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CURLING, RHODY STYLE The Winter Olympics favorite gets its first Ocean State tournament The winter games kick off in South Korea this month, but for fans of a
is our way to give back to the local curling community.” Community’s a
certain broom-related sport, the chance to see curling up close is hap-
key word here – a highlight of curling culture is the tradition of “broom-
pening much closer to home. The Ocean State Curling Club is hosting
stacking,” which finds teams going out for beers after a match.
its first bonspiel (fancy word for a curling tournament) on February 11
The Bubble isn’t exactly equipped for spectators, but curious onlook-
at the Cranston Veterans Memorial Rink, aka The Bubble. The event –
ers are welcome to line up along the boards and see how it’s done (se-
dubbed the Quahogspiel, naturally – will see teams from around South-
riously, watching it on TV alone doesn’t do the sport justice). And for
ern New England take to the ice for the day-long competition.
those who really have the itch to get on the ice, Ocean State Curling
“We’re fairly young, as far as a curling club,” explains Janet Prichard of Ocean State Curling. “We’ve gone to bonspiels at other clubs, so this
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If you’re looking for fresh, lush musical sound in Providence, turn to Verdant Vibes Ensemble. Officially launched in 2015 with seed funding from RISCA, the performance group arose to fulfill a specific vacant niche in Providence’s cultural scene. “When I finished school and moved to Providence nine years ago, it was hard to find opportunities locally as a composer,” says Verdant Vibes founder and pianist Kirsten Volness. “Despite the great arts community in RI, the traditional sorts of composition gigs I was able to find were in Boston, New York, or Hartford, but not Providence.” Kirsten and her partner (as well as Verdant
Vibes bassist and composer) Jacob Richman almost left the city for other jobs but ended up staying, and they decided it was time to create the type of ensemble they were looking for – “to make our own opportunities for ourselves and others,” Kirsten says. Now nine musicians make up the core ensemble, and a stable of guest artists perform at different times. One defining trait of Verdant Vibes is its focus on “celebrating living artists working in a variety of styles and media,” performing work submitted by living composers around the world, as well as “in-house” compositions. “It’s all about reinventing
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The Sweet Life Popette of Pendulum’s Brenda Swift left the fashion world for healthy treats
Each lollipop is shaped like a medallion and cheerfully colored. There’s usually a little white image, like a twirly mustache, an elaborate snowflake, or a sleepy owl. Flip it over, and a label details the ingredients: vegan cane sugar, rice syrup, and organic palm oil, among other healthy things. “I’m really careful about what I eat,” says Brenda Swift, self-taught confectioner and founder of Popette of Pendulum. “I try to give every ingredient diligent research. I read that corn syrup was a GMO-derivative product, and I didn’t want any GMOs. I was vegan, and I found out regular table sugar wasn’t vegan.” A RISD graduate, Brenda spent years working as a fashion designer. When she returned to Rhode Island, she started dabbling in sugary treats. “I always sketched, I always
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painted,” she recalls. “I thought how great it would be to doodle on some candy. I just played with it at home until I saw some improvement.” The process wasn’t easy. Brenda developed her candy for two years before releasing it to the public. Today, Popette of Pendulum is based in Pawtucket, where Brenda operates her industrial kitchen and conscripts several part-time assistants. Her vegan and gluten-free collections appear at farmers markets and on her online store. “Creatively, it feels the same as fashion,” Brenda muses. “I’m still working with color, with texture. It’s still seasonal. But in fashion, it’s easy to work alone. With food, we’re all so interconnected. We can have a sweater for forty years, but we have to replenish our food supply every day.” PopetteOfPendulum.com –Robert Isenberg
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Preserving A Moment Making sure the stories of Rhode Island Latinos are never forgotten
After Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico last September, killing hundreds and leaving millions without food, water, or electricity, Rhode Islanders rushed to aid the island. For many who were born in Puerto Rico, or who still have close family on the island, the devastation demanded action. In response, these Rhode Islanders gathered donations, worked to contact family members living in Puerto Rico, and even helped individuals flee the island and resettle. “Whatever happens, this episode in history will appear in history books,” says Marta Martinez, project director and founder of Nuestras Raíces: Latino Oral Histories of RI. Martinez started the story-gathering initiative in 1991, but the hurricane added a new wave of narrative importance to the project. Having dedicated herself to capturing the stories that make up the untold history of Rhode Island’s Latino community, Martinez realized she could not let the moment slip away unrecorded. Now, Martinez is leading an effort to capture the oral testimonies of members of the Rhode Island Latino community who have been affected by the hurricane’s impact on Puerto Rico. By preserving the voices of the individuals who lived it, Martinez hopes to make these stories more approachable to students who will one day learn about the hurricane as history. These stories help “to tell a different side of the history of Rhode Island,” she says. The history of Latinos in Rhode Island may be relatively young, but that’s why it’s even more important to put faces to the individuals who shaped defining moments like these. NuestrasRaicesRI.org –Adam Toobin
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If You Build It... A look at some of downtown’s newest architectural residents
A couple of cranes have taken up residency downtown, and construction sites have peppered the area. Some of these projects point towards growth – new jobs, expanding downtown hotel options, the much anticipated pedestrian bridge – while others have shown signs of delay.
Station Row The Station Row project celebrated a topping off ceremony in December. The 260,000-square-foot development, consisting of 169 residential units, is within walking distance of the train station and will incentivize commuters who work in Boston to either remain in or relocate to Providence. The project is expected to be completed by the fall and is noted for being the first project built with approved Rebuild RI tax credits.
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Hilton Homewood Suites Ground was broken in October on this $30 million Hilton hotel near Burnside Park. Bringing in 120 fully applianced suites, the project is expected to create more than 200 construction and permanent jobs and aims for a May 2018 completion date.
169 Canal Street The crane at the base of College Hill marks the site of a mixed-use commercial and residential space on a former parking lot. Construction began in late summer on the $56 million project. As per a city council approved tax stabilization deal, the developers are required to “pursue contacts” with women and minority business owners, as well as buy materials from local vendors.
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Marriott Residence Inn/Fogarty Building The Fogarty Building, once a downtown icon of the Brutalist style of architecture, was demolished last May after succumbing to blight. The plan was for a 176-room Marriott Residence Inn to go up in its place. Plans there have stalled, as the developers have asked for a 12-month extension.
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• by Jackie Ignall •
Newport is most likely your go-to spot in the summer months for its stunning coastline, tasty eateries, and lively entertainment, but it should be a must-visit in the off-season as well. Without the usual droves of tourists, you can easily find a parking spot as well
Lace up and hit the ice at the Newport Skating Center
as score that dinner reservation you always wanted.
