O’Rourke’s Bar and Grill sits along the Pawtuxet River bridge on the Warwick side of the historic village, attracting the locals to their favorite watering hole.
On a warm spring …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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6/18/25
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The Garden City Applebee’s was regarded as “something good in the neighborhood.” The restaurant is missed by the families in the area.
But there are still two nearby …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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6/4/25
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Chili’s used to be our go-to stop after a movie at the Showcase.
The food was consistent, served hot and quick, and reasonably priced.
We enjoyed the aroma of the sizzling fajita …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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5/21/25
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While most of our restaurant reviews concentrate on locally-owned establishments, we occasionally check out the national chains. We found a good one in Warwick.
Joyce likes her steaks extra …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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5/14/25
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I wouldn’t touch a chicken finger with a ten-foot pole.
And then I broke down and went to Raising Cane’s and experienced an attitude adjustment.
My previous experience with …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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5/7/25
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At Hemenway’s, elegance is everywhere, from the properly set tables with white linen, silverware and crystal-clean glasses to the neatly dressed and friendly waitpersons who wipe each menu …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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4/30/25
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Ginza recently opened at 736 Park Ave. in the Auburn section of Cranston, becoming the sixth Chinese restaurant within five miles of my house.
I think Rhode Island has more Chinese restaurants …
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3/12/25
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Avvio Ristorante, located at Garden City Center, 90 Hillside Road in Cranston, is celebrating the cuisine of Sicily with a special prix fixe menu for the month of March.
The three-course menu is …
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3/12/25
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The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) announced that ticket sales are live for its inaugural Providence Culinary Collective, happening March 27-30, 2025 in locations …
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3/5/25
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The Providence Restaurant Weeks has grown to over 60 restaurants, including five winners from Cranston and Warwick.
You have through February 8 to take advantage of some great specials.
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By DON FOWLER
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2/5/25
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If there’s anything most of us can agree on, it’s that pizza is deliciously awesome. Whether you like basic cheese, or something more adventurous like buffalo chicken, you really …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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1/29/25
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Whenever one goes out to their local establishment to have a few drinks, it’s wise to have some grub to go along with it. You’re less likely to be a bumbling fool by the time you leave …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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1/22/25
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Ham lovers — and that includes me — will be delighted that the Honey Baked Ham Co. chain has opened in Warwick at 300 Quaker Lane (Route 2) in the shopping center at the corner of …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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12/31/24
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