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turtlbug t1_j2zehbl wrote

Reply to comment by Mountain_Bill5743 in Things I should see or do if I'm thinking of moving to Providence? by [deleted]

I appreciate the honesty. Totally agree with these points. This trip is more to get a feel for the vibes of the city and the people. We're not rushing to move, so if we do really like it, more trips will be in order to figure out the nitty gritty. More or less, I just wanted to hear some favorite spots from some locals! Thanks again for your reply.

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Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j2zcw67 wrote

Reply to Things I should see or do if I'm thinking of moving to Providence? by [deleted]

"that might show us what living there would be like? "

If you want the real local experience then get rear-ended by someone on I-95 changing over 5 lanes to make an exit (no turn signal, of course). /s

My advice would be to see what your life would be like if you actually lived here. So if you can't afford to rent in downtown or something, then I wouldn't spend all of your time there. Check out the neighborhoods in your price range, if you are commuting then do the commute you plan to do at rush hour, if you're a light sleeper/WFH, then check out the neighborhoods to see how noisy it is at night, during work hours, etc. So much depends on why you want to live here and what your non negotiables are.

I think other people will have the classic charm things handled so that's my contribution.

edit: I also see you said Fiance and if you're buying in Providence you should be aware of where things stand with the schools-- "it's complicated"

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lestermagnum t1_j2z09bk wrote

Reply to comment by the_falconator in Any Fido Friendly winter spots for a quick bite/drink? by rsborges68

From the RI General Laws, here are the exemptions to the restaurants rules -

21-27-6. Businesses exempt.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to those activities of food business which are licensed and regulated in accordance with the provisions of this title; provided, that retail food businesses and food vending machines limited solely to selling or dispensing ice and/or non-perishable foods, including, but not limited to, gumballs, unopened bottled or canned beverages, and prepackaged candy, nuts, gum, popcorn, chips, pretzels, cookies, and crackers. Honey producers who are registered with the state are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

Note how it says UNOPENED bottles and cans.

It doesn’t say anything about where the food is prepared, just where it is served and consumed. Breweries, like every place that sells alcohol for on premise consumption, is considered under the umbrella of “restaurant” by the department of health. Same with drinks being considered a food product

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