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In This Issue

Restaurant Renaissance Favorites old and new find ways to survive and thrive through the pandemic

The Buzz

Life & Style

11 Restored pickup brings

21 HOME: A Tiverton home

vintage vibe to weddings & more

defines Farm Coast style

12 Building the HGTV Dream

26 INFLUENCER: Newscaster

Home in Portsmouth

Shiina LoSciuto’s trek to RI

14 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO:

28 SHOP: Wear your love of Del’s

The push for safety barriers on RI

on your sleeve & more

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16 RHODY GEM: Bannister’s

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Wharf coffee that can’t get

a curated restaurant experience

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44 FOOD NEWS: Cafe takes on 18 New school in East

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Redbone, the Big Red Truck Family events business brings vintage flair to any occasion – and has more surprises in store this season When brothers Marcus and William Calhoun inherited their father’s 1948 Ford F1 pickup truck affectionately called Redbone, they decided to restore it to her original cherry-red glory and bring her to a wedding in Newport. The sparkling debut in 2018 inspired an idea, and less than a year later Redbone Events was born. From weddings and birthdays to proms and family photos, Redbone adds a unique vintage backdrop to any occasion and has even served as a mobile beer garden and food display. Scroll through their gallery online and you’ll be mesmerized by snapshots of the shiny red Ford’s bed brimming with potted greenery and cupcakes, families posing by her side, and couples leaning arm-in-arm against her hood. Even the pandemic didn’t stop Redbone from bringing a smile to faces around Rhode Island: “During the summer, we used the truck to promote local businesses,” says William, who loves working with fellow small business owners and hopes to continue the effort. “We all work together. During these times, you gotta make the best of it.” Plans for the future season, according to William, include a collaboration with Newport Classic Car Tours, which will allow for more car options for different events, and even incorporating an old tractor for the farm-style weddings he anticipates will be popular this summer. “We look forward to the new season,” William concludes. “I think it’ll be a positive year.” RedboneEvents.com | By Kaila Raymond & Megan Schmit Photo courtesy of Redbone Events The Bay • May 2021 11

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By Elyse Major

Building a Dream It was just over a year ago when Kathryn Farrington, vice president of marketing at Discover Newport, received a call from HGTV, the ever-popular home improvement and real estate channel, requesting video footage of the area. Turns out, Newport – or Portsmouth, actually – was selected as the site of the HGTV Dream Home 2021. A sweeping montage was soon created, broadcasted, and posted online to whet their viewers’ appetite for not only the sweepstakes but the beautiful City by the Sea. From December 28, 2020 through February 17, 2021, eligible fans could enter for a chance to win twice per day at HGTV.com. Farrington points out that along with

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national exposure there are all kinds of economic ripple effects from the production. “Think of the purchase of real estate, commissions, the town taxes, building permits, architects, excavators, plumbers, carpenters, painters, etc. This provided good jobs over several months for lots of folks. Anything that can benefit our local economy is a win-win,” she says. “To pull off what they did during a pandemic is amazing.” Along with national sponsors, HGTV, or Discovery, Inc. its parent company, utilized local resources – including the builder. Via referral from Tracie Hall, Keller Williams, JPS Construction & Design, Middletown. Says JPS

owner Jamie Stebenne, “This project required a 100 percent commitment due to the complexity and relatively short time frame we had to meet the HGTV production deadlines and onsite filming schedule. We designed and built the home in about seven months time, with excavation beginning on the very day Discovery inked the purchase of the land.” He continues, “Any project of this size helps to keep our staff of roughly 50 employees busy and we employ dozens of local subcontractors to help us deliver the quality, fit, and finish the customer demands – in this case, Discovery. I have to believe lots of people saw the HGTV special showing the beauty of the

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owner David Bolusky. “Newport has so many unique shops and businesses that embody life on the island so it is appreciated that the HGTV design team made the effort and took the time to shop locally and show off what we all have to offer,” says Bolusky. Sometime this month a tidal wave of attention will return as the channel ramps up for the winner to be announced “around May 10.” Until then, many who have entered the sweepstakes will be daydreaming about life in the biggest little state with luxe amenities like a European open concept bathroom, warming trays in their outdoor kitchen, and a three-hole putting green.

