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CONTENTS 18 The Wiseguys of Crimetown

23 Homes by Design

We sit down with the makers of the hit podcast to talk about Rhode Island’s crime saga

Stunning homes designed by four East Bay architects

Four beautiful, locally designed homes and advice from the people who made them

Bloodys and Brunch at Billy’s in Barrington

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23 D E PA RT ME N TS The Buzz

38 15 This month’s Voice of the Bay

33 WHOLE BODY: Outdoor yoga in a

41 CONNOISSEUR: Smooth, frothy cold

turned a fish shop into a beautiful book

meditation garden, for peak tranquility

brew from the new coffee superstars of RI

34 CONNOISSEUR: All-natural skincare

43 RESTAURANT GUIDE: Loosen your

products from a modern apothecary

belts – there’s a lot of deliciousness

bindery

11 Tiverton Four Corners’ sculpture garden celebrates the life of an artist

16 BAY VIEWS: An anniversary party at

to be had

Dedee Shattuck Gallery brings back the

13 The Bit Players improv troupe packs

artists who were there when it started

big laughs into a small space

Live Well 13 The National Museum of American

30 HOME STYLE: A cozy house for

Illustration offers insight into the drawings

cat people

that shaped American cultural norms

Taste 37 TREND: Anchor Toffee is a locally

Gallery

made sweets fix

47 CALENDAR: Events you can’t miss this month

38 EAT: Fine brunch at Billy’s in Barrington

Taste Test

40 NEWS BITES: Macarons are tiny,

lobster rolls, even in September

32 SHOP AROUND: Made In Warren 15 The Brahmin tent sale has handbags for every bargain hunter

puts the spotlight on local makers

50 Summer in Rhode Island means sweet sandwiches

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ART IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS This month’s outdoor sculpture exhibit at Four Corners Arts Center (FourCornersArts.org) in Tiverton brings back the work of an artist featured 24 years ago, in the center’s first such exhibit. Joe Wheelwright passed away last September; the current show of his work, open through October 8, was assembled to honor him. Joe received his MFA at RISD in 1975. He drew on natural materials, carving stone, wood and bone for pieces that were small at the beginning of his career; years later, his works had grown to 27 feet or more. Some of these monumental pieces were

trees that he had carefully removed from the ground, roots intact. Four Corners’ exhibit includes one such piece, Smoke Jumper, which Joe cast in bronze and topped with a stone face that points a steely, unnerving gaze down at onlookers. Four Corners’ director, Jennifer Sunderland, particularly loves the work called Teen, a stone face that greets visitors at the entrance to the exhibit. It demonstrates, she says, the way Joe could “capture a gesture within the stone” – in this case, the “shy confidence” of a teenager, dappled with sunlight through the trees.

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Live From Newport, It’s The Bit Players You can’t really throw a rock these days without hitting a podcast, an indie film or a half-hour existential dramedy about standup and improv comedy. Not that this is a problem; it’s a great time to be a comedy fan. According to Frank Fusaro, artistic director of Newport’s The Bit Players (BitPlayers.net), it’s a great time to be a performer as well. With all of this attention on the comedy world, audiences have a better idea than ever about what they’re getting themselves into. “It’s good for improv: I think there’s more of an understanding and appreciating of what we do,” says Frank, who has been with The Bit Players for eight years. Audiences, he says, aren’t “coming in blindly. They get it.” With that awareness, Frank says, comes “a higher expectation,” which means that those on stage need to up

their game. The Bit Players seem up to it – the group regularly sells out their shows at the Firehouse Theater (bonus: the shows are BYOB), which feature five comics and two or three musicians from The Bit Players’ lineup of performers. A Bit Players show features a lot of short improv games – think Whose Line Is It Anyway? – and audience interaction plays a key role in the performance. “We have a pretty small space, so it’s always been a very intimate show,” says Frank. Earlier this year, The Bit Players performed at Contemporary Theatre Company’s inaugural Ocean State Improv Festival, and later this month they’ll be taking part in the 14th annual Providence Improv Fest. “I’ve seen the improv scene in RI grow considerably,” Frank says. “The community is thriving. It’s great that people come out to see what we can do.” –Tony Pacitti

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History Through Art at the National Museum of American Illustration The pristine stone facade

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and wrought iron gates might make you think you’re entering yet another of Newport’s historic mansions on Bellevue Avenue. But inside is the carefully curated world of the National Museum of American Illustration (AmericanIllustration.org), the only museum dedicated to American illustrators in the country. The restored bones of the old mansion now house a famous and nationally recognized permanent collection, including works by Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell, as well as rotating exhibits. Two of these are of particular interest: the soon-to-close American Muse and the recently debuted Howard Pyle, His Students & The Golden Age of American Illustration. American Muse honors the strength, beauty and independent spirit of American women and the early-twentieth-century illustrators who portrayed them, including Walter Granville Smith and Charles Dana Gibson. The famous pen-and-ink illustration of The Gibson Girl, for example, defined feminine beauty at the time. It is

these types of illustrations, says Judy Goffman Cutler, co-founder of the NMAI with her husband, Laurence, that have helped form and reinforce societal constructs in the U.S., particularly definitions of gender. Despite having been dubbed the “Father of Illustration,” Howard Pyle and “his impact on generations of artists and American illustration” are still relatively unknown, says Judy. The museum’s Pyle exhibit provides “a first-hand and close-up look at the marvelous original paintings that most people have only seen in reproduction form.” American Muse runs through September 3 and will make a special return in 2020 to commemorate 100 years since women won the right to vote, with additional artists and an exploration of the theme of gender identity. Howard Pyle’s exhibit runs through December. Shows like these, Judy says, give visitors insight into not only these artists but American history as well. “You understand more about where we came from,” she says, “and help shape where we’re going.” –Megan Schmit

