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Editor’s Note Feel the Beat There’s nothing quite like the experience of live music. Feeling the energy from the crowd feeding the energy of the band, dancing to your favorite song, finding your next favorite. You might think that you have to drive a long distance for a great concert, to Providence or Boston, but there’s a thriving live music scene in the East Bay. Believe it or not, you can see a show by talented local musicians every night of the week around these parts, whether it’s hearing the
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Age of Aquarium A model of a humpback whale on display at the Environmental Education Center in Bristol
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center in Bristol has a new, state-of-the-art-aquarium. Home to simulated habitats and a diverse population of marine life, the facility offers visitors and students an up close look at the life aquatic.
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Pooling Resources RWU and the Audubon Society team up to completely renovate aquarium exhibits A recent collaboration between Roger Williams University (RWU) and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (ASRI) has resulted in a new, state-ofthe-art aquarium at the Environmental Education Center in Bristol. Led by a group of marine biology students, faculty and staff from RWU, the aquarium has been transformed with modern renovations and features new exhibits with rare marine animal life. Since 2000, RWU students and faculty have teamed up with the Bristol Audubon Education Center for internships, community service projects and classroom instruction. In the last five years, however, RWU and ASRI entered a formal partnership so students could get more hands-on experience, resulting in a collaboration to plan, design and implement extensive renovations to the Center’s aquarium space. According to Anne DiMonti, Director of the Environmental Education Center, both the “front of the house” (exhibits that visitors can see and engage) and the “back of the house” (equipment engineered to maintain water quality and animal care) were in need of desperate
help. Andrew Rhyne, associate professor of marine biology in the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences at RWU, and a group of students spearheaded the project, working for three months to create a new infrastructure for both of these areas. The implementation took three years to complete, but resulted in a new aquarium system that surpasses the standards held to today in the public sphere. ASRI now hosts newly designed aquarium exhibits and has reduced its energy use and utility costs by 30%. “We used this facility very strategically as a teaching platform for us,” Andrew says. “We identified a plan on how to renovate it and bring it up to today’s standards. ASRI is able to get our expertise to design and build [these exhibits], and we we’re able to use that as a classroom environment, which is a very rare thing for students.” The two primary systems that received the most renovations were the “Bay and Ocean” and the “Focus on the Bay” exhibits. Returning visitors will recognize the differences in design, with particular focus on
The newly renovated Education Center successfully mimics natural habitats
mirroring the natural habitats found in local waters. The marine animals now have improved water quality, featuring two very rare blue and orange lobsters (the odds of a naturally occurring orange lobster is one in 30 million, according to Anne.) “We’re trying to replicate the natural ecosystem as best as possible,” Andrew says. “We want those exhibits to look like a salt marsh or the Bay or a tide pool.”
The Education Center is continuing to work with RWU to add new exhibits and marine life to the aquarium. Future plans are to incorporate a coral reef and add sea horses to the exhibits. Numerous public aquarium professionals have visited the new aquarium to learn about the innovations and progressive designs Andrew and his students have created. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-2457500, www.asri.org –Nicolas Staab
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Sharing the Bounty of the Bay for the third year in a row, the Warren Heritage Foundation will be holding its Bounty From the Bay fundraiser and gala. Happening at Warren Town Beach, the event will highlight the origins of the Ocean State’s oyster industry while guests enjoy the fruits of all of that labor. Fresh, local oysters will naturally be on hand, as well as other treats provided by Glorious Affairs, live performances from Minor Swing, raffles, auctions and more. Proceeds will go towards the Warren Heritage Foundation’s continued mission to protect, restore and maintain
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significant historical and architectural sites in Warren. $75. September 12. 6-9pm. Warren Town Beach, Warren. www.warrenheritagefoundation.org Local chefs, businesses and communities will join together for the East Bay Food Pantry’s signature fundraiser, Uncorked! 2015. This event will raise money and awareness to support the food pantry’s mission: “To engage, educate and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-free community.” There will be live music provided by Changes in Latitudes and local food fare, all
underneath the waterfront tent at the Herreshoff Marine Museum. If you’re looking to get involved, sponsor the event or purchase tickets visit their website for more information. $50. September 19. 6:30-9:30pm. 1 Burnside Street, Bristol. www.eastbayfoodpantry.org The East Bay Center will be throwing its 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala at Blithewold Mansion on September 24. This event will raise funds to support the Center’s mission of assisting people in the community who are struggling with mental illness and addiction.
Former Celtics player and national recovery spokesman Chris Herren and Providence Journal sports writer Bill Reynolds will be honored at the event. Both have collaborated to author Basketball Junkie, a book detailing Herren’s inspirational life story. A highlight of the night will be the silent auction, featuring a vacation week in Naples, FL, a Bruins jersey personally signed by Boston legend Bobby Orr and more. $64.29. 6-9pm. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401431-9870, www.ebcannualgala.com –Nicolas Staab
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All Creatures Great and Small A wildlife rehabilitator on injured animals, releasing them into the wild and her personal sacrifices Since 2003 Kristin (Komiega) Fletcher has been the Executive Director of The Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island (WRARI) a non-profit agency licensed by the state of Rhode Island to provide medical care and rehabilitation to injured and orphaned wild animals and birds. The agency’s Wildlife Clinic of RI is in Saunderstown and licensed rehabilitators are located throughout the state. Kristin received a Bachelors Degree in English and Anthropology from Rhode Island College and worked for many years in Human Services for the Maher Center. A licensed rehabilitator with the state, Kristin also holds a Federal Migratory permit. The Bristol native has lived in Portsmouth’s Common Fence Point the last five years with her husband Paul. The couple has two grown daughters Kate and Chelsea. The organization’s 12th Annual Wildstock Benefit Concert will be held Saturday October 24 at Jacky’s Galaxy in Bristol. To get tickets or learn more about WRARI check out www.riwildliferehab.org. Kristin can be reached at 401-293-5505.
i was a kid who hung around with animals growing up. I became a wildlife rehabilitator while still working in human services. In 2003 WRARI came close to folding. The dilemma was that without licensed and trained individuals all injured or orphaned wildlife must be killed. It is against state and federal law for the average individual to take care of the animal. There is a lot involved on both sides. I
was in a position that I was able to leave my job and assume the position fulltime for WRARI. We are all volunteers – the rehabilitators, founder and President Dr. Meredith Bird and Vice President and primary Veterinarian Dr. Chi Chan.
