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In This Issue

The Buzz

12 The latest from a Warren indie musician

14 VOICES OF THE BAY: Educator by day, musician by night in Warren

16 RHODY GEM: A skincare spa tucked inside a Barrington medical center

17 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

18 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO: Whitehouse announces grant to protect shoreline

22 EXPERIENCE: Books and elevated bites on Market Street

24 IN THE KITCHEN: Newport chef brings fine dining artistry to his casual noodle joint

26 FOOD NEWS: Vegetarian eats on Thames Street, sweets in Rumford & new Bristol distillery

Life & Style

41 HOME: The master bath in a Tiverton condo gets a coastal makeover

44 SHOP: Neighboring businesses housed in a former Newport garage

46 INFLUENCER: Fall faves from the founder of popular Bowen’s Wharf shop

ON THE COVER: Park the car and enjoy dropping dollars at small businesses.

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9 Tiverton’s sustainable and festive holiday tree tradition

Food & Drink

Turkey tips from a Tiverton farmer

Pic of the Bay 48 A stunning image from a local lens

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A suggested route for supporting indie businesses this holiday season

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Photo by Andrew Brooks Photography, courtesy of Yagi Noodles

Photo courtesy of Bristol Christmas Festival

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died at the age of 96. She certainly left a legacy in her 70 years on the throne. “There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone the light remains.”

The fact that she lived to 96 is itself amazing. It brought to mind the recent passing of my own mother, our mortality, and the planning we do for clients. We develop financial plans by projecting our clients’ life expectancy to age 95. An additional year had no financial impact for the Queen. For many of us though, living beyond our expectations is a gift we hope to enjoy with health—and free from financial burden.

Our long-term planning encompasses a variety of elements, including life expectancy, investments, insurance, tax & estate planning, and budgeting. Now, as we navigate the unpleasant surge of inflation, we must adjust our plans. The stress on the financial plan is clear: if we measured for an historical average of 2.67% inflation but now see uncertainty in what that factor may be, we must adjust our paths to success.

We must think about what’s most important in our lives and make di cult decisions.

For some, lifestyle is at the top of the list. We can look at various assets and choose what to sell to maintain lifestyle standards. For others, the goal may be to ensure the next generation is taken care of; that could mean pulling back on short-term spending. Now is the time to monitor and course correct.

IMPERIAL

The Buzz

A Holiday Re- Tree t

With December fast approaching, it’s tempting to climb up into the attic and retrieve your artificial tree a tiny bit early or begin stalking tree farms and garden centers for that holiday centerpiece, ready to be adorned with lights and decorations. On the streets of Tiverton, however, soon you’re likely to see festive assemblages beginning to populate outside storefronts – but these aren’t your typical evergreens.

An annual tradition fostering friendly competition, community pride, and sustainability, the Tiverton Four Corners Arts Center’s Re-Tree project creates a dazzling display of holiday trees made of repurposed materials. This year, the unveiling will take place during their Bright Night event on December 2, making for a festive evening to remember.

At its core, the concept is simple: participants each construct a fully lit, five- to nine-foot holiday tree made of 90 percent recycled or repurposed materials. Creators install their trees around the Four Corners area, and a panel of three judges scores each masterpiece based on structural integrity, artistic design, and creative use of materials to determine winners in each category. A popular vote prize, with ballots distributed in local shops, will go to the fan-favorite tree.

Anyone can enter the Re-Tree competition, whether families, local businesses, individuals, or professional artists, resulting in a lot of diversity in style. Children and family trees are judged in their own category to give young and aspiring artists a chance to shine. Desiree Brunton, arts administrator at Four Corners Arts Center, explains, “We wanted something that was going to

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be very inclusive so that everyone felt like they could get involved.”

The display began nine years ago when Jennifer Sunderland and Alyssa Wood were seeking a creative way to bring the community together during the holiday season. Inspired by the center’s sculpture park, they invited people to create an array of tree “sculptures” made from found objects. Now, nearly a decade later, the display has morphed into a holiday tradition that occurs during Bright

As in past years, luminary-lit paths will guide event-goers to shops and businesses come December 2, while Re-Tree brings additional lumination to the night and inspires onlookers with their innovation.

Playing into the sustainability aspect of the competition’s premise, Brunton shares, “We’ve had people who have done environmental themes, so it’s also used as a

form of activism or community awareness,” as well as being stunning to behold.

So if the Christmas bug bites you early this year, there’s plenty of time to register by November 18 to get in on the Re-Tree fun. But whether or not you create your own tree, the evening is a merry way to ring in the holidays while supporting local creators and merchants. After all, as Brunton states, “It’s festive and it brings people together.” FourCornersArts.org

Night, a beloved gathering put on by the Tiverton Four Corners Merchants Association.

By Megan Monte

Photo by Desiree Brunton

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Rising Star

By Ken Abrams

Warren musician’s latest album receives rave reviews following pandemic setbacks

Like many musicians, Warren-based sing er-songwriter Brooke Annibale encountered some serious obstacles during the pandem ic. But rather than let it keep her down, she turned the hard times into an inspired new album release, Better By Now , which has earned positive reviews from national out lets like the Wall Street Journal , Billboard , and NPR’s World Café

Music has been front and center in Anni bale’s life for as long as she can remember. With the new album and a European tour in the works for November, the Pittsburgh na tive is finally hitting her stride, gaining wide spread recognition for her work.

“I started making music when I picked up the

guitar for the first time at age 14,” says Annibale. “I’d been writing songs prior to that, but never played an instrument. I gravitated toward the guitar because it’s in my family – my grandfather played guitar and taught lessons. I took lessons at the shop that he started and never looked back. I learned enough chords to write songs and started making music as soon as I could.”

Though her career was sidelined over the past two or three years, the new release is pri marily a product of the pandemic. “I started writing some songs before, but I wrote most of it in 2020 and 2021. A wide spectrum of emo tions, feelings, and thoughts went into each song,” Annibale explains. “I had a lot of plans for 2020, including a European tour [in April 2020]

that got canceled. I thought, well that’s okay, I’ll have more time to spend planning my wedding, and, of course, that also did not happen.”

