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17 Think Spring
33 23 Live Well Combining town and country living 24 Homestyle 27 Whole Body 28 Shop Around 31 Connoisseur
33 Taste Fine dining in Bristol 34 Review 36 Drink 39 News Bites 40 Dining Guide
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5 Editor’s Note/Letters 6 This month on www.thebaymagazine.com
44 Calendar 46 On Stage 49 Artistry
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7 The Bay List
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Editor’s Note Spring Is in the Air The good news is that it’s March, and the worst of winter is (hopefully) behind us. The bad news is, well, that it’s March. The weather is still freezing, yet somehow muddy, and the peeks of sunshine that we sometimes get are always cruel teases of what’s around the corner when the weather finally turns. I don’t know about you, but I get impatient at this time of year. I get tired of my heavy winter coat. I’m ready for the spring as soon as I flip that calendar page. That’s why I’m so excited about this month’s cover story, Think Spring. It’s full of
suggestions for how to trick your mind and body into getting a taste of the upcoming season, even before it gets here. From indoor sports and winter al fresco dining to heated yoga and indulgent body services, we’ll have you warmed up and ready for March 20 in no time.
From Our Readers Editor’s Note: Before the snowpocalypse, we posted some blizzard survival tips on our website (www.thebaymagazine.com) and Facebook (The Bay Everyday). It turns out people really needed a laugh before (and after) losing power under two feet of snow. Here’s what some of them had to say: We don’t only have to prepare for the storm by buying supplies. We also need to prepare by maintaining our sense of humor. Here’s something to read for some chuckles. -Maureen Umehara I guess I still have a Providence sense of humor because this just rang so true -
except I’m the parent, grandparent or older relative who remembers the blizzard of ‘78 - so stay safe and warm everyone. -Jennifer Lee Morrow John Taraborelli keeps us all safe with his excellent blizzard-safety checklist. –Jen Senecal Thank you for the tips. I feel safer already! –Kaitlyn Frolich CORRECTION The Middletown bakery that provided the dark chocolate cognac truffles for our February Taste Test was the French Confection. Check them out at www. thefrenchconfection.com.
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Seals of Approval How a local species’ rebound gives hope for the future It’s the middle of winter. I am a hardcore outdoor junkie and I need to get my fix. I also need to see some wildlife. What’s a girl to do? Drive my butt down to Newport and hop on Save the Bay’s Seal Watching Boat. I’ve got my layers on – wool blend socks, fleece jacket and vest, fleece headband, gloves and windproof jacket – and am ready to brave the shallow waters of Narragansett Bay to enjoy our winter visitors. These visitors are seals: Harbor, Hooded and Harp. They migrate from Canada and Maine, over 400 miles, and stay in our Bay until April. North America’s most common seal, the Grey Seal, is found year round in our waters. On an average tour, you can see from 4060 seals, sometimes even more. These seals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, enacted in 1972, so we observe them from a distance. Seals, and other marine mammals, need protection for a variety of
reasons. For seals, many were hunted for their supposed role in fish stock depletion. However, there are a plethora of real reasons fish stocks declined, mainly involving overfishing and the mismanagement of the fishery as a whole. Before I even step foot onto the biodiesel fueled 45-foot vessel, the M/V Alletta Morris, I meet Captain Eric Pfirrmann. He is the fleet captain and has been working on boats for the greater part of 30 years, the majority of that time spent on sailboats and day sail yachts. The man knows his way on the water. In May 2001, he was given an opportunity to give back to the community and joined Save the bay. “I love introducing people to the bay. I get to be on it year-round and I get to see it in ways no one else has, especially when it snows – it muffles all other sounds. It’s really cool,” Eric says. “Based on informal surveys, we see a relatively stable population of around 300-500 seals in Narragansett
Bay. Rose Island is one of the hot spots of seal activity. Rome Point (in North Kingstown) is the better place to see them. But nowadays, the seals are just using more of the bay than they ever used to. The best educated guess is that they are returning to their historic range.” I am thankful for that. Many folks have the idea that in order to see charismatic megafauna or uber cute and awesome wildlife, you have to leave Rhode Island, that for some reason, Rhode Island is without natural wonders. We have seals in our bay – I’ve seen them. In fact, I saw many on this wintry, wonderful, calm day at sea. However, my thoughts weren’t on the seals alone, but rather what it means to us that we have them. We are lucky that we have people in this state, yes even this country, who care enough about the natural world around us to do something about it. Because of these people I can go on a boat in the
middle of winter and see seals popping their heads out of the water in and around the Newport Bridge. How many people drive over this bridge on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and have no idea of what is going on in the waters beneath. Truth be told, many are probably just happy to make it over the bridge without having to look down or imagine that there is anything below them. From the eelgrass beds that serve as nurseries for our local fish to the seals that eat some of them, Narragansett Bay is an integral part of the Rhode Island lifestyle. We may have much more work to do, from restorative bay efforts to stormwater maintenance, but I feel that seeing these seals swimming in the bay is a step in the right direction. It’s a symbol of the recovery that continues to happen. For more information or to book a seal tour visit Save the Bay at www. savebay.org. -Grace Lentini
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Sharing a Lifetime of Memories Like most immigrants, starting life in a new country requires, above all else, perseverance. Take into account the Great Depression and life becomes that much more difficult. Phoebe Donato Armillotto has shared her experiences about growing up as the daughter of poor Sicilian immigrants during this time in her book My Life. It’s about her growing up in Bristol during great hardship and spending time with her family and friends in a close-knit neighborhood. The story details her sometimes strange and wonderful moments of life with blunt precision. Phoebe will be available for conversation and to sign her book on March 2 at Rogers Free Library from 11-3pm. Copies will be available for sale there, and at local bookstores afterwards. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www.bristolri.us. -Grace Lentini
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s day All Month Long Join tHe PArAde The Providence St. Patrick’s day Parade happens on March 9. Beginning at noon (shortly after a St. Pat’s 5K) on Smith Hill, the celebration will travel towards the State House with post race celebrations at local bars and pubs. www.providencestpatricksparade.org On March 16, the newport St. Patrick’s day Parade begins at City Hall, and continues through Washington Square to Thames Street and ends at Augustine’s Church. Be there by 11am, donning all your green attire, and remember to keep your eyes out for leprechauns! 401-841-9123, www.newportirish.com FAMiLy-FriendLy Fun On March 3, come enjoy breakfast for just $10, and for a good cause. the Green eggs and Ham Brunch, held from 9am1pm at Hibernian Hall, is a parade fundraiser as well as a great family fun event. In addition to the delicious food, special family prizes will also be given out. 2 Wellington Ave., Newport. 401-847-8671. Bring the little ones to the 7th Annual St. Patrick’s day Family Celebration. On March 16 from 1pm-4pm enjoy bagpipers,
