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Bristol musician Allysen Callery finds a home for her intimate sound
This Month 18 Bard of the Bay Warren folk musician Allysen Callery
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27 Live Well A positive approach to fitness in Warren 28 Home Style 31 Whole Body 32 Style Connoisseur 33 Shopping
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21 The Water’s Fine
37 Taste A taste of the islands at Rhode Island’s only
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Every Month 4 Editor’s Note 6 Bay List
47 Gallery Find out what’s happening in the Bay this month
50 Taste Test We all scream for ice cream season
11 The Buzz Bristol’s Fourth of July extravaganza adds patriotic pride to your back bumper
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PLAY BALL! The Red Sox’s season may be well underway, but here at home the action is just getting started. This month marks the beginning of the 2017 season for the New England Collegiate Baseball League, featuring two Rhode Island home teams to root for. On Aquidneck Island we’ve got our own Newport Gulls, who will be playing their home opener on June 7 at Cardines Field against the New Bedford Bay Sox. The Gulls lead the NECBL in championship wins with six so far, and
longtime fans may have recognized former Gull Danny Otero pitching for the Indians in last year’s World Series. For a big Rhody showdown, be sure to save the date for when the Ocean State Waves cross the bridge and square off against the Gulls on June 21. And for a gorgeous retrospective on the Gulls’ 2015 season, check out the photos of local artist Jason Evans on display at the Newport Art Museum now through September 10. NewportGulls.com The Newport Gulls take their first at-bat for the 2017 season on June 7
Buzz on the Bay MONARCH MADNESS
Butterfly Lovers Gear Up for the Audubon Society’s Annual Count It’s time to strap on your boots, grab your bin-
Teams of volunteers all over the Bay will help the Society keep track of species and migration patterns in the little state of Rhode Island, helps people see pollinating in butterflies, [helps] lawmakers make informed decisions about open space and open habitats, and allows universities and colleges to determine what they want to do” with regard to research and preservation activities. And while Jon emphasizes
the usefulness of the scientific data gathered by the volunteers, he also acknowledges that the count is “a lot of fun.” For more information contact Audubon Director of Volunteer Services Jon Scoones at Jscoones@ASRI.org or 401-949-5454 ext. 3044. –Marla Gagne
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Rhode Island’s Youth Musicians Head to the Big Apple On June 23, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Symphony Orchestra (RIPYSO) will be packing up their instruments, hopping on a bus and going to New York City to perform in the 2017 Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational at
Carnegie Hall. The event will include four accomplished symphony orchestras in total who have been selected to perform in the historic concert venue. The RIPYSO includes players between 15 years old and college-age, all brought together through a shared love of music and a desire to excel in their craft. Chelsea Anderson, RIPYSO’s manager, notes the importance of the orchestra as an opportunity for students not only to perform, but also to learn. For the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational, the students The RIPYSO will be performing at the will be performing Mozart’s presitigious Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational in New York “Overture to Don Giovanni,”
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excerpts from Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and a Bach fugue. The orchestra members have been preparing for their performance at Carnegie Hall since November, bringing the repertoire up to the highest standard possible. Stravinsky’s “Firebird” in particular, says Chelsea, “is a challenging piece that showcases their exceptional skills and preparation.” “[The] Symphony Orchestra is a special group this year, and it comes across when they perform,” Chelsea says. “Under the direction of our hard-working, dedicated, and talented conductor Alexey Shabalin, and with the help of incredibly supportive private teachers, these students have reached a new level of playing and become very connected to the music and to their experience in RIPYSO. They are the epitome of what it means to be young professionals and have created bonds and friendships that will last for years to come.” Musicschool.RIPhil.org –Adam Hogue
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oculars and charge your camera – the butterfly hunt is on. Veteran naturalists and newly enthusiastic butterfly lovers will be teaming up on June 24 for the state’s annual Butterfly Count. From Bristol and Barrington to Warren and Prudence Island, volunteers will help observe, identify and record the local butterfly species. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island, which aims to protect valuable wildlife and their natural habitats in Rhode Island, teams up with the North American Butterfly Association to monitor butterfly populations. The project aims to “document the number of species and individuals seen in Rhode Island over a long period of time,“ says Jon Scoones, the Society’s director of volunteer services. Since last year’s event, the volunteers have covered all five Rhode Island counties, weaving in and out of fields and encountering over 2,000 individual butterflies and 58 species. So what exactly does a butterfly count involve? According to Jon, volunteers are trained to identify local butterflies and then assigned to a team; they spend a day in nature rotating positions, from tracking the butterflies as they change locations to identifying the species. This citizen science, Jon says, “helps scientists
Buzz on the Bay LAUGH OUT LOCAL
The Ocean State Follies are Back and Ready to Roast Sometimes the best way to show the world you love something is to make fun of it in front of a live audience. For 20 years, the Ocean State Follies made a loving mockery out of Rhode Island’s scandalous headlines, quirky characters and idiosyncrasies. Now, after a five-year hiatus, the Follies have returned and the pickings are far from slim. Led by veteran Rhody comic Charlie Hall, the musical revue roasts several of our current news bites, including legalizing marijuana (swapping Frozen’s “Let It Go” for “Let It Grow”), and the state’s UHIP debacle (to the tune of Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time”), and features a solo from Providence’s favorite empty skyscraper. While Charlie and his cast are at it, they give a better-late-than-never
ribbing to some of the news they missed while they were away, like last year’s “Cooler and Warmer” tourism campaign and Barrington’s Yoga Pants Parade. Mr. Rhody makes his return to give us all a crash course in speaking Rhode Isleish (“Jeet?”) and, since all roads lead to Washington these days, the gang takes a crack at our sociopath-in-chief’s ill-advised Twitter habit. Catch the new Ocean State Follies at B. Pinelli’s in East Providence on Saturdays this month. In a year in which each day’s headlines have been more ridiculous than the last, the Follies couldn’t have come back at a better time. 736 N Broadway, East Providence. Facebook: Ocean State Follies –Tony Pacitti
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Bristol’s July 4 License Plates Arrive at Last For more than five years, the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, an all-volunteer contingent responsible for organizing the town’s historic (two-week) Annual Fourth of July Celebration, has been working to gather 900 orders for a special issue commemorative license plate, enough for the RI Department of Motor Vehicles to approve and print the plates. It’s just one of the many fundraising initiatives that support the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the country; other initiatives include a concert series, golf and tennis tournament, road race, pageants and culinary events throughout the year. The patriotic Rhode Island license plate features a stars and stripes design and a banner reading, “Home of America’s Oldest Fourth of July Celebration.” When the committee reached the the required 900 order threshold, the RI DMV began producing the plate — and orders are still rolling in. The plate costs $41.50, of which $5 goes to the R.I. Veterans Home and $15 directly supports
Bristol’s Fourth of July Celebration. Registrants can transfer their current plate number, provided it is six digits or less. The first round of license plates was distributed on April 8 to an enthusiastic crowd – some of whom had been waiting for one since 2012. “I truly believe the Town of Bristol is the most patriotic place in America. Bristolians take this celebration very seriously,” says Senator Cindy Coyne (D-32, Barrington, East Providence, Bristol). “Bristolians are proud to host and be the ‘Home of America’s Oldest Fourth of July Celebration.’” The celebration began in 1785. Senator Jim Seveney (D-11, Portsmouth, Bristol, Tiverton) agrees. “It’s a win-win; everyone gets a little piece” of the celebration, says Seveney. “I can’t think of anything more noble than celebrating America’s birthday. It’s a huge deal to Bristol and the thousands and thousands of people who come from everywhere to see it.” July4thB r i s t o l R I .c o m / l i c e n s e . p l a t e . h t m –Andrea McHugh
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Buzz on the Bay VOICES OF THE BAY
Making an Impact After four concussions, Dylan Mello fights to keep other student athletes safe
Dylan has struggled to make it through college and law school while recovering from brain trauma brought on by high school sports
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practices. The Mellos continue their work to raise awareness of concussions and can be contacted at: hmmello445@cox.net
I wouldn’t wish what I went through on anyone. I got involved in concussion awareness because I didn’t want other kids to go through what I did. In seventh grade, I was diagnosed with a neck injury and mild concussion. Freshman year I made the varsity hockey and soccer teams. I was hit by an opponent who had a hard cast on his arm. He should not have been allowed to play with a hard cast. I had very bad symptoms, but I kept playing for two more games. I was starting to feel better and a few days later a huge migraine came over me and fogginess kicked in. My pediatrician said to take two weeks off and I should be all right to play. I was under the impression that I would wake up one morning and the headache and fogginess would be gone or get better. I looked at it like it was an ankle or knee injury. I didn’t really think about the consequences of playing when the symptoms continued. It was after the fourth concussion that I went to a neurologist in Boston.
