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This Month 17 Bigger Than a Parade
21 Get the City Look
Social justice and wild street music join forces for Pronk
Stylish city boutique owners will have you looking sharp this season
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9 Providence Pulse Cable Car celebrates 40 years with a marathon of flicks from ‘76
45 Feast Massimo makes Federal Hill a must for brunch 46 Review 49 In The Kitchen 50 On The Menu 53 In The Drink 55 Rhody Bites
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America’s oldest little theatre troupe is ready for its 108th season
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Stay Stylish, Providence I could write a book about the ways that Providence is better than Boston. It’s easier to park, our food is in a different stratosphere, we have significantly fewer bros in blue button down shirts… One way in which we don’t get much credit for being superior to our northern brethren is fashion. Think about it. They might have Newbury Street, but we have a better scene here, one with a ton more personality, that includes easily accessible fashion designers who will make you custom clothing that you can actually afford. This month, we asked local stylemakers
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Four Decades of Film The Cable Car celebrates the big 4-0 with 24 hours of flicks from ‘76
In 1976, two brothers named Ray and Al opened the Cable Car Cinema. We may have traded Taxi Driver for Suicide Squad over those 40 years, but the Cable Car is still here to offer an alternative to big budget escapism. To celebrate its anniversary, it will be presenting 24 straight hours of programming from 1976 starting at noon on October 1. “We could have gone obscure, but we want this to be accessible,” explains owner Daniel Kamil, who in 2008 purchased the then-struggling theater with his wife and partner Emily Steffian. Though counter to its usual programming, the marathon will serve as a near-perfect representation of what the movies were like in 1976. Taxi Driver, sadly, won’t be available for screening, but audiences can expect Peter Sellers’ fifth at-bat as dimwitted French Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther Strikes Again and classics like Rocky, Carrie and Network, which seems to get more frightening with each passing year. In its 40 years, the Cable Car has endured cable and home video, the rise of the multiplex and the fall of analog
Cable Car owners Emily Steffian and Daniel Kamil welcome movie fans to 24 hours of programming from 1976 on October 1
presentation. But obstacles persist for all art house theaters, especially in a contemporary landscape where our phones are the only gatekeeper between us and watching a movie. “We struggle existentially,” says
Daniel. “What is the meaning of a cinema when we have the ability to see everything on our phone? The only thing that we’re selling is community. Is that important? We make the case that it is.”
I agree. If you need me on October 1, I’ll be sitting in the dark, basking in the cinematic spirit of ‘76 with a room full of strangers. Find the full line up and showtimes online. 204 South Main Street. 2723970, CableCarCinema.com –Tony Pacitti
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Not-So-Goodfellas
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The Last Good Heist gives the inside scoop on a notorious local crime
The Hudson Fur and Leather Center sits quietly on Cranston Street, its brick facade giving little indication that back in the day it was home to the, according to WPRI’s Tim White, “biggest single payday in the criminal history of the Northeast.” The Last Good Heist – written by Tim and former Providence Journal reporters Randall Richard and Wayne Worcester – brings the sordid saga to life in all of its pulpy, page turning glory. In 1975, a crew busted into Hudson Fur which, in addition to storing your fine mink coats in the summer, was quietly leasing safety deposit boxes to the city’s criminals. One hundred and forty six safety deposit boxes were raided, and all the cops could prove was
that $4 million in loot was stolen. The reality was that the crew made off with $32 million in jewels, silver ingots and cash in denominations that would make your head spin. All in all it was about $140 million in 2016 dollars. Eat your heart out, Lufthansa Heist. “They had trouble calculating how much was taken because no one was willing to give an honest assessment. It was all ill-gotten gains,” explains Tim, who grew up fascinated with the heist thanks to his father’s work covering the story for the Journal. Randall and Wayne were there as well, and their firsthand experience with the city and the old Journal bring Providence’s golden age of gangsters to life with an authenticity that couldn’t come
from anyone else but a couple of boots on the ground beat reporters. However a certain element may have preferred the whole thing just stayed a memory. “The 41 year anniversary was [in August] and there are people who are still scared to talk to you about it because of the names that were associated with it,” says Tim. The Last Good Heist is snapshot of a Providence that doesn’t exist anymore, and a must for anyone curious about the good old days of mob rule. But if a scary looking dude with no neck approaches you while you’re reading it in public, we suggest you take it on the arches, pronto. Available at Books on the Square. 471 Angell Street. 331-9097, BookSQ.com –Tony Pacitti
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At the corner of Meeting and Prospect there is a privately owned tan house with a red door. There is no sign or other acknowledgement that it was the last home of writer and famed Providence resident H.P. Lovecraft. I’m standing across the street next to Mary Beth Maitoza, a guide for the Rhode Island Historical Society. She explains that this house has been moved since Lovecraft lived there. Moments before on the H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour, the group had seen the original site of the house. Mary Beth holds up a grainy black and white photo in which we can see Lovecraft standing on the same porch directly in front of us. The group continues past the house, through the Lovecraft Memorial Square and toward a site that Lovecraft used as inspiration for his writing. Mary Beth begins to recite a passage from Lovecraft’s The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. As she reads each word from the page you can see Lovecraft’s inspiration right in front
of you. This is the purpose of this tour, to live and see Providence as Lovecraft saw it. Each stop is connected to Lovecraft’s personal life or his writings. Each time the group pauses, Mary Beth recites another passage and the tour stands in awe as the world of Lovecraft is brought to life before our very eyes. The tour ends by walking down Benefit Street (pausing briefly at “The Shunned House”) and stopping at the First Baptist Church. Mary Beth begins to read one last passage from Lovecraft: “I will be dogmatic only to the extent of saying that it is New England I must have – in some form or other. Providence is part of me. I am Providence.” Mary Beth thanks us, the tour ends, but Lovecraft’s Providence remains. H.P. Lovecraft walking tours will be hosted by the RI Historical Society on October 22 and 23 at 12pm. $10. Reservations encouraged. Reserve by emailing JWilson@RIHS.org. 243-7507 x 360, RIHS.org –Caitlin Howle
Art Empowers Change
On October 17 at