Irish step dancers, pirates and much more. Enter the “How Green Am I” contest for a chance to win cash prizes. 401-413-9601. www.newportirish.com Spend March 16-17 aboard the USS Kennedy and search for the bright green shamrocks painted on her steel at St. Patrick’s day at Battleship Cove. There will also be scavenger hunts and free prizes. 5 Water St, Fall River. 508-678-1100, www. battleshipcove.com iriSH PuBS And Live MuSiC Hibernia Irish Pub hosts a traditional irish music session every Wednesday from 7pm-10pm. It works like this: one person starts a tune and anyone who knows it can join in. Anyone who can play Irish music is welcome. 108 William St, New Bedford. 508-984-4423, www. hibernianewbedford.com On St. Pat’s, Buskers irish Pub and restaurant will feature live music from acoustic musician Brian Twohey. Decorated in genuine, imported Irish antiques, this is a place worth checking out on the day when everyone is Irish. 178 Thames St, Newport. 401-846-5856, www.buskerspub.com
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A Bristol organization Celebrates 40 years Servicing the town of Bristol for 40 years, Benjamin Church Senior Center Inc. is inviting you to celebrate their achievements. This non-profit organization provides substantial help to the elderly. The center is a place for senior citizens (55+) who are struggling with a variety of issues. At Benjamin Church they can access information about the community, and programs and activities provided for anyone looking for socialization in the area. The center accommodates members in the Bristol area with fun activities such as line dancing, a bowling league, card games and a Senior Prom. Members
The Newport Saint Patckri’s Day Parade is the biggest Irish event of the year
and guests are encouraged to visit anytime between 9am-3:30pm. On March 24, the Benjamin Church Senior Center is holding a celebratory lunch for anyone wanting to help commend this great cause. The lunch will be served at Jacky’s Galaxie located at 383 Metacom Ave. For $20, enjoy exceptional entrees such as Roasted Stuffed Turkey and Baked Stuffed Shrimp. Entertainment will be included as well, so come celebrate a job well done and another 40 years ahead. 1020 Hope St, Bristol. 401-253-8458, www.bristolsrctr.org. –Lauren Tait
Helping others to Live their Lives M.O. Life Inc. (Murphy and Others, Living Independently for Future Endeavors) is holding their 17th Annual Charity Ball on March 15. Join them at White’s of Westport to help support a great cause. M.O. Life is an organization assisting people with disabilities. They provide support for individuals by giving them employment opportunities, independent living options and educational opportunities. M.O. Life helps to demonstrate social connections and communities for those who may not have the same opportunities elsewhere. This organization offers job coaching, career counseling, life planning, speech and language therapy, food pantry services and much more for individuals seeking help in their daily life. The dress code is semi-formal attire and the cost is $50 per person. There will be plenty of entertainment during the night, along with raffles and a silent auction. There will be dinner and dancing included, so bring your dancing shoes and be ready to eat. Awards will be given out for Man and Woman of the Year. Order tickets online at www.molifeinc.com or call 508-992-5978. –Lauren Tait
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Buzz Bay Views Rhode Island musicians rocked out at Jacky’s Galaxie while guests dined at a free buffet for Rock the CAN!
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When Kevin Robinson talks about BMX biking, his passion for his sport is so inspiring that for a moment I forget about my own fear of pedaling and want to join him on the ramps. He fell in love with his BMX bike at age nine and rode his way from his hometown of East Providence to four X-Games gold medals and a world record. It is that exact motivation and ability to overcome obstacles that Robinson is spreading across the state with the K-Rob Foundation. Robinson formed his non-profit as a means to encourage young people and pay forward his own success to aspiring athletes within the local community. He credits BMX as a character building experience that taught him the importance of hard work, respect and responsibility. Having benefitted so greatly from his own pursuits, Robinson is dedicated to affording the youth of his hometown the same opportunities to chase after their dreams. He has previously served as a board member for good friend and former New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau’s Foundation, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and positive values for young people. Starting his own foundation seemed like the perfect way to really invest in his local community and reach out and help families in need. Coming from a hard-working, bluecollar background, Robinson understands that finding funding for extracurricular activities can be tough. Whether pursuing a goal on the rink, court or ramp, his foundation is working to level the playing fields in Rhode Island, providing equal opportunities for youth empowerment through sports.
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When he isn’t competing, Kevin Robinson, pictured here with his three children, works hard to promote kids’ involvement in sports through the K-Rob Foundation
What motivates Robinson in his efforts to help others? He understands facing adversity. When he first began riding in Rhode Island, the future pro started on a path that was largely untaken. Though BMX had a thriving underground scene in California in the ‘80s, it had yet to catch on here on the East Coast, and Robinson recalls being bullied for spending so much of his time focused on the non-traditional extreme sport. But he found his individuality and his passion in BMX trick riding, and just kept practicing. There weren’t many
facilities around at the time, but together with a few friends he would find ways to get to Buttonwood Park in Warwick to put in the hours. Though the possibilities of a future in BMX were unclear, Kevin invested himself in his craft, knowing that he needed to find some way to make his bike a part of his life. In the absence of a formal coach, Robinson’s commitment was both self-motivated and self-disciplined. “I found my own perseverance, and faced my own adversities,” he says. In fact, Robinson speaks so eloquently about his pursuits,
it’s easy to see why he has also met with great success as a motivational speaker, a skill he frequently puts to use for the K-Rob Foundation. Robinson’s journey is the ultimate validation of the advice I’ve always subscribed to: if you go after what you love, you will find success. His dedication allowed him to make a career out of riding: going pro at age 20, spending the past two decades touring the world and finding himself on awards podium after awards podium. He is a true artist and innovator within the sport. The vert (short for vertical riding) is where he found his creative outlet. Most photos you’ll find of Robinson in action involve a ramp, him on his bike and a whole lot of air. In 2008, he set a new BMX high air world record, and his X-Games medal collection continues to grow. Kevin started the K-Rob Foundation in 2010, and since then he says things have “naturally evolved.” What began as an avenue for families to apply for grants for funding and sports equipment, now has a yearly calendar of community engagement and fundraising events, and Robinson continues to find new ways of involving and improving his hometown. At the helm of the foundation and his own events company, Robinson’s work ethic alone is inspirational. The 41-year-old father of three tirelessly champions local youth, not only in athletics, but as an across-the-board role model advocating positive lifestyle choices, respect, responsibility, and the power of perseverance. The K-Rob Foundation’s biggest success to-date has been the annual Ride With K-Rob Family Fun Festival. Starting with a five-mile ride along the East Bay bike path, leading to the
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March is a tough month: most of it is dreary and cold, and that discomfort is compounded by the fact that spring is right around the corner. While the first day of the new season doesn’t come until the end of the month, there’s no reason that you can’t start enjoying warm weather activities right now – you just have to be a little bit creative about it. Here are 21 ways to think spring this month – and five ways to get the best out of the last of winter.
