Restaurant closings and vacation enjoyable high newest RI eating updates

• Two eating places, Hometown Poke & Bubble Tea in East Greenwich and Cafecito Taiyaki in Providence, have lately closed.
• Graze on Main will transfer into the previous Hometown Poke & Bubble Tea location in East Greenwich.
• Several holiday-themed occasions are scheduled, together with some that may profit the Providence Animal Rescue League.

Two eating places have closed in Providence and East Greenwich, and one is on the transfer.

By now, you have to have heard that Narragansett’s Crazy Burger has additionally closed. Owner Michael Maxon had hoped to promote the enterprise, however it did not occur quick sufficient for him to maintain the 30-year-old restaurant going.

Other weekend information included the acquisition of Anthony’s Seafood by the Heritage Restaurant Group.

There are a bunch of vacation occasions ongoing and developing. They embrace a enjoyable winter wonderland with a thousand disco balls in Pawtucket, occasions to profit the Providence Animal Rescue League and extra in Providence.

The Preserve Sporting Club and Resort in Richmond has some vacation choices which can be open to the general public.

Closed and transferring

Hometown Poke & Bubble Tea’s East Greenwich location has closed after two years.

“Unfortunately, our sales couldn’t cover the operating costs so we made the difficult decision to close this chapter in our story and move on,” wrote proprietor Tiffany Tang on social media.

The Hometown Poke at 185 Camp St. in Providence stays open, serving recent poké bowls and extra.

“We are proud of the work we put into the East Greenwich location and the friends we made along the way. We became a general contractor and took an empty office and transformed it into a lovely little poke & bubble tea shop,” she wrote.

Tang famous that Graze on Main, the wine bar and charcuterie restaurant, will transfer into the area at 37 Main St. close to the Greenwich Odeum.

Closed, however extra to come back

Cafecito Taiyaki, the espresso store and Latin bakery, has closed at 102 Dean St. in Providence.

“Our new home is coming soon, more details to come,” was the message on social media. Follow them on Instagram for the newest information.

Going to the canine

The first-ever Holiday Paws Downtown Block Pawty takes over Aborn and Westminster streets with festive programming for pets and their folks in Providence on Sunday, Dec. 7, from midday to 4 p.m. It’s a part of the PVD Holiday Festival Weekend. This free, pet-friendly, all-weather occasion invitations the neighborhood to have fun the season with dwell leisure, native distributors, vacation photograph alternatives, contests, and charity assist for the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL). There might be Santa photographs, canine coaching demos, a pup-cup consuming contest and a vacation vogue contest.

Track 15

Track 15 at 1 Union Station in Providence might be providing seasonal treats and drinks all season lengthy, however none extra necessary than the Bougie Boozy Hot Chocolate, that includes housemade sizzling chocolate and Chartreuse liqueur topped with whipped cream and gold flecks. The cup options the likeness of Enzo Marsella, Track 15’s Chief “Bark”eting Officer and Senior “Paw”ject Manager. A portion of the proceeds through the vacation season might be donated to the Providence Animal Rescue League.

RI Spirits

RI Spirits is taking Judy Garland’s festive command to “Make the Yuletide Gay” significantly. New England’s solely queer-owned and operated distillery is remodeling its Pawtucket tasting room, the Rhodium Room, right into a joyful winter wonderland overflowing with whimsy, sparkle and good cheer with 103 disco balls and almost 1,000 toes of vacation lights.

The Big Gay Christmas pop-up options over-the-top decor, cheeky cocktails, a Christmas tree made completely of alcohol instances, and a tinsel-draped photograph wall for capturing vacation reminiscences. 

“It’s going to be a lot of good, clean, rainbow fun,” stated beverage director and employee-owner Andrea Tateosian. “The holiday season is about community, family, and caring for your fellow human. This time of year can be tough for queer folks who may not have the support of family, so we’re extra determined to provide a welcoming space for everyone, chosen family and all.” 

Rhodium Room bar workers will supply drinks, together with a freezer-ready Kringle’s Kosmo with Rhodium Citron vodka and mulling spices. The crew might be serving Coffee Milk Eggnog, that includes Rhodium Coffee Black Walnut Vodka and Famous Amos cookies. The Polar Bear cocktail is available in a tiki mug that encompasses a shirtless Santa Claus sporting a lei and swim trunks. Ready-made vacation cocktail present packs may even be out there for buy to-go. 

Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to eight p.m. Sunday. Featured occasions embrace the Quorus Holiday Performance on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. and Summer Orlando Holiday Drag Revue (with a $10 cowl) on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

The Preserve Christmas

The Holiday Brunch and Wagon Spectacular might be held at The Preserve Sporting Club and Resort, 1 Preserve Blvd., Richmond, on Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. Enjoy a customized seasonal menu curated by The Preserve’s culinary crew, that includes festive brunch favorites and signature dishes. After brunch, take within the crisp winter air with a seasonal wagon experience by the scenic grounds. The value is $30 per individual, kids three and youthful attend free of charge.

Brunch With Santa might be on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Double Barrel Steak, full with a particular visitor from Old St. Nick himself. There might be milk and cookies and different vacation treats, adopted by a vacation wagon experience. The value is $79 for adults, $30 for youngsters 4-12 and free for youngsters 3 and youthful.