[BBascule]

BBascule, on Oct 23 2008, 08:37 AM, said:

- but I'm getting too old to retain details - like the name -

The new restaurant coming to Lemi's old space is called Ebisu.

The place on Elmwood is Lucky Station BBQ.

[Frankie811]

BBascule, on Oct 24 2008, 09:30 AM, said:

The new restaurant coming to Lemi's old space is called Ebisu.

The place on Elmwood is Lucky Station BBQ.

Is this a great forum or what !?

[Frankie811]

The organizers of a national campaign battling corporate sales of bottled water lined up four glasses in front of Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline yesterday morning at the Local 121 restaurant on Washington Street. One was filled with Providence tap water, the others contained three popular brands of bottled water.

[Garris]

BBascule, on Oct 24 2008, 09:30 AM, said:

The new restaurant coming to Lemi's old space is called Ebisu.

The place on Elmwood is Lucky Station BBQ.

A Japanese noodle place (Ebisu?) would be awesome... Is the Lucky Station BBQ place by the former Lemi's BBQ folks?

[BBascule]

Garris, on Oct 27 2008, 02:32 PM, said:

A Japanese noodle place (Ebisu?) would be awesome... Is the Lucky Station BBQ place by the former Lemi's BBQ folks?

Ebisu is in Lemi's old space - it opened this past Friday. Now that I've had a chance to absorb it, the awning mentions Yakitori and noodles. Lucky Station BBQ is in a refurbished white, one-story building on the corner of Elmwood and Parkis.

I'll be trying Ebisu on Thursday.

[FjmArch]

basachs, on May 22 2008, 08:16 AM, said:

Having not yet tried Rick's Roadhouse or this new place that is opening (maybe opened already?) on Ives St, I would say that Providence does not even have good BBQ offerings.

Wes's is just awful. Not real BBQ. Everything is tough and grilled shoe leather.

LJ's tries, but also falls short. Everything from the meat to the sauce to the sides are just wanting. I have had a good burger there though, but not what I would want to go there before.

Stickyfingers used to be pretty good, but ever since the owner passed, it just has fallen downhill.

I finally had a chance to have BBQ at the new United BBQ on Ives Street www.unitedbbq.com . Let's just say the most positive part of my meal was seeing that they participate in recycling their fryolator oil with www.newportbiodiesel.com

[Frankie811]

New eateries help to ring in the New Year


There are some bright spots in the regional restaurant community early in this new year. Some new places are opening, including a celebrity chef’s first foray into New England.

[TheAnk]

Chilangos, sad to say.. You are dead to me.. I took a date there for some cheap mexi eats, and watched in horror as a cucaracha waved at me from the middle fountain looking thing... Its too bad.. That place was an Ank Staple..

Has anyone else noticed the quality of food has really gone down? Seems like everywhere I go its awful.. I had a really bad experience @ 3 Steeple Street the other week.. About the only positive in PVD lately have been Temple Downtown.

[Cotuit]

TheAnk, on Feb 2 2009, 01:28 PM, said:

I took a date there for some cheap mexi eats

Someone agreed to go on a date with you!?

TheAnk, on Feb 2 2009, 01:28 PM, said:

About the only positive in PVD lately have been Temple Downtown.

Temple is dead to me, total boycott, and not one of those fake boycotts like Thayer Street except I all the time go there for tea and pizza, a real boycott this time.

[Pseudo_Work]

TheAnk, on Feb 2 2009, 11:28 AM, said:

Has anyone else noticed the quality of food has really gone down? Seems like everywhere I go its awful..

They probably just see you coming.

[Garris]

TheAnk, on Feb 2 2009, 02:28 PM, said:

Has anyone else noticed the quality of food has really gone down? Seems like everywhere I go its awful..

Yes, I've noticed this as well... I think this is the leading edge of places cutting back on ingredient amounts, quality, etc and simplifying menu items. Perhaps more jarred, canned, or bottled ingredients rather than fresh...

I'll often notice this before a place goes out of business. The most recent clear example I can think of was Lemi's Chinese BBQ a few years years ago, which was sublime, then really went downhill in taste and quality, then closed...

