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CONTENTS The Bay Magazine • August 2017

Photography by Kendall Pavan St. Laurent

Soak up the sun at Grimmell’s Beach

15 This Month

Local catch at East Bay Oyster Bar

36 9 The Buzz A Bristol studio knows that beginner art lessons pair

15 Beachy Baubles

best with mimosas

Artists on Aquidneck Island are harvesting

10 On the Bay 13 Bay Views

jewels from the sea

25 Live Well 18 Rock Out in East Providence

Beautiful Things in Westport combines craft,

A band of concert-throwing mavericks turns Bold Point Park

whimsy and mermaids

into Rhode Island’s newest outdoor venue

26 Home Style 29 Style Connoisseur 30 Whole Body 31 Shopping

20 The Essential East Bay Beach Guide

33 Taste

You’ll never need to look at a beach website again

The gourmet doughnut trend hits the East Bay 34 Review 36 News Bites 38 Taste Connoisseur 41 Dining Guide

Every Month

47 Gallery

5 Editor’s Note

50 Taste Test

6 Bay List

Cold brews for the hottest time of the year

Find out what’s happening in arts and culture this month

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The best part about working at Providence Media? “I’ve discovered more about Rhode Island in the two years I’ve been working in this office than I had in the previous eight since moving to the state.” But this knowledge has come at a terrible price: “I’ve finally started to complain about any drive that’s longer than 20 minutes.”

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Beach, Please Is there anything better than this state in the summer? Don’t even bother trying to think of something – it doesn’t exist. Fresh-off-theboat lobsters, fresh-off-the-farm vegetables, outdoor concerts after work, a festival every weekend…

You could spend a whole day just making a bucket list of all the ways you want to soak up the season.

But the best of all of them, by far, is the beach. The sun, the sand, the surf: It’s a trifecta of awesomeness, and we’ve got the best beaches in the state by far. Not every beach is for everyone, though. Maybe you’re looking for a beach with live music or surfing lessons. Maybe you’re

looking for one with baby waves for your babies. Maybe – and we don’t judge you at all for this – you’re looking for a way to avoid the tourists and totally check out with a little ocean therapy. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got the rundown for you this month on which beach is the best bet for your particular version of Ocean State paradise. Make a splash.

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HIGH-OCTANE HISTORY There’s just something about a classic car. The sound of a revving engine, the sleek lines – they’re what the phrase “they don’t make ’em like they used to” is about. Modern cars can’t hold a candle to a ’59 Cadillac convertible or a ’65 Mustang.

These classics turn heads on the road, and you can find them and more at the Newport Car Museum (NewportCarMuseum. org) in Portsmouth.

Housed in an old missile manufacturing plant (oddly fitting for a fleet of cars that rolled off the assembly line during the height of the Cold War and the Space Race) are 50 cars spanning six decades. Fin cars (think big, snazzy Cadillacs and Buicks),

Corvettes, Ford Shelbys and some international models, all from the personal collection of co-founder Gunther Buerman, are on display to be appreciated as much for their artistic merits as for their horsepower. A selection of newer cars are included as well, allowing guests to track the evolution of automotive design and trends, as are pieces of mid-century art, which perfectly complement all of the mid-century muscle under the hoods. “I cannot really pick any car as a favorite,” says Gunther.

“It’s like asking me which of my three children is my favorite.

Each car was selected, hunted and purchased for a particular reason and I believe they all are works of kinetic art.”

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When it comes to relaxation, you really can’t beat yoga - an hour on the mat, with nothing to focus on but you, your thoughts and some deep stretches.

That is, unless you add baby goats.

Think of it this way: You take something good for you (in this case, yoga) and add something excellent to it (in this case, proximity to adorable baby animals), and you can only make it better. It’s like glitter in a birthday card; a lobster tail on your steak; a new car to match your new sunglasses. Great things come to those who add.

Goat yoga may sound like a hippie California fad, but it’s available right here in Rhode Island, at Simmons Farm (SimmonsOrganicFarmRI.

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com) in Middletown. Christine Reed and Karla Simmons host adult classes on Tuesday and Friday evenings, and Thursday mornings. On select Saturdays, family goat yoga classes allow you to bring the kids to experience a whole new method of mindful fitness. The idea is that connecting with nature and practicing yoga with other living beings heightens your connection to nature and presents you with a different level of mindfulness.

But if you’d rather keep your yoga in the studio and your animal appreciation in the barnyard, Simmons Farm also has a petting zoo, with sheep, geese, calves, ducks and you guessed it - goats. No yoga mat required.

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Judge Judy Savage Gets a New Take on Criminal Justice Judge Judy Savage is distinguished jurist in residence at Roger Williams University School of Law. She designed a course around Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness and hosted a symposium on the topic. And she just received the Honorary Chairs’ Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Humanities from the RI Council for the Humanities. This is “retirement.”

Savage is no stranger to career reinvention; she was executive counsel to Governor Bruce Sundlun, then served on the Rhode Island Superior Court from 1993 to 2013. But her most recent turn into teaching has, unexpectedly, opened up a world of activism and immersion in the community.

“Never in a million years,” she says, “did I anticipate this.”

It all began when Dean Michael Yelnosky of RWU’s law school asked if Savage would be willing to work with students on a symposium on mass incarceration. Savage read Alexander’s book in preparation and it “opened my eyes.”

She enlisted the support of the Department of Corrections to provide data on incarceration in Rhode Island, and reached out to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people for in-depth information on the system from the inside, bringing some of them in to teach at the symposium.

The data painted a scary picture of the state’s criminal justice system, including recidivism rates over 50 percent, high rates of lengthy probation and “stark racial and ethnic disparities” in sentencing. The symposium also laid bare the intimate relationship between mass incarceration and mental health; the state de-institutionalized in the ‘60s and ‘70s but failed to provide enough community support; as a result, Savage points out, “a large percentage of our prison population suffers from mental illness” when “formerly they might have been hospitalized.”

The symposium led to the statewide Rhode Island Mental Health Summit in 2015, where Savage spoke about ways to prevent those with behavioral health problems from doing multiple stints in jail. She has continued to educate others on mass incarceration and is now involved with the Youth Restoration Project, which reimagines approaches to juvenile discipline. She was named honorary chair of Reading Across RI (an initiative of the RI Council for the Humanities) and planned conversations around Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy (about the criminal justice system) with community groups, schools and seniors.

“I loved my work on the bench, every day,” Savage recalls of her time on the RI Superior Court. “But it was really isolated. I was made to feel as if the only way to be a good judge and a respected judge was to have that neutrality, that distance.” Creating change, Savage has realized, means figuring out “how can we get closer to one another. Nationally we’re all feeling very divided, and I think when you build community, you do it in smaller ways.”

Each new epiphany has, in turn, enriched her teaching.

“One of the questions that I get the most from students,” Savage says, “is ‘I see so many things that I want to change in the world; where do I start?’ The advice that I’ve been giving is: Whatever pains you most, run right towards it, because it will drive your passion and fuel your efforts in a way that they might not be fueled otherwise.” –Sophie Hagen

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MOSAIC MADNESS

Making Art, One Colorful Tile at a Time, in Bristol coastal-themed, incorporating starfish, sea glass, tile and pottery pieces that she gathers during relaxing walks on the beach.

The studio now allows her to bring the joy of mosaic making to others. “It’s a privilege to make other people happy,” she says. “Most people never use their creative side. Often people say they are not creative. Then they are shocked when they make something they are proud of.” Since December, Maria has taught 150 students, ages 6 to 80.