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By Antonia Ayres-Brown, Newport Bureau Reporter for The Public’s Radio

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“We Don’t Want to Lose Anyone Else”: The Push for Safety Barriers on Rhode Island’s Bridges A coalition of residents, mental health advocates, and lawmakers is calling on the state to install safety measures to prevent suicides on the three largest Narragansett Bay bridges. Among those behind the push are two local residents who have been talking about bridge safety for the last five years to anyone who would listen. Melissa Cotta and Bryan Ganley first connected online in 2016. Cotta lives in Tiverton and, at the time, had recently witnessed someone jump from a nearby bridge. She was alarmed that there were not more physical barriers in place, and she started to see the bridges as a public safety issue. She contacted Ganley, who lives across the bay in Bristol and has been a suicide prevention volunteer since 1981. Together, Cotta and Ganley founded Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing. From the start, their goal was the installation of safety barriers or netting on the Newport Pell Bridge, the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, and the Mount Hope Bridge. “It kind of started out, as you know – we put it out there,” Cotta said. “And people just got in touch with us and word of mouth happened.” Over the past five years, they’ve heard from individuals across Rhode Island who have been impacted: surviving friends and family of those who died by suicide, first responders and police officers who work near the bridges, and locals like Cotta who have witnessed people jump. “Different things come up – like you go through guilt. You go through, what else could I have done? What didn’t I do? What did I do wrong? That kind of thing,” Cotta said. “And we talked to a lot of survivors that feel that same way.” The challenge of preventing suicide on these three bridges has been an issue for decades. According to the Rhode Island Department of Health’s latest data, 22 total bridge suicide deaths happened in Newport and Bristol counties between 2014 and 2018. In the past month, three people died. “It makes it that much more urgent. We don’t want to lose anyone else,” said Representative Joseph Solomon, who is sponsoring a bill this year that would require the state to erect a safety barrier or netting on all three bridges.

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Solomon is from Warwick, but began working with Bridging the Gap after losing a friend to suicide. Solomon said now is also the right time to act, as Rhode Island is set to receive federal dollars for infrastructure projects. “I’m very optimistic that we’re going to get something done on this issue. I’ve had many of my colleagues come up to me, approach me on it, that they want to get this done,” he said. Although suicides have been a problem on the bridges for decades, the first bill calling for safety barriers, also sponsored by Solomon and Middletown Senator Lou DiPalma, was not introduced until 2020. It stalled after the pandemic hit. This time around, lawmakers have held the legislation to study how much it would cost. The price tag worries some, but proponents point to Tampa Bay in Florida, where officials are installing similar safety netting on a bridge for about $3.5 million. Another reason why it has taken so long is that the bridges have not been on many people’s radar. Even now, all of the sponsors in the House and Senate, except for Solomon, are from districts near the bridges. “Anyone in the coastal communities deals with this,” said Ganley. “The legislators from this area seem to get it. People outside of it, don’t really always get it.” Ganley said that’s where Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing comes in. He and Cotta think that if everyone knew what it is like to “live and breathe” the issue every day, people would not hesitate to spend whatever amount necessary – no matter where they live. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, which operates the three bridges, is not taking a position on the bill. But Executive Director Lori Silveira said RITBA filed a proposal this month to fund a study of the issue.