The ImPACT baseline test (“ImPACT” stands for Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is a computerized test for athletes, so
if something happens, you can compare your brain to the baseline to see if anything has happened to it. If you think something has happened, even if it seems like nothing, go to a neurologist. Find an expert and let them decide. Don’t go to your pediatrician.
I tried everything – cranial acupuncture, neck therapy, massages, physical therapy, Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, controlled exercise training. I am pretty impressed that I have gotten this far in law school, because it is harder for me with my vision and energy issues to read, comprehend cases and handle the workload and a part-time job. This experience has made me more aware of what is important. As a kid you only think about playing sports. I know it really stinks for a young athlete not to play. But you need to take the right steps to heal properly so you will be able to play in the future. A brain doesn’t heal like an ankle. I’m still close with my coaches who have been very supportive. I don’t put it on them. They weren’t those “tough it up” type of guys. At that time people weren’t as aware and educated as we are today. –Nina Murphy
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The thought of receiving a college degree, let alone attending law school, seemed like an impossible mountain to climb for Portsmouth High School graduate Dylan Mello (class of 2010). It wasn’t a question of aptitude for the accomplished student athlete. During his last two years of high school, Dylan suffered debilitating side effects from four concussions – three of them in less than a year – while playing sports. After daily migraines, ringing ears, fogginess, sensitivity to sunlight, lack of energy and concentration issues, Dylan received the devastating news in the winter of his junior year: no more contact sports. Neurologist Dr. Neal McGrath, a nationally recognized specialist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injuries, recommended that Dylan postpone college for a year and simply rest. Dylan improved slightly and began a degree program at Providence College, graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and a minor in political science. Last month he achieved another step in his climb when he completed his first year at Roger Williams University School of Law. Dylan and his mother, Donna Mello of Portsmouth, worked successfully for the passage in 2010 of the Rhode Island Concussion Law, which encourages schools to offer an ImPACT Baseline Concussion test before the season begins and mandates that any athlete with a possible concussion be removed immediately from games and
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Buzz Bay Views On April 23, hungry visitors pulled up a chair at Blithewold Mansion for its Chef’s Table Dinner Series. Guests were treated to a delicious evening curated by five-time James Beard Award nominee Chef Champe Spiedel of Persimmon. The menu, created especially for the event, highlighted the best seasonal ingredients Rhode Island has to oer. Blithewold.org Photography by Judith Gardner
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Small - Town Folk Music Songwriter Allysen Callery may call Bristol home, but the world is listening By Adam Hogue • Photography by Tim Siekiera
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and words.
All the folk they played sounded to me like mine
quality that makes each chordal change and vocal
Allysen writes songs that exist for themselves
– definitely not like anyone I knew of around here,
melody altogether inviting, haunting and intrigu-
alone. They disregard genre and resist categori-
but finger-style, and on the quieter side,” Allysen
ing. Just ask her growing fanbase here in New Eng-
zation. They tell their stories, meander down their
recalls. “A lot of the music I especially liked was
land and beyond in the UK, Italy and Germany.
own paths; they are simple and to the point. They
put out by a little DIY label called Woodland Re-
dare the listener to find meaning without making
cordings, originally also from Brighton, but who’d
any promises.
moved to Germany because it’s more affordable to
For those who are new to the music of Allysen Callery, I’d recommend starting with either her newest release, The Song the Songbird Sings, pro-
Despite her stripped-down folk seeming to defy
duced by local music legend Bob Kendall, or her 2012 release The Summer Place, on the European label Woodland Recordings. Both records showcase Allysen’s austere acoustic guitar and clear, unadorned voice – an intimate sound that, when played through good speakers, captures the feeling of sitting in a quiet room across from her as she plays. Her music seems to speak from a different era, while maintaining its emotional immediacy. It’s music of solitude and contemplation. “I moved to Bristol as a teenager, but continued to go to high school in Providence – School One, which for the most part was geared toward creative kids like me who didn’t fit into mainstream society,” Allysen says. “I’m still on the outside, although the Internet makes it easier for us to find each other. I tend to be kind of a hermit. The music I grew up with, no one else listened to – Steeleye Span or the Incredible String Band, or even Joni Mitchell – in my Manton Avenue neighborhood. It’s always kind of put me on the outside.” In some ways I guess it’s more defiance of the digital age than a throwback to a simpler time, but the stripped-down music that Allysen Callery
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Allysen Callery prefers record shops and more intimate spaces for her focused, understated sound
live there. I got the nerve to write to them, and they
Allysen’s success continues to grow overseas, and she’s recorded on several European labels. “I wouldn’t be against hiring a manager,” she says, “but I like to be able to choose when and where I play, and with whom.”
asked for demos. We put out two EPs over the next
relatively young music career has brought her to a
to tour more in my own country, especially go-
two years.”
place of ambition balanced by contentment with
ing back to Philly where there is a thriving psych
home.
folk scene, and I always have a fun time playing
Allysen was later signed to the label Jellyfant, based in Oberhausen, Germany. “We’ve put out two
Allysen lives in Bristol and works in Warren,
records so far, and they will be releasing my record
but she gets most of her airplay in England and
Brooklyn and NYC.” Even though she’s played venues all over Eu-
The Song the Songbird Sings next month. Also, I’ll
most of her music sales are international. The In-
rope, Allysen still has a soft spot for the New
be putting out an EP on the boutique UK label Re-
ternet has made an enormous difference for in-
England live scene. “I love playing the Colum-
verb Worship called Prince’s Pine,” she adds.
die musicians struggling with distribution. It is
bus Theatre upstairs. I just opened for Baby Dee
Allysen’s active career offers a glimpse of the
through online platforms that Allysen has found
in February and it was just the most beautiful
possibilities and freedom within the current DIY
both a place to put her art and an audience
show,” Allysen says. “I’m going to be slowing
music scene, rather than its (often discussed) de-
looking for it.
