Providence is rich in history, art (home of famed Rhode Island School of Design) 18th Century architecture (Benefit Street) and higher education (Brown University). ![]() and her multi talented, beautiful family. A major reason,of course, is that it’s the home of Gifted Daughter Lesley R. No room for a Rhody specialty: Fried squid with hot peppers. Clams Casino and a bottle of chilled Muscadet completed the meal. No tomatoes as in Manhattan clam chowder or cream as in New England clam chowder. This is the best chowder, relying solely on an abundance of chopped clams and clam broth (plus potatoes, onions, bacon and herbs). BSK had a big bowl (a small cup for HG) of Rhode Island clam chowder. On the table were giant shrimp and a half lobster, not local but perfectly sourced and cooked. All were delicious and briny, full of sea pleasure. ![]() do not share HG’s love of raw clams on the half shell so HG had all of the delectable little necks while a variety of oysters from the Rhody shores (plus a few from Massachusetts and Connecticut waters) were shared. Rhody clams and oysters are among the world’s best, so that was the first course. lunched on sea treats at Hemenway’s, the very good seafood restaurant in Providence. Lots of shoreline and lots of splendid, fresh fish, squid, oysters and clams. Rhode Island is called (rightfully) The Ocean State.
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