7:30pm, for the second year in a row, Trinity Rep will be performing a series of one-minute plays that brings attention to the events of Ferguson, MO. The national project, called Every 28 Hours, created by The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and The One-Minute Play Festival, is named after the statistic that a black individual is killed by a police officer every 28 hours in the US. Joe Wilson, Jr., resident actor at Trinity Rep, along with other theater artists across the country developed these plays during a weeklong residency in St. Louis last year. There, they immersed themselves in the Ferguson and St. Louis communities and listened to stories, including those of Michael Brown’s death. These narratives shaped the one-minute plays, which will be performed by volunteers in each participating actor’s local community this month. “It’s only natural that we’re using art in our communities to provide a space for the really tough discussions, as a way to provide voices to people,” says Joe. “That’s the idea behind the one-minute play methodology:
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providing a time and space for as many voices as possible.” In addition to the original-form plays on October 17, Joe will be partnering with Dominic D’Andrea of the One-Minute Play Festival to extend the conversation on October 18 with “One-Minute Plays: Our Response.” Revolving around diversity and the inclusion of public safety, these plays will be generated from four local workshops that take attendees through the process of writing a one-minute play. Workshops will be held at Wheaton College, URI, CCRI and the Southside Cultural Center as a collaboration between Trinity Rep, the police department and the City of Providence. Joe hopes to one day have an annual One-Minute Play Festival in Providence to continue the dialogue around diversity, inclusion, public safety and whatever else the community wants to talk about. “We can’t just have meetings, talks and fun exercises,” he says. “How do we make these things into something that’s actionable? What do we do? And that ‘doing’ has to be something specific. I’m humbled to be a part of that conversation, and I know with that
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comes great responsibility. I hope that I’m able to make my community proud. I hope that I can move the needle forward and not get in the way. And I hope to do so with an open heart and mind, but with purpose.” Trinity Rep is still seeking volunteers
to read plays for the October 17 and 18 shows. All races and ages are encouraged to participate. Interested volunteers should contact Rebecca Noon at RNoon@TrinityRep.com. October 17-18. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, TinityRep.com –Jessica Bryant
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Adam concentrate on one haunting. The pair talks intensively with the family, does research on the home and family’s history, and consults with experts in other fields like psychology and grief counseling. Then, of course, they investigate for ghosts. “We just try to figure out what this ghost wants or needs,” she says. They do that through audio and video surveillance, using handheld cameras and recording devices to monitor environmental changes, search for EVPs (electronic voice phenomena, where something actually speaks to you) and observe EMF fluctuations (changes to electromagnetic fields). “It sounds crazy but it’s been working. I can’t give away too much, but we’ve run the gamut this season from people acknowledging who they are and what they want, to getting a message from the entity and passing it on,” Amy says. “There have been a lot of tears, a lot of scary moments, a lot of laughs. It’s unlike anything people have seen on TV, I think. It’s really personal.” Beyond this show, Amy has even bigger ghost hunting dreams. “I would love to investigate Graceland,” she says. “They say the whole second floor is haunted. The White House is high on my list. It has a lot of ghost stories. I just need to find a president who is a Ghost Hunters fan, well, a Kindred Spirits fan.” Kindred Spirits will premiere this month on Destination America. Amy-Bruni.net –Julie Tremaine
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From the first drum roll to the final trumpet blast, Pronk is a wild celebration of music, art and community
For nearly a decade, the second Monday of October has belonged to Pronk. Anyone who’s been can tell you why: it’s a wild day of high energy street music, but just calling it a marching band festival misses the point. Pronk (short for Providence Honk Fest) is a platform where performance and social activism can come together. If you’ve never been – clear your schedule now – the day starts in Burnside Park with performances. The parade, which staggers bands and community organizations, marches from downtown to the hurricane barrier by way of South Water Street. The festival continues on into the night, ending with a powerful, can’t-miss performance by Providence’s own What Cheer? Brigade underneath the 195 overpass. For spectators, it may all seem like effortlessly organized chaos, but this kind of spectacle doesn’t just happen overnight. For the volunteers who make it all happen, Pronk is an all-consuming endeavor that starts in earnest in March, kicks into high gear in August and doesn’t actually wind down until weeks after the crowds have dispersed. This year, performers are coming from as far as the West Coast and France. There’s art to make for the community and activist groups that march in the parade. Sure, Pronk is a hell of a party, but it’s also about standing up for what’s right for the community. With a great party comes great responsibility. The Crossroads of Art and Activism “I’m interested in finding ways to weave visual art, theater and music into current social movements, and have those struggles steer what we're creating,” says Beth Nixon, who has been a part of the Pronk planning committee for the last several years. Specifically, she helps different activist and community groups create visually dynamic pieces of art to use in the parade and in their own demonstrations. “Artists and activists need to be in conversation with each other. Some of us are both, and this is an opportunity to join forces.” On the one hand, having activists and community groups demonstrate serves the logistic purpose of
spacing out the bands so that their performances don’t bleed into one another. On the other, advocating for justice and social change has long been a part of Pronk’s DNA – hence its annual declaration that it is not a Columbus Day parade – and the parade has always been open to groups looking to raise awareness for their causes. Those groups have included but are certainly not limited to Providence Student Union, RI Latino Arts and Sojourner House. They have taken Pronk up on its commitment to support groups advocating for social change, but Pronk has never rallied behind any one specific cause, until this year. A Defining Issue of The Times “We’ve always wanted it to be more than just a street party and about entertainment. We’ve wanted it to be more connected to social activism and shining the light on different people and communities in the city, but we haven’t always known the best way to do that,” says Avi David, who volunteers as a member of the Pronk planning committee. “For a long time, one of the things that was both celebrated by some and criticized by others is that it wasn’t really about any one thing,” Beth says. “It’s time to put some of that parade energy and peoplepower behind grassroots organizing that affects all of us. [It’s] necessary, especially given the current political landscape. ” That something is the Community Safety Act (CSA). According to its website (ProvidenceCommunitySafetyAct.Wordpress.com), the CSA is a “comprehensive city ordinance to ban racial profiling and change the way that police interact with members of our community, especially young people, immigrants and people of color.” Spearheaded by the Step Up Coalition – composed of the Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM), Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE), American Friends Service Committee and the Olneyville Neighborhood Association – the CSA is the local response to the actions of police officers nationally and right here in Providence towards members of
