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Contents

The Bay Magazine • January 2020

Cover Story

24 Sun, Sand, and Soap Local skincare lines draw inspiration from the East Bay

Your go-to guide for Farmcoast-inspired bath and body products (pg. 24)

Departments The Buzz

19 RHODY GEM: Indulge in retail

Food & Drink

44 IN THE KITCHEN: The team

11 Little Compton artist

therapy at this Bristol boutique

39 SPOTLIGHT: A cold-weather

behind The Revival in Warren

paints with paper

cocktail from Bluewater

21 CALENDAR: The Must List 12 Beyond the Bolt is a fabric store,

and other happenings in your area

crafting school, and dream come true

breakfast spot worth waking

Life & Style 14 Kickstart those New Year’s resolu-

up early for

31 SHOP: Rhody-inspired gift box

Pic of the Bay 50 A stunning snapshot from our

42 FOOD NEWS: Harvest Market

tions during Newport Wellness Week

16 VOICES OF THE BAY: Meet teenage

46 RESTAURANT GUIDE 40 EXPERIENCE: An Adamsville

32 INFLUENCER: The dynamic duo

expands, meal delivery service for

behind local lifestyle show Studio 10

seniors, and gluten-free pastries

contributing photographer

out of Hope & Main

singer/songwriter Lily Rhodes

35 HOME: Inside the Newport HQ of jewelry designer Loren Barham

ON THE COVER: Interior shot of The Peyton Co. in Warren. Photo courtesy of The Peyton Co.

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Painting with Paper Little Compton artist shares the story behind her masterful montages Galen V. Snow is many things – avid volunteer, gardener, family person, Airbnb super host – but above all, she’s a full-time artist creating masterpieces out of an unexpected medium: paper. “My 45-year career was in management in the service/restaurant industry and retail, but I always worked on the side in acrylics, painting murals, wall treatments, decorative furniture, and interior design,” Galen explains. But at the age of 52, she decided to take continuing education courses at RISD while working retail on Bellevue in Newport – a decision she considers both the best and most daunting she’s ever made. Five years later, she earned her certificate in Painting & Drawing, and two years after that, she began her transition to paper. “It was too cold to paint up in my studio, but I needed a creative outlet,” says Galen, who had just lost her mother-in-law at the time. “So, I sat in my warm living room, picked up scissors, grabbed some glue, and

cut out my first sunflower in her memory.” Galen describes her work as “painting with paper,” or paper montage. She uses high-grade varieties: some from magazines, some handmade and imported from China, Japan, Italy, or France, and some hand-painted. She experiments with layers to create depth and colors. The result is painterly renditions of flora and fauna, with uneven or frayed edges and soft colors and textures, which often take 50-60 hours of tearing, cutting, and pasting to create. The piece pictured here, Winter Jay, is one such example, inspired by the birds frequenting feeders in Galen’s Little Compton garden during the colder months. While she cites the blue jay’s endless appetite, “obnoxious calls,” and “sassy attitudes,” Galen admires the beauty of their iridescent feathers against the snow. She laughs, admitting it’s “a love/ hate relationship!” GVSArt.com -Megan Schmit

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ON THE BAY

Photography by Robert Isenberg

Colleen McFarlin (right) with her mother Lisa

Sew Good Beyond the Bolt in Bristol is a fabric store, a crafting school – and a dream come true Not long ago, a family visited Beyond the Bolt – one mother, one father, two daughters, one boyfriend, and one boyfriend’s mom. They came for one reason: They wanted to learn how to make handbags out of cork. The material is thin and textured, more like sequins than Portuguese wood. Sew the swatches together, add a zipper, and voila! The perfect purse! “It’s really cool hearing what people want,” says Colleen McFarlin, a bubbly young craftswoman who owns Beyond the Bolt with her mother, Lisa. “People learn the type of art they like.” Driving past the building on Metacom Avenue, you’d think that Beyond the Bolt was a run-of-the-mill fabric shop. But the Bristol location, which opened only two months ago, is also a community classroom with a range of creative courses. There are

