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[Jerry2]

Cotuit, on May 21 2006, 02:21 PM, said:

The old Providence Cheese Shop location at Dean and Atwells has some interior renovation going on, I really wish they'd just bulldoze that entire block.

The location that was a sushi place next door to what was Dina's across from Bank of America has a new awning up that says "Lot 401 Restaurant East." Though the location is west of the Lot 401 in the J.D.  

What was Aqua Viva in Chef Walter's building is becoming a gourmet food to go place (according to Providence Montly). Looks like it's about ready to open. Aqua Viva is going to Pawtucket with Chef Walter's cooking school. Walter's is on the second floor of the Atwells location.

Also,
      The convenience store next to BOA was just sold and there are permit signs for a new business in the window. Adesso is moving in shortly to the renovated building that used to be a karate school. Federal Hill is showing some new signs of life. Any news on when the Rialto is breaking ground?

[Cotuit]

Jerry02908, on Jun 1 2006, 11:18 AM, said:

Adesso is moving in shortly to the renovated building that used to be a karate school.

Where is that exactly? I heard Adesso was moving to the Hill, but I didn't know where.

[Jerry2]

Cotuit, on Jun 1 2006, 11:21 AM, said:

Where is that exactly? I heard Adesso was moving to the Hill, but I didn't know where.

It's across the street from Roma Gourmet next to the 333 sales office.

[Dan]

Did Federal Hill place a ban on diners in the month of May?  

The Grill on the Hill is closed indefinitely, and Al and Betty's was closed on Tuesday around 9:15 am.

What's up?!  

[Cotuit]

Dan, on Jun 2 2006, 11:49 AM, said:

The Grill on the Hill is closed indefinitely, and Al and Betty's was closed on Tuesday around 9:15 am.

I heard someone say in passing, while I was walking down the street that Al & Betty's was re-opening. Take that as you will, it's literally 'word on the street.'


Anyone know what's up with Angelo's? They've been closed for a few weeks (ages in the restaurant world) and have been remodeling the interior. The work has moved outside where they are now repointing the bricks on the mural and also demoing the faux stone on the facade (tentative yay, depends on what the new facade looks like).

Is Angelo's coming back to that spot? Are they upscaling at all? Just a time for a big reno maybe?

[jencoleslaw]

ocean state chocolates is relocating to Wickford.  The new location will feature free parking.

[Garris]

jencoleslaw, on Jul 27 2006, 08:15 AM, said:

ocean state chocolates is relocating to Wickford.  The new location will feature free parking.

Too bad, but I bet they'll do much better there.  It's a better fit...

- Garris

[Cotuit]

jencoleslaw, on Jul 27 2006, 08:15 AM, said:

ocean state chocolates is relocating to Wickford.  The new location will feature free parking.

They have one of those 'non-transparent' store fronts like MuMu. It's hard to tell if they're open half the time. It hasn't helped that the building they're in has been covered with scaffolding the last few months. Also, not many visitors venture very far beyond DePasquale Square, the west end of Atwells is sort of a no mans land. Hopefully 333 Atwells will help to draw visitors further down Atwells. It would also help if there were more shops on Atwells encouraging people to stroll (this is my boyfriend's problem with the area, he doesn't tell people to go to Federal Hill unless they are hungry).

[Garris]

Cotuit, on Jul 27 2006, 01:18 PM, said:

They have one of those 'non-transparent' store fronts like MuMu.

True...

Cotuit, on Jul 27 2006, 01:18 PM, said:

It would also help if there were more shops on Atwells encouraging people to stroll (this is my boyfriend's problem with the area, he doesn't tell people to go to Federal Hill unless they are hungry).

Also true...  I consider Federal Hill a point-to-point eating destination.  I never stroll it.

- Garris

[Dan]

Cotuit, on Jul 24 2006, 09:14 PM, said:

I heard someone say in passing, while I was walking down the street that Al & Betty's was re-opening. Take that as you will, it's literally 'word on the street.'

The only reason I tried the place is its in the city and close enough to the highway to appease my suburbanite family.  The food is ok.  I'd like to try Nick's but I believe they still think Broadway is scary (like the last time they were there - around 1991).

