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This Month 18 Farming the Seas A closer look at aquaculture in Narragansett Bay
21 Pampered Pets
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29 Live Well A living museum in Tiverton 30 Homestyle 33 Connoisseur 34 Shop Around 37 Whole Body
41 Taste Comfort food done right in Bristol 42 Review 45 Connoisseur 46 News Bites 48 Dining Guide 49 Drink
Treat your furry friends to a barking good time
Every Month 5 Editor’s Note/Letters 7 The Bay List
9 The Buzz A local author shares his experiences with narwhals in the Arctic 11 On the Bay 15 Bay Views
51 Gallery Roger Williams University presents an award-winning musical 52 Calendar 55 On Stage 57 Artistry
58 Taste Test A gourmet way to start the day
On the Cover: Moose and Sherri at Woof! Woof! in Warren photographed by Tiffany Medrano
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Wednesday -Saturday. 11:30am-9pm and Sunday 11:30am-8pm It’s amazing how the love of a pet can completely change your perspective. At least, it did with me. I went from describing myself as “not a creature person” to falling hard for a great guy with an equally great dog, who both opened my eyes to how enriching having a pet in your life can be. The four people in our “Purrfect Pets” cover story know first-hand how animals add to their lives – they have created their jobs around caring for and pampering pets. (Being able to take their
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From Our Readers Home is Where the Heart Is I just saw the article on Paola Prado [Homestyle, March 2013]. Your team did a fabulous job. I love it! Andrea is quite talented and certainly walked away with so much from her interview with Paola and Chris. The whole article is so inviting and really truly depicts what Prescott Point is all about. Michael Cevoli the photographer
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Support Our Kids A Bristol high school club needs help getting to St. Louis opponent’s robot, so long as they do it within the last 30 seconds of the game. Connor McMullen, a sophomore who participated in last year’s World Championships, where the team finished 29th, is the captain of the Tater Bots. Prior to last year’s World Championships, Connors tells me that they spent many late nights in the lab: “We had to bribe the janitor with pizza to let us stay late,” he notes. While one of the teams puts their robot through its paces, Garrity says that they are focusing on fundraising. “The school helps,” he says, “but it’s not quite enough to get eight or nine students to St. Louis.” They’re selling purple Tater Bots bracelets and, on April 5, they’re holding a pasta dinner and silent auction at MHHS. They’ve asked local businesses for donations for the silent auction. “I want to maximize the impact,” he says. “It’s not all about winning. It’s all about community.” www2. bw.k12.ri.us. –Michael Clark
Ryan Garrity in the lab with his star robotics team
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A Rhode Island Native Talks About His Arctic Adventure Imagine living high above the Arctic Circle in a research camp where 200 narwhals, those amazing whales with long spiral tusks, swim by tents every six to eight hours. You take shifts standing guard to watch for polar bears as you take in the 24-hour sunlight, tundra wildflowers, rare nesting birds and graceful icebergs as they gently float on by. This was Todd McLeish’s adventure as he dove into writing Narwhals: Arctic Whales in a Melting World. He explores the dynamic relationship between the narwhal and its role in Inuit culture, the mythos behind the tusk and how teams of narwhal researchers are seeking to solve the mysteries of the animal’s
migrations. Throughout the book are Todd’s first hand encounters with not only narwhals but the other unique animals that co-exist in the harsh Arctic environment such as walruses, bowhead and beluga whales, and a variety of birds. He also takes part in a subsistence hunt where he learned to understand just how important narwhals are to the Inuit’s health and their way of life, and considering how few options the Inuits have, there is little, if any, objection. Come and hear of his adventures on April 18 at the Middletown Public Library at 6pm. 700 W Main Road, Middletown. 401-846-1573, www.toddmcleish. com/appearances. –Grace Lentini
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Ryan Garrity, a teacher at Mount Hope High School (MHHS) and the head of the school’s Robotics and Engineering Club, greets me sporting a purple mohawk and wielding a Mountain Dew. Garrity, a MHHS graduate and one of the club’s co-founders, describes robotics as “a sport of the mind.” We enter a room where a dozen or so students are busily tinkering with screws, bolts, batteries and laptops. Having won the state championship earlier this year, the team is now preparing for the World Championships, to be held in April in St. Louis. The robotics club, which began in 2006 with four students, now consists of upwards of 40 students. There are three teams: The Underdogs, Tater Bots and Looney Tuned Robotics. Teams compete by guiding their robots in a game that entails picking up plastic loops and placing them on PVC pipes. Garrity describes the complex scoring system. He also mentions that teams can get extra points by picking up the
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Arts Alive! Does More Than Put On Plays Kirsten Davis, business manager of Arts Alive!, is so committed to exposing and engaging the more than 500 Barrington children Arts Alive! serves, it literally spills out of her. Arts Alive!, a non-profit, charitable organization, was formed in 2009 in partnership with Barrington elementary and middle school PTO’s to bring school plays to the kids in the community. Organized by professional directors, set-designers, stage-hands, costumedesigners and other artists from the area; the program puts no financial or administrative burden on the school district while employing local professionals who have specialized experience in the theater. The result is nothing short of impressive. The image one might conjure up of school play fare - ramshackle cardboard sets and kids in their parent’s old clothing - is completely dismantled here, and children develop their actingchops as an extension of the school day. “The best part for the kids is that it’s part of the school experience,” explains Davis. “So we get kids who show up who might otherwise not. We have boys, which isn’t always so common. And it carries through over the years so we see them develop and find this
as being their ‘thing’.” From the first production of The Wizard of Oz, which included 100 students, to the recently completed Aladdin, which included 143 first through third graders, Arts Alive! has given Barrington children a high-quality performing arts experience that is deeply community oriented. As interest has expanded, so has the program. “We don’t make any money, that’s for certain,” says Davis. “We have 13 volunteers on the board of trustees who make sure our finances comply with State and Federal laws as we maintain our non-profit status. But, we have added an earned-income arm to help defray costs by holding additional classes outside the school for kids who are interested in something more, in adding to the experience.” Arts Alive! subleases part of the Peacock and Parade Arts School in Barrington Center, which provides a studio for dance, music and acting lessons. A summer camp, which hires local high-school interns, is also offered. All income generated from these additions to the program is pumped directly back into it. Staff varies from production to production, and there is a transparent relationship between
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Portsmouth Celebrates a Big Anniversary There are a lot of really great things about living in New England, but one of the very best things about it is being surrounded by places integral to American history. We’re surrounded by buildings and landmarks frequented by the country’s founding fathers; if you pay close enough attention, you can appreciate it in the places you see every day. It’s a really good time to do that in Portsmouth, which is celebrating its 375th anniversary all year long. (The town was settled by dissidents from the Massachusetts Bay Colony, including Roger Williams’s compatriot Anne Hutchinson, in 1638.) The celebration kicked off on January 1 with a Polar Dive, and continues this month with an art exhibit at the Portsmouth Arts Guild through April 7, and a lecture on “Portsmouth 100 Years Ago” on April 9 at Portsmouth Town Hall. Next month will feature more lectures, a ladies’ high tea and a celebration at Greenvale Vineyards. Custom House Coffee is also in on the festivities, having blended a custom Portsmouth 375 Anniversary Roast for this year, with partial proceeds going to the 375th Historic Preservation Fund. The full schedule of celebration is available at www.Portsmouth375.com or on Twitter @portsmouthri375. –Julie Tremaine
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Aladdin, as performed by Arts Alive! last month in Barrington
the Arts Alive! organization and the schools and parents it serves. To continue to create that community dynamic is the mission of the program. “Really, this is a civic response to a public need. The talent in this area has literally come out of the woodwork,” says Davis. Upcoming Arts Alive! productions
include will The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley put on by the Sowams School, followed by a Broadway Review at the Hampton Meadow’s school, which boasts the largest cast to date of 155 children. Any questions about the program can be directed to Kirsten Davis at 401-258-1180 or artsalivebarrington@cox.net. -Stephanie Wheeler
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Walk or Run for a Good Cause Ocean State Multisport kicks off its season on April 7 with the Francis Farm 5k Walk/ Run. Based on last year’s success, this year’s event promises to be even more successful and fun. For example, all participants will receive a free entry to the cookout after the race. Additionally, there will be music, basketball, horseshoes, volleyball and a coin-operated arcade. For those not participating in the race, a ticket for the cookout is $10. All proceeds benefit the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Registration starts at 8am; race starts at 10am. Register day of or online at www.oceanstatemultisport.com The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is looking for runners for the Rhode Island Chapter’s fifth annual Run MS: 5K Rhode Race on April 7 at the certified course in Bristol’s Colt State Park. Simultaneous MS Walks will also be happening during the race, in Providence and in Narragansett where volunteers are needed for vital activities such as registration, t-shirt distribution and staffing rest stops. All monies raised will benefit Rhode Islanders with multiple sclerosis and fund research to find new MS treatments and eventually a cure. Registration begin at 8:30am; race starts at 10am. Register day of or online at www.walkmsrhodeisland.org. –Grace Lentini
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Buzz Bay Views Guests supported the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter for its big fundraiser at the Linden Place ballroom: the 6th Annual Mardi Gras Ball. The ball featured live music from the Rockin’ Soul Horns Band, great food from Blackstone Caterers and live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefitted the no-kill Bristol Animal Shelter fand its goal of building a new state-of-the-art shelter. www.friendsofthebristolanimalshelter.org. Photography by: Judith Gardner
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hey’re cold, slightly salty, sweet, delicately firm and truly delicious. Oysters are a local favorite when it comes to shellfish. However, oysters do much more than just fill our stomachs and satisfy a craving – their benefits are wide reaching for Rhode Island’s economy and its coastal environment. Perhaps oyster farming isn’t something you think of when you think of Rhode Island, but the industry is growing in the state, reaping both economic and environmental rewards. Although capture fishery production has essentially stopped growing world-wide since the 1980s, aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish and even plants, has maintained an 8.3% growth rate, making it the fastest growing form of food production in the world and the fastest growing segment of the U.S. agricultural economy.
