A Welcome Return

We’re happy to report this month that another recently dormant restaurant space has been revived and taken on new life. The historic Mile and a Quarter house, at 375 South Main Street, the former home of the dearly departed Barnsider’s Mile and a Quarter, has been completely renovated and reopened as Mile and a Quarter under the aegis of Thayer Street restaurateur Andy Mitrellis (Andreas, Paragon).

General Manager Mario Panagos, formerly of Bravo and Paragon, and Chef Jeff Paquette, formerly of Andreas and Spain, will serve dinner seven nights a week, as well as lunch six days a week, with brunch on Sundays. They offer a casual atmosphere and inviting bar, with a spacious dining room overlooking the river, which is sure to be one of the city’s prize views during WaterFire season and after the new pedestrian bridge is built.

The food is described as “eclectic, with Mediterranean influence,” according to Panagos. Starters include Grilled Octopus with braised gigante beans, tomato and oil cured olives in lemon-oregano oil, and their signature Sea Scallops wrapped in Kataifi pastry with cherry pepper-bacon aioli. On the heartier side, entrees include a Chianti Braised Colorado Lamb with potato puree and root vegetable demi-glaze, and the chef’s favorite, Pan Seared Native Sea Scallops, with roasted cauliflower puree, sautéed spinach and chili oil. The bar will feature craft cocktails like Ritten House Rye Whiskey Manhattan and Sweet Citadelle Gibson.

It’s a welcome return for a classic Providence location. Call 331-1500 for more information.