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October 2016

Bay boutiques are chock full of fall fashion

Inside the studio of Bristol’s A Jour Jewelry

This Month

29 Live Well

18 The Spirit Realm

30 Home Style 32 Connoisseur 34 Shopping 35 Whole Body

Explore the paranormal with ghost hunter Amy Bruni

37 Taste

21 Fall Look Book East Bay boutiques show off this season’s hottest trends

Every Month 7 Editor’s Note

Blue Orchid Spa gives our chakras some TLC

Brunching in Barrington just got tastier 39 Review 40 News Bites 42 Taste Connoisseur 43 Rhody Bites

47 Gallery Find out what’s happening in the Bay this month

50 Taste Test In honor of Halloween, we’re sampling local spirits

11 The Buzz Oxford Motorcars cruises in vintage style 13 On the Bay 17 Bay Views

On The COveR: Laura Afonso of J Marcel in Barrington. Photography by Force 4 Photography

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are created equal. Take my 2005 Scion xA (please!). When something stops working, I know that I can bring it to any old garage and get it fixed because the last thing my car needs is special treatment. However, if I drove a ‘53 Jaguar XK120, I would probably want to exercise a bit of discretion regarding who I let under the hood. That’s where Oxford Motorcars comes in. “It’s tough to impress upon people that this is our passion,” says Chris Fragomeni, who started Oxford Motorcars with his high school best friend, Jeremy Savage as a one-stop shop for collectors looking to repair, restore, buy or sell a classic ride. Chris’ first car, a beautiful ‘67 Pontiac Firebird that he restored over the course of five years, sits proudly among MG racecars, Porsches, Triumphs and a whole fleet of vehicles that make almost every car on the road at this very moment look depressing. The mission of Oxford is to take the hassle out of maintaining cars that, because of their age or rarity, require that extra TLC, and their mechanics are among the best in the state. Joe Manzi, who fell in love with vintage cars while working at a shop in Cranston runs the Oxford garage and isn’t above driving out to the Cape when a customer is in dire straits the night before a car show. “I fixed it, he fed me dinner and that was it,” says Joe. “That’s part of the gig.” For Chris, Jeremy and Joe, this isn’t just a job or a hobby and it isn’t about brand loyalty, it’s about a

A 1953 Jaguar XK120 is one of many envy-inducing vintage cars in Oxford’s showroom

passion for vintage. Their Cars and Coffee events on the first Saturday of each month (October 1 at 10am) is a way to get the public and fellow gearheads to come and check out the showroom, and their Oxford Car Club is a free-to-join open invite to anyone who wants to join them on a vintage cruise.

“Everyone here is a family,” says Joe. “It’s like a community and we try to pass that on to everyone who comes through.” “It’s beyond a job for us,” says Chris. “It’s a lifestyle.” 330 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. 401435-3333. OxfordMotorcars.com –Tony Pacitti

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Sarah Yo Jewelry utilizes kaolin to craft pieces that produce a positive effect

admire, particularly when it’s made from natural materials. With her Sara Yo Jewelry line, Dr. Hannah Hershoff combines the beauty of natural stones with the teachings of Tao philosophy, creating beautiful pieces that spread good energy. Prior to starting her jewelry line, Hannah spent most of her life practicing as an eye doctor and doing medical research. After about 25 years of working with pharmaceuticals, she began to question the effects of medicine and started switching her interests, though jewelry wasn’t her immediate choice. “I really never thought I would [be in the] jewelry business at all,” says Hannah. She was inspired to start creating jewelry after a phone call with her cousin, who discovered that kaolin, a mineral located close to Hannah‘s hometown in southeastern China, would make for gorgeous jewelry. Hannah immediately created a few pieces, but didn’t realize the effects of the stone until her sister-in-law wore them and

said they had a positive effect on her life. More than two years and much research later, Hannah has created hundreds of pieces that have helped customers change their lives. She crafts the entire line from a studio in her Tiverton home and the collection offers pieces with different shapes. Each shape conveys a different energy and message. For example, the heart shape provides motivation, while the cashew shape helps with selfdiscipline. To help customers select the pieces that will benefit them the most, Hannah also created a free energy quiz that will tell them how to settle imbalances in their energy. Though shifting her entire career has brought huge changes to her life, Hannah is really excited about her business. “I’m really happy, because I have a purpose,” she says. She is especially delighted to see how the pieces have transformed other people’s lives. MySpiritJewel.com –Marrissa Ballard

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Fun and Self-Expression at A Splash of Color “everyone can paint”

is the philosophy that drives A Splash of Color. Located in Riverside, the paint and sip business has enjoyed success as a party, team building and fundraiser destination. “The talent is in the wine,” jokes co-owner Donn Fernandes. Donn and artist John Paul (JP) Fernandes work to provide a laid back and fun atmosphere for anyone who wishes to create some art. “Our personalities loosen people up,” adds Donn, who provides the wine (or beer, or soda) and snacks for patrons. Laughter is key for encouraging participants to let down their defenses and express themselves. A Splash of Color opened in June at their brick and mortar location, but JP and Donn have been hosting wine and painting parties for a few years as a mobile operation. In 2015 they began to look for a storefront to run their business out of, as the restaurant space they had been using once a month closed. In their new space, the colorful decor is a labor of love. “People ask where we bought our carpet,” says Donn. In reality the carpet

was custom painted by the owners flinging paint around, so a dropped paintbrush here or there wouldn’t be noticeable. The walls feature art by JP as an example of previous or upcoming paint night subjects, including martini glasses, hummingbirds or local favorites like Del’s Lemonade and the Towers at Narragansett Beach. “Every artist’s eye is different. It’s subjective,” says JP, whose desire to instruct budding artists was inspired in part by the preschoolers he used to teach. “[Making art] was natural to me... I worked with three-year-olds, and they’d try to copy what you were doing.” Painting should be accessible to everyone, and A Splash of Color strives for that goal. They host specialty events, children’s parties (minus the wine of course), date nights and even “mancave parties” for those who are interested. As Donn and JP like to tell people, “you will be surprised at the talent you have within yourself.” 216 Willet Avenue, Riverside. SplashOfColorArt.com –Tori Hitchiner

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When it comes to comedy, Rhode Island isn’t exactly on the tip of a lot of podcasters’ tongues. Heck, Marc Maron is still mad that his car got stolen in Providence decades ago. But while Boston and New York hog all the credit for East Coast comedians, Rhode Island is steadily building itself up despite not getting the same attention. It’s going rogue if you will. Coming back again for a second year is the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, bringing more locally and nationally known comics to three venues in Newport from October 6-9. Expect a few familiar faces, as these comedians have been seen on Conan, Inside Amy Schumer and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. As the state’s first comedy festival, Rogue Island has taken it upon itself to bring the wide world of stand up to Ocean State comedy nerds who crave more options within fewer miles (Patton Oswalt’s in New Haven next month? But that’s so far…). Take advantage and get a few laughs. You may even be able to look back in a couple of years and say you saw that “it” comic when they were just starting out. Shows at Brick Alley Pub, Studio 3 and Firehouse Theatre. RogueIslandComedyFest.com –Tony Pacitti

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“If we can give them health, opportunity and comprehensive education we can give the women and girls a voice,” says Anne Wells, founder of Unite the World with Africa

