I have been shopping here for years. Overpriced - I think not. Shop Small & Local. Great source for…read moreHome or Professionals Chefs, restaurants, Inns & Business Supplies. They will deliver to your business for free within the local area. You want to save time? If you know what you are looking for send Joe an email, he will have your order ready for you when you go to pick it up.Fantastic selection!! Everyone has moods, and no one is perfect, but these guys are fair, and honest, and usually are a pleasure to work with. Wish they would update their ordering equipment and add a website. If it ain't broke...., but it would be easier for them and us if they did improve their technology. Keep up the good work guys; In this I need it yesterday world!!!

Extremely over priced. Prehistoric systems.. Employees who seem to work in between naps and it's…read morehit or miss on their mood.. I guess the more they snack and nap the happier they are.. Definitely recommend this hot spot if you enjoy playing Russian roulette with your day and patience!

Good place to get affordable jewelry! They have a lot of other stuff too like accessories and…read morelicensed sports merchandise. I've gotten earrings here before and the prices are pretty great. I've never spent more than $10 at one time! The quality is decent for costume jewelry, so long as you clean the jewelry regularly. The people who run it are very helpful and always make you feel like welcome. Which is really great for such a small store! Definitely come here if you want to get some jewelry that doesn't cost an arm and a leg!

Always a 5 star visit. Best little shop around. Had a little bit of everything, gifts for everyone!…read moreFrom clothes, jewelry, knickknacks, cups/mugs, kids, humor gifts, sentimental gifts.. they have it all. And better yet, prices you can't get anywhere else.

I am so lucky to have friends who are members at the Aurora Civic Association & even luckier when…read morethey invite us to dinner. Every visit feels special, like you are in on one of Providence's best-kept secrets! We started with a dirty vodka martini, garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives. A classic cocktail & done perfectly. We kicked off dinner with a trio of appetizers that set the tone for the night. The snail salad featured tender sliced scungilli, marinated in fresh herbs & spices. It was beautifully prepared & flavorful, very close to being the best one I have ever eaten. The clams casino showcased local Rhode Island littlenecks stuffed with cracker crumbs, bacon, onions, peppers & parsley. Yum! The fried calamari was outstanding. Lightly breaded, crisp without being heavy, served with sautéed hot peppers in garlic butter that added just the right kick. We also ordered a cup of marinara for dunking. For the soup course, I chose pastina in chicken broth which was simple, nostalgic & warming on a cold winter night. Hubby went with the Soup du Jour: a jambalaya, which packed bold flavor & just the right amount of heat. For my entrée, I ordered the Chicken Saltimbocca: sautéed mushrooms and onion in a sherry wine sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese & sliced prosciutto with a side of penne with vodka sauce. It was rich without being overwhelming & enough for two meals. Hubby opted for the seafood special: shrimp, clams, mussels & scallops in a spicy red sauce. So. Much. Seafood! He ordered a side of rabe. You simply cannot end a meal at the Aurora Club without one of their signature ice cream bonbons. We opted for the coffee flavor & it is the perfect sweet bite to a memorable meal! Exceptional food, great service, classic atmosphere & wonderful company. It is always a treat to be invited to dine at the Aurora Club! NOM NOM NOM #YUM

This is a Members only establishment so the only way you can get in is if you pay for a membership…read more(which I've heard is NOT ONLY pricey but difficult to come by) or you can just come in with someone who has a membership. From the outside it doesn't look like 'much' but once you walk in you realize you're at a truly "exclusive" restaurant, as you're dining with the likes of some of RI's most elite & powerful individuals. Not that any of that matters- but it does to some. This restaurant embodies that old school Italian-American vibe & the Menu is pretty indicative of that. It's very traditional and in a sense a bit on the small side- but they have all the classics you need (chicken parmigiana, filet minion, gnocchi, etc). All entrees are served with soup/salad and pasta or potato/vegetable. I heard you need a dinner jacket to dine on first floor, not sure how true that is because I ate on the second floor & brought along my better half (my 3 yr old son) who was very welcome & they even had high chairs (bonus)! I started with a white sangria which was strong but delicious. My table ordered a bottle of really nice wine- so fancy! Apparently they have QUITE the wine list. I'm not a huge wine drinker so it didn't matter to me either way! All of the staff were beyond amazing. Everyone from the waitstaff to the bartender were extremely helpful. This is how service SHOULD BE. The waiter was GREAT- to everyone- especially my son. Even the maitre'd was amazing & helpful! I ordered the chicken Parmesan which was delicious. Most of the people in our party ordered the filet which was melt in your mouth amazing. Not sure how much the membership costs but it may be worth it just for the privacy and exclusivity. By 8:45 pm we were the only people left on the second floor of the restaurant!

