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Contents
Photography: Michael Cevoli
June 2013
The Block Island Ferry starts Newport service this month
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This Month 14 Celebrate Portuguese Style Eat your heart out at these annual feasts and festivals
17 Summer Like a VIP
Mediterranean taste at Roberto’s
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23 Live Well A home for refurbished antiques in Warren 24 Homestyle 26 Connoisseur 28 Whole Body 29 Shop Around
31 Taste Cozy Mediterranean dining in Bristol 32 Review 35 Connoisseur 36 Drink 38 News Bites 39 Dining Guide
Elevate your seasonal fun with these top-notch events
43 Gallery
Every Month
Visit gardens in bloom on Aquidneck Island
5 Editor’s Note/Letters 6 The Bay List
9 The Buzz A Bristol artist weaves one-of-a-kind Nantucket baskets
44 Calendar 46 On Stage 49 Artistry
50 Taste Test Healthy, warm weather sipping
On the Cover: A VIP view of the Narragansett Bay photographed by Michael Cevoli
10 On the Bay 12 Bay Views
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Heat Up Your Summer Summer is finally almost here. If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to these three blissfully sunny months every single day since last September. But if you’re like me, you’re probably in a bit of a summer rut: going to the same beach every weekend, hitting the same clam shack on the drive home, going to the same few decks for after-work cocktails, hitting up the same unmissable seasonal events. While we all love our summer traditions, it’s time to change them up a bit. Enter: our annual summer guide. This year, be a summer VIP. We’ll show you how to
elevate your season to the next level, whether that’s by having exclusive access to the Bristol parade, meeting celebrities in Barrington or getting a bird’s eye tour of Aquidneck Island. Read on to create your very own VIP experience. Enjoy the season.
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From Our Readers Go, Team, Go! Thank you for the fantastic story about our home [“Life Imitating Art,” April 2013]. I love how Andrea McHugh spun our creative lives together, and Michael Cevoli’s photos made our nest look scrummy! I can’t thank you all enough. Al was pretty “chest pounding” proud
of the way his kitchen “cooker lab” looks and the link to his blog, and I really appreciate the South Coast Artist’s nod too. This will be a great piece for me to post again this summer, as my studio gets ready to tour. Feel this giant shout out of thank you. Kelly Milukas
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What We’re Tweeting Looking for something to do this weekend? Curious about local openings, deals and events? We’re constantly tweeting
about what’s happening around The Bay. Follow us for news and events – but be prepared to have a full social calendar.
Who We’re Following @BarringtonBooks: They’re always hosting fun events for book lovers. Last month they even had a visit from award-winning My Little Pony author and illustrator Mary Jane Begin.
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Weaving Her Story Helen Lee at work on her iconic handbags
The Nantucket Lightship Basket is a mainstay of summer fashion in New England. Bristol’s Helen Lee started making them as a hobby, but honed her craft so well that her handbags are now sold all over the world. Read how she did it on page 10.
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To Nantucket in a Handbasket Bristol resident Helen Lee weaves style into traditional craftsmanship Long associated with cocktail parties and summer compounds, the Nantucket Lightship Basket is an iconic fashion accessory. For Bristol resident Helen Lee, her award winning baskets and home accent pieces reflect traditional craftsmanship while being stylish and modern for today’s living. Originally from the Big Island of Hawaii, Helen and her husband Sandy, a Rhode Islander, returned to the East Bay settling in downtown Bristol in 2004 after spending 25 years living around the country. Helen’s interest in American crafts began at the Handicraft Club in Providence in the late 1970s where she first learned the art of weaving. “I love
weaving but I wanted a craft that was more portable and obviously with a loom that’s impossible,” she says. Her collection of Passamaquoddy Indian Basketry inspired her to learn the craft from Native Indian basket makers in Maine, where the couple has a second family home. “I just liked it immediately. It is the same discipline of weaving involving specific patterns, but I could be artistic with it.” Helen’s influence includes the use of leather magnetic closures and creating different shapes. The rectangle basket is her signature handbag which is a challenging shape to manipulate. Helen’s current entry exhibited in the Newport Art Museum Members Juried Show is an example of her own
artistry: a kidney shaped Nantucket Lightship Basket made of cherry staves and natural cane weavers featuring a lid embellished with glass sea shells which she had a glass designer create. Helen realized the appeal of her work one day when a store owner in Boston asked where she had bought her small shoulder strap style basket. “I was a little embarrassed as it was one of my earlier works and I had since improved my technique.” By the time she left the store she had an order for a bag and from there word of her work grew. Today Helen’s Nantucket Lightship Baskets and home accent pieces are sold across the US and in Europe.
A hobby has evolved into an unexpected passionate second career for Helen who only participates in one show a year now, the prestigious Neighborhood House Arts & Crafts Annual Invitational in Maine. It takes months to create the inventory which sells out within hours. This craft, which has evolved since the late 19th century, requires uninterrupted focus and patience. Helen spends an average of eight hours a day, five days a week over three to four weeks to create a piece. Her customers are also patient. When asked how she keeps up with the demand for her work, Helen says, “My customers are happy to wait.” www.helenleebasketry.com -Nina Murphy
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As a modern mom with two kids, the question I dread every Saturday morning is, “where are we going today?” So last summer when a good friend asked me to join her family for the day at the Grist Mill Pool & Tennis Club, I jumped at the opportunity. As a season member, she’s allowed a handful of guests, and on that fine summer’s day my brood soaked up the benefits of her membership. Upon entering, I was immediately surprised by the sheer size. The sweeping outdoor space has three swimming pools and surrounding lounge areas, a covered picnic area, a playground and clay tennis courts. The large main pool (Olympic size, no less) was full of action. There’s a large enclosed splash area for babies and toddlers, and a kiddie pool that’s three feet high for mini swimmers in training. My kids, four and six, jumped in the learning pool and seemingly grew fins immediately. For me, I lounged poolside with my friend as we watched our kids frolic. 10
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Once noon hit, we walked over to the Luxury Box’s adjoining outdoor window and ordered sandwiches and beers with limes in them. Already adapting to the aquatic life, I convinced my kids that if they had a hot dog each, we’d stay another hour. But then something happened. The hours just kept going by, and my kids didn’t want to leave. And neither did I. It was one of those rare family activities that each of us enjoyed. A birthday party was happening in a covered area. Music was playing overhead. Families were picnicking. When I walked in I was expecting all pool, but was surprised to find a welcoming social club. It was much more community than exclusive and pretentious. David Tapalian, a young father of two who owns the club, tells me that a new patio with charcoal grills will be available this summer, along with a full event calendar. Indeed, membership surely has its poolside privileges. 320 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk; 508-336-0577, www.gristmillpool.com Jeanette St. Pierre
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Day-tripping at the Grist Mill Pool & Tennis Club
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Make a Game of Playing in the Sand
* Beach* Always going to the same beach? Mix up your routine and go explore the rest of Rhode Island. It isn’t called the Ocean State for nothing. Score an invite to Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett
Order a frozen drink on Ballard’s Beach on Block Island
Ride a carousel in your bathing suit in Watch Hill
Take a surf ing lesson on Narragansett Town Beach
Eat a clam cake on Salty Brine Beach in Galilee
Catch a movie on the beach at Misquamicut
Spot a piping plover at East State Beach in Charlestown
Def initely don’t sneak booze onto a beach that doesn’t allow it (wink, wink)
Take a kite surf ing lesson on Second Beach in Middletown
Rent your beach gear on Crescent Beach on Block Island
Leave East Matunuck Beach to eat Matunuck oysters in your bathing suit
Do beach yoga on First Beach in Newport
Grab a souvenir cup and drink at Paddy’s in Misquamicut
Find a Brown or RISD student willing to invite you to “RISD Beach” in Barrington
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Surf kayak at the mouth of Narrow River in Narragansett
Spy Martha’s Vineyard from Goosewing State Beach in Little Compton
Snorkel around the rocky outcrops at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown
Sip a Del’s with your toes in the sand
Order the clam chowder from Roxy’s Lobster at Narragansett Town Beach
Stay ‘til sundown and do a little night swimming at any beach
Go as far south and west on mainland Rhode Island as humanly possible at Napatree Point
Go fishing at the Charlestown Breachway
Take the bike path to Bristol Town Beach
Go windsurf ing at Fogland Beach in Tiverton
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Buzz Bay Views The Audubon Society of Rhode Island held a Party for the Peregrines at the Squantum Club in East Providence in late April. Attendees met all of ASRI’s raptors at the event, while enjoying cocktails, music and hors d’oeuvres. Proceeds went to funding the Audubon Society’s Raptor Care and Rescue Programs, Raptors in Schools, the Audubon Providence Peregrine Webcam and Raptor Weekend. www.asri.org Photography by: Judith Gardner
Mike Carstensen and Elisa Lathrop
Wendy Henderson and handler Anne DiMonti with a Barred Owl
Joe Zbyrowski and Helen Jankoski
Elizabeth Hallowell and Jill Parker
Handler Kim Calcagno with a Red-tailed Hawk
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HERE'S OUR RECIPE FOR SUMMER MAKE OUR KITCHEN YOUR KITCHEN. GOOD FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS, GREAT MEMORIES.
