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Features
23 The Big Six
29 Old is the New New
The details on what each regional casino brings to the table
An insider’s look into the East Bay’s growing vintage and upcycled shopping scene
Photography by Michael Cevoli
Learn about the new meaning behind shopping vintage (pg. 29)
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18 RHODY GEM: Why a cabinet at
44 HOME: A beloved Tiverton cottage
52 FOOD NEWS: The Nature Conser-
11 Give your garden some love
Delekta Pharmacy is the perfect Rx
provides the setting of a memoir
vancy and Midtown Oyster Bar partner up to save the environment
with a locally made compost
20 CALENDAR: Events you can’t 12 Roger Williams University’s new
miss this month
Food & Drink
55 RESTAURANT GUIDE: Where to eat
47 SPOTLIGHT: Friskie Fries expands
president takes a moment to reflect
to Barrington
13 Quilters by the Sea holds their
Life & Style
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37 SHOP: Waxing poetic about
48 EXPERIENCE: Sydney Portsmouth
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serves up breakfast favorites with
14 Old Newport charm meets reality TV for The Bachelorette
Pic of the Bay 58 An East Bay snapshot from one of our readers
an Aussie twist
38 WHOLE BODY: Chiming in on a gong bath
16 VOICES OF THE BAY: Young Bristol
51 IN THE KITCHEN: Litl Rhody Pasta K.O. filled the fresh pasta void
dressage athlete Elizabeth Daponte
40 INFLUENCER: The rockin’ style of
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As Good as Gold Give your garden some love with a locally made compost that does the dirty work for you They say that all that is gold does not glitter – and in the case of Rhody Gold, that’s certainly true. The Original Gold is a compost made from a mixture of local materials: food scraps and coffee grounds to sawdust and wood chips. It’s produced by The Compost Plant, a commercial operation based out of Providence that is
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Taking the Helm It’s summer, early 1990s, and you’re in a fishing boat on Mount Hope Bay. The waterfront campus of Roger Williams University (RWU) comes into view and the sight makes a lasting impression, one that eventually leads you to accept a job as the University’s president. That might sound like the opening to a nostalgic novel, but it’s how RWU’s President-Designate Ioannis Miaoulis remembers first seeing the school. After an impressive career as a tenured professor and college administrator at Tufts University, Ioannis was working since 2003 as president and director of the Museum of Science in Boston and director of the National Center for Technological Literacy. The RWU
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president’s post became vacant after the unexpected death of President Donald Farish this past July. Subsequently, the school launched a national search for a replacement. Several factors influenced Ioannis’s decision to apply for the position. He was aware of RWU’s reputation from his work as an adviser and board member at other universities. He also believed that the school was well-positioned to continue its impressive transformation and become a national model for higher education. “I was intrigued by the idea that this is a private college with a public purpose, committed to becoming ‘The University the World Needs Now,’” he explains. “With the experience, the management style, and the
entrepreneurial instincts that I developed at Tufts University and at the Museum of Science, I believe I can help RWU’s faculty, staff and students meet the purpose of strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning.” Ioannis takes office in August and plans to spend his first six months listening and learning with the goal of developing a shared vision and common mission for the school. He also plans to spread the word about the school on the Bay that impressed him years ago: “I want to let the world know about all the good work that is going on here at RWU. This University is not only producing good employees, it is producing good citizens, and they are making the world a better place.” -Ed McCarthy
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Quilting is more than just your grandma’s hobby – it’s an art
Quilting dates back millennia, perhaps as far back as the ancient Egyptians, with the practice of sewing together layers of padding and fabric to be used through the centuries as clothing and bedding. Here in the US, quilting pre-dates the country itself. Quilts in Colonial America were predominantly utilitarian (hardly the decorative quilts we’ve come to appreciate today) and were not only used for bedding but as added insulation throughout the home, covering drafty windows and doors during the colder months. None of this is news to Gail Palazzolo, president of Quilters by the Sea, who has been quilting for more than 20 years (though more seriously since 2014). “That makes me a piker in this guild, a newbie,” she says. “There are members who have been quilting for 45, 50 years.”
