When the bass kicks in I feel it in the floor

20 minutes? That's too far, my limit is 15 minutes.

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That’s wicked fahh

I’ll probably be shot for this but I’ve always loved Marchettis in Cranston.

Also a little hidden gem is Cafe Vino on Greenville Ave in Johnston. Chicken parm with vodka sauce at both of those spots.

Pats Kitchen and Mikes Kitchen as well like some others have said.

The best is definitely outside of Providence IMO

I vote for Bullocks Point! So nice in summer! Close to everything but still blissfully away.

Yup also their Bistro next to Garden City. Little different menu but great stuff

I live in Providence (new here too) and work in North Providence. North Providence is nicer. Look into Johnston, just accept the fact that driving is gonna take a cool minute wherever you live.

are you looking exclusively in RI?

attleboro is very close by and could probably be another location for housing as well.

Honestly, I’m excited about the train for just the reasons you describe. I’ll never drive to Boston, it sounds miserable.

Baking soda factory in rumford will be worth the look

Here is the answer- do not live in Pawtucket.

This is way better than hawking it on the sidewalks of Providence - - -

Warwicks decent!!

Wayland Square is a little older than my scene, I live over by my preference the Hope/Summit/Rochambeau little village/business district, but second or third the notion that Wayland Manor is the best location on OP’s list.

Are you working at hasbro? Completely off topic lol

You can drop deez Nuts!

I moved here from the Midwest and people were and still are SHOCKED that I commute 45 minutes each way.

Wayland Manor is in a very good location BUT it is an old building and not in the greatest shape. Also very expensive considering it's age. It might be a good option in the short term while you're looking for something more permanent. Walkable to lots of restaurants and shops, grocery options, and nice walking paths.

One good thing about WM is it is built solidly. No trouble with noise from neighboring apartments while I was there. Noise from outside was sometimes an issue but not terrible.

Full disclosure I hated living at WM but some of it it was during the beginning of COVID and I was massively depressed so don't think I should make a blanket judgement.

Now I live down near Bullock's Point. Nice neighborhood but you'd need to drive a lot more. Also with the way we drive here the commute from BP to Pawtucket could get to be a daily grind. I'm a cranky old person so can't speak to night life and such.

Welcome to Rhode Island. Drive defensively.

>Wayland Manor

2nd this -- This is a great neighborhood with lots to do in walking distance. If I lived in Providence this is where I'd want to be

Rhode Islanders are almost afraid of any drive longer than 20 minutes. You can save a lot of money on rent and cost of living, if you don’t mind a commute. Warwick, East Greenwich, Coventry, all have lovely spots.

I just signed a lease for an apartment in Cranston. It ended up at $1650 for 860sqft. I went through about two months of apartment shopping.

I viewed some in Riverside (Parkway, Winchester) and they seemed okay. But having to cross over the bridge seems like a chore. However they have many units in your range. I heard lofts can be very hit-or-miss and their prices are skyrocketing. Some in Pawtucket are fairly affordable in terms of rent but heating it (especially with rising electricity rates) is a whole different story.

I'm also moving from out of state (out of country!).

Not for you, apparently.

Yes please DM

Avoid chiefs in Warwick.