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The Bay Magazine December 2021
Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm, Tiverton
33 Enchanting East Bay Holiday
Photo by Caitlin Durand
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Life & Style
9 Newport multimedia
21 HOME: A Barrington
exhibit focuses lens
kitchen remodel is ready
on untold stories
for holiday hosting
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28 SHOP: Items that add sparkle to
New LGBTQ+ safe zones
your home from Lou Lou’s Decor
Fill your holiday with festive shopping, joyful events, and Santa sightings
on Aquidneck Island
30 INFLUENCER: The big guy 14 VOICES OF THE BAY: A Bristol woman’s side hustle blooms into a business
in red talks all things merry
Food & Drink 41 Local artisinal lollipop
16 RHODY GEM: Elegant
maker unveils festive flavors
metalwork from a buzzworthy shop in Warren
42 FOOD NEWS: New cafe in Newport, sandwich outpost in Bristol,
18 CALENDAR: This
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Warren bakeshop opens indoors
46 IN THE KITCHEN: Hope
Pic of the Bay
44 EXPERIENCE: Bar bites and
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48 A stunning image
craft brew flights in Warren
possible for all eaters
from a local lens
month’s must-do’s
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(L) Black Bear Jr. (Arapahoe,) ca 1900. Photographer F. A. Rinehart, (R) An Indian from India, War Paint, 2001
ReVision(ing ) History Through a Local Artist’s Lens Annu Palakunnathu Matthew’s ReVision rewrites historical narratives with photography and mixed media Images can tell stories just as profoundly as words, and Annu Palakunnathu Matthew’s ReVision, a sweeping exhibition of two decades’ worth of the photographer and mixed media artist’s work currently on view at the Newport Art Museum, shares an expansive narrative of stories left untold. “We are at a crossroads in terms of re-looking at narratives we take as truth,” she says. “There are other people’s stories that need to be told and we haven’t allowed these voices to speak.” Born in the United Kingdom, Matthew’s family returned to India when she was 13. “It’s the story of my life: an insider and an outsider,” she continues. “I have a combination of accents. People don’t know where I am from.” It’s this perspective that informs much of her work. But nowhere is it more evident than in her photo collection called “Memories of India.” A collection of street photography (“the only ones I’ve done,” she notes), Matthew captures India and its people as seen through this liminal space that she occupies. “[The images] reflect an understanding of the culture, but you rarely see their faces.” Original photo courtesy Western History/Genealogy Department, Denver Public Library, Denver, CO. The Bay • December 2021
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By Karen Greco
Faces are on full display in “An Indian from India.” Using images of Native Americans taken by early 20th century photographer E.S. Curtis, she juxtaposes each one with a self-portrait that mimics Curtis’ style. “Colonial photography in India is very similar to the photographs taken of the US Indigenous people,” she says, noting that Curtis used outfits and props to exoticize the people he photographed. “Since there is an uneven power structure between photographer and subject, I wanted to turn the camera on myself, to hold hands with the Indigenous, to reverse the gaze.” For “The Unremembered: The Stories of the Indian Soldiers from WWII,” her most recent work, she turns her lens on the forgotten Indian soldiers who played a pivotal role in the Allied fight against the Nazis in World War II. Matthew traveled through India, asking people to share their family photos and stories. Those images are etched in crystals, which give the subjects a striking three-dimensional form. “You see the photographs
reflecting on why she chose the crystal medium. “When the light goes through them, it feels like a memory.” A voiceover piped into the gallery narrates the stories while a Dhodi suspended from the ceiling billows gently behind the crystals, adding to the exhibit’s spectral quality. Matthew credits her career in academia – she is a professor at URI – for her ability to cross mediums so fluidly. Not relying on selling art to make a living kept her from being pigeonholed. “An artist finds stuff that sells and becomes boxed in,” she says, noting that having a digital tool kit expands her work dramatically. “I feel this exhibit reflects the expansion of what is photography.” Matthew, who’s shown her work on the streets in India and at a public art space in Toronto, wants her art to be accessible to a wide audience. “I often start with images that people are familiar with: the Indigenous, family photos, movie posters. This is a way in for people who may not feel like art is for them.” ReVision is on display through January 9.
but they’re ghostly,” she says,
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Photos by David H. Wells, courtesy of Annu Palakunnathu Matthew and sepiaEYE, nyc.
The UNREMEMBERED: Stories of the Indian Soldiers from World War II, 2021
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Two community health organizations work to address gaps in care for LGBTQ+ community on Aquidneck Island Newport Mental Health and The Women’s Resource Center, Newport’s domestic violence prevention agency, have been certified as the first – and only – “LGBTQ safe zone” providers on Aquidneck Island. Advocates say it’s an important step to helping transgender and nonbinary people access quality care without having to travel elsewhere. By Antonia Ayres-Brown Rex LeBeau recently had a scary medical experience. They started to lose parts of their vision, and they didn’t know why. LeBeau is nonbinary, and their pronouns are they/them. They usually leave Aquidneck Island to receive medical care, but their primary care doctor told them to go straight to the emergency room. The doctors there figured out it was an ocular migraine, and the visit turned out okay. But what LeBeau still remembers is how they didn’t want to go to the emergency room because they feared how they might be treated. “Anyone could have a medical crisis, anywhere, anytime,” LeBeau said. “And if they have to think about where they’re going to go to get help, that often could delay getting care, or folks might not get care at all.” Both Newport Mental Health and the Women’s Resource Center are now accredited by Blue Cross & Blue Shield as “LGBTQ safe zones.” It’s a badge held by about 40 other providers across Rhode Island, and it’s meant to indicate that they’ve trained their staff and adjusted procedures to better serve LGBTQ+ clients. “Knowing that when you see the safe zone logo on the window, you don’t have to worry about whether you’ll receive culturally competent and affirming care – can make a world of difference for those seeking the care,” said Sarah Fleury, the director of behavioral health at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, which manages the safe zone program. Leaders at the recently accredited Newport organizations said they also took the “safe zone” title as a challenge
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Rex LeBeau spoke at an event held October 28 marking the two Newport organizations becoming "LGBTQ safe zones."