Established in the late 1970s, the 100 or so members of this nonprofit dedicated to the art of quilting meets monthly in Portsmouth in addition to hosting workshops, lectures, and making quilts for worthy organizations including the Ronald McDonald House, Robert Potter League for Animals, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Portsmouth Police Department, and Lucy’s Hearth, a 24hour emergency and transitional shelter in Middletown for homeless women, women in crisis, and their children. Gail says that what sets Quilters by the Sea apart is its members, whose skill levels vary from novice to expert, and whose specialties are far reaching. “It truly is a diverse guild in the sense it is not a modern guild, it’s not an art quilting guild, or a strictly traditional guild or collage guild. We have all
of those things,” she says. “There’s a lot of variety in our guild and not every guild has that – a lot of variety in style and in level of expertise.” But the guild comes together in its entirety for what can be described as their Super Bowl: The Biennial Quilt Show. This year’s show, entitled “A Bouquet of Quilts,” unfolds May 4-5 at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth. Showcasing more than 100 handmade quilts made by members, the event is a site to behold with swaths of color, interesting patterns, and myriad styles of quilts. Some are just for show, others for sale, but all are spectacular. Quilters by the Sea’s 17th Biennial Quilt Show will run May 4-5 at the Pennfield School in Portsmouth. QuiltersByTheSeaRI.com -Andrea McHugh
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Paris may be la ville en rose, but Newport has received the rose...The Bachelorette’s that is. Rumors have been generating for months that the famed ABC show would be shooting on location in Newport, and in late March it was confirmed that the NZK Productions series had begun filming, and would be there for about a week, until April 1. Although the show has kept quiet on where they shot, reports have suggested that locations like Fort Adams, The White Horse Tavern, The Clarke Cooke House, Toppa Field, and Bannister’s Wharf would be featured. So far, only The Clarke Cooke House has stepped up to confirm that they were up for consideration, in an article to the Newport Daily News.
Newport has enjoyed a long on-screen history, featured in films like Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Woody Allen’s Irrational Man (2015), Charles Walters’ High Society (1956), Jack Clayton’s The Great Gatsby (1974), and Anne Fletcher’s 27 Dresses (2008). But the town known for its storied seaside elegance has not yet forayed into reality television. In 2003, an estate in nearby Middletown almost became the home of MTV’s Real World/ Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet, but pushback from local residents contributed to MTV’s withdrawal of its request for an amusement license. The Bachelorette and its wide appeal has not posed such concerns from the local
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At the New England Dressage Association 2018 Fall Festival Region 8 Championships, Bristol’s Elizabeth Daponte and her horse Fritz fan Signature Friesians, qualified for competition at the United States Dressage Finals held last November at Lexington’s famed Kentucky Horse Park. Following their solid showing at the impressive equestrian facility surrounded by some of the very best dressage athletes in the country, the 23-year-old rider and her horse knew they belonged there. As the
2019 season gets underway, that realization is adding fuel to the grueling three to five hours, six days a week, training schedule. In the sport of dressage, rider and horse are judged on the execution of a precise series of movements. Elizabeth, whose maternal great-grandfather was a horse trainer in the Azores, received her BS in Accounting from Roger Williams University in December. Elizabeth has been training with Alyshia Gaw for 18 years at A.G. Dressage of Royal Oaks Stables in Rehoboth, MA.
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My mom jokes that my first word was ‘horse’. I always loved them and wanted to be around them. I started lessons before I turned five. I got into dressage starting in middle school. Dressage is the classical art of horsemanship; it is the harmony between horse and rider. They perform a freestyle routine to classical music. To the layman, it looks like ballet. You receive a score on every single movement you do. A new horse or inexperienced rider begins with the most basic movement, and each level you learn builds on the fundamentals of the last. A basic movement would be walking in a circle to the highest level where the horse is doing tempo changes, which looks like the horse is skipping every single stride, swapping their front legs. In dressage it can take a lifetime to achieve perfection. I took ballet and played soccer when I was younger. I was never coordinated enough to be a ballerina, but ballet forced me to have balance and the core strength needed to be a solid rider when you’re on a moving animal. Soccer helped with the stamina of riding. Overall there were 500 to 600 competitors. For the first level (my group) there were 30 competitors. I was a little star-struck to see the people you hear about. It was a shock [at qualifying]. I remember getting Fritz ready and thinking, ‘Oh my god, it’s real. I am actually here.’ I thought I was going to be more nervous, but everyone was so supportive and helpful to all the competitors. It was so rewarding to discover [from the results] that I belong here in this stadium. My goal is to strengthen my second level work, and qualify to compete in Lexington again in the fall.
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What makes it a Rhody Gem? “It is a working time capsule,” says Kris Smith-Lavoie, admirer and nominator. “Once you step inside, it’s as if you’ve entered another time and space.” Kris notes collections of old pharmacy bottles and ephemera, along with two-seater booths and architectural features like transom windows and tile floors make you feel like you’re in a Norman Rockwell painting. “With homemade coffee syrup and a thick texture, you get more flavor than a typical shake. Just standing at the counter, which has all the old-fashioned pumps and porcelain fixtures a soda fountain would have in the 1950s, is an experience one shouldn’t miss out on!”
