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Barrington: sensational shingle-style 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the desirable rumstick area! tall ceilings, open layout, 2 fireplaces, exquisite wide board flooring, cook’s kitchen, beautiful gardens and incomparable privacy! $1,295,000
Barrington: nayatt Point tudor nestled on an acre plus, overlooking canal and 4th hole of the rhode island Country Club! all updated mechanicals, original character and charm! granite and stainless kitchen, breakfast room, sun porch overlooks beautiful gardens and pool! $979,000
Barrington: on the river with a dock!! Enjoy beautiful sunsets and water views from most of the rooms in this immaculate, updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home! two decks, two car garage and over 140 feet of sea wall!! $695,000
Barrington: Fabulous, affordable home with amazing water views in the cutest neighborhood in Barrington! awesome open floor plan, fantastic sunsets, studio-loft lifestyle, hydro radiant floor heat, central vacuum, bamboo floors, and much more!! $389,000
Bristol: once in a lifetime opportunity to own western facing waterfront on narragansett Bay! spectacular views and 175 foot deep water dock. Easy access to newport, and Boston or Providence airports. Enjoy your own private yacht club and a lifetime of sunsets! $3,100,000
Bristol: Beautiful corner unit with southwest views overlooking the harbor! a view from nearly every room! light/bright interior, wood floors, luxurious baths, chef’s kitchen, 2 private balconies. a 30 foot boat slip is included. super location within the building! $1,390,000
Bristol: a signature property across from the audubon Center! Elegant sevigny-built 1950’s ranch on a gorgeous acre+, greenhouse, beautiful stone work, tall ceilings,nice layout, private grounds; house has great bones but does need some updating/refreshing. $495,000
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Art School Artists take up long-term residency in Bristol
Who would’ve thought that an unoccupied school building could become the perfect home for local artists honing their craft? That’s exactly what the Byfield Art and Design Group is. Learn more about this fantastic new Bristol art collective on the next page.
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The art world in Bristol has been blossoming as of late with the new addition of the Byfield Art and Design Group, or BADG. The group began when artist Virginia Delgado got permission from the town to lease space in the previously vacant Byfield School for her photography studio. Little by little, through friends and word of mouth, other artists began getting short-term leases in the building as well. BADG member and artist Bradley Wester discusses the importance of having permanent artists and studios in a neighborhood. Typically, artists tend to be nomadic and going where the rent is affordable. So when the town required a request for proposal for longer leases the artists residing in the Byfield School decided to come together as a group. “What we decided to discuss in our RFP was the importance of keeping artists in the community. If our rents are reasonable and we’re not threatened to be displaced, we’ll be able to give back,” says Bradley. “We participate in open studio nights and I’ve already even run some classes inside my studio. We want to feel secure so that we can become involved members of our community. We’re thrilled that the Town Council kept us there.” Textile designer and BADG member Dawn Oliveira adds, “We can have open houses, be a part of Art Night and give back to other art non-profits in the area, like the Bristol Theater Company and Community String.” Now an official group dedicated to creating art and giving back to the Bristol community, BADG houses professional artists of all kinds, including designers, photographers, painters, writers, performers and sculptors. Swing by to check out the artists and be on the lookout for future events. 220 High Street/Byfield Building, Bristol. 401-396-9194. -Claire Flanagan
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Do Gooders on the Move Raise money to help support brain tumor awareness and research while playing 18 holes at the 12th Annual Sphincter Cup at the Newport Country Club in Middletown. On August 8, starting at 1:30pm, there will be 18 holes of golf, box lunches, swag, prizes, a barbeque dinner and awards. For anyone hoping to make a weekend out of it, up to 24 golfers can purchase additional tickets for dinner and accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights. This year the event has partnered with Golf Fights Cancer (GFC) to honor one of the Sphincter Cup’s founding members, Cleveland “Howie” Howard, who, in the past five years, has been diagnosed with and recovered from two brain tumors. Money from tickets and donations will go to the National Brain Tumor Society in Howie’s name. 324 Mitchells Lane, Middletown, RI. 401-848-9690 Get your bike out for a great cause this season – on August 17, Saint Vincent’s Home will be holding its 9th Annual Motorcycle Run. The course starts and ends at Saint Vincent’s Home in Fall River. Registration begins at 9am and bikers leave at 10am. A cookout will follow at 12pm with raffles and silent auctions called at 1pm. Saint Vincent’s Home has been providing a safe, caring environment for children and youth in need for over 129 years. Funds from the Motorcycle Run will support the children, youth and families of Saint Vincent’s. $20 drivers in advance; $25 drivers day of; $10 passengers; $5 discount for veterans and active military. Credit cards accepted. 2425 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA. 508-235-3316, www.stvincentshome.org. Car enthusiasts young and old will have the opportunity to see 80 classic cars at the Euclid Financial Services Charity Classic Car Show on August 17 from 12-5pm. Booths representing 33 local businesses with food, entertainment, live music, games, giveaways and more will make for a truly memorable experience. Proceeds will benefit Wounded Warrior Project, which helps thousands of injured soldiers returning home and provides assistance to their families. Tickets are $10 single, $20 per family. Euclid Financial Services LLC, 225 Newman Avenue, East Providence. 401-727-2727, www.idealist.org. Support an important cause while also getting a great workout on August 23 at the 1st Annual 5K to Protect the Bay. There will be a 5K Race as well as a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk starting at 10am at the South End Pier on Prudence Island. The course is flat and fast with a mix of paved and dirt roads. Proceeds go towards the conservation, education and stewardship of Narragansett Bay through the work of the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. $30 for 5K, $15 for 1-Mile Walk/Run (prices include a T-shirt and cost of ferry ticket from Bristol – 10am ferry from Bristol, bus will take participants to race site. Participants can depart on either the 2pm or 4pm ferry). Email Race Coordinator Maureen Dewire for more info at maureen@ nbnerr.org. T-Wharf – South End of Research Reserve, Prudence Island. 401-683-1478. -Claire Flanagan
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How to Give Someone a Free Pass Ever just want a free pass? Rhode Island-based artist Rachel Cyrene Blackman is making it happen. She started the Free Pass Project in 2014, which is an interactive public art project that promotes community by way of handmade free pass tokens. These little orange discs, randomly distributed in public places or passed person to person, grant their beholders understanding and compassion, and acknowledge that we all need a break sometimes. The project hopes to encourage people to pay the token forward and share their own unique experience (how they received it and how they used it) on the Free Pass Project Facebook page. In the end, Rachel hopes the stories will unite us in our daily struggles and inspire us with kindness we can proliferate. The state is doing its part too: the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, the Rhode Island General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts have all pitched in, a testament to the power we have to uplift others. Look out for Free Pass token jars
The Free Pass Project is an interactive public art project
around the state and most of all, keep an open mind – you never know when you might get a free pass, and who else might need one too. www.thefreepassproject.com. -Audrey Falk
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Read All About Bristol’s Notable Names Book lovers and history enthusiasts looking to learn a little more about Rhode Island’s past can now pick up Legendary Locals of Bristol, authored by Christy Nadalin, a Bristol local herself. Legendary Locals of Bristol was released last month, and is part of a series of imprints from Arcadia Publishing that explore local histories across America. Including over 200 black and white images, Christy delves into the intricate history of Bristol’s 20 square miles, from the displacement of the original Native American inhabitants through to the 20th century. The Bristol peninsula’s complex history also features pirates, whalers, Hollywood stars and wealthy industrialists. In Christy’s telling, the history of Bristol is the history of America, albeit played out on a smaller stage. Interested readers can find the book at Barrington Books, as well as at bookstores throughout Rhode Island. An online version is also available through Amazon or the Arcadia publishing website. Barrington Books, 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925. www.arcadiapublishing.com. –Ashlyn Mooney
