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Contents
The Bay Magazine • March 2018
Photography by James Jones
Features
22 As the Dough Rises
26 Ship Shape
From Portuguese padarias to artisanal bakeries, the East Bay is churning out some of the best bread in the state.
A behind-the-scenes look at East Bay boat builders and repairers getting ready for summer on the water.
Workers at New England Boatworks are assembling their biggest craft yet (p. 26)
Departments The Buzz
19 CALENDAR: Events you can’t miss
41 WHOLE BODY: Beyoncé and Nicki
48 CONNOISSEUR: Chef Chris Kleyla of
11 Industrial artifacts made modern at
this month
Minaj go head to head at a Tiverton
the Statesman Tavern on fine liquors
cycling class
and homemade syrups
Silver Hippopotamus in Swansea
12 A student at Newport’s MET school
Leading Ladies
42 HOMESTYLE: Thanks to a group
is breaking down gender barriers
33 Get inspired by these passionate
of barn scouts, an interior designer
50 NEWS BITES: East Providence’s
in coding
leaders who are making a difference
ships a colonial barn from Canada
Burrito Bowl is preparing food
to Little Compton
inspired by family traditions
13 The Bodacious Bee turns T-E-N
Live Well
13 Blithewold pays homage to
39 SHOP AROUND: Kid couture at
Taste
opulent dinners on the Lusitania
Piccolo in Barrington
45 EAT: Liberty Donuts does its donut research
52 RESTAURANT GUIDE: Where to eat
Taste Test
15 VOICES OF THE BAY: Dean Robin-
40 CONNOISSEUR: Elizabeth Jarvis
son on Snappytables and the emo-
of MUSE on curating American artists
46 REVIEW: Elevated pub food and
58 For those mornings when only dessert breakfast will do, here are
tional side of objects
and nontraditional wedding rings
a friendly Warren atmosphere
some of the East Bay’s finest donut
at Square Peg
offerings
17 BAY VIEWS: Herreshoff Marine Museum throws its annual Frostbite Bash
ON THE COVER: Bristol Marine keeps vessels of all kinds in shipshape. Photography by James Jones
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W E B E XC LU S I V E S PROVIDENCE GOES HIGH TECH
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Exciting new companies in the world of tech are setting up shop in Providence, and they’re bringing lots of jobs with them. Read how the city is primed to become a hub of innovation.
BE A KID IN SOUTH COUNTY Old time soda shops, high flying fun, and up close encounters with marine life. There’s a whole lot of fun to be had for kids of all ages in South County this month.
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Brubeck Brothers Quartet Wednesday, March 21, 2018 7:30 p.m. The Forman Theatre Chris and Dan Brubeck, sons of the late jazz great Dave Brubeck, have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966. Guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb round out this dynamic quartet. Although the quartet’s style is rooted in traditional jazz, their concerts reveal an ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music.
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Bay Views
A Second Life For Artful Artifacts
Giving new life and modern twists to historic finds at Silver Hippopotamus For Beth Melfi and Kathy McGovern, the sister/owner team at Silver Hippopotamus Gallery in Swansea, hunting for unique artifacts is just as exciting as uncovering their history. At the gallery, the sisters combine their passion for industrial relics with their background in fine arts and marketing to redesign their finds into contemporary furniture, art, and home decor. They’ll also add modern and vintage accessories to their pieces, “which makes for a great juxtaposition against the industrial artifact.” One of their favorite finds, for example, is a hand-painted Chevrolet sign from 1950s Wakefield “with a beautiful patina of yellow, red, and black chipped paint, with rusted
metal accents.” The sisters added a two-part resin to lock in the color with a modern twist. The gallery name came from a dream: Beth dreamt that she and Kathy owned a store but couldn’t see what they were selling except for “a life-sized silver hippopotamus in the middle of the space.” The hippopotamus is regarded as the “keeper of the river, with great power hiding just beneath the surface,” Beth explains. Similarly, the sisters feel that “their pieces have great strength, are keepers of the past, and have become as unique as… a Silver Hippopotamus.” Swansea, SilverHippopotamus.com -Kim Tingle
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Breaking the Silicon Ceiling
When she was first introduced to coding, Tatyana Frost of Middletown didn’t think it was for her. The 17-year-old, a junior at the MET High School in Newport, had always been interested in the arts, from theater to Irish step dance and even journalism, writing for the Newport Daily News and EastBayRI. But she struggled with math and science in school, and hadn’t considered studying computer science. But one day Tatyana came across Scratch, a block coding system. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m going to be so bad at this, and it’s going to be so much math,’” Tatyana says. “But I started with basic HTML and CSS and I was like, ‘Wow – this is so much fun and so creative!’ And I really, really loved it.” Tatyana’s unlikely attraction to computer science led to statewide recognition when she was awarded the Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI) 2017 Student of the Year award at the CS4RI Summit on December 13. The summit, at URI’s Ryan Center, was hosted by the state’s Office for Innovation and attended by leaders in the technology industry, as well as up-and-coming tech entrepreneurs. The CS4RI award specifically recognized a project Tatyana designed after noticing that many of her male friends were taking computer science courses through URI, while girls by and large were not (reflecting a larger disparity in STEM representation). Her advisor Trisha Garland encouraged her to design and teach a course; Tatyana began teaching coding to middle school students and ultimately developed The Art of Code, which she teaches to girls in her high school. The course includes hands-on computer science activities, and Tatyana begins each class meeting by highlighting women in STEM. As she continued refining the course, she wanted her peers to get a feel for the computer science industry. So she set up field trips, including a cybersecurity workshop and Q&A at URI as well as a tour of the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge.
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The course has been very well-received by students and teachers alike at the MET. “It felt really nice to be like, ‘Wow, I’m making an impact,’” Tatyana said. “It’s small, but it’s there.” Tatyana was surprised when she won the CS4RI, but her work with Art of Code aligns with the initiative’s goals and specific mission to double computer science degrees by 2025, which was announced by Governor Raimondo in December. To that end, CS4RI addresses statistics about the growing importance of computer science – and how the workforce is ill-prepared for it. Only 1 percent of Rhode Island high school students were enrolled in computer science courses in 2016. In 2014, less than 350 Rhode Islanders graduated from local colleges and
universities with degrees in Computer Science. The Department of Labor and Training estimates that by 2022, there will be 4,000 technology job openings; and according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average income for these jobs is $80,000. It is fitting, then, that Tatyana was recognized for her course at the MET. And she hopes to continue this work in the future. “I would love to start some sort of non-profit,” she says, “not just geared towards girls in computer science, but everybody” underrepresented in the field. And though she is proud of the CS4RI award, Tatyana realizes the importance of her work beyond any acknowledgement. “The real reward,” she says, “is spreading the knowledge.” -Kat Simonds
Photography by Savannah Barkley for The Bay
A Middletown high school student is getting girls into the computer science game
Un-Bee-Lievable Fun
History at Sea
The Bodacious Bee returns for its tenth annual fundraiser
A Blithewold dinner pays homage to the fated Lusitania
In recent years, The Bodacious Bee has become so beloved, so popular, that folks sometimes forget that it started out as an actual spelling bee. Yes, locals still flaunt their lexicological D-E-X-T-E-R-I-T-Y before a live audience. But the annual fundraiser has become something more – an epic one-night festival, a joyful S-A-T-U-R-N-A-L-I-A. “This is our main fundraiser,” says Nicky Piper, chairperson of the Bristol Warren Education Foundation. “I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to say it’s the biggest social event of the East Bay.” Since the Bee started 10 years ago, the event has grown exponentially. Piper expects this year’s event, held on March 10 at the Roger Williams University Field House in Bristol, to sell out, with 450 attendees. Many of them will arrive in costume, observing this year’s “masquerade” theme. “There’s a prize for best costume, and there’s a prize for best entourage,” says Piper. There will be live music, appetizers by Hope & Main, a raffle, a live auction, and dinner by Palm’s Catering. Behind the festivities is something more serious: the foundation, which helps fund 24 special and after-school programs across the district., including Rockwell School’s Nature Collaborative with the Audubon Society, Kickemuit Middle School’s Generation Citizen, a nonprofit that promotes civic engagement, and Mt. Hope High School’s Day of Shakespeare, when 250 students gather for classical theater workshops. In total, the foundation has provided more than $400,000 in grants to area projects, including $65,000 in the past year. Video retrospectives, including interviews with beloved teachers, are screened at the Bee and elicit tears from the audience. Then there’s the spelling bee itself, which musters the audience enthusiasm of a celebrity boxing match. The 12 teams typically include three people each, either parents from the district or teachers. Last year, a team made up of school committee members won first place. “They have some pressure on them this year,” Piper says. BWEdFoundation.org -Robert Isenberg
