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Bayberry Beer Hall
Here ’ s your chance to score some beers you won ’ t find at the local packie . From Fox Farm and Finback to Bissell Brothers and Hermit Thrush , you don ’ t have to travel to Connecticut , New York , Vermont or Maine to bring home rare brews . Pair the beers with chicken schnitzel sandwiches , beer brats and pierogies and vegan eats like smoked tofu banh mi . There are also curry vegetable hand pies and turkey pot pie , though the menu changes frequently in the winter based on what ’ s available . Desserts might involve housemade ice creams , ice cream sandwiches and ganache and almond toffee bars .
THE PROCESS : Order online for scheduled or as soon as possible pickup times .
DETAILS : 381 West Fountain St ., Providence , 383-9487 , bayberrybeer hall . com
New Rivers
Fried Chicken Friday at New Rivers is something to look forward to in trying times . Owner Beau Vestal and team channel his Southern roots with packages of hot and crisp breast , thigh and leg meat paired with varying sides
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like whipped buttermilk potatoes , house-brined pickles , crispy potato wedges , Parker House rolls , kaleslaw and seasonal desserts . The regular menu features fritters stuffed with squash , rich pastas made with local ricotta and winter veggies , and protein main courses and sides focus on what ’ s available from local farms , like cider-glazed Brussels sprouts , roasted root vegetables and pork loin . Check out the weekly changing “ At Home ” menu with choices like roast chicken and meatball calzone that you can heat and eat anytime .
THE PROCESS : New Rivers offers scheduled , contactless takeout , pre-paid through the website , and brought right out to your car upon arrival .
DETAILS : 7 Steeple St ., Providence , 751-0350 , newriversrestaurant . com
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Casa Azul
This Mexican takeout spot is named after artist Frida Kahlo ’ s “ Blue House ” in Mexico City , where the owners , husband-and-wife-team Javier Soto and Alejandra Ruelas , hail from . Chef Carmen Anaya creates amazing housemade salsas , from a spicy tomato and chili blend to a milder version , and one laced with avocado . She ’ s perfected chicken tinga , which is slow-cooked shredded chicken stew with caramelized onions and a tomato sauce base served with tortillas . Casa Azul also slow-cooks beans to make the most flavorful beans and rice , and serves carne asada , adobo pork and veggie tacos and bowls . Many vegan options are available , from nachos to vegan chorizo street tacos and tofu burritos .
THE PROCESS : Order takeout online or call ahead for pickup . Delivery also available .
DETAILS : 890 Allens Ave ., Providence , 414-7799 , casaazulri . com
India
India was one of the early restaurants to give free meals to frontliners when the pandemic hit , then it also offered 100 free meals a day to those in need throughout the months of December and January . The restaurant has been in business for more than twenty-five years and continues to highlight Indian cuisine from the popular tikka masala and tandoori chicken to thali platters that include a taste of many different dishes . India is also veganfriendly with various entrees that don ’ t include animal products , such as korma curry made with cashew and coconut-based curry served with tofu , and Baingan Bharta , which is eggplant roasted over open fire .
THE PROCESS : Order takeout on the website or call for drive-up curbside pickup ; delivery through GrubHub .
DETAILS : 1060 Hope St ., Providence , 421-2600 , indiarestaurant . com ➻
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