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May 3: Vaudeville comes to Warren on the first Friday of the month. Dance troupe TropiGals graces the Galactic Theatre with their burlesque, flapper-era glitz and glam performance. Warren, GalacticTheatre.com
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May 5: Spring is in the air, and that means Birds & Breakfast at Norman Bird Sanctuary. A strangely fitting pair, enjoy a breakfast buffet prepared by a local chef, accompanied by themed crafts and live animal presentations for the kiddos. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org May 11: Linden Place welcomes back Michael DiMucci, a celebrated pianist and singer with a penchant for opera, Broadway, and the American Songbook. The perfect Mother’s Day evening. Bristol, LindenPlace.org
May 18: It’s the NASCAR Saturday Night Showdown & Military Night at Seekonk Speedway. Featuring Pro Stocks, Late Models, Sportsman, and Sports Trucks. Free admission with military ID. Seekonk, SeekonkSpeedway.com
May 11: Pump up your tires and dust off those helmets for the Portsmouth Farmto-Farm Bike Ride, a leisurely 4-mile stretch along Middle Road past six family farms. Portsmouth, Eventbrite.com
May 21: RI Country Club plays host to the Pennfield School’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament, a yearly fundraising event featuring music, lawn games, silent auction, plus a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Barrington, Pennfield.org
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May 14: Blithewold honors servicemen with their Poppies Workshop: The Symbol of Soldiers Lost and Veterans of WWI. Participants can create poppies out of various materials to donate to local vets at Bristol’s Veterans’ Home. Bristol, Blithewold.org
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May 17-19: Celebrate the season Rhodystyle at the Newport Oyster Festival. Take your taste buds on a tour with samplings from 12 different growers and four restaurants making this Ocean State favorite their way. Newport, BowensWharf.com
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The Tuscany Room at Mohegan Sun
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With the opening of the Twin Rivers’ new Tiverton Casino and the MGM Springfield, Rhode Islanders now have a rich selection of gaming and entertainment options within day-tripping distance. Of the half-dozen casinos in the area, five have hotels if you want to extend a winning streak into the next day. Rather than just rolling the dice on which casino bests suits your interests, we visited them all to compare what they bring to the table.
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If you haven’t been to Foxwoods in a while, it’s easy to feel disoriented. Other than in the original Rainmaker Casino, the tired old green decor is gone, replaced with a kaleidoscope of widely spaced (and brightly lit) gaming floors, attractions, restaurants, shops, and bars. It’s at once all you could want, and a bit much. The good news: With so much room for people to spread out, the casino rarely feels overcrowded, and there are even a few islands of solitude to be found, such as in the Veuve Clicquot champagne lounge on the skybridge connecting the Grand Pequot and Fox Tower hotels, and the small, sedate smoke-free gaming area. The new Play Arena features single dealer playing casino games with multiple gamblers seated at video stations – this is the $5 blackjack that you’ll see advertised around the casino (roulette and baccarat are other options).
Hitting the Jackpot There’s no better casino in New England for people who don’t like to gamble. That’s not to say there aren’t plenty of gaming options, but it’s easy to fill a day here doing literally anything else. Take some laps on the Monza World Class Karting track or soar down the zipline that runs from the top of the Fox Tower to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum three-quarters of a mile away. Rent one of the TopSwing Golf Suites for an hour with friends and test your skills at golf, football, baseball, hockey, and zombie-hunting. When you’ve built up an appetite, Cedars remains a top-notch steakhouse with attentive service.
