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The Bay Magazine • September 2018 20 Birds of a Feather
27 Go Fish!
Owls, hawks, and eagles land at the Audubon Society for Raptor Weekend
The reel deal on fall fishing in the East Bay
Photo by Mike Stultz courtesy of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Features
Drop a line in the East Bay for some fall fishing (pg.27)
Departments The Buzz
17 CALENDAR: Events you can’t miss
41 HOMESTYLE: A Barrington home
50 CONNOISSEUR: Merienda’s owner
11 Artist Neal Personeus carves marvels
this month
becomes a gallery of Southwest artifacts
discusses his long journey to Warren
12 Meet the new head of the Gordon
Live Well
Taste
School
35 SHOP AROUND: A curated mix of
45 EAT: Dine like a Vanderbilt at the
new and old at Cory Farms Past & Pres-
Newport Wine and Food Festival
out of driftwood
13 Bristol’s legendary “Hydes” are pre-
46 REVIEW: Sun & Moon is a culinary 36 WHOLE BODY: Blissed out at Hair,
14 The Community String Project brings
readers
trip to Korea
Heart & Soul
48 NEWS BITES: It’s a sandwich smack-
music education to all ages
38 CONNOISSEUR: Jae Wylie Willard 15 VOICE OF THE BAY: Young pilot
Pic of the Bay 58 An East Bay snapshot from one of our
ents
serving local firefighting history
53 RESTAURANT GUIDE
down at the third annual Burger Bash
shares her interior design philosophy
Kayla Placido has her eye on the sky
ON THE COVER: Casting off on Aquidneck Island. Photo courtesy of Discover Newport
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Neal Personeus uses natural materials like driftwood to create detailed masterpieces
All in the Details Artist Neal Personeus sculpts architectural marvels from driftwood While some artists peruse the shelves of art supply stores for brushes, paints, and papers, Neal Personeus scours the sand dunes for his materials, like driftwood, sea shells, kelp, and beach glass. “That’s the only hard part of my art,” he says. “I’m at the mercy of nature.” Each year, Personeus travels to Cape Cod to collect what he needs: beautiful pieces of driftwood that have been washed by the Atlantic salt water and bleached in the sun. His interest in driftwood sculpture started when he was a child visiting the beach; he would create pirate ships in the sand and wharf scenes in his teens. Now, he is known for sculptures with architectural elements: precise renditions of real or imagined homes emerging from the unpredictable texture-scape of the driftwood. Attention to detail is what makes his work stand out, from wrapped wire fencing and delicate shrubbery, to miniature furniture and slivered wooden railings. It is this kind of
intricacy that won the artist Newport Art Museum’s People’s Choice Award two years in a row. In addition to driftwood sculpture, Personeus has expanded into multi-media painting and less architectural pieces, all of which he makes in the comfort of his studio. Three years ago, he traded his front porch for a former classroom for-rent in a renovated school building in Bristol. There, he can spend hours a day crafting his pieces, which can take anywhere from two weeks to six months to make. Where others might see scrap wood for a bonfire, Personeus sees something much more: a house embraced by a root system or dunes formed from an imperfect surface. No matter what kind of driftwood he finds – spongy, hardened, split, or twisted – he simply starts with one question: “What story might it have to tell?” NealPersoneus.com –Megan Schmit
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Dr. Noni Thomas López will take the Gordon School to new heights as head of school
Next Chapter We often define career success in geographic terms: moving from a small town to a big city for a new job implies progress and greater opportunity. Dr. Noni Thomas López took the opposite path. After living and working in New York City’s Bronx borough for the past 20 years, she agreed to join the Gordon School in East Providence as head of school starting July 2018. Resigning as interim principal of the 1,750-student Lower School at the Ethical Cultural Fieldston School to work at 350-student Gordon School was not part of her career plan, she admits: “[Rhode Island] was not something that I predicted within my immediate future.” Thomas López had never visited Gordon School, but she was familiar with its reputation. “It was a school that for me represented
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what independent schools should be doing, which was focusing their work on creating inclusive environments for all children but doing that very explicitly through curriculum,” she says. “So even though the school was in a town that I hadn’t visited until my interview process, it was a school that matched who I felt that I was as an educator and my core values as an educator.” Thomas López’s new position is exciting for another important reason: she is the first woman of color to serve as head at Gordon School, and just the fifth woman of color to serve as such among roughly 500 private schools in New England. The Gordon School is broadly diverse, with over 40 percent students of color, but many private schools were founded as exclusive environments,
she notes. Students, teachers, and the mostly male administrators were typically white. The schools were (and still are) expensive to attend, so students usually came from wealthier families. Her appointment can help change those conditions, she believes. “If you can’t see it, you can’t be it,” she says. “There are women of color working in independent schools who have leadership aspirations. If you don’t see people [of color] in those roles, you can get discouraged about what that means for you to be able to reach that level of leadership in our schools. But I also think it’s important to have folks in these positions who come from a variety of backgrounds outside of the traditional ‘profile’ of those who previously occupied the headship.” -Ed McCarthy