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Two Westport Authors Release New Work Two local Westport authors have recently written books that may be of interest to Bay readers. Pamela Carey has produced a useful book entitled Elderly Parents With All Their Marbles: A Survival Guide for the Kids. The book offers some 49 “rules” on how to deal with aging seniors. Her tone is witty but thoughtful and some of the examples she has accumulated, many from her own experience, are often quite humorous. The book then concludes with a useful section of practical hands-on resource information. The result is a slim “how to” book that somehow manages to combine the poignant, the practical and the priceless. The public will get a chance to meet the author and learn more about her experiences at a get together, open to the public, at the Acoaxet Club in Westport on Sunday, August 10 at 7pm. A second Westporter has published a book called Cream of the Crop that should be of particular appeal to anyone with an interest in Fall River. The author, John B. Cummings, profiles many of the city’s most interesting and successful residents, some of who stayed in the area, others who moved on to leave their mark elsewhere. John had previously written The Last Fling: Hurricane Carol in 1954, which documents the devastation the storm produced in the Westport area based on historical records and personal recollections. www.hillsidemedia.com, John@Hillsidemedia.net. -Barry Fain
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Foster Grandparents help East Bay kids They encourage young minds, pass on life skills and improve their own quality of life. Foster Grandparents help young people in ten communities from East Providence to Little Compton. The federally-funded program is administered through the East Bay Community Action Program, a nonprofit organization which provides a number of health and human services. The Foster Grandparents Program has been in place for more than four decades. Schools, libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs and other nonprofit organizations benefit from a little help from foster grandparents. The “grandparents” currently involved range in age from 55 to 84. They are called volunteers, receiving only a small stipend. “It’s really meant to help offset the costs of volunteering,” Kim Wetherald says. Marjorie Brightman and Irene Moscey live in the East Bay area and are among the 50 “grandparents” currently involved with the program. Both have participated for five and a half years, and were some of the first recruits Kim signed on when she first began coordinating the program. Marjorie said having a more consistent schedule – participants work 15 to 40 hours a week – makes a tremendous difference, and keeps her from living her life upside down. “It’s good for me, otherwise I’d turn my days into nights.” Marjorie mentors fifth graders, helping them improve their reading and math skills. Irene volunteers at Mt. Hope High School, mainly helping special needs students with art projects. Irene came to this country from Poland in 1989. She is a painter and a member of the Bristol Art Museum. She sees the difference it makes when a student finishes a project; it gives them confidence in gaining other skills. “A lot of kids need to be inspired to believe they can do everything,” Irene says. The “grandparents” are meant to inspire and assist, and are not certified as teacher’s aides, but the help they give and the intergenerational bonds they build with children
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A handy itinerary for diversifying your beach game this summer By John Taraborelli
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South County If you love Charlestown Town Beach, but don’t love the crowds, then maybe Blue Shutters Town Beach is the one for you. Adjacent to East Beach in the Ninigret Conservation Area, Blue Shutters doesn’t boast much in the way of amenities, but it’s a nice wide, quiet stretch of sand where you’ll see lots of red Solo cups. Just be aware that the Charlestown Beach comparisons also extend to the quick drop-off at the shoreline and strong undertow. East Beach Rd., Charlestown. Pay to park, but no admission. Some beaches are made for that later-in-the-day trip. You know the one: you’re not out there to work on your tan, or perhaps even swim – it’s more about bringing a chair, packing a cooler, and enjoying the sound of the waves crashing while you take in the sunset. Narragansett’s Camp Cronin is one of those. Primarily billed as a fishing area, it’s also popular with bird watchers and boasts breathtaking views of Block Island Sound. Ocean Rd., Narragansett. No admission or parking fee. Although it’s a private beach with no public parking, Roy Carpenter’s Beach is easily accessible by parking at South
Kingstown Town Beach in Matunuck and walking the rest of the way. It feels more secluded than it really is and faces out onto open ocean, with Block Island visible in the distance. Again, it’s a private beach, so some rather imposing houses stand watch over the shoreline. Roy Carpenter Beach Rd., Matunuck. Perhaps the most difficult to access of all the beaches in Rhode Island, Westerly’s Sandy Point is actually on an island of the same name. Once an extension of Napatree Point (which also has a beach that could be considered “secret”), Sandy Point was separated from the mainland by the Hurricane of ’38. It’s mostly a nature preserve but does offer a public beach. Getting there requires not only a boat that doesn’t need a dock (the island doesn’t have one), but also purchasing a permit from nearby Stonington, CT, which claims ownership over five acres of the 35-acre island. Hidden at the end of Matunuck Beach Road, Deep Hole is more commonly known to fishermen and surfers than swimmers. However, given its exposure to the open waters of the Atlantic, it boasts good waves and strong winds, making it popular with surfers
and kiteboarders. Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. No admission or parking fee. Though it is not technically a beach, the little stretch of beach next to the Ocean Mist is just enough to qualify. The bar will happily let you take your drink down onto the sand (provided you put it in a plastic cup) and, if you don’t mind the fact that it’s a bit rocky, you can easily take a quick dip before heading back upstairs to eat some fish tacos or dance to a blues band. Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. Accessible only through the Ocean Mist. North Kingstown’s oddly named Calf Pasture Point Beach is one of the most pristine and deserted in the state. Nestled in the Quonset area, it’s accessible from the Davisville Bike Path and is more popular with wildlife than people. Lounging on its relatively empty sand is a great way to end a bike ride. Off the Davisville Bike Path, North Kingstown. No admission or parking fee. Though it’s mostly home to a private club, Quonochontaug (or “Quonnie”) Beach has a small lot for public parking, so get there early. It’s located on a narrow stretch of land between the salt pond of the same name and the Block Island Sound. It’s remote, but worth the effort. Sand Trail, Charlestown. No admission or parking fee.
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Lounging at Camp Cronin in Narragansett
Nestled in a quiet cove along Ocean Drive on Aquidneck Island’s southern shore, Gooseberry Beach is open to the public but is also home to a private beach club. The relatively calm waters make it popular among families, and there is a large rock just a short swim from the shore that’s easily accessible and a great place to sunbathe. Ocean Dr., Newport. Pay to park, but no admission. Cast off as unwanted by the elites who summer at Newport’s toney and private Bailey’s Beach, Reject’s Beach isn’t even an official beach. It’s a small strip of beachfront that’s separated from its ritzy neighbor by a fence and a rope
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Rhode Island is so small and you’ve lived here so long. You’ve been to the state and town beaches, traveled to Block Island, taken a boat out on the bay, snuck onto a private beach or two. There’s not really anything left to explore. You’ve seen it all, right? Wrong. Quick quiz: Rhode Island has over 100 public and private beaches – how many have you been to? How many can you even name? Thought so. Several summers back, a friend and I set a guideline for ourselves: every time we went to the beach that year, we went to a different one. And for the most part, we chose beaches we had never visited before. We pulled up a list and got to work. This was in our beach bum days, and yet we still barely made a dent in that list – but along the way, we reminded ourselves how even in the smallest state, there’s so much we haven’t seen or done. That was the year I discovered Gooseberry Beach in Newport, which remains one of my favorites – and my own personal “secret beach.” “Secret beaches” are not “secret” in the literal sense – nothing in this state is remote or distant enough to be kept under wraps. They’re more like under appreciated beaches, hidden in plain sight, indicated by signs that you barely even acknowledge as you breeze past them en route to your old favorite. They represent the vast majority on that list of 100 that you’ve barely even heard of, never mind visited. Your secret beach is the one that, when you suggest it, causes your friends to pause, scratch their heads, and shrug, “Sure, but you’re driving.” Here is a list of some “secret beaches” from both sides of the bay, and a little further out. Some are staff favorites, some are recommendations from fellow beach bums, and some were practically chosen out of a hat. Don’t even bother reading any of them: simply cover your eyes, point at one blindly, pack your beach bag, and hit the road.
