Apsara and Apsara Palace are both pretty good choices.

I’ve never had good Korean anywhere east of the Mississippi, but I lived in Seoul for a couple years back before the Great Recession, so am picky. Gotta go to LA or SF for the good stuff.

Thank you for the quick response. I appreciate it!

chaos will be anywhere you go as it is the natural order of the universe and while providence has its ups and downs as does any city, i think we are really lucky to experience providence and its people and all the city has to offer. its special, unmimicable, and full of life! how bout that food tho? 😏 yeah the drivers suck and the roads suck all over this state but this state is one of a kind and theres so much beauty to be found everywhere you look.

Agree with all of this but I’d add Elmhurst and Mount Pleasant as quiet and (mostly) safe residential neighborhoods that are far more affordable than the East Side. No idea what OP’s financial situation is of course but I do know that real estate is vastly cheaper in Texas than it is here unless you live in the heart of Austin. Many people who move here from non-coastal states get sticker shock when they look at real estate listings. The trade-off is you can typically make a higher salary here.

As for suburb options, I’ve always really liked the stretch of Cranston and Warwick from Edgewood down to Gaspee. Lots of nice older homes, some good shops and restaurants in Pawtuxet Village, close to the water, and still within 15-20 minutes of Providence. Oak Hill in Pawtucket is really nice, too, and basically an extension of the East Side but a little cheaper. Rumford and Riverside in East Providence are good options, too.

Oh, and OP – definitely come visit before you make any decisions! Rent a car, drive around some of the neighborhoods or towns you're eyeing, get the feel for the vibe/density/etc. and see what aligns with what works best for you. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people on this sub post "moved here sign unseen from Oklahoma or whatever, why does it suck so much in [insert cheapest part of the city where it can be a little rough around the edges here]?"

The does seem to be a lack of green spaces in Providence, even concrete jungle capital NYC has huge central park. India point isn't really enough.

Our school clinic does not provide any dental restorative work, but I do know tuft dental school in Boston offers low cost procedures

43% cheaper then living in Boston

Do you have good Thai food recommendations in Providence? Because what I have tried so far is not it. I'm surprised about Korean food tho, Providence has so many good places. But maybe it is my taste since I prefer the mild Korean food which I know is not the norm

lol i lived in an oft-neglected apartment building in college

we were frequently late with our rent, and eventually got to the point where we were so late we straight up skipped a month's rent and they never said anything.

Is there a reduced price for a tooth extraction/bridge by chance?

I agree that it can't compare to the number of things available in NYC but calling it boring as fuck is hyperbole in my opinion. I think for its size Providence has a lot of things to do. Also doesn't hurt that for the price of like nosebleeds at Broadway I can get mezzanine or even orchestra seats at Providence's venues.

My complaint is not so much with the speed but with the noise. Why are people driving around in loud ass cars like they are extras for the 1st fast and the furious. Time to move to the 21st century and get a quiet car that will be faster than your loud ass car anyway. Also of your windows are rattling and car is shaking that is not good bass that is distortion. End rant.

This comment is really myopic. Providence is a small city, NYC is the largest city on the east coast. There WILL BE no direct comparison. That's like saying "This burger is good, but it's boring compared to this dry aged steak I had once"
Is it a GOOD burger? How does it compare to other burgers?

Judge it for what it is, no one is trying to lump Providence into a list of cities that include London, Paris, NYC, etc. Those are entirely different entities with different experiences.

I lived in PVD for 18 years but moved to Little Compton in 2021. Mostly because I went through a bad breakup with my long term partner and the city seemed too small for both of us to stay. It’s what I use to loved about living in PVD, it’s smallness. I could ride my bike around the city, go out for dinner and drinks and run into people I know, and have most everything I need within a mile from my house. I do miss it sometimes, but the beauty of RI is that nothing is really far. I come up and go out in PVD at least twice a month and I like that I see so many new faces around town. I get to enjoy the best parts of the city still and love it from a far.

Best neighborhoods have been discussed ad nauseam in this sub, do a search and you'll find lots and lots of threads.

If you're going to live in the city, work at Brown, and you have kids - I would suggest living on the east side of Providence (not East Providence which is a different town). Anything in the Wayland Square or Mount Hope area will most likely be good. This is a city, but it feels more like the suburbs on the east side. Crimes of opportunity are everywhere though, all parts of the city - because it is a city still - but overall you will be very safe. You won't find trouble unless you go looking for it. If you leave stuff in your car, visible, expect it to be stolen. Basic common city sense applies anywhere.

As far as schools go, if you're living in Providence you will want private schools, the public schools are terrible. Moses Brown, Wheeler, and Lincoln all usually get high marks, but you will pay big $.

The top public schools in the state are consistently in Barrington and then East Greenwich. You will obviously have to drive into the city for work if you live in one of these towns, but it won't take long at all.

From what I've heard most left leaning people end up in Barrington and EG can be more right leaning. Of course one size does not fit all.

Gotcha! Next time I'm in New Haven (rare) I'll have to give Sally's a try

Hi there, Thank you for reaching out! Our school clinic will be open until May 4th.

I personally preferr Sally's out of that trio. I like a little char on the crust but Pepe's does tend to take it too far.

The To Good To Go app is available in Providence. I installed the app, but haven't tried it yet. It's a great idea, though.

It's a win win for businesses and customers. And a win for the environment.

https://toogoodtogo.com/

For whatever reason, I just can’t get into Pepe’s. As a native, do you think the other classic NH places (Sally’s, Modern etc) are better? I’ve been to the original Pepe’s twice and came out thinking I had just eaten a burnt saltine cracker with cheese. Just curious if it’s not my cup of tea or if Pepe’s is overrated compared to the others.

Lmao this is the funniest thing I’ve read this week, thanks for the laugh

> Boring as fuck compared to New York

That's a positive in my book! I need some breaks from the constant activity and FOMO.

Not everyone in the city can afford Al Forno every weekend chief. And I am from New Haven.

I wouldn't say horrible. The food in Providence is great for how small the city is. But it's also just that.. small. Any moderately sized city is going to beat it just due to pull alone.

...or maybe he's tried quite a few of the "good" pizza joints in the city and realized they're actually awful or just passable, like I have?