down a little bit in the next few months to record
ficiencies. While some may lament the decline of
“I waited a long time to start releasing music be-
the record industry as the demise of the full-time
cause I was too shy and didn’t believe in myself,
be able to catch her at NIM-
musician, Allysen’s ability to find an audience and
but the critics, the DJs and the folks reaching out
FEST in Newport on July 9.
artistic support, along with her willingness to bal-
and listening through the Internet gave me a lot of
While her recordings are
ance work and travel, has given her a musician’s life
confidence to spread my wings,” Allysen says. “I’d
beautiful, the music takes
that she has come to genuinely appreciate.
like to return to Italy and also do a more extensive
on new meaning when it’s
“Freedom is a huge part of what I think is suc-
tour in England – I have a lot of friends who have
live. AllysenCallery.Band-
cess. All I ever wanted to do was tour in Europe
been waiting a long time to see me. I’d also like
camp.com.
and be on a label, and get some international and national airplay. I’ve done these things, and now I’d like to continue,” Allysen says, “Playing festivals is fun, but I’d really like to play more house concerts and record shops. That’s where I feel most comfortable. I wouldn’t be against hiring a manager, but I like to be able to choose when and where I play, and with whom.” Along with her work on the Woodland Recordings label, Allysen has gone on numerous European tours with other Woodland artists. “Every venue in Europe has a band flat or friend with a couch,” Allysen recounts. “You never pay for drinks or dinner. It’s great!” Somewhere in the intersection of music, solitude and mass communication lies wanderlust for the rest of the world and nostalgia for home. Allysen’s
two new projects for two new labels.” But you’ll
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HiSTORY sea level Researchers and the Narragansett Tribe dive for evidence of early humans in Rhode Island waters BY JIM PIERCE Photos courtesy of David Robinson, URI Graduate School of Oceanography
Not all of our state’s beauty and historical value is on the surface. Like most things here, if you look just a little deeper you’ll find an abundance of unexpected treasures. For instance, just off the shore and under the water there’s a research study being conducted called the Submerged Paleocultural Landscapes Project. This partnership between the University of Rhode Island and the Narragansett Indian Tribal History Preservation Office aims to identify and protect submerged paleocultural and Native American archaeological sites. More precisely, it’s a collaborative effort that draws on aid from the federal government, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council and other local tribal communities. The North Atlantic Planning Region of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) stretches along the eastern coastline from Maine to New Jersey. This shelf is called an “underwater landmass” because thousands of years ago it was above the waves. That was before it was engulfed by rising sea levels due to melting glaciers. Rhode Island’s section of the OSC gives us
great beaches, stabilizes the tides and provides a durable base for windenergy turbines (a central impetus for the URI project). It also means that the waters contain Pleistocene-era tribal artifacts, including those left by the Narragansett Indians who once lived on now submerged areas such as Narragansett Bay, Greenwich Bay and the waters around Block Island. When Deepwater Wind, headquartered in Providence, first began evaluating the Block Island area as a possible location for the first offshore wind turbine farm in the country, they contacted the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The BOEM’s job is not only to manage energy development on the OCS, but also to serve as stewards of the landmass’s natural and archaeological resources. The BOEM was aware of the oral history passed down by the Narragansett and Wampanoag tribes, which detailed how their ancestors had lived around the waters off West Beach Road on Block Island and Cedar Tree Beach in the northwest section of Greenwich Bay. So in 2012, they commissioned a multi-year “best practices” study from URI to generate recommendations on identifying submerged lands with cultural or ecological value and
Researchers from URI and the Narragansett Indian Tribal History Preservation Office are finding human-made items thousands of years old on the underwater landmass off the coast of Rhode Island Chali Machado, member of the Narragansett tribe and a student at URI, looks for evidence underwater of the earliest Rhode Islanders
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Doug Harris, Narragansett Indian Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and John King, a professor at URI’s school of oceanography, lead the study of underwater sites where they’ve found artifacts from thousands of years ago
protecting them from development. This study continues to be led by URI oceanography professor John King, marine archaeologist David Robinson and Narragansett Indian Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Doug Harris. So far, says King, the collaborators have discovered “three submerged sites – terrestrial landscapes preserved in an underwater environment. Two, actually, with cultural material” – “cultural” meaning hand tools and other artifacts demonstrating that Paleo-Indian (late Pleistocene) humans lived or traveled through these locations. In two cases the artifacts seem to have been preserved thanks to a thick layer of peat, the presence of which indicates that the areas were wetlands, with substantial vegetation that trapped items underneath it as it decomposed. The peat attached to the ground and covered the artifacts, protecting them from washing away. This validates the oral history that local tribes have passed down for generations – that the studied areas were once fertile fields where people lived, hunted and fished. The oral history of the Narragansett Tribe alone dates back 15,000 years – an extremely valuable asset for researchers that provides context for newly discovered cultural and ecological materials. Of the researchers’ three survey locations, Mud Hole is by far the oldest. Located east of Block Island and almost eight miles north of Coxes Ledge, this area is popular for its reliable fishing. While no submerged cultural material has been found there, it remains ecologically fascinating. Beneath the seawater are the remains of a freshwater lake that was flooded 11,000 years ago. Water, salt and time usually invade and make it hard to distinguish any preexisting topography, but in this case a noticeable depression and minerals that would
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Chali (right) and her brother, Norman Machado, incorporate both scientific data and Narragansett history to analyze artifacts found underwater
have existed on dry land have been found in and around it. At the Cedar Tree Beach survey site in Greenwich Bay, a large amount of stone chipping tools continue to be found, held in place beneath the peat. Researchers consider this a huge win because of the large volume of tools recovered and their relatively good condition after being submerged for 6,500 to 7,000 years. The West Beach Road site off Block Island is located under only three meters of water. While chipping debris has been found there, the real excitement will come this fall when scientists examine a cultural feature that they believe to be a hearth – not quite our modern idea of a fireplace, but an area built by Paleo-Indian humans for cooking and warmth. This discovery could provide great insight into early human culture in Rhode Island before the glacial melt. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is particularly eager to solicit the input and knowledge of the tribal communities on further submerged archaeological projects given Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which makes federal agencies accountable for the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. This fieldwork is adding to the federal playbook for working with tribes for the betterment of both groups: using the land in non-significant locations while protecting culturally significant underwater areas from private development, as well as assisting the tribes in augmenting their oral history with physical artifacts and more detailed scientific information. The Submerged Paleocultural Landscapes Project funding, $2 million thus far, ends in 2018; while John King is pleased with the amount of work they’ve accomplished and hopeful about the work yet to be done, he is quick to recognize a potential roadblock. Although paperwork has already been submitted to Rhode Island’s archaeological office that would designate the West Beach Road and Cedar Tree Beach locations as historic sites with “protected” status, President Donald Trump’s April 26 Presidential Executive Order on the Review of Designations Under the Antiquities Act could roll back federal protection for the sites. The president’s order mandates that the size and scope of national monuments over 100,000 acres and established after 1996 be reviewed. President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act into law in 1906 partially as an attempt to prevent the looting of tribal artifacts from active archaeological sites. President Trump’s executive order, if it lessens the Act’s effect, could worsen the relationship between the federal government and tribal people throughout the country, including those here in Rhode Island. In the meantime, Doug and John continue digging for treasures beneath the sea, carving out a deeper understanding of our Rhody ancestors.
