Providence Food Hall Announces Name and Initial Vendors
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Marsella Development Corporation announced Wednesday that its proposed food hall, located within the capital city’s historic Union Station, will be named Track 15.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe food hall was first proposed in early 2021. Now, the project is scheduled to open in 2024.
In addition, the first merchants have been announced: a seafood and raw bar concept from Dune Brothers; regional Mexican cuisine from Chef Maria Meza and her family at Dolores; burgers and more from There There; and two Italian concepts from Kevin O’Donnell, chef and owner of Giusto and Mother Pizzeria in Newport.
“This is a pivotal point in the development of Track 15,” said Christopher J. Marsella, President of Marsella Development Corporation. “After facing supply-chain issues and the hurdles that come with renovating a historic building, to be able to unveil the name, look and feel of the space and announce our merchant partners is a monumental occasion. The demolition of the interior of the building has been completed, and we look forward to forging ahead as we realize our team’s vision for this passion project.”
The overall development of the 18,000 square foot and developers say they are making a $22 million investment in the restoration and when completed, it will include a large central bar, a new home for seven Rhode Island-based restaurateurs, indoor and outdoor seating for over 300 patrons, an entertainment venue and a 10,000 square foot plaza which will provide outdoor seating and a home for special events.
Built in 1898, the original Union Station consisted of 14 intercity rail lines and operated until 1986, when the smaller Amtrak station was built. The name Track 15 is a nod to Union Station’s earliest days as the hub of southeastern New England’s transportation.
Track 15 will pay tribute to that era by joining a long-vacant space that once housed the original Capital Grille, Raphael’s, and, more recently, Bar Louie to offer a "unique culinary and cultural experience unlike anything in Rhode Island."
Marsella Development Corporation has partnered with MK Global Hospitality Group to redevelop the property.
"We are very excited to join the impressive line-up at Track 15 and bring a little taste of Newport to the Providence community,” said Kevin O’Donnell, owner of Giusto and Mother Pizzeria. “At Giusto PVD, Brian and I will be serving up some of our favorite homemade pastas highlighting great ingredients from Rhode Island farmers while Lauren, Kyle and I look forward to sharing our love for sourdough pizzas made with local stone-ground flour at Mother Pizzeria PVD."
Nick and Monica Gillespie of Dune Brothers, will offer their seafood. The company was scheduled to build a stand-alone shop on North Main Street in Providence, but that project has been stalled.
“We’re elated to bring our pier-to-plate restaurant to Track 15 and to continue to showcase delicious seafood from local fishermen and women,” commented Nick Gillespie, chef/owner and Monica Gillespie, co-owner, of Dune Brothers. “In addition to Dune Brothers classics like the lobster roll, fish sandwich and fish & chips, the space enables us to introduce some new items as well as a raw bar. We are excited for Rhode Island to finally have its own food hall and very proud to be a part of this project!”
“For decades, Providence has been on the cutting edge of culinary innovation, and we hope to add to that rich history with Track 15,” said Marsella. “We are looking forward to showcasing the incredible diversity we have in Rhode Island through each operator’s unique culinary approach and make an indelible mark on our city, state, and region.”
"We're excited to be part of this amazing venture with Track 15 and to share the space with a few peers that happen to be some of the best Rhode Island has to offer,” said Joaquin Meza, Chef, Dolores. “We look forward to showcasing our culinary traditions and sharing the culture and nostalgia of our mercados from our hometowns in Mexico."
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