“Anytime you add anything to a structure that was not built with the intention that that structure would be added to it, there has to be a study to make certain that the bridges remain safe for all of our users of the bridge,” Silveira said. Silveira said the study would examine how safety barriers or netting would impact the bridges’ structure, aerodynamics, and load-bearing capacity. The study alone is estimated to cost about $1.5 million, and would take at least one year to complete. “I offer those factors, you know, as factors – not as obstacles,” Silveira said. “This topic is a painful one for everyone. Believe me, for all of us here, it is a painful subject.” In the meantime, the Samaritans of Rhode Island still have signs posted at the bridges offering help and resources to those considering suicide. The Bridge Authority is also installing a smart camera system on the Pell Bridge and Mount Hope Bridge that can identify unauthorized pedestrians and send communications to them while help is dispatched. But the new system does not include additional barriers or deterrents to physically prevent or delay people considering suicide. Ganley says he won’t let up until those are in place. “You can put men on the moon. You can put a helicopter on Mars,” he said. “Let’s make these bridges safer.” It’s crucial not only for the lives it would save, Ganley said, but also for the surrounding communities it could help heal. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (en español: 1-888-628-9454; deaf and hard of hearing: dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255), or the Samaritans of Rhode Island 24-hour crisis line at 401-272-4044.

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We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it! What it is: This boutique waterfront coffee shop pours organic espressos and coffees, along with slinging from-scratch pastries like bagels, muffins, and crowd-pleasing chocolate chip banana bread made with organic ingredients.

What makes it a Rhody Gem? Coffee on the water! Opening on the historic Newport harbor in 1997, Alyssa Gladchun has been greeting locals and tourists alike since with their regular brew or a fresh sandwich from her quintessential New England digs. Aside from the destination’s coastal novelty, the cafe also prides itself on their authentic Italian espresso drinks – prepared the right way, down to the petite white serving cups and saucers for diners eating in. The cafe is also known for personalized service, many customers remarking on Gladchun’s penchant for remembering the previous day’s order, even if they’d only visited once before. “Years ago, a customer purchased a berry pastry and told me it was like having a hug every time she had one,” Gladchun recalls. With true hugs having been off-limits this past year, a pastry resembling the experience is certainly the next best thing.

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Where to find it: Perched on the end of Bannister’s Wharf, you may have to give this coffee shop a double-take if you aren’t already familiar, but the tiny, weather-worn shack with green trim on the dock is in fact the place you’re looking for! Chairs outside make it the perfect place to enjoy a waterside view with a cup of joe.

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On Pointe New East Providence ballet school focuses on normalizing the dance for all genders – and has already produced a rising star

While classes have only been running since September, and the physical location just opened in February, Ocean State Ballet has already set the stage for a bright future. First, there’s the simple impressive fact it started during a pandemic. Then there’s their Intensive Ballet Program, an in-depth program for the most serious students that requires an audition for admittance. And most recently, in early April, one of their own, 12-year-old William Kinloch, won the Youth America Grand Prix, an internationally acclaimed ballet competition. “Our intent is to create a second home atmosphere – a safe, creative space for young ballet dancers, so they may discover their talent, express themselves, and learn to appreciate the art of ballet,” says Vilia Putrius, who runs OSB with her husband Mindaugas Bauzys. Originally from Lithuania, Putrius and Bauzys were respected members of the Lithuanian National Ballet when they were invited

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to perform with Ballet Arlington in Texas. With their two-year-old daughter in tow, they moved to the United States, and soon followed more dance opportunities in New England with the Boston Ballet and then Festival Ballet Providence. After 10 years as principal dancers in the Creative Capital, the couple decided to retire from the stage. However, Putrius and Bauzys quickly found themselves inundated with requests to teach in schools and dance programs across the country, and their friends and colleagues suggested they open their own studio. The timing never seemed quite right – until, surprisingly, the middle of the pandemic. OSB features two large, renovated studios, a full roster of classes for all ages and skills, and a staff of past and present dancers from companies like Island Moving Company, Staatsballet Berlin, Joburg Ballet, and Boston Ballet. The curriculum is rooted in the Vaganova method, which emphasizes the

simultaneous development of dance technique and individual artistry, though students learn a variety of styles thanks to each teacher’s unique professional background in ballet. But the school is defined by more than just its premier programming: It’s committed to normalizing ballet for boys. “OSB’s recognition of the specific needs of male dancers ensures that this highly specific training is available to all of their male students through a generous scholarship,” says Jennifer Jones, mother of OSB student and Grand Prix winner Kinloch. She’s referring to the full tuition awarded to boys accepted into the school’s Intensive Ballet Program. “Through that recognition and the policies guided by it, they give great strength to my son.” “It’s not just about teaching kids to dance,” adds Putrius, “it’s about what the joy of dancing can do for the mental and physical health of the students who walk through our doors.” OceanStateBallet.com