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The Gordon School welcomes it’s new head of school
Still Burning Bright Bristol’s Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company No. 1 continues a legacy of service
Photography by Megan Schmit
The Hydes preserve their firefighting history, from engines to memorabilia
Vintage event ribbons, decorative leather belts, and a helmet from the 1800s on display in a glass case; black-and-white photographs, original charter, and newspaper clippings framed on the walls; antique fire extinguisher and hose nozzles restored to former gleaming glory. These are just a few of the prized objects collected over the years to commemorate Bristol’s fire department, and one company in particular. The Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company No. 1, fondly referred to as the Hydes, was officially chartered in 1843, though it had existed informally since 1836. The original members were selected by the people of Bristol to protect their lives and property, and according to Captain Barry Carinha, “To this day, we protect the residents and visitors of the town of Bristol and Bristol’s historic
property and traditions with the same honor and respect that they did 175 years ago.” While there are two other engine companies, plus one comprised of members from all departments known as the Squad, the Hydes are set apart by their original engine. “The Hydraulions were the first to have a hand tub that was able to draft its own water with the use of a hard-suction hose line,” Captain Carinha explains. “Bristol, being surrounded by water on three sides, created a perfect environment for this style of hand tub.” The historic engine, revolutionary at its time, was finally retired in 1896; in 1977, it was reclaimed from the New Bedford Historical Society and returned to Bristol. Today, the refurbished, gleaming wood-and-metal engine is on display at the station, and after its hubs and wheels are replaced, will be used
again in parades. The Hydes continue to be a special fixture in Bristol, according to Battalion Chief Jim Vieira, who is in charge of maintaining the nineteenth century fire truck and more than willing to give a tour of the company’s collection of memorabilia. They regularly participate in food drives, charity events, sponsor a team in the King Phillip Little League, donate to RI Special Signal that provides relief to house fires, and purchase and deliver Christmas gifts to families in need with a Santa Claus manning the fire engine. “There are countless times we interact with the community on a personal level, making this company very special,” says Captain Carinha. “The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in our department.” Facebook: BFD Engine Co 1 – Megan Schmit
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Sweet Sounds Bristol’s Community Strings Program makes music accessible for all ages
Let’s be honest: string instruments can be intimidating. One can only guess how many Itzhak Perlman-wannabes have picked up a violin only to drop it immediately after hearing the instrument howl in protest. Bristol’s Community String Project (CSP) is working to make learning to play string instruments – bass, cello, viola, violin, and starting this fall, classical guitar – more accessible and less intimidating. Robert Arsenault, then chair of the Performing Arts Department at Mount Hope High School, started the program in 2009 with Bethany Sousa, a former band student. Sousa offered violin lessons that summer and over 30 students participated. The program subsequently began to hold afterschool lessons at each of the town’s elementary schools.
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Within five years, CSP grew to include 100 students, roughly one-third of whom qualify for financial assistance with lessons and instrument rentals. CSP has expanded to include a youth orchestra program for middle and high school students, a summer youth string camp, and beginner, intermediate, and advanced ensemble lessons for adults. Bristol residency is not required, and participants come from around the state. Learning a string instrument benefits students’ overall learning ability, according to Alan Bernstein, CSP’s Program and Executive Director, and retired music teacher. Says Bernstein, “The same types of brain power that you would be using to, say, play a symphony, are the same parts of the brain you would use to solve mathematical formulas because you’re identifying
and problem-solving within a pattern.” It’s not just about learning and practicing – CSP also provides opportunities for students to perform locally at events like art nights and house parties. For prospective adult students, “String Instrument Playgrounds” offers a no-stress chance to testpluck the strings before enrolling. CSP has proven popular across the generations. Bernstein shared the review of a parent whose daughter was also enrolled in the program: “This program is terrific. My daughter has been a CSP beginner at Guiteras on violin this year, and for us both to have the opportunity to learn together has been a great joy for us both. I can’t say enough good things about this program!” CommunityStringProject.org -Ed McCarthy
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Prepare for Takeoff Young Bristol pilot Kayla Placido’s dreams take flight
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Kayla credits outings to Quonset Point air shows and her grandfather and mentor Ed Faria, whose photos from his days in the Air Force during Vietnam were displayed alongside model airplanes in her grandparents’ home, for fueling her dream. Active in her university’s chapter of Women in Aviation, Kayla still loves the game of softball and playing guitar and piano when she can carve out free time.
