Providence’s rotisserie pioneer: Steven Davenport turned a mid-90s restaurant takeover into Parkside Rotisserie and Bar, serving French classics alongside the country’s first Labesse Giraudon rotisserie and farm-fresh produce from his own greenhouse, goats, and chickens — find out what fuels his culinary passion.
Hand-painted signs herald growth: Providence Painted Signs founder Shawn Giheeney’s bespoke storefront art is the unspoken announcement that new cafes, boutiques and eateries are on their way in Rhode Island — find out why.
Anchors, banners, treasure hunt: Providence has rolled out anchors, street banners, and a citywide treasure hunt to launch its “You Belong Here” campaign — find out how you can join the hunt.
Lupo’s 50-year music legacy: Since its fall 1975 debut at 377 Westminster St., the Providence venue has hosted everyone from Jimi Hendrix tributes to Adam Lambert, plus benefit concerts and mayoral speeches — find out how it became a legendary stage.
Other Providence headlines this week
- Breeze Airways tackles Rhode Island town names
- Dragon boats race in Pawtucket
- New high-speed train stopped in Providence
- West Nile detected in three RI towns
- 15 international students unable to reach campus
- RIPTA board approves budget, limits service