The studio’s classes include two-night “Mosaic

Mingles,” during which students bring wine or champagne and Maria supplies music, food and materials, including plaques, mirrors, frames, stained glass, mosaic tiles, beads and grout. Maria also rents out the space to private parties.

Students often bring their friends and loved ones for a night out “making something.”

Maria reports that students will sometimes change before her eyes in class. “They let their guard down, relax and allow themselves to think creatively,” she says. “They start to glow.”

–Lauren Long

Photography by Judith Gardner

Maria Grace Furtado’s dream has always been to share the joyful experience of creativity with others. On a leap of faith last December, she quit her job as a real estate agent to open a mosaic studio and store, Abundance Coastal Designs (AbundanceCoastalDesigns.com), in Bristol.

Maria began her own journey in mosaic art five years ago, after taking a class on stress relief. “It gives me joy to make something and see it go from an idea to a finished piece. It’s the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done,” she says. Her work is

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VOICES OF THE BAY

History Is Ready for Its Makeover The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society’s new head is making history relevant and fun

Catherine Zipf is the new head of the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society

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the parents of two daughters, Isabelle and Bridget.

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When BH&PS found itself a major beneficiary of Lombard Pozzi’s collection and financial resources, the struggle was to get it all into a format that the board could handle while also cleaning out and preparing his home to be sold. It has been a lot of work, but we have found a lot of wonderful, wonderful things. Lombard photographed Bristol all his life; his records of the town are stunning and amazing.

We are reaching out

to the community in a new way. The needs of running this organization have changed. It used to be a press release and a mailing. Now you have to do Facebook and Twitter.

Servicing the community is multifaceted. A major area of focus is children: It’s all about making history relevant and fun. We have some new kids’ events, a new Kids Membership and a Kids Tales from Jail

newsletter. It is an important constituency to develop. Overall we have 400 people registered as members, including individuals and families.

These little buildings that

make Bristol the place it is are the workingmen’s cottages, two and half stories with the gable roofs that are all over town, some fancy and some plain, like the Azevedo properties on Thames Street which the town bought. I worry that if we let go of the Azevedo buildings without careful consideration and conversation, we will get some dreadful zoning-maxed building we don’t want. We don’t need more commercial space. We have a lot of empty storefronts.

The Azevedo houses represent some of the last remnants of Bristol’s working waterfront, which is now primarily a recreational waterfront. As a community, Bristol needs to use its past to educate and shape our decisions on how we want to live in the future. –Nina Murphy

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The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society was established in 1936. At the time it was run entirely by volunteers, but when BH&PS became a major beneficiary of the estate of the late Lombard Pozzi, a well-respected Bristol architect and historian, the organization was in a position to create and fund the position of executive director. Bristol resident Dr. Catherine W. Zipf, who had previously served three years on the board, was selected this past year to lead the organization. Catherine has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design Science from Harvard University and a Masters and PhD in Architectural History from the University of Virginia. She has taught at the University of Virginia, Salve Regina and Roger Williams University. An author of numerous articles both in print and online, she pens a monthly column in The Providence Journal and is currently writing her second book, Making a Home of Her Own: Newport’s Architectural Patronesses, 1850–1940.

Catherine and her husband, Mark Courtney, are

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OCEAN VALENTINES Bristol native Melonie Massa of Mermaid’s Baubles uses seashells gathered from local shores, creating flowers and jewelry aplenty, brooches and boxes galore. You want thing-a-ma-bobs? She’s got thinga-ma-baubles. Melonie turns the shells of clams, coquinas and tellins into “petals,” fashioning them first into shell-flowers and then into a variety of accessories such as earrings, hair combs, rings, bracelets, pendants and cuff links. In addition to shell-flowers, she creates Sailor’s Valentines modeled after the “love tokens from the sea” given by sailors in the 1800s to their loved ones after returning home from ocean voyages.

Melonie’s ultimate mer-cessories are her seashell tiaras. For those with an inner mermaid princess, bohemian merman or not-so-secret obsession with any 1980s mermaid-centric blockbuster, her tiaras can be customized to fit your mer-soul.

Melonie’s love for seashells began when she was just a little mermaid – er, girl – with seven siblings, collecting them to use during craft time. During a field trip to the New Bedford Whaling Museum at age ten, she saw a vintage Sailor’s Valentine for the first time and experienced a tidal wave of inspiration. Her passion for recreating this maritime art has grown ever

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Melonie Massa of Mermaid’s Baubles

since, and now she teaches it to her own daughters. Melonie’s designs are available on MermaidsBaubles.com and The Sea Star in Bristol (Facebook: The Sea Star)

FROM TREE TO SHINING SEA Becky Roberts uses variously shaped beach stones, driftwood and beach grass found on the shores near her Portsmouth home to create “pebble art,” sculptures and shadow boxes.

She forms the stones into various shapes found in nature, as well as scenes from everyday life – from dragonflies and polar bears to wedding parties complete with wedding dresses and top hats. She creates realistic-looking trees using driftwood, framing them in shadow boxes or attaching them to rock bases.

Her love for all things nautical comes partly from her upbringing in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where combing nearby beaches for sea glass was one of her favorite childhood pastimes. Her creativity came from her father, a full-time artist specializing in paintings of sea- and landscapes. Becky came across wedding-themed pebble art while browsing wedding gift ideas on Pinterest and was instantly inspired; she popped down to the nearest beach to gather pebbles, then built her own version of the newlyweds out of beach stones. Thus, her coastal creations took sail. Becky’s designs are available at Etsy.Com/Shop/TreetoSeaArtbyBecky and Curated in Tiverton (Facebook: Curated)

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COASTAL TREASURES Newport-based designer Madison Germini creates functional pieces and works of art from the wood that washes up on the shore. Madison uses locally found driftwood to create nautical-style coat hooks and jewelry displays. She also combines the driftwood with sea glass to create mobiles and uses it as a canvas for painting and mixed media.

As a young girl growing up on the neighboring shoreline of Connecticut,

Madison would pick up driftwood and uniquely shaped rocks, imagining that they were shaped like dragons or shark fins. Naturally the hobby stuck with her after she moved to the Ocean State. She now gets additional inspiration from visits to flea markets, antique shops and tag sales, finding objects such as vintage doorknobs and eclectic hooks that she can incorporate into her work. Madison’s designs are available on Etsy.Com/ Shop/StayWildCreative

Erika Young of Lazuli Handcrafted

ROCKIN’ RINGS Like most native Rhode Islanders, Erika Young has always had a love for the ocean. Having majored in geology, she also has a love for rocks and minerals. Both are evident in the jewelry she designs in her Newport apartment/ studio, into which she incorporates rough minerals, small shells, sea glass and surf-tumbled wampum. She uses small seashells found on local beaches as the centerpieces of her copper rings, which are designed to be stackable.

For her sea glass necklaces, she uses copper wire to take advantage of the unique geometry of each piece of glass. She also designs cuff bracelets with clusters of tiny shells and sea

Madison Germini of Stay Wild Creative

glass pieces. Naturally, she uses a large piece of locally found driftwood to display her jewelry at various pop-ups and markets.

