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21 This Month 17 Opening Doors On Art
50 27 Live Well A Mount Hope Bay retreat 29 Shop Around 30 Connoisseur 31 Homestyle
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21 Summer A-Z 26 ways to make the most of the season
Every Month 7 Editor’s Note
9 The Buzz Miss Fourth of July doubles down 11 On the Bay 14 Bay Views
35 Taste Classic French in Bristol 36 Connoisseur 37 Review 38 Drink 39 News Bites 40 Dining Guide
43 Gallery Celebrate wine… with wine 44 Calendar 46 Artistry
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Dive Right In After a June that was less summer and more spring, July is finally here, and there’s no time to waste. Our Summer Guide is full of suggestions for fun things to do this season, from adventures (kiteboarding, anyone?) to wholesome fun (picking your own fruit) to visiting other planets (you’ll have to see for yourself on that one). We even have suggestions for things to do if the weather doesn’t cooperate. This month also marks the start of the annual Open Studio Tours by the South Coast Artists, which takes art appreciation straight to the source when local artists open their doors and
welcome visitors to watch them work. Read all about it in “Open for Business” by Stephanie Wheeler. We’ve also got the scoop on open markets, seasonal festivals, bubbly anniversaries and – what’s that other thing? Oh right, the festivities for the Fourth. There’s a lot to do this summer, so read on, and then get out there to enjoy it.
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It’s no small feat to stand out for your patriotism in a town like Bristol, where the very streets salute Old Glory and the parks bear names of founding ideals. It’s downright impressive to have done so officially, as a child and an adult. Miss Fourth of July 2011, lifelong Bristol resident Cassandra Guercia, wears her crown 12 years after winning the Little Miss Fourth of July title – the only person to have ever held both. “I absolutely love this town, and I love the Fourth of July, especially after experiencing it in Bristol all of my life,” says Guercia. As Miss Fourth, Guercia will attend the week’s celebrations, which began with Flag
Day and culminate with the parade, her favorite part of the holiday. “It still amazes me year after year to see how many people gather to watch the parade and celebrate together. There seems to be a genuine sense of pride, especially because it is the country’s oldest and largest celebration. I have never missed a Fourth of July parade, and I am so excited to be in it this year!” Guercia, who just completed her freshman year at Roger Williams University studying criminal justice, has another reason to love the week: July 2 is her birthday. Wish her and America many happy returns in Bristol this Fourth. –Caitlin Quinn
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Hit the Links for Our Vets Summer is here and to some that means two things: luscious greens and golf tees. For all you golf enthusiasts there is finally an event that combines giving back and hitting the links. On Monday July 11, Ledgemont Country Club will be holding its annual Day of Thanks Golf Tournament benefitting Wish 4 Our Heroes. This tournament pairs wounded vets with avid golfers for a day that both raises money for a good cause and gives you the opportunity to use your time to say thank you to men and women wounded in protecting our country. For just $200 you’ll get to play a round with a true hero and dine at the exclusive clubhouse after. (Dinner may be also purchased separately for $75, perfect for you non-golfers.) Tickets can be purchased by calling Sharon Teich at 401-829-7100 or by emailing steich55@gmail.com. 131 Brown Avenue, Seekonk. www.ledgemontcc.com Looking for something to do during the long summer days? There’s no more perfect time than now to volunteer. Lucy’s Hearth, a 24-hour emergency and transitional shelter for homeless mothers and their children currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, is welcoming volunteers for all their daily activities. From organizing and sorting in their small food pantry and donation room to helping out in the children’s play area, anybody is welcome to stop in and lend a helping hand. Stop in or call Leanne, the program coordinator, at 401-847-2021 and
help our your local community. 913 West Main Road, Middletown. www.lucyshearth. org -Emily Nissensohn The Literacy Volunteers of the East Bay is an organization made up of tutors providing adults with free and confidential one-onone sessions. Adults are tutored on basic reading and writing skills, as well as preparations for acquiring their GEDs. Tutoring is also provided for ESL students who wish to speak or read and write English and those studying for citizenship exams. Most tutoring takes place in public places, such as a local library. To become a tutor, applicants must complete a five-day training program. For more information on how to become a tutor or volunteer in other ways, visit www. lveastbay.org. Support the Middletown Education Collaborative on July 7 at Third Beach in Middletown for the Family Beach Party, featuring a Duck Race. Hamburgers and hot dogs, music and games will be provided for the entire family. To support the MEC, participants can buy one of a thousand rubber ducks that are launched into the ocean’s tide, where they will “race” to the finish line. The duck that crosses first will win its sponsor $1,000 and the remaining funds will help to provide grants for educational activities for Middletown public school students. For more information visit www. mecmec.org. –Chelsea Sherman
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Saturdays At Four Corners Looking for a handmade craft for that perfect gift, or that one antique to make your collection complete? You’ll find it at Four Corners. This month, Tiverton Four Corners will hold two bazaar-style Open Markets. Come enjoy the merchandise of artists and vendors from the area on July 16 and 23 from 11am to 4pm. Products will include antiques and collectibles, vintage clothing, glassware, silver, rugs and other unique items both old and new. There will be no rain dates for the events, but they will continue on select Saturdays into October. The market will be located on the lawn under shade trees between Nankeen and Tiffany Peay Jewelry. www.tivertonfourcorners.com Also happening every Saturday from 9am to 1pm during the month of July is the Sakonnet Growers’ Market (3852 Main Road). Located on the lawn of the Soule-Seabury House, this farmer’s market will be held all summer long and into the fall. This month’s vendors include: Roots Farm, Skinny Dip Farm, Crow’s Nest Farm, Sakonnet Farm, Seapowet Shellfish, Cory’s Kitchen, Muddy Feet Flower Farm, Rocky Hooves Farm and Provencal Bakery. www.sakonnetgrowersmarket.com –Chelsea Sherman
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The Buzz on the bay FOURTH OF JULY
A Charming New Tradition No place in Rhode Island celebrates the Fourth of July quite like Bristol, so it’s fitting that family owned and operated Coggeshall Jewelers would want to commemorate the special event with a design all their own. While owner Claire Frye chose to highlight a special Independence Day collection on a whim last year, the charm bracelet has quickly become a best seller and orders have been placed as far as Arizona. The unique Fourth of July charm bracelet uses solid sterling silver charms, both internationally imported and locally made. One charm in particular that may really catch your eye is the new Star Spangled Fourth, designed by Claire herself. Representing historic Hope Street, three stripes (red, white and blue, of course) are set together on a charm that is sure to be a fabulous addition to any bracelet. And at prices ranging from $25-$48 per charm, you can afford to collect them all. “These charms were made with the people of Bristol in mind,” says Claire. “It’s a great community, and this bracelet is already a tradition.” Charming, indeed. 473 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-9460 –Devin Karambelas
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The Food That Made Us Famous Summer is here and that means one thing, food-wise at least: seafood. Get a hearty dose of it at the Warren Quahog Festival, coming to Burr’s Hill Park at the beach July 16-17. Admission is free and the parking is complimentary. Spend the day chowing down on fresh lobsters, chowder, clam boils, clam cakes and more. Once you’re full as can be, check out the juried art show, the over 65 craft booths and tons of children’s events. To top it all off, five live bands will be playing your favorite tunes all day long. Ride your bike from the East Bay Bike Path or take advantage of the complimentary parking down on South Water Street. Bring the whole family – and your appetite. Water Street, Warren. 401-245-4583 –Emily Nissensohn
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Nothing is better than a concert in the summertime – especially when it’s free. This is precisely why you should check out the East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble concert series going on throughout July and August. Since its foundation in 1976, the EBSWE has sought to provide residents in the East Bay community an opportunity to be exposed to and enjoy live music, both classical and contemporary. Under the leadership of director David M. Marshall, the East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble is now more enjoyable than ever with the addition of the East Bay Summer Chorus Ensemble, and offers performances from some of the most advanced high school instrumentalists in the area. And did I mention it’s free? See www.ebswe. org for exact dates and locations. –Devin Karambelas
Although Warren measures in at just under nine square miles (two and a half of which are water), it is vast in antiquity. With history dating back to 1621 and the West India Trade, involvement in King Philip’s War, and with Rhode Island’s very own patriarch, Roger Williams, it is no wonder why the Warren Preservation Society has gathered to bottle its history, while it still can, through its Oral History Project. In hopes of gathering information that would not normally make public records, the WPS has been collecting information on notable events and suggestions for interview subjects with personal accounts, stories, facts and interesting chronicles on life in Warren from the early- to mid-1900s. “We know that there are a lot of people in Warren who have lived some pretty interesting lives, and there’s a risk of losing these stories forever if they are not documented before some of our older residents pass away,” says Doug Hinman, a WPS researcher. Residents who have stories about early life in Warren, or know of people who do, are encouraged to get involved by contacting project coordinator Helen Hawkins at 289-2549. www.preservewarren.org -Rebekah Lindquist
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Looking for a chance to view a wide variety of art and support local artists as well? South Coast Artists is a wonderful organization through which individuals can access works created by South Coast artists hailing from places like Dartmouth, Westport, Little Compton and Tiverton. The group’s mission, according to its website (www.southcoastartists. org) is to “encourage greater appreciation and participation in the arts throughout the community. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in the South Coast Region of MA & RI.” SCA is a federally approved nonprofit organization and hosts a variety of activities both for artists and artlovers alike. Each summer the South Coast Artists features two Open Studio Tours. The tours this year will take place over the weekends of July 16-17 and August 20-21, and will include over 65 exhibiting artists. Artist member Nina Barker elaborates on how the organization works, as well as how it has impacted her personally: “I did my first Studio Tour in 2006. My mother had done the tour one or two years before, and encouraged me to join her and the SCA. It was really sweet, as I had encouraged her to start making
jewelry again in 2005. We are a real team encouraging each other as we go,” Barker says. “I really believe in the SCA and think it is a wonderful asset to the communities it reaches. Bringing the arts to the people and elevating what we do from the sometimes derogatory ‘crafts’ definition is always an empowering and important movement.” This spirit of sharing and collaborating is exactly what Don Cadoret, initiating member of the SCA, had in mind when creating the group. An artist himself for over 35 years, Cadoret finds and develops art from a variety of resources. He works in a studio in his Tiverton home. His wife, Johanna, is a kindergarten teacher, who further fuels Cadoret’s work. According to his website, (www. doncadoret.net), Cadoret’s original studio was carved out of a closet in one of his home’s bedrooms. With the door removed, Cadoret put in a worktable, shelves, and an assortment of paints, brushes and other tools. The rest of the room serves as a seating area and is adorned with his finished work on the walls. It’s precisely this sort of creativity, as well as Cadoret’s community-minded workmanship, that helps keep the SCA going. Local artists are the other component.