Annibale describes the album as “50 per cent about falling in love and 50 percent about depression and anxiety. I had that extra time to focus on making new music. It was a struggle for a bit – it was hard to concentrate on any thing, but it led to a lot of insight about the chaos that was happening in the world and how that was a ecting our mental health. It’s a journey that I feel I’m on every day,” she adds.

“At the same time, I was writing about falling in love with my wife and dreaming about our wedding day, so all of these things were hap pening simultaneously, which contributed to

Photo by Shervin Lainez

this spectrum of emotions,” says Annibale.

The album is a step forward for an indie mu sician who has shared the stage with artists like Iron & Wine, Lucius, and Rufus Wainwright. She has plans to play some local shows with her trio this winter. Meanwhile, you can follow along and stream the latest album online.

As for why Annibale – like so many oth er musicians and artists – chose Warren to be home, she says the reasons are per sonal. “My wife is from the Tiverton area, so I moved up here about four years ago. We first bought a house in Providence, and just over a year ago moved to Warren. I love living in Warren,” she says. “Rhode Island’s great.” BrookeAnnibale.com

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Tech to Tunes

By Nina Murphy

As manager of instructional technology and administrator of Blackboard (the LMS system faculty uses to teach online courses) at Rhode Island College (RIC), Kyle Jackson’s job is es sentially to break down complex information for faculty and students to understand. It’s the same approach the self-taught guitarist uses as a member of two bands, Six Star General and Jets Can’t Land. Born and raised in War ren, Jackson earned a degree from Quinnipiac University and spent the past 20 years work ing in higher education technology at Com munity College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and RIC. A champion of public education, Jackson has deep roots at the former Warren High School where he attended before regionaliza tion and, where his late father Richard Jack son was an educator and the Athletic Director. The 1995 Mt. Hope High School graduate is a parent to a sophomore at the school and was motivated to run for the open Warren seat on the Bristol Warren School Committee in the upcoming election with a goal of bringing his online learning expertise to the district.

RAMP UP: Pre-COVID, CCRI faculty was still teaching 90 percent face to face. Blackboard was used for supplemental materials, putting up the course syllabus, and loading informa tion into their Blackboard course for students to have access to lectures. Little by little, there were more hybrid classes and we had some fully online classes. COVID hit and turned my job upside down. There was me and two oth er people and we had to teach 750 faculty how to teach online in two weeks. Luckily we were a good group, and we got it done.

NOTE BY NOTE: There’s so much to learn and so many tools in the Blackboard system. I always compartmentalize it into pieces for faculty so they don’t get brain fried from in formation overload. That’s kind of what I do when we’re writing songs, too. If Eric Meier (the lead singer in Jets Can’t Land) comes in with a basic song and then we create other parts, I just break it down into little pieces when I’m playing the guitar.

Warren-based online education specialist works at RIC by day and jams in two local bands by night

Photos courtesy of Kyle Jackson

ONLINE VS. IRL: The di erence between a good online classroom experience and a poor one is organization. Students should be able to get to all the work with one to two clicks. Second is the engagement of students, which makes a big di erence. If it’s an asynchronous class [meaning students do work on their own time], whether or not it’s fully online, it’s important to use engagement tools, like the faculty member being active in the discussion board with their students.

FINDING HIS SOUND: I’m definitely more confident as a guitar player 20 something years later. I self taught myself at 21. I feel I have my own sound, which I think comes from starting out not knowing really what I was doing. You’re subconsciously influ enced by the music you listen to. It comes back and just drips in.

OFF HOURS: I love playing live. It’s my ar tistic outlet that I can’t do at my job. Some people play softball or golf. I just get so much happiness out of playing music. We play locally and are never going to go on tour. We all have day jobs.

WARREN LOVE: My dad was a teacher and athletic director, so much of my childhood was hanging around Warren High School as a ball boy for the soccer team, setting up the yard markers for football games, or running the clock for wrestling. I loved it all. I feel the school committee needs change, and I’d like to be part of that change. I think my dad would be happy I am running.

Know someone who might be a good fit for Voices of the Bay? Email Nina at YourHomeWithNina@gmail.com

By Elyse Major

All Things Skin Organic Skincare Day Spa

We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!

What it is:

A five-room facility with a menu that caters to all facets of skin care. Owner and sole operator Natasha S. Dias o ers a variety of modalities – including radiofrequency skin tightening – geared towards anti-aging and skin rejuvenation with a holistic approach that incorporates overall health and wellness.

Where to find it:

Inside Barrington’s brick Maple Avenue Med ical Professional Center building, head to the lower level to find All Things Skin.

What makes it a Rhody Gem?

“Upon entering you’ll notice you’re immedi ately whisked away to a magical oasis that will make you forget you have entered a medical o ce building,” says Dias. A licensed esthetician and certified makeup artist, Dias has taken care to create a welcoming and elegant space where customers can choose from an extensive list. O erings include ev erything from deep pore cleansing enzyme treatments to hair removal, brow and lash services, spray tanning, and even makeup application and instruction. She adds, “You’ll find All Things Skin to be significantly di er ent from other establishments; it’s perfect for a private spa day or an intimate gather ing amongst friends.”

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The Buzz RHODY GEM

Rhody Gem,

Buzz CALENDAR

By Karen Greco

THE MUST LIST

events happening

month

November 4-13:

Catch crave-worthy discounts, like prix-fixe and BOGO deals, at some of Newport’s best eater ies, along with a Foodie Film Festival at the JPT Film and Event Center, during Newport Restaurant Week Newport, DiscoverNewport.org

November 4-6:

RI Comic Con turns 10! Enjoy meeting actors from Cobra Kai, The Walking Dead, and more. Leading comic book artists, writers, and cre ators will be on hand selling and signing their art. Providence, RIComicCon.com

November 5:

Ti any Peay Jewelry at Tiverton Four Corners is celebrating their 25th anniversary by donating a percentage of proceeds to local orgs all month and with Vedic Astrology Readings, by reserva tion, at the shop. TivertonFourCorners.com

November 6 & 20:

Thinking of adopting a puppy? Learn how to get your life acclimated to your energetic new best friend at The Potter League’s human-only Puppy 101 information session covering puppy behavior management. Middletown, PotterLeague.org

November 15:

Try your hand at tea blending at this month’s Gifts From the Garden Series at Blithewold. Learn the history, blending, and brewing tech niques of teas, plus the health properties of the herbs. Bristol, Blithewold.org