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E AT W I T H T H E S E A S O N With our wealth of delicious restaurants, it’s easy to eat fresh, local foods – but they all taste better at restaurants that are only open for a short season. Flo’s in Middletown (FlosClamShacks.com), Evelyn’s Drive-In in Tiverton (EvelynsDriveIn. com) and the Blount Clam Shacks (BlountRetail. com) in Warren and East Providence’s Crescent Park are all officially open for your summer eating pleasure. Just remember: If you didn’t Instagram your dinner, it never happened.
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S E E H OW T H E OT H E R H A L F G O L F S V I S I T J U RA SS I C PA R K Okay, Portsmouth’s Green Animals Topiary Garden (NewportMansions.org) doesn’t exactly have live dinosaurs, but there is a giant tyrannosaurus rex plant sculpture among the 80 topiary pieces. The oldest topiary garden in the country, Green Animals is also home to flower gardens, an orchard and a Victorian home. It’s a total upgrade from your normal, no-dinosaursin-sight park.
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The CVS Health Charity Classic (CVSHealthCharityClassic.com) is a rare opportunity to do things most people don’t normally get to do: hang out at one of the state’s most exclusive private clubs and watch celebrities play golf on a world-renowned golf course. This year’s event happens June 15-19 and includes Community Day – free admission for the Pepsi ProAm – and a huge food event in Providence called Crave RI, which brings together restaurants and vineyards from all over the state.
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It’s a sure sign of summer when the fresh red, white and blue stripes appear on Hope Street. Thousands of people come from far and wide for the Bristol Fourth of July Parade – this year is the 232nd consecutive one! – but true patriots know that in Bristol, the celebration is much bigger than one day. Leading up to the main event (July4thBristolRI.com) are weeks of fun, including 14 days of concerts in Independence Park starting on June 20, a carnival, fireworks, the Fourth of July ball and tons more events.
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If you’ve never taken a spin (or a stroll) down the East Bay Bike Path… do you even live here? This summer, challenge yourself to conquer the entire 14.5-mile thing – both ways – in one day. Start at India Point Park in Providence and bike to Bristol’s Independence Park, rewarding yourself with lunch by the water at Quito’s (QuitosRestaurant. com) and some Gray’s Ice Cream (GraysIceCream.com), or do the reverse and hit the waterfront deck for a cold one at The Hot Club (HotClubProv.com) and fuel up on carbs for the ride back at the lineout-the-door PVDonuts (PVDonuts.com). Either way, if you don’t stop at the Warren Del’s, you aren’t doing summer right.
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When the Newport Yachting Center closed, people rightly wondered what would happen to all of the beloved festivals that were held there. Last year, Providence’s India Point Park was a solid substitute, but for this year and the next few, Newport Waterfront Events (NewportWaterfrontEvents.com) is calling Bold Point Park in East Providence home, and bringing the Reggae Festival on August 12, a Blues and BBQ Festival on August 26 and more awesome events into the fall. The season kicks off on August 9 with a concert by none other than the Beach Boys.
Newport doesn’t do anything halfway, and that includes yards. See how the other half gardens at two fancy events this month. The Newport Secret Garden Tours (SecretGardenTours.org) are happening this year from June 16-18, and take you through some of the city’s most prestigious – and normally private – outdoor spaces. From June 23-25, the Newport Flower Show (NewportMansions.org) is turning the grounds of Rosecliff into a miniature Versailles. Events include a champagne and jazz brunch, an outdoor movie picnic and an appearance by fashion maven Iris Apfel.
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We dare you to go to a match at Newport Polo (NPTPolo.com) and not make a Pretty Woman reference. Regardless of whether you decide to don an oversized hat or seersucker suit, an afternoon spent watching horse-based sportsmanship is going to be the ritziest afternoon you have all summer. The season starts on June 3 with a USA vs. Peru match. Make sure to bring a cooler full of rosé and canapés: tailgating is encouraged, and they even allow small grills, tents and well-behaved dogs.
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SPIN RIGHT ROUND If you haven’t spent much time at Crescent Park (CrescentParkCarousel.org) lately, it’s time for a visit. Once the site of an amusement park, the Looff Carousel – built in 1895 – sees about 100,000 riders a year, and for good reason. There’s a family fun night on June 23, and they regularly host events like movies in the park. The August 12 Looff Arts Festival is a multi-platform event with lots of art, food and live entertainment.
SAIL THROUGH DINNER You can drive any time of the year – but in the summer, water is the only real way to travel. Waterfront restaurants throughout the East Bay offer dockage for boaters, like Boat House (BoatHouseTiverton.com) in Tiverton, DeWolf Tavern (DeWolfTavern.com) in Bristol and Wharf Tavern (TheWharfTavernRI.com) in Warren. Killer sunsets over the water are just a bonus.
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But drink it in the best possible way: during an outdoor concert. Lucky for you, those are happening all summer. Westport Rivers (WestportRivers.com) kicks off their Friday evening Sunset Music Series on June 16 with a performance by Rebecca Correia. On Saturdays throughout the summer, Greenvale Vineyards (Greenvale.com) hosts their 18th season of Jazz Tastings with Dick Lupino and a rotating schedule of guest musicians.
GET THRILLS AND CHILLS Seekonk Speedway (SeekonkSpeedway.com) hosts weekly races, but the really exciting time to make a trip is during one of their Thrill Shows. Drivers perform backwards races, figure eights, spectator drags and more. On the biggest nights – Independence Day and Labor Day – there are huge fireworks displays, too.
