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MARCH 2011

This Month 22 After the Rain The one-year anniversary of the Great Flood of 2010

25 A Buyer’s Market The market might still be down, but the deals are through the roof

Every Month 10 Letters

15 So Happening

31 So Stylish Carefully curated antique shopping 33 Whole Body 34 Tastemaker 36 What’s In Store

39 So Delicious The newest hot spot in East Greenwich 40 Tastemaker 43 Review 44 Foodie Journal 45 Dining Guide

51 So Entertaining Shakespeare to the power of four 52 Calendar 54 On Stage 56 Art View

60 So Approved One sweet feast

A local market launches its own cooking show 17 So & So 20 Social Network March 2011 | SO RHODEISLAND

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Editor Julie Tremaine

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Assistant Editor John Taraborelli Acting Art Director Alli Coate Advertising Design Director Layheang Meas

Marylou Butler Writer/Photographer Marylou has been a part of So Rhode Island from the very beginning. As a Narragansett native and a resident of South Kingstown she has her feet firmly sunk in beach sand and counts Roger Williams as an ancestor. She is one of those rare writer/photographer

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who can illustrate the stories in both print and visual mediums. This month she reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Great Floods of 2010 and

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Publishers Barry Fain Richard Fleischer John Howell

includes photos from her own experience. “When SO asked if I would do this story I accepted,” she explains. “But it was more difficult than I expected to have to relive it. I’d much rather be out meeting fascinating southern Rhode Islanders and promoting our talented artists!”

Graphic Designers Karli Hendrickson Meghan H. Follett Account Managers Danielle Claro Louann DiMuccio-Darwich Ann Gallagher Nicole Greenspun Nellie Lima Elizabeth Riel Dan Schwartz Jessica Webb Photographers Amy Amerantes Hilary Block Marylou Butler Tom Stio Illustrators Alli Coate Karli Hendrickson Contributing Writers Linda Beaulieu Marylou Butler Bob Cipriano Meagan Gann Rudi Hempe Dawn Keable

Molly Lederer Michael Madden Andrea E. McHugh Alyssa Smith Bethany Vaccaro

Interns Andrew Brennan Eileen Burdick Carla Carbone Ashley Graham Sabrina Kiel Rebecca Remillard Chelsea Sherman

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From the Editor Specializing In Customized Finishes on Wood & Metal, as shown on Mirror

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Buying and selling homes isn’t the least stressful thing a person can do. Either you’re trying your hardest to find the perfect home at the perfect price (with the perfect loan approval), or you’re trying your hardest to get your home sold in the way that works best for you. It isn’t the same

kind of market that it was just a few years ago, but there are definitely opportunities out there for buyers who are smart about what they’re seeking. Our cover story is all about the current state of the real estate market in Southern Rhode Island – what’s out there (both what you can

afford and what you wish you could afford) and how to get the most for your money right now. We’ve also got tips on how to make your house more saleable, and advice from realtors about what you need to know going into the search for a new home. Happy hunting. -Julie

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From Our Readers Spreading the Love We always read So Rhode Island and you had an article about a guy selling local stuffies (“Stuffed with Love,” February 2011). My husband read it and called him about carrying the product at our restaurant – so he got some good publicity from the article! Becky Pappas The Beachhead, Block Island

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Island Hopping Would it make sense to put a few copies of So Rhode Island on the Block Island ferry? I ran into an older couple returning to the island last week, waving a copy of the magazine and raving about a restaurant they’d found through it. It might be as good for islanders to learn more about South County as it would be for traffic to move the other direction. Granted, there are a lot fewer of us, but we’re always looking for stuff to do in the winter. Jerry Powers

The Hottest Dish in South County We were remiss last month in putting that delicious food on the cover, but not telling you what it was or where to get it. We received a flood of phone calls, emails and Facebook messages from hungry readers, so for anyone still wondering, that dish was the Chicken Rollatini at Caprice, 455 Main Street, East Greenwich.

Editor’s Note: Funny you should ask, Jerry. Be on the lookout for Block Island’s very own version of our magazine, the aptly titled So Block Island, which will be inserted into the June issue of So Rhode Island. With plenty of information on all the dining, shopping, nightlife, beaches, nature, family fun, etc. that makes Block Island such a summer hotspot, we feel it will be the perfect opportunity to move traffic in both directions, as you say.

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Something’s Cooking in Wakefield There are a lot of voices advocating Belmont Market, which owner Jack Siravo cultivated carefully from a fruit stand, nigh on 30 years ago, into a bustling, modern market today. Now, with celebrity voice impressionist and consummate foodie Ron Hayden’s “What’s Cooking?” channel on YouTube.com, there are a good 200 more – at least 200 more. And I’m pretty sure one of them is Arnold Schwarzenegger. After a chance encounter a few months back, Ron and Jack hit on the idea of a Belmont Market-based cooking show, for which Ron would supply the personality (or personalities) and cooking aptitude (he recently made a run at Master Chef certification), and Jack would supply the flawlessly fresh ingredients and the cachet of a respected local grocer. Thus, “What’s Cooking?” was born.

