2 Rhode Island Eateries Nominated For Magazine’s ‘Hot 10’ List

PROVIDENCE, RI — Two Rhode Island restaurants have been nominated for Bon Appétit magazine’s “Hot 10” list, which honors the best eateries in the country. Aleppo Sweets and big king, both in Providence, made this year's list.

Before unveiling the final list, the magazine revealed the 50 restaurants nominated for the honor. Bon Appétit writes that the nominees are “worthy of celebration in their own right.”

The magazine will reveal the top 10 restaurants next week, on Sept. 17. Check back with Patch to see whether Providence's restaurants made the cut.

Aleppo Sweets offers "best-in-class baklava at a homey Syrian café." Their baker, Youssef, has been making his famous baklava since he was 16 years old in Aleppo, Syria. After the civil war began, he escaped with his family, opening a new bakery in Providence. The Ives Street bakery is open Thursday through Sunday.

Big king, meanwhile, is a "one-of-a-kind Japanese hideaway," featuring the creations of Chef James Mark. Located at Luongo Square in the West Side of Providence, the menu features two, fixed-priced meal options designed each day with local ingredients.

See the full list via Bon Appétit.