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OCTOBER 2015
Feast on all the artisan foods South County has to offer
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This Month 24 A Boot Stomping Good Time It’s a bona fide hootenanny at country music destination Mishnock Barn
31 Delicious Dabbling A taste of South County’s artisan food producers
Every Month 9 Editor’s Note/Feedback 10 Online Exclusives
15 So Happening October is spooktacular
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Get a taste of Italian at Tate’s in Wickford
43 So Stylish Life with a French accent in Coventry 44 Life/Style 47 Whole Body 48 Style Tastemaker 51 Shopping
55 So Delicious The newest entry into North Kingstown’s culinary scene 56 Review 58 Foodie Journal 61 Food Tastemaker 63 Rhody Bites
69 So Entertaining The harvest season is full of fun on the farm 70 Calendar 72 Art View 75 On Stage
76 So Approved The most delicious tailgate spread you’re going to find Sponsored Content: 38 Think Pink
16 So & So 20 Social Network
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Be One With Your Inner Bavarian Three ways to celebrate Oktoberfest across the state this month Here in America we like to sample foreign cultures by way of their drinking habits. On St. Patrick’s Day we’re all Irish and love Guinness. On Boxing Day everybody’s Canadian and loves box wine. Then there’s Oktoberfest, which is an entire month of lederhosen and big, big mugs of beer. Okay, some of these things are broad generalizations, if not flat out lies (we apologize if box wine and Boxing Day aren’t as closely related as we think they are) but it is true that throughout Rhode Island folks will be channeling their inner Bavarian this month. The 23rd International Oktoberfest will be filling steins at India Point Park this year on Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18. The 21+ event will feature a Biergarten, German eats, polka, bellringers and yoddelers. India Point Park, Providence. www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/internationaloktoberfest Redlefsen’s in Bristol will be rolling
out the barrel on September 30 and will be celebrating every Wednesday and Thursday through the end of October. Each evening will feature seatings at 6pm and 8pm featuring lots of singing, eating and drinking. Reservations are encouraged. Singing loud is encouraged more. 444 Thames Street. Bristol. www.redlefsens.com In Charlestown, The Rathskeller isn’t holding Oktoberfest celebrations necessarily, but they are throwing a fest in October. Their third annual Fall Fest will be going on the weekend of October 2 and will feature live music and a backyard buffet throughout the weekend, a cornhole tournament and an inflatable obstacle course for kids. On Sunday, October 4, the Twin Peaks Preservation Stroll, a charity 5K, starts at the Rathskeller at 10am with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. 489a Old Coach Road, Charlestown. www.thecharlestownrathskeller.com –Tony Pacitti
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The Zombies Are Coming! For 20 years, Field of Screams has been scaring the pants off of Rhode Islanders. Every fall, the seasonal army of the damned rise up from the haunted bogs, forests and graveyards of West Greenwich to put the ghoul in ghould old fashioned Halloween fun. The primary attractions are the Dungeon of Doom, the Dead River Haunted Hayride and the 4D Cirque de Souls and between the three of them, “Hauntrepreneur” Tim Leyden claims “everything can happen.” But last year saw the arrival of a new ghastly attraction, Zombie Paintball. While images of being stranded in a cornfield at night, out of ammo with 16
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slack-jawed zombies moving in for the kill might immediately come to mind – they did for us at least – what actually goes down is far more family-friendly and not quite as terrifying. Basically, you and your posse of post-apocalyptic wasteland wanderers roll in on a 20-foot long military transport, each manning a locked down paintball turret. Your objective is to survive and cleanse your South County shanty town of its undead pest problem. “It definitely takes a different breed to be a zombie,” Tim says of the performers who, in full zombified body armor, will rush guests’ truck in waves. Picture an episode of The Walking Dead on a
Mad Max war rig and you get the idea. If you’re concerned about unleashing a firestorm of neon-painted fury on the people under the masks, Tim assures that “They’re extremely well protected, but you do need to be tough to be a zombie.” Conventional wisdom when dealing with zombies is “Go for the head.” We’re not telling you not to get caught up in the moment, but maybe aim for whatever looks to be the most heavily padded. When in doubt, WWBCD (What Would Bruce Campbell Do)? Happy hunting, Rhodies. 179 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. www.zombiepaintball.net –Tony Pacitti
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Back to the Land of Blocks Local author Sean Fay Wolfe returns to the world of Minecraft For Sean Fay Wolfe, freshman year at the University of Rhode Island seems ripe with fresh experiences: independence, new friends, releasing his second novel… Book One of Sean’s Elementia Chronicles trilogy was released back in July, with Book Two: The New Order, on the calendar for an October 27 release. The Elementia Chronicles is an action-adventure odyssey set within the world of Minecraft, a virtual game that allows players to create their own 3D generated world. “I wanted to write something with
intelligence that would introduce kids to really relevant issues,” says Sean. “The fantasy world pulls them in, but they’re introduced to themes that draw parallels to their own lives.” The popularity of Minecraft, and its experience of virtual interaction, enables the stories to resonate with young readers in the spirit of inclusive education. “It’s a fun game that kids love, and you can use it to create anything you want. When you put those things together, it becomes an ideal platform for education,” he explains. “You can teach them anything comprehensively; literally, anything.”
Sean has received glowing reviews from educators who’ve brought the novel into the classroom. In kind, he’s looking to the future of The Elementia Chronicles, working with publishers to release an accompanying Teacher’s Guide that includes discussion questions and extension activities, and incorporates Reading Standards and the Common Core. “The biggest joy for me is getting the kids who don’t like to read, or have trouble reading, intrigued and engaged. It’s just so rewarding.” www. sfaywolfe.com –Courtney Denelle
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A local social media personality talks about her new TV show and being a modern mom Women like to talk. And we like to talk about, well, everything. So when TLC decided to launch #WhatSheSaid, a commentary series featuring some of the country’s funniest women venting and speaking the truth about being a woman in today’s society, they reached right into our lovely little state and grabbed Audrey McClelland – social media consultant, brand advocate, and established founder of MomGenerations.com – to join the conversation. What is #WhatSheSaid all about? It’s a real conversation about women, by women. I love that when I was brought onto the cast, their main advice was to just have fun. We were asked over 100 viewer-submitted questions about life, marriage, kids, motherhood, sex, beauty and more. It was great to be able to share a funny side of myself. What was the funniest or most embarrassing moment for you while filming?
There were tons. Let’s put it this way: I pushed the envelope a bit during the filming. I talked about marriage, sex and funny things about my personal life. I was able to meet almost every one of the amazing women in the cast and we had so much fun, with endless laughing behind the scenes. We’ve watched you online and in numerous TV lifestyle segments. Were you nervous appearing on a show? Yes. I was nervous because this was my first real TV gig. I’ve never done TV like this before – everything I do is on my blog or in a segment, which I have control over. This was a different animal for me. Are there things that I said that I was like, “OMG! Why did I say that!?” Yes. But it was all in good fun and such a positive experience to step out of my norm. What do you think the biggest difference in being a mother today versus being a mother when your mom had you is?
I feel like with social media, it’s a whole different ball game. Information is immediate and the messages out there for moms are all over the place. I can’t imagine having had Facebook, Instagram and Twitter when I was a kid. I see how difficult it is to manage the social footprint of my own kids while keeping as much as I can contained and controlled. I also think with social media, there are too many opinions for moms to deal with. I just wish at the end of the day all moms would have the same mantra: This is the best version of me and all that matters is that my children are filled with love, safety and health. Were there any personal stories that you kept off-limits and wouldn’t talk about on the show? I didn’t touch the topic of in-laws. I have a good relationship with them and I want to keep it that way. Although, I have prepped my mother-in-law for the (ahem) sex topics.
