The state of Rhode Island is so small, it's more like a city-state with
just about everything within easy driving distance. Rhode Island really
is like one big city where you can drive thirty minutes in any direction
and find a restaurant worthy of your time and money.Rue de l'Espoir and
Pot au Feu were the early pioneers, serving French cuisine and bistro
fare. Al Forno and New Rivers opened in 1980, both garnering national
acclaim for their Modern Italian cuisine and New American cuisine,
respectively. Not surprisingly, these four wonderful restaurants are
still in business today. Their continued success is a testament to their
culinary vision. It was those venerable restaurants and chefs that
brought media attention to little Rhode Island, but so many chefs and
restaurateurs deserve to be mentioned: If Rhode Island had a foodie hall
of fame, these well-established culinary stars would all deserve a place
there. Standing on their shoulders is a whole new generation of young
chefs, members of the new progressive food movement. They are equally
passionate about their food and where it comes from. They have all
formed close ties to local farmers and fishermen to ensure the freshest
possible ingredients are delivered regularly to their kitchens.With 100
recipes for the home cook from the state's most celebrated eateries and
showcasing full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous
chefs, and lots of local flavor, Providence & Rhode Island Chef's Table
is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The delicious dishes
featured here are personal histories--stories of people, place. Each
recipe, chef profile, and photo tells its part of the story of Rhode
Island.