Anne (Merriman) Wells of Little Compton is a third generation seasonal resident who grew up dreaming of traveling to see African wildlife. Her dream was realized in 1991 during a college semester in Tanzania with the School for International Training. It was the people who captured her heart. So Anne founded of the social enterprise Unite the World with Africa LLC, with 100% of their proceeds supporting the work of Unite the World with Africa Foundation, a 501c3 taxexempt public charity. Programs focus on health, education and microfinance for the people of Tanzania. Ongoing projects range from funding a Maasai Health Education and Screening program to supporting the daily work of Sister Crispina Mnate, founder of St. Joseph’s Orphanage and The Heaven School. A graduate of Kenyon College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Anne also attended for one year the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and worked at Time Warner as a writer and editor. Along with her husband David and their daughters Lila, Harriett and Katharine, Anne cherishes the abundance of Little Compton’s natural resources of land and sea, and time spent there with a supportive circle of friends and family. To learn more, visit UniteAfricaFoundation.org. Anne, who is available for speaking engagements

can be reached at Anne@UniteTNZ.org I was the kid who dreamed of Africa and Elsa. I still love the wildlife but I believe that the key to protecting all the sentient beings is by empowering all the people. Any living creature will not be destroyed if humans can care for themselves and their children. You cannot ask someone to not destroy a threat if their child is starving. By investing in people we will be protecting and helping everyone. We have two organizations, Unite the World with Africa is a social enterprise LLC and Unite the World with Africa Foundation, a 501c3 tax-exempt public charity. The LLC has two arms; one is a service safari called Unite Tours. We combine any type of wildlife luxury and adventure safari with field experience to go into villages and meet the children and the people in an authentic way. Most safaris go into the bush, you see the animals, you leave. But if travelers have a chance to meet the children and the people it is always the highlight of their trip. I always say, “If you don’t want to know, don’t go. But once you know better, you have to do better.” I am always prayerful the experience will plant seeds and lead more people to get involved over time. We also buy and sell product from

Design your own clothing by selecting Tanzania Maasai Women Art. Their beading is phenomenal. 100% of our proceeds fund the foundation’s work. There is a space for everyone who has a heart for service. Everyone can be part of the solution in a big or small way, be it buying jewelry or going on safari or more. Our goal is to go deeper with the people and our projects to ensure their long-term success. They are the ones who are going to change their community not us. It’s not ours to change but if we can give them health, opportunity and comprehensive education we can give the women and the girls a voice to know they can say no to the sugar daddy who wants to get them pregnant and to drop out of school. What I am doing is not just [the work of] one woman but it’s a community of people. Our family [is] obviously at the forefront, with my husband and my sister Kim involved, but three of our board members, Heidi Jagoda Samson, Robert Chartener and Serena Alvarado, are here in Little Compton. The people and places like the Art Café have been wildly supportive. It is an extraordinary, very generous, thoughtful, community committed to global service and I am so very grateful. –Nina Murphy

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The The Ghost Ghost Hunter Hunter Next Next Door Door Professional paranormal investigator Amy Bruni on things that go bump in the night By Julie Tremaine

Amy Bruni lives in Westport but investigates hauntings all over the country

to know about ghost hunter Amy Bruni: the Ghostbusters jokes aren’t going to go over well. It’s not that they aren’t funny – because they can be – it’s just that they’ve been done, if you’ll pardon the pun, to death. Just recently, during the taping of an episode of her upcoming television show Kindred Spirits, fans played the Ghostbusters theme outside of the house where she and her partner in the paranormal, Adam Berry, were investigating unexplained phenomena. They aren’t, in fact, afraid of no ghosts. It’s just not a joke to them, especially on this new show, where Amy and Adam help people who believe their homes are being haunted by departed family members.

ere’s the other thing to know about Amy Bruni: she may be a ghost hunter, but she’s totally not weird. Or, more accurately, she doesn’t fit any preconceived notions you might have about someone who investigates the paranormal for a living. You also might already have a pretty good idea of who she is. Amy spent seven

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years on SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, as part of the team at Warwick-based TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), seeking out evidence of otherworldly presences all over the globe. Things are a bit quieter these days, now that filming on the first season of her new show has wrapped. On an average day, you can find Amy at home in Westport, posting pictures of her precocious three-year-old daughter Charlotte at the zoo, or talking to her followers on Twitter about anything from wine recommendations to where to find a good sale. Call it the calm before the storm, and not just because October is her busiest month of paranormal event appearances. Once Kindred Spirits is on the air, things are going to get crazy. Because those Twitter followers? There are 187,000 of them. And she’s got another 200,000 on Facebook. It’s safe to say that demand for Amy’s particular talent for ghost hunting is high. Talking with her fans and with fellow ghost hunters is what inspired this new show. “We really wanted to do something on homes and families, and

people who truly needed help,” Amy explains. “That’s what people ask us about all the time. So many of our fans have gone through things that have been traumatic and scary for them. They would reach out and I’d want to help them.”

n each episode, Amy and Adam concentrate on one home and one haunting. The pair talks intensively with the family, does research on the home and family’s history, and consults with experts in other fields like psychology and grief counseling. Then, of course, they investigate for ghosts. “We just try to figure out what this ghost wants or needs,” she says. They do that through audio and video surveillance, using handheld camera and recording devices to monitor environmental changes, search for EVPs (electronic voice phenomena, where something actually speaks to you) and observe EMF fluctuations (changes to electromagnetic fields). Then there’s just simple conversation with whatever presence is in the house. “It sounds crazy but it’s been working.

Many times it’s just figuring out who they are, and sometimes just giving them proper remembrance. I can’t give away too much, but I would say we’ve run the gamut this season from people acknowledging who they are and what they want, to getting a message from the entity and passing it on. It means something when we get a message and we’re able to pass that on to a family member. That’s very impactful,” Amy says. “There have been a lot of tears, a lot of scary moments, a lot of laughs. It’s unlike anything people have seen on TV, I think. It’s really personal.”

ut there’s another thing you should probably know. She doesn’t actually believe in ghosts. “I’ve given up believing in ghosts,” Amy says. “I’ve just come to accept ghosts at this point. I don’t claim to know what they are or that I ever will, unless we prove their existence with science. I just know some weird things happen.” Among those weird things: taking a ghost home with her from an investigation of an old jailhouse in South

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Carolina. “I felt little arms holding onto my legs, like a child,” Amy says. “At that time people were put in jail because they owed, like, a dollar in taxes. I didn’t know it, but I was in the room where families would wait indefinitely for these guys to get out of jail. Sometimes kids would starve.” When she got home to her house and husband in New England, she says, “I saw a shadow run down the hallway. It was a small shadow that looked like a kid.” Amy didn’t mention it to anyone, but then two separate people two other times saw similar things in her house, when she wasn’t even home. “I had a little talk with it,” she explains. “I said, ‘you can stay here, you just can’t scare people.’ We never saw anything again.”

espite the heaviness of the situations she and Adam deal with on Kindred Spirits, interactions with ghostly phenomena can be fun. Just ask the hundreds of hobbyist ghost hunters who travel the country with Amy on her Strange Escapes excursions, which are vacations to haunted locations that involve learning from paranormal experts and going out on actual ghost investigations. “I knew what I wanted to do,” Amy says. “Spend a weekend in a beautiful place, get to look for ghosts, meet people who are like me who don’t think what I do is super weird. So I created that for

other people, and they love it.” This month, there’s a Strange Escape to Mackinac Island, Michigan, which is a throwback destination (the only methods of transportation are horse-drawn carriages and bicycles) with its share of hauntings, and one in November to the notoriously spooky Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, one of her favorite places. Despite being from California, where she grew up in a haunted house and started ghost hunting as a hobby, “I fell in love with New England,” she says. “I love the history here. New England to paranormal investigators is what Hollywood is to actors.” Beyond this show, Amy has even bigger ghost hunting dreams. “I would love to investigate Graceland,” she says. “They say the whole second floor is haunted. The White House is high on my list. It has a lot of ghost stories. I just need to find a president who is a Ghost Hunters fan, well, a Kindred Spirits fan.” But for now, there’s Charlotte’s fourth birthday to celebrate, and she’s doing so with a trip to Disney before the new show launches. Her favorite ride? The Haunted Mansion, of course. “Charlotte loves it too,” Amy says. “I thought she’d be terrified but she’s all about it.” Must be a family trait. Kindred Spirits will premiere this month on Destination America. AmyBruni.net, Strange-Escapes.com

