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Get the Evening Started with Pop! at 10 Prime Seafood
Happy hour pricing on a limited menu available daily 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10 Prime Seafood, located in the historic former Packard Motor Car showroom at 123 Empire Street (corner of Empire and Washington) in Providence, invites guests to unwind at the end of the day at Poppy Hour!
Available daily from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Poppy Hour celebrates 10’s signature pairing of a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne for just $12 and complimentary fresh organic popcorn.
Additional beverage offerings include Aragosta Vermentino by the glass ($6), Laetitia Pinot Noir by the glass ($10); the Ten Prime Vodka Martini with Gorgonzola-stuffed olives ($8); and Whalers Rise ($4).
“Food to Help Your Drink Go Down” includes Super Crunchy Fish Sliders (two per order) with cheese, lettuce, and remoulade ($14); Crispy Clam Strips with hot peppers and remoulade ($10); Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice with sriracha mayonnaise ($12); Salmon Crispy Rice with avocado and coconut aminos ($10); Teriyaki Certified Angus Beef cooked on the hibachi grill with yuzu soy ($10); Tempura Broccoli with sambal aïoli ($8); and Hand-Cut Fries with rosemary aïoli ($6).
The newest restaurant from Chow Fun Food Group, an acclaimed, cutting-edge restaurant group with award-winning concepts throughout Rhode Island, 10 Prime Seafood features a menu of fresh and locally-caught seafood, creative concoctions, and whimsical presentations from appetizers to cocktails. The wine and cocktail menu offers guests a mix of specialty sips, including 10 Prime Seafood’s own vodka label from ISCO Spirits, made from organic corn, as well as iconic libations from the menus of the legendary XO Café, 10 Prime Steak & Sushi, and Chinese Laundry, and a carefully-curated wine list.
Avvio Ristorante Continues ‘Tour of Italy’ Regional Culinary Experiences with ‘A Taste of Naples’ Prix Fixe Menu
Three-course, Limited-time Prix Fixe Menu to Showcase a Different Region Each Month
Avvio Ristorante, located at Garden City Center, 90 Hillside Road in Cranston, will continue the celebration of the unique regional cuisines of Italy this March with a Taste of Naples prix fixe menu.
The three-course menu is available daily during dinner hours only. The cost is $40.00 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity, and is not available for take-out. Wine pairings are also available for an additional $19.00 per person. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.avvioristorante.com.
The menu begins with a choice of antipasti, Mozzarella in Carrozza: breaded and fried mozzarella with prosciutto, basil, and pomodoro or Pasta e Fagioli with cannellini beans, mirepoix, pancetta, and ditalini pasta in a tomato herb broth. The suggested wine pairing is the Terredora di Paolo Falanghina, featuring bright, citrus and floral fruit notes and a spicy earthiness.
Entrée selections include Spaghetti alle Vongole with native littlenecks, chopped clams, roasted fennel, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, white wine clam broth, and olive oil; Melanzane Panuozzo: a fried eggplant sandwich with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, basil and pomodoro on panuozzo bread and served with Parmesan fries; or Genovese Rigatoni: Genovese beef ragout, house made mezze rigatoni, and pecorino. The suggested wine pairing is Terredora di Paolo Aglianico, featuring a nose of black cherry, wild blackberry and plum fruit with a spicy, toasted overtone. Dessert features a choice of Spumoni: layers of chocolate, cherry, and pistachio gelato or Zabaglione Mousse topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. The suggested pairing is the Marenco ‘Pineto’ Brachetto d’Acqui, a sweet and aromatic red Italian dessert wine.
Celeste in Narragansett to Feature a Tour of Portugal Starting March 4th
Special menu is the final regional offering this winter
Celeste, located at 15 Kingstown Road in Narragansett, Rhode Island, is pleased to announce its next monthly menu celebrating coastal regions of Europe. From March 4th through 31st, guests can take a culinary tour through Portugal with a menu of the traditional cuisine for which the region is known.
The two-course menu is available Sunday through Thursday during dinner hours only. The cost is $40.00 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity, and is not available for take-out. A choice of house red or white wine is also available for an additional $9.00 per person. To make reservations, please call 401-792-4333 or visit www.celesteri.com.
