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nyjnym33 Feb 28, 2010 04:00 PM

Point Judith - Any thoughts cuisine in Point Judith?

Any suggestions from coffee, to seafood, to fine dining welcome. Any thoughts on farmers markets or fresh seafood? Thanks

  1. invinotheresverde Jun 6, 2010 01:16 PM

    Is that place owned by the Turtle Soup ladies still there? I've never eaten there, just curious.

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      AnnieP Jun 6, 2010 12:51 PM

      There's a nice independent coffee shop called Brewed Awakenings. It's in South County Commons.in Wakefield. Alos, we like Trio in Narragansett, Nice outdoor dining, and I love the chowder.

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      Brewed Awakenings
      1395 Atwood Ave Ste 110, Johnston, RI 02919

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        elgato May 2, 2010 05:03 AM

        I second the reccomendation of the Matunuck Oyster Bar. I had lunch there yesterday. Good friendly service and very fresh oysters. I had the Pan Roasted Littlenecks with grilled chourice. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten.

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          JaneRI Jun 3, 2010 10:56 AM

          Love love LOVE Matunuck Oyster Bar! And the outdoor seating is lovely.

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            Sean Jun 5, 2010 12:31 PM

            Matunuck Oyster bar is awesome. I had grilled oysters there this past weekend, delicious...

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          mminmaine May 1, 2010 05:41 AM

          There's also a nice farmer's market on Sunday mornings at the Fishermen's Park at the end of Point Judith road where it meets the Galilee Escape Road.

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            coastalgypsy Mar 1, 2010 06:00 AM

            Java Madness is a little coffeeshop right on the water in a marina, about 5-10 minutes away in Wakefield - this gives you an option to Dunkin Donuts... www.javamadness.com/

            The Wakefield farmer's market doesn't happen in the winter, so you'd have to go to Peacedale: http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmers...

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              joe777cool Feb 28, 2010 04:40 PM

              My perfect day in the Point Judith area is a stop at Allies donuts in the morning, a stop at Calvittos bakery in Narragansett for some (RI only) red sauce pizza strips and cold calzones (they make a wonderful lunch on the beach!!! Sun Sand and Surf at Scarborough and then a seafood dinner at Aunt Carries.

              I have not tried Crazy Burger - it was on Diners Drive ins and Divers a few months ago if that is your type of thing.

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                philbkr Mar 1, 2010 03:50 AM

                So now Mr. Fieri is going underwater for his goodies!! (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

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                  twilight goddess Jun 1, 2010 03:48 PM

                  But Crazy Burger was a wonderful local treasure long before Guy appeared on the scene....

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                  FjmArch Feb 28, 2010 04:32 PM

                  You have in no particular order:

                  Trio
                  Champlins
                  Spain
                  Crazy Burger
                  Tutle Soup
                  Matunuck Oyster Bar is about 10 minutes away
                  Cheeky Monkey

                  For coffee it is a short jump to the salt pond marina and "JAVA MADNESS" or The coffee and Bagel connection in bonnet shores

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                    joe777cool Feb 28, 2010 04:12 PM

                    In the immediate vicinity you have seafood, seafood, and more seafood.

                    Aunt Carries and Champlins top my list with Georges and Iggys running not too far behind.

                    Spain has pretty good spanish food; Im no connoisseur of this type of cuisine but I have friend who really enjoy the Paella. Its not overly expensive and you will want to dress business casual at bare minimum.

                    The only other place I can think of is Charlie O's - opitimy of a sports bar. Lots od URi students hang here during the school year. Decent pub food.

                    The only coffe you will find in the area is Dunkin Donuts.

                    I have never heard of any farmers markets in the area but there are farms nearby and most have roadside stands or small shops set up - but these are 15 minutes + away.

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                      nyjnym33 Feb 28, 2010 04:28 PM

                      Very helpful - Thanks - I appreciate it. I am thinking of spending a week in the area this summer - and do not know much about it - so thank you.

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                        twilight goddess Jun 1, 2010 03:47 PM

                        Quite close to Point Judith, on Rte 108: Farmers' Market every Sunday morning in the summer, at Fishermen's Memorial Park. Every Sunday May to October 9AM to 1PM.

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