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The Printed Word Is Alive and Kicking Dr. Philip Maddock turned a Barrington fish market into a haven for book restoration In an era when screens dominate our waking hours, the centuries-old craft of book bindery is still very much alive. This intricate, precise and creative artistry utilizes a range of materials: handmade marble and fancy papers, book cloths and leather, hundreds of distinctive hand tools and formidable antique book presses. Barrington’s Dr. Philip Maddock has devoted much of his time and resources to mastering the technique. Dublin-born and educated and a lifelong bibliophile in every sense of the word, Philip’s enduring passion for book collecting led him almost 20 years ago, to learn the book bindery trade at Boston’s renowned North Bennet Street School. After 44 years of practicing radiation oncology, 35 of them in Rhode Island, Philip retired from medicine three years ago and turned his attention to transforming the former Wallis Seafood into The Fish Bindery. Philip and his partner and son-in-law Jason Patrician, a seasoned bookbinder and paper marbler, offer a wide range of services including bookbinding, design bindings, book restoration and protective boxes. Philip and his wife Niamh are parents of three and grandparents of six. “All are infected with books in our house,” he says. TheFishBindery.com

There’s been much discussion in the book trade about whether books were going to be killed by Kindle. Well, sales of Kindle have leveled off and started declining. The idea that we might be using screens [too much] has brought people back to printed books. There has been a revival in book binding. The Rare Book School at the University of Virginia now has a waiting list for some classes. I came [into Wallis Seafood] one day to collect the fish and saw a For Sale sign. I had been thinking of putting together a bindery. I had a basement full of stuff collected over the years. Getting rid of the fish smell took forever! We cleaned it back to the cinder blocks, hosed

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repair, but it can become a puzzle with some books. Do you repair all from the back of a book or repair from the inside?

The oldest book in my collection is from 1500 and I only got it last month, which tells you a lot. I’ve bought some of my best books passing by a yard sale, turning around and going back. The library in our home is off the bedroom. The joke in our family is my wife will sometimes say, “Will you stop fondling that book and come to bed!” It’s that bad. –Nina Murphy

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(Brahmin.com), the handbags made practically next door in Fairhaven, tend to stick together. We can spot a fellow lover of the label, which manages to be both contemporary chic and classic New England at the same time, from across a room. We nod, compliment each other’s handbags, sometimes strike up a conversation. But there’s one thing we never, ever do: admit we got our bags at the Brahmin Tent Sale. But really, it’s no secret. The sale, which happens annually in May and September, is all over billboards

on I-195 in the weeks preceding each one. Brahmin sets up a huge tent outside its headquarters and fills it with gorgeous bags at insane discounts: bags that normally cost in the $300–$500 range are priced at more like $80–$150, with additional finds like luggage, wallets and travel accessories as low as $10 and $20. Lovers of good handbags know that the prices are lower than you’ll find anywhere else, and smart shoppers stock up on holiday gifts while they’re lining their arms with bags for themselves. If you have a keen

eye, you’ll be able to spot the one-of-a-kind samples among the rows of bags. Here’s a pro tip from someone who’s been going every season for a decade: after you’ve bought in the tent, don’t skip the factory store inside the building. The newest styles and most on-trend colors are in there, and when you make a purchase in the tent, they give you a coupon for a hefty discount inside, good for that weekend only. Consider it a fashionista life hack. Just don’t tell anyone I told you. -Julie Tremaine

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hen Crimetown (CrimetownShow.com) debuted last November, it was an instant podcast phenomenon, a gripping saga of crime and corruption that made the story of Rhode Island’s cops, robbers and rogues a weekly must-listen event. Hot off the success of their HBO documentary series The Jinx, creators and hosts Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier proved that truth is always going to be stranger than fiction. While in town for a couple of sold-out Crimetown Live appearances, we caught up with Marc and Zac on Providence’s historic and notorious Federal Hill (obviously) to talk about why they followed up their HBO series with a podcast about organized crime and, of course, Buddy Cianci. So why did you guys choose Providence to kick off Crimetown? Marc: I have family up here through a prior marriage, but I had no idea about Providence other than [that] it was a city between Boston and New York. When I started coming here regularly for family reasons, I really started to understand the weird nature of relationships in Rhode Island, which are very close. You would go to these family picnics and there would be part of the family that’s kind of connected, and then there’s part of the family that are Rhodes scholars. I was fascinated, and my father-in-law introduced me to Buddy. I got to meet him between going to journalism school at Syracuse at Newhouse and graduate school for film at USC. It was a very vulnerable stage – he was in this tortured place. It was right before DeLeo [ED: Buddy assaulted contractor Raymond DeLeo with a fireplace log for having an affair with his wife] because I remember soon after I read about this thing with the fireplace log. So he was brooding at the end of the bar at the Biltmore Hotel over a drink and a cigarette, but when I came over he lit up and we talked for a while. He was a very charismatic guy.

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Then when I read that article, I was like, “This is kind of Providence.” Then when he got reelected, it was “Oh, that is Providence.” Zac: We were finishing up The Jinx. The podcast world was kind of blowing up and we were trying to figure out what we were going to do next. I knew Alex Blumberg [ED: Gimlet Media’s CEO, affectionately referred to as “The Podfather” at the end of each Crimetown episode] from my hometown and we had kept in touch over the years, so everything kind of came together. Alex said we should do something crime-related as a podcast and Marc knew about the Providence story, so we started to do interviews. The first interview we did was with [drug trafficker] Charles Kennedy. Marc: [The late Providence Journal reporter] Bill Malinowski was our original contact through a law enforcement person who I knew from years ago. Bill was really helpful. He took me to the courthouse, showed me how to work the system to get trial papers. He was really great. Did you have any concerns about these characters opening up to you? Marc: I think we had an advantage because we were outsiders and because we had come off of Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated [projects]. We had an outside credibility that for some reason… you know how Rhode Island is. This made it feel like it wasn’t going to come back at people. They thought, “We can talk to these guys because we’ve never seen them before.” I would have assumed that it would be the opposite because of that insular nature of Rhode Islanders,

especially the types of people you were talking to. Zac: It still took a long time to develop trust, but I think the outside nature of our approach as journalists was valuable. These are characters that are real people, and a lot of people that write about this are very judgmental. We tried to not say anything one way or the other about their choices, just present their lives. That really appealed to people. With your backgrounds in television and film, what motivated the transition to a podcast? Zac: We were finishing up a project that was super longterm and very expensive. A podcast was something that Marc and I could do together. Marc: This seemed like the best way to create a story where we wouldn’t have people yelling at us about budget and time – we could just do it. We wanted to do something that was about crime, but expansive. Providence was always the story cooking in the back of my mind, this tapestry of corruption in a town where it’s very understandable in a way because of the close connections and the loss of industrial might of the city during the century. We wanted to do something bigger. Try pitching that. “What I want to do is a very intricate study of a city and crime” and people will be like, “Okay, get the next guy in here.” Especially when the city you’re presenting isn’t a New York or an LA. Marc: We got a lot of “it’s too provincial.” But the financial commitment, to Alex’s credit, was not that big in the beginning and Alex was basically like, “I’ll bet on the guys.” Because we heard that: it’s too provincial,