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Participating artist Peter Aldrich elaborates on the experience of creating art and participating in SCA’s tours: “I find that I do best when I am painting a scene that has aesthetic or emotional appeal to me. My wife and I live part of the time in Little Compton, so I have friends in the SCA. They suggested I join, and I am glad that I did. I enjoy the Open Studio Tours in the summer.” Not only does he enjoy sharing art with community members, but he involves himself in other ways as well. “I will give a demonstration in the use of ‘oil-paint sticks’ on August 21,” he explains. Each artist member of South Coast Artists offers something unique, and Aldrich explains his personal style and technique, as well as his consistent diligence in keeping up with learning new skills. “I love to paint outdoors, which is not always easy to do,” he says. “Sometimes I have to take pictures of scenes, and then try to recreate them in the studio. My Fenway Park pictures are of that va-
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riety. Tomorrow I am headed off to a seascape workshop in Gloucester, MA. I have a workshop here in Little Compton in September with the same instructor.” Another artist member, Heather Frymark, creates art primarily with her computer. She explains, “My art is more graphic than traditional. I use a tablet and stylus to paint, instead of a brush and canvas. On some pieces I use several different softwares to create the final product.” She, too, was intrigued by the Studio Tours and community involvement encouraged by the SCA. “I have been a part of Sakonnet Arts Network since its inception in 2008,” Frymark says, though she has been involved with the arts community in Tiverton since 2004. This year will be her first studio tour, at the Dartmouth Grange. “I first heard about South Coast Artists from a Studio Tour back in 2009. I thought it was such a great idea and I wanted to be a part of it.”
While clearly some individuals become members of the SCA as a result of going on a tour, other members of the community may wish to simply view the art, no membership necessary. Log on to www.southcoastartists. org/brochure.html to download a brochure that provides a map of the various galleries and showcases. On the tour, people can view media as varied as oils, watercolors, photography, sculpture, basketry, fiber arts, ceramics, glass, wood and paper. Every member of the South Coast Artists must be involved in both shows; a tremendous variety of art is available for viewing and purchase. Perhaps the most appealing aspect of these tours is that they are free and open to the public. The brochure leaves plenty of room for independence and people can pick and choose the galleries they wish to attend, and can see as much or as little art as they are interested in viewing. Both tours run on both days from 11am-5pm and all artists are available for the duration of each session.
The South Coast Artists themselves demonstrate an eager willingness to interact with the community. Each individual artist involved with the organization provides a link to his/her individual webpage (easily accessed through the SCA website). In this way, observers can familiarize themselves with each artist’s work and can determine whether they want to contact the artist personally. So, even if people are pressed for time and cannot attend the Open Studio Tours, they can arrange to meet with various artists individually and still have access to their work. This friendly and interactive network is exactly what South Coast Artists is all about. By giving art aficionados access to artists’ creative work-spaces, a casual dialogue can be initiated and both artists and community members can benefit from this interaction. Log onto the SCA’s website for information on everything from how to become a member of the group to volunteering to supporting the organization. See you at the tours!
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A
is for Alpaca
B
is for Blues
C
is for Canoe
D
is for Dirty Dancing
At Glen Ridge Farm you get the chance to play with 75 award winning colored hucaya alpacas on historic grounds nestled atop the seaside cliffs of Portsmouth. Hours are by appointment on this family owned farm. 290 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth. 401-683-1545
Live music and summer go hand in hand. Although blues is in the name of the Newport Blues Cafe, it offers so much more. Badfish, Felix Brown plus Darik and the Funbags are on deck for July and they are all sure to bring the heat. The restaurant and live entertainment complex has been bringing live music to Newport for 10 years and it’s definitely not slowing down. 286 Thames Street, Newport. 401-841-5510, www.newportblues.com
Canoe Passage Outfitters is perfect for inexperienced paddlers or veterans, those looking for a fun way to exercise or nature lovers. Not only do they offer guided tours through the Palmer River, but also excursions with East Bay Images Photography’s Butch Lombardi, so you can spend a day developing your passion for photography in the hands of an expert. They also offer magical moonlight tours for those caught in Cupid’s hold: oars are adorned with colorful running lights that twinkle as you float into the sunset on Lake Rico. Whatever you choose, it’s a foolproof way to cool off in hot weather. 277 Water Street, Warren, RI. 401-245-5100, www.canoepassage.com
Nothing is sexier in the summer than confidence. A classy excuse to learn some sultry moves, Dancing Goddess Belly Dance lessons will help you find your inner goddess while doing something good for your body and your soul.