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Ocean State Ballet student William Kinloch performing at the Youth America Grand Prix

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5 essential events happening this month

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May 27: Stroll the area’s featured galleries and studios, take in live music and theater, and hear artist talks during Art Night Bristol Warren, which returns to in-person viewing for their 10th anniversary. ArtNightBristolWarren.org

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High Street is transformed into an outdoor open street market for weekly Sunday Fundays featuring a lineup of local musicians to accompany an afternoon of shopping and dining. Westerly, OceanChamber.org

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Take in the illuminated sights of larger-than-life lanterns aglow for Roger William Park Zoo’s Asian Lantern Spectacular while sampling cultural cuisine and browsing keepsakes. Providence, RWPZoo.org

The Providence River Boat Company returns for the season with open-air narrated tours and twilight cruises, plus a special Mother’s Day Mimosa Tour to celebrate mom with a relaxing day on the water. ProvidenceRiverBoat.com

Spend your Memorial Day weekend at Greenvale Vineyards for Rogue Island Comedy Festival: Three nights of side-splitting performances by local and nationally acclaimed stand-up. Portsmouth, RogueIslandComedyFest.com

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Strong Foundation Unique stonework and cozy accents make this Tiverton farmhouse a stunner From the shingled ranch in Tiverton where Caitlin Durand had made her home for two years with husband Paul and their baby daughter, she recalls a lifelong affinity for the Ocean State. “I’m originally from Fall River but spent a lot of time here growing up,” she says, launching into a list of touchstones common to so many in Bristol and Newport counties. “We stopped at Gray’s in Tiverton for ice cream on the way home from the beach and every August we went to Jamiel’s in Warren to buy two pairs of school shoes.” Photography by Maria Coughlin, courtesy of Caitlin Durand The Bay • May 2021 21

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The couple started their married life in the Spindle City but yearned to live in Tiverton where Paul’s family is from. In the midst of a daunting real estate search, one early morning while vacationing in Maine, Caitlin spotted a house online in Tiverton that “checked all the boxes”: single-level living for “sprawling family life”, a front porch, double garage, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and “a little bit of land” for a garden.

Caitlin refers to the home as The House on the Rocks, as it sits high on a hill and is surrounded by a rock wall and stone walkway. Bespoke stonework is among the many features that drew the pair to the property. “The original owner was a mason and the stonework is fantastic,” says Caitlin, noting the fireplace, a living room focal point. Connecting to the farm coast location, interiors are a cozy mix of farmhouse and coastal styles with some pops of classic New England prep. “I’m a sucker for a good monogram and love a good accent wall of printed wallpaper in bedrooms and bathrooms!” says Caitlin, who credits this look to years of living in Boston.

The room that makes Caitlin the happiest is her daughter’s, where she has traded a shoreline palette for tropical hues. Floral wallpaper, a capiz honeycomb chandelier, and round ABC rug show the new mom’s eye for design. Crown molding detailing the walls is a source of pride as Paul installed it with a friend after watching how-to videos on YouTube. “I have a print on our bookshelf that says ‘This Must Be the Place’ and it kind of says it all. One of the reasons I like my house is I can be at Brigg’s Beach sitting in my chair with a book open in exactly 20 minutes from our driveway,” says Caitlin. Gazing at her baby she quickly adds, “I will have to adjust that timeline this summer!”

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GET RHODY STYLE Caitlin Durand’s adoration for Rhode Island is evident at every turn.

