Once again we go "Inside Eastside" to learn a little more about the real people behind the uniforms we see every day. When we're here at the store we're all about customer service and quality. When we're not here, our interests are as varied as the products in our store. Learn a little more about our people and their passions.

      Daniel DiBiase has worked at Eastside Marketplace for nearly a year now and quickly became a valuable member of the natural foods' team. Daniel was born in Rhode Island and unlike many people his age plans to stay and make Rhode Island his home. Daniel graduated from Classical High School in Providence a few years ago and spent a year at CCRI before joining us at Eastside Marketplace.


      Besides having a reputation as an excellent student, Daniel is an accomplished athlete and participates in, and excells at, quite a few sports. Most athletes have a favorite or specialty but Daniel likes to mix it up a bit. Football, basketball, soccer and volley ball are his regulars and we hear he's a tough competitor in all of them.

      Daniel has been bitten by the travel bug. His travels include trips to Canada and Mexico and he has been as far as California in the United States. Being an athlete, Daniel tends to look for action and excitement on vacations. His favorite so far was parasailing. His hands-down favorite trip to date was a Jamaican cruise and he plans to return there as soon as the opportunity presents itself.


      Traveling and sports aside, Daniel is very serious about his future and career. He began studying law enforcement at CCRI before deciding to work for a while to save money for school. His immediate goal is to become a police officer and obtain his bachelors degree in criminal justice. After clearing that hurdle Daniel's options will be as plentiful as his capabilities and his interests. For now, he's an important member of the natural foods team, always willing to go above and beyond for his customers and Eastside Marketplace.

      Once again we go "Inside Eastside" to learn a little more about the real people behind the uniforms we see every day. When we're here at the store we're all about customer service and quality. When we're not here, our interests are as varied as the products in our store. Learn a little more about our people and their passions.

      McKayla Moniz has worked at Eastside Marketplace for nearly 3 years. She started working part-time behind the counter in the food court where our customers enyoyed her dedication, hard work and fast pace. When we needed more help in the kitchen, McKayla was a natural choice and was recently promoted to full time. She does prep work and production cooking at the same quick pace. Customers get to see McKayla again in person every Friday night when she prepares custom burritos and enchilada platters for Mexican night. You'll see her on Wednesdays for pasta night occasionally when she prepares pasta dishes to order behind the counter in the food court.

      McKayla's experience in the food business started with a job behind the counter at Dunkin Donuts when she was 16. After Dunkin Donuts, McKayla worked in the kitchen in a nursing home before working her way up to assistant activity aid there. She came to Eastside Marketplace through a family contact with grocery manager Pat Gormley and has been working hard ever since. McKayla graduated from East Providence High School and enrolled at Johnson & Wales to persue a degree in law enforcement. Her goal was to become a police officer and then a detective. After a semester at JWU she decided to work full time for a while to save up money for school... And perhaps endulge the other driving interest in her life.

      McKayla has been interested in cars, performance enhancements, customization and racing since she was a high school freshman. Her true love is American muscle cars and hot rods but she has a lot of experience with import performance cars and body work. Her favorite import is Nissan and she'd love an Eagle Talon but her dream car is a 1969 Chevelle modified for drag racing.





      Just as comfortable under the hood, under the car or behind the wheel, McKayla doesn't want to let her planned career in law enforcement sidetrack her interest in cars. Her ultimate goal is to open her own performance garage to work on cars professionally while working as a full time police officer. McKayla has drag raced on a track once before and would love to buy and modify her own car to race again... And WIN! She has ambitious goals but is off to a great start.

      Allan San Souci has worked for the seafood department in Eastside Marketplace for ten years. He didn't start his seafood career here though. He has thirty-two years experience in the fish business, starting when he was thirteen years old. His friend worked in the meat market next door to where he lived at the time. Allan wanted to work and on the eighth time he asked, the owner relented and hired him.

      That strong work ethic has served Allan well in every endeavor. He left Eastside Marketplace for two and a half years a while back to start his own seafood market. Satisfied that he could build his own business, Allan sold the company and returned to Eastside Marketplace where people in Providence can benefit from his expertise and hard work.
      Allan is well known for his artistic presentations in the case but has many other talents. He draws and paints professionally and as a hobby as well. He paints menu boards and window signs for Eastside Marketplace and other businesses. Examples of Allan's work can be seen thoughout the store. He paints landscapes and murals when the opportunity presents itself and does our seasonal painted window scenes.

      Allan's been married for twenty-one years and has an eleven year old daughter. Allan and his family spend summer nights and weekends cruising on their thirty foot Sea Ray. In all of his spare time Allan restores and maintains vintage American cars like his 1968 Cadillac convertible and his 1976 Lincoln Continental and repairs and restores antiques.