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WINE SHOP The Savory Grape, East Greenwich
LOCAL MARKET Dave’ s Fresh Marketplace, multiple locations
PLANT OR GARDEN STORE Hattoy’ s Nursery, Landscaping & Garden Center, Coventry Wildwood Nursery & Garden Center, East Greenwich
FLORIST Sprigs Flowers, East Greenwich
LOCAL EVENT Gaspee Days, Warwick
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RESTAURANT Laura’ s Bar and Grill, Smithfield Eggs Up, Cumberland
NEW RESTAURANT IN 2024 LJ’ s Kitchen, Woonsocket
ASIAN RESTAURANT Asia Grille, Lincoln
LATIN RESTAURANT Bandidos Mexican Restaurant, multiple locations
ITALIAN RESTAURANT Bar’ Lino, Johnston
VEGAN / VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT Apothica Cafe, Cumberland
OUTDOOR DINING Blackie’ s, Smithfield
DINER Eggs Up, Cumberland
BREAKFAST Eggs Up, Cumberland
BURGER LJ’ s Kitchen, Woonsocket
PIZZA Cumberland House of Pizza, Cumberland
SANDWICH SHOP / DELI J’ s Deli, multiple locations
NEIGHBORHOOD BAR Laura’ s Bar and Grill, Smithfield
COFFEE SHOP Fundati Coffee, Lincoln
SPECIALTY FOOD SHOP Krakow Deli Bakery Smokehouse, Woonsocket
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE Book Around, Pawtucket
LOCALLY OWNED WOMEN’ S BOUTIQUE With Heart & Soul, Cumberland
HAIR SALON Salon Vibes RI, North Providence
VINTAGE STORE Antiques Alley, Greenville
CONSIGNMENT STORE Blackbirds Consignment Shop, North Providence
FITNESS STUDIO TFW Rhode Island, Pawtucket
ANIMAL SHELTER / RESCUE Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Woonsocket
GIFT STORE With Heart & Soul, Cumberland
PET SALON / BOUTIQUE Tails by Taya, Johnston
DOGGIE DAY CARE Mind Your Dog, Chepachet
BAKERY Wright’ s Dairy Farm & Bakery, North Smithfield
ICE CREAM The Ice Cream Machine, Cumberland
LOCAL MUSIC VENUE Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland
WINE SHOP Diamond Hill Vineyards, Cumberland
LOCAL MARKET Dave’ s Fresh Marketplace, multiple locations
PLANT OR GARDEN STORE Central Nurseries, Johnston
FLORIST Valley Falls Flower Shop, Cumberland
LOCAL EVENT Paint and Vino, Pawtucket
* As of press time, this shop’ s lease was slated to end in June. Please call or check the website before visiting.
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108 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I AUGUST 2025