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Rhode Island Red Food Tours
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(401) 684-1110About Rhode Island Red Food Tours
Explore one of the country's most nationally recognized and fast-growing food scenes in Providence, the Creative Capital. Knowledgeable guides lead guests on a diverse and delicious culinary journey, sharing the history of the city's architectural gems and its vibrant arts culture along the way.
The Downcity Providence Food Tour visits at least six eateries in the Downcity Arts District, with tastings that range from casual spots serving approachable, local farm-to-table comfort food to a city brewpub, marketplaces unique to Rhode Island, and more.
For something off the beaten path, the Newport Neighborhood Food Tour invites guests to taste, bite, and sip their way through little-known historic neighborhoods and hotbeds of food and fun.
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On the Downcity Providence Food Tour, guests can expect a flavorful journey through the heart of Rhode Island’s capital city. This guided walking tour blends delicious tastings from some of Providence’s best eateries with fascinating stories about the city’s rich history, architecture, and culture. Along the way, you’ll sample local favorites and creative dishes that highlight the city’s diverse culinary scene — from classic RI foods and creative modern twists to ethnic dishes showcasing the diversity in the city. In between bites, you’ll discover hidden gems, vibrant street art, and the unique character that makes Downcity a hub of food and culture. It’s the perfect mix of sightseeing, storytelling, and savoring.
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Sarto is a regional Italian, neighborhood-driven restaurant located in the heart of downtown Providence that offers a creative and modern take on rustic Italian fare. Celebrating the history and bounty of the Ocean State, Sarto explores regional Italian cuisine as part of the fabric of Rhode Island — its farmers, purveyors and artisans. Sarto offers both indoor and outdoor seating for dinner service, and a nightly pre-fixe and a la carte dining menus. Sarto is a regional Italian, neighborhood-driven restaurant located in the heart of downtown Providence that offers a creative and modern take on rustic Italian fare. Celebrating the history and bounty of the Ocean State, Sarto explores regional Italian cuisine as part of the fabric of Rhode Island — its farmers, purveyors and artisans. Sarto offers both indoor and outdoor seating for dinner service, and a nightly pre-fixe and a la carte dining menus.
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Historically known as the lobby of Providence Gas Company, built in 1920, the Ballroom boasts many of the original architectural details, adorned with the original marble floors, crystal chandeliers, crisp white walls, and intricate Greek key molding. The space offers 4,800 square feet of simple yet elegant design to accommodate any color palette and style preference. We can accommodate up to 200 guests seated with a dance floor or up to 350 for a cocktail-style event. The Ballroom offers a variety of layout options, giving you the ultimate freedom to customize the room to your tastes. Only one event is booked per day, ensuring ample time for your vendors to bring your dream to reality. Historically known as the lobby of Providence Gas Company, built in 1920, the Ballroom boasts many of the original architectural details, adorned with the original marble floors, crystal chandeliers, crisp white walls, and intricate Greek key molding. The space offers 4,800 square feet of simple yet elegant design to accommodate any color palette and style preference. We can accommodate up to 200 guests seated with a dance floor or up to 350 for a cocktail-style event. The Ballroom offers a variety of layout options, giving you the ultimate freedom to customize the room to your tastes. Only one event is booked per day, ensuring ample time for your vendors to bring your dream to reality.
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Rooftop at the Providence G
Soak up the sun, savor seasonal cocktails and fare, spend an evening by our fire pits, gazing at the stars. With its perch seven stories up in the center of downtown, enjoy fresh air, outdoor dining and entertainment nightly at our restaurant and lounge. Featuring a retractable glass rooftop, fire pits and private lounges, it is possible to enjoy city skylines and starry nights throughout the year. Soak up the sun, savor seasonal cocktails and fare, spend an evening by our fire pits, gazing at the stars. With its perch seven stories up in the center of downtown, enjoy fresh air, outdoor dining and entertainment nightly at our restaurant and lounge. Featuring a retractable glass rooftop, fire pits and private lounges, it is possible to enjoy city skylines and starry nights throughout the year.
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The GPub features an eclectic mix of traditional pub favorites for food and drink, all of which are presented with an artisanal, made from scratch, approach by our culinary and bar teams. The GPub features an eclectic mix of traditional pub favorites for food and drink, all of which are presented with an artisanal, made from scratch, approach by our culinary and bar teams.
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