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Small, intimate house shows are a growing fixture of the music scene
This Month 25 PVD House Party
10 Rocks brings a taste of Cape Verde to RI
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37 City Style Digging into Broadway's new vintage hub 37 At Home 39 The Look 40 Get Fit 43 Shop Around 44 Beauty
Vibing on the rise of backyard concerts and house shows
29 All the Cocktails Tipping our glasses to bar trends in the city
47 Feast Bidding farewell to an East Side institution 48 Review 51 In The Kitchen 52 On The Menu 54 In the Drink 55 Rhody Bites
59 Get Out
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Giving creative control to the city's high school thesps 60 Calendar 63 Art 64 Theatre 66 Music
8 Editor’s Note
68 Savor Providence
11 Online Exclusives
Four pizzas that are more than your average pie
17 Providence Pulse The new Spot is as groovy as ever 19 City 23 Scene in PVD
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Editor’s Note Chic Sipping If there’s one pressing issue when it comes to living and working in Providence, it’s where to get the best cocktails. You might think I’m kidding, but I’m not. When quitting time rolls around and it’s time for a tall glass of something to erase the day, you’ve got a lot of options around the city. We’ve never been short on great places to wet your whistle. But ordering a Cosmopolitan isn’t going to cut it anymore (unless it’s the House Cosmo from The Avery, which is perfection in a glass, in which case you should definitely still order that). There are too many excellent options for tippling in Providence. Lucky for you, we’ve done all of the grueling research involved in our Cocktail Trends cover story
this month. Whether it’s next level whiskey appreciation, refining your tequila palate or sipping something out of a ceramic Hawaiian god, take your cocktail game to the next level this month. Just don’t tell your liver that we sent you. Cheers.
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The New(est) Spot
The Spot Underground is more than just a physical place Ask someone what The Spot is, and they’ll usually start by explaining what it isn’t. It’s not just a bar, not just a nightclub, not just a music venue. It’s “the best place to get hammered,” but also the best place to learn yogic meditation. It’s where you’ll find painters, DJs, dancers, hustlers, hippies, misfits and old people. “It’s its own entity!” says manager Keven Blanchette, screaming over the music. Someone hands us margaritas over the bar, one of the four bars I’ve counted (so far). The room turns purple, green, purple again, blue. “Everywhere we move, we take our vibe with us!” The Spot, located since 2012 in a loft on Richmond Street, moved this May to a new location on Pine Street. Keven calls it an “arranged marriage” with another nightclub, The Colosseum, which has moved upstairs to give The Spot two basement rooms, “The Abyss.” What’s astonishing is they completed the move in just under 48 hours, lugging supplies, gear and their massive collection of artwork. “We had so much support,” shouts Nick Cardi, “We had a hundred people coming off work and volunteering until the wee hours of the morning.” The renovated Abyss still has The Colosseum’s Roman marble busts and Doric pillars, but “The Spot Family” has made the place unmistakably their
own. Live bands play here daily now, as artists free-paint behind them and a gallery shows off hand-blown glass pipes. The marble statues piggyback inflatable dolphins. “$1 Massages,” reads a sign. In the other room, tropical fish float beside girls expertly belly dancing with hula hoops. Best known for their Open Mic nights and legendary live shows, The Spot also hosts a rainbow’s worth of events during the week – burlesque shows, disco yoga, Free Funk Wednesday, Sunday Hard Rock, painting classes, galas, comedy – Nick’s philosophy seems to be: If you can do it, then why the hell not? “When we started this, we had no idea what it would become. We were just like, let’s have one room with yoga! Let’s have one room with modern dance!” says Nick. “And we had the worst name,” he says, laughing, “we were called the Rhode Island Center for Artistic Collaboration.” The current name grew out of habit, the way families come to name a car. “We just kept saying ‘I’m at The Spot’… and then it just stuck.” Outside, as the night deepens, crowds of friends hang out on the outdoor patio, which has a tiki bar. “The Spot is my home away from home,” gushes a regular, Geoff, “I
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know that whenever I come here, the crowd will be three persons deep with all my friends.” When asked what makes The Spot so special, another regular, Shama, doesn’t miss a beat. “People here are so damn nice,” she says. “They’re so damn polite. At other nightclubs, well, I don’t even want to talk about other nightclubs.”
Meanwhile, The Spot just keeps getting bigger. At the five-year anniversary party this June, the crowd barely fit into the new premises. Are we seeing another move coming soon? Nick laughs. Wine flows. Music loudens. “Follow the energy!” he says. Say no more. Follow the energy. Party on. 180 Pine Street, thespotunderground.com –Cissy Yu
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A celebration of Rhode Island’s creative culture, Design Week RI returns to the state for its second year from September 16-27. Rhode Island has the third largest concentration of creative sector jobs in the US – after New York and California – and Design Week RI aims to spotlight the creative industry while increasing cultural and commercial opportunities for designers
here in the Ocean State. Design Week events will foster relationship-building between designers and potential clients, which will help Rhode Island’s vibrant design industry grow. The 11 day celebration will feature speakers, popup stores, design awards and more, and focus spans across all design disciplines. Sponsors include RISD and the City of Providence, as well as local
and national design organizations. Local design businesses can participate by signing up to host an “Eat and Speak,” an hour-long lunch or tour held at a design firm, studio or creative space. Proprietors of design companies are also invited to host coffee or happy hours, hors d’oeuvres or talks at their places of business. Design Week will culminate with A Better World By Design from
September 25-27. Since 2008, engineers from Brown and designers from RISD have partnered with the Providence community to merge their fields in the name of solving social problems. The goal of this student-led initiative is to facilitate collaboration between designers, educators, innovators and students in a three-day conference. designxri.com –Miranda Richard
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Five ways to get away from glowing screens during your lunch hour It’s easy to lose steam
around and after lunchtime during the typical workday. Why not liven up your lunch break with something new so you can return to work ready to face the afternoon? Here are a few fun ideas to help you get away from your desk and really take advantage of the midday break. Lunch Time Yoga Make your lunch break a true mental break with a relaxing yoga class at Providence Power Yoga. They offer a special 45-minute Lunch Time Yoga Class from 12:15-1:00pm in low humidity that specializes in flow of breath so you can return to work feeling totally refreshed and with a new view on the afternoon. 51 Bassett Street. 273-3500, providencepoweryoga.com RISD Museum Relax with a meditative afternoon turn around the RISD Museum. Browse
the latest exhibits and grab a bite afterwards in the RISD Works Museum Shop and café. 20 North Main Street. 454-6500, risdmuseum.org Picnic in the Park Take your lunch break outside for a change of scenery at one of the many parks the city has to offer. India Point, Prospect Park, WaterPlace and Roger Williams are just a few spots that offer grassy seating and beautiful views for munching outdoors. Bring a blanket, meet up with friends and chill outside while the weather’s still nice. Gondola Tour If you never have before, take a quick gondola ride and see the city from a new perspective – on the water. The basic package is a 40-minute trip, and includes biscuits, blankets, an ice bucket, glasses and an opener; you can bring any snacks and drinks you like. You must make a reservation in