Why Make the Drive Multiple entertainment options live up to the resort’s “Play All Day” motto. 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT • Foxwoods.com
TIVERTON CASINO HOTEL Think of the Tiverton Casino as Twin River’s spunky little brother: it’s got just enough gaming action to keep things interesting (we especially liked their central live table games and stadium gaming setup), plus a little bit of everything else such as a pintsized Race Book and a secret VIP lounge just off the gaming floor. The hotel lacks the pool that Twin River has but shares similarly fresh and calming decor. Hitting the Jackpot A unique air-circulation system blows cigarette smoke up from the gaming floor to ceiling vents where it gets filtered out, so the casino never seems overly smoky. Plus, there are a range of dining options including a Jacky's Galaxie! Why Make the Drive It’s new, it’s clean, and it’s the right size for a quick couple hours of casino action. 777 Tiverton Casino Blvd, Tiverton, RI • TwinRiverTiverton.com
TWIN RIVER CASINO With nearly all vestiges of its dog track days swept away and the recent addition of an attractively designed hotel, Twin River moves closer to the vision of being a destination unto itself rather than a glorified slots parlor. It’s easy to make a nearby night out at Twin River, and occasionally a little more. Hitting the Jackpot Free live shows at the Lighthouse Bar are true events, with top-rated tribute bands and local performers taking the stage in front of a spacious dance floor and several levels of stage-facing seating. The new Twin River Hotel has well-appointed rooms with pleasant nautical decor and amenities like an outdoor pool and fitness center. On the gaming floor, its small size and repeat clientele create personal connections you won’t get at a bigger casino unless you’re a high roller. Why Make the Drive Twin River has most of the amenities of a bigger casino but in compact form, including good performance spaces, ample dining, and a decent selection of gaming options. 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln, RI • TwinRiver.com
MGM SPRINGFIELD The region’s newest casino puts a different spin on destination gaming with its downtown location and unique decor inspired by local literary heroes like Dr. Seuss and Emily Dickinson. The restaurants here immediately debuted among the city’s best, including the excellent Cal Mare and the welcoming South End Market, a micro-take on Philly’s Reading Terminal Market that puts other food courts to shame. The casino can even make a legitimate wellness claim – not only is it smoke-free, but massages are offered to players.
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Catch a show in the Wolf’s Den at Mohegan Sun An outside look at the MGM Springfield
Foxwoods’ Top Golf Swing Suite Hitting the Jackpot We fell in love with the library-themed decor in the hotel lobby – home to an excellent mixology bar serving creatively themed cocktails – as well as the guest rooms, a fun mix of Victorian formality and steampunk flourishes. The integration of the casino with downtown Springfield was impressive: it’s easy to imagine exploring the city in warmer weather and taking in shows in the beautiful plaza laid out between the casino/hotel and historic State Armory building, now a venue for comedy shows and other events. Why Make the Drive With downtown Springfield at your doorstep and attractions like the Basketball Hall of Fame a short walk or free bus ride away, the MGM Springfield feels like a true destination — a feeling enhanced by the refreshingly warm and welcoming hotel. One MGM Way, Springfield, MA • MGMSpringfield.com
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MOHEGAN SUN The Mohegan Sun has stood the test of time, with its original woodsy decor showing no signs of aging and a familiar set of old favorites mixed in with newer dining and entertainment options. The 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena offers a steady slate of professional sports action as well as hosting national touring acts in concert and new Expo Center is a monster that’s set to host the biggest events and shows in New England. The Race Book is still the best (and friendliest) in the region with 200+ individual carrels– each with a personal monitor allowing you to view and listen to the race of your choice. Table limits from $10 to $500 attract players of almost every budget and the Vista Lounge under the planetarium roof on Wombi Rock remains one of the cooler places around to have a cocktail. Hitting the Jackpot If you’re a VIP or just want a splurge, the new Aspire hotel offers spacious suites and access to butler service and a posh lounge, Thirty Three, with private gaming tables, unlimited top-shelf drinks, and gourmet food. The fresh lobster salad and raw bar, steak and salmon entrees, and made-toorder breakfast omelettes served alongside mango mimosas will make you want to eat all your meals here. Why Make the Drive Mohegan Sun isn’t the biggest or the newest casino resort – it just does everything really well. Decor, dining, and entertainment venues are all topnotch and laid out in a warm, friendly, and classy atmosphere that never feels forced or in-your-face. 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT • MoheganSun.com
PLAINRIDGE PARK CASINO This combination harness-racing track and slot parlor just northwest of Providence is good for a quick stop for some video gaming or live racing action in season. Hitting the Jackpot The only fully non-smoking casino within easy driving distance. Why Make the Drive The only casino in the region to offer live horse racing, with a harness-racing schedule that runs April through November. 301 Washington St, Plainville, MA 02762 • PlainridgeParkCasino.com
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The East Bay is at the epicenter of Rhode Island’s growing vintage and upcycled shopping scene By Megan Schmit Photography by Michael Cevoli
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of Alfred’s Consignments has seen a lot of people come through his shop over the years: interior decorators, home stagers, real estate agents, theater groups, collectors, homeowners. Most often, forty-somethings wander in looking for the things they remember from their childhood. But occasionally, young people venture in, a new generation of antique shoppers with a very different purpose. “They don’t want their mother’s look,” quips Alfred. After almost 48 years in the business and multiple locations across the Bay, he’s seen an evolution. “Kids today are not looking for old furniture, they’re looking for practical things. They’re looking for pieces they can put a TV on, painted furniture, or something they can paint, something they can drop a sink into for a bathroom vanity.” Alfred’s Consignments is not your typical overstuffed, musty antique store. Sure, it has all the same trappings – furs, crystal, solid wood furniture, paintings in gilded frames – but it’s arranged and curated with the customer in mind. The walls are a clean white, plenty of natural light filters through the windows, and items are presented intentionally, like the fine china set out on a dining table. It’s an easily navigable maze of treasures, all sourced locally. “Now, it’s all something they want to buy and re-do,” Alfred continues, talking about these savvy thrifters. He recalls a woman who came in looking for a table, but asked to buy just the base, presumably for some kind of home project. “Years ago, we would’ve said ‘Oh no, don’t touch it, it’s an antique’.” Today, he acknowledges, it’s a very different story.
