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Salt Life Photo by Taylor Gilbert

The Buzz

A guide to boat culture across the East Bay

Food & Drink

9 Newport workshops on the

23 From sea to land, this

Ocean State’s blue economy

Bristol raw bar dishes up more than oysters

12 An all-women team makes history in an iconic sailing race

24 RECIPE: A summer shrimp dish featuring

14 Two moms team up to

East Bay ingredients

raise funds for an accessible park in Portsmouth

26 EXPERIENCE: Dock and dine at a Warren

16 RHODY GEM: Paint

seafood destination

The Wharf

Photo by Taylor Gilbert

pottery at a biz off the beaten path in Barrington

18 VOICES OF THE BAY: The Bristol resident behind an

28 FOOD NEWS: Dining updates

44 INFLUENCER: From farm to

Pic of the Bay

in Newport include tropical

bath, this beauty founder is about

48 A stunning image

eats, cocktails, and noodles

sustainability – and behind the

from a local lens

summer’s most charming pop-up

outdoors education org

Life & Style 41 HOME: The award-

46 SHOP: Add coastal

20 CALENDAR: This

winning interior of a

curb appeal with hardware

month’s must-do’s

Newport yacht

made in Rhode Island

ON THE COVER: A tranquil scene of sailboats on the bay. Photo by Kayla Mandeville.

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The Future’s Looking Blue A summer workshop series in Newport unpacks what’s on the horizon for Rhode Island’s ocean economy It’s not just a nickname – being the Ocean State is interwoven with Rhode Island’s economy. With over 400 miles of rugged coastline, the state’s identity is tied to the sea. Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean support a major sector of the local economy, providing resources, jobs, and scenic vistas as stunning as anywhere in the world.

This is why Innovate Newport is hosting Blue and You, a series of workshops running every Thursday through August 18, co-sponsored by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. The speaker series is intended to educate the public on what’s known as the blue economy.

If you’re unfamiliar with the term, Pete Rumsey, chief business development officer at the URI Research Foundation – who helped coordinate the series – offers this definition: “The blue economy is one that is, at its core, economically resilient, environmentally sustainable, and centered on equitable economic development.” This description differs somewhat from previous definitions that centered around fossil fuels, maritime shipping, and tourism.

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The Buzz

ON THE BAY

By Ken Abrams

BLUE AND YOU August 4: Blue Jobs August 11: Blue Ecosystem August 18: Looking Ahead

Rumsey explains how the state and private industry are working together to foster these ideas.

“About five or six years ago, I went to work for [former] Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor to help create innovation campuses, a partnership between the state of Rhode Island, URI, and private industry. A little over a year ago, we really put our minds to creating a blue technology innovation campus – everything about the ocean. We created a strategy and a road map for an ocean or a blue tech innovation campus.”

The goal of the partnership is to position Rhode Island as a leader in the ocean economy. “Rhode Island is the Ocean State and has been for a long time,” says Rum-

the Industrial Revolution. Beyond that, the Navy has a presence here with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and the Naval War College. There’s also a NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] office, and URI has one of the most preeminent oceanography schools in the country.

We also have the nation’s first and only operational offshore wind farm.”

So what does all this mean for the region?

Jobs – lots of them. The plan focuses on modern industries and expects to bring over 50,000 new jobs to the state.

“We outlined seven different sectors for the blue economy where jobs will be created,” continues Rumsey. “Traditionally you had things like ships, ports, and tourism,

We really want to stress sustainable fisheries, and we added other notable industries like offshore renewable energy. Right now, that means wind turbines, some solar, and in the future, wave power. The second industry we added was aquaculture; we have a growing number of aquaculturists who are growing oysters and soon probably scallops as well. Those are some of the new types of jobs that exist there.”

Rumsey estimates doubling the number of high-paying jobs that presently exist in the industry. “The whole idea of the workshops is to educate the community about what the blue economy is, what the jobs look like, so people can learn how to get those jobs, or how their kids or grandkids

sey. “We have a long history starting with

and the maritime trades like boatbuilding.

can get those jobs.”

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Photo courtesy of Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce

Learn more about the blue economy with resources and past workshop recordings online, or register for a free seminar happening this month.

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By Ann Martini

When the Bitter End is Oh, So Sweet A young all-female crew makes history competing in the Newport Bermuda Race “Sailing is a sport for men – real men,” wrote Thomas Fleming Day, the creator of the Newport Bermuda Race, in 1906 in his magazine, The Rudder. While he was immovable on gender, Day believed the sport of offshore sailing needed to welcome sailors of all income and ability, not just rich pros. A 635-nautucal-mile offshore jaunt, thought Day, would prove that.

Three boats entered the first iteration of the Newport Bermuda Race that year. The smallest, the 28-foot Gauntlet, was remarkable for its size and its crew. It included 20-year-old Thora Lund Robinson. While her boat didn’t win, both Robinson and the Newport Bermuda race would go down in history as being tough, unconventional, and ground-breaking.

The 2022 Newport Bermuda Race launched from Newport on June 17. And while Robinson wouldn’t get a second glance loading provisions onto her boat today, one crew of the 188 competing, Team Bitter End, sure would. Not only was the

team the first all-female crew to participate in this iconic race, but it was also the youngest. Seven students from the Lincoln School in Providence – Milla Clarke, Sophia Comiskey, Callie Dawson, Gigi Fischer, Elizabeth Gardner, Phoebe Lee, Olivia Vincent – along with 20-year-old Portsmouth High School grad Sarah Wilme and four female coaches were ready to go. In about four days they were due at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.