“My two favorite things are shopping and cooking,” Ron says. “So this is perfect for me.” The YouTube channel isn’t the only thing cooking at Belmont Market right now. They’ve also recently implemented a rewards program that regularly dispenses gift cards and items, and added a “Shop to Cook” kiosk where you can look up recipes and get maps that lead you directly to the ingredients in the store. There’s also a “What’s Cooking?” button on the kiosk that will let you easily gather the ingredients for any of the over 30 dishes Ron explains on the show. So, seriously, if you haven’t been to Belmont Market in a while… You’ll be back. (Okay, I’m not as good as Ron, but use your imagination.) 600 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 783-4656. www.belmontmarket.com, and YouTube.com’s “What’s Cooking?” channel. -Michael Madden

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This One’s For the Girls How often can you say you’re shopping or getting a massage for a good cause? On March 24, grab your girlfriends and head to Quidnessett Country Club for Here’s to the Ladies (we eat, play and love… to shop), a night full of shopping, food and pampering, all while supporting a worthy cause. Grab a hors d’ oeuvre and take a look at what the many different vendors have for purchase. You won’t have any trouble finding a new addition for your closet. Then release the stresses of your daily life with the mini sessions, including massage, reflexology and facial care, offered by health and beauty professionals. Dance and exercise demonstrations and a raffle for multiple gifts will also be a part of the evening. The proceeds from the evening will benefit the Rhode Island Family Shelter, a 24-7 shelter that serves as a home and provides support for up to 35 homeless people in need. 884-4150, 950 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown. –Ashley Graham

Shamrock to This St. Patrick’s Day has always been about the green beer, street parades and celebrating with your friends at the local pubs – whether you’re Irish or not. A wee bit o’ Irish Folk music is just what you need to accompany your St. Patrick’s Day festivities. North Kingstown singer Tommy Maguire’s latest CD, Back Home, is a collection of traditional Irish songs, instrumentals and recitations. On all 17 tracks it is apparent that Maguire is very passionate about the land he calls his home. He’s joined by his friends, who contribute to both the vocals and arrangements. The song “Emigrant Eyes” is a graceful ode to Ellis Island that kicks off the album. A fun and popular pub song to raise your drink and sing along to is “When the Boys Come Rolling Home.” If you have ever been to Dublin – or never have but always wanted to – “Dear Dirty Dublin” is an unforgettable old street song dedicated to the titular city. The rest of the CD doesn’t fail to give you that atmospheric feel of Ireland, especially on its most famous day of the year. Back Home is available at stores like NBX Bikes in Narragansett, Tara’s Joyce Family Pub in Matunuck and through online music store CDBaby.com. –Carlee Carbone

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A New Form of Poetic Expression The Origami Poems Project is kicking off a month-long celebration of art and poetry with the opening gala for its Ekphrasis exhibit on March 12 at the Hera Gallery in Wakefield. Merriam-Webster defines ekphrasis as “a literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art,” and appropriately the night will feature poets reading their origami poetry — small, carefully folded booklets of original poetry, which will be showcased at the gallery for the rest of the month. Rhode Island Poet Laureate Emeritus Tom Chandler will be there, as will the “art rock” band Castle, and the gallery will also feature a performance-piece by Jim Shelton as well as the work of other local artists. The hands-on exhibit of petite poetry combined with refreshments and live music promises to give visitors a new perspective of

how art and poetry can be experienced and enjoyed. Check out their website for events happening all over South County this month, including an Eat A Poem for Lunch series at Bagelz in Wakefield. www.origamipoem.com -Andrew Brennan

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Great Tastes Return

Just in time to shake you out of the winter doldrums, Narragansett Restaurant Week returns March 25-April 3. Many of your favorite local restaurants will be offering up special prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner, giving you the chance to try out new places at a great value. Once again, the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce and So Rhode Island will be kicking off Restaurant Week on Thursday, March 24 with the second annual Great Tastes of Narragansett, featuring ten local restaurants, live entertainment, and beer and wine. Arturo Joe’s, Casey’s, Coast Guard House, George’s of Galilee, Mariner Grille, Markos Kabob, Nana’s

Gelato, Narragansett Grill, Rhody Joe’s and Trio will all be offering up samples of their food at the iconic Narragansett Towers. It’s a great event for even better cause: all proceeds will again benefit the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale. Last year’s event was a huge success, drawing a capacity crowd to the Towers – and this year, tickets are expected to sell out again. At only $15 per person for ten restaurants, it’s a deal that’s impossible to resist. Order your tickets online today at the Chamber’s website or visit their office at the Towers (35 Ocean Road). 5:30-8pm. 36 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 783-7121, www.naragansettcoc.com.

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of March 29, I was awakened by sheets of rain pounding on my roof and windows. I snuggled deeper under the covers listening to the storm and I actually thanked my house for keeping me dry and warm. As I drifted back to sleep, little did I know what was happening two floors below… Rhode Island had been experiencing very wet weather last March. It seemed like the April showers had arrived early and in force. Between the 12th and the 15th, four to six inches of rain fell, accompanied by hurricane force winds. Before the rivers could recede to normal the second blow arrived; from Sunday, March 28 to Thursday, April 1 an additional eight to twelve inches came pouring down, sending rivers and streams to record heights above flood stage. I had just arrived at work when my son called to tell me there was water in the basement, enough to almost cover the first stair. I told him to throw on some boots, turn off the furnace and the electrical breakers and that I would deal with it when I

got home. In the past the only times I had water in the basement were from a broken pipe and a broken washing machine hose. I work in the Fire Chief’s office in South Kingstown and although the emergency calls go through dispatch, the phone in my office started ringing off the hook. Call after call came from absolutely panicked people. The volunteer firefighters had actually started at 1am that Monday morning, trying to do what they could. None of us knew at that time that not only would the water keep rising, but that it would keep coming back inside no matter how many times it was pumped out. There was simply no place to put it. The water table was sky high and the ground could not hold any more. Governor Carceiri had already asked for a disaster declaration on March 24 in response to the first heavy storm. By the time I left work, President Obama made it official: Rhode Island was a disaster area. I arrived home expecting to start bailing out the basement, but when I opened the door and looked down the carpeted stairs to the finished rec room I couldn’t believe my eyes. Photos, toys and hats were floating in 18 inches of water. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t call the fire department. I knew they were busy helping the people in danger of having their electrical panels swamped first. I figured that with the breakers and furnace off, we were okay for the night and I would deal with it the next day. The scope of the damage in South County across the state was coming into sharp focus by Tuesday morning. Video showed swamped parking lots and submerged cars; reports said the Warwick Mall under water. Huge chunks of roadway in Exeter and Hopkinton washed away and there were loads of impassable bridges. Neighborhoods in Westerly were cut off and in South Kingstown, Worden’s