#WhatSheSaid premieres on October 2 at 10:30 pm. More information can be found at TLC.com/whatshesaid. –Jen Senecal
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October on Block Island means discounted room rates, less crowded streets, great shopping and some really fine saltwater fishing. Waters remain warm enough for swimming, which will keep baitfish in shallow waters well within casting distance from the shore. The island’s 17 miles of beaches are mostly sandy, often rocky, occasionally boulder-strewn and, depending on the minstrels of wind and tide, absolutely lined with hungry fish. Stripers will feed around the island through the fall, loading up on eels, anchovies, menhaden and mackerel before their return migration to the Chesapeake or other points south. You can cast from the long fetch of soft sand under the eye of that historic North Light or watch a fantastic sunset at The Church at Southwest Point. Off Southeast Light Road is OId Harbor Point, with its deep-bottomed bowls, rocky outcroppings and shifting shoreline. This is also a fine place to spearfish. On the west side, both Grace and Dorrie’s Cove, where a state record bass was caught years ago on an eel, are proven spots for bass feeding under the protection of early sunsets. You should pack a few essential lures, like darters, green and black needlefish, broken back swimmers similar to a Bomber, a Kastmaster and for all spots, live eels. These can be purchased from Jon Swienton at Twin Maples over on
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Beach Avenue, but before entering the shop, take off your watch; time is a bit different on the island. For something different, try fishing Scotch Beach at first light, then make your way north to Mansion Beach and Balls Cove. If fishing with
a group, try hiking the 141 steps down Mohegan Bluffs and fish in any directions. Bass will hide amongst giant boulders you can’t see, gliding on currents, waiting for unsuspecting bait. If calm, throw that darter here or a quickly retrieved Kastmaster.
When the wind comes, sling that eel and let it do the work. Block Island is no longer a secret destination, but fall fishing continues to offer some deals, adventure and solitude, even with a group of fishing friends. –Todd Corayer
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If the Barn is A-Rocking
Getting footloose footloose and and down down and and dirty dirty at at Getting southern RI’s RI’s most most unlikely unlikely night night spot spot southern By John John Taraborelli Taraborelli By
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three dance floors at Mishnock Barn, which would be impressive for just about any bar, club or music venue anywhere in the state on a weeknight, let alone one tucked away on a rural stretch of road in a mostly residential neighborhood. Despite the impressive headcount, one of the regulars assures me, “It’s actually kind of dead tonight; there’s usually a lot more people here on a Wednesday.” Mishnock Barn is a good, old fashioned (but not too old fashioned) country line dancing club and one of Rhode Island’s true hidden treasures. The “barn” was built in the 1940s by Waite Albro and his father John, intended not as a functional structure for a working farm, but a picnic shelter and entertainment pavilion. In 1971, Waite’s wife Maril and her brother Eddie Zack enclosed part of the pavilion and began hosting Saturday night country dances featuring Eddie’s band, the Hayloft Jamboree. That country tradition lives on through Waite’s son Dan and his wife Kelly, who continue to run the barn as one of Rhode Island’s most unique and unlikely nightlife spots, one with a cult following and a family feel. Open five to six nights a week for dancing and music, Mishnock Barn is not so much a bar or club as it is equal parts extended family
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and regional attraction. Regulars flock in each week from all over southern New England and even as far as New Hampshire, but Dan and Kelly Albro have entertained visitors from all over the world: “Iceland, England, France, Italy, Germany and Canada – to name a few,” says Kelly. While the occasional pilgrim from far afield adds to the novelty of the place, it’s the loyal regulars who make it special. The Albros (whose ranks also include Dan’s sister, Maril, behind the bar and Dan and Kelly’s oldest son, Nathaniel, in the DJ booth) frequently arrange group excursions for their extended Mishnock Barn family: baseball games at McCoy Stadium, country-dance weekends in the Catskills, even trips to Jamaica. That family feel makes the patrons eager ambassadors for Mishnock Barn. One guy in his late 20s told me he first started coming to the
place because he went to college with one of the Albros’ sons. “Now I pretty much live here,” he said. “I’m here almost every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.” (Those are the “Beginner’s Nights,” which draw some of the largest crowds.) “We just found out about this place about two months ago, and we’ve been back every week since,” said another young woman there with a group of friends. “We love it because you can come by yourself and just dance. Nobody bothers you – you can just have fun.” Dan Albro is at the center of all that fun, running the show and calling the steps. The family business came naturally to him. He’s been a musician all his life; indeed, he’s been exposed to country music since he was in the womb. Dan’s mother, Maril, was a country singer (as were her sister and two brothers). She played a Gibson guitar and, according to Kelly, “beat it on his
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day, doors open at 7pm with lessons at 8 and dancing until midnight.
head for the nine months she carried him.” Dan sings, writes songs, and plays guitar, drums and piano. He spent years in rock n roll bands, and after he took over the barn in 1978, he turned it into a rock club, which it remained for years. “Eventually I got tired of babysitting drunks,” he recalls, so in 1992 he changed it back to country dancing, and began teaching and choreographing. “I haven’t had a problem since.” (Of course, he couldn’t leave rock behind completely: his classic rock cover band plays the barn on the first Thursday of every month.) Three nights as week, Dan gives newcomers a proper welcome, teaching a beginner’s class on one end of the barn while the more experienced regulars strut their stuff on the other side to selections from the DJ. “If you have two left feet, use them both,” he advises the uninitiated. My girlfriend and I dutifully lined up for our first lesson, full of more determination than coordination. “We’re not going there to be bad at line dancing,” she declared on the ride down. “We’re going to be good at it.” We quickly revised down our expectations after watching some of the regulars warm up the dance floor. These folks weren’t just dancing to fiddles and twangy guitars either. We were surprised to find them enthusiastically stepping in line to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” and even the odd hip-hop track or two. (“If it’s fun and feels good we’ll dance to it,” Kelly enthused.) On this particular night, Dan was showing several basic line dances, including “Footloose” (yes, that “Footloose”), “Down and Dirty,” and a partner dance charmingly called “Trashy Woman.” The lessons were simple: Dan broke down each dance into a series of eight-counts, slowly demonstrating the steps without the aid of music. Then, still without musical accompaniment, he combined the eight-counts into the full dance. Adding a song, he again walked us through it, at a reasonable pace, calling out
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the individual steps as we suddenly, shockingly found ourselves line dancing. After we got the hang of it – or at least tried – Dan brought us over to the other dance floors to join the regulars in showing off our new moves. Finally, it was back over to the other end of the barn to start the process over with a new dance. We were encouraged by our first dance, picking up the simple sequence of steps fairly quickly and applying it to the music with relative ease. The side-stepping “Footloose,” however, proved to be a beast that was not quite so easy to tame. We struggled through it first to a slower country song, and our tenuous grasp on it came undone almost immediately when the upbeat ‘80s classic for which the dance is named came on. My girlfriend, despite having already learned a hard lesson about why she was the only one in the barn wearing flip-flops, recovered nicely with “Down and Dirty,” but the addition of some cha-cha shuffles to our repertoire proved entirely too dexterous for both of my left feet. The partner dance was equally troublesome, but I’m going to do the gentlemanly thing and say that I was dragging her down. Through all our fumbling, the folks at Mishnock Barn remained supportive and welcoming – and I’m not talking about just Dan and Kelly. A succession of regulars came over to introduce themselves, offer encouragement and inquire as to how we were doing. They each had a different story, but shared one sentiment unanimously: “Just keep coming back and you’ll get the hang of it before you know it. I was just like you when I started.” The unspoken implication, of course, was that we were being invited to return and join the Mishnock family. “The Mishnock Barn is a unique and special place in many people’s lives,” Kelly says, adding, “‘The good Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise’ we plan on being here for many more years to come.” My dance partner and I plan to be there too, getting footloose and down and dirty.
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Families have been driving to beaches in southern Rhode Island for decades. During most that time, they could stop at roadside farm stands on their way down for fruit and snacks or on the way home for sweet corn. That tradition never completely died, even as the ‘70s and ‘80s saw many of South County’s backyard greenhouses razed for new houses or long-term farms turned into developments. However, the farmers’ market movement of the ‘90s and early 2000s spurred on small farmers, home cooks and food artisans to make a go of it and sell their harvest – their jams, pickles or baked goods – at local farmer’s markets, in neighborhood retail markets and, once again, at roadside farm stands. Of the ten South County food producers we’ve highlighted, some offer classic items, such as the Rhode Island staples coffee syrup and jonnycake meal. Others found a niche with consumers wanting newer food favorites, such as smoked fish or wild mushrooms, goat cheese or salsa.
