PVD/RI * February'13 * Open/Closed/Coming Soon

[Garris]

Winter grinds on (well, it hasn't been that bad). What new and notable (or closed) is happening around the region right now?

[sarabean]

noticed yesterday that in the price rite plaza section of eagle square, there is a restaurant going in called Pollo Campero. i only recognize the brand because it recently opened a store in disney world, but it appears to be nation wide. seems like a good fit, maybe not so thrilling to the mom & pop latin american spots nearby though..
http://www.campero.com/

[passing thru]

there was one of these on Newport Ave. in Pawtucket a couple years back, but it closed. It was OK for a franchise joint, but nothing special.

[LMWW]

Tried to swing by Ugly American for dinner on a whim the other night - the windows were papered over, the lettering gone, and no signs of life. Disappointing, as we liked the food and it was a good place to go with kids.

[jomo9501]

According to a letter in this month's East Side Monthly, they lost their lease. Maybe they will resurface somewhere else in the city.

[wormwood]

read on FB yesterday that the liberty elm has been closed for a month or more and filed for bankruptcy.

[Garris]

Mixed feelings about Liberty Elm...

- Great building
- Great concept
- Nice people
- Very average food, mediocre at best
- Somewhat overpriced
- Too cool for you attitude turned some people off
- Terrible location

Hate to say it, maybe somewhat can move the building somewhere else?

[wormwood]

only ate there once. my food was really good, my wife's was pretty average. the service was sooooooo slow and it was not busy at all. i liked it overall, but it wasn't a destination for us.

[jomo9501]

From the East Side Monthly:

Half Way Tree Authentic Jamaican Cusine has opened at 44 Hospital Street.

http://eastsidemonthly.com/stories/Ha...

Also in the print edition, Figidini Wood Fire Eatery will be opening soon in the Biltmore Garage.