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advance and the boats fit up to six, so meet up with some friends or coworkers for an extra special break in the workday. La Gondola, 1 Citizens Plaza. 421-8877, gondolari.com Walking Tour Though most guided walking tours
may be a little long to do during a lunch break, you can always organize a short one for yourself. Look online for information on the endless number of historic places in Providence and explore the city and its landmarks at your leisure. goprovidence.com/things-todo/tours/ –Claire Flanagan
Malcontent
Hail to the Millennials Millennials are having their moment. They have surpassed Generation X as the largest in the US workforce, and locally the Millennial Professional Group of Rhode Island, which launched earlier this year, seems to be constantly growing in membership. Mayor Elorza created his own “Millennial Task Force” to encourage them to “create and build your future in Providence.” And this month, thousands of them either arrive in or return to Providence as the school year begins. As with any new generation coming into its own, they are a frequent topic of discussion, debate and misunderstanding. There has been much handwringing over Millennials’ perceived inferiority to previous generations (remember when that happened to Gen X?). They’re lazy, entitled, self-obsessed, impractical, politically correct to a fault, too smart for their own good, unable to disconnect from their phones long enough to engage in meaningful human interaction, etc. The truth is much simpler: like every generation from the Beats to the 20
Hippies to Gen X, they’re rejecting what came before them and trying to stake out their own ground. The difference is that their ability to opt out of the old ways of doing things is unparalleled in history. This is due in part to the tools and connectivity of the Internet, which constitute not a brave new world to which they must adapt, but rather the only world they’ve ever known. Millennials can hardly be blamed for having no use for old paradigms. They came of age in the Aughts, the decade in which the center did not hold. Institutions that were once thought to be permanent and impregnable collapsed, bonds and covenants regarded as ironclad were broken, borders were erased, geographic distances became irrelevant, ideas that were thought to be birthright proved to be illusions. Towers literally fell from the sky. Subsequently, a president launched a disastrous war on what proved to be false pretenses and stuck future generations with the bill. A surging economy
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that the experts said would grow exponentially and indefinitely collapsed suddenly and spectacularly, revealing that the entire system was just a shell game rigged by a relatively small handful of Wall Street hucksters who were never held accountable for their transgressions. The auto industry, once the foremost emblem of America’s economic might, imploded and was forced to go begging for a handout on the steps of the Capitol. Parents, who had long preached the virtues of an American Dream in which hard work and education led to a safe, stable career on which one could raise a family, saw their jobs eliminated, their houses foreclosed upon, their pensions slashed, their life savings vanished in a puff of economic smoke and mirrors. Mass shootings, bankrupt institutions, failing schools, instantaneous access to information, constant connectivity, stateless warfare, a government surveillance state once relegated to science fiction, all became the new normal as
the bachelor’s degree, once thought to be a sure ticket to prosperity, became the minimum requirement for subsistence-level employment. Timeless truths proved false, goal lines kept moving, old ways of doing things ceased to work. Jaded adults, already experienced in the ways of the world, could rationalize such things, adapt their worldviews to fit the facts and vice versa. But youth, still forming their impressions about the world, could only come to one logical conclusion: It’s all crap. The old wisdom doesn’t apply. The old allegiances no longer bind us. The powerful mass at the center has been atomized. When the old world collapses around you, the only sensible option is to build a new one in your own image. That’s what the Millennials are trying to do. They don’t need to be catered to, puzzled over or regarded as something unique. They simply must be understood, like all generations before them, as reacting to the world in which they were born. –John Taraborelli
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It’s a rainy summer evening in Olneyville Square, and the Providence musical duo Eyeland has just begun its set. “Thank you, MacKenzie and Nick,” says singer Ben Knox Miller. “This is their house.” The air is ripe with strawberry scented vape smoke and someone’s blowing bubbles. Motion pictures navigating the cosmos are projected on the wall as the low hanging plants above the soundboard cast quivering shadows from the low level feedback. It’s the very first home show at Library Court, and vibe curation is the order of the evening. Library Court, the residence of artists MacKenzie Holway and Nick Dawson, is one of many performance spaces in homes across the Providence area. Local musicians have championed a network of home shows for over 20 years; however, they have gained traction as of late. A truly relevant spirit of participation has emerged in this artistic community committed to selfsustenance. “There are a lot of really radical people running all kinds of places to play,” says Providence musician Roz Raskin. “The impression you get from people is that the DIY sensibility has its own feel, entirely.” With these shows, there’s a flash of empowerment in bucking convention that simultaneously meets a practical
need for artists. Seven years ago, Roz decided to bring the show on home; her home, to be exact. During that time, she’s booked home shows everywhere she’s lived here in Providence. “The spark is the DIY spirit that says, ‘let’s do it anyway.’ It’s a true punk sensibility; a tradition of that community,” she says. This unique brand of grassroots development requires a solid home base, and a network of home shows fosters that, according to Providence singersongwriter Jess Powers. “Everyone needs to develop their audience, and you can do that so beautifully by helping one another,” she explains. That spirit of community overflows from musician to audience in a way that equally energizes the circle of local artists, all in service to the music itself. For Brett Davey, the re-opening of the Columbus Theater in Providence was the catalyst that piqued his interest in hosting shows at his Cranston home. Through shows at the Columbus, he was introduced to new musicians; full-time artists who lived in commitment to sharing their music, complete with all the challenges that come in tandem. “It was important to me to create a comfortable gig with an attentive, intimate audience to help these artists I love,” says Brett. Over at Library Court, Brooklyn fourpiece, Big Thief, is moving through their set of ephemeral harmonies and dreamy, slow building riffs. The audience
sits rapt in a semi-circle at the feet of the band, never squirming or appearing restless. “We’ve been looking forward to this our whole tour,” vocalist and guitarist Adrianne Lenker says to the audience. “We have CDs for sale over there by the pretzels. Just leave ten bucks in the basket. And if you don’t have ten bucks, just leave what you can.” Home shows have the deliberate benefit of financial viability for these musicians. For Brett, this speaks directly to his emotional investment in growing the musical community by creating opportunities. “Even $5 a head at these shows can get them from gig to gig,” he says. “It can be more beneficial for them to play a home show than play a club; financially, creatively… they have freedom to enjoy themselves.” Artists speak to an intuitive level of collaboration in constructing these shows from the ground up. Roz teams up with the creative duo, Mimi; known by and large as Rachel Duarte and partner, MacKenzie. Together, they curate Roz’s performance space, The Boarding House, as an installation art piece. Honing the space accordingly means focusing on the details with a rough-hewn adaptability. And with musicians at the helm, the audience is treated to a heightened quality of sound that contributes – but never competes – with the homespun energy of the experience.