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Relax in the sand at Gooseberry Beach in Newport
that goes out into the water. There’s no parking, and it’s generally only accessible by foot or bike – just as it should be for us commoners. Off the Cliff Walk, Newport. No admission or parking fee. Jamestown is known for its quiet retreats and beautiful vistas, so it should be no surprise that Mackerel Cove Town Beach is a relatively tranquil spot that’s popular with families. Located on the “beaver tail” of land that gives Beavertail State Park its name, it’s light on amenities so you’ll want to bring plenty of snacks and things to entertain the kiddies. Beavertail Rd., Jamestown. Pay to park, but no admission. Occupying the same peninsula at the southeastern end of Aquidneck Island as Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Middletown’s Third Beach (aka Navy Beach) is small and relatively quiet. The water is shallow and the waves are minimal, but the winds make it a popular choice for windsurfers. Pets are welcome after 5pm. Third Beach Rd., Middletown. Pay to park, but no admission. The other Sandy Point Beach is a shallow one facing out onto the Sakonnet from the eastern edge of Portsmouth. It’s relatively small and quiet, making it another good choice for families with children, or even just adults looking to set up shop with a chair and a good book. Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth. Pay to park, but no admission. You’ll want to bring your friend to Teddy’s Beach in Portsmouth – your best friend. This is one of the few beaches in the state that’s known for being pet friendly, which for some will make up for the lack of amenities. Up near the northern tip of Aquidneck Island, on a curled finger of land that surrounds Blue Hill Cove, Teddy’s Beach is directly across the water from Tiverton’s Grinnell Beach, itself worthy of “secret beach” status. Park Ave., Portsmouth. No admission or parking fee. Perched out at the end of one of the two extensions of land that enclose Block Island’s Great Salt Pond, Charleston Beach is not easy to get to and offers no amenities. But in exchange for those inconveniences, it offers respite from the crowds and peaceful views of the boats entering New Harbor. Bring your own supplies
and enjoy one of Rhode Island’s – nay, the world’s – last great unspoiled places. Off Champlin Rd., Block Island. No admission or parking fee. Hidden away just above “the Neck” and the better known Crescent Beaches on Block Island, Mansion Beach provides big surf and small crowds. There is limited parking available near Searles Mansion, but it’s also accessible by bike. It’s also a short hike to the nearby Clayhead Trail. Mansion Rd., Block Island. No admission or parking fee.
eaSt Bay Little Compton’s Goosewing Beach is another one that requires parking at an adjacent beach (in this case, South Shore Beach) and walking the rest of the way. Narrow and a bit rocky, Goosewing occupies a narrow spit of land between open ocean and a coastal pond. The beach is actually a historic landmark and nature preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy, where they manage populations of rare birds. Off South Shore Rd., Little Compton. Pay to park at South Shore Beach, but no admission. If you’re looking for a great place to windsurf – and really, who isn’t? – Fogland Beach (aka Tiverton Town Beach) offers excellent conditions. Located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Sakonnet River between Tiverton and Aquidneck Island, it creates a small cove on its north side, great for nature lovers or families with children. It’s also got a nature conservation area. 3 Rod Way off Fogland Rd., Tiverton. Pay to park, but no admission. If your ideal beach day involves a picnic basket, then consider Warren Town Beach. It’s got shallow water that’s good for kids (as well as a playground) and is right next to Burr’s Hill Park, providing even more picnicking and recreational opportunities. Off Water St., Warren. No admission or parking fee. Almost more of a park than a beach, Union Street Beach is a tiny parcel of land just off the main drag in Downtown Bristol. There’s a grassy plot with benches and picnic tables leading down to a small area for swimming and sunbathing. Bring a cooler and watch the boats go by. Union Street, Bristol. No admission or parking fee.
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It’s Easy Being Green Portsmouth Garden Club celebrates 80 years The Portsmouth Garden Club is marking their 80th anniversary this year with a tea at Glen Manor House this September, just a short walk from where the charter members came together to formally establish the club in 1934. Today, the club stands by their original mission: “To promote the love of gardening, floral and landscape design, and demonstrate civic and environmental responsibility by example.” Current club president Sofi Cofield looked up to her own gardening examples at as young as three years old. Her aunt told her back then that “little girls that dig in the garden don’t need to wear nail polish,” and having perfect manicure hasn’t been a concern for Sofi ever since. She also recalls her grandfather, a Greek immigrant, planting 100 rose bushes in his yard as soon as he saved the money to buy the beautiful bushes. The action deeply affected her and it is what Sofi says inspires her love of roses today. “I’m a member of the American Rose Society,” she says proudly. The Portsmouth Garden Club has grown more than fourfold over the decades, from 13 inaugural members to 44 members and 11 honorary members today. They remain committed to civic beautification projects which include beautifying Portsmouth landmarks like town buildings and Legion Memorial
Park. Another site they maintain is the Blue Star Memorial Marker, which honors local veterans. The marker, which was unveiled last August in a moving ceremony, is located at the Portsmouth Free Public Library. The National Garden Clubs (NGC) launched the program to honor our service men and women in 1944. The next year, the NGC began a Blue Star Highway System with Memorial Highway Markers and Rhode Island received the program’s first endorsement. In addition, the club plants memorial trees throughout Portsmouth, decorates wreaths for town buildings and participates in events including the Newport Flower Show and the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs annual flower show in Providence. The club has won prestigious ribbons at both. Sofi says that for her personally, being out in the garden is rewarding. “I get a lot of peace and quiet out there. I talk to God,” she says. Inspired by the way she feels when gardening, she themed the first year of her presidency of the club Finding Joy in the Garden. Though she’s been at it for decades, Sofi says it’s never too late to start what has become one of her most impassioned hobbies. “Ask someone; don’t be shy,” she advises novice gardeners. www.portsmouthgardenclub.com
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Still Growing The Bristol Garden Club is for experts and novice gardeners alike
The Bristol Garden Club teams up with Mount Hope High School to produce an annual plant sale. Pictured here and right: President Pamela Bishop’s home garden.
The Bristol Garden Club was founded in 1928 by local resident Mrs. William Perry. The club, which is a part of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, has grown to 33 members strong – and not every member is a perfect green thumb. “Our ranks include everyone from novice gardeners and plant enthusiasts to master gardeners, accredited flower show judges and award winning floral designers,” says current club president Pamela Bishop. “We represent a wide range in age, interests and levels of expertise.” That means that if you are a Bristol or Warren resident who loves gardening but call yourself a “brown thumb,” you might just want to join. Many of the monthly programs hosted by the Bristol Garden Club are open to the public and designed to educate and inform on diverse topics including environmental concerns, horticulture and gardening and floral design. Design critiques or horticultural question/answer sessions are offered to expand learning opportunities. The mission of the Bristol Garden Club is “to embrace community service and educational opportunities while fostering social interaction among members.” This includes encouraging the gardeners of tomorrow. The club partners annually with the “Best Buddies” student organization at Mount Hope High School, which pairs students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in one-toone friendships with fellow high school students to produce an annual plant sale each May. The club also offers an annual college scholarship (currently in the amount of $1,500) for a Bristol or Warren resident majoring in some aspect of natural science. (The recipient for academic year 2014-15 is pursuing a career in ethnobotany, the scientific study of the relationships that exist between people
and plants.) In addition to the spring plant sale, the club’s annual projects include extensive participation in the Rhode Island Flower Show in Providence in February at organizational and management, judging and exhibitor levels. Historically, the club’s projects have included organized garden tours and standard flower shows. A major upcoming project will be the partnership with Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol to present a standard flower show at the mansion April 18-19, 2015. “The Bristol Garden Club continues to be a vital and creative force dedicated to sharing with our community, both local and extended, the beauty and joy we find in our plants and in our gardens as we seek to increase awareness and appreciation of nature’s gifts,” says Pamela. The club welcomes interested visitors to attend a meeting. “Slightly more than half of us are novices,” estimates Pamela “We have a few really knowledgeable members. It’s a really wide ranging group. We welcome anyone who loves flowers basically.” Together, club members share tips, advice and friendship. “Gardeners are endearing because they are giving, caring people. They are nice to hang out with!” “Remember that gardens are meant to be enjoyed above all else,” advises Bishop. “Beyond that, they are a playground for experimentation. Never be afraid to try new things and to ask questions. Other gardeners are typically eager and happy to share information – and often plants!” www.bristolgardenclub.com, or www.facebook.com/bristolgardenclubri.
