**Blaze Engulfs Beloved Rhode Island Eatery Famous for ‘Pond-to-Table’ Cuisine**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the culinary world reeling, the beloved Rhode Island eatery “The Soggy Bottom Bistro,” renowned for its innovative “pond-to-table” cuisine, was engulfed in flames last night. Witnesses report that the fire started when a chef attempted to flambé a dish using a particularly enthusiastic batch of pond algae.
“I always said the food here was to die for, but I didn’t mean literally!” exclaimed local patron and self-proclaimed food critic, Marge “The Muncher” McGuffin. “I was just about to order the ‘Frog Legs à la Fire’ when the whole place went up in smoke. Talk about a hot meal!”
The Soggy Bottom Bistro, famous for its signature dish, “Swamp Surprise,” which featured a medley of local fish and a side of mystery, had been a staple in the community for over a decade. Owner and head chef, Gus “Gumbo” Gibbons, was devastated. “I always wanted to bring the taste of the pond to the people, but I didn’t mean for it to be this literal!” he lamented while trying to salvage a charred menu.
Local fire chief, Blaze McFlameface, commented on the incident, saying, “We’ve seen some wild things in our time, but a restaurant dedicated to pond cuisine catching fire? That’s a first. I guess you could say they really took ‘cooking with fire’ to a whole new level!”
As the smoke cleared, locals gathered to reminisce about their favorite dishes. “I’ll never forget the time I ordered the ‘Eel Enchiladas’ and found a live eel still wriggling on my plate,” said regular diner, Timmy “Two-Tongue” Thompson. “It was the most excitement I’ve had since my last trip to the dentist!”
While the future of The Soggy Bottom Bistro remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the community will never forget the time their favorite pond-to-table restaurant went up in flames—literally. As for Gus, he’s already brainstorming his next venture: “Pond-to-Pizza.” Because if there’s one thing Rhode Islanders love more than pond cuisine, it’s pizza. And maybe a side of fire.
