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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opened: Lobanton: Moving into PVD’s popular Weybosset Street, this spot boasts gourmet Asian street food. Taking a peek at their insta is enough to tell that they’re not lying! Man, those dumplings look tasty, just begging to be dipped in sauces. Open Monday through Sunday, from 11am – 3:30pm…. Get em’ while it’s hot! @lobanton.ri […]
OPENED Monarca Authentic Mexican Cuisine: The Hummingbird Café off-Broadway in Newport is getting a Mexican takeover. The owners of the popular Caribbean restaurant are moving to North Carolina after an 8-year stint, giving Monarca the perfect opportunity to set up shop. Find the new owners, and their fabulous fish tacos, at 104 Broadway in Newport. […]
Opened: Royal Fried Chicken: Upon first inspection, I wasn’t sure if this place was real or not. But, judging by the Yelp reviews, it boasts amazing popcorn chicken, fries, coleslaw, and five-star reviews all around. Also one that says, “Perfect spot for a date night.” So grab your hunny, or some friends, and get some […]
OPENED Roti Boti Restaurant: Traditional Pakistani cuisine in the lovely corner of Johnston. They also have a sister restaurant in Connecticut. You can find them at 100 George Waterman Rd, Johnston, or at their insta @rotibotiri for their spicy dishes. Swad Restaurant: A tasty Indian spot that already boasts 5 stars on their Google review! […]
Closed All Seasons Café: This East Providence café, serving empanadas, coffee, pastries, and ice cream, announced over social media it will be closing its doors on December 29. So you still have time to head over there and check it out before it’s gone for good! 365 Waterman Ave, East Providence. allseasoncaferi.com Green Line Apothecary:. […]
OPEN A new, family-owned restaurant, Cielito Mexican Kitchen, opened last month. A friend and I (Motif assistant editor Mara Hagen) accidentally stumbled upon this little corner spot late one night, hungry, and looking for something other than Fellinis. We discovered Cielito at 186 Union St, PVD. We easily devoured their delicious guacamole and a quesadilla, […]
Stillwater Books, which opened in Pawtucket in March 2018, will move this summer to a new location in West Warwick, according to Steven R. Porter who co-owns the business with his wife Dawn M. Wright-Porter. It was the first retail bookstore to open in Pawtucket for decades, and after its closing the city will again […]