nobody cares about that, the mob’s been done a million times. But for us it was always about mob influence on political corruption. It was about how what was happening on Federal Hill, not just in a physical day-to-day way but in a cultural way, had crossed the highway and was happening downtown as well. What were your thoughts when the mayor said recently that he felt Crimetown was bad for Providence? Zac: To the mayor’s credit, that quote was taken a little bit out of context. When I first read it, I was like, “He said that?” but then I read the quote. And he’s the mayor of the city, I mean what’s the guy going to say. Marc: But that attitude of dismissing the “fake news” or the reality of what happened in the past is exactly what perpetuates that bad behavior in the future. You can’t really fix anything unless you bring it out into the light and show everybody. The title is a little hard to swallow, and we suffered over that, but it ends up being a very sticky title. Ultimately the show is very honest, and it’s a piece of transparency on how history has happened in this town that I think needed to be told in the way it was told. The timing really seemed right because after Buddy died and as the presidential election was ramping up, there were a lot of comparisons made to Trump and their cults of personality. Zac: I don’t know if that’s being fair to Mr. Cianci, if I’m being honest. Marc: Buddy was a very high functioning person.

Zac: And I do think he tried to do good. Marc: I think when Buddy came into office, they were desperate times, and Buddy projected that type of personality that people could get behind to change things. And I think people are desperate, particularly in the middle of the country and the South, and for some reason they’ve latched onto another cult of personality. Was the idea always to have the rise and fall of Buddy be the backbone of the series? Marc: He was going to be a big character, no doubt, and Raymond [Patriarca], but other than that we didn’t really know. Raymond was a challenge because no one talked about him in a personal way until we met Dr. Barbara Roberts. We had a problem trying to round him out as a person. But it’s funny, there are two names you can say in Providence and everybody knows who they are: Raymond and Buddy. Huge personalities, and very polarizing.

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t’s been said that if you’re lucky enough to find a job you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. For these four architects, their passion for the craft is palpable. They have been tasked with tall orders: making casual, coastal contemporary East Bay homes that are sensible but stylish, sometimes palatial but often private and always somewhat practical – and they do so with (seeming) ease. Take a peek inside these four area favorites, as selected by the architects who designed them, and see what it means for these lucky homeowners to truly be at home.

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FROM THE GROUND UP Thirteen years ago, architect Paul Weber was living in Boston with his wife Bonnie when he unexpectedly stumbled across two and a half acres in the center of Newport. A RISD graduate, Paul had lived in the City by the Sea post-graduation, and he knew he had a rare opportunity on his hands. “I’d have to convince my wife to move here,” he recalls. But when he took her for a closer look at the property, it had an unexpected familiarity to it. “She took a look and she said it looked a lot like Philly, where she’s from,” says Paul. Though exponentially larger, it’s true; Philadelphia’s Historic District, much like Newport, boasts cobblestone streets, centuries-old buildings and Old World charm. The Webers bought the land and soon Paul got to work, skillfully designing a 4,600-square-foot shingle-style home called Sulthorne for his growing family. Though a home had once stood on the land, it had been torn down in the 1960s, giving Paul carte blanche to design from scratch. “I say it’s the only house I ever designed between 9pm and 2am,” Paul jokes, as his daughters were just one and three years old at the time. There were myriad tree varieties on the property including Copper Beech, Tulip trees, Turkey Oak and English Hornbeam, so Paul designed the home to capitalize on the pastoral views in lieu of facing the street. “The house faces East, and that is thought to be good feng shui,” he adds. With four bedrooms and three and a half baths, an open floor plan featuring a spacious kitchen and various indoor/outdoor spaces, the home has served the family well both for everyday living as well as for entertaining. Coming from a long line of architects, including his grandfather and great-grandfather, Paul integrated part of his past into the home. “They made Pewabic tiles in Detroit, Michigan. They used a lot of these tiles in commercial buildings in downtown Detroit and residential houses,” explains Paul. He remembers his mother picking him up from school one day in Ann Arbor and taking him to a house being renovated where they collected piles of the colorful tiles. “Eventually, I brought them east and I’ve used them in my fireplaces and backsplash in the kitchen.” Paul shares some sage advice for homeowners working with an architect. “Make sure your architect is a good listener and willing to incorporate your ideas and lifestyle,” he says.

Little Compton architect Gale Goff is well known for designing coastal homes with a contemporary consciousness, so it’s no surprise that a city-based couple looked to Gale to design a second home for them in Westport that took advantage of the land’s stunning river views and bucolic surroundings. “They basically wanted an open floor plan with three bedrooms and what they called an ‘away’ space; a multi-functional room,” explains Gale. A first-floor master bedroom was also a priority for the couple, as were numerous strategically placed windows to allow natural light to pour in. The architect says that for second homes, the design often evokes more of a relaxed vibe as the

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home becomes a place to unwind and unplug from the demands of everyday living. “People tend to be a little more informal with a second home,” explains Gale. In this case, informality is omnipresent but the house’s contemporary design adds a polished yet unpretentious impression. And with a blank slate, Gale was able to design with purpose. “They let me run with it,” she says, adding that much thoughtful conversation led to a design that was extraordinary yet functional at the same time. Inside, a white color palate is predominant, setting a neutral base which allows natural textures to stand out. The kitchen features an island with seating and rectangular cabinetry sans fixtures alongside stainless steel appliances, providing a slick, clean feel. Just past the island is a wood

farmhouse-style table for casual dining, allowing a seamless transition from one space to the next. A mudroom allows for ample storage while the office, anchored by floor-to-ceiling built-ins and surrounded by windows, has clearly been designed for business and pleasure. An expansive porch, also on the couple’s list of priorities, invites a natural flow (and blurs the line) between indoors and outdoors. But by far, the most unique space is the oversized multi-functional room. With cathedral ceilings and more than two dozen windows, the homeowners have used the room as a yoga studio, but it can also be used as a gallery, a gathering space and more. The space may define Gale’s design acumen, metaphorically speaking: the possibilities are endless.

