She began our meal by very bluntly telling us they were out of a lot of menu items. But there was still evidence of the old, vibrant DownCity. It seemed as if well-wishers were stopping by to pay their respects throughout the night, and a boisterous crowd at the bar cheered for Cabral and chanted her name. And, of course, there was still a drag queen at the hostess stand.
I have long patronized DownCity since it's reincarnation in I loved their original menu coupled with the wonderful aesthetic of the 50 Weybosset location. My partner and I enjoyed many pleasant dinners and brunches there and we didn't feel that anything was amiss.
When we heard about the Gordon Ramsay makeover, our reaction was one of confusion and disbelief. What exactly was wrong with the place that it needed a "reality TV" makeover? It wasn't the same place we'd fallen in love with. By our last visit early in the Autumn, it was apparent the slide was well under way. Our waitress, while as accommodating as she could be, ended up having to list everything on the menu "they were out of" that night. Her unspoken communication made it clear that this was not an exception but, rather, the rule.
The meal we ended up with was, as expected from the lack of available choices, below standard. I am sorry Ms. Cabral chose to mess with success and alter the menu, forgetting that for most of DownCity's clients, it and not the upscale location was the principal draw. In a city that's become a foodie destination, the loss of DownCity will barely register with all of the other offerings available.
But for the GLBT community, along with those who truly made DownCity a regular destination, this was a senseless loss for which there is no rational explanation. Saturday, December 31, Report this. Wednesday, January 25, Report this. I honestly don't know what the surprise was all about. I am a year resident and huge fan of Providence, and happen to have been the first waiter at DownCity Diner when it opened at its original location at Eddy Street not Weybosset.
It was a breakfast and lunch place, no liquor, and quickly very popular with people who worked downtown and the LGBT community. Eventually original owner Anthony Salemme never mentioned in the article introduced Providence to menu items inspired by his world travels without straying too much from the diner theme remember the Strata?
Huevos Rancheros? As the customers began to beg for Anthony to expand to a dinner menu, the place was always overflowing. And expand it did. He banged out into the derelict dress shop on the corner of Weybosset, and the old banner that flew over the Eddy Street entrance was put into storage. It was a great success. After Paul Shire was brought in to manage the kitchen at dinner and made partner, but the bar slowly became the focus at night.
By the time Anthony sold the place in , the food quality was already suffering. I don't know what the new owners' restaurant experience was bar tending, banking? When it reopened, it was a mishmash of cuisines, not of it special. Gordon Ramsey was spot on in his comments. Abby insists that the refrigerator wasn't like that before. Abby agrees with Gordon and they decide to work together. Gordon says the more dishes, the lower the standard that the dishes will be.
She answers saying she has been defensive as she has bought the restaurant. The staff tell her that they care about the restaurant and they would do anything for her. She realizes that all they need to do is talk more and she decides to make a change. The orders come in and the dishes leave the kitchen quickly. With the calm and under control Abby at the helm, the dinner service started great.
The customers love the dishes that they receive. The customers starts getting impatient and are left waiting for food. They manage to serve the last main course and the dinner service ends. Gordon meets with the owners and Jimmy after the dinner service. They taste the new food and they love it. Minutes into the service locally renowned food blogger Stacy Place arrives. The orders are coming in and the dishes come out fast as Jimmy takes control of the kitchen.
The customers love the new menu and the new food. Shortly into the dinner service, there is a breakdown in communication between Abby and Jimmy. The service slows down and the customers, including Stacy are left waiting. Stacy starts blogging about the slow service and everyone starts panicking. Gordon calls Abby to the side and gives her a quick pep talk. Communication is restored and the orders starts coming out once again. The customers love the food after the wait.
Stacy tells Abby that everything was great. The relaunch was a success. Abby and Gordon hug and they all applauded Gordon as he leaves the restaurant. What Happened Next at Downcity? Many regulars were not happy with the changes made to the restaurant during the makeover. Food blogger Stacy Place has answered questions on her appearance on the show , Question - Why did they say you have 10, followers?
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