Have you made your plans for Easter yet? Here are some of our favorite places in the Blackstone Valley that are open for Easter: Modern Diner 364 East Avenue, Pawtucket 02860 401-726-8390 Moderndinerri.com This Saturday April 16 Modern Diner will be open from 7am-11am – closing early on Saturday only. They will be OPEN on… Continue reading Easter Brunch in Blackstone Valley
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Azucena’s Bar & Restaurant
1270 Broad St., Central Falls Azucena’s Bar and Restaurant is a comfortable restaurant serving a full menu of authentic Central American dishes as well as traditional pub food such as wings, appetizers and fries. Azucena’s Bar & Restaurant #North America #South America
Woonsocket Farmers Market
John A. Cummings Way at Clinton St Tuesdays from 3:00 – 6:00pm July 5 – October 25, 2022 Woonsocket Farmers Market
Preparing for the Merry Month of May
April showers bring May flowers. As we write this, it is raining. Much needed rain for Rhode Island. May flowers will follow with May Day (a celebration of Spring) and there will be a May Day breakfast on Saturday, May 1st @ 8 am – 12 pm as well as an indoor yard sale through… Continue reading Preparing for the Merry Month of May
X-Golf
622 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln (401) 335-5595 X-Golf’s state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators offer players unparalleled accuracy and realism. Through a combination of camera systems, infrared lasers, impacts sensors and advanced gaming software. Their dedicated kiosks combine virtual reality gaming, food and beverages, competitions, golf lessons, memberships and social events. These services provide visitors the ultimate… Continue reading X-Golf
Ice Cream Shops Opening soon
As spring arrives, Blackstone Valley ice cream shops are open or opening soon. Here is just a sampling of some that we have visited! Lincoln Creamery is already open from 1 – 9 pm. This family-run creamery boasts of over 50 ice cream flavors to choose from for every kind of sweet tooth. The kids… Continue reading Ice Cream Shops Opening soon
Great Taste Chinese Restaurant – Cumberland
3450 Mendon Rd., Cumberland (401) 658-1298 This restaurant is known for its varieties of tastes and fresh ingredients. Come and experience their friendly atmosphere and excellent service. Great Taste Chinese Restaurant #Asia
Under The Willow Bakery
3383 Mendon Rd., Cumberland 401-425-8116 Owner, Michelle Lizotte, grew up with a mother that never bought desserts, everything was made from scratch at home. These are the shimmering and defining memories that built the concept of this bakery. Family recipes from her mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, father-in-law and grandmother-in-law will be the recipes baked… Continue reading Under The Willow Bakery
DJP Churrasqueria Marques Grill & Restaurant
100 Mill St., Cumberland (401) 744-3010 Come and try some soups and entrees from this authentic Portuguese grill & restaurant DJP Churrasqueria Marques #Europe
California Taco Shop – Woonsocket
1049 Cass Ave., Woonsocket 401-488-4001 Great variety of Mexican food that you’d typically find in Cali that’s available for lunch or dinner. California Taco Shop
Chocolate Bombs & Chocolateville
Valentine’s Day is approaching soon and if you are looking for chocolate to share with your significant other, here are some local confectioners & bakeshops serving up some delicious candy and the newest trend in sweets – Hot Chocolate Bombs! Are you familiar with these? In case you haven’t had them yet, they are candies… Continue reading Chocolate Bombs & Chocolateville
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve / Mercer Overlook
Waterview Drive, Smithfield, RI Trailhead: 41°53’56.01″N, 71°32’22.30″W The Wolf Hill Forest Preserve is a Smithfield Land Trust property that offers a moderate hike with several miles of trails, a couple of scenic overlooks (including the Providence skyline), and a World War II memorial. Wolf Hill Forest Preserve #outdoorrecreation