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SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — One of Rhode Island’s most famous restaurants has been damaged after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning.
Union Fire District Steve Pinch told reporters firefighters arrived at 3:45 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the Manutuck Oyster Bar in South Kingston. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. No injuries have been reported.
A phone message seeking additional details was left at the the Union Fire District of South Kingstown.
The oyster bar has operated a seven-acre aquaculture operation on a local salt pond since 2002, and later opened the restaurant on the waterfront in 2009 where it quickly became a “pond-to-table” destination for diners. The restaurant regularly offers oyster farm tours for the public.
The oyster bar’s littlenecks and chourico dish was lauded one of the “ Best Dishes ” of the year in 2023 and USA Today listed the location on its “ Restaurants of the Year ” list in 2024.
“Everybody in town either works or knows somebody who works at the oyster bar, or comes here and enjoys the oyster bar, so we are just saddened for all of the employees and the owner,” Pinch told WPRI-TV.
The fire comes just days before Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial kick-off to summer and a boost in business for New England’s seaside businesses.
“I’m grateful there were no injuries and thankful to first responders for their quick response at a treasured local institution,” U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, a Rhode Island Democrat, said in a statement.
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log May 1-18 involved three DUI arrests following stops on Rte. 95, and Rte. 295.
Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI Trooper Log Warwick arrests:
RI Trooper Log Warwick Arrests May 1- 18
WG Rte. 95 stop, DUI At 3 a.m. May 16, troopers arrested Justin S. Cabral, 28, of 75 Flagg Ave., Warwick, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .10 to .15 – 1st Offense (Phase I .140% BAC/ Phase II .129% BAC).
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the Town of West Greenwich. Mr. Cabral was transported to the State Police – Hope Valley Barracks where he was processed, arraigned before a Justice of the Peace and released into the custody of a responsible adult pending a future Third Division District Court date.
Rte. 95 stop, DUI At 10:15 p.m. May 17, troopers arrested Taylor Whalen, 35, of 141 Lancaster St., Apt. 1, Providence, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – B.A.C. Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Warwick.
The subject was transported to the B.A.T. Mobile for processing and later misdemeanor released into the custody of a responsible adult with a future Third Division District Court date.
Rte. 295 stop, DUI On Saturday, May 18, at 8:30 p.m., troopers arrested Mercedes Faust, 27, of 10 Messer Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater – First Offense (Phase I: 0.345%, Phase II: 0.356%). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle crash investigation on Route 295 in the City of Warwick.
Faust was transported to the State Police – Scituate Barracks, where she was processed, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and later transported to Roger Williams Hospital by members of Scituate Fire and Rescue.
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