Alpacas at Glen Ridge Farm in Portsmouth
Classes offered on Thursdays. 16 Cutler Street, Warren. 401-523-8141, www. thedancinggoddess.net
E
is for Exercise (In a New Place)
F
is for Family Story Time
G
is for Garden
H
is for Helicopter
You have not lived until you have gone into corpse pose under the open sky at Ballard Park. Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation brings you yoga with a Rhode Island summer twist starting July 2. Breathe in the sights, sounds and smells of summer on Newport’s Easton’s Beach (First Beach), SeaView Terrace (aka the Carey Mansion, located on the Cliff Walk) or Ballard Park. All levels are welcome to join and you may pay with cash on arrival. 401-8493200, www.innerlightyoga.com
Looking for a break from those repetitive bedtime story books and the hokey voice imitations you need to perform along with them? Delegate that job to your friendly librarian. Somerset Public Library has a Family Story Time, including music and crafts, every Tuesday at 6:30pm. Call the Library for more information or email Susan Hughey at shughey@sailsinc.org. 1464 Country Street, Somerset. 508-646-2829, www.somersetpubliclibrary.org
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum is a great place to view Narragansett Bay. This stunning seaside setting combines historic and modern gardening, including rock, rose and water gardens, specimen trees and historic stone structures. Picnic on the Great Lawn or enjoy a walk along Lover’s Lane. You can almost smell the flowers now. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org/gardens
The gardens at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol
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Most Rhode Islanders have seen the Newport Mansions. But have you ever seen them from an R-44 helicopter? The self-proclaimed “only way to see Rhode Island,” Bird’s Eye View Helicopters offers a truly unique Newport ex-
perience with the option to design your own tour. Bring a good camera with a long lens – you’ll want to record this unforgettable experience. 211 Airport Access Road, Middletown. 401-843-TOUR, www.riaerial.com
I
is for Imagination
Arts and crafts are fun for just about everyone – except the parent responsible for the clean-up. Certainly you want to encourage imagination in your children, but why not encourage your own at the same time? Artist in You offers summer camps and classes for everyone from preschoolers to adults in things like arts and crafts, wet clay, photography, glass fusing and more. It’s all the fun, with none of the clean-up. 71 Maple Avenue, Barrington. 401-2472100, www.artist-inyou.com
J
is for Japan
Rhode Islanders are known for their big love of our little patch of land. It’s a hard place to leave, but if you’re looking for a getaway the Black Ships Festival gives you the feel of being somewhere exotic without having to venture far from home. This festival of friendship between Newport and Japan boasts martial arts, Japanese arts and crafts, a tea ceremony and demonstrations of Taiko drums. It’s like a vacation in your own backyard. July 14-17. 401-8462720, www.blackshipsfestival.com
K
is for Kitesurfing
This water sport is no longer just for mildly insane surfer dudes craving the extreme lifestyle; now you, too, can hang ten and enter the exciting world of kitesurfing. Sky Kitesurfing Schools in Newport offers a variety of camps and sessions at any level; you can even deck out yourself and your board in some of the industry’s best gear at their adjoining store. 1 Casino Terrace, Newport. 401-849-8623, www.kitesurfingschool.com Learn to kitesurf in Newport
L
is for Laughter
Laugher is the best medicine, as the adage says. You can get a full dose of it at the Newport Summer Comedy Series where you can laugh your troubles away in the company of comedy greats like Bob Saget, Jeff Dunham, Lisa Lampanelli and more. Even if standup isn’t quite your thing, the waterfront setting makes it the perfect summer night out on the town. Plus, if you spend some time at the full service bar, just about anything may seem funny. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 800-745-3000, www. newportcomedy.com
M
is for Mansions
N
is for Norman Rockwell
Become an honorary Gatsby-era socialite for the day by visiting Linden Place, a gorgeous estate housing generations of influential elites. Erected in 1810 by General George DeWolf, the “crown jewel” of Bristol was featured in Robert Redford and Mia Farrow’s The Great Gatsby, and is now the site of frequent weddings and esteemed events. Tours take place Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-2530390, www.lindenplace.org
Best known for his cover illustrations of The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell was more than just an artist; he was an icon. His artwork captured the sentiment of American life, and his genre-style paintings presented a unique portrayal of themes both patriotic and political. Tom Wolfe, another legendary American voice, paralleled Rockwell’s accomplishment in national culture through his pioneering works of New Journalism. Bet you didn’t know that Wolfe, too, was a talented illustrator. Come honor both of these men at the Norman Rockwell and Tom Wolfe Exhibit at the National Museum of American Illustration. 492 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-851-8949, www. americanillustration.org Lisa Lampanelli performs at the Newport Summer Comedy Series
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O is for Offshore Adventures
Experience the joy of catamaran sailing while leaving the crew to do all the work. Flyer Catamaran in Bristol is providing a unique bay-cruising experience for up to 65 passengers aboard a 57’ Catamaran. Whether you book a private cruise or take the family out on a tour, it’s one of the best ways to see Narragansett Bay. Just thinking about the sunset cruises, full cocktail bar, large sun deck and shaded lounge will have you wishing you could do this every day. $30 per person, $35 per person for sunset cruises. 473 Poppasquash Road, Bristol. 800-863-5937, www.flyercatamaran.com
P is for Pick Your Own
Strawberries, raspberries and peas might sound more like your summer shopping list than your itinerary for summer fun. But come on, there’s something about choosing the perfect piece of fruit or veggie that is just so gratifying. From now until autumn, Four Town Farm in Seekonk will be offering tractor rides to their fields starting at 8am. You can select your own strawberries, raspberries, peas, flowers, even pumpkins in the later months. And, as always, the produce at Four Town is guaranteed to be fresh and delicious. Happy harvesting. If you’re on Aquidneck Island, visit Middletown’s Sweet Berry Farm too. Four Town Farm: 90 George Street, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-5587, www. fourtownfarm.com. Sweet Berry Farm: 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown. 401847-3912, www.sweetberryfarmri.com
Q is for Quarter Horse
Ah, polo. The horseback sport that has been associated with high society and Ralph Lauren ads for generations is also one of Portsmouth’s best (and most affordable) attractions. The grounds are historic, the horses are beautiful and
See the bay from the deck of a Flyer Catamaran
the matches are fast-paced and action-packed. To celebrate the 20th season of the Newport International Polo Series, look out for the debuts of teams Kenya and Brazil, as well as the new City Series starring rivals from across the U.S. At $10 a ticket, you can stomp the divots to your heart’s content. Glen Farm Polo Fields, 715 East Main Road, Portsmouth. www.newportinternationalpolo.com
R is for Rollerskating
As much as we don’t like to think about it, we all know that rainy weather has plagued the last few summers. When that happens, United Skates of America in Rumford has you and your kids covered. Between roller and inline skating, rock climbing, arcade games and laser tag, a good time is pretty much guaranteed. Childhood regression has never been so much fun. (And cheap: skate rentals start at only $2.50.) 75 New Road, Rumford. 401-438-9898, www.unitedskatesri.com
S is for Submarine
As the world’s largest naval ship museum, Battleship Cove is famous for giving people the chance to live history firsthand. Climb on board a WWII warship, explore a Soviet missile corvette or sound the diving horn on the submarine Lionfish before you descend below the sea. If maritime camping sounds like your kind of thing, you and your family can also experience Nautical Nights, an overnight retreat spent on the battleship’s main deck. 5 Water Street, Fall River. 800-533-3194, www.battleshipcove.org
T is for Treading Water Pick your own produce at Seekonk’s Four Town Farm
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Dragging through the sweltering summer days? You don’t have to sit in front of your portable fan to experience some cool relief. With a membership at Grist Mill Pool and Tennis Club, you have access to three pools, picnic areas, the adjacent World Gym Fitness Center, and Luxury Box Bar & Grille, which will deliver poolside. The facility holds daily activities for children and hosts frequent family-friendly parties. 320 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-3360577, www.gristmillpool.com
U
is for Unicycle
V
is for Venus
While the kids delight in circus acts, music and magic, you can delight in refreshments at a beautiful seven-acre estate overlooking Narragansett Bay. The Green Animals Children’s Party, taking place in one of the nation’s oldest topiary gardens, is an afternoon of clowns, puppets, and all of the things that children enjoy. Well, it’s hard to pass up a pony ride. July 14. 380 Corey’s Lane, Portsmouth. 401-847-1000, www.newportmansions.org
Stargaze in the dazzling spectacle that is the Cormack Planetarium, and then explore celestial discoveries at a new exhibit, Alien Worlds: New Discoveries Around Distant Stars at the Museum of Natural History. Ever wondered if there could be life on other planets? This is your chance to find out. Open daily 10am-5pm. $2 admission to museum, $3 to planetarium (no children under 4 allowed in planetarium). 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI. 401785-9457, www.cityofprovidenceri.com/museum
W
is for Wine
Don’t let the summer pass by without sampling exquisite wine and touring a few of the area’s spectacular vineyards. Newport Vineyards offers daily wine tastings, private events, and even custom label making. (Your face on a bottle of wine – the subtle way to boost your ego.) Public tours daily at 1 and 3pm. 909 East Main Road (Rt. 138), Middletown. 848-5161, www.newportvineyards.com Nestled on a charming historic farm, Greenvale Vineyards not only offers daily public tours, but award-winning live music during Jazz Tastings, Saturdays from 12:30-3:45pm. Private tours and tastings are available with advance
Fun and entertainment at the Green Animals Children’s Party
registration. Public tours daily at 2pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 8473777, www.greenvale.com With 115 acres of well-trimmed grass and 50 acres of planted grape varieties, Sakonnet Vineyards is a picturesque wedding destination and home of events such as the The Little Compton Antiques Festival and the Coastal Wine Trail Festival. Tours daily at noon and 3pm. 162 West Main Road, Little Compton. 1-800-91-WINES, www.sakonnetwine.com
X
is for X Marks the Spot
Y
is for Yacht
Z
is for Zoo
Brush up on your pirate lingo for the Rogues and Scoundrels Historic Walking Tour. This is the closest you’re going to get to the pirate’s life you dreamt of as a child. Travel back to the days when scoundrels walked the cobblestone paths and pirates conquered the open sea – Newport isn’t considered “Rogue’s Island” for nothing. Check website for dates and times. Tours depart from the Museum and Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, Newport. www.newporthistorytours.org
Browse fine art aboard the 228-foot, privately owned SeaFair (one of the largest yachts in the states) while sipping wine, dining in style and enjoying breathtaking harbor views. The first annual Art Newport makes art appreciation a pleasurable, prestigious affair. Fine art from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and glass will be on display for collectors and enthusiasts to explore. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. 1 Perry Mill Wharf, Newport. 239495-2024, www.expoships.com
Taste local wine at Sakonnet Vineyards
What do kids love more than story time? Story time at the zoo. Toddler Tales at the Buttonwood Park Zoo offers just that every Thursday morning. Take a break from marveling at your furry friends for a fun-filled story, including a snack and a craft or activity. Free with zoo admission, recommended for ages 3-5. 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford. 508-991-6178, www.bpzoo.org
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thought we were going to be mugged and begged him to turn around, but when I saw the fabrics I knew why he had brought me there.” With backgrounds in historic preservation and interior design, the Pages immediately felt inspired to help rescue the endangered art form that is the store’s namesake. The term “blue nankeen” describes hand-dyed fabric, which originated on the Silk Road over 3,000 years ago. While the owners pick which designs they would like, the patterns come from hand-carved stencils that allow for the hand dying process of an off-white 100% cotton. Bringing this creative process to Tiverton was an easy decision for Anne and Charlie, having moved to the area over eight years ago after falling in love with the charm of the rural community. Believe it or not, however, the ancient Chinese craft of nankeen hits pretty close to home. “Tiverton Four Corners actually has historic roots in the China trade,” ex-
plains Anne. “So it seems fitting to bring the Chinese culture back to this area.” Through their efforts at Nankeen, the Pages have increased the demand for a fabric teetering on the edge of extinction, raising the need for skilled workers in the dying process and creating much needed jobs in a specific area of the Chinese market. “We hope to find and educate people about this beautiful art form that has been part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years,” Anne beams, expressing her love and dedication to preserving this ancient tradition. Of course, what this means for you as a shopper is a generous selection of handmade bags and accessories. With the recent addition of other local brands at their store such as Zop Soap, Lotoff and Clegg Leather, New England Shirt Company’s classic whites and summery straw hats by Korber Hat Co., you’ll never leave empty handed. 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-816-0826, www.nankeenstyle.com
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Live Well Connoisseur by Emily Nissensohn
Beginner’s Luck
Katie Dickson’s neighborhood shop has a great first year Your boutique, The Wooden Midshipman, is unique. What type of things do you look for? I don’t have any hard and fast rules, but there are definitely guidelines. The quality of the design and craftsmanship has to balance with the price. Anything you buy in my shop has to be an investment I can get behind. That’s why our prices are all over the place; we have handmade pillows for $98 and mermaid bottle openers for $6. When purchasing something, I try to ask myself a couple of questions: Can my customers find it (or something like it) close by, or is this unique? Does it evoke a certain feeling? Will it last?