An Industry Destroyed
Rhode Island’s oyster industry thrived at the end of the nineteenth century and into the early 1900s. Native oysters populated brackish ponds along Rhode Island’s southern coastline in great numbers. Leases of submerged land were granted for the purpose of culturing oysters, but were difficult for the state to enforce. During this time fishermen from all over the state flocked to salt ponds such as Point Judith Pond in South Kingstown. Fishing laws and limits on oysters were disregarded. Diesel powered ships began entering Point Judith Pond, dragging the bottom of the pond with metal claws and feeding oysters into a trailing net. After three years of dragging, Point Judith Pond’s once flourishing oyster population was destroyed. The addition of a breachway in 1910, where the mouth of Point Judith Pond meets Narragansett Bay, effectively negated the possibility of a resurgence of native oysters. A sandbar was dug out to deepen and widen the channel so that large boats could have access to the pond. As a result, a constant supply of ocean water was allowed to enter into the pond, permanently changing the salinity of the water. Although oysters grow fast in salty water, they have better success at spawning in brackish waters with lower salinity, and are composed primarily of fresh water. The change in the salinity of the pond
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made it impossible for the few remaining oysters to reproduce fast enough to sustain future oyster fishing. This scenario played out in other ponds in the area as other breachways were created to allow yearround pond-to-ocean access. The hurricane of 1938 added to the devastation of previously thriving salt ponds. The hurricane’s storm surge effectively silted over prime oyster grounds and fisherman finally pulled out of the area. Although a few leases still remained in the state, the oyster industry essentially came to a standstill due the lack of a streamlined lease application process.
Regrowing the State's Aquaculture
Contemporary oyster farming in Rhode Island started slowly in the 1970s and began to grow during the late 1990s. The number of leases and acres farmed increased rather dramatically around the year 2000. With the wild oyster population basically annihilated, farmers cultivate oysters using a variety of techniques – from the most basic method of scattering seeds, or planting oysters at the bottom of the water, to more complex methods involving combinations of racks, polyethylene bags and cages at varying depths of the water column. Most of the farms are located in South Kingstown, Narragansett, Charlestown, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Block Island. Roughly half of the farms in South County are in coastal ponds, the rest are located in Narragansett Bay, the Sakonnet River and Block Island. While the fishing industry as a whole has suffered over a number of years, oyster farming has continued to grow, even after the country’s economic collapse in 2008. “It’s an industry that’s growing,” explains David Beutel, Aquaculture and Fisheries Coordinator for the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Counsil (RI CRMC). Beutel, who manages leased land, permits for farms, and monitoring of land/farms, says that when he joined the RI CRMC in 2009 there were 34 oyster farms in Rhode Island — now there are 50. Roger Williams University also teaches aquaculture to students and hobbyists in its oystering programs. “If you think about it, growth occurred during the economic recession and presented an opportunity to people when
there weren’t many other opportunities.” Bill Silkes, owner of the American Mussel Harvesters in North Kingstown and Salt Water Farms in Middletown has been successfully growing oysters and mussels in Rhode Island for about 25 years, and concurs with Beutel. Running his processing plant and shellfish farm with the help of his three sons Greg, Adam and Mason, Silkes has seen business continue to grow, even in the face of the recent economic downturn. “The industry continues to grow in Rhode Island, New England and around the world,” explains Silkes. “It’s good for the economy of Rhode Island.” “There’s a greater demand locally for oysters than there’s ever been,” states Graham Brawley, manager of the Ocean State Shellfishing Cooperative. Brawley, who started the co-op with his partner John West in 2008, says the demand for oysters is up. “This year the local market is stronger than other markets.” The cooperative comprises six oyster farms – one farm in Point Judith Pond in South Kingstown, three farms in Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, one farm in Potters Pond in South Kingstown, and one in Narragansett Bay, in North Kingstown. The farms within the co-op work independently but also as unit, which helps individual farms save costs in shipping and billing and redundancy in licensing and permits. Oysters represent about 98% of the total shellfish farmed in Rhode Island. The $2.8 million dollar oyster industry has helped create and retain traditional jobs in Rhode Island. Silkes’ processing plant and shellfish farm supports 40 families off shellfishing; the Ocean State Shellfishing Cooperative’s six farms employ 1012 part/full time, year-round employees. The economic benefits of oyster farming have a ripple effect for the local economy, as each farm needs boats, docks, gear, equipment, machines — bringing additional business to companies within the state. Oyster farming is not without its skeptics; often, prospective farmers are met with suspicion from the community and the fishing, sailing and boating industries. “People are afraid of something different,” says Beutel. “People are afraid they’re going to lose something.” Residents close to farms may worry that a proposed farm will cause a loss in property value, that the visual impact of the farm will result in a less appealing view,
Shellfish from American Mussel Harvesters is in higher demand than ever
or that they may lose the ability to fish, boat or swim. “They feel like they’re losing out on some pristine environment,” explains Brawley. In reality, farms usually have little or no visual or physical impact on the waters they reside in. “You don’t see much but that is a good point to make,” explains Beutel, “no user conflicts.”
Positive Environmetal Impacts
Silkes’ Salt Water Farms grows oysters, mussels and an experimental crop of kelp on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, in Middletown, off Burma Road. Silkes takes small seed oysters, a 1/4” in size, and puts them into fine mesh bags. When the oysters grow to one inch in size they’re transferred into plastic trays. Columns of six trays are suspended in the water column and are connected to a float on the surface along a long line; however, the floats are barely noticeable from the road. There are approximately 40 feet between each long line and all gear is six feet below the surface, allowing recreational and commercial fishers, as well as recreational boaters, to travel between the lines. Others fear that fertilizer and/or feed will be used in the farming process, resulting in a negative effect
on water quality; in reality, oyster farming does not involve the use of fertilizer or feed and provides invaluable environmental benefits to the state’s salt ponds and shorelines. “People don’t realize the positive impact,” states Silkes. Disease, pollution and urbanization have negatively affected water quality in Rhode Island. Industrial and agricultural runoff, as well as runoff from lawns and golf courses cause algal blooms, which consume oxygen, leading to low dissolved oxygen levels, creating a hostile and inhabitable environment for marine organisms. “The conditions are not great to have a sustainable harvest of wild oysters here,” Beutel explains. “But farming restores a part of the ecosystem that has been missing for a little while.” The introduction of oysters to otherwise barren salt ponds and coastlines helps improve water quality by filtering nutrients, dissolved organics and algae and by removing carbon and excess nitrogen from runoff/fertilization. In abundance, oysters help clarify the water, allowing for deeper penetration of sunlight, which facilitates the development of new eelgrass beds. Eelgrasses increase oxygen levels, which is a valuable
benefit for the ecosystem. “There’s not a reliable supply of naturally available oysters, but if you plant the seed it grows incredibly well,” explains Silkes. Leases are only granted to sites which are void of eelgrass. Many of the farm sites which were once empty and lifeless are now teeming with eel grass, providing a healthy setting for aquatic life. Juvenile shellfish and fish – including sea bass, winter flounder and tautog (blackfish) – live in eelgrass. “The habitat is perfect for a nursery setting,” says Brawley. In recent years, the Rhode Island Aquaculture Initiative provided funding for projects focused on improving the health and longevity of farmed shellfish, educating students and communities about aquaculture and addressing concerns about environmental effects related to aquaculture. The funding was also meant to help researchers and aquaculturists access aquaculture data and reduce conflicts between aquaculturists and traditional capture fishermen. Roger Williams University’s oyster growing program offers an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to learn about aquaculture. The extension course, which runs every winter from January to March, gets coastal owners involved in the farming process. Beutel teaches participants about regulation, permitting, monitoring and the application process. “There is a lot of suspicion [regarding oyster farming] but I think that is changing,” says Brawley, mainly because of public awareness and education. Brawley says the attitudes of people living near Ninigret Pond is changing as farmers show and explain to residents and boaters what they are doing. “Its positive public relations – they open up as much as they can.” Perhaps the tide is changing in terms of the State’s perception of aquaculture. With increased public education and an ongoing investment in research and technology, aquaculture can only continue to grow in the years to come, ensuring a sustainable industry, and providing economic and environmental rewards for the State of Rhode Island. “We’re always thinking of new ways to do it,” says Silkes, “And that’s the fun part of it. I think the sky’s the limit.”
