Nestled between the many home goods stores, bistros and coffee shops in Wayland Square lies the neighborhood's newest resident: Pasta Beach. The third installment of the chain, which boasts locations in Newport and Boston, opened just weeks ago Aug. 18. Already the restaurant attracts many culinary cognoscenti native to Providence and the surrounding communities to its semi-open-air environment.

A unique addition to Providence's rich Italian gastronomic history, Pasta Beach beckons to both pasta lovers and those nostalgic for the Ocean State's seaside sights. Upon entering, the decor tickles the hungry diner's memory with thoughts of Carolina beach shag dancing, early 20th century bathing suits, beach tents and the words to classic Beach Boys tunes like "Good Vibrations" and "Kokomo."

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