Sprouting Up Everywhere Creativity and collaboration abound at the Barrington Garden Club Since 1931, the Barrington Garden Club has maintained public gardens and flower beds throughout the town, which now number seven. It’s part of the club’s objective to promote a working interest in and of the study of all phases of gardening, to cooperate in the protection and preservation of trees, wildflowers, birds and more, and to encourage public planting and beautification.
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Member Katy Wardlaw is part of a team that oversees the familiar “Triangle Garden” located on an island in front of Center Ace Hardware on County Road. “We work on it all summer,” she says proudly. One of the club’s chief accomplishments was working with the town to have a watering system installed there, and other locales, to properly hydrate the plants and flowers. “We used to have to hand water them, so we’re very happy. We do the plants, the weeding… and we do it because we’re a service organization. That’s what gardening is all about – creativity and beautification.” The club was one of the first to join the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs (RIFGC) which was formed in 1930. Sandi Tinyk, current president of the RIFGC, has been a member (and former president) of the Barrington Garden Club for 17 years, while fellow member Blakely Szosz serves as the RIFGC Second Vice President. “It’s a great honor for our club to have two officers in the RIFGC,” says Sandi. Katy, who has been a Barrington Garden Club member since 2005, says she began gardening soon after she was married, tending to a tiny strip of land next to her downtown Chicago home. “I’ve been in garden clubs everywhere I’ve lived since,” she says, “Ohio, Iowa and now Barrington.” It’s not just her love of the hobby that has drawn her to the clubs; it’s the camaraderie. “Gardeners are great people,” Katy explains. “We get to do projects with people who have similar interests. Everything we do is about making the world a better place.” Barrington’s club, she says, is a healthy mix of superb gardeners and first-timers, all with a common goal of learning more and from one another. Participating in flowers shows was new to Katy, but Barrington Garden Club has been a longtime competitor at events like the annual Rhode Island Flower Show at the Convention Center each February. “It’s fun to stretch yourself artistically,” she explains. “It’s a new challenge and it’ s something gardeners don’t always do… it’s a great creative outlet.” Other spaces the Barrington Garden Club beautifies include the gardens in front of and around Barrington Town Hall, the “Booster Board” at Barrington High School and the entrance to the town library. The club also cooperates with other like-minded organizations including the Barrington Land Conservation Trust, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island and others. Members help to maintain the Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary by planting native plants and clearing out invasive ones. To help fund projects, the club hosts events including garden tours of private homes (Barrington in Bloom), design symposiums, lectures, workshops and more. Around the holidays, the club delivers custom made wreaths throughout the community to the homebound. Members also work with local youth ages 10 through 14 via a junior gardening club they formed to inspire future gardeners. “This isn’t your grandmother’s garden club. This isn’t ladies sitting around drinking tea in white gloves and making flower arrangements. This is a dedicated, hardworking club,” says Sandy. In all her years with the club, never, she says, has any member said “no,” when they were needed. “You’re only as good as your volunteers and members. I’m proud to be a part of this.” www.barringtongardenclub.blogspot. com, or www.facebook.com/BarringtonGardenClub
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Alayne White’s home successfully combines work and living spaces
Business Meets Pleasure Bristol is widely known as America’s Most Patriotic Town, so it comes as no surprise that a local fixture like Alayne White has settled on the decidedly patriotic Constitution Street. The savvy owner of the pair of spas that bear her name recently marked a dozen years in Bristol and seven years in Providence, but those milestones didn’t come without a few bumps along the way. Most notably, Alayne’s Bristol location faced serious damage after winter storm Nemo, which hit Rhode Island in February 2013. “Nemo wrecked 50% of my business,” concedes Alayne, who was then faced with the costs and challenges of repairs to a commercial space she didn’t even own. It was a conundrum that solved itself when a threebedroom, five-bathroom, single family home of nearly 3,900 square feet came on the real estate market that inspired a radical new vision for the spa. She moved into the home in November of 2013 and opened the doors to her spa there in March of this year. “It was a perfect marriage,” of her
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business and personal needs, says Alayne, who was renting at the time and looking to buy a home in Bristol. She calls the serendipitous merging of these two separate worlds “divine intervention.” Having built out her businesses three times over the years, the idea of transforming a first floor living space into a luxury spa didn’t intimidate Alayne in the least. In fact, the evolution helped her to move closer toward her longtime goal of growing the spa into more of a comprehensive experience. “I’d been trying to offer more of a lifestyle experience for people,” she explains. “I have the gardens in the back and a self-guided meditation room. We have a nice podcast that takes you on a journey,” she says, adding that the podcast allows clients to stay as long as they would like. The two upper floors are strictly residential with Alayne living on the spacious second floor and the third floor set aside for her son. Settling in was nothing short of seamless. “I didn’t even have to paint,” she laughs. “I cleaned and moved in. I put some
shelves up, nothing out of the ordinary… It’s like my furniture was supposed to be here all along.” While the home’s past has not been recognized or verified by the Bristol Historic District Commission, Alayne knows a bit about its past. According to Historic and Architectural Resources of Bristol, Rhode Island, published by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission, the circa 1866 home was once best known for an “unusually elaborate façade.” Perhaps most interestingly, “The porch came from a house in Warren that was demolished about 1876.” The book also states that in 1889 the house was sold to Albert S. Almy, general foreman of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, which was one of the nation’s most prolific yacht manufacturers. Today the home is named the Lemuel A. Bishop House. As with many homes more than a century old, it is rich with unique details but also in need of nearconstant updating. Fortunately for Alayne, the previous owners completed a thorough interior modern renovation.
“It was completely rebuilt top to bottom about ten years ago, so it’s a new house with old charm and great open space,” she says. Few original features remain, but for a mixed-use commercial and residential space, the compromise was well worth the sacrifice. One can assume the many benefits of living and working in the same space, a short “commute” being among them, and the transition has seen many added benefits. “I go up and down the stairs 100 times a day,” laughs Alayne, citing her new, albeit unintended, fitness regimen. Always eager to show clients around the home, Alayne is constantly playing host. “I give a lot of tours,” she laughs. “I show everyone the house!” While some might suspect that living and working in the same space might blur some personal/professional lines, Alayne says just the opposite is true. “My staff has been really conscious of boundaries and I have a private drive and entry in the back,” she explains. This time of year, Alayne and spa clients alike bask in the blossoming
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Email grace@providenceonline.com to learn more gardens and tranquil outdoor space the home/spa affords. “The patio overlooks the backyard so I can look at birds and I can read. There’s just one beautiful space after another,” she says. Alayne credits the former homeowner with planning and planting such beautiful grounds, which today are maintained both by herself and Bristol-based Cordeiro Landscaping. “I seriously couldn’t live without them,” she says. As with any real estate, location is everything. For Alayne, this downtown home celebrates small town pleasures. And though she’s called Bristol home for years, she’s always learning something new. “Dottie Arsenault, who has lived next door for 70 years, is in my opinion the rock star advisor of all things. She is by far one of my favorite new friends as well as all the neighbors on Constitution
Lots Of Local Homegrown Goodness Direct From Our Family Farm Street. [They are] so welcoming and kind,” she says. Around the neighborhood, Alayne counts Le Central, Roberto’s, Aidan’s, Quito’s and the under-new-ownership Judge Roy Bean among some of her favorites. “My boyfriend and I walk everywhere, as do my son and I. I am three blocks from the Bike Path and three blocks from Herreshoff – where I took some great beginner sailing lessons and will be taking the couples sailing program on Thursday nights in August. I can walk my kayak or paddleboard to the bottom of the street by the Coast Guard Station and have a nice time on the water. And of course, at any time go downstairs and get a spa service.”
