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This combination of green umbrellas and the white picket fence just screamed out for a photo. Taken on Block Island (have you gotten enough yet?) at MacPhails in the Old Harbor over looking Old Harbor. Had a really good clam chowder here, Yum!
Another sunset deserving of applause. I just about starting clapping to honor the tradition in Key West. The sunset was a perfect back drop to our dinner at the Narragansett Inn. Our trip was nearing a close and just one more day lay ahead for shopping and exploring. I couldn’t of asked for a better ending to a day.
There is just something about a sunset over the water with the smell of ocean air wafting in the breeze. To someone born and raised in Connecticut now living in land locked Nebraska this is shear bliss.
What trip to anywhere would be complete without of photo tour of the local cuisine. Dining on Block Island is a foodie delight. If you’re wondering what to eat on Block Island you won’t starve that’s for sure. There are Block Island restaurants which range from five star restaurants to beach side concessions. My philosophy when I travel is “When in Rome, do as the Romans.” So I try to eat specialties of the area and local food. In New England, and on Block Island that means fish, clams, lobsters rolls, and later home made ice cream.
The Lobster roll from the Rebecca’s On The Beach was a pleasant surprise. Normally beach concession stands serve the traditional hot dogs, hamburgers and the like. didn’t know what to expect, but this cold mixed lobster salad (think tuna salad with lobster instead) really hit the spot. The next day we visited the main beach and I had a grilled tuna steak sandwich. Can’t get that in Nebraska.
One of the delights of the day was breakfast, which is included at your stay at the Narragansett Inn. Many places list a breakfast buffet but it’s short of the gourmet and heavy on the carbs (bagels and the like), not here. Fresh pancakes, or french toast, and the absolute best scrambled eggs I’ve ever had. Sorry Mom. I’m also a sucker for grinder salt and whole peppercorns, look, look, it’s standard on the table! I’m in heaven.
Block Island, Rhode Island – Ferry Ride Vintage Sign (12×18 Art Print Wall Decor, Wall Decor Poster)
Block Island Long Sleeve Dark T-Shirt, perfect for cool nights on the beach
My friend I traveled with is gluten intolerant and even she could find gluten free options and alternatives at many of the restaurants.
Dinner at the Narragansett Inn was wonderful. I stayed true to my theme of regional food and ordered the Pistachio Crusted Cod. Would have never thought of using pistachios on fish, but paired with the tomato/mango salsa it was a blend of flavors and textures which worked very well together.
Bar Harbor Clam Chowder, New England, 15 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Pure New England Bog Cranberry HoneyDowneast Lobster Rolls
Authentic clam chowder from MacPhails in the Old Harbor was an item to check off the list and the rainy overcast Monday made it a perfect choice.
I’m one of those people who love calamari, even the little ones with eight legs that remind me of the little sea creature they are. In my opinion it’s a reminder that my sea food didn’t come out of a box chopped up and in “cookie cutter” sizes. These beauties were found at Payne’s Dock restaurant within “stumbling” distance of the Narragansett Inn. That is if you need to stumble back after a few margaritas.
Flavormate X3 (New England Fish and Seafood Seasoning)Downeast Lobster RollsBar Harbor Red Clam Sauce, 10.5 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Hope I made you hungry, I know I’m hungry again and want to go back. I also enjoyed clam fritters for lunch, tuna steak sandwich at the beach, and shrimp salads. Overall I think my culinary menu of regional foods was well rounded.
So my question to you is, do you like to be adventurous when you travel and eat local foods? If you have visited Block Island where is your favorite place to eat?
This rock was handy for sitting and getting a little water on my feet. What was I thinking? I know better than this.
By the way, this will be the first and last time I will ever be in a bathing suit and posted on the internet. But heck, it was Block Island, anything is possible there.
From the Inn where we stayed on Block Island, I didn’t have to go far on my Block Island vacation to find photo opportunities. The Narragansett Inn had plenty of scenic areas with boats, water and breath taking sunsets. You might remember that one of our lodging requirements was to be near the water.
The Narragansett Inn has it’s own private beach on the Great Salt Pond. Where the ocean surf is invigorating and hypnotic, the Great Salt Pond was calm and relaxing. Two different personalities for different times of the day. Another plus was the water temperature. It’s more relaxing at the end of the day to float in water about 70 degrees Fahrenheit than the 65 or 66 F of the ocean that pushes you around.
Who wouldn’t be able to relax with a view like this? I had photo opportunities around every corner, the Block Island sunset was amazing and simply breath taking. People sitting on the porch actually applauded when the sun set. It was one of two fantastic sunsets we watched from the Narragansett Inn. I just can’t say enough about the Inn where we stayed. It was perfect place in every way.
If you have ever been to Block Island where did you stay and what were your favorite memories?
