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You probably don’t have a lot of positive associations with the phrase above. It’s a place you go 40 or more hours a week, where you mostly think about how much you’d rather be elsewhere. And really, who can’t sympathize with the moment in that movie when they destroy that awful copy machine? The thing is, “office” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. There are places in the city where companies give their employees the freedom and creativity to, well, get creative – with their thinking,
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Nothing but the Best at Foo Fest AS220’s signature summer block party returns In the summertime, everything we love about a celebration can be brought out into the sunshine – delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, family-fun… what is even better is when all of these things can be combined into an all-day affair. Taking over Empire Street on August 13 is AS220’s annual Foo Fest – bringing all the beloved aspects of the classic block party and taking it up a notch with 12 hours of local performances, unique eats, art and activities for all ages. Since 1995, AS220 has been bringing the artistic and cultural community of Providence together for this radiative festival that entertains and engages all day and well after sunset. What sets this Fest apart from the rest are its goals of raising awareness, spreading knowledge and growing community through every type of artistic medium you can imagine. Making its awaited return comes a component of Foo Fest that is bound to satisfy your inner creator. If you want to be part of the action, head on over to the RI Mini Maker Faire – a family-friendly showcase which features hands-on building, crafting, engineering, designing and more. Although this event is mainly devoted to the entertainment and learning value of DIY projects, makers are encouraged to share what they have learned with other innovators, too. From techies to tinkerers, the Maker Faire has a role for everyone in the community – robots included – and will be welcoming creators of all ages throughout the afternoon. Headlining the Fest will be Dan Deacon, an electronic composer based out of Baltimore with just the right show to take Foo Fest 2016 off into the
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night. His participatory live performances are moving – literally. Dan will have you dancing and singing to captivating, story-like melodies and rhythms, combining each of the medias into one experience you won’t forget. Other artists featured at this year’s Foo Fest will be Providence’s Arc Iris, the hypnotic trio that blur
genre boundaries, the heavy and haunting riffs of churchburn, the short-and-sweet thrashes of ed Schrader’s Music Beat and the punk-rock wizardry of harry and the Potters. A full list of performances can be found on AS220’s official Foo Fest website. August 13, 1pm-1am. Empire Street. FooFest.AS220. org –Ava Callery
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MAc Young’S DRInk PAIRIngS We asked Mac to suggest potent potables to accompany the two plays he’s performed while intoxicated and three more of the bards better known works. Here’s what he came up with: A MidsuMMer Night’s dreAM Tequila Sunrise It’s essentially a tequila-based show. Young lovers wander into the woods and surprising, alarming things happen to them. It parallels the tequila experience – things get out of hand.
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keeps me interested.” About four hours before performances the fun begins. The plastered player is chosen at random, but Gabriel says they are careful not to have the same actor performing drunk twice in a row. Over the last year, the cast has managed to make the pre-show pre-game into an art form. “You don’t just want an inebriated person. That’s easy to get. You want a person who is having a great time,” Mac says. “So we have a party. Hopefully three hours in the designated drinker is in a really good mood.” Ticket prices are reasonable – a seat at Fete will set you back $25, about half the cost of the cheapest seat at many performances, and standing room is just $15. But the best part is patrons get what they pay for. “What’s great is the name says it all,” Mac says. “Whatever expectations people come with, they’re usually right. We try to build something beautiful and precise before we destroy it. Whether you’re coming for the Shakespeare or the Shit-Faced, we don’t disappoint.” August 6 at 8pm, 103 Dike Street. Shit-FacedShakespeare.com –Ryan Trepanier
Much Ado About NothiNg Two Shots of Whiskey It’s very much a battle of the sexes, an argument between males and females with energy going either way. And maybe I associate that with whiskey. roMeo & Juliet Red Wine It’s the ultimate romance. On one hand it’s like a classy, well-aged red because the story only gets better as it goes, but it’s also bloody. Maybe something bold, like a chianti. MAcbeth Scotch Whisky I associate Macbeth with smoke and fire, so the smokiest, peatiest scotch on offer, so smoky and peaty you feel like you’ve just kissed a bonfire. hAMlet Martini A real mixologist may scoff, but to me a martini is not just a classic, it’s the classic, and you can take it a lot of different directions. Hamlet is like the little black dress of Shakespeare. You keep coming back to it. It’s classy, intelligent and classic, and that’s a martini to me.
