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Photography by Tony Pacitti
Features
23 Play Ball
28 Family Fun
The Newport Gulls and Ocean State Waves gear up for another season
17 ways to have the best summer ever in the East Bay
The Newport Gulls take the field this month
Departments The Buzz
18 VOICE OF THE BAY: Dave Hennen
41 HOMESTYLE: An interior design-
50 NEWS BITES: Prica Farina makes
11 Pomham Rocks Lighthouse gets a
talks about a lifetime of collecting comics
er lets her imagination run wild in
homemade pasta so you don’t have to
Barrington
long-in-the-works restoration
20 CALENDAR: Events you can’t miss 12 Local filmmakers are on the hunt for
Taste
an elusive star
13 Locals are rallying to battle climate
Live Well
change
35 SHOP AROUND: Tropical style abounds at Island Boy
14 Barrington’s Navyn Salem is working to end world hunger
53 RESTAURANT GUIDE
this month
45 EAT: Medici Gelato serves up European chill
Pic of the Bay 58 A glimpse of golden summer mornings in the East Bay
46 REVIEW: Yaki Mani does Asian fusion right in East Providence
36 WHOLE BODY: Lashes for days at Sleeping Beauty Aesthetics
16 A Roger Williams sophomore
48 CONNOISSEUR: 401 Gourmet Caterers’ Mark Tyszkowski brings a little
heads west for an opportunity of a
38 CONNOISSEUR: Piccolo owner Rob-
lifetime
in Silva shares the secret to stylish kids
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Shine On Pomham Rocks Lighthouse reopens after 14 years of restoration Few symbols better represent the enduring spirit of New England than a lighthouse. After years of tireless restoration efforts, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is ready for new generations of Rhode Islanders to experience. “There’s always been a dream to restore the lighthouse,” says Eileen Moser, member of the completely volunteer-based Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. “The restoration has been 14 years in the making, so it’s really very exciting that we’re going to open it now.” First lit in December 1871, the lighthouse was operated by civilian keepers until 1956. Coast Guard officers were stationed there until 1974, at which point the house went dark. The structure gradually deteriorated until a passionate group of citizens pitched the idea of restoration in 2000.
Four years later, restoration was underway. “Everything that has happened has really happened because of people and organizations who joined together,” reflects Moser. Organizers of the restoration efforts went all out to do justice to the lighthouse’s historical legacy. Exterior restorations focused on repairing the roof, siding, and chimney as they would have looked in the 1870s, while interior rooms are being restored to their 1950s design. Perhaps most notably, the lighthouse was re-illuminated in 2006. Plans for the lighthouse’s future include continuing to develop the landmark as a historic site and providing public access. For a longer version of this story, visit TheBayMagazine.com. East Providence, PomhamRocksLighthouse.org –Miles Temel
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Bill Murray’s kind of like pop culture’s Sasquatch: both are the subject of rabid fandom and obsession, and everybody seems to have a story about randomly encountering them in the wild. That reputation plays into the new comedy Saving Bill Murray, which was written and directed as a family affair by the Kinnane Brothers of Little Compton. In the film, two brothers find an abandoned car on a small Rhode Island back road, a pool of blood on the pavement, and a driver’s license belonging to one Bill Murray. From there, the two are on a madcap journey to find the legendary actor, a quest that isn’t much different from the one they’re currently engaged in behind the scenes. “He’s a really hard guy to get ahold of,” says Chuck Kinnane, who directed the film and co-wrote it with his brothers Brendan, Daniel, John, Patrick, and Pete – creators
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of the YouTube channel Kinnane Brothers Comedy – and their brother-in-law Jeff Azize (Brendan and Patrick also star as the film’s leads). Murray, who replaced his agents with a confounding 800-number hotline decades ago, has stumped Hollywood’s biggest producers, yet somehow the Kinnanes were able to secure his blessing for the project. “He loved the idea, loved the premise [but] couldn’t make a cameo [when we were filming],” Kinnane explains. With that greenlight, and permission to use his likeness in a digital cameo, the gang shot the film on the cheap in 2016, using local actors. It’s all but finished – but they’re still holding out for that cameo. Contact has been spotty but promising, and in true Rhode Island fashion, everyone seems to have some sort of connection to Murray.