Warm Up to Fireside Dining There’s nothing better than having a hot toddy or meal hearthside on a winter day. Overlooking the harbor, every table at 22 Bowens (22Bowens.com) comes with spectacular views. Nab one of the four tables that flank the upstairs fireplace for an extra toasty experience. Castle Hill Inn (CastleHillInn.com) serves up house-made pasta and Nantucket Bay scallops inside the nineteenth-century Victorian mansion overlooking two
wood-burning fireplaces, in addition to the ones featured in the lobby and mansion bar. The White Horse Tavern, America’s oldest tavern, (WhiteHorseNewport.com), plays up the cozy atmosphere within the uber-quaint colonial building that it calls home, with multiple fireplaces to warm you while feasting on comfort food like beef Wellington and lobster mac n’ cheese. The old-world charm of the Clarke Cooke House features a gas-burning fireplace
in its wharf-level Candy Store (ClarkeCooke. com/Candy-Store), while the bistro bar room, decked out with wood posts and beams, has a wood-burning one alongside a cozy couch you’ll want to snag if available. The Mooring Seafood Kitchen + Bar (MooringRestaurant. com) offers seafood lovers waterfront views along with their shellfish towers, and a few tables by a wood-burning fireplace that stays lit all season long.
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Party at Winter Fest When you can’t take another day sitting inside, head to Newport’s 30th annual Winter Festival (NewportWinterFestival.com). The fun-filled, tenday festival, from February 16 to 26, caters to all ages and features food, music, and 150 events that are held at multiple locations in and near town. Some of this year’s events include a princess party, a concert by Jimmy Buffett tribute band Latitudes, comedy shows, a chili cook-off, a hot drink contest, and two polo matches held on Easton’s Beach.
Take a Soak in Mineral-Infused Baths Work out those cold-weather kinks and spend a few hours at Bodhi Spa (TheBodhiSpa.com), New England’s only hydrotherapy day spa, which specializes in a rejuvenating water journey treatment to boost the circulatory system and get rid of toxins. The hot-cool treatment alternates hot mineral baths, cold plunge pools, wet and dry saunas, and a steam room, all for $55, which also gets you access for the entire day.
Listen to Live Music Newport has its share of intimate live music venues and often brings in some big-name acts. On Fridays and Saturdays, Newport Blues Café (NewportBlues. com) hosts live bands from all different genres starting at 10pm. Check out a slightly more intimate live music scene while you sip the extensive craft beer and wine selection at Norey’s (Noreys.com), which hosts performances on Wednesday nights and live jazz on Thursdays throughout the season. Play a game of pool at popular local hangout Jimmy’s Saloon (Facebook: Jimmy’s Saloon), which also features live local bands on certain nights.
Open year-round for tastings and tours, Newport Vineyards (NewportVineyards.com) offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the wine-making process. You can sip on wines by the glass or at one of their tastings, and, if you’re hungry, feast on duck confit pizzas, local oysters, and roasted chicken at their in-house restaurant, Brix. During the winter months, you can find wine and cheese classes, cooking demonstrations, and live music on the weekends. Newport Storm Brewery (NewportStorm.com), Rhode Island’s first microbrewery, offers self-guided tours, beer flights, and tastings of Thomas Tew Rum, named after the infamous Newport pirate.
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Things To Do With
Your Kids in Providence ...before they grow up
by Jeanette St. Pierre & Tony Pacitti
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Glide Through a Winter’s Day
Yes, it’s going to be cold. And someone is probably going to fall. Ice skating at The Providence Rink at the Alex and Ani City Center is much more than a family activity; it’s the ultimate test of your parental abilities. Your patience, resiliency, and “ohyou’re-fine-get-back-up” skills are all on full display, and on ice no less. There are lessons to be learned here – and plenty of laughs,
too – so lace up and enjoy. And if skating’s not your kid’s thing, the rink’s brand-new bumper cars are sure to thrill. The 16 brightly colored cars – the first on an outdoor rink in the country, BTW – take over half of the rink Mondays through Fridays and Saturday nights. And don’t worry, they’ll still be around after the ice has melted for the season. Downtown, TheProvidenceRink.com
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Dress Your Kids in Black and Gold
First and foremost, a Providence Bruins game is a surefire way to catch some great hockey and see the future stars of the NHL. But it’s not all face-offs and hat tricks. Theme nights add a little extra fun to a family’s time at the Dunk, with cool giveaways and appearances from your favorite superheroes throughout February. The Bruins are doing really well in their division, so whether you’re coming for the hockey or the free thundersticks, you’re sure to leave feeling like a winner. Family combo tickets available. Downtown, ProvidenceBruins.com
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Visit a World-Class Museum
Some of the stars at Roger Williams Park Zoo might not like the snow, but others love it. Think snow leopards, red pandas, red wolves, and pronghorns. The colder months give guests a chance to see these curious critters in their element – and the half-priced admission through the end of February ought to make Mama and Papa Bear happy. Which isn’t to say you won’t run into the zoo’s regulars – no one here goes south for the winter, but the zoo does make sure that its more tropical residents are kept nice and cozy. Free for kids 1 and under, $13 for kids 2–12, $18 for adults. Elmwood Avenue, RWPZoo.org
Picasso, Warhol, Monet, Manet, and Van Gogh are just five of the thousands of notable artists represented at the RISD Museum. This year marks the ten-year anniversary of the museum’s opening of the Chase Center, the game-changing configuration that connected the institution’s four buildings with a glass bridge and a downtown-facing entrance. With over 100,000 works of art ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary paintings in its main collection, the sprawling galleries are sure to keep you and your brood inspired for hours. Free for kids 18 and younger, $15 per adult. North Main Street, RISDMuseum.org
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Create Your Very Own Art
Inspiration comes easy at family day at Muse Paintbar. In addition to its daily paint-and-sip schedule that’s geared for adults, the studio offers kid-friendly sessions on select weekends, holidays, and school breaks throughout the year. The premise is pretty much the same: Everyone starts with a blank canvas and follows the art instructor’s step-by-step directions for about two hours. Add in a beer, wine, and appetizer menu and everyone is an artist. There’s plenty of room for mistakes and/or custom touches, which makes the process just as memorable as the finished products. $25 per person. North Main Street, MusePaintbar.com
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Get Hands-On With Science
After years of operating as a pop-up, the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA) has put down roots on the West Side, making it a convenient one-stop shop for curious kiddos. Exhibits let visitors roll up their sleeves and get hands-on with scientific concepts, funky gadgets, and animation. The activities are presented without instruction, allowing kids and their imaginations to run wild. Westminster Street, RIMOSA.org
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Discover Kid-Friendly Cinema
Everyone knows the story of The Little Mermaid, but Festival Ballet is bringing a whole new twist to Disney’s – er, Hans Christian Andersen’s – classic tale of love on the high seas in Providence this spring. Stunning sets and choreography send the story leaping from the page and screen to The Vets stage on April 27. Downtown, FestivalBalletProvidence.org
Photo courtesy of the Providence Children’s Museum