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What are your thoughts on eye creams to help with wrinkles?
I never thought of an eye doctor working with Botox! An ophthalmologist actually invented Botox (a type of botulinum toxin). Ophthalmologists were the first to inject Botox for treatment of “crossed eyes” and facial spasms. Later, Botox was documented to reduce or even erase wrinkles, becoming wildly popular as a cosmetic agent. A bacterium produces this protein called botulinum toxin, the active ingredient in products such as Botox, Xeomin and Dysport. I mostly use Xeomin and Botox in my practice. The other injectable options that tend to get less press are dermal fillers. Generally, botulinum toxin is used to rejuvenate the upper face and dermal fillers the lower face. Dermal fillers help to replace age-related volume loss in areas such as the temples, lower eyelids, lips, cheeks and lines around the mouth. I use different fillers based on the area being treated. All of these agents are safe in the hands of an
experienced physician and result in a relatively immediate improvement. What is the average age of your patients for cosmetic procedures? Women usually start to inquire about injectables and surgery in their mid to late 20s, while men begin in their mid to late 40s. My oldest patient that wanted cosmetic surgery was a spry and athletic 94-year-old!
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More important than eye creams is the daily application of sunscreen. Many facial moisturizers include UVA and UVB protection that are light and easy to wear. I recommend daily use of a moisturizer with at least SPF 30, typically available at your local drug store. Be sure to apply to the entire face, including eyelids, ears and neck. While sunscreen and moisturizers do not remove wrinkles, they help to delay the progression or addition of wrinkles. Increased sun protection will most importantly help reduce the incidence of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma.
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that the quality of a restaurant is often inversely proportional to its size. This month, karma decided to be a smart ass when I walked into tiny Eli’s Kitchen and was informed by the hostess that there’d be a 30-minute wait. On a Wednesday. In downtown Warren. Man, this was going be good. Although we were the third group in line, we were seated within ten minutes. I couldn’t help but think that the hostess was trained to say “30 minutes” to everyone so they could weed out the foodies from the tire kickers. We were given the option of sitting sooner at the community table, but we declined, knowing we were on track for a booth by the window. Once seated, we waited a bit for someone to come over, for our crispy pita and hummus (no bread and butter here), and to place a drink order. It wasn’t an extraordinary wait, but it seemed disproportionate to the small number of seats and ample staff. I bring it up for reasons to be noted shortly. I never got our waitress’s name, but even if I did, I wouldn’t mention it here lest she get in trouble with her boss for being too nice. She earned her first gold star by convincing my fiancée that Yacht Club Soda Ginger Beer was an acceptable substitute for ginger ale, and that if she didn’t like it, “We’ll just pretend it never happened.” I went with a House
Rosemint Iced Tea – more rose-y than the mint-y I hoped for, but very refreshing on this particular humid evening. We started with the Sweet Chili Cauliflower ($5), name that conjured an image different from reality. When I read this on the menu I focused on the “Chili” and expected “hot,” but this was quite the opposite – a sweet, Asian-style sauce with fried garlic, shallots and herbs. We also ordered the Crab and Dill Beignets ($8), which is just about the most ingenious thing I’ve eaten in a long time. Imagine that a clam cake and a crab cake had a baby – not just any baby, but a genetically modified specimen that incorporated the absolute best attributes of each parent. From the outside, the beignet looked like a clam cake – just lightly fried enough to have some crunch and let you scoop up tartar sauce without everything falling apart. On the inside, a ball of juicy crab without all the bread filling. This dish could be the cronut craze for piscivores. My entrée was the Yellow Thai Curry ($12) – chicken breast, mango, potato, onion, red pepper, fried shallots, fried garlic and cilantro over jasmine rice. Curries can sometimes be a soupy mess, but this was flavorful and hearty. As good as it was, I would have preferred to steal my fiancée’s Falafel Flatbread ($10), a falafel cutlet (not sure if that description is accurate, but it didn’t look like the usual
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smooshed falafel ball) with hummus, pickles, local feta, lettuce, tomato and yogurt sauce. The concoction was crispy and fresh, and is already making us think of our return. The only misstep was that we ordered a side of greens but received a side of sweet potato fries. These left a bit to be desired but our waitress made amends by bringing us a side of greens to go (gold star #2). We were completely stuffed by the time dessert rolled around, but since duty called, we ordered Cof-
fee S’mores Pie ($5) to go. A thin but dense coffee-flavored crust was layered with a chocolate bar and topped with toasted marshmallows. Although we ate it refrigerated the next day and perhaps did not do the intended presentation justice, it was still phenomenal. We waited a bit for our bill and when it arrived the dessert was missing. Two things you need to know. First, I am an honest man. Second, I am not a patient man. I informed our waitress of the mistake, but I started to get a tiny bit antsy knowing this would delay our departure. On this night, however, our waitress had two gold stars and soon returned with her eyes on a hat trick: “It was our mistake and you guys have been so patient tonight, your dessert is on us.” Someone recently said to me that they dine out for the dining experience, not for nourishment. As a foodie, I initially thought this was absurd. Upon further reflection, I was shortsighted. Service is part of the experience, and service matters. So does the food. At Eli’s Kitchen, you don’t have to pick.
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Raising the Bar
Delicious developments at Westport Rivers The Russell family keeps adding reasons for you to visit Westport. Having opened a taproom at their Buzzards Bay Brewery last year, they are now opening a wine bar, at Westport Rivers Winery. What was once office space has been transformed into the Russell Gallery Wine Bar where you can sample wine by the glass. Bill Russell, the younger son in the family operation, says it will be baby steps as they get going; for now they are open Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm. The winery – noted for the quality of their sparkling wine in particular – will pair their wine for tasting at the bar with some simple foods from local producers: Pain D’Avignon bread, crackers from Effie’s Homemade and cheese from Shy Brothers Farm as well as Westfield Farm in Hubbardston. The new spaces will give Westport the opportunity to expand operations, especially with regard to interactive education. With their new space, Westport Rivers is looking to do wine classes, which Bill says will “engage people with wines, and compare and contrast varietal styles, both locally and globally.” Bill explains that these classes represent more of a return to form than a completely new project: “We were running a food and wine education center with farm-to-table dinners back in the ‘90s, but the whole locavore thing hadn’t really popped yet; we were a lone voice in the wilderness.” When the head chef at that time became pregnant and decided to retire, they converted the space they were using for the center into a home for their parents. “We’ve been thinking about ways of getting back into this ever since,” Bill says, and with the new wine bar space, they’ve found one. With times changing as they have in the food world, the public ought now be far more receptive, and they also have far more local partners to work with. “It wasn’t like this before,” he explains. “There have been so many new farmers coming into the local
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area doing small-scale biointensive agriculture.” If that terminology sounds complicated, consider its simpler meaty manifestation. On Thursdays from 4-7pm, their Buzzards Bay Brewery does a BYOG (bring your own grillables) where they open up the grill to whatever the public brings, and they of course provide the beer. Round the Bend Farm out of South Dartmouth often comes by and sells their sausages. Indeed, within a five-mile radius around the winery, Bill proudly says he can get stripers, littlenecks, local meats and, of course, their own wine and beer. It’s no longer such a wilderness. Like we’ve seen with their facilities, the Russells do not stand still with their drink. They recently rolled out a prosecco-style called Farmers Fizz for the summer. It’s made from three clones of chardonnay, a pinot gris and a pinot blanc and is unconventionally bottled in 650mL tallboys normally used for beer. Perhaps you can try it with musical accompaniment at the Sunset Music Series, a picnic style event from 6-8pm every Friday and some Saturdays, where you can watch the sunset over the vineyard while eating a revolving variety of South Coast local food, with clambakes
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I love your “eat prettier” philosophy. It’s really all about appreciating yourself. It’s a way to create edible art for yourself on your plate. I thought about this from eating out and seeing beautiful plates and thinking, “we should all be eating this way.” Food is truly the best way to care for ourselves, and eating a plate that is pretty, well, makes us feel special. So why not toss your salad with a few blossoms? It adds beauty, color and flavor to your dish, and is such an easy way to show yourself a bit of decadent love. A good example of that is our broccoli rabe. It has gorgeous white blossoms that are edible, and look so pretty on the plate. Eating prettier is just another way to take a breath, look at what you’re eating and feel like you deserve beauty inside and out. Tell me about some of your rarer plant offerings.