A cabinet at Alfred’s Consignments
Whimsical Hardware at Sea Rose Cottage
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A quick coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® is an upcycler’s dream (sold at Sea Rose Cottage)
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has been a shop trend for many, many years. It’s a way to connect to the past, whether for sentimental value or for the sake of preservation. It’s a great strategy for finding period-appropriate items to decorate a historic house or for adding character to a room. And, many shoppers prefer the sturdy make of older furniture compared to the disposable, inexpensive stuff imported from overseas. “There is an appreciation for well-made furniture and decorative objects that have staying power and a connection to the past,” echoes Nancy Chace, owner of Sea Rose Cottage, a specialty paint, vintage, and interiors shop in Bristol. However, it isn’t just the age and history behind these kinds of goods that is appealing to the modern shopper. Instead, they’re the solid, storied foundation for an even newer trend: upcycling. Sea Rose Cottage is a living, breathing example of this trend in action. The store itself is beautifully outfitted with fun and folksy vintage home accents such as signage, pottery glassware, and Americana like matchbox cars and industrial wares. But it is also a place to showcase owner Nancy’s work – painted and restored furniture pieces.
“I think the upcycled/vintage trend is a result of many influences,” Nancy muses. She lists a few, including the Makers Movement, where artisans combine salvaged elements with fresher ones to create a melding of old and new. Nancy’s shop caters to these creatives who can find an array of paint and hardware options to update furniture and cabinetry. “While often these pieces just need a refresh – painting, re-upholstery, or refinishing – to be relevant to modern interiors, some people are reinterpreting them completely.” Carol Riley is one such reinventor. While her Bristol business, Tatters, specializes in handmade clothing, she also dabbles in home accessories, transforming old clothing into pillows and patchwork or reclaimed wood into coffee tables and serving boards. “Not everything has to be thrown away,” Carol contends. This sentiment is echoed by both purveyors and participants in this eco-friendly shop trend, including Sea Rose’s Nancy, and Warren shop owner Kate Simpson. “I think part of the draw is that it is good for the environment,” says Kate. Her gift shop, Cerulean, carries handmade items from over 50 local businesses, plus vintage or refurbished roadside scores. “Otherwise, those pieces are getting dumped into our landfills.”
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agree that the East Bay is at the epicenter of the vintage and upcycled trend in Rhode Island. The area is at the forefront of the Green Movement in the state: Barrington was the first to pass a plastic bag ban, then Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Bristol, and Warren followed suit. Recently, a wastewater treatment facility in Warren was recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Then, of course, there’s the plethora of antique shops in the area, which, as Alfred explains, is a collaborative network driving business to one another. With interest piqued in re-doing vintage furniture and decor, they make the perfect shopping destination. “What’s nice about vintage is that there are so many different aesthetics, so each shop will have something different,” adds Cerulean’s Kate. And from Barrington to Newport, there’s certainly no shortage of style: Water Street Antiques, Grasmere, Nick Haus, Corey Farms Past & Present, Cottage & Garden, Eagles Nest Antique Center, Aardvark Antiques, Peter’s Attic, Epilogues – just to scratch the surface. And, exactly one year ago in May, Kate launched Shades of Vintage, a multi-vendor vintage marketplace. It’s the perfect marriage of antique and upcycled home goods: Think shelves made from salvaged wood, old dressers freshly painted, pegboards full of vintage items like sleds or tennis racquets turned into unusual wall hangings. Stores like these – antique shops, consignment stores, vintage suppliers – are brimming with undiscovered finds that beg the modern savvy shopper for a second chance at life, perhaps as what is was, or with a new purpose. As Tatters’ Carol says shrewdly, “There are lots of ideas for upcycling...it just takes a minute to think it through.”
