Rhode Island is an old, historical city and any building that you walk into could have been the location of a heinous crime. In the case of this restaurant in Providence, that is certainly the case, but you would never know by looking at it now. Read more below to find out why you should visit this authentic Mediterranean restaurant when you visit Providence some time soon.
Federal Hill in Providence is lined with culture, history and delicious restaurants.
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Green Apple Mediterranean Grill is located at 168 Atwells Avenue.
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They serve enticing Mediterranean food such as these kabobs, falafel, and shawarma wraps.
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The inside is bright and clean and looks quite different than it used to….
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When it was the mafia headquarters to a group called the Patriarca Crime Family. They chose this discreet location to manage their elaborate crime ring.
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Who would suspect a store that sells vending machines and juke boxes to be so much more?
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The mob boss Raymond Patriarcha would one day get caught, and this historically crime-filled building would become just another place to buy lunch.
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Remember that the next time you are peacefully eating baklava on Federal Hill.
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How shocking! Would you ever have suspected such a thing? Continue reading to find out seven other things like about Rhode Island this that you won’t read in history books.
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