Cranston, Rhode Island— As Garden City Center begins construction on Phase IV of renovations, two new restaurants have signed leases to join Legal C bar in the new 30,000 square-foot building located between Bank of America and Newport Creamery.
The Simple Greek and Tavern in the Square are set to open their doors in 2018 adding more diversity to the growing number of dining options for shoppers at Garden City Center.
Tavern in the Square will open its first Rhode Island location at Garden City Center with a 7,000 square foot venue that offers the feel of a traditional Boston sports bar combined with a family restaurant offering a wide selection of food including steak, salads, specialty burgers, and sandwiches. Diners will also have the ability to casually dine and enjoy cocktails on Tavern in the Square’s outdoor patio.
The Simple Greek joins the mix with a 2,000 square foot eatery that offers traditional Greek foods in a fast-casual setting. Customers can customize their meals in an assembly line, open kitchen style that encourages interaction with employees and offers a personal touch to every meal.
“ As we expand Garden City Center with the second new building in the last five years, we are exciting about our continuing growth, and our ability to provide more retail and dining choices for our customers,” said Joe Koechel, general manager of Garden City Center. “In an ever changing retail landscape, our ability to add new and exciting stores and restaurants to Garden City Center helps us meet the demands of today’s consumers and ensures our continuing success.”
The addition of Tavern in the Square and The Simple Greek enhances the growing number of restaurants already offered at Garden City Center including Avvio Ristorante, Bistro 22, Pinkberry, Applebee’s, b. good, Chipotle, Corner Bakery Cafe, Newport Creamery, Boston Market and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza.
Located on Route 2 in Cranston, Garden City Center has 500,000 square feet of retail and office space. It was one of the first centers of its kind in the country and generations have fond memories of GCC shopping excursions. The center is currently home to 65 shops, services, and eateries including L.L. Bean, J. Crew, Sephora, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Providence Diamond, Avvio, Bistro 22, and Whole Foods Market.