Photo by Antonia Ayres-Brown
to continue improving how their spaces and services are experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. “So we’re very, very excited that we’re able to embrace our community in a better way through training and changing our environment,” said Dayna Gladstein, the chief operating officer at Newport Mental Health. “But there’s more work to be done. And so we’re taking another sort of a challenge on trying to build our workforce that’s more reflective of the communities that we serve.” LeBeau, who works as an advocate for LGBTQ+ health equity in Newport, said the two new safe zones are a promising first step for Aquidneck Island. But they noted “the big gap right now is medical health care.” Many transgender and nonbinary people in Newport still travel as far as West Warwick or Woonsocket to access gender-affirming primary care, they said. For those without access to their own vehicle, the trip can be arduous and involve taking multiple public buses. So LeBeau hopes these two Newport organizations becoming so-called “safe zones” can inspire other local providers to step up and better support LGBTQ+ patients. “I’m absolutely hopeful that this is the first of many,” they said. “And I think once one organization starts to do this, that is a catalyst for others to do so as well.” Antonia Ayres-Brown is the Newport Bureau Reporter for The Public’s Radio and a Report for America corps member. She can be reached at antonia@thepublicsradio.org
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By Nina Murphy
A Circle of Flowers
In the early weeks of the pandemic, Chelsey Barton-Karnes saw that with very few flower delivery shops in the East Bay – and not one in Bristol – there was a lost opportunity to brighten someone’s day with no-contact delivery flowers. For the Bristol native, it was the perfect time to reignite her experience in floral design and start her own business: Thistle & Posy. Thanks to the success of her creations, the enterprise has evolved quickly from a part-time flower delivery business to a flower and special events company operating out of her Rehoboth home. For Barton-Karnes, a 17year employee of the Whole Foods Corporate office, and most recently the Town of Bristol, life has come full circle working with flowers. PLANTING SEEDS: I started working in high school for my neighbor Wendy Huxler who had a shop called Very Special Flowers. I come
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from a family of gardeners, digging in the dirt – which I still love – but none were in floral design. Wendy honed in on my interest in flowers and trained me to “green” arrangements. She told me about New England School of Floral Design where, with my mother’s encouragement, I took classes at night. I then worked in local flower shops before spending 17 years with Whole Foods in marketing and graphic arts, freelancing with flowers on the side. KEEPING IT GREEN: If you create or order a holiday centerpiece arrangement that has evergreens, balsams, and cedars, pull the flowers out when they die, resoak the greens, and add fresh flowers or pine cones. I try to source from local flower growers. I use the Dahlia Shed in Middletown, Brilliant Dahlia Farm in Rehoboth, and a few times a week I travel to the Flower Exchange outside of Boston.
WEDDING TRENDS: Sweetheart tables with just the couple are huge right now. It’s tough to translate centerpieces [from larger tables] to a 60-inch round table so instead I do a garland of greens and a few flowers and have the bride place her bouquet on the arrangement. In the end it helps the bride save a little bit of money, too. FAVORITE INSTRUMENT: You get into the mindset that you have to climb the corporate ladder and achieve certain goals, maybe lose yourself a little bit, and I definitely did. Being back in flowers and being creative, even my family has noticed that my spark is back. It has put so much joy back into my life; in turn I like to think [my work] has brought joy into other people’s lives. Some people play an instrument and playing with flowers is mine. Learn more at ThistleandPosy.com
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Artisanal Housewares & Gifts 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: The studio and retail shop of Beehive Handmade, the husband-and-wife enterprise of Sandra Bonazoli and Jim Dowd, makers of thoughtfully designed handcrafted metalwork since 1999. Find stamped and engraved heart-shaped coffee scoops, arrow cheese markers, keepsake boxes, and more. The shop also carries their line of ceramic pieces, designed by the couple and made by artisans in Peru.
What makes it a Rhody Gem? If you’re a devotee of beautiful handmade housewares, this stunning store is for you. Inside the sunfilled space, discover work featured on the pages of magazines like Better Homes and Gardens and O, The Oprah Magazine. You’re likely to catch the owners-artists on site for conversations while perusing displays of their jewelry, folk art-inspired ornaments, baby and wedding gifts, and more. “We’re committed to the special quality of small-batch, handmade goods. All our metalwork is made here in Rhode Island and is designed by us – we craft each original piece,” says Banazoli. “We hope to evoke a nostalgic feeling to our work, while making products that are useful, meaningful, and fit in modern homes.” In addition to regular hours (Wed-Sat 11am-5pm), the shop is open Sundays 12-4pm through Christmas.
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10 essential events happening this month Artwork by Angel Dean on view at Bristol Art Museum
Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status. Be sure to check each venue for updates.