Start Working on Your Bikini Body
Don’t panic, but you’ve only got three months until beach season. Put that time to good use in the W.H.I.N. program at Barbelle Fitness in Swan-
sea. Women. Health. In. Nutrition. is a 12-week fitness and nutrition program to help women adopt better exercise and eating habits. It involves a personal consultation with a nurse practitioner, a food journal, weekly weigh-ins and a custom exercise regimen. Let’s face it: if you’re going to get serious about fitness, the three months before you need to face the dreaded annual swimsuit shopping are the time to do it. 1707 GAR Highway, Swansea. 508-674-5220, www.barbellefitness.com
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Some people like spending countless hours in the gym. And while we respect that kind of dedication, some of us just don’t have it. So what do you do when you want to burn fat without all of the hard work? Turn to science. Zerona is an FDA-approved, low-intensity fat burning laser that claims to melt away fat instantly, with no pain. The results are comparable to liposuction, but without surgery. Cedarz Medical in Bristol offers the service. Bikinis not included. 812 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401253-0025, www.cedarzmedical.com Photography: Laurel Mulherin
the only one to have a pool party for his March birthday). Bayside: 70 West Street, Barrington. 401-2452444. Newman: 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. 508336-7103. www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org
Go for a Swim
It might be a while before you’ll comfortably be splashing around in the surf at Horseneck. If you can’t wait to make a splash, head to an indoor pool. The YMCAs in both Barrington and Seekonk have them, along with swim lessons for kids and adults, aquatic fitness classes and pool rentals (so your kid can be
Feel the Heat
There’s nothing quite like that blissful sensation of warmth on the first genuinely nice days of spring. Being surrounded by it just makes you take a deep breath, relax your tensed muscles and let go of all of those months of trying to keep out the cold. Those days are still a little ways off, but you can experience the same sensation at heated yoga. The room at Innerlight Yoga in Middletown is
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heated to 85 degrees for heated vinyasa, a slowmoving practice that emphasizes deliberate muscle movements, balance and strength. The heat aids in stretching and loosening the muscles, and the warmth just feels really good in your bones. 850 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-8493200, www.innerlightyoga.com
fabrics. It was always a cheering sign, and a small change that made a big difference in our attitudes. Try a mini-makeover of your own: A Shade Above in Middletown does custom draperies and window treatments designed to complement your space. 708 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-849-5664, www.ashadeabove.net
Work on Your Tan
You might be a ways away from sunbathing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a great tan right now. You just need to get it from a bottle. The best way to get an even, natural-looking fake tan is airbrush tanning. Hair, Heart and Soul in Bristol offers the service with the excellent St. Tropez products, which you can take home afterwards to maintain the glow. The salon/spa also has a rain shower available before or after any spa service, which is a nice additional way to indulge. 407 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-5200, www.hairheartandsoul.com
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Shed Your Winter Skin
Your skin takes a beating during the coldest months. Exposure to brutal cold outside and blasting heat inside is the worst possible combination for maintaining healthy, soft skin. It’s going to take more than moisturizer to get rid of all of those dry winter flakes – you need professional help. Glow Day Spa in Warren offers The Ultimate Body Soothing Session (back exfoliation, body exfoliation and moisture, facial cleansing and neck and shoulder massage) to rejuvenate your skin and get you ready for capri season. 585 Main Street, Warren. 401-245-0978, www.glowri.com
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The virtual links, that is. You might not be able to tee off at your favorite course right now, but you can get your swing back in shape. 426 Fitness in Warren has a state of the art indoor golf facility, the highlight of which is a Golf Simulator that allows you to play entire virtual games on some of the world’s most famous courses. The gym also offers daily lessons, a big-screen TPI Golf Fitness Assessment and a Six Week to Twenty Yards golf-specific workout regimen designed to strengthen your golf muscles and increase flexibility. This program is only available through March, so hit it while you can. 426 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-247-7440, www.426fitness.com
For one blissful hour and a half, pretend it’s summer and you’re basking at the beach. How? With a tropical massage. Spavana’s The Islander is a 90-minute massage treatment inspired by the sea that uses heated seashells and basalt stones, and ends with a glowinducing back scrub. It might not be actually lying on a beach, but it’s the next best thing. Their new location in Middletown opens at the beginning of March. 299 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-293-0000, www.spavana.com
Start Your Spring Cleaning
By which we mean, let someone else get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning. If it isn’t technically the season, you technically don’t have to do it, right? East Bay Errands will clean your entire house for you, so you can spend your time planning and organizing a list of big picture projects when the weather permits. When you figure out that you can’t get all of that stuff done and finish your boring errands, let them get your dry cleaning while you’re picking out a new lawn furniture set online. 401-465-1329, www.eastbayerrands.net
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Try opening your curtains and letting the sunshine in a bit early this year. In my house growing up, the change of seasons always meant a change of linens. Out went winter’s heavy, dark draperies and in came light, airy spring curtains in lighter colors and
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Tend Your Garden
Get a breath of spring, even if the flowers aren’t popping up outside yet. Something is always in bloom at Blithewold. The Bristol mansion has expansive outdoor gardens that are still beautiful, even in winter – and their greenhouses are blossoming all year long. Blithewold also offers frequent gardening workshops. February’s offering was “Native Plants for Four-Season Gardening” with the New England Wildflower Society. Check their website for March’s offerings. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org
Get Organized
Some of us revel in organization, making list after list and label after meticulously color-coded label. Some of us could use some help. Wouldn’t spring cleaning be so much nicer if you could use it as an opportunity to get some things in order, and not just tidied up? Organizing in RI can help. Owner Kristin Carcieri-MacRae comes to your house and gives you creative solutions to get your home in
Play Ball
Spring training has started, but you won’t be seeing a baseball diamond until at least next month. Unless, that is, you head indoors to Sherwood Ultra Sports in Seekonk. The indoor sport facility hosts junior and adult leagues in baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and flag football. The Ocean State Lacrosse Club also holds games and practices on the premises. Who says you have to wait for summer to toss a ball around? 1314 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-6565, www.sherwoodultrasports.com
by Tony’s Seafood just down the street to take some home, fresh off the boat. Quality Fruitland: 1487 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-9111. www.facebook. com/qualityfruitland. Tony’s: 1365 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-6800, www.tonysfreshseafood.com
Pound the Pavement
If you think the East Bay Bike Path is only for the warm weather, you clearly haven’t been on it recently. Runners, walkers and bikers use the path all year long. There’s no better way than a long jaunt through nature to observe the beauty of the seasons. If your bike has been languishing in the garage for months on end, take it for a tune up at East Providence Cycle and then pedal right out onto the path for some fresh air and beautiful views (even at this time of year). 414 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 401-434-3838, www.eastprovidencecycle.com
Five Ways to Squeeze the Last Drops out of Winter Because you only have three more weeks of good, cold fun Go Tubing at Yawgoo Rhode Island’s only skiing and tubing facility is worth the drive. Rentals and lessons are available. 160 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter. 401-294-3802, www.yawgoo.com
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March isn’t exactly the perfect time to go boating – unless the boat in question is M/V Alletta Morris and you’re headed out for a seal watching expedition. Winter is the prime viewing season for the marine mammal: Harbor Seals, Gray Seals, Harp Seals and Hooded Seals migrate down from Canada and northern New England to Narragansett Bay’s comparatively warmer waters. Save the Bay offers hourlong cruises to view them, or two-hour cruises that include a lighthouse tour. Binoculars and expert guides included. 142 Long Wharf Dock, Newport. 401-203-SEAL, www.savebay.org/seals
Mini golf is an integral part of any kid (or kid at heart’s) summer experience. The nice part about living here, though, is that you don’t have to wait until the warm weather to putt around. Monster Mini Golf is a local chain gone wild (based in Providence, last year they opened a KISS-themed mini golf in Las Vegas with Gene Simmons himself). The indoor mini golf features black lights and animatronic monsters. 140 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-8004, www.monsterminigolf.com
Enjoy a Winter Staycation The Winter Escape package at the Hyatt on Goat Island includes overnight accommodations, complimentary breakfast, tickets to Newport attractions and a discount at their Stillwater Spa. 1 Goat Island, Newport. 401-851-1234, www. newport.hyatt.com Feel the Ocean Breeze The Bristol Yacht Club offers frostbite sailing races to those hardy souls who can’t wait for non-hypothermia inducing temperatures to get back on the boat. Poppasquash Road, Bristol. 401-253-2922, www.bristolyc.com
Eat with the Season
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When people talk about “the bounty of the season,” they’re usually referring to the abundance of fresh, seasonal foods available in summer and fall. The thing is, growers are producing every month of the year. In March, everything from Brussels sprouts to mushrooms to kale to winter squash are in season and available from local farms. Quality Fruitland in Seekonk is a year-round purveyor of that bounty. The same goes with fresh seafood: scallops, oysters, red snapper, halibut and wild salmon are all in season this month. Stop
Go to a Winter Farmer’s Market
Think farmer’s markets are exclusively for summer? Think again. A winter farmer’s market is filled not only with fresh greens, squash, potatoes and other produce, but with baked goods, local honey, cheeses, fresh fish, locally-raised beef, handmade soaps and more. The Sandywoods Farmer’s
Ice Dance in Newport The Newport Skating Center is open all month, and has DJs on Friday nights from 6:30-8:30pm. America’s Cup Avenue, Newport. 401-846-3018, www.skatenewport.com Play Hockey As long as the cold weather holds, Barrington’s Legion Way Ice Rink will be a popular spot for pickup hockey games and ice skating. Legion Way in Veterans Memorial Park, Barrington.