“I can’t tell you how many people we’ve talked to while working on this film who have Bill Murray stories,” Kinnane says. The car the brothers find in the film – an appropriately stylish ‘67 Sunbeam Alpine – belongs to Lieutenant Maryanne Perry of the Portsmouth Police Department; one day, while Perry was driving in Newport, Murray hopped into the car without warning because he really wanted to take a ride in it. For their holy grail cameo in a short scene in Newport, the Kinnanes are banking on Murray’s friendship with Rhode Island surfing legend Sid Abbruzzi. “For Bill Murray fans it would be tough to do the film without him appearing in some way,” says Kinnane, who feels that this last missing piece of the film is within their reach. “He’s super supportive. We’re hoping to find the time to get him.” SavingBillMurray.com –Tony Pacitti
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A family of Rhody filmmakers are on a quest to find the elusive icon
Sounding the Alarm Westport billionaire’s climate change message resonates at Watershed Alliance
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Westport resident Jeremy Grantham thinks big – and he backs up these big thoughts with all manner of charts and graphs. While his background has always been large financial data analysis, Grantham now directs his passion at evaluating the dangers of climate change. This spring, the Westport River Watershed Alliance invited Grantham to speak at its annual meeting. His 70-minute lecture is available on the Alliance’s website. “The way I see it,” he told a packed house, “we’re now in the race of our lives: technologists feel they are clever enough to find ways to rescue us, despite our attempts to throw ourselves off the cliff. But as global populations double and triple, environmentalists argue that it can’t be done before we use up all our natural resources and irreparably poison our atmosphere.” Grantham’s stature in assets management demands attention.A British native, Grantham
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Feeding the World Barrington resident Navyn Salem has sent life-saving foods to seven million children company that manufactures Plumpy’Nut. The product is packaged in a nondescript building in North Kingstown; many locals are unaware that the plant is even there. But since 2009, Edesia has shipped its foodstuffs to seven million malnourished children in 51 countries. The company employs 70 workers, most of them refugees from impoverished and wartorn nations. Edesia has long partnered with the Dorcas resettlement agency, and today its workforce represents 20 nations. On paper, Salem is an unlikely leader. She grew up in Connecticut, attended Boston College, and worked for two internet companies, including the future Monster.com. She lived for two years in London with her husband, Paul. They have four children, and Salem spent an additional seven years as a stayat-home mother. Salem had no background
Barrington resident and Edesia founder Navyn Salem has helped feed malnourished children across 51 countries
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in founding companies, and she’s good humored about her lack of experience. Yet Edesia has grown exponentially: last month, the factory shipped 220,000 boxes of Plumpy’Nut, amounting to 136 truckloads of food. Each year, Edesia reaches two million children. Many of its shipments are crisis-specific, such as the Syrian exodus, the Pakistani floods of 2011, and last year’s droughts in Ethiopia. “You can save a life for less than $50,” says Salem. “And not only save a life, but deliver the micronutrients that the brain needs for lifelong cognitive development. There is no better ROI on planet earth. I don’t understand how I could not do something about this problem. The opportunity for large-scale impact was incredible.” EdesiaNutrition.org – Robert Isenberg
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In 1994, Navyn Salem visited Tanzania, the homeland of her father. She saw poverty, of course, but she was startled to learn its full breadth: several million African children would die that year as a result of malnutrition. “I thought, this is both preventable and unacceptable,” Salem recalls. “I couldn’t understand why there was not an outrage that this was going on in the world.” Then Salem learned of Plumpy’Nut, a nutrient-rich paste made mostly of peanuts, invented and patented by French company Nutriset. Each packet contains 500 calories of sustenance, along with fat, protein, and essential vitamins. Plumpy’Nut is designed to be distributed in famine-ravaged regions. Salem was inspired, and she decided to help produce the life-saving rations. The result is Edesia, a Rhode Island-based
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East Bay Comics owner Dave Hennen can reclaim his living room. Last July, the longtime collector moved his extensive online business inventory out of his Warren home (well, almost everything) into a brick-and-mortar location on Metacom Avenue. Dave loves sharing his knowledge with customers and seeing the excitement in both adults and kids as they explore the floor-toceiling treasure trove of comics, books, and toys. There is something for every customer and every budget, from $2 miniature action figures to a $10,000 collection of first-edition Amazing Spider-Man comic books from 1964. Father of three, Dave spent 24 years in the corporate world. He has two bachelor’s degrees: Information Systems from the University of Rhode and Business from Bryant University.
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I started collecting when I was a kid. When I got into college I thought I was all grown up and pretty much sold everything. When I was with Textron, I had the opportunity to travel to pretty much all of the states. I would find out if there was an antique, consignment, or comic book store and check it out. I’ve been actively collecting the last 25 years. There is the thrill of the hunt. I search through a box of old stuff, finding something really cool, and go, “Wow.” I started a new online site. It’s really expensive to sell on eBay, and there is a lot of fraud with little recourse. I used to do a lot of shows and events like Comic-Con. It takes a lot out of you. My kids were wonderful and would help out anytime I asked. Most of our store customers are males ages 14 to 40 years old. I love when people bring in their young kids and find some little thing for two bucks. I sell
a lot of low-priced items just for that reason. The resurgence of comic book movies has been a godsend the last 10 years. I had Black Panther items forever, now I’m almost sold out. Things will ramp up about a month before a [superhero] movie comes out, level off and then go back to where they are supposed to be. The month it is ramping up, it is just crazy. There are speculators or just people who are new to the character and are interested and want to read it. My eyes are always open. If I see a yard sale and have 30 or 40 dollars in my pocket, I’ll stop and check it out. My son keeps telling me, “Dad, you have enough stuff!” He’s right.
