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WINE, BEER & SPIRITS

❧ Bottles Fine Wine—The East Side’s award-winning liquor store. Featuring thousands of wines, including over 800 under $15; over 1,000 beers and full line of spirits. Open M–Sa 9 am–10 pm, Su 10 am–6 pm. 141 Pitman St., Providence. 401.372.2030; BottlesFineWine.com

❧ The Den Wine & Spirits—A crafty stash of wine, spirits and beer with deep weekly deals and fun, free tastings. Located next to Trader Joe’s on Providence’s East Side. Open M–Sa 9 am–10 pm, Su 10 am–6 pm. 125 Wickenden St, Providence. 401.414.0500; DenPVD.com

❧ The Savory Grape—Perennial “Best of RI” winner, this 10,000-square-foot nirvana of wine, beer & spirits offers top-notch service with a neighborly vibe. Complimentary weekly tastings, on-site bottle engraving studio, gift baskets, wine & beer clubs, bar catering, statewide delivery, small-group wine travel programs and much more. M–Sa 9 am–10 pm, Su 10 am–6 pm. 1000 Division Rd., East Greenwich. 401.886-WINE; TheSavoryGrape.com

RESTAURANTS & CATERERS, CAFÉS, BARS & GRILLS

❧ Aurelia—Located inside the historic Agassiz Mansion at Castle Hill Inn, Aurelia has been lauded as one of the best dining experiences in New England. Nestled on 40 magical acres, the property has hosted memorable occasions for more than a century. The Forbes and Relais & Chateaux restaurant, originally known as The Dining Room at Castle Hill, offers a six-course prix fixe menu with imaginative dishes utilizing the local bounty. 888.466.1355, local 401.849.3800; AureliaNewport.com

❧ Bacaro—A split concept Italian restaurant offering a unique dining experience: Enoteca (Italian wine bar), Salumeria (cured meats and cheeses) and Cicchetteria (small plates). The menu reflects the food and philosophy of Italy. 262 S. Water St., Providence. 401.751.3700; BacaroRestaurant.net

❧ Cav—One of Providence’s most original and dazzling restaurants, Cav has won numerous awards for its cuisine and service. Set in an old brick factory, Cav serves classic dishes with sophistication and attention to detail. 14 Imperial Pl. #101, Providence. 401.751.9164; CavRestaurant.com

❧ The Cooked Goose—Serving breakfast, lunch, curbside to go, prepared foods, baked goods and gourmet cheeses year-round. 8 am–3 pm daily. 92 Watch Hill Rd., Westerly. Call for table reservations and ordering 401.348.9888; TheCookedGoose.com

❧ Foglia—Creative plant-based cuisine. Chef-driven seasonal cooking with Italian influence. International wine list, craft beer and cocktails. Takeout available. Dinner Th– Sa 5–9 pm, Su 4–8 pm. 31 State St., Bristol. 401.253.1195; FogliaBristol.com

❧ Matunuck Oyster Bar—Open year-round for lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining on Potter Pond. Featuring fresh local seafood, including their own oysters and farm produce. Raw bars and off-site catering available. Reservations and oyster farm tour tickets available at RhodyOysters.com. 629 Succotash Rd., South Kingstown, RI.

❧ New Rivers—A trailblazer in local- and seasonal-inspired food and drink. Menu offerings range from local fish, meats and vegetables to house-made pastas and an extensive in-house charcuterie program. Dinner M–Sa 5 pm–closing. 7–9 Steeple St., Providence. 401.751.0350; NewRiversRestaurant.com

❧ OTRA—From Brian Kingsford and Jennifer Matta of Bacaro—A Barcelonian/Iberian–inspired restaurant exploring the foods of Spain and Portugal with Southern French influences. Tu–Sa 5–10 pm. 303 S. Main St., Providence. 401.633.1313; OtraRestaurant.com

❧ Vanda Cucina—Homemade Italian food, including fresh pastas, homemade sausage and other Italian classic recipes from Vanda’s Kitchen. 1 Centerville Rd., Warwick. 401.921.3144; VandaCucina.com

GOOD THINGS TO EAT & DRINK

❧ Celebrated—Vegan and allergy-friendly bakeshop serving coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries. Custom orders and wedding catering. Open W–Sa 8 am–4 pm and Su 8 am–2 pm. 5 Stilson Rd., Richmond. 401.787.4017; Celebrated.co

❧ Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and South County Distillers Taproom—Visit their campus on Canal Street in Westerly to enjoy a variety of craft brews, spirits and house-curated specialty cocktails, or find their products in local package stores throughout the state. For more information, visit GreySailBrewing.com or SouthCountyDistillers.com.