Everything in outer space is far away, but on the East Side it all feels a whole lot closer. Ladd Observatory opens its doors every Tuesday night to the public, letting imaginations take off into hyperspace as visitors explore the stars and our closer celestial neighbors through a vintage telescope. All aspiring Jedi, Starfleet cadets, or wannabe guardians of the galaxy are welcome. Doyle Avenue, Facebook: Ladd Observatory
Let’s face it, you could probably use a break from the Minions. The Providence Children’s Film Festival is here to save the day and broaden the definition of “kid’s movie” with another year of independent, all-ages films from around the world, including shorts, features, and a Youth Filmmaker Showcase. And if your kid’s got more Spielberg than Siskel in them, the festival is also hosting workshops in music videos, special effects, and animation. Various venues, February 16-25. ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org
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Go for a Spin on Roller Skates
It’s impossible to be bored at United Skates of America. The loud, bright, and often-crowded spot offers roller skate/blade rentals, arcade games, laser tag, a rock-climbing wall, and a concessions stand smack in the middle of it all. If your children can’t roll out of the gate, don’t fret: the rink also offers public skating lessons on Saturday mornings. Pawtucket, UnitedSkatesRI.com
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Touch Everything at a Museum
Your little ones get to put their curious hands on pretty much everything they see at the Providence Children’s Museum. This two-story house of fun encourages kids to learn the best way they know how: by playing. From tossing balls into swirling water tanks to making stuff fly through air tubes, kids get to be kids here. Jewelry District, ChildrenMuseum.org
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Rock Out at Karaoke
The Dean Hotel is arguably the coolest spot in Providence, offering hip grown-ups next-level dining and nightlife. Cool kids can also get in on the scene at The Boombox. The karaoke lounge welcomes families to belt out songs for free in the public area or rented private rooms between 5 and 9pm. The bar serves sake cocktails for adults and tasty Asian candies for all. Fountain Street, SingBoombox.com
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Interact with Life-Sized Puppets
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Hear a Story in Pajamas
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See a Big Screen Movie
You don’t just see Big Nazo – you experience Big Nazo. The larger-than-life troupe are known to steal the show at outdoor festivals like PVD Fest and the Hope Street Stroll. Creatures take up yearround residence at the Big Nazo Lab, a storefront studio where the public is always welcome to walk in. Pop in for a chance to meet the artists behind the masks and interact with the creatures they’ve built. Westminster Street, BigNazo.com
Bedtime is a breeze with the help of Barrington Books Retold in Garden City. The bookstore hosts a Pajama Storytime with storyteller Miss Alyisha every Monday evening at 6:30pm. Kids five and younger are encouraged to come in their coziest footsies and enjoy a lively tale before they wind down for the night. Sweet dreams are sure to follow. Cranston, BarringtonBooks.com
Watching a movie at the IMAX Theater is an immersive, in-your-face-and-ears experience like no other. The theater features a weekly rotation of what’s playing next door at Providence Place Cinemas, as well as the occasional made-for-IMAX film. A Wrinkle In Time, the sci-fi Disney movie your kids have been talking about for months, premieres in March. Whether or not Oprah will officially announce her plan to run for president during the film is TBD. Providence Place Mall, ShowcaseCinemas.com
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Celebrate the end of the school and work week with a side-splitting performance at Friday Night Live at the Everett Company. The one-hour, all-ages show features live music, improv comedy, sing-alongs, and other unpredictable family fun. Duncan Avenue, $5 per person, 7pm every Friday, EverettRI.org
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Make Gaming a Reality
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Your children are the center of your universe, but sometimes you need a break from reality. Base Station VR Lounge, Rhode Island’s first virtual reality arcade, provides a quick and pretty awesome escape. Here’s how it works: select a kid-appropriate game from the catalog, grab a headset, and head to a station that can accommodate up to four players. In an instant, you are all transported to the alternate universe of your choice. Fear not, the rule of parental law still applies in a virtual world. Thayer Street, BaseStationVR.com
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Check in at the Library
Oh, the places you can go with a library card. Card-carrying members of Ocean State Libraries have access to over 50 locations within the statewide network, including the nine branches of the Providence Community Library. In addition to checking out books and videos, the neighborhood libraries offer a variety of community-based events and activities. Lego clubs, yoga classes, Girls Who Code meetups, teen movies, and Spanish for beginners are just a sampling of what’s available in February. ProvComLib.org
If cabin fever is starting to kick in, why not take the kids someplace where they can literally bounce off the walls? Sky Zone Providence takes the thrill of bouncing on a trampoline to new heights by creating a space dedicated to the art of bouncing. Land big air jumps safely into a foam pit, score high-flying slam dunks, monkey across the wobbly sky ladder, and more with high-energy games and stunts for all ages. East Providence, SkyZone.com
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side
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The world is a wild and exciting place – and so is Roger Williams Park. The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium lets guests get up close to specimens and artifacts from around the globe and ponder the mysteries of worlds beyond our own through exhibits that explore the natural world and weekend planetarium shows. The Botanical Center, New England’s largest indoor greenhouse, exhibits a rotating assortment of plant life from around the world – like kid-favorite carnivorous plants! Elmwood Avenue, RWPConservancy.org
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Unplug in a Historic Setting
The Providence Athenaeum’s Children’s Library is a “technology-free sanctuary” inside the historic Benefit Street institution. The collection includes options for little ones and young adults who have aged into (slightly) more grown-up tastes. Their Old Juvenile collection doesn’t leave the library, but includes rare and first edition printings from as far back as the mid-nineteenth century, while regular programming like Sing Along Story Time and Family Movie Night takes the fun beyond the written word. Benefit Street, ProvidenceAthenaeum.org
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Toting Worldly Style Designer Dora Izquierdo creates globally minded handbags in Fox Point From her small studio in Fox Point, Dora Izquierdo is making accessories with a big impact. A native of Mexico City, Izquierdo had a long road to the East Side. The creative mind behind Doizpe Handbags (Doizpe.com) studied in Australia, New York, and Italy before coming to Providence – but her bags still have a global impact. “I believe a designer who constantly is thinking about creating new objects needs
to be conscious about our world situation and environment,” Izquierdo says. Her vegan handbags are made by Mexican women, and some of them incorporate palm leaf weavings made by Mayan artisans. “Supporting women in Mexico is so important to me,” Izquierdo says, because she’s “contributing to the life of artisan women, helping them to evolve in a personal way and as a community.”
Her colorful and fun bags have been recognized in InStyle, Vogue Mexico, Glamour Mexico, and The Handbag Designer Awards. “My story as a designer started when I was 11 years old, watching John Galliano’s fashion show,” Izquierdo says. “At that time I didn’t know exactly what a designer was, but it sounded like fun for me, thinking that I could be able to keep playing with my imagination.”
