7 Unexpected Foods Rhode Island is Famous For

DEL'S FROZEN LEMONADE

This lemonade slushy is a staple in Rhode Island.

CABINETS

What most of the U.S. calls "milk shakes" Rhode Islanders refer to as "cabinets".

JOHNNY CAKES

They may look like pancakes but traditional johnnycakes consist of only cornmeal, salt, and water.

STUFFIES

This popular clam dish also contains onion, celery, green pepper, Ritz crackers, spices, and a few other ingredients.

COFFEE MILK

Similar to chocolate or strawberry milk, coffee milk is created by adding a coffee-flavored syrup to a glass of milk.

NEW YORK SYSTEM

These wieners are made of beef & veal, placed in a steamed bun with diced onions, yellow mustard, celery salt, and ground beef sauce on top.

CALAMARI

Rhode Islanders love calamari so much that it's the state’s official appetizer.

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