It’s time for fun-filled days spent outdoors. But afterwards relax, and make our kitchen your kitchen. Our artisan-recipe Neapolitan cuisine is flavorful and plentiful; we feature the largest selection of craft beers on the East Bay, and entertainment on Saturday nights. Musicians from Boston to Nashville, New York City, and our own back yard bring quality music to our Italian kitchen. Whether you like jazz, rock, country or pop, there’s something to satisfy every taste.
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Celebrate Portuguese Style Eat your way through rich cultural heritage and authentic cuisine all summer long at feasts throughout The Bay by Grace Lentini
Feast of the Sacred Heart My mother was born and raised in New Bedford, and yes she is 100% Portuguese. Our heritage is mainly Azorean and Madeiran Portuguese, two small chains of islands hanging out in the Atlantic about 930 miles west of Lisbon. Since I can remember, summertime in my childhood meant walking down the street to the neighborhood church, standing in a long line, and getting a dozen super hot and sugared malassadas, or Portuguese dough boys. These face-sized doughy treats pull apart with the greatest of ease, one sugary, delicious bite after the other. You know you’ve had your fill when your fingertips are slightly burned and the outside of your mouth is covered in sugar crystals. If your sweet tooth isn’t as strong as your need to savor some flavor, then it’s time to dig into some carne de espeto. Large, tender chunks of meat marinated in red wine, covered in seasoned salt, roasted over flame brickets on long skewers and served on a fresh Portuguese roll, papo secos. I suggest sharing this sandwich for the pure reason of being able to eat many other things throughout the day.
June 7-9
Sacred Heart Church • 110 Taunton Ave., East Providence • 401-434-0326
Next on the list of food must-haves is caçoila, Portuguese pulled pork. After being marinated in red wine, paprika, garlic, crushed red pepper and more, this juicy, meaty sandwich, also served on papo secos, is not to be missed. I swear, the flavors come through more intensely and interestingly bite after bite. And again, bring your appetite; in fact, you may want to fast before the feast so that you have the stomach capacity to try everything that makes these feasts worth coming to. If you don’t like to eat different food, don’t bother coming. But, if you want to be berated by Portuguese women who are constantly telling you how thin you are and that you need more meat on your bones, then this is the place to go. You’d be surprised how hungry you become when many disapproving eyes are judging you for your bony appearance, no matter what you actually look like. If you are walking around without something in your hands, be prepared to have meat shoved in your face. In fact, the only excuse for not walking around with some sort of meat product is if you otherwise have your hands full, of Madeira wine. How can I put this… drink the Madeira wine. If you do nothing else, drink the Madeira wine. They import this stuff in special barrels by direct relationship with the Madeiran government. This stuff is so potent and delicious that by the time that Portuguese woman fills your glass for the third (or is it the fourth) time, you may start believing that you are Portuguese. It is so pungently sweet and strong that it takes the edge off of any bad day, week or month. It also has the amazing ability to make you think that you need to eat more. Those ladies sure know what they are talking about.
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The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England Another staple of a Portuguese household is sweet bread, massa. Whether a sweet treat for breakfast or a snack in the afternoon, this is another must – try. A good time to try this is in Kennedy Park at the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost in Fall River after their “bodo de leite” parade where bread and milk is distributed to all of those who have come to participate in the festivities. The parade starts at the Portas de Cidade (Gates of the City) and continues through Columbia Street, down South Main Street to Kennedy Park (where the feast is held). This feast receives international visitors from Canada and Madeira by the busload. This breaking of bread is meant to honor and remember Portugal’s Queen Elizabeth who was known for her service to both God and the poor.
August 22-26
Kennedy Park, Fall River • www.grandesfestas.org
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Saint John of God Annual Feast As you can tell, the theme is meat, wine, meat and more wine. Another musthave is the chouriço. I recommend getting a piece that is just slightly blackened, not that you will really have a choice in the matter. The reason is because this slightly fatty Portuguese sausage needs to be cooked thoroughly to soften the fat, and it gets a little crispy in the end. And while you are busy stuffing your face and drinking wine, the kids are going to need to be occupied. Luckily, you can bring them, bellies full of malassadas, to the game booths where they can work off their energy and win prizes. In classic feast fashion there will also be plenty of raffles, auction items and games for the whole family to enjoy.
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No yacht club membership? No problem. You don’t need to be a bankrolled blueblood to afford the spoils of the East Bay. From wining and dining to sailing as the sun sets over the bay, here’s your go-to guide to enjoy “champagne wishes and caviar dreams.” Clink, clink.
A Hole In one So you didn’t make it to Augusta to see Aussie Adam Scott earn the coveted green jacket. Not to worry — the CVS Charity Classic, an annual event hosted by Barrington’s own Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade at the prestigious Rhode Island Country Club; is your chance to perfect your golf clap and rub elbows with PGA superstars like Ricky Fowler and Bubba Watson. Held June 23-25, a $50 ticket to the Wine Pavilion promises the VIP experience including a spectacular vantage point between the 16th and 17th fairways, close-up views of tournament play and Narragansett Bay, a VIP tent with comfortable seating, delicious
pairings of fine food and award-winning Constellation Wines daily, a private entrance into the pavilion (what VIP doesn’t love private entrance?) and tournament guides to follow your favorite players. www.cvscharityclassic.com For ladies looking to perfect their swing, Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk is offering a new women only Intro to Golf clinic called “Sips & Swings” (open to members and the public). Taking place each Wednesday at 6:30pm from June 5 through July 10 (excluding July 3), Ledgemont will offer the series of clinics conducted by their PGA Head Professional and his teaching staff followed by heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. For more information, call 508-761-6600.
