I thought I would quickly add that Pleasant Surprise, which I wrote previously was coming to Thayer Street is now open and the store, at 297 Thayer Street (where Oop! and Only in RI used to be), looks quite bright, vibrant, and appealing (photo above is of their Newport store).
Also, off topic, I was at Craftland last night and there is some great work and gifts by local artists there. A must stop for everyone still shopping…
Snookers: I’m not sure how “old news” this is, but Snookers sports bar is listed to be “coming soon” at about 44 Ashburton Street on the other side of the 95 overpass from Kelly’s Car...
Photo by Bret Ancowitz, garrisphoto.com The Brown Daily Herald has a great article charting the recent and upcoming changes to Thayer Street. The take home message is that it’s not hard to imagine a time when...
OPEN: Plaid and Stripe – Wayland Square This is an upscale pet store in the former Ruggieri Gallery near Farmstead on Wayland Avenue between Waterman and Angell. (Update) COMING SOON (Confirmed!): Pleasant...
Bret Ancowitz
Continuing off topic, I’d just like to say that I’ve had two really great shopping experiences at Mod Mama in Wayland Square. I’ve bought some nice stuff for my nieces in their, and the staff is always helpful, plus free gift wrapping with really hip paper!
I finished off my Christmas Shopping there last night.