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 →

Julian’s – Providence, RI | Gay Travel Information

JULIANโ€™Sย / 318 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Do you rememberย that personย in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they wereย โ€œstrangeโ€,ย but not you.ย Oh no.ย Youย anticipated passing them each day in the school hall hoping maybe, just maybe you would get a nod or half smile.ย Youโ€™d make it … Continue reading →

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails – East Greenwich, RI

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails / 378 Main Street / East Greenwich, RI / 1-401-398-8855 I love, love, love, LOVEย Besosย Kitchen & Cocktails. There is no other way to start this review than to state that fact.ย  I developed a crush and swooned from afar after seeing photos and readingย Besos’ (which means “kisses” in Spanish) menu online, … Continue reading →

Coco Pazzo / English Cellar Alehouse – Providence, RI

Coco Pazzoย / English Cellar Alehouse / 165 Angell Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-454-3434 Coco Pazzo is slang forย “crazy crazy”ย (Crazy in Italian and Crazy in French) but I think it should be slang forย “brilliant brilliant”ย or, better yet,ย “Oh my God, this brilliant restaurant has some of the best food I have ever eaten!”ย Yeah, that’s it.ย THATย is … Continue reading →

Gay Travel – Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub – Fall River, MA

Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pubย / 75 Ferry Street / Fall River, MA 02721 / 508-567-0550 The Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub, located in Fall River, MA (well known for Lizzie Borden, Portuguese Culture, and Battleship Cove),ย will make you feel as if you have been transported to a rustic Aprรจs-skiย hangout in some hip ski town. I felt my … 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!ย  However, Rhode Island you are and Roma Providence, an icon in my … Continue reading →

Gay Travel – XO Cafe – Providence, RI

XO Cafe / 125 North Main Street / Providence, RI / 401-273-9090 ย  ย  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. ย  Here goes… ย  The first thing that struck … 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.ย  One of the reason’s Federal Hill is so popular is because of its Italian eateries including Caffe Dolce Vita. Caffe … 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 →

Gay Travel Information – Providence Coal Fired Pizza – Providence, RI

Providence Coal Fired Pizza / 385 Westminster Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-454-7499ย  I had never heard about coal fired pizza before learning about Providence Coal Fired Pizza here in Rhode Island, but I knew it was something I had to try out! A friend of mine stumbled across this amazing restaurant on a … Continue reading →

27th Annual Aids Walk For Life Rhode Island

27TH ANNUAL AIDS WALK FOR LIFE RHODE ISLAND 2012 Walkers are needed for the 27th annualAIDS Walk For Life Rhode Island, on Sunday, September 23, 2012. The 2.5 mile walk begins and ends on the Rhode Island State House lawn.ย  Registration is 9:00am and the walk begins at 10:00am. Fundraising page: http://www.firstgiving.com/aidswalkri I asked AIDS … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information – Julian’s – Providence, RI

JULIANโ€™Sย / 318 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Do you rememberย that personย in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they wereย โ€œstrangeโ€,ย but not you.ย Oh no.ย Youย anticipated passing them each day in the school hall hoping maybe, just maybe you would get a nod or half smile.ย Youโ€™d make it … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information: Mister Sister Erotica – Providence, RI

Quality Erotica without the attitude. Mister Sister Erotica / 268 Wickendon Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-421-6969 Nestled in the heart of Fox Point in Providence, Rhode Island, Mister Sister adds a tasteful and diverse selection of erotica catering to the eclectic neighborhood in which she stands. Mister Sister is an Erotic Boutique that … 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 asย “A spirited swanky … 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 →

XO Cafe: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island

XO Cafe / 125 North Main Street / Providence, RI / 401-273-9090 ย  ย  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. ย  Here goes… ย  The first thing that struck … Continue reading →

Mill’s Tavern: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island

Millโ€™s Tavern / 101 North Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-272-3331 Millโ€™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 →

Lola’s Tequila Bar & Cantina: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island

Lola’s Tequila Bar & Cantina / 525 Water Street / Providence, RI / 401-383-0220ย  ย  Out & About Travel LOVE’S Lola’s! How much so? Well, if Lola was an actual person, who happened to be a lesbian, and either I, or my partner Jen were single, we would try to “woo” her. THAT is how … 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 ย  THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET – MORNING, NOON or NIGHT! I remember the first time Iย dinedย at Meeting Street Cafe. I was 10 years old, the year was 1986, and I thought I had theย best parents ever for taking me there. I … Continue reading →

DownCity โ€“ Providence, Rhode Islandโ€™s Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Friendly Restaurant & Lounge!

DownCity / 50 Weybosset Street / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-331-9217 ย  The Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Stop When in Providence, Rhode Island! ย  ย  ย  Abby Cabral, general manager and co-owner of DownCity in Providence, is extremely cute, feisty, stylish, friendly, approachable, sassy, instantly likeable and just down right โ€” cool. Much like DownCity … Continue reading →

DownCity – Providence, Rhode Island’s Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Friendly Restaurant & Lounge!

DownCity / 50 Weybosset Street / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-331-9217 ย  The Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Stop When in Providence, Rhode Island! ย  ย  ย  Abby Cabral, general manager and co-owner of DownCity in Providence, is extremely cute, feisty, stylish, friendly, approachable, sassy, instantly likeable and just down right — cool. Much like DownCity … Continue reading →

10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly Getaways from Boston

GAY & LESBIAN FRIENDLY NEW ENGLAND Auther, Andrew Collins, share’s his pick on 10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly getaways from Boston. Being from Providence, RI, I couldn’t agreeย more with his picks! CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Follow Andrew’s Gay & Lesbian Travel page for About.com HERE.