LOCAL BUZZ “My husband gets his daily information about the bustlings of the town every morning at Coastal Roasters. Local businesses support each other and you know who your neighbors are,” says Caitlin. SHOP EAST BAY “I love my lobster pottery from Salt Marsh Pottery,” says Caitlin, who lists other spots as go-tos: Alfred’s Consignments, The Cheese Wheel Village Market, The Cottage, Groundswell Garden + Home, Honey & Vine Apothecary, Little State Flower Co., The Salt Shack, Peckham’s Greenhouse, Sea Rose Cottage, and Wetherlow Farms. Follow Caitlin on Instagram @CaitSullyD for foodie, reno, and travel adventures.

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You have lived and worked in Hawaii and Alaska. What brought you to Little Rhody? I’m a proud military brat, so I’ve actually lived in quite a few places. My dad was stationed in Alaska in 2006; we fell in love with it, so my family’s still there today. My father is originally from Massachusetts, so it’s been a goal of mine to get a job over here. As for the Hawaii thing, when you live in Alaska, it only makes sense to go to college on a tropical island! Since living in Rhode Island, what has been your favorite story that you’ve covered? This is a difficult question to answer, as each story is so different. My favorite stories are ones where people overcome challenges or find the light in a dark situation. Recently, we did a story on a pianist that plays out of the back of his pickup truck at Chez Pascal. Both the musician and restaurant owner were so excited to find a creative way to bring music to customers during this unprecedented time. That will be a tough one to beat, although the resiliency in Rhode Islanders continues to inspire me. We noticed on Twitter that you posted about joining the Asian American Journalism Association. As an Asian American journalist, do you have specific goals for telling AAPI stories? I think it’s really important to approach every story while keeping diversity and culture in mind. Our nation, and even community, is made up of so many different backgrounds. It’s critical to keep this in mind when both reporting and consuming news. My mission has always been to report fair and accurately; I believe the new support of AAJA can help me do that even better. Where are some of your favorite spots around the East Bay? My boyfriend and I love trying a new coffee place wherever we go! In Newport, it’s Drift Cafe on Thames, and in Tiverton, Coastal Roasters.

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Now, there are even more ways to show some love for this flavorful favorite with plenty of Del’s apparel and accessories to choose from. Summertime may come and go, but our thirst can be quenched all year long with these Del’s goodies, available online. While we celebrate our affection for this local staple in our new sweatshirt or specs, perhaps we can settle the debate once and for all: slurp or straw?

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When we first opened, there were only a handful of restaurants in Warren,” recalls Joel Cary, who owns The Square Peg on Miller Street. “It wasn’t the hot location it is today.” Joel and his wife Amy opened the restaurant in 2011 – before the arrival of fan favorites like Eli’s Kitchen, Bywater, Metacom Kitchen, Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar, and Uptown Food & Spirits.

Inside The Square Peg Photo by Stacey Doyle

Today, Warren has a reputation for dining – one that perhaps even rivals that of Providence. Eli’s Kitchen won national attention when Chef Eli Dunn appeared on Food Network’s Chopped. Longtime legacies like The Wharf Tavern and Blount Clam Shack mesh seamlessly with newcomers like Rhody Roots and Waterdog. Even when the doors closed to beloved neighborhood staples, eager entrepreneurs made sure it wasn’t for good, and quickly reinvented spaces: Eli’s Kitchen was bought and transformed into the veggie-forward but still Southern-influenced Hunky Dory, Trafford Restaurant is ready to debut a renovation and rebranding following a devastating fire, and Palmer River Grille sprung up last summer in place of The Country Inn. But while Warren has certainly carved a name for itself in dining over the last decade, other East Bay towns have begun their own restaurant resurgence. Creative coffee shop Kaffeology and purveyor of prepared Italian Bottega Bocconi have chosen Portsmouth for their second locations, while the sister to PVD’s landmark vegan food hall Plant City X opened its revolutionary drive-thru in Middletown. Newport saw the advent of hotel eatery Nomi Park, freestyle Italian restaurant Giusto, classic New England joint Knot Norms, and Simple Merchant Coffee. Tiverton made waves with the transformation of the former Provender into Groundswell, a destination for everything from garden and home to cafe and bakery dining. And amazingly – all of this happened in the middle of a very unconventional year.