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Skip the Traffic and Hop the Ferry From PVD to NPT the Seastreak ferry service, operating between Providence and Newport has arrived just in time for the peak of summer. Now that we have this awesome new ferry, here is a guide for how to take advantage of a day in Newport, now just a boat ride away. The ferry conveniently dropped us at Perrotti Park after exactly one hour. After picking up a tourist map, we realized we were only a short walking distance away from restaurants, shops, museums and more. What was missing? The stress of parking. No car, no problem. The first stop on our Newport adventure were the Shops at long Wharf, which were directly across the street from where we were dropped off. A wide variety of shops and restaurants such as Sephora, J Crew, Yankee Candle, Only in Rhode Island and more tempted us as we headed to our second destination at the end of Long Wharf: the Museum of newport history. We couldn’t help but walk up the elegant Touro Street, which brought us to the Jane Pickens theater, which hosts films and unique experiences such as an evening with satirist and writer David Sedaris (August 1). After grabbing a schedule of future events we walked back down Touro Street towards Thames street by the court house and by the newport opera house. As we made our way down Thames Street, we decided to stop for lunch at the Brick Alley Pub. We chose the “Lobstacado” Sandwich, the award-winning clam chowder and beef nachos. Our food was impeccable, and the piled-high nachos were the most beautiful plate we’ve seen in a long time. We washed them down with a Newport Storm Blueberry Ale. When in Newport, right? To top off the meal, we walked a few doors over to kilwin’s for ice cream. As full as we were, we couldn’t help but try a waffle cone of salted caramel, which was recommended to us as the most popular flavor. As we passed the Ryan Family Amusements Arcade wide-eyed and with a waffle cone in hand, we certainly felt like children again. We continued to adventure through the brightly colored, alluring streets of
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Newport and ended up at the shops at Bowen’s Wharf. We admired the charm of the landing Restaurant, picked up some delectable shortbread cookies at the cookie Jar, marveled at the cupcake-shaped soaps from the Arianna Skincare and took in the wharf buildings and vast marina. From where we began our adventure at Perrotti Park to where we ended at Bowens Wharf, we completed a full circle around the main hub of Newport in under three hours – the perfect day trip. We arrived back at Perrotti Park to catch the ferry back to Providence, full of good food and drinks and satisfied by our day’s adventure. The sun was out and as we passed through the harbor and drifted farther and farther away from the Newport Bridge, we realized what a treasure the ferry really is. Ferry service runs daily now through Labor Day. Newport Ferry Terminal, 25 India Street. 800-262-8743, Seastreak.com –Marisa Petrarca and Kemill Logarta
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opened showroom on Thayer Street. “We love being here on Thayer Street, and we love when guests come in to visit us and test our furniture. There has been a steady flow of people coming to the showroom, which is great to see,” says John. “We’re excited to make the showroom experience even better, and to add more imagery to our website and social media to share it with more people.” The light and airy showroom is a dream to explore, the high-ceilinged space packed with the modern minimalist pieces that are signature to Greycork. So check out their website or Instagram page to see what Greycork’s all about – or stop into their showroom for a more personal peek. What could be cooler than checking out some hip interior design? Donuts. That’s right; PVDonuts will be in the showroom every Thursday morning for lucky visitors who come early. 286 Thayer Street. 662-1135, Greycork.com –Claire Flanagan
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there have been signs of late that the long-fabled tech economy boom may finally arrive in Providence. After initially bypassing us in favor of Boston for its corporate headquarters, GE announced in June that it would open an information technology center here, employing about 100 people on its “Industrial Internet” platform. This follows on the heels of the 195 Redevelopment District’s first real “get,” the proposed life sciences complex to be built by Baltimore-based Wexford Science and Technology. Meanwhile, Governor Raimondo continues courting tech companies like PayPal and SolarCity. In addition to its tech hub aspirations, Providence is well on its way to becoming, as this very magazine proclaimed in our May issue, “America’s next ‘It’ City.” Over the past couple of years, the Creative Capital has enjoyed a glut of gushing coverage from prominent travel publications. Enough people are moving here to push housing demand – and therefore prices – higher, faster. The city now even has a signature event – PVDFest, which had a successful second year in June – with which to showcase its cultural cool, much like Austin did with South by Southwest (SXSW) a generation earlier. The Austin comparison is fitting. It has been one of America’s reigning “It” cities since the ‘90s. The booming live music scene – with SXSW at the top of the marquee – is coupled with an equally booming economy, driven in large part by tech, the universities and the city’s cultural reputation. Austin is an oft-cited example when people discuss Providence’s own aspirations, and indeed, several of my Providence friends have migrated there. I spoke to one of those friends recently and excitedly inquired about how much she must be loving her new life in the “It” City. “Dude, I hate it. I can’t wait to get out,” she responded, to my surprise. She and her fiancée were already planning a move back east. While there were a number of factors driving her decision, some of which were beyond Austin’s control, the downsides
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Kevin “K-Rob” Robinson may be a four-time X Games gold medalist and freestyle BMX champion, but when we meet him at the new skate park in East Providence, he’s playing the role of maintenance worker, picking up odd bits of trash scattered among the halfpipe, box jumps, ramps and spines. The park isn’t scheduled to open for another week – the features are still unfinished wood – but that hasn’t stopped local kids from rolling in on their bikes, skateboards and inline skates for a sneak preview in early July. A proud smile plays across the face of K-Rob, 44, as he watches a trio of young BMX bikers playing on the halfpipe at the Onna Moniz-John Neighborhood Park on Central Avenue, knowing that no orange fencing or keep-out signs would have stopped his younger self from dropping in, either. Plus, getting kids like these involved in athletics is why he launched the KRob Foundation seven years ago: the skate park is a joint venture between the foundation, which contributed $30,000 toward its construction, and the City of East Providence, which added $20,000 in public funds. Businesses, sponsors and fellow athletes have all contributed to the foundation, which also raises money through events like the annual Family Fun Fest in Crescent Park.