A rehabilitator is trained and licensed to assist injured and orphaned wild species to get them back to be released into the environment. That is the ultimate goal. If they can’t then they are euthanized humanely. These animals are wild and do not make good pets; they consider humans predators. A rehabilitator license includes taking a Department of Environmental Management (DEM) sponsored course and a state test and working with a Veterinarian and a Level 2 rehabilitator for a year. We get the animals mainly because of human development. They get hit by our cars, dragged in by our cats, kids find them and think there is something wrong and there isn’t, they hit telephone lines or are removed from roof lines. People will say let nature take its course. It’s a rare occasion when we see an animal come to us because of something “natural.”
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of saving wildlife. We handle every single wildlife species in the state: baby mice, snakes and turtles, bald eagles, fisher cats, barn swallows, swans. We get calls from residents, town animal control officers, DEM, Audubon. The number of animals is increasing. We saw 3,500
Kristin Fletcher with an injured bat
animals last year. That is a huge number for 15 to 16 rehabilitators. What is hopeful is that… 3,500 people stopped during the day and picked something up and brought it to us. It mattered to them.
i specialize in birds. It is an intense process and there are only three of us who do it. For baby birds the season is May to July. They need to be fed every 15 minutes. I use my timer and start at
6:15am and go to 9pm at night. People ask, “When do you go to the beach or how do you go to weddings in the summer? Well I don’t. Why do this? It’s pretty simple. There are not enough people to do it. There are a committed group of people who put their lives on hold to try to help these animals but not enough. The ramification of this means that animals that could be fixed and released would have to die, and that is not acceptable. –Nina Murphy
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All Aboard A Warren couple offers a nautical alternative to a night on the town eddie and merry Persichetti have worked on mega yachts in many parts of the world, but now cruise in local waters. The couple co-owns and operates the Latitude, a charter vessel available for up to six people. The Latitude is a restored 32-foot Lake Union Dreamboat built in 1929. Merry calls her a “grande dame,” a boat with style and
elegance. Captain Eddy says, “This boat was built during the Depression, survived prohibition and may have been used as a Rum Runner. She’s a piece of history. There are not that many wooden boats around from that era.” Eddie has captained much larger boats in many parts of the globe, and plans to continue that career this winter.
The Persichettis say this area has been a great place to launch a charter business. “Merry and I have traveled all over the world and I’ve never seen a marine community like Warren. Everyone takes care of each other down here.” Eddie and Merry launched their business in May of this year, and the boat has traveled to the Volvo Ocean Race in
Newport, taken a small group to a larger 70th surprise birthday party in Bristol, as well as numerous other destinations in the Narragansett Bay area. Each charter can be customized. “I’m waiting for guys to catch on. This is a killer date night,” Merry says. Latitude, Warren Town Dock, 279 Water Street. www.cruiselatitude. com. –Cindy VonSchalkwyck
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It’s easy to feel isolated in Rhode Island and even easier here in the Bay. As dictated by the Rhody Effect, distance is assessed in relation to our state’s small scale. People in other states wouldn’t blink at the thought of driving more than half an hour to see a show, but here you may as well be talking about going to the moon and back. But fear not! Providence may be our capital and cultural hub, but that doesn’t make the rest of the state an arid wasteland of great dining, beautiful coastline and tourist attractions that’s devoid of great music. On the contrary, there’s an active and vital scene right here in the Bay, from coffee shop open mics to venues bringing in national touring acts. “It’s cranking in the smaller towns,” says Barrington blues-rock artist Becky Chace. “There are a lot of great musicians around.” Providence might have name recognition with Lupo’s and Providence Performing Arts Center, plus the smaller clubs and venues that come part and parcel with any city’s scene, but there are plenty of options available for show seekers looking for live music right here in the Bay. Here are ten venues, bars and coffee shops with great, regularly scheduled performances. September 2015 | The BAY
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The Sandywoods Center for the Arts always has something going on. Their regular Tuesday night open mic – set to return from a late summer hiatus on September 22 – is a great place to see emerging musicians, spoken word performers or anyone else who has the calling to get up in front of a bunch of strangers and put their mouth up to a mic. They also host a Contra Dance every third Wednesday of the month, which has less to do with the classic Konami Nintendo game than I originally thought. A contra dance borrows from European and American folk traditions and is set to music performed on fiddle, guitar, mandolin and other similar folk instruments. But really what makes Sandywoods great is the fact that it hosts eclectic, national touring performers throughout the year. The music tends to skew towards the folksy, bluegrassy and Americana-y persuasions, but there’s plenty of room for rock, jazz and even classical. Becky Chace and her band will be there on September 12 to throw their blend of blues and Americana into the mix. “We had our CD release party there and it was a blast,” she says. “It’s a reasonable ticket price, they attract good acts and it’s bring your own beer and food. It’s a great concept.” 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsmusic.com
Famous for its Folk and Jazz Festivals, Newport has plenty going on all year round outside of two festival weekends. Second only to Providence in terms of options for seeing local music, the offerings in Newport are as numerous as they are diverse. Here are three spots that need a place in your Facebook news feed.
