DINING
Joie de Vivre
A Paw t u xet V i l l a g e c re p e r i e t ra n sfo r m s i nto a Parisian cocktail bar after dark By Laura Afonso
Chocolate Martini Must-Try Items BANANA SPLIT ($12) Vanilla pastr y cream, banana, Speculoos paste, topped with cookie crumbles and salted caramel LE COMPLET ($12.50) Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh mushrooms, cheese, and house sauce NAMUR ($10) Naan bread, Brie cheese, crushed almonds, spicy honey drizzle
Namur with Brie and almonds
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Photos by Jacquelina Paiva
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s the day winds down in Cranston’s Pawtuxet Village, Crepe Corner transforms from a bright and cheer y brunch spot to Soiree Belge, a Parisian lounge fit for the crescendo of your evening. Day or night, owners Anthony Adagboyi and Natacha Legein are bringing French and Belgian flavors to the neighborhood. But once the clock strikes 5:30pm, the vibe shifts. “Think French jazz, Afrobeat, and your favorite martini or bourbon cocktails,” says Legein. The morning’s mimosas and croque madames are replaced with Kir Royals and savory naan flatbreads for an after-hours indulgence. On a night out with a friend to experience Soiree Belge myself, the first