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] Pets [ By sarah Bertness
Pampering our four legged friends
Photography by tiffany Medrano
I’m technically an only child, but for the
league, and they’ve been family ever since.
past nine years it’s been me and the boys.
From meals to movie nights, my brothers
From birthdays to beach trips, we’re pret-
are part of the pack.
them food under the table. Shhhhh… Everyone loves to pamper their pets. Whether it’s a tasty treat, a big run or a
ty lucky to have each other. With their big
Like a big sister should, I spoil them some-
brand new haircut, we do what we can to
brown eyes and wavy locks, I can definitely
times. We have slumber parties and take
keep them looking, feeling and hopefully
see a family resemblance. My parents ad-
road trips. We go hiking and swimming and
smelling good too. This month I met four
opted Milo and Remy a year apart through
play in the snow. They’re friends with all of
local business owners who found a way to
the local English Springer Spaniel rescue
my friends, and don’t tell anyone but I slip
make everyday take your pet to work day. April 2013 | The BAY
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shaggy style Chic boutiques to pamper your pets
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Gourmet pet delicacies are the ultimate reward
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hen I visit Sherri Dechaine at Woof! Woof! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar, her Warren boutique, I’m immediately met by her bulldog Bronx, a part-time model that spends his time off welcoming visitors to his mom’s shop. “Bronx has a lot of friends,” says Dechaine, who tells me that weekends at Woof! Woof! are busiest, with neighbors stopping by to say hello and grab a mid-walk treat. While Bronx is the party animal of Dechaine’s four pups, I also get to meet Moose, a Valley Bulldog that Dechaine rescued after he was left abandoned in a barn. It’s Moose’s first trip to the shop, and he is still getting used to being around people thanks to Dechaine’s motherly care and affection. “We’ve worked very hard to build trust,” says Dechaine, who keeps the emphasis at her boutique on pampering for a good cause. Inspired by Dechaine’s own four rescues, Woof! Woof! participates in bi-monthly fundraisers for local animal welfare leagues, donating supplies of delicious and beautifully-decorated baked goods to raise funds for a cause close to Sherri’s heart. Come the warmer months, Woof! Woof! also hosts Shelter Saturdays at the store, with special discounts and a percentage of sales benefitting local shelters. How about supporting a good cause and pampering yourself in the process? In addition to customizable collars, leashes and a line
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of puppy sweaters with serious sass, the boutique sells limited edition Coggeshall Jewelers-designed Friends’ Beads that benefit the Bristol Animal Shelter and fit any bead bracelet. But the real draw into the boutique is the bakery. Woof! Woof! takes the custom baked birthday cakes and the individual sized pupcakes when it comes to carrying decadent pet treats. Of course you can’t forget the side of doggie ice cream. For the canine sweet tooth, Woof! Woof!’s bakery is stocked with everything from whoopie pies to cannoli, and the biscuit bar has a rotating menu of sweet and savory flavors from apple, pumpkin, peanut butter and mint. Of course the bakery case constantly changes with the season, and something tells me the Easter Bunny might be stopping by to fill some special baskets (and bowls). A former vet-tech and trained nutritionist, Dechaine puts pet health first, and also carries a huge selection of gourmet and specialty pet foods. Whether your feline is a bit finicky or your pup needs a little less of the love handles, Dechaine carries a full range of all natural, US made wet and dry pet foods in flavors that take pampering to the Michelin star standards. Salmon tunalini anyone? 512 Main Street, Warren. 401-289-2341, www.woofwoofboutique.com
Fur-Tastic Dog Boutique Park Square Avenue, East Providence 401-433-3167 www.furtasticdogboutique.com Wag Nation 92 William Street, Newport 401-619-3719 www.wag-nation.com
Feeling the love? Reach out to these local shelters to adopt a pet of your own Bristol Animal Shelter Minturn Farm Road, Bristol 401-253-4834 www.friendsofthebristolanimalshelter.org Town of Swansea Animal Shelter 68 Stevens Road, Swansea 508-679-6446 www.petfinder.com/shelters/MA75 Potter’s League For Animals 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown 401-846-8276 www.potterleague.org Seekonk Animal Shelter 100 Peck Street, Seekonk 508-336-6663 www.seekonk-ma.gov
] Dog gone adventures A new kind of dog walk
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’ve always wondered where my English Springer Spaniel Milo dreams of when he is curled in the corner in his bed nodding off while his paws mimic the most free-spirited run of his life. After talking with Ruffin’ Wranglers’ owner Blythe Penna, I very well may have my answer. Ruffin’s off-lead dog excursions let pups run free on 15 acres and five and a half miles of hiking trails in Rehoboth, with a pack of other pooches to explore with and a river for those that fancy a swim. Penna describes the Wrangler excursions as nothing short of “puppy nirvana.” After 14 years in the medical sales field, Penna’s world changed when she got her dog Roma, a seven-year-old Vizsla. In love with doggy motherhood, Penna knew she wanted to find a way to have Roma at her side at work. After brainstorming
ideas, pet excursions was a clear winner, allowing Penna and Roma to be social, active and spend their days exploring the great outdoors. Roma hits the trails with Mom every week, and Penna couldn’t be happier with her hiking schedule. An everyday inspiration for the business, like all members of the Ruffin’ Wranglers extended family, Roma is one happy, healthy, lucky and, at the end of a long day’s hike, exhausted pup. Servicing Providence, Barrington and Rumford, Ruffin’ Wranglers picks up pets from home, emphasizing convenience for working pet parents that want to make sure their little one is getting all of the attention, outdoor time and exercise they need. Following a meet and greet, pups get signed up for a weekly schedule. An average run is one and a half hours, either during the morning or afternoon
session, but they also have an all-day hike available for pups feeling extra pent up (or needing to work off some of those Woof! Woof! baked goods). “They learn the drill,” says Penna, of pups eagerly awaiting to be picked up and unleashed in the great outdoors. The Wranglers head out in rain, shine or snow, giving their four legged clients the exercise of their life and their owners the peace of mind that their pets are in great hands. With dogs signing up for similar days a week and a small group of Wranglers who have been with the business from the beginning; people and pups alike form friendships and look forward to their trips to doggy camp. A fast growing four legged family, Ruffin’ Wranglers, all-action excursions may just be doggy dreamland. 401-419-4318, www.ruffinwranglers.com
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style
Who says salons are just for humans?
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hen I arrive at Karen Lynch’s Style Unleashed Pet Boutique and Grooming Salon in Barrington, Bearded Collie Benny is waiting for his ride back to his beachfront home. If his slobbery smile and wagging tail has anything to say about the service, it’s definitely four paws up. With Style Unleashed’s one-on-one dog and cat treatments, pets get all of the individual attention of a proper pampering, from baths to blowouts, with each service marked by Lynch’s signature TLC and a welcome into her extended family of domesticated customers. A lifelong animal lover who dreamed of opening her own specialty store in her hometown, Style Unleashed has been a pure passion project for Lynch from the very start. With the constant “parade of puppies” in and out of the boutique, Lynch says the furry family is constantly growing with new generations of pets and pet owners alike. “These are my kids,” says Lynch of her canine and feline clientele, whose photos cover the walls and their Facebook page. Style Unleashed goes all out with their treatments, offering specialized services and all sorts of pet-approved add-ons. Is someone feeling scratchy? Book an appointment for a soothing oatmeal bath. Got skunked? There’s a bath for that too. Bang trims and face scrubs will keep your other half looking tip-top, and don’t forget the toes. After a snowy winter, it’s important to get pooches’ paws back in top shape. Style Unleashed’s puppy ‘pedicure,’ a specially formulated bubble bath that helps heal dry, cracked paws, seems the ultimate in doggy delights. A fellow Springer Spaniel lover, Pat Ryan has over 25 years grooming experience and for her it’s all about keeping the animals happy and healthy. Just don’t forget a final spritz of cologne… you never know who Fido might run into on the way out. The royal treatment doesn’t stop there. The boutique’s collection of dreamy velvet beds, imported Italian charm collars and comfy-chic carrier bags would top any pet (or pet owner’s) wish list. Lynch says puppy parents and even puppy grandparents often stop by when they want to spoil their special someone. “Even when people are cutting back on themselves, they are still pampering their pets,” says Lynch, whose own pups are certainly no exception to the rule. Ten-year-old chocolate lab Jackson Browne and six-year-old Beagle Hannah Montana (named by her other little ones) frequently join her at the “office,” a flexibility that Lynch says makes her job the greatest of all. 232 Waseca Avenue, Barrington. 401-245-2600, www. styleunleashedri.com
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BRusheD PuPs Indulge your pet in salon and grooming services Designer Dogs 15 Gooding Avenue, Bristol 401-254-1118 Check them out on Facebook Tidy Tails 500 Metacom Avenue, Bristol 401-253-8245 Boutique Pet Spa & Inn 295 Old County Road, Westport 508-636-8219 www.boutiquepetspaandinn.com Pawlessa Pet Grooming Spa 521 American Legion Highway, Westport 508-636-5922 Check them out on Facebook Heaven Scent Grooming 413 Waterman Avenue, East Providence 401-438-1573 www.heavenscentgrooming.net Classic Clips Grooming Salon 259 Waterman Avenue, East Providence 401-351-3310
PaWs in line Pet training and obedience classes that feel like playtime
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Sending your pets to a school they’ll love
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’d be hard-pressed to think of a better way to spend a day at ‘work,’ than visiting one of the American Canine puppy kindergarten classes at Manypaws Pet Villa in Westport. From big to small and shy to spunky, there is almost too much cute to put into words. After speaking with trainer Marcia Albert, I can tell her work is nothing short of a lifelong love affair. “It’s a real gift,” says Albert about teaching her American Canine classes. According to Albert, it’s pure pooch passion that brings pet owners, new and seasoned alike, to Manypaws for training classes. Using lots of positive reinforcement and focusing on creating happy and healthy interactions and experiences while teaching a couple of basic cues, training is invaluable in building trust and practicing socialization, particularly from prime puppy age. Manners aside, training really allows pets to become one of the family and be able to be active and social members of their local community as well (My dog Milo is our neighborhood ambassador, greeting all visitors with a welcome wag and big kiss. Remy, on the other hand, tends to turn every cue into the roll over and scratch my belly move.).
