Where will you eat next? Here are some great options!

Friartown eats? Yes, please. Sign us up for college (again) at PC’s School of Continuing Education (and delicious food)!!!

As many of you know, we recently toured the lovely and DELICIOUS *Friartown* after learning about Providence College’s awesome Professional Studies degree at the School of Continuing Education. Yes, that’s right. Soon we’ll be Providence Eats 2.0! We will be continuing our education and applying what we’ve learned to Providence Eats in order to grow our business. Which, for you, means BIGGER and BETTER dining reviews and perhaps a food truck in the near future? We shall see!

Aside from the food, we chose PC’s School of Continuing Ed for it’s flexible class schedules and formats that will allow us to keep Providence Eats up and running even during long days filled with exams and presentations. We also loved the option of enrolling in a class to test out the waters prior to taking the plunge! It’s quite obvious that the professors here really care about each and every one of their students. (Even more than we care about food! There, I said it!)

Still, we couldn’t choose a Professional Studies program without visiting the campus and its nearby foodie spots. So, we asked YOU to send in your recommendations, and we – well, we ate A LOT.

We first headed out to The Abbey, a quaint and cozy pub just outside of campus serving up THE BEST burgers and wings in all of the land. For real though. Check this out:

Handyman burger with Texas toast

Dry Cajun rub wings

Fun Fact: Every Monday night The Abbey has $5 Burgers and every Tuesday night there are .50 cent wings. Does it get any better? We will definitely be here after a long day of hard work and studying!

Next stop was LaSalle Bakery. The second we walked in we knew we had picked the right school. Also nearby campus, this bakery offers just about any sweet dessert you’re craving AND at great prices. Everything was super tasty and exactly what we’ll need when studying for finals. We got:

Red velvet cupcake

Last, but certainly not least, we stopped by Big Tony’s for a couple slices of heaven. This cute little pizzeria on the corner of Enfield Ave. and Eaton St. dishes up some of the most delicious pies as well as wraps named after iconic gangsters. It is, after all, “home of the gangsta wrap”. We loved every single bite. Here’s what we ordered:

Buffalo chicken pizza and tomato basil with mozz pizza

We couldn’t go back to school without making sure our top choice could keep our appetite satisfied. We’ll be seeing you soon, Providence College! We can’t wait to try all of your on-campus dining options next!

Interested in furthering your education alongside your two favorite foodies? Visit: http://www.providence.edu/continuing-education/students/Pages/new-students.aspx

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products we love: zucchi extra virgin olive oil

As Providence foodies, we spend a lot of our time dining out. It’s hard not to when you live in a culinary capital! However, as many of you know, sometimes nothing beats a nice homecooked meal. One of our new favorite products to cook with is Zucchi Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

My interest in authentic olive oil grew when I started to read about the health benefits. EVOO is the world’s healthiest fat with proof that it can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancers, and provide better assimilation of vitamins, digestion, and also lower blood cholesterol. Sounds good, right? I started cooking with popular brands all the time.

But there’s a problem in the American EVOO industry that I wasn’t aware of – much of the products sold at our grocery stores are not honest. An academic food fraud study spanning 30 years in the Journal of Food Science showed that olive oil was the single most commonly referenced adulterated food of any type in scholarly articles from 1980 to 2010 (Forbes, 2016). In fact, 73% of these U.S. brands did not even meet the legal standard that makes an oil “extra virgin”! So, for years we’ve not only been cheated of the real taste of authentic EVOO, but have been missing out on the health benefits. Many of us have been putting ingredients into our body that we

didn’t intend to.

What exactly separates EVOO from regular olive oil? Find out here.

When I first stumbled onto the Zucchi website in search of authentic EVOO from Italy, I felt refreshed by the transparency presented – every bottle contains a code that gives access to information on the origin of all the raw materials used in the oils.

Another thing I was interested in was the different types of EVOO they offered. Through “the art of bleding” as they call it, they combine oils from different cultivars and different origins, merging their fragrances and flavors for an end result with great flavor. My favorite flavor that I tried was their “Sweet & Fruity” EVOO, which I drizzled over my salmon before cooking.

Overall, I’ve found a real, authentic EVOO brand with flavors that keep cooking at home exciting. I’ll stick with it!

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Zucchi’s US activities are made possible because of the Flavor Your Life Campaign, which works to educate North American consumers on the benefits of authentic extra virgin olive oil hailing from Europe.

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PVD Restaurant Week 2017: New Rivers

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Providence Restaurant Week is here from July 9-22 featuring nearly 100 restaurants around the city at fixed menu prices. Enjoy three-course lunches at $16.95 and three-course dinners at $29.95 or $34.95. There’s no better way to try the places you’ve been meaning to test out – especially the upscale, pricey spots.

