Comments on: providence design guide

By: Jeannine @ Small & Chic

Jeannine @ Small & Chic — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:54 +0000

I just stumbled upon this and it brought back some memories and also had my thinking about how much Providence has changed.

I went to Providence College in the 90s. Almost no one from my group of friends went downtown except for dinner (when parents were paying), concerts, and volunteer work. We shopped on Thayer or we went to Boston. Oh wait, there was a huge J. Crew warehouse sale at the Westin once a year that we went to. :)

Waterfire was new while we were there and I think that was the start of the big change. I’ve been back for business a few times and my love for the city grows with each visit. It is a gem of a city. A quirky, artistic, culinary gem!

I lived and worked in Boston for many years and never felt as home as when I told anyone in Providence that I went to PC. :)

By: DowncityProvidence

DowncityProvidence — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:50:04 +0000

Thanks Christine. Providence really is a great place to live and visit, and if you want more information on the Downcity neighborhood check out the neighborhood site shopdowncity.com.

The site is run by the neighborhood merchants. Lots of the above mentioned stores featured, special events, free outdoor movies, art festivals, craftland, heir antiques, farmstead, eno fine wines, homestyle, oop, symposium books, cellar stories, waste not want not, tazza caffe, gracie’s restaurant, tini’s, cuban revolution, local 121, AS220, taqueria pacifica, and the list goes on and on. Visit the site’s blog for up to date postings from all shops and restaurants.

Downcity is a great neighborhood for shopping, restaurants, historic buildings, and the most urban setting in Providence.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:14:53 +0000

To repeat what Andrea said above, Heir Antiques is a great addition to the whole Westminster/Eddy St area! The owner has wonderful taste and really brings in some unique items.

By: Katy

Katy — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:05:11 +0000

To answer the top question about Relish, I believe that Laura and her husband (owners of Relish) returned to their hometown of Portland, OR. :-( Too bad because I LOVED their store, too and they are such nice people!

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:00:27 +0000

Have never been to Providence, but from the looks of this guide, I’d need a month! Thanks for sharing!

By: Robin (Brown student)

Robin (Brown student) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:54:19 +0000

If you’re on Thayer street, don’t forget about Byblos! 235 Meeting St. Really excellent shawarma.

I’m studying abroad this semester. Paris is great and all… but I really do miss Providence!

By: Devon

Devon — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:07:08 +0000

You cannot come to Providence and miss out on the following:

Providence Black Repertory Company
http://www.BlackRep.org
featuring live music, DJs, amazing theater, and the most diverse social scene in New England
They present Sound Session, a genre-defying music festival every summer
ProvidenceSoundSession.com
Please come and join!

And for DIY craft folks who want to take advantage of the local artist’s output:
QueenofHeartsProvidence.com
at 186 Union St. downtown, stocking only handmade items like clothing, jewelry, home goods and more!

xoxox