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Bristol’s Lee Ann Freitas sees green every day. As the owner of Indie Growers, a boutique greenhouse on Mount Hope Farm, she uses her background in horticulture and microbiology to grow unique greens, herbs and edible flowers sustainably and without chemicals. Indie Growers is such a cool concept - that you grow specialty plants and flowers to augment other food. Where did the idea come from? Rather than being in initial idea, it evolved from necessity. We are really small, so it doesn’t make financial sense for us to grow product that will take up lots of space. It’s also important to make sure that each plant delivers the most bang for the buck, so we try to use every part of the plant. For example, we will grow arugula, utilize the greens and then let it flower. We then sell the blossoms, and once they are done we sell the seed pods. We will let it reseed in the bed, and then compost the plant. Once a plant is on the farm, it rarely leaves! We really take a holistic approach to growing. We may not have the space to grow turnips, but we grow everything to make them taste great and look beautiful.
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We’ve got lots of really great herbs. People come to the farmer’s market looking for cilantro, but it goes right to seed in the summer. In Mexico, they use papalo. It’s got a similar flavor to cilantro, yet doesn’t go to seed in the heat. We also have cutting celery: it looks similar to parsley, but it tastes like celery. I’m a lazy cook, so I like to use it in potato salad. It saves me time on cutting celery stalks. I was so surprised at the robust and unexpected flavors of common plants. Tell me about some of them. Alyssum has a great flavor – it almost tastes like horseradish or mustard. A lot of us grow it, and we walk right past it. Day lilies are really wonderful. The shoots that come up in the spring are like peas. Sweet William is another one. Many of these flowers we grow in our landscapes are really flavorful. Be careful, though – if you start eating your garden, you need to make sure the plants were never exposed to pesticides where you bought them from. So where can we get your edibles? The bulk of sales go to restaurant chefs, but we also supply to the public at the Mount Hope Farmers Market every Saturday. We’re there year round. We grow small veggies, like miniature white cucumbers, eggplant and shishito peppers, which are tiny peppers the size of
your thumb that have a little bit of heat. We also do a delivery of our fresh veggies in the winter months. Sign up is available at Indie A Go Go on Facebook. Can you give me a couple of quick dinner suggestions? One of my favorite easy recipes is fish with lemon verbena. Take any flaky, subtle fish like cod and put it on a bed of lemon verbena, wrap it in parchment and bake it for 15 minutes; the fish has the most incredible lemon flavor. A lot of our recipes come from our volunteers like Nancy Stratton and our Johnson and Wales interns. Grant Gaylor created a recipe for cold summer squash. Chop your squash, add fresh basil, mint, parsley and garlic chives; the juice of two lemons and a little olive oil and salt and pepper to taste; then half a pint of green cherry tomatoes cut in half and some feta. You can swap out goat cheese for feta or use green apple instead of tomatoes. You can really do anything with raw squash – it really takes on the flavor of whatever flavors you add to it.
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ 2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$ Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$ Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$ Breachway Grill Classic New England
fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$ Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$ DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$ Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield,
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789-2308. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$
Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence, 8610001. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$
East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $
Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $
Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$
Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$
Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$
Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$
Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$
Gourmet Heaven Deli Salad bar and prepared foods. 173 Weybosset St, Providence, 536-9000. BLD $
Lobster Pot Serving traditional New England classics and seafood since 1929. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100 Br L D $$-$$$
Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$
Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd,
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Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284, 3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren 289-0887. LD $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$
Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 5847000. BLD $$$
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$
Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 7820100 L D $$-$$$
Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$
Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$
Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 B Br L D$
Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$
PJ’s Pub Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, pub atmosphere. 135 Boon St, Narragansett. 783-3200. LD. $$
Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Public Kitchen & Bar American food with inspirations changing daily. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$
MuMu Cuisine Asian fusion cuisine specializing in sushi, Chinese fusion and Thai. 220 Atwells Ave, Providence, 369-7040 L D $$-$$$ Nami Fun, stylish sushi and hibachi. 198 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-6559. LD $$$ Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$ Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $ Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$
Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $ Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Locally sourced, freshly made bites for breakfast and lunch. 166 Valley St, Bldg 10, Providence, 437-6090 BL $-$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $ The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$ XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$ Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
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Pavilion Steak House & Banquets Grand, banquet-style dining
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is alive and well in South County. Pavilion Steak House & Banquets is a classic restaurant and banquet hall nestled in scenic Ashaway. More than just a restaurant, it’s a destination unto itself, boasting its own driving range, mini-golf course and Ice Cream Depot.
This carnivore’s paradise is home to in-house cured meats, like their coffeecrusted bacon and premium steak, poultry and pork cuts. The restaurant also doubles as a destination for wedding parties and banquets. Pavilion offers an outdoor patio and its own tent for outdoor occasions.
Can’t-Miss Dish: 9oz. Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin, Center Cut with choice of sauce, and potato, soup and salad bar. 9oz Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin
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Eat and drink Portuguese-style at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament August 1-3
August is Delicious 1.
August 1-3: Did you know that the world’s largest Portuguese feast takes place right in downtown New Bedford? That’s right, the 100th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament features food, drink, parade, vendors, entertainment and activities for people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Grab a chourico roll or a carne d’espito sandwich and a glass of Madeira wine and settle down to enjoy some great music by the world famous Gin Blossoms. Blood Sweat and Tears, Phil Vassar, and Starlight will also headline. More than 100,000 are expected to attend. Go online for a full listing of events. Free. 508-992-6911, www.portuguesefeast.com.
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August 8 & 15: Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery’s Sunset Music Concert Series features Blues Train on August 8 and Delta Charlie Band on August 15. Bring your own blanket, glasses and corkscrew. $10 per carload. 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com.
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August 23: Participants will gather to design, build and paddle their own cardboard boats during the 1st Annual Ship of Fools Cardboard Boat Regatta. Boats will be judged on speed, creativity and engineering. Free. Noon-5:30pm. Bay Spring Avenue (Waterfront on Edwin Street), Barrington. www.bsccri.org.
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August 1-3: Don’t miss the 60th Annual Newport Jazz Festival, held on the grounds of beautiful Fort Adams State Park. Enjoy three stages of live jazz music, a panoramic view of Newport Harbor, food, drink, craft vendors and more. 84 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. www. newportjazzfest.org.
