Historic Rhode Island restaurant The Old Canteen closes after 70 years, to be replaced by hot dog stand and speakeasy.

The Old Canteen, a historic Federal Hill restaurant in Rhode Island, is closing after nearly seven decades in business. The Heritage Restaurant Group plans to reopen the site as Wally's Wieners and a speakeasy called Copper Club. The change from Italian fare to hot dogs has caused some community backlash, but the current owner, Sal Marzilli, is ready to retire. The new establishments are set to open in March.

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