minority communities. The CSA calls for what its supporters firmly believe are common sense measures, including the use of standardized encounter forms, recording of encounters by police and a public list of criteria for placing a person on a gang list. “Pronk will enable us to reach a wider audience that we wouldn’t normally reach. Obviously there’s support on the South Side and West End and areas where you have police brutality and harassment, but we don’t really have that kind of [support on the East Side],” explains Vanessa Flores-Maldonado, campaign coordinator for the CSA. “We’re pushing for this bill because police and community relations in Providence need to be fixed, and until there’s accountability for police that isn’t going to happen.” Pronk’s support of the CSA shouldn’t be too surprising given that the symbiotic relationship between street music and social justice have been a part of its foundation from its earliest iterations. Not to mention that most of the bands that have participated over the years are, according to Avi, “community based bands that are often involved in community organizing and education, partnering with nonprofit organizations and using music for some sort of social good.” What makes this year different is the extent to which Pronk is throwing its collective weight behind one of the defining issues of our time. In addition to advocating for the CSA during the festival, Pronk is working with the Step Up Coalition before and after the festival to promote the bill through teach-ins and community outreach. “We want to be able to show how things that you think are just a part of everyday life are actually a form of harassment,” explains Vanessa. “We want to reach a wider audience that normally doesn’t engage or chooses not to engage with this type of work and make them engage with it.” Educational programs are being implemented at Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts (TAPA), such as studying the bill’s language in English classes and examining the symbiotic history of music, parades
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out and assemble pieces for a march on September 25. Safer Rhodes will also be joining Pronk on October 10. If Pronk is to ever expand it won’t be into a multi-day festival like the Honk events in Boston or New York. But the idea of lending their knowledge and resources to activist groups all year long is one possible future Avi sees for the organization. “We do constantly think about what it would mean if Pronk shifted into a yearlong project and organization that really works to build bridges between the arts and activist communities,” says Avi. At the time this issue went to press, the Step Up Coalition had submitted a second petition to have a public hearing for the CSA. It is their hope that a public show of support at the hearing could bring it to a vote, which would require the support of eight City Council members to be approved. “[The CSA] is about race, definitely, but it’s about much more than that,” says Vanessa. “It’s about race, our youth. It’s about lack of resources in our community. This bill is our way of trying to fix things in our community. It’s a step.” “I’m hopeful that Pronk’s affirmation that this work is important to us is not polarizing, but is instead uniting and educational for people who don’t know about it yet,” says Beth. “It’s not a protest, it’s an affirmation.” Regardless of how any vote on the CSA turns out, Pronk will be a celebration of our city’s creative energy – five of this year’s bands, What Cheer? Brigade, Extraordinary Rendition Band, Kickin’ Brass, Blackout Drum Squad and The Steel Pan Ensemble from the Rhody Center for World Music are from Providence – and of its students, citizens, artists and change makers coming together. Everyone involved hopes that the passing of the CSA can be a part of that celebration, but if not they’re ready to continue fighting for something bigger than a parade.
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From the creatives over at RISD and the professionals in Downcity, to the socialites and clean-cut traditionalists, Providence’s diversity is truly reflected in its fashion. We spoke with five boutique owners – with equally fabulous yet very different perspectives – to give us their take on city style and their fashion inspirations.
bohemian chic How did you put this bohemian-inspired look together? I felt like the look was very me, very much my store, very much who my client is. I’m wearing a dress from a new French line I’ve been loving called See U Soon. It’s a new fall arrival. It kind of has a vintage, bohemian feel to it. We just got in these really great chunky brass necklaces that I ended up pairing with it. I feel like this look could go on a CEO or one of my younger clients. Describe the style of the Providence woman who walks through your doors. She wants something a little bit different. She
Natalie Spingold, Shoppe Pioneer
doesn’t want to go to the mall, but she doesn’t want to break the bank either. I get a lot of entrepreneurs, lawyers and professors. Many are women who are middle-aged but still want to look stylish. A lot of people are surprised that my biggest clients are a little older than college age, even though the shop is close to Brown and RISD. They trust me to push them out of their comfort zones a little. The store really caters to the creative person. I really seek out designers that no one else carries locally. I bring in a lot of international brands and think there’s a little bit of bohemian flair to that. For each item, the max I bring in is six total. I try
to do extra small through larger. Once it’s gone, I can’t get it again. I also try to find that really nice price point. Nothing’s too expensive, but it’s not fast fashion that’s going to fall apart in two wears. You’re getting what you pay for. How can we find out what’s on trend at Shoppe Pioneer? Definitely check Instagram (@ShoppePioneer). I always update it with our new arrivals. Right now, we have all of our fall items on there. I love when fall merchandise comes in – the layers and the versatility of it. 253 South Main Street. 272-7467, ShoppePioneer.com
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Urban Styling B i l a l J a b e r, S n e a ke r J u n k i e s L o o k m o d e l e d by S a l e s A s s o c i a t e J a m i e re B a r r It looks like Jamiere is on the pulse of street style. Describe his look. Our employees represent what we do pretty well. Jamiere came into work wearing this, so we stuck with it. It looked good. Many of our sales associates only shop at our store. The black tee shirt is by Black Scale, a street wear brand that we carry that’s based out of LA, and the jeans are Black Kaviar, a French brand. How does footwear affect an outfit? Your footwear is the most important part of the outfit. I always tell people, start with the sneakers. It’s a focal point. I’ve always been passionate about fashion – mainly sneakers. Growing up in Worcester, MA I always saved up my money for a new pair of sneakers. What national trends are you bringing to Providence? The way trends in sneakers are going right now, it’s all about comfort. There are so many new technologies that weren’t available even five years ago. Adidas Ultra Boost Uncaged is probably one of the most comfortable sneakers on the market right now, but also stylish at the same time. This summer, neon was popular as a sneaker color. For fall, I’m seeing a lot of olive, as well as tan and other neutrals. I get people coming in almost every day asking if we have Adidas Yeezy by Kanye West. They don’t come in very often, and when they do they’re in high demand. A lot of the stuff we carry is special edition or limited edition. 290 Thayer Street. 4376997, SneakerJunkiesUSA.com.