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Norey’s hosts live music every Wednesday night, with a focus on bluegrass, honky tonk and blues-flavored rock and roll. While other spots in town feature local acts, Norey’s tries to serve the community as a destination for out of town performers, attracting bands from across New England and the Northeast. They also rarely charge a cover, which is always a good thing, especially at Norey’s – not having to pay to get in the door means more money to put towards their extensive craft beer selection. 156 Broadway, Newport. 401-847-4971, www.noreys.com Over on Memorial Boulevard, Jimmy’s Saloon packs the crowd in all week long with no two nights alike. On Thursdays you’ve got Jimmy’s weekly Ocean Mic Night, where their stage is open to all genres and types of performers. Hip hop, rock, spoken word, comedy; performers bring the talent and Jimmy’s provides the gear and the platform. Friday night hands the mic over to the indie crowd as Tweed Leisure presents local up and coming acts like Able Thought, Silverteeth and Tammy Laforest. “A lot of eclectic stuff, the arts crowd usually,” says booker Andy Hunter of Jimmy’s Friday night offerings. Saturday nights go underground for metal, hip hop and reggae. The rest of the week is fair game for anything from local rap to a death metal band touring through from South America to a monthly stand-up showcase. “We get a lot of requests,” says Andy. “If somebody’s in town we’ll get them a date and give them support.” That support usually comes in the form of an opening band from Newport or Providence – something both cities have no shortage of. 37 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 401-846-5121, www.jimmysnewport.com Able to pack in over 300 bodies, the Newport Blues Cafe is the big boy in town, bringing in local and national touring performers. It’s also neither a cafe nor exclusively a blues venue (discuss!). In recent years it’s found itself host to Deer Tick’s wild Folk Fest after parties and semi-final rounds of WBRU’s long-running Rock Hunt. A second floor looks down over the stage, making sure that even on a packed night there’s not a bad view in the house. Through September, the Felix Brown Band has a Tuesday night residency, providing covers across multiple genres including rock, blues and R&B. 286 Thames Street, Newport. 401-841-5510, www.newportblues.com
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East Providence Of all of the venues in this article, I don’t know that any of them came as more of a surprise than Bovi’s Tavern. Located just five minutes outside of Providence and its hip, indie rock scene, Bovi’s comes screaming to life on Monday nights with the hot horns and swinging sounds of the John Allmark Jazz Orchestra. For 15 years John and his 16-piece jazz band have performed classics from masters like Dizzy Gillespie and Buddy Rich every Monday night (though Bovi’s has hosted live jazz for much, much longer). The craftsmanship on display here is not to be understated. This isn’t just a group of guys from around town who put a combo together, this is legit, no nonsense jazz with a reputation that precedes it. On the night I stopped by, I noticed a small group of Berklee College of Music students, all of them wearing the mesmerized expressions that suggested their pilgrimage from Boston to East Providence had been well worth the trip. Of course jazz can be intimidating – pop culture and public radio has painted a pretty unapproachable image of “The Jazz Guy” – but Bovi’s is a welcoming, unpretentious room. If you love music and are looking to change things up, Bovi’s is definitely where you should be spending your Monday nights. Added bonus: Friday and Saturday nights finds Bovi’s hosting rock, blues, indie bands, even the occasional country act, from southern New England and Boston. 287 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. 401-434-9670, www.bovistavern.com
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Relatively new to the open mic scene, Custom House Coffee in Middletown hit a David vs Goliath kind of snag when BMI, ASCAP and SESAC – the three big time live performance licensing companies – cracked down on the cover songs being performed the coffee shop. “It was almost a blessing,” says owner Bob Mastin. Though the legal ramifications forced him to pull the plug on the open mic, people missed it so much that Bob has no choice but to bring it back as a showcase for original material exclusively. “There’s been no shortage of talented songwriters and performers,” says Bob, who feels like the Friday night open mic for songwriters is even better than it was before. “It forced me to change things in a better direction,” he explains. “Now we can only allow original music, which makes it kind of cool.” 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-842-0008, www.customhousecoffee.com
In the East Bay – and really across the state – The Coffee Depot in Warren is held up as being one of the best coffee shop open mics around. “I’ve never been there when the place wasn’t packed,” says Tracie Potochnik, a singer songwriter based out of Providence. Tracie has played the Coffee Depot many times in her decade on the scene, including several nights where she was a featured act. “It’s impressive that it’s been going for as long as it has, and that’s a real testament to the commitment of the folks who run it: Manny and Cathy Perry for many years and now Rick Norman.” The coffee shop is just as vital to any live music scene as the bar, the mid-sized venue or the upand-comers and promoters helping new performers get the word out. Typically softer, more intimate and generally unplugged, the coffee shop is where many an open micer learn the ropes. It’s the gym of the local music world, where emerging talent take some of their first steps into the scene. It’s that safe place where experimentation is encouraged and a singer-songwriter’s identity is forged in the crucible of a live audience. “When I started to write songs and was playing as a solo performer, open mics including Coffee Depot’s gave me venues in which to get comfortable and build my on-stage confidence,” Tracie says. “Even now, after I’ve been performing for several years, when I have new songs I like to try them out at open mics. Playing a song in front of an audience is key to figuring out what’s working.” Returning for its latest season on September 11, this Friday open mic has served as the proving ground for countless local musicians over its long, storied history. 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-608-2553.
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Bristol All eyes turn to Bristol every July for the oldest Independence Day celebration in the country, but two reasons to keep Bristol in mind for the other 51 weeks of the year are Judge Roy Bean Saloon and Aidan’s Pub. Judge Roy Bean boasts impressive, regularly scheduled live music every Monday and Tuesday. Monday shakes the back-to-work blues with an open mic from 8-11pm hosted by Bristol-based musician Colby James. “We’ve got a little bit of everything but it’s mostly original music,” says Colby. “It’s very singer songwriter, very Americana.” Colby has been playing around Rhode Island for ten years, and has been hosting an open mic at Judge Roy Bean for many of those years, including a stretch prior to its current ownership. Every week a dedicated corps of musicians take to the stage, but the venue serves as a proving ground for its fair share of new and emerging talent. “There’s definitely a crew of guys faithful to it every week; there’s at least one person that I’ve never met before,” says Colby. On Tuesday night, things continue in the MTV Unplugged vein for acoustic sets from 7-10pm. Chris James performs there every other Tuesday night and mixes covers with original material. “The audience at Judge Roy Bean’s has been second to none,” Chris says, adding that the cozy setup makes the room a favorite to perform in. “Performing is always best when the crowd gets involved. Being closer makes that connection all the easier to achieve. I like being close to the audience.”