Nearby on the lawn at Castle Hill, parents and families gathered in sight of the starting buoy in support of the young women; the air was frenetic. “We were petrified,” recalls Cara Lane, mom to Milla Clarke. “I mean, it’s a storied and iconic race. But to watch them be so bold and courageous, especially after COVID – it filled me with a lot of joy.”

Each of the women came to sailing in their own ways. Fischer was a baby when her family started sailing offshore. Clarke and Comiskey learned around the age of eight and

both loved it. “It’s where I’m most confident and happiest,” Clarke says. Dawson, from the Edgewood section of Cranston, spent a few summers in sailing camp in Miami but hated it. “I always felt so out of control,” she remembers. When her father Chris bought a boat, Dawson started to spend more time on the water. But Dawson’s father was still surprised when she chose to join the sailing team at Lincoln. “I think she just didn’t want to play lacrosse,” he says with a laugh. “I didn’t think she’d love it as much as she does now.”

Sailing coach Richard Feeny first met the team when they signed up for the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Program in Bristol. They were disappointed when a Martha’s Vineyard race they had entered was canceled. Over pizza, Feeny coyly suggested they start prepping for Newport Bermuda, ten months out. “I purposely planted the seed,” admits Feeny, thinking maybe in the next ten years some of them might consider it. “They absolutely latched onto it.”

Photos by Becca Hassel

The all-female Team Bitter End made up a group of some of the youngest sailors fo compete

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Sailing the Newport Bermuda Race

Feeny worked with the team, as did other coaches, to get them ready. He encouraged trust and hard work. “They were amazing,” he says. “They didn’t understand the magnitude of it at first. But they put in the work and never waivered.”

And so Team Bitter End was quickly born.

Cara Lane heard through an old friend that the world-renowned Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands wanted to sponsor the women. The team found their way to Oakcliff, a New York-based sailing program that furnished them with training and a 40-foot boat. They connected with coaching staff led by professional sailor and meteorologist Libby Greenhalgh, who competed in the round-the-world

Volvo Ocean Race. “She is an absolute rockstar in the world of sailing,” says Dawson’s mom Maureen. “I felt better knowing she had them.”

While Greenhalgh’s expertise allayed some of the parents’ concerns, there were tense moments on the water. Their start time from Castle Hill was delayed due to weather conditions, and when the women finally set sail, cold rain dampened their spirit…momentarily. “On that first night I thought, ‘Ugh, I’m wet and cold and am going to be this way until Sunday,’” recalls Fischer. “But then as we got closer, I didn’t want it to end.”

Other concerns, including equipment problems and lots of near-capsizing, were short-lived as well. “There was one time when we breached

for about the tenth time,” says Comiskey, noting that this time felt like the boat might actually capsize. “But then we spotted a rainbow and the feeling was gone.” All of the women talk about the enormous amount of trust they placed in each other. “It was everything,” says Clarke.

Four days later, Team Bitter End arrived at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club to learn they had finished an astonishing 27th out of 188 boats. In true Thomas Fleming Day fashion, many of the male competitors on the dock that day weren’t so welcoming to this young female team. But the women’s spirits weren’t dampened. They had done themselves, their coaches, and their families – as well as Thora Lund Robinson – incredibly proud.

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The Buzz

ON THE BAY

By Megan Monte

Moms on a Mission A nonprofit formed to raise funds for an all-abilities playground in Portsmouth becomes a community effort

For many, playgrounds hold fond childhood memories of hanging on the monkey bars and racing down the slides, but not all swing sets are built equally. When it comes to accommodating the youngest of park-goers and those with disabilities, finding a play space for everyone can be a challenge. This is what compelled two local moms to found the Four Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit raising funds to transform the Portsmouth Playground into a space for all abilities.

The moms, Kateri Chappell Buerman and Laurel Handel Polselli, have made it their mission to transform the playground located

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on Portsmouth’s Turnpike Avenue. The current one is only fit for ages five through 12.

Both with toddlers, Buerman and Polselli saw the need for a play space suitable and safe for younger children, too.

At the suggestion of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Buerman and Polselli founded the Four Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit with one goal: raise enough money to completely renovate the playground – a costly endeavor.

A nurse and realtor, respectively, neither Buerman nor Polselli had ever led such a large fundraising campaign, but their passion for making an inclusive playground

drives their efforts. “Play knows no age and no ability level. Play is a way for people to connect and learn and grow,” Buerman says.

She points to research showing that play helps develop social skills and self-regulation abilities, along with providing physical benefits. An “all ages, all accessibility” mission is at the core of Four Hearts, ensuring anyone can reap the benefits of play.

Inclusivity comes in the form of equipment that’s differentiated by age group. “We have a structure that’s for ages zero to five, and we also have another that’s five to 12,” Buerman says, adding that the latter structure would

Photos courtesy of Four Hearts Foundation

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also have safety measures in place for any toddlers that wander onto it. “We also wanted to make it handicap accessible. The current one is not,” she continues. Instead of the ground being covered in mulch, as it is currently, the new playground will have a rubber-like wheelchair-friendly flooring.