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classes for quilting and stitching, paper crafts and perler-bead decor. An “open sew” is free and open to needleworkers of any level. You can even learn how to paint portraits with local artist Sara Breslin. “Colleen proposes the ideas, and I rein her in,” quips Lisa, who spent 10 years working for her family’s real estate business, among other positions. Mother and daughter complement each other well; Colleen holds a degree in fiber arts from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), while her mother is skilled at business and bookkeeping. “We’re freakishly close,” Lisa adds. Lisa and Colleen are both native Rhode Islanders; for a change of pace, they lived in South Carolina for three years. When they returned to New England, the duo struggled to find meaningful work. Colleen had long yearned to open her own enterprise, and

they decided to start Makers Art Collective in Portsmouth. The workshop thrived for a year, but they needed a better space – and a less generic title. They dreamed up Beyond the Bolt while lazing in Lisa’s backyard pool, but finding a storefront proved more challenging. “We looked everywhere,” says Lisa. “We were getting very discouraged.” Eventually, Beyond the Bolt settled into a former flower shop; classes are held in a converted barbershop next door. They stopped counting students when they surpassed 100 enrollees, and classes are now selling out months in advance. Much to their surprise, the students “aren’t just grandmothers,” but a healthy mix of ages, genders, and persuasions. Giddy with their success so far, Colleen adds, “I’ve got lofty goals, sometimes.” Bristol, BeyondTheBolt.com –Robert Isenberg

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Winter Wellness Kickstart those New Year’s resolutions during Newport’s week-long health-conscious marketplace Wellness can mean many things: Relaxing with a hot stone massage, meditating in lotus position, a strength-building Pilates class complete with personal instructor and specialized machines. Whatever your definition, Aquidneck Island is an epicenter – which is why Newport Wellness Week

draws such crowds, even in frigid January. “It functions like Newport Restaurant Week,” says Meredith Nordhem Ewenson, a Newport-based yoga instructor and essential oils purveyor. “Businesses can participate in any way they want. It’s a great opportunity for them to collaborate and

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create special events.” Meredith also oversees the week’s most visible advent, the Newport Wellness Week Marketplace. Collaborating with Discover Newport and the Newport Marriott, the Marketplace is a bazaar of 40 vendors and up to eight different “healers,” who furnish visitors with samples and demos from their diverse specializations. For one day, you can try a little yoga, a bit of barre, settle into a chair massage, or have your Tarot cards read. You can also expect live music and a cooking demonstration, among other surprises. “The idea came organically,” says Meredith, who has spearheaded the marketplace since it started in 2018. The initial brainstorm came during a lunch with Catherine Farrington, vice president of marketing at Discover Newport. “We were just kind of chatting, and I don’t even remember how it came about, but we felt that having a physical event to anchor the week would be a great addition. Each business will do its own promotions. But having an event in-person, people can be face-to-face with these small, often one-person businesses.” The marketplace is a boon for wellness enthusiasts, but it’s also a great networking event for professionals who don’t often cross paths, even in an intimate community like Newport. Meredith has received a lot of positive feedback, mostly from wellness experts who found themselves communicating – and even collaborating – with newfound colleagues. “I thought was a great, not-entirely-purposeful by-product,” Meredith reflects. “Before, they hadn’t really talked and connected and gotten to know each other. It’s more than a vendor event. It’s more like a community gathering place.” Newport Wellness Week takes place January 18-25; the Marketplace takes place January 19 at the Marriott Hotel, Newport. -Robert Isenberg