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is so fabulous. What’s better than being told the one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry you have your eye on is sales tax free? It prompts people to consider their purchases as more than just money changing hands; it has an impact. You were in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England list after being open for only a year. How did that feel? I was caught completely by surprise, because they don’t tell you about the award ahead of time. We were coming off the slow, lazy winter season, and my first thought was, Oh, man, now I have to dust the shelves. It was great because it really got me inspired to start putting more work into the shop, getting it ready for the summer season. I am a total New England girl and I love Yankee, so part of me just wanted to jump up and down. The East Bay Bike Path and Amaral’s were also featured in that issue; I’m so proud of our little town. The Warren merchants seem to be a pretty tight knit group. How do you guys work with each other to maintain such a good community? When I moved to Warren, there was such a spirit of community and all these
great initiatives taking hold, so restarting Discover Warren as a merchants group made perfect sense. Everyone was ready for things to get moving. We use all the tools at our disposal to constantly communicate with each other; we even have a private Facebook group. And of course, Friday evening cocktail hour doesn’t hurt. What’s the best part of working in such a unique shop? Watching customers browse the shelves and exclaim, “I can’t believe you have this!” They might be talking about a favorite children’s book or a funky piece of jewelry, but whatever it is, I eat it up. It’s priceless. You guys have an incredibly wide range of books. (I even hear you have the complete Anne of Green Gables collection.) With so many options out there, how do you pick and choose what to include in your library? Truthfully, I wasn’t sure this book experiment would play out as well as it has. We can’t compete with Borders or Amazon and we aren’t big enough to rival other local independent bookstores like A Novel Idea or Barrington Books, so what’s our hook? I handpick every-
thing, and I would say I’ve read 95% of the books on our shelves. I spend hours browsing online for fun, new editions of classics, like the reprint of The Hobbit we carry with its original ‘60s cover. Those make great gifts, but you won’t find them in bookshops that deal in volume and new releases. And yes, we had the complete boxed set of Anne of Green Gables, but I sold it the other day to a woman who had read the first book as a child and never realized there were so many more in the series. She was delighted, and so was I. What can we expect to see from you guys in the future? How do you plan to grow in the next few years? I’d love to make more use of our fantastic building. It’s such a magical, unique space. Maybe an acoustic singer/songwriter series in the back yard during the summers? Or expanding up to the second floor? I want the shop to be a hip neighborhood hangout, like a Parisian salon (but one that doesn’t take itself too seriously). Katie owns the Wooden Midshipman at 146 Water Street, Warren. 401-245-3431, www.woodenmidshipman.com
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How do you balance what you love and what customers will buy? I try to imagine each item or book as a gift I would give to someone. Who would love it? Why? It helps to stock the shop with my favorite things because then I can speak enthusiastically about… well, everything. Shoppers, myself included, definitely appreciate being given those extra details when buying gifts: where it came from, what it’s made of, how I use it in my own life. Much of what I have in the shop is echoed somewhere in my own home and so I can speak about that. “I loved this book as a kid,” or, “I’m thinking of getting one of these for myself.” But there certainly needs to be a balance. For example, my own jewelry style is really simple and subdued, but that’s not for everyone. So it helps when I’m picking things out for the shop to keep others in mind: What would my sister wear? What would my best friend pick out for her living room? And it’s so fun to see folks have a strong positive reaction to something I wasn’t sure would be a hit. That’s the best. Where do you source your products? Are any of them local? While I love to carry things that are locally made, that’s mostly just a fun perk as opposed to a qualification. I’m not like the guys from Anthropologie who can go on worldwide buying trips, so most of my handmade goods are made by local artists or craftsmen just because that’s what works for me with my schedule and budget. Doing business in the arts district
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ROOMS WITH A VIEW: The residents remodeled this Portsmouth house to maximize the panorama of Mt. Hope Bay
Paradise Found
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An interior designer goes for the quiet charm of a bayside bungalow “This is what made me want this,” says Linda Lee Butler, arms outstretched to Mount Hope Bay where a sailboat floats lazily by in the late day honey-hued sunlight. For more than ten years, the interior designer has been charged with making the houses of others into homes, so when she and husband Ken Alves found themselves facing a future as empty nesters, they decided it was time to downsize. The couple had been living in Newport in an eight-bedroom estate at an enviable address, but planning for the years ahead, the two knew it was a whole lot of house. Logical, yes, but the move still raised some eyebrows.
“People said, ‘You’re leaving Newport?’” laughs Butler with an inflected sarcastic drama. But when the couple stumbled upon a 1930s bungalow abutting Portsmouth’s Bristol Ferry Town Common just steps from the shore of Mount Hope Bay with jawdropping 180-degree views, they never looked back. “I enjoy this so much more,” she says with a sincere satisfaction. “To me, this is more Newport than my Newport house ever was.” It was nearly five years ago when Alves and Butler bought the charming abode that needed substantial renovations and included a trio of lots. For many, a project of that mag-
nitude would be intimidating, but for Butler, it was invigorating. “I had to work with an architect because I really don’t know how to build all the way through,” she concedes. “As a graphic designer, I draw things up and say ‘How can I get this done?’” Her first task was to take advantage of the million dollar view which had previously been a second thought, harbored by walls and a few windows. She immediately knew her starting point, and it was an unlikely choice. “I saw the porch and said, ‘Oh my God, this is the dining room!’ My husband said, ‘I don’t think it’s big enough.’” But her interior design experience of-
fered an easy solution. “Banquettes, banquettes, banquettes. He goes, ‘What’s a banquette?’ But this is what made it work. I can get 20 people at this table,” she explains – and she has. The oversized, rectangular table, custom built by the Wright Table Company, gleams in the natural light. Surrounded by windows on three sides, guests have a stunning milieu from every seat. “And you know when the sun goes down – you think this is a beautiful view? When the bridge lights up at night it’s phenomenal.” The location is also the best view of the actual Mount Hope across the bay, which Butler soon explored and
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came to embrace its storied history. King Philip’s Seat, atop the mount, was named for the Wampanoag Indian chief who used the elevated vantage point, one of the highest in Rhode Island, to watch for and use for battle plans against English invaders. Today it’s virtually undisturbed, with lush trees and little activity. “I didn’t know [Mount Hope], so I’m here fixing this porch into a dining room, and I am saying ‘Why are there no houses, no lights over there? What is that?’ I go over, looked around, and there was an anthropology museum over there that Brown used to run. I went in and there were all these fabulous Indian
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artifacts, and they own 400 acres, so there are no houses there. Is that the most perfect part of this whole area?” she asks rhetorically. Though they kept the footprint in tact, Butler and Alves added on to the existing bungalow, knocked down walls and added more porch space, an in-ground swimming pool and stone deck area, plus a deep water dock. Porthole windows invite a nautical aesthetic while simple touches, including the blue and white color palate throughout, toast coastal living at its best. Butler’s stunning artwork is delicately placed on the walls alongside some of the couple’s favorite art-
ists, including Dora Atwater Millikin. The bathroom boasts a floor to ceiling mural by Christine Hannon mirroring the home’s view. The entire project took most of a year, and grew more extensive than Butler had planned, but the end product was even more extraordinary than they anticipated. Moreover, as a busy interior designer (Linda Lee Butler Interiors), Butler says she can easily be at the Boston Design Center in 55 minutes and can check out fabric swatches in Providence in less than 30. Her design and painting studio in Portsmouth is but five minutes away. Her approach to design most always
includes a blend of old and new. “One antique, vintage or old piece, and one painted piece, and then the rest can be new,” she explains, and she practices what she preaches. Salvaged pieces in their weathered state add visual interest, while her graphic design experience is evident in the symmetrical placement of accessories. “Huge house and all, I gave it all up for this, and I don’t regret it for a minute,” she says with a smile. “I think that just happens with our lives, scaling back. I think the fact that I can watch the sunset…” she trails off. “You forget about watching the sunset, and I do every night.”