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What started as a hobby ten years ago has grown into a part-time job for South County Honey owners Jeff and Meg McGuire, who have “day jobs” as a firefighter and a teacher, respectively. Daughters Mary Kate and Ellie also pitch in at local farmer’s markets where they sell their honey, beeswax candles, lip balm and hand cream. The McGuires have approximately two dozen hives around South County, and they market three seasonal honeys: spring, summer and fall. The bees find different sources of nectar in each of those months. Spring honey is made from the nectar of blossoming fruit trees, black locust trees and dandelions. Summertime nectar comes from sweet pepperbush, the blossoms of melons and squash in local gardens and the many wildflowers in bloom. Fall’s honey draws on asters, goldenrod, Japanese knotweed and other fall-blooming wild plants. With 1,500-1,800 pounds produced each year, the honey is packaged in glass or plastic containers, from eight ounces to two pounds. Exeter’s Celestial Cafe buys it in bulk, in five-pound containers. South County Honey is available at the South Kingstown Winter Farmer’s Market, Charlestown Farmer’s Market, Church of the Holy Spirit, Charlestown in the summer months; and at seasonal farm stands at Goose Pond Farm, Carpenter’s Farm and Highland Farm. 789-1144, www.SouthCountyHoney.com
In 1975, when Daddy’s Bread was founded, it was actually baked by the “daddy” of the Hopkins’ family. Everett Hopkins loved baking bread so much that he eventually set up a roadside stand for neighbors in the Moonstone Beach area. His cottage industry closed in the ‘80s, only to be resurrected by Hopkins’s daughter, Jennifer Hopkins Manzo, in 1996. In the back of a tiny gray-shingled cottage, she uses only one machine – a mixer – as she hand chops apples, the family’s homegrown watercress and other fruits and herbs to produce 19 different breads (eight to ten available on any given day). Her breads have no preservatives, dairy or eggs, and each loaf has its own “character and personality and sometimes even a mind of its own,” according to Jennifer. Her breads are not sourdough boules, nor artisan baguettes. In texture, taste and look, they are more akin to the great Aunt Fanny’s rectangular loaves, with a lighter heft and chew to them. The cinnamon scents swirl through the air of the tiny, low-ceilinged retail room, and the bread-print cloth on the table – where notes and payments are left – could transport you back to Fanny’s kitchen. Jennifer’s loyal fans obviously taste that homey feeling in the loaves as well. Open daily through the last week in October. 8am-6pm. Closed Tuesdays. 809 Moonstone Beach Road, Matunuck. www.DaddysBreadRI.com
With coffee milk as the official state drink, what could be more quintessentially Rhode Island than homegrown coffee syrup? Over the past decade, many local, self-roasting coffee businesses have sprung up. But only one has produced its own elixir – Dave’s Coffee Syrup – in regular, decaf, Madagascar vanilla and mocha. Dave’s roasts a Brazilian bean for the syrup, lets the beans rest for two days, then cold-brews the coffee for 18 hours before mixing it with cane sugar (no corn syrup, no artificial flavors). That potent blend is then simmered down to a syrupy thickness. To showcase the syrup’s versatility, Dave’s posts culinary and mixology suggestions at their coffee shop, online and even on tags around the amber glass bottles. Dave’s Coffee Syrup is suggested for baking (coffee cakes), for glazing veggies or barbecue (espresso-infused sauce), for mixed drinks (the Wired Friar) and milk (hot or cold), or, on a hot day, an Italian affogato – ice cream “drowned” in espresso – or in this case, local coffee syrup. Available at Whole Foods Markets, McQuades and Belmont Market, through Dave’s online store or at Dave’s Coffee Shops. 5193 Old Post Road, Charlestown; 314 S. Main Street, Providence. 322-0006, www.DavesCoffeeStore.com
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Get Sauced on Salsa Steve Siravo’s passion for creating salsas and sauces with a “very clean, very simple flavor – no sugar and no powdered spice” – continues at a steady pace with his homemade pizza sauce currently leading the pack of Poblano Farm products. “It’s our runaway best-seller at the moment,” Steve explains, “and it’s just organic plum tomatoes, tomato purée, basil and sea salt.” Usually it’s Poblano’s pasta and pizza sauces that sell the best in the fall and winter, the salsas in the spring and summer. Steve’s roasted salsa is his original recipe, appropriately made with poblano peppers and just a touch of jalapeños. It was followed by a milder salsa, a chipotle salsa, a traditional pasta sauce (in addition to the plum tomatoes, there is fresh garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes) and the pizza sauce. A couple years ago, Steve was contacted by a producer for chef Ming Tsai to create a Sriracha condiment. Steve came up with a sambal (a chilibased Asian mix) for him. In the process he developed a more fiery plum tomato Sriracha and decided to market it because “I fell in love with it, and so did my customers,” he says. Its primary ingredient, plum tomato purée, lends the necessary sweetness to which he adds two kinds of chili peppers, rice vinegar, sunflower oil, fresh garlic and sea salt to finish. Available at Whole Foods, Dave’s Market, Belmont Market, Roch’s, Food for Thought, South County Food Coop, Sandy’s in Westerly, the Fishermen’s Memorial Farmer’s Market and Coastal Growers’ Market. 261-5716, www. PoblanoFarm.com
The three kids and their goats won many ribbons at agricultural fairs around New England. Their current goats are all registered Saanens who produce large quantities of milk. Within hours of milking these pure white goats, the cheese is made with local herbs and spices in small vats, hand-packed and labeled by the Reynolds family. The Reynolds Barn goat cheeses are best used over salads and pasta, in lasagna and stuffed shells fillings or, as Miriah likes it best, “right out of the container.” Varieties include plain, horseradish, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomato and – two recent gold medal winners, in a New England competition – blueberry-lemon and Pappa’s Peppadew. The Reynolds family also still makes goat’s milk soap in a butter bar, oatmeal, rosebud, lavender and cinnamon options. Reynolds Barn products are available at their farm store, the Coastal Growers’ Market and their cheeses are served at the Celestial Cafe. 1240 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown. 294-6972, www.TheReynoldsBarn.com
When John and Hali LaFountain took over Fox Seafood in 2007, they had certain standards in mind: use local seafood whenever possible; brine the fish with kosher salt, which has no nitrates; use only wood smoke and natural seasonings. They get all their bluefish and mackerel from Point Judith and their tuna from New Bedford or Point Judith. In addition to “plain” smoking those three, they also make a peppered version before the fish is smoked (in large German-made stainless steel ovens). The LaFountains import their scallops, mussels (sometimes local) and trout (the latter from an Idaho farm). They sought out farm-raised salmon from Scotland and Norway to smoke and season because of their safer aquaculture practices. For the honey-maple salmon, there’s honey in the brine and maple wood for the smoke. But everyone’s favorite, including John’s, is the smoked bluefish. Sustainable and inexpensive, this fish has a layer of dark meat that challenges cooks. But in the smoking process, that oiliness “makes layers of flavor and turns into a whole new product,” says John, whose customers tell him, “I didn’t know bluefish could be this good!” Available at Belmont Market, Dave’s Markets, Whole Foods, Champlin’s Seafood and the South County Food Coop. 24 Walt Way, Narragansett. 7834646, www.FoxSmokedFish.com
Ground to Perfection Rhode Islanders’ obsession with gristmills and jonnycakes has persisted for more than 300 years. At the only water-powered gristmill currently operating in Rhode Island that produces a marketable product, Diane and Bob Smith have been grinding white-cap flint corn since the mid’90s, after a complete restoration began in 1988. In 2012, the Smiths gifted the Samuel E. Perry Grist Mill (built by Perry in 1703) and its surrounding 3.28 acres to the South Kingstown Land Trust (SKLT). They remain the operators of the mill, overseeing the training of new millers (such as Rob Lyons) and the stone-grinding of the corn,
Udderly delicious When Miriah Reynolds turned four, her mother Melody, who’d grown up with a pet goat, thought it was time to start the family dream (along with husband Don) of raising goats. Thirteen years and 18 goats later, the Reynolds Barn farm became the first state-licensed and certified goat diary in Rhode Island in August 2009. That was when the family (including Mariah’s brothers Holden and Hudson) began to produce nine kinds of goat cheese for wholesale and retail distribution. (They had already been using the goat’s milk to make soaps.)
