Described as a ‘hotbed of epicurean activity,’ Zagat.com just included Downcity Providence in its list of the 10 hottest up-and-coming food neighborhoods nationwide. Along with the Navy Yards in Washington, DC, Montrose in Houston, TX, SoHo in New York City, and six other neighborhoods, Zagat praised Downcity for its concentration of culinary action from casual coffee to fine dining.

Read about the local bars and eateries highlighted, including Bolt Coffee Co., Ellie’s Bakery, G Pub, Ken’s Ramen, Birch, and Aurora, and plan your own culinary tour of the neighborhood!