Pond Road became part of the pond. By the end of Tuesday, the calls had turned from panic to anger. On Tuesday, the firefighters got all but three inches pumped out of my basement. I was so relieved and grateful. When I got home from work I was ready to start mopping up. Then I opened the basement door. The water level was higher than it was the day before. Now I had three feet and more coming. By the next morning, almost four feet of water had consumed the furnace, the electrical outlets, the furniture, everything. The water finally stopping coming in three weeks from the day it started. A year later, towns across South County report that municipal repairs have been completed and there are no left over issues from the Great Flood of 2010, but the personal toll continues for many and a few are still displaced. While buildings can be repaired and household goods replaced, the photographs and mementos destroyed by water and mold can never be recovered. My story is just one of many, but I bet everyone who was affected feels like I do. I hope the weather people are right and the flood was a once in 500 year event. A year later all that is left in my basement is a new furnace and washer and dryer. The room that held so many happy gatherings is gone, the walls back to concrete. It won’t be rebuilt. Heavy rain no longer panics me, but it does still give me pause. SO

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The Ultimate Upgrade An affordable way to go from renter to buyer in North Kingstown So you’re renting an apartment, giving money away every month to someone else who owns the property. You’d love to buy, but you think it’s out of the question. Too much money, right? Wrong. There are options out there. Really cool, really affordable options, like the Residences at Saw Mill Square in North Kingstown, which are new construction apartments on the market for $169,900. “We’re for people who are renting now, or who are downsizing,” says Lynn Moran of Moran Management, the company handling the Residences. The apartments offer a bedroom, den, living room and open kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors run throughout. “We tried to pack everything we could in 1000 square feet,” Lynn says. The open plan of the living space – which somehow manages to include a fireplace and walk-in closet – and the abundance of natural light make the

apartments feel spacious and airy. Saw Mill Square is currently in phase III of construction, which means that the two residence buildings are completely finished and that they’re putting the finishing touches on the development, including current work on a clubhouse that will feature a theatre room, fitness center and patio with grill. “We’re trying to make the development more of a community,” Lynn says. They’re also trying to make the buying process as easy as possible on the customer, offering a closing credit of $4,000 through March (which will go down to $3,000 in April). “It’s something that people can get in for $1100-$1200 a month, including condo fees. It’s comparable to renting and it’s more spacious. They’re really nice apartments.” And with Saw Mill’s proximity to East Greenwich and Wickford, they’re really convenient, too. As Lynn Moran describes, “We’re close to everything, but far from the expected.” www.sawmillsquareproperties.com

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Home Improvement An existing home that’s been perfectly maintained is as good as new Everyone fantasizes about being able to design and build the perfect, brand-new home. It would be amazing to pick every single detail, from the smallest piece of molding to the layout of the bedrooms (and the Oprah-sized closet of your dreams). Though building a dream house isn’t a reality for most people, you can find an existing home that looks and feels brand new. The secret to finding the perfectly new preexisting home is finding meticulous homeowners who maintain and improve their property. This four-bedroom home, in the Sweet Allen Farm neighborhood of Wakefield, definitely fits that criteria. When the current homeowners bought the home in 2003, they immediately began making improvements to the property – like repainting the exterior, landscaping the yard and installing an invisible fence, renovating the basement and making major improvements to the interior of the house. As Jay Readyhough of Bay Realty describes, “We all walked in and were quite impressed with the way it’s kept and the quality of the changes they’ve

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made.” It’s now listed at $364,000. The kitchen, in particular, has seen many improvements – like the recent addition of stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and cherry cabinetry. After, the living room had complementing cherry cabinetry and a surround sound system installed. As recently as January of this year, the homeowners renovated the master bath. The meticulous upkeep of the property really comes through in the clean lines and bright, airy spaces inside the home. While the house was built in 1988, you’ll feel like you’re in a brand new, beautifully designed space. The home’s location off South Road makes it readily accessible to nearby shopping, schools and the University of Rhode Island, but it still feels secluded. “The land backs up to a large parcel of open space, so the backyard in particular is very private,” Jay describes. The homeowners built two decks and a stone patio in the backyard, overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard. With all of that to offer, who really needs a dream house? www.baysold.com

insider tip “Give strong consideration to hiring a buyer’s broker, so you have someone representing your interests. It’s just as important that a buyer interview the realtor and make sure it’s a good fit as it is for the seller.” – Jay Readyhough Bay Realty, Narragansett

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Trim away bushes from the front of your home, remove outdoor debris, and clear the walkway to the front door. Paint the door a welcoming color. Feng Shui principles would say color of the door is important – a warm red is seen as an auspicious color, inviting energy through your front door. Turn on outdoor lighting if it is a nighttime showing. In the summer, have plants outside the door, in pots or in the ground. In winter, use potted fresh greenery. But change them frequently and don’t let them ever look brown! Get a new doormat, and keep the porch cleaned and swept.