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The Story Behind the Song

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Thanks to platforms like Spotify and SoundCloud, Warren’s Lily Rhodes Barker is able to share her original music to an audience far beyond her home in the East Bay. Performing as “Lily Rhodes,” the Mt. Hope High School senior was a frequent singer accompanying musician Otis Read at Hope & Main’s weekly markets, which evolved into solo acts at Open Mic nights at the Galactic Theatre, The Collaborative, The Pump House, and recent performances at Providence’s WaterFire. Life for this busy teen – juggling classes, college applications, and nature advocacy as

co-president of the Mt. Hope Environmental Club, coupled with family responsibilities – provides plenty of inspiration for her songwriting. Currently recording at TRIAD in Warren, Lily is hoping to release her first EP in late winter, but right now her music is available as “lilyrhodesings” on Instagram and SoundCloud and “Lily Rhodes” on Spotify. Why She Sings: I definitely feel really nervous, but once I’m on stage, it’s an easy way for me to pour my heart out. Music is the one aspect of my life I can be

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completely honest and be myself. Online Presence: I wanted to put my songs out there to get more gigs and find people who want to play and write music with me. It seems to be working. Memorable Moment: This past fall, I was performing covers at the Galactic Theatre, and when I started playing my own songs and everyone was looking at me and listening, it was a very powerful realization that they were listening to my words. What means the most is if someone resonates with my work then I feel I am really doing my job. Favorite Cover: Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon.”

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Tender Subject: A big catalyst for doing my music has been growing up with a parent with a debilitating illness [a father with Parkinson’s]. Music has been a refuge for me. If I have a bad or good day, I’ll sit down and put those feelings into a song. I am not sure how people who are having a similar experience react hearing my songs because it is a tender subject; I have a different relationship with my parents compared to kids who don’t have a parent with this type of illness. Biggest Supporters: My parents have been great! My mom can relate with a different level of understanding because she is an artist. She is able to attend all of my shows and calls herself my “Momager.” Mentors: I’m learning to read music with Otis Read in Warren, and I take vocal lessons with Sandy Chabot. Looking Ahead: The future is definitely very uncertain. The one thing I am very certain about is that I want to continue to do music. However that ends up manifesting itself, I’ll be very happy.

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We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-inthe-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it! What it is: An inviting seaside shop filled with women’s clothing, accessories, home decor, and more. Where to find it: A short walk from the Bristol waterfront, Therapy Boutique is located on State Street, next to the New Leaf Hair Salon. As soon as you spot a window display of mannequins draped in fabulous necklaces, tops, and scarves, you’ve found this Rhody Gem.

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What makes it a Rhody Gem? When you first walk into Therapy Boutique, you think you’re in a spa, but it’s so much more. The vibe is fun and fresh and so are the jewelry, clothes, handbags, shoes, home decor, and gifts galore. One can tell the stylish pieces are carefully selected by owners Courtney Libby and Amy Coccio, self-proclaimed accessories addicts. Nestled on the other side of New Leaf, Therapy Boutique is a little fashion stop right in the heart of Bristol. Nominator Jackie Hennessey says, “There is something fabulous on every light-filled shelf. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation, but the friendly staff will make you feel right at home.”

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ART BRISTOL ART MUSEUM January 10-February 23: Water, Water Everywhere Exhibit. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. BristolArtMuseum.org FOUR CORNERS ARTS CENTER Through January 10: Enchantment and Hope Exhibit. January 26: Zodiac Constellations Adult Art Workshop. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. TivertonFourCorners.com CONANICUT ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION January 2-31: Annual Photography Exhibit. 93 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. ConanicutArtAssociation.com

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Local skincare lines draw inspiration from the East Bay

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ith some things, the thinking that local is better is just second nature: produce, honey, seafood... basically anything you can eat tastes better if it comes from within driving distance – which, for Rhode Island, is maybe 15 miles or so, right? The point is, living where we do, we don’t have to question it. If a restaurant is serving fish that isn’t straight from our coastline, that restaurant isn’t going to last very long around here. It just goes without saying. Local is better. That locavore mindset, however, does not necessarily extend beyond what goes in your body to what goes on it. Oysters come from Poppasquash Point and strawberries come from Four Town Farm, but skin care comes from… Target? You might be surprised to learn that there are many local beauty brands grown straight from the ground up in the East Bay that are inspired by this unique corner of the world – not just in composition, but in quality, too. Around this time, when we’re all thinking about new beginnings, maybe it’s time to reconsider our skin care. After all, the best self-care rituals are the ones that nourish you inside and out. Here are some beauty brands made with love in the East Bay.