December 9-11, 13-17: The Providence Public Library displays extracted items from their process-based exhibition Rewilding: Alive in the Churn, curated by artist Kotone Deguchi and co-produced by PVD Young Makers. ProvLib.org
December 11-13: A weekend gallery takeover by Zach Prosser, Arrangements, will fill The Collaborative with a series of works that showcase color, movement, and energy. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org
December 12:
Catch the final days of All Types, an exhibition of diverse printmaking works on view at the Bristol Art Museum with a range of artists from the premier exhibit, Hot Type. BristolArtMuseum.org
Forage for materials on the Audubon Nature Center wildlife refuge and learn how to fashion them into your own unique piece of jewelry for the Natural Jewelry Workshop led by a naturalist and artist. Bristol, ASRI.org
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Don’t miss your shot at tickets to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning genre-smashing hip-hop hit musical Hamilton during its return engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center. PPACRI.org
Multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins brings his love of southern music to Common Fence Music with songs that trace the African American roots of traditional Americana forms. Portsmouth, CommonFenceMusic.org
A singer and songwriter with credits on Broadway and film, and a vast discography, Nellie McKay comes to the Casino Theatre stage to enchant listeners with genre-subverting tunes. Newport, CommonFenceMusic.org
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Experience Enchanted Hour at the Mansion, a conversation by candlelight with the Vanderbilt tarot reader, Basil Love, and hear metaphysical insights over a Mint Julep. Newport, AubergeResorts.com
Acclaimed violinist Johnny Gandelsman performs selections from This Is America at the First Unitarian Church. Providence’s Community MusicWorks joins him for Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto.” Providence, FirstWorks.org
Hera Gallery invites the public to participate in a #whatwomenwear community quilting activity for the closing reception of Exposed. Visit for an evening of crafts, celebration, and artist talks. Wakefield, HeraGallery.org
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All is Bright A Barrington kitchen gets remodeled and ready for holiday entertaining So much time is spent in the kitchen. This statement rings true whether it’s a tiny galley style or an expansive space that looks like something from a Nancy Meyers movie. It’s where food is prepped and, for most homes in Little Rhody, the entrance, as we use the side or back door rather than the front. After 17 years, the homeowners of a then-new construction Colonial in Barrington were ready for some updates to the hub of their home. Photos by Grace Lentini, courtesy of Michelle Lee Designs The Bay • December 2021
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A range of blues adds unexpected panache in the kitchen
Photos by Grace Lentini, courtesy of Michelle Lee Designs
“We wanted an open floor plan, great for entertaining family and friends, and cooking,” said the homeowner. “We also like a coastal-contemporary look because it’s calming.” With that in mind, Michelle Parenteau of Michelle Lee Designs, an interior designer based in Johnston known for bringing panache to both residential and commercial spaces, was called in. What
she prescribed was a soft serene color scheme with a few unexpected touches to keep things lively, along with nods to both coastal and farmcoast styles. “Lighting was very important,” says Parenteau, who kept the kitchen window bare, and installed both recessed and pendant lighting. A standout feature is a trio of lamps over the island, an unexpected
choice of teal with a weathered gold and ivory finish. Another bold selection was turning the kitchen island into a focal point. “I chose a navy blue island that would coordinate with the pale blue tiny hexagon backsplash tile. The homeowners wanted to create a coastal farmhouse feel, so I chose the new Emerald Designer Color palette from Sherwin Williams,” Parenteau shares.
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White cabinetry provides the foil for elements that imbue a seaside vibe such as wide plank wooden flooring in a bleached sandy tone and shimmering tile. Wooden bar stools with rattan seats connect with various fixtures throughout the space including the twisted decorative roping of
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the pendant lamp about the sink. With their new kitchen ready for holiday entertaining – including the addition of a wide refrigerator – the homeowners are delighted with their remodeled space. “It’s the room in the house that makes us most happy.”
Glass-front upper cabinets create depth; colorful bowls connect to the various blues
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TOWN LOVE For this pair of homeowners, the best part of living in Barrington is “being so close to the water. So many fantastic restaurants in close proximity.” Favorite places to patronize include Daisy Dig’ins, Blue Kangaroo Café, Miku Japanese Cuisine, and Spaghetti Lane. ABOUT BARRINGTON The town boasts a long, rich history as members of the Mayflower party once called the coastal town home. More than half of the town’s 15 square miles is water, so picturesque waterfront vistas are plenty. Learn more at DiscoverNewport.org RHODY RESOURCES Parenteau has a solid rep for using local talent. Here are some vendors used for this project: EastCoast Countertops, Lighting & Design by J&K Electric, Rhode Island Design Center, Rhode Island Tile, and Sherwin-Williams Paint Store. “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
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Entertaining Ideas In September Lou Lou’s Decor, the shop revered for stunning furnishing displays, accessories, artwork, and gifts, along with in-house design services, returned to where it all began: Tiverton Four Corners. Owners Stacy and Brett Carlson originally opened Lou Lou’s in August of 1998. Before long, they expanded their staff to accommodate a growing demand for interior design services and moved the business from Tiverton to Portsmouth,
and then from Portsmouth to Bellevue Avenue in 2016. “Twenty-three years later we are thrilled to be back,” says Stacy. “We have so many fond memories of this location where we met many fabulous clients and friends.” Services include window treatments, tile and stone selection, slipcovers, and reupholstery. The Carlsons plan to keep the Bellevue Avenue location, adding, “We are really looking forward to re-establishing ourselves in Tiverton.”