It sounds like the setup for a Merchant Ivory film: in 1910, the McKee family boarded a ship bound for Europe. When they arrived, their chauffeur was waiting for them with the family car. They spent two months basking in continental culture, and when they returned, the McKees took a celebrated steamer – the R.M.S. Lusitania. Five years later, a German U-boat torpedoed the ship, one of the most infamous attacks in history. The McKees’ story surfaced when Julie Christina, education programs manager for the Blithewold estate, discovered a Lusitania dinner menu among the archives. (Blithewold belonged to the McKee family before it became a public museum and arboretum). Inspired, Christina proposed a themed dinner, with a near-exact reproduction of the maritime meal. “Our archives are fantastic,” marvels Christina. “The menu was in a box of recipes. All the ingredients they had on the Lusitania, we still have.” The “Steamship Supper,” on March 18, is the third installment of Blithewold’s Supper Club series, hosted in the McKees’ historic dining room. Along with vintage entrees, the dinner will include a presentation by Margaret Whitehead, the estate’s curator. Whitehead has written two books about Blithewold and will display letters, photos, and artifacts from the era. The evening’s chef is Anna Kelly, an Italian native and veteran restaurateur who recently started volunteering at Blithewold. The dinner will accommodate only 30 guests, but the Blithewold staff hope to continue hosting culinary evenings in the summer, when tables can be moved outside. The name Lusitania comes with a lot of tragic baggage, but the dinner is the reminder that the ship sailed for eight opulent years before it sank. “The history of the ship is part of what makes it significant,” says Christina. “Yes, it is attached to something negative, but it was also a luxury ship that everyone wanted to travel on. When you can take a closer look, I think it’s really fascinating.” Bristol, Blithewold.org. -Robert Isenberg
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CAN’T WAIT? LINDEN PLACE MANSION'S
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Dig out your derby hat as we bring the spirit of the Kentucky Derby to Bristol! • Live Music, Dancing & Entertainment
• Prizes for best dressed, best hat & more
• Stationed & passed foods
• Silent & Live Auction
• Mint Julep Bar
• Group tickets & Sponsorships available
• Live streaming of the Kentucky Derby
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Dean Robinson has always been attracted to small, compact furniture. After a long career as a designer with HOOD SailMakers, Dean started Snappytables, a line of portable tables that snap when you open and shut them. Dean received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from RISD, where he has taught since 2003. The lifelong sailor lives in Bristol overlooking the Kickemuit River, where his treasured Hinckley is anchored. It was in a Ready to Assemble furniture class at RISD that this idea came to me. The creative process of invention is to get something in your hands to play with; it will become a dialogue between your intuition and what you have in your hand. I came up with a form from playing with a piece of paper. The object kind of said, ‘Hey table, folding table’ and then this memory came to me of a low thin table my grandfather, an architect, had created. I love the emotional side of objects. I started with a 13-inch “pillows on the floor” table, a place of intimacy for people to come together. It was a big thing for me. I added the coffee table, which is 17 inches. I use King Starboard Plastic or natural bam-
boo, which is sustainable, strong, and beautiful. I offer them in solid, vibrant colors and with design options like checkerboard. I design Snappytables flat to hang on the wall to be visible, just like the Shakers hang their chairs. I love their style and efficiency. The ornamental element of hanging a Snappytable is almost number one to me. You can see it on the wall like a piece of art or an object like an African mask. I always remember the children’s book Scuppers, The Sailor Dog, where there is a place for everything on the boat. I’m a sailor, so being efficient with space is important. I provide a special knob with each table to encourage people to hang it. I never thought I wanted to teach. I thought I would hate it. They had to push me through the door [at RISD]… I love it, love the kids, love teaching.
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On February 10, the Herreshoff Marine Museum held its annual Frostbite Bash. Catered by local restaurants and vendors, and with live music, dancing, cocktails, and a silent auction, the party supported the museum’s educational programs, including its exhibits, sailing school, lecture series, and the Classic Yacht Symposia. Bristol, Herreshoff.org -Photography by Brandon Harmon
MARCH 10-18 Fun educational events about brain science and brain health Everett & Kristina Correia
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March 10 Through Our Eyes: Visual and Performing Arts by People with Autism March 11 Providence Brain Art Fair March 12 Alzheimer’s Disease Expert Talk and Study Participation March 13 Mental Tapas: Reframing Mental Illness March 14 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: When Too Much is Not Enough March 15 Neuro-Advocacy in Lil’ Rhody: Brain Health, Brain Illness, and Brain Research March 16 The Story Collider March 17 & 18 Brain Fairs: Brown University and University of RI
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SPRING IS COMING
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March 2–4: Island Moving Company brings classic stories to life at Mother Goose at Rosecliff, a ballet performance of Humpty Dumpty, Miss Muffett, Jack and Jill, and more. Newport, IslandMovingCo.org
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March 3: Explore the great outdoors of the Audubon Environmental Education Center during Citizens Bank’s Free Family Fun Day the first Saturday of the month, when all programming is totally free. Bristol, ASRI.org
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March 4: Musicians of Old Post Road, a Baroque quintet from Boston, perform at The Community Series at St. Michael’s Church. Bristol, CCSatSM.org
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March 4, 11, 18, 25: Kick up your heels at the weekly Live Irish Session at Aidan’s Pub, happening every Sunday evening with musicians playing traditional and modern Irish music. Bristol, AidansPub.com
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March 4–25: Learn from local artists at the Warren Art Academy, which is hosting two series of free art classes – in sculpture, filmmaking, and printmaking – at The Collaborative. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org
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March 15–17: Alice Wetterlund, a stand-up comedian who also stars on HBO’s Silicon Valley, performs at The Comedy Connection. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com
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March 17: The Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off from Newport City Hall at 11am
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March 17: Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, especially at the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which steps off from Newport City Hall at 11am. Newport, NewportIrish.com
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March 18: Blithewold Mansion hosts Blithewold Supper Club: Steamship Supper, when Chef Anna Kelly recreates a meal enjoyed long ago by the Van Wickle family on the Lusitania. Bristol, Blithewold.org
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March 22: Learn from the culinary minds at Newport Vineyards at Scratch Series: Cooking with Beer, when Chef Andy Teixeira hosts a cooking class in the kitchen at Brix. Middletown, NewportVineyards.com
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March 24: Twin sisters Chris and Meredith Thompson perform at Stone Church Coffee House, bringing their signature folk sound and impressive harmonies. Bristol, StoneChurchCoffeeHouse.Weebly.com
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Upper Crust East Bay bakeries show off their finest breads • by Robert Isenberg •
Taunton Avenue Bakery “This is Pão da Avó, or ‘Grandmother’s Bread,’” says Maggie Soares, owner of Taunton Avenue Bakery. Taunton is a busy little shop with extensive Portuguese fare, of which Grandmother’s Bread is a staple. The bakery’s display cases are packed with pastries and sweets, but this simple bread wins over a lot of mainstream customers. “We make it every day,” Soares says. “People are usually looking for an Italian bread, but they see this and they ask, ‘What is that?’ And they love it.” East Providence, TauntonAveBakery.com
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rtisanal bread-making is alive and well, thanks to corner bakeries and the early risers who run them. Fresh and hand-crafted, these breads are baked with more than dough and yeast: a good measure of tradition and personal craft are mixed into every loaf.