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A MODERN MAKEOVER What used to be a dated eyesore (a pink house!) by Barrington’s Hundred Acre Cove has become a contemporary beauty, thanks to one creative family. When Josh and
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by Andrea E. McHugh A top-to-bottom redesign turned this throwback in Barrington into a thoroughly modern home
21st-Century Do-Over The 1990s were magnificent for many reasons, but interior design wasn’t one of them. Floral fabrics, cheesy wallpaper borders (you’re not fooling anyone with that faux library print), wall-to-wall carpeting and hunter green anything – these trends are the Members Only jacket of design faux pas. For Josh and Amy, dated details were hardly a deterrent when they found a home in Barrington that was just the size they were looking for in just the place they were hoping for. Minutes from serene Hundred Acre Cove, the Colonial style home, built in 1997, offered both privacy and pristine surroundings, not to mention convenience for the family’s work, interests and extracurricular activities. “The first time we saw the house, we knew it was the
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one because of its location near the water and the beautiful sunsets we get to enjoy every night,” says Amy. “We also love the openness of the front foyer and the main living area on the first floor. In the summer, we can open all the sliding doors and almost feel like we’re outside.” The only caveat? The home was badly in need of a design rehab. “When they bought it, it was pink,” says interior designer Michelle Parenteau of Michelle Lee Designs. “It was known as ‘the pink house’ on the block.” But, as they say, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Josh and Amy would take care of the exterior soon enough. Michelle, however, had her hands full. Though the kitchen was decidedly outdated, not to mention dysfunctional, Michelle
was able to convince her client to put a kitchen redesign on hold – in her experience, kitchens are so instrumental to the home, especially one with children, that redesigns are best approached after other needs have been addressed. “They had some idea of what they wanted, and I worked with them to bring that vision to life,” says Michelle. While Amy’s style preferences tend toward more traditional looks, Rob gravitates to contemporary designs. “My task was to bring those two styles together in harmony,” explains Michelle. The first order of business was to paint the interior from top to bottom to give it a fresh new look and feel. “In each space, I chose different colors that complement each other,” shares Michelle. For the living room, where the
family likes to relax and unwind, a soft yellow-meets-tan hue graces the walls, offering a warm, casual feel. A shade of gray with purple undertones adorns the dining room to set a neutral palate and let the meals take center stage, and in the sitting room, there’s a modern take with sage green walls counterbalanced by an eye-catching plum accent wall. “Overall, the house has a very soft and subtle palate and the kids’ rooms are bold,” she adds. Bold might be an understatement. The couple’s son knew from the day they bought the home two and a half years ago that he wanted a red bedroom. “And he knew exactly which red he wanted,” says Michelle, adding that the search for the perfect fire engine hue was quite thorough but resulted in
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a fantastic shade. “We also added crown molding and new window treatments,” says Michelle about many of the rooms, adding that subtle changes like those can make a world of difference. Accent chairs and décor, she says, are a great way to express personal taste and current trends. Josh and Amy were looking for new furniture for the living room and sought something chic but comfortable, as well as practical. Michelle found an ideal “family friendly” sectional that could handle lots of traffic. A new coffee table accommodated the set, but to incorporate Amy’s love of nature, Michelle sourced an accent chair with a whimsically woodsy pattern featuring trees. “Through accent furniture and pillows, you can
really change it up,” she advises. In the guest bathroom, Michelle created an understated nautical motif as a nod to the home’s coastal environs with cobalt blue walls, crisp white details and a granite vanity. In contrast to its aesthetic is the master suite bath with its traditional dark cherry vanity and modern, reconfigured bathtub and shower with a neutral color palate. The master bedroom, however, may have been the space that most celebrated last century’s final decade. “It was mauve and had a lot of stenciling,” Michelle says, laughing. She worked with the existing furnishings in the space, adding a complementary, calming gray shade with blue undertones on the walls, new window treatments and new bedding. Once every other component was
complete, it was time to tackle the illdesigned, sorely outdated kitchen. “We really wanted to add a breakfast seating area, so we opened up a wall to the dining room, to add more light too, and so that the kids could have a place to hang out,” says Michelle. An awkward soffit ran the length of the room, the hunter green granite countertops had seen better days and laminate cabinets — it all had to go. “The only thing that stayed was the hardwood floor,” says Michelle. A new, full-service center island with a wet bar, trash compactor and plenty of seating offers a natural place to gather while white and gray Cambria countertops created by East Coast Countertop suggest a chic, distinctly upscale ambiance. Lest the space sway too formal, a funky
light fixture from Lighting Design by J & K Electric in Johnston illuminates the space and behind the stove’s hood lies iridescent glass subway tiles, adding a hint of whimsy. “With Michelle’s help and vision, we have done a lot of work on the house since we moved in, which has made it feel much more like our own. We are very pleased with how every room turned out, but especially the kitchen,” says Amy. “Since we spend a majority of our time in the kitchen, it’s nice to be able to spend it in a room that is bright and cozy and makes us feel happy.”
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Hit That Box Step One More Time A positive approach to improving fitness in Warren, with a soundtrack to match I was loving the sunshine this past
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spring, but in true New England fashion, the weather started to get a little too prematurely warm for me. Thankfully, Powerr Fitness in Warren had a big open-air gym, so I knew I wasn’t going to perspire like I was wearing a Snuggie in a sauna during the class. Walking into the gym, I was greeted by owner and instructor Robert Read, as well as his wife Amanda and their two adorable daughters, whom he called the “Peanut Patrol.” That morning I would be participating in a functional movement group class with four other, very welcoming members. The small size of the group personalized the hour-long session nicely, but also provided me with a little extra boost of energy, which a one-on-one training session would not have done. Eighties classics by bands
like Foreigner were bumping on the speaker, and only one thing gets this ‘80s baby more pumped than “Hot Blooded,” and that’s Britney Spears. We started our session with a warmup jog around the nearby cul-de-sac, then did various arm, abdominal, core and leg exercises. As soon as Robert complimented us – “Looks like the ACME Plank Factory in here!” – during a core hold, I knew I was going to have fun while getting a solid workout. I chatted with different members of the class and found that they’d all experienced positive changes since they’d started exercising with Robert, from significant weight loss to improved overall physical health. After a couple of exercise rotations, a group member requested some Britney. Using Robert’s phrase, I was immediately amped to “hit-those-box-steps-one-more-tiiiime.”
An avid exerciser throughout his life who has also dealt with both weight gain and weight loss, Robert has had vast experience in personal training and nutrition. From the start of the session, he emphasized his belief in a step-by-step, gradual approach to improving physical fitness, whether his members are seasoned athletes or just getting into a regular exercise routine for the first time. Additionally, each of his workouts can be scaled so that every member of the class can participate to the best of their ability. For example, I thought I could handle a box step exercise on a height level that would’ve been normal for most people. However, I’m kind of short, kind of out of shape and still catching up on 2016’s New Year’s resolutions. Robert offered to substitute a slightly smaller box as we’d be doing multiple reps, but as a
fitness newbie I wanted to wait until halfway through the class before saying, “Um, can you, like, make it easier?” I made it through about two reps before opting for the smaller box and was made to feel zero shame in my downscaled exercise game. I crushed it with that small box, too. Well, more like a smush-crush-mushing-overlyripe-avocados-into-guacamole kind of crush. Throughout the class we rotated through various exercises using different machines and equipment, so the motions never got repetitive or dull. We exercised our arms with tricep pulls on tension machines and bicep curls with various weights, and our core with plank holds. For legs we rotated in jogging and box steps. The abdominal workout involved multiple types of crunches with toes pointed in against the wall in a frog-like position. I’d never done a sit-up like that before: I think I burned off a Hawaiian pizza and two spinach pies by the end of class. One of the cutest things I witnessed was Robert and Amanda’s daughters cheering everyone on during random points in the session, calling out, “Go, go, go!” and “Box steps, box steps!” from the gym’s designated play area for members with young children. Parents with little ones could exercise while their kids stayed entertained playing games and watching movies. Since my daily physical activity has decreased due to a recent career shift, I need to take Britney’s advice and “work” if I want to be in shape and sip martinis, too. An environment that promotes a gradual approach to fitness, laughter and, of course, the gospel of Ms. Spears seems like the right place to do it.