November 18-19:

Bristol does the holidays like no other, so don’t miss the merchants association’s Holiday Preview, kicking o the Snowflake Ra e with dou ble tickets for each $25 you spend at participat ing shops. Bristol, ChristmasBristolRI.com

November 19:

Get a head start on holiday shopping at Linden Place’s third annual Holiday Artisan Market, a treasure trove of handcrafted gifts like jewelry, weaving, clothing, and pottery, made by local artisans. Bristol, LindenPlace.org

November 19:

Six Pack Brewing turns two! Celebrate at their taproom with an ice-cold craft beer and madeto-order pizza from W’s Wood Fired Pizza. Spe cial anniversary glasses are available for pur chase. Bristol, 6PackBrewing.com

November 19:

Get ready to rock when the East Bay’s favor ite jam band Los Duderinos crosses the Mt. Hope Bridge to take the stage at the Galactic with their mix of covers and originals. Warren, GalacticTheatre.com

November 26:

Author and historian Pamela McColl reads from her book Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem on the poem’s 200th anniversary at the Museum of Newport History. NewportHistory.org

Photo by Je Major

RI Comic Con celebrates 10 years

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Whitehouse Announces Grant to Protect Shoreline Use in Two Coastal Towns, but Says Broader Access Issues Are ‘Innately Local Questions’

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is receiving a $200,000 federal grant to help protect existing DEM public access points in two coastal communities.

By Alex Nunes

The state will use the federal money being awarded on designs and permitting to im prove access at Gull Cove in Portsmouth and the Quonochontaug Pond Breachway, a popular boat launch used by fishermen and recreational boaters in Charlestown.

In both areas, rising sea levels have caused erosion and periodic flooding, creating ob stacles for people trying to reach the areas by foot and vehicle.

“It’s mostly about coastal resiliency,” DEM

Director Terrence Gray said of the planning grant at a news conference at Gull Cove. “So it really is protecting what we have now.”

The work to be done at the Quonochon taug Breachway, commonly known as the Quonnie Boat Ramp, is intended to help main tain a public access road to the area through Charlestown by moving it inward and protect ing it with a vegetative bu er, Gray said.

“It’s really at risk,” he said. “What this does is really makes that access road a little bit

more stable, a little bit more durable – more resilient – so people will be able to continue to get out there.”

The expected improvements are to be made on the east side of the Quonochontaug Breachway and will not impact the breach way’s west side, where restrictions to public access over the Quonochontaug Barrier Beach in the town of Westerly are more significant.

The Westerly Town Council has asked the state’s Coastal Resources Management Council

DEM’s director Terrence Gray with Sen. Whitehouse

Photo by Alex Nunes

review whether the sand trail leading down the barrier beach – which is mostly owned by

districts and private conservation groups – is also a public right of way.

The Rhode Island Department of Envi ronmental Management owns the breach way land at the end of the barrier beach and holds easements associated with it, but it uses its access point through Charlestown to maintain the breachway and provide public use of the shore.

In recent years, the issue of shoreline access has gained considerable momen tum, as advocates in coastal towns have called for state and local o cials to im prove access to the ocean in areas where private property owners have stepped up e orts to control the shoreline.

The federal money being used to plan for the improvements in Portsmouth and Charlestown comes from the Nation al Coastal Resilience Fund. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, who helped establish the fund in 2018, was on hand at the news confer ence in Portsmouth to announce the grant.

When asked what could be done at the federal level to improve public access, Whitehouse said Congress could help provide funding to protect areas current ly being used by the public, but decisions about where people can go to reach the shore or park their cars near the ocean “are really innately local questions.”

“My focus has been on making sure that the resource is there when the public finds their way through [to the shore],” Whitehouse said. “We’ve already seen the practical disappearance of what used to be enormous beaches along par ticularly the South County shore.”

This story was originally posted on September 27, 2022. Alex Nunes can be reached at ANunes@thepublicsradio.org

Food & Drink

In The Kitchen Food News

Pasture to Plate

Thanksgiving at Gnarly Vines Farm is serious business. At time of press, half of their pasture-raised turkeys had already been reserved for the big day, and owner and farmer Ester Bishop anticipates they’ll sell out during the first weeks of November. While the race to snag your bird is on, the process of raising foul and other farm animals on their regenerative Tiverton farm is one that takes time.

“We believe animals should be able to live a happy and healthy life outdoors as they do in the wild,” says Bishop. “The turkeys roam an open pasture where we o er protection against predators and the weather and allow them to forage for grasses, weeds, and bugs. Our turkeys are processed just a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving, so the flavor of our pasture-raised meat is superior to anything you will ever find at a grocery store.”

For the past couple of years, Gnarly Vines Farm has o ered Thanksgiving dinner packages to help ease some of the pandemic separation pangs. This year, Bishop isn’t sure if they’ll carry on the meal prep tradition, but she does o er her own tried-and-true tips to ease Thanksgiving stress in the kitchen. Following a two-day brine, “the night before, I take it out, pat dry with a paper towel, and leave it uncovered in the fridge overnight so the skin will be nice and dry the next day. On the morning of Thanksgiving, I cover the entire bird with pasture-raised butter, salt, and pepper and stu the cavi ty with herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage, along with onions and garlic.” And don’t forget – a meat thermometer is your best friend! Follow for updates about Thanksgiving meal packages, and order 16-25-pound turkeys online for frozen pick-up at Gnarly Vines Farm November 21-23, the Mount Hope Farm Farmers Market November 12 or 19, or the Tiverton Farmers Market November 13 or 20. GnarlyVinesFarm.com | By Abbie Lahmers

Photo courtesy of Gnarly Vines Farm

Turkeys from a Tiverton farm are the secret to a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner

Food

EXPERIENCE

By Chuck Staton

Food for Thought

An art and literary space brings snacks and stacks to Warren

Arc{hive} Book + Snackery somehow feels both cozy and regal, grand yet humble. In the north east corner of downtown Warren, right o of Main Street between Hunky Dory and Prica Fa rina, sits a strikingly cool addition to this rising star “foodie town” in the Ocean State.

Sharing a space with The Collaborative, a community-driven arts nonprofit, it’s fitting that Arc{hive} is a destination designed for drinking in culture and co ee – or art and wine. (It’s also the perfect place to take in the sweet snap of a Birch Beer, from Rhode Island-based Yacht Club Soda.)