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BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN Jim Estes of Estes/Twombly Architects embraces an aesthetic some would consider the most distinctive and easily identifiable throughout Rhode Island and the Northeast. The firm describes it as “quiet modernism based on traditional methods and material, with a sensitivity to local site and climate conditions.” The home Jim designed for a client in Middletown, just steps from Sachuest (or “Second”) Beach, is no exception. Jim originally intended to renovate an existing home on the property but, after some investigation, concluded, “It was a goner.” The greatest challenges for the client and architect were the busy road in the front of the lot and the stream and wetlands towards the rear, from which, according to DEM requirements, the house needed some distance. The solution was a series of layers using both architectural elements and landscape features to filter out noise and views of the street, creating a private oasis. Per New England tradition, a stone wall was the first “line of defense,” backed up by a privet hedge. The house is bookended by the garage on one side and an extensive porch and trellis on the other, creating a courtyard that separates private and public spaces. The home’s contemporary feel with subtle hints of its coastal environs features an open floor plan merging the living, dining and kitchen spaces. The terrace purposely creates seamless indoor/outdoor living, as do the floor-to-ceiling windows, framing the landscape in an artful way, and the screened-in porch, allowing sunlight to pour in. Exposed steel beams add a utilitarian feel without compromising the house’s warm, welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs there’s the master suite, with access to a tower-like work space, and two guest bedrooms which welcome family and friends regularly. Like all of the firm’s projects, Jim says, this one aims “to break down the indoor/outdoor barrier” – to fit into and take advantage of the local landscape and the sunlight. For those seeking an architect for a new home or a renovation, his advice is to “do homework” and take a look at the other projects the architect has designed. “The critical point,” he says, “is defining what you want.”

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In 1986, David Andreozzi had the rare fortune to design and build his parents’ Barrington home alongside his father, a contractor, and his mother, an interior designer. At the time, David was just one year out of RISD, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture, and working for a Connecticut-based firm. “It was a fun process,” reflects David. Thirteen years later, David had the good fortune to revisit the project, this time as an architect with his own firm. His parents had sold the home; when the new owners heard the story of the father-son duo who had built the abode, they turned to David to bring it into the next century. “They bought it from my parents and loved the design, and knew me, so I was a natural extension and I was happy to have the opportunity,” David says. “We began putting on a major renovation and addition… we increased the size by a third.”

First, David says he designed a significantly larger kitchen which now flows seamlessly into the family room. “We re-invented it into a totally modern space,” he explains. A roomy bedroom was part of the addition, as was increased garage space and a large exercise room. Many detailed changes, including the moldings and wainscoting, transformed the home. “We put a new ceiling skin on the master bedroom – it’s the sexiest ceiling I have ever done,” David says with a laugh. “The room was beautiful with the ocean view and balcony, but we wanted to soften it and make it more traditional. It makes it feel like you’re in an old inn.” With the input of Rhode Island–based interior designer Judd Brown, the home was ready for its new chapter. “It was a wonderful experience.” David says that while many architects have a signature style, he intentionally eschews such hallmarks. “I like to come and go and have [there be] no indication [that] an architect built an addition. There can be a lot of egos and I’m sort of the opposite. I want to know the dreams and desires of the family.”

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Dr. Cathy Lund and her husband, pulmonologist Dr. Peter Karczmar, have demanding, high-pressure careers might be an understatement. It should come as no surprise then that the two, along with their irresistible cats Leroy, Luis and Carlos Danger, treasure the moments they can relax and unwind. Around 15 years ago, the couple sought a bucolic retreat not far from Rhode Island’s capital city, so they turned to the East Bay. “We adored the Tiverton and Little Compton area and spent a couple years looking around there for a small house that we could escape to,” says Cathy, owner of City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats in Providence. Not much concerned about keeping up with the Joneses, the two were drawn to a teeny shack perched on a spectacular piece of land abutting Tiverton’s nature preserves. What it lacked in curb appeal it made up for in its extraordinary views. The house

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stood opposite a picturesque cove with the Sakonnet River just beyond. The house wasn’t exactly turn-key ready, and it’s a good thing the couple love animals. “The house was pretty decrepit, with no heat, a leaky roof, and orange shag carpeting and gaps between the walls that allowed mice and snakes to come and go as they pleased,” Cathy recalls. “But it worked for us, and we camped out there for years until we were able to save enough to work on the structure and apply for all the various permits that are required to build near the water.” The permitting process, as it turned out, took even longer than they expected – years, in fact. The couple played the waiting game and took the opportunity to figure out how to build a house that reflected the area while maintaining the original structure’s footprint. “Luckily,” Cathy says, “we have a dear friend, Glen Fontecchio, who was just starting his own

architecture practice at the time we were discussing how to design the new structure. Glen and I serve on the Providence Historic District Commission together, so he was very familiar with how Peter and I think about design.” The couple credits Fontecchio for designing a beautiful yet eclectic structure that reflected the serenity of Tiverton’s pastoral presentation. “And even though it is only 1,500 square feet, he managed to give us everything we needed in a compact yet expansive home,” says Cathy. The charming two-bedroom, twobathroom home features an unusual space Peter and Cathy call their “dining pavilion.” The building, separate from the main home, is used for entertaining, including intimate dinner parties. “We open all the doors and have a great time!” shares Cathy. Back inside, one shower has what some may consider a flaw but the couple sees as a sentimental homage. “Our colorful

inside shower is fun and makes me happy when I see our late, lamented cat’s footprints immortalized in the ceramic clay – our cat Miguel stepped on the slabs.” Another unique feature the couple adores is a second-floor deck off the master bedroom. The centerpiece of the space is the outdoor shower with stunning views over the cove. But it’s more than just the view that gets guests talking – it’s the très chic conversation piece there. “The shower fixture is from the Plaza Hotel in New York City,” reveals Cathy. “The cool old faucet set was removed and discarded when the hotel had its major condo conversion/renovation and now it has a new life in Tiverton.” Peter and Cathy share an affinity for design trends from a mix of different time periods. “I think we are allergic in general to anything new,” says Cathy. The couple particularly enjoys scavenging in thrift stores, yard sales and