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Lolo’s ocean-inspired bags go from sand to soiree Lolo, the line of eye-catching bags, started in 2012. “We wanted to create women’s accessories and cosmetic bags that were both practical and whimsical,” says Heidi Hublein, retail manager of the brand. Lolo opened a boutique in Watch Hill in 2013, and has since added Westerly and Newport locations. We caught up with Heidi to talk summer style, gift inspiration and what we can add to our beach totes this season. We hear your customers help inspire your designs. As we have grown and expanded our line over the past five years, we have made sure to include silhouettes in each of our collections that stay on trend for each season while also including our classic Lolo designs. Our customers have also helped in our development with their design requests, which offer a lot of inspiration. Our Spring 2017 bags represent a fresh take on a nautical theme with our buoy and anchor collection. We have created a new array of tennis and golf items for our country club gals and, of course, made sure we included new summer additions of watermelon slices and pineapples. Our new metallic cosmetic theme for summer has been a big hit for us as well. Warmer weather always reminds us of beach season. What are the best bags to hit the sand with this year? Our mesh is a huge hit and a category that has grown in leaps and bounds for
us in the past few years. The mesh options are of course great for keeping out the sand, but our customers also love the ease of putting sunscreen, a book and keys in a small flat mesh pouch that pops easily from their tote on a plane into their beach bag. We offer our beach totes in two sizes. Our smaller Amy pool tote has a dog leash for keys and an inside zip pocket with plenty of room for your towel, books, magazines or sarong. Our roomy Madison beach tote offers the same leash and inside zip pocket, with additional room for things like beach toys and multiple towels. It’s the perfect accessory for a day at the beach. So it’s wedding season… We have some new rose gold and shiny silver bridal collection pieces that make the perfect gift for everyone in the bridal party. There is a beautiful threepiece set that makes a gorgeous gift for a bride-to-be. Our medium Avery bags also make ideal gifts for bridesmaids or a maid of honor. Many of our customers also use our oversized luggage tags as table favors for a party or reception. It’s easy to slip a guest’s name down the back of the card in the address window and use these as place cards on the table as well.
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Feminine Fancies offers an array of styles for every body Feminine Fancies is celebrating its 35th year in business and isn’t slowing down. The Barrington shop is filled to the brim with shoes, sweaters, dresses, sleepwear, bras and more. “We have everything and then some,” says owner Elaine Felag. Ranging from big-name brands like Betsey Johnson to local ones like Kent Stetson, Elaine prides herself on anyone being able to walk in and find something just for them. “People tell me, ‘The only thing you
don’t sell is makeup!’” she says. It’s true – people have been known to create entire outfits at the store and walk out in their new duds. Elaine stays up to date on the latest trends and does a lot of styling for her customers. Once she knows someone’s body type, she’s able to put together a fabulous outfit for them, for any occasion. Feminine Fancies is known for their Yard Sale on the last Sunday in August. The Village Center
parking lot is roped off and hundreds of people line up for the mixed season sale, with items ranging from $1 to $100. Elaine reports that people love the “big city fashion, small town charm” and will even plan their out-of-state family visits around the sale. “We have something for every size, every age group,” she says. “The customers keep coming back.” Once you step into her colorful store, it’s clear why.
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Taste Eat
by Alastair Cairns
Roll With It Miku brings a West Coast approach to sushi in Barrington Rhode Island, I’ve developed a chronic condition. Every few weeks, I begin to feel a strangely urgent hollow. I begin to hunger. It’s not Thai in Garden Grove, or Indian in Artesia, or even the incomparable Pho from Westminster, though all of these sing to me from time to time. No, it’s raw flesh I require; I hear the siren song of sushi. It’s an impossible standard to match here on the East Coast, but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy stuffing my face trying. It’s with that can-do attitude that we arrived at Miku Japanese Cuisine in Barrington. Miku has a small-sized room made more intimate at night with dim mood lighting. No need for all that romance: sushi had me at hello. The eyes are drawn to a large wall of wine behind the sushi bar, and on the menu the sake dominates them. It was clear from the decor that the place was making a more upscale argument for itself without jacking up the prices. The service was the most persuasive part of that argument as, even in a small room and with some takeout
going on, service was really efficient and prompt. Our baby means a booth, but even without the ability to suck up to the sushi chef, we were still treated to a freshly cut cucumber salad on the house and plenty of attention. In keeping with normal protocol, I had a green tea ($1) and, completely against it, we ordered some cooked appetizers to test out the kitchen. Pork Gyoza ($5) and Beef Negimaki ($7.50) arrived speedily. The gyoza were arranged in a neat little row on a long rectangular plate, succulent on the inside and crisply wrapped without a hint of greasiness. Negimaki is a classic, as well as a refuge for your bewildered uncle who helpfully points out to you that sushi is raw fish. It is a perfect, simple dish when done right: thin-cut marinated beef complemented by the scallion it encircles. We had three small salads. The free one, listed on the menu as the Kani Salad, was the most original and the best. Strands of soft crabmeat met crisp cucumber with a tobiko, or fish roe aioli, gluing the whole dish together. The Seaweed Salad ($5) was
Shrimp and scallop with mixed veggies in XO sauce
standard, but generous. Sushi places often use miserly lettuce to fluff up the pile – not so here. Our sushi entrée came with the typical green salad: crisp lettuce with the classic carrotginger dressing. Finally, we come to the sushi. On the
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West Coast I might go all omakase, the Japanese word for “chef’s choice,” inviting nigiri and sashimi with reckless abandon and regretting only the bill. Here, we took the more conservative approach. In order of increasing culinary respectability for sushi snobs, we had a Fashion Roll ($14), a Rainbow Roll ($10), and finally their Triple Sushi entree ($19), which is a salmon avocado roll and tuna, yellowtail and salmon nigiri. The Fashion Roll was a rare adventure into the dark arts of the special rolls. It was tasty, a medley of seared fish – yellowtail, salmon and tuna –around raw versions of the same, with the creaminess of the avocado and snap of asparagus. It was a little over-sauced for me, but that’s what you signed up for in this part of any sushi menu. What isn’t a matter of taste is the sushi craft. These were plump rolls filled tightly with fish and vegetables, and there was no padding the books with rice. Every roll we had was sharp and cleanly cut. The Rainbow Roll was a choice that you’d find anywhere, wrapping a comforting California Roll with a variety of raw fish. Not a ragged edge in sight. The pick of the whole meal was the simplest: our nine pieces of
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nigiri. Nigiri is the perfect simplicity of slices of raw fish draped over a pressed ball of rice. There’s no hiding behind sauces or accompaniment here. The fish has to be fresh, and it was. The pieces were better cut and much larger than most places in Rhode Island, draped over and palming the pressed rice beneath, not just perching on top. Normally I find salmon the most forgiving of possible orders but the least rewarding; I was happy the yellowtail had it beaten here. When I’m back in Barrington, my order will look just a bit closer to what it might be at some West Coast hole-in-the-wall, and that’s a
compliment. The fish was fresh enough to warrant exploring the more expensive fatty toro cuts while giving the more elaborate and obfuscated rolls a miss. If this is your local sushi place, you’re in luck. If you share my condition, Miku won’t save the flight costs, but it might kick them down the road a little longer.