The menu begins with a choice of a shared plate: Shrimp Mozambique with garlic aioli, picked red onion, and grilled house bread; Kale Soup with linguiça, chourico, potato, and onion, and served with country bread; or a Salt Cod Croquette with lemon-caper aioli, pickled red onion, and frisee.The second course features a choice of entrees, including Carne de Porco à Alentejana with crispy potatoes, cured olives, and garlic-wine broth or Galinha à Portuguesa with chourico, braised kale, beans, and herb breadcrumbs.
Chow Fun Food Group Offers Variety of Lenten Specials
Chow Fun Food Group’s restaurants Xaco Taco, Ten Prime Steak & Sushi, Ten Prime Seafood, Oz Tacos & Tequila, Harry’s Bar and Burger, and Harry’s on the Hill is offering a selection of Lenten menu specials, in addition to their full menus, on Fridays through April 2nd
Ten Prime Steak & Sushi, located at 55 Pine Street in Providence, will offer specials such as Fluke Milanese with baby arugula, shaved fennel, lemon aioli and shaved parmesan, and Sesame Seared Tuna with sushi rice, ginger teriyaki, and wasabi aioli. For more information or reservations please call 401-453-2333 or visit www.tenprimesteakandsushi.com.
Ten Prime Seafood, located at 123 Empire Street in Providence, will feature their super crunchy Fish & Chips with hand-cut fries and remoulade. For more information or reservations, please call 401- 642-0770 or visit www.tenprimeseafood.com.
At Oz Tacos & Tequila, located at 200 Front Street in Lincoln, guests can enjoy Mahi Mahi tacos with shredded cabbage, red onion, jalapeno-lime crema, Valentina hot sauce, and cucumbers. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 401-475-4017 or visit www.oztacostequila.com.
Harry’s Bar & Burger, located at 121 North Main Street in Providence, and Harry’s on the Hill, located at 301 Atwells Ave in Providence, will feature two Crispy Fish Sliders with fried cod, lettuce, pickle, and tartar sauce. For more information, please visit www.harrysbarburger.com.
At Xaco Taco, located at 370 Richmond Street in Providence, Lent-friendly menu items include Calamares Fritos: flash-fried Point Judith squid served with spicy pickled vegetables, chipotle mayo, and citrus salt; Coliflor Fritas: tempura-fried cauliflower served with cashew crema, pickled cabbage, peanut salsa macha, and vegan queso fresco; Wild Mushroom Tacos filled with sauteed mushrooms, rajas poblanos, queso fresco, and arbol frita; Shrimp Diablo Tacos with seared queso, sauteed shrimp, salsa ranchera, and avocado; and Baja Fish Tacos featuring crispy cod, pickled radish, cabbage, arbol frita, and serrano crema. For more information or to make reservations, please call 401-228-8286, or visit www.xacotacori.com.
Join Track 15, Stock Culinary Goods & PopUp Rhody for the Return of Station Tastings
Live cooking demos and delicious bites from Rhode Island’s best culinary talent start March 4th
Track 15, located at 1 Union Station in Providence, is pleased to announce the return of its “Station Tastings” series in partnership with Stock Culinary Goods and PopUp Rhody.
On Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., guests will enjoy a live cooking demonstration featuring one of Track 15’s chefs and hosted by Stock Culinary Goods owner Jan Dane. The experience includes complimentary tastings, a moderated Q&A with the chefs, and the opportunity to purchase favorite cooking tools from the Stock Culinary Goods pop-up market. Attendees will also receive a coupon for 10% off their purchase from that event’s vendor demonstration. The events are free and open to the public. For additional information, visit www.track15ri.com/events.
The event series will begin on Wednesday, March 4th with Chef Alp Gumuscu of Tolia preparing Grape Leaf Dolma, followed by Bar 101, featuring the Art of the Martini, on March 11th, and a Salsa Demo from Dolores on March 18th. The remaining schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. “We’re excited to welcome guests back for the return of Station Tastings,” said Chris Marsella, Owner, Track 15. “These events create a fun and interactive way for the community to connect with local chefs, explore new flavors and celebrate Rhode Island’s vibrant food scene.”
From the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau comes the news of the next Providence Restaurant Week. As has become the tradition in the area, Restaurant Week has grown to Restaurant Weeks, running for two full weeks beginning Sunday, January 13. All the information, including the complete list of participating restaurants can be found at 