It's gonna be a rough ride. Keep your fingers crossed.

- Garris
Greater City Providence Urbanism Blog
http://www.gcpvd.org

[Cotuit]

The Garlic Press in Providence Monthly this month has a nice write up on what restaurants are doing to adjust (short of cheap ingredients). ProMo's not online so I can't link.

[TheAnk]

Cotuit, on Feb 3 2009, 10:37 PM, said:

The Garlic Press in Providence Monthly this month has a nice write up on what restaurants are doing to adjust (short of cheap ingredients). ProMo's not online so I can't link.

Hey, good to see you all too! LOL

[coleslaw]

Has anyone else noticed the quality of food has really gone down? Seems like everywhere I go its awful.. I had a really bad experience @ 3 Steeple Street the other week.. .
[/quote]


I hear that the chef has left 3 Steeple Street and that they are having health department issues.

Also had a bad Chilangos experience recently: very disappointing.

On a brighter note, we received a gift card for Mill's Tavern and went two weeks ago: it was very good. Three courses for $29 during the week: we took home doggie bags, there was so much food. Unfortunately, it was 7PM and there were exactly twelve patrons in the place.

[runawayjim]

I haven't been eating out quite as much lately, but when I do, it's usually Julian's because they are always consistent with their quality. I wasn't overly impressed by Temple the first time I tried it and haven't been back since.

On another note, has anyone been to New Haven Apizza on Mineral Spring (it's over by the beginning of Mineral Spring near Centerdale)?

[Griswald]

I've cut back on eating out too, but mostly due to the fact that my wife is not working full time anymore since we had a baby last spring. The meals I have had out recently have all been excellent. We took my parents to Nick's the other week, and they raved about it. They are foodies, and my father said it had been a long time since he saw such a creative, original menu, and enjoyed such delicious flavors. We all tried each other's meals, and it was hard to pick a favorite between them. My seared tuna with black-olive risotto was excellent. Every seat was filled in the place. Eventually they plan on expanding a bit next door, although I'm not sure when. I imagine it's hard to find the perfect balance between maximizing patrons and making sure all your tables are filled.

Yesterday my mother in law took us out to lunch at Red Stripe - it was packed for Sunday brunch, but we got a table pretty quickly. The food took a bit too long to come, but the burger I had was excellent, and I was basically still full by dinner time.

The other places I frequent for cheap eats are Phoenix Dragon and United BBQ. I still need to try the Noodles place on Ives, and I'm somewhat ashamed to admit that I haven't been to La Laiterie yet.

[FjmArch]

I have not seen much about Broadway Bistro lately. Anyone?

[Griswald]

FjmArch, on Feb 9 2009, 11:58 AM, said:

I have not seen much about Broadway Bistro lately. Anyone?

Last time I ate there was in late fall, had an excellent meal. I usually drive by there on the way home from work, but it's tough gaging how many people are in there while driving. I hope they're doing well enough to stay, it's a great neighborhood dining option.

[Pseudo_Work]

Griswald, on Feb 10 2009, 06:37 AM, said:

Last time I ate there was in late fall, had an excellent meal. I usually drive by there on the way home from work, but it's tough gaging how many people are in there while driving. I hope they're doing well enough to stay, it's a great neighborhood dining option.

It's one of my absolute favorite places to eat (when I can afford it). It's been quiet when I've been there lately, unfortunately. I tend to end up there on sundays for some reason though, so that might be why.

This post has been edited by Pseudo_Work: 10 February 2009 - 11:11 AM

[f1rehead]

Pseudo_Work, on Feb 10 2009, 11:31 AM, said:

It's one of my absolute favorite places to eat (when I can afford it). It's been quiet when I've been there lately, unfortunately. I tend to end up there on sundays for some reason though, so that might be why.

I agree. Broadway Bistro deserves much more attention than it gets. The food there is almost as good as Nick's and Loie Fuller and I don't hesitate for a moment in putting it in the same category. I could eat the scallops appetizer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day for the rest of my life and not get bored.

Ummm.

What? Oh right -- I was in there on a Saturday a couple weeks ago and all the tables were full. I think he's doing OK on the traditional busy days, but not so hot in the other times.