Is Providence Back as a Foodie Mecca?
Republished from GoLocalProv.
Renowned vegan chef Matthew Kenney plans to open all-vegan food hall Plant City in Providence, RI in June.
The two-story, 10,000-square-foot building will offer multiple vegan restaurant options, including quick-serve, takeout, and full service dining.
Recently, one of the world's top vegan food gurus told GoLocal that he would be opening a major food hall in Providence. Matthew Kenney -- one of the biggest names in vegan cuisine -- is opening a food hall in Providence slated for June. He has opened 17 restaurants across the world and has 15 more set to open -- Providence is his first food hall.
In an interview with GoLocal on March 18, Kenney said he has been wanting to open a food hall and thinks Providence is a great city to launch the concept.
“I have been thinking about this since visiting food halls in Madrid ten or so years ago and love Eataly, they are great food experiences,” said Kenney.
“We think there is a lot of interest in a plant-based lifestyle,” said Kenney whose official title is CEO of MKC, but has become a leading evangelist and creative force in the commercialization of plant-based eating.
The food hall in Providence will be called Plant City and is now being built out at the former location of the former Barnsider’s Mile & A Quarter Restaurant.
The 10,000-square-foot space will be able to accommodate roughly 225 seats between its upper and lower levels, as well as a large outdoor patio.
