Rhode Island Red Food Tours: Gay-Friendly Food Tour of Providence
What is a Rhode Island Red Food Tour? Our 3-3.5 hour walking tours provide a unique opportunity to explore the evolving culinary landscape of Rhode Island while gaining insight into the history, architecture and culture of the state. Our tours support the locally operated eateries, farms, and makers in the community, offering tastings of fresh, … Continue reading
Hilton Providence: Gay-Friendly Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
Hilton Providence | 21 Atwells Ave | Providence, RI 02903 | 401-831-3900 Convenience in downtown Providence Located in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, this stylish hotel is within walking distance of Historic Federal Hill, Providence Place Mall and Rhode Island Convention Center. Discover attractions with ease from this comfortable and sophisticated Rhode Island … Continue reading
Mother Mystic Spiritual Apothecary – Providence, RI
Mother Mystic Spiritual Apothecary | 179 Dean Street | Providence, RI 02903 | 401-353-3099 Mother Mystic is Providence’s only metaphysical and natural health supply shop, striving to provide you with the best products and services to meet your spiritual, magical, and alternative health needs. Whether you are nourishing the spirit within, seeking Spirit above, or … Continue reading
Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar / 200 Exchange Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-5000 I have been a fan of Jacky Ko for years. I am lucky enough to live in the east bay area of Rhode Island, very close to Jacky’s Galaxie & Sushi Bar in Bristol. Having frequented Jacky’s Bristol, North Providence and Cumberland locations, I … Continue reading
Rue de L’Espoir: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Rue De L’ Espoir / 99 Hope Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-751-8890 Rue De L’Espoir is a Rhode Island institution. The Rue, as it is affectionately referred to, opened in May 1976. Over the past 36 years, The Rue has experienced continued success and has been featured in travel books and magazines, including Esquire, Bon Appetit, Food … Continue reading
Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant / 520 South Water Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-3833 Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant, located on Providence’s Waterfront, will truly transport you to a different era. The second you step inside this new hot spot, you will feel as if you are back in the 1940’s-1950’s. Think WWII aviation and … Continue reading
Trattoria Roma: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Trattoria Roma / 310 Atwells Ave / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-5000 Stepping into Trattoria Roma is truly like stepping into Italy. The smells, the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff are all so authentic you will forget you are in Rhode Island! However, Rhode Island you are and Roma Providence, an icon in my … Continue reading
Harry’s Bar & Burger: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Harry’s Bar & Burger / 121 N. Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-228-7437 There is no denying the fact that I am a HUGE Chow Fun Food Group groupie! I love the concepts of each of their restaurants which include Rick’s Roadhouse, 10 Prime Steak & Sushi, XO Cafe, Luxe Burger Bar and … Continue reading
Caffe Dolce Vita, Hotel Dolce Villa & Smoke Lounge: Gay-Friendly Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
Caffe Dolce Vita / 59 DePasquale Avenue / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-8240 I grew up on Federal Hill, Providence’s eclectic Little Italy neighborhood, continuously voted one of the top Little Italy’s in North America. One of the reason’s Federal Hill is so popular is because of its Italian eateries including Caffe Dolce Vita. Caffe … Continue reading
10 Prime Steak & Sushi: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
10 Prime Steak & Sushi / 55 Pine Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-453-2333 Stepping into 10 Prime Steak & Sushi is like stepping into a trendy, sexy, Miami bistro. Everything about the decor and ambiance is funky, chic and downright beautiful. From the zebra striped door to the cobalt blue backdrop and naked … Continue reading
Tortilla Flats: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Tortilla Flats / 355 Hope Street / Providence, RI / 401-751-6777 What’s not to love about Tortilla Flats? Nothing, that’s what! How could you not love a place that writes on their web site: “Where you are cordially invited to seat yourself. To be yourself. To choose for yourself.” It goes on to … Continue reading
Trinity Brewhouse: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Trinity Brewhouse / 186 Fountain Street / Providence, RI 02905 / 401-453-BEER (2337) Trinity Brewhouse is a Gothic funhouse of award winning beers, delicious pub food, rock music, friendly service, and a trendy, youthful, local clientele. It’s eye catching carnival styled signs beckon you to step right up and try “the best beer in Rhode … Continue reading
