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American restaurant · Federal Hill ·
Seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen, buzz among foodies
Seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen, buzz among foodies
"A long-running farm-to-table restaurant opened in 2002 by a Johnson & Wales graduate that emphasizes community and collaboration within the local dining scene; the kitchen sources more than 85 percent of ingredients from nearby farms and fisheries. Highlights include roasted Rhode Island oysters with red chili lemon butter and a honey chicken chili biscuit, reflecting a menu rooted in local produce and sustainable sourcing." - Ellen Carpenter
"The team reports that broad public anxiety and geopolitical unrest are suppressing consumer spending, which disproportionately harms small-margin restaurant businesses." - Sam Nelson
"Chef Derek Wagner was named a finalist for Best Chef: Northeast, signaling regional recognition for his leadership in the kitchen at this Providence eatery." - Erika Adams
"Don’t let the name Nick confuse you; chef-owner Derek Wagner is at the helm here. Roughly 20 years ago, fresh out of the Johnson & Wales culinary school, then-24-year-old Wagner bought the diner from its former owner. He kept the name, but freshened up the kitchen with a modern menu and hyper-local sourcing. Nicks has been one of the busiest restaurants in the city ever since, so expect to wait for a table or make a reservation, especially for weekend brunch. Nab a counter seat to get a front-row view into the open kitchen where you can watch Wagner and his crew crank out everything from eggs Benedict to house-made chicken pate to cornmeal-fried Rhode Island scup." - Jenna Pelletier
"I'm aware that the Marshall destination Nick’s Cove is getting an upgrade from Palm House Hospitality: chef Chris Cosentino will develop a new seafood-influenced menu blending his Rhode Island coastal upbringing with West Coast seafood, Sam Levy will update the cocktail menu, and the on-site garden will be upgraded with help from Aaron Keefer." - Dianne de Guzman