Whimsical Hardware at Sea Rose Cottage
From wicker to wood, Alfred’s offers antiques to add character to any home
Cerulean features beautifully repurposed home accessories and gifts
Carolyn Gloster, owner of The Golden Sparrow, specializes in upcycled and vintage goods and shares her top five tips for sourcing the perfect find Solid Wood Furniture Pieces Look for solid wood pieces that have dovetail joints in the drawers and solid plywood drawer liners. Avoid anything that has pressed/particle board or plastic drawer liners as those will warp more easily over time and not withstand daily use as long as they’re real wood, 50 to 100-year-old counterparts.
Naturally Aged Accessories Natural aging occurs due to oxidation (contact with the air) and use. To find an authentic farmhouse chic enamelware water pitcher, look for signs of wear on the base and at the spouts and handles. Green patina naturally occurs on copper and some brass pieces so look inside and out for signs of age.
Unique Markings Flip over those estate sale items and look for etched, painted, or even handwritten labels indicating an item’s age and origin. A gold oval “Made in China” sticker is a sure sign of a modern knockoff.
Upcycled Items One-of-a-kind items made from salvaged materials or a vintage item (like our mirrored wooden tennis rackets) are sure to add that element of fun, style, and uniqueness to your space.
Avoid Mass-Produced Replicas Be wary of those big-box knockoffs. They can actually be more expensive than their authentic originals. Check those identifying markings!
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Right about this time of year, golfers throughout Southern New England are itching to hit the links, and though the calendar says spring is here, the elements are historically slow to get the memo. But where some golfers see frustration, Max Buerman of Providence saw an opportunity. “I couldn’t find an indoor facility
nearby that I thought I was really good, and I thought, ‘If you can’t find something you like, you build it yourself,’” says the young entrepreneur. In 2017, Max’s parents, Gunther and Maggie, opened the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth in an impressive 114,000-square-foot space on the sprawling Raytheon campus. With
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Writer in Residence A beloved Tiverton cottage provides the setting for a memoir
Katharine Smyth calls Rhode Island her favorite place in the world. The Brooklyn-based writer and author of All the Lives We’ve Ever Lived: Seeking Solace in Virginia Woolf, has been spending time at her family’s cottage in Tiverton since the age of five. On frequent drives between their Boston home and Rhode Island for weekends of sailing, her parents always admired the string of waterfront houses they could see from the highway bridge connecting Tiverton and Portsmouth. “This is actually the subject of the first chapter of my book,” Katharine explains.
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The house detailed in Katharine’s memoir is a summer cottage built in 1890. By the time Katharine’s parents took their first look, the house and wooden deck were in desperate need of repair with those typical modest coastal trappings of makeshift weatherization (think plastic sheeting and staples) and plenty of dampness, but the location and quiet charm couldn’t be beat. “‘We’ll take it,’ my parents said, and in the morning signed the papers.” Today the home is quintessential old-time summer cottage decorated with what Katharine describes as a
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Simple roller shades offer privacy when needed and a streamlined look, along with easy access to views of the Tiverton Basin and nearby Portsmouth
GET RHODY STYLE Bring the casual feel of living by the water to any surrounding with these takeaways from Katharine – along with tips for places to go when in or around Tiverton. SHOP LOCAL When Katharine is at the cottage, her go-to shops include Peter’s Attic in Tiverton Four Corners, Eagles Nest in Portsmouth, and Epilogues in Bristol. ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS Allow the type of a home to influence its decor. Says Katharine, “The Tiverton house is a funky old summer cottage, so it would feel totally incongruous to decorate it as if it were a grand Victorian townhouse.”
mish-mash of styles. “My mother and I are each bringing our own aesthetic to it (not always successfully; we have a lot of battles!),” she says with a laugh. “The rooms are painted peach and blue and pale yellow and dove white; there are lots of bright, inexpensive prints and cluttered objects that we’ve brought home from local antique stores.”. Katharine’s parents originally decorated very inexpensively, “with old Marimekko sheets and yard sale finds.” She notes it’s since grown a bit more sophisticated, “if only because they moved quite a lot of belongings from the Boston house when we sold it. But the style remains pretty low key. I like the way the muddled style reflects the house’s history.” Katharine notes that her parents – both architects – were more interested in space and floor plans than furnishings upon taking residence. Her father built all of the bookshelves,
and dining tables and desks were always stock doors that he sanded and varnished. “I like that it’s very comfortable,” says Katharine. “I don’t like any kind of decorating style that’s so fancy or austere that you feel as if you couldn’t put your feet up or eat dinner on the couch. And I also like that it’s necessarily unique and varied, that there are unusual objects and furniture of all kinds of different styles. There’s no place on earth that brings me greater happiness, but that happiness comes from the intangible – from the sight of the water outside reflecting off the ceiling, for instance, or the golden light of evening as it illuminates the deck.”
