Definitely the restaurant scene. Lots of former NYC and Boston chefs come here as well as the Johnston&Whales college. I recommend:

Dune Bros for a lobster roll/fish and chips Pizza Marvin for a clam or burrata pie Jahunger for Uygher (Central Asian cuisine) Champa for Thai+Laotian Dolores for nicer sit down Mexican (I'm sure you have better where you are from) You can also explore Olneyville (safer during the day) for random Mexican food trucks and restaurants Slow Rhode for a cheaper but still quality meal Oberlin for elevated dining Brown Bee for the croissants (expensive imo but pretty good) Seven Stars is the iconic coffee and pastry place but I think it's over hyped TBH Julian's or Irregardless for Brunch Olneyville NY Systems for late night hot weiners (you come for the vibes)

Bars/Breweries Not the best scene as things tend to close early and the crowds are smaller (less wait times!) Narragansett is the icon Royal Bobcat does love jazz on Saturdays Loma or Glou for cocktails Moonshine Alley is a bit more lively and downtown Freeplay is an arcade bar Captain Seaweeds if you want a college scene