From the kitchen of Chef Benjamin Sukle, the two-time James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast and the people of the nationally renowned Birch came Oberlin Restaurant. The idea behind the second restaurant opening in 2016 centered on making even more versatile use of local ingredients provided by local purveyors in a casual setting.... Continue Reading →
Chengdu Taste – Pawtucket, RI – Authentic Szechuan Restaurant Review
At first glance Chengdu Taste might seem like just another Chinese-American restaurant. The big difference is that Chengdu Taste features authentic Szechuan cuisine in addition to Chinese-American favorites. Many of the menu items showcase familiar Chinese-American fare like crab rangoons and General Tso's chicken. However, the restaurant really shines when serving its authentic Szechuan cuisine.... Continue Reading →
The Slow Rhode – Providence, RI – Review
The Slow Rhode is kind of a well kept secret by those that have been there. It's often busy, but because it's small and because of its location, a lot of people don't know about this West Side gem. The area where the Slow Rhode is located has blossomed in recent years with the addition... Continue Reading →
Gyro & Kebab House – Norwood, MA – Turkish Food Review
My friends and I went to visit the Trillium Brewery in Norwood, MA. Our goal was to get some lunch and have a couple of beers. The swarms of people at the brewery were a bit more than we could handle, so we decided to look locally for a lunch spot. We did a little... Continue Reading →
Hometown Cafe and Poke Bar Review – Providence, RI
In the last 25 years sushi has grown in the mainstream food scene in the U.S. What was once considered a strange or unfathomable dish to the average American in the 1980s is now one of the most sought after. I know my own cravings for fresh, delicious fish seem bottomless. As a sushi lover,... Continue Reading →
Aleppo Sweets – Providence, RI – Syrian Restaurant Review
While perusing some social media channels, I noticed a sudden flurry of references to a restaurant called Aleppo Sweets. The pictures I saw showed golden baklava and because of the name I got excited that perhaps the restaurant was Syrian owned. Why get excited about Syrian food? A lot of people think that all Middle... Continue Reading →
Persimmon Restaurant Review – Providence, RI
I had the good fortune of visiting Persimmon in their old Bristol, RI location where my wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal. We were sad to hear that they closed that charming location, but happy to know they opened a new one in Providence, RI. Some of our close friends went immediately when Persimmon... Continue Reading →
Rebeco Mexican Restaurant Review – Seekonk, MA
The location where Rebeco opened is know to locals as a somewhat cursed spot. Mostly because of the high turnover of restaurants that open and close there. Rebeco is the second Mexican restaurant to inhabit the building having taken over from the previous tenant, Plaza Azteca. Luckily, Rebeco offers authentic plate style Mexican food (with... Continue Reading →
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen Review – Providence, RI
When many Americans hear the word, "Ramen," they are often transported to memories of when they were young or perhaps in college where ramen meant a cheap package of dry noodles with a powdered flavor packet. That kind of instant ramen will always have a spot in my heart, but real ramen is so much... Continue Reading →