Seekonk As a “traditional Irish sports pub,” Dublin Rose doesn’t scream “live music” as you drive by, but listen closely on Friday nights and you’ll catch some singer-songwriter sounds, luring you into the parking lot like a busking, six-stringed siren.“It’s a really good crowd,” says Kyle Nicholas, “and as the night goes on they definitely get into it.” Kyle has been playing out in the scene since he was a teenager, taking a cue from his older brother and picking up the guitar. As a mostly self-taught musician, Kyle found a lot of support when he was getting started. “When I started playing it wasn’t hard to find a place to play. It really helped me build confidence.” Kyle sticks to covers these days – “I’ll play Top 40, anything from 1950s, like Johnny Cash or Elvis, up to the ‘90s, like Sublime and Dispatch,” – and plays all over the state. But for several years now he’s been playing every second and last Friday at Dublin Rose. “It’s mental medicine,” he says of getting to play in front of a crowd. “You have a hard day at work – it’s good to relax and play some music.” 940 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-3369222, www.dublinrose.com
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Audiences in further search of a band to go with their brews and bites should keep an eye on the good Judge’s schedule, as Friday nights bring the occasional band into the house to kick out several variations of the jams. There’s also never a cover charge, which translates into an extra drink for all of you open mic cruisers on a budget. 1 State Street, Bristol. 401-253-7400, www.jrbeansaloon.com Just 492 feet and a two-minute walk away (excuse me for being ruthlessly efficient) is Aidan’s, which is a straight up old school Irish pub. How old school? So old school that every Sunday you can sit back with a Guinness and take in the rustic, old world sounds of traditional Irish music. According to Colby – who is a regular at Aidan’s acoustic cover night, hosted by Jon Tyler on Fridays – “It’s awesome. It’s amazing to see all those cats every week. And I think they all work for beer.” John Forrest, a Bristol-based fiddler by way of Scotland and Australia described a typical Irish session thusly back in our March issue: “A pub session is not meant to be a formal performance. Back home in Scotland and Ireland you would never clap after a song because the musicians are playing for themselves as much as they are for the people in the pub.” So what’s the appeal of listening to musicians that would be happy even if you weren’t there to clap? Odds are you won’t hear a better bunch of performers than the ones trying to keep up with or show off in front of their peers. 5 John Street, Bristol. 401-254-1940, www.aidanspub.com
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Sweeping water views are just one incredible facet of Nancy Tache’s home
On the Border It’s not all that uncommon for a home to be in a family for more than one generation. After all, here in New England, century-old homes are commonplace while waterfront properties grows scarcer. Nancy Tache, however, can boast a rare and treasured five generations continually living in her Touisset home. It was her family, in fact, that helped solidify the modern history of the coastal community on a small peninsula straddling the Warren and Swansea state line. “In the early 1900s, my grandmother’s father, Adelbert Goff, and one other developer established
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Touisset in Swansea and in Rhode Island,” declares Nancy. “In 1910, John and Jesse Stewart Borden purchased the lot where the house is now on Seaview Avenue. In 1911, the house was completed. Now, my grandfather and John and Jesse lived in Fall River; this was their summerhouse. My grandmother’s family, the Goffs, came from East Providence and summered in the Rhode Island Touisset. They met, my grandfather, John Borden Jr., and my grandmother, Marion Goff, fell in love and got married.” Later, the Goffs and Bordens reportedly became two of the founding families of the Coles River
Club, a neighborhood association with the perks of a community social club with events and get-togethers. At the time, Nancy explains, the house was exclusively a summer property, but the couple decided to winterize it and raise their three children, including Nancy’s mother, in the cozy but cheerful waterfront cottage. It was the mid-1920s and the home became one of the very first to start the trend of summer homes transforming into year-round residences in the close-knit neighborhood. Making the most of its idyllic access to land and sea, Touisset offers ample farmlands all while being bordered by
Mount Hope Bay and the Kickemuit and Cole Rivers. Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, owned by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, comprises 66 unspoiled acres of salt marsh, meadows covered with wild flowers, upland field and wooded habitat. Though Nancy’s home enjoys panoramic views of the Bay, it’s one of few on the waterfront that remain on its original footprint. “Most of the houses here have either been moved across the street or just moved,” says Nancy. Some Touisset houses – on both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts side – have been moved by Mother Nature. “This house has
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survived every hurricane – the Hurricane of ‘38, ‘54, Gloria, Bob and Superstorm Sandy... water did come through the fireplace in the ‘38 hurricane. You can still see where the stairs don’t meet the entrance exactly,” she says with a laugh. Though Rhode Island’s most legendary storm did in fact move the home off the foundation about six inches, it came off virtually unscathed. Through the years, Nancy says that nearly every one of her cousins has lived at the house. Many neighbors spent time there too, as Nancy’s grandmother operated a day care for years at the house.
For Nancy, however, the bond she shared with her grandmother and the time they spent together at the home were particularly meaningful. “I moved in here with my grandmother, along with my son, in 2000... I planted a garden for her and she loved the flowers, so it escalated into a hobby of mine.” Her hobby grew into a passion and Nancy’s landscape overflowed with perennials, stonewalls and more. “She loved flowers,” Nancy says of her grandmother. “She used to sit and just enjoy them.” Daylilies, Black-Eyed Susans, daisies, purple coneflowers and more colorful variations pepper the
expansive yard as birds soar above and subtle statuary sit tucked within the lush landscape. After her grandmother passed, Nancy continued her passion for planting. “It’s a just tribute to her... there are places on the porch I can still feel her presence.” The planting isn’t the only tribute. Nancy, her husband Pete and son Max have kept the home in tact, with all the original detailing while some other homes in the area have traded age old charm for modern, micro-mansion monstrosities. Nancy says she promised her grandmother she wouldn’t change the house. “My
word was that I wouldn’t change the integrity of the house except for some of the appliances – my husband is a big cook!” Even if she had the green light to do so, Nancy likely wouldn’t change a thing. “It’s not meant to be a ‘big beautiful house,” declares Nancy. “It’s just a bungalow.” But it’s so much more than that. “It’s just full of history and love.”
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Artiss Akarra’s fashion forward approach to design How did your time at RISD inspire you to create your own line of swimwear and sunglasses? My time at RISD laid the foundation for my ability to turn my creative thoughts and ideas into tangible, wearable products. It was that educational training and 14 years of experience designing and manufacturing for national and international brands that paved the way for me to design and develop all of the segments of the Eight brand. What is it about Rhode Island that made you want to start your business here? I was born and raised in South Florida, so staying in Rhode Island after college wasn’t an easy decision to make, but it was the right choice. I started my design business right out of RISD and began working with large local manufacturers such as Uvex and North Safety. I’ve also worked with 3M, Foster Grant and other local eyewear manufacturers through the years, so being in RI has helped me maintain my corporate relationships while forging new ones. Describe your everyday style. Any given day you might find me in casual jeans and a pullover ready to design and innovate; a pair of jeans or pants and a button down with rolled up sleeves for a casual business meeting; or black slacks, button up and blazer ready for a corporate
boardroom review or networking event. My everyday style is fashionably functional. Most women (including this one) hate to try on bathing suits. What sort of tips do you have to make the experience better? Invest in suits that allow enough fit that can accommodate your changing figure without compromising comfort, or more importantly, your own sense of confidence. The launch of the Eight mobile showroom and boutique has given me the ability to experience firsthand the difficulty women have trying on swimsuits. My swimwear is made from special form-fitting Lycra that allows for fluctuating up or down a few sizes without compromising comfort. What else are you working on? I’m debuting new fashion accessories soon, such as hats, shoes and jewelry. I’m also launching new aviator sunglasses with flash lenses in a few months.