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Meet Santa Claus The big guy in red weighs in on everything from the proper way to enjoy a Del’s, his summer place in Bristol, and how to live a life that’s merry and bright
Dear Santa, We’ve assembled some questions to get to know you better! First things first, when it comes to coffee milk, are you team Autocrat or Eclipse? Both! I prefer Eclipse in the morning, and Autocrat in the evening. I find Eclipse has a stronger coffee flavor – great for those early morning meetings in the workshop. Autocrat is a little sweeter – just the thing to satisfy a late-night sweet tooth. How do you enjoy Del’s frozen lemonade: straw or no straw? A straw!? Even at the North Pole we don’t use a straw with a Del’s! Favorite type of clam chowder after a cold night on the sleigh: Rhode Island (clear), New England (white), or Manhattan (red)? Well, red and white are my two favorite colors, but I prefer my chowda Rhode Island-style. Where do you land first in Rhode Island? Our first stop on Christmas Eve is always Foster, then Glocester. They have the most snow. After checking the naughty and nice list for the second time, what is your go-to snack: calamari or clam cakes? I do love a good clam cake, but I prefer calamari – with the tentacles!
When you find yourself in Little Rhody in the off-season, where do you and Mrs. Claus like to go? Mrs. Claus and I have a beautiful summer home in Bristol. There are so many wonderful things to see and do there, and everyone is so friendly. We especially love strolling through the downtown, frequenting the shops, and visiting the local restaurants – incognito of course! What is your number one tip to making the season merry and bright? Be kind to one another. And give without expecting anything in return – not only at Christmastime, but throughout the year. Making the season merry and bright for others is the best way to make the season merry and bright for yourself. 30
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onning a scarf and bundling up for the big town tree lighting event, neighbors and merchants merrily going all out decorating their doorways for prizes, and nearly half a dozen tree farms ready for tagging or buying are just a stone’s throw away. Common scenes include shoppers strolling along festooned main streets, and even the grouchiest souls smile as they hold open doors for others bustling into cozy pubs, eclectic cafes, and enchanting small shops. Sounds like the setting for a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie but it’s your typical December in the East Bay. Each municipality of our coveted region has its own allure but as a whole shares a quintessential New England sensibility – from pastoral vistas to rocky shorelines to historic architecture – so adding candles to windows, wreaths on entrances, and swags of greenery across fences only contributes to its many charms. With the return of mostly in-person everything and a continued inventive use of outdoor spaces, events abound all month long – from Santa sightingsto workshops, concerts, and more, this entire month promises to be something special. So, keep a mask handy and venture about to revel in the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of a uniquely coastal Christmas. Our editorial elves have done their best to compile a comprehensive list of things to do in the area. Please let us know if we’ve missed your fave by emailing Abbie@ProvidenceOnline.com and if you’ve snapped a stunning photo, tag us on Instagram @thebay_mag or using #heyrhodyphotos and we may share it or use it next year!
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Christmas Countdown Mark your calendar for festive events around the area taking place all month long! For expanded statewide listings, visit HeyRhody.com DECEMBER 1 Official Opening of Christmas: Washington Square gets into the spirit with a tree lighting, cannon salute, and performances by the public school music program. Newport, ChristmasInNewport.org
Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm is open for the season Photography by Kayla Mandeville
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SANTA SIGHTING! Holiday Bright Night: The Bay Magazine is proud to sponsor this evening of energy-filled holiday shopping. Frolic through a festive, brightly lit neighborhood of galleries and shops as you enjoy holiday decor and special offers to complete your list, plus the chance to see Santa paying the village a visit. TivertonFourCorners.com DECEMBER 3-4
Newport County Orchestra in Concert: Classical and Christmas music sponsored by the Salve Regina University Music Department. Newport, Salve.edu DECEMBER 1-3 Newport Nutcracker: Island Moving Company performs the classic ballet in the ballroom, salon, and staircase of Rosecliff mansion. Newport, IslandMovingCo.org
Newport Classical Holiday with Ensemble Altera: Celebrate the holiday season with a program of treble voices, harp, and organ from the chamber choir Ensemble Altera, rounding the concert off with popular Christmas songs. NewportClassical.org Wreath-Making Workshop: Register for this class where you’ll enjoy learning how to bundle greens and other items into a stunning handmade accent. Bristol, Blithewold.org
DECEMBER 1-9 DECEMBER 3, 5 Door Decorating Contest: Bristol residents and businesses are invited to enter the Deck The Doors contest, for a chance to win “Best Residential,” “Best Commercial,” or “People’s Choice.” Winners announced December 19. Bristol, ChristmasBristolRI.com DECEMBER 2 First Thursday: The first Thursday of each month, the East Bay Chamber encourages folks to shop local from 5-7pm. Barrington.RI.gov
LIBRARY FUN SANTA SIGHTING! Ocean State Libraries have all kinds of reindeer games, crafty events, and even Santa visits planned. Visit your local library to see what’s lined up – or visit a new-to-you branch. With a valid OSL card, the state is your oyster! OSLRI.org