Cultivating a spot steeped in local artistry, Arc{hive} also taps into the robust region al food scene, with the vibe of a relaxed, upscale cafe. This is reflected in the decor, too, which lends itself both to an ultra hip mid-century modern library and an airy, serene mini-museum of local talent. It’s a true haven for those looking to indulge in thought, conversation, and food.

If the interior isn’t folksy and welcoming enough, the menu doubles down on this

aesthetic by taking the concept of finger foods and elevating it to unexpected places.

Though advertised as a “snackery,” I would argue they deliver much more than quick bites. Arc{hive} works with several local vendors –including Provencal Bakery and Cafe in Mid dletown, West Kingston-based RI Mushroom Co., Narragansett Creamery, and Proclamation Ale Company in Warwick, just to name a few – and it shows. The plates are fresh and care fully crafted. They do lean toward smaller por tions, but those decisively light bites feel less like snacks and more like an excuse to sample several of the excellent dishes they’re serving.

Though a great entry point into their fare is undeniably snacky – popcorn with “nooch” (nutritional yeast) and a house spice mix offers a more eclectic flavor profile than you’d expect from popcorn. House-marinated olives with chili and cit rus are another quick opening dish perfect for grazing on during dinner conversation.

A round of dips included French onion, which was creamy, salty, and sweet. The White Bean Hummus arrived with carrots and pieces of pita. Seasoned with berbere, an Ethiopian spice blend, it’s both rich and light, a delicious right turn from your typical chickpea base. But it’s the larger plates that really left an impression.

Smoked Bluefish Pâté is served with pita chips and pickles, o ering a superb jux taposition of smoky seafood and plump half-sour pickles. It’s a bold combination, and the starchy, unassuming chips bring a satisfying crunch. A wholly di erent take on sweet potatoes, Arc{hive} serves theirs lightly roasted with tahini butter and black sesame, rather than as a sugary side dish.

Arc{hive} also o ers several toasts: a tapenade toast with boquerone butter and tomato, a cured meat toast with cream cheese spread, and a wild mushroom variety with whipped ricotta. Sampling the latter, I

CUISINE: Elevated snacks and beverages

PRICES: $5-$16

ATMOSPHERE: Comfy, dim, upscale-but-inviting art and literary space

Photos by Janet Moscarello Photography, courtesy of Arc{hive} Book + Snackery

Food

By Karen Greco

Oodles of Noodles

Chef Basil Yu moves Yagi Noodles to new Newport location

Chef Basil Yu, the culinary wizard behind Yagi Noodles, is a bit of an art nerd. Eye-catching prints and a large mural – all by local artists like Kevin Bledsoe, Nicholas Lima, and Ramon Her nandez – inform the laid-back style of Yagi’s new location in Newport’s Long Wharf Mall. Most are pop culture-y twists on traditional Asian art, and Yu points them out with a mix of savvy art curator and enthusiastic fan. Given his background, this dichotomy makes sense.

Raised in Manchester, New Hampshire and the child of Chinese immigrants who owned a restaurant, Yu grew up in the industry. “It’s a sim ilar first-generation story,” he says. “When you don’t know the language, you open a restaurant.”

His parents, chasing the American dream, wanted Yu to go to medical school. He entered the University of Southern Maine in Portland as a health sciences major on a pre-med track. To help put himself through school, he cooked. Sur prisingly, it was his first time working on the line.

“I wanted to be in the kitchen,” he recalls of his early years working at his parents’ restaurant, but because he was fluent in English, his job was front-of-house. “I was an awkward teenager with acne, and I had to answer the phones,” he recalls with mock horror. “I dreaded doing it.”

Whatever trepidation he felt working out front, it didn’t follow him into the kitchen. He credits his dad for instilling a work ethic that took him from the work-study job at his universi ty’s cafeteria to his entry into high-end dining at the storied White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine.

There, cooking became a passion. “There was a level of creation, to be able to make something with my hands,” he says. “Every one’s doing this sort of dance to put on this show. It felt good to be part of it.”

He expected to do a year at White Barn before heading to culinary school, but his ex ecutive chef told him the Auberge Resorts restaurant was the best training ground. “The restaurant was a small, four-person line, so I learned each station,” he says. “Then I went to the bakery and learned that. There’s a ban quet facility, so it was like, let me do banquets.” While he soaked in the industry on the job, he studied culinary texts during his downtime.

Yu came to Rhode Island to be Chef du

Cuisine at the Vanderbilt in Newport, where he stayed for four years before taking a job as executive chef at Chair 5, making him part of the opening team at Narragansett’s The Break Hotel. During a two-year diversion at Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado, he hosted a Monday night ramen pop-`1up at a local brewery, the precursor to Yagi Noodles.

“Growing up Asian, I always gravitate towards Asian flavors,” he says, noting noodles were his go-to comfort food. “But the fine dining restau rants didn’t really allow me to do that.

“We made all this complicated and beautifully presented food, and I still love that,” he says of his days at upscale eateries. “But, at the end of the day, what are you eating? What are you get ting on your way home from work?”

Unsure of his next career step, Yu re turned to Newport and consulted for a while before the opportunity for a ramen pop-up presented itself during the pandemic and became a runaway success. He ended up

building out a space on Thames Street.

“You think it’s going to be just friends, but strangers were coming into the restaurant,” he recalls. “It was like, wow, this is a thing.”

Leaving the location on Thames was bit tersweet, but the new Yagi Noodles is spa cious enough to have a boba bar in the front and plenty of seating for diners. The larger kitchen means a broader menu that extends beyond the five di erent ramens, and in cludes the addition of appetizers, pillowy bao buns, and a selection of yakitori. There’s also a dedicated, humidity-controlled noo dle room, where Yu and his team handcraft the pasta. It includes a window so diners can peek at the process.

Ramen purists won’t find the tradition al Japanese style at Yagi. Yu calls his recipe uniquely American. “We’re American ramen inspired by Japanese and Chinese cuisine opened by a Chinese American,” he says. “You don’t get much more melting pot than that.”