“The wide acceptance of DIY culture in Providence allows for a real sense of imagination. We can test the limits. We can ignore the limits,” MacKenzie says. “Ask for forgiveness, not permission.” For Rachel, preserving the intimacy between musician and audience seamlessly requires anticipatory troubleshooting, but with a soft touch that makes room for adaptability. This degree of care and concern has allowed for these shows to exceed even their own expectations. “I didn’t know Providence could be like this,” she says. “We’re all in this magical place right now, nurturing this thing that we love.” “Opening up your home to people just feels so special,” Jess says. “Each group brings something different, but there’s a creative spark of compatibility that feels organic because of the safety of the space. Sharing that can really cement relationships.” It’s this radical intimacy and accessibility that creates the underlying feel of spontaneity at a home show; the unshakable and indescribable sense that anything could happen. “Skirting the line between mistake and magic,” she adds, “home shows are just great for that.” This cozy, ambient feel isn’t for quiet acts alone. At The Boarding House, musicians are encouraged to plug in and let it rip. Be loud, be weird, but above all else, be open. Because, while The Boarding House is a free space for creativity and expression, there are
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lesson in generosity imparted to his young sons. “Opening up your home in support of something you’re passionate about is important for them to learn. But you can’t just tell them. You have to show them.” The service of a home show is revealed as an emotional investment in applying a forward thinking view of music, community and humanity, all under their own roof. “You can go as a human being to a show and feel comfortable and welcomed,” says Roz. “And if you leave feeling inspired – like you were part of something? That’s just so much bigger than me, and I’m just lucky that I get to participate in that experience.” This community is steeped in a level of innovation that boasts never doing the same thing twice. But where is this nexus headed? “There’s no real long term goal,” says MacKenzie“just a commitment to capitalize on synchronicities, and give as good as we get.” Back over at Library Court, it’s midnight and Providence duo, Field Drums, is winding down their set. They launch into “This is Where I Belong” by the Kinks. Drummer Rachel Blumberg really lays into her kick drum, but somehow the percussive quality of dancing feet on the hard woods doesn’t get lost in the space. The lyrics seem to hang in the summer air: “I can’t think of a place I’d rather be, The whole wide world doesn’t mean so much to me, For this is where I belong, This is where I belong.” A warm gust blows through the open windows, throwing long shadows on the wall as the glittery curtains catch the wind. In that flash of a moment, artist and audience are interconnected as they skirt the line between mistake and magic together. And it feels just like coming home.
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The city’s cocktail game has always been strong. Here’s what you should be drinking in Providence right now. Julie Tremaine Stacey Doyle The Scorpion Bowl at Ogie’s Trailer Park
Tiki Drinks Providence is decidedly not the tropics, but the most exciting cocktail innovations right now are coming out of the South Pacific – or, at least, our New England interpretation of what islanders drink. From retro classics served in ceramic coconut shells to new versions of favorite flavors, tiki drinks are all the rage in PVD right now.
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Inside, is retro-chic, with huge chandeliers, kitschy art and a cocktail menu full of long lost classics like the Seelbach, made with bourbon and champagne, and the bright green Grasshopper, with crème de menthe. On the patio,
though, is the tiki bar, with a separate menu that takes the retro factor up yet another notch, with oldies but goodies like the Blue Hawaiian, made with rum, vodka, blue curacao and sour mix, served in a tiki head, or an unfrozen Piña Colada in a coconutshaped glass with – what else? – a paper umbrella. The off-the-menu Scorpion Bowls are a must-try if you’re in the mood to share. 1155 Westminster Street. 383-8200, facebook.com/ogiestrailerpark By night, it’s a mixed-use performance space, hosting concerts, dance parties and a theatre company in residence. After work, though, there’s no better way to kick off an evening downtown than at
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bar, which has a definite tiki bent. They make a perfect Mai Tai (with “rum, rum, triple sec, lime, orgeat, crushed ice”) and Zombie (“rum, lime, secret ingredients, crushed ice”) but also take the tropical theme to a different level with cocktails like The Karate Punch, with rum, brandy, marashino, chai tea, lemon, Carpano Antica, tiki bitters, cinnamon and allspice. Don’t miss the frozen cocktails – there are always three on tap – like the Painkiller, with “rum, orange, pineapple, rum, lime, coconut, rum, rum” in it. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, auroraprovidence.com
You won’t find anything you could call mixology at , the local legend dive bar on Ives Street in Fox Point. What you will find is a backyard patio complete with a tiki bar (with pirates in permanent residence), tropical grass umbrellas and a koi pond. They do have Piña Coladas and Mai Tais up for grabs, but you’re better off to order a dollar beer and partake in the weekly lobster raffle, when you can win – you guessed it – two live lobsters on a bed of mussels. 162 Ives Street. facebook. com/pages/Captain-SeaweedsFamily-Pub
On Broadway, is best known for killer brunch and a robust vegetarian/ vegan menu, but their beverage program is on point. The restaurant curates a beer selection that’s unmatched in quality and diversity – think selections from not just America, Belgium and Germany, but Italy, Denmark and Scotland – and has spirits so diverse that they provide a list of bottles for the table, like other restaurants have a wine list. But they’ve also got frequent entries into the tiki game, too. Right now, find the Captain, My Captain on the everchanging list: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Lustau Dry Sherry, Velvet Falernum, fresh lime, pineapple juice and tiki bitters, over crushed ice, with a splash of grenadine. 318 Broadway. 861-1770, juliansprovidence.com
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Tequila Connoisseurship Feeling superior to the vodka-swiller sitting next to you as you smugly order a bourbon on the rocks is so 2013. The new frontier of spirit appreciation comes from south of the border. Fine tequilas and mezcals are as varied and nuanced as anything you’ll get from a Kentucky distiller. If sipping tequila is good enough for the Most Interesting Man in the World, it’s good enough for you. Here’s where you can get your añejo on in the city.
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The Italian word for “bitter,” an amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur, usually sipped after dinner as a digestif. You’ve probably seen Fernet (with flavors of herbs like car-
If you’ve never had $6 house margarita, well, where have you been? Owner Joanne Vincent swears it’s the “best $6 margarita you’ll ever have,” and she’s probably right. But it’s time to look past the salt rim: directly past, in fact, to the wall of tequila bottles behind the bar. The Flats has over 60 tequila and mezcal selections, most of which you’ve probably never heard of – like Don Julio 1942, Avion Reserva 44, El Tesoro Paradiso and Tequila Cabeza – but the convivial bar is a great place to spend some time studying up. 355 Hope Street. 7516777, tortillaflatsri.com
Say goodbye to tequila shots, and say hello to tequila flights. Federal Hill’s serves upscale Mexican cuisine, but the place to be is at their Tequila Bar, where you can order flights of any three tequilas from their selection of over 70 bottles. Choose one silver (unaged tequila, similar to white whiskey… though please forgive us for comparing Milagro to moonshine), one reposado (aged for up to a year) and one añejo, (aged for up to six years; the best ones are aged in bourbon barrels). 351 Atwells Avenue. 454-8951, donjosetequilas.com
Tequila isn’t just for Taco Tuesday (although you should definitely not say no to their surprisingly delicious $2 tacos). has a dedicated tequila menu, with selections you’ve heard of, and ones you definitely haven’t. If you’re finally ready to move past 1800 Reposado and Cabo Wabo Añejo, try their Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo or Don Julio Real Añejo. At $40 and $95 a pour respectively, you’d better not ask for lime and salt on the side. 525 South Water Street. 383-0220, lolascantina.com
damom and saffron) and Cynar (an artichoke-forward herb blend) before. Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante, appropriately, has several other Italian favorites if you’d like to explore the bitter world of amari, like the Sicilian Averna, Nonino and Ramazzotti. 265 Atwells Avenue. 528-1100, constantinosristorante.com
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If sipping neat, room temperature tequila isn’t for you, well, there are other ways to look cool. For you, mixes up sophisticated tequila cocktails like the Paloma, made with grapefruit juice and a salted rim, to save you from your usual margarita. But if you must, Rancho also makes them in varieties like guava, pomegranate and passion fruit with high quality, blue agave tequila. 311 Plainfield Street. 275-0808, elranchogranderestaurant.com
For unexpected tequila cocktails, belly up to the bar at . Their smoky, floral Rose Perez features Pierde Almas Mezcal, Meletti 1870, Yellow Chartreuse, St. Elder, lime and bitters; the savory, bitter Flor-Bama has reposado tequila, Amaro Zucca, Priorat Vermut, Palo Cortado, hopped grapefruit and salt. You don’t have to know all those ingredients – just tell the bartender your flavor preferences (sweet? bitter? floral? citrus?) and you’ll be sipping on a cocktail you love in no time. 959 Hope Street. 2737275, cookandbrown.com
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Providence Monthly’s Annual Cocktail Issue 2015 Gin and Tonic on tap at The Eddy
Booze on Tap If wine snobs’ horror at screw top bottles is totally over, and boxed wine has moved from being declasse to being an option for decent wines at a good value, it’s time for you to get with the times, and get over your fear of booze on tap. City innovators are finding new ways of delivering your drinks to you, with delicious results. Don’t freak out when you order a Gin & Tonic at and it comes… out of a spigot. What you’re going to get is a perfectly proportioned cocktail, served in about a quarter of the time it would take to get the bottles out, over ice that owner Jay Carr has cut – wait for it – by hand, with a chainsaw. 95 Eddy Street. 8313339, eddybar.com
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We know, we know. Wine on tap doesn’t sound delicious – but proved us wrong at the first sip. Their environmentally-friendly tap system pours out one white (a Santa Barbara Chenin Blanc) and one red (a Paso Robles Grenache) in glasses, quartinos and litres. The good news is that you don’t have to pronounce the wines correctly to enjoy them. 50 Aborn Street. 270-7330, rosalina-ri.com
A Bacon Bloody Mary at Harry’s Bar and Burger
The idea that bacon makes everything taste better isn’t true in every circumstance. Bacon soda? Bacon gummy candy? Bacon toothpaste? No, no and no. But the salty bites of heaven have made their way into cocktails across the city. Vegans beware: not even your Bloody Mary is safe anymore.
