AltruisticBowl4

AltruisticBowl4 t1_iyxswi4 wrote

Reply to Cellar Stories (book store downtown) is closing in January by EtAvec

This one hit hard. Cellar Stories is the first used bookstore I ever really went to and one of the places that made me really start to LOVE books. I remember going when the old owner Mike was still there and still feel very proud of the several wry conversations I managed to squeeze out of him. Their insta post about the history was really sweet. They'll be sorely missed!

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_ixe3tt6 wrote

Reply to PVD’s best cocktails? by gradontripp

The Eddy is my pick. Not quite Providence... but Bywater also has killer cocktails. Avery / Glou / Tiny Bar all have ok drinks but they mostly just taste like sweet juice (not a ton of nuance).

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_iwvkhd4 wrote

Reply to Moving to RI very soon!! by lezzy723

My hot take is that getting something from an individual landlord / owner will be cheaper and likely better quality than anything from the bigger management companies—I live in a beautiful 3 bedroom on the West side for $1500 that I rent directly from the owner (who lives on the third floor). I would be thoughtful about what neighborhoods you are interested in (and I second most of what's been said here: West side is nice, Pawtucket itself nearer to Hope, Cranston and Attleboro generally) and do some zoom walk throughs with people on Craigslist!

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_iwvjt71 wrote

Reply to comment by Snoo-15186 in Oak Bakeshop on east side has opened! (more details in comments) by n0m_chompsky

I've literally been saying for YEAAARRSSS that anyone who opens one will make so much money because of all the transplants + college students here. I know people talk about Bubbie's but I don't feel like they really exemplify the full Jewish deli vibe—I'm talking RRuss and Daughters / S&P "appetizing" style counter service, matzoh ball soup, matzoh brei, chopped liver, pickled herring, etc.

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_ivrw55j wrote

Reply to Date night suggestions by what-_-

Food + Drink: Oberlin, Bywater, Aguardente, Persimmon, The Slow Rhode, Red Stripe
Drink only: Fortnight, Glou, The Eddy, Marcelino's Boutique Bar

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_iuihc1a wrote

Reply to Making new friends in the city by Junior_Ambition_6624

I've seen a few of these posts recently and as a fellow new-ish, 28 year old female transplant working from home, I keep wondering if we should all just... mutually meet at Seven Stars sometime? Would anyone be down for real? I'm happy to plan and pull people into a dm!

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_iuag7kh wrote

Reply to comment by ChordsHeavy in Best ramen place? by bigbadape

I actually found out they don't make the noodles in house (the owner told me)—but I believe they are special / from a renowned chef, and they do plan to make their own at some point!

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AltruisticBowl4 t1_it7otpc wrote

Reply to comment by surdefrance in Potential Move From West Side To Wayland - questions about Wayland community - insight deeply appreciated by [deleted]

Funny enough, my partner and I are in a really similar spot (moving from the West Side / Federal Hill to the East side after 5 years because we found a really affordable spot). So, here to say if you need other folks looking to build a lively community... hmu!!!

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