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CITY STYLE • The Look
by Jackie Ignall
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Jewelry designer Linda Gonzalez brings a West Coast vibe to her New England winter wardrobe
Nine years ago, I was recruited from the West Coast to head up a large jewelry manufacturing company here. I’m thankful that it allowed me to learn and see the beauty of this city, the artistic and creative force that is here as well as the five-star culinary experience. I would define my style as effortless chic, elegant, but also understated. I wear what makes me feel good all day, every day. My signature look typically begins with a great pair of jeans, like this Citizen of Humanity pair that I am wearing, a T-shirt or blouse, my must-have hoop earrings and minimalist, bold jewelry. Being from the West Coast has had a big influence on my personal style. This comes in the form of what I feel is a laid-back but dressed-up approach to fashion. Work and non-work attire rarely change for me and if it does, it will be going from a pair of comfortable flats to striking high heels. “Every girl deserves to sparkle!” is my personal quote and the embodiment of my XOJULEZ jewelry line. There is not a day that you won’t find me wearing my own line of essentials. Some of my favorites are the iconic XO collection and my day-to-night pave hoops. Winter in New England does not change my style too much. The winters here allow me to cover up my jeans with a great pair of boots and a wool coat or parka to keep me warm. XOJulez.com
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Retro finds for miles at the Vault Collective If you’ve ever been a fan of thrifting, you know how inconvenient it can be to pry through racks of stuff shoved together, trying to find treasure. Thankfully The Vault Collective, a 3,000-square-foot group boutique that features collections from 11 local vintage dealers, offers a calmer shopping experience then the usual claustrophobia of thrifting. Ruth Meteer started the Vault in 2014 as a pop-up. Today, she says, the space “feels more like shopping at a fancy boutique then a resale shop. The clothing is clean and trendy, not costume-y.” There’s lots of room to browse through the large selection of clothing and accessories for men and
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CITY STYLE • Whole Body
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She had a slightly more scientific explanation: “It manipulates below the epidermis. The deep physical, enzyme, and acid exfoliation increases oxygen within the dermal layer, increasing blood flow, which can have an amazing impact on the overall health of the skin.� A series of six facials can have the same result as Botox or fillers, subtly smoothing out lines and plumping the skin, but without injectables. When we were done, the difference I saw in the mirror was remarkable: my skin was so clean that it looked like it was lit from within, and the hyperpigmentation from my healing breakouts was barely visible. Then Backlund added the ultimate finishing touch: an Ellebana Lash Lift. The quick procedure put a permanent curl in my lashes, with a lash tint afterwards. The effect, especially with my glowing skin, was so striking that I woke up every morning for weeks afterwards looking like I was already made up and ready to go. Let me tell you, it’s a lot more pleasant than what I’m used to.
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Saying that all facials are the same is a bit like saying all wines are the same. Yes, on a fundamental level, they all treat you (and your mind) to some pampering and relaxing, with the added bonus that your face looks great afterwards. But just like there’s a world of difference between a box of Franzia and a bottle of Dom, there are facials and then there are facials. I had one of the latter just before the holidays at Breathing Space Spa on the East Side. When spa owner Abby Backlund told me about the OxyGenO facial, I knew I was in for something special. First, I had never heard of it which, when you’ve been writing about skin care for over a decade, is rare. Second, she told me, it delivered dermatologist-quality skin care without the dermatologist. And third, her Waterman Street spa is the only one offering the service in the whole state. So I had high expectations when my holiday-frazzled self walked into Breathing Space, complete with the evidence of stress eating erupting all over my face. Once I was on the table, everything started to melt away: my stress, my muscle knots, my clogged pores. For me, what made this facial so different was that Backlund used a wand with a scrubbing pad attached to it, which felt like it was dissolving everything that I didn’t want stored in my face.
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Of all the activities I’ve tried for this column, the one to which I’ve most wanted to return is indoor rock climbing. Of course, the difference between wanting to do an activity and actually doing it is often a pretty wide chasm for me, so it was a welcome opportunity when my editor asked me to visit Rock Spot Climbing in Lincoln. I was glad to get another go at it. My first climb was a great experience, but it was largely centered around learning the basics of belaying (the rope technique used to keep climbers safe) and conquering my fear of heights. The two things that stuck with me, however, were the puzzle-like mental challenge of navigating the trail of holds up the wall and the invigorating sensation pulsing through my entire body afterward, indicating that all my muscle groups had been activated. I wanted more. Rock Spot provided just what I was craving. A densely clustered collection of walls intended for both top-roping (climbing with ropes) and bouldering (shorter climbs
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without ropes), the place was abuzz with activity from various youth and adult climbing groups. Everywhere I looked, someone was scaling something. It was especially humbling to watch the youth groups; I knew I’d be stumbling through this while they were zipping up the walls like spider monkeys. My sherpa, West, introduced me to the auto-belay system, which provides a solo climber with the safety of top-roping without a partner to hold the rope. He also explained the rating system that grades the difficulty of various courses. Each wall features multiple groupings of differently colored hand- and footholds. The goal is to work your way to the top using only one color. The varying sizes, placements, and distances between the holds make some colors more challenging than others, providing something for climbers of all experience and skill levels. Sticking with the easiest course on several
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auto-belay walls, I worked my way around the gym. I summited my first wall on the first attempt, giving me a boost of false confidence. I quickly discovered that even among the low-numbered courses, the difficulty levels can vary greatly. My next attempt was on a wall that jutted out about two-thirds of the way up. Four times I attempted to navigate past it and each one resulted in me tumbling back down to the mat. West urged me not to get discouraged. “The one thing beginners and experienced climbers have in common is that they both fall a lot,” he assured me. After working my way up – and falling back down – several other courses, I needed a break. Rock climbing really tests your grip strength in a way that most exercises don’t. My hands, wrists, and forearms started to fatigue fairly quickly. That’s when West and his co-worker, Eddie, pointed out what in retrospect should have been obvious: I should have been letting my legs do most of the work. With that in mind, I clipped into the next wall and focused on using my legs. I realized that I had been almost exclusively looking up during each climb as my hands fumbled for the next-highest hold to grab; by looking down more and letting my legs climb higher before reaching up for the next handhold, I had a lot more success. After spending most of the session falling, I was suddenly climbing, and quickly reached the top of the wall. I triumphantly lowered myself back to the base with a sense of accomplishment and newfound understanding of the sport. Unfortunately, my feeling of victory was abruptly cut short when I noticed the sign reading, “Kid-friendly climb.”
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ON THE CATWALK, YEAH February 21-24: Designers from all over the country and Europe are descending on Providence when StyleWeek Northeast (StyleWeekNorthEast.com) returns for another fashionable turn at the RI Convention Center. In addition to Project Runway alumni
and local designers on the rise, there will also be a student design competition with creative kids from The Lincoln School. It’s four days, sixteen runway shows, and one very good reason to spruce up your wardrobe.