❧ Le Bec Sucré—The most authentic French pastry this side of Le Havre. Croissants, baguettes and more. Open W– Su 7 am until sold out. 696 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. LeBecSucre.com

❧ The Pantry at Avenue N American Kitchen—The Pantry, from Nick and Tracy Rabar, specializes in prepared foods, local grocery items and artisan lunch. M–Th 10 am–6 pm and Sa–Su 9 am–5 pm. 20 Newman Ave., Rumford. 401.228.6691; AvenueNAmericanKitchen.com

❧ Seven Stars Bakery—Everything is baked from scratch using only the best ingredients. Stop by for a loaf or a cappuccino on Broadway, Point St. or Hope St. in Providence or in Rumford and Cranston.

❧ Summer Market at Tilted Barn Brewery—Tilted Barn Brewery is excited to announce they will host a weekly farmers market this summer. Visit their post-and-beam barn, shop from local artisans and food purveyors and enjoy live music and, of course, Tilted Barn beer. June 5–Aug 28, W 4–7 pm. 1 Hemsley Place, Exeter. 401.500.6765; TiltedBarnBrewery.com/summer-market

❧ Sweet & Salty Farm is a small grazing dairy farm in Little Compton. Using our rich Jersey cow milk, we produce a variety of unique, delicious artisan cheeses and yogurt at our on-farm creamery. We believe in real food, made with love and a very short ingredient list. Check our website for farmers markets, summer hours and how to order year-round. 68 Shaw Rd., Little Compton. 917.941.5898; SweetAndSaltyFarm.com

KITCHEN ACCESSORIES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COOKING GEAR, GIFTS, DESIGN & RENOVATION

❧ Adler’s Hardware—A full-service neighborhood hardware store offering personal service for 101 years, as well as home design services. 173 Wickenden St., Providence. 401.421.5157; AdlersRI.com

❧ Gil’s Appliances—A family business since 1961, is one of the largest appliance dealers in Rhode Island. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent prices and two locations. 397 Metacom Ave., Rte. 136, Bristol: M, Tu, W, F 9 am–6 pm; Th 9 am–8 pm; Sa 9 am–4 pm; Su closed. 926 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown: M–F 9 am– 5:30 pm, Sa 9 am–4 pm; Su closed. 401.253.9789; GilsAppliances.com

❧ Gray Goose Cookery—Make all your cooking, baking and entertaining projects successful and easy! Stock up on Wüsthof knives, Le Creuset cookware, April Cornell linens, Le Cadeaux melamine, Schott glassware, barware, candles, gourmet gifts and more! Over 35 years of culinary expertise! Open M–Sa 10 am– 4 pm, Su 11 am–3 pm. 93 Watch Hill Rd., Westerly. 401.315.5019; GrayGooseCookery.com

❧ Stock Culinary Goods—A curated shop dedicated to those who love to cook and entertain, with an emphasis on good design, regional craftsmanship, international sourcing and food-themed gatherings. Stock helps set the mood, set the table or make the meal. 756 Hope St., Providence. 401.521.0101; StockCulinaryGoods.com

FLOWERS, GARDENS & LANDSCAPING

❧ Garden Endeavors—Landscape design/build company serving Southeastern New England. Specializing in garden rejuvenation; bringing new life to outdoor spaces. Kitchen gardens, containers, flower and ornamental borders. 401.465.1760; Gardenendeavors@me.com; Garden-Endeavors.com

❧ The Farmer’s Daughter—Purveyors of unique and unusual plant material, vegetables, pottery, fountains and garden decor. Open daily 9 am–6 pm, mid-March thru December. 716 Mooresfield Rd., Wakefield. 401.792.1340; TheFarmersDaughterRI.com

LOCAL CULTURE, LITERATURE & LEARNING

❧ Hope & Main—Rhode Island’s premier food business incubator, Hope & Main has helped to launch nearly 400 local food and beverage businesses. Six kitchens; business and technical assistance available. Also offers small-batch contract manufacturing. Contact Entrepreneurship Coordinator Meri Spicer: meri@makefoodyourbusiness.org; 401.245.7400; MakeFoodYourBusiness.org

❧ Norman Bird Sanctuary—For 75 years the Norman Bird Sanctuary has served as a wildlife refuge and environmental education center. Its seven miles of hiking trails and 300 acres of scenic landscape are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. 401.846.2577; NormanBirdSanctuary.org

USEFUL RESOURCES

❧ The UPS Store in the Jewelry District—Packing, shipping, printing and small-business needs, including, large-format printing, shredding, blueprints, mailbox rentals and more. Free parking. Daily 8 am–6:30 pm. Sa 9 am–2:30 pm. 22 Parsonage St., Providence. 401.369.7029; Store6708@TheUPSStore.com; TheUPSStore.com/6708