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salvage yards and looking for interesting and beautiful objects that speak to them. The pieces they bring home inspire the couple to be comfortable and happy in their surroundings. “Artwork and good visual design can be uplifting, and I think it is incredibly fun to find that right balance that makes you grateful and engaged when you are home,” shares Cathy. “That 1930s stove has cranked out many a yummy blueberry pie.” Today, Cathy and Peter love every inch of the serene abode. “The whole house is pretty sweet,” and they “particularly love the kitchen, because doesn’t everyone love being in the kitchen?” Cathy jokes. The deck is also a favorite place to hang out as it gives the couple panoramic views, with a front-row seat to watching birds and other wildlife. “And the covered side porch has a Victorian-era swing that

is perfect for watching hummingbirds with a cat on your lap,” Cathy adds. Just as it was when the couple discovered it 15 years ago, Tiverton remains low-key and just their speed. “It’s home to many wonderful artists and interesting personalities,” says Cathy. “It is always fascinating to hear the variety of conversations when you’re out at a local restaurant or bar. The vibe is creative and liberal, and we’ve learned so many cool things from our friends and neighbors. Plus, the water birds, deer, chipmunks and other wild animals just outside our house provide endless entertainment for us and our cats.”

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our places under the shady tree. Our session began with Sukhasana: pleasant or easy pose. While slowly relaxing into the pose, surrounded by hydrangeas on that beautiful summer day, I couldn’t help but hear Ina Garten’s voice in my head saying, “Who wouldn’t love this?” and “How bad can this be?” I hope that means that Ina Garten is my spirit animal. We then delved into “sensation exploration” by practicing a yogic breathing technique called Pranayama, which is designed to connect the mind and body through deepening the breath. Following that was a set of soothing neck and arm stretches, as well as seated forward folds, side bends and gentle spinal twists. Nicole then led us through a series of sun salutations, followed by a soft, slow progression of yogic poses to stretch and warm our bodies. We practiced table pose, cat to cow, downward dog, tree pose, boat pose, reclined cobbler’s pose and my all-time favorite way to almost fall asleep in public: child’s pose. Each new position felt more and more like a little yogi was hugging my soul. Though I’m a wildly underseasoned yogi, I thoroughly enjoyed Nicole’s style of teaching. Before our session began she spoke with the group, getting to know us a little better and the types of teaching methods we

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Live Well

• connoisseur

by Megan Schmit

Skin Care Goes Green

The owners of Curious Nature Apothecary on the importance of all-natural self-care

How did you two get your start turning your love for nature and selfcare into a business? It was honestly a very organic process. Using our knowledge of ingredients and formulation led to creating, which led to questions, which led to more learning and more experimenting and more formulation and so on. We were enjoying the process and had the great advantage of knowing some lovely, supportive local business owners who gave us a little nudge to get our product line to market. What’s it like being both longtime

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friends and business partners? Great! It’s a pleasure to work with someone you admire, respect and have fun with. If there’s any disadvantage, it would be our tendency to get a little off track during our work time, using our time to just socialize and hang out. But when we’re both complicit in that, we can kind of scold each other, forgive each other and just move on. What are the benefits of all-natural products? What we truly adore about working with and using ingredients from nature is the exceptional quality of their textures, colors and aromas. For the skin, plant oils offer a wealth of beneficial fatty acids and vitamins to promote softness, while plant butters and beeswax can help form an occlusive barrier on the skin to help prevent against moisture loss. We always stress knowing your allergies and choosing products carefully, whether natural or conventional. What kind of local ingredients do you use in your products?

We love sourcing locally whenever we can. We use some beautiful botanicals like calendula and lavender flowers, as well as beeswax and honey from local bees. How do you get the ideas for different products? We tend to have the most fun and get the most creative when formulating and blending the aromatic aspect of our products. Our solid perfume line was inspired by our love of vintage novels and fashions, especially [from] the Edwardian and Victorian eras. Aiming to create a sense of place and personality for each perfume helps them to feel specific, yet unique. What are some must-haves? We’ve been told our Avocado & Lime Lip Balm is addictive, though each of our lip balms has a little niche of fans. Our Juice & Juniper Body Oil is another customer favorite. Do you think you’ll ever invest in a storefront location? We relocated to a larger space fairly

recently. It won’t ever be a storefront, but we hope to start offering some open-studio shopping days on a regular basis, as well as special events and workshops. We do have a place that customers can visit for events or occasionally by appointment. Tell us about your favorite self-care ritual. Like many people, we’re quite busy, so the things that work best on a regular basis tend to be brief but impactful. Five or ten minutes of mindfulness meditation does a world of good at any time of day, and a little quiet time in nature is always restorative. Wearing a favorite aromatic oil or natural perfume and taking a couple of minutes throughout the day to reapply and breathe deeply is super simple, soothing and grounding.

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TASTE

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Savor the season’s best food and drink

THE SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS Call it a Hope and Main dream come true: Anchor Toffee (AnchorToffee.com), the candy company started by husbandand-wife duo Katie and Peter Kelly at the Warren food incubator, has just opened its own storefront on Bowen’s Wharf in Newport. Along with the signature Almond Butter Toffee that launched them into the Rhode Island Candymaking Hall of Fame - that doesn’t exist, but, well, we wish it did - the couple is also offering other confections, like Naked Toffee

(without chocolate), dark chocolate and espresso truffles, and seasonal toffees. But trust us, try the original Almond Butter Toffee, which is so popular that they make about 12,000 lbs of it annually. As with all of their treats, Katie and Peter keep it simple: almonds, sweet cream butter, sugar, salt and dark chocolate - but as the adage goes, there’s beauty in simplicity. And in the case of Anchor Toffee, there’s deliciousness, too.