With her feet on the ground, Bristol’s Kayla Placido always had her eyes to the sky with dreams of being an airline pilot. Currently a junior at the highly acclaimed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where she is majoring in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Computer Science, Kayla, who will graduate a semester ahead of schedule, has both her private and commercial pilot licenses, her instrument rating, is fielding job offers, and plans to pursue a Masters in
an aeronautics-related field. It wasn’t enough during her senior year at Mount Hope High School to take AP courses, perform with the award-winning Guitar Ensemble, volunteer with Executive Board, and play two positions on her school’s State Division III Softball Championship team. Over the course of that year, Kayla took flight lessons at TF Green Airport to earn her Private Pilot License before graduating from high school in June 2016.
One day during a lesson I parked the plane and when we got out my instructor gave me hug and said, “Okay, I want you to do three [solo] take-offs and landings.” I think they purposely don’t tell you in advance when you are doing your solo. Flying is a huge responsibility. The first thing they get into your head is that it’s not fun and games. You have to be diligent all the time. It’s not just about the safety of the people in the plane but also [people] on the ground. A week after I got my private pilot license, I flew my grandfather and father up to New Hampshire for lunch. My grandfather was fine. My dad was clutching onto everything at first, but he got used to it. On one flight I couldn’t keep the plane level, [the trim] kept coming up. The other pilot and I were both on the controls trying to keep it straight, but then we couldn’t get it to go down, which made it hard to land. Another time I had an oil leak on takeoff. All our oil pressure went down and the temperatures started rising really high, and when that happens the engine’s moments away from quitting, especially in the Florida heat. We noticed it at 500 feet, so we had to circle around and land. Not everyone can say they do what they dreamt of doing, so I feel really lucky. I still think about my first flight all the time. It was such a sigh of relief and a feeling of joy. It only made me want to continue and do it more and become even better. It’s my passion.
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September 10: Local musician Bob Demers and his son showcase Portuguese-style music during an evening guitar concert at the Tiverton Public Library. Tiverton, TivertonLibrary.com
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September 15: Country Day at Pardon Gray offers six hours of family friendly fun with a farm theme: tractor pulls, lots of pie, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, grilled food, and demonstrations. Tiverton, TivertonLandTrust.org
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September 15: Stretch your muscles with Newport County’s Firefly Yoga Festival in Glen Park. Slip into your favorite poses, center your mind, and unwind with music, food, and fun. Portsmouth, Facebook: Firefly Yoga Festival
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September 27: Bristol Warren Art Night
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September 20-22: Actress and comedian Nicole Byer takes the spotlight at Comedy Connection. The host of Netflix’s Nailed It will keep the laughs coming all night long. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com
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September 27: Don’t miss the final Art Night of the season for local music, theater, dance, and, of course, lots of art. Come by foot, bike, car, or even trolley to support local artists. Warren and Bristol, ArtNightBristolWarren.org
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September 29-30: Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Harvest Fair offers a dose of nostalgia with old-fashioned autumn activities: barrel train, pony rides, mud pit, and burlap sack racing, not to mention a crafter’s tent, food vendors, and live bands. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org
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September 30: Toasted Bun Hospitality, Inc. brings the three B’s with the Bristol Burger Bash: burgers, beer, and bluegrass. Sample sliders, taste local beer and wine, and listen to live music at this fundraising event for the preservation and restoration of Linden Place Mansion. Bristol, LindenPlace.org