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Set SAIl on An AdVenture Prepping, painting, provisioning, oh my! Leave the hassle of boat ownership behind when you join Freedom Boat Club, where members have access to the club’s fleet in Warwick, Portsmouth and Newport (and at clubs nationwide). Wind Hawk, part of Freedom’s fleet, is a 27-foot Hunter Sloop that can accommodate up to six passengers. Summer winds can take you on a northern jaunt to historic Battleship Cove, a sail over to picturesque Bristol, an excursion through Newport Harbor or a picnic cruise to Jamestown’s Mackerel Cove. Standard membership costs include a $5,900 one-time joining fee plus $299 per month over 12 months, or a $3,300.00 annual payment instead of monthly. “Buddy memberships” might be your best bet: sign up with a friend, split the $8,820 joining fee and pay $199 per buddy, per month. Another option? Set your watch to SailTime, where one person owns a boat and shares it with a half-dozen other folks one season at a time. In a seasonal base like Rhode Island, each of the half-dozen members pays a single annual fee and gets a certain amount of “sailtimes” per month over a six month season. Sailtimes are managed by an online system to keep it fair and square. Cost varies with the size and age of the boat, which are docked at Cove Haven Marina in Barrington, but can start as low as $2,990. www.freedomboatclub.com, www.narragansettsailing.com
Get red, WHIte And BeAutIful Sure you can slip on flip flops and patriotic garb for your base camp along Hope Street on the big day, but VIPs get red, white and beautiful on June 29 at the annual Bristol Fourth of July Ball. Sip cocktails in the elegant waterside event tent at the Herreshoff Marine Museum as the sun begins to set over Bristol Harbor. The festivities kick off with the traditional Grand March featuring current and past Grand Marshalls and area dignitaries. Next it’s time for an exquisite dinner by Blue Rocks Catering followed by dancing the night away. Feting the oldest continuous celebration in the country (established in 1785), the ball welcomes nearly 300 supporters sporting everything from tuxes and tails to gowns and crowns
(on Miss Fourth of July and Little Miss Fourth of July, naturally). Tickets are just $85 — a small price to pay for a swanky night while supporting “America’s most patriotic town.” www.july4thbristolri.com/ball.htm Speaking of the Bristol Fourth of July Parade, regulars know that in order to get a prime spot for the best viewing, you either have to wake up at the crack of dawn to claim your stake or know someone with a coveted Hope Street home. VIPs need not worry however; they can head over to the annual picnic at historic Linden Place, the 1810 Federal mansion in the heart of town that was featured (albeit briefly) in the 1974 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow. Located directly on the parade route, picnic guests have reserved bleacher-style seating to take in all the revelry and will be properly nourished throughout the day courtesy of a continental breakfast and picnic lunch. Oh, and the best part? Ample space and private powder rooms! www.lindenplace.org
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Hotel, schmotel. VIPs need room to stretch their legs, so why wouldn’t they retreat to a historic island gem in the middle of Narragansett Bay? The Rose Island Lighthouse, a mile off shore between Newport and Jamestown, welcomes overnight guests for one-night, two-night or weekly stays. An operational museum from 10am to 4pm daily, once the last boat leaves for the day, the two museum bedrooms on the first floor become available for overnight “keepers” who want to step back in time to experience turn-of-the-century lighthouse life first-hand. Think: Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman but with 360° water views. Sure you have to bring in your own provisions, but with an onsite barbeque and comfy Adirondack chairs, go “glamping” with a few N.Y. Strips and bottles of bubbly. www. roseislandlighthouse.org
HorSe Around Even the Pretty Woman herself loved stomping a divot or two, so why not you? The Newport International Polo Series has become a staple of the summer season and is a guaranteed good time when surrounded by friends, food and fine libations (because there’s tailgating, and there’s polo tailgating).
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Leave mansion hopping by foot to the hoi polloi — VIPs take to the sky aboard Bird’s Eye View helicopter tours to take in breathtaking views of Rosecliff (where the 1974 Great Gatsby was filmed), Marble House, The Elms, Hammersmith Farm (where JKF and Jackie O toasted their wedding) and many famous “summer cottages” of the rich and famous. Packages start at $65 per person. www.riaerial.com
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Regulars know to get a good spot means either arriving early or reserving a tailgate space in advance (they go fast), but if lugging tables, chairs and elegant eatables just sounds too exhausting, let us introduce you to the Patron Table Season Pass. For a cool grand, you can arrive at Glen Farm just in time for the match where you’ll be escorted to your own reserved table within the Subscribers’ Enclosure with nine of your closest pals (table seats ten) on the lawn, porch, decks or under the tent. Enjoy “bevvies” from the full-service Twisted Pony bar. www.nptpolo.com
meet tHe rockStArS Any “Hot Blooded” high-rolling rocker will want appreciate the rare opportunity to see Foreigner in an intimate setting. The Smoke House VIP Package offers that rare chance before their show at the Newport Yachting Center. It “Feels Like the First Time” with a premium ticket to see Foreigner, a reception before the show at the Smoke House Restaurant with the band, appetizers created from recipes by lead singer Kelly Hansen, a Wente Vineyards wine sampling, complimentary cocktails, an acoustic performance by band members, plus a meet and greet, photo op,
Is there any better way of ordering your seaside cocktail while soaking up rays in your bikini than with a simple raising of your hand? Channel your inner Greta Garbo by tossing on a pair of large round sunnies and a wide brim hat, then hop on the new high speed Block Island Ferry service from downtown Newport to “the Block.” Head to Ballard’s Beach Club, just steps from the ferry landing, and spring for a lounger and umbrella to perch along their private beach (stay close to the bar for a spirited experience or head a little further away for a more tranquil time). Beach servers are happy to bring your favorite frozen drinks, tropical cocktails or frosty beers right to your beach chair. www.ballardsinn.com, www.blockislandferry.com
folloW tHe trAIl to WIne country Swirl, sniff and sip your way along the Coastal Wine Trail which winds through the heart of the Southeastern New England Wine Growing Appellation highlighting nine area vineyards. Create a weekend getaway to experience the similarities and differences of each varietal and get your Coastal Wine Trail passport stamped at each vineyard along the way. Submit your passport by December 31, 2013 with stamps from two to eight wineries to qualify for prizes (drawing will be held in January 2014). The trail extends as far south as Watch Hill all the way to Truro Vineyards at the very tip of Provincetown, MA. Join the wine clubs (each vineyard has its own version) for access to discounts, private tastings and exclusive events. www.coastalwinetrail.com
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Home Is Where the Heart Is A love for antiquing and repurposing, and finishing each other’s sentences, is what has made this house a home. From homemade Roman shades to
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The Colemans merge antiques and personal creations into their decor
From the Ground Up Hank Coleman grew up
the youngest of four children. He describes his mother as being creative, a trait she inherited from his grandmother; both Janes of many trades. “She never discouraged us not to do anything,” says Hank, “so we grew up thinking we could do everything.” The home Hank shares with his wife Jackie on Warren’s Kickemuit River attests to his ability to do just about everything. In what some might consider a gender role reversal, Hank has been what Jackie describes as the “creative director” of the home, while she is best defined as the CEO. Finishing each other’s sentences, it’s clear the two have been a team for decades, and that building, designing and perfecting this home wasn’t their first rodeo. Before learning about Hank’s ability to handcraft Roman shades, upholster cornices or handpaint a delicate mural to give a room a
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custom touch, you need to know a little more about this charming couple. “He was my patient,” Jackie says laughing, when asked how she met Hank. “I was in my senior year of nursing school. He just was everything I wanted – and that was before I knew he could do all this.” The two raised their family in Cranston but had a summer home Hank built in Warren where they enjoyed quiet living close to the water. After the kids were just about out of the nest, the couple decided to sell the original summer home and build on the same plot of land closer to the water’s edge. “I was a social worker before I retired, but I did do some moonlighting,” Hank says modestly. Moonlighting is an understatement. “For several years he had his own self-improvement company on the side,” Jackie chimes in proudly. “Kitchens, living rooms… he could draw plans and just build.” So in 1990, Hank