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August 17: Beatles cover band Abbey Rhode takes to the outdoor stage at the Tiverton Four Corners Art Center this month. Food truck fare will be available for purchase as well as beer and other beverages. Don’t forget a blanket. $14. 6pm. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. www.tivertonfourcorners.com.
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August 1-30: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theatre every Friday and Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring hilarious improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. 849-3473, www.bitplayers.net. August 1-31: 2nd Story Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None at its UpStage theatre this month. In this play a mysterious host brings an unlikely group of guests to a remote island where one after the next proceeds to die. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. August 1-31: Tiverton’s Gallery 4 presents Trio: Texture, Structure, Passion, an exhibition of works by three regional artists: Ruth Hamill, Harry Nadler and Susan Strauss. 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-816-0999, www.gallery4tiverton.com. August 2: It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Enjoy crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more! Activities are geared for all ages. Free. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. August 2-30: Greenvale Vineyards continues its 15th Annual Saturday Jazz Series featuring jazz concerts held right in the tasting room. Feel free to bring a picnic to be enjoyed on the vineyard grounds. $3 music cover;
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$12 wine tasting. 1-4pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com. August 2-30: Every Saturday brings Kids in the Kitchen to Coggeshall Farm. Children and families will learn how to cook farm-raised produce at the hearth… just like it was done 200 years ago. Reservations required. $15$25. 1-4pm. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org. August 2-30: Saturdays bring the weekly Figure Drawing Workshop to Sandywoods Farm. Each class provides a nude or semi-nude model for artists to draw as they please. No formal instruction is provided. 18+. $6 students; $14 non-students. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. August 2-30: Shop for groceries al fresco this month at the weekly Farmers’ Market at Westport Town Farm. Each Saturday, you can stock up on local shellfish, fresh vegetables, fragrant flowers, sparkly jewelry and more. 8:30am-1pm. 830 Drift Road, Westport, MA. www.thetrustees.org. August 5: All are welcome to the Tuesday Night Open Mic at Sandywoods Farm. It doesn’t matter whether you play an instrument, sing, read poetry or do spoken word, there’s an audience waiting for whatever talent you bring. Free. 7-10pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. August 5-26: Cart the kiddos to their own personal heaven each Tuesday afternoon. Check out the weekly Kid’s Craft Afternoons at Orange Leaf. Enjoy free crafts and activities over frozen yogurt. Free (craft). 2-4pm. 198 Thames Street, Newport. 401-619-7600, www.facebook.com/orangeleafnewport. August 5-26: Are you smarter than a
August 7: Get that family beach experience minus the crowds with the Audubon Society’s Tidepool Trek. Explore the rocky shoreline of Narragansett Bay using nets and magnifying glasses. Registration required. Ages 6 and up. $5-$7. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org. fifth grader? Great! Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia to prove it. Winning teams go home with prizes, so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com. August 6: Rogers Free Library has a great lineup planned for summer. Children will love the handson Animal Experience featuring Dave Marchetti and his turtles, snakes, lizards and alligators. Free. 10:30am. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. August 6 & 13: The Tiverton Library offers Spark a Reaction: Creative Writing Workshop with Kathryn Kulpa. Youth ages 11-18 are invited to share their writing and receive helpful writing exercises. Registration required. Free. 6-7:30pm. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org. August 6-27: Whether you’re a yoga pro or someone who can’t touch her toes, you’re welcome to Yoga in the Gardens at Linden Place Mansion. Learn poses, breathing and flow. Each
class finishes with core strength building and relaxation. $15. 6-7:15pm. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-569-0147, www.lindenplace.org. August 9: Join an Audubon naturalist for a leisurely Guided Trail Walk along the trails to the coast of Narragansett Bay. Stop to observe wildlife in the field, wetland and forest habitats. Bring binoculars and a camera. Free with admission. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org. August 10: The wildly popular Buggy Ice Cream Social is back. Kids of all ages will have a blast exploring the fields for insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies. Afterwards, participants will cool off with a make-yourown sundae bar. Registration required. $5-$7. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401949-5454, www.asri.org. August 14: Visit downtown New Bedford for the monthly AHA! Night, your chance to explore some of the best art, history and architecture in the city. Enjoy art galleries, exhibits, lectures, films, performance art, live music, food, drink and more. Free. 5-9pm. www.ahanewbedford.org.
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August 1-29: Drop by The Coffee Depot in Warren on a Friday night for Open Mic Night. Try your hand on stage or just relax with a coffee and a snack while listening to some talented local performers. Because you need a break from the same old bar scene. Free. 7-10pm. 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-608-2553.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS for Southern New England August 14-17: The Newport Dinner Train and Scholastic Entertainment present The Ice Cream Train and Clifford the Big Red Dog departing from the Melville Marina District in Portsmouth. Enjoy a 70-minute train ride with soda, ice cream, story telling, face painting and more. Reservations suggested. $24.95 adults; $19.95 children 10 and under. 11am-3:30pm. 293-0800, www.newportdinnertrain.com. August 16: Best-selling author Wally Lamb will visit Barrington Books for a book-signing event for his paperback release of We Are Water. Ticket price includes a soft cover book. Reservations suggested. $16.99. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www. barringtonbooks.com. August 17: Craving an old-fashioned clambake? No worries. Francis Farm is hosting a Public Bake featuring clam cakes, chowder, clams, fish, sausage, potatoes, brown bread and watermelon for $43 per person. Reservations required. Noon-3pm. 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth. 508-252-3212, www. francisfarm.net. August 17-23: There’s a great opportunity this month for teens to spend six days and six nights on a 200-foot long ship. At the Adventure at Sea Summer
Camp for Teens, kids ages 15-18 will board the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry for education and adventure. Departs from New Bedford. $1,600. 401-841-0080, www.ohpri.org. August 21: Isn’t it ironic that Alanis Morissette will perform an intimate and acoustic show at the Newport Yachting Center? Okay, so maybe it’s not ironic – but it sure is music to our ears. $49.50-$79.50. 5:30pm gates. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 846-1600, www.newportwaterfrontevents.com. August 22 & 24: The Jamestown Art Center presents The Marcy and Zina Show. Their original songs have been sung by celebs. On August 22 the show is geared toward adults. A children’s show will be held on August 24. 7:30pm Fri & Sat; 2pm Sun. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 401-560-0979, www.jamestownartcenter.org. August 23: Join Save the Bay for a Southern Bay Lighthouse Tour. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Prudence Island and Fort Adams as you travel Narragansett Bay. View a dozen lighthouses and stop for a tour of Rose Island Lighthouse. $45$55. Alofsin Piers at Fort Adams, Newport. www.savebay.org.
August 9-10: During the Art Drive 2014 over 30 Dartmouth and Westport artists will team up for their seventh open studio weekend. Drive along a 15-mile mapped route, stopping to tour the workspaces of painters, photographers, ceramic artists and others. 10am-5pm. www.the-art-drive.com.
