Much like the Greater Boston area, Providence and the communities surrounding it has seen an uptick in sleek, modern (and often high-end) restaurants, which have helped make it a destination spot for diners looking for the type of places you might see in much larger world-class cities for food.
But while Metro Boston continues to see the closing of many of its old-school neighborhood joints as more upscale spots move in, the Providence area remains a region with countless old local hangouts where you might see the same patrons week in and week out. This is especially true when it comes to both the city’s outer neighborhoods and cities and towns just beyond.
Some of these restaurants and bars are so unique that they attract people from outside the area who simply can’t find similar places near where they live. One such spot is a rather fascinating little eatery called Mike’s Kitchen, a well-kept secret only about 10 minutes from downtown Providence that feels a world away…