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Don your tennis whites a few months early at Tennis Rhode Island. The indoor facility in East Providence offers courts for singles and doubles play, as well as lessons and regular amateur tournaments for kids and parent/ child teams. 70 Boyd Ave, East Providence. 401-434-5550, www.tennisrhodeisland.com
Dine Al Fresco
One of summer’s supreme pleasures is enjoying a leisurely meal outside, whether it’s in your own backyard or a waterfront restaurant’s deck. It will be a while before most of them are open for business – but two Newport hot spots have heated outdoor patios. Both Diego’s (opening this month) and Salvation Café have heated, enclosed outdoor spaces. If you close your eyes and take a bite of some fresh seafood, it will feel almost like July. Diego’s: 11 Bowens Wharf, Newport. 401-619-2640, www.diegosnewport.com. Salvation Café: 140 Broadway, Newport. 401-847-2620, www.salvationcafe.com
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ing layouts) designed for comfortable, single-level living. “I actually chose to buy a model because when I saw it, I knew I wanted it,” laughs Paola. While the model was just what she was looking for, most Prescott Point buyers are enticed by the ability to customize their home. “We provide the shell and you have the option for flooring, finishes, custom cabinetry, an appliance package – even the color granite you want,” says Chris Bicho, the developer and President of Landings Real Estate Group. “A kitchen de-
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much in our schedule that I feel the time in our cars commuting can be better spent.” Paola also says that leaving a small carbon footprint is something that is also important to her, and the quick commute is guilt-free. When not heading to Bristol to teach courses in journalism, media law, digital media production and mass communication theory at Roger Williams, she typically heads south to play in nearby Newport. The City-by-the-Sea’s diverse restaurants, unique shops and ample entertainment, she says, are all so close to home. “Newport in the summer is so vibrant,” she adds. “It’s a great alternative for people who don’t need big city life anymore.” Bicho says that many
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chirping and the bunnies are hopping… but it’s reality,” she says with a laugh. “I walk up and open the curtains on my French windows and the grounds are littered with bunnies!” Bicho adds that as additional building phases are completed in the community, the trails will link together offering even more scenic treks. While all the amenities please Paola immensely, and the contemporary but inviting design scheme punctuated by artwork and treasures from her global travels can be found throughout her house have fashioned a unique, chic style, it’s her neighbors, she says, that have really made Prescott Point feel like home. “The people make the place,” she says. “It’s delightful. In just two years in Rhode Island, I have many more and much closer friends than I did in 15 years in Florida. People here are warm, community-minded and seek each other out for company.” In
just one example of their regular gatherings, neighbors gather for frequent “yappy hours,” for some spirited human and canine interaction. “There’s also a deep sense of history here,” says Paola, referring to the neighborhood’s namesake, British General Richard Prescott, who was captured by Colonel William Barton of the Rhode Island militia near the site in 1777. “It’s an important piece of American history that happened right here, so you have that sense of tradition with getting to live in nature. There’s something about that mix that, having lived all over the world, that is unique. You don’t find it everywhere.”
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It’s no fun to find yourself in a workout rut, but if you keep up any exercise routine long enough it’s bound to happen. You begin to dread driving to the gym, lacing up your shoes for a run or pushing “play” on your DVD player. You tell yourself that skipping just one day of working out isn’t going to set you back - but then you realize it’s the 14th day you’ve used that excuse. I know, I’ve been there - tired of the same old routine and longing for something that makes fitness fun again. When I found myself in one of these ruts last summer I knew I needed to switch things up. I was doing a lot of cardio but not much else, so I added in some strength workouts at the gym. That’s when I first started taking notice of TRX suspension training. I had heard of it but never tried it, and seeing it in action really intrigued me. People taking the TRX classes were getting a fullbody workout with just one piece of equipment - suspension straps - while I was traveling all over the gym and using a bunch of different machines for the same effect. Looking for a new way to strength train, not to mention work out more efficiently, I decided to get in on the TRX action. By the time I had the chance to check out one of the classes at Newport Athletic Club (NAC) recently, I already had a few months of TRX suspension training under my belt. I knew it was invented by a Navy SEAL to build strength, balance and core stability with minimal equipment. I also knew it was a buttkicking workout - and isn’t that what we want out of a trip to the gym? My instructor at NAC was Steph, a seasoned fitness trainer with delts to envy. With me in class were people ranging from around my age (early 30s, if you must know) to a seriously inspiring woman in her 70s who, I would later find out, can hold a plank longer than me. Steph first led us through some warmup exercises to get our muscles
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loose before moving into the good stuff – a series of sweat-inducing exercises that isolated different muscle groups, starting with sets of squats for the quads, then moving to exercises for the back and chest, obliques, biceps, triceps and finishing with core work. This was all done using only the TRX straps and our own body weight for resistance. I felt the burn and I know I wasn’t the only one; I could hear the sighs of relief from my fellow TRX-ers when we’d finish particularly challenging sets. (Don’t let that scare you, though. One of the great things about TRX training is that you can self-adjust the amount of resistance you want at any time just by making a few positioning adjustments. So if you need to cry uncle at any time, you can just dial it back a bit on your own.) Steph was a great instructor, ensuring we had proper form and keeping us motivated through some of the tougher exercises. My arm muscles were still shaking as I left Newport Athletic Club, a sure sign of a workout gone right. Doing TRX has been a great reminder that no matter how long I’ve been exercis-
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loves her shoes, I am always looking for someone who shares my passion and knows their stuff. Ann Marie Escobar and her sister Mary Sease recently opened Shoe Port, a shoe boutique in Portsmouth, and they really know shoes. Coming from 20 years in the business, these fun and friendly sisters are a perfect addition to the fashion strip at Clock Tower Square, a section of the town that already draws the avid shopper. Escobar says of her new shop, “We love what we do and are excited to provide great shoes as well as a fit service.” Admittedly, nowadays it is all too common to just stop into a chain store for shoes and we often forget that a fitting is the most important part of the experience. Trusting the person to know your needs and how you’ll wear into a shoe over time can help make the purchase more pleasant and certainly more dependable. I recently came to find out that each shoe brand is
known for wearing differently over time and some brands are better known for work-wearers versus the casual walker. This spring, Shoe Port’s shoe loving sisters say they are seeing a trend in beach comfort. Boat shoes are already starting to be popular again, with the loafer making a strong comeback. If you love the beachside lifestyle, Escobar recommends OluKai the Hawaiian, a brand that offers luxury sandals, boots and shoes made for comfort with clean lines. Sease talks with enthusiasm about their customers and says, “This area has such a different group of people. Everyone is so causal and fun, people just come in, sit on our couch and chat and chat.” These two women love being together in their store and love spending the time to really get to know the shopper. With a couch in the store, you could say this place has the potential to be actual shoe therapy. Buy a pair of Blondo boots while you talk about
your day; the environment lends itself to comfort and ease. Loving what you do is important to run any business, but is particularly beneficial for a customer who may not know what they need in a shoe. Ranging from casual to work with an emphasis on quality and comfort, they offer women’s and men’s styles, as well as accessories and some special children’s shoe gifts. Popular brands such as Merrell, Clarks, Franco Sarto, Dansko, Sperry and more are available and always end up being the pairs that last maybe even a little too long (personally I like when I have an excuse for a new pair). Yet it’s always comforting to look to your closet at that great pair of Frye boots; reliable, timeless, comfortable and chic. No matter what you leave with, there is always a reason to go back for the lively, charming and shoe-fully indulgent experience. 102 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth; 401-683-7678, www.shoeportri.com.
