The rumors are true and the word is out: “Real Housewives” is coming to Rhode Island.
Since there isn’t anything remotely more important happening in the world, we wanted to help the producers of the popular reality show craft the most authentic version of what it’s like to live in our little state.
Rhode Map readers weighed in on who they think should be the stars of the upcoming show. (Want to add to the list? Fill out our survey here.) Plenty of people think actress and restaurateur Olivia Culpo should be in the cast. A few politicians were among those suggested, including former gubenatorial candidates Ashley Kalus and Helena Foulkes, and state representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. And while some readers suggested that Gina Raimondo, Taylor Swift, and Viola Davis should have cameos on the show, the vast majority of Rhode Map readers apparently simply… nominated their friends.
When it comes to locations, respondents were split between Providence and Newport, with Cranston coming in third place. We looked into a few more-precise locations: Here are 10 places the producers should consider, and why.
Twin Oaks
Nothing screams “your blood type is Pinot Grigio” more than Cranston’s most famous restaurant. Bonus points: You might get an Allan Fung cameo.
Bonnet Shores Beach Club
It’s not a Rhode Island summer without a brawl over a cabana at Bonnet Shores.
Camille’s
It would be like a crossover episode between “Real Housewives” and “Mob Wives.” Now that the Old Canteen is becoming a hot dog stand, this is clearly the best spot to film on Federal Hill.
Ocean House
If the housewives want to get “‘Gone with the Wind’ fabulous,” then spending some time at Rhode Island’s best hotel is a no brainer. Who knows? Maybe they’ll catch Taylor Swift on a morning jog.
The deck at the Hot Club
Where every conversation begins with “word on the street is.” The best time to film is Brown graduation weekend, but any Friday night in the summer would work just fine.
Alpine Country Club
They aren’t letting cameras in at Rhode Island or Warwick, you have to be a descendent of someone who sailed on the Mayflower to get into Newport or Misquamicut. But Alpine offers the perfect combination of luxury and… Cranston.
Bailey’s Beach Club
There’s no chance that every housewife will be a member of this exclusive Newport club, but every member of the cast will claim to “know a gal” who is a member.
Garden City
There’s no Nordstrom or Tiffany at Providence Place, but the housewives can get into all kinds of trouble at Garden City. And then everyone can stop for ice cream at Newport Creamery.
Coast Guard House
“See friends, sea views, seafood… see chaos.” The directors of the show would be wise to call Judge Frank Caprio and ask him to settle any disputes among the housewives.
Foxy Lady
Whether it’s a night out on the town or “legs and eggs” on a Friday, the housewives have to make an appearance at Rhode Island’s most famous gentleman’s establishment.
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