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are a girl’s best friend, but I am sure that they are fun to look at. You can find plenty of beautiful diamonds, sapphires and gemstones at Plante Jewelers in Swansea. It’s a family owned and operated business started by the current owner Pierre’s grandfather in 1905. Today, Pierre runs the store with his wife, Nancy, their son, Marcel, and their family friend, Pam Gauthier. Diamonds are a big focus here – like in any jewelry store – but at Plante they do something different. Pierre does what he calls “Diamond Insights,” where he allows people to hold the
loose diamonds to try to make the process of choosing the right one interactive and less scary. “It takes away some of the pressure and helps people understand what they’re looking at,” Nancy says. It’s not all diamonds, however. Nancy is proud to promote local artists – which isn’t something you find in every jewelry store. Plante features work from five Massachusetts and Rhode Island artists, such as Rhody native Amie Louise Plante (no relation) who designs gorgeous and versatile earthy pieces, and Tom Kruskal of Masschusetts who makes gold and silver contemporary jewelry by hand. My personal favorite piece in the store was an enamel sea turtle necklace, which
apparently is a customer favorite. It’ll be going on my wish list – which is an option at Plante. Plante will be getting in new jewelry for the fall, so I recommend heading there and checking it out. They’ll also be having a Gem Week to celebrate their 110th anniversary, so keep an eye out for that as well. 1. Jewelry jelly rolls $36 2. Carved Tahitian pendant $2,595 3. Handmade jewelry by Leah Hanoud of Fall River $85-$240 4. Men’s rings and wedding bands $105-$1,135 5. Handmade necklace by Amie Plante of Cranston $168
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If you haven’t noticed, Warren has become quite the dining destination. This past year we’ve seen restaurant after restaurant pop up, but more than that, they have been delicious and interesting restaurants. Metacom Kitchen also falls in this category. There's a dining renaissance happening in Warren, and Metacom Kitchen is a part of it. Turn the page to read more.
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Taste Eat
by Keith Andrade
Bistro by the Bay Metacom Kitchen delights with artful, palate-pleasing fare every day on my way to work. It’s on a one-way stretch of Metacom Avenue that funnels drivers into one lane out of the East Bay towards the highway. Between morning traffic, the surrounding neglected properties and the building’s former incarnation as a dive bar, the location’s aura does not scream fine dining. I’ve actually talked myself out of going to Metacom Kitchen before: there’ll be traffic, there won’t be parking. Wrong on all counts. Here’s my advice on Warren’s Metacom Kitchen – just go. Don’t think about where it is, don’t ask too many people for their opinion – just go. See – and eat - for yourself It turns out that traffic isn’t so bad in the evening and the restaurant has a parking lot across the street (though drive slow or you’ll blow right by it). The vibe is relaxed, urban sophisticate with a soft, dark palette and dimly lit with soothing tunes. A large bar with a view of the open kitchen makes for the perfect after work respite, and you’ll feel more West Village than Warren.
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Since it was after work, we began with a round of cocktails. The 322 Martini ($11) with Crop Organic Cucumber Vodka, St. Germain and a splash of grapefruit juice was a simple, zesty start, but the Metacom Mule ($9) was truly intriguing. The cocktail itself is not too complicated – Tito’s HandMade Vodka and Barritt’s ginger beer mixed with a splash of pomegranate molasses simple syrup and fresh lime. But the enigmatic part is that it’s served in a copper mug. The copper mug insulates the chilled drink on the inside, and blocks the outside light and body heat of your hand – meaning your drink stays icy cold throughout the entire meal. There’s no better way to enjoy a cocktail on a hot summer day. A knock I've heard on Metacom Kitchen is that for the price, the portions are small. Our first appetizer – the Golden Beet Salad ($9) – represented everything that is right and wrong with that statement. The plate was beautifully prepared with red beet carpaccio, shaved
Golden Beet Salad
goat cheese, pistachio, endive, horseradish cloumage and cumin-mustard oil arranged like bite-size sushi pieces. When it arrives to your table, yes, your first reaction might be “Hmmm… there’s not much there.” But I don’t think it matters. First, it’s delicious – the beets burst with juiciness and were some of the best I’ve ever had. Second, as I’ve said before, you rarely need as much food as you think you do – and this is only the first course anyway. The portions also depend on what you order. Our second appetizer, the Coriander and Sea Salt Chicken Wings ($11), was quite filling on its own. The wings were a little different – dry on the outside but very moist on the inside. They were accompanied by charred onions, which made for a nice twist – instead of dunking your wings in hot sauce or blue cheese as is often the case, you could pile on a forkful of onions and eat your wings with an actual topping. A great steak is just a great steak, but add great sides and you have a great meal. The Slow Roasted Prime Hanger Steak ($24) is brilliantly composed with red wine shallots, braised lettuce, oyster mushrooms, béarnaise potato puffs and long peppercorn
bordelaise. Again, You'll see sliced medallions of meat rather than a hulking slab spilling off your plate, but after a few bites you’ll be reveling in the fantastic flavors and textures. We also tried the House Made Spinach Fettucini ($18) with braised lamb, roasted garlic, basil and Pecorino Romano. The sauce was more of a light broth than a rich sauce, making it just right for a warm evening. A final note on entrees according to our server: the chef has become quite known for his duck dishes. While we are not duck enthusiasts, those who are will usually find nightly duck-based specials. We capped off our meal with the Coffee Cardamom Crème Brulee ($6). It was interesting to try a flavored crème brulee, but it did not seem to be as dense as the traditional preparation. I’m not sure I’d make the same tradeoff again, but at least now I can say I tried it and I know for myself. You should do the same with Metacom Kitchen.
