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nygrl811 t1_iykrkck wrote

Reply to Feb 2023 Move by execdad

Jewelery District/Fox Point would be my suggestion as well. A good friend lives in the Jewelery District (near where you indicate your job will be) and she loves the neighborhood. And she doesn't drive. That area in general is walkable and has a lot of bus lines for when you want to go farther afield.

Welcome, I hope you love it here!!

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Dextrous456 t1_iykqnzf wrote

Reply to Feb 2023 Move by execdad

I have a single gay friend about your age who lives on Arnold St in Fox Point. He walks home from the downtown bars quite often, using the pedestrian bridge. I would say that the Atwells Ave part of Federal Hill has had more issues, because of a few bars there. Those issues may have been solved. It's a lot gayer as you go towards Broadway and towards the Armory neighborhood. The distance to your job is still walkable from west of I-95, but it's not as convenient as downtown or Fox Point would be.

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FunLife64 t1_iykig1y wrote

Reply to comment by jbs918 in Feb 2023 Move by execdad

No offense but cat calling a random stranger walking by is not the smartest move. And can be perceived as sexual harassment.

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Double-Diamond-4507 t1_iykh48t wrote

Reply to comment by darekta in Any good soul food spots or good food in general in Providence? Are there any low-cost activities that you recommend as well? by lovesocialmedia

Yes. And their oxtail stew is to die for. I always get the oxtail, rice & beans, and fried cabbage. The portions are decent as well. I've tried their jerk chicken, and I was Too White for the spice level of it. The meat pies are nice, too

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jbs918 t1_iyk9lvu wrote

Reply to Feb 2023 Move by execdad

Not sure where you're moving from, but I moved to New England from Dallas, TX. I was in the Worcester, MA, area for 2 years and have lived in East Providence for over a year. My general take is that people in NE don't care about your sexuality. For context, I'm a 40 yo queer white male.

Having said that, downtown Providence can be a little rough at night depending on what's happening. There was a weekend festival going on and I was downtown having a good time. I told a guy on the sidewalk that he was hot and he assaulted me.

As mentioned previously, Stable, Alley Cat/Dark Lady, and Eagle are the main queer bars in PVD. All are within walking distance of each other and have friendly vibes. There is also EGO, but it's more for the folks in their 20s. There are also a couple of places specifically for extracurricular activities.

Not sure I would live here without a vehicle, but I guess if you're only staying downtown that could be fine. There is so much of New England to explore with a vehicle. Make your way out to Provincetown.

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jbs918 t1_iyk5vpy wrote

Reply to Any good soul food spots or good food in general in Providence? Are there any low-cost activities that you recommend as well? by lovesocialmedia

Transplant from Texas here. Haven't found any great places for soul food, but maybe I should get out more 😀 I've only been to Kin once, but it wasn't good that day.

Non soul food - Tough to go wrong on Atwells Ave in Federal Hill. I really like Providence Oyster Bar (already mentioned previously) and Massimo Ristorante. Constantino's has a nice outdoor area if it's warm enough.

In Downtown Providence, I like Providence Coal Fired Pizza and Mokban Korean Bistro. Rogue Island has decent food. Trinity Brewhouse is OKAY for pub food.

I've heard Circe is really good, but they wouldn't let us eat there because we were wearing tank tops during the summer so take that for what it's worth. Hemenway's if you're looking to splurge. The District I like for brunch.

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