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which is grown by Stuart Sherman (whose fields are protected by the SKLT). The Smiths still invite schoolchildren and families to the mill to watch how it works and to learn about its history. The jonnycake meal itself – the no “h” spelling was mandated by the state legislature in the 1890s – makes terrifically tasty gluten-free jonnycakes, cornbread (using a no-flour recipe) or a coating for fish or chicken. A fierce controversy about how to cook jonnycakes (West Bay thick-style or East Bay thin-style) broke out in the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1922, when one of the legislators declared that the West Bay recipe of pouring boiling water over the cornmeal “scalds the pep out of it!” (East Bay cooks use milk and/or cold water.) The Smiths also grind Rhode Island yellow flint corn. Catch the Smiths at the Celebration of the Harvest at the SKLT in Matunuck October 24, from 2-4pm. They will be making West Bay jonnycakes. The jonnycake meal is available at many South County farmer’s markets or at the South County Food Coop. Diane Smith’s jonnycake recipe is right on the package. 364 Moonstone Beach Road, Perryville. 783-5483.
fun with fungi When Bob DiPietro, with a background in the restaurant world, and Mike Hallock, with experience working on farms, met at a farmer’s market a few years back, they decided to start a pilot project growing mushrooms at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown. The 2013 pilot was so successful that by January 2014 they were incorporated as the RI Mushroom Co., to cultivate and distribute exotic mushrooms to restaurants and specialty markets throughout the region. Just 18 months later, the business has grown by 500%, and there are 69 Whole Foods markets that carry their mushrooms. During that time, they expanded their mushroom “factory” in West Kingston, and they reached out to sell at several farmer’s markets around Rhode Island. They grow blue oysters, golden oysters, maitakes (hen-of-the-woods), shiitakes, crimini, portabellas and pioppini, with maitakes being their biggest seller. They also import mushrooms from wild foragers across Europe and the US, especially morels and chanterelles. Bob credits the farm-totable movement with their success, as more consumers want to buy locally-grown and organicallycertified foods (their mushrooms are both). From the “leftover mushrooms” they collaborated with Steve Cory of Cory’s Kitchen to create five kinds of tomato sauce: roasted mushroom ragout, Provencal or Moroccan simmer sauces, mushroom Fra Diavolo and a Romesco sauce with grated almonds. Mushrooms available at Whole Foods, Roch’s, South County Food Coop, South Kingstown Farmer’s Market, Coastal Growers’ Market and many Rhode Island restaurants. Sauces are only available at the farmer’s markets. 141 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston, 250-3999. www.RIMushrooms.com
Picked at the Peak of the Season After Anthony and Donna Pelloni bought a 96acre property in Ashaway in 1984, they raised six children and a lot of vegetables, and in 2002, they planted berries. Very quickly after, they opened the Pelloni Farm Stand in 2007, and their baked goods and jams (made from their berries) became
The baked goods and jams at Pelloni Farms are made from produce grown on-site
a big hit with neighbors and tourists alike. Three years ago, they even received Hugh Jackman’s praise, after he’d tasted their jam at the Ocean House. “You have the best jam in America,” he proclaimed. And, indeed, the Pelloni’s homegrown berries, rhubarb and beach plums, plus fruits from local orchards, have led to 30 delightful combinations – with rhubarb making not only a strawberry combo but also a blueberry and a raspberry duo. Peaches match up with blueberries and raspberries, and all the berries dance in the popular Berry Patch jam. Son Tom Pelloni has a culinary degree from Chariho High School, and he helps Donna come up with new pastry ideas, including this summer’s peaches and cream cupcakes with peachy buttercream frosting. And then there are the seasonal pies, again with inventive combinations, such as blueberry-cherry or Patriot Pie, with apples, raspberries and blueberries. In the fall, the Harvest Pie, with apples and berries, is popular, along with cran-apple, sweet potato and, of course, pumpkin. “We just keep coming up with new ideas,” says Anthony, with a grin. The Pelloni Farm is open year-round, except for January, Thursday through Sunday, 8:30am-5pm. 56 Ashaway Road, Ashaway. 377-8975.
heating up Barbecues and Cocktails Rich Nassaney had been doing barbecues for friends and family for several years before it dawned on him that party-goers were actually requesting take-home baggies of his homemade sauce. His wife Melissa suggested he turn those sticky pans in her kitchen into a retail product, and Rich’s Sweet Heat was born. The sauce is sweetened with molasses, brown sugar and honey, allowing its fiery spices to gradually wake up your taste buds. It’s great for steak, chicken wings, sausage, grilled portobellos, roasted quahogs, pasta and rice. The original sauce now has two siblings, Sweet Heat Superheated and Chocolate Heat Mixer. The first grew out of customer requests for something hotter, so Rich adds two extra hot peppers, one that gets hot quickly and one that hits the tastebuds a bit later. The chocolate mixer, made with Ghirardelli chocolate and hot pepper spice, is a winner to glaze pork or chicken, to spark up cheesecake and cocoa, or as a dip for fresh strawberries. Rich and friends also discovered the delight of making adult cocktails, such as chocolate martinis, mudslides or mixing it with peppermint schnapps. Find them at independent grocers around the state including Belmont Market, McQuade’s Market, Hope Valley’s Ma and Pa and online. 265-2667, www.RichSweetHeat.com October 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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October 3-4: Flames of Hope. the weekend features the celebration of Life Festival, Illuminations torch Procession, and a Walk/run Series. All funds raised remain in our local community, and are used to provide programs and services for people living with breast cancer. $17-$35. Station Park across from the Providence Place Mall. www.flamesofhoperi.org October 6-27: Yoga for Breast Cancer: this class is specifically designed for survivors, patients and caregivers. Held every Tuesday this month. 5:306:30pm. South Side Community Yoga Center, 19 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. www.gloriagemma.org October 18: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer comes to Providence. You can help finish the fight against breast cancer by raising funds for and walking with American cancer. 9am. 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. www.makingstrides.acsevents.org
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Bringing Southern France to Southern Rhode Island When Lisa and Alain met and fell in love in France in the 1980s, two cultures came together to shape a new, shared future. Read on to see how their Coventry home was renovated to express what they love most about their native homes.
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The Le Campions blend their European and American sensibilities in their home decor
Chez Magnifique Most travelers would agree that France has a certain je ne sais quoi, so you couldn’t blame Lisa Le Campion when she was a young University of Rhode Island student for eagerly anticipating her study abroad year in a country long associated with passion and romance. Daydreams of falling in love overseas are common before such endeavors, but most often just that – daydreams. But not for Lisa. “[I] met my future husband the first weekend I was there, in September,” she says. “We became engaged that April, and were married the following year in July, 1986.” While there, she also fell in love with France itself. “I have found the country of France to be so beautiful,” describes Lisa, so it’s no surprise that when she and husband Alain looked to remodel their family home in Coventry, they sought to have the renovation celebrate their blended cultures.
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The road to their pre-renovated home wasn’t exactly simple either. They were looking for an open floor plan as the couple loves to entertain, but such layouts were not as de rigueur 15 years ago as they are today. The couple looked at many houses and despite the ripe real estate market, couldn’t find a home that was just right. In lieu of compromising, they decided to start from scratch and build a home to suit their needs. “[We] decided to work with an architect to help us achieve our ultimate floor plan that would allow for entertaining so we could always enjoy our company and not be in separate rooms during dinner parties,” explains Lisa. This time around, the couple wanted to make an impressive and beloved fireplace the focal point. “Our challenge was trying to find a skilled, affordable carpenter who could install our very large molding and stone
European fireplace,” says Lisa. The couple called countless carpenters and found one extraordinary team who was up to the yeoman’s task. Ironically, it took Red, White & Blue Carpentry of Lincoln (and Red House Custom Building of Barrington) to manage the European piece, but international harmony is what this family is all about. Though the fireplace vignette is remarkable, Lisa and Alaine aren’t all about fancy, coveted pieces or a museum-like home. Comfortable and inviting but unique has long been the Le Campion’s preferred style aesthetic. Proof: Lisa’s guilty pleasure is turning trash into treasure. “I wanted to include my finds from local thrift shops, antique stores and yard sales into my home,” she reveals. For example, Lisa has been collecting antique kitchen utensils for years from resale shops and tag sales. In the new space, she’s
finally been able to create a distinctive but functional piece of art by mounting the pieces to a corkboard surrounded by an eye-catching antique frame. “But what I love most about it is that it’s not just a display. I actually use most of the pieces on it for most dinner parties, then wash them and put them back on the board,” she says proudly. In fact, the juxtaposition of economical meets exquisite may not be more evident than the “wine table” she crafted which featured an old vase from a garage that she scored for a bargain price of $1.50. “I put it between two comfortable, oversized chairs in our living room that overlook our favorite painting from Provence, France.” It must be hard to choose a favorite, as the couple shares an affinity for not only striking art, but pieces that have a good story behind them. “We have combined art from local artists in Rhode Island, like a custom stained-
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Email julie@providenceonline.com to learn more glass window from an artist we had the pleasure of meeting at the Scituate Art Festival, and art from both unknown and renowned French artists to reflect our love of both French and Rhode Island cultures,” tells Lisa. The couple sources from many sites while in France, including outdoor markets, art galleries and quintessential quaint villages. “We normally go back about once a year or so, to visit my husband’s family and to share and relish this wonderful culture with our children, Michaela and Andrew. We want them to spend as much time as possible with
their French cousins and to embrace the French culture… cooking, museums, the language, Paris and mostly importantly family.” This time of year, the family takes advantage of their bucolic surroundings by spending time on the duallevel deck when possible and soaking up every last minute before winter’s return. Designed and built by Kent County Seamless Gutter in West Warwick, the family considers the space an extension of the main home. “Our lower deck receives a lot of morning sun. [It’s] where we enjoy reading and
having breakfast. In the early evening, it’s a wonderful place for a pre-dinner cocktail and conversation,” says Lisa. The upper deck, which boasts a covered gazebo, has a whimsical vibe all its own as illustrated by the antique crystal chandelier overhead. “We thoroughly enjoy having nightly dinners on our upper deck, while we turn on our antique chandelier (from Estate Services in West Warwick). The warm glow of the fixture and the spoils of farm to table foods often result in dinners with friends that continue late into the evening.
