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 […]
OPEN With bartenders already nominated in this year’s Bartender Awards, Kimi’s has opened with a splash and is focusing on interesting cocktails to assuage the thirst of patrons in this trendy west-side neighborhood, close to Bayberry Beer Hall, Slow Rhode and Beer on Earth. 373 Washington St, PVD. kimis.bar Rise ‘N Shine Coffee Bar opened […]
OPEN Willie’s Place opened in May serving both Native American and Spanish foods reflecting the owner’s heritage and passion for cooking. 58 High St, South Kingstown. (401) 854-7420. williesplace.net. After a six-month closure, Stanley’s Famous Hamburgers has reopened to welcome patrons back to its 90-year-old location. 535 Dexter St, Central Falls. (401) 726-9689. stanleyshamburgers.com. Get […]
Open Jalapeno’s Tex-Mex Grill spices up Mineral Spring Ave with quick, sharp takeout and dine-in. 1968 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. (401) 773-3125 345: Plant City has expanded beyond its three-floor, multi-restaurant compound to serve drinks in an unassuming new spot right across the parking lot from plant central. In speakeasy tradition, this new cocktail […]
OPEN Route One Cinema Pub: 652 E Washington St North Attleboro, MA. Dinner and a movie — at the same time! Route One Cinema Pub closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19, but lucky for hungry filmgoers, it reopened on March 16. Taste of Island: 2777 Pawtucket Ave East Providence. This food truck turned into […]