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What’s the best advice you can give to someone just starting to get involved with fashion? Go with your gut, take risks and always stay authentic to yourself. I’m a big fan of sheer tees with a great lace bra and killer jewelry. Is there an easy way to add a statement necklace to your fall look? Throw on a white tee and great jeans then add a fantastic necklace. 5 Traverse Street. TalulahCooperBoutique.com
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This dress is by Norma Kamali. You could call it a bat dress. You can either do it as a dress and make it very formal or do what I did and dress it down a bit with a pair of pants. I’ve been interested in fashion since I was a very young girl. I used to make my own clothes and I’m also a seamstress. I’ve never been to college, never taken a course in fashion, but I learned from experience. My store was in Garden City for 26 years until my lease expired recently and I moved to Wayland Square. I just needed a change. My closet has almost all black clothing. I just always feel good in black and a lot of customers do, too. The pieces are timeless and some of them I’ve had for many years. I’m not really a trendy person but your hair and accessories can update a basic piece. People will come into my store and ask what color is
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I think that evening wear is more creative than it used to be. It’s not just a dress anymore – it could be separates. It could be a soft, flowy pant with a fabulous shoe, a great handbag and a little beaded top. Nowadays, black tie is not only a gown. There are a lot of professional and business people in Providence who come into my store. They want kind of a classic, funky, basic look. People love basics. It’s not as heavily accessorized as what you might see elsewhere. 467 Angell Street. 228-6606, FBianco.com
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TIPS FROm THE PROS Jonathan Peters, nude Are there areas in Providence that inspire new style ideas for you? I am always excited when the RISD museum brings in a major fashion exhibit. Exhibits like the historic Cocktail Culture or the spirited All of Everything are really amazing hotbeds of inspiration from some of the best designers throughout time. Is there a trend you would like to see come back? Something I would love to see resurface is the wearing of appropriate undergarments and understanding proper foundations. People today don’t always realize that an integral part of clothing fitting properly is the foundation underneath. 65 Weybosset Street. 521-6833
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the dapper gentleman J i ro D a ra k i a n , Milan Fine Clothiers The store opened in 2006. I started Milan Clothiers Providence because fashion is my passion. I’ve been in the fashion industry since childhood. My father was a master tailor and I learned from him. Then I went into design and manufacturing and now I’m in retail. We stock all the essentials
for men: business, business-casual, black-tie, cocktail attire and causal.
The benefit of dressing
in layers the way I did [in this photo] is so you can wear this outfit to any occasion and feel comfortable. You can wear this outfit as it’s shown to a white-collar business meeting or a cocktail party. This will also work for an afternoon wedding or a dinner date. To make it look less formal, remove the tie and you’re ready for a more casual affair. To take it down another notch, remove the blazer and tie, roll the shirtsleeves up and you’re ready to have a beer with your buddies.
I always dress for work. I didn’t wear this outfit just for the photo shoot. This is how I look most days. We have many different cultures in Providence. They all bring their own unique style. My aim is to enhance their fashion needs. The best advice I can give any man is to be open to trying on different/new things. Don’t get stuck wearing the same look all the time. Fashion is not navy and khaki only. Try wearing color, pattern and texture. In other words, try something different. Men don’t usually come in and ask many questions. They know what they want, and they come in and ask for it. They’re usually replacing an old item of clothing. This is why I suggest that they be more open to trying something different. 178 Wayland Avenue. 621-6452, MilanClothiers.com
TIPS FROm THE PROS K a re n B e e b e , Q u e e n o f H e a r t s a n d M o d e r n L ove What’s the best accessory to have in fall? Chokers are very on trend along with necklaces with raw stones. And I can never go without my red carpet red lipstick. Are there any Providence based fashion trends you follow? I love all the vintage Providence has to offer. There are so many great shops and they all have some pretty stylish owners with lots to offer. 222 Westminster Street. 421-1471, QueenofHeartsProvidence.com
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VINTagE VIbES R u t h M e t e e r, T h e Va u l t C o l l e c t i ve Tell me about your outfit. I put together an outfit that seemed very ontrend, but was a mix of different pieces from different eras. Off-the-shoulder shirts are everywhere right now, so I paired a houndstooth, silky green off-the-shoulder top from the ‘80s with a pair of super high waisted cropped bellbottoms from the ‘70s. So, you can still dress trendy even if you’re wearing vintage? Oh yeah, a lot of the fashion designers get their inspiration from vintage pieces. A few of the designers here, including me, sell at the Brimfield Antique Show in the summer and we get all the New York design teams coming through buying. So if you buy from us, you’re getting the pieces that might inspire Ann Taylor’s next collection or Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters. How would you describe the vintage-shopping scene in Providence? I think it’s very popular here. There are a whole lot of vintage stores, and we’re all friends. There’s Carmen and Ginger, right down the street [in the Arcade], Rocket to Mars on Broadway and Hall’s on Broadway across the street. Everyone kind of has their own thing that they do. Here at Vault, we have ten dealers and try to focus on pieces that people really want to wear right now.