Keep It Clean Admit it. When traffic is too much and you just accidentally cut off some angry driver because you were swerving to avoid a pothole that could actually swallow your entire car, you fantasize about getting away from civilization and living in nature. While that probably wouldn’t work out in the long run (how many times would you drive an hour to the grocery store, only to discover you forgot milk and have to turn around and get it, before you were longing for that very traffic jam that drove you out of town in the first place?), you can have the feeling of living in the woods while still living in civilization. Kingston Preserve is a new housing development by Sweenor Homes that’s nestled on 24 acres of woods in Kingston. “They’re surrounded by woods,” describes Wendeth O’Neill of Landmark Realty Group. “They’re

very close to all amenities, but in a rural setting.” The preserve features 16 luxury residences, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, for $379,000. The builders have really created a stylish, high-end aesthetic in the homes, using granite countertops, hardwood floors, gas fireplaces and sleek bathroom amenities. While Kingston Preserve feels secluded in its woodsy setting, the homes are on open plots of land, and all the residents belong to a homeowners association that takes care of lawn maintenance, garbage removal and plowing. “You really have very carefree living,” Wendeth says. “You can go to Florida for six months and everything is taken care of for you.” So, it seems like there are a lot of kinds of freedom to be enjoyed in choosing a setting that blends nature with amenities. www.landmarkri.com

Cleaning the house is the number one priority. Consider hiring a service for a one-time giant cleaning if you feel overwhelmed, then keep up with it. An immaculate home appeals to sellers. Make the beds. It sounds crazy, but many don’t.

many knickknacks away as possible. If you have too much furniture, clear some away. Too much heaviness in the room is a turn off. If you have no furniture, or your home is empty, consider hiring a stager to help you furnish it simply for the time being: you can bring in décor to “rent” for the time your home is on the market. In energy terms, it is important to clear the low lying piles of things on floors and surfaces to raise the energy of the space and create an intention that says: “My things are going out; yours are coming in.”

Freshen Up Fresh flowers and plants will raise the energy of the room, but they need to be clean, fresh, neat and pruned. Close all bathroom doors. A buyer should not have to see a potty until they want to, and above all, keep the toilet lids closed. Feng Shui practice informs us that an open lid is a big energy drain for your home (energy going “down the drain,” so to speak).

Stay Neutral Paint the interior in neutral colors. Although you love love love deep purple walls, many buyers won’t. So, paint those rooms a neutral shade if you are serious about selling.

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Set the Stage

Inside the house, the best advice is to declutter and depersonalize. Potential buyers don’t want to see your stuff; they want to envision their own things in the space. And you want them to as well. You are highlighting the potential of the home itself, and not your possessions. No matter how much you love your things, put most of them away if you are serious about selling your home. Put away most of the family photos. Keep horizontal space cleared and clean. Even though you may be living in the space, put as

Turn on the lights, open the shades and drapes, and get as much natural light into the home at each showing as possible. Light sells. Finally, on the day of a showing, use fragrance diffusers to create good light aromas, put on some quiet jazz or classical music, and set the lights for a warm ambience. And lastly, about home stagers and interior designers: we can help you! When in doubt, call a professional. Fresh eyes are sometimes all we need. www.joellengolberg.com

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They say there are things you can’t buy: happiness, a unicorn, a 500-point Scrabble score. But if you have the means, you actually can buy peace of mind. And in this buyer’s market, it seems like a good time to be on the lookout for it. East Hill Farm in Jamestown is about as serene a place as you can find. This private compound sits on more than two acres of prime Conanicut Island real estate. The main house is a contemporary cottage that’s everything you could want in a seaside home – bright, sunny rooms in coastal tones with plenty of windows to take in the salty air. The newly renovated space, listed at $995,000, includes three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths (and a

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custom built-in closet worthy of the most expensive shoe collection). Because the property is expansive and private, it’s the perfect place for horses, if horseback riding is your idea of perfect relaxation. However, the second floor of the large barn is a mostly finished space that would be perfect for a studio of some kind – say, if you enjoy dabbling in watercolors – or an office space where you can let the creative juices flow. Of course, if you get tired of being cooped up on all that acreage, you can just take a short walk and end up on the beach. You do live on an island, after all. Imagine a summer completely free of beach traffic – then try to tell us that money can’t buy happiness. www.islandrealtyri.com

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Advice from the Pros Local realtors on what you need to know about the market

If You’re Looking to Buy The first thing I would suggest is going on the Internet, even before you hook up with a realtor. You can go to any website, like www.realtor.com or www.riliving.com and see the whole MLS database that way. It’s a good way to get an idea about available properties, but to get educated about mortgage rates, too. Then, find a realtor with knowledge and experience whom you feel comfortable with. –Jay Readyhough, Bay Realty

The Great Escape It’s a better time than ever to think about an island retreat

Wouldn’t it be amazing to own your own private island retreat? You could just pick up and take off on that yacht of yours (you’ve got one of those, right?) and set sail for your secluded oceanside paradise and feel like the only person in the world. It’s a nice dream – but unless your face has been all over billboards for the next major motion picture release, it’s probably not going to happen. You might not be able to buy your own private island, but you can fake it with this Potter’s Cove cottage in Jamestown. The coastal chic home is only steps from a private mooring where the lucky future residents can apply for a spot for that (actually real) boat, but those owners probably won’t want to leave the house. The master bedroom in this four-bedroom, three-bath cottage (which tops out at just over a cool million, if you’re wondering) is a work of art: the large space features a sleeping porch, a smaller waterview deck, and an exposed whirlpool with sea-

glass surrounding it. “It is beautifully done and unusual for a home at this price point,” says Gloria Kurz of Mansions and Manors. While it might seem unrealistic to think about buying a luxury property in this economy, Gloria sees opportunities in the current market. “Sellers are much more sensitive to economic conditions,” she explains. “The pricing of properties is now much more in line with actual market value - there is less of a tendency to ‘mark-up’ a property or inflate its value.” As a result, some high-end properties are turning up on the market at prices they sold for years ago, without the traditional markup on sale value. “The current market provides tremendous opportunity for buyers to find homes that are realistically priced,” Gloria says. So while you might not be able to buy your own island any time soon, buying your own island retreat might be more possible than you think. www.mansionsandmanors.com SO