was hardly intimidated at the prospect of building a new home. Designing plans within the perimeters of Rhode Island’s state agencies which issue safety requirements for waterfront building, Hank and Jackie conceived a blueprint that built up instead of out. Three levels of comfortable living were mapped out; each strategically fashioned to take advantage of the water view. Multiple decks were included to add extra living space, to entertain and to accommodate a pool. “We pretty much knew what we wanted,” explains Hank. The design was undeniably out of character with the surrounding community, but that didn’t bother the couple one bit. “We’re kind of like an island because we’re so close to the water. Our house doesn’t belong in the neighborhood at all. It’s almost like on a point,” says Hank. “Once you come into the house, it’s your own orientation… the
focus is toward the water,” adds Jackie. Once construction on the threebedroom, approximately 2,000 sq. ft. home was completed, it was time for Hank and Jackie to really get to work. The two collected dozens of fabric and paint swatches to create the design scheme in each room. The kitchen, living room and dining room are all on the bottom floor with a color palette inspired by an Oriental rug the two treasure. Shades of blue, green and taupe flow seamlessly into one another, with accent pieces adding additional pops of color. Since its original design, the kitchen has been remodeled a second time, again with all new custom cabinetry courtesy of Hank. The new design maintained an island just for Jackie. “I always love my islands; it’s where I do all my work,” she says. Though the couple does entertain a bit, especially for
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401-245-3050 210 County Road, Barrington, RI their annual Fourth of July party, Jackie is quick to point out she’s not an expert cook. “I only have this kitchen because it came with the house,” she laughs. A breakfast area is framed by sliding glass doors out to a deck so Hank, Jackie and their guests can start the day surrounded by fresh air and water views. The formal dining room features hardwood floors with detailed trim, the expansive windows are dressed with billowing drapes (made by Hank), and the seafoam green walls boast an eye-catching floral pattern and painted by, you guessed it, Hank. “It took about a week,” he says casually. “I outlined it with chalk first.” The couple’s pièce de résistance is the master bedroom with en suite bath. It shares the middle floor with a guest bedroom, full bathroom and laundry room. The master was the last room the two designed, as they wanted to take their time and take in the colors and patterns they were considering in all types of light. Lightly striped walls anchor the room which embraces a formal but warm aesthetic. Hank constructed the room, sewed the Roman shades in the bedroom and bath, and designed, built and
upholstered the draped cornice. “You name it, he did it,” Jackie says emphatically. “The only thing he didn’t do is make the carpet!” Furnishing the house might have come easier to the couple than most. “We love antiquing,” Hank tells. “Back in the heyday, we would think nothing of going to Ogunquit or Kennebunk for the day,” adds Jackie, who says the two still hit the road regularly. Collecting antiques and aged pieces with great structure that just need some TLC is a shared passion, so when the opportunity presented itself last year, they decided to share their talent and skills with the Warren community by opening East Bay Antiques on Turner Street. “You keep decorating and after a while, you run out of places to put it all,” laughs Hank. “We like to find pieces that have good lines but need upholstery or paint.” “So far, the business partnership is working out well,” says Jackie. “In other words, it keeps Hank out of trouble.”
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Live Well Connoisseur
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Signs of Whimsy
A Bristol working artist creates one of a kind works
Blayney Norton has worked in various artistic mediums over the past 20 years and takes pride in calling herself a working artist. Known for her whimsical hand painted signs sold around New England and the Caribbean, she lives in Bristol with her husband Jock and their daughter Zelda. How do you describe your personal style and its influence in your art? I am a hippie at heart but grew up north of Boston and spent summers on Fire Island and Martha’s Vineyard so I also have a relaxed nautical preppy inclination. Both styles are reflected in my work between colors and themes. No surprise that I’m drawn to painting fish!
You are known for your hand painted signs which are fun and upbeat. How did they come about? When I began doing painted furniture I was getting geared up to enter my first show - The Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft show. I knew I should have a bread and butter item to sell to cover the cost of the booth. I decided to do some decorative small signs. They did so well that I started taking orders which led to accounts at gift shops around New England and in the Caribbean. What was the design concept behind your signs? My signs are simple statements
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Blayney Norton’s art is sold as far away as the Caribbean
about life but expressed in a whimsical style and reflect a place or experience. Living here in Bristol it was only natural to have a “Gone To The Parade” sign or “At The Beach”. And being a parent I know “The Baby Is Sleeping” is appreciated by lots of new moms! My zip code and RWU grad signs are popular gifts around commencement. What influences your color palette? I love the color of the light of the Caribbean which is so bright, pure and saturated. It inspires me in everything I do. Spring and summer seasons definitely inspire my mood. This time of year my head is racing with different ideas. When I first began designing and painting my wooden signs it was all about bright fun colors inspired by the Caribbean and East Coast summers. But in recent years I have enjoyed experimenting with gray and yellow or gray and orange. I’ve always liked working with unexpected colors.
Where are you going now with your work? I love textiles. I’ve started painting some of my signature designs on fabric and framing them. I am drawn to rabbits and dogs or fish. They make a great accent to a room.
retired he pursued his passion as a water colorist focusing on the scenic coast of Maine and the beaches of South Carolina and the Bahamas. I grew up watching him paint and his use of light was a major influence for me and my work.
What has given you unexpected fulfillment in your art? I started volunteering with the Art Docent program at Rockwell Grammar School where my daughter is in second grade. I have gotten so much satisfaction and joy working with the students. The program involves exposing the children to a painting or sculpture and in conjunction with a topic they are learning in class and they create an art project around both. I love it.
When you look at the arc of your artistry what have you learned about yourself? My advisor and drawing teacher at RWU Ron Wilczek use to say “paint what you see and not what you know”. I still struggle to paint what I actually see and not what I know. But what I’ve learned along the way is that it is so important to allow for failure. The more you do your art the more you need to allow yourself to accept your mistakes in order to find yourself.
Who has been a major influence on your work? Charles Blayney Colmore, my late grandfather whose name I share was a very a talented painter. He had a corporate career living around the world and after he
Blayney Norton’s Hand Painted Decorative signs are sold locally at Kate & Co. in Bristol, Chace N’ Lulu in Newport and at Nell Martha’s Vineyard in Edgartown, MA. To See Blayney’s work check her out on Facebook.
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You make a point to call yourself a working artist. Why? My parents strongly encouraged me to major in a field that would provide a skill so I could get a job after college. The deal was I could minor in Art History but I would major in Graphic Arts and Printmaking. And they were right. Having those skills gave me the advantage to find work when I graduated. For many years I did logo design for a t-shirt company in Newport and then illustration and graphic arts for businesses and non-profits.
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was converted a few years ago. The store has been in business almost two years and thrives on the rich community in Portsmouth and beyond. I was drawn to the lobster themed items included butter knives, a rug and platter. Who doesn’t love lobsters? Get your claws on this and more and be dazzled by the hospitable charm that is Cory Farms. 1. Flatware accessories up the ante at any picnic. Lobster Butter Knives $6.50 each, Starfish Nickel Plate $18
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Twist It Up In the kitchen at Roberto’s of Bristol
A long-time Bristol favorite serves up fresh seafood and Italian comfort dishes with creative, modern twists. Turn the page to read our review of Roberto’s.
