This week Patch Picks has your nail needs covered. Cindy’s Nail Salon is located at 1095 Park Ave. This is a full-service nail salon that prides itself on making customers happy. The salon offer acrylics, gel nails and nail art design, as well as spa pedicure services. Prices begin at $14 for the standard manicure and $28 for the standard pedicure, but Monday and Wednesday specials trump these prices. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information or to schedule an apointment, call 401-356-4061. The Nail Company and Spa is located at …
We’ve got your pizza cravings covered. Local pizza parlors will be the focus this week, in the second part of Patch Pick’s two part series on pizza places. J & D Pizza is located at 284 Mendon Rd. With everything made fresh in house, J& D takes pride in their pizza and subs. Some of their specialty pizzas include the scrumptious He-Man Breakfast with egg, ham, sausage, and bacon without sauce or a delicious Chicken Carbonara with grilled chicken, mushrooms, bacon and alfredo sauce. Hours: Su-Th 11a.m.-10p.m., F & Sa 11a.m.-11p.m. (401-769-2020) Olly’s Pizzeria is located at 204 S. Main St…
Ever get tired of the same playground with the same old tired things to do and “jungle gyms and see-saws” in your neighborhood? The following is only a partial list of what Woonsocket has to offer. Globe Park Elementary School Playground, is located at 192 Avenue A. This is the newest playground in the city, which reopened on June 18 after major renovations. This playground may be small but has packed in lots to do in a small space. “The purpose was to build an inclusive playground where children of all abilities can play and learn together in a fun and welcoming environment,” explained …
For those of you unfamiliar with family-style chicken, it is native to Rhode Island, mainly the Blackstone River Valley, since the 1930’s. It is a sit down, never buffet style, all-you-can-eat meal of roasted chicken, accompanied by salad, rolls, pasta in red sauce, and potatoes (usually fries or roasted.) Broaster House - Located at 263 Pond Street and owned by Roland Fernandez, the Broaster House has been in business for more than 30 years. Their chicken is pressure cooked, not oven roasted, and is served with salad, pasta and potatoes for $9.75. Hours of operation are Mon - Wed, 4 p.m…
With Father’s Day this weekend, here are five ideas plus some extras for dad to celebrate his special day. How about spending a day at the beach or the park for the whole family? Take a short ride to Lincoln Woods State Park, located at 2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln, (401-723-7892) and you can enjoy all of that rolled into one. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day on the beach or bring enough for a BBQ and rent a table and fireplace for $2 for the day. Maybe you’re all feeling adventurous and would like to rent kayaks or canoes from the EMS Kayaking School. They also offer …
With summer ahead and the school year almost behind us, I’ve already begun to wonder where I can go for that first delicious ice cream of the season. Here’s this week’s Patch Picks to enjoy your first frozen treat. Bois Sundries - Located at 366 Providence Street has been in business for well over 90 years. The current owners, Herve and Mary Landreville, have given their establishment the feel of an old-fashioned ice cream parlor with the stools at the counter and small booths. The ice cream menu is most popular for their frappes and sundaes. Bois is open Mon - Thu, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fri, …
If you're looking for a great way to start your day and you have just a little time to spare, why not have a relaxing sit down breakfast? Here are this week's Patch Picks for our favorite local breakfast spots. Danny's Breakfast Place- Located at 1039 Cass Ave, this quaint, cozy breakfast joint has friendly staff, and even friendlier prices. Enjoy a typical breakfast dish of bacon and eggs or homemade french toast with fresh coffee. Open daily 5 a.m to noon Al's Place- Located at 134 Providence Street, is a small but cozy eatery with homemade breakfast specials and fresh coffee to keep you …
It is always nice to have a reason to celebrate, especially with food and spirits. Today is St. Patrick's Day, a great day for the Irish (or the Irish for a day) to enjoy some corned beef and cabbage, or maybe a Guiness stout. If you are one of the many who enjoy honoring the tradition, here are a few places that will gladly help you celebrate. Rick's Bar and Grill- Located on Cass Avenue, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration starting at 11 a.m that lasts all evening till 1 a.m. Make sure to cover yourselve's in green attire and head on over for karaoke, prizes, "green beer" giveaways…
In Woonsocket, the sentence "Let's get something quick for lunch," is usually followed by "How about wieners?" Well, if you are in the market for a quick bite, and fast food joints are getting old, here are this week's Patch Picks for the best places for take out, or eat in New York style wieners. Moonlight Restaurant- Located on Rathbun Street has great prices for wieners with the works! Open to 8 p.m every night, they also serve great fried wings and breakfast all day. So even if you've missed the lunch time craving, you can still get your fix later in the day. You can eat in or take out…
From the best blueberry pancakes, to the most decadent of chocolate cakes, here are this week's Patch Picks for best places to get coffee and dessert, anytime of the day. Chelo's Restaurant- Located on Clinton Street, offers some of the best after dinner desserts and coffee in the state! From their Best Of Rhode Island Chocolate Fudge Cake to their delicious Willie Wonka Cake. You can eat in, or take out. Open Sun 12 p.m. -9 p.m. Mon-Thur 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sat 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Debbie's Breakfast Place- Located on Park Avenue, is a great place to start your day if …
Tired of shopping at name brand shopping centers? Looking for a shopping experience that is a little more personal? Here are this week's Patch picks for great local boutiques to help you get your style on. Enzo-Located at 116 South Main Street in Woonsocket has something for everyone when it comes to Urban fashions. From women's pocketbooks to men's jeans Enzo has unique styles for affordable prices. Featuring styles from Blue Ocean and PJ Mark. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 6p.m. Piette Jewelers- Located at 1500 Diamond Hill R.d in Woonsocket is your one stop …
Tired of leftovers and Monday night meatloaf? You're in luck. This week Patch brings you the top 5 best places around the city that will help you make a 5 star ethnic cuisine that will be sure to impress the family. Try your hand at some Asian cuisine- Friendly Market -located on 415 Arnold Street in Woonsocket has fresh fare and is complete with organic spices and produce to help you make anything from stir fry to home-made won-tons. Asian Market- Located on 475 Clinton Street has a little bit of everything when it comes to Asian dishes. With ingredients ranging from Vietnamese to Japanese …
Valentine's Day is once again upon us, and who could forget the most romantic of holidays? With the flood of pink stuffed animals, gigantic heart shaped gleaming boxes of chocolate goodness, and the not-so-subtle hints from your significant other - the special day is here, and it's time to make some seriously romantic plans. With every restaurant in the state boasting signature Valentine's Day specials, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. But, if you feel like staying close to home on this frantic date night, Patch is here to help! Presenting you with this week's Patch Picks for …
Starting today, Woonsocket Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more. You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. Want to suggest a list of picks? Submit your idea in the comment box. Staying in Sunday night or …
