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 →
The Beehive Cafe – Dinner At The Hive Review – Bristol, RI
Beehive Cafe is the kind of place one might forget to mention when asked where to go for dinner in the Bristol, RI area. That's not because it isn't good or worth the trip, but simply because it's small and unpretentious. Locals might find themselves going there regularly without thinking twice, but those of us... Continue Reading →
Redlefsen’s Rotisserie and Grill Review – Bristol, RI
German restaurants are few and far between in New England. Sure, there are a few, but compared to other cuisine types, German food is nowhere near as pervasive. I actually tried my first real German restaurant out across the country in San Francisco, CA. That was before I knew anything about what it was like... Continue Reading →
Quito’s Restaurant – Bristol, RI
When my cousin, her husband, and two children (now three!) were staying with us while visiting the U.S., my family and I tried to show them around to let them try new things. Sometimes the best way to immerse people in another country is to have them try that country's food. On this occasion, we opted... Continue Reading →