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Through February 4: Get On Your Feet! at PPAC (PPACRI.org) for the Gloria Estefan musical, which tells the story of her early life in Cuba and her rise to superstardom.
February 9–11: Appreciate the finer things at Festival Ballet’s Director’s Choice (FestivalBallet.com), a curated collection of dances, including world premieres, with live music.
February 3: Rock out to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Cranston’s Park Theatre (ParkTheatreRI.com), when they play an acoustic set of greatest hits from the ‘80s and beyond.
February 10–11: Pulling from 5,000 years of storytelling, dancing, and artistic traditions, Shen Yun returns to Providence to share the sights and sounds of ancient China through a stunningly choreographed performance. (PPACRI.org)
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February 7: Indie songster Jose Gonzalez of “Heartbeats” fame plays The Columbus Theatre (ColumbusTheatre. com) on Broadway with opener Bedouine.
February 15–March 18: See the tragedy of Desdemona and Othello at Trinity Rep (TrinityRep.com) in Shakespeare’s tale of jealousy, betrayal, and love gone wrong.
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February 16–25: Treat your inner child – or your actual kids – to a movie at the Providence Children’s Film Festival (ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org), with showings all over the city and the state, plus workshops and events.
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February 20: Raise a pint with fellow book lovers at the Point Street Reading Series (ReadingWithRobin. com), when authors gather for readings and signings at Bayberry Beer Hall on the West Side.
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February 22: “Feel It Still” when Portugal the Man plays The Strand (TheStrandRI.com) on Washington Street, supported by their aforementioned single of the season and opening band Twin Peaks.
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Kirsten Evans and Alan Alberto. Rubies choreography by George Balanchine, © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo by Zaire Kacz Photography.
February 22: Hear American Rhapsody: The Gershwin Songbook, presented by FirstWorks (FirstWorks.org) at The Vets, performed by vocalist Michael Andrew and a 17-piece big band orchestra.
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CAN’T MISS TRACKS “Shed” This track from the 2015 Twin Foxes self-titled EP (on Bandcamp) has a telling mix of catchy vocal hooks in the verses reminiscent of your favorite 1999 emo track mixed with a noisy, chaotic, sprawling soundscape that takes it to unexpected places and an unexpected conclusion.
“Sleeping on the Attic Floor” Eclectic and building, this track from Twin Foxes’ newest album works towards a post-hardcore breakdown that deconstructs everything built before it. Does that sound cryptic? Just give it a listen.
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that plays into the long-form, dynamic songs they’ve put out on earlier EPs and demos. “This whole record is basically a concept record,” Mann says. “I think its ideas could only be fully realized in an LP. Every song is consistent to particular themes. It deals a lot with the topic of starting over. Being a genuine person in 2017, not reliant on technology and contributing towards progressive change is important, but also challenging. I think the world is a strange place right now. I guess it’s my personal take on life so far.” For DIY musicians, there are two broad paths to take: either make quick, cheap releases available on Bandcamp or Soundcloud or take the time to create and curate something physical. Twin Foxes took the latter route. “I think vinyl in itself is the whole package. It’s a piece of art and it’s the best way to present music to a listener, in my opinion,” Mann says. “The sound quality is unlike any other and the packaging lets you into the experience of the record. We worked
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After disappearing into the trees, Twin Foxes emerged with a new, full–length album
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really hard on the design too. It’s comprised of a lot of photographs I’ve taken over the years. I think there’s a lot of beauty in releasing it this way. It’s hard to compete in a digital world with vinyl, but when it comes to sharing art, you want to be different and special. You want it to be tangible.” Twin Foxes will be releasing Sleeping on the Attic Floor on vinyl through Tor Johnson Records and Midnight Werewolf Records on February 8 at AS220. Following the album release, the band will be taking a long-weekend February tour through Providence, Western Mass, Keene, NH, Worcester, and Cambridge.
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Guest Artist Carol Wincenc, Flute Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall The Muir String Quartet returns with flautist Carol Wincenc. The program is scheduled to include Schulhoff String Quartet No. 1, Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, K.285 and Beethoven String Quartet No. 8 in Eminor (“Rasumovsky No. 2”), Op. 59 No. 2.
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GET OUT • On Stage
by Marrissa Ballard
Setting a New Stage in Pawtucket The Burbage Theatre Company finds room to grow in its new home
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After spending two years at downtown’s Aurora, which sadly closed its doors at the end of October, Burbage Theatre Company has moved into a space at TEN31 Productions in Pawtucket. According to Artistic Director and President Jeff Church, the move will give Burbage a more permanent setup and room to grow. The connection with TEN31 – a company famous for their living statues at WaterFire – was forged mostly through a relationship with Burbage’s executive director, Allison Crews, who had worked with them in the
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past. “They were very eager to sit down with us, and it was really serendipitous,” says Church. “They knew our theatre intimately and had been coming to see our shows.” The new location ensures that the company has a more consistent environment. At Aurora, they worked under tight constraints – each show had to be under two hours and the set had to be deconstructed after each performance. “It was great to
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dream. “I see myself as a bridge,” she says. “[I can help] artists get themselves organized, have a start, get a few shows under their belts – Skye Gallery is a bit of a portal for fresh new voices and expression.” To finance her mission, Skye secured small crowdfunded investments from friends, including her longtime Coffee Exchange employer and consulting client Charlie Fishbein. She also took a grant-funded class on business development through the RI Foundation for Women and Enterprise. Skye began seeking a space to showcase “emerging and traditionally underrepresented artists whose work is visionary,” as well as to offer artist management services at an hourly rate. Services include resume and website guidance, Gallery owner Jonny Skye sees herself as a “bridge” to help artists “get themselves organized”
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THE BELGIAN WAFFLE INVASION The Burgundian is bringing waffles to new levels of deliciousness “When I first tried a Liege waffle,” Shane Matlock says, “it left me wondering why we in the US had never had this deliciousness.” Fast forward some years, and his business, The Burgundian: Coffee and Waffles, is bringing a new kind of European delicacy to Rhode Island. Unlike batter-based Belgian waffles, which are called “Brussels waffles” in Europe, the Burgundian’s brioche-based Liege waffles are day-to-night street food, suited to creative toppings both sweet and savory, like The Sweet Rhody – topped with Dave’s Coffee Milk
mascarpone whipped cream, Borealis Coffee espresso fudge drizzle, and Bellicchi’s Best cocoa nib biscotti – or the Hash-Tag waffle – a chorizo bacon plantain hash with queso fresco and a crema drizzle. “They’re often eaten with beer, or after a heavy dose of Belgian beer, which is why I’ve been popping up at breweries,” Matlock says. “Sort of a ‘do as the Belgians do.’” The Burgundian and its Liege waffles will be at the Hope Artiste Village Wintertime Farmers Market on February 10 and 24. Facebook: The Burgundian Coffee and Waffles –Julie Tremaine
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A Johnston Classic Turns 45 Luigi’s still delivers Italian favorites after almost five decades