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A Worldly Perspective: Honey + Vine Barbara LoMonaco started her career by learning about self-care around the world – so it was only a natural extension that she would end up founding her own skincare line. “I’m a cultural anthropologist by training, and have studied and taught on health and healing practices in many cultures,” she says. It was learning about a new healing modality that inspired her to start formulating products. “My horse got an injury on his leg that wasn’t healing well, and my vet suggested Manuka honey from bees native to New Zealand who pollinate the Manuka bush,” Barbara explains. “There is clinical evidence that honey has tremendous antibacterial and healing properties. When I noticed how well Lincoln healed, I started experimenting with homemade skin care.” Her friends started asking for products, so she enrolled in skincare formulation classes, and the rest is history. She sold her first product in summer of 2018, and now sells her line of 30 products in five local retail locations. Barbara’s habit of learning from the world around her influences Honey + Vine, too. She lives on a farm in Tiverton with her horse, three goats, three cats, and two dogs (“and a stray turkey,” she

adds). Caring for her animals and exploring her surroundings plays a role in formulating her products. “My natural environment is a huge source of inspiration,” she says. “I developed a scent for a body butter called Weetamoo for the woods behind my house, where I ride my horse and hike with my goats, and one called Farmcoast that was inspired when I was kayaking on the Sakonnet in Tiverton,” Barbara explains. Her connection with the East Bay also inspired her to incorporate unusual elements into her formulations. “I was beachcombing and it inspired me to include sea kelp bioferment in other products,” she says, “which is a great non-oil moisturizer.” When she’s not at work infusing oils with locally grown herbs and flowers like mugwort, birch bark, and calendula, Barbara is hosting Apothecary Nights, which are home skincare parties, and hosting the Make(Her) Space podcast, which features female entrepreneurs. That connection to community is what keeps the creative juices flowing. “My fabulous customers and friends often tell me about a product they wish I would develop,” she says, “and so that inspires quite a bit of formulation.”

Forever Young: The Peyton Co. Natalie Thompson didn’t start out with the intention to create a skincare line. She just wanted to help her infant son, Peyton, who developed skin issues shortly after he was born. “I wanted to take a natural approach to healing his fullbody eczema and dermatitis issues,” she says. “It felt counterintuitive to cover his body in heavy petroleum and paraben-laden steroids. He was a pure, clean slate. I didn’t want him to start his life off being exposed to such harsh chemicals.”

Once she formulated products that helped heal Peyton’s skin, Natalie realized that there “must be other people out there seeking the same solutions.” Shortly after, The Peyton Co. was born. Now, her skincare boutique and spa on Child Street in Warren offers gentle skincare solutions that she works to keep as affordable as possible. “People shouldn’t have to choose between what is safe and effective, and what is affordable.”

The Peyton Co.’s products, which are totally vegan and mostly sourced from local, organic farms, have been featured recently in British Vogue. The line includes everything from gentle cleansers and moisturizers to Hyaluronic Acid serum and lash growth serum. The Beauty Factory, the in-house spa at The Peyton Co., offers natural facials, waxing, and nail services, including CBD-infused treatments. The forthcoming Raw Beauty Bar will offer