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shrub is “drinking vinegar.” But wait, it’s better than it sounds. While shrub is vinegar-based, it’s a sweetened syrup infused
You won’t find it on the menu, but infuses their own bacon Maker’s Mark. Next time you’re in the mood for raw bar, ask for a bacon-infused Manhattan to pair with your oysters. Their Appy Hour at the bar has $1 oysters on weekday afternoons. 283 Atwells Avenue. 272-8886, provoysterbar.com
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You love bourbon, eh? Then you must all the spots in the city where you can get Blanton’s, the top shelf bottle that’s in short supply in Rhode Island because the Kentucky distillery can’t keep up with the demand from Asian markets (hence the Japanese whiskey revolution). There’s an even harder-to-find, better bourbon around: Pappy Van Winkle, the boozy white whale of whiskey, which is almost impossible to find in New England… But not at . They always offer whiskey (and other spirit) flights, but right now they’ve got a Premier Flight, with Pappy 12, Pappy 20 and Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon. 250 South Water Street. 621-5644, wildcolonial.com
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Nautical Inspiration About the Homeowners Meghan Grady and Eric P.W. Hall live in a sunny parkside condo in the Wayland Square Neighborhood of Providence. Meghan works for a non-profit organization and Eric is an attorney in Providence.
We love to entertain and often host dinner parties that are known for their delicious food and lively conversation. Our dining room is a special place because it has served as the backdrop to many fun nights enjoyed with our family and friends.
These framed prints of the Rhode Island State House represent our commitment to public service. We have both been involved with local campaigns and first met at a political event back in 2010.
These mementos are from Eric’s career in the military. Eric enlisted in the
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U.S. Marine Corps and served from 2000 to 2004, he is currently serving as a JAG Officer in the Rhode Island Air National Guard.
We love to spend time together near or on the water. This classic 1930s yacht model was an engagement gift from a close family member. After our wedding, we consolidated two homes into one and had to make some difficult decisions about what to keep. This gift was one of the first decorative items we decided to display.
The two dining room chairs pictured originally belonged to Meghan’s grandparents and were purchased at Shepard’s Department Store. These chairs are the only two left of the set and are reminders of the many happy holidays spent around her grandparent’s dining room table.
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Describe your everyday style. Any given day you might find me in casual jeans and a pullover ready to design and innovate; a pair of jeans or pants and a button down with rolled up sleeves ready for a casual business meeting; or black slacks, button up and blazer ready for a corporate boardroom review or networking event. My everyday style is fashionably functional. Most women (including this one) hate to try on bathing suits. What sort of tips do you have to make the experience better? Invest in suits that allow enough fit that can accommodate your changing figure without compromising comfort, or more importantly, your own sense of confidence. Keep an open mind and go into the experience with the idea that you’re likely to find new suits that not only complement your figure, but also renew your sense of style. The launch of the EIGHT mobile showroom and boutique has given me the ability to experience firsthand the difficulty women have trying on swimsuits. My swimwear is made from special form-fitting Lycra that allows for fluctuating up or down a few sizes without compromising comfort. The collection includes a wide range of cuts, sizes, fits, colors and patterns to please even the toughest critic.
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after the scheduled start time and people were already sweating. The dimly lit studio had a dark, nightclub-type feel, with Technicolor LED lights flashing and flickering along to a pulsing, pounding soundtrack. She was perched on her own bike at the front of the room, shouting out instructions through a headset mic and shuffling through a song selection that changed in pace and intensity along with the workout. As an avid runner and twice-over marathoner, I sometimes like to delude myself into thinking that I’m up to the challenge of any cardio workout. Then, someone like Denise comes along and reminds me that I couldn’t be more wrong. First off, every aspect of the ride was constantly changing: we alternated between sitting and standing on the bike, along with switching between several different hand positions on the handlebars, varying resistance levels, speeding up and slowing down. All the while, Denise remained vocal, shouting instructions, offering words
of encouragement and demanding more from some of her seasoned regulars over the thumping soundtrack. A little over an hour later, Denise wound things down with some cooldown cycling and a bit of stretching. It was that workout sweet spot: immensely challenging but still doable. As the feeling of anger over being out of bed so early started giving way to pride in what I had just managed to do, I exited to the parking lot still sweating and panting. Walking towards my car, I noticed another student hopping on his bicycle to ride home and thought, You’ve got to be kidding me. I had to content myself with the thought that maybe I could beat him in a foot race.
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A transformed office building hosts a shared artist’s space
A Shared Vision
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One-stop vintage on Broadway If you haven’t wandered by 140 Broadway recently, you should definitely make it a priority. An old office building is currently in the process of transforming into something incredible – hosting retail space for small business owners and vintage collectors, gallery space for local artists, classrooms for art classes, workshops and more inside, and a large parking lot out front for outdoor craft markets and community events. What is this veritable treasure trove of cute clothes and accessories, crafts, trinkets, gifts, community and healing space all in one, you ask? A coming together of a number of local businesses and entrepreneurs called Share Space. Dana Kretzmann, founder of the shop White Buffalo and owner of the building that hosts Share Space, gave me a tour. White Buffalo occupies the front of the building, offering a fun collection of vintage and handmade goods. It has a totally earthy feel – Dana’s handmade jewelry line Brave features cool and simple pieces with interesting stones. She also has a line of natural bath products called Harvest Moon, sews floor cushions and has plans to get back to sculpting. Before Share Space, White Buffalo moved around a lot, hosting a number of popups and at one point occupying a space next to The Grange. Now, the store has found a home – and it’s not alone. Dana shows me around the still developing space, each store offering a similar vibe of funky earthiness but each with its own unique aesthetic. The theme of vintage and handmade is apparent throughout, all of them complementing each other without direct overlap. Artifacts Collection is put together by a young woman who makes her own
jewelry and also collects fair-trade wares from around the world. I Want a Pony is a boutique featuring handmade vintage and vintage-inspired pieces. The owner redoes furniture and the shop also has a ton of cute kids clothes. Other shops include Vintiques, Mirrorball Boutique and Vintage on the Rocks. There’s also gallery space for local artists, a nonprofit that does art and problem solving with kids and a studio for Reiki. “As a small business it’s really hard to do it alone, so I feel like people now feel comfortable under the umbrella of Share Space to start a business, because it’s not as scary,” says Dana on the rapid number of business joining in on the space. She discusses the warm sense of community fostered within Share Space – everyone is able to do their work and run their individual businesses but also help each other out. “We’ve just so quickly become like family, and we all have each other’s backs,” says Dana. Share Space also hopes to be an important place for the larger community. This fall, they’ll have outdoor markets on Friday nights, featuring live music, vendors and food trucks in the spacious front parking lot (September 4 and 18 from 6-10pm). Dana also discusses plans for outdoor movie nights, fashion shows, fundraisers, community classes and workshops. As it continues to grow each day, this hip Broadway spot will definitely be one to watch.