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June 2: Opening day of the Newport International Polo Series kicks off with USA vs. Poland, followed by the Bialowieza Forest Boar Roast banquet, with matches happening every Saturday throughout the summer. Portsmouth, NPTPolo.com
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June 4: The fourth annual Barrington Arts Festival will take over the Barrington Town Hall Government Center with exhibitions by local artists working in everything from oil paintings to sculpture to jewelry. Barrington, Barrington.RI.gov
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June 15-16: The annual Herreshoff Wharf Sale is a massive fundraiser for the sailing museum, when people donate gently used marine gear - and even boats! - and you can buy them for a steal, with the proceeds benefiting the museum’s programming. Bristol, Herreshoff.org
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June 16: The Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly bring the party to Bold Point Park, with an outdoor show at the new East Providence concert venue. East Providence, RIWaterfrontEvents.com
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June 20: Have a picnic under the stars while you watch The Wizard of Oz at Family Movie Night at Blithewold. Bring your own basket or buy treats from food trucks. Bristol, Blithewold.org
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June 21-25: The CVS Health Charity Classic starts with Crave RI, a two-day food festival on Thursday and Friday at The Dunk in Providence, and then moves to the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington for the Pepsi Celebrity Pro-Am on Sunday and the CVS Health Charity Classic on Monday. CVSCaremarkCharityClassic.com
June 22-24: See some of the most beautiful arrangements ever at the Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff, including an afternoon tea, champagne and jazz brunch and a workshop lead by Martha Stewart. Newport, NewportMansions.org
June 23: Get to know the Ladies of Linden Place on a special tour that delves into the 200-year-old mansion’s female-driven history, including Charlotte and Susan DeWolf and Oscar-award winning actress Ethyl Barrymore, who spent her summers there. Bristol, LindenPlace.org
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June 23: During the Tiverton Four Corners Fun Run, run, walk, or stroll your way through a scenic 5k course along the Sakonnet River to raise money for the community groups of the Amicable Congregational Church. Tiverton, TivertonFourCornersFunRun.Weebly.com
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June 28: The first Bristol-Warren Art Night of the season will take art lovers through galleries, artist studios and shops in Bristol and Warren, which host events like theatre and dance performances, art demonstrations and live music. ArtNightBristolWarren.org
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Root for the Home Teams The Gulls and the Waves are making a name for Rhode Island on the collegiate ball circuit
By Adam Toobin Photography by Tony Pacitti
n Rhode Island, baseball season has always meant the Red Sox – both Boston and Pawtucket. But recently, the success of two summer collegiate teams has opened a new frontier in the state’s long history with the national pastime. For the past two decades, once final exams are taken and caps and gowns stowed away, college players seeking a ticket to the major leagues have come to Rhode Island to join in one of most elite training grounds in amateur baseball — the New England Collegiate Baseball League. All summer, the 13 teams that make up the NECBL play before crowds and scouts interested in a peek at the faces that may be gracing tomorrow’s trading cards. For Rhode Islanders, that means a trip to the Newport Gulls or the
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Ocean State Waves, two teams that, like their home state, play an outsized role in the competition. Rhode Islanders unfamiliar with the local NECBL presence may still recognize Cardines Field in downtown Newport, the home of the Gulls. A stone’s throw from Goat Island, the distinctive stadium is known for its jagged homerun wall and as the best place to watch summer collegiate baseball in the country. One of the oldest ballparks in America, Cardines boasts about 3,000 seats. And on the cool summer nights in Newport, when the lights turn on and the families turn out, almost every one is filled. The squad’s record as the winningest team in the NECBL certainly helps, as does the in-
Last summer, the Ocean State Waves had the best regular season record in the NECBL
house bar, but there’s no question that a night at Cardines has grown to define collegiate summer ball at its best. Chuck Paiva, owner and General Manager of the Gulls for nearly two decades, who led the team’s migration across the Bay from its original home in Cranston, has leveraged the team’s local celebrity to establish the Gulls as one of the most dominant teams in national collegiate baseball. Since reaching Aquidneck Island, the Gulls have racked up 11 Post-Season Division championships, 10 Regular-Season Division championships, and six League championships (with the
last one coming in 2014). That’s more than any other team in the league. Those are the types of stats that get noticed – not only by fans but by the big leagues as well. “The players come here to get better. They’re here to hone their skills, and quite frankly they’re here to prepare for the draft,” said Paiva. “Summer wood bat leagues exist because these scouts want to see them hit with a wood bat.” And based on their impressive roster of Gulls gone pro, the scouts are well aware. More than 250 Gulls alumni have now been drafted into professional baseball, including 15 who have made it into Major League Baseball. This deep bench of alumni has helped build the Gulls into a national force with a presence known far outside of RI’s narrow borders. But now, having reached the upper decks of collegiate baseball, the Gulls are facing perhaps their stiffest competition yet, and from the other side
of the smallest state. For Matt Finlayson, owner and GM of the Ocean State Waves since its founding 2013, it’s no coincidence that their team has emerged in the shadows of the dynastic Gulls. “I’ve been in Chuck’s office all the time – since day one, he’s been a mentor to me,” said Finlayson. “He taught me how to build a roster, how to market, how to build a successful operation.” And in just the past few seasons, the Waves have already assembled a set of worthy credentials. Last season, the team tallied the best regular-season record in the NECBL and earned its first berth in the division championships before falling to the Valley Blue Sox in a 2-0 series. About 38 percent of players who have spent a The Gulls and the Waves are bringing together a community of local baseball fans
season with the Waves have been drafted into the major leagues, totaling about 30 overall. And the offseason has already yielded a major victory for the franchise, as word came down in late April that Mike Gerber – of the 2013 Waves — would be the first former alum to step foot on an MLB diamond. With such a rapid accession to the heights of the NECBL, it may be fair to wonder whether the Waves have truly built a solid enough foundation on which to compete over the long term. However, the legions of fans and supporters who have rallied to games at Old Mountain Field in South Kingstown don’t doubt that the team has achieved something special. Chris Hess, a former Ocean State Wave and URI ballplayer who grew up in South County, remembers watching Waves games while still in high school. Now, having been drafted by the New York Yankees organization and in his
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295 South Main Street, Providence • 401-831-2015 • DrDennisKarambelas.com first season on the minor league Charlestown RiverDogs, he recalls how his summer with the Waves prepared him for the big leagues. “The league’s really good. It lets you build your confidence, and if you played well, you can get scouted,” Hess said. Melissa Perry, a baseball mom who learned about the Waves through the South Kingstown Little League listserv, quickly found herself hosting a player in her home for the summer — then every summer after that. After the first year, she was elevated to Host Family Coordinator for the entire team, working to place each member of the incoming Waves with a host family for the season. Hosting a player can be hard, she says, but only when they leave at the end of the summer. “It’s like losing a member of the family.” Ultimately, far from dividing the state, the Waves and the Gulls are building a new baseball community that is bringing people together. Longtime coach of the Gulls, Mike Coombs, has been coming up from Florida every summer to coach in Newport, but he’ll be returning a little early this year for some extra special spring training.