Shishito Peppers from Hunky Dory Photo courtesy of Hunky Dory

Dinner at Waterdog, which opened in Warren during the pandemic Photo by Gina Mastrostefano

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Loyalty to local is stronger than ever. The pandemic has created this fierce commitment to community and local businesses, and the amount of support we’ve been given is completely overwhelming. -JOANNA RAY, HUNKY DORY

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Chef Sam Ray, culinary creative behind Hunky Dory Photo courtesy of Hunky Dory

One of Hunky Dory’s signature items, Corn Ribs Photo courtesy of Hunky Dory

For some, the pandemic presented an opportunity. This was the case for Sam and Joanna Ray, the new owners of what was once Eli’s Kitchen. Sam was out of a job when the restaurant he worked for closed and, serendipitously, Eli’s was looking to hire. Sam and Chef Eli Dunn formed a fast bond, and when Dunn decided to lean into catering for micro events, it just made sense for Sam to take over. “Eli felt like the restaurant would be in good hands,” Joanna explains. Fast forward, and the couple has opened Hunky Dory, a new restaurant serving up an equally new menu – but still sporting the intentional hospitality and nod to Southern cuisine that defined Eli’s. “Today looks much different than when we wrote our business plan in December,” says Joanna. While they are grateful for the chance given to them because of the pandemic, they are also humbled: “Every day we see restaurants we love and admire pause or close, which is really, really scary.” For the Rays, it has hammered home the value of starting lean, which means Hunky Dory launched without a full staff or all the bells and whistles they hope to have one day. “We have no choice but to keep costs low until we know we’re safely out of this.”

“Nomi Park came into play after a conversation between Phil Hospod and Chad Hoffer,” explains Anna Burnley, member of the locally renowned Mission Group that opened TSK, Winner Winner (which sadly closed), and Mission in Newport. Hospod was in town looking at potential properties for his new hotel, The Wayfinder, and wanted a local restaurant group to be part of its food and beverage program. Naturally, he connected with Hoffer, the culinary genius behind Mission Group’s portfolio. The concept: Part bar, part cafe, part restaurant, open seven days a week for brunch and dinner, slinging everything from johnnycakes to spicy calamari inside a trendy space full of retro colors, playful patterns, and plenty of potted plants. Two years in the making, Nomi Park

finally made its big debut – though, being June of 2020, it wasn’t the grand opening the team had hoped for. “We opened the same week most restaurants were re-opening,” says Burnley. This timing, she shares, was difficult to navigate as most patrons were heading back to their favorite spots, hanging out with the servers and bartenders they hadn’t seen in months, or simply not dining out at all. Then there’s the added fact that Nomi Park is coupled with another hard-hit industry: a hotel. “We work hand-in-hand, we are family here,” Burnley says. “When the hotel struggled, we struggled. Much of our business is captured by the guests staying at the hotel. During the peak of COVID when people weren’t travelling, we suffered.”

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We are so thankful to our loyal customers who supported us with takeout orders. They are the sole reason that we survived the first six months of the pandemic. The gratuities were so generous that it brought us to tears sometimes. -SEAN SMITH, 15 POINT ROAD

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Thanks to the spacious dining area pictured here, Nomi Park was able to welcome patrons for indoor dining Photo courtesy of Nomi Park

15 Point Road improvised an outdoor dining space for safe eating Photo courtesy of 15 Point Road

New restaurants weren’t the only ones that suffered. “Restaurants were already a fragile business, not known for lucrative revenue but instead for surviving on tight margins,” Sean Smith, owner of 15 Point Road in Portsmouth, points out. He and his wife Carly opened the sophisticated seaside restaurant a little over a decade ago, pairing fresh ingredients with a view of the Sakonnet River. When restaurants were forced to close and revenue dropped to zero last year in March, the couple found they had spent most of their savings within two short weeks and decided to reopen for takeout to stay afloat. “We are so thankful to our loyal customers who supported us with takeout orders,” says Sean. “They are the sole reason that we survived the first six months of the pandemic. The gratuities were so generous that it brought us to tears sometimes.” With restrictions lifted in early summer, 15 Point Road welcomed customers back with outdoor dining and just ten serviceable tables indoors; however, investing in tent rentals, heaters and propane, disposable menus and silverware, extra cleaning supplies, and more meant the restaurant, already running on thin margins, was stretched to its financial limit. “This time last year, I could barely get out of bed. I was so depressed and worried about the fate of the restaurant,” Sean admits.

