Monthly Archives: September 2012

Late Lunch and Dinner on Thayer / Continuing Story of Mijos Hat of Legitimacy . . .

Peter gained taco experience in the notorious towns straddling the Mexican border. He toiled at roadside stands, kitchens the size of broom closets, and even doled out dainty tacos from the passenger-side window of a ’58 VW Bug with vanity … Continue reading

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Rocket Go For Lunch, Downtown Farmers Market Kennedy Plaza / Red Beet Sliders, Green Chile Sauce

New carburetor has been installed and the rocket is go. Aboard today: Red Beet Sliders, Green Chile Sauce, Full-Size Niman Ranch Angus Beef Burgers . . .

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Awaiting Word From Engineering As To Flight Status / Rocket Grounded, Hope To Liftoff For Armory Market

The replacement carburetor has been delivered and engineering is diligently working towards a dinner launch at Armory Market. We’ll keep you updated via twitter.

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Lunch and Dinner on Thayer Street / Mijos and the Hat of Legitimacy . . . The Real Story

This is the movie poster for Touch of Evil, the film noir classic set in a Mexican border town written, directed by, and co-starring Orson Welles. Orson was insistent that Mijos be incorporated into the film after becoming bewitched by … Continue reading

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Set Sail For Ship Street Square, 11:30 to 2:00 / Spicy Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo, Parisienne Sliders, Chocolate Pudding

Spicy Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo aboard today. Dr. Kaufman of GASA remarks that this roux is so dark that when you take the cover off, the lights go out!

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Fusion Fest in Warren, 11:00 to ? / The Rocket Loves Music Events, In Fact . . .

    We’ve hung with a lot of great bands and been to some wild events. Here you see the original concept album art for Led Zeppelin I and a memento from the guys. John Paul Jones refused to sign … Continue reading

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Lunch and Dinner in Kennedy Plaza, Downtown Farmers Market and then Playful Providence Kick-Off

Playful Providence Come out and play . . . New stuff aboard ship: QUARTER POUND Pearl All-Beef Hot Dogs and Blue Cheese is now offered at the Rocket Slider Bar. Both are BIG on flavor and happiness inducing antioxidants. New … Continue reading

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Why Food Trucks Are Safer Than Restaurants . . .

Don’t let this happen to you. Standing at a food truck enables you to remain alert and agile. Complete security can be found during lunch in Kennedy Plaza or for dinner at the Armory Farmers Market.

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Ship Street Square, 11:30 to 2:00 / JWU Gaebe Commons, 4:00 to 7:00

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Clint Eastwood Keeping A Low Profile Today on the Rocket / Thayer Street, 5:00 to 7:30 / Bring a Chair, Get a FREE Soda

With all the fuss lately, Clint has decided to hide out in Providence on the rocket. Stop by and say hello . . . just don’t make any quick movements. Bring a chair and you’ll get a FREE Yacht Club … Continue reading

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