Luigi’s in Johnston has been a veritable institution for over 45 years, but if you usually stay within Providence city limits, you may not have heard of it. Part deli (“Gourmet Express”) and part restaurant, it occupies most of a large strip on Hartford Avenue. We stopped by the restaurant on a weeknight with my in-laws. As we walked in, we admired the cases in the Gourmet Express area, filled with to-go items like snail salad, chicken parmigiana, and lasagna, as well as attractive desserts like mini key lime pies, robust cheesecakes, and cannoli. We settled into a booth and my husband ordered a Black Fig Martini, made with black fig vodka and Grand Marnier. The flavor contrasted creatively with our large olives stuffed with blue cheese. Luigi’s house bread basket absorbed some of the generously sized drink: rolls served alongside a plate of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and roasted garlic cloves. We ordered three appetizers to share. The Crab Arancini came five to an order. The risotto balls were filled with crab, scallions,
and mascarpone. About the size of golf balls, they were dotted with the restaurant’s signature Calabrian chili aioli. This piquant aioli also made an appearance in our order of Calabrian Garlic Shrimp with Polenta Fries. Presented in a crock, this appetizer was like shrimp scampi with a kick. Small shrimp were roasted in oil with garlic and hot peppers and served alongside short, wide polenta fries. We luckily saved some of our bread basket for the garlicky roasting oil. The Meatballs and Ricotta, like the other appetizers, were easy to share with a table of four, and we appreciated the abundant sweet ricotta and hint of fresh basil. For my entree, I ordered the Veal Raffaello, a variation on Veal Marsala with the addition of fried breaded eggplant and melted provolone. Most entrees come with a choice of pasta, and I upgraded mine to the homemade ricotta gnocchi for an extra $1.50; homemade spaghetti and fettuccine are also available as an upgrade. My husband had the Filet Mignon alla
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Valdonstana, two filet medallions grilled to order and topped with prosciutto, provolone, and sliced mushrooms with a white truffle glaze. Sliced roasted potato and grilled broccolini rounded out the plate. With the steak, our server recommended a glass of the Meiomi Pinot Noir, a jammy pinot. When they visit the coast, my in-laws are especially enthusiastic about seafood, and they both ordered shellfish-heavy dishes. My father-in-law chose the Stuffed Shrimp Nicola over Seafood Risotto. The large shrimp were stuffed with spinach and black olives, wrapped with prosciutto and roasted pepper, then baked with white wine and garlic butter. Usually shrimp over risotto sounds like a healthy option, but the generous amount of melted provolone made it more of an indulgence. Still, this dish was designated Gluten Free, along with several others on the menu, including my husband’s steak.
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Udder-ly New Ownership A new family takes over Munroe Dairy Since 1881, Munroe Dairy has delivered farm-fresh milk in glass bottles to front doorsteps across the region, specializing in small-batch milk and reusable vessels. After generations of ownership by the Armstrong family (who purchased the dairy from the Munroes in 1936), an alliance of local families has jointly purchased the company. The dairy will move forward with Tracy and Bill Daugherty of Barrington as the new managing partners. Much of the company’s traditional operations will remain intact. Customers can still expect to see the charming cow-spotted delivery trucks traveling about town, and the dairy will retain all of its 72 employees. The Daughertys will continue to grow the business and invest in new products, services, and equipment, including a mobile app and a commercial kitchen, which is tentatively slated to open this spring. The dairy will also explore new partnerships with local food and beverage outfits and expand Sacred Cow, its line of baked goods. CowTruck.com
BANGKOK STREET FOOD ON COLLEGE HILL From the owners of Tong-D, Heng celebrates Thai street food in its most authentic form. “We want to offer Thai food as you experience when you travel to Thailand,” says owner Angie Lim, who was born and raised in Thailand. “We want to bring back the experience of all of the food vendors often found [on the streets of] Bangkok, which is well known for its street food.” Lim says that the restaurant hopes to cater to the local Thai community as well as the diverse student population of College Hill, some of whom have travelled to Thailand and come back raving about the open-air eateries. While their Tong-D locations trend toward upscale dining and broader Asian influences, Heng offers a casual environment with a full bar, including unique signature cocktails like the Tom Yum martini. Lim especially recommends trying their Chicken Rotisserie, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, and homemade Thai iced tea. HengPVD.com
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FEAST • In The Kitchen
by Jessica Bryant
Burger Perfection After 17 years, The Abbey keeps the craft brews flowing and its burger menu flavorful
rings, and garlic mayonnaise on a grilled onion roll; The Couch Potato – a 10-ounce seasoned beef patty topped with Wisconsin blue cheese, thick-cut potato chips, BBQ pulled pork, sautéed onions, and garlic mayonnaise on a grilled sourdough bun; and The Honky Tonk – a beef patty topped with Wisconsin Brick cheese, BBQ sauce, pulled pork, fried onion strings, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a grilled sesame bun. What about the three most popular non-burger items on the menu? Kevin Grant: We sell a lot of loaded nachos, our bacon-aki, which is bacon skewers like beef teriyaki, and we have a good amount of flatbread pizzas that sell really well, too.
The Abbey, the buzzing burger-and-beer joint on Admiral Street, has been serving the area for nearly 20 years, a huge feat in the restaurant industry. Known for its creative burger combinations and vast selection of craft beers, you can expect to eat amongst a broad range of customers here – from politicians and Providence College students to elderly couples and families. I chatted with owner Jay Hoff, a Rhode Island and Arizona restaurateur, and Chef Kevin Grant, who has worked The Abbey’s kitchen for 12 years. Tell me about how The Abbey came to be. Jay Hoff: I had been in the restaurant business for a long time. I was involved with Chili’s Grill & Bar for a number of years in my early 20s. When I got out of the restaurant business, I bought a liquor store on Chalkstone Avenue. My wife, Michelle, and I used to go to The Abbey – it was called Gravity Bar & Grill back then – to get a chicken sandwich. It was a PC hangout and Michelle and I were pretty entrepreneurial at that point. I told one of the bartenders that if it
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ever came up for sale, let us know. Lo and behold, a couple months later, he came into the liquor store and said, “Hey, Joey’s gonna sell it.” So I bought it. We jumped into it with a menu that was burger-centric even to begin with. The beer picture was interesting because it was very early-stage of this craft beer thing. We got very successful with the beer selection that we had at the liquor store, and we decided to do the same thing with The Abbey. Now, we have about a 120-beer selection. In an effort to get people to try new ones, we started pairing the beer with the burgers. That was a big hit right off the mark. The pairings started with just the burger menu, but now the entire menu is paired with a beer. We haven’t matched all 120 beers to a food item but there’s a lot of rotation. What are the most-ordered burgers on the menu right now? Kevin Grant: The Roadhouse – a 12-ounce beef patty topped with Wisconsin Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, onion
The Abbey is going on its 17th year in business. Congrats! To what do you attribute its success? Jay Hoff: The quality of food – we always make sure we put out food. The selection of beer – our focus has been on that since day one. And our long-standing employees and great customers. What’s your personal favorite burger on the menu? Jay Hoff: The Jay Burger is named after me. Give me some lettuce, mayonnaise, sautéed mushrooms, and Swiss cheese and I’m in heaven. We’re actually retooling the entire burger menu. A lot of the favorites will stay, but we’ll bring on a new selection. I’ve got a few favorites on there – one called Get Me to the Greek, which is basically our certified Angus beef burger patty sliced and served like a gyro with tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, red onion, and tomatoes and rolled up in a fresh pita.