With an original estimate of $500,000, Four Hearts Foundation seeks funding from a variety of sources, including grants, GoFundMe, plaques for sale, and community events. The nonprofit currently has one board member, and various volunteers who help at different local events. “We really do feel like this is

becoming a community effort,” Buerman says, describing how much she and Polselli enjoy getting the whole town involved. Whether people come out to events or purchase a plaque for a park bench or table, Buerman stresses that any small amount helps.

Four Hearts Foundation will be hosting a Pints for Play event with the Infinity Volunteers – a group of students engaging in humanitarian efforts – at Ragged Island in Portsmouth on August 14. As Buerman says, “We want everyone to be involved and included - that’s the only way we’re going to reach the goal.” Facebook: Four Hearts Foundation

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The Buzz

RHODY GEM

By Elyse Major

Art By You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio DIY Pottery Painting We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!

What it is: A studio and shop filled with everything you need to paint your own pottery, no appointment necessary.

What makes it a Rhody Gem? Looking for something fun to do or want to make a customized keepsake? “Art by You at Weirdgirl is a place to relax, reset, and get creative,” says Meg Jones, owner and sole proprietor. Jones has filled the expansive space with organized shelves of unglazed bisque and work tables ready with paint swatches, brushes, and more. Once your piece is painted, Jones fires it in the kiln and schedules a pick-up time for your objet d’art. Sister company In God We Trust Ceramics provides hand and footprint impressions in-studio or by kit, pet paw prints, custom signs, and house numbers, all in ceramics. “The Studio is honestly like a child to me. We have been through many ups and downs, weathered growing pains, disappointments, celebrations, corrections and redirections. But through it all, I have loved Weirdgirl and continue to enjoy bringing art through ceramics to the community,” says Jones.

Art By You at Weirdgirl Creations 33 Kent Street, Suite B, Barrington • 247-1397 WeirdgirlCreations.com

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Photo courtesy of Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio

Where to find it: Nestled in Barrington, find the studio at the corner of Kent and Sowams Road. If you’re traveling from New Meadow, turn at the Hampton Meadows Elementary School and follow Kent Street to the end.

To submit your Rhody Gem, please email Elyse@ProvidenceOnline.com

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Messy Learning Bristol resident Shannon Rozea’s nonprofit brings environmental literacy – and muddy fun – to kids of all ages Shannon Rozea spent ten years of her childhood living on the sprawling grounds of the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where her father was the superintendent of the property. Discovering and exploring nature on more than 2,000 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean nurtured Rozea’s career path. The Bristol resident earned a BS in landscape architecture and regional planning from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and then worked in the field before taking a sabbatical from her career to raise her young children. During that time, she redirected her knowledge and passion for outdoor learning into the Green Team at Guiteras Elementary School in Bristol, where her children went, creating a Discovery Garden and other programming.

The work garnered recognition by Save The Bay Bristol and inspired Rozea to create Thrive Outside, a nonprofit partnering with community spaces and schools to design dynamic safe outdoor learning zones, all complemented with professional teacher development and outdoor educational training.

Shannon Rozea, founder of Thrive Outside

OUTDOOR FREEDOM: I remember clearly [when my family moved] on my fourth birthday; we arrived at night and the next morning looking out the window – I was amazed at where we had landed. There was a herd of deer on the landscape and the sun was coming up. It’s imprinted on my brain. We had the run of this property [at the Crane Estate]. My parents always said go out and play. We had no neighbors; it was just me and my brother and all this nature to explore.

SEED OF INSPIRATION: After the Guiteras experience, I had the inspiration to start Thrive Outside. I learned about the Boston Schoolyard Initiative, which transformed 88 schoolyards from derelict-looking asphalt

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grounds into amazing outdoor learning areas coupled with teacher outdoor learning. Thrive was formed in December 2017, and by January, we had three projects so I knew I was on to something. We now have a staff of five and a board of directors. A good thing that came from COVID was that schools started looking to the outdoors as a learning environment.

GET MUDDY: Our whole mission is to connect kids to nature, learn about it, fall in love with it, and achieve environmental literacy so our children will understand ecosystems, habitats, animals, and climate. Our fundraiser is an all-ages family obstacle course with mud. It was the idea of board member Amy Boutchie.

Thrive Outside will hold its fourth annual messy fundraiser, Thrive Outside in the Mud, at Frerichs Farm in Warren on September 18. ThriveOutside.info

We have two humongous mud pits to crawl through. Our board chair Marc Domina is our “mudmaster.” He is a Warren volunteer fireman so they come and blast everyone down with the fire hoses. I smile for weeks after.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE: I threw myself into volunteer work at Guiteras Elementary School. Another mom, Brooke Merriam, and I formed the Green Team. We were excited about getting kids outside and learning. The landscape at Guiteras is amazing. We came up with a plan, worked with Bristol Town Planner Ed Tanner and we received a grant and did fundraising to support the project.