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A tiverton consignment shop on making an impact at any scale Three fashionable women have just opened two consignment stores (Cutie curls and C&E Consignment) in one Tiverton location. We talked to one of the owners India Kenyon about shopping locally and thinking globally. Of all kinds of stores to open, you chose consignment. Did your social conscience influence this? Yes. I’m really into recycling, reusing and repurposing and have tried to instill these values into my kids. I did my whole shop on a ridiculously low budget - every piece of furniture is repurposed. When someone comes in they are recycling their clothes and it makes me feel like we’re trading goods. The price point was also very important for me to keep in mind when I opened. Regardless of your budget, you can shop here. It’s boutique quality at consignment prices.
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Your daughter Nina just returned from Cambodia with fair trade goods. What has fair trade meant for your family? My daughter is 19 and I’m so impressed with her. She joined the foundation Water for Cambodia, who is geared towards getting villages clean water. She went there with school and found women that made scarves and bags and paid them full price for their goods. She brought the goods here, and whatever we sell it for, 100% of the proceeds go back to the foundation. It only takes $150 to build a new water treatment center for a village through this foundation (www.waterforcambodia.org). What is your favorite consignment shop find? It’s an antique black onyx charm with a silver setting. A couple of diamonds and some crystals are in it too. I bought it for $10 and got it appraised for $700. I had no idea what it was when I bought it. Turns out it was real silver. Do you notice that the thrifting trend is increasing? I do. And I think with the way the economy
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is, people are warming up to it. It was taboo for a long time. How often, if ever, do you buy new? I usually don’t! I hardly ever buy new. I will for my kids for special occasions but I’ll wait for the really good deals. Buying new is always my third option. Do you have any advice for a first-time consignment shopper? Just have an open mind and be ready to wrap your mind around not having one thing in 20 sizes. If you don’t find something today, you will find something tomorrow. Have fun treasure hunting. My store is boutique-ish and there is space. It is inviting to someone who may be shy about going to a consignment shop. What are the do’s and dont’s of label shopping? I always say, if you love it, it shouldn’t matter if it’s a label or not. If you love it, you love it. I personally like certain labels for my kids, because they are good quality. But for those who are labelholics, consign, because that is the only way to get it at a good price. Explain a little about having a hybrid consignment shop under one roof. When I was thinking of opening the shop, I wanted to have all of the options under one roof. My friend of eight
years, Cara Oliveira, loved to consign. She was the perfect choice to go into business with. So we decided that I would have the children’s consignment on the first floor (Cutie Curls Consignment and Gift Boutique) and she would run the adult section on the second floor (C&E Consignments). But she is a full-time physical therapist and needed a partner, that is where Erin Wordell, Cara’s best friend, came in. This is the first time any of us have owned a store and we are living our dream. We have fun with what it and love what we do so it makes leaving our kids at home a little easier. How do you give back to the community? We have a few fundraisers going on right now. You can drop off your clothes and if you don’t want to pick it up, whatever the piece sells for, you can have that donated to the charity of your choice. Also, if we haven’t sold something for 90 days, we are given permission to go ahead and donate them. Our philosophy is, “If you put good out you’ll get good back in.” India Kenyon, Cara Oliveira and Erin Wordell own Cutie Curls Consignment and Gift Boutique and C&E Consignment. 3952 Main Road, Tiverton. 401837-0777.
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Taste Eat
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A journey through a night of fine dining in Bristol 36 seats, it seems like everyone working in the dining room does everything. Water, bread, drinks, serving, clearing everyone shares in taking care of each diner, which of course makes the service impeccable. Kevin, the head of the dining room, has been with Persimmon for six years and there’s next to nothing in the restaurant that he wouldn’t handle to see that his customers are taken care of. Recently Kevin has taken to elevating the cocktail program at Persimmon and we began with two. My wife had a Dale DeGroff drink – Adonis, which is dry sherry, sweet vermouth, orange juice and lemon juice. I tried a new cocktail Kevin had come up with that had rum, Benedictine, egg white, agave, lime juice and bitters. We also sampled his Root Beer Float. They were very creative drinks and perfect starters for the evening. Cocktails weren’t the only area to receive an upgrade at Persimmon. The best places never rest on their laurels and I was glad to see and taste the next area of improvement. If I had to nitpick on one thing at Persimmon prior to this visit, it would have been the bread service. There was nothing bad about it, but it tasted like local bakery bread that didn’t stand up to the meal that followed. It seemed out of place. But out of place no more, as Persimmon bakes their own bread, and it feels much more in line with what comes out of their
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Crispy Long Island duck breast with cassoulet, bacon lardon, glazed carrot, turnip and radish in a rosemary duck sauce
kitchen. It’s served with some excellent salted butter, but more importantly it’s a good, thick bread for sopping up some of the deliciousness to come, and wow, oh the things to come. Persimmon has your standard a la carte menu with appetizers and entrées, as well as a Chef’s Five-Course or Seven-Course Tasting Menu. The menus are referred to as Seasonal Highlights and they change often. Champe doesn’t hit you over the head with a lot of overly seasonal references and farm names, but you learn early on that the ingredients he chooses to cook with are some of the best to be found. Some things, especially during the winter months need a lot of technique and additions to coax the best flavors out of them. Other items, like the raw fluke appetizer I had, can be simply prepared and dressed, so as to not interfere with the flavor of a great ingredient. Sometimes being a smart chef means getting out of your own way and delivering to your guests the pure flavor of what you’ve been able to procure. We had a number of dishes and I highly recommend a tasting menu at Persimmon. There’s been a lot of demonizing of tasting menus lately and I can’t quite understand it. If you don’t want a full evening of food and drink,
why argue against it? Just don’t order it. If you’d like to sit and slowly sample some of the best the kitchen has to offer over the course of a couple of hours, then taste away. You can add wine pairings to the tastings at Persimmon, or order what you’d like from their excellent, and affordable, wine list. I chose a very good Oregon Pinot Noir, Oak Knoll, with some help from Kevin. You’re probably saying at this point, what about the food? Well I told you up front, it’s some of the best around. We had a warm Rhode Island wild oyster with wakame seaweed butter and ginger oil, wisely served with a small spoon so you could finish up the remaining butter and oil broth. A clam fritter for each of us was like a perfect seafood intermezzo between the oyster and the next dish, cod cheek with Peekytoe crab in a citrus broth. The warm cod cheek and the cold crab meat created an excellent contrast and the broth tied it all together. Next there were beautiful pieces of roasted cauliflower with date and cauliflower puree. The roasted cauliflower was salty, almost meaty in its texture, and nicely offset with the sweetness of the date and the creaminess of the puree. The root vegetable soup that followed was one of my wife’s favorites of the night, and she
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This month finds us at one of the best restaurants in Rhode Island, perhaps one of the best in all of New England, Persimmon in Bristol. Owners Lisa and Chef Champe Speidel have crafted a gem of a restaurant. There are certain places you go to expecting an excellent meal, a beautiful room and great service. Persimmon hits all those notes, plus a little something extra in a new and growing cocktail program. Though for me, it’s all about the food, and Champe constantly and consistently - which is key - delivers. Before we get to that food, let’s get back to that beautiful room and great service, because those are the hallmarks of fine dining nowadays, even more so than the food. We’re at a time in dining where Champe could be serving his cuisine out of a trailer and people would line up to eat it. The fine dining experience of Persimmon, though, begins when you walk through the door of the relatively small storefront on State Street. It’s an understated entrance which opens to a softly lit room full of tables with perfectly pressed white tablecloths and flickering candles. More often than not Lisa greets you, and in a matter of moments you’re seated, if you’re lucky on one of the banquettes where you can watch the whole room like a show - though there isn’t a bad seat in the house. Because it’s a cozy operation, just
