IN PROGRESS: AS220 at the Dreyfuss

[abdiorio]

http://www.as220.org/dreyfus/

[CtownMikey]

wow that looooooks nice. We need more affordable housing like that

[Carter711]

I just recently got back from Ireland, so maybe I'm a little biased, but this place really screams traditional Irish pub to me. This is more authentic looking than many of the pubs over there. I can see the Guinness already!

[abdiorio]

Does anyone know the last time this restaurant/bar was in use? It looks so preserved, it couldn't have been sitting vacant since the 1950's.

[Cotuit]

I hear the Dreyfus is hoping to be ready for occupancy on May 1st. They are having an open house this month, check out AS220s Dreyfus page for more info and an application.

[jencoleslaw]

I hear the Dreyfus is hoping to be ready for occupancy on May 1st. They are having an open house this month, check out AS220s Dreyfus page for more info and an application.

[Cotuit]

what rep will this one be called?

[matt]

Renovated Rep.

[Frankie811]

For years, artists have bemoaned the gentrification of downtown Providence, and worried that the condos and hotels that are driving up the city

[Recchia]

For years, artists have bemoaned the gentrification of downtown Providence, and worried that the condos and hotels that are driving up the city

[Liamlunchtray]

"Since its founding in 1985, AS220 has evolved into performance-venue-sprite-studio-space-sprite-artist-residence-sprite-restaurant and bar, and has gradually expanded its presence along Empire Street, where it operates gallery space, houses a bar and a taqueria and provides 18 affordable residential and work studios."

What the hell does that mean?

And $470/month to live downtown?! I shoulda been an artist!

[Frankie811]

WITH THE OPENING next Tuesday of 14 artists

[matt]

WITH THE OPENING next Tuesday of 14 artists

[mental757]

signs, signs, everywhere signs...

[Cotuit]

wow, checkout the signage in that photo!

[runawayjim]

is this open (specifically the restaurant)? the slideshow on the website makes it look like the restaurant/bar is open for business...

[ArtInRuins]

is this open (specifically the restaurant)? the slideshow on the website makes it look like the restaurant/bar is open for business...

[Cotuit]

Hmm, the slideshow on the site is telling me, "No such photos found." Seems to be broke somehow. Last I heard, Local 121 (121?) was expected to open in June. If it's open early, I'm so there, can't wait to see it!

[abdiorio]

It looks awesome inside.

[eman_revelc]

is this open (specifically the restaurant)? the slideshow on the website makes it look like the restaurant/bar is open for business...

[runawayjim]

Last night was opening night. I went there for a couple drinks with some friends. Very very nice place. I was very impressed, and the prices weren't as bad as I was expecting. The bartender was very friendly and eager to tell us about the history of the place. I'll definitely be returning soon.

[eman_revelc]

if someone with your avatar liked it... i need to get there...

[runawayjim]

haha thanks... I thought we'd be underdressed for the style and decor of the place, but everyone else in there was dressed rather casually.

[eman_revelc]

it's part of AS220 and the restaurant is josh miller (the guy who owns trinity brewhouse and hot club i believe). of course it's casual.

[ArtInRuins]

I didn't know they were already open. That's great. I was looking for a place downtown that was open on Sunday afternoon... Cuban was closed, so was the Tacqueria. We ended up at Trinity. Maybe this weekend I can try "Local 121".

And for anyone who cares, Josh Miller is the owner (Trinity, Hot Club), the restaurant is Local 121 (for locally grown food, and the 121 Washington St. address). The restaurant's interior design was done by Judd Brown Design in Pawtucket, and the architects for the whole project (Dreyfus) were Durkee Brown Viveiros & Werenfels.