What's New in PVD?

Federal Hill is on the rise this spring: new restaurants and boutiques have opened up in quick succession over the last month. While Blush Wine Bar has closed, Nami, a new sushi and hibachi restaurant, has opened in the space once occupied by Federal Hill Pizza at 198 Atwells. Nuit, a women’s clothing and accessory boutique, has opened at 415 Atwells. Owner Julia Sullivan makes some of the clothing herself, and the rest is vintage finds and apparel made by local designers. L’Eleganza, at 256 Atwells, is a new bridal and formalwear shop offering custom designed veils and shoes. The store features designs by owner Donn Edward, and will also do wedding cakes.

There’s a new app that’s making Providence an even more bike-friendly city. The VHB Bikeways app allows you to track and plan your routes. Just start recording when you start a route, hit stop when you get to your destination, and enter a description of where you were headed. The data recorded goes towards researching and addressing the needs of cyclists in town.