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10 statewide events happening this month Participants sink or swim aboard their crafty vessels for the Fools’ Rules Regatta

August 6: Newport Polo invites spectators to watch international teams gallop to victory at Glen Farm every Saturday. The USA vs. New Zealand match is followed by a special Rhode Island Lobster Boil Dinner of local seafood. Portsmouth, NPTPolo.com

August 9: Farms team up with top chefs for Local Food Fest, a live dish preparation event celebrating local food. Enjoy fresh meals along with Rhodymade wine, beer, signature cocktails, and live music on the water. Newport, FarmFreshRI.org

August 18: Gather with family and friends at Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Third Beach property for seaside tunes

by Greg Ferreira at the Beach Bash. A reservation includes s’mores, soft drinks, and dancing – BYO picnic. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

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The Barrington Summer Concert Series continues every Sunday with a lineup of local musicians including Airplay Band, Roger Ceresi’s All Starz, Trinity, and Brass Attack performing at Latham Park. Barrington, LearningCTR.org

Bulgarmarsh Recreation Area is the place to be for free summer fun, with Tiverton’s Concerts in the Park series presenting local bands jamming out in a variety of genres select Fridays, plus food trucks. Facebook: Tiverton Recreation

Tour Newport from two wheels with Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride, inviting new and experienced cyclists to pedal at their own pace to see 10 scenic private spots (released the day of) and enjoy local food and entertainment. BikeNewportRI.org

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Take a musical maritime voyage at Linden Place with A Night of Sea Shanties and Food.

Enjoy hot dogs with all the fixings while folk singer David Coffin performs traditional ballads and sailor songs. Bristol, LindenPlace.org

Find energetic crowds and healthy competition at Jamestown’s town beach for the 43rd Annual Fools’ Rules Regatta, where participants build and sail a boat they make themselves out of non-marine items. Jamestown, JYC.org

Narragansett Bay provides the backdrop for the Rhode Island Folk Festival, featuring three stages with over 50 artists from around the state and beyond, plus vendors and food trucks, at Rose Larisa Park. Riverside, RhodeIslandFolkFestival.com

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Of Land and Sea A Bristol raw bar and seafood joint dishes up bright summer specials for all tastes Set foot off the Seastreak Bristol Ferry or pedal over to Hope Street from the East Bay Bike Path and come to a charming destination for pond-to-plate fare. Centrally located in historic downtown, Bristol Oyster Bar is the flagship establishment of the East Bay Restaurant Group with owner Jordan Sawyer and corporate chef Andy Williams at the helm devising a menu around the region’s bounty.

If you’re lured here by the “oyster bar” in the name, you won’t be disappointed. “Our raw bar features Rhode Island oysters and littlenecks from local farms and diggers including our own, Aquidneck Oyster Farm,” shares Sawyer. During summer, snag a seat on their bustling patio Tuesday through Thursday from 4-6pm and be treated to half-price raw bar happy hour.

Once you’ve had your oyster fill, chances are good you’ll stay for the variety of other creative dishes crafted by executive chef Matt Lerish and cocktails dreamt up by general manager Simeona Bullock. “Highlighting local seafood, poultry, and produce, there are offerings for lovers of the land and the sea,” says Sawyer. For the latter, there’s the shareable Lobster Fritters with sweet corn and tangy tarragon aioli or the Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, which uses sushi-grade tuna with pickled shallots, togarashi spice, and crispy puffed farro. “It’s a refreshing summer starter and natural accompaniment to our other chilled raw bar offerings.” And for landlubbers, Sawyer recommends the Barbacoa Tacos with Narragansett Creamery queso fresco.

Arriving by boat, bike, or car, and regardless of whether your palate leans briny or earthy, Bristol Oyster Bar is a summer hotspot.

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A New Way to Paella Make the most of fresh catches and artisanal olives in this summer shrimp dish Fresh shrimp, buttery shiitake mushrooms, and briny yet fruity kalamata olives get cozy in a flavorful orzo recipe. This one-skillet meal checks off all the boxes: easy to make, healthy, and clean-up is a breeze. Feeling adventurous?

Experiment by swapping in a different variety of olive or your fave fresh-made pasta.

ONE-SKILLET SHRIMP AND ORZO INGREDIENTS • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped • 1 zucchini, cubed • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, dirt brushed off and end of stems removed (slice if you prefer smaller pieces of mushroom) • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika • 1/2 Tbsp coriander • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp ginger powder • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced • 1 Tbsp tomato paste • 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth • ¾ cup uncooked orzo • 1 pound raw thawed shrimp, tail on • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half • Salt and pepper to taste (try to limit salt if broth is not low sodium) • A pinch of basil, sliced for garnish STEPS 1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. 2. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

To achieve the perfect balance of umami and refreshing seafood notes, only the best ingredients will do, so opt for your local fish market, farmstand, or artisanal corner store for the main ingredients.

Here’s a handful of shops around the East Bay to find everything you need.

Shrimp: Anthony’s Seafood, Middletown Produce: Aquidneck Growers Market, Middletown & Newport (AquidneckCommunityTable.org) Olives: Nectar De La Vida, Warren Pasta: Prica Farina, Warren Artisanal Oil: Virgin & Aged, Newport

3. Add the minced ginger and garlic, tomato paste, and all of the spices to the skillet. Stir well and allow to cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds.

4. Pour in the broth and orzo. Mix the orzo well, and try to get every piece submerged in the broth. Place the shrimp over the top of the orzo. Salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with kalamata olives.

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed by the orzo and the shrimp are cooked through. Chop up some basil and sprinkle over the top. Serve and enjoy!

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Whether arriving by boat or other means of travel, The Wharf is easy to spot along the Warren River by its nautical blue exterior, rooftop deck, and its own private dock.