Photo by Peter Mellekas, courtesy of Yagi Noodles

By Karen Greco

After a career working on humanitarian missions in war-torn countries, Luther Whit ing-Collins needed a break. While living in New Hampshire, he stumbled on a listing for a Newport home and was charmed. He and his wife, along with their dog Lucy, decided to put down roots in the City by the Sea.

After such a high-stress job, the idea of building community appealed to Whit ing-Collins. He originally entertained opening an eatery with a focus on high-protein options near a gym, but realized “muscle milks tasted awful.” A neighborhood cafe had a better vibe, so he opened Lucy’s Kitchen, named af ter his pup, to o er delicious, healthful food to the lower Thames neighborhood. Items like smoothies, yogurt bowls, specialty toasts, pastries, co ee, and seasonal drinks are on the menu. “It’s hard to find good vegetarian op tions, so it helps to fill that niche, while being great food that everyone can enjoy,” he says. Newport, LucysOfNewport.com

Teddy’s Candy Bar & More, which opened in September, is a 1,100-square-foot wonder world of sweet treats. Chock-full of every candy imaginable, Teddy’s carries kids’ favorites like Swedish Fish and peanut butter cups as well as nostalgic candies like Mary Janes and La y Taf fy for the kids at heart. Local candy makers are represented with patties from Seacoast Sweets and tru es and bars from Hauser Chocolatier. They can even craft custom gift baskets.

“There’s so much negative energy in the world. I wanted to do something joyful,” says owner Kim Borges Nunes of the impe tus to open Teddy’s doors. You could call joy her life’s mission. In 2015, she founded a non-profit in her dad’s name, the Teddy Borges Foundation, to do acts of kindness for the community like bringing food trucks to first responders or dressing up as the Grinch and going door to door with gifts during the Christmas season. Riverside, Facebook: TeddysCandyBarAndMore

“I’m fascinated by spirits,” says Adam O’Brien, a self-proclaimed whiskey obses sive who founded O’Brien and Brough. The Unity Park distillery aims to both distill their own whiskey and serve as a blending house, which takes di erent distillates from other whiskey makers to blend and barrel-age into a unique spirit. The Scotch industry has a tradition of blending houses, and, accord ing to O’Brien, they served as an integral part of the U.S. whiskey business before “it got totally blown up by Prohibition.”

O’Brien and Brough opened with one blend – a rye whiskey – with more arriving in time for the holidays. While you can en joy their whiskey neat, they o er an assort ment of cocktails, including seasonal se lections like a hot toddy and hot buttered whiskey. “We want to create an atmosphere that’s welcoming for people to come in, ask questions, and have some really great whis key.” Bristol, OBrienAndBrough.com

Vegetarian cafe opens in Newport

A candy store sparks joy in Riverside

Bristol gets a distillery

Photos courtesy of Lucy’s Kitchen

Let Shop Small

BY KAREN GRECO, ABBIE LAHMERS, AND ELYSE MAJOR

In celebration of Small Business Saturday, we encourage spending your dollars at locally owned enterprises throughout the state. For this special issue, we’re taking a tour of good ol’ Route 114, which begins all the way in Woonsocket but for our purposes, we’re zooming in on the stretch from Barrington to Newport. Our editorial team has picked out some of the many highlights to whet your appetite for shopping and eating, but our hope is that you’ll use this as a starting point for charting your own buy-local venture be it 138, 77, and anywhere else the wind blows!

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In 2010 American Express created Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage people to shop small. Nationwide the day has grown into a fun and festive event. At The Bay , we love small businesses and we are one ourselves, so we encourage readers to support our advertisers and all independently owned shops, cafes, restaurants, and makers this month and all year long!

Leave the national chain stores and cardboard boxes behind this holiday season and support local with this trek along Route 114

Photo by Katie Wiberg, courtesy of Ink Fish Books

Entering BARRINGTON

Leaving Riverside, Route 114 becomes scenic as you enter Barrington, with a sly exit leading to Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary and views of Hun dred Acre Cove. Known in these parts as Coun ty Road, the route runs through a dappled stretch that’s picture-perfect New England. A plaza of white buildings to your right is home to a Newport Cream ery, Blue Kangaroo Cafe – a popular place for deli sammies, soups, smoothies, and more – and Piccolo Children’s Boutique* for clothing and toys with free gift-wrapping. Seeking goods with a nautical vibe? Check out Coastal 41. Steps away is a trio of dining options: Black Pear, East Bay Oyster Bar, and Miku Sushi. Back on 114, be on the lookout for the aptly named Hidden Gardens, an enchanting garden center perfect for purchasing this year’s wreath. Barrington Shopping Center is a must-stop for Barrington Books – beyond reads, this indie seller has a wide selection of gifts, home goods, records, and toys.

Detour: MAPLE AVENUE

This sleepy town’s busy side street is home to The Book Nerd*, a store front with shelves of hand-picked titles. Take a coffee and cookie break at Vienna Bakery, serving up European pastries, cakes, and baked goods since 1923, before heading over to daisy dig’ins, a one-stop shop for gifts and flowers.

Detour: ANOKA AVENUE

Got crafters on your shopping list? Head to Knit One Quilt Too. From Maple, turn left onto Wood Avenue and then right onto Anoka to find everything needed to sew, quilt, knit, and weave.

Detour: BARTON AVENUE

KNIT ONE QUILT TOO

From Route 114, just after crossing the first bridge, turn right onto Barton Avenue to discover Bluewater Bar + Grill. Located in the Tyler Point peninsula, the contemporary seafood restaurant boasts water views and farm-to-table offerings. Pro-tip: get your Thanksgiving holiday catering order in by November 21.

HIDDEN GARDENS

Photo courtesy of (top) Hidden Gardens, (bottom) Knit One Quilt Too

Entering Warren

Just over the Warren Bridge, 114 winds into this art sy-meets-historic coastal town’s shopping-filled Main Street. Pull up to the old white church with teal accents that’s actually home to Tatters Handmade Clothing, a haven of upcycled locally made fashion and art, and nearby is Nancy’s Hobby. Once you spy the iconic pur ple-and-yellow Lyric Theatre that houses Imagine Gift Store, be prepared to spend some time in the largest emporium of its kind in the state, with three floors of fun. Start looking for a parking spot on the main stretch, side streets, or watch for “Municipal Lot” signs for more free parking. Grab a juice or kombucha from Bevvies Bar or sit down for brunch bites at Uptown Food and Spirits or Happy Place Creperie before making your way over to Jim Bush’s Gallery for art depicting regional scenes, Space Cadets Vintage for eclectic antiques and rockand-roll vibes, Nectar De La Vida to sample fine olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Ink Fish Books to find the perfect literary gifts (pro tip: ask about this year’s Rhody Reader Box), and In Your Ear Records*. Across the street is Savon Shoes (formerly Jamiels), carrying footwear for all styles, and Gob Shop takes custom orders of screen-printed and embroidered apparel. If you’re vis iting for the nightlife scene, there’s likely a fabulous act taking the stage at Galactic Theatre, plus dancing, cock tails, and craft beer. Warren House of Pizza has slices for every taste, and even live music select Thursdays.