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of year. The end of summer, coupled with another back to school season for my kids, reminds me how fast time is going by. The lines around my eyes don’t help either. Crows feet not only make me look older, they make me feel older. While I can’t turn back the hands of time, I can take a few years off my face with a bit of Botox. Getting this line item checked off my back to school list just got a whole lot easier (and more affordable) now that my dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Mansolillo, offers it. If you’ve already have Botox, pass go. If you’ve had it and overdid it to the point where you had no expression, go back to jail where you belong. If you’ve never had it and are curious, listen up: Botox is your friend. If done in moderation by a trained professional it will erase years off your face and make you look like you just came back from a month’s vacation. Regardless of where you stand politically, this is where you absolutely want to be conservative. Seeing someone you trust is key so that you walk away looking like the best version of yourself. I’ve been seeing Dr. Jeff for years for all my dental needs at Mansolillo Dental, his family practice in Johnston. Last June, he opened Rhode Island Cosmetic Dentistry (RICD) with orthodontist and business partner Jason Izzi. With a shared vision and philosophy, the two joined forces to create an ultra modern and relaxed
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10 rocks brings the taste of Cape verde to Pawtucket is unexpectedly hidden amidst the old brick manufacturing buildings at the ProvidencePawtucket border. The “ten rocks” refer to the ten islands that make up Cape Verde. Rhode Island has America’s second largest population of Cape Verdean immigrants, surpassed only by Massachusetts. Still, few Rhode Island restaurants are dedicated entirely to the country’s culinary traditions. The restaurant showcases the cuisine of Cape Verde in a fun, small plate format inspired by tapas. There’s plenty of choice on this menu. Though there are some larger plates, the selections are intended for sharing – appropriate, since sharing food is an integral part of Cape Verdean culture. Mirroring the population of Cape Verde, the country’s cuisine has a mixture of origins, namely African and European, and showcases ingredients supported by the island environment such as seafood and tropical fruits. Owner Carmen Monteiro oversaw the ambitious building renovation,
upgrading a non-descript, drop-ceilinged pub into an energetic, attractive restaurant. The welcoming side patio has cheerful red umbrellas and comfortable furniture. We started with several small plates. The Pastel de Bacalhau ($9) were fried panko-coated cod cakes with a side of Sriracha aioli. The dipping sauce was a piquant foil to the creamy texture of the cakes. The Ma Culum Mandioca ($5), five yucca fries, were thick, freshly fried and delicious dipped in a chimichurri sauce. The Pastel de Cabo Verde ($8) were like small, square empanadas with a choice of fillings – we opted for tuna and peppers. You may have tried patatas bravas on a Spanish tapas menu; the Maria Helena Batatas Bravas ($8) are similar but were not as crisply fried. The menu promises that they are “just like Vovó (Grandma) used to make” and they get extra richness from chorizo, a fried egg and Creole sauce. 10 Rocks’ cocktail menu incorporates many fresh fruits and juices. I had
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journeyed with the Flight to Cabo Verde ($12), a sampler of three Cape Verdean Ponches. Ponche is a rum liqueur made by sweetening Cape Verdean rum, also known as grogue, with sugarcane molasses. We sampled Ponche de Santo Antão (Santo Antão is the northwestern island of the archipelago), a ponche with no added ingredients. It was sweet, dark and pleasant. Additional flavors are often added to the ponche base. We sampled two variations: the bright and fruity mango liqueur Ponche de Manga, and the thick and nutty Ponche de Calabaçeira. Calabaçeira is the local name for the fruit of the baobab tree. The dry, flaky and supposedly nutritious fruit pulp is collected from the tree’s large pods. We enjoyed this more with every taste, so it was unfortunate to hear from the bartender that this ponche is difficult to find in stores. Moving on to some heartier fare, we tried the Morcilla Da Ilha ($10), a blood sausage served on polenta with
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white cheese and a drizzle of sweet balsamic. Blood sausage is not everyone’s thing, but I’m a fan and enjoyed this combination. The Pinxos ($7), or kebabs, were the most disappointing dish, but maybe it’s because I was imagining the variety made with juicier, fattier pieces of pork (instead, this was a drier lean cut). Still, the accompanying pulpy mango sauce with a touch of ginger was wonderful. The restaurant was buzzing on the night we went, and we overheard Cape Verdean Creole at the next table. Meanwhile, we traded sips of the menu’s two sangrias. These are available by the glass ($10) or the pitcher ($24). The Sangria Roja is Pinot Noirbased with orange, pomegranate and mango. The Sangria Praia, my choice, was made with Rosé, Smirnoff blueberry, pineapple and guava and garnished with blueberries. If this restaurant has a signature dish, it’s the Polvo 10 Rocks ($14), a
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By Grace Lentini
Tasty Memories
Bidding adieu to rue de L’Espoir It’s the end of a delicious era. Rue de L’Espoir officially closed its doors on August 9 after serving the community American bistro fare for 39 years. Owner Deb Norman opened The Rue when she was just 24-years-old. Now, it’s time to close them. She received an offer she couldn’t refuse and is taking the opportunity to spend some time on herself. We talked about her favorite memories over the years, her favorite dishes and what she will miss the most. You were a trailblazer in many ways when you opened Rue de L’Espoir. What was missing on the East Side in 1976 that The Rue offered? When we first opened, the only restaurants around were steak houses, Italian restaurants and Chinese restaurants. We opened up a little bistro that served quiche and crepes. So we kind of carved out a niche for ourselves that previously wasn’t available. And we were women. There were no… restaurants that were women owned. The first time I came out of my office to talk to a liquor distributor he said, “Hi honey, where’s your husband?” I said, “You’re looking at him.” How did the culinary explosion over the years affect The Rue? We had to reinvent ourselves four or five times to be able to keep up with the culinary changes that people were experiencing as their palates were getting more sophisticated. It forced us to grow and evolve in different ways and expand our menu.