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Still Strumming Barrington’s Torn Shorts gets stitched back together
Torn Shorts has a show this month in
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in with Torn Shorts they were riding high as the winners of last year’s WBRU Rock Hunt. Big gigs started coming their way, including spots headlining the Summer Concert Series at Waterplace Park, and opening for national acts like Young the Giant at Lupo’s. Anyone who tuned to WBRU last summer was just as likely to hear Torn Shorts as fun. or Cage the Elephant. “The radio play thing is huge,” says bass player Zach Zarcone says. “You reach so many more people, [there’s] a lot of press surrounding it.” But like so many rock and roll stories, Torn Shorts took an unexpected turn, one that could have put an end to their success before it ever really started. Basically, the band imploded. “About a month after we won the Rock Hunt we were doing the weekend warrior touring thing and then we lost half of the band,” Zach says. Very suddenly the now-actually-torn Torn Shorts found themselves without a drummer and rhythm guitar player. “We had to rebuild while still maintaining this influx of gig offers. It was kind of a crazy year,” according to Zach. Zach and Torn Shorts founder Josh Grabert have been the band’s constants through several early incarnations and lineup changes before they settled in with the four-piece group that won last year’s Rock Hunt, so performing as a duo was something they
were comfortable with. “We took the gigs and made them work,” he says. “We did some pretty wild things just to keep playing. It was tough, but it was fun being able to rebuild the band and move forward with a little more creative freedom. We pulled out of it by the fall. We got a good drummer and we pared down to a three-piece.” Their new drummer, Chris Ardoin, hails all the way from Lafayette, Louisiana, but he’s currently studying design at RISD. “He’s a New Orleans cat and definitely has a laid back feel, groovier. Definitely a good find,” says Josh. According to Zach, Chris brings a fresh, looser percussion style to the band that both he and Josh are pretty stoked on. “It was definitely a shift but it’s something we’re totally embracing.” Moving forward with that new sound, Torn Shorts has set its sights on their follow up to last year’s Through the Mill, a process the band seems to be content with taking its time on. “We’ve been working on it kind of slowly, been writing and demoing. We’re getting a better idea of what we want to do and how we want to do it.” For starters they want a sound that really captures the energy of their live performances, sidestepping slick production for something more genuine to the band’s sound. And from the sounds of it, they’re accomplishing their goal. www.tornshortsmusic.com
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2014
Gallery Artistry by James Merolla
3rd Annual Event Season
Gallery 4 in Tiverton brings creatives together
Photography: Brian DeMello
One vision, two curators, three artists, Four Corners. Around the bend from the frozen splendor of legendary Gray’s Ice Cream hangs a very warm public invitation. Gallery 4 at Tiverton Four Corners has opened an exhibit called Trio: Texture, Structure, Passion, bringing together the work of three contemporary artists who merge visions, each evoking strong images in uniquely bold styles. It is all things ocean, air and light, free and open to the public for sumptuous viewing through September 7. As co-curators Alix Campbell and Elaine Hill invite, be prepared to see the ocean as you might imagine on a stormy day and vistas of sky that leave you wondering about the “transformation that most becomes light and air via artist Ruth Hamill.” Get lost in the turmoil and tranquility that color and texture create, “bringing you around those corners of your imagination with Susan Strauss’s fine hand.” Finally, stand focused as Harry Nadler “permeates your senses while his labyrinths and geometrics dance to their own beat.” Ruth, from another artist colony spawned in the marshes and cliffs of Manchester-by-the-Sea in Massachusetts, presents her audacious landscape interpretations through the seasons in oils and encaustic. Her work has been described as, “Roiling seascapes and succulent skyscapes.” Susan’s latest pieces are described by co-curator Alix as, “A succinct display in interpreting layers of color with emotion and forcing the viewer to seek what lies just past the edge of the canvas.” There will also be a rare find. New work has been uncovered from the late Harry Nadler’s vault through Harry’s widow, Helen. “This offering takes us deeper into his labyrinthine discoveries, geometric concentrations and color juxtapositions. A treat for Nadler fans and an epiphany for those who have not yet had that pleasure revealed,” says Elaine. “Harry Nadler passed away at the age of 60 in 1990. He was an abstract expressionist whose work we became familiar with through his wife, a local watercolorist, Helen Sturgis Nadler, for whom we had
May 1 Kick Off Party 5:00-8:00
May 29 Art Night Event 5:30-8:30
June 26
Ruth Hamill and Susan Strauss are showing
Art Night Event 5:30-8:30
at Gallery 4 through September 7
an exhibition in 2008. We first showed Harry Nadler in 2009, and each year following. Our patrons have compared his work to Diebenkorn, de Kooning and in his earlier years, Cezanne.” Though tremendously different stylistically, the trio of artists share similar outlooks. “We chose these artists on their strong use of color and design, emotionally transforming their ideas to canvas with great precision and abandon all at the same time. All working under the abstract umbrella, each artist offers differing degrees of abstraction to their work,” adds Alix. “We view them as contrasting, but complementary to one another,” said Elaine. The curators’ greatest task became selecting, framing and hanging diverse pieces of art to complete an exhibit whole. “It was an endeavor that presented us with many beautiful and interesting pieces of art. The challenge was choosing images that would complement each other and engage the viewer on many levels. We are long on experience in selecting items for our gallery together, our tastes are compatible and any different opinions make the end result better,” says Alix. “The installation team is made so much stronger with the presence of Chas Hickey, our talented and experienced associate. We are an energized trio for Trio.” Elaine and Alix are thrilled to be in the midst of this thriving artistic area at Four Corners. “Many artists have told us that they are here for the light, bucolic land and seascapes, and people
who appreciate the creative flow in Tiverton Four Corners. Lots of interaction between the shops and galleries keeps interest high and full of keen appreciation for all new work that surfaces,” says Elaine. Gallery 4 was founded in 2003. “We are two companies sharing the gallery. Susan Freda and Arn Krebs Studio create exquisite jewelry, wire sculpture and metal works. Alix and I are Silk Road Traders, traveling to Istanbul annually to collect rugs, ceramics, textiles, art and jewelry. We also carry Asian antique furniture… collecting from many parts of the Silk Road trail. [It’s] wonderful backdrops for the art!” Viewer reactions to the exhibit run the gamut from serenity to explosions. “There are peaceful moments, there are exciting moments and then there are the moments when you are not standing in front of one of the pieces and you remember a brushstroke, a labyrinth of lines or a swath of color and smile at how the art makes you feel,” says Alix. “Perhaps the best feeling we have had about the reaction of the work by gallery viewers is wow!”
Trio: Texture, Structure, Passion
July 31 Art Night Event 5:30-8:30
August 28 Art Night Event 5:30-8:30
September 25 Art Night Event 5:30-8:30
October TBA Closing Party 5:00-8:00 Check our Website for Event Details
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Rep. Jan Malik Sen. Wally Felag
Runs through September 7 at Gallery 4 3838 Main Road, Tiverton Four Corners 401-816-0999 www.gallery4tiverton.com August 2014 | The BAY
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Taste Test
by Grace Lentini
A Sweet Treat Sometimes you just want a donut. It’s the perfect on-the-go snack that satisfies any sweet tooth. Whether you like them airy and chewy or dense and cakey, we tasted donuts that run the gamut of awesome in every bite.
Crazy for Cro-Donuts The Honey Dipped Cro-Donuts at Ma’s Donuts were everything we wanted in the food lovechild of a glazed donut and croissant. The glaze was not overly sweet and was in fact the perfect amount. Once we bit into it, we discovered the butterylayered middle of a croissant. Go and try it now! 78 W Main Road, Middletown. 401-841-5750, www.masdonuts.com.
Powdered with Deliciousness If you want the best of a nice dense donut that’s covered in powdered sugar and has the inside combination of raspberry jam and cream, then Vienna Bakery’s donut is for you. It was decadent, rich and delicious. Do you need anymore reason to indulge? 110 Maple Avenue, Barrington, 401245-2355, www.viennabakeryri.com
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Creamy Concoction This donut from The Moose Café was like a jelly donut gone awesome. It was a donut sandwich of jelly and whipped cream. Not overly sweet, it was airy and had so much whipped cream on it that it reminded one of our staff members “of when my mom would squirt whipped cream in me and my brothers’ mouths.” 1160 Stafford Road, Tiverton. 401-625-2442, www.themoosecafe.com.
Simple and Sweet If you need a glazed donut stat, head over to Supreme Coffee & Donuts. They have just the right amount of glaze; the perfect glaze-to-donut ratio. “Reminds me of donuts my mom and grandma used to buy from a corner bakery – very nostalgic,” drooled one of our staff members. 1735 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. 508-336-6441.
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