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had foie gras, scallops and pork belly too - so consider just how good those root vegetables had to be prepared. A nice touch was that the soup was served in gorgeous handmade bowls from a Providence potter. For my wife the pan seared Hudson Valley foie gras with confit butternut squash, poached pear, Medjool dates and hazelnut praline granola came next, followed by lightly seared Nantucket bay scallops with slow roasted pork belly, glazed parsnips, native carrots and light-smoked pork jus. I received the aforementioned fluke sashimi and then crispy skin Long Island duck breast with Tarbais bean cassoulet, bacon lardon, glazed carrot, turnip and radish. What can be said about
with passion fruit gelee. At this point in the review you’re probably thinking I can’t exude any more praise, but here’s a truth. I’ve had Champe’s panna cotta several times and it is by far the best panna cotta I’ve ever had. It seems so simple but honestly, you will want to lick out the cup it’s served in. We finished with a peanut butter and banana dessert for my wife and a dark chocolate cremieux for me. Persimmon could be well served by having a dedicated pastry chef, though both were excellent desserts. There were great little treats all over the plate that are like little bursts of additional sweet flavor, and there was nothing wrong with a little combining of her peanut butter in my chocolate.
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Vanilla bean panna cotta with passion fruit gelee
these dishes that won’t sound overused? They were perfectly thought out combinations of flavors, delivered with exquisite technique that pushed forward where it was needed and hidden otherwise. A good example of this would be the Tarbais beans, a very traditional cassoulet bean but not some of my favorites. At Persimmon these were creamy and well cooked. Conversely, in the case of the Nantucket bay scallops, they seemed just kissed by heat and then very smartly plated with the pork belly and jus. We’re not done yet. A yuzu sorbet with calamansi lime followed and cleared the palate before dessert. First up was vanilla bean panna cotta
Speaking of chocolate, I almost forgot the salted caramel dark chocolate truffle mignardises. They all but said, until next time, and there will always be a next time with a place as outstanding as Persimmon.
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aged (dark) spirits – Boston Rum and American Straight Whiskey. The American Straight Whiskey was just released in November, after aging for two years; primary ingredients include malted barley, corn (for sweetness) and rye (for spice). The Boston Rum is currently aging in wine casks and will be released in April. Working in such close quarters with a sibling sounds potentially hazardous, but Dave says they’ve become a finely tuned machine: “Working with my brother is great. You hear horror stories, but we’re a tight family and we worked together growing up… we once started a landscaping business and then some other crazy ventures, so this was just an extension of that. We’ve never had any blowups. The tough part was in the beginning, figuring out who was going to do what, but we eventually figured out our strengths. I’m more of a detail guy whereas my brother is a 10,000 feet in the air guy.” Family ties run even deeper within Bully Boy. Many ingredients are sourced from the family farm in Sherborn, and the name “Bully Boy” is a nod to their great-grandfather. “There was an old draft horse on the farm in the 1920s that belonged to our greatgrandfather. Our grandfather was a fan of Teddy Roosevelt and the expression ‘Bully for you,’ so he named
the horse Bully Boy.” As mentioned earlier, this is the Bay and we like to keep it local, so we wouldn’t tease you with a story of great products without making sure you can get them locally. Bully Boy’s spirits can be found at nearby restaurants and package stores, and your best bet is to check their website – www.bullyboydistillers.com - to find the outlet nearest you. Dave sums it up best: “Not all small batch stuff is better, but we’re experienced and passionate and when you’re passionate the product tends to be superior. I taste every gallon that comes off the still and I wouldn’t let it out the door if I wouldn’t buy it myself.” There’s certainly no bull in that.
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We like to introduce you to people and places in the Bay doing interesting “drink”-related things. While there’s no shortage of great subjects in our little enclave, it’s a big world out there and we’d be doing you an injustice if we didn’t highlight the interesting products we find along the way. So this month we cross the bridge (Washington, Braga or Mt. Hope as the case may be) and head out all the way to… Boston. Bully Boy Distillers is an awardwinning, Boston-based craft distillery that produces small batch rum, whiskey and vodka. Will and Dave Willis – owners, operators and brothers – opened Bully Boy just over three years ago, an urban manifestation of country roots. Dave explains the company’s origins: “My brother and I grew up on a fourth-generation working family farm in Sherborn, MA. The farm had over 100 apple trees, so we grew up making cider, then hard cider, then apple brandy. For ten years we were just hobbyist home distillers. We went on to do other things (professionally) but we eventually decided that we wanted to distill full time.” Turning a hobby into a business can be a leap, so the brothers honed their distilling skills in the Ozarks and Chicago so they “could adapt two-gallon experience to 150-gallon production.” By January 2010, Bully Boy was open for business - Boston’s first distillery in over two decades. “Boston has a ton of craft breweries, but there hadn’t been any distilleries there since the 1980s when Old Mr. Boston left. We saw an opportunity,” Dave noted. Bully Boy makes five products, easiest to think about in two groups. The first group is the unaged (clear) spirits – White Rum, White Whiskey and Vodka. The White Rum is made with blackstrap molasses and won a Gold Medal at the 2012 International Review of Spirits with a 91-point (exceptional) rating. The White Whiskey and Vodka are both wheat-based, USDA-certified organic spirits that scored even higher during the 2011 edition of the same competition. The second group is the barrel-
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Taste News Bites
by Dale Rappaneau
Sea-Food Differently
Taking an ecosystem based approach to eating
Photography: Mike Braca
The days of eating
for survival have long since expired. Meals are now canvases for the subtle, personal interactions between the diner and the dish. The play of flavors across the tongue, the sounds accompanying each bite, the influence of smells and sights – food consumption has become an activity in which one can tailor the experience to their desired sensual outcome. Unfortunately, many believe our appetites are outgrowing our ecosystems, and proponents of this belief are pushing for people to purchase foods from sustainable, local sources. And to prove that sustainable eating does not mean sacrificing one’s sensual food consumption experience, chefs across Rhode Island have joined together to create the Eating with the Ecosystem Dinner Series, described as a “place-based approach to sustainable seafood.” The first of the spring series took place on February 25 at The Boat House Restaurant (227 Schooner Dr., Tiverton). The dinner celebrated “the late-winter treasures of our Southern New England waters,” and was headed by the restaurant’s Executive Chef Jon Cambra. “This is what the local food movement is about, eating locally and sourcing our food from the right people for our guests,” says Chef Cambra. “I am very passionate about our local fishing community, and my duties as a chef are to take these amazing foods that are so passionately cared for, and cooking them with the same intensity and love that our local farmers and fisherman have for what they do.” The next dinner in the series is scheduled for March 27 at Fluke Wine Bar and Kitchen (41 Bowens Wharf, Newport). Chef Kevin King and proprietors Jeff Callaghan and Geremie Callaghan will introduce guests to “the edible wonders of the cold-water ecosystem to our North,” meaning the Gulf of Maine. Tickets are $50 per person, and the event begins at 6pm with a cocktail reception and then dinner at 6:30pm. Whether you appreciate great food or want to know how to eat a
Last season’s Eating with the Ecosystem focused on Providence restaurants, like Nicks on Broadway (pictured). This series, running through April, is happening througout the East Bay and Aquidneck island.
