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leonpinneaple t1_itg9y06 wrote

Reply to Mini Cooper Mechanic? by ggvindaloo

In my experiment it is sometimes worth finding a independent specialist for a particular brand but most often than not a really good “generalist” mechanic can address most issues. I’d recommend Ocean State Auto on Killingly St in Johnston. It is a little bit away but you will need a tow anyhow. They are super honest, reasonably priced and the main tech drives a BMW so he is probably familiar with the MINI’s anatomy.

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Remarkable_Money_369 t1_itexot0 wrote

Reply to Buying Good Whisky by hand_truck_ham

I hate to say it, but you will find better prices online. I don’t know what it is that people need to jack up the price of a $70 bottle of pappy to $300, I guess there are those that will pay it.

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RhodyVan t1_itermvc wrote

Reply to comment by HumbleTreacle8 in Buying Good Whisky by hand_truck_ham

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.

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Beebeeleen t1_itejz6o wrote

Reply to comment by TheGreyVicinity in where is the Mexican food by TheGreyVicinity

You definitely are a real Texan if you enjoy cumin on Mexican food! The Northern Mexicans use it. We don't!

You provoked my foody PTSD with the sauce from a can bit. I had a similar experience in the midwest (Michigan). It was a Sunday morning. I ordered menudo in a small Mexican restaurant (that mostly served Non-Mexicans). Well, the menudo broth tasted like tomato sauce from a can. It was horrible.

Your upbringing (save for the Catholic part) closely resembles a few White kids I knew in California. They were raised around Mexicans and pretty much fit in.

Yeah, culture shock happens. When I first moved here, I complained about the food and stuff. But, I like it here.

Re fruterías, Idk... if there are any in this state, I haven't seen them.

P.S. LOL anchor babies! The soap box type social justicey Chicanos would be soo pissed about that term. In general though, I don't think people outside the border areas use it. Even then, I think many people consider it a put down. Dreamers sounds so damn corny to me that I think its just as bad if not worst than wetback or border buddies or etc. lol

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