It’s been a delicious year in Rhode Island .
New restaurants have brought exciting options to diners across the state, while some of our favorites still stand by ready to deliver the comfort and joy that comes with the meals we want over and over again .
Rhode Islanders aren’t the only ones who have noticed. Visits from celebrities to Ocean State restaurants caught our attention, and readers also wanted to know about what was being served at some of the biggest weddings in the area.
But unfortunately, some of those restaurants are no longer with us, as places that grew followings decided that 2024 was their final year for service.
Take a look back at some of the top stories from Journal food and dining editor Gail Ciampa .
Service comes to an end for three Federal Hill restaurants
Two Federal Hill restaurants announced in June they would close before the end of the month, while a third restaurant decided to end service at its cocktail bar.
Check out the three restaurants readers now miss.