15 Point Road features al fresco dining on their deck overlooking the Sakonnet River Photo courtesy of 15 Point Road

“Navigating the pandemic has been tough,” Joel agrees. “The hardest part has been the mental exhaustion of a year-plus dealing with the uncertainty of what’s next.” The Carys worried not just about their own livelihood, but that of their small force of employees who had families of their own to feed. Aside from the logistics of figuring out PPP, capacity restrictions, procurement of PPE, and spacing out tables, Joel says the two biggest challenges were restrictions on bar seating and transitioning to takeout. Losing the ability to seat patrons at the bar was huge, he explains, as alcohol sales are a major source of revenue, and while high demand for meals to-go might seem positive, it was hard for the small kitchen and staff to keep up with demand. Staffing is an issue Joel continues to struggle with. “In the ten years at The Square Peg, we have never seen such a shortage in available staff,” he says. “We have had to close on Sundays because we just can’t find kitchen staff.” With people making more money collecting unemployment, Joel and restaurateurs around the country are having a hard time finding workers. However, Joel is still optimistic: “Sales are up and I think the warmer weather will only further that trend.”

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We work hand-inhand, we are family here. When the hotel struggled, we struggled. Much of our business is captured by the guests staying at the hotel. During the peak of COV I D when people weren’t travelling, we suffered.

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-ANNA BURNLEY, MISSION GROUP

The Square Peg serves up straightforward food like Fried Pickles and Fish Tacos Photo by Stacey Doyle

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Not being able to seat at the bar has meant a drop in crucial alcohol sales for The Square Peg Photo by Stacey Doyle

Brian Thimme, owner of Bluewater Bar + Grill in Barrington, echoes this sentiment. “I am very hopeful for this summer season,” he says. “People are ready to get back out there and enjoy life. We have survived COVID and managed the restrictions well, but we are ready to get back to normal.” In 2010, Thimme purchased what was the Tyler Point Grill, a popular joint for 14 years. Initially, he kept everything the same, but quickly noticed Barrington needed something more modern and family friendly. So, after a dining room reno and menu tweak, Bluewater was born. “People loved it,” says Thimme, and it has since become a favorite in town. When COVID struck, Thimme says they pivoted to takeout and curbside for ten straight weeks. “We received so much support from our regular guests from day one,” he says. “I feel very fortunate.” This feeling of gratefulness and hopefulness is resounding in restaurant owners around the East Bay. “Loyalty to local is stronger than ever,” says Joanna. “The pandemic has created this fierce commitment to community and local businesses, and the amount of support we’ve been given is completely overwhelming. It’s gotten us through the many ‘are we insane for opening a restaurant in a pandemic?’ thoughts we have daily.” “We’re dusting ourselves off and finally coming up for some air,” adds Burnley. “The outlook is bright! I mean, it has to be, doesn’t it? We are all in need of a morale boost. What’s in front of us is a promising summer, with bustling streets, and nowhere to park.”

