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    Cuban Revolution Restaurant and Bar

    In 2001, in a tiny 26 seat diner, the original Cuban Revolution opened its doors on Washington Street in Providence, Rhode Island. It did the unthinkable and mixed great food and drink in a setting ripe for political discourse. It quickly became a local hot spot and became a key player in the transformation of the DownCity Arts and Entertainment District.

    In January 2007, the Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar opened to rave reviews in a new 80 seat location at 50 Aborn Street in DownCity Providence.

    In October 2007, we opened our stunning, award-winning 2nd location at 60 Valley Street in Olneyville, on the west side of Providence in the renovated Mill District. The restaurant seats over 170.

    Years ago, we were told that to be successful in the restaurant industry, we couldn’t mix politics with food. Well, so much for that advice.

    We offer great food, decor, inspired artwork and music… specifically chosen to set the stage for a return to an era when challenging the norm was the norm. When JFK was a President… not an airport. When universities were hotbeds of political dissent. When the Rat Pack, Bardot and Marilyn were center stage and the promise of revolutionary Cuba filled the air.

    We offer a spirited counter-culture environment reminiscent of a 1960s coffee house with the passion of a Latin beat… offering our own version of what we call Revolution Fusion Cuisine. Our menu features homemade Cuban staples like Ropa Vieja, Pressed Sandwiches and Pork Platters, award-winning tapas, combined with a touch of 60s Americana such as Red Square Velvet Cake… all wrapped up in a swanky setting that propels you back in time. Enjoy!

    On July 1, 2009, we opened our third location at the beautiful American Tobacco Campus in Durham, North Carolina. Located just steps away from the Durham Bulls Triple A Baseball Park and the Durham Performing Arts Center in downtown Durham, the restaurant seats over 170 and is located at 318 Blackwell Street.