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Recovering from beach season with a renewing facial treatment There are so many things in life we do simply because, though we know they’re wrong for one reason or another, they just feel so right. That’s where I was all summer, on the wrong side of sun exposure, but with the oh so right sand under my feet at East Beach, or Misquamicut, or Narragansett Town Beach, or… you get the point. After a season as a beach bum, my levels of both vitamin D and peace of mind are exactly where they need to be. But my skin? Well, that paid the price. I used SPF 50 religiously all summer, but there’s no amount of sun protection that can stop you from tanning when you’re in the sun literally every possible second of an entire season. So in August, I had a great tan. And in September, I didn’t. My skin was looking dull and flat as the seasons transitioned. The letdown from the end of summer is bad enough without being disappointed every time you look in the mirror. So I sought refuge – and a solution to both of those problems – at Tranquil Touch Aesthetic Boutique in East Greenwich. I walked into the cozy, historic building on King Street that houses Tranquil Touch and immediately felt at ease. There were tasteful, elegant woodland decorations throughout, like real tree branches adorned with twinkle lights hanging from the ceilings in the treatment rooms. Owner and esthetician Colleen Collins greeted me, along with masseuse Allison Deckman, and gave me an initial skin analysis. No surprise there: from my sun worshipping summer, I was overly dry, and seeing more fine lines than I should have. The spa works only with high-end natural skincare: the Rhode Island awesomeness that is Farmaesthetics for regular facials, and the California-based Sircuit for more serious concerns like acne and anti-aging. We started with a massage, because all of the best things start with a massage. Allison was a master of the light-tomedium pressure I prefer. I know some people want to work out their deepseated issues on the table, but all I want is to be lifted to the realm of relaxation on a dream cloud. After an hour under the twinkling lights, I was definitely there. After, Colleen showed me to the facial room, which had the biggest, softest, most luxurious spa bed I’ve ever laid on.
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Sister Act A family business finds the sweet spot Proving that you can mix business with pleasure, sisters Sheila Vinacco, Mary Lada and Ann Ross own one of Rhode Island’s favorite shopping destinations, East Greenwich’s Sweet Twist. From sweet treats to trendy fashion tricks, here’s what the trio had to say about October’s offerings. Sweet Twist has been a mainstay in East Greenwich for 21 years. Tell us how you got started. Sweet Twist was started in 1994 by Sheila as a handmade chocolate company. The company started with a small licensed kitchen and storefront on Division Street. As the demand for the unique chocolate treats grew, Sheila was joined by her sisters, Mary and Ann, in 2003. Together we purchased the current 3,000 sq ft location at 5707 Post Road. Responding to customer requests, Sweet Twist has transformed over the years into a full service gift store featuring our own chocolates, jewelry, accessories and gifts. We are beyond grateful for the continued support from our family, friends and our very loyal customers. You had a major renovation two years ago. Tell us more. We were lucky enough to have the input of a very talented interior design class at RISD under the direction of teacher/ designer Nancy Laurienzo. These amazing students inspired us to make our longtime vision a reality. As a result, Sweet Twist is so proud to have won the Retailer Excellence Award, REA Award, presented by Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine. Sweet Twist was also selected out of four finalists in the US and Canada for best store design. What sort of promotions do you offer for your customers? We are constantly offering various promotions throughout the year. In the summer, we offer Thank You Thursdays, which is a free gift with any $20 purchase, and Tasting Tuesdays where customers are invited to try the latest from our Chocolatier Kristen Wolfenden. Various sales and specials are posted on both Facebook and Twitter. We just implemented a customer reward program which gives customers $5 toward their next purchase for
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every $100 they spend. The holidays are filled with special events featuring some of our top product lines such as John Medeiros, Luca & Danni, Kameleon, Brighton, Vera Bradley and more! What types of trends are you seeing this fall? We are seeing a continuation of the trend towards state pride. The Home T has been a big hit, wine glasses and cutting boards featuring the image of Rhode Island. Customers also love to support local companies such as John Medeiros, Luca & Danni, Noon Designs, Liberty Pewter, Alex & Ani, Henrietta Glass, Loren Hope, Narragansett Sea Glass and of course Sweet Twist chocolates. In jewelry we are seeing the trend leaning more towards dainty pieces with a meaning attached, like Luca & Danni and B.U. In accessories ponchos are hot and scarves, gloves and hats always make a great gift. We have some wonderful new accessories from UGG due in any day that we are very excited about. What are some accessories you recommend to transition from summer to fall? Transitioning from summer to fall in New England can be tricky, as we
all know. It is all about layering and a great scarf, poncho or warm bulky sweater is the perfect way to guard against those crisp fall days. Splurging for a new handbag or work tote is also a way to perk up your fall wardrobe. A classic long necklace, new studs or a great bangle can easily go from day to evening. Besides fashion, this is also the month for candy. What’s in store at Sweet Twist for Halloween? Halloween is filled with a wide variety of spooky treats like chocolatecovered marshmallow mummies and monsters! Our chocolate covered Oreo’s and Rice Krispies treats are decorated with ghoulish characters, perfect for that special trick or treater. We also start to transition into more fall flavors like Pumpkin and Apple Pie Fudge, Pumpkin Truffles and of course our signature Chocolate/Caramel Dipped Apple.
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The dining scene in Wickford isn’t as booming as other towns after dark, but Tate’s Italian Kitchen takes exception to that. With its inviting atmosphere and fresh, family style menu, Tate’s gives you plenty of reasons to keep Wickford in mind for a night on the town.
