Iggy's Clam Shack

Stepping out of my house today into the frigid cold weather of a New England winter gave me a deep longing to go back to the warm days summer has to offer down in Narragansett. And, of course, with all my thoughts and memories, I can never stop thinking of food. The food that brings me to this blog today is an appreciation for summer and the magnificent food Rhode Island has to offer in the summer. My favorite of all summer foods is the clam cakes (REAL Rhode Island Style Clam Cakes) and chowder ("chowda" for all my local readers) at Iggy's Clam Shack in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Yes I know it is the middle of the winter and yes I know Iggy's is closed right now, but it is never too soon to start looking forward to summer! Iggy's offers a variety of hardy Rhode Island seafood as fresh as can be. The long lines of beach goers wrapped around the building on a daily basis is a testament to how truly great their food is. Being from Rhode Island all my life, I consider myself somewhat of a clam cake aficionado and Iggy's is by far my top choice. Nothing is better on a warm sunny day after working up an appetite swimming at 'Gansett Beach than going to Iggy's to grub. Especially on a college student's budget, Iggy's is the place to go for yummy food. As if some of the best seafood this state has to offer wasn't enough, Iggy's also makes the BEST doughboys I have ever tasted. By the end of the meal I am always in such a "carb coma" its hard to keep my eyes open. So my suggestion is that you go and mark your calenders for the first warm day, to take a drive and go visit a Rhode Island must-have, Iggy's Clam Shack.

Iggy's Clam Shack
1157 Point Judith Rd.
Narragansett, RI 02882

TLC Coffee Roasters at Taylor's Landing

It's time to let you in on my favorite little hideaway in West Kingston, Taylor's Landing. Whenever I have a rough day of classes at URI, I sneak away to Taylor's for a quiet break. Taylor's is probably the coolest place I have found since I've been down at school. There really isn't much you can't get from this place. They're best known for their special home-roasted coffee made from beans from all over the world. They even have a roaster right out in the middle of the dining area so you can watch the process happen. If you like single origin coffee, they basically have coffee from any country you can think of. My personal favorite happens to be their Nicaraguan coffee since I have traveled there multiple times and fell in love with the coffee. This place is more than just coffee though. Taylor's makes some of the best warm sandwiches I have ever had. Whatever you order make sure to get in on their focaccia bread, it is the most delicious bread I have ever tasted. If you're not up for a whole lunch, stop in and grab a bag of their fresh roasted kettle corn popcorn, which can't get any fresher than if you picked it up from a county fair. More than their food and coffee, Taylor's is a quiet hideaway just far enough off of campus to give students refuge. The atmosphere is so warm and friendly you can't help but want to hang around. Taylor's also is very environmentally conscious, utilizing solar power and showcasing several organic and fair trade products in the store. It's a place where you can just feel good about giving them your business. Stop by and see for yourself!

3362 Kingstown Road 
West Kingston, RI 02892  
(401) 284-0501