For the buyer or seller today, the most important thing is to work with an experienced agent or company that has a proven track record in their market. –Melanie Delman, Lila Delman Real Estate of Newport Understand your limitations with respect to price. Unless you are going to pay cash, talk to a mortgage broker and get a pre-qualification letter. This makes it easier to make an offer when you find a home you like and ensures you stay focused on homes in your price range. Remember that an asking price is just that - an asking price. Some are realistic, some are optimistic and some are downright bargains! Your realtor can help you understand a home’s pricing. –Gloria Kurz, Mansions and Manors of Jamestown

If You’re Trying to Sell There are no tricks. It comes down to pricing it right for the market. Buyers have a lot to choose from, so you’ve got to make your property the best in the neighborhood. Make sure it’s picked up, give it a fresh coat of paint, make sure it has curb appeal. It’s the same tried and true method. You want your house to be inviting. You want people to say, ‘wow, I want to see that.’ Think spring with potted plants. Keep your yard neat, even in the cold weather. In the kind of real estate market we’re in, the property has to stand out from the crowd, because there’s a lot to choose from. You don’t want to be the most expensive, because it’s just going to sit there. –Cecile Cohen, Randall Realtors in Charlestown Respect offers. Treat every offer as if it is the one and only offer you will get, because you don’t know when the next offer is coming and if it will be the same as, better than or less than the first offer you get. If possible (and this is hard), treat this as a business decision and do your best to depersonalize the experience. Remember: there will always be another house. There may not be another buyer. -Gloria Kurz

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What makes you so passionate about fine sterling jewelry? It’s exciting to travel and discover new designs and craftspeople. Jewelry is truly wearable art. What is your most popular item? The Rhode Island Pendant was the most popular item this past year, followed by our 2010 snowflake pin/pendant design (over 500 sold). Sea glass jewelry was especially popular too. What keeps customers coming back? We offer unique sterling jewelry at affordable prices and we are fanatics about customer care. We consider our customers to be members of the Green River Silver Co. family. You now have three locations across Rhode Island, with one in Wickford. What made you choose this location? Wickford is a wonderful place to be because of its collection of thriving waterfront shops. The village is always busy and features exciting events year round, including the famous Wickford Art Festival. Green River Silver Co. has locations in Providence, Bristol and 24 Brown Street in Wickford. 295-0086, www. greenriversilver.com

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Caprice is the new name of the restaurant formerly known as Cucina Mista, and it’s a good choice. The word “caprice” is defined as a sudden idea, impulsive decision or change of mind, and that seems to be the back story at this stylish East Greenwich location. The Cucina Mista partnership dissolved, and Caprice is now owned solely by Kostas Karambetsos, who also owns Tavern by the Sea in Wickford. He says, “No one saw this change coming,” and in nine days Cucina Mista was turned into Caprice. Caprice is one of many establishments along what is considered “Restaurant Row” in East Greenwich. There is certainly no shortage of upscale eateries along Main Street these days, and Caprice is definitely a contender. For starters, it’s a very handsome restaurant with granite tabletops, dramatic light fixtures and warm earth tones. Add in the comfortable seating, professional service and outstanding food, and you have a winning recipe.

We stopped in early on a Saturday night, and much like a Broadway play, everything was set for that night’s performance. As we moved through our dinner courses, the tables around us filled up with customers, most of whom had made reservations, a wise idea on busy nights. We began our Mediterranean dinner by sharing a grilled pizza, followed by a pasta dish, our entrees and finally a shared dessert. If we were giving out report cards, Caprice would have gotten an A for each and every course. The colorful Athens Pizza ($11) is served in a large earthenware dish. Cut into eight good-sized slices, this taste of Greece could easily serve as an appetizer for a party of four. Every bite of the golden crust had a nice crunch, and the slices did not wilt even though they were topped with plenty of Kalamata olives, baby spinach, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella and feta cheese. We took most of our pizza home and eagerly enjoyed it the next night after a little reheating.

Chocolate Mousse Probably the best thing we had at dinner was the Spaghettini Caprice ($19), a pasta dish of very thin spaghetti in a wonderful brandy tomato cream sauce. Large sea scallops and shrimp, all perfectly cooked, were mixed in with the pasta along with spinach. This is a dish that used to be on the Cucina Mista menu, and I am so glad they kept it on the new menu. I really can’t recommend it enough. The Twin Pork Chops ($17) were all that our expert waitress said they would be – moist and tender. The two chops were pan seared, then finished with a savory mixture of apricots, cranberries and port wine. Across the table, the Scrod Francese ($17) consisted of a very generous serving of white fish that had been dipped in an egg batter and then sautéed in a reduction of lemon, white wine and butter – more than satisfying. Both entrees were presented with mashed Yukon Gold potatoes and a medley of sautéed squash and tomatoes. The second best part of our dinner was dessert, the Concord Gateau ($8) – a fancy name for a fabulous dessert. Gateau is the French word for cake, which means one thing in America, but so much more in France. By strict American standards, there was no cake to be seen when this plated dessert landed on our table. Instead, it was a luscious slab of creamy chocolate mousse layered on a crunchy chocolate meringue disk. More than enough for two to share, this rich dessert left me satisfied after just two bites. As we got up to leave, we noticed

that the large bar and lounge area in the rear had pretty much filled up with couples out for a casual bite of food. That is what is so appealing about this newly renamed restaurant. You can order a grilled pizza or a gourmet burger, or you can have an exquisite five-course dinner. Appetizers start at $6 for the French Onion Soup and top out at $10.50 for the unusual Oriental Calamari. Salads are in the $7 to $9 price range, including the restaurant’s signature Cape Cod Salad with its sun-dried cranberries, candied walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese. Pizza and burgers run from $10 to $12, while pasta dishes are $15 to $20. The 15 entrees are mostly under $20, with the most expensive item on the menu being the Filet Mignon at $29. This is a restaurant that does everything right, including complimentary valet parking. Put Caprice on your “night out” list. You won’t be disappointed. Linda Beaulieu is the author of The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook, available at stores throughout the state.