Warren’s creative streak continues as you meander south toward Town Hall – stopping for a ca eine boost at The Co ee Depot – with 1001 Troubles Tattoo, Don’s Art Shop (o ering framing services and restoration as well as supplies), and opportunities to see local art. The Collaborative (see page 22 to read about Arc{hive}, the bookshop and snackery it shares space with) is a non profit hosting workshops and galleries, with their Small Works show opening December 1. Made in Warren Art ist Cooperative is a destination for holiday shopping to find unique works and curios by area makers. More food options include Delekta Pharmacy* for ice cream and cabinets, Federal Hill Pizza, Rhody Roots for lots of gluten-free and vegan options, and La Piñata Mex ican Grill + Bar. Keep going past George Hail Library to round your visit o with peeks inside Lucy’s Tailor ing Shop, Alfred’s Consignment, and Strawberry Moon, which carries all varieties of metaphysical gifts and walk-in tarot readings. Though Wednesday markets don’t pick back up until spring, you can be sure cre ative chefs are hard at work developing recipes behind the walls of Hope & Main, the well-known food business incubator inside a historic schoolhouse.

* A former Rhody Gem. Discover more online at TheBayMagazine.com/RhodyGem

Detour: WATER STREET

Minutes after entering Warren, veer over to Water Street for an uncommon mix of artful indie shops and lively dining. Park the car and wander into a variety of businesses that includes The Greenery, a flower and fair trade gift shop; Cerulean, seller of handmade gifts, jewelry, and vintage items; longtime record seller In Your Ear’s second location, and The Peyton Co., purveyor of green bath and body products. Further ahead along with other shops is the studio and showroom of Beehive Handmade* – handcrafted metalsmiths, where you’re sure to find an ornament that is anything but cookie cutter. Within a brief stretch, spirited dining options include The Square Peg, Tay-Vino, Cafe Water Street, Trafford, and Bywater.

RHODY ROOTS

Photo courtesy of Rhody Roots

Entering Bristol

The entire course of Route 114 in Bristol is pictur esque. From the moment you enter town and no tice The Beach House restaurant overlooking the East Bay Bike Path and harbor (make a resy), to the commercial district where the red, white, and blue stripes run down the center of the road, now called Hope Street. Park the car and follow your nose to find everything from coffee to oysters to pizza. Take in window displays at stores like Caron Jewelers*, and keep going, stopping along the way to reach Kate & Co. – a sparkling shop filled with something for everyone on your list. There’s also Epilogues, an area go-to for art and decor finds. Hope soon turns to Ferry Road and before leaving town there’s The Lobster Pot, a fabulous restaurant serving up seafood since 1929. Things get a little woodsy before passing Roger Williams University and then crossing the Mount Hope Bridge into Portsmouth (raise your hand if you still have bridge tokens, used until 1998).

Detour: FRANKLIN STREET

From 114, turn on Franklin Street for Grasmere*, a shop filled with floral arrangements, regional art, textiles, and more, just steps away from the alwaysbuzzing Beehive Cafe where you can sit and enjoy a meal or simply fuel up for more spending with a yummy baked good.

Detour: WOOD STREET

From 114, turn on State and then Wood Street to discover all the new businesses at the Wood Street Building. Look for the large smoke stack and follow signs for everything from Pivotal Brewing Company, to plant-based restaurant Basil and Bunny, and French-inspired decor at Blanc + Bleu.

* A former Rhody Gem.

GRASMERE

Photo (top) courtesy of Epilogues, (bottom) by Elyse Major

Entering PORTSMOUTh

a pit stop in Portsmouth – where route 114 goes by West Main Road – to recharge and relax at Ragged Island Brewing Co., which sits on sprawling acres of land with a spacious taproom in side for cozy sipping. Past Portsmouth Abbey and Green Animals Topiary Garden (reopens in the spring), take in views of stretches of quaint New England stone walls. Portsmouth Publick House is a famed destination for oysters, brews, and fall cocktails. For a quick cuppa before jumping back into the action, Ka eology is a peaceful retreat with a lush leafy mural inside presiding over your co ee and acai bowl break, or nearby Cindy’s Country Cafe is another mainstay with diner fare and pancakes (gingerbread, anyone?). West Main Pizza is your best bet for a pie to go, or belly up to the bar for apps, wraps, and more. Once you’re recharged, motor over to the Newport Car Museum gift shop for souvenirs and collectibles for all ages. Swing by New England Home made Donuts and Marco’s Subs (refuel at the Patriot Petroleum while you’re there) for graband-go bites, or experience a cozy sit-down meal at the Valley Inn Restaurant, a true locals’ spot.

Detour: CLOCK TOWER SQUARE

Turn off 114 when you reach Portsmouth Publick House to peruse Clock Tower Square shops including Deborah Winthrop Lingerie for intimates and Stalise for women’s clothing.

Detour: EAST MAIN ROAD

Zip over to Route 138, AKA East Main Road, which runs parallel to 114 through Portsmouth for holiday shopping at spots like The Portsmouth Shop for selfcare goods and stylish accessories, Cory Farms Past & Presents* to peruse home decor and apparel, Sew Nice Fabrics* to shop for the stitchers in your life, and Island Books – an Aquidneck Island fave. The family-friendly Foodworks Restaurant and Fieldstones can be found on this stretch, as well as other dining options.

