dIne In CenTRal & noRth ameRIca BORn In BlaCKsTOne lOCal TRadITIOns a&W - A&W is known for being the longest-running carhop in RI and they still make their root beer in-house. Be sure to try the wieners. Drive in, relax, and turn the lights on for service! Please note: they are cash only, and open seasonally from March - October. 460 Putnam Pike, Smith昀椀eld 401-949-9892 awrestaurants.com/aw-smith昀椀eld-ri Beef Barn – Known far and wide for their signature roast beef sandwiches. Located in a replica barn on a beautifully landscaped country property, they also serve ice cream and co昀昀ee and breakfast next door at Pound Hill Creamery & Cafe. 200 Industrial Drive, North Smith昀椀eld 401-762-9880 thebeefbarn.com new york lunch – Did you know that the state drink, co昀昀ee milk - a sweet drink similar to chocolate milk but with co昀昀ee syrup instead - was 昀椀rst created in Lincoln, RI? You can get it today at many places across the state including New York Lunch in Woonsocket. While there try a “dynamite.” This sandwich of ground beef, tomatoes and spices also originates here in the Blackstone Valley. 8 Main Street, Woonsocket 401-762-9619 stanley’s Famous Hamburgers – With a story that dates back to the early 1930s, Stanley’s in Central Falls started as a 昀氀avorful way to feed people during the Great Depression. Today, this restaurant is truly famous for their “Stanley Burgers” and is a landmark in Blackstone Valley. 535 Dexter Street, Central Falls 401-726-9689 stanleyshamburgers.com tourblackstone.com/foodtrail 21