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The more meat and veggies you can pack in between two slices of bread, the merrier we are. Ming’ s continues to make the state’ s best fried chicken sandwich but now it’ s doing it in a brick-and-mortar shop. Cranston, mingsri. com
If you’ re an Italophie, check out the stellar meatball sub from Mirabella’ s( Warwick, mirabellasri. com) or the Italian sub from Dee’ s Deli( Cranston, deesdeliri. com).
We never tire of the Reuben from The Provisioner( North Kingstown, provisioner deli. com) or the Cuban at Sophia’ s Cafe( Providence, Cranston, @ sophiascaferi).
If you’ re a deli purist, head to Maven’ s Delicatessen for a corned beef or pastrami on rye with plenty of mustard. Opt for one or the other, or a 50 / 50. Pawtucket, mavensdeli. com
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NOSTALGIC PLATES AND DATES: Downstairs Entering Downstairs is like being transported back to your high school best friend’ s basement, but better. Eccentric tchotchkes, from Super Mario figurines to Gremlin dolls, line every available inch, accompanied by a mix of sleek high tops, cozy booths and funky furniture. Smithfield, @ downstairsri
VEGAN GRINDER GOODNESS: Providence Vegan Deli Thanks to the Frank Italian grinder— a soft roll with housemade sweet ham, pepperoni seitan, Italian-style seitan and smoked Violife cheese with all the fixins— you’ ll never have to settle for a sad cheese sandwich ever again. Providence, providencevegandeli. com
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ICE CREAM: Apponaug Village Creamery Tucked in the heart of Apponaug Village, this ice cream shop has quickly become a favorite for West Bay families seeking a sweet
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and creamy fix. Warwick, apponaugvillagecreamery. com
DAY TO NIGHT COFFEE SHOP: Public House It’ s a coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night— and with menu highlights like a lemon meringue tart and a yuzu espresso fizz— Public House offers a little taste of nightlife outside the state’ s urban core. Lincoln, publichouseri. com
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WHIMSICAL FASHION: Pretty Snake Clothing is crafted from custom fabrics printed with textile designer Joseph Aaron Segal and other artists’ illustrations depicting gothic scenes, oddities and creatures, but sewed into feminine silhouettes or button-down shirts. Providence, prettysnake. com
CASUAL MEN’ S CLOTHING: Beau Menswear Beau Menswear stocks several style shirts in colorful patterns and comfortable fabrics, along with shorts and pants that can go from the golf course to a casual night on the town. Bristol, beaubleuboutique. com
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