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GRACIE ’ S AND ELLIE ’ S
JUDGE ’ S TAKE : “ Ellen Gracyalny of Gracie ’ s and Ellie ’ s has been around a long time and has a demonstrated record of generosity , community service , sponsoring and giving .” — Laurie White

GRACIE ’ S AND ELLIE ’ S

WINNER , SMALL CATEGORY : 10 – 80 employees LOCATION : Providence , graciesprov . com ; elliesprov . com
Gracie ’ s is a fine dining restaurant fueled by a passion for exceptional food and guest service .

The proprietor of Gracie ’ s and Ellie ’ s , Ellen Gracyalny , and her team work tirelessly with the Providence community by supporting local farms , purveyors and vineyards while giving back to local nonprofits and charities . The restaurant organizes a community Thanksgiving dinner ( photography above and below ) for the ReFocus community , which provides home and services to adults with differing abilities . For the last fourteen years , employees have also created gingerbread cookie kits , with 100 percent of the profits going to the Warm-A-Heart program in partnership with Lifespan , City Year , Dave ’ s Marketplace and ReFocus to support families in need with warm garments , blankets , supplies and other necessary items . Many of Gracie ’ s and Ellie ’ s staff members participate in the gingerbread cookie kit program by baking the gingerbread people and directing and participating in kit assembly and delivery .

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