Opened & Closed: July 2026
Open: Closed: What a month!! We got nothing – keep up the good work, RI culinarists!
Opened & Closed: June 2026
Opened Dari Bee Ice Cream: This esteemed spot right on the bike path was originally opened in 1960 but has been closed for the past year or so. It’s been renovated, updated and has reemerged under new ownership, just in time for the ice cream to start melting! 240 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence. fb.com/thedaribee […]
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Opened Black Sheep: Reopening under new management, the venue that serves both comfy food and strong drinks, set to live performances ranging from bands to drag shows, wants to welcome you back with its grand reopening party on May 9. The night will feature live music by The Moon Trippers starting at 6pm as well […]
“Fin”: CWTheaters in Lincoln Closed After 20 Years
On February 28, after 20 years of being a community staple for first dates, Super Tuesday regulars, and movie fanatics alike, CWTheaters (previously called CinemaWorld) was forced to shut its doors for good. The decline of the theater began in July of 2025, when the small theater company that owns CWTheaters, Starr, filed for Chapter […]
Opened & Closed: April 2026
Opened All Paws on Deck: 2399 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence. Pet groomer. Open Wednesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. 401-434-1300. Nature’s Pawprint Aquamation: 170 Rhodes St, Providence. Pet cremation, but with water. This pet after-care aims to provide peace of mind to pet owners with an Eco-friendly and more natural decompositioning alternative to fire cremation. […]
Opened and closed
Closed Louis: The venerable diner has served as a go-to for the local and Brown communities for longer than we can remember – since 1946. It even has a commemorative plaque embedded in the sidewalk out front. Never fancy, always authentic, its greasy breakfast/brunch vibe has been a comfort to generations of patrons. There have […]
Opened & Closed: November 2025
Opened Apple Cinemas, a small chain of movie theaters, but one with more goodwill and pleasantness than many bigger chains, will be taking over the cinemas at Providence Place Mall. Ultimately, movie junkies only had to sit out for a week between owners, but the deal came together so quickly, employees we interviewed on the […]
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Opened: Bistro Locale: Not brandy new, but opening a second location! This popular Attleboro restaurant has doubled in Lincoln. Goodbye Nathaniel’s Bistro, hello huevos rancheros! Husband and wife duo, Luis Cano and Rocio Hernandez, focus on creating Mexican and American dishes, without shying from combining them both; for example, a menu that features Nutella Crunch […]
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Opened Yellow Door Taqueria: Not quite open yet, but on the docket, this popular Bostonian restaurant is moving to RI. Mexican food under the reign of Dropkick Murphy’s frontman Ken Casey (aren’t they Irish?) and other celebrities, the Yellow Door Taqueria already has three popular spots all over Bean Town. Opening soon, with a trademark […]
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OPENED Rong Chic: Celebrating the authentic flavor of Sichuan cuisine, this place is boasted by one yelper as “up and coming!” Scrolling through their socials provides a tasty glimpse at all their offerings such as their tofu cheesecake or crispy scallion pancakes. I live right next to this place, and it’s always bustling. Join the […]