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s the owner of Feminine Fancies, Barrington’s leading fashion boutique for women for more than 30 years, Elaine Felag has seen it all, but as the saying goes, fashions come and go, but style is forever. “Longer length is making a comeback in dresses, which looks so chic, sophisticated and glamourous,” says Elaine. Look for interesting fabrics, like crushed velvet, which she is seeing on pieces in black, brown and varying shades of berry with beautiful embellishments. Sweaters, which she says are one of her most in-demand pieces this season, are showing up in warm colors and many with sequins for added bling. (Sequin is also finding its way to jackets this fall, she adds.) Grab-and-go pieces, she says, like tunics and wraps, are decidedly contemporary with fur and fringe edging. “They even look great with jeans!” Speaking of jeans, boot cut denim this season seems all the rage. “[It’s] very ‘70s, as disco makes a comeback,” she notes. Many are embellished; some are distressed. An alternative to jeans, leggings are nothing new but Feminine Fancies stocks the comfortable pant, and similar

“Longer length is making a comeback in dresses, which looks so chic, sophisticated and glamourous.” - Elaine Felag of Feminine Fancies in Barrington

ponte pants, in new, fresh styles. In the boardroom, Elaine sees inspired blouses in beautiful colors leading the way, most notably in teals, purples and burgundy hues. “Looks great with pencil skirts for an updated work setting,” she notes. When it comes to outerwear, Elaine says military style coats, including bomber jackets, remain strong, while printed patterns, like oversized plaids, are hot. “My personal favorite is the new plaid in winter white, greens and gray, and the oversized coat – very chic!” But a new season doesn’t mean an entire new wardrobe. “I feel like you can have on the oldest outfit but top it off with a fabulous coat and you’ll catch everyone’s eye!” she declares. Footwear is also a throwback with the return of the chunky heel as seen in shoes and boots, but this time around in leopard print, suede and embroidered velvets. And when it comes to bags, you’ll see plenty of cross-body and box shapes in leathers, suede and animal prints with mixed metal. “Have fun this fall,” she insists. “Live a little and dress well!” 290 County Road, Barrington. 401247-1087, FeminineFanciesRI.com

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ink Pineapple, with locations in Portsmouth and Newport, has a cult-like following. Their Instagram account alone (@pinkpineappleshop) has nearly 27,000 followers, if that’s any indication. With a well-considered collection of cashmere, casual tops and bottoms, cocktail dresses and accessories, one might feel like you’re walking into your dream closet at the stores. While a stalwart for preppy and nautical looks in the summer, The Pink Pineapple hits its stride this time of year. “We are obsessed with the fall color combos; they’re beautiful,” gushes Kristin May, manager and buyer for The Pink Pineapple. Kristin points to emerald green and cranberry tones as some of the strongest. The shop has already seen their stock of off-the-shoulder tops fly off the shelves, perhaps because the look perfectly complements the transitional temperatures throughout New England this time of year. And there’s another reason: “They are really flattering on pretty much every body type,” she adds. Another well-received top there is one with a halter neckline and ultra-feminine scallop hemmed sides. As it gets cooler, Kristin says the

nearly knee-length chunky sweaters return, this time with embedded paisley patterns and in subtle color combinations like camel and charcoal. When dressing up, Kristin says one trend will absolutely be hot: long sleeves. “And bell sleeves are going to be huge!” When it comes to accessories, Kristin has already seen high demand for one of the season’s most talked about trends: chokers. “We predicted it was going to happen so we stocked up this summer and people are going so crazy; it’s unbelievable. That is going to be the ‘it’ necklace.” The trend was also hot in the ‘90s but the updated version is softer with a single strand around the neck and a longer piece that hangs to the décolletage to create a layered look. Classic felt floppy hats polish off any look, and when looking for a simple but sophisticated go-to, Pink Pineapple’s signature cashmere is a girl’s best friend. “It’s a great basic,” say Kristin. “People come back again and again for it.” Paired with skinny jeans or leggings and cute booties? Congratulations; you’re the best-dressed mom at school drop off. 380 Thames Street, Newport. 401-849-8181, PinkPineappleShop.com

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ackie’s Loft in Bristol is proof positive that good things come in small packages. Owner Jacquie Carroll is well known for her well-curated collection of stylish-meets-practical designer women’s wear sizes 0 to 14 (everything from denim and t-shirts to day dresses and special occasion evening wear) and accessories. “The fall 2016 color palette will be led by blue,” she insists. “I’m also seeing a lot of warm soft pastels for early fall to ease us into the season. I particularly like all the blush pinks mixed with light gray for early fall.” Velvet will be the most popular fabric this season, she says, while a lot of mixed haberdashery fabrics including checks, herringbones, pinstripes and glen plaids will be in-demand. “Extreme ruffles and extra-long sleeves are another trend we will see,” Jacquie predicts. “There will also be a lot of one-armed tops and one shoulder looks – and everything will be flared this season.” Certainly with everything from menswear looks for women to animal prints to

“I’m seeing a lot of warm soft pastels for early fall to ease us into the season. I particularly like all the blush pinks mixed with light gray for early fall.” - Jacquie Carroll of Jackie’s Loft in Bristol

stripes mixed with checks, fall fashion promises to offer a cornucopia of statement style. Does it sound too overwhelming? “Don’t be afraid – it’s all very runway,” she insists. When it comes to outerwear, Jacquie says color block and windowpane prints will be hot. “Toggle coats, patchwork coats and cropped pea coats will be popular… you’ll also see winter coats get a summery spin in cheery colors including orange sherbet, baby blue and bubblegum pink.” For those of a certain age, accessories will be reminiscent of the mid- to late‘90s, if Jacquie’s forecast of chokers and long, dangling earrings comes to fruition. “[And] girls with pearls… lots of pearl jewelry. We will also see the return of the brooch,” she adds. As for footwear? Another flashback. “Chunky sole boots – think David Bowie – will be very strong and so will menswear inspired shoes and combat boots.” Ma’am, yes ma’am! 448 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-254-4251, find them on Facebook

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ichard Darakian of Milan Fine Clothiers in Barrington insists that men look their best in bespoke clothing. By being able to choose the fabric, cut, buttons and accessories of a suit, sports coat or shirt, you’re left with a piece that is far from anything cookie cutter. With all the fall fabrics coming in this season, he can easily create a cardigan, sports coat or suit to keep you on trend. With years of experience, Richard incorporates trending fashion with exquisite fit. “Menswear is trending towards more fitted clothing,” he says. “It has been that way for several years. The younger generation seems more comfortable with this than the more mature gentleman.” Above all else, however, he recommends wearing what looks good on you instead of wearing a trendy piece for the sake of the trend. Ways to incorporate this season’s men’s fashion are as easy as a change in color, fabric and fit. Popular colors in suits are blue and charcoal in subtle

plaids and windowpanes. For sports coats, tweeds, plaids and solid colors in a soft construction make it feel as if the typical heavy sports coat is as light as a sweater. “Sports coats with a zip out bib acts as a jacket or outerwear,” Richard explains. “Military styled coats with lots of pockets and quilted jackets and vests” are also on trend. Cardigans are a great item to add to your wardrobe this fall, too, and they’re nothing like your grandfather’s cardigan. They’re much more stylish and modern, with textured fabrics in a more fitted and updated style. Look for solid colors to pair with a brightly patterned shirt underneath, the perfect statement piece. Other ways to incorporate statement pieces in a men’s look are through colorful socks, colorful linings in jackets and sports coats or pocket squares. “The styles have become more classic or traditional looks with modern stylings,” says Richard. “People are just trying to make it more fun.” 270 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-9209, MilanClothiers.com

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Mary Ellen Fraizer isn’t bashful when it comes to decorating her home. In her own words, she “rebels with color,” giving her family’s Middletown home a bright sense of character. Read on and see for yourself.