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n the heavy summer air in Bristol, a green heron huddles atop a white branch over the muddy salt marsh, a football of grey and mahogany feathers on spindly legs. The bird slinks through the dead branches, her chest undulated by breath, before she elongates her neck and slices through the water. At the edges of the shimmering marsh where the heron hunts, double-crested cormorants, swallows, herring gulls, red-winged blackbirds, snowy egrets, and yellow-bellied flycatchers preen and flit between the tall grasses. Occasionally, you might spot an osprey’s white underbelly in flight or, thousands of feet above, a red-tailed hawk wafting on the sea winds. Spying a raptor like the osprey or red-tailed hawk requires patience and luck for even the most experienced birders, but on September 8 and 9, birds of prey will be on full display during the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s annual Raptor Weekend. The family friendly weekend will take place at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, which is nestled within the 28acre Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge. “Our goal is to make sure we have something for everyone… whether it’s an individual, couple, or family,” says Audubon Director Anne DiMonti. “We have a number of kids’ games and activities, running games, interactive games, face-painting, temporary tattoos, and crafts. And the presentations are geared for all-ages.” There will also be lectures with raptor experts and Providence’s resident raptor photographer, Peter Green. “We’re very fortunate that we have rehabilitators and people who work with raptors from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and from all over Rhode Island,” says DiMonti. The lineup of birds making an appearance will include a European eagle owl, spectacle owl, barn owl, Harris’s hawk, aplomado falcon, bald eagle, golden eagle, American kestrel, peregrine falcon, and a variety of live owls found in New England as well as other parts of the world. “We’re hoping that if it’s not too warm, we can have some snowy owls, which are very popular because of Harry Potter,” DiMonti says excitedly. “Personally, I tend to have favor toward the owls, but they’re really all so cool.” Over the past 10 years, photographer Peter Green has become a fixture in the birding community, known for his striking photographs of the raptors that nest in downtown Providence. In one shot, a redtailed hawk boasts its full wingspan as it lands on the outstretched arm of the golden “Independent Man” who stands atop the Rhode Island State House. When Green first moved to Providence, he noticed a flock of pigeons “going crazy” downtown and pulled out a pair of binoculars to see what was going on. “I noticed there was something tearing the pigeons up. It was wild.” He had spotted a peregrine falcon. “I started watching them with my binoculars, then I got a camera, then I got a bigger camera,” says Green, who lives in the Peerless Building lofts with a view of several pigeon nests – a raptor’s food court. Green began attending Raptor Weekend as he developed his bird-watching and photography skills, and now works for Audubon as a graphic designer. This year, Green will host a lecture at Raptor Weekend about the peregrine falcons who live atop the “Superman Building” and the red-tailed hawks that hunt in Burnside Park near the downtown bus stops. His photographs will also be on display in one of the auditoriums of the Nature Center during the weekend and a few weeks following. Green wants to address some urban legends surrounding hawks and other birds, like the one that dictates if a baby falls out of its nest, you shouldn’t touch it because the mother will reject it. “That’s definitely an urban legend,” he says. “You should definitely just put
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the bird back.” “People also believe that the government or Audubon bought and trained these hawks to live downtown and hunt,” Green chuckles again, “and that’s totally not true. They live there on their own. ” A sense of consequence also undergirds the weekend, as bird experts notice disappearing habitats and the impact of pesticides on the birds for which they care. Horizon Wings is one of the organizations that will present rehabilitated raptors that are not fit to be released back into the wild. “Horizon Wings lost two birds this summer, [one] to rodenticide and one to lead poisoning,” says Horizon Wings founder Mary-Beth Kaeser. “Lead is extremely toxic; it takes a piece no larger than a grain of rice to poison an eagle. Fishing line and other plastic trash left in our environment can also have a negative impact on not only our raptors but other species as well.” A proposed amendment also poses a looming threat for birds across the nation. The amendment, which awaits a vote by the US House of Representatives, would gut the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which has served as the main protection for
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hat do you see when you look out onto Narragansett Bay? Waves, boats, a few sea birds. If you happen to catch some movement out of the corner of your eye, it might be the splash of a fish or bird chasing some prey. Overall, it’s usually a pretty tranquil scene. Beneath the surface, however, the bay is alive with marine life, including more fish than some veteran anglers have seen in their lifetime. So, if you’ve never dipped a line in the waters of the East Bay or chartered a boat to chase stripers from the Mount Hope Bridge to Fort Adams, you’re missing out on what some are calling a new golden age for saltwater fishing in Rhode Island.