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Farm to Face: Farmaesthetics When Brenda Brock started selling her face and body products at a farmstand in 1999, she was growing all the plants and herbs she used at a friend’s organic farm in Portsmouth, and hand-making her all-natural, botanically-infused potions from a little box of handwritten recipe cards. Fast forward 20 years, and Farmaesthetics has made a huge splash in beauty and fashion magazines, and is now sold all over the world, including in a brand-new Farmaesthetics hotel spa that’s about to open in the Hamptons at Topping Rose House, in addition to their flagship boutique and Spa at Castle Hill, both in Newport. Some things, though, have stayed exactly the same. “I have always grown herbs and flowers in my Aquidneck Island home garden,” Brenda says. “I grow almost everything I use,” like black hollyhocks, roses, hyssop, rue, yarrow, echinacea, peony, nigella, lavender, thyme, and geraniums, many of which go straight to the Farmaesthetics R&D kitchen and form the basis for her products. “They’re all very inspirational ingredients for informing my formulations. Planting and ending them, and watching them grow, is the absolute best way to learn about herbs.” Farmaesthetics begins and ends with plants, harnessing their healing powers to create gentle but effective face creams, body serums, face and body washes, masks, exfoliants, and more. Brenda uses the healing properties of nettle to treat skin irritations, lemon balm, and lavender to soothe the nerves, rose to fight aging, grapefruit and sweet orange to energize and lift. Last year’s big release was Watercress Eye Serum, designed to go over makeup as a midday re-moisturizer. This year, body scrubs and a few other still-secret releases are coming down the pipeline. Though now most of what goes into the bottle comes from sustainable farm co-ops, Farmaesthetics still tries to use as much Rhode Island-grown product as possible. “We love the lavender from Beachwood Center for Wellbeing in South County,” Brenda says, “and Little State Flower Farm,” where she sources petals that go into limited-edition skin tonics. “We have a great climate here, and sandy soil that supports a lot of herbs.”

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Lindsay says: I’ve always been someone who looks at what fits my body right and what is comfortable. As a woman in television, we face a lot of critics. I think people forget that we are real humans behind the TV screen. As someone who has prided herself on her more athletic build and curvier shape, I think it’s important to show people that beauty comes in more than a size 2. I have loved hoop earrings since high school and I rock them consistently. Also, my nails are quite the accessory –

Meaghan says: “Being ‘camera-ready’ nine hours a day influences my makeup, hair, food, exercise, sleep, and clothing choices. I like to keep it simple and classy, but I also love to take risks. For example: pairing unassuming patterns or dressing up casual looks with one fancy piece. I’m also a big consignor, so I consider the resale value on items. With the exception of those 30 minutes on the show where I wear pumps, it’s Vans or Nike kicks for me. Viewers don’t typically see them, but sometimes they make an appearance on my Instagram page. I’ve thrown around the idea of a lifestyle show since I joined the WJAR family, and in April 2019 I was offered the role to host. I love working with our sponsors and helping businesses share their stories. Nothing compares to working and living in your home state, where my family gets to see me on TV. And now, my family is growing here, since getting engaged to a RI native who makes living and working here that much sweeter.

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those who have seen them know what I’m talking about. I think Meaghan and I provide a wide array of thoughts and opinions on top of interests that embody the entire community. Our viewers and supporters are unlike any other and it’s an honor that we dedicate 30 minutes a day to bring them positivity and light around southern New England. I was born and raised in Warwick and graduated from URI. We are the best state hands-down in my opinion between food, scenery, and opportunity.”

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Statement Piece Inside the stylish Newport spaces of jewelry designer Loren Barham

Travel along Bellevue Avenue, turn onto William Street, and come upon #86, a building that exudes Newport charm with a jewel-toned twist. The large Colonial style house is elegantly embellished with a purple front door and scalloped awning, striped cornices at each window, and gold lettering on picture windows. In its former life as Rib & Rhein, the property earned a spot on Architectural Digest’s list of Most Beautiful Independent Stores. Today it’s the HQ of Loren Hope, a luxury costume jewelry business founded by Loren Barham with pieces available locally and nationally at retailers like Nordstrom and BHLDN. Since childhood, Loren has been artistic,

From studio to shop, all facets of the Loren Hope headquarters illustrate its founders adoration of both vintage and modern design; necklace displays serve as wall art

and various fine arts pursuits and education led her to jewelry making. When searches for supplies and craftspeople consistently pointed to Rhode Island, she and husband Aaron visited the former Jewelry Capital of the World, and in 2013 decided to move to Pawtucket.