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The Fraziers home was hardly a palace in 1979, but in the years since it has undergone a vibrant transformation

50 Shades of… Everything When Mary Ellen and Walt Frazier first started home hunting on Aquidneck Island in 1979, the two had big dreams and a small budget. A young couple with their two-year-old daughter Stephanie in tow, the small family came across a little ranch in Middletown that wasn’t exactly a palace. “I remember my husband saying, ‘If we don’t buy this house, we’re not going to have a house,’” recalls Mary Ellen. “It had four tiny rooms with a dirt driveway.” But it was enough, so the little family moved in and made the house a home. “I think it cost $26,000 and the mortgage payments were a

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little over $100 a month – and we had a hard time paying it sometimes!” The layout of the home was a little awkward as well. Mary Ellen says there was a small living room, and bedrooms bookending the, as she describes, “itty bitty” kitchen. “And you had to go through this tiny bedroom to get to the kitchen,” she says. After getting on their feet, the Fraziers decided to expand on the home by adding a second floor. The space would accommodate a new master suite. “Then we took the other side of the house and added a great room. Later, we decided to move downstairs, so we added another master there –

but this all evolved over quite a bit of time,” explains Mary Ellen. The couple even modified the home as recently as five years ago to create an in-law suite to accommodate Mary Ellen’s parents. But as Mary Ellen first adjusted to the changes in the home, she also got in touch with a wonderfully whimsical side of her personality: decorating with an unabashed spirit. Color became her passion. Colorful window treatments, furniture, décor and artwork. Colorful light fixtures, decorative pillows and throws. Colorful accent walls. She looks around and has an epiphany: “I think I’m a closet decorator!”

It’s no surprise, really. Mary Ellen says she grew up in the age of neutrals and her childhood home reflected that trend. “If my mom put up celery green drapes it was like, ‘Oh my God!’” she laughs. So her penchant for personality in the home all makes sense, she explains. “Some people go off to get tattoos to rebel; I rebel with color!” Mary Ellen says that through the decades, she has gone through various stages, like many homeowners. “The country stage, then all the antiques, the all-Oriental furniture and now it is what it is,” she says, which might be described as nautical meets pop art

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meets sophisticated sass. “I don’t know where the inspiration came from,” she says. “It’s just evolved.” It’s not that Mary Ellen is all color, all the time. Many surfaces are linen white which serves as a baseline. But the accent walls (there’s a purple one and orange one, to name a couple), furniture (like the banana yellow hutch) and décor (like the pair of acrylic octopus chandeliers by North Kingstown artist Nicole Ketchum and her husband of Chandelier By NK, sporting hues of turquoise, fuchsia, green, orange and red) do all the talking. In the dining room, orange leather chairs strikingly contrast with the pair

of purple chairs that are parked at each end of the table. In the kitchen, where the orange accent wall resides, there is an obvious “seaworthy” motif. The kitchen cabinets are brown, but that may not be for long. “In a year they could be white,” Mary Ellen hints. As for Walt, he enjoys Mary Ellen’s decorative eye. “He’s not one of those husbands who has to go furniture shopping with me and look at every single thing. He just sits in his recliner and will go with anything,” she laughs. When Mary Ellen starts rearranging furniture, which is often, he goes with the flow. “Walt is just like, ‘Oh my God, there she goes again.’” That isn’t to

say Walt doesn’t pick up when Mary Ellen has a new design inspiration. “If I sneak a new chair into the house, a week or so later he’ll look up and say, ‘I see you bought a new chair…’” While Mary Ellen sources her colorful pieces locally, she also names Home Goods as one of her favorite stores. She says she has gone shopping with her daughter Stephanie and might say to her quietly, “Did you see what that lady had in her cart? For her home?” “And Stephanie will say quickly, ‘Mom! Have you seen what’s in your cart’” Mary Ellen laughs. “And she’s right!” Mary Ellen and Walt say they love

the way their home looks, even if it is evolving all the time. “It’s not for everyone, but it makes us happy. People walk through the door and say, ‘I could never do this,’ but they also seem to love it.” A cacophony of color, the Frazier’s home is decidedly warm and welcoming, so it’s no surprise it is a favorite place for friends and family to gather including their grandchildren. “We love this home – it’s a happy place.”

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A Real Gem

One-of-a-kind takes on new meaning at A Jour Jewelry Swiss-raised Klaus Kutter has been practicing the art of fine jewelry making for almost 30 years. A graduate of the Jens Grisson Atelier in Geneva, Switzerland, he moved back to his native US to start his jewelry company, A Jour, in 1994. These days you can find him crafting unique designs at his Bristol studio. We chatted with him to find out what continues to inspire his designs. Tell us what initially brought you into jewelry design. It was kind of a family thing: one of my grandfathers was a watchmaker, and the other one had a small costume jewelry manufacturing company in Germany. I have worked with jewelry since I was 12-years-old. The complexity of the process always intrigued me. I love working with my hands to create something. Basically, it is a precise and challenging craft with a very rewarding result. What inﬂuences your design aesthetic? I’m pretty sure my very classic training in Geneva has a strong influence. I like movement and curves. I like the unique, the out-of-the-norm. I am very aware of my environment and get inspiration from all kinds of directions. Nature, buildings, other jewelry, cars you name it. If it is pretty, I register it and maybe one day it will come back and inspire a new piece. While creating custom pieces, what do you enjoy most about working with stones and precious metals? The fact that every piece is different means there’s never a dull moment. Certain design ideas demand total new approaches. It can be very challenging. I love that aspect; I see each challenge as the ingredient that makes life fun. The other part I enjoy is the beauty of it all: the gems, the precious metal, the luster, the feel, the heaviness. I love the look on my customers’ faces when they pick up a piece. It is very rewarding.

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What makes an A Jour piece diﬀerent? When you come to A Jour you are not talking to just a merchant, you are talking to a person that has a very intimate and deep knowledge of jewelry. You are talking to a person that can sit down at the bench with a chunk of gold and make anything you can dream of. I use cutting edge technology combined with solid old-country craftsmanship. You don’t just choose a piece out of a case, you can create one with me and have your dream realized. Every step of jewelry production is handled in house here at A Jour, that’s how we can guarantee the top quality we are known for. I don’t have to meet weight parameters like mass-produced pieces do. I don’t hollow my jewelry. Our jewelry is handset under the microscope and we take great care to make sure that each stone sits tight. The comment I receive most when people come to pick up their

pieces is: “wow I love how this ring feels.” Aside from looking good, my jewelry feels good. It’s very important to me that my jewelry fits comfortably. In my opinion, jewelry has to be pretty, elegant and very comfortable as well as functional. Do you have any advice for someone looking to re-work an older piece? I love jewelry makeovers. Total refurbishment of an heirloom to its original glory or “scavenging” your old pieces for the good parts like stones and metal is one of my specialties. I can create a brand new heirloom while still maintaining the family connection. It’s a fun and extremely rewarding process.