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Can you talk about some of the food trends you’ve noticed? It’s food that’s as fresh as possible, using local purveyors, going local. Know the names of your farmers, know the people you’re buying food from. Try to shop as small as you possibly can, as fresh as you possibly can and still put out a product that you’re proud of and that you can make some money on. What are some of your favorite memories? People come in and tell me: we had our first date here, we got engaged here, we had our first baby shower here. One of the nicest things to happen was [that] that baby shower turned into a bridal shower for their daughter who was getting married. I like the generational thing. When there are people who have
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been coming here for 30 years, some have been coming her for 39 years; that’s four generations of a family. What’s better than that? There’s nothing better than that. Can you tell me about some of your favorite dishes? We used to have, way back in the ‘80s, a Pork Porterhouse. It was a cut of meat that people were not using. It was a chop and a tenderloin with the bone still in it. It was a big thick piece of pork that took forever to cook that would melt in your mouth. It was just delicious. But I liked the Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, too. What will you miss most? The people. It’s just starting to hit me now that some of these people that I took for granted because they came in once a week, I’ll never see them again. I’ll miss that. That personal connection. So the big question: why close? It’s time. I’ve been in this place for 39 years. It’s hard work; it’s 24/7. I’ve been doing it for a long time and I have an opportunity to sell it and walk away, and I’ve decided to do that. It’s time to spend a little time on me. My first plan is to do nothing for a few months and just enjoy what’s going on. I’m an avid bike rider, I’ll probably do lots of biking, I’m very athletic so I’ll be spending a lot of time rejuvenating my body and mind. What do you want people to know about the restaurant business? The only way to really be successful when starting a restaurant is to start small and be hands on. It’s a business of a thousand details that all together make up this one big whole theatrical experience. I like to call it theatre.
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before our embarrassment of culinary riches made its way onto bookshelves. Perhaps it’s in the water. Perhaps it’s the scent of what’s cooking downtown and throughout Johnson & Wales. One thing’s for sure, the high degree of culinary talent is not restricted to those who work in area restaurants. I’m talking about the authors down the street from us; the ones who turn their delicious meals into easy to understand recipes; and the ones who share their skills of turning nothing into something. There are two new culinary books that have recently come out, and they have Providence written all over them. The first book, Kitchen Creamery: Making Yogurt, Butter & Cheese at Home, is written by Brown graduate Louella Hill. Known as The Milk Maid and the cofounder of the Narragansett Creamery, Louella has been charting her own course to the top of the cheesemonger pyramid. A decade ago she visited a sheep dairy farm in Tuscany. This was the beginning of her cheesemaking journey. Since then she’s visited multiple farms, taken on various apprentices and taught extensive classes on cheesemaking. “The process of cheesemaking is surprisingly similar to baking bread or growing a garden: it’s working with living things (seeds, bacteria, yeast, etc) and patiently guiding them to a desired outcome,” Louella explains. “Anyone who brews beer, ferments pickles or keeps a sourdough mother will love home cheesemaking.” And if you’re only going to make one recipe from this book, she recommends that you make the Creme Fraiche. “It’s so painfully easy – you’ll make it for the rest of your life with your eyes closed.” Available at chroniclebooks.com
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The second book is Little Bites: 100 Healthy, Kid-Friendly Snacks. Written by Christine Chitnis, based in Providence, and Sarah Waldman, based out of Martha’s Vineyard, it’s a seasonal, vegetarian cookbook with plenty of gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free options. Let me tell you, it is just so darn cute and interesting. Even as an adult, reading this cookbook intended for tiny hands and tummies, I found myself drawn to the alternative and healthier ingredients that can be substituted into beloved meals. “Our goal with Little Bites is to offer recipes for simple, wholesome food made from ingredients that everyone can recognize, and to leave families with the feeling that making their own snacks is easy and enjoyable,” Christine says. Christine worked on Little Bites for a year with Sarah. As Sarah worked
on the recipes, Christine would focus on photographing the seasons and the food, along with helping her test the recipes. They felt strongly about writing and cooking with the seasons, instead of trying to rush the process. She also wrote each chapter in season, which really helped her to capture the feelings that she wanted to convey. “I can honestly say that I love every recipe in the book so it makes it tough to pick favorites,” Christine says. “I really love cooking in the summer when produce is at its peak and farm stands are overflowing. On the sweet side I love the [recipe for] Peach Frozen Yogurt, and for a savory bite I adore the Summer Corn Fritters.” Now that I have my hands on this book, I can tell you one thing, I will be snacking to my heart’s content season after glorious season. roostbooks.com
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Kentucky Smash Serves 1 Colette Gnacabja, the restaurant’s bar manager, takes pride in the fresh ingredients and level of craft involved in each cocktail. “I love that we get to interact with our customers through the process,” she says. “They see us squeezing juices, or muddling something, and want to know more.” • 1.5 oz Woodford Reserve bourbon • .5 oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur • 8 mint leaves • 1 orange wedge • 1 oz simple syrup, or to taste • Ice In a pint glass, muddle the mint and orange with the simple syrup until the mixture becomes fragrant. (You’re aiming for a light smush to release essential oils, not obliteration.) Add ice to the mix, then the bourbon and ginger liqueur. Tumble all the ingredients a few times back and forth between the first glass and a second, and then pour into a serving glass – no straining required.
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Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Aspire Seasonal Kitchen serves contemporary Rhode Island cuisine in one of the most elegant settings in downtown Providence. Located in the boutique Hotel Providence, Apsire boasts a handsome bar area, a spacious, stylish dining room and a romantic courtyard. The cuisine, as “Seasonal Kitchen” implies, is a contemporary take on classic New England dishes using the freshest ingredients. Lunch is casual, with lighter fare, while at night Aspire comes to life with a menu of seductive flavors and a cosmopolitan vibe. The salmon is wild caught, the lobster
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$
Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$
French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$
Abyssina Authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean comfort food. 333 Wickenden St, Providence, 454-1412. LD $-$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$
Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar.1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171 LD $-$$
Blend Café Modern Latin-American infused fare. 745 Reservoir, Cranston, 270-5533. BBRLD $-$$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 4378991. BRLD $-$$$
AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$
Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$
Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Trail, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$
Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$
Aruba Steve’s Island cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean flare. 520 Main St, Warren, 289-2677. LD $-$$
Bluewater Bar + Grill Contemporary seafood with farm-to-table cuisine. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
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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 Street, East Greenwich, 3980027; 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 $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections in a casual ambiance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Providence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 4210754. LD $-$$ 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 $
chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main
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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, 363-9988. LD $-$$ Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ dewolf Tavern
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 $$ Kabob and Curry Award-winning Indian food serving Providence since 1987. 261 Thayer St, Providence, 273-8844. LD $-$$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine,
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ 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 $-$$ Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$
DeWolf Tavern DeWolf Tavern is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Rhode Island, with Chef Sai Viswanath earning five nominations for the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef Northeast” Award. The food at DeWolf brings together many flavors and influences ranging from the coastal New England fare of the restaurant’s setting, to the spices and techniques of Chef Sai’s Indian roots. His Lobster Popovers (yes, lobster popovers) and Seafood Stew are famous, and
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the way he incorporates the tandoor (a traditional Indian clay oven) into New England cooking makes for some truly unique dishes. The bar at DeWolf always offers the perfect pairing for your meal. The wine list is impeccable, and the plush second level bar stocks an impressively curated selection of cognac, grappa and single-barrel bourbons. Plus, DeWolf maintains a collection of specialty rums from the Caribbean and all over the world.
