Much has been made of the revitalization of Providence of late, as decades of development and improvements to Rhode Island’s capital and largest city have resulted in a place that not only has become a true destination, but one of the most appealing midsized cities in the entire country.
And while Portland, Maine, seems to get much of the press these days when it comes to dining destinations, Providence has become increasingly noticed over the past several years, so much so that people in the Boston area often make the short trip south just to try the countless restaurants and bars here that have a little something for everyone.
Many diners tend to gravitate toward such interesting Providence neighborhoods as Federal Hill, Fox Point, College Hill and Wayland Square for food and drink, but the once-overlooked downtown is a destination unto itself these days – and the brand-new Track 15 food hall in the old Union Station will do nothing to change that. The streets south of Kennedy Plaza that make up the financial and retail districts are home to a number of outstanding restaurants, including Ellie’s, a warm and friendly bakery, café, restaurant and wine bar that is now in its third home…