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Federal Hill but it pays a similar homage to the wave of immigrants who came from Italy and offered their culinary identity to New England . Broccolini , arugula and escarole make a lively appearance for the old school diners . But the most unexpected bite of the night is a cup full of tangy tangerine Italian ice covered in focaccia gelato . It ’ s a pairing so sublime that it ’ s best to down one as a palate cleanser between pizzas and another as dessert to punctuate the meal . If you thought you ’ d get away with a quick slice on the run , think again . This is how obsessions start : one blistered bite at a time . Pizza Marvin , 468 Wickenden St ., Providence , 262-3336 , pizzamarvin . com . Must get : Roni Island pizza , stuffed clams , focaccia gelato and tangerine ice . Takeout and delivery options vary ; call for details . �

Dine In , Takeout , and Delivery

11:30am-8:30pm 7 days a week asiagrille . com

OPPOSITE PAGE : Pomodoro Pizzeria ’ s Mama ’ s lasagna and

Pomodoro pizza . THIS PAGE TOP : Pizza Marvin ’ s slice of pepperoni pizza . BELOW : The Roni Island pizza , baked clams and focaccia custard with house-bottled cocktails . 140 Hillside Rd .

Cranston , RI • 401-298-8855

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