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1. Quahog: Local slang for a type of hard-shell clam, later, a fictional suburb of Providence featured on the "Family Guy" tel...  
2. Masshole: The native Rhode Islanders' reference to the hordes of tourists from Massachusetts who swarm their beaches each sum...  
3. Friartown: Nickname for Providence used mostly by students of Providence College and fans of the school's D1 athletic teams.  
4. Caught in Providence: The Rhode Island version of "People's Court"; a tv show where real people have their cases heard...and broadcasted....  
5. Low-Numbered License Plates: For some reason, low-numbered license plates have become a status symbol in Rhode Island, to the point of a rash of...  
6. Coffee Milk: A quintessential Rhode Island treat, made with milk and coffee syrup. Believe it or not, coffee milk is in fact the...  
7. Louis Restaurant: A cute little eatery with excellent brunch/breakfast menus, popular with the college crowd who seem to appreciate t...  
8. Nick's on Broadway: Nick's is sort of an artsy/hip and highbrow version of a classic diner. However, the prices are reasonable and the ...  
9. Not Just Snacks: This is an Indian restaurant, although you'd never guess by the name. They specialize in take-out and ready-made fo...  
10. Brown University: A landmark and world-renowned university located on a particularly scenic campus, on College Hill in East Providenc...  
11. Wes' Rib House: A meat-lover's paradise; a place to get real southern-style barbequed ribs, straight from a smokin' (literally) bar...  
12. Maximilian’s: Maximillian's is also called the Three Sisters, but regardless of the moniker confusion, this little cafe still ser...  
13. LOTSOFNOISE: An underground blog covering the music and art scenes in Providence. Features reviews, interviews, event listing, e...  
14. College Hill: A neighborhood in eastern Providence falling primarily on a hill adjacent to the river; an area rich in history tha...  
15. Mile of History, The: Refers to Benefit Street, a historic street that was established in 1756 abd was once home to many prominent busine...  
 
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A french-style doughnut, typically dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by a cup of chicory-laced cafe au lait. Made famous in Cafe Du Monde, located in the old French Market on Jackson Square.

The Madison Chain of Lakes includes Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Wingra, Lake Waubesa and Lake Kegonsa. If you're talking to a boater or fisherman, they will just use the term "Madison Chain". These lakes are all very popular recreational lakes.

1. Water moccasin-infested

2. Adj. describing dark, murky areas along the banks of Barton Creek in which water moccasins may lurk. For use when evaluating swimming holes.

Nickname for the city of Las Vegas.

Neorican is a word used for a Puerto Rican living in New York or a native New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent. In Puerto Rico people will often call someone this if they've spent time living in New York.