1. The Exit of a Plant-Based Icon: Plant City
In one of the most talked-about local closures, Plant City, the world’s first plant-based food hall and marketplace, officially closed its flagship Providence location in February 2026.
…
- The Reason: Ownership cited a long-term decline in foot traffic, exacerbated by the ongoing Washington Bridge infrastructure failure, which severely impacted access to the South Water Street site.
- The Good News: While the Providence “hub” is gone, the brand’s Barrington and Warwick (drive-thru) locations remain open, absorbing many of the favorite menu items from the original…