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Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$
St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$ 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 $-$$$ Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Robertos Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. D $$-$$$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$ The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. D $$-$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and
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September 17-31: The Gamm opens its 31st season with A Streetcar Named Desire, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about Southern belle Blanche DuBois, who moves in with her pregnant sister Stella and Stella’s husband Stanley. Blanche soon discovers Stanley’s violent nature and seeks comfort in a man named Mitch. As the weeks pass the two develop a tight bond. They seem destined to live happily ever after… until Stanley fills Mitch’s ears with dirty gossip that paints Blanche in a horrible light, beginning a downward spiral that could ruin the blossoming union. $30 preview; $41-$49. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, gammtheatre.org
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September 20: Eat, shop and play on Hope Street this month at the annual family-friendly Hope Street Fall Festival. The afternoon event features food trucks, a beer garden, vendor tables, great live music, kids activities, deep discounts on shopping and more. 12-5pm. Hope Street. hopestreetprov.com
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September 17: If you’ve never seen Of Montreal you’re in for a psychedelic treat. Front man Kevin Barnes leads a costumed group of musicians on an experimental journey that’s one part pop and two parts face melt. $20-$25. 7pm doors; 8pm show. 270 Broadway. 621-9660, columbustheatre.com
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September 12: URI Master Gardeners will teach composting to city-dwellers as part of their Urban Gardening Series. The free outdoor session is appropriate for all levels. 11am-12pm. Roger Williams Park Community Garden at the Botanical Center, Floral Avenue. 874-2900, uri.edu
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September 6 & 13: Don’t miss your last two chances to shop the Providence Flea in 2015. Head to the Providence River Greenway where you’ll find upscale antique and craft vendors, food trucks, local music and more. 10am4pm. 345 South Water Street. 4847783, providenceflea.com
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This Month September 1-29: Indulge your curiosity by taking a look at the night sky every Tuesday evening at the Ladd’s weekly Telescope Observing Night. The telescope is available for public use year round so long as the weather is permitting. 9-10:30pm. 210 Doyle Avenue. 8632323, brown.edu/Departments/Physics/ Ladd/index.html September 1-29: Stop by Blue State Coffee every Tuesday night for Got Poetry Live Open Mic Nights hosted by the Frequency Writers. Share a poem or story or just sit in the audience and enjoy the presentations. The open mic is followed by a feature. $3. 8-10pm. 300 Thayer Street. frequencywriters.org September 1-29: Love beer? Love cheap wings? Love rubbing the fact that you’re brilliant in other people’s faces? Head to Trinity Brewhouse every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 186 Fountain Street. 453-2337, stumptrivia.com September 2: If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at The Steel Yard, now is your chance to find out. The Yardies offer Public Tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Stop by and take a tour of the interesting building where creative “Yardies” live, work and teach. Noon. 27 Sims Avenue. 273-7101, thesteelyard.org September 2 & 9: Class up your Wednesday with an outdoor performance by the Nightlife Orchestra. Playing classics like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Fever,” it’s the perfect way to unwind after work. 6:30pm. 265 Atwells Avenue. 941-3700, nightlifeorchestrari.com September 3: Enjoy watching birds in your backyard? Learn how to feed your feathered friends at Audubon’s Setting Up a Birdfeeding Station workshop. Find out how to attract the creatures you want and deter the ones you don’t. $10-$14. 6:30-8:30pm. Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield. 949-5454, asri.org
September 3-24: Why drink at home when you can drink for free in the company of others? Each Thursday stop into Bin 312 for a free Wine Tasting. The shop is full of eclectic, exclusive and interesting wines. Find your new favorite… and be sure to share. 312 South Main Street. 11am9pm, tasting hours usually between 5-8pm. 714-0040, bin312.com September 3-24: At the glamorous yet understated Thursdays at the Biltmore you can indulge in signature cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the ambiance of the gilded historic downtown hotel. 5-8pm. 11 Dorrance Street. 4210700, providencebiltmore.com September 4-25: Every Friday evening it’s Friday Night Live at Everett Company Stage School. Veteran performers act along side young up-and-comers to improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants. All ages welcome. $5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue. 831-9479, everettri.org September 4-25: Get your java fix at the weekly Public Cupping Coffee Tasting at New Harvest Coffee Roasters’ Hope Artiste Village location. Each Friday, coffee lovers can sample and learn about delicious coffees from around the world. 3-4pm. 1005 Main Street #108, Pawtucket. 438-1999, newharvestcoffee.com September 4-26: Swing by technology-savvy Bottles Fine Wine for a weekly beer or wine tasting where you might get the opportunity to Skype with a faraway winemaker as you sip his wares here in Providence! Friday beer tasting 4-7pm; Saturday wine tasting 4-7pm. 141 Pitman Street. 372-2030, bottlesfinewine.com September 4-26: Drop into ENO any and every Friday and Saturday afternoon for a free Wine Tasting. It’s the budget-friendly way to kick off your weekend. You may even discover a new favorite blend. 4:30-6:30pm Friday;
September 6: India Point Park hosts the first International Latino Music Festival, a celebration of the hottest merengue, tipico and tropical entertainment by regional and international artists. Latin cuisine, specialty libations and a waterfront dance floor with Latino stars Sergio Vargas and Fefita La Grande offer a multi-cultural experience you won’t want to miss. $20-$30. 1-8pm. India Point Park, 888-900-8640, newportwaterfrontevents.com 3-5pm Saturday. 225 Westminster Street. 521-2000, enofinewines.com September 5-26: Lippitt Park is the perfect place to spend a Saturday with the family. At the weekly Farmers’ Market, you’ll find vendors selling everything from local eggs to oysters to flowers to handcrafted artisan goods. Grab some food to eat picnic style at the playground. 9am-1pm. 1059 Hope Street. 312-4250, farmfresh.org September 5-26: Since 1992, Improv Jones has been gathering together the area’s best improvisational comedy performers for a weekly Comedy Show at the 95 Empire Black Box. Each Saturday you’ll enjoy a fantastically funny world that’s different every week. $5. 10pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, improvjones.com September 6: On the first Sunday of each month, from now ‘til forever, head downtown to AS220 for its Empire Revue, a night of sketch comedy, improv, live music, burlesque, magic, special guests and general devilment. The show is hosted by Keith Munslow. $8. 8-10pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org September 6-27: Were you the child
who dreamed of tutus and sugarplum fairies? Well, it’s never too late to become a ballerina. Every Sunday hop into your leotard for a drop-in Beginner Ballet class with Stephanie Albanese at AS220. $13. 10:30-11:30am beginner; 12-1:30pm intermediate. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org September 11: Bookworms should pencil in time to attend the Athenaeum Book Discussion Group at the stunning Providence Athenaeum. This month, the group is reading 1919 by John Dos Passos, a book that’s sure to lead to stimulating conversation. 10am. 251 Benefit Street. 521-0607, providenceathenaeum.org September 11: Brooklyn-based indie band The Antlers come to The Met this month, bringing their special blend of lush rock and poignant lyrics featuring synths, drums, piano and more. Openers Port Willow kick off the evening. $16-$18. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com September 17: The popular Drag Bingo features surprise guests, musical interludes, witty jokes and over $2,000 in cash and prizes. The fun goes down on
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September 20: Simon’s 677 puts its state-of-the-art sound system to use while Michigan-based IAMDYNAMITE showcases its new album Wasa Tusa. Released on August 7, this collection of freewheeling pop highlights the group’s hook-laden songs and lyrical skills on Simon’s 677’s newer and larger stage. $12$15. Doors at 6pm. 677 Valley Street. 270-6144, simons677.com September 26: Families are invited to make hand-painted canvas bags at the Artists’ Exchange for a free Craft Bash. Little fingers will keep busy as bodies and minds play, learn and create. Craft bashes are held on the last Saturday of every month. 11am-2pm. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, artistsexchange.org September 27: Pig out on comedy with the one-monthly P.I.G. Providence Improv Guild at Cranston’s Artists’ Exchange. Get your fill of laughs as this group of improv performers flies by the seat of their pants. The fun happens on the last Sunday of every month. $5. 7pm. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, artists-exchange.org
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Matt and his dedicated team of highschool students (he’s had eight at a time in the past, mostly juniors and seniors from across the state) also take on props, costumes and staging. Since the group is small, Matt’s able to tailor the curriculum to students’ unique strengths and interests. The group first studies the process of adaptation, what it means and how it’s done. The Providence Public Library provides the students with copies of the book; after a thorough reading, they talk about how they might convey the narrative. “We spend a large chunk of the class time working on the adaptation, be it with group devising or character-based improv or sitting down with a pencil and paper,” says Matt. “We explore different techniques for adaptation.” “The adaptation is under staff guidance, but it’s completely [the students’] work, which is exciting and nerve-wracking for them,” he continues, referring to the short “trailer” show performed in front of the books’ author and other guests at the State House each year. After the show at the State House, Stage Write takes to the road, travelling to libraries across Rhode Island on an ambitious tour. Matt says that usually, the show will be mounted in
five to six libraries – all free of charge and with the entire community invited to attend. “This is one of my favorite programs for a variety of reasons, but most of all, I think it’s so important and valuable for the students that sign up for this program because they get so much out of this one class,” Matt says. “They’re learning about acting and performance and adaptation, but it’s also a glimpse of what it’s like to be a real working actor in a company. It puts an emphasis on giving back to the community and working toward a cause – childhood literacy across the entire state. It’s a powerful opportunity for [students] to get plugged into a cause and a campaign that’s bigger than any one of them.” The fee to enroll in the program is $250, but scholarships are available. “I always like to say that finances should never be a barrier,” explains Matt, “so we’re always happy to work with any student who has a passion for theater and wants to learn.”