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Thomas L. Wright, one of the founders of the award-winning Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant Group, has sold his interest in that business and is dedicating his time and energy toward his consulting company, now known as TFSC. A Narragansett resident, Wright opened the first Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant at 1149 Division Street in Warwick with John G. Picerne in 2006. Despite tough economic times, the sleek and sophisticated restaurant was an overnight success, so much so that a second Eleven Forty Nine was opened in 2009 in Seekonk, Massachusetts. “In deciding to divest my interest in my partnership with John Picerne, I am returning full time to my role as president and chief operating officer of Thee Food Service Consultants (TFSC), stepping out of the day-to-day operations and focusing on new projects and developments,” Wright said. “I respect Tom’s decision and wish him well in his future endeavors,” says Picerne. Wright’s consulting firm provides strategic services to clients like Dunkin’ Donuts, Friendly’s, GTECH, Hasbro, McDonald’s, Pillsbury and Starbucks. Considered a true culinary guru, Wright has more than 30 years of experience, including more than two decades as a top administrator at Johnson an Wales University. For more info, visit www. TheeFSC.com. CHANGES AT COLVITTO’S Jeanne Ramieri, who owns Colvitto’s with her husband Ron, tells me that both locations of this popular bakery are being remodeled – at Salt Pond Shopping Center in Narragansett and South County Commons in South Kingstown. The

South County store will become Colvitto’s Pizza and Bistro, with an expanded menu that offers soups, salads, panini, sandwiches and wraps. Mallory Peterson is the new manager. Both sites will continue to sell Italian breads, calzones and pastry made on the premises. MORE THAN ONE DOOR CLOSES Two big-name East Greenwich restaurants – one on the waterfront, the other on Main Street – have closed their doors. Hemenway’s Dockside Dining on Water Street, a spinoff from the famous Hemenway’s restaurant in Providence, shut down because its winter business was slower than expected. The Newport Restaurant Group has eight other restaurants in various parts of Rhode Island. Most of the Dockside staff will be absorbed into the other properties, according to Tobey Sanborn, general manager of both Hemenway’s restaurants. Sadly, the award-winning Post Office Café has also closed. Opening in 1995, this classic Italian restaurant – known for its creative twists – was the start of a trend that turned Main Street into Restaurant Row. The restaurant was located in the town’s stately old post office. Back then, the Post Office Café was owned by Bill Pinelli and Steve Marra, the founders of a restaurant group that at one time had seven restaurants from North Providence down through South County. That partnership ended in 2009 with Pinelli returning to his original restaurant, Pinelli’s Gourmet Deli and Café at Night on Quaker Lane in West Warwick. Marra, who retained all the other properties, is embroiled in a class action suit involving the illegal sending of

faxes. Also, Pinelli filed suit against Marra, accusing him of embezzlement. Last December, the Marra Restaurant Group filed for receivership, and the Post Office Café was closed in January by order of the receiver. The other Marra-owned restaurants, including the Grille on Main in East Greenwich, remain open. They are all up for sale, according to Bill Fischer, a spokesman for Marra’s receiver. ON THE RHODE AGAIN The Fare Rewards Rhode Trip is back in play at all the properties of the Newport Restaurant Group: Castle Hill Inn, 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar and Smoke House, all in Newport; The Boat House Restaurant in Tiverton; Trio in Narragansett; Hemenway’s and Waterman Grille, both in Providence. Customers who complete this journey of dining at each of Newport Restaurant Group’s properties for lunch or dinner before April 30 will be awarded 500 bonus points, equaling a $35 credit on their Fare Rewards card, and they will be entered to the win the grand prize. The winner will receive a weekend getaway to the White Barn Inn, a culinary Mecca in Kennebunk, Maine. Newport Restaurant Group’s Fare Rewards frequent diner program allows members to earn points with each dining occasion redeemable toward future visits. Points can be earned and redeemed at all eight of Newport Restaurant Group restaurants. For more info, visit www.newportrestaurantgroup.com. If you have news dealing with food, restaurants or chefs, feed it to Linda Beaulieu at Lindab2720@aol.com.

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March FROM PREVIOUS PAGE March 17 How long can you hold your breath? Sixty seconds? While you’re splashing around, gasping for air and trying to break surface, photographer Tim Calver, the recipient of the 2002 OWUSS National Geographic Fellowship, is calmly creating incredible underwater images with Photography Deep Down. Nope, this isn’t the time to start talking about the photos you shot with your waterproof disposable in the plunge pool, unless you too got extremely up close and personal with that shark – real, not blow-up – in order to minimize the extreme loss of color and contrast of submerging to a significant depth. Or, perhaps you utilized special equipment and techniques that we weren’t aware of, like your athletic ability, deep respect for natural places and a connection with the water. Didn’t think so. 1:30pm: $14, $12 members, $5 students; 7:30pm: +$1, $5 students. Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT. 860-572-5315, www.mysticseaport.org. March 2 Familiarize yourself with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, as Erin Sharaf gives you insight into the mind-bodyspirit connection, so maybe the next time you get a headache when hanging with that toxic pal, you might just notice the connection. 7-8:30pm. Free. Kingston Free Library, Potter Hall, 2605 Kingstown Road, Kingston. 783-8254, www.skpl.org. March 3 Broaden your prose experience during the last performance of the Poetry Reading Series, where the local poet reading aloud can educate you to rhythm, meter, alliteration and stanzas, or you can finally go with your vow to be way more organic about the process and just listen. 7pm. Free. Hera Gallery, 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 789-1488, www.heragallery.org. March 3-13 Settle in for Shakespeare’s The Tam-