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Dress cool for school at Teddy Bearskins The school year is finally here and with it comes another shopping trip for back to school supplies. However, it’s not all pencils and books – picking out new back to school clothes can actually be fun, especially at Teddy Bearskins where the staffers are experts at fashionable school outfits. Teddy Bearskins has been in business for 32 years and offers clothes from sizes 0 months to girls 16 and boys 20. Manager Robin Silva has been with the store for 16 years. She shares the back to school excitement with the kids and is totally up-todate with the latest clothing trends.

For girls, Robin tells me that clothes “with a bohemian flare, printed leggings and general comfiness” are trending. Floral prints, she says, are surprisingly big in the winter, and animals are also popular (think high heel wearing giraffes on a pair of leggings). Joules is just one of the comfy cozy brands that has clothing with both animals and floral patterns. This line also features backpacks and lunchboxes so you can match from head to toe. Boys are a bit more classic with their trends, choosing a flannel shirt with a simple t-shirt underneath as their

cozy go-to - like the lined Quicksilver flannel shirts. Soft performance pants that are lined for comfort and warmth are also popular. For the more fashion conscious kid, Mayoral has a line of boys’ and girls’ clothing that range from classic to cool printed tees. “We have all price ranges [and] we can help you put something together that fits your pocketbook,” says Robin. 1. Plaid dress, $56.50 2. Whole outfit, $39.50 3. Pumpkin outfit, $39.95 4. Turkey outfit, $39.95 5. Plaid shirt $45, Striped polo $42

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Live Well Whole Body

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Pampering the body and spirit at Dani Z’s

I learned three valuable lessons during a Saturday well spent at Dani Z’s Blue Orchid Spa in Seekonk, where I received my very first facial, first Reiki treatment and my second spray tan (redeeming a previous dark orange disaster). First, I need to invest in a pendulum and start reading people’s chakras/predicting the future. Second, I’ve gone 30 years without receiving a facial, and now I have some serious making up to do (sorry neglected pores and checking account). Lastly, for those of us with the skin tone of Casper, St. Tropez tanning spray is the answer to our sun kissed prayers. Being a rookie to Reiki, certified Reiki Master Kristy explained that this Japanese healing practice “promoted the flow of energy.” She further explained that we all have a life force, or a “Chi.” Our Chi flows within us through pathways called “Chakras.” This flow can be disrupted by any form of negativity we experience throughout everyday life. So haters gonna hate, and also disrupt the flow of your Chi. By placing their hands over certain areas, Reiki masters attempt to heal the disrupted chakras by charging them with positive energy, The physical effects of which include relief of chronic pain, stress and anxiety. Kristy began the session by dangling a pendulum above each of my chakras. She explained that if the energy was flowing properly through, the pendulum would swing in a circle. If the energy flow was disrupted, it would swing from side to side. I could see the pendulum swinging in a circular motion for each chakra, except for when she held it above the chakra representing stability, home and family. Thanks for airing my dirty laundry, Chi! She then began to place her hands on parts of my torso, legs, hands and feet. It felt so relaxing that I may have nodded off once. Or twice. The session ended, and we discussed what she was able to read from my energy. I was very curious to hear, but a tad nervous worrying that my chakras would spill my spiritual beans. She asked if I had someone very close to me move recently. Just two weeks before, my mother had moved out of state. She paused before continuing, and prefaced the next sentence by saying that she did not want to stir up any

painful memories or emotions. She was able to read that I was coping with a death in the family. I had goosebumps, and couldn’t believe that this person who I had never met was able to pick up on that information. She concluded on a lighter note, saying she also picked up on the strong presence of a cat in my life, or lack thereof. Okay chakras, perhaps we need to make a trip to the animal shelter. Next up was a facial. My esthetician Vanessa has set the bar very high for all other facials to follow. Feeling especially relaxed after my Reiki recharge, Vanessa prepared me with a heated facial mask to open my pores. This is a gentler alternative to the steaming method, which can cause unnecessary redness. She described the chocolate mask facial service I was about to receive, which included a diamond serum, the key ingredient being photoluminescent diamond powder. Chocolate and diamonds. On my face. I felt like a Kardashian. She then applied a Dermasound ultrasonic treatment, to remove any impurities and hydrate my skin. Essentially, this was a non-invasive method to make my skin look like I drink four gallons of water a day (my iced coffee intake surpasses my water intake). Throughout the service, she massaged my neck and arms, and I could’ve drifted off to sleep again. Following the facial that I never wanted to

end, she showed the close-up before and after photos to compare. I could see the effects, especially around the corners of my eye and brow line, and would love to throw the before images into a digital bonfire. It was now time to give spray tanning a second try after a ten year hiatus. I was hesitant at first due to a nightmare senior prom experience giving me the skin tone of a dirty Oompa Loompa, but Vanessa assured me that they had come a long way since then. She was right. St. Tropez tanning spray, the brand used at Blue Orchid, actually looks natural. Aware of my previous tanning trauma, Vanessa suggested we go for a shade or two slightly darker than my regular skin tone. Although the spray itself only takes a matter minutes, allowing the tan to dry takes about 20 minutes and you get a tad chilly standing in front of the fan. However, I’ll take that over irreparable skin damage from the sun any day! Leaving Dani Z’s Blue Orchid Spa, I felt refreshed from my head to my Chi. Plus, my skin looked tantastic. And all I had to do was cross the state line.

Dani Z’s Blue Orchid Spa 72 Mink Street, Seekonk 401-749-3264 DaniZsBlueOrchidSpa.com

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Savor the season’s best food and drink

The Right Approach

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Delicious food doesn’t need to be fancy. However, it does need to be thoughtfully prepared in a way that honors its ingredients and satisfies the people eating it. At Leon’s in Barrington, the food achieves both. Turn the page to learn more.

Leon’s gets creative with their Crispy French Toast, which is dipped in bread pudding custard and coated in corn flakes

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Taste Eat

by Alastair Cairns

Brunching in Barrington

From scratch with love at Leon’s

Photography by Kendall Pavan St. Laurent

What a difference a couple of years make. When I last visited Leon’s, it had just opened. The name was Leon’s Kitchenworx and it was a bit of a work in progress. The interior was dominated by a deli case displaying some tasty looking prepared foods. Brand new to Barrington and tucked out of the way, it hadn’t yet had time to win people over. So, it was with some pleasure that I sat outside this same spot two years later, having to wait patiently to get in for Sunday brunch. With nice renovations on the inside and out, the cafe was positively buzzing and had a more focused purpose and identity. The signage was the first indication that changes were afoot, sporting far more modern typography and design on an exterior of newly painted brick. Inside, the deli case was gone and in its place was a modern black bar. The interior was a place to eat now, a cafe first and foremost. Behind, hinting at a dinner service that’s on the way, was a nascent wine collection. The whole interior was sensible and clean: a massive improvement. What hadn’t changed was chef/ owner Bill Andrews himself. While

Tomato Asparagus Benedict with Lobster

the whole dining room had been expanded and refined, jutting out into the room was his domain: the relatively small front kitchen. He’s not putting on a show exactly, but he also can’t help himself from being host as well as chef, greeting nice people as they come in, defending his waitstaff from not-so-nice people and perhaps having a little dance while cooking. This wasn’t an open kitchen in the modern sense, it’s more galley than gallery. Bill has worked in some large and far more elaborate places in the past, but he must feel very much at home with a more stripped down approach because his small setup has remained a constant through the renewal and rebranding. What he is hoping sets the place apart isn’t what happens when the French toast hits the hot pan, but instead the prep work before the doors are even opened in the morning. If the front of the kitchen was small, the back boasted a baker’s dream of a wood island, ovens and plenty of room. This meant a lot of customers enjoying his calzones, quiches and other baked goods. His setup matches how he approaches his food, even when it comes