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Senior Discount on 11 years of punk and keeping it DIY Punk is a loaded word with more definitions than Black Flag has had lineup changes. My own experience with punk was born out of the first Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater on Playstation. Granted a mass marketed video game is about as far from punk as you can get, but the significance of being 14-years-old and hearing The Dead Kennedys, Goldfinger and The Vandals for the first time can’t be understated. A good friend had a similar experience with Crazy Taxi and it’s never-ending cycle of the same two Bad Religion and The Offspring cuts, and together we followed those punk breadcrumbs on our Toy Machine decks to a handful of Warped Tours and through more Jackass-inspired home videos than either of us would care to admit. All that said, I’m well aware that for many, my punk rock story isn’t very. Keep in mind this was 2000. Britney Spears and boy bands were everywhere and Nu Metal was casting a PR-driven shadow over rock radio. Stringing insane trick combos together while The Suicide Machine’s “New Girl” played was like a security blanket. For Chuck Staton, frontman for Providence’s Senior Discount, solace came in the form of the pop punk angst and raunchy humor of Blink-182. “For different people [punk] means something completely different,” says Chuck. “I love The Suicide Machines and Leftover Crack, but I [also] love pop music and I love pop punk like Green Day and Blink-182.” This year Senior Discount celebrated
11 years, complete with an anniversary show at The Met where they played a set of Blink-182 covers, with other local punk acts like Premier and Sound Off appearing as Yellowcard and Green Day. “They inspired us to start a band,” he said of Blink’s influence on him as a kid while we as 30-year-old men spoke fondly of our early exposure to punk over our not-so-punk lattes at Dave’s Coffee. “We grew up with Enema of the State, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. All those huge singles, like ‘What’s My Age Again,’ those all came out when I was in high school and I was the perfect age for that.” Blink-182’s sense of humor was as important as their music, and Chuck and his friends incorporated that into Senior Discount’s persona. Add in that inescapable need to do terrible things to your friends that we all got from Johnny Knoxville and what you get is a Senior Discount that isn’t just a band, but a DIY multimedia machine producing short comedy videos and a weekly podcast. “It’s always been tied together for me,” he says. “Blink-182, Reel Big Fish, all these bands had stage banter that I thought was so great. I like to joke around, I like to be self-deprecating and those bands tied that in. The comedy is equally important to me.” But what does punk mean to Chuck? Punk is defined by a certain degree of anti-something, and Chuck is no stranger to the wrath of those who don’t think he’s punk enough. He’s been accused of being a corporate sellout simply for the fact that he’s put effort into planning,
booking and practicing for shows. “To a lot of people, being punk rock means not putting any work in, and to me it never meant that.” he says, adding, “some musicians feel like you should scratch and scrimp to get on any stage at any time, that you don’t need money. What are you talking about? How do you record an album if you earn no money as a band? How do you move forward? Anything! How do you have a practice space, or live somewhere, if you want to dedicate so much time to this and expect not to get anything in return? I’ve never walked away from a show with a dollar in my pocket. For me it all goes back to making more music.” Chuck and Senior Discount are far from being a bunch of money grubbing, corporate pigs. They’re four dudes doing what they love and trying their best to be successful enough to keep doing it. DIY and punk have always gone hand in hand, and Senior Discount is certainly doing it themselves. Or, as Chuck so succinctly put it, “fun is better when you put work into your fun.” So how punk are the members of Senior Discount? They’re punk enough to not care how punk you think they are.
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Vegetarian Victory
Flatbread Company’s Mopsy’s Kalua Pork Pie mixes Pacific flavors with local ingredients for a heavenly Hawaiian bite. A crispy crust is topped with smoked, free-range pork shoulder, organic chipotle barbecue sauce, fresh pineapple and a blend of mozzarella, Parmesan and Vermont goat cheese. The contrast of the sweet pineapple and the savory pork delights was delicious, while a traditional herb mix blends beautifully with the creamy goat cheese. 161 Cushing Street. 273-2737, flatbreadcompany.com
A healthier take on the traditional treat, Garden Grille’s seasonal pizza takes the guilt out of your next pizza party. A grilled whole-wheat crust, topped with a sweet tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella and fresh basil, serves up all of the elements of a caprese salad. Simplicity shines at it’s best with this classic vegetarian combo, yet still maintains that all-satisfying pizza-guilt goodness. 727 East Avenue #7, Pawtucket. 726-2826, gardengrilleri.com
Sweet Surprise
Pollo Magnifico
Even the less-adventurous pizza enthusiast will find a sweet surprise in The Tree House Tavern’s Sweet Potato Pizza. The combination of sweet potato strips, prosciutto, balsamic glaze and goat cheese atop an expertly baked crust is a non-traditional triumph. With the perfect amount of cheese, charred sweet potato and plenty of salty prosciutto, this pizza is definitely a great addition to any dinner table. 1094 Centerville Road, Warwick. 821-1447, thetreehousetavern.com
The Fire Brick Oven Pizza and Bar, believes that a pizza is more than the sum of its parts. The Pollo Balsamico Pizza certainly does not skimp on toppings. With balsamic marinated chicken, roasted peppers, scallions, mozzarella and drizzled balsamic syrup, the flavors combine sweet and savory perfectly. Fresh basil, crispy crust and sweet tomato sauce make this pizza truly magnifico. 1874 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. 353-7110, thefirenp.com
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Photography by Meghan H. Follett
When most envision pizza, a simple combination of red sauce, mozzarella and the occasional pepperoni come to mind. Our out-of-the-box thoughts, however, inspired our pursuit of pizza pioneers for something a bit more exciting. This month, we set out to try four of the area’s innovative wood-fired, grilled and brick-oven pizzas.
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