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“Narragansett Bay is the cleanest it has been in 100 years,” says Captain BJ Silvia of Flippin Out Charters (FlippinOutCharters.com), who’s been fishing the Bay since his mother gave him his first rod and reel as a child, and has been running rental boats or charters from Portsmouth for more than a decade. “Fishing here is something really special, but people don’t know it. It gets better and better every year.” The East Bay can be fished yearround, although it’s a chilly proposition to get out on the water during the winter months. Most anglers wait ’til spring, when the squid and bait fish like menhaden (also known as bunker) arrive — with striped bass, the Bay’s most popular game fish, and other predators in close pursuit beginning in late April and early May. “Things change every year, but I’ve never seen big fish like these in the Bay so early before,” says Silvia, who reeled in a 38-pound striper on May 1 this year. The tautog and stripers tend to head deeper into the Bay in the spring, then retreat back toward Newport as the bay waters warm up in the summer. “Fishing in the Bay is very dependent upon temperature,” says Steve Medeiros, president of the 7,500-member Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. “Generally, the best fishing is before the water warms up around the Fourth of July. In October, it changes again — the fish come back in, and the tautog and stripers follow the menhaden and other bait fish” that have gone up the Bay to spawn. The charter boats pursue the menhaden both to use as bait themselves and to catch the big fish that are feeding on them. “There’s more bait fish than I have ever seen in my life,” says Silvia. Experienced anglers know to keep an eye out for ospreys, which also target menhaden and are “the best fishermen on the Bay,” says Silvia. In the fall, bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, and stripers — some grown up to 80 pounds by now — swim further up the Bay, providing another bonanza for anglers on boats and onshore. “You can still catch striped bass on
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Thanksgiving Day,” says Medeiros. Powerful false albacore tuna (“albies”) and bonito also move in, both large predators beloved by the big-game fishermen who come to Rhode Island from New York, Connecticut, Delaware, and beyond. Prime fishing grounds in the East Passage vary from year to year, but some standard hot spots include the waters around Prudence and Rose islands, under the Mount Hope and Newport bridges, and Halfway Rock, a popular hangout for schools of bluefish. Coddington Cove is well-known for tautog. In the fall, “any pier will hide fish,” including the one at the former Melville navy base on Aquidneck Island, says Silvia. The Bay’s ample wrecks also provide habitat for big fish, although Silvia is coy about revealing his favorite places to hover over with his stealthy trolling motor. Fishing in the East Bay can range from casual to challenging, whether you’re casting a light rig baited with small crabs for tautog or fighting to land a fiesty albie. Boats like the 25-foot Flippin Out — equipped with advanced Hummingbird side-imaging fish finders — can accommodate any skill level. “We are rigged up to serve anyone who wants to fish, including those who have never fished in their life,” says Silvia, who says that novice women often catch the biggest fish on his charters. “That’s because women listen to directions, and men don’t,” he says with a laugh. A lot of what you can catch in the Bay you can eat, and charter crews are usually happy to clean and filet the fish you catch or show you how to do the job yourself. Baked tautog, grilled striped bass, smoked bluefish pate — all can be rewards of a half or full day. Recreational fishers are limited to keeping one striper (28-inch minimum) per day and three to five tautog (16-inch minimum) and three to seven sea bass (15-inch minimum), depending on the season. If you like the strong, oily flavor of bluefish, you’re in luck: you can take up to 15 blues of any size per day. “I get a ton of people who want to throw everything back and some who want fish for their freezer,” says Silvia, who encourages his customers to release large female game fish — which are often full of eggs — in the interest of preserving the fishery. Chartering a fishing boat isn’t cheap — rates on Flippin Out are typical at $550 for a half-charter, and $850 for a full day, with some discounts in the spring. Split between four or
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SACHUEST POINT five friends, the cost becomes more reasonable, but for those who can’t afford a charter, there’s always the option of fishing off a dock, surfcasting, or even casting off from a saltwater fishing kayak. Medeiros says Rhode Island has “shamefully few” public fishing piers, but fortunately some of the best are in the East Bay, including the seawall at Fort Adams (popular for scup and sea bass). Colt State Park in Bristol, Barrington Beach and the Haines Memorial State Park in Barrington, Brenton Point State Park in Newport, and Fogland Point in Tiverton, along with various locations along the East Bay Bike Path, are excellent for beginners. Other locations that attract experienced shore fishermen include Ocean Drive in Newport, Sakonnet Point in Little Compton, and Sachuest Point in Middletown. Fishing kayaks can launch from the Kings Beach Fishing Area in Newport, or pretty much anywhere with shore access on the East Passage. Will you catch a fish during your day on the water? “When we go out on the ocean, it’s almost a guarantee,” says Silvia. “But in the Bay, I never guarantee it, because the fish move around too much.” Still, the abundant fish found in Narragansett Bay from spring to fall makes the odds pretty good that you’ll get some home with at least one selfie-worthy trophy. Fishing gear and bait can be found at shops like Lucky Bait and Tackle (LuckyBait.com) in Warren, Bristol Bait and Tackle (Facebook: Bristol Bait and Tackle) in Bristol, and The Saltwater Edge in Middletown (SaltWaterEdge.com). With a fishing license costing just $7 for residents and $10 for nonresidents (available at local bait shops, some coastal town halls, or online from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management), there’s no better time to cast a line and try your luck at a sport that contributes more than $322 million to the local economy each year. “There are so many rivers and estuaries where the bait fish spawn in the spring, from the Palmer River to the Barrington River to the Providence River, and they’re all dumping out into the East Bay in the fall,” says Peter Jenkins, owner of The Saltwater Edge. “If you find the bait, you’ll find the fish — that’s what makes the East Bay such a great place to fish in the fall.”