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Taste Eat
by Rob Mariani
Cozy Mediterranean Classics Roberto’s serves delicious twists on comfort food If you haven’t been back to Bristol’s beloved Roberto’s since it moved last year, it’s time for a visit. While providing much more space and elbowroom between tables, Roberto’s original feeling of casual coziness has been reprised. The dark neutral color scheme is the same, the soft lighting level is the same and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere has not changed. The only new additions are a full window view looking out onto Hope Street towards the Bay, a striking hand-painted mural by artist Kendra Bidwell Ferreira and a new and quite talented young chef, Christian Ferreira,
the mural artist’s son. I’m also pleased to report that the menu at Roberto’s has not strayed from their previous array of Mediterranean favorites. We arrived on a weeknight at around 6:30pm and the tables were starting to fill up. We were warmly greeted by our waitperson, Trish, who knew the menu by heart. For a starter we chose a full-flavored salad of roasted apple, goat cheese, field greens and walnuts with a balsamic dressing – all very fresh and tasty. Our other appetizer, which in many restaurants could actually
pass for a main course, was Roberto’s Manzo Croccante. It consisted of small slices of seared beef in a rich red sauce laced with caramelized onion, a red wine demi-glace, scallions and the chef’s own “pasta crisps.” Shaped much like a large butterfly wing, these flat, crispy treats remind one of a taco shell – but these are made from fresh pasta dough. Other appetizers include Shrimp Cocktail, Roberto’s Crab Cakes, Fried Calamari and their pizza of the day. (Appetizer prices average from $10 to $12.) Between courses we were treated to a small portion of al dente
ravioli accompanied by roasted red peppers in a rich cream sauce. The chef’s special entrée is Roberto’s Braciole. Made up of tender veal medallions stuffed with cheese, pine nuts, spinach and wild mushrooms, it’s a perfect comfort dish for a chilly spring night (Be advised: the portion size is more than ample as are most dishes at Roberto’s.) Another heart-warming entrée is Roberto’s robust Lamb Bolognese with small tidbits of lamb in a full-flavored red sauce heaped over a generous portion of penne pasta. From the Pasta and Seafood menu
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there’s an array of choices like Fettuccine Aglio e Olio with capers, spinach, roasted peppers and summer squash. Their Lobster Rissotto is enhanced by wild mushrooms, peas and pancetta. And for the full Mediterranean seafood experience, Roberto’s Seafood Possillipo is a sumptuous mix of littlenecks, cod and shrimp in a light plum tomato sauce served with linguine. Roberto’s menu allows you to choose from Beef or Pork entrees, or a number of variations on classic veal or chicken dishes in a variety of traditional and original sauces including carbonara, piccata, marsala and saltimbocca. In other words, you can make up your own combina-
3124 East Main Road (Rt. 138), Portsmouth, RI | 401-683-3124 Mon.,Wed.-Sat. 10–5:30, Sun. 12–4, or by Appt. | www.CoryFarmsRI.com tions. Roberto’s pasta/seafood entrées range from $15 to $24. Most of the desserts are housemade including their luscious flan with a choice of caramel or chocolate sauce, or both if you so desire. I was quite pleased with my Tiramisu soaked in a sweet rum sauce with a light creamy filling. It was the perfect ending to a night of old and new favorites.
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What are some unexpected ways to use honey? Honeycomb on cheese plates is popular, honey martinis, honey in ice cream, honey on cuts and abrasions medically, honey skin care treatments nd hot honey and whiskey for colds, sore throats and sleep. What is your favorite way to indulge? I eat a quart of regular Aquidneck Honey per week, as I do not use sugar at all. I cook with our newest product Aquidneck Hot Honey, infused with all natural Ghost and Trinidad Scorpion Peppers that I grow organically here indoors. Amazing flavor profile.
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What are some elements that make a successful beehive? Everything with regards to honey production and the health of beehives really depends on the weather. They do not fly or leave the hive in the rain, so warm sunny days are optimum for honeybees. Combine that with a good chemical-free food source and proper hive management and all good things will happen. Honey flavors vary so much. Where do honey flavor profiles come from? We pride ourselves on extracting frames of honey from the three states we pollinate for (RI, MA and CT) and this creates a varied flavor spectrum of honey. I feel that because the bees have a variety in their diet, we as end consumers reap the benefits of that collection – which is medically proven to help with seasonal allergies.
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No sugar at all? How easily can you substitute honey? Replace any sugar you have with our honey because we know where our honey comes from... my bees! There are no chemical processes, it is allnatural. And not just because I say so, you can come see how we keep the bees. I have no idea who or how sugar is made, but I did see a show on TV about it... it is not natural at all by the time it gets to your table. What can you utilize the comb for after all the honey is extracted? We reuse our comb if it is still intact for the bees to repair and refill. If it is in poor structural condition, we use it to make our all-natural lip balm and candles. Roughly, how much honey does one colony of bees produce in a year? All hive honey production depends on the weather and good beekeeping management. Sometimes a hive can produce several hundred pounds
of honey a year, sometimes hardly anything. How many bees make up a colony? An average colony could range from 70,000 to 120,000 bees. Knowing that bees are threatened, what can the average homeowner do to protect bees? Support your local bee guy, especially if he is chemical free, does not take all the honey, feeds the bees sugar water and practices good beekeeping practices. Know that what he does for is at the very beginning of our food system. Remember our motto: No Bees = No Farms = No Food!
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It’s hard to be surprised by vodka these days. Flavors range from cotton candy to pumpkin pie, and it’s only a matter of time before you’ll find bacon and egg vodka in your Sunday brunch Bloody Mary. But when two local entrepreneurs decided to shake up the vodka market, they weren’t going to do it with crazy, new flavors. Instead, they were going to do it in a brilliant emerging category defined by vodka at its lightest, purest and dare I say – healthiest. Keel Vodka co-founders Tom McGowan and Bill Dessel became friends at Boston College in the 1980s and went on to different career paths – McGowan as a Wall Street trader and Dessel as an attorney-turned-restaurateur who owns Billy’s in Barrington. The old friends shared a love of sailing, a love of vodka and an entrepreneurial itch that all came together with Keel. Dessel recalls identifying the niche, “we asked ourselves ‘why isn’t there a Ketel One Light’? We like to think of ourselves as the light beer of vodka – everyone says ‘I’ll never drink that stuff,’ but it sells huge for a reason.” Keel is a premium light spirit – zero carbs, zero fat, zero protein and only 58 calories per 1.5-ounce pour. It also has a reduced ABV of 23.8%, almost half that of most vodkas. Keel is not light on taste, however, and its secret blend of natural flavors produce a smooth, refreshing drink that rivals other popular brands. Dessel describes further, “Keel is a drink for people with an active lifestyle. It has less calories and less alcohol so you can have a few drinks and not be ‘that guy’ at the wedding. That’s why we trademarked the slogan ‘Stay Balanced.’” Originally conceived as targeting sailors, the slogan is also a nod to the brand’s nautical theme. The company is headquartered in Newport but the vodka is produced at a boutique distillery in Idaho – a serendipitous connection when Dessel and McGowan learned that the distillery’s owner attended St. George’s School.
The April launch was the culmination of a two-year process from concept to bottle, which Dessel notes was not easy: “Working through the approvals was tough – background checks, federal agencies dissecting everything on the label. You’re in a rush to get to market first and start to sell, but the emergence of other brands is proving out the light spirit category.” Keel is now available in Rhode Island (will be in Massachusetts by fall), and the owners are preparing for an active grassroots marketing campaign this summer: “Our philosophy is to build a tribal ‘active lifestyle’ following in Rhode Island, one person at a time, with what we call ‘liquid to lips.’ Rhode Island really is the perfect test market – with the diversity of college kids and higher-end businesses in Providence, to the sailing capital of Newport about to boom for summer. We also know that the best promoters are bartenders and servers, so we’ve
been educating our vendors’ waitstaff on how to talk about the product.” You may see a familiar face at Keel’s tastings, cigar nights and sponsored events this summer – retired New England Patriot and threetime Super Bowl champion Matt Light. A friend of Dessel’s, Light is also a partner in the venture and plans are in the works to bring some fellow NFL’ers in for some marketing “heft.” Until then, follow on Facebook and Twitter for updates, including where to find restaurants and liquor stores that carry Keel in stock; also check out their website for some great cocktail recipes.
