Hemenway's Offers Dinner and a Show

What ever happened to dinner and a show? For me, the idea seems lost in 1950s nostalgic notions of smoky cabarets with lively jazz ensembles surrounded by hungry mouths – cigarettes in hand. With the new addition of live music at one of Providence’s most premier seafood restaurants, those daydream wishes are brought to modern day sophistication. Hemenway’s, a definitive Providence location for ocean-plucked morsels and date night rendezvous, is now featuring live music as part of their service – reminding us that dining is more than just about the food, it’s about the experience.

With over 20 years of experience, today the venue thrives, boasting succulent dishes from Portuguese Grilled Littlenecks to Yellowfin Tuna. And while fist-pumping rave vibes aren’t on the menu, restaurant-goers can expect to enjoy melodic tones to accompany their specialty cocktails. “We believe it’s the perfect accompaniment to our culinary offerings and ambiance,” says Benjamin Emmons, Marketing Accounts Manager at Hemenway’s.

Acts to look forward to for the Summer Music Series include largely jazz offerings. “From critically acclaimed jazz violinist Ben Powell’s gypsy jazz to Lance Houston’s improvisational jazz, and Gin Mill Jane’s gospel-inflected folk to the timeless croon of Steven Palumbo, we really pay homage to the versatility of jazz,” describes Emmons. From Rat Pack improvisation that will have Sinatra lovers swooning to the jazzy-blues soul that adds that touch of sophistication and depth to an evening, these musical renditions are certain provide an atmospheric draw to the already popular destination.

Posting schedules of their line-ups on their Facebook page, you’ll be sure to not miss any of your favorite performances. Hungry mouths and wanting ears should swoop by Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6pm to enjoy both quality seafood fare and class-A musical acts.