“We See This as a Destination,” Says Marsella About Major Providence Food Hall Project

“We See This as a Destination,” Says Marsella About Major Providence Food Hall Project

Chris Marsella, President of Marsella Development Corporation, could not be more excited about the future of his effort to build a major food hall in the historic Union Station in downtown Providence. 

"We see this as a destination," said Marsella in an interview with GoLocal.

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Marsella says that this is a major project for his family’s company and their partners in developing the 20,000-square-foot project.

The food hall represents a $23.5 million investment by the Marsella family and will join together former restaurant spaces in Union Station complemented by an outdoor plaza and separate, standalone restaurant. The combined space will create a nearly 30,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor destination for residents, students, and visitors alike. 

The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2023. And Marsella says they have already invested millions in kitchen equipment for the 13 food stations and two premium bars.

The project recently won approval from the City of Providence’s Capital Center Commission.

 

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