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Taste News Bites
by Amy McCoy
A Dream Realized
A lifelong foodie opens Sage Café in Riverside After working at Pastiche
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Jill Ingham making crepes at Sage Café
is based in Vermont. “We serve Love and Tea teas,” Ingham says. “They’re wonderful herbal teas and they come in a gorgeous container.” Lashua creates the illustrations for the containers and tea may be purchased to take home or to give as a gift. Whenever possible, Ingham works with local producers to source goods for the café, a philosophy that extends to the décor. “We’ve started featuring local artists’ work on the walls here, and we’ll change that work out every month,” Ingham says. Between the appealing menu, the welcoming, community-focused attitude and the support of local producers and artisans, the realization of Ingham’s dream is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Visit Sage Café at 181 Willett Avenue, Riverside. Open Monday through Friday from 7am-4pm, Saturday 8am4pm, and Sunday, 8am-2pm. For more information, find them on Facebook or call 401-432-7955.
SummeRtime FaRmeRS maRKet at mouNt Hope FaRm The Mount Hope Farmers Market has moved back outdoors. Visit the farm on Saturdays to shop local vendors like Aquidneck Farms, Farmacy Herbs, The Local Catch, Primo Granola and Wishing Stone Farm. Let your children be entertained at the kids’ activity table. Then, take a stroll along the farm’s nature trails or visit the farm’s Nigerian Dwarf goats and kids, English Southdown sheep and the farm’s flock of chickens whose surplus eggs are donated to the East Bay Food Pantry. Mount Hope Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. Debit and credit cards can be used to purchase Farm Fresh Rhode Island Fresh Bucks, which can also be used at other Farm Fresh RI markets. www.mounthopefarm.org. Vegetable gaRdeNiNg touRS at blitHeWold Dan Christina, assistant grounds
manager at Blithewold in Bristol, leads once-monthly “mornings in the Vegetable garden” tours of the Blithewold vegetable gardens during the growing season, discussing succession planting, small-space growing strategies and ideas for involving children in the garden. Each tour focuses on the projects, topics and conditions that Blithewold’s gardens are experiencing at that time. It also provides an opportunity for home gardeners to ask questions and get advice on everything from favorite plant varieties to pest control. The June tour will include a discussion of staking and trellising methods for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, gourds and squash. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road (Route 114), Bristol, RI, 10:30-11:30am. June 8. Tours will also be held on July 13, August 10 and September 14. Admission is free with regular museum admission and drop-ins are welcome. www.blithewold.org.
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Fine Desserts on Federal Hill, Sage Café’s owner, Jill Ingham, knew that opening a café was her dream. But it took a while before it became a reality. “I worked at Pastiche about 15 years ago,” Ingham says. “I was there for a few years, and that’s where I got my desire to open my own café. I have always been passionate about this. I’ve always known that this is what I wanted to do.” Between her time at Pastiche and opening Sage Café, Ingham started a family. Once her children grew a little older, she decided to pursue her passion, and the response has been excellent. “Riverside has been awesome,” Ingham says. “The whole community has really supported us.” With sweet crepes like Nutella and strawberries or blueberry and honey, and savory crepes featuring eggs and cheddar, or spinach, tomato, onion and feta, as well as an assortment of baked goods, including bagels, Danish, muffins and scones, and artisan crafted gifts, it’s easy to see why the response has been enthusiastic from the start. Sage Café opened in March. Located in the former Providence Coffee Roasters space in Riverside, Ingham purchased the equipment from the previous owners, freshened the space. “The PTO has used the room and a knitting group has used it. If there are larger families who come in, they can book it so that they can all sit together,” Ingham says. Sage Café also has a community board where people and organizations can post information about upcoming events, and where local artists and artisans can post information about their work and services. Sage Café serves a number of glutenfree items, including a recently developed gluten-free crepe recipe, along with other pastries and baked goods, like gluten-free chocolate whoopie pies. Coastal Roasters supplies the café’s coffee and herbal tea blends are created by a friend of Ingham’s, Jen Lashua, a certified herbalist whose company
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Quito’S ReStauRaNt & baR Come by Quito’s for classic New England seafood in a cozy atmosphere, complete with views of Bristol harbor. 411 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-2534523. quitosrestaurant.com ld $$$ tHameS WateRSide baR & gRill Overlooking Bristol harbor, Thames Waterside serves up specialty seafood dishes and classic American fare. 251 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-253-4500. ld $$
Seekonk dipaRma italiaN table No matter your heritage, you’ll feel like at home here while indulging in traditional, hearty Italian fare. 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-9222. diparmaitaliantable.com brld $$
South Dartmouth blaCK baSS gRille On Tuesdays, this spot donates 10% of the company proceeds to a local charity, so you can enjoy your delicious meal and leave feeling great. 3 Water Street, South Dartmouth. 508999-6975. blackmassma.com ld $$$
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beehive Café When it comes to this cozy café, freshness is key. With menus featuring customizable omelettes, specialty sandwiches and burgers, and fresh salmon plates, beehive boasts ingredients that come straight from local farms to your table. 10 Franklin Street, bristol. 401-396-9994. www.thebeehivecafe.com bld $-$$
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blueWateR baR & gRill With nautical decor and an open air kitchen, Bluewater Bar & Grill serves up a unique style of contemporary cuisine. Arrive by land or sea to enjoy locally sourced food in a relaxed waterfront setting. 32 Barton Avenue, Bristol. 401-247-0017. bluewatergrillri. com d $-$$$ piZZiCo With award-winning fusion and Italian food, Pizzico is an upscale eatery that brings Tuscany to Rhode Island. 308 Country Road, Barrington. 401-2470303. pizzicoristorante.com ld $$$ toNg-d Along with the delicious classic Thai dishes, this spot also offers a gluten-
free and vegan menu. 156 County Road, Barrington. 401-289-2998. tongdrestaurant.com ld $$
Bristol agaVe Agave offers a wide variety of delectable Latin and Southwestern dishes and more, along with a beautiful harbor view. 805 Hope Street, Bristol. 401256-1566. facebook.com/AgaveRestaurantAndLounge bld $$ deWolF taVeRN This historically renovated tavern serves contemporary American cuisine and boasts a picturesque view of Bristol harbor. 259 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-254-2005. dewolftavern. com bld $$$
15 poiNt Road Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Sakonnet River while choosing from an extensive menu of delicious seafood and American entrées. 15 Point Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-3138. 15pointroad.com d $$$ FieldStoNeS gRille A casual, lively atmosphere makes Fieldstones Grille an ideal place to bring your family and enjoy homemade pizzas, burgers and more. 980 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-293-5200. atlanticgrille.net/fs ld $$ SCampi A local favorite, Scampi offers traditional seafood dishes, steaks and brick oven pizzas with amazing water views. 657 Park Avenue, Portsmouth. 401-2935844. scampi.me ld $$$
Providence CaV Selected by the New York Times as one of Providence’s five best restaurants, CAV offers award-winning cuisine and ambiance for a sophisticated dining experience. 14 Imperial Place, Providence. 401-751-9164. cavrestaurant.com br (Sat & Sun) ld $$$
Tiverton biStRo 524 Visit Bistro 524 to taste traditional French American comfort food made with only the freshest local ingredients. 524 Main Road, Tiverton. 401816-5521. bistro524.com brld $$$ tHe boat HouSe The Boat House has taken a sophisticated spin on traditional “seafood shack” classics and boasts unforgettable scenic water views. 227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton. 401-624-6300. boathousetiverton.com brld $$$
Warren FedeRal Hill piZZa If you aren’t in Providence but crave Federal Hill style Italian fare, come here and choose from gourmet pizzas and more. 495 Main Street, Warren. 401-245-0045. federalhillpizza. com ld $$ tRaFFoRd Trafford prides themselves on exceptional service, scrumptious food and a spectacular view of the water. 285 Water Street, Warren. 401-289-2265. traffordrestaurant.com brld $$$
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The best of June’s art and culture
In Bloom June 21-23: Head to the grand Rosecliff mansion for the 18th Annual Newport Flower Show, a Far East-themed weekend of all things exotic and beautiful. Benefitting the Preservation Society of Newport County, the festivities will kick off with an Opening Night Party on Friday from 6-9pm with a cocktail buffet, seaside supper, live
music and dancing. The show continues with floral exhibits, garden design and children’s programming, in the mansion and on its grounds. And don’t forget to browse the Gardeners’ Marketplace to shop for specialty plants, flowers and accessories. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000, www. newportflowershow.org.