TIPS FROm THE PROS D i x i e C a r ro l l , J . M a rc e l For someone afraid of color, what’s one colorful wardrobe piece they can begin to experiment with? A bright scarf is an easy way to infuse a bit of pizzazz into your look. That way you can go with a very basic color scheme and still have a fun put-together look. Also this season, burgundy and olive are huge colors – so that can be a way for someone afraid of color to straddle the line between neutral and colorful. 808 Hope Street. 383-9777, JMarcel.com
What are your top three shopping tips? Probably the most useful tip is that the sizes for vintage clothing don’t match modern sizes, so you can’t go by the sizes on the tag at all. It’s better to know your own measurements and if you aren’t good at eyeing what might fit, the people who work here are very well versed in fitting, so we can help you. Also, vintage denim is very popular right now. The thing is, the old denim doesn’t have the spandex that modern denim has in it. So you want to buy your jeans really tight everywhere but the waist because it will stretch out. A third tip is that while we try to do all our own mending so items we put out are as pristine as possible, we don’t do alternations in the shop. My favorite place to send people is Marysia’s Custom Tailoring on Hope Street. 235 Westminster Street. 250-2587, TheVaultRI.com
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In Good Taste We couldn’t wait to see the kitchen of Jan Faust Dane, who owns Stock Culinary Goods, a store devoted to food and cooking on Hope Street. She lives with her husband Abe and their three kids in a 1905 home in Mt. Hope. I collect vintage cookbooks and I have a lot of MFK Fisher, LaRousse, Escoffier and many obscure ones, too. My favorite is a book from the 1950s horror film actor Vincent Price. It’s absolutely brimming with cool shots of their dining travels in the world’s best restaurants.
As soon as the nights get chilly, the tagine comes out for rich, warm dinners, like Moroccan lamb dishes with preserved lemons. It’s always a dramatic moment when you remove the lid and the steam courses out and up into the room.
I have an obsession with large wooden bowls. These were made in Vermont and Virginia with native hardwoods. If you ask me, a good American wooden bowl is the single greatest wedding gift there is.
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People assume because I own a kitchen store, I have a very modern kitchen with lots of gadgets. In fact, I prefer simple, basic tools and a kitchen that allows work without being too fussy. It’s sacrilege to some, but we use our butcher block counter to cut on, to rest hot pans, to roll out doughs; it sees hard use and we think each scar and mark enhances it. And then, unless we’re entertaining, we pull up stools and eat there too.
The “Murphy” counter originally extended another two feet but with five people in our family, the room was often too congested. So we trimmed it and then put a hinge on it so it can drop down or be fully deployed, as you see here. I thought that was a nifty solution, so I did the same thing for the counter at my store.
The Zuerner boys in North Kingstown make these elegant presentation boards. We’ve had this walnut one for about seven years. Like our counter, we both cut on it and use it for cheese arrangements and it just keeps getting better.
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dialed us back a little when we found ourselves ahead of pace. The company of other seasoned runners kept me running faster and stronger than I might have on my own. A good time was had by all and I had the opportunity to talk a little shop with Chase after: What advice do you have for a lapsed runner? Mix up your routine. Each week should include some easy runs, some speed work and a long run. You’ll also want to increase your distance during these training blocks. It’s important to strike the right balance between intensity and volume (miles). Simultaneously increasing volume and intensity is a recipe for injury. Make your easy days easy. It’s tempting to hit the road hard, but recovery is an imperative when looking to improve. An easy pace should be considerably slower than your other paces. Finally, run on trails. It can be invigorating. Trails also tend to have hills, which are great for incorporating strength and intensity in a run. Are you training for anything? I have a habit of biting off more than I can chew, so I’m to trying keep my racing schedule light. I’ve already entered the Rhode Island Six Hour Ultra, and I might jump in the Newport Marathon last minute. I’d like to finish the year with the 40-mile option of the TARC (Trail Animals Running Club) Fells Winter Ultra. My wife and I are expecting our first child (it’s a boy!), so it remains to be seen if what I’ve proposed is too ambitious.
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I’ve been an avid runner for a long time, but over the past year or so my passion for it has cooled a bit. After spending the better part of three years training for various races and devoting an inordinate portion of my Saturdays to long training runs, I hit a bit of a wall mentally and lost some of the fun. A running group seemed like just the thing to get me back on track. Providence Running Company in Wayland Square recently began hosting a weekly run on Thursdays at 6pm and, Chase, the store manager, invited me to join. Chase’s group runs are pretty casual affairs. He keeps the groups small, the pace and distance manageable, and fosters a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. A handful of folks turned up on the night I attended. A trainer from Fitness Together, a nearby personal training studio, started us off with a quick lunge routine to activate the muscles and get the legs warmed up. After that, we divided into faster and slower groups. I sized up the faster group: Chase, a Road Runners Club of America certified coach who does ultra-marathons just for funsies; a former track competitor; and a Russian guy with the imposing build of the villain in an ‘80s sports movie. I knew I was at least capable of their intended pace, if not currently training at it, and I decided to try to keep up with this fleet-footed group. We set off through Wayland Square to the start of the Blackstone Boulevard path, ran it to the end and back for a little over four miles. It was a vigorous run, but Chase never pushed us to the point that it stifled conversation – he even
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and curtains. What really sets Artéé Home apart from its sister stores is the clothing section. On the right side of the store you will find brands of clothing and handbags that you won’t be able to find anywhere else in Providence. They carry goods imported from India, and brands such as Saatchi, Savi Resort and Bent & Bree. Savi Resort, one of the most prominently displayed brands, carries all handmade resort wear for women. Savi chooses one item to feature at a time, and gives 100% of profits from that item to a charitable organization. Bent & Bree, of which Artéé also boasts a large selection of products, makes their handbags, accessories and other items from cork, one of the most sustainable materials in the world. It’s clear to see from the selection that the Mehta’s have an appreciation for brands that carry quality products and have a conscious edge. It’s a refreshing change for mall shopping.
