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Squid rings flash-fried in seasoned flour and tossed with sliced pickled cherry peppers and garlic-butter, served with marinara or lemon; the official Rhode Island state appetizer since 2014.
Rhode Island has long been the largest squid fishery on the US East Coast, with the bulk of the catch landed at the State Pier in Galilee. Federal Hill kitchens turned the local catch into the canonical hot-pepper fried calamari in the 1980s and 1990s. The state legislature designated calamari the official state appetizer on June 12, 2014, beating out clam cakes and stuffies. Almost every Federal Hill Italian-American kitchen runs a version; Andino's, Massimo and Costantino's Venda all serve the Hill standard.
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Where to eat Rhode Island calamari in Providence: the editor picks
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Enjoy a food tour with a felonious twist. Come take a taste of Providence's Italian neighborhood while also learning about its historical characters who didn't always ...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Savor the flavors of Providence’s Little Italy on a guided dinner stroll. Enjoy a 4-course Italian meal with antipasto, house-made pastas, and desserts.
Water activity · 2 hours
Enjoy a relaxing morning cruise around Boston Harbor with a moderately narrated tour of the main sights. Savor brunch as you sail in style aboard a classic 1920s-style boat.