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“My goal from day one was to build a skate park in my hometown,” says K-Rob, who grew up about two miles away from the park and now resides in Barrington. K-Rob launched his BMX career on homemade ramps in a friend’s backyard in Riverside in the early 1980s, and he literally grew up alongside the X Games, competing in ESPN’s very first “Extreme Games” in Rhode Island in 1995 and medaling in seven X Games
and a variety of other competitions. His 17-year career took him all over the world and into the company of athletes like skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, BMX veteran Dennis McCoy and football star Junior Seau. The X Games have made extreme sports into big business, but back in the ‘80s, K-Rob was a long way from the BMX hotbed of Southern California. In fact, the sport was such a novelty that his first paying gig was as part of a trick-
riding group that performed with a traveling circus. “We did shows at state fairs, hung around with carnies – it was the best experience ever,” he recalls. Two decades, a hip replacement and countless broken bones later, K-Rob is officially retired from competition – but not from riding. A motivational speaker, he has traveled to hundreds of schools across New England to talk to kids about self-belief, bullying prevention, overcoming adversity and
The Robinson family started the K-Rob Foundation to get Rhode Island kids involved in athletics
bike safety – all delivered from the seat of a custom Hoffman BMX bike and interspersed with tricks that help keep students engaged and entertained. K-Rob also runs bike, skateboard and scooter stunt shows, and works as a BMX commentator for ESPN. And he’s got at least one more trick up his sleeve – a big one. On August 13, K-Rob will attempt to set a new Guinness Book of World Records mark by doing a 100-foot, ramp-to-ramp, no-handed backflip in Kennedy Plaza. The “K-Rob Flips Providence” event will be broadcast live and also shown on ESPN2’s World of X Games the following day. A winch will propel K-Rob to speeds of nearly 50 miles per hour as he approaches the eight-foot takeoff ramp, and if all goes well he will let go of the handlebars as he flips at about 18 feet in the air before dropping onto the 12foot landing ramp. The trick, with its national media exposure, represents a bookend of sorts for K-Rob and Providence, where the 20th anniversary of the first X Games has sparked discussions about bringing the event back to the city. K-Rob is so confident that he will nail the trick (he has successfully landed an 85-footer in practice) that he’s planning to include his 81-year-old father in the stunt: it’s a throwback to 1995, when he bunnyhopped his bike over the senior Robinson as part of an Extreme Games exhibition. This isn’t a case of an old-timer coming back for one last moment in the spotlight: McCoy is still competing at age 49, and all three BMX vert medalists at the 2016 X Games were over 40, so clearly K-Rob could still be in the game if he chose to be. “I wasn’t enjoying competing anymore,” says K-Rob about his decision to retire. “For me, it never was about winning, but
about pushing my own progression.” Going for a record jump in Providence this month makes perfect sense, then, for a guy who pioneered the nohanded flair on the halfpipe and is still inventing new bike tricks in his spare time. “I feel really healthy and good on the bike, but I’m doing it now for my own reasons, not to make sponsors happy,” says K-Rob, who could have tried his record-setting stunt anywhere but insisted upon returning to Kennedy Plaza, where the X Games and his career begin two decades ago. “I wanted to do something fun and exciting, and also to do something awesome for the state of Rhode Island.” X Games vice president Tim Reid says he, too, is excited to bring fans back to the competition’s roots. “After more than 20 years of events, X Games remains tied to the progression of action sports, and Robinson’s flip will be the next chapter,” he says. For K-Rob, the risk of performing is outweighed by the reward of demonstrating that you can continue to strive to be your best, even when you’re not competing for trophies. “You find your purpose in life: we all have talents and things we’re good at, and I feel like mine is to inspire people,” he says. “There’s a lot of negativity out there right now. So if you’re in a position to inspire people – whether it’s two or two million – it’s important to capitalize on that.” K-Rob will attempt his record jump and flip at 5:30pm on August 13. The festivities will kick off at 2pm with BMX, tae kwon do and gymnastics demonstrations (the latter featuring K-Rob’s daughter, Shaye), live music and a pre-party at the Whiskey Republic. KRrobBMX.com
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(add)ventures started in Boston in 1989, but made Providence its home shortly after. It’s a brand culture and communications firm focusing on corporate communications, PR, digital services, events, video and animation. They even won an Emmy recently for the soup-to-nuts creation of a video campaign for the Prostate Cancer Foundation featuring Evander Holyfield. Their ethos informs the work environment, knowing that in order for their team to be creative, they have to feel that they can spread their wings by going into different spaces and getting stimulated in different ways. “It’s awfully hard to be creative and think outside of the box, if you’re sitting in a box,” explains (add)ventures Vice President Mary Sadlier. The (add)ventures office is a mix of open spaces and intimate nooks, with lots of natural light and soundproofed studios. Employees can sit in one of the kitchens for a cup of coffee, work outside in the lounge (with an awesome view of Providence) or have an intimate meeting in the Time Warp, a cozy space with modern furniture and a small library.
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The Design Office John Caserta created The Design Office in 2007 as a space for independent designers to thrive. It’s not his own design firm: rather, it’s a shared workspace where collaboration comes easy because of the community he’s brought together under one roof. In an era when most design work is done individually by freelancers, The Design Office provides a place to share ideas and feedback. Relationships are the backbone of The Design Office. John knew that with collaboration comes something better than what any one person could do on their own. It has already won three Design Innovation Grants from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. The Design Office is modeled off of John’s own experience in graduate school where folks were working on their own projects but wanted other creative people around. He wanted this spirit of collaboration to last beyond graduate school, so he created it. “I realized that I would benefit immensely from having people around who weren’t under my oversight, that were more peers,” John explains. “Instead of putting my name on the door that says it’s mine, why don’t I put something more generic that says it’s a space and I’m here… I don’t feel so much that I’m running a graphic design practice, as I am running this place.” The mostly open floor plan has dedicated desk spaces, a shared member library, kitchenette, photo and video shoot space and a shared conference area among other cozy corner nooks. The office space offers varying levels of membership matched to how often a member uses the space.
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Office designer: In-house team and KITE Architects
Building used to be: Part of the Providence train station complex
Fun facts: Conference rooms are equipped with large screens for Google Hangouts On Air, which broadcasts live meetings and discussions with clients or their Boulder, CO office and New York and Washington, DC satellite offices.
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The Box Office Easily recognized from the 6/10 Connector heading to or from the city, The Box Office comprises 12 office spaces made from 37 repurposed shipping containers. Architect-turned-developer Peter Case conceived the project in 2007, Joe Haskett of Distill Studio designed it and Stack and Co. built it in 2010. It’s one of the largest shipping container buildings in the country, and one of the most energy efficient in the Northeast. The Box Office was designed specifically to house start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs during the recession. Although there was a considerable amount of vacant office space during that time, no spaces appeared to be geared towards small and new businesses. The Box Office made single desks, single container office spaces and double container office spaces available. Fast forward to now, and Peter has seen companies come and go as they have become so successful that a larger space is needed, like Oomph and Social Enterprise Greenhouse. “If each individual company does better, we’re all going to do better in our urban area. These companies are moving out of The Box Office, but they’re just moving to another area of Providence,” explains Peter. “So they’re still in our geographic region but they’re thriving and employing more people. To have played a small part in their growth at an early stage when they needed it, I’ll take that as an accomplishment.”
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Building used to be: ...And still is shipping containers
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The accent table lamp adds height to the room with the tall, slim profile of the shade. The laurel burl accents of the veneered hardwood occasional table it sits on blend with the subtle earth tones of the room. It’s the perfect spot for reading the Sunday paper.
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Creating storage where there was none, these stylish curio cabinets offer enough display space for special pieces and practical storage for other everyday items. The upper portion features glass doors and shelves with mirrored walls. The lower portion conceals storage with decorative doors, featuring tasteful suede panels, adding a sense of style and sophistication to the room.