Vienna Bakery Joe Balasco has spent a lifetime working in his family’s bakery, and he can explain the bread making process with scientific precision. “This is a whole grain Italian,” says Balasco, holding up the loaf with pride. “The dominant base is wheat flour, which doesn’t have any gluten, so we have to add it. You see gluten free bread in the store, but it’s hard as a rock. What makes bread light is its elasticity.” Barrington, ViennaBakeryRI.com Photography by Brandon Harmon
Seven Stars Bakery For more than a decade, Seven Stars has become the most prolific bread maker in the region, and other bakers gush with admiration. “We bake all day and night,” says Jim Williams, the company’s founder. “We even grind our own flour.” Seven Stars’ Pawtucket facility is built into a former factory, and its massive freezers and ovens put the vast industrial space to good use. But the craftsmanship remains intact: its “Country”-style loaf is a sourdough bread composed of wheat and rye. East Providence, SevenStarsBakery.com
Beehive Pantry The Beehive Pantry is always abuzz with pastry production, and if you visit this bright little cafe on the weekend, you’ll find an ever-changing menu of specialty breads, along with a weekly batch of donuts. Beehive’s multigrain loaves are baked every day, and they’re a robust mix of oats and cracked wheat, as well as flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds. Bristol, TheBeehiveCafe.com/Pantry
Batista Bakery & Pastry Standing on a quiet corner, Batista is like the neighborhood bakeries of yore. The unassuming little shop sells a variety of Portuguese loaves, but the sweet breads are a favorite. Sugary and light, “pão dulce” is especially popular around major Christian holidays. Bristol, Facebook: Batista Bakery
Clockwise from the top: Vienna Bakery, Batista Bakery, Vienna Bakery, Seven Stars Bakery, Vienna Bakery, Taunton Avenue Bakery Photography by Brandon Harmon
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the board of trustees for the Hispanic Dental Association. He is a member of (AAPD) American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, (ADA) American Dental Association, (MDA) Massachusetts Dental Society, (HDA) Hispanic Dental
Association, and (MHDA) Massachusetts Hispanic Dental Association where he serves as a board of trustee. In his free time Dr. Gonzalez enjoys playing soccer, skiing, Brazilian jujitsu, kickboxing, biking, going to the movies and
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OPEN CALL FOR RHODE ISLAND AREA PORTUGUESE ARTISTS The Bristol Art Museum is issuing a call to Southern New England artists of Portuguese descent
Arte Corajosa
Celebrating Portuguese Creativity: Courageous Art POSTED BY: BRISTOL ART MUSEUM | DEADLINE: SUN, MARCH 18TH, 2018 All 2-D and 3-D media will be considered, with the exception of video and site specific installations. Deadline for online entry is 11:49pm March 18, 2018. Hand Delivered works only. The juror is Nancy Whipple Grinnell, Curator Emerita at the Newport Art Museum, where she served for 18 years. Grinnell’s curatorial strength is in her ability to see quality in diversity. Find the Prospectus at our website: www.BristolArtMuseum.org/a-call-to-artists.html
SELECTED WORK WILL BE ON EXHIBIT AT THE BRISTOL ART MUSEUM FROM JUNE 15TH-AUGUST 26, 2018. The Artist Reception is on Friday June 15, 6:30-8:30pm This exhibit is partly sponsored by a grant from the RI Foundation.
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Making Waves A behind-the-scenes peek at four East Bay boat builders and laborers • Words
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ummer and sailing go hand in hand, but for the people who build the sailboats, power boats, ketches, and yachts, boats are a year-round passion. Drawing from a rich history of boat building in the area, these makers and repairers are honoring that legacy while innovating as they go. The results are boats that are bigger, faster, and better performing than ever.
Putting the “Speed” in Speedboats Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats is making some of the fastest boats on Earth. From their 100,000-square-foot shop in Bristol they have manufactured boats that have set world records for their class as recently as 2014, with speeds in excess of 180 mph. Made of carbon fiber or a mix of carbon fiber and fiberglass, these boats live up to their nickname: “go-fast boats.” Bristol, OuterLimitsPowerBoats.com
Boating on a Budget Father-and-son duo Steve and Dave Clark identified a need and set out to make the best low-cost, high performance hydrofoil-based craft they could, using an injection technique developed in Bristol that they refined for building the boats. Sailing is typically seen as an expensive endeavor and many recent graduates of sailing programs can’t afford to buy their own boats. With Fulcrum Speedworks, the Clarks say, they can get a fully kitted vessel at an affordable price. After opening in July of last year, they already have a four-month backlog of orders. Bristol, FulcrumSpeedworks.com
Their Biggest Boat Yet Known for being a full-service boating center from construction to marina, New England Boatworks is currently building their biggest aluminum boat ever: a 94-foot beauty called Contraband. Their office is littered with design schematics and decorated with model hulls. It feels like a world all its own as workers buzz around the giant boat in progress, turning flat sheets of metal into an extraordinary vessel. Portsmouth, NEBoatworks.com
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Keeping Vessels in Shipshape Chicago native and founder of Bristol Marine Andy Tyska brought his boat repair business here because, he says, Bristol is the premier location in the US for the boat building industry. Tyska was a student of naval architecture and came to Rhode Island for the Herreshoff Marine Museum. For 20 years, Bristol Marine has made its name servicing a wide variety of boats. With more than 250 boats in storage at its Bristol location, the yard is alive with vessel maintenance and repair. Bristol, BristolMarine.com
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LEADING LADIES in association with the PVD Lady Project
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Creating Dream Spaces with RI KITCHEN & BATH
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(Left to Right) Billie Senzek, Prudence Stoddard, Erika Pearson, Tanya Donahue
139 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick. 463-1550 RIKB.com
SARAH M. TURNER Admission Director
45 Maxfield Ave., East Providence. 434-3833, GordonSchool.org
True creativity comes from the collaboration of inspired minds. The design team at Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath, led by President Tanya Donahue and Director of Design Prudence Stoddard, is known all over the state for consistently delivering results that customers rave about. “I am proud of my team here at RIKB and the beautiful projects they design and build for our clients on a daily basis,” Tanya says. “We are remodeling spaces where people raise their families, have friends gather, and celebrate holidays and milestones. I consider it a privilege for them to let us into their homes.” Their 3,000 square foot showroom in Warwick is full of kitchen and bath ideas for your own home. It’s also a space to educate and inspire. They have long hosted design seminars and cooking demonstrations, but this year, design team members Erika Pearson and Billie Senzek are taking those to the next level. On March 24, RIKB will host their first-ever Home Remodeling Fair, which will have five mini-seminars on topics ranging from 10 Steps to a Successful Remodel, to Kitchen and Bathroom Trends, to Top Remodeling Mistakes. More of these events, led by Tanya and Prudence, plus team members Billie Senzec and Erika Pearson, are scheduled
through the spring. Kevin O’Connor from This Old House will give a talk on March 3. “I love developing and conducting new design seminars,” Prudence says. She’s also excited to foster future talent in RIKB’s internship and apprentice programs, Prudence says, by “teaching what I have learned from many years in the industry to design students.” Tanya agrees, saying, “we give young design students the chance to take their first steps in what we hope will be long and successful careers.” Both women have won numerous awards and hold many certifications, like Prudence’s certifications in interior and kitchen design, and as an aging-in-place professional, and Tanya’s Silver Prism Awards. Look for Rhode Island Kitchen and Bath at the RI Home Show at the Convention Center, happening April 5-8. “We’re committed to quality work and dedicated to customer service,” Tanya says. “From our creative designers, to our detail-oriented project managers, to our talented installation crews, we’ve assembled a team that has combined their skills to work together in an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our goal is to help our clients create living spaces they love.”