Albert’s work isn’t all puppy play. She also knows a lot about teaching an old dog new tricks. Inspired by her own rescue, Albert works with a number of shelter dogs and late bloomers that need some extra trust-building exercises and kindness to adapt to their new homes and owners. “I wouldn’t be doing the job I’m doing if it wasn’t for her,” says Albert about her beloved pitbull Abby. Albert found Abby on the streets of New Bedford, scared, sick and utterly alone on the streets. After a week’s care at an animal hospital, Abby defied the odds and was able to head home with Albert, joining older brother Zac, a Shih Tzu. After 35 years as a reading specialist, Albert’s shift has been a welcome second career. From tunnels and agility jumps, to recess at puppy kindergarten class, Albert’s lessons put the emphasis on fun and she wouldn’t have it any other way. With pups and owners interacting in Albert’s active group classes, it’s a toss up whether the pups or their parents are having a better time at Manypaws. “It’s a hoot,” says Albert, who knows that happy tails mean a happy home. 1126 Main Road, Westport. 508-636-5566, www.americancanine.com
Island Canine Training Services 845 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown 401-569-5591 www.islandcanine.com Katy’s K9 and Behavioral Services Newport 269-268-4400 www.katysk9training.com K9 Instincts 160 Willow Lane, Portsmouth 401-640-0626 www.k9instincts.com Betsy’s TLC Dog Training and Dog Behavior Consulting Middletown 401-841-0857 www.bettystlcdogtraining.com Canine Mastery 102A Pond Street, Seekonk 508-399-5867 www.caninemastery.com Pooch Pawsitive 865 Warren Avenue, East Providence 401-714-5652 www.poochpawsitive.com
Sea Rose Cottage 21 Constitution Street 401-254-1166 www.searosecottage.com Working studio/retail shop offering painted furniture, vintage finds & workshops on decorative finishing techniques. Featuring Dash & Albert Rugs and Annie Sloan Paints & Fabrics.
Agave 805 Hope Street 401-253-1566 Agave restaurant has the best views of Bristol Harbor. Stop in and experience global tastes with local attitude.
Blithewold Mansion and Arboretum 101 Ferry Road 401-253-2707 www.blithewold.org Spring is blooming at Blithewold. Their season kicks off on April 2, so look for a plethora of educational workshops and programs, as well as walks, concerts and garden tours.
Paper Packaging and Panache 418 Hope Street 401-253-2273 www.paperpackagingpanache.com An exceptional selection of greeting cards, invitations, stationery and gifts appropriate for all of life’s celebrations and special occasions.
Bristol Yoga
The Knotty Dog
676 Hope St 401-569-0147 www.bristolyogastudio.com
31 Bradford Street 401-396-9520 www.theknottydog.com
Bristol Yoga Studio is a hatha yoga studio that offers group classes, workshops, community service events and individual personalized yoga instruction.
Home and gift shoppe featuring American handmade furniture, art and nautical home accessories.
Revival
Bristol Sails Cottage
227 Thames Street 401-396-9806 www.revivalbristolri.com
508-865-7838 www.bristolsails.com
Experience Springtime in Paris now at Revival. Coming soon: Tea at The Belvedere!
Put your toes in the water from your private beachside patio in this romantic designer beachfront “Nantucket Rose Cottage” All you’lll hear is Swish! Swish! Swish! Open year round.
April 12-14th Celebrate Spring by Shopping Local! Watch Bristol come alive as hundreds of daffodils line the streets. Look forward to a weekend filled with daffodil inspired contests, promotions, raffles, pageants, and parades.
Hope Street
State Street
Thames Street
A Moment in Time Photography
Bristol House of Pizza
499 Hope St; 254-2648
55 State St; 253-2550
Alayne White Spa & Body Boutique
Green River Silver Co
Copper Quahog
297 Hope St; 253-5005
54 State St; 297- 7749
Hair Heart & Soul
LaBella Boutique
407 Hope St; 253-5200
78 State St; 253-3331
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New Leaf Hair Studio
295 Hope St; 254-7463
18 State St; 254-9333
Kate & Company
Sea Star Treasures
301 Hope St; 253-3117
39 State St; 714-8806
Lobster Pot
Sue Casa
119 Hope St; 253-9100
39 State St; 396-9904
Pure Salon
Therapy Boutique
18 State St; 254-9333
Roberto’s Italian Restaurant 450 Hope St; 254-9732
Other Locations
The Foolish Fox
Bristol House Bed & Breakfast
William Raveis
423 Hope St; 396-9849
Zenabelle
573 Hope St; 396-9603
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DeWolf Tavern
259 Thames St; 254-2005
Flags at the Landing
251 Thames St; 254-3927
Floral Symphony
267 Thames St; 254-1348
Harbor Bath and Body
251 Thames St; 396-9170
681 Hope St; 253-7873
317 Hope St; 396-5950
259 Thames St; 254-1772
Jackie’s Loft / Boutique 448 Thames St; 254-4251
Luna Sea
259 Thames St; 256-0485
Redlefsen’s Restaurant 444 Thames St; 254-1188
14 Aaron Ave; 396-9066
People’s Credit Union
50 Gooding Ave; 253-6500
Williams Grant Inn
154 High St; 253-4222
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Visit www.ieaw.org/support/ or call 401-369-7431 $25,000 Challenge Match Donors: Rosalind Rustigian, Chair • Susan Crudgington, Vice-Chair Rustigian Rugs • Nora Leake Cameron, Past Chair • Drucilla Cortell Gensler, Chair, Advisory Board The Initiative To Educate Afghan Women PO Box 603188, Providence, RI 02906-0188 | a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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Photography: Michael Cevoli
Stylish finds for you and your home
A Space for Food and Art This Tiverton home is the perfect mix of culinary imagination and artistic space. Turn the page to read about
Al and Kelly Milukas’ dream home, which combines all of their passions in one beautifully curated space.