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ing of the Shrew, as two unwed, but wildly different sisters work to find their matches. Thursdays-Saturdays: 7:30pm; Sundays: 3pm. $16, $12 URI faculty/staff/seniors, $10 students. University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center, Robert E. Will Theatre, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston. 874-5843, www.uri.edu/theatre. March 4-6 Give the cast of this Romeo and Juliet some major props, as four actors portray every character in Shakespeare’s original script while managing to keep the dialogue straight so Juliet doesn’t start voicing the concerns of her father Capulet. Friday and Saturday: 7pm; Sunday: 2pm. $15. The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com. March 5-6 Pretend no more that your abode issues are the same as your neighbors to the north as the Southern Rhode Island Home Show assembles experts familiar with the phrases “tidal surge” and “salt corrosion.” Saturday: 10am8pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. $7, free 12 and under. The Ryan Center, One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. 7883200, www.theryancenter.com. March 8 Let someone else be in charge of the funny voices during Story Time, gathering children ages two to four and their caregivers for a seasonal tale, told orally, with related activities and playtime. 10-11am. Free. Space limited to eight; reservations required. Early Childhood Wing, Meadowbrook Waldorf School, 300 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 491-9570, ext: 228, tljhc93@cox.net. March 8, 15 and 29 Celebrate Women’s History Month with Crossing Borders: Women Writing Their Lives, as three authors – Jill Ker Conway on March 8, Elaine Orr on the 15 and Nancy McCabe on the 29 – read from their memoirs and talk about their craft. 4:45pm. Free. University of

Celtic Pride March 5: If you are Irish and craving the homeland, it’s truly a no brainer why you’d want to attend the Celtic Festival. But if you’re not? Perhaps you should consider the possibility of being sent to Ireland as part of the witness protection program. How and why? That part is of no matter. Just know that right now, if such a thing should happen, your amateur Riverdancing skills will quickly alert anyone searching for you on the Emerald Isle that you’re not a native. And then, it’s off with your head. So come, listen to the music by The Dram Boys, Fishing With Finnegan and Shelia Falls. Observe the performers with Damhsa Irish Dance Studio and the Kelly School of Irish Dance. Your life may just depend on it. Noon-7pm. $15, $12 students, seniors and members. Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org.

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college fund. 8pm. $125, $185. Mohegan Sun Arena, One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 1-888-2267711, www.mohegansun.com. March 11-13 Wish for 1950s NYC and you shall receive, along with an invasion of suburbs by the Jets and the Sharks, all compliments of the Music Department’s presentation of West Side

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March 23 Make the Easter bunny jealous with the artistry of your Baskets In Bloom, decorated on the outside with gifts from nature, with flowering spring bulbs on the inside, instead of the usual jellybeans that just make you feel fat. 7-8:30pm. $25, Audubon Society members: $20; ages 14+. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter. 949-5454, www.asri.org. March 25-27 Applaud the works of four playwrights during the New Play Festival, as each is presented individually in workshop style. Friday: 8pm; Saturday: 2pm, 8pm; Sunday: 7pm. $22, $20 seniors and members, $15 students and children under 18. Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org. March 27 Replace the boring snack bar during Movie Night: Sabrina, as a buffet dinner – inspired by the setting of the 1995 remake in which a young woman re-invents herself and then falls in love with two brothers – is served before the film. 5:30pm. $25, $15 children. Ocean House, 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 5847000, www.oceanhouseri.com. March 31 Impress the cocktail party circuit with your new knowledge of The Four Cornerstones of Personal Money Management, where you’ll learn about the rule of 72, the scale of risk, mutual funds and tax control triangle. 7-8:15pm. $8, $5 South Kingstown residents. Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale. 789-9301, www.southkingstownri.com.

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ing the show, Simpson himself portrays two wildly different roles: Juliet’s hotblooded cousin Tybalt and her bawdy Nurse. In rehearsal, he found hidden layers in each: Tybalt’s violent tendencies are a result of his inability to communicate; the Nurse’s comic quips are but part of a character “who undergoes as much trauma and heartache as anyone else who survives the story.” Amy Lee Connell, a Theater-Performance major at Rhode Island College, plays Juliet, Mercutio, Paris, Lady Montague and more. A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, she finds it easiest to identify with Juliet. But Mercutio, Romeo’s friend with the brazen wit and fearless arrogance, presents a greater challenge. Connell thinks the development of physicality to differentiate the parts is key. Fellow cast member Shawn Fennell agrees, explaining, “In order to pull off playing more than one character successfully, they all have to be as physically distinct as possible. It’s like making sculptures with your body – only they have to move and you have to be able to switch between them instantly.” A newcomer to South Kingstown, Fennell describes the preparation for the production as difficult but extraordinarily satisfying. He tackles a range of roles from Juliet’s mother, Lady Capulet, to her lover, Romeo. Of the latter, he notes, “The thing that makes Romeo both frustrating and fulfilling is that in him Shakespeare

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Knowledgable & Professional Staff available • Area’s largest Dealer • Large selection of Uggs • Full line of Ski, Snowboard Equipment & Clothing • Ski/Snowboard tuning & Service done on-site

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Open 7 days a week 100 Main Street • WeSterly • 596-0375

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So Entertaining | Events

LAN G W O RT H Y FAR M

Feb. 25th “Special Wine Dinner” Mar. 12th+13th “Local Cheese, Bread & Wine Tasting” Mar. 25th “Special Wine Dinner” April 16th+17th “Olive Fest”

