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Brunch Break Roll out of bed ( is it midday , already ?) and do brunch justice by visiting these popular spots .
Blu Violet at Aloft Providence Downtown Get decked out in your hautiest outfit to coordinate with the bright citrus decor and a cityscape backdrop on the roof deck featuring a scenic view of Providence ’ s iconic Superman building . Providence , instagram . com / aloftprovidencedowntown
Back 40 Back 40 ’ s brunch menu is divided between savory fare , sweet courses , assorted omelets and lunch favorites . Each category features American comfort cuisine for the brunch traditionalist and adventurous alike , serving everything from avocado toast to burger omelets . North Kingstown , back40ri . com
Troop PVD Eclectic street fare ranges from curing hangovers to transporting you to the grounds of a local farm . Sweet dish lovers should try the cinnamon French toast , while savory food fans should select the local farm omelet with a side of cheddar biscuits . Providence , trooppvd . com
The Shanty Whether you ' re an eggs Benedict kind of guy or gal or prefer a heaping pile of cheesy chilaquiles , the Shanty ' s brunch menu is crowd-pleasing . Meat eaters are also taken care of with dishes like chicken and biscuits or the breakfast burger . Warwick , theshantyri . com
Water Street Kitchen and Bar Items range from hearty Benedicts and chicken and waffles to lunchtime selections like a bulky brunch burger or a New York strip steak served with poached eggs and bearnaise sauce . East Greenwich , waterstreetri . com
The Cooked Goose This egg-heavy menu offers omelets , sandwiches and six types of Benedicts , while specialty dishes like the truffled eggs and biscuits and gravy turn your classic diner breakfast into a home-cooked meal . Westerly , thecookedgoose . com
Julians You may have to wait for a table along with the whole town , but Julians is the place to go to satisfy vegans , vegetarians and carnivores alike . The shakshuka is the best around , with poached eggs in a spicy tomato stew with lemon tahini and fresh parsley . Providence , juliansprovidence . com
Stoneacre Brasserie and Stoneacre Garden Head to the Brasserie for a comfort-food-style menu with buttermilk biscuits and soft scrambled cheesy eggs , and to the Garden for playful items like braised pork chili verde and fresh green papaya salad . Newport , stoneacregarden . com ; stoneacrebrasserie . com
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22 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY ’ S NEWCOMERS ’ GUIDE l 2023