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Live Well Home Style
by Andrea E. McHugh
This home does double duty as Kelly Milukas’s art studio
Life Imitating Art Waking up surrounded by lush gardens, acres of flourishing farmland and the cacophony of chirping birds would inspire even the most toughened urban dweller, but for mixed media artist Kelly Milukas and her husband Al, it’s a creative, culinary compound. “It feels like a nest, the way a home should be,” says Kelly about the “bow” style house the two have made home. Built in 1985 - practically yesterday by Tiverton standards - the couple decided to make what was once Al’s bachelor pad into a smart, welcoming space that would celebrate their shared passion for cooking, art and entertaining. “He found it and fell in love with the house in its reiteration,” explains Kelly. “Since that time, we’ve lovingly and ‘lengthily’ just redone almost every part of the house.” Bow houses earned their name for the rooflines imitating the inverted bow of
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a ship. “It has all the feel and the look of a house that is old,” says Kelly. Though the couple had seemingly endless tasks to tackle, Al and Kelly immediately knew where they would begin: the kitchen. “The kitchen was insanely small and we’re major foodies, so that was the first thing,” says Kelly. The two turned to Warwick-based carpenter Jeff Renfro to take the small kitchen and even smaller dining space and transform them into an expansive kitchen. “We had the wall knocked down so we could really have the size of kitchen we wanted - and needed,” explains Al, who is best known for his boisterous musings on the Paul and Al Morning Show on WHJY. Warm, dark wood custom cabinetry and a pot rack lend a traditional feel while top of the line stainless steel appliances, Honed Black Granite countertops and 18” Italian travertine marble flooring add a
decidedly modern element. Since the kitchen redux, the couple, along with Renfro’s help, has tackled multiple renovation projects throughout the home. They’ve created a stylish, comfortable home for friends, family, their young daughter Ava and their two lovable rescue dogs, Hazel and Fellow. In an area where acreage is ample and roadside stands plenty, local produce is readily available, but for Kelly and Al, simply walking out the front door affords them a yeoman’s bounty. The two estimate that they eat straight from the garden about ten months out of the year, with this time of the planting calendar being especially exciting. Kelly is living proof that there are flower gardeners, and there are flower gardeners. When she moved from her circa 1840 farmhouse in Gray, Maine (she earned her BA in Arts with a
concentration in sculpture from the University of Southern Maine), the garden came with her – not a few houseplants or bulbs, but the whole kit and caboodle. “One weekend we dug and divided the entire garden,” she says, laughing. Her plan was to temporarily transplant the garden to Connecticut before rooting it in its final Tiverton resting place. “So literally this garden was in a 24’ U-Haul truck… 24’ worth of plants! [The garden] is now nine or ten years old and it’s stunning.” While she is the admitted doyenne of the blooms, it’s Al who has spearheaded the robust showing of herbs, fruits and vegetables. As Kelly would describe it, tending to the land is in his blood. “He was raised in a traditional European family that was very passionate about gardening,” she says. Passionate is an understatement. Here you will find ten to 12
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Cooking and creating combine in a Tiverton home
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tomato varieties (“Each one is used for a different recipe or sauce,” explains Kelly), six types of heirloom carrots, Brussels sprouts, cherries, three different bean varieties, three different kinds of peas, husk cherries, cranberries, quince, turnips, cauliflower - and this list just scratches the surface. “It started literally when I was a kid; my mom always had a garden at home,” says Al, adding that his grandparents’ garden was equally stocked. “My mom would grow plums and make her own plum wines. These things were very common for me but I didn’t realize it wasn’t normal for my non-Lithuanian friends.” While other kids sat at the middle school lunch table will their fruit roll-ups and pudding cups, Al would unpack his gooseberries and currants. It was crystal clear which one of these was not like the other, but even today, Al practices
Old World methods, like making and grating his own horseradish, just as his grandfather taught him. Al and Kelly have the food covered, but proven entertainers like these would never forget drinks. “Al is an amazing mixologist,” says Kelly. “He’s always growing things just for drinks. He’s tinkering in his garden with crazy herbs.” Much of the expansive herb garden is destined for infusing spirits with distinct, authentic flavors in addition to spicing up dishes. Thyme, basil, mint parsley, sage and lemongrass are just some of some of the garden’s yield. Al keeps a blog about what makes their garden grow at www.livethelive.com. Though they adore their home and gardens, both are particularly fond of the most artful space on the Milukas compound: the Bow House Studio. With nary a hint of the shed it once
was, the studio is Kelly’s with its stunning surrounding gardens and tranquil surroundings, The Bow House Studio has become one of the most visited spots on the South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this summer, the annual, multi-day self-guided tour features the work of several of the nearly 100 South Coast Artists throughout the South Coast region of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “Art is borderless,” says Kelly. “This community we’ve developed… it’s really unique and it’s a spirit of support that really goes very deep.” When the organization officially registered as a non-profit five years ago, there were around 30 members. Today, there are nearly 100. “The more we collaborate and get to know one another, it becomes this really organic network of support and sharing.” The same spirit,
she says, can also be said about Tiverton as a whole. “The economy is driven by independent creative people who embrace community, and neighborly values are a strong and common team sport,” she says. “The roots of local support and friendship go far deeper than most.” It’s no surprise the studio and kitchen remain Kelly and Al’s favorite spaces. “The biggest creative things happen in both places. Al creates in the kitchen and I create in the studio,” says Kelly. “We participate as a family in both places; we stage great family and friendship meals in each space.” To learn more about Kelly and her artwork, visit www.kellymilukas.com.
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and pepper shakers, platters, vases, trays, cheese plates and bowls ideal for that summer salad. Every single item at Hollies makes a marvelous gift for someone... or yourself. The back room is an accessory lover’s jackpot with colorful clutches, makeup bags, coin purses and apparel. After eight years in business, Holly says simply, “I tell people I cannot really describe my store. You just have to come in and see for yourself.” I could not agree more. 1. A bright pop of color on a statement clutch is the perfect seasonal
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I began getting massages a few years ago in the months leading up to my first marathon. I was logging a lot of miles at the time, so my massages focused mostly on my lower body, and I believe they helped me get through that intense training period without the knee and IT band pain that had previously affected my running. But even when I stopped doing marathons, I continued getting massages regularly. I had found that in addition to helping prevent sportsrelated injuries, massages reduced my overall muscle soreness and made my mind and body more relaxed - and what’s not to like about that? Recently, after a few weeks of intensifying my workouts in preparation for an upcoming warm-weather vacation, I was looking forward to a Signature Treatment Massage at Elizabeth Grady in Seekonk. I could feel that some of my muscles were especially tight, and an hour with a massage therapist working on those areas was just what I needed. I had never had a massage at Elizabeth Grady, but I knew that the salon had a reputation for offering nourishing skin care and body treatments, so I was anticipating an enjoyable experience. My appointment was scheduled for late afternoon on a Friday, and I arrived at the salon feeling a little drained. My massage therapist, Olga, on the other hand, was enthusiastic, showing no signs of being worn out from the workweek. I admired her Friday afternoon attitude and liked chatting with her while we discussed the areas I felt needed the most attention, among other things (it turns out we are both fans of endurance sports and big dogs). The Signature Massage treatment began with me sitting down and dipping my feet in a warm bath with hot stones, while Olga gave me a soothing scalp massage. I could feel the tension melting away as I was literally pampered from head to toe. Then she gently
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exfoliated my skin from top to bottom, getting rid of dead skin cells and exposing the fresh skin below. When it was time for the body massage to begin, I was already so much more relaxed than when I had walked in minutes earlier. I spend a lot of time on my laptop throughout the day, so I already knew that I carry a lot of tension in my upper back and shoulders. I also tend to be tight in my hamstrings and calves from years of playing sports. Olga confirmed all of this as she worked through the massage, but instead of just leaving it at that, she showed me exercises I could do to stretch and strengthen those specific areas at home. She would check in once in awhile to make sure I was happy with the amount of pressure she was applying, but other than that she allowed me to just relax
and enjoy the massage. That wasn’t hard to do - between the massage itself, the dimly lit room, the warm massage table, the soothing music and the smell of lavender oil, the Signature Massage experience can be best summed up with one word: Ahh. It was truly therapeutic for both my mind and body - just what I needed to feel a sense of renewal at the end of the workweek. When I left Elizabeth Grady I was loose and energized, and had a strong desire to make a habit of scheduling late Friday afternoon massages.
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Bristol’s Beehive Café is a popular place for a morning bite, but they serve dinner on weekends, too. Turn the page to read about their farm-to-table offerings.
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Taste Eat
by David Dadekian
Buzzing with Flavor A Bristol café’s casual elegance is delicious Some restaurants fly just
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a little under the radar. The Beehive Café in Bristol is one of those places. To me it just doesn’t get the buzz – if you’ll forgive the pun – that it deserves. The kitchen, run by owner Jennifer Cavallaro and Chef Eli Dunn, works hard to use local, high quality ingredients and turns out very good, flavorful dishes with those products. I’ve had the chance to sample their food at several events around Rhode Island and always enjoyed it, so it was a pleasure to take in a relaxing meal at the charming little spot on Franklin Street between Thames and Hope Streets, and I do mean little. The first floor of The Beehive Café is a space for coffee, tea and pastries. There’s a table there and some seating outside on the patio. Perfect for most of the year in Bristol, and even if the weather’s a little cool, it’s a pretty area to sit outside. Upstairs, the tastefully sparse dining room seats about 24 people and in warmer weather there’s a small outdoor deck that looked like it could seat another four or six. Looking out the wall of windows facing west you
can make out Bristol Harbor and Independence Park. We missed the sunset on the evening my wife and I went for dinner, but I would bet it’s a beautiful spot to see the day turn to night. Since we were there for dinner we only lingered for a moment over the pastry display case downstairs. Perhaps we lingered for a couple of moments. There were some tasty looking treats and the coffee selection looked nice as well. The breakfast and lunch menus also looked very good and they are served daily from 7am-3:30pm. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 5-9pm, you can get dinner. We were there on a Friday and started with drinks as The Beehive Café has a very tempting beer and wine selection. I’m always glad to see something other than the same old beers and wines that thousands of restaurants have. It isn’t a very extensive list, but thankfully there aren’t any run-of-the-mill libations here. I got a Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale, brewed not far away in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and my wife had a
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Cloumage-stuffed french toast with a coconut crust and raspberry puree
good glass of Argentinean Malbec. Then we set upon examining the menu, which is really loaded with choices for such a small place. There are a selection of nibbles, half a dozen soups and salads, over a dozen sandwiches, a wide range of entrees and then the option of either building your own pizza or building your
own baked mac and cheese. Oh, and I almost forgot the eight or nine side dishes. On top of the regular menu there were also some specials for the evening. It’s a very wide-ranging menu with plenty of choices ranging from vegetarian to burgers and everything in between. There seemed to be some Mediterranean influences to some dishes, but you could also find nachos, meatloaf or a grilled cheese if you wanted American comfort. We started with a plate of Cornbread ($5), the Grilled Narragansett Feta ($10) and a cup of Beef Chili ($6). The Chili was great, loaded with beef and beans and topped with good cheese and scallions. It was also a perfect pairing with the Cornbread, which I liked very much. There were four big wedges of cornbread in the serving and it came with some good butter. I’m a little picky about cornbread and this was very good, not too sweet – it’s not supposed to be a cake – and not at all dry. On the other end of the bread spectrum was the Lebanese flatbread that came with the large square of warm, grilled Narragansett Feta cheese, which was topped with marinated red peppers, capers, basil and extra virgin olive oil. That was just plain delicious: the red
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by Jackie Sibblies Drury peppers and basil gave a nice slightly sweet counterpoint to the saltiness of the feta and capers, and the bread was perfect for serving it all up. For dinner I had the Smoked Salmon BLT ($11) while my wife ordered the Pesto Grilled Chicken ($14). We also got sides of the Fried Chickpeas and a Sea Salt Baked Potato with Vermont Cheddar. They were casual, comforting and excellent dishes, good portions without being too huge, but still filling. The Smoked Salmon BLT comes on flaxseed bread toasted with smoked salmon, smoked bacon, red onion, tomato, baby arugula and Boursin. Maybe there was a touch too much cheese, but then really, is there such a thing? I scraped a little off and ate it on the side. The Fried Chickpeas weren’t as crispy as I was expecting, but there was a lot of flavor in those little bites. The Pesto Chicken dish
was made up of Baffoni’s farm chicken breast, mashed butternut squash, Atwells Gold cheese, pesto and toasted pine nuts and was a strong combination of all those great components without being too overloaded. You may have noticed, if you kept track of those dish prices, that The Beehive Café is also nicely affordable. Overall it was a relaxing and enjoyable dinner at the type of neighborhood place that makes it very easy to be a regular place for any meal, and with such an extensive menu you should never get bored.
