Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
Minimalist eatery offering Japanese noodle soups plus rice bowls, sake & whiskey.
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Ken's Ramen
Minimalist eatery offering Japanese noodle soups plus rice bowls, sake & whiskey.
Friskie Fries PVD
100 Washington StStop into Knead Doughnuts for a delectable vanilla bean, sour cream old-fashioned, or indulge in a peanut butter-glazed, jelly-filled doughnut.
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KNEAD Doughnuts
139 Elmgrove AveStop into Knead Doughnuts for a delectable vanilla bean, sour cream old-fashioned, or indulge in a peanut butter-glazed, jelly-filled doughnut.
If traditional with a twist is more your style, Ellie’s Bakery, a Parisian-inspired café, offers breakfast egg sandwiches with a sweet tomato jam that even Food Network’s Alton Brown can’t resist. Ellie’s also offers cooking classes for those interested in macarons or other tasty treats.
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Ellie's
225 Weybosset StIf traditional with a twist is more your style, Ellie’s Bakery, a Parisian-inspired café, offers breakfast egg sandwiches with a sweet tomato jam that even Food Network’s Alton Brown can’t resist. Ellie’s also offers cooking classes for those interested in macarons or other tasty treats.
Birch offers modern-American cuisine, sourced locally and presented with classical techniques.
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birch restaurant
200 Washington StBirch offers modern-American cuisine, sourced locally and presented with classical techniques.
Capriccio is a Providence landmark, dating back to 1977. Its sophisticated menu includes steak Diane, flambéed table side.
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Capriccio
2 Pine StCapriccio is a Providence landmark, dating back to 1977. Its sophisticated menu includes steak Diane, flambéed table side.
Cafe Pearl at RISD Museum
224 Benefit StStop by Café Choklad for a savory breakfast or lunch treat. For a sweet ending, try the wicked hot chocolate — rich chocolate spiced with cayenne, and topped with fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
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Cafe Choklad
2 Thomas St Stop by Café Choklad for a savory breakfast or lunch treat. For a sweet ending, try the wicked hot chocolate — rich chocolate spiced with cayenne, and topped with fresh whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Located on Benefit Street, Den Den Café Asiana offers up satisfying Korean comfort food in the form of rice bowls and bento boxes. Be sure to try their hot-stone Bibimbap.
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Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit St Located on Benefit Street, Den Den Café Asiana offers up satisfying Korean comfort food in the form of rice bowls and bento boxes. Be sure to try their hot-stone Bibimbap.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool gastropub offering local, seasonal comfort fare & craft cocktails in a modern, stylish space.
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Providence Eagle
124 Snow StCool gastropub offering local, seasonal comfort fare & craft cocktails in a modern, stylish space.
The Boombox in The Dean Hotel has a lounge and private karaoke party rooms.
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The Dean Hotel
122 Fountain StThe Boombox in The Dean Hotel has a lounge and private karaoke party rooms.
Sightseeing
Federal Hill is another colorful place for street photography with old-school Italian bakeries and restaurants. DePasquale Plaza has a beautiful fountain, which photographs well in all seasons, and the surrounding buildings are full of color.
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Federal Hill
Federal Hill is another colorful place for street photography with old-school Italian bakeries and restaurants. DePasquale Plaza has a beautiful fountain, which photographs well in all seasons, and the surrounding buildings are full of color.
DePasquale Plaza has a beautiful fountain, which photographs well in all seasons, and the surrounding buildings are full of color.
De Pasquale Avenue
De Pasquale AvenueDePasquale Plaza has a beautiful fountain, which photographs well in all seasons, and the surrounding buildings are full of color.
Another good spot to capture the skyline is from South Water Street up to Wickenden Street. There is also the Point Street Bridge where South Water Street meets Wickenden, which serves as a great place to get photos of the skyline and other buildings. The area features a sunflower garden, which blooms beautifully during the summer.
South Water Street
South Water StreetAnother good spot to capture the skyline is from South Water Street up to Wickenden Street. There is also the Point Street Bridge where South Water Street meets Wickenden, which serves as a great place to get photos of the skyline and other buildings. The area features a sunflower garden, which blooms beautifully during the summer.
Arts & Culture
The AS220 Main Stage hosts more than 10 events a week. Additionally, the artist-run organization offers printshop workshops, electronics workshops and many drop-in classes.
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AS220
115 Empire StThe AS220 Main Stage hosts more than 10 events a week. Additionally, the artist-run organization offers printshop workshops, electronics workshops and many drop-in classes.
The RISD Museum is awe-inspiring. Collections include ancient art such as a rare fifth-century B.C. Greek head in marble and an Egyptian coffin and mummy from the Ptolemaic period. Totaling more than 26,000 objects, the museum spreads its collection throughout five buildings, each having its own niche — Waterman Building, Pendleton House, Radeke Building, Farago Wing and the Chace Center. Highlights include one of the finest collections of historical textiles in the country.
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RISD Museum
20 N Main StThe RISD Museum is awe-inspiring. Collections include ancient art such as a rare fifth-century B.C. Greek head in marble and an Egyptian coffin and mummy from the Ptolemaic period. Totaling more than 26,000 objects, the museum spreads its collection throughout five buildings, each having its own niche — Waterman Building, Pendleton House, Radeke Building, Farago Wing and the Chace Center. Highlights include one of the finest collections of historical textiles in the country.
Parks & Nature
Grab Insta-worthy photos from the most stunning view with a visit to Prospect Terrace Park. Located on Congdon Street, this park overlooks the city and is adorned with a statue of theologian and state founder Roger Williams.
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Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StGrab Insta-worthy photos from the most stunning view with a visit to Prospect Terrace Park. Located on Congdon Street, this park overlooks the city and is adorned with a statue of theologian and state founder Roger Williams.
Shopping
Winkelcentrum Providence Place
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173 Weybosset StEssentials
Stop & Shop
850 Manton Ave