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In our continued goal of “making you better,” we welcome Dr. Moriarty to our physician-led team of orthopedists and sports Ortho Rhode Island Welcomes medicine professionals. Dr. Moriarty attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School where she completed a combined MD/PhD program in biomedical sciences. Following medical school, Dr. Moriarty went on to Western Michigan University for her residency in family medicine and then her fellowship in sports medicine. Dr. Moriarty specializes in sports-related medicine and non-operative orthopedics. She helps patients and athletes with musculoskeletal problems ranging from sprains, strains and non-operative fractures to management of arthritis, injections and musculoskeletal ultrasounds.
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I typically wear black with pops of color through statement necklaces. My current favorite costume jewelry designer is Amrita Singh. Her pieces tend to be bold, different and fun. I like to pair her items with my onyx Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, which are a near-constant wardrobe staple. For work I tend to lean heavily towards Elie Tahari, Theory and Anne Klein as a base and then personalize the look with blouses or jewelry. I do firmly believe that first impressions are critical
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Having a Ball Behind the scenes with The New England Revolution It’s a big summer for soccer: the Copa America celebrated its centennial in June, the UEFA Euro tournament concluded last month and the Summer Olympics begin this month in Rio. Here in the states, the Major League Soccer season is also in full swing. With all that soccer on the brain, I couldn’t help watching and wondering, How do they do that? It’s not just the impeccable skill level it takes to dribble the ball down the field and launch it past the goalie, or the physicality of the tackling and stealing. At a more elemental level I wondered what kind of shape these men and women have to be in to maintain their indefatigable running around the pitch. After all, the average World Cup player runs seven miles during a game. For some answers to my questions, I turned to the pros: our very own New England Revolution, who were kind enough to let me sit in on a practice. They were about midway through the regular season on the day I attended, so the training regimen was much more about maintenance than conditioning. That means no heavy lifting. The off-season is when players work on strength training and building muscle. Once the season is underway, the focus shifts to regeneration of the muscles that get used and abused during games and keeping the legs fresh throughout the May-October schedule.
The Revs’ Strength and Conditioning Coach is Nick Downing. His job is to keep the team on the field, which sounds a lot simpler than it is. He runs pre-practice stretching and agility drills to get the players warmed up. Once the team moves on to skill and strategy work, Nick will turn his attention to injured players who are not ready for full practice, running them through rehab drills and exercises. During games, he’ll warm up the reserves at halftime. “My job is to keep the players ready to go in at any time,” he says. Though Nick is a former player, his approach is driven as much by science and data as his own onfield experience. Revs’ players wear high-tech vests – which, to be perfectly honest, look more than a bit like sports bras – that track their vitals and stats throughout practice. Afterward, Nick can download the data to get a snapshot of each individual player’s health and conditioning. Is a guy overheating on the field? Slowing down at a certain point in practice? Is his heart rate spiking abnormally? Nick can use data to identify the problem and take action to correct it. In the process, he’s become the go-to resource players turn to with all their burning fitness questions. “I’ll have
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If you dropped a pin in the middle of a downtown Providence map, you’d find Hotel Providence. It’s also in the middle of so many of the places that make Providence special – AS220, Cellar Stories, Trinity Rep, Craftland. I can see why it’s a beloved homebase for visitors discovering our city. While the hotel is relatively small – an 80-room luxury boutique – its restaurant has always presented a large personality: a spacious lobby leading to the bar and enormous sparkling chandeliers in the dining room. It has changed hands a few times, landing most recently with owners Alethia and Massimiliano Mariotta, as Rosmarin. You might recognize Massimiliano’s name from Vinya, the tapas bar up the street (see our review from January). Its companion bar, Tarragon, continues the herbal name theme. It was an unexpectedly cool night, but we settled into the comfortable classic cafe chairs in the courtyard. Because Providence’s universities draw so much of the city’s population, downtown was quiet save for the faint soundtrack of a
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a brioche bun. The burger was decadent and perfectly cooked to order (he requested medium rare). It came with the best fries I’ve had in ages. They were crispy – probably doublefried – and the seasoning was spot on. I probably stole more than my fair share from his plate. He had a hoppy double IPA with this, the Boomsauce from Massachusetts’s Lord Hobo Brewing Co. A Brownie Sundae was a nice ending for this evening. The brownie was fudgy with a hint of sugary crust, and the carmelized banana gelato and candied nuts elevated this dessert from the scoop shop standard. Sometimes, even a sundae is more than it seems.
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On the Menu
Even Vegans Scream for Ice Cream From four wheels to Fox Point, Like No Udder celebrates its new home
The Nitro Cart is an on-the-go caffeine lovers dream come true
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From dairy-free to gluten-free, Like No Udder’s new East Side home caters to dietary restrictions
A summer staple on the Providence food truck circuit, Like No Udder has been delighting those with dairy free dietary requirements for seven seasons. Well known for their classic style soft serve, you can now find even more vegan friendly treats at their new home in Fox Point. Though the new spot isn’t on wheels, with its walls adorned with a rainbow themed, unicorn mural painted by local artist Alec Thibodeau and tables that glisten with pearlescent glitter, there’s no doubt you’re at a Like No Udder establishment. “We’ve been open a couple of months now, so we’re figuring out which flavors are going to be our staples, and which we’ll rotate,” muses owner Karen Krinsky. “The general plan is to have eight regulars and four rotating. Right now I would say the Thai Iced Tea, which has a coconut base, is a definitely keeper. I brew the Thai Iced Tea in the coconut milk so it has a really creamy, infused flavor.
