Rhode Island

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Restaurants

Sullivan’s Castle Island Is Boston’s Only James Beard Winner This Year

The James Beard Foundation really knows how to keep us on our toes: Half a year after announcing the semifinalists for its annual restaurant and […]

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Restaurants

‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Star on Boston’s Food Scene: “I Absolutely Loved It”

“This is a cannoli that will change your life,” Boston restaurateur Nick Varano tells Somebody Feed Phil star Phil Rosenthal. The two are standing in […]

Home & Property

A Rhode Island Estate Gets a Bold New Beginning

This article is from the summer 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. This large custom estate, set on 7 acres of […]

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Where to Eat in Rhode Island This Winter

Little Rhody’s flavors come alive in the offseason, and menus feature more than just the holy clam chowder and the state appetizer, fried calamari. From […]

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Restaurants

Where to Find Excellent Portuguese Food in Boston and Beyond

Portuguese cuisine hasn’t quite hit the mainstream yet in other parts of the country: You won’t see restaurants on every street corner dishing out codfish […]

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Restaurants

25 Must-Visit Restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island

Maybe it’s the influence of Johnson & Wales University, one of the world’s top-ranked culinary schools, but relatively petite Providence, Rhode Island, is a city […]

Home & Property

On the Market: A Pastoral Rhode Island Estate in Portsmouth

230 Briarwood Lane, Portsmouth, RI Price: $5,990,000 Size: 4,924 square feet Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 (5 full, 1 partial) If you were to construct the ideal countryside […]

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Restaurants

10 Top-Tier Restaurants to Try in Newport Right Now

Newport might be famous for its Gilded Age mansions, pristine beaches, and bustling Thames Street, but there are definitely other reasons to give in to […]

Home & Property

Inside Designer Desiree Burns’ Serene Newport Oasis

Nestled in a secluded enclave off Ocean Drive in Newport, Rhode Island, Desiree Burns’s home sits on a rocky ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and […]

Home & Property

Breaking With Tradition

It comes as no surprise that post-pandemic consumers continue to invest in heirloom-quality home furnishings. After spending so much time indoors, many people questioned how […]

Life & Style

The Ultimate Fall New England Bucket List for 2023

Is there anything better than autumn in New England? The sun is still warm and bright, the leaves are radiant, and the humidity has finally […]

Home & Property

Real Estate Showdown: A J.P. Victorian vs. a Waterfront Home in Rhode Island

LISTING AGENTS: Rene Rodriguez, Cabot & Company (Boston); Pila Pexton, Lila Delman, Compass (Bristol) PHOTOS BY AMANDA BEATTIE/BOSTON VIRTUAL IMAGE (BOSTON); GEORGE GRAY/COURTESY OF LILA […]

Home & Property

The Long View

The vision for this home was clear from the start—and though it took a little time to be realized, it all came together beautifully. The […]

Restaurants

The Top Destinations for Outdoor Dining in Newport, Rhode Island

Wouldn’t you rather be near the beaches this summer, relishing the coastal breeze on an open-air waterfront patio while sipping an Aperol spritz? We would […]

Travel

A Weekend Traveler’s Guide to Watch Hill, Rhode Island

While other Gilded Age summer colonies have ossified into museum pieces, Watch Hill, Rhode Island, retains all the magnificence of its original heyday, along with […]