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As the business grew, Loren desired a property that could accommodate both a shop and workspace. “We spent six months looking for the perfect setup,” says Loren of the Newport space, which houses her flagship store and studio. “I love that it’s in an old 1800s house. It has tons of character. Old wooden floors, fireplaces, and lots of little hidden rooms.” White-washed bamboo floors and white walls set a calming vibe inside the studio, which is outfitted with an eclectic mix of things like slipper chairs, each covered in a different fabric. Sentimental items like an old perfume bottle and vintage jewelry from Loren’s grandmother serve as accents; on walls,

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gilded frames display words like “Dope” and tear sheets from national magazine features. Windows kept undressed and tall mirrors keep rooms bright by design. “I need as much natural light as possible – with all white around me. Our work includes lots of fine details so it’s important our eyes don’t get strained during the design process.” And of course, there are the supplies: a dazzling array of rhinestones, glass stones, metal findings, and tools. “We keep all of our components organized into tackle supply bins so we can easily move them around and see what we have. We have a giant mood board above the design table to keep us inspired,” says Loren, adding, “I think it’s important as a creative to have a clean space where you can think and process your ideas, but it also has to be inspiring. I’ve always wanted to have a space where I could welcome the public into my little world.”

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Winter Fruit By the Barrington shore, the Bluewater Cosmo is a sweet preamble to mid-winter seafood Take a bottle of Tito’s vodka, infuse it with cranberries and citrus, then add a

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Food & Drink EXPERIENCE

by Chuck Staton

Breakfast at the Barn A Little Compton spot worth waking up early for looking for. As I basked in the rustic aesthetic, I started reading the front of The Barn’s menu. There was a black-and-white sketch of the restaurant, and under it, a delightfully unnecessary history of the state bird, the Rhode Island Red, and a dedicated monument from 1925 apparently located across the street. I started thumbing through the menu and found it difficult to come to a decision. Everything looked delicious: Eggs benedict with artichoke hearts,

roasted garlic, and creamed spinach, cranberry pecan French toast, coffee cake of the day. That’s the great thing about breakfast: anything goes, sweet or savory. But that’s not why I love breakfast. The reason I truly love it is that I can indulge in something almost exclusively reserved for the morning: eggs. My typical breakfast out is made up of a dish based around eggs, and I try to manipulate the people I’m eating with to split some sweet dishes on the side. French toast, pancakes, waffles – I’m game for anything. In this case, I was with my friend Michayla – who is (luckily for me) also game for anything. At The Barn, I settled on a hash benedict ($10.99) for myself, plus we decided to split the Adamsville Johnnycakes ($6.59) and an order of the sweet potato pancakes with maple walnut butter ($9.49). With a description like that, I

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As I walked into The Barn, a charming breakfast restaurant in the historic village of Adamsville, I realized “comfort” was a big part of the experience. The building fits perfectly into the rural landscape, as if it were built with the rest of the town. The inside feels like a picturesque version of – you guessed it – a barn! Features include beautiful exposed wood, beams, and a hayloft with more seating. It’s a perfect place for a cozy, sunny Sunday morning breakfast – which is exactly what I was

was happy to double-up on ‘cakes. The hash benedict was excellent. The corned beef hash was appropriately salty and exactly the right consistency to bind the poached eggs to the English muffin beneath. The hollandaise sauce was note-perfect. The home fries were a simple but superb side to the stronger flavors of hash and hollandaise. The johnnycakes were grainy in the most pleasant sense of the word, but the sweet potato pancakes were the star of the show. Sweet potato definitely isn’t the first thing you think of when you decide what would pair well with pancakes. But the subtle sweetness actually seems like a better choice than the overt (but more common) pairing of bananas, strawberries, or blueberries. For those looking for a little sweetness with their egg dish, without ordering something from the griddle, I recommend the Six Gun on a Bun sandwich ($9.25), made of corned beef hash, salsa, and egg with melted cheese on grilled sweet bread. Overall, The Barn provides a fantastic