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Can we expect a menu, or do you take requests? It depends on how many people are here. If I’m full at the inn it’s hard to do special requests, but if it’s due to allergies or special circumstances then I will. If a family reserves all three rooms of the house then we will plan the menu with them. If all the family eats is bananas and cereal, we give them bananas and cereal. We are very accommodating. Typically we do not change the menu; it makes things easier as the customer can just point out what they want.
What are your culinary inspirations, and how would you describe your style of cooking? My personal style is something that tastes good and is going to please the guest. I am not the perfect plater and the perfect presentation type person, but everything you’ll eat here will taste good. In L.A. I had a business called Homemades by Kathleen. It was very local and I would relaunch it here with a different name because it was mostly recognizable out there. What is your ideal breakfast, and what is the best morning meal you have ever eaten? Best I ever had? Well, I am definitely more of a savory breakfast person. The egg soufflé I make here is one of my favorites, with fresh Parmesan and sun-
dried tomato – anything to do with eggs. What is the best time of year to plan a stay? Anytime. We are open year round. The thing is with Bristol, any time of the year is beautiful. The water sports, the bike path in the summer, the holiday home tour and the Christmas walkaround tour in the winter are amazing. I am really excited to be here in Bristol. My neighbors have been so supportive and wonderful. As far as the culinary part of it goes they are growing veggies for me and I buy from local small businesses. Everyone has been amazing on Aaron Avenue. Kathleen owns Bristol House Bed and Breakfast, 14 Aaron Avenue, Bristol. 401396-9066. www.bristolhousebnb.com
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With a resume that includes studies in Florence, Italy and classical training at the Culinary Institute of America, what kind of breakfast can we expect at Bristol House? Breakfast here is a gourmet feast in three courses: we start off with different types of fruit and granola, then freshly baked sweet bread and biscuits. Third is the hot entrée, like baked eggs with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or potato bacon gratin. Nobody will go home hungry!
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Mastering the Art of French Dining Classic European cookery is alive and well in Bristol Le Central
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is a charming little French bistro, the sort of place that attracts regulars with a smallish list of extraordinarily well-made dishes that appeal to any craving, whether it be heavy, buttery, savory French dishes or light salads and tapas. From Monday to Thursday, 5-6:30pm, Le Central offers a tapas menu in $2, $3, $4
and $5 increments, but we were a bit too late for that on our visit. On most weeknights, the black and white tiled dining room can be manned by a single server and bartender, and that was the case when we arrived on a Monday night, starved half to death from a long day without repast, and took a table under the pa-
Plateau Royale: Split Lobster, shrimp, oysters, mussles, ceviche served with curry aioli, mignonette, cocktail sauce
per stars adorning the ceiling. The menu has instant appeal for anyone who’d even consider stepping into a French bistro. There are plenty of pates and liver mousses on the list of appetizers, as well as lighter offerings, such as the Salad of Endive and Beets ($8.25), with Roquefort and walnut-cider vinaigrette, or some straightforward cast iron steamed mussels with garlic parsley butter ($8.75). Our first order of business was drinks, and I ordered a glass of the house French Chardonnay ($8.75), and my companion ordered a drink special: a Dark and Stormy with orange-ginger granita ($8.75), a delicious twist on a coastal Rhode Island mainstay. We were hungry, but we also wanted to sample a salad option, so we went with the Coriander Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad, which came with a handful of spicy, garlicky shrimp over a salad dotted with avocado cubes, tomatoes and cucumber, with a slightly spicy limepepper vinaigrette ($8.75), and the Charcuterie platter ($10.75). The platter offered a plethora of tangy, deeply pickled vegetables – carrots, cornichons, cauliflower – offset by brioche topped with duck liver mousse, a delicious terrine of pork and chicken liver, and some dry Rossette de Lyon pork sausage that had a nice kick to it. After that bounty of appetizers, I opted for a special: pan seared scallops in lemony brown butter sauce, with a bed of watercress and bacon hash ($19.75). My companion ordered the ubiquitous Coq au Vin ($15.75), which is, if you’re unaware, a classic dish comprising a red wine braise of chicken with house-cured bacon lardons, mushroom, and (often) heaps of garlic. My scallops were cooked to perfection, with a
deep sear that didn’t overcook the interior. The sauce was simple but amply flavored, and the bits of bacon added fatty sweetness to the faintly bitter watercress. They were some of the best cooked scallops I’ve had in the past year. The coq au vin was creamy, served in a cast iron crock with a plate of tarragon potatoes. It was deeply aromatic of garlic and chicken, and the poultry was braised nicely. Occasionally, and perhaps counter-intuitively, a braised chicken will come out rather dry, but this was perfectly moist and expertly prepared. Despite eating perhaps excessively of the appetizers, my companion and I decimated both dishes. In preparation for dessert, we each ordered an espresso, provided by Pawtucket’s New Harvest Roasters. We also had a pair of their house made turtles ($2), which were walnuts and caramel covered in a dark, velvety chocolate, a perfect accompaniment to the espressos. After all that, we decided that we should split a dish, and ordered the chocolate brioche bread pudding ($6.50). The dessert came in a large ramekin dish, topped with a vanilla bean whipped cream, layered with chocolate and soft, eggy, buttery brioche. It was, in essence, the epitome of bread pudding, a perfect specimen. That is probably the best way to think of Le Central. Their dishes epitomize French bistro classics in America.
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Taste Drink by Caitlin Quinn
A Plea for Casual Those of you who know me or have happened upon this column before, most likely are acquainted with my particular disdain for summer. I’ll spare you the soliloquy as I know I’m in the minority, but in sum, I don’t care to feel like I’m roasting alive. However, one of the few things I can appreciate about summer – along with the beach, clam shacks and camping – is that there’s never a loss of things to do, natural light to do them in, or occasions (read: times you are awake) to throw back a few cold ones with friends. Whether you’re hitting up a beach bar, baseball game, park or a slew of cookouts, or in my case, celebrating the life choices of others with endless pre-wedding and baby events, summer is somehow both celebratory and casual, the tuxedo T-shirt of the seasons. So if there is one time of year that calls for an end, or at least a pause, from the sometimes superiority complex-inducing craft brews, small batch spirits and the like that have come to dominate our happy hours and dinner parties, it’s summer, the season when the very air is so heavy you can oftentimes see it. Summer is all about relaxing, and what’s more inherently relaxing than a drink without airs? A drink that allows you to be yourself, fly your freak flag, and makes no assertions about who you are based on brand. I’m talking about the beer of youth that tastes of spirited, fun, brimming with possibility and few consequences. Not to say that bargain 38
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Summer is all about relaxing, and what’s more inherently relaxing than a drink without airs? beer doesn’t have its own reputation, but of all the things it’s associated with, laid-back fun is usually at the top of the list. Now far be it from me to deny anyone his or her booze of choice on those cherished days off this season – to each their own – but can we
at least go back to the days when a disclaimer wasn’t required to show up with a 12-pack of swill? The days when we didn’t have to feign college nostalgia or pretend to skewer the package store that was out of the latest passion fruit rind, quadruple hop blend?
Don’t get me wrong; of course I want to try your newest great-find IPA and latest simple syrup infusion. Good grief, I’m pretty sure I was the one feeding you muddled produce cocktails just last month. What I don’t want, however, is an earful when I reach for sangria or the macrobrew that was on sale. If ever there was an acceptable time to not feel like doing anything but reaching your hand in a cooler and downing what you grab first, summer is it. I mean when you have sweat dripping down your neck, the motivation of an elderly turtle and newly dropped ketchup all over your Old Navy flag T-shirt from four years ago, do you really need that high quality ale? In this age of crazy technology and TV shows actually named Pregnant in Heels, isn’t one of the remaining, purest pleasures to just crack one open on a hot day and gulp till satisfaction? At that moment, does the level of sophistication in your suds really matter? What’s so bad about bargain brews anyway? Moreover, do we really need to spend that much money on the latest and greatest from the craft world when the goal is the far less lofty vision of collapsing into a lawn chair after a rousing game of ring toss. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I haven’t matured yet. Whatever. I don’t want to cede any more precious cooler territory to the refined drinkers and their $15 six packs. I’m taking this summer to return to the simple joy of drinking whatever the heck I want. It’s nothing to feel bad about. Cool is a state of mind.