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A Shucking Good Cause
The Bristol Oyster Festival brings oysters shucked to order, beer and pony rides to Bristol Harbor The Bristol Oyster Festival returns on June 18, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. First off, there’s a huge charity component to the festival. Last year, $8,000 went to the March of Dimes – no small feat. This year, organizers are aiming for $12,000 to go towards the cause’s mission of preventing birth defects and fighting premature births. This year’s event will feature more food vendors, more entertainment and more fun. There will be pony rides and a petting zoo for kids, a live DJ, ice cream from Gray’s Ice Cream, beer from the RI Craft Beer Guild, food trucks, at least six varieties of local oysters – shucked to order – and RWU professors on hand to talk about how oyster aquaculture has positively influenced the state. Over 800 people attended last year’s free event. “The little town of Bristol was flooded with people
last year. It was good for the community,” says Gina Colon, marketing manager at DeWolf Tavern and the event’s main organizer. She’s hoping that folks will stick around after the event to shop at the local small businesses and have dinner in town. The festival will overlook Bristol Harbor and run from the alley between the Bristol Harbor Inn and DeWolf to the parking lot in the back. And since hundreds of people are expected to come, there’s easy access to the festival right from the bike path. Serendipitously, the event has been held on Father’s Day for the last three years, a tradition that’s not going to be broken any time soon. Seems like this could be the perfect gift for Dad, the Bristol community and March of Dimes. 259 Thames Street, Bristol. DeWolfTavern.com, MarchofDimes.org
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NICE BUNS, WHERE YOU FROM Harry’s Bar and Burger is expanding again, this time in Newport. It’ll be taking over the location previously occupied by Tallulah on Thames. What started on North Main Street in Providence and grew to Federal Hill and Lincoln is now venturing onto Aquidneck Island. The menu will remain the same, so diners can still look forward to the M.O.A.B. (Mother of All Burgers) with bacon, mushrooms, cheese and shoestring onion rings and an adult spiked milkshake. 464 Thames Street, Newport. HarrysBarBurger.com
MEATBALLS FOR THE MASSES Summer just isn’t complete without a good old-fashioned Italian festival, like the one at St. Alexander’s Church from June 16-17. There will be plenty of sausages and peppers, meatballs, eggplant sandwiches, ziti, doughboys and pastries. It’s wholesome family fun that brings the whole community together in the spirit of food and fellowship. 221 Main Street, Warren. 245-6369, SaintAlexanders.com
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Taste Connoisseur by Holly Vine
Portuguese Staycation
Family service and traditional dishes make O Dinis a dining getaway Home to a bustling Portuguese community, East Providence is a hub of family-style European flavor right here in New England. If you need proof, look no further than O Dinis. Chef and manager Natalia PaivaNeves is the woman behind the welcoming atmosphere and menu that reminds Portuguese natives of home and transports culinary adventurers across the ocean.
You’re known for serving truly authentic cuisine, rather than a pastiche of Portuguese food. How do you choose dishes to put on the menu? We try to come up with a menu that uses seasonal ingredients, especially when it comes to our fresh fish, which we get delivered four times a week. We get a lot of our fish locally from Boston, New Bedford and Narragansett,
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ocean when they step into O Dinis
as there are so many options for fresh fish from the boats coming into the harbors here. We are so fortunate to live in the Ocean State; we do our best to reflect that privilege on our menu by using as much local seafood and fish as we can. With family being so central to Portuguese culture, how does family dining and enjoyment of food feed into your recipes? My family is from the Azores, a cluster of islands off the Portuguese coast. Our cooking is highly influenced by our culture. Azorean food is all about rich, wholesome flavors in simple, honest recipes. We use a lot of meat and fish in spicy stews and sauces, but love to finish meals with sweet dairy-based desserts. I was born in São Miguel and came to America when I was seven years old, but it was my father who came here first to open one of the first Portuguese restaurants in the area. My
father also has a very successful music career as a singer. He often performs here in the restaurant, another example of how food and family are so entwined in our culture. What would you recommend to someone who is new to a Portuguese restaurant? One of the best-known and most loved dishes on any Portuguese menu is bacalhau, a dish made with dried and salted cod. Our version is grilled on the bone, which gives it a richer flavor and a much meatier texture. It’s then topped with onions and garlic and sautéed in olive oil. It’s a must-try dish for anyone new to a Portuguese menu. My favorite recipe on our menu is Amêijoas a Bulhao Pato, which is clams steamed in white wine and garlic sauce. It’s a traditional dish that originates from Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and was named in honor of Bulhão Pato, a 19th-century
Portuguese poet; of course we have the great privilege of using Rhode Island littlenecks in our version. It’s not just the food you offer that transports guests across the Atlantic – tell me about your musical events. We have music performances of some kind every Monday night. It’s such a wonderful atmosphere, we often only have one seating at dinner because no one wants to leave! Fado is the traditional music of Portugal; it’s somber and soulful and there’s a lot of emotion behind the music. We’ve hosted some amazing singers, some visiting all the way from Lisbon to perform, and of course my father takes the stage as well.
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Tell me why everyone, those who’ve been dining here for years and firsttime visitors alike, loves O Dinis? We are known for our down-to-earth, family-style dining. The restaurant’s name itself is probably a pretty good example of why we’ve been such a feature of the Portuguese dining scene here in East Providence for over two decades. O Dinis means “Dinis’ Place” in Portuguese; Dinis is my father’s name. He originally named his first restaurant in East Providence “Estrela Do Mar,” meaning “Star of the Sea,” but everyone just referred to it as Dinis’ place! He created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere with family dining at the center of the experience that his name became one with the restaurant. When he opened this location he gave the people what they wanted and simply called it “Dinis’ Place.” The restaurant has unique decor with European charm. Most people speak Portuguese and greet each other with a kiss. It’s like stepping over the Portuguese border when you cross the threshold.
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The Wharf Tavern serves fresh off the boat seafood against the backdrop of the Warren River
The Wharf Tavern With an updated look and a dedication to serving fresh and local seafood, The Wharf Tavern continues to be a familyfriendly favorite. Built directly on the Warren River, the sprawling restaurant offers gorgeous waterfront views from nearly every table. Simply prepared seafood such as oysters, clams, swordfish, salmon, steamers and lobster is the house specialty here, always priced reasonably and served with a choice of soup or salad and fresh-made bread. The large family-friendly menu also includes flatbread pizzas, slow roasted prime rib, chops, ribs, homemade chowder and much more.
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Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$ Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 4355511. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$
located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-3368460. LD $-$$$
seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
The Wharf Tavern Serves fresh seafood and steak with bay views from almost every table. 215 Water St, Warren, 2892524. BrLD $-$$$
Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$
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Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$
Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$
The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining
Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh
Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 539-1102. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 295-2500. D $-$$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 3980027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$
George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. LD $-$$$ Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 5847000; 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$ Pasquale’s
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Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 7834073. BBrLD $
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich,
Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$
Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$
The Grange, with a menu focused on locally produced foods, serves the freshest flavors of the season
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T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 783-4515. LD $$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$
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The Grange is much more than a place to eat. With a farm fresh focus and a community-minded approach, The Grange is a place to make genuine connections. “Customers come for an experience and for the opportunity to make connections to food and people,” says owner Rob Yaffe, who along with his wife Uschi owns and operates three plantcentric eateries. With a seasonal, vegetarian menu that is completely dependent on what’s growing regionally, The Grange works closely with the Farm Fresh network and directly with a handful of farmers. Using only inseason produce can be challenging, but it also fosters creativity. That innovative spirit is evident everywhere at The Grange, where everything is handcrafted. “We make our own ketchup, mustard, dressings. We pickle our own vegetables,” says Rob. Even the bar, which has been lauded for its progressive cocktail program, uses scratch syrups and herb-infused spirits.