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So Delicious | Review
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Bella Notte Italian fare with family charm to love about Wickford. This historical district in the southern end of North Kingstown is a lovely place to spend the day. Who doesn’t love walking through the locally owned shops, grabbing lunch at the Beach Rose Café, sitting for a while on the bench overlooking the boats in the harbor or even renting a kayak for a water view tour? I grew up in Wickford, though many of the places I visited back then are now gone. I had my first taste of pâté from Wickford Gourmet Food and sampled my first cold soup at a little café called Peaches. My first apartment was in Wickford, and my easy access to the fresh meats and fish of Ryan’s Market was all I needed to be persuaded to sign the lease. Back then as it is now, Wickford tends to slow down around dinnertime. The streets once bustling with people ignoring the crosswalk law become deserted when the sun goes down. Zoning laws and sanitation concerns have quelled any desire to invent a dining district here, and Tavern By The Sea has been the lone sit-down restaurant choice available. This past July, seeing the amazing potential, Long Island restaurateurs, Karen Bruno and Chef Jack Mutell, converted the Wickford Diner on Brown
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Street into a restaurant called Tate’s Italian Kitchen. The old diner side of the restaurant is a classic Worcester lunch car built in the 1920s and Tate’s uses this space as its bar and kitchen. The additional shop space has morphed into the restaurant’s dining room. Tate’s has a rustic charm about it. The distressed wooden floors, wooden beam ceilings and the outdoor patio lights strung throughout along the ceiling provide a cozy, folksy feel. The restaurant is named for Chef Mutell’s teenage daughter, and the sense of family pervaded the restaurant. The waitstaff took a casual approach with its customers, but in this homey place, it fit perfectly. The menu is farm-to-table Italian cooking at its best, and it’s everchanging based on what the restaurant can get that’s fresh and delicious. They post daily menus on their Facebook page, so you can check ahead to see if there’s something that catches your fancy. Chef Mutell makes most everything from scratch – including the bread, some of the pasta (the rest is imported from Italy) and dessert. Although the restaurant does not have a full bar, it does provide a small, yet reasonably priced, Italian wine list and a small selection of beers. On the night I visited with my
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vegetarian cousin and partner in food adventures, we started off with a glass of Laluca Prosecco ($10), a glass of Col di Sasso Cabernet Sauvignon ($8) and a Peroni on tap ($5). With our drinks, we nibbled on the housemade bread and all agreed it was addicting – chewy and dense with a crispy crust. When it was time to order our antipasti, it was my cousin who was the big
winner. Her Roasted Beet Salad ($11) was dressed with tangy pistachio vinaigrette and served with an enormous deep fried, goat cheese ball. I suffered from orderer’s envy as I ate my fresh, Caesar Salad ($9) garnished with two foccaccia croutons. My friend’s Crab Cakes ($11) were good and fresh, with a very mild, spicy remoulade. The best part of Tate’s menu is the pasta section. Both my cousin and friend ordered pasta dishes, and both raved about them. From the samples I took off of their plates, I had to agree – the pasta was darn good. My cousin had the Fusilli Calabrese al Pesto ($18). Her plate was filled with perfectly cooked, al dente pasta, coated with a scrumptious pesto sauce. Mixed throughout the pasta were some earthy sun-dried tomatoes, and the whole dish was topped with a healthy dollop of ricotta cheese. My cousin was in vegetarian heaven. My friend saw the words “truffle butter” next to the Tagliatelle ($18) and was immediately sold. Not a fan of mushrooms, the kitchen removed the mushrooms from the dish, and my friend happily twirled her way through her portion of pasta. Not only was the pasta homemade, but the accompanying parma prosciutto, crisp cooked peas and umami
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filled truffle butter created an amazing dish. For my entrée, I decided to be different and ordered the Halibut ($24). It was perfectly fine: the fish was extremely fresh and seared well. The tomato, lemon and basil topping was very good. I was slightly disappointed, however, in the sides (a large roasted potato wedge and some broccoli rabe), but it was all really wellprepared. It ws just that, next to those pasta dishes, my fish seemed ordinary. On a different occasion, my cousin visited Tate’s with a group of friends and had the Eggplant Parmesan ($18), and she declared it the best she ever had in a restaurant. It didn’t beat her Italian grandma’s version, but it came close. With a small restaurant, many desserts are usually brought in from a local bakery or taken from the frozen foods section. Chef Mutell, not wanting to sacrifice quality or freshness, has chosen to make his desserts from scratch, but only offers one each night, and I think that’s smart. On the night we visited, our waitress asked if we wanted “New York Cheesecake made by New Yorkers?” We chuckled, thinking most Rhode Islanders might not
consider that a good thing (think Yankees vs. Red Sox). The Cheesecake ($5) was creamy in the right way and provided a nice sweet end to our dinner. Wickford is never going to have an abundance of restaurant choices, but adding Tate’s Italian Kitchen to its repertoire has upped its standing for foodies. On the warm, August night we were there, the restaurant was full. Some customers had walked from their Wickford homes, some had come in on their boats or dinghies (really) and some like us had driven in from out of town. We savored the gorgeous night, the delicious food and the feeling of family the restaurant evoked. After our dinner, we walked around town marveling at the historic buildings and snapped some pictures of the full moon over the harbor, wishing every night could be this perfect.
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So Delicious | Foodie Journal
By Grace Lentini
Delicious Inspiration The Olerio family banded together to open Shayna’s Place in Wickford There are a few things
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items as well as classic sandwiches and salads. In fact, the menu is inspired by Shayna and her love and passion for great food. She’ll often start her day with an avocado spread on toast and a raw juice, and on a special occasion, she’ll enjoy an Allies Donut. As for sandwiches, try the Gilbert Stuart; it’s Shayna’s favorite. It’s got roasted turkey, cranberry chutney, romaine, sprouts, green apple, cheddar and light mayo on ciabatta. Her favorite salad is the Sweet Baby
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Kale: romaine, baby kale, Granny Smith apples, golden raisins, walnuts and goat cheese with a honey-poppy seed vinaigrette. They also make a fresh cucumber mint lemonade every day – a great complement to a sandwich or salad – and smoothies with fresh fruit and vegetables; most notably the Starving Artist if you want to get your greens in. Most of their baked goods and desserts are made daily for them by Foremost Bakery in Providence, and they carry bagels from Bagelz of Wakefield. Matt was fortunate to grow up in a time where local mom and pop retailers thrived on every corner. “The baker, butcher, the fruit stand, the local hardware store, etc. These small businesses played a vital role in each town – not only providing goods and services, but also a greater sense of community,” he explains. “I truly believe that locally, family-owned businesses are going to make an amazing comeback in our country and will be the driving force to rebuilding and creating a thriving economy in America.” 45 Brown Street, Wickford. 2948740, www.ShaynasPlaceRI.com
Don’t you wish there was a grocery store delivery service for local markets? Belmont Market has granted your wish. Now you can go online, shop all your grocery needs and have it delivered curbside. All you need is a minimum purchase of $40 and the delivery charge is a whopping $2.99 (that’s probably less than you would spend on gas getting to and from Belmont). You can even have groceries or prepared goods delivered to your office for that must-be-perfect client lunch. Items to choose from include deli items, health and wellness products, prepared, frozen and baked goods and fresh seafood. This online shopping is powered through the Rosie app, so download it now and get your shopping on from the comfort of your own home. www.RosieApp.com, www. BelmontMarket.com.
A Fall Smorgasbord Fall Restaurant Week returns to the Narragansett area from October 23-November 1, with a kickoff fundraiser at the Kinney Bungalow for the Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust on October 20. As for participating restaurants, Twin Willows, Arturo Joe’s, Coast Guard House, Oceanside at the Pier, Trio, PJ’s Pub, Poncho O’Malley’s, TwoTen Oyster Bar, George’s of Galilee and Maharaja are just a few. As if you needed a reason to go out for the night and have local chefs cook up fresh, delicious and freshfrom-the-sea meals, now you can get even more bang for your buck. Prices vary according to restaurant. www.NarrangansettCOC.com
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we cannot get enough of in South County, like great food, tight-knit communities and family. Lucky for us, there’s a newcomer in Wickford that combines these traits under one roof: Shayna’s Place. It’s a family owned and operated ice cream parlor, café and juice bar. But it’s more than just a few family members who’ve banded together to start something, Shayna’s Place is much more involved. Here’s the breakdown: Husband and wife Matthew and Marjorie Olerio co-own the place. The restaurant is named after their daughter Shayna who has Down Syndrome. But in their family, they call it Up Syndrome because of the light and love emanating from her. “Shayna is an inspiration to us all. She’s all about love, compassion towards others, laughter, hospitality, great food and excellent music – she makes everyone feel happy and important,” says Matt. “We’ve had many great adventures in our lives as a family and knew we wanted to do something together that also gave Shayna the opportunity to flourish and use her God-given gifts.” Furthermore, Shayna’s brothers, James and Matt Jr. are in on it, along with lifelong friends Daniel D’Arezza and Eliza Drew who used to babysit Shayna. “We all run it together. We all work as a team,” says James. In fact Matt Jr.’s wife Joanna also helps out, along with James’ girlfriend Alysse Vindeed. But let’s talk food. Anyone with a food sensitivity will find something to fill their belly. There are a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free
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T.J. Martucci has owned both Chianti’s and its more boisterous upstairs neighbor, the Parkside, for over a decade. The Parkside was a true local dive bar, with the lighting and low ceilings that go along in kind. The place required more than a fresh coat of paint in renovating, and it got much more. It was stripped to the studs, had a taller ceiling put in and floor-to-ceiling windows installed on one side. After months of construction, the new place opened in March, and because it looks like a completely different bar, it’s only appropriate it got a new name: The Trap. We spoke to the man who built a better Trap in hoping that the world would beat a path to its door.