Cookies and Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip and Almond Joyful are also absolute definites.” Karen’s been a vegetarian for 30 years and vegan for 23, for her it’s the life she knows. Ten years ago she had a vegan baking business, and when she closed the business she knew deep down that she’d come back to vegan food making in some way. She feels a deep connection to her customers because she’s providing a product that is something that they couldn’t find before since they have food allergies, or choose to have dietary restrictions. While the familiar purple truck will still be rolling through the streets of Providence and pulling up at your favorite summer events, you can now be sure of getting your dairy free fix as the store opens for its first season to vegan and non-vegan excitement alike. 170 Ives Street. 228-3880, Like-No-Udder.com –Holly Vine
Coffee is essential to the daily grind, which is why The Nitro Cart is making it available around our city streets. Don’t miss co-owners Audrey and Sam making their merry way around town this summer with Caffeine on-the-go. Choose between an iced cold-brew or the self-named specialty on tap – nitrogen-infused coffee with such a frothy finish you won’t even need cream. If coffee isn’t your fancy, The Nitro Cart also has Watermelon and Green Tea Lemonade, as well as special non-alcoholic “Coffee Cocktails” made right on site. The best way to catch The Nitro Cart’s current location is through their Facebook page Facebook.com/TheNitroCart or Instagram @TheNitroCart. –Ava Callery
TASTY THURSDAY NIGHTS AT CITY HALL When you’re thinking of where to go on a Thursday night for dinner, odds are City Hall isn’t on your list. But this summer, Providence City Council is changing that – at least for one night each month – with Food Truck Nights at City Hall. The fourth Thursday of each month Mark your calendars August 25 and September through September will 22 for Food Truck Nights at City Hall feature more than ten food trucks lined up around the intersection of Eddy and Fulton Street. The food trucks scheduled for the each month will provide a wide variety of menu items from snacks at Friskie Fries, main meals at Buddha Belly, Open Season, SoulFull Fried Chicken, Gastros, Rhodie’s Food Truck and Rhode Rage, to dessert at Sarcastic Sweets, O’Crepe and The Big Freezy. August 25 and September 22, 5-8pm. –Abby Burns
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In the Kitchen by Nicolas Staab
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Call Us Today! Comfort food is alive and well in Providence. Chefs refine and expand on what’s possible for the simple dishes we know and love. On the West Side, The Slow Rhode combines Southern comfort with a Northeast twist. Chef Paul Harrington tells us his favorite dishes, why he makes nearly everything in-house and one piece of feedback he loves to see. I hear you make most everything by hand, from scratch. Working with my hands is the biggest thing. Everything we do here, we do by hand. We make all our sausage inhouse, we butcher our own fish and we do a little bit of meat butchery, too. I like to take raw ingredients and turn them into a finished product. I don’t like to buy prepared mustards or anything like that. The only prepared thing that we serve here is our ketchup.
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The Slow Rhode focuses on Southern-style comfort food. Do you stay true to traditional recipes or do you mix things up? We put our own twist on things. The gumbo is the only dish we’re really strict about. The way we serve our pimento cheese, for instance, is sacrilegious to Southern people. It’s traditionally served cold with bread on the side or as a sandwich. We toast slices of baguette, spread the cheese on it and then warm it under the broiler. It’s not proper, but we like it. We’ve been criticized a few times from Southern diners, but oh well. Are there any examples of how you get creative with the menu and bring in new ideas? I recently put a Banh Mi on the menu. It’s a Vietnamese sandwich. We do it with chicken liver mousse, pickled carrots, cilantro, coconut, peanuts and a house-made chicken sausage. We make the sausage by grinding up the meat, peanuts, rice and ginger together with spices. It’s pretty simple to make, but the flavor is impressive. What’s one of your favorite things to eat at The Slow Rhode? One of my favorite things is the burger. I love burgers. We get consistently good
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feedback on it, so it has turned into a staple on the menu. We use grass-fed beef, sweet onion jam, cheddar cheese and iceburg lettuce between a Martin’s potato roll (my favorite sandwich roll). When Pat and I were first talking about creating a burger for the menu, he asked what kind of bread we should use and we both said, “Martin’s!” at the same time. Many chefs tend to be perfectionists. How do you approach the craft of cooking? I’m a stickler for technique, but I don’t fuss over plating things with flowers and micro greens. That’s where I get lost with fine dining. I don’t feel the need to drop an herb on the plate to make it look fancy. I’d rather just work on perfecting the cooking techniques, plate it naturally and send it out to the guest while it’s still hot. For instance, we have soft shell crabs on the menu right now. We pan fry each one with clean oil every time. So the oil needs to be hot enough, but not too hot so it burns. Then you have to turn the crab at the right time, get it in the oven and make the set (sautéed greens, asparagus, a little bit of butter and white wine) to finish simultaneously.
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Tucked into Wayland Square, new-ish restaurant the Salted Slate is doing refined food and drink on par with anything you’re reading in the glossy pages of big-time foodie bibles. There’s the well-curated menu, with a handful of thoughtful offerings rather than a phone book stuffed with humdrum. It changes regularly, by the way, and ticks off all the necessary-bynow boxes of local providers, seasonality and regular reinvention. The bar program mirrors those qualities, with a tight list of house-original cocktails that evolves in step with the year. When we asked them to share a cocktail fit for the dog days of summer with us, they immediately steered us toward their twist on the Old Fashioned, which harnesses the produce world’s power couple of strawberry and rhubarb. Devotees of the classic may balk, but that’s their folly: The core formula of what we all know and love about the Old Fashioned is intact just enough, and the strawberry rhubarb components are such a natural marriage that it makes a person wonder why we haven’t always done it this way. “We like bourbon, and we like classic,” lead bartender Rachel Perry told me with a wink. “So one night during
shift drinks we started brainstorming about ‘summery’ takes on the Old Fashioned. Strawberry and rhubarb just made sense. After some experiments, we nailed it.” She was being cheeky, of course, but she wasn’t wrong. As someone whose cherubic grandmother made a mean strawberry rhubarb pie, and whose rugged grandfather had a penchant for whiskey, this drink jangles very pleasant memories into a deeply enjoyable, high-proof sip. And, very happily, it’s easy enough to make at home
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affordable entertainment the way it used to be. To boot, proceeds are generously donated to local non-profits in the community. The best of Rhody’s agriculture is on display here, with judges awarding professional, amateur and even kid farmers ribbons in everything from heaviest zucchini to the best miniature roses. 4-H
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Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Are we in heaven or
did someone just say breakfast all day? Satisfy that stage-five breakfast craving at this artloving-coffee-craver’s dream come true, with abstract sculptures, retro seating, handmade wall murals and fresh food brought in from local farms and businesses around Rhode Island. If you’re one to hibernate all day and come alive at night, stop by after dark as Theatre 82 puts on a plethora of shows for all ages. With theatrical names for every
plate and featuring famous one-liners from your favorite playwrights, just skimming the new summer menu is a treat in itself. For more sugar in your life, order the Plot With a Twist, which is a hefty piece of French toast stuffed with cream cheese, topped with blueberry compote and tossed in cinnamon sugar. For lunch, choose from a lengthy sandwich menu with plates such as The Script (Philly steak) or The Melodrama (corned beef Reuben).