Housemade Quiche

to the basics of brunch. French toast is pretty straightforward, but he uses the bread he bakes fresh daily. Sausage patties aren’t stretching the boundaries of breakfast meat, but he grinds and mixes his own. Nothing is simpler than bacon, but he cuts it, rather than buying pre-sliced, and he does so nice and thick. I went for the one-of-everything Mixed Grille Platter ($12), while my wife took on the specials board with a Coconut Waffle with pineapple mango compote ($10). Then, OJ ($2.75) and a Bottomless Coffee ($2.50). The latter was everything you could want in a diner coffee. I’m a reformed coffee snob and as such once in a while walk amongst the common soldiery like Henry V in the realm of blends and milk-swilling infinite-refills. The coffee was fresh and clean, which is all too often not the case. My Mixed Grille was a dish straight out of a greasy spoon, but without any grease. The home fries and corned beef hash were very good; I could have gone for a full plate of the latter. The sausage patty wasn’t the sketchy mystery meat variety, rather it was well herbed and seasoned. I’m particular about my eggs and the bacon was a bit too crispy

for me, but it was good quality and cut thick. My wife’s Coconut Waffle was topped with a compote of small chunks of pineapple, mango and coconut flakes. No syrupy mess; no soggy waffle. It was crisp on the out and good and fluffy on the in. There are some more “fancy” items on the menu, for instance a Tomato Asparagus Benedict with lobster that turned my head as it floated by. Fancy isn’t really what this brunch was about though. It was more about making some of the classics with no corners cut, at a really fair price. For both breakfast and lunch, the majority of the menu is sliding in just shy of $10 a plate, whether it’s scrambles, pancakes, salads, sandwiches or Eggplant Parmesan. “You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food,” says the sign in Leon’s bathroom. It’s likewise true in the dining room. Leon’s is a place that has found its stride by reinventing its appearance, but not its approach to food.

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Taste News Bites

Take a Bite Out of Warren

The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar adds to the already burgeoning dining scene up in the Bay, it’s safe to say it opened in Warren. This is true of The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar, the newest restaurant off of Water Street. Just across the street from The Square Peg and a few blocks from Bywater, The Revival takes over the spot previously occupied by Stella Blues. The atmosphere now? “Unpretentious, inviting, warm and comfortable,” says owner Peter Lowdre. “We offer a lot of small plates so people can eat as they feel. Dine in, dine outside, dine at the bar. What works for you works for us.” It’s only fitting that The Revival chose Warren to open up shop. After countless debates and a lot of soul searching, they decided on the name The Revival for three reasons. “The first was that the property, which had been neglected for some time, was in need of a revival,” Peter explains. “The second was that we felt the area is undergoing a revival of its own. Third, and most important, was that we all felt we needed to revive our careers.” Peter and his business partners have made a commitment to support local, small businesses to the best of their ability. This is evident in their

A Delicious chAnge If you’ve been driving down County Road in Barrington, you’ve surely noticed that the Pizzico location has a new sign: east Bay oyster Bar. Still under the same ownership, they’ve extended their previous menu by offering an extensive raw bar featuring local oysters, littlenecks and jumbo shrimp. If you love a good raw bar, you’ll want to stop by for Buck A Shuck every day between 3-6pm. What remains the same are favorite dishes like East Bay Calamari, made with Point Judith squid and served with Mello’s chourico, and their many traditional pasta entrees, which are also available in a gluten-free option. So stop by, order a dozen oysters and enjoy this updated local favorite.

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Enjoy small plates at The Revival in Warren

menu, where they emphasize farm-totable and source products on a daily basis from places like Fed-Rick Veal, Baffoni’s Poultry, Mello’s Produce, Newport Specialty and Fisher Farms. As far as must-try items, Peter raves about the Jumbo Lump Crab and Avocado Salad with jumbo lump crab, avocado, mango, cashews and

The extensive raw bar is the focal point at East Bay Oyster Bar

308 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-0303, StockFoodGroup. com/East-Bay-Oyster-Bar –Kemill Logarta

pappadew pepper relish served with homemade blue corn tortilla chips. He also insists the pizza is another must-try, specifically the Hot Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe that sits on a garlic cream sauce with cherry peppers. The dough is cooked on the grill, covered with toppings and then finished in the oven.

Down home cooking Preppy Pig BBQ began as a catering company in 2010 and recently opened a brick-and-mortar location within McBlarney’s County Tap. It may be hard to find at first but it’s totally worth it. All of the food is made on-site, from the meats to the sauces and even the sides (like their pickles). The meat is seasoned and smoked, then sliced to order to keep it from getting dry. According to them, you’ve got to try the Brisket, a tender beef with a Texas-inspired dry rub that gives it a smoky flavor. They even make their own sausages (available in mild or spicy) from the trimmings and leftover bits of the prime cuts of meat. Pair that with their homemade sides like the rich and creamy Baked Mac and Cheese or Honey Jalapeño

Most of all, he’s committed to Warren. “From the onset, everyone we came in contact with have been nothing short of supportive and inviting,” he says. “People here are genuine and hardworking. We feel very connected to that.” 50 Miller Street, Warren. 401245-4500, TheRevivalWarren.com –Grace Lentini

Get a taste of house-smoked meat and homemade sides at Preppy Pig BBQ

Cornbread to round out your preppy meal. 632 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-289-0260, PreppyPigBBQ.com –Kemill Logarta

Photography by (top) Force 4 Photography, Photo courtesy of (bottom left) East Bay Oysrter Raw Bar, (bottom right) Preppy Pig BBQ

When a new restaurant pops

The Cottage

Courtyards

3847 Main Road • 401-625-5814 www.TheCottageRI.com

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Simon Pearce Vases

Each sand picture is crafted with sands from around the world, creating one of a kind images as you shake and turn

Offering home furnishings and accessories by local artists and specialty imported products that add beauty to any home. With Spencer Peterman wooden bowls, Simon Pearce glassware, furniture designs by Mitchell Gold and and Lee industries, The Cottage carries everything for the avid host or hostess.

Enjoy the feeling of summer all year long with this moving sand art picture. Solid cherry wood, and made in the USA, this piece of art will keep you mesmerized for hours. Open 7 days a week.

Four Corners Grille

Kathrine Lovell Studio & Gallery

3841 Main Road • 401-624-1510 4CornersGrille.com

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Bistro Steakhouse Salad

Royal Chrysanthemum Acrylic and copper leaf on birch panel. 8x8 inches.

Come in and enjoy local seafood, produce, microbrews and wines. Try their famous homemade lobster bisque, signature Maryland-style crab cakes or delicious lobster roll. Seating available in the outdoor garden patio or in the cozy dining room.

Kathrine Lovell’s unique paintings combine luminous, elegant images with ethereal patterning and the natural world. One-of-a kind art for the discerning collector. Open Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm.

Farmcoast Outfitters

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Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Clothing and Gifts

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Salt’s new sister store, Farmcoast Outfitters, features men’s, women’s and children’s sportswear plus a great selection of books, gifts and everything you need for your outdoor adventures!

Opening October 8th, Gallery reception 4-7, “ABSTRACTS & ARTIFACTS” showcasing an inspiring fusion of abstract works from renowned artists with classic and contemporary artifacts. Thru December 23rd

Studio By The Sea

Tiffany Peay Jewelry

3879 Main Road • 401-639-4348 StudioByTheSearRI.com

3851 Main Road • 401-816-0878 152 Mill Street, Newport • 401-619-4411 TiffanyPeay.com

Handcrafted Bottle Openers Visit the studio and see how these classy and clever sculptures open bottles! These solid bronze bottle openers are designed and tested by Peter Tirpaeck. Each is individually cast in Rhode Island, and they’re available in red or white bronze. $40.

