Find Paradise in Rhode Island This Summer

The summer season is something New Englanders look forward to all year long – finally getting back out on the water, enjoying the warm weather, and taking in the breathtaking views of a gorgeous sunset. If you are looking for the perfect getaways for you and your family this summer, check out some of my favorite spots where you can get a slice of paradise, while indulging in the some of the best food and drink Rhode Island has to offer.

BY BRITTANY RAYBURN

The DeWolf Tavern is located in the historic building that was once known as the DeWolf Rum Distillery on the Thames Street Landing waterfront, in the heart of downtown Bristol, Rhode Island. DeWolf offers mouthwatering food and drink in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, whether you are enjoying a glass of wine and light meal in the downstairs tavern, enjoying the bay breeze on the patio, or soaking in the views upstairs with the fireplace! DeWolf is the perfect venue for weddings and private parties, and also offers specials throughout the week, including dollar oysters on Mondays, happy hour appetizers from Tuesday – Friday, and Chef specials every weekend! For entrees, when dining at DeWolf you must try the Duck Leg Confit as well as the Lobster Popover. The Duck Leg Confit is served with a honey pasillo chili sauce that has the perfect amount of kick, kale, as well as pickled onion. For seafood lovers, the Lobster Popover is served with a light airy popover, 3 ounces of fresh lobster meat, sherry cream, and field greens. If you are ordering the Lobster Popover, be sure to pair

with a glass of Fritz’s Riesling. For cocktails, you cannot go wrong with the refreshing Blackberry Thyme Martini or the Rose Sangria. The Blackberry Thyme Martini is mixed with blackberry and thyme infused Bombay dry gin, framboise, lemon, as well as simple. And the Rose Sangria is mixed with Rose, brandy, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and a soda topper.

www.dewolftavern.com

Newport, RI

The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island is truly one of the most charming establishments that you can visit! The Chanler offers a private oasis of manicured gardens while taking in breathtaking ocean vistas. The Chanler is located right on Newport’s famed Cliff Walk, offering twenty distinct Newport hotel rooms elegantly decorated in various period styles. The Café at The Chanler is a sophisticated waterfront culinary destination where you can take in the Cliff Walk views of Easton’s Bay while relaxing on the fully enclosed and heated terrace or take a seat in the lounge and enjoy a mixologist-crafted cocktail or wine from the award-winning list. The Café uses sustainable New England ingredients and serves à la carte and prix fixe menus available for lunch and dinner daily. When dining at The Café, be sure to try the Citrus Cured Smoked Salmon and Chitarra. The Citrus Cured Smoked Salmon is fresh and savory, served with cucumber, smoked roe, satsuma crème fraiche, and grain toast. If you are in the mood for pasta, you must order the Chitarra, served with Rhode Island blue crab, capers, as well as Meyer lemon butter. And, for a side, share the Crisp Fingerling Potatoes, served with game bird rillette, mozzarella curds, sumac, and frisee. For cocktails, enjoy the French 1908 as well as the Sea Melon Sour. The French 1908 is mixed with sparkling wine, empress gin, lemon, and sugar. For something more citrusy, the Sea Melon Sour is mixed with Jameson, Midori, lemon juice, yuzu syrup, and an egg white. www.thechanler.com/dining/the-cafe

The Ocean House Watch Hill, RI

The Ocean House is a historic Rhode Island 5-star luxury hotel that has been meticulously reconstructed to pay tribute to its storied past and offer exceptional personal experiences for guests, members, and residents. It is open year-round and offers uncompromising service, a beachfront location, and worldclass amenities, paying homage to New England’s golden age of hospitality with timeless elegance and renewed civility. Check out some of the culinary experiences you can enjoy at Ocean House. www.oceanhouseri.com

The Verandah is a favorite area for visiting guests during the summer, sweeping across the south façade of Ocean House. The outdoor terrace overlooks the pristine croquet court, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Little Narragansett Bay. At The Verandah, enjoy the Cold Lobster Roll as well as fresh shellfish. The Cold Lobster Roll features locally sourced lobster on a buttery brioche roll with finely chopped organic celery and a fresh lemon garnish. If you love shellfish, there is no better place to enjoy them than at The Verandah! Order some local oysters, little necks, and the chilled lobster tail, served with Ocean House cocktail sauce, Mignonette, horseradish, and lemon wedges. To pair with your seafood, enjoy the RoseYAY and Lavender Fields cocktails. The RoseYAY is mixed with Rose wine, Tito’s vodka, Prosecco, Pamplemousses liquor, as well as hibiscus. The Lavender Fields is extremely refreshing, mixed with Tanqueray Gin, Pierde Almas Mezcal, Lavender Syrup, lemon juice, and Butterfly pea flower. www.oceanhouseri.com

Dalia overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is the perfect locale for enjoying a contemporary Mexican culinary experience, with the best views that New England has to offer! Chef Dantón draws inspiration from his native

Mexico to present soulful dishes for guests with appetites for bold yet refined fare. Each dish pairs perfectly with drinks! At Dalia, try the Chorizo tacos, served with Suadero and Chorizo, Avocado, and Green Salsa. For drinks, order the Dalia Margarita or the Seaside Paloma. The Dalia Margarita is mixed with Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur, Lime Juice, Spicy Bitters, and Agave Syrup. The Seaside Paloma is mixed with Illegal, Joven, Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit Liquor, and Grapefruit Soda.

www.oceanhouseri.com

Bemelmans Gallery

Bemelmans Gallery is a new addition to Ocean House, announced in April of 2023. The curated Gallery collection, owned by the historic hotel’s proprietors Charles and Deborah Royce, includes original works, architectural commissions, illustrations of product campaigns, and illustrations of the beloved Madeline series. It is the largest permanent, private collection of work by Bemelmans on public display in North America! At Bemelmans Gallery, try the Splendide Cup cocktail, mixed with Pimm’s No.1, Botanist Gin, Lemon, Tabasco Jalapeño Syrup, and Soda. www.oceanhouseri.com

BLOOM, The Sipping Terrace

BLOOM is a beautiful and colorful garden that is tucked in the scenic west lawn of Ocean House. It is an enchanting, new outdoor private dining experience and destination perfect for sunset cocktails, featuring Sipsmith Gin cocktails. When relaxing at BLOOM, try the Blackberry Jalapeño Sipper, the Rose Gold Martini, as well as The Sunset View. The Blackberry Jalapeño Sipper is truly the dream mocktail

– mixed with Seedlip Grove, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Agave syrup, blackberries, jalapeños, and fever-tree soda water. The Rose Gold Martini is mixed with Ketel One, Lillet Rose, Pamplemousses liqueur, as well as a grapefruit peel garnish. And The Sunset View is mixed with Ketel One Peach, Orange Blossom, Orgeat, Lemon, and Hibiscus, garnished with a beautiful Hibiscus flower.

www.oceanhouseri.com

Weekapaug Inn

Westerly, RI www.weekapauginn.com

Located on the Rhode Island shoreline overlooking Quonochontaug Pond and the Atlantic Ocean, Weekapaug Inn offers quintessentially New England accommodations that combine casual comfort and luxurious furnishings. The hotel features farm-to-table dining which utilizes the finest and freshest ingredients, locally sourced from Westerly as well as other areas of Rhode Island. At Weekapaug Inn, enjoy the New England Clam Chowder, served with oyster crackers to start along with the New England Lobster Roll, served with hot butter or cold lobster salad. Seasonally, you can pair with the Purple Martini cocktail, which is just as refreshing as it is gorgeous!