NEW: Plant City Closing
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NEW: Plant City Closing
Providence’s award-winning Plant City will close its location at 334 South Water Street on Feb. 8. The world’s largest plant-based restaurant, Plant City, opened four restaurants, three bars, a coffee bar, a retail market, and a community cellar in June of 2019.
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After six and a half years in business, Plant City Providence’s owner and management team cited the Washington Bridge disruption’s significant impact on traffic patterns and access to the waterfront as a reason for its closure.
“It is with heavy hearts that Plant City Providence announces our closure,” owner Kim Anderson said. “Rhode Islanders and visitors welcomed us with open arms in 2019. We are so honored to have been a part of your lives for six and a half years, and grateful for every visit of every guest.”
The restaurant recently underwent significant improvements.
Anderson added, “We have been fortunate to be part of an amazing community, and we are especially lucky to have worked with a truly wonderful team of talented and hard-working individuals. We have endeavored to lead with radical kindness toward all in everything we do, and our team has done the same,” Anderson said.
Plant City shared that team members were informed first. They are supporting staff through the transition, including providing references.
They have also connected with the RI Department of Labor and Training, which will visit Plant City Providence early this week to connect employees with resources and training.