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At a Monday meeting I was introduced to a colleague and we began to quietly chat, asking each other the usual getting acquainted questions. When I mentioned my boys, she asked their ages, and when I replied, fifteen and seventeen, her eyes went wide, “May I ask your age?” she said. My answer elicited the best response a woman in her early fifties could hope for. “I thought you were thirty-five!” she said. “Do you do Botox?” Nope, I’ve never done Botox, but just days before I did enjoy a completely wonderful Friday morning at Hair, Heart & Soul. Housed in an historic townhouse on Bristol’s Hope Street, owner Sarah Redman has outfitted the interior in a palette of calming coastal
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HOMESTYLE
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A Place for Everything
Photography by Grace Lentini
An unexpected collection transforms the decor of a Barrington home
When Liz Flitter bought her mother’s home in Barrington more than twenty years ago, she knew she’d love making the place her own, and she did. “We all love its proximity to the beach and the nice quiet neighborhood,” she says. However, last year, Flitter unexpectedly took ownership of a vast museum-grade collection when she helped her aunt move to Rhode Island from Tucson. Over the nearly fifty years Fitter’s aunt had lived in the Southwest, she amassed an extensive collection of beautiful pottery, agate, crystals,
Neutral walls and window treatments allow the patterned mix of accents to serve as focal points
gemstones, and fossils. “We put as much as we could fit in her assisted living apartment, but there were a lot of pieces left over. I was happy to be their caretaker, so she can come over and still see them,” Flitter explains. The highlight of her collection were the many pieces of Mata Ortiz pottery, also known as Casas
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HOMESTYLE
“I needed a place to display them all safely, and the house was in need of updating anyway,” says Flitter. The solution was to create a gallery wall spanning the entire length of the living room, including shelving going up and over the entrance to the
dining room. Micah Shapiro of Shapiro Carpentry in Little Compton built a display unit of white-washed wood specifically for the pieces, complete with lighting and backed with a rich peacock teal color. To marry the stone pieces in the collection
Photography by Grace Lentini
Grandes, and considered one of the finest ceramics in the world. The handmade coiled pots, or ollas, are made using centuries-old methods and are imprinted with recreations of ancestral symbols shared by Southwest and Native American cultures.
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Today, the family room functions as a sanctuary for Flitter. “It’s a wonderful, bright, and colorful room that is perfect to come home and relax in after a long day,” she says of the art-filled space. “Everyone who comes in now just stops and admires all the beautiful artwork. People say it’s like a museum you can relax in.”
