Mike Heimall, owner and operator of Providence Shoe Repair on Mathewson Street, should look familiar to shoe-owners on the east side of the city. He worked alongside Bruce Owensby at Wayland Square Shoe Repair for over six years, leaving (on good terms) in November of 2021 to open his own establishment. Owensby died last September …
Chef/owner Ben Sukle of Oberlin has opened his new full-service raw bar and restaurant Gift Horse tucked into the building at Grant’s Block that will soon house the relocated Oberlin. Sukle explained it to Gail Ciampa last year: “They will be two concepts under the same roof with a cool little walkway between the two,” …
(12.21) The sacred grove beckons. Join local musicians Jen Long (aka the Accordion Princess) and Kate Mick in Biltmore Park to “turn the year” with song, community, art and s’mores. And science! Celebrate the winter solstice this Wednesday in the park between the Trinity Beer Garden and the rink. Around 5:00pm we’ll start to gather …
Congressman David Cicilline had so much time on his hands this year that he decided to go into the restaurant business, opening a cocktail bar downtown on Washington Street. Granted, at 20 seats, Clementine was not a massive undertaking, but still. (And he wrote a book, House on Fire. Where does he get the energy.) …
(11.5) Head downtown this evening for a full lighting of WaterFire, with special events planned in anticipation of Veterans Day. Events kick off at the Waterplace Basin with the WaterFire Salute to Veterans: At 4:30 p.m. the night will kick-off with a speaking program on the basin stage in Waterplace park with remarks given by …
Friday morning at 9am these doors will swing open to reveal aisles of colorful produce, groceries, beverages, meats and cheese, and prepared foods, when Rory’s Market and Kitchen opens its third location, downtown at the intersection of Washington and Mathewson Streets. (It has two markets in Massachusetts.) From InDowncity: Throughout the Grand Opening Weekend on …
(9.3) The first Saturday of the month means Open Air Saturdays all across downtown. Organizers have created a comprehensive map of all the food, drink, art, and transportation locations; or just wander around. Sip a beer and watch the roller skaters from the shady Trinity beer garden; many tables are available. Each Open Air Saturdays …
It’s the first Saturday of the month so it must be time for InDowncity’s ‘Open Air Saturday.’ Each Open Air Saturdays event will feature live music performances, a rotating line-up of food trucks, two beer gardens, two marketplaces, outdoor games and activities, ample outdoor dining at local restaurants, and more. We encourage attendees to make …
(5.7) In Downcity will be launching Open Air Saturdays at four locations downtown this weekend. This event will repeat on the first Saturday of the month through October. Here’s a quick look at what to expect, but go to the website for more details and a helpful map. Grant’s Block will host the Long Live …
Look who makes a great Santa! I stopped by NicoBella’s downtown last Sunday to inquire about an upcoming art show, only to be greeted by owner Daniel Crenca all suited up and checking my naughty/nice status at the door. He will be adopting this persona on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays through the season. As you …
The Small Point Cafe is ready for early visitors as Westminster Street prepares to celebrate the Mayor’s ‘Downtown is Open’ campaign. The businesses on Westminster Street have revived ‘Open Air Saturdays’ which helped them survive last summer. The street will be closed off to traffic, and live music and food trucks will liven up the …
The city has released plans for a proposed two-phase rehab of downtown that would focus on two areas: Kennedy Plaza and Waterplace Park. One major change will be to the stretch of Washington Street that cuts the plaza in two; it will be eliminated so that the Plaza and Burnside Park will merge. According to …
Last month we learned that the owner of the Arcade was going condo — not just the lofts upstairs but also the commercial units on the ground floor. This did not bode well for some of my favorite stores . . . and people. (ProJo 1.3.20) Granoff stressed that nothing will change for current tenants …
But they will be keeping the iconic red ‘Biltmore’ sign on the roof. Here is the statement on the new hotel website. We are excited to announce our transition to Graduate Providence, which is now open as of spring 2019. Graduate Hotels is a thoughtfully crafted collection of hotels that reside in dynamic university-anchored towns …
(8.16) Head downtown Thursday for a fun and free summer concert with the What Cheer! Brigade and Bellerophon. Providence’s internationally famous marching band What Cheer? Brigade takes over the park and gets everyone moving. Local electronic music aficionado Mauricio Ossa and Bellerophon bandmates perform an opening set, layering drum machines, sweeping synthesizers and live guitar …
Kudos once again to the Providence Downtown Improvement District crews who keep the many plantings and hanging baskets watered and weeded and looking great. Since 2007, the DID has managed the seasonal downtown planting program, to great acclaim. Starting with 94 hanging baskets and a few planting areas, the program has expanded to now include …