Guidebook for East Providence
Food Scene
Excellent family-owned & run Korean restaurant within walking distance from the house. I recommend the spicy squid and pork belly, the soon-tofu soup and the Korean pancakes.
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Sun & Moon Korean Restaurant
95 Warren AveExcellent family-owned & run Korean restaurant within walking distance from the house. I recommend the spicy squid and pork belly, the soon-tofu soup and the Korean pancakes.
A Providence institution. Take a 20 - 30 minute walk via the Linear Park and through India Point Park to enjoy the excellent coffee and pastry.
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Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StA Providence institution. Take a 20 - 30 minute walk via the Linear Park and through India Point Park to enjoy the excellent coffee and pastry.
Amazing donuts, but be prepared for a line out the door and around the corner. A great walking destination via the Linear Park and through India Point Park.
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PVDonuts
158 Ives StAmazing donuts, but be prepared for a line out the door and around the corner. A great walking destination via the Linear Park and through India Point Park.
Great crepes, brunch, and lunch. Sweet little patio, too. A good walking destination via the Linear Park and India Point Park.
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The Duck and Bunny
1005 Main StGreat crepes, brunch, and lunch. Sweet little patio, too. A good walking destination via the Linear Park and India Point Park.
New coffee shop at the top of Wickenden Street. Hip interior, & good coffee, too.
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The Shop
460 Wickenden StNew coffee shop at the top of Wickenden Street. Hip interior, & good coffee, too.
If you're headed to Newport beaches, you MUST brave the line for Flo's fried clam bellies. The best.
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Flo's Clam Shack
4 Wave AveIf you're headed to Newport beaches, you MUST brave the line for Flo's fried clam bellies. The best.
Drinks & Nightlife
An awesome neighborhood dive bar right on the water. Just a five minute walk from the house. Cash only, but ATM on premises.
East Providence Yacht Club
9 Pier RdAn awesome neighborhood dive bar right on the water. Just a five minute walk from the house. Cash only, but ATM on premises.
Shopping
Visit world-renowned and award winning natural perfumer (and my friend) Charna Ethier at her Providence atelier and storefront. Charna has kindly provided the shower gel and body lotion provided for your use during your stay. Check out the rest of her exquisite line in person.
Providence Perfume Co.
13 S Angell StVisit world-renowned and award winning natural perfumer (and my friend) Charna Ethier at her Providence atelier and storefront. Charna has kindly provided the shower gel and body lotion provided for your use during your stay. Check out the rest of her exquisite line in person.
Quirky gift shop featuring lots of Rhode Island themed arts, crafts, tchotchkes and jewelry. Great t-shirts and locally created art. Lots of items in my home were procured at Frog and Toad.
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Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope StQuirky gift shop featuring lots of Rhode Island themed arts, crafts, tchotchkes and jewelry. Great t-shirts and locally created art. Lots of items in my home were procured at Frog and Toad.
The mother-daughter duo of Simple Pleasures travel the world to stock their shop with amazing finds. Chocolates, clothing, gifts, paper products, bath products, jewelry and home decor are stuffed into this delightful cottage by the Providence River.
Simple Pleasures
6 Richmond SquareThe mother-daughter duo of Simple Pleasures travel the world to stock their shop with amazing finds. Chocolates, clothing, gifts, paper products, bath products, jewelry and home decor are stuffed into this delightful cottage by the Providence River.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StWhole Foods Waterman is just 5 minutes away by car.
A larger grocery store that carries both conventional foods and organic foods. Great prepared food section and good selection of unusual chocolate bars.
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Eastside Marketplace
165 Pitman StA larger grocery store that carries both conventional foods and organic foods. Great prepared food section and good selection of unusual chocolate bars.
This walk-in medical center is just a few blocks up Warren Avenue. It is your closest location for emergency medical attention. This emergency center is NOT open 24 hours.
PRIMARY WALK-IN MEDICAL CENTER
684 Warren AveThis walk-in medical center is just a few blocks up Warren Avenue. It is your closest location for emergency medical attention. This emergency center is NOT open 24 hours.
RIH emergency room is open 24 hours and is the largest (and best) medical facility in the state. Associated with Brown University Medical School.
Rhode Island Hospital: Emergency Room
80 Dudley StRIH emergency room is open 24 hours and is the largest (and best) medical facility in the state. Associated with Brown University Medical School.
Arts & Culture
Awesome and varied collection associated with Rhode Island School of Design.
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RISD Museum
20 N Main StAwesome and varied collection associated with Rhode Island School of Design.
Cable Car Cinema & Cafe
204 S Main StFabulous films.
Get dinner on Thayer Street and catch a flick at this old art-house gem.
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Avon Cinema
260 Thayer StGet dinner on Thayer Street and catch a flick at this old art-house gem.
Entertainment & Activities
Goofy, but fun and a great way to get a sense of Providence's history. As much an architectural and historical tour and spooky story tour.
Providence Ghost Tour
60 Congdon StGoofy, but fun and a great way to get a sense of Providence's history. As much an architectural and historical tour and spooky story tour.
Parks & Nature
A bit of a drive, but well worth it for waves and sun.
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Horseneck Beach State Reservation
5 John Reed RdA bit of a drive, but well worth it for waves and sun.
My favorite Newport Beach. Finish up your beach day with fried clam bellies at Flo's.
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Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdMy favorite Newport Beach. Finish up your beach day with fried clam bellies at Flo's.