A new, no-name restaurant with all food priced $8 or less opens at AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. It will spotlight local artisan and farm food.

"In light of our mission to support local artists and entrepreneurs, we look to our local New England farms and food artisans to provide the quality ingredients for our cuisine," said Cheryl Kaminsky, communications director.

"All of our menu items are created using the freshest local ingredients available and as the seasons change our daily specials and menu also change to reflect what is in season."

Guy Michaud, formerly of Napa Valley Grille, is the manager and Justin Earsing is the new chef. He specializes in vegetarian dishes and comes from the Local 121 kitchen on Washington Street.

For every chicken or pork dish, there is a vegetarian option. For example, there is a roasted chicken sandwich as well as a grilled cheese and ham one. But there is also a grilled seitan with spicy tomato chutney sandwich and tandori tofu with mango spread.

AS220's restaurant also provides three six month positions at a time for youth involved in the Broad Street Studio program and/or the RI Training School's culinary arts program.

The restaurant replaces the Taqueria Pacifica. The kitchen has been updated and the restaurant painted.

Hours are Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11
Phone: 401-831-FOOD (3663)