Wickenden Street Standby To Close For Renovations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- One of the East Side's most popular brunch standbys is closing for major renovations. The owners of The Duck and Bunny announced on Facebook Monday evening that the restaurant will close its doors to the public on March 10.

Husband and wife team Daniel and Jessica Becker said on Facebook that after finishing the "long process" of buying the historic 312 Wickenden Street house, the need for renovations was unavoidable.

"As we dove deeper into the necessary repairs we uncovered the past 35 years of shoddy patchwork and neglect," the pair said in the lengthy post. "Our little Snuggery needs a lot of TLC. Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that we are the house, and the house is us. We love Wickenden Street and its vibrant mix of art, food and culture."

Renovations will overhaul the entire building, from updating HVAC units to adding a second floor to house the restaurant's bakery and create "the city’s most unique and elegant party space."

Several yet-to-be-announced events will be held in the upcoming weeks to help fund the overhaul. In the weeks before the closure, the owners are encouraging customers to stop by to "visit and reminisce with us."

"We move forward with nothing but gratitude," said Jessica and Daniel. "Thank you for making us who we are. And stay tuned for ReDux!"

Photo Credit: Rachel Nunes, Patch