Ever inspired by the natural world, Erika is equal parts scientist and artist when crafting her designs. She likes to think that those wearing her jewelry enjoy having a “piece of Earth so close to them.” She hopes that when someone puts on one of her pieces, “they take a second to acknowledge the Earth’s role in creating it” and are reminded of their duty to protect and care for our planet. Erika’s designs are available on LazuliHandcrafted.com and at Bohemian Bias in Newport (BohemianBias.com)

There’s a two-mermaid operation going on in Portsmouth’s Island Park village: Mermaid Tears Sea Glass.

Whereas Mel St. Laurent is the duo’s creative eye, designing the jewelry, her mother Donna uses her equally keen foraging skills to find the locally sourced sea glass, and her unmatched eye for pairing complementary pieces. Mel and Donna especially love finding embossed sea glass, whether it’s showing a number or an old-timey brand name. Together, their jewelry takes shape, combining metallic elements such as sterling silver and antique copper with the rare and uniquely shaped sea glass, shells, coral and seaweed.

The women of Mermaid Tears are not only inspired by their love for the ocean but also by their shared awe of sea glass. For Mel, “each piece of glass is unique and has

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its own personality,” telling her what it wants to become.

Donna loves the thrill of finding a very old glass piece and enjoys the “almost romantic notion that it’s been out to sea for so long.” Mel and Donna’s designs are available on MermaidTearsSeaGlass.com as well as select dates at the Providence Flea (ProvidenceFlea.com)

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Bold Point Rocks

The East Providence waterfront is getting the outdoor concert venue the state’s been missing

By Tony Pacitti

A new, 3,500-person outdoor music venue is opening this month, not in Providence or Newport, but in East Providence. On August 9, The Beach Boys will kick off the inaugural summer concert season at Bold Point Park (RIWaterfrontEvents.com), an unassuming little piece of waterfront property along the Seekonk River. It might seem like an unlikely place for a concert venue, but Michele Maker Palmieri and her team at RI Waterfront Events have nothing if not vision. The company, which formed after the closing of the much loved Newport Yachting Center, has proved to be capable and scrappy, operating like a band of concert-throwing nomads as they waited for the right location to put down stakes.

The Newport Yachting Center was the home of beloved annual festivals and summer concerts. The Reggae Festival, Oktoberfest and the Chowder Cook-Off were staples, and the center’s stage hosted big names in music and comedy, including BB King, Alanis Morissette, Amy Schumer and Louis CK. But in 2014, the Yachting Center was sold, leaving these annual events without a stage and the team that pulled them together out of work. Michele Maker Palmieri was the Yachting Center’s general manager at the time and suddenly found herself with a roster of summer events, a good working relationship with the booking company Live Nation and nothing to do with either of them.

“I knew that we needed to find a new home,” Michele says. “So I went to my event team and they said, ‘We’re on board if you want to do it,’ so crazy me created a company and we took the show on the road.”

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Waterfront Events set up stages wherever they could find them. The Chowder Cook-Off took root at Fort Adams in Newport, while the Reggae Festival moved to Providence’s India Point Park in 2015 and 2016. The company also launched a Latin music festival and hosted classic rockers

the J. Geils Band in India Point Park.

The whole time, though, they were looking for a place they could call their own.

“We were at the Reggae Festival [in 2015], and when we looked across the river we saw all of this undeveloped waterfront,” says Michele. “We

Blues and BBQ Festival featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, August 26

Reggae Festival featuring Junior Kelly, August 12

came to East Providence and talked with the city manager and city planner, and got the discussions going to see if we could set up a seasonal concert venue.”

As soon as Michele and her team saw Bold Point Park, they knew it had the makings of the seasonal, outdoor music venue that they’d been looking for – and that Rhode Island had been missing since the sale of the Newport Yachting Center. Live Nation had imagined the Newport Yachting Center as a smaller version of Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion; Bold Point Park will follow the same template, and will kick off its first season with The Beach Boys, followed by the 8th Annual Waterfront Reggae Festival on August 12, moe. with Railroad Earth on August 24 and the new Waterfront Blues and BBQ Festival with headliner Kenny Wayne Shepherd on August 26. Oktoberfest is scheduled to make its return on October 7.

Though Live Nation gives them access to national headlining acts,

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“We’re still a local company, [but] being able to partner with something with all that power behind them has been really cool,” Michele explains.

With that power comes a responsibility to homegrown artists, which they’re fulfilling by including local performers in their festivals – Rhode Island bands The Silks and Cannibal Ramblers appear on the Blues and BBQ lineup.

Of course none of this happened overnight. RI Waterfront Events needed the East Providence Waterfront Commission’s approval before moving on to the city council for the necessary entertainment and liquor licenses. Thanks to the public boat ramp (which will remain open, with limited exceptions), the Department of Environmental Management needed to sign off, as did the National Parks Service. Ultimately it all came down to a city council vote last November, where the project was unanimously approved.

Support from city officials has been overwhelming; according to East Providence Mayor James Briden, the city is “confident that this new entertainment location will serve as the catalyst for creating the vibrant and exciting destination that our residents have long envisioned for our emerging Waterfront District.”

Vice Chairman of the East Providence Waterfront District Commission William Fazioli echoes the sentiment. “This is a pivotal project for the City of East Providence,” he says, “as it complements the current commercial, manufacturing and residential expansion taking root in the City’s Waterfront District. More importantly, the entertainment venue will add a vital component to the City’s future redevelopment efforts

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RI Waterfront Events has a threeyear lease on the property, and will treat this first season as a pilot program to work out any logistical kinks.

This year’s audiences can expect about 1,800 seats in what is currently the park’s parking lot, with a stage facing the water. General admission ticket holders will have the run of the park’s grassy areas, which will host food trucks, pop-up bars and a lounge. The venue will rely on the mobile setup the company has used in previous summers at India Point Park and the seated sections will remain uncovered; going forward, the setup will, ideally, remain in place throughout the summer concert season, which will run from June to October and could include more than 20 events. Whether the few old favorites, like the Comedy Series and the Celtic Rock Festival, that have fallen by the wayside since the Yachting Center days are set to return is still up in the air, but Michele and her crew are open to anything.

Comedy would be nice, she says, but it would have to be different enough from the lineup at nearby Comedy Connection to avoid stepping on anyone’s toes.

Seeing the location before the stage goes up, it’s hard to imagine all of this happening in the quiet little park, but – believe it or not – it’s actually got more space than the old Newport Yachting Center. Rhode Island hasn’t had a seasonal venue quite like the center since it closed, and while RI Waterfront Events spent the last two years putting on successful shows in temporary locations, nothing ultimately allowed for the semipermanent setup they needed to put on those big shows again. They think they’ve found a home here.

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L I F E ’ S A B E AC H

Barrington Town Beach

Explore a dif ferent patch of sand this summer

by J u l i e Tr e m a i n e P h o t o g r a p hy by S a va n n a h B a r k l ey f o r T h e B a y M a g a z i n e One of the numerous perks of living in the Ocean State is, well, the ocean. Sure, you can see it every day when you’re driving down the road. You can soak it in from any number of local waterfront restaurants. If you’re lucky, you can even spy glimpses of blue from your house. But seeing as how Rhode Islanders are creatures of the utmost habit, when it’s time for a beach day, you probably just go to your usual one or two. It’s time to mix things up. Check out our rundown of prime local beaches, then make some time to explore a different patch of sand this summer… no drive to South County required.