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Dine-In Reinvented From flowers to dessert, The Mosaic Table comes with all the fineries for a special dinner out at home Any resemblance to restaurant takeout stops at the box – chef Anat Sagi’s method behind The Mosaic Table is more that of a personal chef and hostess rolled into one, with the fineries of an exquisite evening all accounted for, from the tableware and flowers to the wine pairings and playlists. Ingredients are locally sourced from farms and food businesses across the state, and Sagi hand-prepares each course out of Hope & Main in Warren. But instead of going out for the night, you’ll be folding a cloth napkin (which is also included, by the way) over your lap from the comfort of your own dining room with an At-Home Restaurant Experience, tailored for couples, small gatherings, or even a solo night in. With a choice of a few seasonal dishes taking advantage of what’s fresh, at-home diners can select a soup or salad, a dessert, and, of course, the entree: Think Swiss chard-wrapped hake with Isreali couscous or earthy wild mushroom curry with cardamom rice. Options are inclusive to a variety of palates and diets, and reheating is a cinch. A zesty Red Lentil and Lemon Soup, for instance, can be simmered over the stove until warm, a pre-cooked skirt steak seared the rest of the way in cast iron, or a Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad tossed and served. Add-ons like a charcuterie board or signature cocktail simply require unboxing or pouring into your favorite stemware. A spring menu boasts Chicken Scallopine starring sweet basil and served with fresh pasta, Marinated Eggplant with Roasted Red Pepper, or Poached Mediterranean Fish and oven-roasted veggies, all also available a la carte. Equal parts elevated and unpretentious, The Mosaic Table is self-described as “joyful, rustic cooking” in a setting that doesn’t get any more intimate. Order online for pickup at Campus Fine Wines and Urban Greens in Providence or Hope & Main in Warren, or request delivery. TheMosaicTable.com | By Abbie Lahmers Photo courtesy of The Mosaic Table The Bay • May 2021 43

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Newest Nitro cafe ready for Newport nightlife

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With humble origins as a coffee cart traveling the streets of Providence, The Nitro Bar now opens their third location (and second in Newport) this month on 404 Thames Street, and it’s their biggest project yet. “We will be completely revamping the menu and extending our hours to 10pm,” says owner Audrey Finocchiaro. “We will be debuting a new late-night menu that offers expressive desserts, such as Soaked Matcha Cake, a monthly rotating ice cream for affogatos, soft butterscotch cookies, panna cotta, berry oat bars, and more.” Now you can round off date night with a cappuccino or decadent dessert at this new iteration of Nitro Bar that takes cues from a Parisian cafe, but with new age details. “Our vision behind The Nitro Bar has always been simple: to use local ingredients to make quality food and drinks. We aim to be creative, thoughtful, and most importantly, kind,” says Finocchiaro, and these sentiments remain foundational to developing their new digs. Brunchers can still grab a traditional nitro cold brew and breakfast sammie to-go, too. Newport, TheNitroCart.com

A notable sight along the East Bay Bike Path, the Taco Box is the green former horse trailer slinging tacos with an almost pizza-like twist, and they’ve recently reopened for the season with fun menu additions and collaborations in the works. Owner Matthew King approaches his unique take on the taco craft by piling fresh ingredients like adobo sauce, cheese, pico de gallo, and protein on a handmade dough incorporating wheat and corn flour, and baking in their wood fired oven. The result is a large crust-like shell folded into a taco filled with smoldering ingredients. Watch for their invent-your-own taco option if you want to choose your toppings, or sample new specials among established favorites. With walk-up service, you can grab a taco-pizza to-go as you continue along your bike path walk, or make yourself at home eating at one of their cozy picnic tables around the trailer, open Fridays through Sundays. Warren, TacoBoxTrailer.com

Already an established coastal Italian market along Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, Bottega Bocconi recently settled into their second home in Portsmouth at 1965 East Main Road, where they’ve been cooking up prepared foods to a new community of eaters craving Italian flavors. This second market and cafe was born out of a need for a larger kitchen to produce staples like ragu sauces, antipasto, and grilled sandwiches assembled with piadine, a traditional flatbread from northern Italian region Emilia-Romagna. A marriage of farm fresh and authentic Italian, Bottega Bocconi prides itself in sourcing locally for seasonal ingredients that go into a rotating selection of sauces and more. Among their prepared offerings, think easy one-pot dinners at home with house-made pasta and sauces like a pork and mushroom ragu, or take the work out of dinner completely with a White Lasagna with Shrimp and Zucchini. Meanwhile, pantry staples, jarred goods, and European candy bars fill aisles of ingredients and snacks you won’t find anywhere else. Portsmouth, BottegaBocconi.co

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