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Simple, delicious cooking in a Portsmouth kitchen Chef Christopher Maitland of Portsmouth’s 15 Point Road Restaurant started working in restaurants in college. After working for multiple restaurants including The Glass Onion, Le Bistro Newport and Providence’s Capriccio, he’s returned to his roots.
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15 Point Road is famous for its seafood. What is a favorite dish you make? One thing I really like to make is Seafood Pasta. It consists of lobster, shrimp and seared sea scallops finished with garlic and fresh herbs sautéed with a little olive oil. Then I open up the ingredients by splashing in some white wine, cream and tomatoes. I’ll serve it with something like fettuccini, topped with a chiffonade of fresh basil. How do you keep your dishes tasty yet simple? A lot has to do with using simple ingredients. You don’t want to overdo anything but also have a reasonable amount of ingredients. I always use kosher salt and a blend of white and black pepper. Many people are intimidated by cooking seafood. What’s an easy dish anyone can make? Poached sole or cod. Create the poaching liquid with white wine, herbs
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How do you pick fresh seafood? Through a visual inspection as well as the smell and feel. For whole fish there are two main things: the eye should be a clear, not cloudy at all; and the gills should be nice and pink. That’s an indication that you are using a fresh fish. If you have filleted fish, there should be no slime, no scent. How do you store it? Do not let it sit in its own juices. The best way to store it is to put it in a strainer with ice on top. If it’s whole fish you can have the ice touch, but if its filleted, use parchment. Also, only buy enough fish to use for one day; it’s about quality, not quantity.
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product development, and was inof Munroe Dairy’s Share the Love strumental in developing the Share program, in which 10% of proceeds the Love program. from sales of a limited edition fla“Last year, we did a donation to vored milk go to a local charity. Rhode Island Community Food The East Providence dairy’s April Bank for the month of February, and release is orange creamsicle, and it it worked out really well. We knew will benefit the Rhode Island Food that we were going to do a flavored Bank. February’s beneficiary was Project Undercover, which supplies essentials like diapers, clean underwear and socks to more than 45,000 underprivileged children in Rhode Island. RISE, Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education, was featured in March. RISE helps children whose parents have been or are incarcerated to break the cycle of poverty through education. “Share the Love gives each charity a bit of PR in communities that they might not normally reach while raising money for Munroe’s Chocolate Mint milk benefitted Rhode them. Hopefully it also Islanders Sponsoring Education raises awareness for them,” said Lindsay Armstrong Mitchell of Munroe Dairy. milk of the month, and decided that Mitchell is the fourth generation of rather than discount the milk, we’d her family to work at Munroe Dairy. take that discount amount and give Her father, Robert Armstrong, Jr., is it to charity.” the president of the company. Like The response from Munroe Dairy’s so many in small, family-owned busicustomers has been very enthusiasnesses, Mitchell’s responsibilities are tic, with 7,762 quarts of Strawberry varied. She oversees marketing and milk sold in February, totaling nearly
$2,000 in donations to Project Undercover. “Strawberry was a big hit in February, Chocolate-Mint is out for March, and in April, we’ll have Orange Creamsicle,” Mitchell says, “but there are literally thousands of flavor combinations we can make.” When queried about the future of Share the Love, Mitchell says, “This is a great program, so we’d like to see it continue, not just throughout the year, but for years to come. With so many charities out there, why limit ourselves to just 12?” Mitchell revealed that this year we can look forward to flavors such as Cookies and Cream, Blueberry, Root Beer and Egg Nog. She also mentioned the return of Strawberry for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. “I can guarantee you that Strawberry milk will be back,” Mitchell says. “You can quote me on that.” To order Orange Creamsicle milk and to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, sign up for Munroe Dairy’s delivery service at www.cowtruck. com, or, to taste a sample, visit the Munroe Dairy Cowtruck at Garden City Center for the Junior League of Rhode Island’s Touch a Truck event on Saturday, April 20.
AquiDneck WinteR MARket ReoPens After a brief hiatus, the Aquidneck Winter Market has resumed. Help celebrate the market’s return at st. Mary’s episcopal church’s old Parish House on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. St. Mary’s Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth. www.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org.
Ahmed will be joined by scott Doney, Geochemist and Director of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s Ocean and Climate Change Institute, for a dinner celebrating seafood options from Georges Bank beyond cod, along with a discussion of how the increasing acidification of our oceans is affecting marine life. Cocktail reception at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm. $48 per person. Hourglass Brasserie, 382 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-396-9811, www.eatingwiththeecosystem.org.
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Federal Hill Pizza 495 Main street, Warren; 401-245-0045. it’s all about the dough at Federal Hill Pizza. their brick oven pizzas are a crowd pleaser but they also have enough pastas, salads, burgers and wraps so everyone leaves satisfied. A must try pizza is the owner’s favorite, complete with fresh mozzarella, red sauce, prosciutto, mushrooms, goat cheese and basil cooked well-done. LD $-$$
Barrington tong-D 156 County Road; 401-2892998. Curry lovers and Asian food fanatics will go crazy for this authentic Thai restaurant. For great food and service in an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere, try Tong-D. LD $$
Bristol AgAVe 805 Hope Street; 401-2561566. Agave presents an eclectic mix of flavors and influences, encompassing tapas, Latin food, Southwestern dishes, pizzas, local seafood favorites, and even pastas, all with a great view of the waterfront. BLD $$ DeWoLF tAVeRn 259 Thames Street; 401-254-2005. Serving contemporary American cuisine in a historic waterfront setting, DeWolf Tavern is consistently ranked among
the best restaurants in New England, and has been nominated for several James Beard Awards. BLD $$-$$$ gReen eggs 576 Metacom Avenue; 401-253-3443. Green Eggs is breakfast at its best, offering wholesome ingredients served with a dash of whimsy. Come on in for made-to-order omelettes or whole wheat pancakes topped with fresh fruit. B $ JAcky’s gALAXie 383 Metacom Ave, Bristol: 253-8818. Whether you’re looking to try a new sushi roll, noodle dish or a fresh seafood entrée, Jackie’s offers a wide variety of Pan-Asian cuisine. LD $-$$ quito’s RestAuRAnt & BAR 411 Thames St.; 401-253-4500. Open March-November, Quito’s offers classic New England seafood choices including fried, baked and sauteed options alongside a creative cocktail menu. LD $$ tHAMes WAteRsiDe BAR & gRiLL 251 Thames Street; 401-253-4523. Enjoy all your seafood and pub favorites
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FieLDstones gRiLLe 980 East Main Road; 401-293-5200. The casual and lively atmosphere of Fieldstones is perfect for family dining, seven days a week. Choose from pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks or their specialty fajitas, all made with the freshest ingredients. LD $-$$ 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 $-$$$
Providence cAV 14 Imperial Pl.; 401-751-9164. The New York Times’ choice as one of Providence’s five best restaurants, CAV’s contemporary, award-winning cuisine is available for lunch and dinner daily. They also feature Saturday/ Sunday brunch. BrLD $$-$$$
Seekonk 1149 BAR & gRiLL 965 Fall River Avenue; 508-336-1149; also 1149 Division Street, Warwick/East Greenwich line; 401-884-1149. Metropolitan chic comes to the suburbs – its second location offers delicious food and cocktails in a casual setting. Daily drink and appetizer specials. BrLD $-$$$
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DiPARMA itALiAn tABLe 940 Fall River Ave.; 508-336-9222. Bringing great Italian cuisine from Cape Cod to Seekonk, be sure to try the House Special DiParma Classic Trio and Clam Chowder, also serving brunch on Sundays. BrLD $$-$$$
South Dartmouth BLAck BAss gRiLLe 3 Water St.; 508-999-6975. Take the whole family out for lunch or dinner on Tuesdays when the restaurant donates 10% to local charity. Enjoy their wide selection of seafood including Portuguese style mussels complete with garlic, onion, chourico, kale and lager finished with red chile oil. LD $$
Tiverton BistRo 524 524 Main Road: 401-8165521. This 60 seat French American style bistro boasts simple yet elegant comfort food. Enjoy Roasted Littlenecks or dig into the Bistro Grilled Steak for heartier fare. BRLD $-$$ tHe BoAt House 227 Schooner Drive; 401-624-6300. Enjoy views of the Sakonnet River as you sample fresh seafood and local produce. The award-winning clam chowder and prime waterfront location make this a quintessential New England restaurant. D $-$$$
Warren tRAFFoRD 285 Water Street; 401289-2265. While the beautiful waterfront deck is charming, the eclectic menu is Trafford’s specialty. The fresh seafood and seasoned wood grilled entrees are bold enough to match the decor. LD $-$$$ siMPLy DeVine 125 Water Street; 401-246-2340. Located in a historic mansion in Warren’s waterfront, this restaurant and full service catering company specializes in weddings, corporate events and private parties. D $$-$$$
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Recipe for Success
A Rhode Island brewery creates an exclusive ale local company creating a great product? Two local companies creating a great product together. And when those two companies are the area’s premier restaurant group and a scrappy craft brewery, you’re almost assured a recipe for success. You may not recognize the name Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), but you’re probably familiar with some of their many fine restaurants in Newport (22 Bowen’s, Castle Hill Inn, The Mooring, Smoke House) Providence (Hemenway’s, Waterman Grille), Tiverton (Boat House), and Narragansett (Trio). It’s a diverse portfolio that requires a special kind of management. Enter Shawn Westhoven, NRG’s Beverage Director, who has the enviable job of crafting each restaurant’s beverage menu – everything from the wine, beer and spirits to the coffee, soda and bottled water. While each of NRG’s restaurants have a different theme, they are all unified by the company’s commitment to local ingredients – whether they’re from farmers supplying the kitchen or brewers, vineyards and distillers supplying the bar. Food and drink menus are carefully selected to work in harmony, and will rotate seasonally to take advantage of the freshest ingredients available. Such careful deliberation can occasionally raise an issue that others might gloss over, and NRG recently found itself with a void in their winter beer offerings. Where to go for such a niche drink? It turns out, not too far.