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You bill yourself as an Italian Restaurant, Bar & Grill and Dive Bar. What are you guys exactly? I don’t know a lot of dive bars with Lobster Ravioli. We say Dive Bar because those are kind of our roots. When I purchased this place over 11 years ago, [it] was a little tiny fisherman’s bar. We stayed with the theme, but what was so unique about our bar is our talent in the kitchen due to Chianti’s being downstairs. So you would come into this dive bar, but yet could get a gourmet meal in an absolutely casual setting. People loved it. How do you go about picking out your draught line-up? I assume there are some mainstays for Joe six-pack, but are there any craft beers that are always featured? Our beer vendors are some of our biggest assets here at The Trap. We will always offer the staples but, with 16 draft lines in total, we are able to play with eight to ten of those lines and really have some fun. We attend all the local beer shows and rely on our vendors – the experts – to make sure we are carrying whatever is trending for that season. Are pumpkin beers coming? Of course! What’s your drink of choice and what are you enjoying on the menu? Don’t say “it’s all good,” I can’t tip you any less.
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Do you ever know what drink order someone is going to get before they order it? Like, oh, this girl is getting something fruity, and this pretentious awkward writer is going to spend too long deciding what beer to get? If not, just reply, “I’m not a wizard.” (Laughing) I can say this: Whatever you’re drinking, just order it once and next time in, they have it committed to memory. Most of my bartenders are some of the best around and it’s what makes us such a great place to visit.
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
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Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$
French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$
Abyssinia Authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean comfort food. 333 Wickenden St, Providence, 454-1412. LD $-$$
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Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171. LD $-$$
Blend Café Modern Latin-American infused fare. 745 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, 270-5533. BBRLD $-$$
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Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 4378991. BRLD $-$$$
AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$
Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-5852. LD $-$$
Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$
Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$
Aruba Steve’s Island cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean flair. 520 Main St, Warren, 289-2677. LD $-$$
Bluewater Bar + Grill Contemporary seafood with farm-to-table cuisine. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
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Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Providence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 4210754. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, jackysgalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kabob and Curry Award-winning Indian food serving Providence since 1987. 261 Thayer St, Providence, 273-8844. LD $-$$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine,
chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
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Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main
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Pizzico Pizzico Ristorante has been raising the bar on neighborhood dining in Rhode Island for 25 years. Owners Jim Harris and Dan Teodoro, both lifelong Rhode Islanders, are committed to delivering an authentic dining experience where most dishes are made to order. Patrons get a true taste of the season here, as the expansive menu is modified twice a year to incorporate the freshest ingredients. From so-
phisticated pasta and risotto dishes to hearty seafood and duck entrees, Pizzico Ristorante offers an innovative variety of Italian fusion fare. Handcrafted cocktails and a deep wine cellar round out the impressive menu options. Decadent Catering, its boutiquecatering arm, creates customized menus for special events, such as corporate lunches, holiday parties and weddings.
Can’t-Miss Dish: Cioppino - A classic Mediterranean stew with jumbo shrimp, littlenecks, mussels, calamari, white fish and sea scallops simmered in a spicy tomato broth with garlic, fresh Italian herbs and garlic crostini.
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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$
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St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$ Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$$$ Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Roberto’s Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. D $$-$$$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$ The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and
lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $ Taullulah on Thames Farm-driven, a la carte and prix fixe menus in a simply decorated setting. 464 Thames St, Newport, 849-2433. BrD $$$ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ Tavern on the Water A fusion of Portuguese and French cuisine in an upscale American atmosphere. 743 Putnam Pk, Smithfield, 349-3888. LD $-$$$ Ten Rocks Tapas Bar Cape-Verdean inspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music. 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, 728-0800. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$ Vanuatu Coffee Roasters Artisancrafted, single origin coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. 294 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-1586. BL $-$$
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Oct 16-17, 24, 30-31: With Halloween just around the corner, what better way to get in the spooky spirit than with a chilling musical thriller? The Contemporary Theater Company presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, bringing the audience closer than ever to each terrifying moment. Steeped in revenge and murder, and chock full of ghostly memories set to hauntingly beautiful music, this tale of a murderous barber is sure to make your skin crawl in the best way possible. Friday and Saturday $20, Thursday and Sunday $15. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 218-0282, www.contemporarytheatercompany.com. See website for showtimes.
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October 1-4: The Starry Night Theater Company presents Vincent - The Life of Van Gogh. Written by the late Leonard Nimoy, Vincent features over 100 high-resolution projections from Van Gogh’s consistently mesmerizing oeuvre. $20. 2pm and 8pm show times. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org
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October 2-25: Celebrate Halloween all month long with the Ocean State Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family. The musical comedy stars the creepy, kooky family as they attempt to entertain a pair of “normal” guests over dinner. $39-$59. 2pm and 7:30pm showtimes. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www.oceanstatetheater.org
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October 2-30: Every Friday in October, experience classic movies in an equally classic fashion at the Misquamicut Drive-In Movie series. The line-up boasts a selection of crowd pleasers - from Rocky to the 1984 creature feature Gremlins. Check their website for the full list of films. $10 per car. 8pm. Wuskenau Town Beach. 316 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut. 322-1026, www.misquamicut.org
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October 3: Help increase the rate of lung cancer survival by registering for the 8th Annual Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Run and 1-Mile Walk in Slater Park. Along with the two main events, there will also be a kid’s dash and a silent auction. $25-$30. 7:30am-10:15am. 1 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. 978-7109169, www.freetobreathe.org October 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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October October 3: Spend a day surrounded by crafts at the 3rd Annual Wakefield Art Festival. With over 100 contemporary American artists, the festival will be featuring works big and small – from paintings and sculptures, to accessories for around the house. Keep an eye out for the Big Nazo monsters, on hand all day for festival fun. 10am-5pm. Main Street and the River, Wakefield. www.festivalfete.com October 4-31: Every weekend in October, join Field of Artisans in redefining the pop-up market. Drop by to get inspired and shop, or even participate in a workshop, and support local emerging artists, designers, yogis and musicians. 10am-4pm. 716 Mooresfield Rd, South Kingstown on October 4. Marina Park, Salt Pond Road, South Kingstown on October 10, 17, 24 and 31. www.fieldofartisans.com October 7: Long-running and locally adored, the radio program and podcast Reading With Robin presents the 6th Annual Evening With Authors event at the Ocean State Theater Company, and features enlivening conversations with authors Marisa de los Santos, Ted Thompson and Christina Baker Kline. The discussion begins at 7:30pm, but come early for mingling and drinks. $35. 6:30-9pm. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www.oceanstatetheater.org October 8: Experience the excitement, splendor and majesty of the North American equestrian tour, The Gala of the Royal Horses, at the University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center. This renowned event features performances with the world’s most beautiful horses, as well as fun flamenco dancers, ensuring a must-see for hippophiles. $28+. 7pm. One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. 1-800-745-3000, www. galaoftheroyalhorses.com or www. theryancenter.com October 8: Why wait until Halloween to get in the creepy and frightful spirit? Join folklorist and vampire hunter Michael Bell at the South County Museum
as he digs into the macabre underworld of Rhode Island vampires, exposing the myths and legends of those pervasive creatures of the night. 7pm. Metz Exhibit Building, 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett. 783-5400, www.southcountymuseum.org October 9-12: Dust off your cowboy boots and escape to the West for a weekend at the 10th Annual Cowboy Rendezvous. Stepping Stone Ranch hosts four days of horse races and cow sorting, allowing horse owners and horse lovers alike to end the summer on a high note. Full weekend tickets are $170-$180, individual event prices vary. 201 Escohaeg Hill Road, West Greenwich. 397-3725, www. steppingstoneranch.com October 9-31: The Granite Theatre presents Jeffrey Lane’s hilarious book, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, brought to life with original music by David Yazbek. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, this comedy will keep audiences roaring, as two suave men grow embattled over the wealth of an heiress. 1 Granite Street, Westerly. 596-2341, www.granitetheatre.com October 10-12: Join the ThreeDay Flea Fest in toasting their 50th season, culminating this Columbus Day weekend at the General Stanton Inn. Boasting an expansive dealer showcase carrying more than the conventional flea market offerings, and even an on-location snack bar, this flea market provides the perfect setting for a relaxing stroll with friends or family. 8am-3:30pm. 4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown. 364-1818, www.generalstantoninn.com October 10: The Misquamicut Business Association presents the 18th Annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night, featuring a comedic re-enactment of the trial and execution of the infamous traitor with Monty Python levels of wit and charm. Who knew 17th century history could be this fun? 7pm. The Andrea Hotel. 89 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut. 3221026, www.guyfawkesusa.com October 11: There’s no better way to experience the shift in the seasons than