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It’s exciting and heartening to see the number of new openings in the area this season; more restaurants have cropped up in the past few months than during any period in recent memory. That probably says something positive about the economy, but I’m more concerned with what their kitchens are putting on their tables than whether they represent a sea change in the state’s economic recovery – though that would certainly be nice as well. The new kitchens are definitely making nice. Restaurant 524 is trying its hand at fine dining in Tiverton, with menu offerings like Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chops with tomato/ onion relish and sweet corn risotto ($26) and crispy Duck Confit with a pomegranate glaze, served alongside bacon and Roquefort potatoes ($23). It’s a host of savory options that keep their eye on French cuisine but are solidly in the American comfort food grain. The dining room is elegant, with its high-backed cream-colored chairs and linen; the restaurant and menu scream simple but refined style. 524 Main Road, Tiverton. 401625-1100, www.restaurant524.com People keep talking about the pizzas at Avenue N in Rumford, but with executive chef and rising culinary star Nick Rabar at the helm in the kitchen, his wife Tracy (both formerly of Chow Fun Food Group) managing the front, and a design by the Judd Brown group, Avenue N has more than just great pizza going for it in its quest to revolutionize food in Rumford. Rabar is a local television personality with his show Chef 2 Go, and he brings his experience as the Chow Fun executive chef to the table as well. But I’ll still be trying the pizza first; what’s up in the air is whether I go with Wild Mushroom
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Bristol Avenue N (chanterelles, shiitakes and creminis, with caramelized onions, fontina cheese and truffle oil, $13) or Roast Chicken & Gruyere (grilled asparagus, balsamic onions, sage and romano cheese, $12). 20 Newman Avenue, Rumford. 401-270-2836, www. avenuenamericankitchen.com All of Warren was abuzz with the recent opening of Trafford’s. Trafford Kane, the son of William Kane (chef/owner of Marguerite’s in Westport), finally has his own place, and he’s clearly set his mind to making the perfect restaurant for the area. Simple and strong décor, blonde woods, al fresco dining on the waterfront and valet parking will make Trafford’s a force on the scene for years to come. Its menu appeals to the wide range of diners in the area, both people who like a challenge and a change every night, and people who want comfort and consistency. And since everyone wants to sit outside by the water on a beautiful summer night, Trafford’s is sure to be Warren’s new hot spot. 285 Water Street, Warren Vineyard East also opened up in
East Providence this season, with an extensive wine list and a chop house menu that lets you choose blue cheese or shallot butter on your steak. (And would you like the risotto or fries?) There’s also a variety of seafood and pasta that shows an awareness of classic New England family cuisine, heartily seasoned and savory. You’re not just choosing between a few varietals of house wine at Vineyard East; you’re looking at a fairly extensive list offered by the glass and at several price points. 315 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. 401-432-7000, www.vineyardri.com And last, but far from least, is Gracie’s Diner and Delights, also in Warren. From 5am-2pm every day, owner Grace Batista is flipping pancakes and pulling pork and slapping down slabs of bacon for a rush crowd that, thus far, is loving the Portuguese flavor of Gracie’s offerings. Located at the former site of Uptown Restaurant, Gracie’s is already becoming well known, and promises to be a hot spot for breakfast and lunch all the warm summer long. 444 Main Street, Warren. 401-289-2207
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Barrington Chiazza Trattoria 308 County Road; 401-247-0303. Chiazza provides delicious Italian American cuisine in an upscale setting nestled in the heart of historic Barrington. Enjoy brick oven pizzas, as well as antipasti, pasta, seafood and a full bar. LD $-$$ Tong-D 156 County Road; 401-2892998. Curry lovers and Asian food fanatics will go crazy for this authentic Thai restaurant. For great food and great service in an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere, try TongD. LD $$ TYLER POINT GRILLE 32 Barton Avenue; 401-247-0017. With its nautical
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PERSIMMON 31 State Street; 401254-7474. Regionally and nationally praised, Persimmon is a modern restaurant that serves seasonal American cuisine, such as crispy-skinned Long Island duck breast, offshore cod filet and assiette of young rabbit. D $$-$$$ THAMES WATERSIDE BAR & GRILL 251 Thames Street; 401-253-4523. Enjoy all your seafood and pub favorites – from lobster rolls to half-pound burgers, from pizzas to pastas – in an incomparable waterfront setting overlooking Bristol Harbor. LD $-$$
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AGAVE 805 Hope Street; 401-2561566. Agave presents an eclectic mix of flavors and influences, encompassing tapas, Latin food, Southwestern dishes, pizzas, local seafood favorites, even pastas, all with a great view of the waterfront. BLD $$-$$$
HORTON’S SEAFOOD 809 Broadway; 401-434-3116. Enjoy the finest of fresh seafood at this family-owned-and-operated restaurant. Horton’s is famous for their fried clams and fish and chips, and offers takeout. LD $-$$
BEEHIVE CAFÉ 10 Franklin Street; 401-396-9994. Everything at this independent coffee shop, from breads to European-style espresso drinks, is
ICHIGO ICHIE 5 Catamore Boulevard; 401-435-8989. The name roughly translates as “one encounter in a lifetime,” but you’ll want to visit again and
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again for the enchanting Japanese décor, and of course, the sushi and hibachi menus. LD $$
Little Compton The Barn 15 Main Street; 401-6352985. Serving up creative breakfast fare, The Barn is open seven days a week. Their Johnnycakes are the stuff of legend. Make sure to try their other locally inspired dishes, like the Westport River Omelet or Eggs Blackstone. B$ CROWTHER’S RESTAURANT 90 Pottersville Road; 401-635-8367. Crowther’s has maintained a tradition of quality dining and service in Little Compton for over 25 years, serving everything from small plates to seafood classics. LD $-$$
Portsmouth Fieldstones Grille 980 East Main Road; 401-293-5200. The casual and lively atmosphere of Fieldstones is perfect for family dining, seven days a week. Choose from pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks or their specialty fajitas, all made with the freshest ingredients. LD $-$$ Melville Grille 1 Lagoon Road; 401-683-4400. The Melville Grille is a waterfront restaurant that showcases the beauty of New England seaside dining in a lighthearted environment. They offer classic American fare with their own unique twist. LD $-$$
Providence McFADDEN’S 52 Pine Street; 401-8611782. For an after-work drink over appetizers, great pub food while watching a game or a sophisticated, eclectic dinner, McFadden’s is a lively and comfortable place to be. LD $-$$$ NEW RIVERS 7 Steeple Street; 401751-0350. Long considered one of Providence’s finest restaurants, the
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James Beard Award-nominated New Rivers serves creative New American cuisine with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients in an intimate setting. D $$-$$$ PARKSIDE 76 South Main Street; 401331-0003. Chef/owner Steven Davenport’s Parkside offers innovative foods ranging from spicy crab cakes to Grilled Tenderloin and Portobello salad. The menu also includes creative pasta dishes and Parkside’s signature rotisserie meat. LD $-$$
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Pizzico Ristorante 762 Hope St.; 421-4114. Pizzico sets the standard for Italian cuisine on the East Side, with award-winning food, a wide variety of wine and a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. LD $$-$$$ TASTE OF INDIA 221 Wickenden Street; 401-421-4355. Providence’s first Indian restaurant delivers on its promise of serving real (and really delicious) Indian cuisine, with seafood delicacies and Tandoori specialties, made with authentic Indian spices. LD $-$$
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Seekonk 1149 East 965 Fall River Avenue; 508-336-1149; also 1149 Division Street, Warwick/East Greenwich line; 401-884-1149. Metropolitan chic comes to the suburbs – its second location, no less – at this super stylish restaurant with a raw bar, outstanding menu and some of the best cocktails around. LD $-$$$ BONEYARD BARBECUE AND SALOON 540 Central Avenue; 508761-6855. From tender, juicy pulled pork to full and half racks of ribs to chicken wings with over 30 sauces to choose from, Boneyard will satisfy your appetite for food and fun. LD $-$$ Old Grist Mill Tavern 390 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk; 508-336-8460. Built in 1745, the Old Grist Mill offers classic New England dishes to match the atmosphere. Come to the river’s edge for legendary crab cakes and lobster. LD $-$$$
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Taste Dining Guide Tito’s Cantina 1379 Fall River Avenue,; 508-336-2400. 651 West Main Road, Middletown; 401-8494222. Old Mexico is alive and well at Tito’s. Famous for their homemade salsa, Tito’s provides authentic Mexican cuisine using fresh ingredients in a fun, friendly setting. LD $-$$ TOTI’S GRILL AND PIZZERIA RESTAURANT 373 Taunton Avenue; 508336-6399. For classic pizza and hearty fare in a family friendly atmosphere, visit Toti’s. You’ll find everything from specialty pizzas and sandwiches, to souvlaki, steaks and even breakfast. BLD $-$$