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He’s getting married and could think of no better place to tie the knot than his adopted state. “I’ve made a lot of great memories in Newport over the years, but I’m hoping that this will be the best one yet,” he said. As another summer of NECBL baseball gets underway this month, fans have good reason to suspect that this season will also be unforgettable. For Rhode Islanders, the only difficulty will be figuring out which of the two local powerhouses is the home team.
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in the Fun Sun Outdoor concerts. Arts festivals. A month of the Fourth. Get your family ready for summer in The Bay. •
By Tony Pacitti
Live from Barrington, it’s the 2018 Summer Concert Series! Outdoor concerts are popping up at alternative locations, Latham Park and Barrington Town Beach, every Sunday at 6pm from July 8 through August 19. Look forward to the rock and roll styling of RI’s own The Becky Chace Band (July 22), the hot horns of Brass Attack (August 5), the sweet R&B sounds of Roger Cersei’s All Starz (August 19), and more. Barrington
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ALL SUMMER LONG
We have three words for you: clam shack weather. Blount serves up stuffies and lobster rolls in Warren and Crescent Park in East Providence, Flo’s Clam Shack will have you squeezing lemon over piles of clam strips in Middletown and Portsmouth, and Evelyn’s Drive-In has a two pound seafood platter waiting whether you pull up by car or boat. This is New England eating at its best, plus it’s all finger food. What more could a kid want? BlountRetail.com; FlosClamShacks.com; EvelynsDriveIn.com
ALL SUMMER LONG
After a pilot season late last summer, Bold Point Park is pulling out all the stops and kicking out all the jams this year. Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly (June 16), The Roots (July 1), Halsey (July 11), and Michael Franti & Spearhead (July 18) are just a few of the headliners at the state’s newest outdoor concert venue. For the little rockers in your life, Kidz Bop Live will be belting out kid-friendly renditions of pop hits on August 24. East Providence. RIWaterfrontEvents.com
For high octane action, look no further than Seekonk Speedway. With weekly races, and special events like Friday and Saturday night races, the Independence Day and Mid-Summer Thrill Shows (July 7 and August 4), and Monster Truck Madness (July 21), there’s plenty of speed and mechanical muscle to go around all summer. And if you’ve got a vintage itch, the Seekonk Flea Market sets up shop next to the race track every Sunday. Seekonk, SeekonkSpeedway.com
If your kids love animals and fast-paced, action-packed sports, they’ll probably love polo. Newport Polo, the nation’s oldest polo club, takes on domestic and international challengers while on majestic horseback all summer long. Portsmouth, NPTPolo.com
For a tropical getaway that’s technically in Mass (shh, we won’t tell), consider a day pass at the Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth. While you kick back and sip on fruity adult beverages at the tiki bar, the kids will be gleefully distracted by the salt water fun pool and its two water slides. Top us off, barkeep; the kids aren’t pruned up yet! Rehoboth, HillsideCountryClub.com
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ALL SUMMER LONG
The East Bay Bike Path is the jewel of the Bay’s summer crown. It has everything: beautiful views, immediate access to Colt and Haines Memorial state parks, ice cream at Dari-Bee, Daily Scoop and Gray’s, Del’s, and artisanal coffee and treats at Borealis Coffee Company. All that and you manage to trick the kids – and yourself, let’s be real here – into some exercise. And with RIDOT’s resurfacing plans scheduled to be wrapped by the end of June, the riding will be the best it’s been in years.
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SAVE THE DATES
The Collaborative brings the Warren Folk’s Fest back to 30 Cutler Street for another day of art and music. Catch up-and-coming local performers and see the town’s quirky art scene out in full force. Craft brews for the parents, arts and crafts for the little ones – sounds like summer in Warren to us. Warren, August 5. TheCollaborative02885.org
Summer’s for chowder, and there will be no shortage of it at Fort Adams State Park for the Great Chowder Cook-Off. Enjoy all the chowder you can handle, show the world your skills at oyster shucking and slurping competitions, and enjoy live music, local brews and more. Kids under 12 get in free, and get to roll up their sleeves for a shellfish dig. June 2, Newport. RIWaterfrontEvents.com 32
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In Bristol, the Fourth of July is really a year-round affair, but the annual celebration kicks into high gear on June 14 for Flag Day at Bristol Town Common, followed by the Fourth of July Ball at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on June 16. The concert series at Independence Park plugs in and rocks out for 13 nights starting June 21. It all leads up to the big show on July 4, the annual Fourth of July parade. You’ve no doubt already claimed your spot on the parade route. Wait… you haven’t?! Bristol, FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com
We’ve never met a quahog we didn’t like, especially at the Warren Quahog and Arts Festival. The annual celebration of that most Rhody of seafoods pairs local vendors and tons of food with lots of music and art for kids to enjoy at Burrs Hill Park. Just make sure they mind their Ps and Qs – parents and quahogs that is. July 21-22, Warren
Photo by Robert Doyle courtesy of British Motorcar Festival
SAVE THE DATES
Start your engines! The British Motorcar Festival is making its 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. If you’ve got a slick British car, join in. If not, marvel at the fleet of pristine automobiles. Be sure to point out to your kids that “they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.” June 8-9, Bristol. BritishMotorCarFestival.com
ART HAPPENS HERE East Bay artists bring the museums to the streets with arts festivals and events all summer long. Make sure these are on your family’s “to do” list. The Barrington Arts Festival pitches its tent at Barrington Town Hall for its fourth year, with artists and makers of all disciplines selling and demonstration their work, and arts activities for kids of all ages. June 10, Barrington Tiverton Four Corners Arts and Artisans Festival will have 60-80 artists on the lawn at Mill Pond Shops for its 31st annual curated showcase. Between browsing the work, check out the food trucks and live music. July 21, Tiverton. ArtsAndArtisanFestival.com Offering a peek into the inner sanctum of area artists, the South Coast Artists 15th annual Open Studio Tour lets guests see how beautiful works come together. Visit painters, fiber artists, sculptors, and more across Dartmouth, Westport, Little Compton, and Tiverton. Who