Taste

• eat

by Stacey Place

Rise and Dine Billy’s in Barrington adds everyone’s favorite Sunday morning meal to the menu

Americans are obsessed with brunch. This combination of breakfast and lunch encompasses much of what we love to eat, and alcoholic beverages are a perfectly acceptable morning drink when you’re having brunch (as we tell ourselves that it’s 5 o’clock somewhere). I’m always on the lookout for a new place to have brunch. When I heard that Billy’s in Barrington had recently started serving Sunday brunch, I had to give it a try. While the outside of the restaurant is unassuming, the inside, with its dark wood accents, European art work and even a coat closet inside of an oldschool European phone booth, sets a distinctly different tone. Billy’s does away with one of the

things I don’t like about brunch: waiting for a table. Most of my favorite brunch spots don’t take reservations, and for someone who is not good at waiting, this is a definite negative. Billy’s not only offers reservations for brunch, the restaurant uses Open Table. Making my 11:50am reservation was very easy, and when I got there my table was ready. The service here was a true highlight of my meal. I could tell that the staff genuinely cared about the restaurant and making sure that customers were satisfied. There was a large party (16 people) seated in the bar area, but my guest and I still received top-notch service. Sometimes a party like that will tie up the kitchen, but in this case, there was no delay. Before your meal arrives, the

Surf and Turf: A Little Billy Burger and a Lobster Roll

restaurant provides homemade buttery, cinnamon streusel coffee cake – an amuse-bouche for your brunch. The manager brought us two pieces to start. We ate it so quickly (because it was so good), our waitress thought we hadn’t received our portion yet and brought us two more pieces. We wanted to save room for our breakfast, so the staff wrapped the extra pieces up for us to take home. There wasn’t a specific brunch drink menu, but our waitress did tell us what cocktails were available. One of the drinks was a Bloody Mary served with a plethora of accompaniments, including a deep-fried pickle. I was more in the mood for something fruity, so I sampled the Bellini ($10), made with fresh peach

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puree. It was so tasty that I had another. My guest had coffee ($2). For her, coffee can break the meal, and she thought Billy’s was better than most places. Since it was a beautiful summer day, we decided to splurge and order some donuts to start off our meal. They were from Vienna Bakery (located just up the street). I had the Jelly Donut ($4) and my guest had the Glazed Twister ($4). They were both good, and a nice way to kick off brunch. Instead of my normal order (Eggs Benedict), I decided to be daring and sample the Breakfast Pizza ($14). First of all, this was a huge portion. There were eight slices, and I struggled just to finish four of them. The crust was excellent, and it was topped with

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scrambled eggs, bacon, caramelized onions and cheese. The pizza was offered with a choice of hollandaise sauce or sriracha drizzled on top, and I picked the sriracha. The dish made me want to come back and try a pizza at dinnertime. It was a lot of food, but to offset all of the carbs I was eating, I also ordered a side of Seasonal Fruit ($5). The saucer of fruit wasn’t big in size, but all of the fruit was fresh and flavorful. It was a nice mix of watermelon, honeydew, strawberries, pineapple and blueberries. My guest ordered the Billy’s Benedict ($16): a traditional, toasted English muffin as the base, with two well-prepared crab cakes sitting on top of each muffin half. Topping the crab cakes were two poached eggs. Poaching eggs can be tricky, but these were perfect with plenty of runny egg yolk to meld with the other flavors. The dish

Beautiful Things was crowned with freshly made and tasty hollandaise sauce, and served with a mound of breakfast potatoes and a lightly dressed green salad (very Parisian). If you’re anything like me, you are always looking for a new spot to have brunch. And it’s a huge plus to find one that takes reservations. I’m looking forward to going back and trying some of their other offerings. They even have a brunch Surf and Turf – a Little Billy Burger and a Lobster Roll! I think that will pair well with the Fried Pickle Bloody Mary.

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Taste

• news bites

by Grace Lentini

Tres Chic Treats The Perfect Sweet is whipping up delicious French confections in Warren

The Perfect Sweet brings a taste of Paris to Rhode Island

are two very different desserts. Macaroons are plump coconut morsels that are often dipped in chocolate. A French macaron is a little cookie sandwich, with the cookies made of a chewy and slightly crunchy meringue and held together by a silky and creamy filling. If you’ve never had a macaron – and you really should – Tracy Woodard of The Perfect Sweet (ThePerfectSweet.com) in Warren bakes them up fresh at Hope and Main. Tracy has deep roots in the East Bay: she’s a fourth generation Barringtonian. And what’s so special and fun about her macarons is that they come in an array of flavor combinations: blueberry meringue with Meyer lemon cream, chocolate meringue with chocolate filling, strawberry meringue with a lemon-strawberry center. If you can imagine it, Tracy can make a macaron out of it.

She also makes everything from scratch, including grinding almonds to make almond flour, the base of the meringue (which makes it naturally gluten-free). She’s also got thousands of hours of macaron research under her belt, which she brings to bear in every stir of the batter, folding of the cream and resting of the meringue. Macarons, notably, taste best 24 to 48 hours after they’ve been assembled, unlike other cookies that should be gobbled up as soon as they’re cool enough to eat. Making macarons is also a form of therapy for Tracy, who owns RI Marriage and Family Therapy Center. While she’s teaching her clients about doing things for themselves, she’s actively practicing what she preaches. And we all get to enjoy the sweet fruits of her labor. Available at The Schoolyard Market at Hope and Main in Warren on Sundays (10am-2pm) or by ordering online.

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the sauce, Ryan and Sharon Nahas, are Swansea natives and avid cooks who have spent a considerable amount of time in the restaurant industry and accommodating special dietary concerns. That’s why all their sauces are vegetarian and vegan. They also post plenty of recipes online to help barbecue enthusiasts make the most of the sauce. Available at Johnson’s Roadside Farm Market, Stony Creek Farm, The Pantry at Avenue N and Tom’s Market.

ON TAP IN BRISTOL Gillary’s Taphouse (GillarysTavern.com) is the newest pub on the restaurant scene in Bristol. They’ve curated a nice selection of craft beers and put together a menu full of bar

favorites (Calamari) and more contemporary options (Almond Crusted Salmon Salad). Best of all is their live music on Friday and Saturday nights, a welcome addition to the area.

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Taste

• connoisseur

by Alastair Cairns

Beans and Bubbles Nitro Cart taps into Rhode Island’s thirst for new, better coffee A year ago it was just a sketch on a napkin. Today, Nitro Cart’s cold brew is frothing from taps across Rhode Island. From a pop-up in Providence, owners Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster now have a brewing space in Pawtucket and, at the time of this interview, taps in 20 local restaurants and cafes, including Eli’s Kitchen in Warren. Given their explosive growth, from half a keg to 90 to 100 kegs a week, they’ll have added to that number by the time this issue goes to print. Jeans, hats and tats: it’s a disarming look from two young entrepreneurs straight out of college, but their business sense and enthusiasm for opportunity is as sharp as anyone’s. I chatted with Audrey about beans, bubbles and getting busted by the boys in blue.