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171. LD $-$$ AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-5852. LD $-$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown
Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Café Nuovo Contemporary New World cuisine. 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 4212525. LD $-$$$ Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$ Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$
Chez Pascal/The Wurst Kitchen Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine with a French accent. House-made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston. 490-9475 BL $
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 7519164. BrLD $$-$$$
Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 437-8991. BRLD $-$$$
Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$
Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$
Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 2542005. BLD $$-$$$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant dining meets international cuisine. 2 Tower St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte
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selections with casual ambiance. Locations in Cranston and Providence. HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$
McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$
thin crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$
Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 3514500. BLD $$-$$$
Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$$$
Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$
Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$
Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$
Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 331-4100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$ Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184; 334 Westminster St, Providence, 490-0300. LD $$
Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York-style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$
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Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 728-5500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence,
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Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Pho Horn’s Fresh, authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with
Rasa offers authentic Indian in the heart of East Greenwich
Rasa A chic destination on Main Street in East Greenwich, Rasa is Chef Dhar’s newest restaurant. Rasa is a Sanskrit word meaning “essence” – and the idea is truly reflected in the gorgeous interior of the restaurant, the irresistible smells that waft onto the sidewalk and the excellent cuisine available inside. Open every day for both lunch and dinner, Rasa serves food with refined Indian flavors. There are vegetarian (and vegan) options
like Artichoke and Vegetable Uttapam, with a rice pancake, corn, carrots, onion and cilantro; meat dishes like a whole Tandoori chicken in its classic yogurt, ginger, garlic and yellow chili marinade, and Kashmiri Lamb Kofta meatballs with pistachio and a yogurt sauce; and seafood like Lobster Hawa Mahal, prepared with onion, tomato, ginger and green chili, or Tamarind Salmon, grilled with coriander, cumin and a tamarind glaze.
Can’t Miss Dish: Cauliflower 65 (which is traditionally called gobi 65), sweet and spicy, perfectly golden fried florets.
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changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$
Roberto’s Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. D $$$$$ Rosmarin and Tarragon Bar An elegant upscale restaurant featuring classic European-style cuisine with modern flair in addition to their sister bar offering handcrafted drinks and light fare. 225A Westminster St, Providence, 400-5773. BLD $$$
New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 789-0700. LD $$-$$$ The Saltwater Tavern A comfortable and lively tavern with Mexican and American fare and a monstrous draft list. 195 Main St, Wakefield, 783-3777. BrLD $$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$
Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$
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August 4: You don’t want to miss Ryan Kowal’s Improv Explosion, Sun Bears, and the Hungry Freaks at AS220. Ryan Kowal is a talented percussionist who mixes classical and contemporary techniques. Sunbears and The Hungry Freaks are both two experimental bands, each with their own unique sound. 9pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, AS220.org August 5, 12, 19, 26: Food truck lovers, we’ve got the spot for you. Every week, you can enjoy fare from Providence’s best local food trucks with Food Truck Fridays at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village. Complete with live music and a beer garden, this is the perfect event for any foodie. 5pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 785-3510, RWPZoo.org August 6: Experience the combination of a inebriated actor and a serious production at Fete’s Shit-Faced Shakespeare. This traveling and highly successful show always brings hilarity and chaos, and no two shows are ever the same because the drunk actor is selected at random each time. 8pm. 103 Dike Street. 3831112, FeteMusic.com August 6, 13. 20, 27: Spend your summer Saturdays at the PVD Artisans Market in Lippitt Park. Browse original paintings, ceramics, jewelry, clothing and much more at this artist-run market. Check out the Hope Street Farmer’s Market while you’re there. 10am. 1015 Hope Street. 339-7346, Facebook.com/PVDArtisansMarket August 6: The chart topping girl-group Fifth Harmony is coming to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center this summer for the Fifth Harmony: The 7/27 Tour. The tour
is named after their most recent sophomore album, featuring the hit “Work From Home.” Special guests JoJo and Victoria Monet will join the group. 7pm. 1 La Salle Square. 331-0700, DunkinDonutsCenter.com August 6: For the third year in a row, WaterFire Providence is partnering with RI Defeats Hep C for “C is for Cure.” The evening will include a WaterFire full lighting and an educational performance by Festival Ballet Providence, as they work to encourage open discussion about the disease. Sunset-12:30am. 101 Regent Avenue #12. 273-1155, Waterfire.org August 9-14: This August marks the 20th anniversary of New England’s largest and most prestigious festival, The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival. Screening more than 260 films and videos over six days, the Festival will be a visual and auditory feast for film enthusiasts and moviegoers alike. Ranked as a one of the top 10 film festivals in the United States, this world-class event will be hosted in Providence and select films will be screened throughout the state at festival partner locations. Multiple venues in RI. 861-4445, RIIFF.org August 13: Downtown gets weird when Foo Fest returns. Artists, musicians and makers of all kind come out for an all-day block party. Festivities include familyfriendly activities like the Rhode Island Mini Maker Faire, great food and drink and some of the city’s most exciting new music, like Arc Iris, Houseboy and AS220 Youth’s ZuKrewe. 1pm-1am. Empire Street. FooFest.AS220.org August 16: Enjoy some quirky and thoughtful stories with five authors at the Point Street Reading Series, brought to the Dueling Pianos by Reading with Robin. The line-up for this session includes authors like Cheryl Tan and Ann Leary. Jensen Beach will be reading from his highly praised
August 6: The 2nd Annual Providence Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival will feature over 25 trucks coming in from all over New England. Upping the ante for beer lovers this year is the addition of over 50 craft brews. It’s like a picnic in the park, but without having to pack anything 11am-6pm. India Point Park. 617-782-7117, FoodTruckFestivalsOfAmerica.com book, Swallowed by the Cold. 7:30pm. 3 Davol Square. RobinKall.com August 18-21: Aurora’s three-part stage event, RKO Con, is sure to be an evening unlike any other. The first part of the night will feature a performance of the musical Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode “Once More With Feeling” with members of RKO Army filling in the parts. Next, a variety show where audience members are invited
