URGENT! Save the Liberty Elm Diner!
July 30, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Food & Drink, Organizations
The diner must raise $5K today or the state will shut its doors tomorrow.
Please come by 777 Elmwood today until 8pm and buy drinks, food, and/or GIFT CERTIFICATES.
Samurai Sundays starts Aug. 2nd
July 28, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Events, Restaurants
Ebisu Japanese Restaurant will show classic samurai films every Sunday in August from 6-10pm starting this Sunday with Seven Samurai.
More information HERE
The Black Cat Returns
July 24, 2009 by Chef Branden Lewis
Filed under Culinary Tips, Food & Drink, Soup to Nuts

It’s been a long time since I blackened anything. It was all-the-rage back in the late 90’s. Blackened tuna steaks, chicken breasts, pork chops, steaks—you name it, someone blackened it. It was sort of considered the “goth-kid” of cooking preparations. The other day at the market I spotted a catfish that reminded me of this. He was whispering to me… said something about sharing with others the beauty of a nice, plump, sweet and juicy catfish filet rubbed down with Cajun herbs and spices, pan seared to create a dark golden, luscious brown crust just waiting to be split open and enjoyed. Though his sacrificial boasting made me question his intentions I decided to take him up on his offer and dive in. The black cat returns tonight!
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New Restaurant on WestSide
July 19, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Restaurants
Mike Sears’ long awaited raw bar opened across from The Avery yesterday.
Say hello to Ama’s!
Read more on WestSide Stories.
Free Concert in the Park: Tomorrow
July 15, 2009 by Mike Ritz
Filed under Art & Culture, Events, Family
Tomorrow’s Westside Thursdays in the Dexter Training Ground (next to Cranston St Armory in Providence) will feature two live bands from 6-8pm on Thursday, July 16th:
Bored with Four
(Esoteric pop music)
AND
SymmeTry
(Hip-Hop w/live band)
Two live bands for the same low price: FREE!
Westside Thursdays is co-sponsored by:
WBNA and the City of Providence



