Rigatoni’s, at 1229 Warwick Ave., had luncheon specials for $3.75 to $5.50. The Italian family restaurant and pizzeria is still going strong.

Remember Tomato Vine on Route 5 in Warwick? They had all-you-could-eat penne or linguine pasta, marinara, three cheese or aglio e olio for $4.95.

Monterey in Warwick and The Old Grist Mill in Seekonk had their Lobster Extravaganza, a boiled 1¼ lobster for $7.95, while Bugaboo Creek, also in Warwick and Seekonk, had steak and lobster for $12.95.

Bagel Time Deli in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center was selling Willow Tree chicken salad for $4.99 a pound.

Lara Hakeen starred in “Picnic” at Rhode Island College. Warwick’s Paula Prendergast starred in the URI production of “The Heidi Chronicles, directed by Pat Hegnauer. Scott Paseltiner of Warwick starred in “Boy Meets Girl” at CCRI.

“Les Miserables” was at the Providence Performing Arts Center. “Sylvia” was at Trinity.

Hugh Grant starred as a New York City ER doctor who uncovers an eerie plot to use homeless people as guinea pigs in “Extreme Measures.” The third in the “Mighty Ducks” series had coach Emilio Estevez sending the hockey players off to college.

Beausoleil, the great Louisiana Cajun band, played Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Charlie Hall brought his Ocean State Follies to the East Greenwich Odeum. Rhode Island celebrities being spoofed at the time included Joe Mollicone, Bruce Sundlun, Arlene Violet, Doug White and, of course, Buddy Cianci. Ah, those were the days!