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Olneyville classic mini wieners Forbes.com recently featured Olneyville New York System in Providence, R.I., in its 15 Most Memorable Meals of 2014 article. Contributing writer Larry Olmsted went worldwide to find the best meals, and certainly showed accuracy and good taste bud genes when writing about Olneyville's "mini wieners" topped with onions and chili -- otherwise known as wiener sauce. They are truly delicious! This isn't the first time Olneyville has been recognized beyond the local media. The James Beard Foundation, a well-known proponent of American food cuisine, awarded Olneyville the 2014 America’s Classics Award for "regional establishments, often family-owned, that are treasured for their quality food, local character, and lasting appeal."  The Food Network, The Daily Meal and Travel Channel have also found fast food bliss at Olneyville by praising this fourth generation fast food restaurant. I first met co-owner Greg Stevens last s...

Article and photo by Eric H. Just got word from our friends at George's of Galilee, in Narragansett R.I., that September is "Lobsterfest" month at this southern Rhode Island seaside restaurant. George's will be offering lobster in traditional, creative and offbeat forms -- steamed, baked stuffed, grilled, "Galilee Style," lobster boils, lobster and steak combos, lobster alfredo, lobster sauté, lobster rolls, lobster clubs, lobster thermidor, lobster casserole, lobster cocktail, and even lobster ale! They are even offering lobster ice cream -- not sure how this would work but we'll let you know in a future post! The great thing is that during this tough economy, George's is keeping the prices down with, at this writing, lobsters like twins for $25 or triples for $39. Additionally, George's location couldn't be better, situated by George's Beach and Salty Brine State Beach. This time in September actually might bring you some of the warme...

Article and photo by Eric H., at VisitingNewEngland.com For those in search of restaurants serving delicious roast beef sandwiches and featuring a silo, a giant authentic indoor stone wall covered with antiques and wood carvings, and side rooms with mock chicken cages in the walls and other rural farm accents, then the Beef Barn in North Smithfield, RI, should fulfill that lifelong quest. For the rest of the world, the Beef Barn will do just fine, given that amazingly tender roast beef, low prices, and a friendly, informal atmosphere with booths, tables and a counter with stools. The Beef Barn has been in business more than 40 years, always seems crowded, and is also known for its char-broiled burgers, coffee milkshakes and the pleasant, old lady waitresses who seem to be embedded into the Beef Barn history and culture. The younger generation waitstaff seems to be pleasant, too, with more on their minds than text messaging and weird piercings -- they generally enjoy working here. It...