“Everyone who visits Gordon should feel like they were cared for and have an opportunity to be heard,” says Sarah M. Turner, the new Admission Director at Gordon School in East Providence. “I want to know the hopes and dreams that you have for your child and your child’s education.” In her job, she helps families to get to know the school, guiding them from initial inquiry to enrollment. “I’m proud to advance Gordon’s mission of institutional equity, inclusion and diversity, working with families to offer them the opportunities and academic excellence cultivated by this community,” she says. Sarah comes to Gordon at an exciting time, because the school has just launched an innovative new program. Family Individualized Tuition has replaced the traditional financial aid model, and it means that every family who applies is receiving a customized tuition price based on their economic circumstances. “Independent school tuition is an investment,” Sarah says. “There are families who, in the past, may have found a full-price tuition a little out of reach; with FIT that tuition investment is adjusted to take into account a family’s financial situation.” Sarah has dedicated her 15-year career to
affecting change and boosting inclusivity in schools, which is why she’s so energized to be a part of this new program at Gordon. “FIT is transforming the admission process by opening the conversation about economic diversity within independent schools,” she says, “and changing people’s perceptions about who should consider an independent school education.” Sarah has been immersed in education her whole life, growing up with a mother who was a teacher and librarian. “The stories told around the kitchen table impacted my decision to choose education as my career path,” she says. “I love helping families realize the benefit of a Gordon education during these key years of their child’s development.”
TRIXIE WADSON Head of Marketing
DR. DENISE SHAPIRO & DR. DANIKA CRABTREE All Female Periodontal Team
Denise Shapiro, D.D.S.
Danika Crabtree, D.M.D
“Periodontics is a combination of science and art,” says Denise Shapiro, D.D.S.,“and I was always interested in both.” A leading East Side periodontist for over 30 years, Dr. Shapiro was the first female periodontist in Rhode Island. “I have had the pleasure of mentoring dozens of female dentists,” she says. Dr. Shapiro helps patients repair their gums and save their teeth, even in cases that are difficult to diagnose. She is especially well known in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for her gum recontouring and connective tissue
Scrimshanders, mixed in with beloved restaurants like 22 Bowen’s Wharf, Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen and Diego’s. It’s also the landing place for parasailing, sightseeing and fishing cruises at their marina, and their Pilot House information hub sells tickets to Newport attractions year-round. “While sales drive the businesses, we believe Bowen’s Wharf is so unique that we create events for people to come enjoy the waterfront in the off-season too.” Bowen’s Wharf will be in bloom during Daffodil Days, April 14-22, and will host the ribbon cutting ceremony on opening day. The Oyster Festival in May brings together more than 13 oyster farms for a real taste of the Ocean State, with live music all weekend. In the summer and fall will be the Newport Wooden Boat Show, their Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale and the 28th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. For the holidays, there’s the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Bowen’s Wharf Block Party during the Newport Holiday Stroll. “We have guests from all across the world,” Trixie says, “and it’s important to us that we make everyone feel welcome.”
grafting. “I love interacting with patients,” she says, “and doing esthetic procedures that change their lives.” Dr. Shapiro has volunteered her services to orphan children in Bolivia, Cambodia and Vietnam, spending time this January in Panama. Staying at the top of her field means staying informed on dental innovations. “I’m always continuing to learn new surgical techniques to bring back to my patients,” Dr. Shapiro says. “We go the extra mile for them.” An important part of the stellar team that Dr. Shapiro has built is Danika Crabtree, D.M.D. Dr. Crabtree has been with the practice for five years. She has extensive training in dental implants, specializing in the esthetics of those procedures, as well as osteotome and lateral wall sinus lifts. As a periodontist, she brings her esthetic eye to the placement of implants, especially in the upper anterior area, which is the most difficult area to treat. Dr. Crabtree also performs extractions, including third molars, and other non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapies. She and Dr. Shapiro also offer Botox and dermal fillers. “We’re a team dedicated to excellence,” Dr. Crabtree says. She is proud of the fact that she can invest so much in caring for her patients, and raise toddler twins with her husband at the same time. As she says, “We love helping and caring for people to be healthier and happier.”
40 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. 421-1717 DeniseShapiroDDS.com
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13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 849-2243 BowensWharf.com
“A clean, vibrant waterfront and close community ties are very important to me,” says Beatrice “Trixie” Wadson, head of marketing for Bowen’s Wharf, the collection of waterfront stores and businesses in Newport that’s a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike. In her job, she’s an advocate for the businesses of the wharf, but also a community leader who plans events that are not only fun, but benefit the community. At the Newport Oyster Festival, taking place from May 18-20, the opening night party will benefit three local organizations: Nature Conservancy of RI, Ocean State Aquaculture Association and the educational tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry RI. “I love the variability of every day,” Trixie says. “Marketing historic Bowen’s Wharf is fun and never the same: a boutique marina, over 20 small-businesses, and a full year of events. It’s challenging managing the many stories we can tell, and the myriad ways we can tell them - but challenging in a good way.” Among the stores in Bowen’s Wharf are the flagship locations of Kiel James Patrick and Anchor Toffee Co., and other locally owned stores like Soap & Water, Kristen Coates and Newport
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HEATHER PALIOTTA Executive Director
ALYSON ROSLONEK Realtor
LILY SCOTT Bone Broth Entrepreneur
“I enjoy meeting with people every day,” says Heather Paliotta. Born and raised in South County, Heather has been with the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce for 16 years. Her accomplishments include recruiting volunteers, growing the membership and tripling the size of the Charlestown Seafood Festival, the Chamber’s largest fundraiser. “We are strong advocates for our members, and strong ambassadors for preserving our coastal heritage.” 4945 Old Post Rd., Charlestown. 364-3878, CharlestownRIChamber.com
“My job allows me to serve others during a stressful yet exciting time in their lives,” says Alyson Roslonek of Milestone Realty. “My clients know that I’m working hard to get them the best price, whether theyre buying or selling.” Licensed in RI and MA, Alyson is a Zillow Five Star Agent and has won many Platinum and Platinum Plus awards for her sales volume. 529-7090, HomeWithAlyson.com
Bone broth, known for its probiotic benefits, as well as boosting healthy skin and the immune system, is having a bonafide moment - and Lily Scott of Lily’s Ladle is making her own right here in Rhode Island, with ingredients from local farms. It’s available in grocery stores, and by subscription. “When I’m feeling run down,” Lily says, “I just sip some.” 917-767-3876, LilysLadle.com
NATALIA PAIVA-NEVES Restaurateur
JULIANA OLMSTEAD Yoga Studio Owner
JAE WYLLIE WILLARD Architectural Interior Designer
“I was basically raised in a kitchen,” says Natalia Paiva-Neves of O Dinis Restaurant. “I have a passion for food and entertaining.” The Portuguese restaurant is widely recognized as one of the best in Rhode Island, and has been featured on Bizarre Foods on The Travel Channel. “Small, family-owned restaurants really are the heartbeat of Rhode Island,” she says. “Many guests have become part of our family.” 579 Warren Ave., East Providence. 438-3769
When Juliana Olmstead was a grad student, Bikram yoga kept her grounded… and set her on her path in life. Now, she owns Rhode Island Hot Yoga in Bristol and Providence, with 12 friendly instructors and over 50 classes weekly. “I love the challenge of running two studios, but my favorite part of the job is still working with the students and seeing them transform their lives with yoga,” she says. 166 Valley St., Providence. 36 Gooding Ave., Bristol. 217-9010, RhodeIslandHotYoga.com
“Design doesn’t have to be so serious or formal,” says interior designer Jae Wyllie Willard, who loves to add fun and flair to projects, while also paying close attention to her client’s lifestyle, function and aesthetic. Jae does commercial and residential architectural design and decorative interiors, and creates custom design work, adding elements like lighting, furniture, wallpaper and paint colors to her projects. Barrington. 744-6990, JaeWillardDesigns.com
SARAH VIVEIROS Stylist & Salon Owner
KANJAN CHARTRATANAVANICH Chef/Owner
CAROLYN GLOSTER Vintage Rehabber
“It’s been my dream since I was a little girl to own a salon,” says Sarah Viveiros, owner of Bella Hair and Nails. The graduate of Toni & Guy is Keratin certified, and does manicures, pedicures and facial waxing in addition to hair cuts, color and style. Her clients describe her as passionate about her work, with an incredible attention to detail. “I love making people look and feel great.” 68 Maple Ave., Barrington. 289-0888, BellaHairAndNails.net
“My travels in inspired me to create crepe cakes,” says Kanjana Chartratanavanich. “I started Crepelicious because I wanted to share this unique dessert.” With the support of her husband, Kanjana opened the European-inspired cafe three years ago, serving breakfast and lunch savory crepes, dessert crepes and crepe cakes in new flavors like coconut and coffee Oreo.She says, “This is my best adventure yet.” 60 Maple Ave., Barrington. 337-5945, CrepeliciousRI.com