Grey Sail Brewing of Westerly opened its doors in 2011, the brainchild of husband and wife team Alan and Jennifer Brinton. Alan is the product visionary, an appropriate hobby for someone who maintains a full-time job as a chemical engineer. Jennifer is the day-to-day operations person, doing everything from accounting to driving the delivery truck. Jennifer half-jokes that, “we took his hobby and dream and turned it into my business,” but later clarifies that, “it is a true family business,” – even speaking glowingly of her three dedicated employees as if they were blood. It was one of those employees, Account Manager Dan Rivera, who opened the door with NRG. A “regular” at Trio in Narragansett, Dan was successful in getting NRG to carry some existing Grey Sail products. Grey Sail’s lineup included their Flagship golden-colored cream ale and their Flying Jenny unfiltered extra pale ale, both year-round beers that were complemented by a handful of seasonal and one-time offerings. Westhoven approached Rivera and mentioned that NRG was looking to do something different for their winter seasonal beer, but Grey Sail’s offerings at the time weren’t quite the right match. Westhoven recalls the carpe diem moment: “Grey Sail didn’t make this beer until our conversation started. Dan basically said ‘we’ll make whatever you want.’” Westhoven knew what he wanted: “We were looking for a dark brown beer with malt characteristics, not too bitter,
Brewer Alan Brinton at Grey Sail Brewing
and ABV not too high. Nothing so severe that only hardcores would drink it – we wanted to make sure people could have a second glass.” A team from NRG and Grey Sail met several times to identify the right flavor profile and a test batch was brewed. According to Brinton, that was all NRG needed: “They tasted the first batch and said ‘this is it… this is the beer.’” Westhoven shares the sentiment, “we considered it a test batch but it was so close to what we wanted, we decided that would be what we offered.” The official description of the beer (meaning, lifted from the NRG website), is that it’s “like a Marzen, but where a Marzen is bottom fermented (lager) this is top fermented (ale). The beer is amber in color, medium-to-full bodied, and hints at flavors of vanilla, ginger and later cinnamon. It is brewed with these aromatic elements, but the finished beer is so subtle that they come off as secondary characteristics.” Here’s the drinking man’s description – this beer is damn good. I recently sampled it at the Boat House, and it’s without a doubt the best beer I’ve had in recent memory. It has enough bite on the way down to make it interesting, but quickly dissipates into a smooth finish without the lingering hoppiness. Westhoven wants me to have more than
one? Mission accomplished. You’ll have to act fast to try it, since supplies are expected to run out in April and reappear in October. And how exactly do you order this beer? An excellent question, since this beer has yet to earn a proper name. However, NRG is letting its customers christen their brew. Simply swing by any NRG bar for a taste from the unmarked tap handle (present your Fare Rewards card for a free 2-ounce pour) and let your bartender know what springs to mind. If your response helps name the beer when it’s brought back for a full release next fall, you’ll win four seats to NRG’s fall beer dinner featuring the newly labeled brew. Until then, I know I’ll be checking out the rest of Grey Sail’s beers. Flagship cream ale, anyone?
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A Scot’s Life for Me April 6: Sandywoods Center for the Arts welcomes Battlefield Band to its stage as part of a benefit concert for the new Tiverton Library. The Scottish folk band was formed back in 1969 and has been playing all over the globe for over 40 years. Billboard has stated, “What the internationally
renowned Irish band, The Chieftains, have done for traditional Irish music, Battlefield Band is doing for the music of Scotland.” Don a kilt and bring some friends. It’s for a good cause after all. $20-23. 8pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org.
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April April 4 & 5: Encourage your child’s love of nature with Preschool Story Time at the Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy a story, nature lesson and craft. This month it’s A Frog Thing. $5 members; $6 nonmembers. 10am. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. April 4-7: Hurry up and catch one of the final performances of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 2nd Story Theatre. This stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel will have you feeling grateful for your sanity… and your freedom. $25. 3pm, 7pm & 8pm show times. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.
Johnson, an internationally acclaimed pop songwriter and guitarist. After learning to play at the age of 13, he studied guitar in Barcelona, Spain. $20 advance; $23 door. 8pm. 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-6835085, www.commonfencemusic.org. April 6: Head to Edward R. Martin Middle School in East Providence to check out the Rhode Island School of the Future’s next Robotics Park. See over 100 robotic and mechanical projects completed by teams of K-12 students or try your own hands-on activity. Free. 10am-1pm. 111 Brown Street, East Providence. 401-2037473, www.risf.net.
April 4, 11, 18 & 25: School age children and teens are invited to the Rogers Free Library for LEGOs at the Library. Although the program is geared for older kids, some LEGOs are available for children as young as 4. Parents are asked to stay. Free. 3:30pm. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org.
April 6-28: Tens of thousands of brilliant yellow daffodils welcome spring to Blithewold. This yearly event lasts through most of April and includes many other programs such as Afternoon Teas, Bees in Your Garden, Mornings in the Vegetable Garden and The Fairy Festival. Program prices vary. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401253-2707, www.blithewold.org.
April 6: The popular “Tales of the Slave Trade” Walking Tour returns to Linden Place. Learn about the DeWolf family’s involvement in the slave trade. The tour ends at the historic DeWolf Tavern for a drink and a Q&A session. $10 members; $15 non-members. 10am. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-0390, www.lindenplace.org.
April 11: Get the buzz on the beekeeping trend with Blithewold Mansion’s Bees in Your Garden presentation. Learn ways to attract bees to your garden and keep them there. Tea and scones will be served after the onehour talk. $10 member; $15 non-member. 11am. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401253-2707, www.blithewold.org.
April 6: Enjoy A Mad Hatter Tea at The Maxwell House. Children will enjoy scones, sandwiches, desserts and tea while meeting new friends. Hats encouraged but not required. Call to make your reservation. $15 suggested donation. 12:30 & 3pm seatings. 59 Church Sreet, Warren. 401-2450392, www.massasoithistorical.org.
April 11: If you’re a teen who loves to write, join the Teen Creative Writing Club at Tiverton Library’s meeting room. Each month features new activities, crafts, contests and snacks. Free. 6:30-7:30pm. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www. tivertonlibrary.org.
April 6: Head to Common Fence Music for an evening with Michael
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April 11: Hear tales of life in local mills druing the mid 180s by Allan McGillivray from Slater Mill in A Pint, A Pizza
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Avenue of Dreams April 19-27: Puppets aren’t just for children anymore. In fact, you may want to leave the young ones behind as Roger Williams University presents the hysterical Avenue Q, an award-winning musical that tells the story of a recent college graduate named Princeton who moves into a drab apartment on Avenue Q in New York. There he finds friendship in zany characters like Trekkie (the internet sexpert) and Lucy the Slut. Most importantly, though, he discovers his life’s purpose. $5-$10. 2pm & 7:30pm show times. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www.rwu.edu.