Michael DiMucci’s Fireside Christmas Concerts: The carriage house-style ballroom at Linden Place Mansion provides the setting for two fundraiser concerts with pianist and singer, Michael DiMucci. These fireside concerts are a perennial sellout with a mix of classical numbers and Christmas standards. Doors open at 6:30pm with a cash bar. Bristol, LindenPlace.org DECEMBER 3-11 Newport Winter Foodies Stroll: Hosts Tom and Sue lead a progressive stroll (over several hours and one mile in total) along Thames Street with stops to enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by selected wine pairings at three restaurants. NewportFoodiesStroll.com DECEMBER 3-17 Annual Re-Tree Exhibition: Now in its eighth year, this unique showcase features trees created with recycled materials dispersed across the grounds of Tiverton Four Corners, with a chance to vote for your favorite. Tiverton, FourCornersArt.org Decked halls at Groundswell
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Tenenbaums Enjoy the experience of visiting your local Christmas tree farm this season where you’re sure to make memories that will last longer than an artificial tree. CLARK’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM All hail the return of Clarks Christmas Tree Farm to the game this year! Find Fraser, Blue Spruce, Nordmann, Concolor, and Douglas Fir, while supplies last. Grab a cup of hot cider as you peruse tree stands, ornaments, local artisanal soap, Clarks Bee Farm honey, and farm-fresh wreaths and greens. Tiverton, Facebook: Clarks Christmas Tree Farm ESCOBAR’S HIGHLAND FARM Channel your inner Clark Griswold by cutting your own tree at Escobar’s Highland Farm. Tagging is also available this year and be prepared to take your tree home. Follow the corn maze driveway and go to the right toward the Christmas trees. Portsmouth, EscobarFarm.com NAGETUCK FARMS Looking for some good old-fashioned fun? You’ll find it just one mile up the road from Tiverton Four Corners at Nagetuck Farms. Enjoy a hot cuppa cider in the barn, hayrides, local products in their gift shop, and of course, greens and trees. Visit the website for tagging and pick-up dates. Tiverton, NagetuckFarms.com PACHET BROOK TREE FARM Hop on a hayride to the fields to select one of seven species of Christmas tree at this historic farm on 90 acres known for supplying the governor’s tree each year at the Rhode Island State House. Perfect for procrastinators, Pachet Brook Tree Farm offers tagging on Christmas Eve. Tiverton, PatchetBrook.com SWEET BERRY FARM Everyone’s favorite post-and-beam cafe, known for fruit picking, delivering prepared foods to boats docked on Aquidneck Island, and tasteful gifts also has Christmas trees. Choose a tree from the Sweet Berry Farm field and they’ll cut, wrap, and tie it to the car for you. They also have precut premium Christmas trees available. Middletown, SweetBerryFarm.com
Holiday Bright Night all aglow in Tiverton Photo by Meredith Brower
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A Colonial Christmas: Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at the home of the 18th century philosopher George Berkeley. Admission free, donations gratefully accepted. Begins 2pm. Middletown, WhiteHallMuseumHouse.org
Barrington Tree Lighting: A schedule of events starts at 2pm and includes decorating cookies from Vienna Bakery, holiday carnival games like snowman bowling, and a roster of musical performances, all leading up to the tree lighting at 5pm with a performance of the BHS Choral Ensemble. BarringtonLearningCtr.org
SANTA SIGHTING! Bowen’s Wharf 51st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting: The waterfront is transformed with a reimagined celebration kicking off the holidays by the sea with in-person programming and a live-streamed countdown to the tree lighting. Newport, BowensWharf.com Christmas Bazaar and Greek Food Fair: Kick off the season with baklava at this annual event that includes raffles, delicious Greek foods to eat-in or takeout, a cash bar and more at St. Spyridon’s Hellenic Hall on Thames Street. 9am-5pm. 390 Thames Street, Newport
Wreath Making Workshop: Create your own holiday wreath at Blanc & Bleu using all locally grown and foraged foliage and blooms. Ticket includes materials, instruction, and refreshments. Bristol, BlancAndBleuHome.com DECEMBER 9 Christmas at Mt. Zion: Both old and new, sacred and secular, holiday music by the Voices of Unity/RPM Voices of Rhode Island. Newport, ChristmasInNewport.org Student’s Impressions of Christmas: An exhibit of artwork by students K-12 and the commemorative Christmas in Newport postmark by United States Postal Service. Newport, NewportYachtClub.org
Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cruises: Experience the festive lights of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay aboard the Coastal Queen. The boat has a weatherproof interior to keep guests cozy and warm. Each cruise is 60 minutes and departs from East Ferry Wharf. Jamestown, FareHarbor.com
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Grand Illumination and Parade: Let it glow at this unforgettable East Bay tradition lighting up Bristol’s iconic Christmas tree, this year with a parade featuring Mt. Hope High School Band and the Bristol County Fifes and Drums. ChristmasBristolRI.com
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Holiday Flash Mob: Get your jingle on and join the fun as illuminated and costumed revelers celebrate the season with a dancing flash mob at Queen Anne’s Square! Live music provided by the Providence Drum Troupe and there will be trophies. The fun begins at 4pm. Newport, Facebook: Holiday Flash Mob 21st Annual Lucy’s Hearth Designer Wreath Sale: Find holiday greenery like wreaths and table top decorations created by local designers, artists, gardeners, and florists. Newport, LucysHearth.org Traditional Christmas Tea: A special seasonal high tea at St. Columba’s Chapel. Middletown, StColumbasChapel.org
Christmas in Song: The annual concert of the Newport Navy Choristers benefits the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm, an educational project of Portsmouth Middle School and Eastern RI Conservation District, begins at 7:30pm. Portsmouth, NewportNavyChorusters.org
