Eat:
Visit the beautiful town of Bristol, a half hour from Providence, and check out Persimmon, an intimate 38-seat bistro with delicious tastes and a super sophisticated menu. Chef Champe Speidel is a three-time James Beard Award semifinalist and from the bread course down to the succulent fish, you’ll understand why.

Second Annual Newport Food Truck Festival is coming to the Newport Yachting Center on October 26! It’s a great way to shop and walk around, with a few fun pit stops to some of the most glamorous food trucks from throughout New England. no roach coaches or hamburger and fry joints — we’re talking fresh seafood, espresso, decadent grilled cheese, Thai and Vietnamese specialties, steak frites and more!