knows, you might end up with an inspired little prodigy on your hands. July 21-22; August 18-19. Various locations, SouthCoastArtists.org The Looff – East Providence Art Festival is exactly as advertised: “a whirlwind of art, music, and life.” Explore all that an artistic world has to offer in Crescent Park, and don’t forget to take a few spins on the historic carousel. August 11, East Providence. EastProvidenceArts.org Happening the last Thursday of the month through September, Art Night is the perfect way to explore the wealth of art that Bristol and Warren have to offer. Walk or ride your bike from one gallery and studio to the next, or hop on the free trolley (we’re just going to preemptively say your kids will want to ride the trolley). June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27. Various locations, ArtNightBristolWarren.org
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Island-Boy in Warren carries warm weather essentials to usher in summer Designer, RISD alum, and Hawaii native Andrew Mau is a big fan of warm weather and the happiness it brings, especially when the seasons shift here in New England. Hoping to bring that warm sunny feeling to Rhode Islanders yearround, he opened a lifestyle shop in Warren, which is filled with island-inspired goods, flowers, and home décor. The cozy little first floor shop features stationery, jewelry, artwork, luxury candles, vintage barware, straw bags, vintage men’s Hawaiian shirts, bottle openers, food periodicals, and even a line of unisex bath and body products. “I personally enjoy discovering new things and the curating process – gathering information from customers and identifying items
that I think would be unique to my shop or represent the larger feeling that I’m after,” says Mau. In addition to lifestyle items, the boutique carries some rare vintage furniture finds, a few pieces from O&G Studio, and lighting by Studio Endo. One of the shop’s unique offerings is its flower bar, which is stocked with orchids, palms, ferns, heliconia, and anthurium. Each bit of flora is flown in from Maui and the Big Island. The flowers and greens can be purchased by the stem or you can let Mau create one of his sophisticated bouquets to take home. “The feedback has been positive and many customers understand that I am a place to purchase personal pleasures and gifts for others,”
Mau says. “I am hoping more of them will become returning customers who see me as a resource for design and art as well.” With summer days on the way, you may want to stop by to see what Mau has in store for all your warm weather gatherings. 1. Straw bags: $35-$60 2. Bottle openers, Hinoki body wash, soaps, and jewelry: $16-$400 3. Gardening items: $10-$20 4. Vintage Hawaiian shirts: $40
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by Kim Tingle
The Eyes Have It I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with mascara. I love it for the first 30 minutes, then I usually forget that I applied it (in copious amounts at that). I rub my eyes and spend the next day trying to get rid of the Alice Cooper effect I’d created. So when Crystal Pavlides, owner of Sleeping Beauty Aesthetics and a master lash artist, suggested I receive the lash extension service, I said yes without batting an eye. She also recommended I try their organic spray tan service. Given that my post-winter skin tone had just reached a cadaver-like complexion, I figured it would be kind of nice to look like I had a pulse again, and just in time for swimsuit season. As I settled onto the spa bed, she explained that the story behind her business name came from a client who’d felt like a “sleeping beauty” during each lash extension service. After an hour of leisurely lying down, eyes closed, while someone meticulously fawned over my lashes, that anecdote began to make sense. Though I didn’t fall asleep, I definitely felt like a “chillaxing” beauty. For two wonderfully peaceful hours, Pavlides applied the Classic Style extensions to my original lashes, isolating the individual hairs to so that each extension mimicked the natural growth line of my lashes. Unfortunately for Pavlides’s poor hands, I have thick eyelashes as it is (#thanksmom #loveyou), so the service took a tad longer than anticipated. But I wasn’t complaining. Having no other choice but to simply relax for a couple of hours is a rare treat. With her hands fast at work, Pavlides explained the differences between the lash styles offered at the spa. While I was receiving a single extension per each lash, the “volume” service involved two-to-four individual extensions, arranged into fans per one natural lash. The mega-volume involved 5-10 fanned extensions per lash, a.k.a. Twiggy status, and I’m extremely tempted to get this the next time I have even the remotest excuse to be a little “extra.” Prior to starting the service, she’d placed adhesive strips over my bottom lashes, to avoid any contact with the top set. Pavlides detailed the tedious steps of the process, and how important it was to adhere each
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Eyelash extensions are Sleeping Beauty Aesthetics’ specialty
extension to an individual lash, which ensures the healthy growth and/or regrowth of any lashes shed naturally during the extension process. Given the extremely close proximity of the lash adhering tools to the client’s eyes, she also stressed how vital it was to have a fully trained and certified lash artist applying the extensions. Clearly, the safety and quality of the products used are equally as important. Elleebana, the lash extension product line carried at Sleeping Beauty, uses an ISO-approved medical grade adhesive to apply the lash, certifying that their lashes are held to the highest safety standards. It was clear to me that Pavlides lived to lash, and I had full confidence that my eyes were good in hands. Earlier that morning, Pavlides had just begun the process of relocating to a larger space, also on Water Street, expanding her business to include lash training and education for those with a similar passion. All of a sudden, two hours had passed,
and now it was time for the big reveal. Voila! They looked awesome, with a natural-looking volume and a length that I’d never achieved with mascara. It was now time to get my skin tone back to that of a living, breathing human. It turns out that the spa’s resident spray tan specialist, Gail Pimental, is Pavlides’ mother. Talk about a mother/daughter glam team! Using an organic spray blend of sugarcane and beet extract by Aviva, I asked Gail for a natural tan – or any coloring to signify that I had a fully functioning circulatory system. She added an extra coat and a quick drying spray, so I didn’t have to stand in front of a fan for a half hour. Naturally bronzed and luxuriously lashed, I walked out of the spa, catching one last glimpse in the mirror. Thanks to Pavlides, Sleeping Beauty had awakened.
