"Since Ellen Gracyalny opened Gracie’s in 1998, her romantic and refined restaurant has been one of Providence’s top spots for a special-occasion meal. Try executive chef Matthew Varga’s five- or seven-course tasting menus, which often include produce grown in the restaurant’s rooftop garden. Pastry chef Leanna Greene, a recent Johnson & Wales graduate, shows off skills beyond her years in desserts such as goat cheesecake with pistachio, rhubarb, and brown sugar ice cream." - Jenna Pelletier