to participate and show off their talents, and the night will end with an ‘80s dance party. With so much to see, this is one giant show you don’t want to miss. 7pm. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com August 18: Celebrate the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro with Think and Drink: Olympics Then and Now at RISD. You’ll be able to look at depictions of the body in ancient Greek
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August 1, 15, 22, 29: Craving some summer tunes? Check out Free Live Music Mondays at Aurora. Each night will feature a new band, so you can discover some new talent. 9pm. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com
A True Taste of Italy in Rolfe Square Discover Our Brick Oven Pizza Serving Wine & Beer Gluten Free Options Weekdays: 5-10pm • Sat & Sun: 1pm-10pm art and create a few perfect summer drinks with the staff from Bottles Fine Wine. Master the caipirinha, a favorite Brazilian cocktail and some other summer spritzers. 6pm. 20 North Main Street. 454-6500, RISDMuseum.org August 20: You’ve never seen Game of Thrones quite like this. At Burlesque is Coming: A Tribute to the Works of George R.R. Martin the most popular book series and television show of the moment will reach new heights with follies, burlesque dancers and comedians. 9pm. 103 Dike Street. 383-1112, FeteMusic.com August 26-31: Celebrate the culture,
talent and history of Pawtucket at the Pawtucket Arts Festival. Every kind of art will be featured, from film and theater to visual arts and design. Of course, there will be lots of amazing food to sample, too. Various dates and locations in Pawtucket. 728-0500, PawtucketArtsFestival.org August 27: What summer is complete without some craft beer and good food? Lucky for us, Brew at the Zoo will have both of those things. This annual event serves as a fundraiser for Roger Williams Park Zoo and will feature over 100 different beers, live music and animal encounters. 5-8pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 785-3510, RWPZoo.org
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Christian Thomas Descoteaux prefers to “let the material” do the talking when working on a piece
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neyville studio is small but bright, located on the first floor of a converted brick mill with colorful murals climbing the wall abutting its parking area. Inside is filled with heavy duty tools, saws and large pieces of reclaimed wood in the process of being (or soon to be) meticulously sandpapered, lacquered and attached to metals and other fixtures to create pieces of furniture that uniquely marry not just the historical with the modern, but the natural with the industrial. The son of a carpenter, Christian started playing with using reclaimed wood as early as 12 years old, using his
allowance to pick up pieces for new projects. A Lincoln native, he spent brief stints at URI studying biology and CCRI studying business before ultimately following in his father’s footsteps. Four years ago, he made the tables for East Side restaurant Tortilla Flats, and found it so enjoyable that he started designing furniture as a side hustle to his carpentry work. Although currently focused primarily on furniture making, Christian Thomas Designs remains a design/build company. In addition to repurposed woods harvested from various sources, Christian also often uses live edges in his pieces. A beautiful, curving wooden
sink counter in his studio bathroom is a perfect example. He prefers to “let the materials do their own talking” when creating his pieces. “Reclaimed wood has a history,” he says. “I like big chunky materials, and I spend a lot of time on my finishes. I keep it really simple and contrast the metal and wood mediums.” Although the designs might be “simple,” the materials and processes are not. Often, it can take many applications of finishes to reach a desired result – especially when fluctuating year-round New England temperatures and humidity levels must be taken into account. Wood can be very temperamental, and Christian is constantly experimenting. His favorite material is Heart Pine, which many avoid because it is notoriously difficult to work with. His new production line will have names of beloved family members attached to various pieces – something new, and a way “to celebrate the history behind the wood and people.” Christian does his own materials sourcing and creating, but it’s his girlfriend Hue who manages operations and marketing in addition to a full-time
research job at Brown University. It was thanks to her hours of internet searching that the couple found out about (and won) a DESIGNxRI grant, which provided the money and resources necessary for him to focus on the company full time. Resources came in the form of marketing, development, planning and other workshops, as well as the support network of 17 other grant winners and the “phenomenal” volunteer mentorship of industrial designer and RISD faculty member Justin Sirotin. The couple considered using the grant money to relocate to a larger space or start a showroom, but thanks in part to exorbitant Providence rents, decided to focus on growing the business for now; at time of interview, a professional photographer was coming in a few days to create a catalogue for the new line. A workshop visit in May from Mayor Elorza was invigorating, and Christian Thomas Designs will also be featured at the September 16 Design Week kickoff event at the Arcade Providence. “It’s a struggle, but we’re living the dream,” says Hue. “Although we’re definitely looking forward to an upcoming vacation.”
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RIIFF, the largest film festival in New England, returns on August 9th
Spanish noblewoman; A Year in Port, a documentary about wine-making in Portugal’s Douro Valley; Mercy, an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a family with dark secrets (directed by local filmmaker Chris Sparling and starring Brown alum Tom Lipinski). “Every year we try to make the experience for our audiences one that engages, entertains and educates,” reveals Shawn. “All the films featured at RIIFF are programmed thematically, and when festival-goers attend multiple screenings at a time, it’s only then that they start to see how these different shorts and feature film packages complement one another and form a larger narrative of cultural diversity and acceptance. Our goal is not only to expose our audiences to vanguard films, but to also create a platform for dialogue, discussion and cultural engagement.” If it’s your first time attending RIIFF, expect to sit through the end credits (standard festival protocol), feel free to applaud if the film so moves
you and try to stick around for the illuminating Q&A sessions offered after each screening. Keep your eyes peeled, too. “You might be sitting next to a filmmaker, cast or crew member, or even a celebrity,” George suggests. “You may be the one to discover the next Spielberg, Lucas, Abrams or John Lasseter.” In addition to all the fine films, RIIFF events abound. Between opening night at the Vets and the two big block parties on closing night, you can enjoy walking tours with the RI Historical Society, an animation retrospective, filmmaker seminars, an LGBTQ symposium, special screenings in Newport and the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, a jazz concert at the Hotel Providence, a music documentary series at the AS220 Black Box, an interactive scavenger hunt in Providence, a presentation of the 1969 Elvis Presley classic The Trouble With Girls (with his co-star Marlyn Mason in attendance) and more.
