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OLNEYVILLE N . Y . SYSTEM , PROVIDENCE AND CRANSTON VIBE : A Rhode Island institution ( where you ’ ll find all the locals ). GET THIS : Order a hot wiener “ all the way ,” topped with mustard , meat sauce , white onions and celery salt . olneyvillenewyorksystem . com
HARRY ’ S BAR AND BURGER , PROVIDENCE VIBE : A fun sports bar that appeals to the masses . All burgers are made with freshly ground , certified Hereford beef . GET THIS : Why , the M . O . A . B . ( mother of all burgers ), of course — topped with cheese , hickory-smoked bacon , portobello mushrooms and fried onion strings . You can ’ t go wrong with a sloppy Harry chili dog and one of Harry ’ s milkshakes ( alcoholic or non ). harrysbarburger . com
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PIZZA MARVIN , PROVIDENCE VIBE : A nostalgic menu with open , airy patio seating . GET THIS : The house cheese pizza with crisp wood-fired crust . Co-owner and chef Robert Andreozzi was recently named as a semifinalist for the 2023 James Beard Awards under the category of Best Chef : Northeast . pizzamarvin . com
KAY ’ S RESTAURANT , WOONSOCKET VIBE : Award-winning sandwich joint in a casual atmosphere . GET THIS : The famous steak sandwich on a fresh buttered roll served with potato chips , pickles and pepperoncini . kaysrestaurant . com
MAVEN ’ S DELICATESSEN , PAWTUCKET VIBE : Set in a convivial and energetic atmosphere , guests are surrounded by nostalgic aromas and flavors . GET THIS : Matzo ball soup , bagels and lox , whitefish salad or a corned beef Reuben sandwich . mavensdeli . com
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LAURA ’ S BAR AND GRILL , SMITHFIELD VIBE : Chic and sporty casual . GET THIS : The grilled chicken caprese or braised short rib mac and cheese , with a drink ( the coconut caramel cookie martini ) to finish . laurasbarandgrill . com
CHASKA , CRANSTON VIBE : Hindi for “ obsession ,” Chaska aims to connect people with good taste for Indian dishes and drinks in a modern , colorful atmosphere . GET THIS : Start with Brussels sprouts Thoran , followed by jackfruit tacos , then please the table with chocolate banana bread pudding . chaska-usa . com
CORK AND RYE GASTROPUB , WARWICK VIBE : A chicer version of your local pub , but with the same charm . GET THIS : The mouthwatering bacon and brie burger served with a mango pineapple chutney and cilantro on a brioche roll and a refreshing blueberry mule . corkandryeri . com >>
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BRUNCH Julians in Providence .
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JULIANS , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Brunch all day , aka where you ’ re spending your entire Sunday . GET THIS : For your savory cravings , the Lil Lyon Cakes — bacon-scallion pancakes served with eggs and maple syrup — does the trick , or a three-piece French toast dish with toppings like banana , chocolate chips or coconut for your sweet tooth . juliansprovidence . com
TROOP , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Hip , laid-back eatery in the heart of Olneyville . GET THIS : The braised greens omelet featuring herbed goat cheese , red onions and roasted squash . Get a side of Troop ’ s cheddar biscuits . trooppvd . com
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HOPE AND MAIN DOWNTOWN MAKERS MARKETPLACE
This delicious cafe and marketplace is
home to the range of products and
culinary talents of Hope & Main ’ s maker
community . View the collection of food
entrepreneurs offering made-to-order
breakfast and lunch options in its sunny
cafe in Providence , alongside a full craft
tea and coffee bar . Pick up a warm
specialty beverage made by Schasteâ ,
including the Thai tea or the drink of the
month to wake you up . With grab-and-
go breakfast , lunch and snack options ,
order the classic and creative breakfast
sandwiches or the popular kimchi
chicken sandwich for lunch . Providence ,
hopeandmainpvd . org
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BLU VIOLET , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Craft cocktails and a deejay spinning nostalgic hits from the nineties and aughts . GET THIS : Up your French toast game with a creme brulee twist or go Southern with the shrimp and grits . bluevioletroofbar . com
T ’ S RESTAURANT , VARIOUS LOCATIONS VIBE : Family-friendly with craft cocktails . GET THIS : For a sweet treat , grab the cinnamon sugar dough babies . For the savory palate , get the T ’ s breakfast BLT . Find T ' s in Cranston , East Greenwich and Narragansett . tsrestaurantri . com
CLASSIC CAFE , PROVIDENCE VIBE : Neighborhood diner with an old-school flair . GET THIS : The Kiss my Hash three-egg omelet , which is just as good as its name , includes potatoes , corned beef hash , onion and cheddar cheese . Order it with a side of hash browns , home fries , potato cakes , toast , fruit or grits . theclassicri . com >>
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