JEFFERSON SPEAKEASY Brush up on your history at this Revolutionthemed bar tucked beneath a Mexican Restaurant . The space maintains the close-knit vibe it had as the Jefferson Pub — a place where neighbors and friends can drink to plan a little rebellion of their own . Warwick , jeffersonspeakeasyri . com
THE EDDY This beloved bar offers craft cocktails made with housemade bitters and syrups , and apps including charcuterie and other fancy bar snacks . Providence , eddybar . com
NEEDLE & THREAD Look for the logo on the door , then head down the spiral staircase into an underground bar that was previously a tailor shop for more than forty years . Handsome leather chairs , brick walls and a tin ceiling await , plus a cocktail menu that spotlights whiskey and smoky mezcal . Providence , needlenthreadpvd . com
JUSTINE ’ S Located behind a velvet curtain in an incognito lingerie store in Olneyville , Justine ’ s is the perfect speakeasy bar experience . Cocktails are inexpensive and the decor transports you to the past when illegally was the only way to imbibe . Providence , instagram . com / justinesolneyville
MARCELINO ’ S BOUTIQUE BAR Settle into an intimate nook with drinks mostly made from scratch , including infused spirits , housemade syrups and dehydrated citrus and fruit garnishes . Providence , marcelinosboutiquebar . com
THE ROYAL BOBCAT Travel to 1920s New Orleans without leaving the state . This bar pays tribute to the Big Easy with saxy music and cat-centric artwork on the walls , plus velvet armchairs and exposed brick as the backdrop . Providence , theroyalbobcat . com
THE WALNUT ROOM Soak up the ornate gilded and dark wood detailing , antique artwork and plush purple seating or grab an intimate streetlit sidewalk table for two at this lavish cocktail bar . Providence , thewalnutroompvd . com
COURTLAND CLUB Long live the jazz bar ! There ’ s no sign , but head down a nondescript side street , turn the knob and find out if you ’ re in the right place . You ’ ll already know since the lively patio gives it away . Providence , courtlandclub . com
Vegan & Vegetarian Eats
PLANT CITY Four vegan restaurants and a food market under one roof cover every non-plant-based craving with its veggie equivalent : If we could eat this way every day , we would . You won ’ t miss the meat after experiencing these feasts . For food on the go , swing by Plant City X in Warwick and Middletown . Providence , plantycitypvd . com ; Warwick , plantycityx . com ; Middletown , plantcityx . com
PiANTA Coming from a big Italian family , Michelle Politano took traditional recipes and adapted them to fit a plant-based diet for better health benefits without losing the taste of childhood . The restaurant is also gluten- and nut-free , as cheeses are coconut oil-based . Providence , piantaveganrestaurant . com
VEGGIE FUN Appealing to more than just vegans , this Chinese restaurant takes traditional favorites like General Tso ’ s chicken and spring rolls and makes them plant-based . Providence , veggiefunri . com
SPROUT AND LENTIL Have a sit-down vegan lunch of scratch-made soups , sandwiches and burgers , grab takeout or bring home healthy prepared meals . Sprout and Lentil also provides vegan and plantbased food at farmers markets and events , and can be hired for catering and private and group instruction . Middletown , sproutandlentil . com
GARDEN GRILLE Get the best of both worlds , especially for those wanting to dip their toes into a plant-based lifestyle . Garden Grille uses the freshest ingredients in its menu and caters to all diets , including kosher and gluten-free . Pawtucket , gardengrilleri . com
ROOT Vegan doesn ’ t have to be a boring kind of healthy . Root on Broadway offers unique juices and smoothies , bright and colorful breakfasts and filling grain bowls , salads and sandwiches that will leave you feeling healthy and satisfied . Newport , rootonbroadway . com
PiANTA in Providence .
APOTHICA CAFE This apothecary-inspired coffee shop boasts unique concoctions , locally roasted coffee beans , organic matcha and a curated loose-leaf herb selection . Small snacks , bakery goods and sandwiches are all plant-based , of course . Cumberland , apothicaherbs . com
CRAZY BURGER CAFE & JUICE BAR Known for its vast burger selection , this little joint doesn ’ t skip on special diets . With “ vertiginous vegan burgers ,” no animals are harmed in the making of these delicious creations . There are also plenty of vegan breakfast options , soups and salads and kids ’ meals for the little sprouts . Narragansett , crazyburger . com
LIKE NO UDDER The owners of an all-vegan soft-serve ice cream truck opened the area ’ s only all-vegan ice cream shop . The storefront sells Like No Udder ’ s famous soy-based soft-serve , and also boasts more than a dozen flavors of hard-packed ice cream , free of dairy , eggs , animal fats and honey . Providence , like-noudder . com
▼ FOGLIA This chef-driven , plant-based restaurant began as a pop-up but has since grown to include a brick-and-mortar eatery . Offering Italian classics alongside craft beers and cocktails ( both alcoholic and zero proof ), there ’ s something for every palate . Bristol , fogliabristol . com
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