Recent comments in /f/providence

Marshmalowlady t1_itbq26x wrote

Knead has the best approximation of a mom and pop donut shop menu here although it is pricey. They have a good basic glazed and decent cake donuts. I have tried every donut shop in the state and they are not the same as what I imagine you are looking for. Been looking for years and unfortunately you won’t find it. The northeast in general is a tough market for donuts- Dunkin’ has such a stranglehold on the entire region. The closest I have found in the entire northeast overall is Peter Pan but that’s in NYC.

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LosDeedles t1_itbof3p wrote

If you're looking for a spot in the broader new England area, BT's smokehouse in Sturbridge MA. Hands down the best BBQ i've had. They've won a bunch of awards and shown up on "best in USA" lists. If you're beer drinkers, it's BYOB and right near yankee spirits, which has a beer section the size of some grocery stores

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converse_nurse t1_itbn2bx wrote

Listen, it’s not going to be like Kansas City BBQ. We simply aren’t known for that lol but I’d recommend Chester’s BBQ in Groton CT. My fiancé loves seafood and I hate it so we have this seafood issue a lot. For a quick bite, Fred Shanty’s in New London Ct down by the water. For a restaurant with seafood and Non seafood options: anywhere in mystic CT!!! Including our faves: red 36 and S &P Oyster bar. Also, on the waterfront in new london CT. Definitely check out mystic while you’re hear! Sounds like you’ve seen a lot of Rhode Island and mass! What a fun trip! Enjoy!

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whatcheerhere t1_itbm3mc wrote

There is no good bbq in Providence. The closest awesome bbq is BT’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, Ma. It’s definitely as good as a lot of bbq I’ve had while visiting the south. Treehouse brewing is one of the top rated breweries in the country and is close by, and BTs is byob. So yeah, if you want good bbq then spend an afternoon out there.

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jdmess401 t1_itbjjeu wrote

As many others have said, Rhode Island isn’t really known for its BBQ. Try branching out. We are known for our seafood, but if your fiancé doesn’t like that your best bet is either Italian or Portuguese food. For the former, Federal Hill. For the latter, literally anywhere in East Providence. Glad you’re liking it here. Have fun!

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morphinex2 t1_itbfl35 wrote

A lot of people have recommended against bbq but if you insist, BTs Smokehouse in Sturbridge MA is about the best in new england and it's an hour drive from PVD in the opposite direction of cape cod. There's also Sweet Cheeks in Boston, if you like to sit in traffic and pay $25 for parking. As for cape cod, it's worth the time to trek to the outer Cape and visit the upper reaches of the national seashore. There are some great walks in Wellfleet, Eastham, and Provincetown which are especially beautiful this time of year.

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