Backup cameras have really simplified parallel parking. So much easier now to know where you are - and how much more room you have. I learned how to parallel park in 73 Gran Torino Station Wagon with manual steering. It was not easy finding spots big enough for that land yacht.

Not a restaurant, but every Fall there are Armenian food Festivals - definitely worth a visit with an empty belly. There's also one in Cranston as well.

Eastside Vet Clinic in Providence took care of my pupper's teeth issues. Bill came to roughly $1,200 or so if I remember a lot - which included extraction, anathesia, etc. Didn't really seem to be bothering her but her breath was beyond foul and the issue was getting worse. No issues since and her breath is now merely the normal doggy bad breath.

Sadly the State or City health dept forced Bottles to shut down the growler station.

Covid combined with general retail mall malaise combined with rising rents are doing a number. Luckily the rent from the micro-apartments is stabilizing the space somewhat. The Providence Mall also has a quite a few empty storefronts.

The Community Libraries of Providence does makerspace work and may want it.

Autocratic coffee syrup. Del's Frozen Lemonade Mix. New York System Hot Dog chili spice mix. (both of the last two should be available at Frog and Toad). If free on a Saturday the Winter Farmer's Market had lots of choices.

Heads up, East Providence to Roger Williams Zoo at 5:30 pm on a Friday will take more than a few minutes. Traffic at that time of day heading in that direction can be heavy. Allow more time than you'll think you need. There are 24-hour lots in Providence but they typically don't allow in and out privleges.

I would counter that Julio's in Westboro as the best selection of private barrel whisky - both Bourbon and Single Malts, as well as Tequilas, and Rums.

Bottles is my go to Providence pick. Joyals has a good selection but their prices aren't as good as they used to be, and it's a bit of a schlep from Providence.