Annual Holiday Arts Market: The work of 15 exhibiting artists will be on sale at this yearly event at the Jamestown Arts Center. To ensure safe social distancing, participating artists and artisans were selected by invitation only. JamestownArtCenter.org DECEMBER 11 A Holiday Happening with Bike Newport: A must for bike enthusiasts featuring snacks and hot cocoa; coincides with the annual Holiday Bike Giveaway where kids are matched with lovingly restored bicycles. Begins 11am. Newport, BikeNewport.org Christmas Open House at the Irish History Museum: View exhibits while enjoying Celtic holiday music, eggnog, and cookies. From 3:30-4:30pm, there will be caroling by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Men’s Singers and Celtic-inspired bracelets and lapel pins available for sale with proceeds to benefit the museum. NewportIrishHistory.org
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DECEMBER 11-12 Festival Weekend: For the 35th year, the Bristol Christmas Festival Committee is hosting a European-style Christmas market in front of the Burnside Building. Bristol, ChristmasBristolRI.com DECEMBER 12 Holiday on the Common: Gather at the First United Methodist Church of Warren for a holiday folk concert by Atwater Donnelly and Bank of Ireland benefitting Hope & Main’s Nourish Our Neighbors program. Warren, MakeFoodYourBusiness.org Messiah at the Mansion: Newport Classical presents the Christmas portion of Handel’s celebratory Messiah, featuring the singers of The Choir School of Newport County, Brown University Chorus, and Providence Baroque Orchestra. NewportClassical.org Painting with Paper: Artist Galen Snow will lead participants in crafting a holiday-themed piece of art using a sancase board and paper at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Registration required. Bristol, ASRI.org DECEMBER 18 Christmas Pop-Up Market: Head to the Sandywoods Center for the Arts for an afternoon of holiday shopping. Find gifts
from local makers and artists, artisanal food, live music, food trucks, and more. TivertonFarmersMarket.com Christmas Story Time: Tune into the Bristol Christmas Festival’s annual story time, a live broadcast featuring members of the fire and police departments and surprise guests reading holiday classics. Bristol, ChristmasBristolRI.com Holiday Dinner Dance: A Gilded Age gala at The Breakers featuring cocktail hour on the loggia, three-course dinner in the Great Hall, and dancing in the Music Room. Newport, NewportMansions.org DECEMBER 19
SANTA SIGHTING! Annual Snowflake Raffle: Presented by Bristol Merchants Association, earn tickets throughout the season by shopping local participating merchants, leading up to a visit from Santa Claus, who will draw winning tickets at the bottom of State Street. Bristol, ChristmasBristolRI.com
SANTA SIGHTING! Readings of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: Gather at Eisenhower Park to hear locals read the classic poem at noon, 12:30, 1:00 and 1:30pm. There will be live music, treats, and Santa will be available to pose for pics (BYO camera). ChristmasInNewport.org
Christmas Pop-Up Market at the Tiverton Farmer’s Market Photo by Meredith Brower
UNIQUE STAY: TREE FARM Ever dream of spending a night on a Christmas tree farm? Stay in a six-bedroom, 18th-century farmhouse located on the former Maciel’s Christmas Tree Farm on 33 beautiful acres in Little Compton. AirBNB.com
HOLIDAY GIVING Giusto is bringing back its “Buy One, Give One” holiday promotion this year. Led by executive chef Kyle Stamps, the charitable promotion is in partnership with the MLK Center in Newport. From November 17 – December 23, for every full lasagna purchased (serves 6-8), Giusto will donate one to the MLK Center. They will have both meat and vegetarian options available, ready to bake with full heating instructions. Ordering requires 24 hours notice for pick-up and can be placed by calling 401-324-7400. 4 Commercial Wharf, GiustoNewport.com
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Thursdays at Blithewold: Register for Sing-Along with Santa events, held at the mansion from 6-8pm. Bristol, Blithewold.org Saturdays at Mount Hope Market: Start Saturdays early at this year-round Farmers Market held 9am-12:30pm at idyllic Mount Hope Farm, a historic piece of conserved property. In the winter months, the market takes place in the farm’s large converted barn. Bristol, MountHopeFarm.org THROUGH DECEMBER 8 Newport Doorway Contest: Decorated doors vie for making an entrance; judges will select the winners. Newport, ChristmasInNewport.org THROUGH DECEMBER 22 Singing For Shelter: Virtual ‘living room concerts’ by local musicians for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter daily at 6pm and 7pm. Go to Facebook.com/SingingForShelterNewport for viewing; donations at www.LucysHearth.org/donate and/or the McKinney Shelter www.McKinneyShelter.org THROUGH DECEMBER 30 Holiday Lantern Tours: On select dates through the season, tour Newport by lantern light as you learn about American holiday traditions through the ages. NewportHistory.org THROUGH JANUARY 1 Holidays at the Newport Mansions: Backdropped by the sound of music, The Breakers will be awash in thousands of sparkling lights, while the interior of both The Breakers and The Elms are adorned with poinsettias. DiscoverNewport.org THROUGH JANUARY 2 A Rough Point Holiday: On select dates through the season, meander through the Christmas- and winter-themed rooms of Rough Point Museum. Newport, NewportRestoration.org THROUGH JANUARY 7 Night Lights: Stroll lit paths throughout the Blithewold grounds featuring stunning displays, handmade bamboo ornaments, and the natural beauty of the arboretum. RI Cruisin’ Cocktails will serve hot drinks, some with a kick! Bristol, Blithewold.org THROUGH MARCH 31 Gurney’s Newport Skating Rink: Open to the general public, enjoy skating by the sea at the Goat Island resort. Visit the website for rental fees and hours. GurneysResorts.com The IG-worthy Lobster Trap Tree, Newport For event updates please check with venue; for any restrictions visit COVID.RI.gov