G O O S E W I N G B E AC H , L I T T L E C O M P T O N This tucked-away beach isn’t easy to find, but that makes it all the more enjoyable. Once you get there, you’re going to have plenty of space to stretch out. Goosewing (VisitRhodeIsland.com) is technically an extension of South Shore Beach, which is where you’ll park - it’s $15 per car - and where your GPS will be able to navigate to. The serene stretch of shoreline is a nature preserve for nesting birds, and has gorgeous views, all the way to Martha’s

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Vineyard and beyond. Bring your surfboard: This beach is popular with surfers well into the fall.

AMENITIES: Portable restrooms at South Shore Beach WHAT’S NEARBY: Wishing Stone Farm (WishingStoneFarm.com) has a farmstand with local vegetables and eggs, and is home to The Rusty Leek cafe, with sandwiches and prepared foods to take to the beach.

G R I M M E L L’ S B E AC H , PORTSMOUTH Sometimes known as Island Park Beach, this strip of sand along the Sakonnet River has all of the components you want from a beach day – sun, sand and surf – without any real time or money commitment. Whatever you choose to call the beach that runs along Park Avenue, you can easily stop by for 15 minutes of me-time between errands, or spend a day there sunning and swimming. Parking spaces up and down the street can be limited during peak hours, but it’s free, as is admission to the beach. There are no lifeguards or bathrooms. Your GPS will recognize Grimmell’s Beach, but you might want to use one of the restaurants below as a destination if you have trouble finding the right spot.

AMENITIES: Easy, free parking WHAT’S NEARBY: Two restaurants are across the street. Flo’s Drive-In (FlosClamShacks. com) is a piece of Rhode Island history, built in 1936 and rebuilt after two hurricanes.

Shultzy’s Snack Shack (SchultzySnackShack. com) serves burgers and dogs from its walkup window, plus ice cream.

SA N DY P O I N T B E AC H , P O R T S M O U T H This town beach on the Sakonnet River (PortsmouthRI.com) has tons of amenities, including a revamped concession stand that sells hot food and snacks, along with beach necessities like sunscreen and towels. This season, you can rent oversized storage tubs to avoid lugging your gear back and forth to your car (and filling it with sand). Ultimate ease, though, comes from the other rentals Sandy Point offers: chairs, umbrellas, flippers

and even volleyball nets, all for under $10 each.

AMENITIES: Lifeguards, changing rooms, concession stand, chair and beach gear rentals WHAT’S NEARBY: Greenvale Vineyards (Greenvale.com) is open daily for tastings and has live music on the weekends.

Newport Polo (NPTPolo.com) has matches on select weekends.

WA R R E N T OW N B E AC H The smallest of the beaches on this list, Warren Town Beach (TownOfWarren-RI.gov) on Water Street isn’t going to win any awards for rolling waves or windswept dunes - they don’t even give out awards for that, right? What it lacks surface area, it makes up for in amenities. There’s a huge playground, plus a grassy expanse that’s bigger than the beach with picnic tables and waterfront benches. It’s a popular spot for fishing, and an even better one for a quick alfresco lunch or to sit with a

book and a cup of coffee. Parking is free in the Burr’s Hill Park lot across the street.

AMENITIES: Playground, picnic areas, free parking WHAT’S NEARBY: Burr’s Hill Park (TownOfWarren-RI.gov) is right across the street, and has ample parking, baseball fields, a basketball court and a bandshell where movies and concerts (see sidebar) happen in season.

F O G L A N D B E AC H , T I V E R T O N Grinnell’s Beach (not to be confused with Grimmell’s Beach) is closed for the season while it undergoes massive upgrades, so your best bet for beaching in Tiverton is Fogland Beach (Tiverton.RI.gov). Another stretch of sand along the Sakonnet River, Fogland is popular with watersport aficionados, particularly wind surfers. Kayaks and paddleboards are available to rent, and there’s a playground for little adventurers. A boat launch nearby allows easy access to the water, with prime fishing spots.

Non-resident parking rates are $10 on weekdays and $15 on the weekend.

Four-legged friends are allowed, too, as long as they’re on leashes.

AMENITIES: Food vendors, lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables WHAT’S NEARBY: Gray’s Ice Cream (GraysIceCream.com) in Tiverton Four Corners might be open 365 days a year, but it’s a scientifically proven fact that it tastes best after a day at the beach.

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BA R R I N G T O N T OW N B E AC H When you think of Barrington, you probably don’t think of the beach… which is exactly why Barrington Town Beach (Barrington.RI.gov), an uncrowded expanse of sand at the end of Bay Road, is worth a visit. Non-residents pay $10 to park and smart residents get the inexpensive season pass. Gentle waves make this a great place for young kids, and the proximity to town means it’s easy to stop by between camp and dinner, even on a weekday. The sunset concerts on Sunday nights (see sidebar) are a must-visit at least once this summer.

AMENITIES: Lifeguards, restrooms, showers, picnic tables WHAT’S NEARBY: The East Bay Bike Path (RIParks.com) is only a little over a mile from the beach, so you can easily take a break by the shore during a bicycling trip and skip the parking fee. Stock up on beach reads at Barrington Books (BarringtonBooks.com), the area’s only independent bookstore.

Wa t e r f r o n t Concerts S E C O N D & T H I R D B E AC H E S , M I D D L E T OW N The closest beaches that really, truly feel like beachy beaches, Second and Third Beaches (Parks.MiddletownRI.com) in Middletown have sun and surf to spare… and the crowds to show for it. Second Beach, also known as Sachuest Town Beach, has honest-togoodness sand dunes – a rarity in the East Bay – as well as lifeguards, restrooms, outdoor showers and picnic areas with grills. There are even surfboard rentals and surfing lessons at Surfer’s End, the west end of the beach. If you’re dreaming of the ocean while you’re at your desk - because work is an unfortunate reality around your beach days – check out the Beach Cameras (MiddletownRI.com) for a midweek fix.

Third Beach is something of a misnomer, because it actually has four areas: the boat launch, East Middletown Town Beach and the two semi-private areas of Peabody and Third Beach Club. Because Second Beach faces the ocean and Third Beach is protected

by Third Beach Harbor, the former has bigger waves,

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and the tamer surf of the latter is better for smaller kids. Third Beach also has picnic tables, grills and shaded areas, but the restrooms are of a decidedly more portable kind and the concessions are limited, though they do offer equipment rentals. Non-resident rates for both are $15 on weekdays and $25 on the weekend.

AMENITIES AT SECOND BEACH: Lifeguards, restrooms, outdoor showers, concessions, equipment rentals, surf lessons AMENITIES AT THIRD BEACH: Boat launch, lifeguards, restrooms, equipment rentals WHAT’S NEARBY: Explore nature at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (FWS.gov/Refuge/ Sachuest_Point), which has walking trails along the coast, a kids’ activity center and endangered species to spot.

Barrington hosts a Summer Concert Series (Barrington.RI.gov) on Sunday evenings: The August 6 Brass Attack show is at Police Cove Park, August 13’s Navy Band performance is at Latham Park and Boston Premier on August 20 is at Town Beach.

Warren’s Summer Concert Series (TownOfWarren-RI.gov) happens at the band shell at Burr’s Hill Park.

Concerts are on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, and feature acts like the East Bay Wind Ensemble on August 2 and Forever Young, a Neil Young tribute band, on August 13.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra (RIPhil.org) will be performing in Independence Park in Bristol on September 3.

Fitness By The Beach Shrine Yoga (ShrineYoga.com) offers free yoga classes on Warren Town Beach on sunny Sunday mornings at 7am - though when it rains, they’re still free, just inside at their studio.