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Bread for Success Baker Ciril Hitz will make a baker out of you Ciril Hitz is more than just your average baker – he’s a bread celebrity. He started BreadHitz in 2005 to give all bakers access to “breaducation” through his DVDs, books and baking tools. In between teaching full-time at Johnson & Wales and serving as a guest instructor at national and international culinary events, he offers bread-making classes right from his Rehoboth home. Where did your love for baking, particularly bread, begin? I grew up in Switzerland, and there was a bakery practically on every corner. Bread was an important part of the daily culinary culture. When I began my culinary training I was certain that all I wanted to do was create beautiful pastries. As the years passed, I was selected as a member of the USA Team to compete in Paris, France at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie (The World Cup of Bread Baking). The more I worked and trained, the deeper I fell in love with bread. How have your Swiss roots and training influenced your baking? Being Swiss is both a blessing and a curse. After I graduated from RISD, I went on to pursue a three-year baking and pastry apprenticeship in Switzerland. The Swiss love to play by the book and abide by the rules, and my organized approach to baking has been extremely beneficial. However baking has taught me to be adaptable and flexible, and I have had to learn to give up some of that "Swiss" control. A baker needs to have the ability to make adjustments on the fly. It's what makes the process challenging and exciting... every day is different. You've been featured on some television programs like The Food Network Challenge and The Today Show. How is TV different from teaching? Filming a television segment is very similar to teaching a class: there is always a time constraint, and you need to expect the unexpected. Luckily I have lots of experience teaching from my full-time academic commitment at Johnson & Wales University. Once the cameras start rolling, I can usually focus on the task at hand. At the end of the day, it’s always fun to watch a
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Cirli Hitz bakes bread for TV and small classes
show with my family and share in an achievement that required a lot of sacrifice on their behalf. What’s your favorite type of bread to eat? It really depends on my mood and what I am eating with it. The classic benchmark for a baker is their ability to make a good baguette, which I do love, but I can't eat white bread all the time. I will pair some smoked meats with a Vollkornbrot (brown bread), such as a 100% rye bread. Another favorite of mine is sourdough made with toasted hazelnuts, which I pair with a soft cheese. You offer a wide variety of classes out of your home that range from baking baguettes to bagels to sourdough. What do you hope your students take from the classes? My goal as an instructor is to give students the ability and confidence to replicate at home what I teach in class. The classes are designed around “families” of bread and teach baking techniques. The actual number of products covered depends on the length of the class (half day or full day). When it comes to bread baking, there are a lot of variables that can have an effect on your bread. We cover a lot of information, but I have never had a student walk out of my class overwhelmed... they are chomping at the bit to get home and practice their baking. As long as the students are excited about
what they have learned and feel accomplished, I’m happy. Your bread classes are taught using a wood-fired oven. How is that different from an electric oven? A wood-fired oven doesn’t have an on/off switch or a dial to turn up or down the temperature. I fire up the oven a few days in advance in order to properly heat up the thermal mass in the oven. Once it's fully charged, the baking can begin. The tricky part is matching the timing between the development of the dough and the falling temperature of the oven. What's your best advice for those looking to start baking who may lack experience in the kitchen? Nothing beats a hands-on workshop to give you a good foundation of the basics. Your rate of success at home increases when you have the opportunity to see and feel the dough at different stages of development. If you’re using a bread-baking book, it’s best to use formulas that measure weight instead of volume for ingredients (measuring in cups and teaspoons is inconsistent.) Buy a scale and get ready to be liberated!
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DeWolf Tavern DeWolf Tavern is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Rhode Island, with Chef Sai Viswanath earning five nominations for the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef Northeast” Award. The food at DeWolf brings together many flavors and influences ranging from the coastal New England fare of the restaurant’s setting, to the spices and techniques of Chef Sai’s Indian roots. His Lobster Popovers (yes, lobster popovers) and Seafood Stew are famous, and the
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$
Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$
French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$
Abyssina Authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean comfort food. 333 Wickenden St, Providence, 454-1412. LD $-$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$
Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$
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Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 4378991. BRLD $-$$$
AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$
Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$
Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$
Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$
Aruba Steve’s Island cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean flare. 520 Main St, Warren, 289-2677. LD $-$$
Bluewater Bar + Grill Contemporary seafood with farm-to-table cuisine. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
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Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant dining meets international cuisine. 2 Tower St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main Street, East Greenwich, 3980027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections in a casual ambiance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Providence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 4210754. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $
chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main
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Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ The Twisted Vine
Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, jackysgalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kabob and Curry Award-winning Indian food serving Providence since 1987. 261 Thayer St, Providence, 273-8844. LD $-$$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine,
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$
The Twisted Vine The Twisted Vine is a beautiful, family-run bar and restaurant in historic Westerly. It serves a globally inspired menu, which complements the extensive wine list, including 33 selections by the glass. The food reflects The Twisted Vine's effort to provide locallysourced products. Start with a well curated selection of meats and cheeses, then move on to small
Can't-Miss Dish: The Doyle: from the Gourmet Grilled Cheese menu, this one has roasted butternut squash, arugula, tomatoes, almonds, curry aioli and apricot Stilton on multigrain bread.
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plates or a full, hearty dinner. Of course, everything at The Twisted Vine is best enjoyed with a proper drink. They offer a huge list of wines from all over the world, as well as craft beers, small batch spirits and Tinis and Tales, their signature cocktail list with literary inspirations. The Twisted Vine also offers entertainment and dancing every Saturday. Photography by Stacey Doyle
Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$
St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$ Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$$$ Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Robertos Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. D $$-$$$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$ The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. D $$-$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and
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lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $ Taullulah on Thames Farm-driven, a la carte and prix fixe menus in a simply decorated setting. 464 Thames St, Newport, 849-2433. BrD $$$ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ Tavern on the Water A fusion of Portuguese and French cuisine in an upscale American atmosphere. LD $-$$$ Ten Rocks Tapas Bar Cape-Verdean inspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music. 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, 728-0800. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$
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Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$
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Vanuatu Coffee Roasters Artisancrafted, single origin coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. 294 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-1586. BL $-$$ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma would make. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style barbecue, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 421-9090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$ XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
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The Harvest Wine Run on September 13 combines running with wine from Newport Vineyards
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September 13: Need motivation to put on those running shoes? How about a wine tasting? Participate in the Harvest Wine Run, a course under four miles that will take you through scenic trails. Immediately following the race, enjoy wine, music and a barbecue in the fully-bloomed Newport Vineyards. $65. First wave at 3pm. 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-5161, www.harvestwinerun.com