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Tickle’s Tea Room 2219 Grand Army Highway (Rte. 6); 508-379-0717. A cozy spot for tasty meals, Tickle’s features a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches and quiche. Enjoy a classic and delicious Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, or a fresh Apple Walnut Salad. L $ Kent’s Restaurant 1675 Grand Army Highway; 508-672-9293. Enjoy delicious homemade chowder & clam cakes, fish & chips, porterhouse steak, T-bones, filets and more. A great place for the whole family, Kent’s offers daily takeout, available seven days a week from their takeout window. LD $-$$
Tiverton Boat House 227 Schooner Drive; 401-624-6300. Enjoy views of the Sakonnet River as you sample fresh seafood and local produce. Their award-winning clam chowder and prime waterfront location make this a quintessential New England restaurant. D $-$$$ FOUR CORNERS GRILLE 3481 Main Road; 401-624-1510. Nestled in Tiverton’s historic Four Corners village, this grille features traditional, flavorful cuisine in a quaint country setting perfect for a leisurely lunch or family dinner. LD $$ Stone Bridge Restaurant 1848 Main Road; 401-625-5780. Enjoy a variety of fresh seafood, homemade pasta,
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Warren BLOUNT CLAM SHACK 353 Water Street; 401-245-3210. Located on Warren’s historic waterfront, this clam shack offers favorites like their Fish Reuben or Giant Lobster Roll in a causal, family friendly atmosphere. Now serving beer and wine. LD $ STELLA BLUES 50 Miller Street; 401289-0349. This upscale pub and selfproclaimed “edgy eatery” mixes eclectic fare and exciting live music. Their enclosed porch offers great views of the Warren River. LD $-$$ SUNNYSIDE 267 Water Street; 401247-1200. Daytime dining goes gourmet. Featuring innovative dishes and local ingredients served in a refined but relaxed atmosphere, this cozy waterfront favorite brings nighttime sophistication into the sunshine. BBrL $-$$
Westport Back Eddy 1 Bridge Road; 508-6366500. A delicious local food delight, enjoy one of their mouthwatering signature entrees like the wood grilled swordfish, balsamic braised pork & tomatoes, or the pan roasted monkfish. LD $-$$ Bittersweet Farm 438 Main Road; 508-636-0085. Situated on 29 picturesque acres, Bittersweet Farm is the perfect place to spend a romantic evening or to host a large party. Choose New England comfort food in the Tavern, or have a fine dining experience in the Dining Room. BrLD $-$$$ The Bayside 1253 Horseneck Road; 508-636-5882. Serving lunch and dinner daily and breakfast on the weekends, The Bayside is the first certified green restaurant in Massachusetts. Choose from locally sourced seafood, vegetarian options, homemade desserts and more. BLD$-$$
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Planting the first vine at Westport Rivers, which celebrates 25 years this month
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July FROM PREVIOUS PAGE All Summer Long: Thoughts about wine? Non-sommeliers have many, like, am I going to need a corkscrew to open it? Or what’s the alcohol percentage? And how much does this bottle cost? (Listen, no one said they were pretty.) Redemption is possible, however, because during the summer-long Westport Rivers Vineyards 25th Anniversary Celebration, not only do you have a chance to start talking about vines, you can also celebrate their growth. In 1986, the first grapes were planted on this family-owned farm and since then varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gruner Celtliner, Muscat and Pinot Meunier have spread out over 80 acres. Special events include a Pinot Noir Barrel Tasting on July 9, a Chardonnay Barrel Tasting on July 30, a Fizz Fest on August 9 and a Riesling Roast in September. Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com All summer long Celebrate summer on a canvas at the Beach, Bay & Boats exhibit at Gallery Eleven featuring original works by local artists Ellen Blomgren and Nancy Hart Shand. Tuesday-Sunday: 12pm5pm. Free. Gallery Eleven, 11 State Street, Bristol 401-396-9311, www.galleryelevenfineart.com All summer long See how one man’s trash is another artist’s treasure at the Salvage + Art exhibit where you can even vote on your favorite piece. Starts July 19, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. Tiverton Townhall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton. July 2 Party like it’s 1710 again and attend the annual Tiverton Four Corners Antique Show, where you can purchase all the artifacts you want from New England dealers. 9am-4pm. $7 admission. Tiverton Four Corners Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-2735550, www.tivertonfourcorners.com Through July 6 Compare the sounds of your muse – um, Aerosmith – to that of Art Inspired by Literature or Music, with 45 pieces by 18 artists, including mixed
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media by Felicia Touhey and photos by Kristen Calouro. Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday: 9am5pm. Free. Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-2250, www.bristolartmuseum.org Through September 3 Realize it’s no accident that every exercise DVD you own uses the sea as a backdrop, as Yoga on the Beach, a one-hour class for all levels, gives you the chance to breathe deeply in the fresh air, instead of inhaling the scent of your carpet freshener. Saturday: 8:30-9:30am. $12. Easton’s Beach, Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 401-8493200, www.innerlightyoga.com Through September 3 Discover What’s Cooking? Preparing and Storing Food 1740-1940, and never again complain about your modern day meal prep. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: 11am-4pm or by appointment. Free. Barrington Preservation Society Museum, Barrington Library, Lower Level, 281 County Road, Barrington. 401-289-0802, www.barrpreservation.org July 2-3 Embrace Summerfest, for not only showcasing over 50 folk artists on seven stages, but for grouping artists with sets like He Was Her Man But He Done Her Wrong: Songs of Love Gone Wrong. 11am-9pm. $25 weekend, $20/ day, under 12 free. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Downtown New Bedford. 508-496-5484, www. newbedfordsummerfest.com July 4 Burst with patriotism by marking Independence Day with Fireworks on the Battleship Massachusetts, because it’s sort of hard not to think about the fight for freedom when you’re standing on the deck of a vessel that played an active role in it. 7:30pm gates, 9pm fireworks. $3. Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River. 508-678-1100, www. battleshipcove.org July 6-30 Return to the drama, and laughter, of high school with Speech & Debate, only this time, allow someone other than yourself to deal with the town sex scandal, like these three misfits, try-
Let’s Play Make Believe July 9: Think fairies get foreclosure notices? Nope. Ever hear about a unicorn who was denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition? Highly doubtful. And those sketchy pirates, how do they consistently get out of jury duty? Yo-hoho, indeed. That’s because within their mythical city limits, magic triumphs over the pesky drudgery of everyday life. Sprinkle yourself with pixie dust and head to the Fantasy Faire, where Snap the Trained Dragon is waiting to take you for a ride and Magic the Unicorn wants to say hi. Here, fairies flutter along the way, showcasing their music and playfulness. Not to be outdone, pirates take their turn, coming ashore off the Kickemuit River to show off their boat and do a little sword work. Raindate: July 10. 9am-5pm. Free admission, $10 parking. Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicut Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com
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ing to find the truth. Wednesday: 7pm, Thursday-Saturday: 8pm, July 24: 3pm. $27, $20 previews. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-2474200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com July 8-17 Return to the summer of love with the New Bedford Festival Theatre and their production of Hair, one of the rare places where you too can costume up for the Age of Aquarius with beads, a headband, kaftan shirt and bell bottoms with no consequences. $30, $35, $40, $45. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA. 508994-2900, www.zeiterion.org July 9 Believe that there’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned dunk tank, like the one that happens to be at the Annual Summer Fair and Road Races, to bring the family together. Pike’s Peak Race: 8:30am, $15; Fair: 9am-3pm, Free; Race: 9:30am, $25. The United Congregational Church of Little Compton, 4 Commons, Little Compton. 401-6358472, www.ucclcri.org July 10 Catch the trolley and explore the eight local galleries that comprise this year’s Bristol Art Stroll – and, if that proves too intimidating, entertain yourself with the refreshments, raffles and live music. 12pm-5pm. $2 trolley rides. Hope and Thames Streets, Bristol. 401-683-0146 July 15-17 Thank Dennis DeYoung in person – yup, the same one who used to be the lead singer of Styx – on Saturday night during the East Providence Heritage Festival, because you haven’t been able to get the lyrics for “Mr. Roboto” out of your head since 1983, and you really need to blame someone. Pierce Field, 201 Mercer Street, East Providence. 401-435-7511, www.epheritagefest.org July 16 Ditch the fake tour guide you’re related to for a more knowledgeable volunteer Newport Friends of the Waterfront leader and a Newport Harbor Walk lasting two hours. Additional dates: August 20 and September 17; all weather permitting. 10am. Free.