“All paths lead to home,” says Carolyn Gloster, who pursued many creative careers before opening The Golden Sparrow. She rehabs vintage furniture, fixtures and antiques, and sells those along with a curated selection of works by local artists and gourmet gifts. “We hope that others who come to the shop will always find something unique, possibly hand made, and most certainly worth the effort of preserving.” 33 Kent St. F, Barrington. 289-3676, TheGoldenSparrowRI.com
BLYTHE PENNA Owner, Ruffin’ Wranglers®
401-419-4318 RuffinWranglers.com
Gil’s Appliances is a family-owned and operated appliance store with locations in Bristol and Middletown. Lisa Sienkiewicz and Gail Parella, co-owners and sisters, are proud to continue a tradition of trust, integrity, and value started by their parents, Gil and Sarah Almeida, in 1961. Lisa and Gail quite literally grew up in the business as the Almeida family lived in an apartment upstairs from the store. In 1995, Lisa and Gail took over the business and have raised their own families within the walls of Gil’s, just as their parents did. Lisa and Gail were rewarded for their hard work last year in the form of an Excellence in Business Award from the Newport County Chamber of Commerce. And the highest of honors was bestowed upon the sisters when they were named Chief Marshals of the 232nd Annual Bristol Fourth of July Celebration in 2017. In addition, a renovation and expansion of the Bristol showroom is now complete and includes working kitchens for demonstrations and events. Gil’s carries all major appliance brands, offers free in-house delivery, and free removal of old appliances. At Gil’s, “family-owned” is
Left to right: Lisa and Gail
more than an advertising slogan. It means operating their business with integrity, building relationships and earning the trust of customers, and providing value through low pricing and unsurpassed customer service. Lisa and Gail are truly “Leading Ladies” in their field. Visit them to see the difference Gil’s makes! Bristol: 397 Metacom Ave., 253-9789 Middletown: 926 Aquidneck Ave., 314-9789 GilsAppliances.com
KIMBERLY J. POLAND President, Full Service Advertising, Creative Services & Public Relations Agency “When a client tells me that what we have put together has turned into true results to grow their business - that’s what I am most proud of,” says Kimberly Poland, founder of Poland Media Group, a full service advertising, creative and public relations agency. Kimberly can create a top-to-bottom marketing campaign, including social media management, public relations and media planning and buying, or can do one part of that job, like building a website. She helps people make decisions to help their businesses thrive, working on their marketing needs as if she’s working on her own business. She prides herself on finding the best return on investment, and can make any budget work. Kimberly launched Poland Media Group after working at WPRI for 12 years, where she helped clients plan television and digital marketing campaigns. “I started Poland Media Group so I could work 100% with and for my clients to focus on their needs and what
would be best for their businesses,” she says. “Before working in television I owned and operated my own business, so I understand how business owners think and feel, and can put myself in their shoes.” In what can be a confusing and overwhelming decision process, Kimberly is an expert who easily simplifies the decision making for clients. “Business owners get hit up with so many options for their advertising,” she says. “I help them find their balance.” 743-7272 PolandMediaGroup.com
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Blythe Penna started Ruffin’ Wranglers® in 2007 and RW has done over 140,000 dog excursions since! “We provide an exclusive outdoor experience for your dog,” Blythe says. RW excursions are so much more than a leash walk. “If your dog is full of energy, tends to prefer the company of other canines, and loves being outside running off-leash, then this is the perfect choice!” Ruffin’ Wranglers® has a private ranch, solely for their RW dogs, located in Rehoboth, MA – about 20 minutes from most of their clients’ homes. The professional “wranglers” take care of pick-up, drop-off, and the fun time your dog has at the RW Ranch. These unique adventures provide your dog the space they need to safely run free, play, and socialize with their best pals. “Our ranch is about seven acres of fenced, beautiful land,” she says. “Come rain, shine, sleet, or snow… our wranglers are always there for your dogs.” In 2014, The Rhode Island Small Business Journal recognized Blythe as one of the seven Entrepreneurial Women to Watch in Rhode Island. “I am extremely proud of the company that my Wranglers and I have built,” Blythe says. “We deliver canine nirvana on a daily basis, which in turn gives us immense joy.” Visit their website for videos and a virtual tour of the expansive RW Ranch. “There is nothing like connecting with an animal’s spirit,” Blythe says. “They are pure love and they teach us lessons in love every day.” Photography by Colin Carlton; jacket by CorkysReflectiveWear.com
LISA SIENKIEWICZ & GAIL PARELLA Co-Owners & Sisters
SALLY LAPIDES President & CEO
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The first name in real estate in Providence is Sally Lapides, President and Chief Executive Officer of Residential Properties Ltd, the #1 firm in Rhode Island for three years running with $795M in sales in 2017. Sally co-founded the firm in 1981 and has grown it into the thriving business it is today, offering real estate services for residential, commercial, and rental properties. Residential Properties has five offices statewide - Providence, Barrington, Cumberland, East Greenwich and Narragansett - as well as a relocation division for people coming into or leaving Rhode Island. Sally provides energetic leadership and vision for the company, which includes 180 agents and a large support staff. For Sally, the key to success in business is relationships: both with clients and with the top professionals she hires at Residential Properties, who, she says, inspire her to do her best work every day. A founding member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, which is the country’s largest network of independent real estate firms, Sally is nationally recognized as an expert on the local real estate market. She is often quoted on television, radio and in print, in publications as prestigious as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. But it’s not all about business: Sally has served as trustee of the RISD Museum, Trinity Repertory Company, Year Up, The Gordon School, the RI Foundation Equity Action Campaign Committee and many other worthy causes.
SIERRA BARTER Co-Founder The Lady Project (LPO) started out as a small group of women looking to connect with each other, share ideas, network their talents and support like-minded people. Sierra Barter, a social media coordinator at Johnson & Wales University, and Julie Sygiel, founder of lingerie company Dear Kate, started the Lady Project in 2011. “Our vision was an ‘Old Boy’s Club’ for fabulous women in The Creative Capital to network, connect with other like-minded ladies and to do so over a glass of champagne,” Sierra says. It turns out they were onto something. From those first few networking events, The Lady Project has grown into a huge, vital force. Now, there are over 1,500 members of the non-profit, 600 of them in Providence, and another 900 across the country in other Lady Project branches. Albany, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Raleigh, Boston, Nashua, Boulder, Philadelphia, New Haven, New York, San Diego, Seattle, Washington D.C., Dallas, Tampa and Portland, Maine all have their own groups, dedicated to bringing women together to share ideas and resources. “It’s an incredible feeling to be able to impact so many women’s lives,” Sierra says. “I love meeting our amazing members and traveling around the country to our different launches.” And, her work isn’t done. “We want to double our current member base,” Sierra says. “It’s our goal to give women around the country a national network of likeminded ladies.” Every month, The Lady Project hosts fun, inspiring events for women to meet and connect. Think book clubs to discuss important, relevant current releases; exercise classes to get women moving on a Sunday morning; after-work networking events to bring together
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tional Lady Summit at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence. The highly anticipated event sells out every year, and has garnered the attention of national media outlets, including Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls at the Party. Workshops cover topics as diverse as how to turn your side hustle into your dream job, how to negotiate in the workplace and taking charge of your financial future. Beyond that, it’s a fun day designed to connect smart, engaged women to other women, and to inspire them to make positive changes in their lives, in and out of the workplace. Before and after the summit, there are lots of ways to connect and be inspired by Lady Project members. Their monthly newsletter goes out to all members of all branches, and includes short, inspiring stories about the great work women are doing in their communities. Each chapter has a Facebook group where women share their successes, promote their good work and ask others for help and recommendations. They recently launched a members-only portal on their website, full of exclusive resources and benefits. “It’s been so wonderful to connect with so many talented, creative, and entrepreneurial ladies who are passionate about their interests and supportive of each others’ growth,” says LPO member Carole Ann Penney. “Lady Project is for anyone who identifies as a female and is amazing,” Sierra says. “I’m honored to be able to impact so many women’s lives.” The Bay readers can use the code “PVDMonthly” for $20 off a business membership. Join at LadyProject.org/Join.