I love everything about this place. The throwback decor. The vintage preview reels. The bathroom up…read morea winding staircase. Not enough historical spaces have been kept up with but this place is an exception. I feel like I'm walking back in time to experience a movie when I come here. It's a place everyone needs to visit. Love that they offer private rentals of the space as well!

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Brown's Ivy Film Festival presented an Advance Screening of Wicked…read morefrom 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Avon Cinema. I was so excited to have been able to secure tickets to the advance screening to see Wicked and it was my first time at Avon Cinema. Avon Cinema is a historic movie theatre located on Thayer Street since 1938. The movie theater specializes in the exhibition of films from foreign, independent and documentary films. There is only 1 screen and more/less 460 seats. Staff were very friendly and welcoming us to the cinema. Wicked was an awesome movie and I highly recommend everyone to check it out! Avon Cinema is a beautiful authentic cinema, but the seat I was in was a bit uncomfortable and missing cushion.

Thought I would share my experience, good and bad!…read more Maria is a very talented baker. I ordered cupcakes for my wedding. They were creative, delicious, and she has a great gluten free selection. She arranged delivery, which went without issue. We ran into a snag with pickup of the cupcake tower. Arrangements were made for the caterer to break down & pack up the tower, and Maria would pick it back up from the caterer's headquarters. This was so perfect and convenient for me! Except... I got an email from Maria soon after the wedding, explaining that she picked up the cupcake tower, only to find that it was cracked in two with most of the hardware missing. She needed to keep my $75 deposit, and suggested I contact my caterer for reimbursement. This is all understandable. However, after having followed up with Maria, she admitted that when she picked up the tower, she left without notifying anyone at the caterer, and just determined she would keep my deposit. In my opinion, it would have been proper to present the damage to the caterer at the time of pickup. In following up with the caterer, they assured me that it arrived at their headquarters in-tact. A classic case of he-said she-said, and I'm left to pay the price. I would not say that this situation was handled professionally by Maria. The tower should have been checked over & damages documented with the responsible party. Just because you have a client's deposit does not entitle you to make undocumented claims and keep the deposit.

I feel the need to update this review now that I have had several different kinds of cakes from The…read moreIlluminated Oven. This business is the kind of place that makes me wish I was a little more stingy about giving out five stars, because Maria's cakes are so good that they are in a totally different class from anything I've had anywhere else. Six stars for The Illuminated Oven! The carrot cake is so good that it's really hard not to order it any time I need something sweet for a special occasion. However, for Valentine's Day last year, I went with the classic red velvet (gluten-free), and oh my goodness, it was out of this world. I also ordered a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting for my boss's going-away party, as I thought those flavors would please everyone, and it was anything but boring. Several of the girls who ate it said that it was the best cake that they have ever had! Maria makes many more delciious-looking products other than cake which I am eager to try, but when I find something I like, I rarely stray. I am developing a hankering for some cake just writing this, and I am looking forward to the next time I order something from The Illuminated Oven!

I cannot say enough about this supply store and it's team members. Since I was all on one level,…read moreDan [the owner] delivered some very large and heavy equipment to my new store and set it all up for me! The girl who runs the front [Kerri] is nothing but a DOLL. Helped out with everything...never lost her patience with my going back and forth on decisions and was even excited for me in regards to opening my new shop. Definitely a great place to deal with. 5 stars all day long!

This is the most organized business that I have seen.They have a huge selection leading to endless…read moreoptions for personalizations and advertising, not to mention desirable products. I myself am looking here for a particular perfect statue award.

Great premium coffee at reasonable prices. My go to is the morning blend. The website makes…read moreordering easy and shipping is quick usually only a couple days. Sign up for emails and get alerted to great deals. If you shop at Market Basket, look for it there as well

Top notch! How did…read moreI find this place? We were visiting friends in the area and while driving around with car windows down, I smelled incredible coffee aroma in the air. It reminded me with so many memories. We always roasted our coffee beans at home. I stopped by and realized they don't have a coffee shop. Checked out the website and ordered only two bags to try it for the first time. They have single origin organic coffee beans, light roast. That is my favorite combo. And to our surprise, it was absolutely phenomenal. Delivered overnight fresh. It's been almost 3 years with them and it's been the best coffee every single time. I do appreciate good coffee. I tried hundreds of coffee shops across the world. This is a good one.