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With his artisanal cocktail syrups, Paul Kubiski wants to up your home mixology game Tired of drinking subpar cocktails, Paul Kubiski started tinkering with recipes for easy-to-mix additions to spirits. He and his wife Jackie Duhamel started Bootblack Brand small batch cocktail and soda syrups at Hope and Main in Warren last spring, which is now in over 70 locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In Providence, find them at Bottles Fine Wine, Campus Fine Wine, and East End Wine and Spirits, among others. “I was a bartender way back in the ‘70s,” Kubiski says. “I was trained in the classics, and as I got older, I came back to cocktails. Having a great cocktail is like having a great meal. It’s not about drinking, it’s about the flavor profile.” The idea was to develop ways for non-bartenders to mix a foolproof cocktail at home, the kind that taste’s like something whipped up by a skilled mixologist but without needing an arsenal of mixers and ingredients on hand.
“I’m trying to help people not be intimidated to mix good cocktails at home,” Kubiski says. Here, he shares the recipe for the Broken Word, a play on a Last Word cocktail using his Classic Citrus Tonic.
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You won’t find another restaurant like Dante’s Kitchen in Rhode Island. The breakfast and lunch hot spot in East Greenwich serves up delicious and authentic Southern comfort food. “In my previous career I had an amazing
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Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse Honest, authentic BBQ with a large selection of whiskey. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$
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The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery, and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ The Village Lively bar and grill with comfort fare, bar bites, and beer. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun, and Southwestern fare, cocktails, and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 7516777. LD $-$$ Trinity Brewhouse American pub fare and craft beer in a downtown setting, with lunch, dinner, and late-night menus. 186 Fountain Street, Providence, 4532337. LD $-$$
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Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$
inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 2952500. D $-$$$
XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$
Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$
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Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery Pizza Calzones and baked goods made fresh daily. 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-8086. BrLD $
George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$
Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$
Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$
The Vig Contemporary sports bar with craft tavern fare. 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, 709-0347. LD $-$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Mariner Grille Seafood, steaks, and pasta in a fun setting, with live entertainment. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza with exclusive ingredients imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$
398-2900. BrLD $$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/ American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$
Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $
Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich,
Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South
Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$
EAST BAY / NEWPORT Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating, and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi, and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$ The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-336-8460. LD $-$$$
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HIDDEN PVD
by Robert Isenberg
The Story Behind the Sultan How a mysterious Turkish warrior became a famed Providence monument With his elegant turban and long mustache, the “Turk” looms over the paving stones of Weybosset Street, scowling at passersby. He cuts an imposing figure, grappling the stone ledge with curled fingers, flanked on both sides by bas-relief of winged lions. Strolling down the sidewalk, you might not even notice the Turk, as the deco-style bust is perched on the third floor, high above an arched entryway. But this ornery Ottoman is the namesake Photography by Robert Isenberg 66
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of the Turk’s Head Building, which is just one reason the pie-shaped tower is among the most conspicuous skyscrapers in the city. Why a Turk’s head? According to lore, the original face was the figurehead of a ship, appropriately named The Sultan. A shopkeeper named Jacob Whitman somehow procured the eye-catching visage and hung it above his storefront. By the late 19th century, the stoic face was a popular landmark, and
shoppers would convene regularly “at the sign of the Turk’s Head.” In 1913, New York architects Howells and Strokes constructed their 16-story edifice on the same site, and the Turk’s Head Building was briefly the second tallest structure in Providence (after the State House.) The original Turk’s head is lost to history, but the builders carved their own replica to embed in the facade. –Robert Isenberg