Pulse Newport’s (PulseNewport.com) Beach Bootcamp offers a mix of bodyweight and equipment-based drills in the early morning on Middletown’s Second Beach.

Bristol Parks & Recreation (BristolRI.us) offers a Zumba class, a calorie-burning dance fitness party alongside Narragansett Bay in Colt State Park.

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B R I S T O L T OW N B E AC H Next to Colt State Park and the Bristol Athletic Complex, Bristol Town Beach (BristolRI.us) is a popular piece of waterfront, and it’s easy to see why. The beach might be pebbly, but the seashell hunting will keep little ones busy (and away from screens) for hours on end, as will the really nice playground with ample swings. A sand volleyball court is there for all of your Top Gun fantasies, and a picnic pavilion with a roof means that the party won’t stop just because of a little rain.

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AMENITIES: Playground, sand volleyball court, picnic pavilion, lifeguards, restrooms, proximity to East Bay Bike Path WHAT’S NEARBY: Colt State Park (Facebook: Colt State Park) is a mustvisit at least once in the summer for the prime water views, fishing spots, excellent kite-flying and picnic areas. And if you’re there just for the frozen lemonade truck, well, we’re not judging.

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THROUGH THE ARTISTS’ EYES Maria and Andrew Coughlin weren’t deterred when they found their dream location in Tiverton with a not-so-dreamy home on it. Andrew’s career as a woodworker and Maria’s

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Coughlin started house hunting, they knew they wanted a fixer-upper they could make their very own. Though you couldn’t tell by looking at it at the time, the couple’s shared dream was realized when they discovered a tired, outdated, 100-year-old cottage in Tiverton just steps from the waterfront.

“We had just started looking at houses and literally stumbled upon this house,” says Maria, recalling their 2013 home search. The 2,400-squarefoot home featured three bedrooms, one and a half baths, a full basement and an attic, not to mention a garage.

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were noticeably absent. “The house really hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, so there were a lot of changes we wanted to make,” Maria explains.

To say the two could hardly wait is an understatement. “We started ripping out the back living room the first night we moved in.”

Maria and Andrew were determined to make the home worthy of its address on the “Most Charming Street in Rhode Island,” so named by a local magazine the year they bought the house. The couple strategized that the best way to move forward would be to tackle one room at a time.

Armed with determination, patience and a DIY attitude, the couple rolled up their sleeves and got to

work. “The back room seemed like a good starting place because it has a beautiful fireplace and we knew we’d want to cozy up there all winter while we continued with the construction,” says Maria. They started by removing the bad wallpaper, fake wooden ceiling beams and unsightly window paneling. Andrew, an accomplished woodworker and furniture maker, built countless pieces for the house in his shop, AC Grayling (ACGraylingFurniture.com), including all the interior trim for the back living room and an eye-catching mahogany mantle designed to mimic the shape of a ship’s hull. (Both Andrew and Maria share a background in the marine industry.)

Four years (and five dumpsters) from the start of their renovation journey, seemingly every inch of the house has been transformed. Andrew and Maria essentially deconstructed every room to the studs and redesigned spaces to make each warm, inviting, stylish and functional. They sanded sheetrock and plaster, removed laminate countertops, re-did the plumbing and wiring, tiled in the kitchen and bathrooms, installed baseboard heating, primed and painted again, sanded and stripped again, added new insulation, new sheetrock, new floors and new lighting and installed 11 new windows. They built a deck and a workshop, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Maria’s favorite room, a true labor of love, is the kitchen. “We finished the renovation last October and I just love how it turned out. It literally transformed our house,” she says.

“Before it was dark, outdated and crowded. We took out the bathroom, knocked out the wall between the living room and kitchen, put in new windows and made everything white and bright. It turned out to be such a fun entertaining space – very open with good flow and everyone can be together. It’s also a great space for our family to relax at the end of the day and fix dinner together.”

When it came to décor and design, the couple again went the DIY route, working together as a harmonious

team. By then, Maria and Andrew had discovered their greatest strengths. “I seem to be most talented at choosing fabrics and colors, while Andrew is great at designing spaces and building furniture, built-ins, doors, etc. We balance each other out,” she adds.

The couple share an affinity for light, airy colors with a “Nantucket vibe” punctuated by subtle nautical design elements. “We both love antiques and unique pieces,” says Maria.

“I love going to Brimfield Antique Fair and have sourced some things there.

I also really like Chateau and Bungalow in Newport for great antiques and previously owned pieces. Artee Fabric in Pawtucket is where I’ve gotten lots of our fabrics and gotten a

few pieces of furniture recovered.”

Much of the Coughlins’ experience has been featured in Maria’s blog, From Duffles to Drawers (FromDufflesToDrawers.com) and as a photographer (MariaBurtonPhotography. com), she has captured the good, the bad and the unbelievable every step of the way (see: 10+ hours to strip decades of paint layers off the front door).

This summer, Maria and Andrew are enjoying their hard work at home more than ever, but they are also taking time to soak up the simpler things in life that Tiverton captures so effortlessly. “We love going into Newport for all the hustle and bustle and then coming home to Tiverton for quiet

and space to breathe,” Maria says.

And then there’s the couple’s faithful companion, Moose, a strikingly handsome Bernese mountain dog. “Everyone in Tiverton knows Moose. I take him on daily walks around the neighborhood and we stop to get treats at Bank Newport, the local coffee shop, Coastal Roasters, and to go for a swim down at the Tiverton Yacht Club. We are also almost daily regular visitors to Weetamoo Woods and love the landscape and trails.” Happy trails indeed.

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From Farm to Closet Emily Wheeler of Farmcoast Outfitters on dressing stylishly for the great outdoors

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Emily Wheeler grew up in New Hampshire and discovered Rhode Island when she started her freshman year at Roger Williams, where she ran track and was a mate on a 12-meter boat. Her original Tiverton Four Corners boutique, Salt, focuses on coastal fashion, but her newer store, Farmcoast Outfitters, is all about being active. “I always wanted a store that was geared towards a love of the outdoors,” she says. “I love New England. Four Corners is such a fantastic little community, and I’m so lucky to be a part of it.”

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What inspired you to open Farmcoast Outfitters?

Farmcoast was inspired by my love for the outdoors. I’m not a hardcore hiker, sailor or fisherman, but I do love to hike, sail, fish, run, go to the beach... basically I love to enjoy the outdoors. I try to provide products to help others do the same. Farmcoast is for the casual, everyday outdoor enthusiast.

How is the boutique different from its neighbor store, Salt?

Farmcoast is the active/family version of Salt. The products at Salt are cozy, casual cottons and linens for women that can be worn daily or paired with great shoes and some jewelry for a dressier look.

Farmcoast provides the yoga, running and hiking outfits for my Salt customers, as well as clothes for their husbands, toys for the kids, hostess gifts and beach essentials.

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You do a great job of blending fashionable, trendy items with more active ones.

My retail background is women’s

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fashion, but I grew up hiking, running and sailing, so I understand the need for the technical aspects of products. However, I’m not willing to completely compromise style for functionality. I try to choose products that provide both.

Tell us about your women’s bathing suits.

Carve, our primary swim line, was developed by surfers tired of adjusting their swimsuits constantly. This sporty but stylish line has quality styles for all body types at a really great price point.

What about summer styles for men?

We have a few new lines this year for men that I’m very excited about.

First, we brought in a more technical fishing line and my husband’s favorite, AFTCO (American Fishing Tackle Co), established in 1958.

