Our very own Yelp! — the parent's weekend edition
As we scramble to clean our rooms and hide the messes that we live in from our parents, we definitely haven't forgotten the single best thing about having our parents in town: exploiting them for great food. And luckily, Providence boasts a vibrant restaurant scene. In no particular order, here's a list of our favorites:1. Los AndesCuisine: PeruvianBest dish: CevichePrice range: $$$Reservation: ASAP2. Al FornoCuisine: ItalianBest dish: Wood-grilled veal tenderloinPrice range: $$$Reservation: Recommended3. Mill's TavernCuisine: SteakhouseBest dish: Buttermilk Chicken and Mac n' CheesePrice range: $$$$Reservation: Necessary4. Pho HornsCuisine: VietnameseBest dish: 28a – lemongrass and beef noodle soupPrice range: $Reservation: Not necessary5. Pot au FeuCuisine: FrenchBest dish: Beef bourguignon, duck, and crème brûléePrice range: $$$$Reservation: Recommended on http://opentable.com6. XO CafeCuisine: We'll go with AmericanaBest dish: Seared salmon and truffle friesPrice range: $$$Reservation: Recommended7. Duck and bunnyCuisine: BrunchBest dish: You can't go wrongPrice range: $$-$$$Reservation: If you haven't made one yet, good luck8. Trattoria ZoomaCuisine: ItalianBest dish: Cavatelli con pancettaPrice range: $$$Reservation: Recommended9. Nick's on BroadwayCuisines: BrunchBest dish: Vanilla-battered brioche French toastPrice range: $$$Reservation: Not taken. Get there towards the beginning or end of their hours (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.) for the shortest wait.10. Mt. FujiCuisine: Japanese hibachiBest dish: Combination hibachi platePrice range: $$Reservation: Recommended11. The GrangeCuisine: FusionBest dish: Kimchi burritos (brunch), General Tso's tacos (dinner)Price range: $$Reservation: Very necessary12. The Ivy TavernCuisines: American pub/KoreanBest dish: Korean spicy pork sandwichPrice range: $Reservation: No need13. New RiversCuisine: American bistroBest dish: Thick belly bacon, oystersPrice range: $$$Reservation: Necessary14. Cook and Brown Public HouseCuisine: AmericanBest dish: Gnocchi and cocktailsPrice range: $$$Reservation: Recommended15. NorthCuisine: DeliciousBest dish: EverythingPrice range: $$Reservation: Not accepted so it's best to get there on the early side (6:30 p.m.–ish)Image via.