Cotuit, on Jul 24 2006, 09:14 PM, said:

Is Angelo's coming back to that spot? Are they upscaling at all? Just a time for a big reno maybe?

I hope your prediction's right.  It's probably the right time to say goodbye to the 70s wood-panel walls and get some snazzy menus to replace the "price list" which hangs on the wall in the middle of the dining room.

Go to Andino's for lunch.      The atmosphere and service would suggest the meal prices be higher... but they're not, and the food is very good.  I think its the best value on the Hill.

[Cotuit]

Dan, on Jul 27 2006, 08:09 PM, said:

The only reason I tried the place is its in the city and close enough to the highway to appease my suburbanite family.  The food is ok.

I can make it there in my slippers so I went relatively frequently. I actually have to put shoes on to get to Nick's.

Dan, on Jul 27 2006, 08:09 PM, said:

I hope your prediction's right.  It's probably the right time to say goodbye to the 70s wood-panel walls and get some snazzy menus to replace the "price list" which hangs on the wall in the middle of the dining room.

I think they're actually open again, though the outside is still being worked on. We walked by last night and you could see in and their were people in there, may have just been serviing family/friends for a soft-re-opening. I didn't really peer in to try to see what it looks like.

[Dan]

Garris, on Jul 27 2006, 02:20 PM, said:

I consider Federal Hill a point-to-point eating destination.  I never stroll it.

Could this be the reason why it's acceptable to knock down "The Back of the Hill" for more parking?  God forbid patrons have to walk 3 blocks to the entrance of the restaurant.  These are the same people who will drive into PPM, park, walk 50 yards from their garage space to the building, go up (or down) a bunch of stairs and then walk another 100 yards to whatever shop to buy a pair of shoes.  But they can't park somewhere on the street and walk a few blocks to eat a nice dinner.  

[Cotuit]

Dan, on Jul 27 2006, 08:21 PM, said:

These are the same people who will drive into PPM, park, walk 50 yards from their garage space to the building, go up (or down) a bunch of stairs and then walk another 100 yards to whatever shop to buy a pair of shoes.  But they can't park somewhere on the street and walk a few blocks to eat a nice dinner.  

I hate those people.  

[jencoleslaw]

Cotuit, on Jul 27 2006, 08:37 PM, said:

I hate those people.  

i think all the valet parking up on the hill just fuels the sense of entitlement that some people have.

[Garris]

jencoleslaw, on Jul 27 2006, 08:40 PM, said:

i think all the valet parking up on the hill just fuels the sense of entitlement that some people have.

I've never used valet parking...  Too many horror stories (and it's really not that hard to find parking anywhere in Providence if you go, oh, a block in from a main street...).

Moving to a different topic, what's the latest on Adesso on Federal Hill?  

- Garris

PS: Wouaah!  Jen, what is your new avatar?  Is that a Red Sox, um, flea?

Edited by Garris, 27 July 2006 - 08:13 PM.

[brick]

Garris, on Jul 27 2006, 10:12 PM, said:

PS: Wouaah!  Jen, what is your new avatar?  Is that a Red Sox, um, flea?

the Red Sox Lorax, to be specific.

[jencoleslaw]

brick, on Jul 28 2006, 07:50 AM, said:

the Red Sox Lorax, to be specific.

yes, thank you Brick.

A flea? Nice, Garris. sheesh.

[Garris]

jencoleslaw, on Jul 28 2006, 10:52 AM, said:

A flea? Nice, Garris. sheesh.

Well, I am a Yankees fan...

Isn't a lorax a Dr. Seuss character?  Why is there a Red Sox lorax at all?

- Garris

[jencoleslaw]

Garris, on Jul 28 2006, 02:46 PM, said:

Well, I am a Yankees fan...

Isn't a lorax a Dr. Seuss character?  Why is there a Red Sox lorax at all?

- Garris

a friend of mine made it for me as I am the tree person and a "bornintoit" red sox person (have the tattoos to prove it) but since you're a fan of the evil empire i can understand how you couldn't possibly get it.

[Frankie811]

PBN article

Gianfranco Marocco at Mediterraneo

Restaurateur sees bright prospects for Federal Hill

http://www.pbn.com/c...s.php/id/121808