Tag: Persimmon
Revisiting some of R.I.’s restaurant rows
During a recent trip to Vermont, the subject of “restaurant rows” came up – places where there are groupings of quality establishments. Two Burlington...
James Beard rejiggers the map
The James Beard Awards have become known as the Oscars of the food world. Competition has become intense as chefs and restaurateurs constantly search...
Sarto has sense of place
Some restaurants are menu-driven, others price-driven. One of the newest downtown Providence restaurants describes itself as “neighborhood-driven.”
The new Sarto on Weybosset Street is a...
Providence has 3 in James Beard Awards semis
PROVIDENCE - The nominees for the “Oscars of the food world,” the James Beard Awards, were announced today in New York. Again this year...
Fine dining is back
“There’s absolutely an appetite on diners’ parts to be dazzled!” This observation in a recent published report from Caroline Potter, the chief dining officer...