport is a captivating coastal town with so many exciting activities and attractions to explore this summer, you’ll never run out of things to do. There are historic landmarks, Gilded Age mansions, outdoor adventures, picturesque beaches, and so much more, Newport has something for everyone! Have an unforgettable summer experience filled with relaxation and adventure and experience and try one or more of these exciting ventures, making this summer season truly memorable.

ONE OF RI'S PRETTIEST BEACHES

Patty J Stumbled Upon One of the Prettiest Beaches in Rhode Island!

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Patty J. is chief content creator at, and founder of, the award winning lifestyle blog PattyJ.com, which showcases noteworthy food & drink, style, and travel (as well as dynamic individuals) within the Ocean State and beyond. Photo by: Stacey Doyle Photography

We took the ferry to Block Island yesterday, and ended up seeing so much, including one of the prettiest beaches in the Ocean State.

After breakfast at Persephone’s (highly recommend) and checking out Mohegan Bluffs & the Southeast Lighthouse (two absolute must sees), we motored over to Mansion Beach, and we were wow’ed.

This secluded beach has white sand and turquoise blue water. Someone

was saying that they had just spotted a seal near the shore, too. (We missed him or her, but that would have been a terrific photo op.)

And I couldn’t help but notice how much fresher and cleaner the air on The Block smells. On that beach and everywhere else.

To us, that spot in particular felt just like a tropical vacation destination.

In addition, you can still see some remnants of the foundation of the grand mansion — that sadly burnt down in 1960 and for which this beach was named — near the parking areas.

Much to my husband’s chagrin, the road leading to the shore is not paved. I’m sure the locals and regular visitors LOVE it that way, lolololol.

Also, no mopeds are allowed on that street. (We brought my husband’s car over on the ferry which was worth every penny of the $80 fee. We also walked but having that car allowed us to see way more.)

Find Mansion Beach on Corn Neck Road on Block Island.

RESTAURANTS OF RHODE ISLAND

Your go-to guide for the best restaurants in Rhode Island. From warm comfort food to healthy alternatives, there is so much to choose from. Whether fresh catches from the sea or a brand new hot spot, you can find it all in Rhode Island.

FOGO DE CHAO - PROVIDENCE

Address: 148 Providence Pl, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 400-3888

THE SHANTY

Address: 3854 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: (401) 884-7008

CEVICHES BY DIVINO - PROVIDENCE

Address: 11 Point St, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 281-8130

RES AMERICAN BISTRO

Address: 123 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 272-3965

THE PATIO ON BROADWAYPROVIDENCE

Address: 166 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 227-9366

101 N Main St

Providence Seafood, Steakhouses,

465 Angell St

Providence Bruch, Steakhouses 437-6950

NAMI - PROVIDENCE

Address: 198 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI

Phone: (401) 537-7216

CORK AND RYE

Address: 255 Lambert Lind Hwy, Warwick, RI 02886

Phone: (401) 921-8324

MERITAGE - WARWICK

Address: 5454 Old Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Phone: (401) 884-1255

RASA

Address: 149 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Phone: (401) 398-2822

CHASKA

Address: 16 Midway Rd, Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 537-7900

MASSIMO

Address: 134 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 273-0650

THE LAWN TERRACE

Address: 590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 849-3885

AVVIO

Address: 90 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 942-2900

THE GRILL AT FORTY 1 NORTH

Address: 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

Phone: (401) 846-8012

PALMER RIVER GRILLE

Address: 382 Market St, Warren, RI 02885

Phone: (401) 903-2226

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HOUSE OF THE MONTH

145 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly| $7,500,000

Extraordinary opportunity for this Commercial ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACHFRONT property on a coveted half acre of prime real estate. This Beachfront inn, finished construction in 2015 and boasts 23 guest rooms with private baths and PRIVATE BALCONIES overlooking the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, there is an additional room for the office greeting guests This BEACHFRONT opportunity is in the coastal retreat of MISQUAMICUT which borders WATCH HILL and WEEKAPAUG. Ideally located a mere 45 MINUTES TO PROVIDENCE TF GREEN AIRPORT.

The beautiful town of WESTERLY enjoys a Normal Rockwell Setting Westerly and also has a train station for an easy commute to New York and Boston along with a private AIRPORT The opportunities are endless with this prime piece of BEACHFRONT real estate.

For more information, please contact Lori Joyal with Lila Delman.

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REAL ESTATE AGENCY DIRECTORY

Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth RE East Greenwich, RI

Capstone Properties Providence, RI

Century 21 Stachurski Agency Pawtucket, RI

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage East Greenwich, RI

Gustave White Sotheby's International 37 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 GustaveWhite.com (401) 849-3000

H.D. Randall Realtors Wakefield, RI

Hogan Associates Real Estate Middletown, RI

Island Realty Jamestown, RI

Keller Williams Central Cranston, RI

Kirby Properties LLC Newport, RI

Lila Delman Real Estate 41 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI 02882 LilaDelman.com (401) 789-6666

Mansions & Manors Jamestown, RI

Mott & Chace Sotheby's International 210 County Road Barrington, RI 02806 mottandchace.com (401) 245-3050

R. D. Denelle & Co., Inc. Wakefield, RI

Randall Realtors North Kingstown, RI

Re/Max Town & Country Cumberland, RI

Remax Professionals East Greenwich, RI

Residential Properties LTD Barrington, RI

Silva Thomas Martland & Offenberg Ltd Middletown, RI

The Sharon Steele Group Providence, RI

Vanderbilt International Properties Ltd Newport, RI

Residential Properties 140 Wickenden St Providence, RI 02903 ResidentialProperties.com (401) 274-6740

Residential Properties East Greenwich, RI

William Raveis Chapman Enstone Newport, RI

Churchill & Banks Companies LLC Providence, RI