Since opening in the heart of Wakefield in 2023, Purslane Eatery, which grew out of the Butterhead food truck, has become a home-grown favorite. The restaurant offers three varieties of local oysters, a selection of seafood dishes, sandwiches, and more. Guests can pair these sumptuous meals with beer from area breweries or a glass of wine, but “Cosmopolitans and dirty martinis are having a moment,” relays co-owner Freida Sahady. “We are seeing a trend towards cocktails of the Sex and the City era.” Sahady relays that the use of savory elements like ancho chilis, herbs, sesame, and kombu is also gaining popularity. “We’re seeing the culinary and cocktail worlds collide.”
The Spicy Maple Margarita is Purslane’s most popular drink. “We use blanco tequila, pure maple syrup, fresh jalapeños, and fresh lime juice with a house-made sweet and spicy rim.” Customer favorites also include the Boulevardier, a classic made with Campari, Dolin Rouge vermouth, rye, and orange; and the Smoke & Sand, which combines mezcal, Dolin Rouge, and Cherry Heering. Wakefield, Purslane-RI.com
Celeste is known for its high-quality local seafood and European-inspired dishes, featuring the flavors of coastal Italy, France, and Spain. Their impressive cocktail menu adds to the experience. “Guests really enjoy our Piers Well martini, which consists of pear vodka, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice,” says Celeste general manager Louis Capodilupo. Another must-try is their Celestial Sangria, a coastal European classic made with red wine, raspberry vodka, limoncello, and fresh citrus.
Capodilupo explains that bartenders at the seaside restaurant experiment with new drinks regularly. “Guests want to try the craft cocktails our bar team prepares because they want to taste the creative flavors we offer and have something they wouldn’t necessarily make at home, whether that be an infused liquor, a flavored simple syrup, or a liqueur unfamiliar to them,” he adds. “The bar team is working to create these flavors the same way a culinary team prepares innovative and fun cuisine.” He notes growing sales in mocktails, with the non-alcoholic choice making up about 15 percent of drink sales. Narragansett, CelesteRI.com
Offering everything from sandwiches to CBD-infused beverages, BlackStone Herbs and Martini Bar has something for everyone, and cocktail flights if you’re not sure what you want. “Our top-selling cocktails are espresso martini flights and margarita flights,” says Bryanna Ranucci, who runs the business with her husband Gian. “We use house-brewed espresso and brown sugar simple syrup for the margs.” Guests can choose from dozens of varieties, including kiwi, watermelon, and dragon fruit, in addition to more traditional flavors like strawberry and raspberry. There’s also a full line-up of beer, wine, and seltzer, as well as a selection of hot and iced cafe beverages.
Mix and match drink and meal pairings by choosing from over a dozen food flights – pick three eggrolls, sliders, wings, mac and cheese, and more to experience the full breadth of their menu. Ranucci and team are passionate about staying relevant and evolving. “We will keep finding new trends, adapting to what people want… always growing and changing!” Coventry, BlackStoneCoventry.com
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