Taking advantage of the restaurant’s unique dock-and-dine amenities, we arrived by boat on a sunny day – a 35-minute voyage from Providence. Pro-tip: mariners flock to The Wharf during summer months, so give the restaurant a call first to ensure there’s room at the dock if you’re traveling by water.

Waterfront views are visible from every section of the restaurant, so even landlubbers can feel like they’re on a boat without ever leaving the dock. I recommend visiting the rooftop deck while waiting for a table below – on most days, there’s live music playing and always tropical cocktails to choose from.

Downstairs, the interior is lined with windows, so every seat has a picturesque bay vista.

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Once we settled into our seats, we perused the menu. The Wharf is an obvious choice for seafood lovers – with a full raw bar, steamed lobster, and the fresh catch of the day – but the menu has a satisfying selection of flatbreads and salads, too.

We opted to embrace the nautical vibe and split the Coconut Shrimp first. This dish has a perfect balance of crunchy sweetness from the panko coconut exterior and a little zest from the Asian chili sauce drizzle. It comes with a refreshing orange pineapple marmalade dipping sauce. Next came the Asian Thai Salad – another sweet and savory offering. This is the perfect choice for those who love a classic chopped salad but crave some extra flavor and texture. With

toppings like mandarin orange slices, crisp snow peas, and almonds over rice noodles coated in a lime cilantro dressing and Thai peanut sauce, what’s not to like?

For the main course, we decided to continue our theme and ordered, by our server’s recommendation, the Asian Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, served pan-seared over a jasmine rice stir fry, with baby bok choy. The sea bass had a smooth buttery mouthfeel with a light flavor complemented nicely by the veggies.

Though we had a return boat journey ahead of us and were already plenty full, we ordered one last pick-me-up – the creme brulee – before setting sail. The Wharf is a must-stop on any boater’s day trip, or for a summer seafood fix surrounded by cozy nautical vibes and views.

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Restaurateur Callum McLaughlin and his family traded NYC for Rhode Island when COVID hit. “We arrived for spring break with the kids and never left,” he says, only half joking.

Now rooted in the state, he recently opened Cabana in the old Salvation Cafe space in Newport.

One of the partners behind NYC’s celebrated Lower East Side restaurant Grey Lady, named for Nantucket, McLaughlin admits to a bit of a fetish for island-style eateries. Cabana is Caribbean themed with a New England beach bar twist. He’s kept Salvation’s team intact, but the menu is all new, with island flavors like Jerk chicken and vegetable curry nestled beside reinvigorated classics like a lobster BLT (served on thick slices of toasted sourdough) and an old-school smash burger. The vibe extends to the cocktails, which are inspired by beach bars McLaughlin’s visited across the world.

New England brews fill the taps. 140 Broadway, CabanaNewport.com

An upscale New Orleans-style speakeasy above Wally’s Wieners? According to Wally’s owner Bradley Head, the juxtaposition of a hot dog or burger with a high-end cocktail was a concept too delicious to pass up. “The plan was always to open a speakeasy or lounge,” Head says.

But with the configuration of Wally’s Thames Street spot – namely, its second floor – the opportunity to open The Copper Club presented itself.

The menu features classic cocktails from old-school NOLA spots like Galatoire’s or Commander’s Palace. The bourbon-heavy offerings include Milk Punch, Sazerac, and the Vieux Carré.

The atmosphere in the intimate 30-seat, two-room lounge is classic speakeasy.

Red velvet-covered banquettes fill one room while the dark wood bar with its copper backsplash welcomes revelers in front. The full Wally’s menu – including the beer, wine, and cocktails served downstairs – is available. Head says it’s also available for private events. 464 Thames Street, CopperClubNPT.com

The relocation of Yagi Noodles from Thames Street to Long Wharf Mall was unexpected but fortuitous. With double the square footage, co-owner and chef Basil Yu and his partner Kodi Keith can flex their culinary muscles and stretch their imaginations. “We’re combining two units,” explains Yu, enabling them to expand their kitchen and storage areas, have a larger dining room, and add a boba-focused cafe, not to mention oodles of outdoor dining space.

Yu sounds most excited about installing a noodle room, a 10x10-foot former office that’s being repurposed into a low hydration space where customers can watch the noodle making process.

The humidity-controlled chamber is also perfect for making Asian-inspired desserts to serve at the cafe. Although the new space doesn’t come with a liquor license, they plan on continuing their robust spirit-free beverage program. “There’s a lot of fun possibilities,” the chef teases. 20 Long Wharf Mall, YagiNoodles.com

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Whether you’re looking to sail along the Sakonnet River, dock and dine at waterfront eateries along Mount Hope Bay, kayak along the Kickemuit, standup paddleboard Portsmouth’s shoreline, or tack on a 12-meter yacht while learning exactly why Newport is the Sailing Capital of the World, we’ve assembled the best of local boat builders, charter experiences, and harbor cruises, as well as tips on how to feel like a yachtie so you can live your best Ocean State summer life.

LEARN THE ROPES Newsweek’s Best Maker Schools in the world. Here’s what sets it apart: you can visit the campus and watch boat builders in training, crafting vessels by hand, not so differently than the way it was done centuries ago. Restoration Hall, built in 1903, has an elevated catwalk where visitors can take it all in.