Pie, and A Play. $4. 6pm. call to reserve. 4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth. 508-2523031, www.carpentermuseum.org. April 12-14: Come celebrate the Bristol Daffodil Weekend as the Bristol
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weekend. This year’s festivities include a Daffy Dog Parade, Daffy Hat Pageant and a Children’s Parade. Free. Downtown Bristol. www.explorebristolri.com. April 20: It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s definitely a bird. A peregrine falcon to be exact. Come support these local raptors at the Party for the Peregrines, to support the Audubon Raptor Care Program and its outreach. ent auctions and a chance to meet Audubon’s raptors. 6:30-9pm. $50. Squantum Club, 1 Squantum Road, East Providence. www.peregrineseventful.eventbrite.com/r/eventful. April 20: The Newport Art Museum presents Murder at the Musuem. This family-friendly interactive murder mystery will have you searching the gallery for clues and helping to solve the crime. $8-$15 members; $13-$25 non-members. 5:30-7pm. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 8488200, www.newportartmuseum.org. April 20 & 27: Go back in time at Coggeshall Farm with Breakfast In the Barnyard. Hunt for eggs, brush the cows and help cook Jonnycakes on the hearth with the help of costumed guides. $5-$7 members; $6$10 non-members. 9am-10:30am. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org. April 26-27: Barrington Blooms all over town, with a storefront decorating contest, food events and gift bags. To find out the location and ticket price check out www.eastbaychamberri.org. April 27: Bring the family down to Kid’s Junction rain or shine for Community Carnival. It’s a day filled with face painting, games, balloon animals and moonbounce. Plus, get a chance to see the fun for all ages Lon Cerel Magic Show. Free. 9am-12pm.
406 Maple Avenue, Barrington. 401245-3928, www.kidsjunctionri.com. April 27: Head to St. Michael’s Church for the next installation of its Community Concert Series as the Boston Children’s Chorus performs. If you’ve never taken in a children’s chorus, you’re in for a treat. It’s both soothing and heart warming at once. 7:30pm. 399 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-254-9626, www.ccsatsm.org. April 28: On the last Sunday of each month, Barrington Books presents its Tween Book Club. Members of this “I Heart Reading” book club choose two books a month; to participate, simply pick up copies of the books, give them a read and show up! 11am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-2457925, www.barringtonbooks.com.
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The last time I was backstage with Nick Carr, we were 11 years old and anxiously waiting to head on to Jay Leno’s plush couch and talk about our winning sixth grade science fair projects. Side stage and bar front at Providence’s The Apartment, there are decidedly less nerves and much more banter as Carr, now 26 and drummer for The Mighty Good Boys, and I sit down to talk with the rest of the band about their homegrown variety of fiery folk rock. Loyal local following and hard-kicking authenticity, the past two years have taken the six-piece rock outfit from acoustic to electric, all across the state and onto the radio airwaves. With five of the six Mighty Good Boys (MGB) hailing from Barrington (Electric guitar/banjo player Benny Tilchin was just down the road in Providence), there is a distinct sense of homecoming at every show. More than the familiar faces, it’s the sincerity in every song, the camaraderie both on-stage and off, and the absolute lack of pretense in the MGB’s raw, rambling rock and roll. From Mike Walker’s finger picking on his homemade, honky tonk upright tub bass (often wearing overalls, no less), Jeff Kidd’s riling, bluesy harmonica, Carr’s driving drums, lead singer-songwriter Corey Millard’s gritty-edged vocals, and Travis Conaway and Tilchin’s dueling electrics, the Mighty Good Boys set will transport you down south of the Mason Dixon for an all out party. If ever there was a
local band to head out and dance to, it’s The Mighty Good Boys. Forget the head bobbing and toe-tapping, their shows always pack the house with a goodtime, swing around and stomp your feet ruckus, and the band wouldn’t have it any other way. Strip away the stage sets and the all of the in-studio polish, and you have the basis of live music and all the ingredients of a Mighty Good Boys gig: six guys playing their hearts out, not taking themselves too seriously, and having enough fun that the whole crowd gets involved. Their charismatic band chemistry, infectious riffs and rhythms, and good humor always leave the venue slightly unkempt and wanting more. This year is lining up to be a mighty big one for the Boys. Recently chosen as 95.5 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finalists for their song “Chicago,” the band joined a lineup with fellow Barringtonnatives Torn Shorts for a concert at Providence’s Fête on March 22. A few weeks after, they’ll be taking the stage as headliners for this year’s Brown University Folk Festival, playing alongside friends and frequent musical collaborators The Sugar Honey Iced Tea and Smith & Weeden on April 13 at Sayles Hall. The Boys are currently spending their time between gigs and day jobs in the recording studio, and hope to release their debut LP sometime this summer. Check them out on Facebook and reverbnation.com
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To the Drawing Board An illustrator perseveres for his art
Barrington Blooms April 20-27
Zack Giallongo invented Broxo. For those of you who are less than mystics, Broxo is not a chemical solvent, but a teenage barbarian on a desolate mountain besieged by walking corpses. Fans are raving and buying his graphic novel by the boxo, with others about to be born, on the drawing board. Giallongo, 33, has dedicated his entire professional life to writing and illustrating comic book form graphic novels to please both a New York Times readership and rabid young adults. Sketching and inking on a drafting table in his apartment, surrounded by original artwork on the walls, including a Chuck Jones production drawing from an obscure Pogo-animated special, and action figures of various pedigree and punch, the animated Zack, well, animates. His comic book figures – along with a dogged perseverance to professionally break into this highly competitive, difficult realm – are mythic. An incorrigible doodler since childhood, Zack knew his lifelong quest would be creative, although he didn’t think he would make a “serious go” of being a cartoonist until college. “I never wanted to be a fireman or an astronaut. I always wanted to be a paleontologist or a puppeteer or something,” he says. The teen barbarian Broxo, the last of his clan, was the sword bearer who pushed Zack into this sacred realm vocationally. “Broxo is the last living person on this desolate mountain until he is found by Zora, a girl from a neighboring clan. The two of them work together (sort of) to unravel what happened to the mountain’s lost inhabitants,” is how he describes his most famous character’s plotline. “Broxo is really sort of a culmination of things I loved as a kid. Looking back on it, it’s really sort of The Jungle Book meets Dungeons & Dragons.” Zack will tell you that even harder than trying to survive as the last of your clan is trying to break into the exceptionally difficult realm of fulltime pro cartoonist. “You have to literally be willing to give up everything: Relationships, food, shelter, money,
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stability, security. Even those who are lucky enough to get published often have to do without a lot of these things. The world at large is not kind to those in the arts. Not to mention, it is a job with precious few openings and thousands upon thousands of applicants,” he says. But it is also one of the few jobs which truly reward skill and hard work. “If you keep refining your craft and get your work out there and don’t give up, you’ll break through. I think not giving up is the key. Many students get out of school and are completely disheartened when they are still working at a restaurant two years later,” says Zack. “It will easily take ten years before you see anything worthwhile. But if you want it bad enough, you will get it. I love every minute of it. Perseverance is the key to success, and with any kind of creative work, you absolutely must be true to your own heart.” It is also gratifying, he adds, that comic book art and graphic novels are now being taken seriously; akin, on some occasions, to great works of
literature; leading the way to major motion pictures, franchises and video games. It is a long leap in attitude, fearfully rewarded. “Remember, every artist alive today was introduced to the world of art through cartoons, comics, children’s books and the like,” says Zack. “I would say that comics are just as good as books. They do some things better than books, and vice-versa. I feel like comics have the strength of both books and movies. In a graphic novel, you can show a subtlety of emotion or grandeur of an expansive landscape that would be clumsy to describe in prose. “But unlike movies, graphic novels are not a passive form of entertainment. They require you to be an active participant,” he adds. The father of Broxo is currently working on some funny Shakespeare comics for younger readers from First Second Books and a Star Wars graphic novel coming out later this year from Dark Horse Comics. www. zackgiallongo.com
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Taste Test
by Meghan H. Follett
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This New Harvest Java blend, roasted in Pawtucket, is an exclusive roast sold only at Angelina’s in Bristol. The pleasantly mild aroma of these beans beckoned us to taste. The coffee was light and crisp, with a slight bite at the end. Great in the morning or for an afternoon pick me up. 401-396-5592. facebook.com/ Angelinasbristol.
This Custom House Blend from Custom House Coffee was roasted down the road in their Middletown facility and you sure could taste the freshness. This cup offered a seamless blend of Columbian and Costa Rican beans and had a rich, full bodied flavor without being bitter. 600 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth. 401-682-2600. www.customhousecoffee.com
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This micro-roast Indonesia blend had a smokey, smooth flavor and a rich freshroasted smell, the things coffee commercials are made of. Coastal Roasters’ brew crafted a bold flavor but was easy on the tongue, with just the right amount of kick. 1791 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-2343. www.coastalroasters.com
Empire Teas and Coffee makes sure you get your cup made the right way, and even supplied us with the goods to create the perfect coffee experience. This Brazilian Piatã Bahia roast had a nice aromatic component that hinted at the fruit flavor and finished with a nice tart bite. 22 Broadway, Newport. 401-619-1388.
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We sure enjoy a good warm cup of joe in the morning to help lure us out of dreamland, and we know we’re not alone. This pick me up comes in so many delicious blends it can make your head spin, so we sampled some local gourmet coffee varieties, and paired them with Munroe Dairy milk and cream, to help you find a tasty cup of get up and go.
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