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but there’s no place like home. Especially when you can attend exciting premieres and experience the magic of moviemaking right where you live. The 20th Annual Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) begins August 9, bringing scores of first-rate, cutting-edge new flicks to venues across our state for one whirlwind week. RIIFF launched at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket back in ‘97, created and produced by the non-profit Flickers Arts Collaborative. Since then, it has ballooned in size and reputation. It’s now the largest film festival in New England. It’s accredited as a qualifier for the Oscars, the BAFTAs and the Canadian Screen Awards. And, it’s a huge draw for independent filmmakers. In the second year of the fest, Executive Director/CEO George T. Marshall recalls that the call for entries yielded 258 submissions. By 2015, that number had swelled to 5,713. This year, as of press time, he anticipates 6,000. From the thousands of films considered, just 260 or so of the most innovative will be screened. As you can imagine, the selection process presents a challenge. George and RIIFF Programming Director Shawn Quirk watch films year-round to keep up with the volume of applications, and engage industry colleagues throughout the world to ensure that each film is seen three times by different judges. Undaunted by the numbers, George likens the films to gifts. He explains, “Since most of the entries today are digital, it’s like having Christmas 365 days a year when we open our email. The work that is shared with us, and the trust that filmmakers place in the festival by entering our event is truly humbling.” The high quality of this year’s RIIFF line-up, including features, shorts and documentaries, makes it hard to distinguish highlights. If you want to catch everything, more power to you – and there is a pass option that grants you unlimited access to all screenings. If you have less time, here are a few premieres to prioritize: Last Days of Summer, a suspense about a married man’s infatuation with the girl next door; Some Freaks, the love story of a one-eyed adolescent and the overweight object of his affection (directed by Brown alum Ian MacAllister-McDonald); Load, a 16th century, New World adventure involving a Tameme Indian man and a
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Music
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Road-Less-Traveled Harmonies O.B. Howard’s self-tiled debut is finely curated folk
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I do not often use. But for Providence band O.B. Howard’s self-titled debut album, the word seems to sink in as a rightful adjective somewhere between the reverb soaked mandolin and the road-less-traveled harmonies of songwriters Alexandra Dutremble and Buck St. Thomas. Both Buck and Alexandra approach O.B. Howard through their individual outlooks as dual songwriters. Alexandra’s solo project Tomorrow and Tomorrow along with Buck’s drum work in the band Cat Has Claws give context to where they are both coming from, but the album O.B. Howard stands alone as something all-together different. The track “Dreamy” sets the tone for the album with recycling, almost chanted vocal melodies that stick around and let the words become heard as they flow over them. “Dreamy” also presents the concise vibe of the album. Simple in instrumentation, sticking mostly with guitar, banjo and the mandolin work of session musician Keith Barrette and layered with the occasion visiting instrument such as the vintage organ in “Afloat” or the string work in “Trip.” Throughout the album, it is the vocal work and lyrics that stand out, with clever diminished phrases and almost trancelike moments that carry melodies throughout a track. Seven Swans-era Sufjan Stevens comes to mind in the plucky, transforming sounds. While a simple cycle of I, IV, V and VI chords might be all it takes to make a good folk song, O.B. Howard takes the extra step to let the words be supported by orchestrated vocals that almost offers a lesson in unique harmonies and chordal arrangements that are complex – at times brooding and unexpected – all while being held together by melodies that remain accessible. A track such as “Demure” presents the unconventional folk ballad leading into the short segue “Reckless” that ditches the acoustic orchestra present on the album in favor of a bit of production flair before returning us to the familiar
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territory of a happily strumming mandolin on “Hold the Phone.” There is complete intention in this album and the songs go through moments of being stripped down to a single mandolin strumming to a lush tapestry of keys, reverb guitars and the ever present tight harmonies of Alexandra and Buck. In listening to this album, it is almost as if each song is a movement in an hour-long piece of music. “Whale Song” is a standout track on the album co-written by Nate Milton. Nate Milton also collaborated with the band, using the instrumentation from “Blue and Gray” in a beautiful cartoon he made called Delusions that can be seen on Nate
Milton’s Vimeo page. O.B. Howard is a wonderful live act to see around Providence and they bring an eclectic pallete to the stage wherever they play. Coming from a place of stripped down recording, I’ve always been someone who records something when it is raw, unpolished and incomplete. O.B. Howard gives me pause and deep respect in the amount of thoughtful moments and nuances present on the album. Each harmony sounds like they have been tested and worked over. The occasional banjo or tambourine or lead guitar is always arranged in the way a painting would be placed on the wall of gallery.
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Providence Monthly | August 2016
stretch. Most of the pre-game action in the dugout is centered on several bright, plastic buckets. Leaning over from the stands above, excited fans fill their buckets with baseballs and pens, hoping that their favorite player will scribble an autograph. The PawSox players are happy to oblige, taking a moment to sign their name and number before joining the team in warm ups. As the buzz in the stands
gets louder and commotion starts to ramp up on the field, the buckets are pulled quietly back up to the stands. Both teams gather in their dugouts, ceremonial first pitches are thrown and the National Anthem is sung. The PawSox take the field and the visiting team’s first at bat steps up to the plate. Play ball! McCoy Stadium: 1 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket. 7247300, PawSox.com –Tony Pacitti
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