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Harvest Market in Swansea, Massachusetts has stayed true to their rural roots by serving homestyle meals with farm-fresh ingredients. The counter-to-table restaurant was originally accompanied by an actual “farmers market” where patrons could purchase organic fruits, vegetables, and health-conscious pre-packaged goodies. While the market served its community well, owners Tammy and Steve Noons quickly realized that in a battle of convenience and leisure, the market was being overshadowed by its restaurant counterpart. In November, Harvest Market decided to give the people what they want and convert their beautiful barn-chic building into a full-fledged restaurant and bar equipped to serve families and friends alike. With dozens of new and updated entrees and apps, revised wine and draft lists, their signature salad bar, and partnership with Warwick Ice Cream, Harvest Market has all the fixin’s for a night out. HarvestMarketMA.com -Gina Mastrostefano

Savory Fare at your service Meal kit subscriptions make eating at home more convenient, healthy, and affordable, but Savory Fare is doing something slightly different: Catering to seniors. “As we age, grocery shopping and food preparation can become difficult or impossible,” says founder Mary Wise Hughes. “This change can be the reason for many seniors not getting the nourishment that they need, leading to deteriorating health and loss in their quality of life.” Savory Fare makes dishes ranging from comfort food like meatloaf and mac ’n’ cheese, to seafood kebabs and spanakopita, “all delivered as single servings, frozen or fresh, for immediate delight or stashing in the freezer for busy times,” says office coordinator Annette Joseph. Currently, they operate out of Hope & Main, which is not only cost-effective but a nice partnership: Says Mary, “[Hope & Main] has a great reputation in the community and that reflects on us, as well.” SavoryFareInc.com -Chuck Staton

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The place was almost called “Renegade.” They laugh about it now. Of the many names considered, Renegade is the only one they remember. But at the time, Revival’s owners drove themselves crazy deciding what to call their new restaurant. Never did they imagine that “Revival” would one day grace a doorway in East Greenwich as well. “Coming up with a name – and coming up with a color of paint – were the two hardest decisions in the whole process,” quips Peter Lowre, co-owner of The Revival

Craft Kitchen and Bar. “We would meet, and we would hash out all these names, and we would turn out empty.” But “revival” had the most significance, and on several levels. For all their years in the dining industry, Peter Lowre, Stephanie Ruggiero, and her fiancé Keegan Dunson had only dreamed of owning their own restaurant. When they stumbled into a vacation venue in Warren, the choice was practically made for them. “We really fell in love with the building,” says Stephanie, a longtime bar manager. The

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structure had previously been home to eateries Stella Blues and Bullock’s. Once they installed the bar and (eventually) picked the right paint, the name just felt right. “The place looked so revived. It just has such a multi-dimensional meaning to us.” Peter comes from Boston, Stephanie from Rhode Island, and Keegan from Virginia. They met in the fine-dining kitchens of Cranston and became close; Keegan and Stephanie have been engaged for several years and have a young daughter, Ava. Opening The Revival was a major milestone, allowing them to create farmto-table meals in a rich, down-home environment. Keegan serves as head chef, and critics have praised the mix of comfort food – burgers, paninis – with rotating, high-end entrees, such as the Pan-Seared New Bedford Sea Scallops. “We are doing really good food and service and drink program,” says Keegan, “but we’re making it accessible to people. It doesn’t feel all stodgy. You can relax. It’s a fun atmosphere.” “[Keegan] had the creativity of his own menu,” says Stephanie. “It was really exciting. We’ve done dishes that might seem standard, but he puts his own individual twist on them. I try to do the same thing with drinks. I love classic cocktails, but I love putting my own individual twist. I think it’s a real draw.” The decision to move across the bay felt natural to Peter and Keegan, who weren’t averse to a 35-minute drive from one location to the next. Like Warren, East Greenwich has a robust dining scene, and they felt comfortable nesting among fellow foodies. “Everybody talks about East Greenwich, how it’s a dining mecca, and there’s a lot of activity here,” says Peter. “The thing I always say is, you can’t get people from East Bay to go to West Bay, and vice versa. So instead of trying to get them to come to us, we came to them.” East Greenwich, TheRevivalCraftKitchenAndBar.com

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