Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
Great sandwiches!!! A cute little neighborhood deli tucked away on a residential street. You can also buy deli meats and cheese by the pound here.
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Hudson Street Deli
68 Hudson StGreat sandwiches!!! A cute little neighborhood deli tucked away on a residential street. You can also buy deli meats and cheese by the pound here.
This is arguably one of the most lauded restaurants in all of Providence, if not Rhode Island - and it's within minutes of the house on foot. It's a foodie heaven, just be prepared to wait.
122 moradores locais recomendam
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayThis is arguably one of the most lauded restaurants in all of Providence, if not Rhode Island - and it's within minutes of the house on foot. It's a foodie heaven, just be prepared to wait.
Another great spot - I tend to grab a drink and appetizer at the bar when I go here. Their appetizers are hearty and often serve as a full meal for me.
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Broadway Bistro
205 BroadwayAnother great spot - I tend to grab a drink and appetizer at the bar when I go here. Their appetizers are hearty and often serve as a full meal for me.
My favorite bakery in Providence - plus you get free bread on your birthday (if you're on their email list). Great homemade scones, muffins, all kinds of breads (the olive bread is To. Die. For.)
170 moradores locais recomendam
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayMy favorite bakery in Providence - plus you get free bread on your birthday (if you're on their email list). Great homemade scones, muffins, all kinds of breads (the olive bread is To. Die. For.)
Great local restaurant and it's only a 5-min walk from the house. French-American fusion food - they have a $5 mussels-and-frites special on Monday nights that's a bargain.
57 moradores locais recomendam
Loie Fuller's
164 Danielson PikeGreat local restaurant and it's only a 5-min walk from the house. French-American fusion food - they have a $5 mussels-and-frites special on Monday nights that's a bargain.
Great, cheap Mexican food. You won't find a lot of native English-speakers here, but they'll work with you (pointing at what you want helps).
The windows are heavily tinted but they're open!
9 moradores locais recomendam
Mi Ranchito
1955 Westminster StGreat, cheap Mexican food. You won't find a lot of native English-speakers here, but they'll work with you (pointing at what you want helps).
The windows are heavily tinted but they're open!
A little hipster-y but good food and great way to experience the west side and all its colorful inhabitants.
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Julian's
318 BroadwayA little hipster-y but good food and great way to experience the west side and all its colorful inhabitants.
One of the best meals I've ever had in Providence was at La Laiterie; there's a cheese shop attached to the restaurant.
Farmstead
188 Wayland AvenueOne of the best meals I've ever had in Providence was at La Laiterie; there's a cheese shop attached to the restaurant.
Fantastic vegetarian restaurant! I absolutely LOVE their food and I'm a carnivore. Greatt cocktails too - there's often a crowd but totally worth it.
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The Grange
166 BroadwayFantastic vegetarian restaurant! I absolutely LOVE their food and I'm a carnivore. Greatt cocktails too - there's often a crowd but totally worth it.
Tiny fantastic breakfast place - only about a half dozen tables. The owner does all the cooking and waiting on tables himself. Be prepared to wait a bit - even on weekdays.
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Kitchen
94 Carpenter StTiny fantastic breakfast place - only about a half dozen tables. The owner does all the cooking and waiting on tables himself. Be prepared to wait a bit - even on weekdays.
AS220 has a great bar and kitchen but it's also a downtown arts magnet - there's a gallery next door and they often have live music shows there.
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AS220
115 Empire StAS220 has a great bar and kitchen but it's also a downtown arts magnet - there's a gallery next door and they often have live music shows there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another gem of the west side. Great cocktails, fantastic Art Deco interior, and completely hidden away in a residential neighborhood. There's not even a sign - just look for the green house.
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The Avery
18 Luongo SquareAnother gem of the west side. Great cocktails, fantastic Art Deco interior, and completely hidden away in a residential neighborhood. There's not even a sign - just look for the green house.
It looks a bit scary on the outside, but it's really not. Small completely divey bar but great beer selection on tap and friendly bartenders. I like to go early before it gets crowded.
18 moradores locais recomendam
The Scurvy Dog
1718 Westminster StIt looks a bit scary on the outside, but it's really not. Small completely divey bar but great beer selection on tap and friendly bartenders. I like to go early before it gets crowded.
Great Irish pub if you find yourself on the east side. The food is pretty good too!
25 moradores locais recomendam
McBride's Pub
161 Wayland AvenueGreat Irish pub if you find yourself on the east side. The food is pretty good too!
The Eddy
95 Eddy StGreat new bar - fancy cocktails and bar snacks.
Essentials
Local organic grocery only 3 min from the house! They sell produce, dairy, meats and cheeses - all from local purveyors/farms. Plus a cute cafe with great coffee and wifi.
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Fertile Underground Grocery
Local organic grocery only 3 min from the house! They sell produce, dairy, meats and cheeses - all from local purveyors/farms. Plus a cute cafe with great coffee and wifi.
This is the closest "big" grocery store to the house. It's a 5-min drive and is in a big shopping plaza with a Kmart and a few other chain stores. Across the street is a Lowe's.
54 moradores locais recomendam
Stop & Shop
850 Manton AveThis is the closest "big" grocery store to the house. It's a 5-min drive and is in a big shopping plaza with a Kmart and a few other chain stores. Across the street is a Lowe's.
Everything Else
Great local park, framed on the south side by the Armory building that gives this neighborhood its name. May-Oct there's a Thursday farmers market.
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Dexter Field
Great local park, framed on the south side by the Armory building that gives this neighborhood its name. May-Oct there's a Thursday farmers market.
The Providence River winds its way through the center of town - lovely landscaping and views. Also where WaterFire is held - a must see if you're in town for one.
Providence River Greenway
Providence River GreenwayThe Providence River winds its way through the center of town - lovely landscaping and views. Also where WaterFire is held - a must see if you're in town for one.
Shopping
This place is sort of a hangout for locals, but if you run out of toilet paper, or need mayonnaise (or some other grocery staple) they're convenient.
Rocky's Market
19 Messer StThis place is sort of a hangout for locals, but if you run out of toilet paper, or need mayonnaise (or some other grocery staple) they're convenient.
They sell gifts, housewares, etc all by local artists. Great place to buy gifts and pick up something for yourself!
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Craftland
212 Westminster StThey sell gifts, housewares, etc all by local artists. Great place to buy gifts and pick up something for yourself!
Arts & Culture
GREAT museum! Frankly, a much better collection than I expected an art school to have. Great exhibits throughout the year as well.
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Museu RISD
20 N Main StGREAT museum! Frankly, a much better collection than I expected an art school to have. Great exhibits throughout the year as well.
One of the oldest (if not the oldest) membership libraries in the country. Wander around inside for a bit - it's really cool.
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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StOne of the oldest (if not the oldest) membership libraries in the country. Wander around inside for a bit - it's really cool.
Sightseeing
Lined with gorgeous old Victorian and Federal homes; also home to RISD museum, the John Brown house, the Providence Athenaeum.
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Benefit Street
Benefit StreetLined with gorgeous old Victorian and Federal homes; also home to RISD museum, the John Brown house, the Providence Athenaeum.
Home of the tall ugly Roger Williams statue (seeing the statue is reason enough to go) but also has a beautiful view of downtown Providence and environs.
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Parque Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StHome of the tall ugly Roger Williams statue (seeing the statue is reason enough to go) but also has a beautiful view of downtown Providence and environs.