Next up for my Providence, Rhode Island, adventure was a visit to Seven Stars Bakery. Oh my goodness, the case was full of all kinds of pastries and baked goods. Brownies, biscotti, muffins, biscuits... It was quite a busy little place. I ordered a maple latte. And a ginger biscuit. But honestly, I...

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My first time visiting Rhode Island! We made a day-trip to Providence to try all the things. First on the list: Nick's on Broadway. Nicks on Broadway is a contemporary American restaurant located in the West End of Providence. Nicks specializes in seasonally inspired, locally focused food, put forth humbly with thoughtfulness, passion...

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My bestie, Kaitlynn, knows me well. When I came to visit recently, the first place she took me was to an ice cream shop: The Scoop N Scootery. They deliver, but on this day, we went in to check it out. I went for the "Caramel Cone Crunch," which had totally turle ice...

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After eating at Mezzogiorno, literally right across the aisle, I went to Baba Bar to kill some more time. A Mediterranean eatery with a menu crafted by Nicholas Elmi. Baba Bar features flavor and spices reminiscent of the coast, offering small plates, spreads and wraps; a perfect light meal before a flight. The...

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I don't know what everyone else does during a long layover but I can tell you that I seek out the best food. Philadelphia's airport has some great food, including Mezzogiorno. Chef Stalin Bedon brings a menu featuring thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizzas with artisanal toppings to the terminal with Mezzogiorno. The individually-sized pies are...

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When I made a trip to Philadelphia, I tried the two famous cheesesteaks back to back: Geno's and Pat's. But I hadn't had a chance to try Tony Luke's. So when I found myself at the airport and a location nearby, I decided to check it out. I got my cheesesteak with onions,...

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Post-hike at Hanging Rock, Kayla and I were exhausted. So we stopped at Queen's Pizza & Subs. The menu is quite large - pizzas, calzones, hot subs, cold subs, pasta, wings, and more. I first started with a house salad with French dressing, and an accompaniment of bread. My main meal was stuffed...

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Korner Kafe in Union had been on my to-try list for quite some time. I had read about it being a unique restaurant in Union, and I had wanted to try it ever since. When Kayla and I ventured to the area to climb Hanging Rock, we stopped here for lunch. The restaurant...

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Who can pass up a sweet treat? Not me, that's for sure. When I saw "A Piece of Cake" in Rock, I had to make a stop. The bakery had a bit of eery dessert lining its counter: cupcakes, cookies and more. I set my sights on a brownie, covered in chocolate and...

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