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William “Willy” Garcia has a deep passion for culinary eclecticism. The spirited restauranteur, a Venezuelan immigrant, speaks enthusiastically about the wide range of global influences that come together on the menu of his Provincetown restaurant, Helltown Kitchen. He says his goal is to provide Provincetown with “a little bit of something different.” Drawing inspiration from his home country, in addition to many other culinary hotspots worldwide, including India and the Caribbean, Garcia presents not only food that is truly global and unique, but also a space that itself feels like an homage to the cultures of these countries.
“Everything has to come together,” says Garcia. For him, it’s not about the food, it’s about the food, it’s about the experience.
On the Helltown menu, you will find dishes hat may be familiar- their famous lobster risotto or a stunning flat iron steak. But you will also find dishes that take across continents, from the Indian pork Vindaloo to the Ecuadorian pescado encocado to the Venezuelan arepa and more, not to mention the killer cocktails and gorgeous desserts, such as their elegant and iconic flan.
It is easy to see that Garcia takes pride in Helltown Kitchen’s deep and complex cultural roots, as well as the restaurant’s impeccable dedication to quality and consistency. Having come to the states as a foreigner originally, he says he loves the feeling of being able truly “make it” here in America. This passion and drive that Garcia has bid evident in every corner of the restaurant and every bite of food you eat.
Helltown Kitchen
Provincetown Magazine
Today, restaurants offer a significantly wider range of flavors, catering to a more global community, like Provincetown. The newest eatery, Helltown Kitchen, does just that. They serve flavors from around the world, like this scrumptious Jamaican seafood stew, which is a bowl of shrimp, mushrooms, corn, potatoes, cod, mussels, all in a coconut curry broth, … Continue reading
Eating Provincetown
The daytime venue Yolqueria is transformed at the dinner hour into Helltown Kitchen. For those of us with a good memory, this was the old Devon’s restaurant spot, one of my favorites at the time. Helltown Kitchen does a very good job rekindling that fond memory.
With only a half-dozen or so tables indoors, be prepared to sit in one of the many outdoor tables which can be quite nice unless the heat lamps cannot even warm you up. The atmosphere in general is quite no-frills but warmed up by the very friendly and helpful servers that never let’s up… Continue Reading