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This Vermont cheese was served with halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn minestra (a creamy corn soup which read more like a thick sauce) and crispy speck. It’s difficult to remain civil when dividing an oozy burrata in four, but we managed. For my entree, I fought off the allure of a Pork Belly Benedict with orange hollandaise and chose the Fettucine alla Carbonara, already a star of the dinner menu. This dish takes comfort food to another level: I simultaneously felt like I never got out of bed and needed to go back to bed. The rich pasta dish was studded with hunks of Guanciale, a specialty cured cheek meat. It’s easy to see why this is a favorite. My husband had the Short Rib Hash with fried eggs and toasted bread. It was satisfying, though somewhat unadventurous compared to our other dishes (to some, this would be a plus). One friend had an indulgent vegetarian choice, the Crostata, a savory
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I admit it: being a meat eater, I never gave vegan and vegetarian restaurants a fair shake, at least until I visited Garden Grille. Not only was the food delicious and adventurous, but I was enlightened by the fact that vegetables can be the stars of any entree. Nobody knows this better than Garden Grille’s new chef, Alex Buck. We discussed how Alex plans his autumn dishes, what drives his passion for vegetarian cooking and why he’s such a stickler for presentation. Garden Grille is your first foray into a fully dedicated vegetarian kitchen. How’s that been for you? It was a big transition for me since I’ve always been a meat eater (and cooker). It’s challenged me to think creatively with the menu because, not only are we vegan and vegetarian, but we’re also a kosher restaurant. Our guests experience vegetables as the main component of the entree. My favorite aspect is visiting the farmer’s markets, seeing what’s available and working from there. The other day I picked up fresh kohlrabi and prepared a nice slaw with bulgur wheat corncakes. When you limit your options, it forces you to be more creative. What’s your process for creating a new dish? When I develop or tweak a dish, I think of more than just the taste – mouth texture, hot-to-cold differences and striking colors. I always love when something has a little crunch, or
when spicy clashes with a cold, pickled ingredient. One dish I changed a bit is the stir-fry bowl. It was pretty straightforward before, so I decided to add two things: a carrot-habanero sauce, which gives the dish a beautiful yellow-orange color, and pickled beets to top it off. So now you have a little sweetness, a little spice and a more visually-appealing presentation. What’s the most important thing about running a kitchen? Consistency is the biggest thing for me. I believe it’s only fair for people to experience dishes with a consistent level of quality. It needs to look and taste the same every time it leaves the kitchen. I’m also a stickler for plating. I like to present dishes in a visually appetizing way. If the spoon swipe on the plate isn’t perfect or something looks out of place, I have to fix it. Are there any exciting additions to the menu for the fall season? The dishes we’ve been running were mostly designed by the previous chef, but I’m working on a new fall menu and gathering ideas from the staff. Autumn is an amazing season. I want to do cool plays on hearty fall dishes. I was thinking about making a Brussels sprouts salad with apple chutney. I would fry the Brussels sprouts crispy and toss them in
a roasted shallot vinaigrette. For the chutney, I would use a local cider and picked fennel. I’m also looking to do stuffed delicata squash with plantain mash and butternut squash lasagna layered with cashew cheese. How do you make vegetarian and vegan dishes appealing to different palates? My biggest drive is to give our guests – who usually can’t enjoy classic, meat-based dishes due to dietary restrictions – every possible flavor experience. I want to bring the experience of a meat-based dish to a vegetarian menu, playing with ingredients like seitan, tempeh and tofu. A good example that Garden Grille nailed before I started is the Reuben. We do it with shaved seitan that is dyed with beet juice to make it look like corned beef. We season it with fennel and celery seed (much like how you would typically enjoy a Reuben). Can you describe one idea you’ve been toying with for the new menu? Right now we have a mezze platter that’s really popular, so I had an idea of creating a build-your-own platter on the menu, too. It would be like a vegan-style charcuterie experience with smoked vegan sausage, mushroom pate and cheese spreads made from cashews and Brazilian nuts.
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On the Menu by Grace Lentini
Bao Down Tom’s BaoBao brings a new dumpling to Providence, finally In a town that drools over
These Juicy Pork steamed dumplings (bao) from Tom’s BaoBao are filled with pork, scallion and ginger
For Tom, the texture is unlike any other dough you can find in America. “It is incredibly soft and stretchy, and springs back into place when pushed against,” he says. “In order to pack as much goodness into each bao as we can, we need a dough that can be worked by the skilled hands of our baoists and a dough that stands
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up to the steaming process. Inferior dough equals leaky bao, and nobody wants that.” Most of all, Tom and his team are excited to introduce diners to something new and hope that they will come in, ask questions and eat it until they are as crazy about bao as they are. 326 Westminster Street. TomsBaoBao.com
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From time to time, Gracie’s invites chefs from across the country to pair up with their team. Dubbed the Star Chef Series, Gracie’s is welcoming three chefs from New Hampshire this month to share their kitchen. The roster includes the return of Chef Evan Mallet from The Black Trumpet Bistro, Chef (and farmer) Patrick Soucy of Digging For Roots and Chef Matt Louis, the executive chef and owner of both Moxy and The Franklin Oyster House. Apparently three heads are better than one. October 3. $160. 194 Washington Street. 272-7811, GraciesProv.com
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If you’ve ever been to Pasta Beach in Newport, you know it’s worth the drive. The pizza is wood-fired, the pasta is always al dente and the decor is perfectly inviting. Lucky for us, Pasta Beach recently opened a location in Wayland Square, which is great for those unable – or unwilling – to drive more than 20 minutes for a darn good meal. With a heavy nod to a more traditional Italian menu as opposed to Italian-American fare (that means no spaghetti and meatballs), the food is lighter, healthier and just plain delicious. 195 Wayland Avenue. 2700740, PastaBeachRestaurants.com
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every new restaurant, a long-awaited addition is finally opening this month: Tom’s BaoBao. Tom’s is taking the space next to The Malted Barley with a focus on bao. Bao (bao bao or baozi) is a Chinese steamed bun that is similar in shape to a dumpling, but much larger in size with a softer, fluffier dough. There are tons of varieties of bao in China. Tom’s is making a variation popular in Shanghai. “Our two most traditional bao offerings are the Vegetarian and Juicy Pork Bao,” says CEO and founder Tom Tong. “The Vegetarian is made with bok choy, shitake mushrooms and fried tofu, and is very popular in China for breakfast and lunch. The Juicy Pork is a delicacy in China, and our most popular item. Either of these flavors would make a great introduction to the world of bao.” They’ve even made a special bao to commemorate their arrival in New England: the seasonal Lobster Bao. But when it comes down to it, it’s all about the dough, and he keeps his very simple: Chinese winter wheat, a bit of whole grain, yeast and water.
