When Persimmon (a really excellent restaurant) left Bristol to move to Providence, I wondered if anything could really fill the empty shoes it left behind. Luckily, Statesman Tavern moved in and while they offer a different experience than the fine dining of Persimmon with its casual comfort food style, the quality makes it a welcome... Continue Reading →
New Rivers Restaurant Review – Providence, RI
New Rivers is one of those restaurants I often heard about, but for some reason or another, never visited. Perhaps it's because I imagined it was a fine dining establishment requiring a special occasion to go rather than just somewhere to stop by on whim. While New Rivers is a fine dining establishment, after eating... Continue Reading →
Dinner at Nick’s On Broadway – Providence, RI – Review
For years, Nick's had a reputation in Rhode Island as one of the best restaurant spots to get a fantastic breakfast. That's still true, but eventually Nick's opened their doors to patrons seeking dinner and provided a completely different, yet still stellar, dining experience. I'd enjoyed a few Nick's On Broadway breakfasts in my time,... Continue Reading →
Farmstead – Providence, RI
I've known about Farmstead for a long time, but for some reason every plan I made to go there somehow derailed and I kept postponing the trip. After finally having a meal at Farmstead, I can see the error in my procrastinating ways. Farmstead is known for its commitment to sustainability, local food sourcing, and... Continue Reading →