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When Teddy Bearskins closed in Barrington, Robin Silva had been the manager there for 17 years - so it was only natural that she’d take over the space. “It was a dream of mine to run my own store,” she says. Piccolo carries unique clothes for kids from newborn to size 16. We talked summer fashion and how to let little personalities shine. Your clothes aren’t like what you find at the mall. How do you choose what you carry? I am very selective at shows in New York and Boston. People come to a boutique to find something unique, so I shop from the latest trends, including European, British, and Canadian styles.
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What makes those items different? The merchandise here is not something you can find at big box stores. The quality can’t be compared; these items can be passed down and still look brand new. The cotton is organic in some cases, or made in Peru. Comfort is a big selling point for parents, with most customers wanting 100 percent cotton. When your kids were little, did they want to dress themselves, or were you the one who picked everything out? I was able to select my son Matt’s clothes until about age six, then he only wanted sports teams’ clothes for school. My daughter Megan
Piccolo owner Robin Silva offers trendy apparel for little ones at her Barrington boutique
and I shared the same taste, so we agreed on most choices. Who are the little ones you’re dressing these days? I am so fortunate to have two great nephews and two great nieces, all under three years old. Let’s just say that they are very well dressed! What’s fun for kids’ fashion this summer? Summer fashion for girls is all about being
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whimsical – unicorns, flamingos, brightly colored fruits are trending this summer. Twirly dresses and tutus are always a hit. Boys tend to like anything with sharks or a sports motif. Swimwear with UV protection built into it is always popular with parents Long-sleeved rash guards, sunhats, and suncreen (sparkly for girls). We also have fun goggles and sunglasses. Anything nautical is always big in this area, too.
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What’s your advice on letting little personalities shine through their clothes? We get a lot of grandmothers in here wanting help. We show them what the kids like. The kids need to feel special in their clothes, so their confidence and personality shine though. We see little ones when they try on an outfit they like… they just radiate! It’s so precious. We hear you have a big sale coming up. Our summer sale will be starting July 5 - but we always have things that can match anyone’s budget.
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Back to the Drawing Board
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How a blank slate in Barrington became a fun and functional home
Soon after earning her degree in Interior Design and Architecture from Harrington College of Design in Chicago, Jae Wyllie Willard landed a job with nationally recognized design expert and HGTV host Joan Kohn. It was great experience for Willard, who also assisted Kohn in launching two of her design books. Though Willard went on to work at esteemed design firms in the Windy City, the winds of change would soon take her to the Ocean State. Ten years ago, her husband Mike introduced her to his native Barrington, and she was quickly charmed. A house hunt took them to a neighborhood near One Hundred Acre Cove where the couple found a home perfect for their family, which included son Owen and daughter Teagan.
Willard’s home in Barrington is a mashup of different styles, which she says can appeal to everyone
For Willard, the four-bedroom home was the blank slate she was looking for. “It was bare-bones,” she says. “Literally, the person before us had only painted one room. The rest still had primer.” With a creative eye and wealth of design experience, Willard rolled up her sleeves and got to work. The Willards knocked down the wall between the living and dining rooms to give the first floor a more open feel and let natural light pour through. In the kitchen, the couple was able
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Live Well
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to reconfigure an awkward window and door into sliders out to the back patio while extending the countertop. The home was built on a slab foundation as it backs up to a tidal pond, so when they ripped up the floors, the Willards found a vapor barrier. As moisture can be an issue there, they had tile installed throughout the first floor that looked like wood plank, offering a stylish but functional solution. Then came the exciting part. “Because I’m a designer, Mike lets me do my thing,” says Willard with a laugh. “My design philosophy is to make things fun but functional.” Willard’s business is called Jae Willard Designs, but she also created her own in-house product design studio, BicycleTricycle. “I call it that because there’s something fun for everyone, from kid-friendly products – those who ride
tricycles – to design enthusiast adults – riding bicycles – who want something unique, fun yet functional.” Both at home and for clients, Willard is always on the hunt for interesting items to repurpose. One of her favorite places to source is at Brimfield, the antiques and collectibles show in Massachusetts. For the dining room, Willard made a unique chandelier by taking the original chandelier and replacing the draping crystals with burnt-out light bulbs, some of which are vintage and were bought at Brimfield. “My fireplace surround was made by combining two 100-year-old mantles and faux-painting the bottom portion under the gas insert,” says Willard. “The standing floor copper candleholder was made by my friend Keri Marino, who used to own Linen & Concrete on Maple Avenue. She is like my partner in
crime helping me make things.” In the powder room, Willard really let her artistic inspiration flow by making a sconce out of a rusty cage she found at an abandoned house. “I painted it a high gloss teal, [then] added a wall canopy and contrasting red fabric electrical cord,” she says. For the pendant light in the powder room, she removed the light aspect of an existing fan/light combo, but found she needed to keep the fan component. “So I made a ceiling medallion, which I drilled holes into so it would still function as a fan,” she says. “I then used the same red fabric cording with a swag and hook to the new pendant fixture that I made from an antique Asian octagonal box.” When they first saw the home, one of the features the couple really liked was the second-floor laundry room. Naturally, she took one look and had to give it a makeover. For the floor, she used leftover tile from the downstairs and