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In the Drink by Emily Dietsch
Fizzy for the Fall The Red Fez stays bubbly all year
The Fez Fiz proves fall drinks can be light and crisp
Some cocktails are
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Fez Fiz – The Fall Version
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Serves one Red Fez owner Kevin Berglun recommends a cider that’s unfiltered and local, such as Jaswell’s (based in Smithfield). Adjust the sweetness levels to your taste by dialing the cider and bubbly proportions up or down. • 2oz standard dry gin • 2oz apple cider
record, they serve a “fiz” with one z, to mirror the restaurant’s name: A Fez Fiz. This year, their fall iteration includes apple cider and the underappreciated Pimm’s Blackberry and Elderflower Liqueur. Everyone, or most everyone, knows of the classic Pimm’s Liqueur: it’s bitter, assertive, bright red and the central ingredient in the Pimm’s Cup. It’s the kind of liqueur that’s an acquired taste, and also capable of getting you and your palate to stand at attention on a sultry summer day. By contrast, Pimm’s Blackberry and Elderflower offshoot is less astringent, more darkly romantic and well-suited to a cool and cloudy day of drinking.
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other restaurant you’ll find in the state. The new entry into Providence’s culinary scene serves lunch and dessert crepes, shaped into a cone and perfect for eating on the go – as well as made-to-order stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. Owner Erik Zheng opened Momo this spring, with the idea to bring some innovative ideas to Providence that the city hasn’t seen before. Wondering what stir fry ice cream is? You’re not alone
– and you definitely need a taste. Choose your flavor (anything from chocolate to matcha green tea to banana to taro) and the toppings you want to mix in, like lychee, pistachios or caramel. They’re mixed together on the spot and ready for you to enjoy. Momo also serves bubble tea in Milk Tea, Fruit Juice Tea, Fruity Slush Tea and Hot Tea varieties. Plus, all of Momo’s crepes are made with rice flour, making them naturally gluten-free.
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100 Washington Street, Providence • 401-521-6666 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Capri Swedish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. 58 De Pasquale Ave,
Providence, 274-2107. LD $$-$$$ Catering Gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$ Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
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with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 295-2500. D $-$$$
Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$
Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$
Dante’s Kitchen American food with a Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$
George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$ Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 539-1102. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 9444900. BrLD $$$
Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
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Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining
Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. Locations in Cranston and Providence. HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$ Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697
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Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ 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 $$ La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$ Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. LD $-$$$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Momo Dessert restaurant with crepes, home-made stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. 100 Washington St, Providence, 521-6666. BLD $
Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 584-7000, 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$
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Rocco’s Pub & Grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-2250. LD $-$$ Rosmarin An elegant upscale restaurant featuring classic European-style cuisine with modern flair. 225A Westminster St, Providence, 400-5773. BLD $$$
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Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 4344435. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$
Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections.
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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza with exclusive ingredients imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin crust pizza, pub fare and glutenfree options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Red Ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688. LD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence,
Marina-side dining with regional seafood favorites at BLU on the Water
BLU on the Water A stylish restaurant with a charm all its own, BLU on the Water brings the flavor of Miami to Rhode Island. The restaurant, housed in a century old building, has a chic vibe that blends East Greenwich’s history with modern decor. But while the restaurant is gorgeous, the real star is BLU’s waterfront deck, which is the largest in Rhode Island. Overlooking the East Greenwich Marina, the deck has extensive outdoor
seating, three separate bar areas, glass fire pits and live nightly entertainment. With a full raw bar and a menu full of coastal favorites, BLU is the perfect place for a casual waterfront lunch or a romantic night out. BLU, overlooking the East Greenwich Marina, makes it easy to arrive by boat. They offer free transient dockage for restaurant guests.
Insider Tip: While the restaurant closes for the winter, parties of up to 200 guests are available all year round in the restaurant, the upstairs banquet facility and the heated outdoor tent.
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Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$
The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$
Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$
The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$
Tony’s Colonial Specialty store offering the finest Imported and domestic Italian foods. 311 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8675. $-$$$
The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-3368460. LD $-$$$
Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$
The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atomposphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 4213253. LD $-$$
TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill Local oysters and upmarket seafood dishes with a full bar menu. 210 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingstown, 782-0100. BrLD $-$$$
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WELCOME TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH October 6-November 6: It wouldn’t be October in Providence without the famous Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Back again for another stunning display of Halloween cheer, Roger Williams Park Zoo comes to spooky life at night as 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns leer out from the darkness. Daily. 5:3010pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 785-3510, RWPZoo.org
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October 1-2: The city turns pink for the Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Weekend in honor of those affected by breast cancer. Get inspired as the community joins for the Northeast’s largest breast cancer event featuring entertainment and food, a health expo and a walk/run series for the whole family. Free. Various times and locations. 207-7803, FlamesOfHopeRI.org October 1-8: Time’s running out! Whether you’re a fan of The Wizard of Oz or just like musicals, you won’t want to miss Wicked at the PPAC. The critically acclaimed Broadway sensation tells the story behind the witches of Oz. Various times. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, PPACRI.org October 1-16: The Gamm Theatre stages Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, “a captivating, comedic cocktail of literary sleuthing, romantic entanglements and scientific discoveries” wherein groups of people 200 years apart attempt to solve life’s mysteries at a British mansion. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, GammTheatre.org October 5: Join the Athenaeum and Providence Children’s Film Festival in jurying short films for the upcoming 2017 Providence Children’s Film Festival at PCFF Jury Night. Enjoy a wide range of films from around the world, then discuss, analyze and score the film meant for all ages. Registration required at 421-6970 x17. 6:30-8pm. 251 Benefit Street. 421-6970, ProvidenceAthenaeum.org October 6-9: Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they host Disney On Ice Presents Dare to Dream at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. This fun and exciting ice show features all of your favorite Disney princesses as they reenact their greatest adventures. One LaSalle Square. 331-6700, DunkinDonutsCenter.com
