“Pizza was not a choice for me,” declares Anthony Giordano, the pizza chef and owner of beloved parked pizza truck and now brick-and-mortar, Anna’s. The much-anticipated wood-fired pizzeria which recently opened on the East Side, was an idea that needed time and space to rise. Giordano traces his love of the dish to his pizza-obsessed father Frank, and the business is a tribute to his grandmother Nanianella “Anna” Russo, a force back in early 20th-century South Brooklyn. With the signage up (look for a pizza slice in place of an apostrophe), patrons can savor the results of an alchemy that is hydration, a 48-hour fermentation of sourdough and pure oak wood that combine into each glorious pie. Blending techniques from Naples and Rome creates crispy and crunchy textures forming what is now called Anna’s style. “Fire is leading, you are following,” shrugs Giordano with a smile. 114 Doyle Avenue, AnnasVesuviano.com - Elyse Major & Jake Schiffman
Since opening on the eve of summer, Club Frills – the latest from team Pizza Marvin, plus Nikhil Naiker – has become a popular spot for cocktails – like the O.S.B. (a juicy fruit of a confection of strawberry gin, banana aperitif, orange vermouth, and essence of pineapple), and bites like the dirty martini burger, given a sophisticated twist with olives, onion, and American cheese. But it’s the Yawgoo Mountain ice cream sundae that has us shaken. Imagine strawberry ice cream, fluffy shaved ice cascading with layers of all things strawberry: Jell-O, luscious jam, fresh berries bursting with sweetness, and the satisfying crunch of both dried and freeze-dried strawberries. A delicate cream cheese foam adds a luxurious snow-capped cover, while a final dusting of microplaned strawberry milk completes this unforgettable, multi-dimensional treat. It's an umami dessert that’s as playful as it is sophisticated, redefining what a sundae can and should be. 79 Ives Street, ClubFrillsPVD.com - Elyse Major & Jake Schiffman
A new design-forward Mexican restaurant is set to debut on the first floor of the Aloft Providence Downtown hotel. The cocktail-driven Boston-based eatery is sure to be a fever dream of taco devotees, and (oddly specific) fans of American Celtic punk music and lifestyle TV shows. Co-owned by Dropkick Murphys’ frontman Ken Casey, husband-and-wife team Brian O’Donnell and Taniya Nayak (HGTV, Food Network), and hospitality expert Colleen Hagerty, the restaurant boasts a menu of starters, tacos, and shareable plates. Inviting spaces indoors and out combine the vibrancy of Mexico City with the spirit of Cabo. “Our design always begins with a story,” said Nayak. “With Yellow Door, it’s about a place that feels like an escape – sun-drenched and soulful, with unexpected details and lots of character as if you stepped into an antique shop in Mexico. This Providence location keeps that spirit alive, with a few surprises along the way.” 191 Dorrance Street, YellowDoorTaqueria.com – Elyse Major
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