Mary Ferrazzoli Park, corner of Long Wharf and Washington Street, Newport. www.newportwaterfront.org July 22 Salute The Robert Cray Band, if you feel the urge, as they share the stage with special guest Shemekia Copeland, because since the master guitarist’s last appearance at the Sunset Music Festival, he was elected to the Blues Hall of Fame. 5:30pm gates. $35, $55. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 401-846-1600, www.newportwaterfrontevents.com July 27 Consider those Wondrous and Wild Creatures of the Deep that are actually living somewhere in that vast liquid house that you regularly cool yourself off in, like humpback whales, dolphins, bluefin tuna and sharks. 7pm. $10; Audubon Society members: $8, registration is required. Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org July 30-31 Bow to the history of the Newport Folk Festival, adding this year to the lore started by Bob Dylan appearing as a guest of Joan Baez in 1963, with a performance by Elvis Costello and the first annual Backstage Benefit BBQ. 11:30am-7pm. $69, $77 day of, $125 weekend pass, $15 ages 3-15. Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue, Newport. www.newportfolkfest.com July 30-31 Partner with indigenous peoples to defend their lands, languages and cultures at the Cultural Survival Bazaar, where a purchase of their artistic wares will send the loud message that they matter, and help generate money for fair trade businesses worldwide. 10am-5pm. Free. Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. www.tivertonfourcorners.com
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Breathing Room
Dedee Shattuck is such a lover of old, great open space that she has opened a great new space. Shattuck, 61, grew up on Barney’s Joy Farm in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. After studying interior design in New York City in the 1970s (where she met her future husband, artist William Shattuck) she returned to Dartmouth in the 1980s to raise their sons. Valuing the open space of her childhood, Shattuck has participated in land conservation efforts across Southeastern Massachusetts and been instrumental in ecosystem preservation through work with Massachusetts Audubon, Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust and SEMAP (Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership). Early to realize the link between sustainable, local agriculture and land preservation, she published Farmers: Portraits in a Changing Landscape, celebrating New England’s cultural history of small-scale farming. In June, she officially opened 46
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Dedee Shattuck Gallery. The dynamic new building, along with the acres of meadows and forest behind it, embodies Shattuck’s lifelong appreciation of art, environment and cultural standard. The gallery, designed by Shattuck in collaboration with Pamela Donnelly of Los Angeles and South Dartmouth, and Saltonstall Architects of Marion, is inspired by Westport’s historic Quaker architecture. To maximize the exhibition space, the building was designed with soaring columns of glass delineating its four corners. “The gallery is set on seven acres of meadows and forest in a rural setting, where people can enjoy sculpture amidst natural surroundings,” explains Dedee. “The interior has corner columns of glass that allows views of the outside, while maximizing wall space for art. I have a large enough space to show large-scale work or performance art. I want people to be surprised every time they come to the gallery. There will always
be something new to explore.” There will be monthly painting, sculpture, drawing and multi-media exhibitions. The gallery will also host lectures and presentations by writers, musicians and naturalists. The goal is to produce the same sense of discovery and exploration for the viewer that Shattuck has experienced through a life in the arts; it has been her dream for the past decade. “I bought the land in 2007, started the design process in 2008, and started construction in the fall of 2009,” Dedee recalls. “I know the area is hungry for the arts, and the gallery will feature new shows every month. There will also be events of music, dance, film readings, and more, throughout the year.” Exhibitions will include noted international, national, regional and emerging artists. The inaugural June exhibit highlighted the talent of artists living and working within a 50mile radius of Westport. “The inaugural show is a group of
fine artists from the area who I know well and admire,” she adds. Subsequent shows will feature artists from a variety of places and time periods, establishing a cultural hub in the heart of Westport. “In an ever-broadening circle of geography, I will be showing artists that have technical and aesthetic excellence in all media. The criterion is that it has to touch my heart and brain.” Dedee says that anyone who has an intense desire to achieve something must pursue it. “Sometimes, taking the first step is the hardest,” she notes. “And challenges are never horizontal. There will always be intense lows and highs. “The positive response from people has been incredible, and goes to show how important the arts are to people’s lives,” she continues. “I hope more galleries open up in the area, as it creates even more buzz.” 1 Partners Lane (off 865 Main Road), Westport. 508-636-4177, www.dedeeshattuckgallery.com
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Just Add Water by Dave Nelligan
Surfer’s Delight Batten down the hatches, board up the windows, run to the grocery store to load up on milk and bread… and then wax up your board? It is hurricane season and that is exactly what surfers on the East Coast will be doing, especially those in Southern New England. The passion for surfing in these parts might rise higher than the actual waves, but every now and then the Surf Gods smile – or maybe get really angry – upon our little bit of coast and send some monster swells in our direction. From the moment we hear there is a tropical storm developing off the coast of Florida, we monitor our computers more closely than the traders on Wall Street, hoping it builds
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strong enough to earn itself a name and hitch a ride to the panhandle, up to the Carolinas, hang a right at Long Island and then skim along the bottom of New England on its way out to sea, sending us some sets worthy of the best surf spots around the world. We watch the news, check the radar on our computers, and Google all the jargon the meteorologists rattle off during their broadcasts to find out when to apply that fresh layer of wax to the board. Then, as if Mother Nature herself updated her Facebook status or sent out a tweet, every person with a board drops everything and immediately flocks to the beach for the chance to catch the ride of a lifetime.
Even if a storm does not grow into the full-fledged heavy hitter it dreamed of becoming when it was just a little depression in the islands, remaining a tropical storm its whole life or fading off into the sunset as it hits the Mid-Atlantic states, it can still send some powerful breakers crashing upon our shores. It is worth paddling out in the whitewashed sea even if you catch just one of these monsters – your body being smashed with wave after wave, tossed around like a dog toy, swallowing enough water to fill a bath tub – because those of us who love the sport enough to put up with knee-high waves the rest of the year know that this is a rare opportunity.
You can bet that for those of us lucky enough to experience surfing in the high seas of a hurricane, our stories will be no different from any other sport. With each passing year the hurricane will become fiercer, the swells larger, the once pouring rain will turn into hail, and the 10-second ride that ended with a wipe out is now over a minute long and was finished off with an aerial trick that got the onlookers cheering. To all you beach-goers that will be bumming when the rain and winds come to ruin your summer fun, just remember us surfers will be grinning from ear to ear as we dive into the ocean to conquer those hurricane giants.
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South Dartmouth ~ QuanSett farm overlooking Buzzards Bay, this exceptional 25-acre ancestral horse farm affords commanding views of the ocean and the Elizabeth islands. magnificent 8,000 square foot, architecturally significant home presides over stone wall lined pastures, stables, barns, guest cottage, indoor arena, lap pool and white sandy beach. an unparalleled East Coast offering. $10.5 million. Contact Will milbury 508.525.5200.
South Dartmouth 52-acre gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm with amazing water vistas and potential for three additional estate lots. offered at $4,500,000. Contact Will milbury 508.525.5200.
nonQuItt ~ South Dartmouth Spacious summer home with wonderful ocean views and all nonquitt amenities: beach, tennis, golf, dock. offered at $1,295,000. Contact Patty Peelen 508.951.3367.
South Dartmouth Exquisite ocean views from every room of this rarely available mishaum Point estate. this spacious, five bedroom, shingled classic offers summer living at its best. meandering paths lead to private shore frontage, association dock, tennis and swimming beach. mishaum Point is a private, gated peninsula located on Buzzards Bay and minutes from the quaint Village of Padanaram. offered at $2,795,000. Contact Will milbury 508.525.5200 or Patty Peelen 508.951.3367.
SaLterS PoInt ~ South Dartmouth Quintessential Salters Summer home! Five bedrooms, stunning views, barefoot steps to the beach & all Salters amenities. offered at $1,295,000. Contact Will milbury 508.525.5200.
South Dartmouth Waterfront Spectacular home offers extraordinary views of the Slocum river with 400 feet of direct water frontage and room for a dock! nEW PriCE! offered at $1,495,000. Contact Will milbury 508.525.5200.
South Dartmouth Waterfront understated, yet elegant Colonial perched on over an acre overlooking Buzzards Bay. Breathtaking views and magnificent grounds! offered at $1,495,000. Contact Collette lester 508.287.2075.
South Dartmouth Fabulous Colonial style home with water views set in the gated community of Sunrise Cove. offered at $795,000. Contact Collette lester 508.287.2075.
SLoCum rIVerfront Set on 2.64 acres, this west-facing home enjoys endless views and dramatic sunsets. offered at $925,000. Contact maggie tomkiewicz 508.525.6489.
Dartmouth Classic 1925 Colonial majestically perched on spacious private lot and restored to perfection. Contact maggie tomkiewicz 508.525.6489.
Wareham totally renovated waterfront cottage, central air, waterside deck, sweeping harbor views. the perfect summer getaway! offered at $395,000. Contact Collette lester 508.287.2075.
faIrhaVen oCeanfront Cottage on over an acre in prime West island location. 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122; private beach, sensational waterviews & breathtaking sunsets. offered at $599,900. Contact maureen murray 508.272.4034.
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