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The Reopening of the Iconic Post Office Cafe

Owner and Chef John Granada fights for seasonal cuisine at the Post Office Cafe

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John Granada had always envisioned owning his own restaurant. Eighteen years ago he worked at the iconic Post Office Café in East Greenwich before it sadly closed. He then spent the last 13 years as the executive chef at Camille’s on Federal Hill. But he knew that the building that once housed the Post Office Café was just begging to be reborn.

He knew the location was a perfect fit for him and his family, and now he runs the place with his wife, Sherry, and his children, Danielle and John. “I had always envisioned owning this restaurant and returning it to its greatness,” John says.

Now, let’s talk food. John has updated the menu to make it more modern as well as having incorporated seasonal takes on classic Italian dishes. Think of osso buco, duck and short ribs as the seasons begin to chill. But you can also expect crispy Point Judith calamari – Federal Hill style – and duck fat popped popcorn. John created this menu by taking what he’s found to be his best sellers throughout the years and modernized them with whimsical renditions and intense flavors.

As far as drinks, he’s playing around with infused, barrel-aged cocktails. His latest creation is a Green Apple Cinnamon Bourbon, perfect to warm you up from the inside out. If you’re having a hard time choosing what you’d like to try first, here’s John’s recommendation: “start with a great bottle of wine, the Salumi board (imported meats and cheeses) and Shrimp Santiago (jumbo Gulf shrimp wrapped in prosciutto di parma, flambéed in Sambuco, over baby spinach and candied pignoli nuts).” He then suggests you move on to the Spinach and Apple Salad with warm pancetta dressing. Next, split an order of house made Ricotta Gnocchi and the Veal Porterhouse with roasted fingerling potatoes, roasted Portobello mushrooms all in a black garlic veal sauce. Finish it all up with Aunty Fran’s assorted cookie plate and a cappuccino. Buon appetito! 11 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4444

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