more sustainable diet, contact Fluke Wine Bar and Kitchen to reserve a seat for dinner or check out www. eatingwiththeecosystem.org. FuTure Beach eaTs Feel that? The number of sunlight hours extends with each passing day, and the wind now requires fewer layers to fend off its bone-cold touch. Although not yet summer weather, the first day of spring, March 20, lies only on the horizon, and with it comes the promise of days soon spent moseying along the beach while scarfing down seasonal food. But the transition into spring marks more than mere sunlight and warmer sand: it marks the launch of Schultzy’s Snack Shack (346 Park Ave, Portsmouth), a burger joint created by Kurt Schultz, executive chef at the Atlantic Beach Club. Originally, Schultz wanted to create a clam shack, but finding an ideal location, especially with the number of clam shacks already saturating the Ocean State, delayed the shack’s creation. Finally, as Schultz explains, he found the perfect spot “right across
the beach in Island Park, but the problem was, there’s a clam shack right next to it. Rather than compete with them, we decided to do something that complemented them.” The complementing meals offered at Schultzy’s Snack Shack include “ice cream, burgers, fries, hotdogs” and other such delectable hand-held meals crafted for a beach-goers’ on-themove behavior. Schultz currently foresees the shack being a seasonal affair, open “six or seven months a year,” with the grand opening taking place “sometime in the middle of March.” And for those fans of Schultz’s cooking at the Atlantic Beach Club, fear not, for Schultz expects to continue working at the establishment. In fact, he claims his wife, Debra Schultz, will be the one “mostly running the snack shack,” though he expects to put plenty of time into the shack’s operation, too. For inquiries about the menu, or directions to the shack, please call 401-683-CONE. Frozen TreaTs any Time oF The year But don’t go taking off those extra
layers just yet - Seekonk’s Route 6 now features a FroyoWorld Frozen Yogurt Lounge, specializing in payby-the-weight frozen yogurt selfserved from spigots. The multitude of Froyo’s rotating monthly flavors and affordable price structure make this establishment a delight for both date nights and spontaneous sweet tooth-inspired pit stops. Just watch out for the teenager invasions on Friday and Saturday nights. 1201 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. 508-557-1804. a communiTy Dinner For a warmer meal, Barrington’s Holy Angels Church proudly presents its Pasta Dinner on March 14, a feast so large that you’re encouraged to bring a container if you want takeout. The evening’s menu consists of soup, antipasto, pasta (of course), meatballs and dessert. And as one can expect with any pasta dinner, wine is available, along with a raffle. All interested in attending should contact the parish to purchase tickets. $5-10. 4:30pm. 341 Maple Ave, Barrington. 401-245-7743.
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FieLDsTones griLLe 980 East Main Road; 401-293-5200. The casual and lively atmosphere of Fieldstones is perfect for family dining, seven days a week. Choose from pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks or their specialty fajitas, all made with the freshest ingredients. LD $-$$ scamPi 657 Park Avenue; 401-2935844. Enjoy a huge over-stuffed lobster, veal parmigiano and other fresh seafood and classic Italian dishes while overlooking the waterfront. Have a cozy dinner with family or meet up with friends in the lounge, which offers a full service bar. LD $-$$$
Providence caV 14 Imperial Pl.; 401-751-9164. The New York Times’ choice as one of Providence’s five best restaurants, CAV’s contemporary, award-winning cuisine is available for lunch and dinner daily. They also feature Saturday/ Sunday brunch. BrLD $$-$$$
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Gallery
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The best of March’s art and culture
Easter in a Natural Setting
On the hunt at the Audobon Society
March 23: Easter excitement combines with environmental education at the Rhode Island Audubon Society’s Camouflaged Egg Hunt on March 23. Children ages three to ten are invited to hunt for brown eggs in a natural setting, which provides children with an example of how well eggs and animals camouflage into their surroundings.
(Plus, it’s just darn fun.) At the end of the hunt, children trade found eggs for prizes, with special grand prizes going to the finders of the “golden eggs.” Registration is required and participants are asked to bring their own egg-hunting basket. $5-7. 9:30-11am. 1401 Hope St, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org.
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Gallery Calendar by Dale Rappaneau
March March 2 Referred to as “America’s reigning Old Time fiddler” by Common Fence Music, Bruce Molsky brings the sounds of banjo, guitar and fiddle together for an outstanding performance of old-time music. $20-23. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth. 401-6835085, www.commonfencemusic.org.
March 9 Continuing their trend of introducing new bands to local audiences, Common Fence Music proudly presents The Roots Caboose, an evening of unforgettable music at an unbeatable price. $20. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth. 401-6835085, www.commonfencemusic.org.
March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Learn what it meant to “eat local” back in 1790s Rhode Island at Coggeshall Farm’s Historic Foodways & Hearth Cooking Workshop. Working from Amelia Simmon’s American Cookery, guests will prepare meals using meat and produce from the farm. Reservations are required and space is limited. $50-60. 4-7pm Poppasquash Rd, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org.
March 9 After a successful first presentation in February, Tales of the Slave Trade returns for a second special presentation, focusing again on Bristol’s DeWolf family and their involvement in the triangle slave trade. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. $8-10. 10am. 500 Hope St, Bristol. 401-2530390, www.lindenplace.org.
March 3 The Carpenter Museum invites you to Tea with Hetty, in which the proclaimed “Witch of Wall Street” will make an appearance. Reservations are required, so call now to reserve a spot. $3-5. 2-4pm. 4 Locust Ave, Rehoboth. 508-252-3031, www.carpentermuseum.org. March 4 Drop in on the March meeting of the Massasoit Historical Association to catch up on the association’s latest activities and news. The public are invited to attend. Free. 7:30pm. 59 Church St, Warren. 401-245-0392, www.massasoithistorical.org. March 7-28 Writing comes to life when the author is having fun, which is why Thursday Night Write, a teen writing workshop, features games and prompts in addition to tips. The event is open to students in 6th grade and up. Free. Thursdays, 6-7pm. 525 Hope St, Bristol. 401-2536948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. March 8-31 The charming gambler Randall Patrick McMurphy comes to life in the 2nd Story Theatre’s theatrical presentation of Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Check online for show times and ticket prices. $20-25. 28 Market St, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.