Grab some iced coffee at neighboring Mokka Coffeehouse (you’re welcome in advance) and peruse the three-acre campus and marina (warning: you may be tempted to change careers and enroll after your visit). IYRS.edu

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Located in the heart of Bristol, the Herreshoff Marine Museum offers youth and adult sailing classes in the summer and fall (the latter start mid-September). The museum’s Herreshoff Seamanship Program teaches the principles of sailing, and sailors-in-training can get to know the legacy, design, and performance of the museum’s stunning vessels, be it Herreshoff wooden sloops up to 16 feet or a Sea Sprite 23 (class sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis). Private lessons are also available for that one-on-one experience. All boats utilized in Herreshoff’s sailing school are also available for rent with a $250 yearly “Columbia” level membership and demonstrated sailing ability. If landlubbing is more your speed, check out the museum’s exhibits and campus. The Nathanael Greene Herreshoff Model room, named for the famed Bristolian and renowned naval architect, holds a collection of 500 models significant to the Herreshoff legacy. Herreshoff.com Did you know the premier marine trades and modern manufacturing school in the US is right here in the smallest state? Located on Newport’s harborfront, IYRS School of Technology and Trades is a non-profit, post-secondary experiential learning institution. Since its founding nearly 30 years ago, the school has soared, recently being named one of

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Founded in 1983 after the loss of the America’s Cup in local waters (a day that lives in Newport infamy), Sail Newport has grown to be New England’s largest public sailing center and is considered Rhode Island’s premier public sailing site. The organization’s purpose is to make learning to sail easy, fun, and affordable while also offering rental programs so people can have access to boats. With tomorrow’s sailors in mind, Sail Newport works to attract new enthusiasts of all different ages and backgrounds to the sport.

Here you’ll find programs designed for everyone from the first-timer or those who are a little rusty steering the tiller to seafarers looking to sharpen their skills. Families or groups can schedule a Try Sailing experience with one of their certified instructors and up to four adult guests (or up to two adults and three children) where you’ll learn the ins and outs of sailing, or sign up for a weekly group adult learn-to-sail program where you’ll dive deeper into sailing instruction aboard a J/22. SailNewport.org

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Go along for the ride or roll up your sleeves and pitch in the thrill of sailing one of these historic gems. AmericasCupCharters.com Making its seasonal debut this year, Tabasco is the newest addition to Newport’s fleet of charter vessels, and it’s making a splash (pun intended).

Built in 1973 and spending most of her life off the coast of Maine, this 32foot Wasque (way-squee) is perfect for groups up to six and comes with a captain and crew. Sit back with a BYO cocktail or mocktail in hand and get an up-close look at mega-mansions along the coast, lighthouses, private yacht clubs, and cool sights like Clingstone, the house on the rocks. Owner and captain Curtis Adam says whether embarking on a 1.5-hour cruise or 3.5-hour excursion, guests can choose their own adventure. “What I love about the boat is the ability to be anything. We can clear the deck chairs and have a dance party,” says Adam (bachelorette parties: take note for

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The world’s most expensive superyacht, the History Supreme, is worth nearly $5 billion and is made of solid gold and platinum. But you don’t need a billionaire’s bank account to get out on the water. With more than 400 miles of coastline, boating in the summertime is virtually a requirement here in the Ocean State, whether boating on the bay is new territory for you or you’re an old salt.

It’d be downright blasphemous to have a story about boating and sailing without including the classic sailing thoroughbreds that put Lil’ Rhody on the map: 12 meters (or “metres,” the British spelling, which you’ll commonly see when referring to these boats). The America’s Cup, the oldest international competition still operating in any sport, was raced in Newport from 1930 until 1983 with majestic, painstakingly built wooden 12 meters racing until the debut of aluminum 12 meters in 1974. Today, more than a half dozen America’s Cup competitors call Newport Harbor home, including a handful on which you can take a two-hour sail in Narragansett Bay. America’s Cup Charters counts five 12 meters among its fleet

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that last sail before the veil). Swimming in heavenly spots like Potter’s Cove and Mackerel Cove, both in Jamestown, is particularly popular. Also, the boat welcomes fourlegged friends and is basically your Instagram content dream, so bring your charger. CharterTabasco.com Want to throw a party with 39 of your closest friends?

Enter Heron Luxury Charters, a 63-foot catamaran offering full-day, half-day, and sunset sails; all of which are exclusively private. Charming from the get-go with its signature Tiffany-blue hull, Heron is equipped with plenty of plush bean bag chairs to relax upon, two large trampolines for luxuriating, paddle-boards, floating water mats, and blankets for chilly sunset sails. But you’ll have to book this memorable charter experience in summertime as Heron heads south when temperatures start to drop. Chasing that endless summer – we feel you, Heron. HeronLuxuryCharters.com

THE NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW IS SURE TO LURE EVEN LANDLUBBERS TO THE NEWPORT YACHTING CENTER

