A New Bar is Opening Where This Popular Providence Restaurant Used to Be
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
A New Bar is Opening Where This Popular Providence Restaurant Used to Be
According to Ben Lloyd, owner and head chef of The Salted Slate in Wayland Square, his newest endeavor -- “XO Bar” -- is expected to open on North Main Street later this spring.
As its name suggests, it’s where XO used to be, in the historic John Updike House built in 1799.
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Lloyd is no stranger to XO — he was chef at the popular bar and eatery from 2002 to 2011.
In Wayland Square, Lloyd also opened the Providence Wine Bar in 2019.
Now, he sets his sights back on his former home to add to his industry business list.
Stay tuned for opening details.