MAP QUEST Being on the water lends itself to subtle nautical references. Consider nautical charts and old maps as wall decor. TIVERTON TREATS When Katharine rewards herself on writing breaks, she enjoys heading to Famous Pizza, Evelyn’s, Four Corners Grille, Gray’s Ice Cream, and Milk and Honey. For fancier dinners, she recommends the Boat House. Visit KatharineSmyth.com for information on Katharine’s book and other works.
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In The Kitchen
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Frynomenon The Friskie Fry boom brings its fun fare to Barrington Who doesn’t love fried potatoes perfectly cut into rectangular pieces and
The owners see it as a continuation and strengthening of the whimsical
smothered in an indulgence of toppings? Apparently, not many people in
brand they’ve created. “As we continue to grow our company, we are
Rhode Island. The success of Friskie Fries has exploded all over the Ocean
adding more depth to our current brand,” says Tom.
State ever since owners Tom Wright and Randy D’Antuono opened their
This location has a selfie wall and free WiFi so that customers can
quirky food truck in Providence. The “frynomenon” – as Tom and Randy
surf the web while they munch. In addition, this Friskie Fries is one of
refer to it – that ensued has allowed the restaurateurs to open up several
only two stores that serve gluten-free fries. Tom says they’re still work-
shops in Johnston, Providence, and now, in Barrington.
ing on gluten-free topping combinations.
Tom says that expanding the franchise to East Bay town was a kind
Where else will the business go after it conquers Rhode Island?
of homecoming for him. Tom grew up in Barrington and graduated
Tom and Randy are looking north to larger markets in Boston and Sa-
from its schools. When he saw that a space was open for him to plant
lem, Massachusetts. From there, who knows? Barrington, Facebook
his flag, he took it. There are very few drastic changes in the new store.
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Food & Drink EXPERIENCE
by Alastair Cairns
G’day, Portsmouth! Sydney brings the Australian-style cafe to the Bay A name like Sydney for a coffee shop should come as no surprise. It wasn’t Portlandia that took modern coffee most to heart – that title belongs to Australia. The Aussies put the café back in café, finding an attractive balance between friendly,
welcoming service with no compromise on the food and drink. It’s no wonder then that there’s been an explosion of competition and success in Melbourne and Sydney, and that the concept of the Austrailian cafe has been exported to America. Aussie coffee
shops are popping up all over the United States, including two here in Rhode Island. Sydney in Portsmouth doesn’t feel foreign by any means – nor do any Aussie cafes. Compared to the average coffee shop, it’s brighter, more inviting, and even summery
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Matcha Latte
Tips Don’t grab and go – take your time with made-to-order items. Get a toast. Smoothies aren’t all pre-portioned so substitute away.
with its lofted roof, skylights, white walls, succulents, and palm tree. The menu is light and bright, with breakfast bowls, sandwiches, smoothies, and the ubiquitous avocado toast. Bar the odd nod to English/Aussie-isms like “brekkie,” you could be anywhere on-trend, until the food arrives. The made-to-order items were really elevated from the ordinary. Oh, avocado toast. You’d be a monster to
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hate it, but it’s easy to be apathetic about it. Avocado toast is something old men chide younger generations about along with latte sipping. To be fair, the humble toast does seem like you are paying someone to do something easy. However, at Sydney, it’s perfect, a work of art. I might be able to make an avocado toast at home just as good as Sydney’s, but I just never will. For $10.95 with a poached egg though, I was easily worth it. Sydney’s savory ricotta toast ($10) is a far rarer breed, and with its heaping prosciutto, whipped ricotta, and balsamic drizzle, it was fantastic. Similarly, the Byron Bay smoothie
bowl ($11) was a full meal for the stomach and eyes, a yoga instructor’s Instagram dream rainbow of fruits, seeds, and superfoods. I watched a cook make one of these with immense care. The bright colors and textures, like a line of bright orange bee pollen spanning the whole bowl, invite you in. My toddler joined us in slurping up the Barangaroo smoothie ($6), and it was excellent – really fresh, with a powder-free fruit taste. Sydney is the antidote to cave-like coffee shops filled with Macbooks and tablets. It’s a prime meeting spot for a car town that needs them. My toddler, wife, and I met our friends and their seven-month-old. I did about 20 laps around the long main table holding their little baby and a few hundred chasing my big boy. With our indecisive ordering and dizzying runs, we were never given anything but a warm smile. I can’t exactly see Bondi Beach from here, but I could easily imagine how packed the outside seating will be on a busy day on the wide, wrap-around porch. On this blustery day, plenty of people were already here to chat, and between this, their cups, and plates, they were getting everything they wanted. I often go to lunch spots then to coffee shops afterward to get the best of both worlds. my wife and I left with a smile and our first iced beverages of the year – their Vietnamese iced coffee ($4) – strong and sweet. A good Aussie cafe saves the trip.
