Favorite Dishes in Providence...

[Garris]

My wife and I have managed to eat out a bit more of late than usual, and while I think we've had some nice meals with some very good food around town, I resultingly can't think of one "stand out" dish I've had anywhere that was memorable that I'd absolutely want to go back for.

So, before we go out to eat some more, I thought I'd ask everyone not what what your favorite restaurants are (we the regulars know them all and the scene has been quite static for a while at this point), but I thought I'd ask:

- What are your FAVORITE DISHES are around the city?
- What are your FAVORITE FLAVORS around the city?

Now, my wife and I eat vegetarian and no shellfish, but don't let that limit you. What dishes around the area can't you wait to go back and order again?

Thanks!

[Zabalburu]

The burger with polenta fries at the Laiterie.

[atheorist]

Yellow Noodle Soup, with duck, roast pork, or seafood. It did not come to mind while trying to think of something to make everyone go "Wow," but wow, I am in my third decade of ordering it every few weeks. I guess that makes it my favorite dish in Providence. Apsara Public St. makes generally better soup but Apsara Hope St. offers it with duck.

[wormwood]

-ceviche at los andes
-pescado a lo macho at los andes
-Pear Upside Down Cake with Great Hill Blue Cheese, Walnuts,
Caramel Sauce & Crème Fraîche at chez pascal
-Sautéed Local Squid with Celery Root & Honey Crisp Apple Rémoulade, Pickled Hungarian Wax Peppers & Dijonaisse at chez pascal (had this the other night with baby shrimp instead of the squid and it was amazing)
-whimpy burger at julians (my favorite burger in the city)
-caldo de mariscos at el rancho grande

[jjep]

Duk mandoo guk at sun and moon in ep

Lentil soup at not just snacks

Lumberjack subs at carmines in Cranston, only if hungover

Blade meat sandwich at watermen ave deli in ep Tuesday and Saturday only I believe
Espresso and Canolli at Roma on atwells

Blade meat sandwich

[JaneRI]

Chevre, bacon & onion tart (w/fig jam) at Cafe Noir

Sweet potato, broccoli & Swiss cheese hash at Julian's

Gnocchi at Siena

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Cafe Noir
125 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

[Alica]

Are both Siena's the same menu? Would you say you prefer one over the other? I have only been to EG.

[Frobisher]

First off, great idea for a thread.

Same caveat as LMWW, we tend to love places with ever changing menus. With that being said, off the top of my head.

Poutine with chorizo at the Red Fez
Charcuterie plate at La Laiterie
Pad See Ew at Thai Star
Pasta Con i Funghi at Baccaro

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Red Fez
49 Peck St, Providence, RI 02903

La Laiterie
184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

Thai Star Restaurant
1088 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908

[atheorist]

Gotta second that Poutine at Red Fez.

[sarabean]

bacon-wrapped scallop salad at providence oyster bar
south main salad at parkside
murphy's reuben, sometimes corned beef, sometimes pastrami, always grilled 1 slice rye & 1 slice pumpernickle
torta oaxaquena el rancho grande
shrimp po'boy lili marlene's

[invinotheresverde]

I'm also veg (lacto/ovo). Here are some of my faves:

Pistachio Ravioli at Loie Fuller
Accidental Purist burger at Ivy Tavern
Falafel at ESP
Tofu Bee Bong at Apsara (Public St.)
Avocado Naan Pizza at Julians (add onions, subtract tomatoes)
Gheya Kofta, triple-extra spicy, Bombay Club
Grilled scamorza appetizer at Pane e Vino
Golden Raisin Bread Pudding also at P e V (best dessert in the city)

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Bombay Club
145 Dean St, Providence, RI 02903

Ivy Tavern
758 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

Apsara Restaurant
716 Public St, Providence, RI 02907

[LMWW]

That's tough, as our favorites have typically been at spots that rely on local, in season ingredients that tend to dictate a rotating menu (for example, I recently had a to-die-for soup of pureed winter veggies, egg noodles, and shredded duck confit at Broadway Bistro).

But if I had to choose otherwise, I'd go for La Laiterie's mac and cheese and Bacaro's crispy chicken over pasta fagioli. I could also eat a whole plate of the breakfast potatoes at Nick's - a perfect blend of sweet and savory.

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La Laiterie
184-188 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

Bacaro Restaurant
262 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903

Broadway Bistro
205 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903

[LMWW]

Also forgot to add the Aloo Tikki Chaat at Rasoi for favorite appetizer - order it every time!