La Forge Casino Restuarant

 Paddy Cakes

 Onion Soup

Chopped Salad

We stopped into the La Forge Casino Restaurant after walking around the area and browsing menus. We also liked its proximity to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. It was a beautiful afternoon in Newport and we wanted to enjoy lunch outside, however, the porch was full. The group in front of us asked if there were open seats out back and the hostess sent them through the restaurant. Not knowing what to expect, we did the same thing.

Boy were we glad! The porch in the back overlooks the Tennis Hall of Fame and the courts, as well as being shaded. Absolutely beautiful. However, there is a small added fee for sitting outside near the courts for the preservation of the historic tennis courts. We were OK with that!

We ordered the paddy cakes, potato cakes made with chipped corned beef and served on an aioli; their onion soup and the chopped house salad. A lovely lunch in a lovely location. And, come here before you tour the Hall of Fame for discounts on the hall of fame ticket price.

Fatulli's Gourmet Bakery and Deli

Terribly hungry after flying into Providence and then driving to Newport, RI, we drove to Newport Winery and were pleasantly surprised when next door there was a deli with yummy food. Fatulli's Deli offers hot and cold sandwiches, a number of soups, baked goods, coffee and more.

We ordered the Italian flatbread sandwich and the deli's corn chowder. Both delicious.

This was a great way to start our trip.

Aster Cafe

Walking down Main Street along the waterfront in Minneapolis, there are many dining options to choose from. Aster Cafe has charming outdoor dining and is dog friendly. Make sure to ask for a table on the patio, it has beautiful views and it's great for people watching.

We ordered the roast beef, roasted red pepper, mozzarella sandwich, served on a brioche bun, which was moist and a delicious combination and perfect on a warm summer afternoon and served with chips.

We also ordered the chorizo, queso fresco, potato, chimichurri flatbread pizza. The flatbread was an interesting combination. Potatoes on a pizza was a delicious surprise (admittedly, we were skeptical and curious going into this one).