If you've never been to Federal Hill in Providence, I strongly encourage you to take the trip...and even if you're a regular to the neighborhood, it's time to head back, don't ya think?
I had plans to have lunch on Federal Hill a few weeks back with some friends and, to kill a little bit of time prior to our reservation, I stopped at Venda Ravioli. While not my first time in, this quick, 15-minute detour brought me on a vacation to Italy.
Located in the heart of Federal Hill, Venda Ravioli prides itself on being Rhode Island's Italian grocery store. I couldn't have described it any better myself. At 11:45am on a Saturday morning, this place was buzzing - I mean BUZZING.
Filling the space were lines for the prepared foods and deli items, the sounds of cappuccino foam machine, and full tables of Tonys, Joeys, and Marcos talking sports and neighborhood gossip. Just being in there, soaking up the history of it all, made me smile...and it makes me smile thinking about it now, weeks later.
No, I'm not a paid spokeswoman for Venda Ravioli...although maybe they'll send a free gelato or biscotti my way? I just wanted to share my experience with you all. Any places that transport you that I should try?
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