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A Flavor Renaissance Medici Gelato is serving up sweet, summer scoops in Barrington “Until you’ve really experienced it, gelato is hard to explain,” says Jean Robertson, co-owner of Medici Gelato in Barrington. “It’s a delicate product that has much less fat. The flavors are really intense. But in Europe, ice cream is gelato.” The bright little shop opened in 2014 on Maple Avenue. Robertson always wanted to have her own business, and she took classes in gelato-making with her husband Robert. When the property came on the market, they jumped at the chance, and Medici Gelato was born. With its tiny porch and sloped roof, Medici looks right at home on the Rockwellian row. The interior is composed of elegant white walls and a marble-topped counter, and sunlight pours through broad windows. “We wanted people to feel like they were
walking into a little shop in Europe,” she adds. The Robertsons have hosted a few gelato socials at RISD and Roger Williams University, and their biggest hit has been butter cashew. Meanwhile, Medici gelato is easy on the innards, especially the vegan variety. “It’s creamy, like a regular gelato, but it’s made with rice-milk. If you can’t deal with dairy products or are vegan, you don’t have to suffer.” The name has a double-meaning: according to legend, Catherine de Medici commissioned the first gelato to impress the king of France. More locally, the gelateria is based in the former home of John Medici, the beloved former chief of Barrington’s police department. Adds Robertson: “I think he lives on in this place.” Barrington. Facebook: Medici Gelato –Robert Isenberg
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Taste EAT
by Alastair Cairns
Fun With Fusion Yaki Mani in East Providence ties together a range of Asian influences
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the comprehensive “yeah, that too” approach that plagued Asian-American restaurants of yore. Instead, we have a short, snappy menu that falls somewhere between Chinese and Japanese. Sushi: we know where that comes from. But the menu says dumplings, which are Chinese. Finally, a couple entrees - wait, bulgogi? Korean now? Like a disputed island somewhere in the Pacific, this menu has a select few dishes, and they’re worth arguing over. I tried the plum juice, Yaki Mani’s nice little diversion from the norm ($2). Then we began with the sushi. Here the style was as undeniably American as the stars and stripes Yaki Mani has draped prominently in the back of the dining room. The emphasis is rolls and sauce, with
bold and creamy textures. Our spicy salmon salad ($8) bore thin slices of sashimi over lettuce, which are absolutely Jackson Pollocked with stripes of spiced mayo and chili sauce. A lot more restrained, our Big Bambuu roll ($8) was a pretty classic balance of salmon atop an asparagus roll. Yes, the Big Bambuu had a little zigzag of sour cream sauce, but it was a much more composed mouthful, with a crunch. The rice had good texture and the cuts of fish were clean.
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I’ve spent some time waiting in line outside popular ramen houses, but my toddler is a ticking time bomb nowadays, so it’s nice to walk right into a restaurant like Yaki Mani at a quiet hour. We parked in front of the restaurant and felt a surge of excitement: the place has a great modern-casual vibe, with slate blue walls and bare pine tables. The red tiled floor was certainly a cleaner racecourse than my own kitchen lately, and my kid found an engaged spectator in the waitress, who smiled at every completed lap. Now that I find myself needing to apologize at restaurants, friendly service matters more than ever, and Yaki Mani had plenty. A quick glance at the menu shows there is something Pan-Asian going on here. This isn’t
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Next to the ramen, more border-crossing: one dish is called Lan Zhou Beef Noodle soup, and the Chinese name definitely rang true, closer to Vietnamese pho than Japanese ramen. I’m far more interested in slurping than gatekeeping, and this we did. The ramen ($8) was the soup equivalent of a session ale, less complicated, less forward, with a much lighter broth than the paitan ramen styles that are all the rage now in the US. Such ramen offers its own satisfaction. If you know what you’re getting into, you’ll enjoy its
drinkability and balance. By default, there’s no egg, no nori, just the fundamentals: noodles, green onions, beef slices, and a good clear beef broth. My favorite items were the dumplings. Nothing sings a song of spring quite like lamb, so lamb and carrot dumplings it was ($9). They supplied ample, juicy mouthfuls without any grease. The wrappers were perfectly cooked, with great flavor. I was slightly aggrieved at my little one for taking a shine to these. Lastly, the waitress brought in a full range of desserts, crafted by SAMA, the Johnston confectioners. Appropriately enough, many cultures make their way into their delightful, wide-mouth jars, from crème brûlée to matcha. We went Chinese, which seemed most fitting, with a milk pudding over red beans ($6), a clean end to the meal. Metaphorically clean, that is. We were with a 14-month old.
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One Perfect Day Mark Tyszkowski helps celebrate major events with 401 Gourmet Caterers
What is your vision for 401 Gourmet Caterers? I love to create intimate experiences with an upscale atmosphere. It’s important that we focus on local, high quality ingredients, personalized to the client’s needs, along with beautiful plating – a feast for the all the senses. Why did you opt to open 401 Gourmet Caterers rather than a restaurant? I loved cooking on the line in the restaurants, but I was really interested in creating lasting memories for people celebrating special occasions. Working closely with the client to plan and execute a memorable event is really something I love to do. One of my favorite events is a wedding. I love to work closely with couples to create an event that reflects their personality and share that with their guests. Watching them celebrate is so rewarding. You are about to launch a new seasonal menu for summer. What new offerings are you most excited about? We have a phenomenal grilled watermelon with feta, basil, mint, and honey. It’s a really complex taste. We’re also introducing a summer ceviche with shellfish and pineapple. What’s the most challenging part of catering? Catering is like a complicated ballet. Trying to get the food out at the right time and the proper temperature is definitely a challenge.
