(9.28) A little over a century ago, Providence had a Chinatown. Eventually the surrounding business community realized it was interfering with their visions of expansion and investment . . . these foreigners would have to go. Following years of demonizing and overpolicing the Chinese community, the city fathers finally had them relocated to Summer Street […]
(9.26) This Thursday, the local skateboarding community and their supporters will be appearing before the Committee on Public Works to oppose approval of Trinity Repertory’s petition for abandonment and easement. This will be Item #4 on the agenda; the meeting starts at 5:30pm. Go to the City of Providence Open Meetings Portal to open the
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Ellie’s will officially reopen Saturday in their new location at the corner of Union and Westminster Streets. They held a soft opening today and I can vouch for the macarons . . . they are ready. In fact everything seemed to be moving smoothly along. Ellie’s will feature both indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast
A new restaurant from chef Diego Alcantar has opened downtown across from Grant’s Block. Cielito will be serving dinners for this first week (Thursday thru Saturday) expanding to lunches and dinner after that. From In Downcity: Cielito is the second restaurant opened by chef and owner Diego Alcantar. He previously opened the popular taco spot
Summer bummer. The downtown Providence Rink is under construction and apparently the project will take a while. From their website: The PVD Rink will be under construction spring, summer, fall 2024, unveiling a brand new rink this coming winter. Roller disco is going on the road. Obviously the outdoor movie events are not happening, but
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