They’ve definitely put time and effort into creating smart, affordable apparel. Next is a line called Original Paperbacks of linen and cotton day-to-night clothing for every man, with great colors, prints and

styles. We’ve also brought in a few men’s accessory lines, including Arcade Belts: great, slim, stretchy belts that will pair with any outfit.

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How much is the store informed by life in Tiverton?

My husband grew up in Portsmouth and his family are trap fishermen out of Sakonnet Point. Our products are chosen carefully for a coastal New England lifestyle, with swimsuits, sweatshirts, rain jackets, beach bags, lobster pots and puzzles for rainy days.

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Burgers and bars pair well. After taking a Dinner at the Barre class, I now know that mushroom “burgers” and barre classes also pair well. At Hope & Main in Warren, Danielle Rogers from Bristol’s Fitness Fusion and Heather Dupee from Made by Me Cooking School joined forces to create a uniquely healthy evening of fitness and food. It all took place in one of the building’s culinary classrooms, with half of the room sectioned off into a pop-up fitness studio. While Danielle led our 45-minute session of barre, weights and Pilates, Heather prepared our meals in the demo-kitchen on the other side of the room. Luckily, nothing provides me with more motivation to get through daily tasks than promising myself a snack afterwards. Knowing I’d enjoy a tasty meal directly after the workout made the squats and planks easier to endure.

Danielle began our class with barrestyle exercises including toe lifts, leg lifts, squats and pliés. I’d been to a barre class previously and had forgotten that the initially easy leg motions become increasingly difficult after each set. As a healthy burn spread from my thighs to my toes, the stretches between sets felt tres bien on my calves and hamstrings.

Though I normally prefer fondues over tendus, Danielle’s high-energy style of teaching combined with her positive attitude made for a fun and enjoyable

experience, even during the more challenging exercises.

Danielle encouraged us to work out at our own pace and comfort level.

Wanting to challenge myself for the upcoming arm exercises, I opted for the five-pound free weights rather than the lighter, three-pound options. I was fine for the first three bicep curls, then the struggle started to show on my rapidly perspiring upper lip. (The only items I usually lift are an iPhone, a fork and a wine glass.) Thankfully, Danielle found me a pair of lighter weights, allowing me to successfully complete the arm lifts, vertical punches, chest flies, squat and lunge lifts without grunting like an Olympic deadlifter.

We then grabbed our mats for the final core and Pilates portion of the class.

Danielle led us through multiple core exercises including crunches, bicycles, straddle crunches, leg lifts and planks, finishing off the workout with alternating butterflies. To complete our session, we unwound with relaxing yoga poses including cat/cow, cobra and child’s pose, my personal favorite. I wanted to stay in child’s pose for the next hour but after getting a whiff of the savory deliciousness floating through the air, I sprung to a stand.

The dividers were removed and we made our way into the kitchen’s classroom space. As we took our seats, the

women of Made by Me Cooking School plated our meals while describing the dish’s components. The mouthwatering aromas that had filled the room earlier turned out to be Portobello mushroom patties made with black beans, broccoli, panko and parmesan cheese. They were topped with an avocado-based mayonnaise and served in lettuce wraps, with beautiful, large slices of watermelon on the side. As we enjoyed the scrumptiously healthy “burger” alternatives, Heather and her assistant Stephanie gave us a cooking lesson on how to make frittata with chicken sausage, spinach and roasted butternut squash.

Since I love to talk about food as much as I love eating it, the cooking class was an unexpected delight, as was the frittata and garden salad that each of us got to take home.

A rejuvenating workout followed by a healthy dinner, plus lunch prepared for the next day? It’s always nice having one less thing to worry about, and extra nice when it comes with a side of endorphins.

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If you’re wondering what Beautiful Things sells, the name is pretty selfexplanatory. Run by Madeleine Whitley, the ever-changing boutique has an array of home decor, bath and body items, as well as baby clothes and toys.

“I’m noted for packaging and displays, but my store changes all the time,” Madeleine says. “I’m really particular about what I put in here.” The store has been open for 15 years and moved from New Bedford to its current Westport location five years ago.

Because Madeleine rarely stocks the same product twice, it’s hard to

pinpoint the most popular area of the shop. “I don’t buy a lot of one thing; once it’s gone it’s gone,” she says. But “I’m always selling baby items. Baby is a really popular section.”

Spread throughout the shop are ecofriendly items like soap lifts, seed starter kits, Bee’s Wrap, and Glowology skincare products. “I personally believe in organic and all natural [products] so in a lot of lines I carry I try to make sure they fit that criteria,” Madeleine explains.

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GO NUTS FOR DONUTS These breakfast treats have been getting a lot of attention lately, and if you’re a fan of the donut craze, add another stop to your list: Confectionery Designs (ConfectioneryDesigns. net). Based out of their little shop in Rehoboth, you can find all sorts of baked treats Wednesday through Sunday. If you stop in, you can sample cakes, croissants and pastries of all kinds, and on Saturday mornings… donuts. Owners Mark Soliday and his wife Marie pride themselves on the fact that their donuts are thoughtfully crafted with toppings not only sprinkled on, but incorporated from the inside out. Take for example, how they

use bacon drippings and actual bacon pieces inside the brioche dough itself to make their Maple Bacon donut. The Solidays offer their spin on classics, but also a seasonal selection of specialty varieties like their Carrot Cake Fritter and Blackberry Violet. Their donuts are, understandably, popular and their wide array of flavors usually sell out by noon at the shop. But worry not, they can also be found at the Attleboro Farmers Market on Saturdays, and they are thinking about expanding their donut schedule, so be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

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scanning the menu for limited salvation. You could have one person chowing down on a burger, one cutting swordfish and another eating Penne alla Vodka.

For our first decision, we chose to sit in the dining area, rather than on the bar side. The room as a whole is very polished, with sweeping features marking the loose separation with the lounge. The bar at the far side of the room was impressive, with pillars and caged Edison bulbs for some flair. On the dining side of the room was a host playing the maître d’ role, circulating and checking in with diners. Maître d’s are a rare breed, and it’s rarer still to see one while hearing Damian Marley’s “Welcome to Jamrock,” but it was fine by me. I began with a strong gin gimlet ($13), with just a dash of basil.

East Bay Oyster Bar brings bread in from Olga’s and Seven Stars. You can’t do better in Rhode Island, really. The olive bread was delicious with some oil and vinegar. We had a little time to work on that bread as we waited for our grilled oysters ($8), which came as a trio.

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pickled carrot and a mildly spicy and creamy punch from the smoky sauce, I would have happily eaten a dozen of these. I was also happy to have a large portion of well-made Crab Cake ($14). Crab cakes are often an illusion of filler, but this one had that good lump, with a nice soft texture and just a bit of light and crisp breading on the exterior. Pieces of roasted red pepper added a little pop of needed color and flavor here and there. Along with a large pull of saffron aioli and crisp greens, this dish was a successful combination of seafood and saucing.

My wife went another route, opting for a Squash Salad ($13). The butternut squash was fresh, had been roasted with care and was still moist, and the goat cheese and cranberry they were paired with was a great choice. She did another appetizer as

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There are a lot of words at the East Bay Oyster Bar in Barrington.

At the entrance vestibule, names of ingredients wrap around you as wallpaper, to get you in the mood.

Inside, extensive weekly specials cover enormous wood-framed chalkboards on the walls of the dining room. The table is covered with various menus. Our very attentive waitress, Katherine, asked us after a couple of minutes whether we needed more time to decide. Yes, yes we did. The good news is that all of the words about food aren’t idle talk; there’s action and a commitment to food here.