FEEL LIKE A YACHTIE While the Clarke Cooke House is downright legendary and the restaurant’s Bistro and Candy Store (note to newbies: not a candy store) dining floors are awash in the owner’s noteworthy personal collection of America’s Cup prints and sailing memorabilia, the lesser-known 12 Meter Yacht Club Room is practically encased in centuries-old dark wood and illuminated by the glow of candlelight and few strategically placed sconces. While often used for special events, the dining room is sometimes available for evening meals, and if you’re lucky enough to secure a crisp, white linen-covered table with its leather nailhead-detailed seats, you can take in the historic 12 Meter Class trophies and models on display. ClarkeCooke.com Celebrating its 51st year, the Newport International Boat Show is more than just a show; it’s one of the largest in-water events in the country. Commanding more than 14 acres of the waterfront, this September 15-18 you’ll find hundreds of exhibitors, dealers, and manufacturers, with new powerboats and sailboats ranging from 15 to 90 feet, plus an extensive selection of marine equipment, services, and accessories for boaters. Not in the market to buy a boat? That’s the best part – it doesn’t matter. You can board these stunning seacrafts and explore to your heart’s content (who’s to say you’re not one NFT away from deep pockets?). Cocktails and cold brew, shopping, swag, places to sit back and relax and take in the late summer breezes – what’s not to love? Insider tip: wear shoes you can easily slip on and off as boats request you remove your footwear before boarding. NewportBoatShow.com A captain, a carpenter, or a cryptocurrency millionaire – you never quite know who you’ll be dining next to at Belle’s Cafe, a dockside cafe tucked inside Newport Shipyard (technically now named Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard). Open for breakfast and lunch, what was once a waterfront hidden gem now draws the masses, but weekday and early morning visits are considerably less crowded. Don’t let the guard shack fool you – you’re welcome to walk inside the shipyard, head toward the docks and look for the signature “checkerboard patio” marking Belle’s.

While charming inside with shiplap, bamboo pendant lights, and a bright white and blue color scheme, dockside dining under the patio umbrellas is the place to be – how often do you get to enjoy fluffy pancakes next to a superyacht? NewportShipyard.com

MADE IN RHODE ISLAND Nestled in the heart of Bristol is East Passage Boatwrights, a full-service marine yard that’s one of the region’s preeminent comprehensive yacht repair and maintenance companies. The company led the restoration of the 1935 Sparkman & Stephens 55’ yawl Santana, best known as Humphrey Bogart’s beloved boat – a project that earned Classic Boat’s prestigious Restoration of the Year award. While restorations have been incredibly rewarding, owner Carter Richardson, a graduate of IYRS, felt a deep desire to get back to what brought him to IYRS in the first place: classic wooden boat building.

Last fall, the company unveiled the East Passage 24 (EP24), a traditionally constructed Down East style launch, at the Newport International Boat Show. Since then, the EP24 has been awarded Best New Powered Vessel of the Year by Classic Boat magazine and Best in Show/Professionally Built New Boat from Wooden Boat Magazine Boat Show in Mystic in June. EPBWS.com How could Ernie Gavin know that when he created Stur-Dee Boat Co. in Tiverton 75 years ago, he’d be building a legacy. Gavin’s daughter, Heidi Reid, started working for her pop when she was just 17 years old. “I’m just starting to get the hang of it,” she says with a dry sarcasm. She took over the business after Gavin’s passing in 2007 and the company continues to build finely crafted eightfoot dinghies 12-, 14-, and 16-foot dories; a 10-foot rowing skiff; and 14-foot catboat. “We just keep building them and people keep buying them,” says Reid matter-of-factly. While some materials have changed, including the use of composite materials for better performance, the principles of Stur-Dee Boat Co. stay the same – just the way people want them. Stur-DeeBoat.com

LAND HO! A VIEW OF NEWPORT FROM THE WATER

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CRUISE AROUND You want to see live music. They want a sunset cruise. Date night solution: jammin’ aboard the Coastal Queen, a charming boat rain or shine with its covered but open-air upper top deck for catching fresh ocean breezes and weatherproof main salon on the main deck. While there’s a host of daily narrated tours including lighthouse and mimosa cruises, scenic bay cruises, and evening cocktail cruises, their special event cruises include wine tastings, live bands, beer tastings, and theme nights, like reggae night. Most daily cruises depart from Newport but special event cruises depart from Jamestown or Wickford, which allow you to explore those charming downtowns before or after your adventure. CoastalQueenCruises.com Gansett Cruises out of Bowen’s Landing on Newport’s Bowen’s Wharf offers laid back, 1.5-hour narrated harbor boat tours and sunset cruises on Narragansett Bay with both covered seating and plenty of room on the bow and rooftop deck for sun-worshippers. M/V Gansett may just be the most

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Summertime Blues A Newport yacht draws its colorway from ocean views outside its portholes Choosing light fixtures and buying furniture are rites of passage when it comes to moving into a new home, but what if that home is a yacht?

For a pair of empty-nesters who purchased a Vicem 65 Classic, this meant returning to Maloney Interiors. “This is a long-time client of mine,” says Ally Maloney, founder and principal designer. “Our first project together was refitting his previous boat, a Vicem 58 back in 2015. When he decided to build the Vicem 65, he told me about his plans and we got to work coordinating design efforts with the team from Vicem Yachts.”

Maloney explains that soft-good selections were made with her clients at her office on Thames Street in Newport. During the construction phase, the designer traveled to Istanbul to meet with Vicem’s team and make additional selections. When the boat arrived stateside in Florida, it was outfitted with everything from dinnerware and drinkware to accessories and decor. Because this was a new build, most of the items were fabricated by Vicem Yachts in Turkey. A few accents, such as pillows, were made in Rhode Island at Maloney’s workroom, and much of the artwork aboard the boat is from Sheldon Fine Art, also in Newport.