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Visions of Sugarplums Rhody’s favorite artisanal lollipop maker debuts a pair of festive flavors Want the stockings stuffed with a little extra cheer this year? Goodies from local artisan candy maker Popette of Pendulum will bring an extra dose of merriment. Just in time for Christmas, Popette is rolling out two festive confections – vanilla swirl and candy-cane reindeer lollipops. Popette’s founder Brenda Swift – Rhode Island’s own Wilhelmina Wonka – created her candy company from the belief that “pure is possible.” Swift sources local and organic ingredients to make Popette’s sweet treats, which are vegan as well as gluten and tree-nut free. Before Swift donned her confectioner’s hat, she was a fashion designer in New York City. The RISD alum designed clothes for luxury retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, and Bloomingdales. While taking a break from the fashion industry, she began noodling with candy-making, and, ever the artist, added a hand-painted design to her confections. Her creative background is evident in her crafted candies. Each pop is embellished with a whimsical brush-stroke design. Swift spent a year fiddling with the recipe – which uses brown rice syrup instead of corn, organic cane sugar, and no chemical additives – before she began toting them to farmers’ markets around the state. Now Popette of Pendulum is found at specialty shops throughout the US and at Bloomingdales. Learn more at PopetteOfPendulum.com | By Karen Greco Photography by Nick DelGiudice The Bay • December 2021
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To-go breakfast eats from a new Newport cafe
Sandwich and catering outpost from a beloved Bristol pub opens
Indoor dining returns to casual cafe and dinner spot in Warren
Aquidneck Island sandwich maker Marco Polselli, owner of Marco’s Subs in Portsmouth, has been busy. During COVID he took over Middletown’s Pickles-A Deli in February while building out the old Rosemary and Thyme coffee shop into Marco’s Cafe. “It was the pandemic,” he says. “Opportunities happened.” After some hiring delays, his handcrafted sammies are ready for Marco’s first Newport outpost, but with a breakfast-forward twist. The mostly to-go menu features plenty of baked goods, a stocked coffee bar, and Nitro brew on tap. Favorites from Marco’s Subs (including the Italian, the steak and cheese, and homemade meatballs) and Pickles (like the Thanksgiving and Cuban) are featured items at the cafe. Bread from Marzilli’s, the Fall River bakery owned by Polselli’s family, and bagels from Newport newcomer Jamo’s Bagels, bring the carbs. “We’re putting a new face on breakfast and lunch,” says Polselli. Newport, MarcosSubs.com
CP’s Catering & Sandwich Shop is just a short walk along Bristol’s Wood Street from sister restaurant and neighborhood mainstay, Common Pub & Grill. “The Pub was getting a lot of catering requests,” owner Courtney Poissant says. Between the catering gigs and the in-dining customers, “things were getting tight in the kitchen.” So when the owners of the Wood Street Bakery decided to retire, Poissant saw an opportunity that was too good to pass up: establishing CP’s Catering & Sandwich Shop. Along with fresh salads, seasonal soups, and inventive sandwiches – like the Hot Honey Jamma (grilled chicken tossed in hot honey habanero) – CP’s features grab-and-go prepared items like stuffed peppers, shepherd pies, and stuffed shells. The simple and quick nature of the kitchen means they can rotate seasonal items, like a maple-rosemary-cranberry chicken thigh for the holidays. Bristol, Facebook: CPsCateringAndSandwichShop
Bywater, and their pandemic pivot The Bakeshop at Bywater, has re-opened for indoor seating. “It’s been a bit of an adjustment,” admits owner Katie Dickson. “Since we are so small, we used the dining room for prep during the day.” Now they share space with their patrons. Dickson says she digs the more casual, community-focused vibe as prep cooks mingle with customers. Dickson always planned to open a bakery, but “a five-year plan became a five-month plan,” she says of opening The Bakeshop, a feat accomplished through an adaptation grant for companies shifting business models due to the pandemic. Their fresh baked goods, including flakey croissants and an orange cardamom spiced bun, proved a hit. Dickson waited to reopen until her staff felt secure, noting they still mask up and the restaurant is well ventilated. “We feel good about this,” she says. “It’s crowded but we feel like we are finally back in the business of hospitality.” Warren, BywaterRestaurant.com
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Food & Drink EXPERIENCE
By Chuck Staton
Burgers and Brews on the Waterfront Warren beer hall makes an impression with sliders for all tastes, eclectic charcuterie, and more environment for a drink, a meal, a chat. To look out the windows at The Guild is to experience peak East Bay scenery. Over a dozen beers flow from the tap, including the newest brew Warren G – a double IPA with a flavor as unique as the town itself. Though an obvious choice for beer lovers, the food was the real draw for me. First up is their exceptional charcuterie board. It comes with smoked gouda, bleu cheese, and the sweet surprise of cranberry Wensleydale (paired perfectly with their fig jam). Salami, hot capicola, naan, and the impeccable addition of an olive tapenade round
out this excellent starter. The Guild takes subtle liberties to elevate pub offerings, like the Pork Belly Flatbread. You would expect a flatbread of this nature to feature barbecue pulled pork, but The Guild serves up pork belly (a very welcome alternative texture) with jalapeños on a bed of garlic and herbed cream cheese. Choices
CUISINE: Thoughtful, elevated pub food PRICES: $10 - $16 ATMOSPHERE: Warm and relaxed for a drink, a bite, and a chat