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women looking to empower other women. In October, the Lady Project will host their na-
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Fashionable finds for babies and children at Piccolo in Barrington As a former store manager for Teddy Bearskins for the past 17 years, Robin Silva knows that parents and their children want to look stylish and put-together without breaking the bank. Last winter, when the owners of Teddy Bearskins decided not to renew their Barrington store lease, Silva knew she should jump at the opportunity and take over the space. “I’d come to love the environment and always dreamed of my own store,” says Silva. Plus, she knew there was still a need for a children’s shop in the area. Silva opened Piccolo, which means “small child” in Italian, in the spring of 2017 with the latest clothing, gifts, toys, and accessories for
children from birth to age 16. The racks and shelves are stocked with classic and on-trend items – plaid button-down shirts, sparkly longsleeve tops, graphic T-shirts, knit sweaters, puffer coats, and hair accessories in every color of the rainbow as well as shoes, dress wear, and sleepwear at all price points. Silva regularly goes on buying trips to New York and Boston and always keeps her customers’ requests and needs in mind. “Classic styles such as smocking and knits are always popular,” she says. “And for an edgier look, customers love the European lines.” When it comes to finding the right gift or size for the little ones in your life, Silva and her
staff are knowledgeable and hands on. “I find that many people like to shop local in lieu of malls and big box stores.” she says. “I live in the East Bay, so it’s great to see many familiar faces come in to support small businesses.” 1. Layette, $10–$47 2. Duck boots, $29.50 3. Infant socks, $16 4. First communion dress, $180; veil, $65
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by Julie Tremaine
All That Glitters Elizabeth Jarvis on MUSE’s unconventional, jewelry
How has the store changed over the years? MUSE has grown a lot since we opened in 2006 as solely a jewelry store. In addition to our jewelry collection, we now carry a full selection of artisan wedding bands and engagement rings and create one-ofa-kind custom pieces. We also offer private consultations on how you can rework or upcycle your old jewelry, and we carry small gifts and cards from independent American designers. Tell us about how you choose your artists. I focus on design and quality first and foremost. I don’t put much emphasis on trends, but am fascinated by them, so that does factor into my buying. In the end, I want to offer my customers jewelry that is beautifully made, unique, and timeless. Your selection of nontraditional wedding rings is so unique. We carry the wedding collection of over 20 American designers, each of whom has their own style. Just from Rhode Island alone, we have the weathered oxidized sterling silver and diamond bands of Heather Guidero, bands cast from natural objects like twigs and lobster antenna by Darrien Segal, and the wonderfully textured bands of Dahlia Kanner. We also design our own collection, which is exclusively sold here.
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Speaking of weddings, we hear you have an event coming up. This spring, we’ll host our Annual Wedding Event on April 28, which is essentially a giant trunk show for engagement rings, wedding, and anniversary bands. We collaborate with other wedding-related Warren businesses. In the past, The Greenery has made us gorgeous floral arrangements and Bywater supplied us with a sampling of tasty snacks. What are some of the more unique baby gifts you have? I’d say our baby harem pants are one of our most loved baby gifts. They are handmade with adorable fabrics in small batches, so they’re always different. Definitely not something you’ll see anywhere else.
Muse 279 Water Street, Warren • 401-289-2150 MuseHandcrafted.com
Photography by Savannah Barkley for The Bay
“I’ve always loved to make things,” Elizabeth Jarvis says. The owner of MUSE in Warren started making her own jewelry after college, but decided she was happiest as a curator of beautiful objects. Her shop, which only carries work by independent American artists, is full of jewelry, gifts, and unique baby finds.
Live Well
WHOLE BODY
by Kim Tingle
All The Cycle Ladies
Photography by Wolf Matthewson
Riding to the Beyoncé rhythm in Tiverton I had never tried indoor cycling prior to my first class at Salt Cycle Studios, but I had always loved the music, style, and all-around fierceness of Beyoncé. When I saw that the Tiverton studio offered a Beyoncé/Nicki Minaj duel-themed glow-in-the-dark ride, I realized it was destiny(’s child) that it would be my first spin experience. I was warmly greeted by instructor/owner Kayla Couto at the front desk as I arrived for the 6pm class. A former optician, Kayla switched career paths and opened Salt Cycle in 2016. She now has clients from the East Bay, Newport, and southern Mass. She provided me with a pair of the cycling shoes available to rent: sneakers with metal clips on the sole that secure to each bike pedal. While the front half of Salt Cycle has a cozy beach house vibe, the spin studio’s dark purple and pink lighting, stellar sound system, and glowing Himalayan salt lamps feel like a posh dance club, with bikes. Class members got to choose which spin “team” they wanted to be on: team Beyoncé or team Nicki. Since I’ve technically been on Queen B’s team since 1999 (when DC3 was DC4), the choice was easy. I grabbed my purple glow-in-the-dark bracelet and headed into the studio. Our instructors/dueling spin divas that evening were Sarah – team Yoncé – and Melanie – team Nicki. Sarah adjusted my saddle (cycling-speak for bike seat) to fit my height, helped secure my cycling shoes to the pedals, and gave me a thorough tutorial on how to ride and adjust the wheel tension while executing the choreography (rhythmic exercises done while cycling). Sarah explained that riding to the rhythm was an integral part of the workout and should be my primary focus as a first-time rider. Above all else, however, she emphasized that I ride at a pace and resistance level that I was comfortable with. Class began with a warmup, cycling while seated, and gradually moving our feet: a quick reminder of how out-of-shape I was. After a brief period of off-the-beat, hunched-over cycling, I got into the groove and was pedaling in perfect rhythm to “Drunk in Love.” I thought I was slaying the cycle game, but when the instructors began incorporating choreography,
my pedaling princess aura went bye-bye. While attempting a cycling “push-up” off the handles, I displayed the same awkwardness that takes over dogs when they try walking in booties. I just wasn’t ready (for that jelly) and for a brief moment, became slightly discouraged. Remembering Sarah’s advice, I shifted my focus to just getting into the beat of the song, which at that moment was “Super Bass.” If I wasn’t able to incorporate additional movements into my cycling, then I would just pedal to the rhythm in my own tour de fierce through the rest of class. The standing intervals and even the seated cycling became gradually harder, but when the first “oh-oh-oh’s” of “Single Ladies” came on, the already high energy of all the cycle ladies (and men) went to the next level. The biking burn was no match for Queen B. For the final spin, what better song is there to end a class full of fierce females than “Run the World (Girls)”? The fast-paced cycling combined with rhythmic spurts of core and
arm exercises turned the spin studio into a pedaling powerhouse. Melanie’s and Sarah’s infectiously positive attitudes pushed me to try the dance-like exercises once more, which I sort of succeeded in doing! We then cooled down with a slowly paced cycle, followed by a well-deserved stretch. Since I haven’t reached that endorphin level in the past decade, I wasn’t bothered that it took a couple of days for the soreness in my muscles (and booty) to go away. Before I left the studio, Melanie recorded my bike adjustments so I’d be prepared for my next ride. I’m currently putting together all my neon workout attire because the next Salt Cycle class I attend will definitely be the rave-themed glow-ride.