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September 24: Head to the third season of Bristol-Warren’s Art Night for an evening of exploration with Rhode Island’s finest artists, craftspeople and performers. Hop aboard a trolley tour and explore the open studios and galleries that support the East Bay’s creative community. 5:308:30pm. Cutler Street, Bristol. www.artnightbristolwarren.org
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September 6: Get ready for an adrenaline rush Seekonk Speedway’s Labor Day Thrill Show. Witness a night full of car and truck enduros, figure eight races and spectator drags. The fun doesn’t end once the engines go quiet: the night goes out with a bang with a firework show. $10 kids, $20 adults. Gates open at 2:30pm, show starts at 5pm. 1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-3369959, www.seekonkspeedway.com
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September 5-6: Enjoy two days of racing at the museum of yachting’s 36th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta. Classic fleets of new and antique yachts are sure to impress with their vintage designs. Don’t miss the community cocktail party and awaited awards dinner this weekend. Fort Adams State Park, Newport. 401-848-5777, www. iyrs.edu/museum-yachting-iyrs/ moy-classic-yacht-regatta
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September 26: Enjoy a day of family fun with A Country Day at Pardon Gray. Ride tractors and watch an adorable pooch parade as you listen to live music and eat delicious pies and food. Your little ones will be entertained with activities during this day that are sure to make great memories. $5 parking. 10am-4pm. Main Road, Tiverton. 401-625-1300, www.tivertonlandtrust.org
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September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Enjoy an evening aboard the Schooner Aurora for a Lobster Boil and Sunset Sail. Catch a beautiful view of the City by the Sea from Aurora’s decks before disembarking for a delicious lobster dinner. $33 for children under 12, $55 for adults. 5-8:30pm. Goat Island, Newport. 401-849-6683, www.newportexperience.com September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Start your humpday peacefully with the Audubon Society’s Wednesday Morning Bird Walks. Whether you’re new to the birding scene or you’ve studied many species for years, you’ll be amazed by the picturesque views in the early hours. 9am. Various locations. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26: Laugh more with the Bit Players Live Improv Comedy every Friday and Saturday this month. No two shows are ever the same, so go as often as you like. The best part? All shows are BYOB. Ticket prices vary, online. Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 8pm & 10pm. 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. 401-8493473, www.firehousetheater.org September 5: Celebrate Franklin the eastern box turtle’s birthday at Franklin’s Hatch Day Party. Become educated about turtles as you make party hats, listen to nature stories, play games and even meet the famous Franklin. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org
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September 5, 12, 19 and 26: Delve into the classier side of sports at the tail end of the Newport International Polo Series season. The fan with the best tailgate will win a prize, and there will be a variety of the finest local vendors and food trucks to indulge in. $10-$20. 4pm. 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth. 401-846-0200, www.nptpolo.com September 5, 12, 19 and 26: Want to jazz up the classic wine tasting? Head over to Greenvale Vineyards for a Jazz Tasting every Saturday. Sample seven different wines and tour the vineyard as you enjoy award-winning live music. Bonus: you get to keep the glass. $3 for general admission, $12 for tasting. 1-4pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com September 7: Bask in the final days of the summer sun with the Audubon Society’s Labor Day Activities. Make crafts, listen to nature stories, go on a hike and play bingo as you bid farewell to the summer. 10am-3pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-9495454, www.asri.org September 11-13: Looking to take advantage of the last few gorgeous days of summer? Head to Newport’s Kingscote Mansion for the Fall Newport Secret Garden Tours, offering selfguided walking tours of Newport’s historic private gardens. 10am to 5pm. 253 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401439-7253, www.secretgardentours.org September 12-13: Get in touch with your inner child at Frerich Farm’s Fantasy Faire. A weekend of fantastic fun, the event will feature crafts people, musicians and free activities for fantasy lovers of all ages. 9am-5pm. 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-2458245, www.frerichsfarm.com September 12-13: Audubon invites you to Raptor Weekend, a celebration of truly amazing birds. The weekend will
September 17-20: Kick off boat show season in style at the 45th Annual Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country. Featuring a full range of powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international manufacturers, this is not a boat show to miss. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 401-846-1115, www.newportboatshow.com feature eagles, owls, hawks and falcons in live flight demonstrations, educational programs and activities. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the representative raptors. $10 children, $15 adults. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401949-5454, www.asri.org September 13: Walk, run or bike for a cause at StarRide15. With 3-, 7-, 12-, 25-, 35- and 45-mile routes, there’s a path for every skill level, even the kids! The ride benefits the Star Kids Scholarship program for low-income, high-risk children. 75 Brenton Road, Newport. 401-848-4187, www.starride.net September 15: Enjoy breathtaking views and scenery at the Rough Point Landscape History and Garden Tour. Learn the history of the beautiful property as you enjoy the beautiful gardens that brighten the area. $10. 5:30-6:30pm. 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401846-4152, www.visitrhodeisland.com
September 19: Feeling nostalgic for times long gone? Ditch your iPhone and head to Frerich’s Farm in Warren for the Good Old Days celebration. Indulge in a chicken barbeque while you enjoy bluegrass music and play old-fashioned games. This family-friendly event has activities for guests of all ages and all proceeds will benefit the East Bay Autism Spectrum Disorder Project. Free admission, $20 for barbeque. 9am5pm. 43 Kinnicutt Ave Warren, 401245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com September 20: Take a walk through the past as you admire the history of Little Compton during the Historic House Tour. This rain or shine event will help you appreciate the culture of the small beach town as you stroll through ten historic properties. $35 in advance, $40 day of tour. 12pm-5pm. 548 W Main Road, Little Compton. 401-635-4035, www.littlecompton.org
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September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Encounter gorgeous views of the Narragansett Bay during Wednesday Walk-Around: A guided tour of Blithewold Bristol. Tour Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum and learn the story of the Van Wickle/McKee famil, the original owners of the estate while also viewing the grands and colorful gardens. $5 in addition to regular Mansion admission. 1:303:30pm. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-2532707, www.blithewold.org
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September 26: Learn the tricks of the trade from local artisans at the Handy House’s Annual Artisan Fair. The fair showcases basket weaving, shingle making, blacksmithing and more. Learn about how tools were used and how to
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Folk for Thought The Fiddle N Folk Festival returns for its fifth year
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such as Wildflour Vegan Bakery have become sponsors. Donation buckets are passed around the audience to garner even more funding. “We are so grateful and honored to have such talented artists willing to support this event by playing and entertaining us year after year,” Sydney adds. Going into the fifth year, the festival is already continuing new, but surely longstanding, traditions. Sydney points out the Sunday Night Jammers that close out the festival as a highlight, where an audience that spans generations are led through dances. “The air is full of music and laughter and pure happiness; it is the perfect way to end a spectacular day,” Sydney says. “I also love looking out at the audience, recognizing many faces but also seeing so many new ones and feeling the positive vibe that emanates from the crowd. There is a strong sense of community with the multi-generations tapping their feet and enjoying the low key nature of the event, kids running around and dancing freely, dogs kicking back and lots of happy people.” The performing bands are Sydney’s own Bay Spring Folk, Mini-Magnolia, Cowboy and Lady, Barry Brown, Crockett’s Honeymoon, A Bluegrass Invitation Band, Golden Bantams, Bob Drouin and
Friends, the aforementioned Sunday Night Jammers, Old Fiddlers Club of RI, Andy Grover and Liz Boehmke. The Local Brewers point out that this dozen is a sample size of a healthy scene. “I think the current folk [scene] is thriving,” Larson says. “There are many strong and established bands who’ve been around for years, such as Pendragon, the Gnomes, Atwater Donnely and Magnolia. There are also many new bands coming along to continue the important work and culture-building of these great artists.” In addition to the Fiddle N Folk Festival, Local Brew produces about five other shows every year. The next two will be held at Barrington’s Bay Springs Community Center on October 17, which will feature multiple bands, and on December 5, which is a performance by the Gnomes and Bay Spring Folk.