Middletown

NEWPORT CAR MUSEUM

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Photo courtesy of Newport Car Museum

Entering MIDDLETOWN

A plethora of chain stores line route 114 in Middle town, but if you keep an eagle-eye, you’ll spy lo cally owned businesses that offer thoughtful gifts. Video Game Remedy is a must-stop for the gaming geeks on your list with a wide selection of trading cards, collectibles, and even retro games and con soles. Before continuing on your 114 quest, fill up on comfort food like kicked-up pancakes served all day or a Greek diner-style chicken or beef gyro at the Blue Plate Diner. Or, dig into some tacos and chimichangas at Tito’s Cantina (don’t miss the fresh salsa). For those who don’t want to break shopping momentum, Plant City X offers on-the-go plantbased options. Our route ends at the intersection of East Main and West Main roads, turning into 138, so make your last stop in Middletown a yummy one at Ma’s Donuts. Fuel up with a malasada and cup of coffee before hitting Broadway in Newport.

MA’S DONUTS

VIDEO GAME REMEDY

Photo courtesy of (top) Ma’s Donuts, (bottom) Video Game Remedy

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Entering Newport

Broadway’s a long one, and while there are a smat tering of shops just over the Middletown line, lower Broadway is where the locals shop. Find street park ing near Gould Street, climb out, stretch your legs, and get ready to buy. After the closure of the Armory on Thames Street, this part of Broadway has turned into a mini antiques alley, chock full of gifting options for the vintage lovers on your list. Newport Market place & Antiques overflows with finds from 40 dif ferent vendors. The Leeside Antiques & Gifts curates home decor and nautical gifts, and Closet Revival is tops for eclectic fashions that your trend-forward niece will adore. Get fortified with some fresh sea food and a craft cocktail at the newly opened Cabana before hitting Charter Books to cross off the book worms on your list (don’t miss the lower level). Pop into Broadway mainstay The Hungry Monkey Cafe for rib-sticking breakfast or lunch options before head ing to Vinyl Guru Record Shop. Save a little room to sample the snacks at Bellevue Boards, which offers a great selection of all things charcuterie for the foodie in your fam. Before wrapping up your Broadway so journ, pour one out at Pour Judgement and celebrate the end of your 2022 holiday shopping.

CABANA NEWPORT

Detour: BELLEVUE AVENUE

For folks on your nice list who are a little more Gilded Age, follow Broadway (or Route 138 to Memorial Boulevard) to Bellevue Avenue. This tony area anchored by the International Tennis Hall of Fame boasts many places to eat, drink, and be stylish. Find apparel for a range of tastes at places like CK Bradley, Michael Hayes Co., Charlotte Kellogg, and Gingy’s, and enjoy browsing cheerful home goods and art curated by the owner/painter herself at Kristin Coates. For dining, there’s everything from splurges at La Forge Casino Restaurant or One Bellevue (tucked inside the Viking Hotel), to an affordable classic all-day breakfast at Annie’s, or grab scrumptious baked goods, sammies, and soft drinks at Picnic Cafe.

Photo (L) courtesy of Cabana Newport, (R) by Karen Greco

Style

Vanity Fair

A Tiverton condo’s master bathroom goes from sterile to stunning

About 10 years ago, Brendalee and Michael O’Hara decided to downsize from their large home with acreage in south Tiverton to a nearby 55+ community. “Once the last child graduated high school, we began looking for something a little smaller,” says Brendalee. Originally Michael was not big on his wife’s plan of moving into a condominium, but everything from the unexpected tranquility to the water views on that first visit quickly won him over. “We love it,” says Brendalee. “One-level living to age in place with no yard to take care of nor outside maintenance to tend to!”

One thing that wasn’t so perfect was the master bathroom: an oversized space outfitted in beige that leaned toward looking institutional. Who better to infuse a bit of color and warmth than Johnston-based interior designer Michelle Lee Parenteau?

Photos by Grace Lentini Photography, courtesy of Michelle Lee Designs

By Elyse Major

“Carrying the blue of the gorgeous Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay into our home has been a dream come true!” says Brendalee O’Hara

Parenteau’s first impression was that the bathroom looked sterile. “Their shower was 36 by 36 inches and they had a huge built-in jacuzzi tub taking up a lot of space,” she says. “My clients really wanted a free-stand ing soaker tub and a makeup area.” To accommodate the wish list, Paren teau completely demoed the room to reconfigure the area in a more useful way; she was also sure to in fuse touches that connected with the coastal location and her clients’ ado ration of the seaside and color blue.

With a blank slate, Parenteau brought in the freestanding tub, along with a large shower with a built-in bench. For the makeup area, an ele gant wraparound vanity was installed with a matching linen cabinet. Paren teau painted wide “nickel gap” ship lapped walls a bright cobalt blue, and

for flooring, selected wood plank tile in a natural tone to keep things user-friendly. Accents like mango woodwrapped frames on the mir rors over each sink and a wood drum light fixture above the tub serve to soften hard lines and add texture. “Every bath room needs a little bling, so a round crystal LED mirror, which reflects the water view, was hung at the makeup area,” says Parenteau with a smile.

“Carrying the blue of the gorgeous Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay into our home has been a dream come true!” says Brendalee. “I grew up in a Victorian-style home and that influence from my mom, coupled with my love of traditional style and desire for a beachy retreat, is incorporated throughout our home. The view makes me smile every single morning when I open my eyes.”

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LOCATION CUES

“Hues of blues, artifacts purchased from local artists like wall decor and beachy tchotchkes, our Munroe milk cooler on the front step and the biggest giveaway that we live in Rhode Island,” says Brendalee. “Open my fridge and there is always ‘cawfee’ milk from Munroe Dairy.”

TIVERTON LOVE

“We love our locally owned restaurants. The Red Dory, Evelyn’s Drive-In, The Boat House, Sakonnet River Grill, and The Black Goose are our favorites. We love The Cheese Wheel Village Market and Groundswell at Tiverton Four Corners where Gray’s Ice Cream is along with other local shops and a great antique store. Coastal Roasters is not only a great co ee shop, but the spot and the view are worth the price of admission.”

