Bayberry is pretty meh and overpriced, and I don't think they do drinks except beer. Some of my favorites are Al Forno, Avenue N, Den Den, Pizzico, Persimmon, Rosalina, The District, Julians, Nick's on Broadway. Further out, The Aviary in Swansea and Bywater and Revival in Warren.

Yes it would

But if we tell you it would be well known and we don’t want that.

More info about the stabbing in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APHrAaQf5Nk

I’m really happy that folks are smartening up about not giving cash to businesses so they can stay afloat, judging by the comments here. Urban Greens (and any other business looking to raise cash quickly from customers) could do a flash sale on gift cards, for example. Or access a line of credit from their bank. Hell, even Square will constantly offer their merchants lending options based on their cash flow. There are options, is all I’m saying. Asking for a handout is lazy as hell.

He was just studying the blade..

You’re either a troll or have no ducking clue how bad these facilities can be.

Unknown if it's related, but...

Student stabbed outside of Hope High School

"A Hope High School student was stabbed outside the school Friday afternoon, according to school district officials.

A spokesperson for Providence Public Schools said the student was stabbed during lunch outside of the building."

Well for one thing, it’s a member-owned cooperative, not a traditional corporation, so it’s not the same situation as other chains from the past. Fundraising isn’t out of step for a business that’s more focused on serving the community than turning a profit.

This is sad if true... but like, I looked at your profile for more info and noticed you post on the teenfemboy sub, which is weird for someone who is at least in their 40s if they have a 30 year old son.

ETA: And at least 1 comment on teencocks too yikes

What you are saying about Urban Greens is exactly what happened to a majority of those other stores. While they check the boxes you need they don't check enough boxes for enough other people to stay in business. Should it exist simply because it is "local"? Especially if all the reports of years of mismanagement are true? Its what killed most of the other "local" markets that have had the same fate.

A grocery store starting a gofundme is a really telling sign of poor sales and things not being managed correctly. If they wanted to raise $50,000 quickly they could do an inventory clearance sale and make bank, they just don't wanna take the hit and lower costs and would rather have someone else foot that bill. How long you think the gofundme will keep them afloat?

If someone is buying something where i work, and it’s going to just be a matter of me ringing them up, i don’t expect a tip. I’m not behind the counter thinking “these assholes better tip me on this bag of coffee they’re buying.” But the POS has the option to tip. That’s out of my control

Born and raised and genuinely love it here. Lived in the Midwest for a bit and also enjoyed that, but partly because I always planned to return once the job was done. My family immigrated from a country they escaped a genocide from, and this definitely isn’t a “war torn city” lolol. I’ve lived on the south side, east, smith hill, and the east bay. Each area had their own reasons I enjoyed about living in, and of course cons as well just as any neighborhood or city would. But at the end of the day of my 3 decades here, the pros have always outweighed them. I travel for work pretty frequently (mostly east coast like Boston, Philly, Baltimore and NY; and then FL and MIA) and from those experiences as enjoyable as those places are too, I’m thankful I have my return home to look forward to

Depends on what part of Providence you’re in. I live off Smith Street, so getting to Cranston means circumnavigating the city. I used to go to that Dave’s more when I lived in South Providence, but now it’s a slog.

Some of the local chains you mention died because they couldn’t compete, but others were victims of greed. From what I remember hearing from my relatives who worked there, Almacs was in the latter category. Unfortunately since it happened in the 90s, there’s not much info online to back that up.

> having a store that has everything you might be looking for as you said you didnt like about the smaller markets but those things are directly opposed to each other.

I can buy 90% of the groceries I need at Urban Greens. Usually they’re better quality than what I can find at the Shaw’s that’s closer to my house. I can’t say that for most of the other local markets, even Dave’s. I recognize that my family’s shopping habits are different from other people’s, but UG hits the sweet spot for us, and that’s going to be hard to replicate if it goes under.

The elusive muffin top tree.

Thanks man, this is really helpful!

This is basically my thinking, plenty of options, just not all of them being great and some less budget friendly than others.

What about the one in Cranston near Cranston East seems like that would be closer than Smithfield.

Farm Fresh, Dave's, Armandos, Union Market, Good Fortune, Dockside, Tom's, Brigiados, Seabras, any number of small markets, they might not be giant markets but are "local".

I am all for staying as local as possible but having a store that has everything you might be looking for as you said you didnt like about the smaller markets but those things are directly opposed to each other. How many "super"markets would you like to have headquartered/owned by a RI only company? Our population is just way too small for that and that was the case decades ago but they just couldn't sustain and draw shoppers as they all carried the same products, from the same distributors(also not local) that they were just fighting each others.

Depending on your age names like Roch's, Jerry's, Almacs and IGA are usually only heard when giving or getting directions, like "take a left after the old Almacs but before the Dunkins." But they used to be the heavy hitters in the area, but then people started wanted more variety at the market and those supermarkets just couldn't offer as much and thats when Stop and Shop gained a foothold. Shaws as well, they were owned by a Massachusetts company at the time though.

The list I provided is just what I can think of off the top of my head and sure I have forgotten plenty. Not all out of state companies are a bad thing, especially if like Aldi's they can provide decent quality food that meets peoples budgets and doesn't break the bank.

Haha this is bringing me way back to last week. So I locked myself out for the first time last week. Locksmith had to open two doors and since he couldn't get the second one, drilled the lock and had to replace it.

$275 to get into my own place for about 15-20 minutes of work, and the guy literally asked if I wanted to tip him anything at the end.

Jack White is from Detroit and lives in Nashville. Deer Tick lives in Providence. Not sure what any of that has to do with NYC.

So sorry for your loss.

People should also avoid Summit Commons (used to work there)

So you haven’t had Fellini’s, Nice Slice or Al Forno? Pasquale’s in North Kingston? Figured as much after your comments. Not trying to be a dick, just… You really don’t have a worthwhile opinion if you haven’t at least had grilled pizza at Al Forno.

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