Despite the history of this place it is a great meeting spot for people to start from and walk down the river. I had lunch here many times too when I was studying at risd and didn’t want to inhale fumes from the jewelry and metalsmithing studio. :)

I met Jonathan from the hit TV show in a small shop in the oldest mall with the Roman pillars still gracing it's entrance. He was as charming as this little shopping experience. The artisans were delightful.