14K Gold & Tourmaline Crown Rings Beautiful handmade fine jewelry using unusual varieties of gemstones and pearls, complemented with 14k colored gold. Visit the shops or browse the website to experience the jewels. “The Power Of Gemstones.”

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Where you’ll always find the brightest SMILES! Your Downcity General and Cosmetic Specialist 66 Kennedy Plaza Providence www.dentplus.net | 401-454-3000

Taste Connoisseur

by Rebecca Remillard

Landmark Dining

Brick Alley Pub melds pub favorites with regional cuisine Brick Alley Pub has been a Newport dining landmark for over 30 years. From kicked up pub fare to regional favorites, the pub has expanded its humble, restaurant beginnings with an upstairs burger bar and a wood fired pizza catering service. We spoke with owner Matt Plumb about his favorite item on the menu and future plans for Brick Alley Pub. how would you describe the direction of the menu at Brick Alley Pub? Our menu covers a lot of ground starting with comfort foods that are reminiscent of family dinners: Mac and Cheese, Pulled Pork, Clam Chowder and Chicken Parmigiana. We also like to push the boundaries of what a typical American pub menu should look like with Ahi Tuna Sliders, Seaweed Salad, Sriracha Honey Fish Sauce Wings and Roasted Bone Marrow.

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is it true you make your own houseinfused libations? We started doing some infusing a few years ago with herbs from my farm. I grow a couple thousand pounds of vegetables a year for the kitchen and thought that it would be great if we could work an item or two into our beverage program. Right now we are doing jalapeño tequila and rosemary vodka. They have gone over very well the past couple of years so I think I will expand the infusions next summer. Maybe lavender, lemon marjoram or something like that. what would you say is the most long-standing, got-to-have-it cocktail on the menu?

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Matt Plumb of Brick Alley Pub grows many of the vegetables in their dishes and house-infused libations

In a world where many cocktails resemble science experiments I will stay simple. You’ve got to have a Mudslide, frozen or on the rocks. There are no mixers in ours, it’s simply vodka, dark Cream de Cacao and Baileys Irish Cream. Now that autumn is here we offer a pumpkin one too. Desert island question: if you could only eat one item off the dinner menu for the rest of your life, what would that dish be? Practical answer: Salad bar. Food I just can’t get enough of answer: NY Sirloin Au Poivre. I’d order garlic smashed potatoes for my side so I could take the Cognac cream sauce from the steak and pour it on top! what is in store for the future of Brick Alley Pub? Plumby’s upstairs burger bar is in its second year and we are extremely

pleased with how things are going so far. Less than a year ago we also started Brick Oven Pizza, a mobile brick oven wood fired pizza catering and events concept, that is growing like crazy. Between the pub, the burger bar, Brick Oven Pizza Party and [my farm] ROMA Farms we have a lot going on. Who knows what the future holds for new projects. Maybe we will brew some beer, maybe a brick and mortar wood fired pizza spot, maybe expand the farm. Like my grandmother told my dad and he told me, “do what you’re supposed to do every day and everything will take care it itself.” If we keep on doing that, the future will be bright.

Brick Alley Pub 140 Thames Street, Newport 401-849-6334 BrickAlley.com

Photography by Michael Cevoli

TheCascabel Trio Perform Music by Mozart Dvorak, & Brahms

Tell me about a great beer and entree pairing. We are very fortunate to have some great little breweries with some excellent beers here in Rhode Island. The beer that stands out above all others is Captain’s Daughter Double IPA by Grey Sail in Westerly. An absolutely perfect pairing for her is our Cajun Fish Tacos. The salty heat of the tacos goes hand and hand with the floral citrus favors of the bitter IPA.

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Ichigo Ichie As soon as you walk into the foyer of Ichigo Ichie, it’s clear you’re not in an average restaurant. Immediately greeted by a waterfall, a blue lit bar, dripping crystal curtains and other stunning design elements, the ultra modern restaurant prepares you for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. The large location, which is conveniently located on Route 6 on the East Providence/Seekonk line, offers a square-shaped cocktail lounge, an intimate sushi bar, lively hibachi seating and an elegant dining room. The experience is just as diverse – it’s a great place for a

family-friendly dinner, a romantic date, a gathering for friends, a special occasion or a quick drink at the bar. On your birthday, a parade of staff will come to your seat and ceremoniously hit a decorative gong for a truly special celebration. Whether you come with a single guest or a party of 20, you’re bound to have a blast at the interactive hibachi tables. Chefs not only cook your meal right in front of you, they also keep you entertained. From masterful chopping and artistic food displays to generous squirts of sake, it’s always a fun and relaxed experience.

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5 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence 401-435-5511 10 Prime steak & sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. lD $$$ Besos kitchen & cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrlD $$$ Black Bass grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. lD $$ Blu on The water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. lD $-$$$ Blue water Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. lD $$-$$$ Breachway grill Classic New England

fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. lD $$ capri Swedish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. 58 De Pasquale Ave, Providence, 274-2107. lD $$-$$$ catering gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$ cAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 751-9164. BrlD $$-$$$ centro Restaurant & lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BlD $$$ chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrlD $-$$$

From hibachi to sushi, Ichigo Ichie is fun – and tasty – for the whole family

champlin’s seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. lD $-$$ chapel grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 9444900. BrlD $$$ character’s cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. Bl $ cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. lD $-$$ Dante’s kitchen American food with a Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. Bl $-$$ Dewolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol,

254-2005. BlD $$-$$$ Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 539-1102. lD $-$$ eleven Forty nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. lD $$$ Flatbread company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. lD $-$$ Frankie’s italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 295-2500. D $-$$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$

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george’s of galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. lD $-$$ harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. lD $-$$ haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. Locations in Cranston and Providence. HarukiSushi.com lD $-$$ ichigo ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. lD $-$$$ iron works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. lD $-$$$ Jacky’s galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. lD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. Bl $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrlD $$

la masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. lD $$-$$$ luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. lD $ maharaja indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. lD $-$$ matunuck oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. lD $-$$$ 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, 272-3331. D $$$ momo Dessert restaurant with crepes,

home-made stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. 100 Washington St, Providence, 521-6666. BlD $ napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. lD $-$$ ocean house/weekapaug inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 584-7000, 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BlD $-$$$ ocean state sandwich company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. Bl $-$$

cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. lD $-$$$ Phil’s main street grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrlD $ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin crust pizza, pub fare and glutenfree options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. lD $-$$ Red ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688. lD $-$$ Red stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrlD $$

opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$

Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. lD $-$$

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. lD $-$$

Rocco’s Pub & grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 3492250. 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 $-$$

Rosmarin An elegant upscale restaurant featuring classic European-style cuisine with modern flair. 225A Westminster St, Providence, 400-5773. BlD $$$

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Insider Tip: While the restaurant closes for the winter, parties of up to 200 guests are available all year round in the restaurant, the upstairs banquet facility and the heated outdoor tent. Marina-side dining with regional seafood favorites take center stage at BLU on the Water

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Trattoria Del mare Traditional Italian cuisine with a focus on seafood in an elegant yet relaxing atmosphere. 145 Spruce St, Providence, 273-7070. lD $$-$$$

Tavern by the sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. lD $$

Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. lD $-$$

Tavolo wine Bar and Tuscan grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 3494979. lD $-$$

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The best of this month’s entertainment

The Greatest Pumpkin October 8: Every year since 2000, Frerichs Farm has hosted the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers’ Annual Weigh-Off. Last year’s winner, RI’s own Ron Wallace, claimed the blue ribbon with a whopping 2,230 pound pumpkin. We’re gonna need a bigger pie pan… 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, FrerichsFarm.com

