Welcome to Home Is A Kitchen's List of the Best Restaurants in Rhode Island sorted alphabetically by cuisine type. It's a given that I haven't visited every restaurant in Rhode Island, however, I still maintain that this list is a great place to start for ideas or recommendations. There are, of course, many restaurants in... Continue Reading →
Man Fuel Food Blog introduces Home Is A Kitchen!
Hello Friends, Subscribers, and First Time Readers,You may have noticed a small change to what was once "Man Fuel Food Blog." Rest assured that the only thing that has changed is the name and web address. At least for the time being, your old links should continue working. The blog will still feature recipes, restaurant... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day Brunch at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Sponsored)
With a great Mother's Day comes great responsibility to make those special caregivers in our lives know just how much they mean to us. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse is helping people do just that by featuring a Mother's Day brunch specifically for those special ladies in our lives. On Sunday, Flemings will open early at 10AM... Continue Reading →
Statesman Tavern Restaurant Review – Bristol, RI
When Persimmon (a really excellent restaurant) left Bristol to move to Providence, I wondered if anything could really fill the empty shoes it left behind. Luckily, Statesman Tavern moved in and while they offer a different experience than the fine dining of Persimmon with its casual comfort food style, the quality makes it a welcome... Continue Reading →
Menton Restaurant Review – Boston, MA
After receiving more than a few recommendations to try Menton (some from the same friends repeatedly), my wife and I decided to use our annual birthday dinner to splurge on a meal at this French-inspired fine dining restaurant. Even though we're a little late joining the bandwagon, we had an excellent meal that lived up... Continue Reading →
Kurara (くらら) Restaurant Review – Koenjiminami, Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Japan is one of those countries where even if you visit it as a pure tourist, you'll still get a lot of valuable experiences due to the fact that the culture permeates everything. Nonetheless, to really get a sense of how everyday Japanese people enjoy some of their evenings out, visiting an izakaya (Japanese pub)... Continue Reading →
Miroku (三六九) Restaurant Review – Kōenjiminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Eating as a tourist in Japan is a revelation because the majority of dining establishments hold themselves to very high standards. The food quality and cleanliness everywhere we ate from casual food markets to fine dining was remarkable. Nonetheless, traveling away from the tourist areas with the help of local Japanese friends and eating in... Continue Reading →
Bayberry Beer Hall Review – Providence, RI
I'd been itching to try Bayberry Beer Hall ever since I heard about it. It opened up on the West Side of Providence near some other excellent restaurants and some fantastic local breweries. With the little craft beer and restaurant boom happening in that area, I had high hopes for Bayberry. It turned out to... Continue Reading →
La Mei Hot Pot Restaurant Review – Providence, RI
Soup is not something I used to think of as a meal on its own. It was an appetizer or snack at best because I was used to eating soups from a can or cups of clam chowder before the real meal arrives. It wasn't until I had my first bowl of pho and then... Continue Reading →