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DINING GUIDE the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all-day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. BL $ Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main St. Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336 LD $-$$
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Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Momo Dessert restaurant with crepes, home-made stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. 100 Washington St, Providence, 521-6666. BLD $ Mosaic Restaurant Syrian cuisine served in an intimate setting. 91 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 808-6512. BLD $-$$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York-style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 2826772. BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$
LaMei Hot Pot Authentic Chinese cuisine in a unique, casual setting. 256 Broadway, Providence. 831-7555. LD $$
Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$
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Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$
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Gallery Events • Arts • Theatre • Music
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The best of this month’s entertainment
BRITISH AUTOMOBILE INVASION Start your engines: the British Motorcar Festival is taking its third annual cruise to Colt State Park. Ogle some of the finest cars ever produced on the other side of the pond as collectors from all around show off their sweet rides. The weekend isn’t just for gear heads and will include a Friday night street party in Independence Park featuring
classic tunes from the British Invasion, British attire and fancy hat competitions and even a visit from the Queen Mum herself. If you’ve got a slick British car, join in. If not, marvel at the fleet of pristine automobiles. They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. Colt State Park, Bristol. BritishMotorCarFestival.com Slick British cars aren’t just for James Bond – see some sweet machines at the British Motorcar Festival in Bristol June 9-11
Gallery Calendar THE MUST LIST 10 essential events happening in June
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June 3: Bob Dylan fans, mark your calendars. The Sandywoods Center for the Arts will be hosting a Bob Dylan Tribute, featuring the talents of Art Tebbetts and Matt Borello. This will be their third year performing, and they will be bringing all five decades of Bob Dylan’s biggest hits to the stage. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-861-5600, SandywoodsMusic.com
Hop on the trolley and visit local artists for Art Night Bristol-Warren on June 29
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June 11: Support local artists by heading to the third annual Barrington Art Festival. Booths will be set up at the Historic Town Hall Government Center, and the work on display will include everything from oil and acrylic painting, drawings and photography to woodwork, ceramics and jewelry. Whether you’re browsing the talent or looking for something for yourself, there will be something there for everyone. 283 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1900 x381, Barrington.RI.gov
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June 16: Enjoy jewels, fashion, and cocktails – and all in support of children and families – at Fort Adams in Newport for Au Courant, Child & Family’s annual benefit. The event raises money for the organization’s vital programs that benefit kids, elders and everyone in between, and will feature a fashion show of Northeast designers, tasty catered food, and silent and live auctions. Support a fabulous cause and hobnob with Derek Warburton, Beyoncé’s stylist, who will be showing off his jewelry line. 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI, 02840.
Iconic designer Pierre Cardin will host a fashion show at The Breakers on June 17
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All Month: Newport is a stylish city… probably the state’s most stylish, if you take into account how well appointed both the people and the homes are. This month, though, the fashion goes into the stratosphere when a fashion legend comes to town. Pierre Cardin, fashion designer to the stars and owner of the world’s most expensive home (Bubble Palace in Nice, France), is opening an exhibit at Rosecliff this month: Pierre Cardin: 70 Years of Innovation. The exhibition will feature 42 of the designer’s most iconic looks, starting in the 1950s and going all the way through 2016. On June 17, to celebrate his 95th birthday, Cardin will be in town to personally host a fashion runway show with Style Week Northeast in the great hall of The Breakers, complete with birthday cake and, in true French style, champagne. NewportMansions.org
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June 17: Work towards going green by attending the Greening the Sphere Community Festival, where participants will learn about maintaining our environment and making the world a bit more eco-friendly. This festival will include performances, children’s activities, interactive workshops and tips for living a greener life. Greening the Sphere is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to make the world a more sustainable place for everyone. 691 Main Street, Warren. 401-465-4249, Facebook.com/GreeningTheSphere
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June 20: It’s that time of year again! Bristol’s Fourth of July celebrations are beginning, and there’s no better way to kick off America’s birthday party than to come out and see the 88th Army Band. Bristol’s parade is the oldest celebration in the States, going strong for the past 231 years. The celebrations begin in June and continue daily through July 4, so bring the whole family down to partake in this Rhode Island tradition. Bristol. July4thBristolRI.com
Photo (top) by Jen Lial courtesy of Art Night Bristol-Warren, (bottom) courtesy of Newport Preservation Society
June 6: Mike Harbour Outdoor Golf Center will be participating in Women’s Golf Day, a day celebrating women across the world learning and playing the game. Celebrated internationally, 39 countries will be joining the festivities. Demonstrations and lessons will be held throughout the day, along with yoga sessions, massage chairs and raffles. 326 Market Street, Warren. 401-337-5552, WomensGolfDay.com
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School of Rock: Seekonk brings the music of Queen, the B-52s and R.E.M. to the Narrows Center stage on June 17
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June 17: Prepare to be blown away by the incredibly talented School of Rock: Seekonk in their double header: The Music of Queen and B-52s vs. R.E.M. The first show will be a spirited tribute to Freddie Mercury, Queen and some of the most epic, theatrical rock ever recorded. After that they’ll be sizing up two of Georgia’s greatest rock exports as they recreate the music of the B-52s and R.E.M. Watching this group play hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s will be sure to trigger some rock and roll nostalgia. Grab your “Orange Crush,” “Roam” into the Narrows Center for the Arts and get ready for a “Stone Cold Crazy” night of music. 16 Anawan Street, Fall River. 508-324-1926, NarrowsCenter.org
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June 23: Hold onto your hats and get ready for the Mad Hatter Goes Nautical Party. This event is a fundraiser sponsored by the Association of Migraine Disorders, and all proceeds will go towards migraine research. There will be dinner, music and an awards ceremony for the migraine champions, but remember to wear a nautical-themed hat. If you arrive emptyhanded, don’t worry: A hat booth set up by RISD students will provide premade hats and a do-it-yourself hat-making station. 947 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Riverside. 401-855-6249, AMDFundraiser.org
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June 29: Take a peek inside the studios of working artists during Art Night’s Gallery and Open Studio Tour. See where, and how, our amazing community of artists bring their work to life, and take in the pieces on display in local galleries. To cover more ground – and see more art – hop on the free trolley to cruise Bristol and Warren in style. Various locations, Bristol and Warren. ArtNightBristolWarren.org
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Taste Test
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Nothing says summer quite like that first cone from your favorite ice cream shop. The flavors we tried were varied, and just a small sample of the rainbow of options these shops offer. One thing’s for sure – when it comes to ice cream, one scoop is never enough.
The first thing that hit us with the Black Raspberry Chunk from The Daily Scoop was its bright, fruity flavor. The raspberry was sweetly refreshing, while the dark chocolate chips added a tasty counterbalance and fun bit of texture. 230 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-0100, Facebook: The Daily Scoop
Iced Coffee What we noticed right away with a scoop of Coffee from Gray’s is how well it emulates a perfect cup of joe. No sharp, bitter coffee flavors here, just the smooth, caffeinated creaminess we were looking for in an after-lunch buzz. 16 East Road, Tiverton. 401-624-4500, GraysIceCream.com
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We couldn’t get enough of the Salted Caramel from Kilwin’s. It’s silky smooth with a delicate ripple of caramel throughout. The chocolate caramel pieces were just the right amount of salty and sweet. 262 Thames Street, Newport. 401-619-3998, Kilwins.com
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