The Rue: Deb Norman's Stimulus
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Valentine Love Story Contest Winner
Love Story for Two: We selected a dimly lit end booth for a romantic touch. My anxiety was racing but I could not let her know. The small hinged box that I brought along was safely out of sight. Just the context of "Rue De L'Espoir" combined with "Hope" Street seemed like a sure thing to set the stage. To me those words gave it more meaning. Half way through enjoying our great meal my nerves were getting the best of me. Expecting to be prompt up by a shot of courage from what turned out to be an unexpectedly long men's room visit, only met with surprise. As I returned to the table she said, "I'm worried, is everything all right?" My quick and calming response put her at ease. But I wasn't. Somehow, my expression turned to a smile, I looked into her hazel eyes, the small box appeared, and the words came out. I love you, Will you Marry me? Yes! Yes! I will marry you, she said. Now why did the men's room visit take so long? It seemed like seconds to me, but I guess I wanted my proposal to be just right, complete with nerves and anxiety. The romance of the Rue worked for us. We were married a short time later. On September 12, 2008 I surprised my wife with a "10 year anniversary" dinner at our favorite Rue booth, the very place where I proposed. The dimly lit end booth now has a new decor, but the butterflies and tender excitement can still be felt. Jane and Steven Pilz
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RUE BIS
Deb Norman opened another restaurant in the jewelry district in Providence, called RUE BIS, which, translated loosely in French, means "a little bit more Rue." RUE BIS is a breakfast and lunch bistro open from 7:30-3:30 Monday thru Friday, 8:30 - 3:30 on Saturday. Closed on Sunday. There is both table service and take away gourmet. RUE BIS is located at 95 South Street in the historic Jewelry District. From The Rue on Hope Street: Head south on Hope Street toward John Street. Turn right at Wickenden Street. Continue on Point Street. Slight right to stay on Point Street. Turn right at Chestnut Street.
Turn left at South Street.
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NEW EVENTS, NEW TIMES, NEW MEALS
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Burgers and a Beer $11.99
choose one from column A, B & C
and build your own burger served
with any draft beer and hand cut fries
Column A
100 % organic beef
veggie/tofu burger
tuna burger
lamb burger
turkey burger
Column B
swiss gruyere
cheddar
parmesan
feta
fresh mozzarella
goat cheese
Column C
applewood smoked bacon
sauteed mushroom
caramelized onions
carrot & fennel slaw
oven toasted tomato and black olive pesto
fresh roasted peppers
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Do You Dread Mondays? Dollar Daze Bar Menu:
all items on this menu are $1.00 (with purchase of alcoholic beverage) only on Mondays, only in the bar 4:30pm-9:00pm
sesame chicken
spicy grilled shrimp kebob
scallop rumaki
seared scallop w/lemon aioli
herb dusted lamb chop
black angus steak crostini
pizza
lobster crepe
portobello mushroom spring roll
trio of treats
asparagus hollandaise en croute
white bean, spinach & dried tomato crostini
fish taco w/ fennel slaw
gooey grilled cheese sandwich
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Rue De L'Espoir has gone green. Deb Norman says that after reading how the
restaurant industry contributes greatly to our rapidly dwindling eco
footprint, she has decided to make Rue De L"Espoir a green restaurant. The
Rue now uses renewable electric energy, solar energy to preheat the hot
water, water saving devices in the sinks and water efficient toilets. She is
also very proud of the new waterless urinal. That's right, waterless! The
Rue also uses organic meats and chicken and sustainable produce whenever
possible. So now, not only can you get a great meal at The Rue, but you can
do it with a eco-friendly conscience.
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Just When You Thought "The Rue" Couldn't Get Any Better . . . NOW OPEN EVERY DAY for BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
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Gift Certificates
Our gift certificates are a great idea for any special gift occasion such as birthdays, promotions, graduations, thank you's, employee appreciations, and other special occasions.
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NOTEWORTHY EVENTS in the RECENT PAST
FALL 2006: "The Rue" has changed its dinner menu, offering a NEW PRIX FIXE seven nights a week: includes house salad or soup du jour, chocolate gateau or crème brulee, and an ENTREE of CHOICE. *The Rue supports sustainable farming and cooks with locally grown products whenever possible. Our cooking oils contain no trans fats.
The Rue participated in a special event for Project Aids Rhode Island, called Dine Out Fight Aids. On Thursday, April 27th, we donated 25% of our food total to the Project.
A BEER DINNER was held at the Rue on Feb. 9th, at 6:30 in collaboration wih Dogfish Head Brewery, the fastest growing craft beer brewery in America. See the menu at the following link:
http://beeradvocate.com/events/calendar.php?show=6797
On Monday evening, October 17th, The Rue De L'Espoir held a silent auction, wine tasting fund raiser for the folks and animals left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The two organizers of the benefit, Twillia Glover, catering co-ordinater & general manager of the The Rue, and Merisa Domingues-Marcotte, manager of Rue Bis, The Rue's sister breakfast and lunch bistro on Bassett Street in the jewelry district report that over $2000.00 dollars was raised. The event was well attended and fun was had by all. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a great success.
On Saturday night, October 22nd, Deborah Norman, owner of Rue De L'Espoir was the honorary chair at Tockwotten Home's annual fund raiser. The Rue has been preparing special meals for the folks at this assisted living facility located in the Fox Point section of Providence for over 10 years.
MEMBERS OF PROVIDENCE'S DYNAMIC SMALL BUSINESSES JOINED FORCES TO SPONSER THE THIRD ANNUAL "HEARTS OF GOLD" EXTRAVAGANZA SEPT. 13TH, 2005 AT GRACIE'S RESTAURANT 5:30-8:30 IN SUPPORT OF THE PROVIDENCE RONALD MACDONLD HOUSE. THE PRHM PROVIDES A HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT AT LOCAL HOSPITALS. IN ADDITION TO WONDERFUL CHOCOLATES, WINE PAIRINGS AND EXQUISITE JEWELRY, "THE RUE" DONATED A HOME COOKED MEAL AT THE PRHM TO BE BID ON AT THE AUCTION.
The Rue was selected by the Providence Warwick Visitors Convention Bureau to represent Providence in New York City on April 21, 2005, at the Rainbow Room at an event promoting the city of Providence to New York media. One of 20 delegates, Deb Norman and her Rue crew served their very popular Lobster Macaroni and Cheese to about 200 media pros from magazines such as Food & Wine, Cosmopolitan, Metropolitan Life, Food Arts, Bon Appetit, and Zagat, just to name a few.
On Sunday April 17th, 2005, Deb Norman was showcased on a local TV show called "TV MaitreD" with Joe Zito.
Rue De L'Espoir was written up in the New York Times issue dated October 3, 2003, in the Escapes section titled: "36 Hours in Rhode Island." The article selected "The Rue" as THE place to go for A GREAT BREAKFAST; and mentioned the GOOD OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES and RUE MELT DJ.
Deb Norman was interviewed on the WPRO Radio Sunday Show "The Good Life" with Steve Kass and his lovely wife, Debbie Morray. The program airs every Sunday at 11:00 AM. Discussed was the fact that "The Rue" is a white-tablecloth restaurant that not only serves lunch but breakfast as well--viturally unheard of in the industry.
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