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Gallery Calendar by Erin Swanson
June June 1: The Audubon Environmental Education Center is open free to the public on the first Saturday of every month for the Citizen Bank Foundation Family Fun Day. Join the crew for crafts, nature stories, hikes, animal discoveries and more. Free. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. June 1: Get the month started off right at the 32nd Annual Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off at the Newport Yachting Center. Enjoy samples from dozens of restaurants across the country then pop down the way for the firstever Newport Oyster Festival featuring shellfish, seafood, wine and beer right outside the Center gates. $15-$25. Noon6pm Chowder Cook-Off; Noon-8pm Oyster Festival. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 800-745-3000, newportwaterfrontevents.com. June 1-29: Saturdays bring the weekly Figure Drawing Workshop at Sandywoods Farm. Most sessions will offer a nude or semi-nude model so the workshop is for ages 18 and above. Paint, draw or sculpt; no instruction will be provided. $14. 9am. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. June 2: Head to the Carpenter Museum for The Way We Worked Family Day, a chance to gain some insight into Rehoboth town history and meet a few new friends along the way. 4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth. 508-252-5718, www.carpentermuseum.org. June 3: The Massasoit Historical Association collects and preserves historical data and relics for the town of Warren. The public is invited to attend the Potluck Supper and June Annual Meeting to learn about upcoming events. Free. 7:30pm. 59 Church Street, Warren. 401245-0392, www.massasoithistorical.org. June 3-24: Blithewold Mansion hosts a weekly Fit Camp this summer, your chance to take in the beauty of the grounds while getting in some exercise. Choose to take a fitness walk or participate in a higher intensity fit camp. Free. Mondays. 6:30-7:30am. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org. June 4-25: Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia.
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This team trivia contest will test your knowledge on a variety of subjects from anatomy to literature to history. Winning teams go home with prizes so bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com. June 4-25: Need some help working your computer, cell phone or e-reader? Head to the Tiverton Library every Tuesday for Drop-In Computer Help. Their friendly technology staff will get you up and running in no time. Free. 4-6:30pm. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-6256796, www.tivertonlibrary.org. June 6-27: Bring your guitar or bring your listening ears: Thursday night means it’s Open Mic Night at Tinker’s Nest in Warren. It’s the perfect time to finally perform that song you’ve been secretly perfecting at home for weeks. Free. 9:30pm. 322 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8875. June 6-27: Every Thursday morning, Barrington Books hosts Children’s Story Hour in its charming children’s section. Miss Margie reads theme-related books geared towards preschool-aged children, followed by craft time. Free. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-2457925, www.barringtonbooks.com. June 7-28: Drop by The Coffee Depot on a Friday evening for Open Mic Night. Try your hand on stage or just relax with a coffee and a snack while listening to some talented local performers. The spot is popular with both college students and an older professional crowd. Free. 7-10pm. 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-608-2553. June 8: Lace up those sneakers and take part in the family-friendly Team Hope Walk, a fun way to help raise money for the Rhode Island Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. 9am registration; 10am walk. Colt State Park, Rt. 114, Bristol. 401-301-4076, hdsa.org/ri. June 15: 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.
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Getting Patriotic It’s that time of year again. The Fourth of July is almost here, and there is no better way to celebrate its coming than with Bristol’s 4th of July festivities. Here are some June events to help you get a head start on the holiday: Cultural Night, June 1: Held at Jacky’s Galaxie at 6:30pm, enjoy classic Doo-Wop, refresh with snacks and enter raffles. $18 donation requested. 64th Orange Crate Derby, June 9: This doubleelimination race will be held at Bayview Avenue. Foot Races, June 26: Includes a one-mile race for children and a two-mile race for all ages around the Town Common. Carnival, June 27-July 4: Offering old-fashioned fun at the Town Common. 4th of July Ball, June 29: Located in the Herreshoff Marine Museum at the Herreshoff Tent. Cocktail hour at 5:30pm. Dinner at 7pm. For more information, visit www.july4thbristolri. com/events.htm. -Jacleen Charbonneau
June 21: Fifteen miles to the love shack! The B-52s take the stage in Newport as part of the 2013 Nantucket Nectars
Sunset Music Series. The unique waterfront venue is the perfect place to take in this lively show. $39.50-$69.50.
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Baa Baa Black Sheep June 1-29: Every Saturday you can Wake Up in the Barnyard with Coggeshall Farm. Costumed interpreters will guide participants through morning chores while teaching about farm life in 18th Century Rhode Island. Children can hunt for eggs, brush cows and feed turkeys before helping to cook traditional Jonnycakes on the hearth of a 1790s farmhouse. Visitors are asked to dress for a morning in the barnyard… leave the new sneakers at home. $7 member adults, $10 non-member adults; $5 member seniors and children 3-12; $6 non-member seniors and children. 9am. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org. Doors 6pm; show 7pm. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 800-745-3000, newportwaterfrontevents.com. June 23: Join the experts at Bristol’s Audubon Environmental Education Center and venture down to the shore for Low Tide Adventures. See what creatures emerge when the tide is low. Bring a pair of water shoes and be prepared to get a little wet. $5-$10. 1-2:30pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. June 26: The Rogers Free Library hosts a Senior Tea at the Library, a chance to meet other active seniors and discuss books, literacy or any topic at all while enjoying a hot beverage. Free. 2:30-4pm. Herreshoff Community Room, 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org.
June 29: Join Save the Bay for a Prudence Island Tour. Enjoy gorgeous beaches, hiking or bird watching. Young ones will love exploring the tide pools. The boat departs from Newport Harbor. $50 member; $60 non-member. 10am-3pm. Thames Street, Newport. 401-203-7325, www.savebay.org.