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PRO-TIPS “My best piece of advice to create a coastal aesthetic in your home is to achieve the look through your color palette and material selection. For example, neutral tones mixed with blues and greens, and finish materials such as white oak or teak wood will allude to a coastal aesthetic.

Avoid kitschy nautical. You’ll never see anchors, buoys, or fish prints in my projects,” says Maloney.

Photos by Cate Brown, courtesy of Maloney Interiors

EXPLORE NEWPORT Maloney cites the following as local go-tos: Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet and Sheldon Fine Art for shopping; Bar ‘Cino, Cru Café, and Mori Sushi for dining; and for exploring, Audrain Auto Museum, Cliff Walk, Fort Adams and Brenton Point State Parks, and the Newport Art Museum.

So what goes into furnishing a yacht? Maloney explains that this is dependent on the type of boat and its use. For example, large yachts are climate controlled 24/7 and staffed with crew who maintain the vessel and its furnishings. “In this case you’re not really limited with what can be placed aboard the boat, and furniture, artwork, rugs, lighting, fabric, etc. can be sourced the same as you would for a home,” says Maloney. On smaller boats that aren’t always climate controlled, or that have more exposed areas, performance fabrics, materials, and finishes that hold up well to the sun and elements are needed.

Any technical queries from the client were

fielded to Vicem, but aesthetic requests, such as color, tone, mood, and feel of the boat’s interior, were handled by Maloney. “Selections included a transitional – not too modern, not too classic – design with a blue color palette; that’s the owner’s favorite color,” says the designer.

The owners live in Massachusetts, keep the boat in Newport, and use it seasonally to enjoy the City by the Sea and take weeklong trips to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. “I believe that many of my clients most enjoy using their boats as a space for relaxation, to get away, to casually or privately entertain family and friends. It’s a fun way to travel to favorite destinations and just get away from it all.”

AWARD WINNER Maloney’s design of the Vicem 65 Classic debuted at the 2019 Newport International Boat Show and won the People’s Choice Award for overall design, which includes three staterooms, three heads (bathrooms to us landlubbers), a galley, salon, and cockpit. Maloney Interiors provides interior design, project management, furnishings, and refits for custom and semi-custom yachts. Learn more at MaloneyInteriors.com

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Meet Brenda Brock The Farmaesthetics founder and formulator on sustainable beauty Farmaesthetics was one of the first brands in organic, sustainable beauty. Did you set out to create an iconic brand?

In the summer of 1999, a group of our friends – all women with little girls – decided to open an organic farmstand on my friend’s organic farm in Portsmouth. Everyone had their specialty: flowers, herbs, vegetables. Mine was making herbal preparations from the farm’s harvests. So this was a wonderful summer project and opportunity to show my daughter that products do not grow on shelves, but rather they come from hard work and careful processes that rely on a healthy, beautiful environment.

How do you come up with your locations and potions?

First, I observe the need and then pursue the solution. I have been passionate about traditional herbal formulation all my life. I learned the skill of growing and using herbs and flowers for skin health from the women on my own family’s farm in Texas. Rural culture is rooted in conserving the health of land and is a crucial component of sustaining a successful farm. It is those same principles of stewardship that are crucial to a healthy body. The skin is the body’s largest organ to absorb beneficial (or detrimental) compounds.

What we put on our skin goes down the drain in the shower and into the water table. That goes into the environment, watering the fields that grow the crops and feeding the animals…and the cycle goes on. We are either feeding or fouling a healthy environment – internally and externally.

How did the pop-up at Sweet Berry Farm come to be?

We opened our little farmstand on Wapping Road in 1999, the same summer Jan and Michelle Eckhart opened their beautiful store at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown. We were just down the road from each other and were admirers of each other’s work. I am and have always been a loyal customer of Sweet Berry Farm and have always had a dream of working with Michelle on some kind of collaboration. Then my daughter returned to RI last year after five years in LA, and moved down the street from Sweet Berry Farm. She visits the store at least once a day. It was her idea to do a Farmaesthetics pop-up. Michelle and Jan were open to the idea and a wonderful seasonal collaboration has emerged.

What is your favorite Ocean State place to visit?

I love Castle Hill Inn in every season. There is something so magical about the property and its dramatic unobstructed views of Narragansett Bay as it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. Farmaesthetics has its Retreat at Castle Hill Inn on property, so it’s kind of perfect for me to go and do a little work, have a little lunch, then stay for a Farmaesthetics facial or massage in the mansion suite.

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Making an Entrance Looking to infuse your curb appeal with nautical style? Look no further than the line of door knockers and doorbell ringers from Michael Healy Designs. Chances are you’ve seen the unique hardware at such national retailers as Pottery Barn, Wayfair, and Lowe’s,

involved in every phase of each product’s development, from his original sketch to the product’s completion, and his signature marks each piece confirming its authenticity and quality craftsmanship. “Michael’s coastal designs were inspired by his childhood in

but the company is based right here in the Ocean State on the banks of the Blackstone River in Manville, a village in Lincoln. Healy uses a sand casting process to create his pieces, all of which are handcrafted in solid brass, solid bronze, and solid nickel silver. Healy is

Cape Cod. He had many businesses by the age of 18, including diving for and selling lobsters and sand dollars. His love of the outdoors and memories of exploring during his youth still inspire Michael today,” says Kristen Healy, company vice president.

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