And the action goes in a lot of different directions, hence our hemming and hawing over what to order. This isn’t a focused oyster bar, a fact that confronts you when you see the flames of the oven roaring in the corner for flatbread. Instead it’s like that brunch feeling where you feel like you’re making a crucial life decision between sweet and savory.

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her main: The Oyster Po’ Boy Sliders ($12) are the Rhode Island version of the New Orleans classic. On eggy brioche with crisp salad greens and a big slicing tomato, these were surprisingly light, with just the right amount of jalapeño aioli. These would make a fantastic eat at the bar.

I opted for the Grilled Salmon ($26). There were many more local options, do not be mistaken, but we all have our imperfections and every once in a while I just need salmon.

To its credit, I was able to eat it flake by flake, but there was more than just a piece of fish here. Served on a bed of wilted baby spinach with tender white beans in a lemon and garlic white wine sauce and dotted with cherry tomatoes, there were

many familiar flavors with careful execution.

After all the deciding, it had come down to this: a couple of scoops of hazelnut and pistachio gelato ($9) to finish. It’s always a good sign when the pistachio isn’t green. With nice flavor, and a light and velvety texture, it was served in a martini glass for a bit of fun. This was a simple way to end a relaxingly paced, satisfying meal.

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Richardson’s Kitchen & Bar, Warren’s new gastro pub, uses family recipes with delicious results When a building became available on Child Street in Warren, Mike Richardson knew it was the perfect location for his catering business and soon-to-be restaurant, Richardson’s Kitchen and Bar. Warren’s a “pretty cool town,” says Mike, and he’s thrilled to call it home to his business.

The father of three and history teacher at East Providence High School has been cooking since he was a teenager. His interest in the culinary arts started on camping trips with friends and grew into catering an end-of-year party for Barrington teachers. That was 12 years ago, and he still caters for those teachers today. “I think they noticed the quality of the food,” Mike remarks. It’s that quality that he believes sets his cooking apart.

Mike doesn’t just prepare a Caesar salad with premade dressing – he makes the dressing from scratch. His wedge salad is topped with chopped slab bacon. His burger is made with a mixture of beef for a good balance of flavor and fat, then topped with aged cheddar. In short, Mike isn’t messing around in the kitchen.

Mike is a self-taught chef, and

Richardson’s is now open three nights a week, and will be adding brunch soon

credits his grandmother with inspiring him to cook for others. “My grandmother would cook for Our Lady of Consolation Church in Pawtucket,” he says. “Sometimes for 1,000 people.”

He’s also done a fair amount of traveling in Europe, notably in Portugal, where he really got into olives. “I love the salty southern European food,” he says.

All of his work is coming to fruition

this month, as he officially opens Richardson’s Kitchen and Bar for dinner service three nights a week, with the goal of eventually adding a Sunday brunch.

He’ll be serving up gastro pub fare, including handmade sausages served on an artisan roll with garlic aioli, peppers, onions and fresh basil. He’s also handcutting his fries. Why? Simply because it makes them taste better. 13 Child Street, Warren. 401-245-8000

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Following in the footsteps of other build-your-own-meal eateries, The Simple Greek (TheSimpleGreek.com), recently opened in East Providence, gives hungry diners the freedom to create their own Greek entrees. Start by choosing whether you want a bowl or a pita, add in a protein (marinated chicken, pork and steak, gyro or lentils), then top it off with veggies and authentic Greek fixings like oregano, Greek sea salt, tzatziki, hummus, feta cheese and Greek dressing. They’ve also got a build-your-own-yogurt bar with fresh berries, dark chocolate, figs and Cretan honey (a Greek specialty).

If you’ve been looking for a yoga studio that also addresses nutrition and wellness, Blend Cafe and Yoga (BlendCafeandYoga.com) in Somerset, opening this month, fits the bill. Stop by for a variety of yoga classes, then refuel with protein shakes, locally roasted coffee from Borealis, loose-leaf tea and healthy baked goods, including vegan, gluten-free and organic items. Stay tuned for health and wellness workshops, teen yoga and classes for those with intellectual disabilities.

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Rosé All Day Wine, to Bill Russell, is a way of life. It weaves together his family, his profession, his past, present and future. So when a new cuvée at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery comes along, there is cause to celebrate. “The Mayflower is only the second sparkling rosé we’ve made,” says Bill, proudly. “It’s not very often we bring out something new.”

Westport Rivers’ Mayflower was conceptualized nearly 10 years ago by the Russell family, including Bill’s parents, Bob and Carol.

They founded the farm in 1982 and planted the first grapes there on what today encompasses 80 acres of grape vines (on a 400+ total acre farm) with Bill’s brother Rob, who now runs the farm. “They take a tremendous amount of thoughtfulness,” explains Bill of sparkling wines, of which Westport now boasts six among the winery’s plentiful vintages. Some rosés, he says, can take more than 20 years to come to fruition.

The newest Westport wine, says Bill, is made with the same trio of classic Champagne grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The vineyard’s idyllic locale on the South Coast makes for enviable

SUMMER WINE Sip on the vineyard’s new releases

Mayflower Rosé Off-dry sparkling rosé of strawberry, graham cracker and violets 2006 Blanc de Blancs A Chardonnay-only sparkling wine that the Russells promise is perfect for oysters 2007 Blanc de Noirs A pinkish, berry-forward sparkling wine that pairs well with chocolate Farmer’s Fizz A prosecco-style rosé perfect for – well – any time

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Bill Russell, Westport Rivers’ fourth-generation winemaker, on summer sipping

Bill Russell is debuting new sparkling wines for summer in Westport

growing conditions, which have been said to resemble France’s Loire Valley with its nearby river, rich soil, adequate drainage and manageable rainfall. The enviable continental climate here is favorable to viticulture and undoubtedly enhances the terroir of every Westport Rivers varietal.

The first-ever sparkler in the winery’s repertoire was the “RJR” Brut Cuvée (named for Bill’s father, Robert J. Russell). Aromatic to the nose with a crisp, clean finish, the label features a drawing of “The Sacred Cod,” the famed carved-wood effigy of an Atlantic codfish that hangs in the Massachusetts State House.

It’s also an homage to a shared family pastime. “Dad is an avid fisherman. My brother and I grew up fishing with him on Buzzards Bay,” Bill says. (Hence, the name of their other operation, Buzzards Bay Brewing.)

Westport Rivers’ Blanc de Blancs,

a Brut, is dry, lean and emanates aromas and flavors more easily detectable than the other Champagne-Method offerings. The Blanc de Noirs is a pink vintage sparkler with notes of berry laced with orange rind, mango and peach tea.

The Farmers Fizz is a proseccostyle rosé bursting with strawberry, cherry and pomegranate. The sparkling version of Westport Rivers’ estate-grown Pinot Noir, this is the new red label Pinot Noir version of the popular Farmers Fizz yellow label made from Chardonnay grapes.

All of these sparklers, says Bill, add something special to even the most mundane day. “Sparkling wine gives your day a lift,” he explains.

“I use wine as an excuse to slow my day down.” Sparkling wine is also an ideal gifting wine, adds Bill, pointing to its vast pairing flexibility and keen presentation. “It dresses things up,” he says. Plus, rosés are the perfect pairing wine because of

“how damn food friendly they are.”

