If you live in Southern New England, or you’re visiting here, you basically have the luck of the Irish. That’s because Rhode Island, despite being the smallest state, is making big food news. While we love our iconic eats and drinks, including stuffies, calamari, coffee milk, Del’s Lemonade and Olneyville New York System Weiners, Rhode Island restaurants, artisan foodmakers, brewers and distillers are always keeping it fresh with new finds and flavors. From Rhode Island coffee shops and bakeries to desserts and distilled spirits, we’ve got you covered. In the spirit of March Madness, we’ve ro ..read more

What Rhode Island lacks in square miles it makes up for in romance. Rhode Island is  chock full of art and architecture, Gilded Age mansions, hundreds of miles of coastline, century old libraries (if you don’t think libraries are romantic, you need to sit down and watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s stat), and idyllically placed tables for two from Woonsocket to Westerly.  At Rhode Island Red Food Tours, we work so closely with the culinary community that we have an insider’s view when it comes to some of the best places to wine and dine. Whether you’re meeting up with a longtime friend wh ..read more

Rhode Island is home to a lot of firsts, but perhaps Rhode Island’s list of “firsts” runs longest in the culinary space. The country’s first “food truck” was a horse-drawn cart owned by Rhode Islander Walter Scott in 1872. He’s credited with being the founder of the diner, pioneering bringing readily available affordable food to the working class. The business found a permanent address in 1893 at the corner of Dorrance and Washington streets in Providence. That business had been known as Haven Bros since 1893, and the mobile diner remains steps from its original location today.  Another ..read more

RI Cruisin’ Cocktails Fun fact: Rhode Island Red Food Tours was born out of a desire to showcase the extraordinary, diverse and unparalleled culinary scene of the Ocean State and Rhode Island food trucks are part of it. A tight-knit community, the food and drink folks here (and we say both food AND drink because we have women and doing amazing things on the craft brew, wine, cocktail, mocktail and zero-proof spirits front here) lift one another up, try new things together and support one another’s journeys. Rhode Island food trucks has also seen a lot of chefs, makers and food artisans take th ..read more

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival at Bowen’s Wharf WINE DINNER WITH CHEF SHAWN HERGATT at Coast, May 14, 2022 The legendary Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, welcomes Chef Shawn Hergatt to COAST for one night only. Hergatt, a James Beard nominated chef, is a classically trained creative talent renowned for his technically precise cooking and painterly presentations. The Australian has helmed kitchens at fine dining restaurants in New York City and Miami earning Michelin stars and highly touted accolades along the way. Today, Hergatt owns and operates Caviar Bar in Las Vegas wit ..read more

*Please note: all events subject to change. Some events may require masks or proof of vaccination. Please confirm all events and safety guidelines in advance. Sun Wine & Food Fest 2022, January 28-30, 2022 One of only two contenders we’re featuring outside of Rhode Island state lines (because Uncasville is just about 15 minutes from our border), this annual food and wine frenzy at Mohegan Sun welcomes wine connoisseurs and food aficionados from far and wide. Swirl, sniff, sip and sample your way through across thousands and thousands of square feet of this sprawling convention center ..read more

Since the day we launched Rhode Island Red Food Tours, we wanted to share not only the extraordinary culinary talent throughout Newport and Providence, but the many distinct cultural influences that make our flavors so distinct. In many places, we find the fusion of past and present on our palate, and many tastes are rooted in family recipes and traditions. An American Thanksgiving celebration can be like a food tour from around the world at your very table. As we look ahead to the upcoming holidays, we are keenly aware of the unique ways people from around the world celebrate with different ..read more

You’re getting hitched! But before you do, there’s an age old tradition of gathering with your closest bros and having a little unsupervised fun. While such parties have earned a reputation for becoming raucous affairs, there are plenty of exciting activities throughout Rhode Island that you can enjoy without ruffling any (boa) feathers. Fishing Charters   Head out in pursuit of stripers, flounder, bass, bluefish or scup and get ready for a battle royale! Adventure Charters sails out of Jim’s Dock in Jerusalem, right across from the Galilee and Point Judith charter fleet. The M/V/ Advent ..read more

It’s no surprise that Newport is a hotspot for bachelorette parties – especially for bride tribes looking for awesome experiences amid exquisite surroundings to make memories to last a lifetime. We’re serving up some inspiring things to see, do and savor to raise a toast to those saying “I do!” Experience the Newport Neighborhood Food Tour! // Private Rhode Island Red Food Tour We couldn’t help but start with our own favorite way to savor the local flavor of the City by the Sea! Our Newport Neighborhood Food Tour invites you to take an afternoon to taste, bite and sip your way through little ..read more

Not quite winter and not quite spring (for Rhode Islanders at least), March is a month of ups and downs. Some days are cold and some days are warm. With that in mind, we’ve crafted this list of happenings to get you back outside, but with plenty of indoor alternatives. We’re looking forward to all of the foodie fun March has to offer! Follow Rhode Island Red Food Tours on social media to keep up with all of the fun happenings in Rhode Island this month (and every month!) Newport Wedding Show Sunday, March 1 from 11 am – 3 pm Jump right into wedding planning! Formerly the Newport Brida ..read more