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As if Warren’s burgeoning culinary scene wasn’t already sufficiently eclectic, The Guild has joined the pack, adding to the waterfront town’s foodie hub. Founded in Pawtucket, The Guild is a beloved Rhode Island brewery and beer hall. They’ve planted their more recent location firmly along the Palmer River at the newly developed Tourister Mills property, accompanying the likes of Waterdog Kitchen & Bar, Bywater, The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar, and more. The atmosphere inside is perfect for a relaxed Sunday. The enormous windows along the back wall create a casual, inviting
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Mac and cheese with pork belly
like these left me confident in this beer hall’s ability to get creative beyond brews. Sliders are a natural focus of the menu, including roast beef, pulled pork, and the like. Meanwhile, creamy mac and cheese is portioned in three miniature skillets, not dissimilar to mini sliders. The gruyere in this surprisingly decadent dish gives it an earthy tone, and the pork belly is savory, with thick bread crumbs and sauce. Finally we get to the cheeseburgers sliders. I scribble some quick words while I eat to remember my impressions: “sloppy, delicious, pickle chips, tomatoes, woooo!” I think this would be a wholly appropriate description for this dish. The meat is exactly what
you want – a nice crispy edge with a buttery, smooth middle. The tomatoes and housemade pickle chips were the perfect accompaniment to the sauce and cheddar. They come with your choice of crunchy parmesan herb fries or thick sweet potato fries (or the delicious half-and-half option). This is your perfect burger, reconstructed into multiple, smaller-sized models. They’re so rich and filling that one slider absolutely will be enough for some people – not me, but some people. With the perfect backdrop for lovers of New England scenery and an incredibly welcoming, spacy room for eats over craft brews, The Guild, simply put, is killing it over on the waterfront.
Must-Try Items Cheeseburger sliders ($15) With lettuce, housemade dill pickle chips, tomatoes, and a special sauce
Mac-N-Cheese ($14) With cavatappi pasta, aged cheddar, gruyere, applewood smoked pork belly, panko gratin, chives
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Food & Drink IN THE KITCHEN
By Abbie Lahmers
Pasta Possible Hope & Main chef channels passed-down Italian traditions into allergen-free fettuccine Like all great pasta stories, chef Jamie Freda’s begins in Italy. “Summers were spent in Puglia, cooking alongside my Nonna Domenica who survived the Great Depression and lived until she was 102 years old,” Freda recalls. “Back then, everything was made from scratch using fresh, seasonal
ingredients. Nothing was ever wasted and there was always a song or story to go along with her recipes.” Studying at the Italian Culinary Academy was the natural next step for Freda, where she would knead her new knowledge into preserving Nonna’s tried-and-true
methodologies. “It wasn’t long before I developed an unwavering passion for pasta, and began to channel everything she taught me into my dough,” says Freda. Now, Project Pasta is the culmination of those efforts. Beet-red and earthy green nests of fresh fettuccine come in
CHEF JAMIE FREDA SHARES TIPS FOR INCORPORATING PROJECT PASTA INTO YOUR HOME COOKING TO WHIP UP BOTH SIMPLE AND DECADENT DINNERS.
WARM FLAVORS Freda’s go-to pasta dishes this season are fettuccine with mushroom ragu or tortellini al brodo, a colder weather dish popular in Bologna. “Traditionally, the tortellini are made with ground pork and cheese. I like to make mine using cashew cheese and miso and serve it with a vegetable broth of fennel, onion, garlic carrot, whole-peeled tomatoes, celery leaves and stems, peppercorn, and salt.” FAMILY AFFAIR “Pasta is one of the most versatile foods which leaves lots of room to get creative,” says Freda. “Get inspired by seasonal produce and even make your own for a fun family activity!”
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KEEP IT SIMPLE While Freda’s three flavors of fettuccine blend seamlessly in a variety of dishes, for a quick meal, “I really enjoy sauteing veggies with olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Simple and delicious.”
compostable plastic packaging for at-home cooking. The pasta is al dente in under a minute, hand-crafted using traditional techniques, and most surprising – completely gluten-free and vegan. “What I quickly realized is not only the strikingly large number of people who can’t enjoy traditional Italian pasta due to gluten intolerances, but that there’s also people with very specific food allergies that make eating any pasta nearly impossible,” says Freda, who started working out of the Hope & Main incubator kitchen in Warren to create a pasta that’s both palatable and accessible – a labor of love that took time and patience. “Since texture, quality, and authenticity are extremely important to us, we are always striving to perfect our recipes and processes,” Freda explains. “In the beginning, I had no idea where to start. There were many unsuccessful batches, but we just kept iterating, and researching different ingredients.” Konjac root, cassava flour, and flaxseed make up some of the alternatives to wheat flour used in Project Pasta’s staple fettuccine, while spinach, beet, or carrot powder add nutrients and color. With the help of Prica Farina’s pasta expert, David Strenio, and food scientist Caitlin Jamison to develop pasta prototypes and processes, now the project is growing. Exclusively sold in RI, you can find them popping up at the Hope & Main market and Mount Hope Farmers Market this month, and now a new website also allows for custom online pickup orders to meet growing demand. “Sustainability is the foundation of scalability, and also a means to further preserving our traditions,” says Freda. “We want to increase access to traditional Italian pasta without compromising anything about it.” CheFreda.com The Bay • December 2021
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