Now that’s a real funny statement because they source from the same places. 
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Yikes! Makes Connie and Ted’s look even worse then that the nuance and standards of food can be so much better at Providence then.
If they lowered their prices it wouldn’t be as much an issue.
And if the first thing you think of regarding Providence is “creative” and not about flavor and taste compared to Connie and Ted’s at both of their prices… IDK what to tell you.
You should teach them perspective.
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nice comeback
@BringYourBrunch Since you were “fishing” for suggestions in the Angler thread, I can’t help but say, “Joshua Skenes is that you?” 
Jk with tongue in cheek 
But seriously, during Covid and with the major wrench thrown with the Delta Variant, it’s not the time for take downs of businesses.
Why don’t you rave about places you liked, offer constructive criticism to those you didn’t enjoy and if you’re handy with a camera 
, post some photos.
That’s all I gotta say to you here, but maybe I’ll see you in the Angler thread 
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This!
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That’s like saying Angler is complete garbage because people should be going to Saison when in reality, they’re completely different restaurants that serve different purpose.
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Okay, I got one for you. I think an East Coast chef who comes to L.A. and successfully opens a Michelin starred, fine dining, tasting menu place years before others then takes a chance opening a New England-centric spot in L.A. doing spot-on recreations of beloved favorites is hella’ talented and creative. History & Perspective.
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You can have your own opinion of course but at the same time you shouldn’t be offended if people on this board strongly disagree with your assessments (you tend to have sometimes quite unique thoughts on restaurants)
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I’m going to start deleting your posts when you don’t report on an actual meal.
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LMAO! Hello!
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Hardly. Connie & Ted’s sell only sustainable seafood.
If you don’t care about sustainability or notice the difference in quality and cooking, there’s no reason to spend extra.
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Yep, I thought about the sustainability part too.
Bubba Gump Shrimp. 
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the quality is the same---- the style and preparations are completely different. you can’t compare a seafood focused tasting menu to a seafood shack or to even Holbox which is regional Mexican seafood. Yes, they are all seafood, but no-- not the same at all. fyi—most of the people contributing to this discussion have been to both Providence and C&T… and probably Holbox too.
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Because it’s easier to come in out of the blue and complain about an attitudinal host (Republique) as if it happened yesterday, when it was from a year and a half ago (and then to use COVID as an excuse for that). Just for example. Disingenuous at minimum.
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And I think, like, everyone here doesn’t know what to tell you, either. No one goes to C&T for “creative,” and no one – except for you, apparently – would immediately compare Providence to C&Ts.
If you choose to ignore the context of the food you’re eating, that’s a brain thing, not a tastebud thing.
And so where can you get New England style seafood in the Los Angeles area at a lower price? Genuine question b/c I’d love a cheaper alternative, and I’m sure a lot of other people would, too.
Alas, you may have a point…
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I wouldn’t call it very risky to make a cookie cutter mainstream seafood place in the heart of West Hollywood but agree to disagree.
And I’m fine with that! What I dislike is the personal attacks verging on childish bullying that has been seen numerous times before I finally called it out. We can disagree but do it in a constructive manner as foodshuttbug so gracefully did.
So posts from others that don’t report on the actual meal but just belittle me are allowed up then? That seems unfortunate.
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