RHODY RESOURCES

Parenteau has a solid rep for using local talent. Here are some vendors used for this project: EastCoast Countertops; Jason Thomas Construction, LLC; Lighting & Design by J&K Electric; Lu brano Electric; Rhode Island Tile; San Bento Painting; Supply New England; and Towne Glass and Aluminum. “I strive to use the best quality of materials. I listen to my client’s needs and wants and try to bring that vision to life.” Learn more at MichelleLeeDesigns.com

Photos by Grace Lentini Photography, courtesy of Michelle Lee Designs

Points of Interest

By Andrea E. McHugh

Newport’s Point neighborhood is a treasure trove of architectural delights, widely not ed for having the largest intact collection of buildings – more than 300 – that predate the Revolutionary War. But one is decidedly more modern, with a history all its own, and serves as one of the best examples of adap tive reuse in a city tasked with merging rich history with contemporary demands.

Tucked away on a quiet residential street surrounded by homes built during the early- to mid-1700s (and currently commanding sales prices near the $2 million mark), the Walker Building is a bit of an anomaly. The two-sto ry concrete block building occupying 9 and 11 Bridge Street was built in 1947 – contempo rary, by Newport standards – and was home to City Taxi Garage. The business was one of many owned by Black entrepreneur and native Newporter Louis Walker (1892-1959), whose son continued City Taxi until 1973 and operat ed City Auto Body until he sold the business.

After some years, the building fell into disrepair, becoming a derelict eyesore. Pur chased by a neighbor in 1996, the new own ers commissioned architect Michele Foster

of Jamestown-based Foster Associates to salvage the building that Foster says the city, and many nearby residents, wanted torn down. “It was a real battle,” recalls Foster, who led the project through the gauntlet of approvals with Newport’s Zoning Board and Historic District Commission. The result was well worth the e ort as the building’s archi tectural integrity was restored, punctuated by the addition of awnings and copper trel lises to provide a residential scale. The firstfloor auto bays were repurposed into a pair of commercial retail spaces while the second floor was outfitted for o ces.

Today, the retail spaces, which have been artist-driven since the completed renova tion, are home to Cottage & Garden and Jessica Hagan Fine Art & Design.

“With an old space comes parameters… you just work with it. It’s part of what gives it its charm,” says Hagan. Before moving her gallery from Bellevue Avenue to the Walker Building in 2014, Hagan had already built an enviable client base, and the move proved even more serendipitous when the pandemic struck. The building a ords ample outdoor

space on Bridge Street, which she continues to take advantage of for show openings and events. “It’s terrific,” she says, adding that a silver lining of the pandemic was a boost in art sales and interest. “It’s a really charming space and people love it.”

Hagan adds that her gallery is an idyllic neighbor with Cottage & Garden, which was founded nearly two decades ago by the late Eleanor Gobis and is now owned by Jill Buck ley. It feels a disservice to call Cottage & Gar den a shop, as it’s more of a curated collection of aesthetically pleasing, hand-chosen pieces peppered amongst manicured potted plants and greenery. Antiques, furnishings, tableware, fixtures, topiaries, co ee table books, and simple curiosities make this an experience – a place you’ll want to linger (and ‘gram).

“[We] are the best match because we have the same kind of client, if not the same clients,” explains Hagan.

Land Sea Sky 2022 at Jessica Hagan Fine Art & Design which features paintings, ceramics, and sculpture by gallery artists is on display until November 13.

Discover a gallery and lifestyle shop housed in Newport’s historic Walker Building

Photos by Elyse Major

Cottage & Garden Jessica Hagen Gallery

Life & Style INFLUENCER

By Elyse Major

FAVORITE SCENIC DRIVE:

My favorite fall drives are usually the ones with no particular destination in mind, but every year I drive from my house to Pomfret [Connecticut] with a quick stop at Brown & Hopkins Country Store in Chepachet. Those old dirt roads light up with the resplendent reds and golden orange hues you long for in a New England autumn.

FRIENDSGIVING OR THANKSGIVING:

I’m lucky to have my entire family really close to us. So, especially in the fall, we get together almost every weekend for a big family Sunday dinner that feels a lot like a traditional Thanks giving. Since I’m spoiled with that, I’m gonna go with Friendsgiving. We usually get one or two trips up to Vermont each autumn with a group of friends and do a big outdoor dinner where everyone makes a course for everyone to share.

You’re really going to make me choose, huh? It would have to be between a pumpkin spiced latte and a good cup of apple cider. I’m gon na go with apple cider, and for me, you can’t beat Jaswell’s.

CIDER DONUTS OR APPLE PIE:

As much as I love cider donuts, one of my favorite fall traditions is coming home from the orchard after a day of apple picking and digging into one of [my wife] Sarah’s famous apple pies. The whole house smells amazing for days and Harry loves helping (and taste tasting) every step of the way.

BIKE OR CANOE:

I bring our canoe with us pretty much every where we go. It’s the best way to see the foli

age from the water and there’s just something calming about an early morning autumn pad dle. Plus the Goldens [Retrievers] get to come on every adventure with us that way.

WHEN DO YOU START DECORATING FOR FALL?

As soon as Sarah lets me! But seriously, Hal loween is Harry’s favorite time of year and when we were in the attic just after the Fourth of July, we stumbled upon a bin of decora tions. We may or may not have decorated most of his room for Halloween that day.

ARE YOU TEAM DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS?

I love the extra hour of sleep, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a long winter and I’m not wishing the sun goes down any sooner. I will say though, when it

FAVORITE FALL BEVERAGE:

A Fall Q&A with KJP Seasonal faves from the entrepreneur behind Kiel James Patrick who has turned reveling over autumn into an art form

A cozy pumpkin spice date at the Maker’s Mark Hobbit House at the Preserve Sporting Club and Residence, outfitted in goods from Kiel James Patrick

Photography by Kiel James Patrick

See for yourself just how much Kiel, wife Sarah, son Harry, and dogs Bennie and Maple enjoy fall on Instagram: @kjp; @sarahkjp; and @bennieandmaple

gets darker a little earlier and the fog rolls in, it’s pretty darn spooky around our house and I love that.

BEST PLACE TO GO CAMPING:

The backyard! We pretty much always have a tent set up in the woods behind our house. It’s a great excuse to go roast some marshmallows and sleep under the stars on a random Wednesday night.

FAVORITE PIECE OF COZY CLOTHING:

I love my sweaters but throwing on the first flannel of the year is the quintessential “fall has arrived” moment for me.

Don’t miss a visit to the KJP FLAGSHIP STORE at 3 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport KielJamesPatrick.com

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Late autumn glow over the Mount Hope Bridge

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