Summer has always been unofficial rosé season, and though it seems the wine is more popular than ever (there’s no shortage of rosé swag on the market, from graphic t-shirts to “Rosé All Day’” sneakers), it’s long been a summertime staple in Europe, says Bill.

Here in the U.S., Bill theorizes that rosé’s signature pink hue has long suggested to consumers that it’s a sweet wine, when that’s simply not the case. “There’s been a shift in that thinking,” he says, describing rosé as “a white wine with a red wine attitude.” Cheers to that.

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The expansive restaurant, which is nestled near the Barrington Yacht Club on the Tyler Point Peninsula, offers gorgeous waterfront views. Open year-round for dinner seven nights a week and seasonally for lunch Thursday through Sunday, Bluewater features New England and American farm-to-table classics.

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5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere.

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located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-3368460. LD $-$$$ The Wharf Tavern Serves fresh seafood and steak with bay views from almost every table. 215 Water St, Warren, 2892524. BrLD $-$$$

SOUTHERN RI Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$ Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails.

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3152. LD $-$$ Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 7890700. BrLD $$$ Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$ Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 5391102. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world.

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140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 2843282. LD $$ Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. LD $-$$$ Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 584-7000; 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$

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Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza with exclusive ingredients imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$

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Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $

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Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-

6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections.

402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine.

Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$

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Starbucks.com BL $-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings.

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Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$

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Blake’s Tavern Premier Irish pub with two event rooms in the heart of downtown Providence. 122 Washington St, Providence. 274-1230. LD $$

The Dorrance has been making waves on both the local and national culinary scenes since it opened in 2011, landing on Bon Appetit’s Top 50 New Restaurants list, and being nominated for a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in the Country. The dinner menu offers curated, artisanal foods from Rhode Island and around the globe, the bar menu has fun, casual options and the desserts are always creative and seasonal.

No experience at The Dorrance is complete without a cocktail. As soon as the doors open and until their late-night closing time, their bar is full of patrons who return time and again for The Dorrance’s flavorful libations.

Their cocktail menu features inventive, surprising spirits, where no choice is expected and all of them are delicious. The Dorrance is widely regarded as having some of the best in the city.

Cafe di Panni Italian American dining with an available banquet facility. 187 Pocasset Ave, Providence, 944-0840.

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CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 7519164. BrLD $$-$$$

Capri Seafood dishes with a Southern influence. 58 De Pasquale Ave, Providence, 274-2107. LD $$-$$$ Catering Gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$

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Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all-day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. BL $

Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336 LD $-$$

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Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline.

3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$

Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$

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Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$

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Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You dream it, we build it! 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Mosaic Restaurant Syrian cuisine served in an intimate setting. 91 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 808-6512. BLD $-$$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 3837722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 2732400. LD $-$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides.

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BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003.

LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$

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318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770.

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Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare and glutenfree options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$

LaMei Hot Pot Authentic Chinese cuisine in a unique, casual setting. 256 Broadway, Providence, 831-7555. LD $$

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Red Ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688.

LD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse Honest, authentic BBQ with a large selection of whiskey.

370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rocco’s Pub & Grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-2250. LD $-$$ Rosmarin at Hotel Providence Bar and restaurant serving Swiss-inspired small plates, craft cocktails and an eclectic wine list. 311 Westminster Street, Providence, 521-3333. BLD $$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine.

Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 4344435. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations.

Starbucks.com. BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ The Crossings New American favorites in a chic, urban setting. 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, 732-6000. BLD $-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery and cocktail bar. 166

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A TASTE OF SUMMER

An Evening of Local Food & Music Thursday, August 17 5:30-8:30pm RI Country Club, Barrington

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Spend a summer day playing a beautiful golf course and enjoying a fabulous dinner, while showing your support of our nation’s oldest Fourth of July celebration!

Backyard Food Company • Billy’s Blount Fine Foods • Bluewater Bar and Grille Capital Grille • La Creperie • The Duck and Bunny Lincoln Creamery • The Lobster Pot • The Revival RI Country Club • Rocco’s Pub and Grub Sicilia’s Pizzeria • Simone’s • Wes’ Rib House

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Featuring Live & Silent Auctions Music by Pat McGee with Patrick McAloon & WRIK Entertainment

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The best of this month’s entertainment

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FOLKS OF ALL AGES Following last year’s smash success, the Warren Folk’s Festival is back for a second year of fun, food and music. Hosted by The Collaborative (TheCollaborative02885.org), an arts organization in Warren, the outdoor Folk’s Festival will run all day on August 6, with a musical lineup including Bristol and Warren’s own Six Star General and Jodie Treolar Sampson, and

other local musicians like Ian Fitzgerald & Something Else and The Low Cards. There will be art from Collaborative members, and an arts and crafts table for kids – plus food by Eli’s Kitchen and Balasco’s Pizzeria, and a beer garden sponsored by Chomp Kitchen & Drinks. All that, plus the chance to meet folks you don’t know yet? Summer doesn’t get any better.

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THE MUST LIST 10 essential events happening this month

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August 1–3: The music lasts all summer in Newport. Newport Bridgefest (NewportBridgefest.com) is an all-local celebration of music, conceived as a bridge between the City by the Sea’s two marquee summer performance series, the Folk and Jazz Festivals.

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August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: The Tuesday-night Concert & Dinner Series at Middletown’s Sweet Berry Farm (SweetBerryFarmRI.com) is a family-friendly evening of food, live music and fun. Reserve dinner tickets or buy snacks from the cafe and enjoy live music as the sun goes down.

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August 5: The Little Compton Antiques Festival (PreserveRI.org) is bigger than ever this year. The fair brings in 25 antiques vendors, and this year is also hosting the Little Compton Classic Auto Show. A preview event the night before includes a sunset supper and a ticket to the next day’s festivities.

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August 11–September 3: 2nd Story Theater (2ndStoryTheatre. com) in Warren will cast a spell over theatergoers with Bell, Book & Candle. The bewitching tale of a modern-day witch and her bachelor neighbor starts with magic and ends with love. What else do you need?

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August 4–6: Sure, the hipsters all pounced on Newport Folk Fest, but it’s not the only legendary music festival to call the city home. The Newport Jazz Festival (NewportJazz.org) is bringing in major acts like The Roots, Trombone Shorty, the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Andra Day and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.

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August 12: The Looff Arts Festival in East Providence is a free, multi-platform event with art, food and live entertainment for the whole family. Held by the East Providence Arts Council (EastProvidenceArts.org), the all-day event at Crescent Park includes multiple stages and entertainment areas and promises a day full of surprises.

Photo (L) by Douglas Mason courtesy of Newport Jazz Festival, (R) courtesy of Newport Polo

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August 5: Swing by the USA vs. Mexico Newport Polo match (NPTPolo.com) in Portsmouth, and stay for the New England Lobsterbake afterwards, prepared field-side by McGrath Clambakes.

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BRISTOL ART MUSEUM FACULTY SHOW {AUGUST 15 –21}

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August 16–18: Channel your inner artist for Watercolors in Plein Air (PortsmouthArts.org), a workshop hosted by the Portsmouth Arts Guild. During the three-day event, the group meets in different locations to hone their outdoor painting skills.

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August 20: The Independence Day celebrations aren’t over in Bristol. The Spirit of America Golf Tournament (FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com) at the Swansea Country Club keeps the patriotic party going, and includes a steak dinner after golf.

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August 31: Bristol-Warren Art Night (ArtNightBristolWarren.org) connects curious patrons to the artistic community, transporting them via trolleys between evening open houses at galleries in the two towns.

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