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Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 9th Jan, '13, 09:41

There's a possibility I will be there in mid-April for work, any suggestions for restaurants/places of interest? I will have a free weekend there. Should I just stay in Boston for the weekend instead (if so, what's in Boston)?

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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by avatarless » 9th Jan, '13, 11:03

Yes. definitely stay in Boston! What's in Boston? It's a contemporary Athens: Harvard, MIT, etc. The center of the biotech industry. A lot of colonial american history ( though not as much as Philly). Great bars/pubs. Great music. Oh, and a 'porum member to show you around- chocolate. I have moved on but miss it terribly...
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by Kooky » 9th Jan, '13, 11:50

Of course the lovely Doc Choc! She's away March, I would think back before mid-April.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by slinky » 9th Jan, '13, 13:13

My brother works in Providence, I'll ask him what he can recommend (he lives south of Boston).Plenty to do and see in Boston as I'm sure Choc will tell you :)
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 9th Jan, '13, 13:22

Looking at Craigie on Main and suggestions from this article. Looks promising :)

Where would you suggest I stay for a weekend in Boston, then?
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 9th Jan, '13, 13:33

Yikes I just found out I will be there the weekend before the Boston Marathon. Looks like reasonably-priced hotel rooms will be scarce :shock:

Edit: Scratch that, there are NO reasonably priced hotel rooms in Boston. What's up with the $450++ rooms???? Looks like I'll stay in Providence and rent a car to go to Boston.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by BoD » 10th Jan, '13, 06:24

God I must be old. This just makes me think of The Eagles.. I am at home to Mr and Mrs Earworm and all the little Earwormettes!
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by avatarless » 10th Jan, '13, 06:53

my favorite area is inman square in cambridge, but the north end and beacon hill (both in boston) are very popular

try airbnb... ?
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by Pinklepurr » 10th Jan, '13, 15:29

BoD, never fear, I have the same earworm family visiting me.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 10th Jan, '13, 16:11

What earworm? How is Providence related to The Eagles? :?:
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by Pinklepurr » 10th Jan, '13, 19:11

Because of this...
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by slinky » 10th Jan, '13, 19:33

Nev, my brother says there is a lot of good food to be found in restaurants in Providence due possibly to Johnson & Wales Culinary School.

Maybe check here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants- ... sland.html

And here: http://www.yelp.com.sg/c/providence/restaurants

Edit: Attraction wise and stuff to do in general, he agrees Boston has more to offer.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 10th Jan, '13, 20:45

Pinklepurr wrote:Because of this...
I nodded off at 0:52... must be the most boring song in the world, can't possibly be an earworm! [smilie=kiss.gif]
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 10th Jan, '13, 21:08

Thanks slinky, I'll check out TripAdvisor. The last time I tried something Yelp recommended, I ended up with bad to mediocre food.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by avatarless » 10th Jan, '13, 21:42

Yelp is a protection racket. I've known several business owners who have been approached by Yelp demanding $300/mo or so to remove negative reviews. (And if your business doesn't have any negative reviews, guess who can manufacture them...)
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by slinky » 10th Jan, '13, 21:51

:lol: For the record, I just did a quick search for Providence restaurants and trip advisor and yelp (which I've never heard of before today) were the first ones to come up.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by avatarless » 11th Jan, '13, 07:01

Slinky,

Yeah, it's a shame. Yelp could be a great service- there are a lot of sincere "yelpers" who post helpful reviews... There really is a need for an unbiased review site.
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by nev » 11th Jan, '13, 09:51

slinky, I still appreciate your help. I was just sharing my experience with Yelp, so others don't fall into the same trap :)
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by slinky » 11th Jan, '13, 14:28

No worries -- glad to know I shouldn't rely on Yelp should I run across it again in the future :)
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Re: Providence, Rhode Island

Post by chocolate » 15th Jan, '13, 22:28

Hey Nev

I'll definitely be around mid-April - lets get together if you have the time? There is a ton to do in Boston - i can recommend things to do and places to eat .....

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