Photography by Kendall Pavan St. Laurent

You started a year ago, and now all of a sudden your taps seem to be following me around the state. What do you attribute this explosive growth to? Really, it’s been customer-driven. People have told their favorite restaurants, “You know, a Nitro Cart tap would look awesome here.” Mostly we’ve had restaurant owners reach out to us to say, “We’ve heard a lot about you guys, we’ve had a lot of customers asking to put a nitro tap in, we want to talk.” It’s been awesome; it’s growing super fast and we’re super excited about it. There’s something really grabby about just-poured nitro brew; is this a product that sells itself? There’s a total allure to taps. The drink you’re going to be getting is super cold when it comes out, which I like. It pours with a cascade, like a Guinness, so I think the visual appeal of it has something to do with it. [But] I think our signature taste is even more important. All the time people come up to the cart and say they’ve had nitro in New York and LA, all over, and they’re like, “Yours is the best.” We have this Italian guy that comes to the cart every day. He says, “American coffee is crap, but not yours.” Did you have any growing pains when you were just starting out? When we first started out, we popped up right outside the Superman Building in downtown Providence. We had driven around a few days before, trying to find the spots with the most

Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster, founders of Nitro Cart

walking traffic. We thought, “This is amazing, I don’t know why there’s no other carts or food trucks over here, great.” We popped up there, [and] on the first day we did amazing, sold out, far past what we expected. The next day we showed up, and then shortly after the cops came and said, “You guys can’t be here.” What’s next for you two? Have you thought about your own retail space? For the next year or two we’re focused on getting to as many restaurants as we can, so as many people as possible can get to our product. We’ve talked about in the future doing something more like a brewery, maybe some alcoholic drinks, with coffees, teas and lemonade on tap. That’s something we’ve played with. We’ve definitely talked about expanding so that our wholesale clients can choose varieties, kind of like a craft brewery. They could pick our signature blend, or a blend that brings out more sweetness, or a lighter blend, to give them more of a variety.

What beans make for good nitro brew? It was a lot of trial and error, with the help of our roaster. Ultimately, we decided on pulling in seven different blends from all over. We created this custom oneof-a-kind blend that brings out tones of cocoa and smooth natural flavors. We always recommend that if you are doing your own cold brew at home, to use a dark roast and a coarse grind; that tends to bring out the best, smooth flavor. Our roaster is Ken Rathers – he runs Rhody Roasters. He’s amazing, and has become a really good friend of ours. It’s been awesome to support a local person, because that’s what we really care about. We started getting one small bag of coffee every four weeks; now we get 60 bags of coffee every four days. He’s really excited too.

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EAST BAY / NEWPORT Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$

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Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 4355511. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL $-$$ The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-336-8460. LD $-$$$

The Wharf Tavern Serves fresh seafood and steak with bay views from almost every table. 215 Water St, Warren, 2892524. BrLD $-$$$

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Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery Pizza Calzones and baked goods made fresh daily. 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-8086. BrLD $

Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$

Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$

Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$

Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 5391102. LD $-$$

Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$

Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$

Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$

Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 2952500. D $-$$$

Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 7833152. LD $-$$

Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 3980027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$

Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a

George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere.

La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Mariner Grille Seafood, steaks and pasta in a fun setting, with live entertainment. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 7834202. LD $-$$$ Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 5847000; 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$

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DINING GUIDE

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

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398-2900. BrLD $$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$

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

Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$

Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich,

Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL $-$$

T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$ Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$

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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Fashionable prime steakhouse with award-winning sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ Blake’s Tavern Premier Irish pub with two event rooms in the heart of downtown Providence. 122 Washington St, Providence. 274-1230. LD $$

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Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana It’s not an overstatement

to say that Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana has the most authentically Italian pizza in the state. Chef-owner Pasquale Iliano was raised in Italy and trained as a chef in Naples, at the Neapolitan Pizza Academy. His pizzas are baked in an ultra-hot brick oven, built in Naples, and are ready in two minutes each. But because one cannot live on pizza alone – though one can and maybe should try – Pasquale’s serves other delicious Italian options, all made with a simplicity and elegance that lets the quality of the ingredients shine through, like Spaghetti Pomodoro, Linguine alla Vongole and Pasta e Fagiole, paired with exclusive wine from Sorrento. They also serve New York and Grandma-style pizza to go (the Neapolitan is dine-in only) and sandwiches.

60 South County Commons Way, South Kingstown 401-783-2900 • PasqualesPizzeriaRI.com

Cafe di Panni Italian American dining with an available banquet facility. 187 Pocasset Ave, Providence, 944-0840. LD $-$$ Capri Seafood dishes with a Southern influence. 58 De Pasquale Ave, Providence, 274-2107. LD $$-$$$ Catering Gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 7519164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 West Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$

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DINING GUIDE Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$

Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You dream it, we build it! 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $

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

McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$

Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambience. Locations in Cranston and Providence, HarukiSushi.com. LD $-$$ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 7395111. LD $-$$$ 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 $-$$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ LaMei Hot Pot Authentic Chinese cuisine in a unique, casual setting. 256 Broadway, Providence, 831-7555. LD $$ Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express Handmade Italian classics and prepared foods to go. 1457 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 455-0045, LuigisGourmet.com. LD $$

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$

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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 $-$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 155 Westminster St, Providence, 2826772. BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$

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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$

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Red Ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688. LD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse Honest, authentic BBQ with a large selection of whiskey. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rocco’s Pub & Grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 3492250. LD $-$$ Rosmarin at Hotel Providence Bar and restaurant serving Swissinspired small plates, craft cocktails and an eclectic wine list. 311 Westminster Street, Providence, 521-3333. BLD $$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 434-4435. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com. BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ The Crossings New American favorites in a chic, urban setting. 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, 7326000. BLD $-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice