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All Month: Every weekend in October, the woods at Seekonk Speedway become a little bit spookier. Fear Town Haunted House is a massive outdoor haunted attraction that is unlike anything you have ever experienced, taking you on a terrifying journey in and out of the run-down buildings that have been hidden for decades. Weekends only. 1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-296-0661, Fear-Town.com October 1: Experience the showbiz legends of Las Vegas as Jimmy Mazz brings his spot-on impressions of Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli, Elvis and more to life at B. Pinelli’s. 8pm. 736 North Broadway, East Providence. 401-270-7111, BPinellis.com October 1-10: This is your last opportunity to check out the Four Corners Arts Center’s 2016 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Free and open to all, this exhibit features the work of artists Jerry Ehrlrich, Isabel Mattia and James Lawton. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-2600, FourCornersArts.org October 1-16: 2nd Story Theatre stages The Ladies Man, a classic farce by Georges Feydeau. In it, Doctor Hercule Molineaux tells his wife a white lie to cover up a small embarrassment – until, as one expects, all hell breaks loose. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-2474200, 2ndStoryTheatre.com October 1-23: The Imago Foundation for the Arts is hosting the 11th Annual National Juried Mixed Media Exhibition. The event is open to the public and features artwork created with mixed media, ranging from conventional to cutting-edge style and materials. 36

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Market Street, Warren. 401-245-3348, ImagoFoundation4Art.org October 1: Magnolia Cajun Band, known for their upbeat folksy music, plays Sandywoods Center for the Arts. Sandywoods is BYOB and BYOF (food) so pack a cooler and make a night out of it. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-8165600, SandywoodsMusic.com October 1: Kick off the harvest season at the 42nd Annual Harvest Fair, an old-fashioned fair that’ll be fun for the whole family. There’ll be beer and food vendors, local artisans, live music and tons of activities for your little ones. 10am-5pm. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401-846-2577, NormanBirdSanctuary.com October 1, 15, 22: When a wealthy Manhattan couple puts on a party to celebrate the announcement of their nascent newborn’s gender, what’s supposed to be a joyous celebration turns out to be anything but. Stop by the Newport Art Museum for their interactive performance Mystery at the Museum: Shocking Shower. Trust nobody! 7pm. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-324-9436, NewportMurderMystery.com October 8: Tiverton Four Corners presents Abstracts & Artifacts, an exhibition featuring abstract art paired with classic and contemporary artifacts. Check out abstracts, sculpture, textiles and ancient relics combined with the work of exciting new artists. 3848 Main Road Tiverton. 401-8160999, Gallery4Tiverton.com October 8: Italian food, novelties, culture and more are to be found at the Newport Festa Italiana’s Festival-inthe-Park. Area vendors will be around showcasing their merchandise, and Calabria Bella will be gracing the park with their music. 11am-4pm. 100 Rhode Island Avenue, Newport. 401-8474444, DiscoverNewport.org

October 13-31: Newport Playhouse is putting on the hilarious Last of the Red Hot Lovers, a tale of a middleaged man trying to get in on the sexual revolution. Written by Neil Simon and directed by Tony Annicone, this play is sure to be a hoot. 102 Connell Highway, Newport. 401-848-7529, NewportPlayhouse.com October 15-16: Is there anything better than fresh seafood right by the ocean? The Bowen’s Wharf 26th Annual Seafood Festival is coming again this year to bring you all the seafood you could ever want: lobster, clam chowder, stuffies and more. There will also be face painting and other fun activities. 11am5pm. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401849-2243, BowensWharf.com October 16: The Preservation Celebration and Rhody Awards for Historic

Preservation is a great opportunity to meet local leaders in preserving Rhode Island’s history. Community leaders, business leaders, craftspeople and more will be attending this reception and award ceremony. 4pm. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 410-272-5101, PreserveRI.org October 21: The last Shanty Night of the year at Coggeshall Farm is coming this month. Bring your instruments and your singing voices, because everyone is encouraged to take a turn leading the group in their favorite shanty. 6:30-8pm. 1 Colt Drive, Bristol. 401253-9062, CoggeshallFarm.org October 22: Comedian Kevin Meaney (The Tonight Show, 30 Rock, David Letterman) makes his way back to RI for a night of comedy at B. Pinelli’s that will leave you in stitches. 8pm. 736 North Broadway, East Providence.

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Redlefsen’s Gets Into the Oktoberfest Spirit Wednesdays and Thursdays all month: All month long, Redlefsen’s is throwing the biggest on-going Oktoberfest party in the Bay. Raise a beer and help yourself to some sauerbraten while the Alpenblumen Bavarian dancers help get you into the spirit of the season. Seatings at 6pm and 8pm each night. 444 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-254-1188, Redlefsens.com

For an up-to-date statewide calendar and to submit your own listings visit TheBayMagazine.com

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All Month: Frerichs Farm knows pumpkins. Every weekend this month, head to the farm for Pumpkin Palooza, featuring their pumpkin coach, a Wild West town and a make-your-own scarecrow factory. Weekends only. 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-2458245, FrerichsFarm.com

October 27: Take the guided trolley tour, or grab a handbill and guide yourself, to Bristol and Warren’s Art Night, featuring gallery exhibits, open studios, art-friendly businesses and live music. This is the last one of the season so don’t miss it! 5:30pm. Arrive and depart from the Robin Bug Factory, 125 Thames Street, Bristol. ArtNightBristolWarren.org

October 30: Have you ever wanted to sample all that Newport has to offer? Hotel Viking has a solution for you, with their 33rd annual Taste of Newport, where you can sample savory delights from 20 local restaurants, then participate in a silent auction. Proceeds go to help Rhode Islanders in need. 5-8pm. 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-849-2300, ChildAndFamilyRI.com

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October 23: Lace up those running shoes, because the 6th Annual Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run is coming up. Hosted by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, this is a four-mile run/walk that benefits dozens of local charities. 7:15-9:30am. Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, Newport. 401-8569197, PellBridgeRun.com

October 29: Do you enjoy one-of-a kind handcrafted items, such as jewelry, quilts, birdhouses, ornaments, candles and pottery? If so, stop by the Autumn Artisan Craft Festival for special crafts made by artists all over New England. Gourmet food vendors will be attending, as well as the food trucks Championship Melt and Gilded Tomato. 9am-3pm. St. Andrew’s School, 63 Federal Road, Barrington. 401-246-1230, StAndrews-RI.org

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Taste Test

by Grace Lentini

A Spirited Debate

There are two distilleries in Rhode Island: Sons of Liberty Spirits in South Kingstown and Newport Distilling in, well, Newport. What better way to spark a little competition and get in the mood for Halloween than by sampling spirits from both? They may not have been spooky, but they sure were smooth.

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Photography by Katie Leclerc

Sons of Liberty Spirits True Born Gin Unlike most juniper-forward gins, True Born was bright and citrusy, with a background of juniper. So crisp and light, sipping it alone or on the rocks was almost too easy.

BaTTle Cry This light whiskey was a touch sweet, which made for easy drinking. With notes of earthy spices and dark fruit, Battle Cry’s flavors were light on the tongue and warm in the tummy.

1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 401-284-4006, SOLSpirits.com

East Bay:

Newport Distilling WidoW’s Walk rum For a white rum, Widow’s Walk is very bold. Bottled at a strong 135 proof, the light caramel and butter flavors were subtle, indicating to us that it would make a great cocktailing rum.

Thomas TeW rum If we were pirates we would be swilling this rum all day. Easy to drink, with hints of molasses, vanilla, spice and oak, Thomas Tew instantly transported us to the Caribbean.

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