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March 10, 17 & 24 The Audubon Society proudly presents its Sunday Nature Flicks, three outstanding films featuring breathtaking close-up encounters with various creatures such as frogs and seahorses. $46. 2:30-3:30pm. 1401 Hope St, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. March 16 Moving from the Newport City Hall to Saint Augustin’s Church via Carroll Avenue, the 57th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade spans two hours, involving seven pipe bands, nine marching bands, four fife & drum corps, three clown units, eight reenactment units and much more. 11am. 43 Broadway, Newport. 401-8459123, www.newportirish.com. March 19 In addition to being this writer’s birthday, today marks the Newport Museum’s third Lunch with the Artist event. Hosted by Richard Tyre, this event discusses John La Farge in Paradise: The Painter and his Muse. $8. 12pm. 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org. March 22 Hailed as a genuine force of nature, performer Rebecca Correia conveys immense passion through her keenly crafted songs and outstanding live shows. Contact Sandywoods Farm for ticket information. $12 advance, $15 door. 7:30pm. 43 Muse Way,
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A Sense of Place March 1-31: Calling all local art connoisseurs! The Portsmouth Arts Guild proudly presents this month’s juried exhibit, Town and Country, taking place from March 1-31. The event focuses on “art on the town or art in the country,” and although the exhibit coincides with Portsmouth’s 375th anniversary, its featured work includes art from “any towns or countries.” Come down for an hour or get lost in the art for a whole afternoon, it’s up to you. Plus, if you see a piece you like, feel free to take it home – all artwork is for sale. Fri-Sun, 1-5pm. 2679 East Main Rd, Portsmouth. 401293-5278, www.portsmoutharts.org. Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. March 23 When it comes to the sounds of AfroCaribbean traditional and pop music, few do it better than Jesus Andujar & Grupo Sazon. Tickets are sure to sell out, so reserve your spot today. $22. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth. 401-683-5085, www. commonfencemusic.org. March 30 Join Barrington Books as they welcome local author Art Solomon for a signing of his new book, Making it in the Minors: A Team Owner’s Guide to the Business of Baseball. Whether you loved the movie Moneyball or simply
have a passion for baseball, Solomon’s expertise is sure to delight. 1-3pm. 184 County Rd, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www.barringtonbooks.com.
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The Science of Art
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Forceps? Check. Syringes? Check. Fiber optic microscope lights and GYN light? Check. All right, then, Dr. Zsolt Orban is ready to operate from his workbench: medical tools prepped, cleaned and ordered to incise one of his unique naturescape photographs. Wait, what’s that? Zsolt, 44, native of Hungary, resident of Bristol and urgent care general practitioner at Bristol County Medical Center, is an expert in endocrinology, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, medical management of kidney stones, pituitary and adrenal gland disorders, internal medicine and the most vibrantly gripping, color-saturated Macro swirling photos you have ever swirled over. Fascinated by the possibilities of liquid, Zsolt creates wide-angle and close-up images that reflect the experience of what his eyes and mind see among the bountiful captivating things around us. His wide absorbing photography preserves a moment in time and reflects the grace of the natural world. Looking at the languid scenes he has recorded is like traveling on a rainbow road of discovery, having the privilege to observe some of nature’s surprising transience. A scientific doodler as a boy, Zsolt says he always, “Took extra time to explore areas that provided rich visual experience, especially microscopy. I took up photography after the ‘digital revolution’ started in early 2000s, initially taking photos and making videos of family, then underwater after becoming certified as a diver.” Reflective water became an ongoing theme, in dew droplets, even shampoo bubbles. In 2008, the good doctor dabbled first in topside close-up photography, exploring the reflected virtual images created by water drops that often mimic what special lenses are designed to do. “Essentially, water drops are wide angle lenses, reflecting what is behind them in a 120-degree angle,” he says. “After being frustrated by changing
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and unpredictable weather conditions, I decided to create small scenes in my tiny studio (which is essentially a small bench in our garage).” Experimentation is a key part of his image-making process. “It is common for me to shoot a scene several times, from different angles and under different light conditions. In this sense, I find this can be similar to clinical medicine, as we treat a condition, we commonly need to reassess progress and adjust treatment during follow-up visits, if the improvement is not as expected,” adds Zsolt. After some time exploring closeups, Zsolt had the idea to try to create very wide-angle images from landscapes and urban spaces, rich in detail and which have visual dynamics. He uses a Canon EOS 60D
camera. “For the close-up images, I use a Canon 60mm macro lens, along with a number of extension tubes and a macro focusing rail. The extension lenses allow me to increase the magnification ratio (to photograph tiny scenes), the focusing rail makes it possible to take a stack of images, about 1/20 of an inch apart and then combine these images with a technique called focus stacking to create the final image. Finally, and most importantly, I use about fiveto-nine light sources to illuminate my close-up scenes, combining fiber optic lighting, flash, polarized and color light sources. Lighting is the most tiring and boring part of the creative process, lots of trials and errors,” he says of his almost surgical precision. Because of nature’s transience, he
says he usually cannot recreate any of his images in any second attempts. They are truly of the moment. “I decided that I will not even try to copy or plagiarize myself in the future,” he says. Fascinated by color theories and the way the dynamics of color affect our mood and perception, he can still be mystified by soap. “When I tried to photograph soap bubbles last winter, I found that what I saw in the viewfinder was so unexpected and novel to me, I could not help but think how cool it was that a common shampoo can hide such fascinating secrets,” says Zsolt. So far, Dr. Zsolt Orban has exhibited in small venues like the Barrington Public Library and several art fairs in summer. He is working on a book of images, entering exhibits and seeking a wider audience for his art. www.luxoprint.com.
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Taste Test
by Meghan Follett
A Sweet Tradition We love our culinary traditions around here – especially on March 19, when we celebrate St. Joseph’s Day (or, sometimes, still surviving St. Pat’s) with zeppole. Some bakeries do them year-round, while others only make them for the Italian holiday. We taste tested four of the best around.
Fruit Flavor
The airiest version of the bunch, Vienna Bakery used a light and fluffy creampuff-like pastry to encase the creamy vanilla filling within. This zeppole had great flavor and filled that sweet tooth craving without leaving you feeling too weighed down. Overall, a great take on a classic. 110 Maple Avenue, Barrington. 401-245-2355, www.new.viennabakeryri.com
Lemon flavored custard with a hint of hazelnut flavor set the stage for this zeppole from Fatulli’s Gourmet Bakery and Deli. The thick crust was reminiscent in flavor and texture of an egg biscuit, which created a unique flavor and made this untraditional version one to remember. 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401847-5166, www.fatulli.com
A Creative Twist
The Classic
The flavors from Ma’s Donuts, the famous East Bay donut baker, do not stray from their specialty. The “bun” in this zeppole sandwich was created with a tasty french cruller, and the filling reminded us of sweet treats from our youth. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry, this was one pretty (and tasty) zeppole. 78 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-841-5750
One experienced Italian staffer declared this one, from Scialo’s County Bakery, the most traditional zeppole of the bunch. The flavor combinations in this pastry made us think of our favorite chocolate eclair, without the chocolate. A great treat in itws own right. 10 Olney Street, Seekonk. 508-336-8312
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Photography: Layheang Meas
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