Cuban Revolution: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Cuban Revolution / 50 Aborn Street / Providence, RI / 401-331-8829 **Note Aborn Street Location is closed! Please visit their Valley Street location Providence. Visit web site for more info. Cuban Revolution is one of the most unique, satisfying, genuinely hip restaurants I have had the pleasure of reviewing. They describe themselves as “A spirited swanky … Continue reading
Providence Marriott Downtown: Gay-Friendly Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence Marriott Downtown / 1 Orms Street / Providence, RI 02904 / 1-866-807-2171 My first impression as I walked into the Providence Marriott Downtown hotel was how beautiful their lobby was. I loved the orange & brown earth tones, swanky lighting and openness. I noticed several people working on laptops, enjoying the hotel’s complimentary wireless … Continue reading
Coco Pazzo / English Cellar Alehouse: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Coco Pazzo / English Cellar Alehouse / 165 Angell Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-454-3434 Coco Pazzo is slang for “crazy crazy” (Crazy in Italian and Crazy in French) but I think it should be slang for “brilliant brilliant” or, better yet, “Oh my God, this brilliant restaurant has some of the best food I have ever eaten!” Yeah, that’s it. THAT is … Continue reading
Rick’s Roadhouse: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Rick’s Roadhouse / 370 Richmond Street / Providence, RI / 401-272-PORK I was in love with Rick’s Roadhouse before it even opened. I remember reading an article about this new BBQ restaurant opening in downtown Providence that would reflect the type BBQ shacks one would find on on a road trip, such as on historic … Continue reading
Joe’s American Bar & Grill: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Joe’s American Bar & Grill / 148 Providence Place (Providence Place Mall) / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-270-4737 Dining at Joe’s American Bar & Grill is all about traditional American cuisine. The elegant dining room with hard wood oak floors and brass accents gives the restaurant more of an upscale vibe but the atmosphere is … Continue reading
Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar / 121 South Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-351-8570 Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar will impress you from beginning to end. It is truly an excellent restaurant. Located in beautiful downtown Providence, Hemenway’s has some of the best views of the city. The … Continue reading
XO Cafe: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
XO Cafe / 125 North Main Street / Providence, RI / 401-273-9090 XO Cafe is one sexy place. I have been writing reviews for over a year now and I am truly at a lost for words on how to describe this amazing restaurant. Here goes… The first thing that struck … Continue reading
Mill’s Tavern: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Mill’s Tavern / 101 North Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-272-3331 Mill’s Tavern, located in Providence, Rhode Island in the historic Pilgrim Mill’s Building, is Rhode Island’s only restaurant to receive a four star rating from Forbes (formerly Mobil) Travel Guide for a very impressive seven years in a row. Casual elegance with … Continue reading
Cook & Brown Public House: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Cook & Brown Public House / 959 Hope Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-273-7274 “I’m not in Rhode Island anymore,” was my immediate reaction upon entering the upscale Cook & Brown Public House. This contemporary restaurant is located in Providence, RI, but makes diners feel like they have left the country to have an out of … Continue reading
The Melting Pot: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
The Melting Pot / 199 Providence Place / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-865-6670 DIP INTO SOMETHING DIFFERENT! Dining at The Melting Pot is a special event. It doesn’t matter if you only stop in for their delicious chocolate fondue dessert or go all out with their Big Night Out Four-Course Dinner. It is unlike any … Continue reading
Julian’s: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Julian’s / 318 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Good Looking on the Inside AND Outside! Do you remember that person in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they were “strange”, but not you. Oh no. You anticipated passing them each day in the school … Continue reading
Meeting Street Cafe: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Meeting Street Cafe / 220 Meeting Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-273-1066 THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET – MORNING, NOON or NIGHT! I remember the first time I dined at Meeting Street Cafe. I was 10 years old, the year was 1986, and I thought I had the best parents ever for taking me there. I … Continue reading
The Hotel Providence: Gay-Friendly Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
HOTEL PROVIDENCE – 139 Matthewson Street, Providence, RI 02903 / 401-861-8000 At first glance one may drive past Hotel Providence and not realize the grand dame she is. Located on Matthewson Street, in the heart of Providence’s arts & entertainment district, the area surrounding the hotel isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as some of the other … Continue reading
