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January 2024 by LeBelle Es-Double-You
Visited for the first time today. The owner Manuel is 104 years old and still sits behind the counter, sharp as a tack. We spoke for 20 minutes. What a fascinating guy.
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February 2023 by Noneya Bizz
Maybe the oldest market still run by a lovely 103 year old. A little outdated but worth a visit to learn a little history of the neighborhood and maybe buy some Portuguese tuna, olive oil, or ceramics.
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July 2022 by jan zhou
The owner is 102 years-old with sharp-mind, and still sat behind the counter...
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October 2021 by ali merchant
Very interesting store and had a great conversation with Pedro. He is closing the store so go there soon for very cool soaps, tea etc at great prices.
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April 2019 by Stephanie Timmins
Small, not that many items, as it is more a Convenience Store, then a Market
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May 2018 by Manny Pedroso
I stopped in last year and it was exactly as I remember. Manny and Maria are the best. If you want to know about the Portuguese in Providence and some really good Portuguese food, this is the place.
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February 2018 by Aaron Rossini
Manuel is a national treasure. Go support this store
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August 2017 by te'Shara Nono
Beans and oil. No bread. No refrigeration section. Dodgy meat counter.
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December 2015 by Jere Adametz
If you are looking for Portuguese staples, this is a good place to go. It's not fancy and is the last of its kind that I know of. The owners have been there for 56 years and is in his 90s. I would say not much has changed, but I am ok with that. The owner can tell you about the foods he sells and is from the old country. They have spices and lots of beans and things you cannot find easily. As the other review says, but local!
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August 2010 by A Google User
This market is a gem. The Portuguese owners are friendly and charismatic-- I was there earlier today and the husband-owner sliced a tomato, drizzled it in dressing and handed it to me ("eat! it is local!"). It doesn't have much produce besides tomatoes, onions, potatoes and other basics, but what it lacks in produce it makes up for in unique canned and jarred products (fava beans, peppers). They also carry some interesting ethnic sauces and soup bases. Conventional products-- cleaners, oil, jam, etc--can also be found, in addition to some unique ceramic-ware like jugs and tea sets. I wholeheartedly recommend that people buy the stuff they need that this place carries, because small, local independent markets like this are disappearing fast and need your support. Go somewhere else for your produce and then come here for canned beans, preserves, and some unique Portuguese treats! You'll try something new while supporting a local business. Win-win.