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Reaching New Heights
Barrington musicians keep building momentum Last month, WBRU’s Rock
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Barrington based band Torn Shorts is gearing up for their summer tour
porters would beg to differ. What began as lead singer and East Bay native Josh Grabert on a kick drum and guitar has organically grown into the current lineup, with
a few interstate moves and instrument shifts along the way. They’ve finally hit the sweet spot, with Molak and Grabert on dueling guitars, Zarcone on bass and Brendan Tompkins on drums, with each bringing their own stylistic preferences and influences to the collective writing table. (When I ask what they currently have playing in their cars the answers vary from a Cuban jazz compilation to recent Newport Folk Fest headliners The Black Crowes, to Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ghostface Killah.) The result is a multilayered sound that has a familiarity to it, with a classic rock resonance and dabbles in eras and genres, united by a melody-driven radio-readiness. When the band was ready to lay down an album last fall, they started an online kickstarter to raise production funds. The result not only met their monetary goal, it nearly doubled the figure. Through the Mill was released in February to a sold out celebration in town. With albums
pressed and the band eager to share new material with their New England wide fan base, the Shorts hit the road for back to back weekend gigs finding persistence and close attention paid to both local and more regionwide opportunities paying off with a fully-stocked schedule of shows. “We’re gonna play live, we’re a live band,” says Grabert on his eagerness to keep racking up the concert hours. So what’s next for the Bay-based band? (Molak, Zarcone, and Tompkins currently live and rehearse in Barrington, with Grabert joining from his place down the road in Bristol.) If the start of 2013’s momentum is a sign of things to come, it seems to hint at the big time – bigger venues, bigger crowds and bigger sounds. First up is their coveted Rock Hunt winner’s spot in WBRU’s Summer Concert Series line-up, June 14 at downtown Providence’s Waterplace Park. Next up, possibly Nashville. One thing is for sure, you’ll want to stay tuned in. www.tornshortsmusic.com
Photography: Tim Siekiera
Hunt semi-finals could have easily been mistaken for a Barrington High School ’04 class reunion, as Providence music venue Fête filled with familiar faces from some of my very best childhood memories. Nick Molak’s mighty guitar riffs radiated through the crowd, and the whole room silenced and transfixed on the four-piece jam meets blues meets Americana rock and roll show. I closed my eyes, and was enveloped into the walls of a well-oiled music machine. There is no denying that Torn Shorts have found their sound over a rigorous six months of touring and recording, and they’re ready to turn it up a notch. When I sit down with the members of Torn Shorts a few weeks later backstage at the first annual Artistic Explosion Music Festival, they’ve just won the entire WBRU Rock Hunt, and they’re still riding the wave of their victory. The group’s bass player, Zach Zarcone, recalls the band’s last minute entry into the statewide search for the next big sound, saying they were shocked to even make the initial cut. But something tells me that the band’s loyal league of sup-
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Stop to smell the flowers while supporting a good cause
Blooming Buds June 12: The Little Compton Garden Club, formed in 1924, invites the public to Country Gardens of Little Compton and Westport, a Tour of Eight Gardens. In addition to gaining access to some of the most enchanting local gardens, the intimate event includes a box lunch at scenic Wynfield Farm of Westport. All participants are entered into a raffle to win a six-panel needlepoint rug with a sunflower motif. Proceeds will go towards the Sakonnet Preservation Association and the Westport Land Conservation Trust as well as area beautification projects and scholarships. Purchase your ticket today online or at Partners Village Store, Milk and Honey or the Little Compton Community Center. $45. 10am-4pm. www.littlecomptongardenclub.org.
Gallery Artistry by James Merolla
Love For Ink
A Warren artist and political cartoonist stays true to his beliefs
Photography: Ed King
Jim Bush was rejected,
over and over again, by the finest people. Boston’s most noted editorial cartoonist, Paul Szep, told him flat out, after Jim had submitted early examples of his political lampooning, “Give it up, kid. You are no cartoonist.” Wrong, wrong, wrong. A Boston child, father of three and longtime Providence Journal cartoonist, Jim paints, draws and is an exhibitor, teacher, lecturer, editorial voice, lampooner and wit in a building he and his very patient wife, Julia Haverland Bush, own at the corner of Child and Main streets in downtown Warren. Julia runs the Warren Art Spot out of the back of their corner studio. She recruits artist friends to teach children of all ages various arts and crafts after school and during holiday breaks. Jim usually teaches a cartooning class each session. “She is amazingly tolerant,” says her grateful pen and inker. “I originally looked for a space in Pawtucket. I looked in Warren, because of the similar tax breaks for artists on sales and materials. Water Street was my ambition, but nothing was available. So I researched more. Then, this beautiful, historic corner spot was for sale, so I pounced. I love that corner space.” His walls and tables are completely covered with his work. It’s a mess, but a “knowing” mess, because he knows which pile is which. “It’s why my wife and I bought the building. She was sick of my stuff in the house. It’s a common occurrence for artists and their spouses,” says Jim. In Boston, Jim had the pleasure of seeing Paul Szep’s work almost daily, even after he rejected him, as did many others early on. But he knew what he was and what he could do. A natural humorist, his wit and bite spreads through his India ink well, brush and quill. “I think I started to see the potential of cartooning when I first saw MAD magazine. The cartoonists in that publication were geniuses, all of them,” he adds. “I think the visage of (MAD cover boy) Alfred E. Newman sold me
Cartoonist-turned-painter Jim Bush in his Warren studio
on the cartooning field.” The ProJo saw great things that Boston papers could not. For years, he submitted a political cartoon every other day to the ProJo’s editorial board. Rhode Island did not lack for controversial subject matter in its corrupt operations. “I was paying attention to every political act in the state - an hourly event! Hate radio was constantly on in the background. Bottom line: A successful local cartoonist needs to attack the powers-that-be,” he says. “It is why, after being nationally syndicated with Tribune Media Services, this market was so attractive. “Buddy Cianci usually drew his own cartoons, as do they all,” he laughs. “They are all fallible. Are you perfect? Not me. I don’t stand up before the voters and claim to be the solution. That’s their mistake.” The flip side is that Jim has had many letters to the editor eviscerating him.
The one cartoon that got him into the most hot water was misinterpreted. In 2009, RI Speaker of the House William Murphy selected his majority leader Gordon Fox to succeed him. Jim said Fox had been “holding the Speaker’s water for a decade or so,” doing his dirty work. “I portrayed this in a cartoon depicting the Speaker leaning back on his throne while Mr. Fox (now Speaker) was seen tending to Murphy’s shoes. ‘It’s time, Gordon,’ was the quote from the Speaker, meaning he had decided to pass the staff onto Fox. This was intended by the artist to allegorically show the way the torch is passed in Rhode Island, and what one has to do to get it passed. It was wildly misunderstood as being a racist cartoon and it even became a national story,” says Jim. Fox is partially of Cape Verdean descent. “That was the worst I ever felt about one of my drawings.” Sadly, his editorial work is seen less
and less due to financial concerns. He thinks of himself as a painter now. “Charlie Hall is the most famous Rhody cartoonist I am lucky to know. He is very encouraging. He is mostly a painter now, too. It’s where all great cartoonists go to pasture,” laughs Jim. A member of the Providence Art Club, he holds semi-annual fine art shows. “(There’s) nothing like putting your work in front of the public and asking them to buy it! That’s humbling.” He also loves the necessary humility that comes with his corner of Warren. “I hear the greatest moments of road rage. Heck, my building has had two windows broken and been driven into twice. This is a good sign. I hope my paintings are a reflection of my hope and happiness with my surroundings. I think I try to make art that doesn’t challenge or confuse the viewer, but that pleases us both. I feel vindicated now that people buy my work.” www. jimbushart.com
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Taste Test
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If you’re a berry lover, we’ve found the smoothie for you. Sage Cafe’s Superfruit smoothie is icy and refreshing with a burst of fruity flavor. This sweet smoothie has a red tea base with ginseng extract, offering a boost of antioxidants. The Superfruit reminded us of a fruit slushy, making it the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day. 181 Willet Ave., Riverside. 401-432-7955.
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Find a healthy balance for your sweet tooth with Coastal Nutrition’s Chocolate Covered Strawberry smoothie. With just the right amount of chocolate and a hint of strawberry tang, this meal-in-a-cup contains 24 grams of protein, five grams of fiber and 21 vitamins, giving you that boost of energy you need for the day. 1723 Stafford Rd., Tiverton. 401-662-6312.
Orange juice lovers, make your way over to Beehive Café for their original Orange Mango smoothie. Combining two of the most summery fruits, this tropical thirst-quencher offers a light, refreshing taste without overpowering your tastebuds. It’s a perfect way to get your vitamin C, perhaps even drinking it by the pool. 10 Franklin St., Bristol. 401-396-9994. thebeehivecafe.com
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