Horton House Info and Local Intel
Food Scene -- Vegan-Friendly
100% vegan and kosher, close to all of downtown, and tasty to boot!
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Veggie Fun
123 Dorrance St100% vegan and kosher, close to all of downtown, and tasty to boot!
Like No Udder
170 Ives StDairy-free, "ice cream" bar.
Garden Grille
727 East AveA favorite of mine is their butternut squash quesadilla. Yum!
A local favorite with a menu equal parts vegan and non. 35-40 minute walk.
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Julian's
318 BroadwayA local favorite with a menu equal parts vegan and non. 35-40 minute walk.
100% plant-based with prepared foods and themed dining areas, right on the river downtown. AWESOME food by people doing awesome work.
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Plant City
334 S Water St100% plant-based with prepared foods and themed dining areas, right on the river downtown. AWESOME food by people doing awesome work.
By the owners of Garden Grille, with great coffee, prepared foods, and bakery items.
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Wildflour
727 East AveBy the owners of Garden Grille, with great coffee, prepared foods, and bakery items.
Vegan and gluten-free options every day. 18 minute walk in a new center of creativity.
KNEAD Doughnuts
55 Cromwell StVegan and gluten-free options every day. 18 minute walk in a new center of creativity.
Groceries and Markets
Algonquin House
807 Broad StreetSummer Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 8 AM-12 Noon -- short walk from the House!
Summer Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 3:30-7 PM. 25-30 minute walk.
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Dexter Training Ground
Summer Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 3:30-7 PM. 25-30 minute walk.
Locally sourced market, 30 minute walk or you can catch the R or 20 buses.
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Urban Greens Co-op Market
93 Cranston StLocally sourced market, 30 minute walk or you can catch the R or 20 buses.
Community grocery store just around the corner. It tends to be busy and can be tight, making social distancing a little bit of a challenge, so try to go during off hours.
America's Food Basket
863 Broad StCommunity grocery store just around the corner. It tends to be busy and can be tight, making social distancing a little bit of a challenge, so try to go during off hours.
Local grocery store chain with a good selection, including of prepared foods. You can get there via the 22 bus in less than 20 minutes.
Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Cranston
550 Pontiac AveLocal grocery store chain with a good selection, including of prepared foods. You can get there via the 22 bus in less than 20 minutes.
20 minute walk. I have not been there yet, but it was recommended to me by several friends, especially if you are looking for East Asian ingredients.
Good Fortune Supermarket
101 Cadillac Dr20 minute walk. I have not been there yet, but it was recommended to me by several friends, especially if you are looking for East Asian ingredients.
Farm Fresh Winter Market
10 Sims AveNot to be missed!!!
Right down the street (533 Elmwood Avenue), open 24 hours. Good to know about.
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Walgreens
333 Atwells AveRight down the street (533 Elmwood Avenue), open 24 hours. Good to know about.
Outdoor Activities and Sights
At the point where Narragansett Bay meets the Ocean. Wow, and, there are some inlets where, depending on the tide, you can climb down through cliffs and find a secluded beach.
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Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadAt the point where Narragansett Bay meets the Ocean. Wow, and, there are some inlets where, depending on the tide, you can climb down through cliffs and find a secluded beach.
There are some great bike paths across the state -- this is the closest, and also one that allows you to go longer stretches without stopping as you go farther out.
Washington Secondary Bike Path
Garfield AvenueThere are some great bike paths across the state -- this is the closest, and also one that allows you to go longer stretches without stopping as you go farther out.
Long Pond Fishing Area
Canonchet RoadMagic. Just go!
Fields, pond, and ocean all in one.
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Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck RdFields, pond, and ocean all in one.
Food Scene - Local
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Low key but special atmosphere, awesome food, and a great price point. The kind of place that is great for outdoor seating in the summer but also to have a romantic meal watching the snow fall outside.
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Broadway Bistro
205 BroadwayOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Low key but special atmosphere, awesome food, and a great price point. The kind of place that is great for outdoor seating in the summer but also to have a romantic meal watching the snow fall outside.
Right around the corner and totally worth it. Bring your appetite or some friends. You won't believe the quality and quantity of food for the price. May be cash only.
La Gran Parada
937 Broad StRight around the corner and totally worth it. Bring your appetite or some friends. You won't believe the quality and quantity of food for the price. May be cash only.
This is my kind of pizza. Medium crust, usually crispy, and not the greasy kind of pizza. Contactless delivery via GrubHub but also a short walk from the house.
401 pizza
609 Elmwood AvenueThis is my kind of pizza. Medium crust, usually crispy, and not the greasy kind of pizza. Contactless delivery via GrubHub but also a short walk from the house.
Food scene
Wading into who has the best ice cream in Rhode Island may be dangerous, but I'm placing my bets on 3 Sisters!!!
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Three Sisters
1070 Hope StWading into who has the best ice cream in Rhode Island may be dangerous, but I'm placing my bets on 3 Sisters!!!
The mom still does most of the cooking... so it feels (and tastes like) eating in her kitchen.
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Sun & Moon Korean Restaurant
95 Warren AveThe mom still does most of the cooking... so it feels (and tastes like) eating in her kitchen.
You’ll always be welcomed with an “hello, my friend!” Great mom and pop place. I dream about their eggs florentine!
Caspian
239 Wickenden StYou’ll always be welcomed with an “hello, my friend!” Great mom and pop place. I dream about their eggs florentine!
All Favorites Cafe
1678 Broad StreetRobert's favorite brunch place!
BEST breakfast sandwiches EVER. And I've traveled the world and my life time to find them. Not really, but, kind of, and I certainly would!
Little City Coffee & Kitchen
170 Mathewson StreetBEST breakfast sandwiches EVER. And I've traveled the world and my life time to find them. Not really, but, kind of, and I certainly would!
Sightseeing
In the lower level, there is a self-guided introduction to the history of Roger Williams, the church, and therefore Providence. I recommend it as the first stop on a Providence history tour.
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First Baptist Church in America
75 N Main StIn the lower level, there is a self-guided introduction to the history of Roger Williams, the church, and therefore Providence. I recommend it as the first stop on a Providence history tour.
The Rhode Island Historical Society runs historical walking tours from June through October (https://www.rihs.org/locations/walking-tours/). Also check out their schedule of events and other offerings.
GoProvidence has some great self-guided tours available year round (visit https://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/providence-walking-tours/).
The Rhode Island Historical Society
110 Benevolent StThe Rhode Island Historical Society runs historical walking tours from June through October (https://www.rihs.org/locations/walking-tours/). Also check out their schedule of events and other offerings.
GoProvidence has some great self-guided tours available year round (visit https://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/providence-walking-tours/).
Bars, Breweries, and Nightlife
Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague StLocally brewed beer in the neighborhood!
My favorite place for a cocktail in Providence, including outdoor seating right in the heart of downtown.
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The Eddy
95 Eddy StMy favorite place for a cocktail in Providence, including outdoor seating right in the heart of downtown.