Local News Explaining the ‘stuffie,’ a uniquely Rhode Island food that’s trying to attract tourists The stuffed quahog is part of Rhode Island's latest campaign to draw in new visitors.

Quahogs lend themselves to being stuffed because the shells are so big, said Natalia Paiva-Neves. She runs O Dinis, her Portuguese family's restaurant in East Providence.

Quahogs lend themselves to being stuffed because the shells are so big, said Natalia Paiva-Neves. She runs O Dinis, her Portuguese family's restaurant in East Providence.

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It may be the smallest state in the U.S., but with 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island has a well-deserved reputation for excellent seafood, from squid to oysters.

Rhode Island Commerce said stuffies — quahogs stuffed with breadcrumbs and herbs — will be installed in four major flight markets to encourage travelers to visit the Ocean State.