FOOD NEWS
One Of Rhode Island's Unique Dining Experiences Has You Embrace Your Inner Hobbit
BY Martha Brennan
One of Rhode Island's most unique dining experiences, inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" novels, is tucked away from the coast.
The Maker's Mark Hobbit Houses are the brainchild of The Preserve Sporting Club and Resort, located just 30 minutes from the Atlantic coast in Richmond.
The cave-like structures are built into the resort's hillside. There are three houses, each with stone floors and walls, a round wooden door, and a grass-covered roof.
There are also tree trunks incorporated into the architecture, fire pits, and winding stone paths. These are private dining venues that you can rent out for small groups.
The upscale four-course experience includes dishes like roasted pheasant and a butternut squash burrata salad. Each course is paired with a different Maker's Mark bourbon.