This is the world perfect snack when you don't want to go out for something, don't want to cook at home. God bless pizza trips but definitely try one from a real bakery.

Ya my bad on the location. I usually start the day with New YORK system before headed to POP and got confused there.

POP in Olneyville. A pop culture museum. Free to get in (they sell everything).

Depends on if you want an atmosphere full of raging sport fans or just good vibes. Vibe wise, Ogies Trailer Park is always a nice hang on Sunday nights anyway.

If you just wanna scream at the TV and maybe gamble on some part of the game, head up to Twin River and just chill at the main casino bar.

These are just personal knowledge suggestions, I'm sure others will have some good ones as well.

I've lived everywhere (currently in Texas), it's always the place I return back to and I'm already planning my return again.

All of this.

Just a shout out for Nueva Era on Cranston for produce as well.

Gigantic fricken carrots, etc at a quarter of the price. They grind and butcher meats right in front of you per order.

It's in a rough spot, no doubt but many don't realize there are 2 or 3 parking spots literally right in front of the store that are often vacant.

Back of the house you need to know a little Spanish but the cashiers and managers are all kind people willing to help any patron who walks in.

For only 2 aisles, they have everything as far as non perishables as well.

And the back of the store is a cafeteria spread with Dominican food.

One of the best kept secrets in Providence. Just don't use the traditional word "bolsa" when asking for a bag. They use "funta" to say shopping bags. They use bolsa as a word for a ballsack. Speaking from experience here. 😂

Damn. I wasn't just imagining this. Thanks for posting.

Harsh but fair. And you're right. I was half worried I'd be out on an island with my stance here.

It's a great place for sure. A daily stop for me.

Most importantly it's located in a food desert. It's one of the few places to get fresh food in the west end.

All that said, I'm torn on donating. The place was run poorly imo for many years. Board positions, volunteer positions etc were filled w friends of management/owners where more qualified people were overlooked because they didn't "know someone".

The place is really needed, I just wish they kept John Santos around and let him run it the way it should have been.

This same thing is being posted in a bunch of other local subreddits

They are available but don't always love making that trip. I've done it 4 or 5 times, usually for Sox games or meeting with friends.

No suggestions but I would tell your wife not to worry too much as Providence is one of the most accepting places I've ever lived. Just be a gokd neighbor and we will always look out for ya.

Asian bakery is all you need. bring cash. Don't worry if it seems like they're ignoring you.

Caserta for me too. Been going there since I was a small child.

I agree with you here. I lived just about next door and stopped going there around mid-lockdown.

The food is quite good too.

Troop does hip-hop themed once a month. It's in Providence (Olneyville)

"is Dunkin open?"

Surprised he has time for a lawsuit when he's surely busy helping his girlfriend get ready for finals.

Pretty gross looking Chipotle while we're at it.

They adopted you. It's too late.