Salt Cycle Studios 1315 Main Road, Tiverton • 401-816-0404 SaltCycleStudios.com
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Live Well
HOMESTYLE
by Robert Isenberg
Bringing Down the House
Ellen Denisevich-Grickis is fond of old barns. An interior designer based in Connecticut, Ellen knew she wanted a home that integrated pieces of antique agriculture. She already owned a four-acre property in Little Compton with her husband, Bill, and they imagined a summer cottage nestled among the wildflowers. Ellen even visited area farms to examine the old-fashioned architecture. “I knocked on people’s doors and asked if I could do measurements and take photographs,” Ellen remembers. “I ended up designing a house that resembled a barn.” But everything changed when Ellen met a group of “barn scouts” who specialized in
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How one woman shipped a Colonial barn from Canada to build a dream home in Little Compton
The 18th century barn, built in Ontario
repurposing old farms. They encouraged her to use an entire barn, including the walls and roof, instead of select bits and pieces. Eager to sell her on the idea, the barn scouts tracked down an 18th-century barn – in northern Ontario. Ontario was far away, and Ellen was skeptical. She wanted a home that blended nicely into Little Compton’s pastoral landscape. But when the scouts sent her digital photos, Ellen was intrigued by the stone foundation and “bank barn” style, which is traditionally built into the side of a hill. “Bank barns are really common in Little Compton,” she says. Even the barn’s peculiar history piqued her curiosity. “They told me that this barn was built by British Loyalists. They kept insisting I had to see it.” Ellen drove for two days in the dead of winter, and when she reached the site in Ontario, she felt a surge of inspiration. Better yet, the barn perfectly matched the dimensions of her original design. The shell was taken apart piece by piece, and every last beam was numbered for
by British Loyalists, was disassembled, packed onto a truck, and reconstructed on four acres in Little Compton
reassembly later on. Laborers used a crane to pile the 200-year-old lumber onto a single flatbed truck. “There were no nails in the barn,” Ellen recalls. “They were able to take it apart with wooden pins. It looked like a pile of sticks. You wouldn’t believe it was a barn. It was incredible.” When the bundle arrived in Rhode Island, Ellen threw her creative energy into the final construction. The rustic beams provided a basic framework for the house, but Ellen added a panoply of personal touches, such as polished concrete floors and handblown glass windows. She also commissioned a massive facade and fireplace built from local stone. From the outside, this rich masonry plays nicely off the weathered stone walls that circumscribe the property. The Grickises are also avid collectors, with art pieces and ornate rugs from around the world. Every sconce and chandelier has
a special origin story. “It’s a very eclectic interior,” Ellen says. “All the doors are reused. I have light fixtures from Italy. I wanted it to be a mix of fine design ideas.” Since its completion in 2006, the house has wowed visitors and become a media darling. The building has been featured in Architectural Digest and on HGTV, and Ellen often uses pictures of the house as examples of her work for potential clients. Sequestered in a woodsy countryside, the Grickis cottage is the perfect homeaway-from-home. In the summer they relax and host dinners with local friends. Quiet woodland surrounds the house on all sides, and the seaside is only a quick stroll away. The house is also fully winterized, and the Grickises make sure to visit every few weeks, no matter the month or weather pattern. “It’s a great winter house,” Ellen says. “There’s the fireplace. The walls are well insulated. It’s actually warmer than our house in Connecticut.”
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A savvy new bakery caters to Newport foot traffic Sean Napolitano can tell you: to succeed, you must do your due diligence. So before he opened Liberty Donuts, Napolitano conducted “donut research” by sampling bakeries throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. “I go on vacation every year to Ocean City, Maryland, and there are donut shops down there all over the place,” he explains. “I couldn’t get enough of them.” So when he returned to his native Newport, Napolitano saw an opportunity, especially after a popular pastry cafe shut its doors. Liberty Donuts opened late last summer, an ideal time as tens of thousands of cruise ship passengers pass through the Perrotti Park docks, a stone’s throw from the donut shop’s Long Wharf Mall location. (Traffic continues through the fall, thanks to the Providence/Newport and Block Island ferries.) Since Photography by Savannah Barkley for The Bay
that time, Liberty Donuts has established a robust menu with upwards of a dozen varieties, many of which are named after iconic Newport landmarks. The Marble House, for example, is named for one of the legendary Newport Mansions; the handmade dough is subtly spiced, quickly fried, and topped with vanilla glaze and Oreo cookie crumbles. The eponymous Liberty Donut features the same vanilla glaze with red and blue sprinkles. What truly separates Liberty Donuts from other specialty donut shops is their made-to-order service, ensuring that donuts are served hot and fresh. And while Napolitano has a steady stream of regulars, he says social media and an enviable Yelp rating have driven substantial business. “We have donut groupies,” he says with a laugh. You might even call them “dough nuts.” Newport, Facebook: Liberty Donuts -Andrea E. McHugh
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Square Peg a Snug Fit in Warren
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
The elevated pub menu gets casual dining right With a name like Square Peg, I was expecting something idiosyncratic, but this restaurant fits Warren like an old slipper. We were visiting at an off-hour for an early dinner, but there were enough regulars for our baby to ogle, and the atmosphere was friendly. Some folks were sipping at the bar, a group of younger couples were devouring a huge plate of nachos, and four older women were debating who had put in the best order – so perhaps it fits better than the name suggests. We managed to get one of two window booths, which jut out on either side of the entranceway. There’s a nice balance between the bar and dining areas, and I liked the oldschool chalkboard menu on the back wall. My wife had a Downeast Cider ($5), while I went with Revival’s Mercy Brown ($8). As usual, the American approach to the English style is to ramp up the alcohol, and this brown ale was no different. It’s easy to tack the word “Imperial” on a beer and add a clever name, harder to increase the alcohol from four to eight percent and still retain the balance of a brown.
But these brews did the deed, and the rounded, malty profile paired really well with food. Portions are large and the menu is about satisfaction more than surprise. We drove straight down the middle for our meal. For our appetizer, we had a spinach and artichoke dip ($9). Copious amounts of fresh corn chips accompanied a small skillet of bubbling spinach and artichoke. Dips like this can be a gluttonous mush of greasy cheese and cream, delicious for only a few bites. Not so here, with big chunks of artichoke and plenty of spinach amongst the browned cheese, making for more interesting dipping. We polished off the entire bowl. For our mains, we had the Steak and Cheese Sandwich ($11.50) and the Meatball Sandwich ($11). Again, the plates are no-nonsense; when we were done, all that remained was the foil the sandwiches had been wrapped in. The meatballs were tender with great seasoning, a nice sauce, and a careful dusting of grated parmesan on top. There wasn’t a hint of grease. The Steak and Cheese followed, doing its best
Fish tacos with panko-crusted haddock
to deliver the real deal. A heavily debated recipe, this cheese steak opted for Cheese Whiz, and this was a rare occasion that processed cheese was something I wanted to eat. In true Philadelphia style, they used shaved and chopped rib eye steak, incorporating sliced mushrooms, onions, and peppers in a rubble pile of juicy, munchable meat. My only quibble was the rolls: I would like a bit more toasting, especially when the foil wrapping tends to steam the bread. After a prolonged debate about dessert, our waitress broke our deadlock by strongly recommending the carrot cake ($7). This cake continued the theme of sensible cooking – the home-baked quality reminded me of an elder stuffing grandkids with dessert and love, rather than trying to win some largely sculptural competition on Instagram. I’m talking a huge piece of dark and chunky carrot cake, enough for two. It was moist and dense with interior textures. Beside it lay a massive swirl of whipped cream, which mysteriously
CUISINE: American Pub Food PRICES: Appetizers: $2–12.50; Entrees: $8.50–14 ATMOSPHERE: Hip-casual
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disappeared. Atop was a nice, airy cream cheese frosting, which was rustically spackled and topped with pecans. It’s much easier to find a prim-looking cake than a cake that tastes as superb as this. Perhaps that explains the name “Square Peg” – when you’re already stuffed but driven to make that last piece of cake fit anyway.