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85 3rd Street 74 Abbott Street, Unit 3 44 Alfred Stone Road 66 Alton Road 402 Angell Street 546 Angell Ave, Unit B2 631 Angell Street 652 Angell Street 8 April Court 28 Arbor Drive, Unit 17 17 Arlington Avenue 215 Arlington Avenue 77 Arlington Avenue 52 Armstrong Avenue 25 Balton Road 15 Barnes Street 18 Barnes Street 20 Barnes Street, Unit 2 28 Barnes Street, Unit 2 1 Benefit Street 14 Benefit Street, Unit 2 147 Benefit Street, Unit B 188 Benefit Street, Unit 1 24 Benefit Street 283 Benefit Street, Unit B 389 Benefit Street, Unit 2 52 Berkshire Street 12 Bianco Court 106 Blackstone Blvd, Unit 3 400 Blackstone Boulevard 436 Blackstone Boulevard 460 Blackstone Boulevard 62 Blackstone Blvd, Unit 2 90 Blackstone Boulevard 25 Bowen Street 273 Bowen Street, Unit 8 96 Bowen Street, Unit 1 1 Brighton Street, Unit 3 27 Brookway Road 140 Brown Street 262 Brown Street 8 Burrs Lane 105-107 Butler Avenue 145 Butler Ave, Unit 2S 145 Butler Ave, Unit 3N 164 Butler Ave, Unit L 196 Butler Avenue 97-99 Butler Avenue 24 Camp Street, Unit 1 61 Chapin Avenue, Unit 3 13 Charlesfield Street 35 Charlesfield Street 42 Cheshire Street 15 Cole Avenue 365 Cole Avenue
540 Cole Avenue 66 Cole Avenue 88 Congdon Street* 94 Congdon Street 5 Cooke Street 88 Cooke Street, Unit 1 88 Cooke Street, Unit 4 88 Cooke Street, Unit 3 173 Cypress Street 64 Cypress Street, Unit 1 58 Dexter Street 56 Dexterdale Road 14 Doane Avenue 27-29 Doane Avenue 269 Doyle Avenue 270 Doyle Avenue 279-281 Doyle Avenue 309 Doyle Avenue 22 Eames Street 10 East Street, Unit 9 97 East George Street 105 East Manning Street 51 East Orchard Avenue 88 East Orchard Avenue 136 Eighth Street 72 Eleventh Street, Unit 2 33 Elmcroft Avenue 190 Elmgrove Avenue 585 Elmgrove Avenue 64 Elmgrove Avenue 116 Elton Street 107 Emeline Street 40 Emeline Street 45 Emeline Street 9 Emeline Street 18 Evergreen Street 75 Evergreen Street 200 Exchange St, Unit 512 200 Exchange St, Unit 1117 200 Exchange St, Unit 817 130 Fifth Street 136 Fifth Street 139 Fifth Street 142-144 Fifth Street 202 Fifth Street 35 Fifth Street 11 Firglade Avenue 35 Forbes Street 110 Forest Street 105 Fosdyke Street 39 Fosdyke Street 57 Fosdyke Street 100 Fountain St, Unit 4B 254 Fourth Street 27 Fremont Street 2 George Street
37 George Street 202 Governor St, Unit 13 38 Greaton Drive 4 Greaton Drive 46 Greaton Drive 50 Greaton Drive 205 Grotto Avenue 44 Halsey Street, Unit 1 54 Halsey Street, Unit 4 54 Halsey Street, Unit 5 1 Harian Road 4 Harian Road 36 Harwich Road 2 Hidden Street 42 Hidden Street 9 Hidden Street 135 Hillside Avenue 141 Hillside Avenue 25 Hollywood Road 200 Home Avenue 15 Hooker Street 193 Hope Street 377 Hope Street, Unit 1 475-477 Hope Street 578-580 Hope Street 906 Hope Street 142 Humboldt Ave, Unit 11 15 Humboldt Avenue 76 Humboldt Avenue 18 Imperial Street, Unit 5E 18 Imperial Place, Unit 2C 1 Intervale Road 154-160 Irving Ave, Unit 2C 172 Irving Ave, Unit 172 23 Irving Avenue 264 Irving Avenue 81-83 Irving Avenue 108 Ivy Street 163 Ivy Street 169 Ivy Street, Unit 2 215 Jastram Street 7 Jenckes Street, Unit 1 20 John Street 45 John Street 12 Keene Street 85 Keene Street 82 Lancaster Street 83 Larch Street, Unit 2 181 Laurel Avenue, Unit 5 110 Lauriston Street 12 Lennon Street 50 Lindy Avenue 125 Lloyd Avenue 352 Lloyd Avenue 515 Lloyd Avenue 96 Lloyd Avenue
83 Loring Avenue 52 Lorraine Avenue 67 Lorraine Avenue 72 Manning Street, Unit 5 156 Medway Street, Unit 1 170 Medway Street, Unit 6 176 Medway Street, Unit 7 58 Memorial Road* 78 Memorial Road 91 Mink Road 144 Modena Avenue 145 Modena Avenue 91 Modena Avenue 196 Morris Avenue 386 Morris Avenue 52 Mount Avenue 57 Mount Hope Avenue 67 Mount Hope Avenue 66-70 Nashua St, Unit 201 302 Nelson Street 114 Ninth Street 165 Ninth Street 68-70 Ninth Street 11 North Avenue, Unit 6 44 Ogden Street 60 Ogden Street 306 Olney Street 35 Orchard Avenue 49 Orchard Avenue 47 Oriole Avenue 67 Oriole Avenue 8 Paterson Street 300 Pearl Street, Unit 206 300 Pearl Street, Unit 208 304 Pearl Street, Unit 107 19-21 Pitman Street 192 Pitman Street 80 Pitman Street, Unit 3 80 Pitman Street, Unit 1* 134 Pleasant Street 143 Pleasant Street 207 Pleasant Street 232 Pleasant St, Unit 232 81 Power Street 85 Power Street 105 Pratt Street, Unit 105 165 Pratt Street 19 Pratt Street, Unit 1 35 Pratt Street 97 Pratt Street, Unit 97 103 Pratt Street, Unit 103 15 President Avenue 234 President Ave, Unit 6 242 President Ave, Unit 10 61 President Avenue 120 Prospect Street
167 Prospect Street, Unit 3 170 Prospect Street 51 Prospect Street 92 Prospect Street 903 Providence Place, #129 903 Providence Place, #379 510 River Avenue 164 Rochambeau Avenue 173 Rochambeau Avenue 395 Rochambeau Avenue 59 Roslyn Avenue 11 Sargent Avenue 181 Sessions Street 55 Sessions Street 11 Sharon Street 405 Sharon Street 421 Sharon Street 20 Sheldon Street 84 Sheldon Street 150 Slater Avenue 254 Slater Avenue 1318 Smith Street 264 South Main St, Unit 7 147 South Street 15 Stadium Road 24 Stimson Avenue 44 Summit Avenue 68 Summit Avenue 338 Taber Avenue 76 Taber Avenue 97-99 Taber Avenue 31 Taft Avenue 34 Taft Avenue, Unit 2 40 Taft Avenue, Unit 2 42 Taft Avenue, Unit 3 2 Thomas Street, Unit 300 102 Tobey Street 116 Transit Street 61 Twelfth Street, Unit 1 208 University Ave, Unit 1 89 University Avenue 99 Upton Avenue 39 Wade Street, Unit B 60 Waite Street 157 Waterman St, Unit 1 165 Waterman St, Unit 1 270 Waterman St, Unit E 1 Wayland Ave, Unit 103N 1 Wayland Ave, Unit 106S 1 Wayland Ave, Unit 310S 1 Wayland Ave, Unit 302S 1 Wayland Ave, Unit 102S 1 Wayland Ave, Unit 106N 335 Wayland Avenue 387 Wayland Avenue 400 Wayland Avenue
563 Wayland Avenue 1 West Exchange St, #2301 1 West Exchange St, #2107 1 West Exchange St, #2203 6 Westford Road 62 Westford Road 1268 Westminster St, Unit 4 1510 Westminster Street 755 Westminster St, #202* 755 Westminster St, #303 755 Westminster St, #402 118-120 Whitford Avenue 102 Williams Street 237 Williams Street 92 Williams Street 45 Winfield Road 129 Woodbine Street 120 Woodbury Street 40 Zella Street
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161 Albert Avenue 112 Arnold Avenue 44 Arnold Avenue 90 Arnold Avenue 217 Bay View Avenue 203 Beachmont Avenue 62 Chiswick Road 15 Ferncrest Avenue 178 Ferncrest Avenue 84 Ferncrest Avenue 63 Glen Avenue 7 Harbour Terrace 46 Kneeland Street 1180 Narragansett Blvd, Unit D1 1330 Narragansett Boulevard 1425 Narragansett Boulevard 251 Norwood Avenue 68 Parkway Avenue 136 Pawtuxet Avenue 1 Sefton Drive, Unit 1 130 Shaw Avenue 131 Shaw Avenue 193 Shaw Avenue 61 Strathmore Road 192 Wentworth Avenue 79 Wheeler Avenue 35 Windsor Road, Unit 3
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