Armando’s

I second this! He reattached my husband’s hand on the fly and was incredibly kind, informative, and thorough with care. Even helped with temporary disability and insurance. He’s up on Waterman street past brown’s campus around Thayer in Providence.

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We love a Union!

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I think so! When I was in recently, they just had sweets and drinks in the evening. It looks like they changed their hours :/

https://elliesprov.com/

Gracie’s is amazing but on the luxury end of the budget - their sister restaurant Ellie’s might be a good shout. Sarto is great quality, moderately priced depending on what you order. I’ve been to other spots on the list, like Nick’s, and didn’t feel they were memorable.

I’m actually disappointed in the list but I say this as someone who keeps saying “in this economy?!” My coins will remain in my pocket haha.

Black Cherry Tattoo in Onlyville is great. Very safe and the two artists there are talented.

I also think rising food costs are hitting them heavy - they have a lot of bougie brands so it’s not like a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods where I can still get affordable, generic pantry staples and stuff.

It’s shame they didn’t treat their employees with dignity and respect.

Armando’s and Hawe’s in Providence usually have. Whole Foods occasionally has but they’re not consistent. Dave’s in Johnston usually has some too.

*got confused with Wegman’s! I’m visiting family rn and enjoying the thrill of having one close by.

I just wheezed.

Performance Physical Therapy has a lot of locations across RI. Have used them twice for a spinal and pelvic injury - would recommend.

I don’t have a better way to phrase this, but my Mama always used to say “hood rules apply” in any city lol. No valuables in your car (not even a phone charger cord), know your direct neighbors in case you ever need help, get packages delivered to the side or back if the house, very much mind your businesses, etc.

My husband grew up in Queens and I was a Section 8 kid in Camden so Providence seems pretty tame haha.

I’ve really enjoyed living on the Southside - I’m right by the cultural center and church. I’ve really enjoyed living amongst my community and have great neighbors. I’ve also had a few inconveniences like you mentioned but I feel safe and we look out for each other when we can.

U/WeatherInRI would have loved to see you use this as an opportunity to bring awareness to, raise money for, or just simply humanize people who actually don’t have the comfort or warmth or access to safety this Winter. But enjoy your cold house, I guess :)

Red Stripe on Angell Street - never been but hear it’s good

Your frustration is heard. I’m wrapping up work for a DEI org in the state that runs workshops on teaching empathy, anti - racism, etc. The CEO just fired me for requesting disability accommodation. This is an org that partners with public schools, is politically active in RI, and receives many grants from high profile donors… and yet, I am one of many employees who have been retaliated and discriminated against. All to say, I expect empathy from absolutely no one but am grateful when it’s given. So even those “doing the work” aren’t actually walking as they talk.

Uhhhhh, this isn’t the hot take you think it is. You can extend empathy to a country being ravaged by an unjust war but not for your neighbors, all fighting every day, in front of you? The US didn’t build a system to support or sustain the most marginalized. As someone who has been unhoused, due to an incredibly abusive household, I thank God that there are kinder people than you in this world. Gain perspective outside of your limited views.

Oh wow I didn’t know this! Thank you. How disappointing.

Urban Greens is a better store that supports local community and has a better parking arrangement.

Edit: education in the thread below. It be your own people :(