October 6-31: Trinity Rep presents Appropriate, a dramedy about the estranged members of the Lafayette family, who return home to their oncegrand Arkansas estate after their patriarch passes away and discover things about the family they would rather not know. It won the 2014-2015 Obie Award for Best New American Play. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, TrinityRep.com October 7: The only thing we love more than a good beer is our dog. Get out for Pints for Pups at the Foolproof Brewery to raise a glass, and some cash, for Paws New England. 7:309:30pm. 241 Grotto Avenue #1, Pawtucket. PawsNewEngland.com October 8: Join fellow Rhode Island steampunk fans at the Lippitt House Museum for their Steampunk Mansion Mashup, where a motley crew of musicians, performers and artists will make this a gathering to remember. 199 Hope Street. 453-0688, PreserveRI.org October 8-10: Spend your long weekend at the Annual Columbus Day Weekend Festival. The festival attracts visitors from all across southern New England, bringing people together for great food and entertainment. The Annual Columbus Day Parade will take place on October 9 at 11am on Atwells Avenue. Atwells Avenue between Dean Street and DePasquale Plaza. 4652837, FederalHillProv.com October 10: Pronk returns for another celebration of street music and activism. Marching bands from around the US – and some from beyond – will join community groups for a fun-filled day of great music and promoting social justice. It all starts in Burnside Park, followed by a parade through downtown towards the hurricane barrier. Burnside Park. ProvidenceHonkFest.org October 14: Hyperglow brings highenergy dance music and fuses it with over-the-top performances, and live art. Featuring some of the world’s best in dance, music talent and out of this world stage design, get ready to party. 79 Washington Street. 3315876, Lupos.com October 15: Have you ever seen
October 1-9: After 1,000 years of slugging it out with Grendel in lit classes, Beowulf gets the celebrity treatment. Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage is the rock and roll retelling of this literary classic with a meta twist: academics will be on-stage overanalyzing his every move. Get out your broadsword, and enjoy this new spin on an old classic. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, TrinityRep.com
beautiful works of art carved into pumpkins, and wish you had the skill to make your own? Register for Intricate Pumpkin Carving Workshop (by October 1) to learn from the founder of the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular himself, John Reckner. The event includes a two-hour workshop, a buffet dinner with open bar of beer and wine and entrance to the Jack- O-Lantern Spectacular. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 785-3510, RWPZoo.org
October 16: Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take the stage at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Well known for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway? Colin and Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. 7pm. One Avenue of the Arts. 421-2787, TheVetsRI.com
October 16: Meet author Grace Lin at Books on the Square. Grace is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, When The Sea Turned to Silver and many more. 2-3:30pm. 471 Angell Street. 331-9097, BookSq.com
October 17-23: What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a weeklong horror film fest? Hosted by the RI International Film Festival, the Vortex: Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Film Festival screens the best films from across the globe, including works from local filmmakers. Various Locations, Film-Festival.org
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All Month: In the spirit of Halloween, take a tour of Providence and learn about more than just its history. Providence Ghost Tours lead you by lantern through the dark streets of the East Side with chilling stories behind the city’s paranormal side. Daily. 7pm. 4848687, ProvidenceGhostTour.com
October 22: Comedian Kevin Meaney (The Tonight Show, 30 Rock, David Letterman) makes his way back to RI for a night of comedy at B. Pinelli’s that will leave you in stitches. 736 North Broadway, East Providence. 270-7111, BPinellis.com October 22-23: See the city through the eyes of Providence’s best-known fantasy and horror author on the H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour. Lovecraft’s own words will guide you through the historic neighborhood that shaped the world of his Cthulhu mythos. 121:30pm. 52 Power Street. RIHS.org October 23: Happy birthday to BRU! Celebrate another year of 95.5 with the WBRU Birthday Bash. This year’s line up features Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Weathers and the 2016 Rock Hunt winners Le Roxy Pro. 7pm. 79 Washington Street, Lupos.com October 28: Experience the music and the style of the late King of Pop at The Ultimate Michael Experience. Joby Rogers brings everything you loved about Michael Jackson and his music to the Stadium Theatre stage for an unforgettable tribute performance. 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. 7624545, StadiumTheatre.com October 29: FirstWorks presents Cirque Mechanics at The Vets for an evening of amazing entertainment. This one-of-a-kind show has been
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often coordinating with other theatre companies to loan out items. “The facility itself is spectacular to work in as an actor,” says Liz Messier, president of The Players and member/actor for 37 years. “Members can switch off participating in every aspect of a production; the only thing I haven’t done yet is lighting.” “We aren’t a repertory company,” General Manager Bill Applegate notes. “Each show is auditioned for uniquely so that we can get the best possible cast. We advertise auditions, and sometimes people wander in off the street if we leave the back door open. And of course, anyone can be a member of the audience.” The intimate 100-person theatre walls are shifting from white to taupe, and a battle with the local historic committee finally yielded new and larger staircases leading to the restrooms downstairs (the original tiny curved ones, although a charming historical detail for a church, did not allow for more than one average body to go up or downstairs at once in either direction). Removing the internal box office/ticket booth to make space for a countertop and potential future
bar is another renovation project. Although largely quiet over the stifling summer months (with no air conditioning), the Barker comes alive again during the fall with all three rehearsal spaces in use every night in anticipation of the first show of its 108th season, Time Stands Still, on October 14. This Tony Award nominated play, written by Donald Margulies, examines relationships through the lens of two Iraq War correspondents. Sarah, a photographer, was injured by a bomb while on assignment and her boyfriend James, a reporter, is overwhelmed by the guilt of having to leave her in Iraq alone. The Players invite anyone interested to come attend a show, a reception, a bimonthly Shakespeare Night reading or to meet with one of its members and learn about getting involved. The Barker already hosts benefits and drives for local charity organizations and is now teaming up with the local Rotary Club as well as schools in the area. “It’s such a welcoming group,” notes former president and current Project Coordinator Kathy Oliverio. “It’s like a family here.”
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