Champe and Lisa Speidel, Owners, Persimmon (Photo by Rupert Whiteley).

Persimmon, which moved to the East Side of Providence in May, has been recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine in a list of “The Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Every State.” Persimmon is helmed by Chef Champe Speidel, who is four-time semifinalist for a James Beard Foundation Award. Persimmon offers guests locally sourced ingredients, fresh pasta, seafood, meat and game.