Little Rhody Gift Guide

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Shopping locally for gifts means showing love for your favorite people and your Li’l Rhody community at the same time. When you shop locally, your dollars stay in Rhode Island while helping make neighborhoods thrive. Whether you're searching for Valentine's, birthday, anniversary or holiday gifts, shopping locally just got easier with this gift guide.
 
 

 

Sweet

  • Aura’s Chocolate Bar—Single-origin chocolate boutique with ingredients such as lavender, matcha, bee pollen, chili, honey, Earl Grey tea, plus other goodies from local purveyors. Visit the retail store in Cranston.
  • Anchor Toffee—Hand-crafted in Providence, this toffee is a perfect way to show your love for the anchor in your life. Visit their Newport and Providence retail stores. 
  • Gansett Craft Chocolate—Award-winning chocolate bars wrapped in gold foil and beautiful letterpress cardstock featuring Narragansett’s iconic Towers building. Sold at farmers markets, select retailers, online and, along with hot chocolate, at their new storefront in Wakefield.
  • Hawt Chocolate—Hawt stands for Having A Wonderful Time… and a wonderful time is exactly what you’ll have if you share these bonbons with your loved ones. At select retailers and online. 
  • Iron Crumble Cookie Co.—These gluten-free monstrously big cookies (some vegan options on occasion) are available for delivery or pickup in Cranston.
  • Jaffal Chocolates—Made by a former skydiving instructor, Jaffal Chocolates and nut butters are bean-to-bar and available at select retailers and for pickup in Warren.
  • Jennifer’s Chocolates—Jen’s Chocolates have been made by chocolate lovers, for chocolate lovers, for 17 years! Stop by their store located in Wakefield.
  • Popette of Pendulum—Your loved ones will be delighted by these beautiful handmade lollipops made with natural juices. Made in Pawtucket and available for online ordering.
  • Sweenor’s Chocolates—Celebrate tradition with this multi-generational, family-owned chocolate shop that has been making artisanal chocolates for over 70 years. Visit their Cranston and Wakefield retail stores.

 

Savory

  • Birdy’s Provisions—The founders of Birdy’s Provisions spent 10 years perfecting their recipe to create the spiciest, tastiest mustard around. Available at select local stores.
  • Newport Sea Salt Co.—This hand-harvested sea salt is the perfect simple gift for home cooks and grillers alike. Available at farmers markets, select retailers, online and their retail store in Newport.
  • Ocean State Pepper Co.—We all know a home cook who has more spice jars than space in their cabinet. Why not add to their collection and give them one more? This one will be their favorite one yet. Sold at local retailers and online.
  • Sweet + Salty Farm Cheese—Sweet + Salty Farms makes delicious cheese; there’s no doubt about it. Plus, the beautiful packaging makes it a thoughtful gift. Available at farmers markets and at their farm in Cranston.
  • Yagi Chili Crisp—Made at Yagi Noodles in Newport, this chili crisp is the perfect gift for spice lovers. Sold at the Yagi Noodles restaurant and at select local retailers. 

 

Functional Fun

  • Island Mist—These bath and beauty products are the perfect gift for your loved ones who want to keep Block Island close year-round. Available online.
  • Jon Watanabe—Jon Watanabe is a glassblower making stunning, unique pieces in Providence. Available on the Soda Glass House website and at year-round craft fairs. 
  • Nest Homeware—Nest cast-iron cookware will bring the beauty of nature into your kitchen. Sold at select retailers and online.
  • Shore Soap Co.—The Shore Soap Co. makes eco-friendly soaps and candles in a wide variety of scents. Pick them up online and at their store in Newport.
  • Spoon + Board—These handmade wooden boards and kitchen utensils are perfect for those charcuterie lovers in your life. Available at farmers markets and online. 
  • Three Wheel Studio—These ceramics made in Providence will elevate your home with their delicately painted designs and vibrant colors. Sold at their Providence shop in Fox Point and online.
  • Watson Wax—Give the gift of a spa day with this local small-batch soap company. Shop online.
  • Willywaw—Willywaw local linens made in Narragansett feature fresh patterns with nods to the landscapes of the Rhode Island coast. Available at their shop on Narragansett and online.
Photo 1: Photographer: Erin McGinn
Photo 2: Photographer: Annie Tuthill

 

Edible Experiences

  • Ceremony Cafe—Take a break from the chaos of life by visiting Ceremony’s tranquil tearoom in Providence. This private tea tasting is a perfect activity for both tea connoisseurs and novices alike. 
  • Coast Guard House—Keep dining outdoors throughout the winter season by visiting the igloos at the Coast Guard House in Narragansett. 
  • Gooseneck Vineyards —For all the wine lovers in your life, Gooseneck Vineyards in North Kingstown hosts regular events year-round.
  • Stoneacre Brasserie at the Chinese Teahouse—This traditional afternoon tea service is located on the grounds of the Marble House in Newport. Reservations available seasonally, beginning in April. To attend, you must also have a Newport Mansion tour ticket or be a member of the Newport Preservation Society. 
  • Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage—Located in the heart of Wickford Village in North Kingstown, Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage offers a quaint afternoon tea experience with options for dietary restrictions.
  • The Grand Bellevue’s Murder Mystery Dining Experience—The perfect gift for all of your mystery-loving friends, the Grand Bellevue has an amazing dining and murder mystery experience aboard their railroad theater car, departing from Portsmouth.
  • Tilted Barn Brewery—Tilted Barn in Exeter is Rhode Island’s only farm-to-pint brewery. They host year-round events featuring a wide selection of beers. Check out the calendar on their website for their next event.
  • Val’s English Tea & Pie Shop—This tea shop located in Greenville offers a traditional English afternoon tea experience. 
  • Grey Sail Brewery and South County Distillers—Head to the taproom and outdoor beer garden (in season) to enjoy beer, wine and cocktails. Go home with a selection from over 10 different beers or any of their thoughtfully produced spirits, including gin, vodka, rum, agave, limoncello and the latest, espresso martini.
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