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Pasta Duty
Photography by Brandon Harmon
How Litl Rhody Pasta owner Steve Bird filled the fresh pasta void
When Steve Bird was expelled in the tenth grade from Portsmouth High School, his parents gave him two options: figure out how to get back into school or get a job. It was just the motivation Steve needed to become the youngest licensed commercial fisherman in the state of Rhode Island, raking for quahogs along Ocean State shores. The experience paved the path for Steve’s love of food and cooking, which came in handy during his 21-year stint as a Merchant Marine cook. “I was the top of my field,” he says proudly. This experience took him around the world. After his service, he continued cooking, working in kitchens at local favorites like the Old Venice Restaurant in Warren, and Newport’s popular
Brick Alley Pub. Here, he was introduced to the owner of the now-closed Nonni’s Kitchen and Pasta Shop in Tiverton. “He [the owner of Nonni’s] walked in one day, dropped our order on the table and said, ‘No more pasta. I’m done,’” recalls Steve, who quickly asked where he was going to buy fresh pasta. Jokingly, the pasta maker suggested that Steve should buy his shop. Steve didn’t buy Nonni’s, but he did see a new opportunity to fill a fresh pasta void. The next thing he knew, he was purchasing the pasta-making equipment to launch his own company. Many of the machines were first owned by Aquidneck Island restaurant owners and came directly from Italy. (“The parts are impossible to
come by,” Steve woes.) Starting his own small business was less intimidating than you might think. “I’ve been a chef most my life and this seemed like a natural thing to do. I saw there was a need for it.” When Steve opened the doors to Litl Rhody Pasta K.O. in Tiverton, the business was strictly wholesale, selling to local eateries like The Boat House. But it took considerable trial and error before he perfected his from-scratch fettuccini, cavatelli, rigatoni, ravioli, and more. “You need to touch and feel it; it’s a process. At first, it’s not gonna come out perfect every time. There was a lot to learn,” he says. While the wholesale business was keeping him busy, word got around in the small town. “People kept asking, ‘Can I get a pound of this? Can I get a pound of that?’ Finally I said, ‘It’s time to do the retail side,’” says Steve. Today, Steve keeps an average of six different flavors of fresh pasta on hand. Some you might expect, like garlic basil and sweet red pepper, but he’s also created more interesting flavors including butternut squash, squid ink, and sweet Italian inspired by sweet Italian sausage. Steve was able to use his chef experience to debut pre-assembled dishes for purchase (take and bake). Creations vary daily and can include lobster and cheese ravioli, burrata, and spinach tucked in garlic basil ravioli, tri-color manicotti stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, and baked rigatoni with Italian sausage, ground beef, mozzarella, spinach, parmesan, and fresh basil with Newport Rustic Sauce – a locally made tomato sauce. Connecting with his customers is one of the things Steve enjoys most since opening his business. “As a restaurant chef, you’re behind the door of the kitchen all the time. You don’t get to interact and it’s just a paycheck at some point,” he says. “Here, I have really gotten to know my customers. It’s really rewarding.”
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Food & Drink FOOD NEWS
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they agreed to get back into the practice because the nonprofit made the process of collection and pick-up easier. Currently, the restaurant recycles about 2,000 shells a week in the off season and 6,000 shells per week during the summer months, averaging about 200,000 oysters per year. With that amount of yearly oyster consumption from a single restaurant alone, it’s no wonder these creatures need help regenerating in their natural habitat. Charlie says that the restaurant realized that to have a successful business, they needed to care about responsible oyster farming, too. “Being a restaurant that relies so heavily on local oyster farms, it has become imperative for us to try to join forces with the farmers to find better ways of replenishing the oyster beds needed for oysters to grow...it is becoming increasingly important that everyone in the restaurant industry do their part to help the environment.” To volunteer with this effort, contact TNC scientist Will Helt at William.Helt@TNC.org. Nature.org, MidtownOyster.com
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Little Compton $849,000 401.330.7488
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$1,250,000 401.207.9166
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Tiverton 69 Nanaquaket Road Phyllis Ibbotson
$3,175,000 401.330.7488
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$659,000 401.529.1600
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Karen Rossi 401.258.0209
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