This place has been around for nearly 20 years and is still offering the same incredibly delicious food and outstanding service.
Located along Steeple Street, literally a stone's throw from the hubs of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design, New Rivers, run by Bruce Tillinghast and his phenomenal chef Beau Vestal, this place feels like a slice of rural France brought to the Ocean State.
If you think Susie and I liked this place you would be absolutely right. And obviously lots of other diners last Wednesday evening.
We had often heard how warm, cozy and inviting New Rivers is and no sooner had we walked inside that we learned just how perceptive those observations are. The restaurant is divided into three components: as you enter through the curtains you step from the hubbub of Downcity Providence into the quiet and warmth of a French country inn. The dining room is right ahead and to your right, to the left is a portal that leads you into a smaller dining space where the ceiling is festooned with grapevines carrying strands of small lights and stars -- a very nice touch -- and a small yet inviting bar. Back into the main dining room you have the kitchen -- small but extremely well laid out and clearly very efficient -- at the back of the restaurant.
OK, so Susie and I both ordered the three-course "bistro" menu ($28/person) -- which I believe is offered from Tues-Thurs. Susie had the spicy peanut soup and I had the pork rillete with baguette and pickled veggies. For the main course we both had the sirloin medium, over a bed of mashed Westport turnips and topped with shiitake mushrooms. Our wine was a 2001 Barbaresco from Carlo Giacosa. For the dessert portion we both had the almond cake and a couple of glasses of the muscat beaume de venise.
Simply put the food was superb: everything was delicious, well-presented and incredibly tasty. Service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
New Rivers is one place you must go when dining in Providence. I can't believe we've waited this long.
New Rivers
7 Steeple Street
Providence
401.751.0350
2 comments:
hey there steve,
thanks so much for the kind words about your dining experience last wednesday at new rivers. we were thrilled to finally have you and susan in for dinner. i do apologize for not being able to talk to you and susan more after your meal, but as you saw, i was buried with orders!!! it is certainly fun to cook for such avid foodies. we hope to see you again at the restaurant very soon. please poke your head back to the kitchen next time before dinner. i am always trying out new dishes and flavors and would love the feedback from such accomplished eaters! happy holidays to you and susan.
best regards,
beau vestal
I can't wait to try new rivers. I have been waiting for just the right occasion! Thanks for your post about it!
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