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bar, vegan bakery and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 8310600. BrLD $-$$ The Pizza Gourmet/The Catering Gourmet Scratch wood-grilled pizzas and Italian American favorites. 357 Hope St, Providence, 751-0355. LD $-$$$ The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atmosphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 4213253. LD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ The Villa Restaurant & Banquet Facility Family Italian restaurant with live music and entertainment. 272 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, 821-0060. D $-$$ The Village Lively bar and grill with comfort fare, bar bites and beer. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 2287222. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$ Trinity Brewhouse American pub fare and craft beer in a downtown setting, with lunch, dinner and latenight menus. 186 Fountain Street, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ Tony’s Colonial Specialty store offering the finest imported and domestic Italian foods. 311 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8675. $-$$$ Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ The Vig Contemporary sports bar with craft tavern fare. 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, 709-0347. LD $-$$ Vinya Test Kitchen Vegan cuisine accompanied by creative mocktails (BYOB). 225A Westminster St, Providence, 500-5189. D $-$$ XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$

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BEHOLD THE GREAT PUMPKINS! It’s Pumpkin Palooza time at Frerichs Farm (FrerichsFarm. com) in Warren. The harvest festival happens every weekend in September and October, and features free fun like Charlie Brown’s Pumpkin Patch and exploring the Old West town. There are also rides in the Magic Pumpkin Coach,

pumpkin painting, DIY scarecrows, rides on Snap the Dragon and more. Later in the season, Frerichs will also host the Southern New England Pumpkin Grower’s Association Weigh-Off, where pumpkins weighing well over a thousand pounds will be measured to find the biggest in the area.

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All Month Long: Barrington’s 300th Anniversary Celebration (Barrington. RI.gov) is in full swing this month. The second Heritage Weekend is September 9-10, featuring tours of historic homes, churches and cemeteries, and the Prince’s Hill Cemetery Program. September 16 will be a town-wide Sidewalk Sale, and September 17 will be an End of Summer’s Day Walk at the Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary.

September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: It’s the last month of the season for Newport Polo (NPTPolo.com) at Glen Farm in Portsmouth. Bring a cooler, some lawn chairs and your biggest hat to watch USA face England on Labor Day weekend, Newport take on Baltimore on September 9, and USA vs. Dominican Republic on September 16. The New England Challenge and the Finals are the last two Saturdays of the month.

The Firefly Yoga Festival in Portsmouth

September 9: Raise a glass to the East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Shop (EastBayFoodPantry.org) at Uncorked! The evening of dining and dancing at the Bristol Maritime Center is a fundraiser for the food pantry to support its eighth year of helping neighbors in need.

September 14: The sixth annual Food and Wine Pairing (CrescentParkCarousel.org) is a fun-filled evening that’s also a fundraiser for the restoration of the Looff Carousel at Crescent Park in East Providence. Local restaurants will set up tasting stations and pair that food with wines and beers, making for a delicious night out with friends.

September 16: The Firefly Yoga Festival (Facebook: Firefly Yoga Festival) comes back to Glen Park in Portsmouth. The day of wellness will feature outdoor yoga classes, live music, local artists, tarot card readers, a food tent and more.

September 3: The Rhode Island Philharmonic (RIPhil.org) brings its free Summer Concert Series to Independence Park in Bristol. The program includes selections from Broadway legends Leonard Bernstein and Richard Rogers, as well as Tchaikovsky and modern classics from Batman and Star Trek.

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September 19-20: The Little Compton Garden Club (LittleComptonGardenClub.org) is hosting Where Stone Walls Meet the Sea, a Garden Club of America flower show, at the Little Compton Community Center. Clubs from all over New England will bring together their most beautiful blooms to share with the public at this free event.

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September 30-October 1: Celebrate the season at the Harvest Fair at Norman Bird Sanctuary (NormanBirdSanctuary.org) in Middletown. The family-friendly festival has fun for all ages – think midway games, a monkey bridge, a mud pit and the Mabel Express barrel train – plus food and drink vendors, and artists and makers selling their wares.

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September 22: “Belong to the night” when Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo play at East Providence’s Bold Point Park (RIWaterfrontEvents.com). The waterfront concert starts at 6pm, and will have food trucks and a full bar on site.

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September 21-24: How do you make the Newport Mansions even fancier? Add wining and dining, courtesy of celebrity chefs. The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival (NewportMansions.org) is one delicious weekend, featuring events like the Grand Tasting on the lawn of Marble House, the Wine & Rosecliff Gala and the Newport After Dark party at The Elms - plus lots of delicious food, cooking demos and all the wine tasting you can handle.

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TAST E T E ST Rhode Island on a Roll The number of hot summer days might be winding down, but our craving for classic summer food is still going strong. And if you haven’t had a lobster roll yet this season, you haven’t truly had a Rhode Island summer. So before September ends, be sure to make time for a delicious seafood favorite.

• FUN ON A BUN

The lobster roll from The Wharf Tavern (TheWharfTavernRI.com) in Warren comes in a toasted hot dog bun, making for easy, buttery eating. The meat is mixed with cool and creamy mayo, contrasting nicely with crunchy bursts of diced celery, scallion and lettuce.

• TWIST ON TRADITION

Bluewater Bar + Grill (BluewaterGrillRI.com) in Barrington adds a twist to the traditional lobster roll by substituting dill mayo and an artisan sourdough roll. The lobster salad is mostly cool lobster meat with flecks of celery that contrasts perfectly with the warm roll. Enjoy for lunch or dinner in their nautically decorated dining room or on their patio.

• BLOODY GOOD PAIRING

Lobster takes the main stage at Bristol’s Lobster Pot (LobsterPotRI.com) in a roll that is delightfully toasted on the outside and filled to the brim with an even mix of claw and tail meat. It’s light and crisp thanks to a hint of celery and pairs well with a fresh Bloody Mary.

• OVERFLOWING WITH AWESOME

Anthony’s Seafood (AnthonysSeafood.net) in Middletown offers a roll overflowing with tender chunks of lobster tail lightly seasoned with white pepper and mayo. If that’s not enough, the buttery New England–style roll is perfectly toasted and accompanied by a fresh pickle, coleslaw and a hearty serving of house-made fries.

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LOBSTER YOUR WAY Blount Clam Shack (BlountRetail.com) – with locations in Warren and East Providence – offers a giant lobster roll for those with a major craving. They’ll toss half a pound of lobster meat in either dill mayo or warm butter, depending on the taste of the lobster lover.

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