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Taste EAT
by Alastair Cairns
Seoul Food
Living in Newport, I find there are very few restaurants that transport me. There’s some great food, but I’m never in doubt as to where I am. For culinary wanderlust, a trip north is the best bet, and on this night it really paid off, at Sun & Moon, a family-run Korean restaurant in East Providence. The place is unassuming, with an illuminated box sign that has “Korean Restaurant” writ large, while “Sun & Moon” is just a footnote. The entrance is a narrow little foyer opening to a humble bar, and we were quickly whisked into a much cozier space, a tall back room with a handful of tables. The room was airy and cool, and I liked its quirkiness. There was a mirror-framed entrance to a side room and above it a curious stairway to a loft. As I ate the unexpected plates of cucumber salad, beansprouts, and kimchi, I saw a big family in the other room, who seemed to be eating in an MC
Escher drawing. A grandmother and mother took turns bouncing a little baby. At one point, a chef came out to check on a family friend who was eating with a date, and I didn’t need to speak Korean to appreciate their warmth. We began with a Korean Tuna Roll, or Chamchi Kimbap. If you have not had Korean rolls before, fix that. While Kimbap is thought of as “Korea’s sushi,” in my mouth it always feels more like Korea’s answer to a nice sandwich. Superficially, Kimbap looks similar to a sushi roll, but because the rice is seasoned with sesame oil, not mirin, it is sweeter, and the fillings tend to be cooked. The roll was equal parts tuna, pickled radish, burdock, spinach, carrot, scrambled egg, and spinach rolled in rice and nori. Our entrees were tame choices: Beef Bulgogi and a delicious Duk-Mandoo Guk. The Beef Bulgogi nailed all the necessary
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At the tail end of the month, you’ll have one final excuse to enjoy a cookout before autumn sets in: the third annual Burger Bash at Linden Place. Yet there’s no need to pack your own grill; the Bash showcases the juiciest burgers in the East Bay, brought to you by favorite local establishments. Here you’ll find such diverse burger-broilers as Judge Roy Bean Saloon, Bristol Oyster Bar, the Statesman Tavern, Metacom Kitchen, Aidan’s Pub, McGrath Clambakes, and Fork in the Road Food Truck, as well as sponsors Toasted Bun Hospitality, Inc. and Chomp Kitchen and Drinks. And this isn’t just beef on buns; you can chow down on turkey, pork, and seafood
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Roughly translated, merienda means “snack” in Spanish, and a merienda is a light meal enjoyed by many Mediterranean peoples, where a range of small dishes feature prominently. For Craig Corsetti, owner and head chef of Merienda, it was a similar combination of experiences that helped create this acclaimed wine-and-tapas bar in Warren. There was his very first job, then an Italian sabbatical, and finally his settling in Rhode Island. A chef’s influences are always tasted in the menu, but in this case, guests can clearly sense Corsetti’s diverse palate of personal experiences, served on an elegant white plate. Tell me about your journey – how did you get into the restaurant business? I started in the restaurant business after college. I ended up switching careers into food, and [for] my first culinary job I was on the opening staff of a Spanish tapas restaurant
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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 $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambience. Locations in Cranston and Providence, HarukiSushi. com. LD $-$$ Heng Authentic Thai street food served – including noodles and rotisserie chicken – in Providence’s College Hill neighborhood. 165 Angell St, Providence. LD $ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. 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 $$ Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express Handmade Italian classics and prepared foods to go. 1457 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 455-0045, LuigisGourmet.com. LD $$ Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You dream it, we build it! 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare
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RESTAURANT GUIDE The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery, and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun, and Southwestern fare, cocktails, and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$ Trinity Brewhouse American pub fare and craft beer in a downtown setting, with lunch, dinner, and late-night menus. 186 Fountain Street, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples.
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100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$
SOUTHERN RI
Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery Pizza Calzones and baked goods made fresh daily. 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-8086. BrLD $
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$
Celestial Cafe Fresh, locally sourced ingredients from farms and fisheries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 567 South County Trail, Exeter, 295-5559. BLD $$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149 LD $$$
Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 2952500. D $-$$$
NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY’S 44th Annual
Harvest Fair
September 29 & 30 ◆ 10am-5pm Artisans & Crafters • Food Trucks • Live Music Beer Garden • Family Entertainment • Mud Pit Home & Garden Competition • Animal Presentations Midway Games • Pony Rides • Kids’ Crafts ADULTS: $7 | CHILDREN (3-12): $3 | UNDER 3: FREE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Learn more at: NormanBirdSanctuary.org/HarvestFair
RESTAURANT GUIDE Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228 3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Mariner Grille Seafood, steaks, and pasta in a fun setting, with live entertainment. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ 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 $-$$
and Narragansett, BL $
Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $
Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/ American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$
The Cove A traditional bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, and classic New England seafood favorites. 3963 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, 364-9222. LD $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Sophie’s Brewhouse Espresso drinks and sandwiches with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. 699 S County Trail, Exeter, 295-4273. BL $$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich,
TsRestaurantRI.com.
Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$ 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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