October 2: Creativity and community abound at the opening reception of the All-Members Exhibit at the Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry and more will be on display, and all are invited to be delighted at the wine and hors d’oeuvre soiree in celebration of the artistic community. 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, www.westerlyarts.com at the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association’s Pawcatuck River Fall Paddle. Traverse the idyllic waterway and make a run over the broken dam at Burdickville, all with an unmatched view of the riverside bathed in autumnal colors. This event is BYOB; Bring Your Own Boats, that is. $10 for WPWA members, $20 for non-members. 9am1pm. Jay Cronan River Access, Rt. 91 in Richmond. 539-9017, www.wpwa.org October 16-18: An organization for quilters of all abilities, the Ninigret Quilters Guild showcases their artistic talent at the 2015 Quilt Show. Watch in-depth demonstrations, learn new techniques and take part in a silent auction that benefits a local charity at this weekend-long event. 10am4pm. 8 Dixon Street, Westerly. 596-8554, www.westerlyarmory.org October 17: Bounce, play and paint with the entire family at the Children’s Fall Festival, now featuring Pumpkin Racing! Let your imagination go wild as you carve and decorate your own pumpkin before testing it out on the racetrack. Once the rubber cools, kick back and enjoy the smooth sounds of Toe Jam the Puppet Band. Free with canned good donation, $5 entry fee
for pumpkin race. 1-3:30pm. Old Mountain Field, South Kingstown. 789-9301, www. southkingstownnri.com October 17: Get ready to move and groove with the legendary sounds of the Fat City Band at the Odeum Theater. With a substantial musical track record that includes collaborations with James Brown and B.B. King, this seven-piece R&B group is sure to inject high energy into your evening. $18. 8-10:30pm. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4000, www.theodeum.org October 17-18: Head to Bowen’s Wharf to celebrate the 25th Annual Seafood Festival. Enjoy a variety of signature seafood dishes from the area while drinking in the live music with a captivating view of the ocean. The festival is accommodating to all age groups, with warm cocktails and cold beer available alongside pumpkin painting and other children’s activities. 11am-5pm. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 849-3478, www.bowenswharf.com October 17-18: Showcasing 30 different artists in 15 studios and venues, the 10th Annual HopArts
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Studio Trail will kick off another year, allowing residents to explore, experience and support a thriving artistic community that exists right under their nose. With works from all artistic mediums – from oil paintings to metal sculptures, fabric art to photography – all art lovers and collectors are sure to find something unique. 10am-5pm. Hope Valley, map of venues available online at www. studiotrail.hoparts.org October 17-31: Wickford Village will be bringing heaps of festive fall activities during their Wicked Week (and a Half). From traditional pumpkin decorations and spine-tingling cemetery tours, to a tent sale and ladies’ night at the village’s boutiques, there is certainly something for everyone to scream about. Times vary. 55 Brown Street, North Kingstown. 877-295-7200, www.wickfordvillage.org October 24-25: At Kenyon’s Grist Mill, enjoy the Autumn Tour Weekend & Clam Cakes/Chowder Event and learn the secrets behind a Rhody favorite. Sample free jonnycakes and local coffee, and
warm up with famous clam cakes and chowder while touring the historic mill. 10am-5pm. 21 Glen Rock Road, West Kingston. 783-4054, www.kenyonsgristmill.com October 25: Get some more mileage out of your costumes this year at the annual Horribles Parade. The march begins at St. Paul’s Parish House on Main Street and continues to the heart of Wickford Village, but stick around afterwards for waterside entertainment. Local businesses will also be participating in Trick-or-Treat, allowing kids to satiate sugar cravings a couple days early. 12pm. 55 Brown Street, North Kingstown. 877-295-7200, www. wickfordvillage.org October 25: Just in time for Halloween, Ocean House continues their Movie Night series with Alfred Hitchcock’s horror masterpiece Psycho. The 1960 classic is still bound to shock modern day moviegoers, but a buffet-style meal is sure to soften the blow. $38 per adult, $20 per child over age 3. 6-9pm. Drawing Room, 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 584-7000, www.oceanhouseevents.com
HOPArts Save these dates! We hope to see you there. Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 10 am to 5 pm [ Rain or shine ] Studio Trail Map and more info at: studiotrail.hoparts.org Thirty artists in southern Rhode Island are opening their studios for you. Meet them in their environment while enjoying the beauty of autumn.
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Loren Braham of Loren Hope Designs
first to a 750 square foot studio in an old mill in Pawtucket, then upgrading to larger spaces as more employees came aboard, and finally relocating to a 3,200 square foot space in an East Greenwich mill this past January. “We choose to work in old mills because they’re kind of like a beacon for American manufacturing. We love occupying spaces where Americans were making things, as well as the natural light and aesthetic of the mills. They have a nice creative energy to them.” Loren is the Creative Director for the company in every sense, designing all the jewelry, carrying out all of the photography and overseeing the brand direction. Aaron relies on his military background to spearhead the operational and logistical side of things. “Basically, I do the dreaming and he does the execution,” laughs Loren. “We balance each other out.” Of all of the jewelry components, including all settings, links and most chains, logos, and boxes, 90% are sourced out of Rhode Island. Certain stones are imported, but all of the pieces are assembled and put together in the Ocean State. “I’m committed to keeping things made in the US,”
says Loren. “Overseas manufacturing undercuts our pricing, so we’re constantly having to explain to people why our items might be more expensive. It works though… our customers want to be individuals. One of the ways a person shows who they are is through fashion. It’s also really rewarding to connect with the local jewelry scene; I love hearing stories from all of the makers here. It’s a connection to the past. Loren Hope could easily go to China with our product, but I would rather connect and have meaningful relationships in the jewelry making community.” With a homespun connection to the history of Rhode Island’s jewelry industry, and with a thoughtful marriage of classic and modern, Loren Hope speaks directly to the glittering beauty of the old in the new. Be sure to check out the Loren Hope website to see her designs and find a list of retailers, or sign up for their email newsletter to learn about upcoming studio tours and other events.
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vintage-inspired jewelry business, Loren Hope, started nearly ten years ago at her dining room table overseas, long before she ever dreamed she would one day wind up living in the Ocean State. It was Loren’s love for the history and close knit quality of Rhode Island’s once-booming jewelry manufacturing industry, as well as her commitment to keeping her products American-made and sourced, that convinced her to put to down roots here in 2012. Loren Hope jewelry is inspired by vintage costumes, but with a contemporary twist. “I love antiques, specifically antique jewelry,” says Loren. “As a child, I enjoyed going to flea markets and yard sales with my grandmother. I was drawn to all of the sparkly stuff. The jewelry I design now is inspired by vintage costume jewelry… it’s all soldered by hand, but I also try to add a modern element to it. I like to think of our stuff as heirloom-quality jewelry, so I try not to go too avant garde. I aim to be classic while still being fashion forward.” Loren got her start studying fine arts at East Carolina University in North Carolina, where she found she had a passion for metalworking. She began to play around with jewelry while living in the United Kingdom and North Carolina with her husband while he was in the Air Force. She saw some success in selling her designs to local retailers and, with business growing organically through word of mouth, she was able to quit her part time job in 2012, and even enlisted her husband, Aaron, to help out with the business. Just over three years ago, Loren had started ordering certain beads and materials from Rhode Island and having parts of her designs made here. She started visiting twice a year and learned about the state’s rich jewelry manufacturing history. After a particularly successful and excessively busy Christmas season, Loren found that she was way behind on her Spring 2013 collection. She and Aaron drove up to Rhode Island on New Year’s Day to oversee the construction of designs that she was putting together on the spot. As they made the rounds locally, the idea of relocating to Rhode Island became more and more appealing, and they eventually made the move up here in February of 2013 –
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sexually provocative, but instead enlists the audience in a psychological examination of social mores. In the hands of Dr. Givings, the vibrator is a medical instrument meant to help remedy an ailment, a deliberate detail positioned to highlight the inherent disconnect between men and women of the late 19th century. This divide touches on both sides: women are experiencing sexual repression with men ignorant to their needs, subsequently enabling intelligent and well-meaning people to become genuinely lost as to what is causing the problem in their relationship, regardless of care and concern. The idea that sex was to be endured, not enjoyed, exemplifies the repressive perspective of the culture as a whole. “The play, I think is provocative, not controversial,” Bryna says. “It is a matter of educating one’s audience and we have such an intelligent, interested audience in South County. Rhode Islanders are sophisticated regarding theatre.”
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