>> Providence West Neighborhoods

[Liamlunchtray]

do you still have to pay for shopping bags?

[Patrick Ward]

yep. $0.10 just like sav-a-lot and Aldi (which is open in warwick btw)

[Liamlunchtray]

Do they carry Skippy Super Chunk?

[runawayjim]

while we're asking... do they carry any name brand cereal, like kellogg's frosted mini wheats?

[basachs]

Liam, can you tell me every item they carry with prices?

Just go! Its a grocery store, it will probably serve your needs for something...

[ruchele]

I just got back from the grand opening of the new Price Rite - It is FANTASTIC. They have a much much wider selection than the old store, with the same prices. This is a "Price Rite Marketplace" so it doesnt have the standard layout. They have a Cafe Bustelo cafe in the store, as well as a full deli that is CRAZY cheap (Like all the lunch meat is around $3 a lb), rotisserie chickens, a seafood department, full meat department, and more ethnic items than any store around. There is a full Goya aisle, a full italian aisle, and the produce department is really amazing. I was super impressed - It is exactly what the neighborhood needs and nothing it doesnt. I was so bummed about the loss of Shaws, but I would prefer this store over shaws anyday.

[jencoleslaw]

Yay! Price Rite, here I come!

Although it still sounds like I'll have to go elsewhere for my peanut butter with no added sugar and other healthier staples, it's great to know there's a place nearby for basics again.

[Liamlunchtray]

while we're asking... do they carry any name brand cereal, like kellogg's frosted mini wheats?

[basachs]

Noticed that the Sunoco gas station convenience store on Broadway has new hours. 6am-2am. Not sure yet if this is a good or bad thing.

[ruchele]

Urban Greens Storefront!

[Patrick Ward]

YES YES YES!!! The update is that they are planning on breaking ground in a matter of weeks, so our crunchy hippy shopping options will increase manifold within the year.

I have bought *my* share in the co-op already- Have YOU?? (Not you, Jen who is now in North Virginia, the rest of you.) The more shares they sell, and the sooner, the more capitol they will have available to open the doors. Play your part in making the neighborhood more walkable & full service!

[Liamlunchtray]

Location? Why are the building from scratch? How much does a share cost?

[ruchele]

Location? Why are the building from scratch? How much does a share cost?

[ruchele]

It's on Wesminster across from the WBNA headquarters. Currently there is a vacant garage on the lot. The final plan includes subsidized housing above the storefront. There are renders in the projects threads somewhere. Its a nice looking building.

[TheAnk]

Yesterday however ya'all missed the live Mariachi band playing in the goya aisle, the dude with a mic yelling about coldcuts in spanish, and the ladies from Tropical Foods handing out cheese samples. They also had samples of the fresh mozzarella that they make in house and it was tremendously tasty. The whole thing was very amusing.

[Cotuit]

Remember that social club behind Tony Colonial's? It's gone. I don't mean it closed, I mean it's gone, the whole damn building.

[jencoleslaw]

Remember that social club behind Tony Colonial's? It's gone. I don't mean it closed, I mean it's gone, the whole damn building.

[Cotuit]

On Acorn and Pastiche streets? I bet will be a parking lot...

[runawayjim]

i always liked that building. would they have had to get a demo permit or was this an "emergency"?

[Cotuit]

i always liked that building. would they have had to get a demo permit or was this an "emergency"?

[jencoleslaw]

actually there's no hearing if it is a regular building, in a non-historic or protected area. But, if this is parking someone should make sure there is an appropriate use change with zoning.

[xine]

It's on Wesminster across from the WBNA headquarters. Currently there is a vacant garage on the lot. The final plan includes subsidized housing above the storefront. There are renders in the projects threads somewhere. Its a nice looking building.

[TheAnk]

I noticed that The Steelyard cleaned up their, uh, steel yard.. Anyone know the reason?

[TheAnk]

So I tried to go to the new Price-Rite last night after work.. Only the entire lot was filled, there were no free spaces, people were all over the place.. I was thinking WOW.. This is incredible!! Is this place a better anchor than Shaws was??

It was so busy that I decided I didnt want to rub elbows with that many people, as I hate lines and traffic.. See prior post about "moo-ing" out loud upon arriving to Boston while people mope in front of me walking at a geriatric pace exiting the MBTA train.. This either generated chuckles or dagger-eyes from people, no in between..

So I just left, unhappy I didn't get to get some staples, but nonetheless very happy that this store is the perfect fit for the hood..

Then I realized... It is 4/2/08.. And everyone just got their WIC and food stamps, and fell into a dark place realizing that almost the entire city population is on assistance.. And we pay for it...

[Patrick Ward]

I had been out of town since Saturday and just got back last night. I was driving by Eagle Square and noticed that the parking lot at the new PriceRite was packed! I mean full to capacity. Wow! I have never seen that much activity at Eagle Square.

I went home for a while and then decided to go down and check it out. Inside was just as busy as outside. Evidently PriceRite is a better fit for the neighborhood and it is nice to see so much activity at Eagle Square. You could absolutly call it vibrant. It will probably never be my regular market but other than that it seems to be a good thing for the area.

I hope they are as concerned about keeping shopping carts under control and the parking lot clean as they are about security. I noticed that they closed the right side entrance and had lots of guys in uniform keeping an eye on things. Much less so than at Shaws. Shaws usually had one cop working a paid detail in the evening.