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Catering wiz Mark Tyszkowski arranges scallops at Hope & Main in Warren
Do you have any tips for choosing the menu for a large gathering or party? I think it’s important to stick with the season as much as possible. And make sure to have a base of options for everyone, especially people with dietary restrictions. What new trends have you spotted in the events world? Fifteen, even 10 years ago, it was fashionable to have these huge weddings. Now, I think we are seeing trends towards smaller weddings, where the couple wants to share their day with close friends and family. These intimate gatherings make the experience so much more personal. We are also seeing more requests for vegan options, so we created a new plant-based menu. Is being part of the local food movement important to 401 Gourmet Caterers? Absolutely. We work out of Hope & Main in Warren so use a number of local food purveyors that are part of the community. We go to local farms and go to their farmer’s markets. For example, we get our honey from Aquidneck Honey. As we to continue to grow, we are making an effort to use only local ingredients. That said, if a client has their heart set on a menu item that is
not in season, we’ll do whatever we can to source that item for them. I love scallops, and we get really great ones from Bombster Scallop Co. out of Connecticut. The way scallops are traditionally harvested, they are sprayed with the preservative trisodium phosphate. This causes the natural milk of the scallop to bleed out. Bombster flash freezes their scallops right on the boat. They keep their natural milk and there are no added preservatives. This enhances the texture and flavor of the scallops. It’s a totally different experience to cook and eat them. Risotto is one of my favorite dishes to cook as well. I enjoy the whole process: stirring over a low heat, using warmed broth, no metals. You can tell with the first bite if it’s made properly. It satisfies the perfectionist in me. It’s your last meal. What would you have? Steak with a red wine demi-glaze. And risotto. Definitely risotto.
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About a year ago, Barrington native Mark Tyszkowski launched 401 Gourmet Caterers to host upscale catering events for special occasions across the state. After attending the Connecticut Culinary Institute, Mark returned to the Ocean State and honed his craft at some of Rhode Island’s top restaurants, including Trio and Centro in the Omni Hotel. The business is headquartered at Hope & Main in Warren, where Tyszkowski creates lunches, buffets, bunches, and cocktail parties with sous chef Helen Lister. Tyszkowski gave The Bay a sneak peek at two new summer menu items – and confessed to his obsession with risotto.
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For many of us, pasta just means spaghetti. But the varieties are literally gobsmacking: stuffed caramelle bowties, the hollow tendrils of bucatini, the flattened purses of agnolotti dal plin. Add some heritage grains and surprising fillings, and you could build an entire store around artisanal noodles. Priscilla and David Strenio have done precisely that: their new shop, Prica Farina, sells house-made pasta and other specialty foods in the heart of Warren. “We’ve always loved making pasta, always with a little hand-crank machine,”
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says Priscilla. “David and I have been in the food business for over 40 years. All of a sudden, we realized we love nothing more than famiglia food. Pasta is so flexible. You can do anything with it.” The couple has taken a long and winding road. David worked for the Ritz-Carlton in Boston, then became the head cheesemaker for Great Hill Dairy in Marion, Massachusetts. They spent a couple of years in Brazil, where Priscilla grew up. But eventually they decided to return to the northeast. “New England called us back,” recalls Pris-
cilla. “And we thought, ‘What do we do now?’” The Strenios live in New Bedford, but they spotted their location on Market Street during an autumnal drive through the East Bay. They hit it off with the landlords and decided to set up their charcuterie. “Every day we have a nice variety of pasta shapes and grains,” says Priscilla. “And you buy it by the pound. We will have some cheeses, some sauces, and some little pantry items. We love the location. When we first came here, we thought, ‘My goodness, what a lovely little town.’” Warren, PricaFarina.com
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Chelsea DaSilva knows her ice cream. She started scooping on her 15th birthday, and more than a decade later, she’s still at it. But last month, DaSilva started churning for herself: Chelsea’s Creamery opened for the summer with 16 flavors, and more on the way. The new shop is cozy and pink, and a little cloth banner reads, “Every Day is a Sundae.” “Our slogan is ‘handmade in small batches,’” says DaSilva. “I love how each flavor is just smooth and packed with ingredients. It’s not overpowering but keeps you wanting more.” DaSilva grew up in Fall River and moved to Little Compton. She had considered opening a creamery for some time, but it was only when the Warren location opened that she decided to take the plunge. Most of her cups and cones are served in Warren, but she will also attend the Mount Hope Farmers Market in Bristol every Saturday of the season. “We will be adding more to our list [of flavors] as summer goes on,” says DaSilva, who also plans to add soft-serve varieties to the menu. Meanwhile, she’s relished meeting her new regulars. “People [in Warren] have been so welcoming and friendly. It’s so rewarding when you put your heart and soul into something that you are able to call your own.” Warren. Facebook: Chelsea’s Creamery.
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SOUTHERN RI Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Celestial Cafe Fresh, locally sourced ingredients from farms and fisheries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 567 South County Trail, Exeter, 295-5559. BLD $$
with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$ Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery Pizza Calzones and baked goods made fresh daily. 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-8086. BrLD $ Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$
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Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
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international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Mariner Grille Seafood, steaks, and pasta in a fun setting, with live entertainment. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$
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The Cove A traditional bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, and classic New England seafood favorites. 3963 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, 364-9222. LD $$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, and
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Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$ Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$
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