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Local Brew Coffeehouse presents their 5th annual Fiddle N Folk Festival on Saturday, September 12 in good spirit and even better company. Larson Gunness, co-producer of Local Brew Coffeehouse’s Fiddle N Folk Festival, reflects on his connection to music and the inspiration behind this event: “A century ago, when lighting was poor and large-scale entertainment was rare, people would gather on front porches, in kitchens and garages throughout the country and someone would tell a story, someone else would tell a joke and then two or three would break out guitars and a fiddle and they’d make music late into the night,” Larson explains. “When the session eventually ended, they’d all head back to their homes, full with good food and good cheer. This is the vibe I hope we’re tapping into with the Local Brew Events.” The event will be held from 11am to 5pm at Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington and will feature a dozen bands, storyteller Len Cabral and poets Kara Provost and Lynnie Gobeille. In addition to music, vendors will sell arts and crafts and food trucks will help keep your energy up. The best part? Admittance is free to the public. Local Brew Coffeehouse began as a showcase for local musicians, storytellers and poets to perform. Several bands from the thriving folk scene of Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts became regulars. Shows were so successful that Local Brew wanted to channel the energy into an all-day festival. Though the nature of a festival is to increase the scale of everything, keeping the festival as locally driven as possible was key to co-producers Larson and Sydney Monstream-Quas. It’s their desire to maintain their intimate and community-driven atmosphere. “There are lots of fests nearby that attract bigger names, but we have so much amazing local talent that we really want to showcase that,” Sydney says. “Additionally, we hope to keep the fest free forever and recognize that we need to keep our expenses low.” Rhode Island State Council of the Arts has supplied them with grants, while local companies
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Neal Personeous sculpts driftwood into works of art
Neal Personeus walks beaches like they are supermarkets filled with a constantly revolving stock – he shops certain types of shells, slate, fish skeletons, beach glass or dried brush. With so many beaches throughout New England, each furrows its own types of treasure. Neal, 52, is a driftwood artist without rival. He turns an existing piece of nature – precious old wood, hollowed, dotted, pocked, sliced and bleached by years of sun, sand and surf – and augments its attributes into architecture. Born from the summers of his youth on Cape Cod and an artistic mother who brought him to every possible museum, his craft evolved from being a small child playing with pieces of wood on the beach. It was also a way to keep Cape Cod close and visible, even while living far away. The married father of two and an environmental engineer at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management sold a piece of art 20 years ago, helped raise his children, then returned to his personal drift to “save a piece of [his] soul.” Now working on half of his front porch, his walls hold shelves filled with driftwood, shells, all kinds of interesting beach items and little bits of his personality. The ceiling has bush branches from dunes where he plucks pieces for trees in his sculptures. “I look for base driftwood pieces that are beautifully aged, preserved and sculpted by nature and then try to design a style of architecture or scene that compliments its base. Many times when I find a really good piece, its almost like it has a story it wants to tell about its past, where its from and the time it lived. Sometimes its instant, sometimes it takes years, but the funny thing is that once they tell me their story, my vision of the finished piece is clear,” says Neal. A spectacularly intricate piece called Yeah… But the View is a great example of an original drift turned into an intricate story. The table for eight is smaller than a dime and the plates on the table are sea clam shells the size of a pinhead. “Sorting through hundreds of those shells to find eight that are the same takes time,”
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Taste Test
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A Gluten-Free For All
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The Beehive Café’s butternut squash sandwich, piled high with caramelized onions, baby spinach, tomato, pesto and Vermont cheddar cheese, had us “OMG”-ing. Super thick and perfectly grilled homemade flaxseed bread offers a delightful biscuit texture that doesn’t crumble like typical store-bought versions. Sweet, hearty, butternut cuts the saltiness of basil pesto for a garden sandwich that hits all the right notes. 10 Franklin Street, Bristol. 401-396-9994, www.thebeehivecafe.com
Trafford Restaurant’s pulled pork tacos, topped with pickled onions and a fresh cilantro yogurt sauce, takes the (flourless) cake for celiac-friendly fare. Citrus braised pork butt sits atop a lightly seasoned corn flour tortilla for a characteristic taco crunch, while mildly acidic pickled onions cut a creamy herb dressing. We think a balanced diet includes one in each hand. 285 Water Street, Warren. 401-289-2265, www.traffordrestaurant.com
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There’s nothing lacking in Seven Stars Bakery’s almond macaroon cookie, admired for its dense, chewy texture and amber amaretto flavor profile. Packed with an “adult level of sweetness,” this solid – but not granular – cookie would hold its own dunked in your afternoon tea, espresso and even, dare we say, your morning coffee. This anytime treat will have you ditching conventional white flour for almond meal that satisfies without an ounce of guilt. 20 Newman Avenue #3001, Rumford. 401-521-2200, www.sevenstarsbakery.com
Eva Ruth’s Specialty Bakery turns the table with a vegan frosted chocolate brownie that’ll have the gluten-tolerant envying you for a change. With a consistency that meets halfway between fudge and cake, this subtly sweet dessert packs obvious hints of real Dutch cocoa and leaves no room for artificial flavorings. A dollop of smooth, whipped chocolate frosting serves as the base for crunchy rainbow sprinkles that make for an on-point presentation. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-619-1924, www.evaruths.com
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the Bay | September 2015
Photography by Veatsna Sok and Meghan Follett
Gluten has been kicking our celiac staff members out of highly enjoyable taste tests for months on end. So, this month we wanted to make sure everyone had something delicious to banter about. Gluten intolerant or not, the Bay is chockfull of some seriously delicious grain- and wheat-free eats that’ll have you reaching for the nearest glutenfree menu.
“RIMI’s friendly technologists take such good care of me. Joan and Kathie are always right there to help me.”
~ Holly
World class medical imaging …. focusing on quality. Holly’s chronic disease requires her to have an MRI every six months. She was glad that her doctor recommended Rhode Island Medical Imaging’s 3T MRI as the larger opening makes the exams comfortable and easy to tolerate. Holly also enjoys the patient-friendly environment from the moment she walks through RIMI’s door. Her neurologist appreciates the highest quality images and ability to consult with RIMI’s world-class radiologists. You have a choice in your imaging provider. Ask your doctor to send you to the ONLY diagnostic imaging Center of Excellence in Rhode Island.
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