Restaurant Week took us right to New Rivers on Steeple Street on the edge of Downtown Providence. I’ve been meaning to try this restaurant forever – I’ve passed it on countless jogs and always thought it was the cutest gem ever!

With locally sourced food from around the area, chef Beau Vestal creates well thought-out plates with flavor in each bite. It seriously was so good.

We couldn’t have kicked off Restaurant Week in any better way. Not only was the food incredible, but the service was great too. Each course was spaced out appropriately from the next, with time to enjoy wine and conversation in between eating. This is highly recommended, and we will be back!

My three-course meal:

$1 Walrus & Carpenter Oysters

Chilled fresh tomato & virgin olive oil soup, cracked pepper, basil, maldon

Brined & grilled berkshire pork loin, fregola sarda, cool salsa of apricot, cucumber, & radish

My lovely dinner date, a vegetarian, ordered:

Summer greens & herb salad, cherry tomato, radish, crispy quinoa, goat cheese toast

Hand rolled ricotta cavatelli, fava beans, tomato basil confit, crispy garlic, parmigiano

Artisan cheese, sweet and salty nuts, summer fruits jam, olive oil crostini (+$4)

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The Best Outdoor Dining Experiences in PVD

We have three short months of perfect summer weather in Providence…Who wants to waste time eating indoors? Providence Eats has compiled a list of the 7 Best Outdoor Dining Experiences in the city so that you can make the most of the sunshine and warm air while we have it.

Best “to see and be seen”: Costantino’s Venda Bar and Ristorante

Located in the heart of Federal Hill, “Venda” provides customers with delectable Italian cuisine and some of the best people watching in Providence. DePasquale Square is home to many of the city’s most well-known restaurants, and the action doesn’t stop at sundown. Live music and dancing fill the area during most nights of the week, and drinks flow at the open-window bar where finding a seat may be difficult. If you’re craving an Italian meal surrounded by fun and music, this is the place to go.

Best Lunch Cafe: Olga’s Cup and Saucer

Olga’s is the perfect spot to meet with a friend for coffee, breakfast or lunch. The outside garden patio is surrounded by beautiful flowers and trees, making it a quiet abyss on Point Street. It’s your needed escape on lunch break; the place that brings about mental clarity. Not to mention that they have a delicious bakery within!

Their artisan sandwiches paired with a homemade lemonade and chocolate chip cookie truly make a summer week day feel like a Sunday.

Best Date Spot: Waterman Grille

Waterman Grille, located right behind the Henderson Bridge connecting to East Providence, is tucked away from the city’s hustle and bustle on the Seekonk River. Enjoy the waterfront view with a menu that can appeal to all tastes. If you don’t like a breeze, eat dinner within the restaurant and enjoy the views from the surrounding windows. This restaurant gets “Best Date Spot” because the ambiance is very romantic and quaint. It’s sure to impress your next Tinder date 😉

Best Spot to See Friends: Ogie’s Trailer Park

Ogie’s makes our list due to it’s super unique atmosphere. It is designed to look and feel like a trailer park (a slightly upper class one, that is), so this spot is for you if you’re looking to just kick it with friends in a laidback, cool place that’ll remind you just how fun cookouts are. It’s funky and retro appearance is complimented by outdoor fire pits, a tiki bar, and the best tatertots in the game.

Best Spot During Waterfire: Cafe Nuovo

Right on Providence’s Riverwalk is Cafe Nuovo, and the only thing more beautiful than inside the restaurant is outside. Between the skyline, the water, and people – there is no better spot to dine outside during waterfire. The menu is out of this world with seafood, pizza, pasta, and grilled plates. This popular spot is also known for its impressive wine selection.

Best Spot for Drinks & Bar Food: The Hot Club

The Hot Club is a staple in anyone’s day/night out in Providence. This local favorite has a limited, but delicious menu- burgers, willow tree chicken salad, hot dogs and more. Plus, the drinks are stiff and reasonable. The deck becomes filled at happy hour with an after-work crowd that is loyal to their spot. Boat rides are offered some nights from the deck, and Sunday Funday’s are made extra special with Food Trucks in their parking lot.

Best Special Occasion Spot: The Capital Grille

The new(ish) Capital Grille moved to where Ruth Chris used to be – in front of Providence Place Mall overlooking the river – and we’re sure glad it did. The outside dining is upscale, elegant, and beautiful with views of the statehouse, skyline, and water. We don’t have to talk up this menu; chances are you know Capital Grille’s reputation. However, the outdoor dining now offered makes this luxury restaurant where you want to be for your next birthday, anniversary, holiday, etc.

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