True, though Little Sister is only open on weekends now so I feel like they have already taken themselves out of the running!

They've definitely never been worth lining up around the block for. Like...what are you doing with your lives, people?!

Yup! A member was sick and had to cancel Thursday. Well rested and good to go for tonight!

Is it still happening? Just saw that last night's was canceled on your ig story

Referring to Red Ink Community Library as “the socialist bookstore” really undercuts any hint of valid criticism you have in commenting on gentrification.

The poke shop is owned by an Asian woman. The library team has an Indian man on it and has many cross cultural and community events. The bakeshop is partly owned by a Jewish woman.

Is the area being gentrified? Yes. Is it white “progressive” capitalists? Not entirely, and in none of the examples you provided.

We’re expecting our first baby any day now but would definitely be down for a brewery or something, once he has arrived!

Don’t forget the local libraries.

There are language learning clubs, sewing clubs, knitting clubs, 3D printing and other maker space clubs, and the libraries host movies at various locations.

same! my husband and i moved here this summer. he’ll probably be working most nights and weekends. i’d love to meet up with some folks! should we start our own group? 😂

Rock, funk, punk, and jazz with a hint of reggae!

Rock, funk, punk, and jazz with a hint of reggae haha

OHH!!! Yeah that makes more sense lol. I was very glad to have Borealis open in the East Bay for sure!

I think Little Sister has more to worry about than Seven Stars honestly. So long as they can not be batshit crazy they should be fine lol.

Awesome!

She is a wheaten terrier named Finch, and my name is Jack. She is fluffy and blond with a short tail. Might be a while until I am back there, but we will keep our eyes peeled for you!

My hot take is that getting something from an individual landlord / owner will be cheaper and likely better quality than anything from the bigger management companies—I live in a beautiful 3 bedroom on the West side for $1500 that I rent directly from the owner (who lives on the third floor). I would be thoughtful about what neighborhoods you are interested in (and I second most of what's been said here: West side is nice, Pawtucket itself nearer to Hope, Cranston and Attleboro generally) and do some zoom walk throughs with people on Craigslist!

YESSS

I should have been more specific! I was referring to Borealis having another cafe location.

I've literally been saying for YEAAARRSSS that anyone who opens one will make so much money because of all the transplants + college students here. I know people talk about Bubbie's but I don't feel like they really exemplify the full Jewish deli vibe—I'm talking RRuss and Daughters / S&P "appetizing" style counter service, matzoh ball soup, matzoh brei, chopped liver, pickled herring, etc.

I'm really excited about Oak but as a NY transplant, I feel like calling it a "Jew-ish" bakery seems off when it seems more like "Israeli-ish"—they don't have a lot of the typical Ashkenazi pastries I would associate with a classic Jewish bakery on the East coast.

The Hope St. Seven Stars is also enough of a walk away to mean that these two will ultimately cater to different foot traffic ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I don't know that they are related in anyway. This is the 2nd shop from the owners of PVDonuts. I could be wrong though.

I go to the dog park practically daily! What kind of dog do you have? Will look out for you and say hi! Mine is a strawberry colored beagle / pit mix : )

I completely agree. It was all about a manufactured line and hype that you could get a rice krispee treat on a donut... oh my how novel lol.

Looks like their prices are really high already. $22 for a Babka, like 7 or 8 bucks for a sticky bun and that is just what I could read on the pic. I know people are gonna throw in well Seven Stars is pricy too, and yes I agree, but their quality is there and it is always consistent.

I really don't think Seven Stars has much to worry about with Oak opening. Especially since they are going to have what looks like a much smaller selection and prices that are equal to or higher than Seven Stars.

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oh god, they were robots but they are too