The Square Peg 51 Miller Street, Warren • 401-215-3831 SquarePegWarren.com
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Taste
CONNOISSEUR
by Wendell Clough
The Local Tavern Keeper Chef Chris Kleyla discusses tradition and tippling at the Statesman East Providence native Chris Kleyla decides the flavors and the menu at the Statesman Tavern in Bristol, a modern take on a classic American tavern. Occupying the space once held by Persimmon, the Statesman is owned by Sam Glynn, founder of Warren’s Chomp, and will soon celebrate two years of open doors. The Bay spoke to Chef Chris about Bristol’s cocktail scene, preparing one’s own syrups and bitters, and how to make Rhody-style calamari even better.
The Statesman's bar program focuses on quality spirits and uses only homemade syrups
How is Bristol’s appreciation for a good cocktail, in your experience? Bristol’s appreciation of a good cocktail is good, and it’s getting better. We might not always have what people are accustomed to seeing at every bar in town, but we really enjoy bringing in different, quality spirits, beer, and wine. Our service team is educated about all of our new products, and they are ready and excited to share their knowledge to help tailor a guest’s experience to appeal to their individual palate while highlighting locally made craft products and complementing our menu. We don’t have Bud Light, but we have a great crisp, clean pilsner we can recommend, and we know you’re gonna love it. Homemade bitters show that the bar staff is taking great care. What other steps are they taking to make sure every drink is just right, or even better? Our front-of-house and beverage manager Megan Freitas has been the driving force
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I am intrigued by the notion of a “tavern.” It suggests a life beyond food and drink. In what ways is the American tavern related to the British or Irish pub? We think about the tavern as a place of refuge with great food and drink. A place to be warm, comfortable, friendly, meet with friends and talk about life. We basically do see the tavern as a “public house.” A place to come often, converse with the servers and the guests around you, and leave feeling like part of our family. It’s also a neighborhood restaurant – built to be part of the community for all to enjoy.
behind our bar program. We make all of our own syrups. We carry spirits that are great quality, made by people who are as passionate about their products as we are about ours and whom we have good relationships with. Being mindful when making cocktails, using good technique, and using quality ingredients are the keys that make the execution of our cocktail program so great. How can you innovate, but remain true to the tavern experience? We are always looking for new and cool ingredients. Take our calamari, for example. It’s a pretty traditional RI style of cooking it, fried with banana peppers and served with marinara, but we source fantastic fresh whole RI squid and we clean it in house. It’s more expensive for us and more work to get it to the table, but it’s so worth it. The difference is very clear.
Anything new coming to the Statesman for spring? How does the gathering of fresh ingredients change when spring arrives? Our menu is very seasonal. We print them in house and change them often. We have developed relationships with fishermen, farmers, and ranchers in the area and get very excited about new products. We will be seeing lots of fresh veggies, raw seafood, and always keep an eye out for our cocktail dinners. Those are a great way for guests to experience lots of the freshest, most beautiful local produce and seafood paired with amazing local spirits.
Statesman Tavern 31 State St, Bristol • 396-5115 StatesmanTavern.com
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NEWS BITES
by Erin Belknap
Customize Your Lunch The Burrito Bowl takes “build your own” up a level The Burrito Bowl is a family operation for husband and wife owners Edward and Hipolita Thimes. Look behind the counter and you’ll likely find Edward and his four brothers taking orders and preparing fresh food inspired by family traditions. Edward, who grew up in East Providence, says, “This used to be a seafood restaurant. I would come here with my grandma when I was young and I thought, ‘One day I want a restaurant just like this.’” When that exact location became available years later, Edward and Hipolita seized the fateful opportunity and opened The Burrito Bowl. The menu offers a variety of customizable options like burrito bowls, burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and more. Edward says that it’s their “wide selection” that differentiates them from their competition: three types of rice, including the popular coconut rice, and several types of wraps including white, wheat, spinach, and garlic. They also have a range of popular sauces and many vegan-friendly options. Bottled beer and wine are available for purchase. The Thimeses hope to expand and are even considering launching a product line of their signature sauces. TheBurritoBowl.com
Bossman Burger Comes Home to Portsmouth Without ever leaving East Main Road, Bossman Burgers has moved from Portsmouth to Middletown and back since opening in 2010. Co-owner Jason Peters, a native of Portsmouth, says that he’s happy to bring the business home. Growing up in Portsmouth, he says, “we had good pizza, Chinese restaurants, but never really had a place for burgers. So [opening Bossman Burger] was the perfect opportunity.” Now that they are back, students and locals can keep enjoying the classic trio of a burger, fries, and a shake. Menu items are made with fresh ingredients sourced from a Portsmouth farm, so customers can expect the same made-with-love quality. Stop by for their $6 weekday lunch special, or place a local delivery order. Portsmouth, BossmanBurger.com
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Get a jump on summer Family, Friends, and Food are the Perfect Trifecta at Mesa Fresca
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For local food brand Mesa Fresca, family is at the center of everything they do. Growing up in the Alberto household, family and friends often gathered around a plate of chimichurri. After years of hearing “This is delicious, where can I buy this?”, the Albertos decided to launch Mesa Fresca, with chimichurri sauce as their very first product. Owned collectively by the Alberto family, the product line includes both the classic Argentinian seasoning and a spicy variation, which are available in select grocery stores across New England. Also hitting shelves is their Salsa Criolla, an authentic Spanish salsa made from a variety of pickled vegetables. Visit their website for their family recipes and creative ideas on how to incorporate the sauces into your home cooking. Warren, MesaFresca.org
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Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating, and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ Chomp Upscale comfort food featuring award-winning burgers and sandwiches. 440 Child St, Warren, 289-2324. D $$ East Bay Oyster Bar Local seafood meets innovative preparation in a rustic setting. 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $$ Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi, and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$
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100 MAPLE AVE., BARRINGTON, RI Rare Barrington two-family home near town center & bus line. Each unit has two bedrooms and one bath. Hardwood floors. Laundry in basement. Great front porch. $279,900
8 ROMA STREET, BRISTOL, RI Two family located blocks from Downtown Bristol. Two bedrooms and one bath in each unit. Replacement windows. Newer gas heating systems. Washer & Dryer with each unit. Fenced Yard. Two-car garage. $245,000
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CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all-day breakfast, coffee, and theater-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. BL $
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 $-$$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$
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 $-$$
LaMei Hot Pot Authentic Chinese cuisine in a unique, casual setting. 256 Broadway, Providence, 831-7555. LD $$
Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambience. Locations in Cranston and Providence, HarukiSushi.com. LD $-$$
Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express Handmade Italian classics and prepared foods to go. 1457 Hartford Ave, Johnston.
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455-0045, LuigisGourmet.com. LD $$ 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 in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence,
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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$
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Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$
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Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thincrust pizza, pub fare, and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials. 120 Francis St,
The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery, and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ 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. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
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Taste Test G o Nu t s fo r D o nu t s If there’s anything better than a cup of coffee and a donut, we don’t want to know about it. If you’re looking for breakfast that’s also kind of dessert, look no further than these East Bay sweet treats.
1. Sip’n Dip Donuts If you need a drive-thru fix that scratches that local itch, look no further than Sip’n Dip. We sprung for a Colored Sprinkles and Boston Cream – because sometimes there’s nothing better than a classic. Various locations, SipNDipDonuts.com
2. Black Pear
3. Eli’s Kitchen
There’s a lot to love about the locally focused pantry Black Pear, especially if you’re following the donut craze on Instagram. Every day they bring in delicious – and trending – goodies from Knead Doughnuts in Providence, like this vanilla-glazed brioche beauty. Barrington, BlackPearRI.com
Eli’s approaches donuts the same way they do their lunch and dinner menu, by putting meticulous and innovative twists on comfort food. Their donuts show up Thursdays through Sundays in inventive flavors like Nitro Glazed with Cacao Nibs and Orange Pastry Cream Filled. Warren, ElisKitchenWarren.com
Photography by Tony Pacitti
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