QuickWhatsUp.com is proud to launch the first multicultural culinary competition in Rhode Island this Sunday from 1-6pm at the Bank of America Skating Center. The World of Flavors Competition will showcase a broad cross-section of Rhode Island restaurants as they compete a $15,000 prize package. Restaurants from around the state will sample their food to up to 1,000 voters who will pick the winner in each category: Americana, South of the Border, European & Mediterranean, and Asian & Indian. The event, hosted by Shawn Tempesta of the Rhode Show on Fox Providence and featuring music by Spogga, will kick off Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 12-25).Live Downcity readers use the code “Downcity” to get $10 off tickets! Visit www.riworldofflavors.com
WIN 2 FREE TICKETS! Just tell us what your favorite thing is about Downcity Providence. Post your answer in a comment on this blog post or on twitter at www.twitter.com/livedowncity. The winners will be announced via twitter and livedowncity.com Friday, July 10th at noon.
6 Comments
July 9, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I love the buildings. The way the first floor explodes out onto the sidewalk in a jumble of shops, bars and restaurants, and then from the second floor above, they reach up to the sky through amazing brickwork, unique details and the history of achievement and ambition. Look up, down or around the corner, there’s no sight quite like Downcity.
July 9, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Andrew, thanks for that. The buildings are what initially drew me Downcity ten years ago. Taking walks through the then empty streets, looking up all the while, at the beauty in the architecture. It hit me then, the potential that is so evident now. For renewal, revitalization and a real neighborhood.
-Abby
July 10, 2009 at 7:41 am
I love the sounds, smells and life of the downtown. We moved to Federal Hill so that we could be within walking distance of Downtown and the Hill. The diversity of the people, stores and building is a complete rush. You know you are alive and not just living when you are Downtown. The city is warm, inviting and seductive. My husband and I look foward to all the city offers.
July 10, 2009 at 8:56 am
Concetta,
So happy to have you here! Federal Hill is such a gem to have so close, and adds to the life Downtown. Best to you and your husband!
-Abby
July 10, 2009 at 10:25 am
I have the pleasure of walking through the heart of Downcity every day on my way into the office. I cannot think of a better way to start my day; and with the vibrant nightlife, I cannot think of a better way to end it either.
Andy
July 10, 2009 at 10:35 am
Hey Andy,
Thanks! The walkability of Downcity is something we focus on every day. Last night, with Sound Session happening, it was nice to see so many people wandering from event to event in the evening. Enjoy!
-Abby