W IN E R Y

Off Season hours Friday–Sunday, 12PM–5PM

B ed & B reakfast • W iRoad, neryWesterly, RI 308 Shore 308 S hore R d .,W esterl y,R I 401-322-7791 • www.langworthyfarm.com 401-322-7791 W inery H ours: W ed - S un 12-5 p m w w w .langw orthyfarm .com

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For the Love of the Game March 12: Sometimes, you just really want to see a good pure basketball game – you know, heavy on three-pointers from downtown, power blocks, rebounds and assists, but light on personality–driven press conferences on ESPN to announce things like team changes. The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) brings it back to where it all started: teamwork, the hardwoods, two baskets and a bouncing ball. Here, kids still play for the love of the game, not multi-million dollar contracts, free agency or 15 Range Rovers. Grab a seat in the stands for the RIIL High School Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball Finals, our local version of March madness, where there’s still plenty of talent, all right. It just hasn’t gone to their heads. Girls Division III: 11am. Girls Division II: 1:30pm. Girls Division I: 4pm. Boys Final: 7:30pm. The Ryan Center, One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. 788-3200, www. theryancenter.com.

161 Old Tower Hill Rd.

Wakefield (401) 789-7172 New! Spring 2011 Dockside Canvas Collection

Three styles in carefree canvas with off-white piping and a logo patch! Clementine, Indigo, Periwinkle and Sand coordinate perfectly with Vera Bradley’s newest spring colors!

CARPET VINYL

Fashionable Floors at Tough to Beat Prices

CERAMIC TILE WINDOW TREATMENTS LAMINATE AREA RUGS PRE-FINISHED WOOD

a complete flooring center

491 Davisville Road • North Kingstown

884-8300 • 295-0164

www.bartscarpet.com Call for easy directions!

TRY BART'S X-TRA CLEAN CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING March 2011 | SO RHODEISLAND 57

Jamestown Massage Therapy • Facials & Skin Care • Pedicures

February Special Lavender Sugar Scrub Body Treatment For only $60 (regularly $75)

This treatment is warm and relaxing and will leave your skin feeling healthy and nourished. Makes a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift.

trattoria SimpAtico Award Winning Eclectic Italian Cuisine

Gift Certificates Available.

Ocean Essence Spa & Therapeutic Massage

By Appointment: Monday - Saturday, Evenings Available 123B Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, Rear of Building Lot Parking • 423.9830 • www.oceanessencespa.com

We are proud to feature gifts that are made in America

Half priced appetizers At the bar 4-7pm nightly (except Saturdays) sun-tHurs: Anything on Café menu comes with choice of salad or soup and glass of house wine or beer. Only $15 Music: Sundays from 4:30-7:30

$20 off

your first Aveda custom hair color

Cathryn Jamieson salon & Day spa 401-423-0905 16 Narragansett Ave. Jamestown www.CathrynJamiesonSalon.com Find other Aveda locations at 800.328.0849 or aveda.com.

Destination South County

Please check out our website for upcoming events Private Functions & Catering

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ALL-DAY FRIZZ CONTROL Now there’s a powerful new way to tame the frizz that comes with curly hair — Be Curly™ StylePrep.™ It moisturizes and seals the cuticle for all-day frizz control.

Closed for Lunch Open for Dinner at 4pm, 7 Nights A Week

401.423.3731 • 13 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown

Fun & functional oven to table pottery

Jamestown Designs Custom Framing • Unique Gifts • Fine Art • Jewelry

17 Narragansett Ave. Jamestown, RI 401-423-0344 Wed.-Sat. 10-5 www.jametowndesigns.com

Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine

ONLY

2495

5-9p.m. Sunday thuru Thurdsay

Menu Items Change Nightly

Dinner for Two special not available for carry out

Prime Rib FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

Open For Lunch & Dinner 7 Days 40 Narragansett Ave • 423-1020

Westerly Look for our new and exciting menu coming soon! Call us for weekly specials & your catering needs

Electric Guitar Packs ONLY

$199.99

Guitar, Amp, Tuner, Gig Bag, Strap, Cable and Picks

Bass Guitar Packs ONLY

$289.99

Bass, Amp, Tuner, Gig Bag, Strap, Cable and Picks

Acoustic Guitar Packs ONLY

&139.99

Guitar, Gig Bag, Strap and Picks

Drum Set Packs from $399.99 up Cymbals and Hardware FREE Drum Throne

Spindrift Village: 271 Post Rd, Westerly 401.596.7034 • www.rossimusic.net

No need to drive to Providence

International Cuisine

62 Franklin St, Westerly, RI • 401.348.6221 • www.guytannos.com • Open 7 Days Eclectic, comfortable clothing - fashion jewelry and accessories with an extensive collection of Wilton Armetale

Get your Zeppoles here!

St. Joseph’s Day Saturday March 19th Order early • • • • •

Full Deli Venda Ravioli Italian Imported Goods Home-made Pastries Café Style Seating

Fine Truffles & Assorted Chocolates Chocolate Bunnies & Lollis Peanut Butter, Coconut & Orange Creme Eggs Half Eggs filled with Truffles No Sugar Added Bunnies & Chocolates!

116 Granite Street, Westerly 401-637- 4885

Granite Plaza (near Alley Katz & Lutz)

59 Tom Harvey Road Westerly RI 02891 401-596-8866 * 800-289-8783 www.hauserchocolates.com Hours: Monday through Friday 10 to 5 Saturday 10 to 2

Gift Shop & Boutique

Woodmansee's is committed to fashions that fit the lifestyle & easy care needs of our customers who range in age from 14-94.

Come CheCk us out! Free parking in rear with validation

27 Broad Street • Downtown Westerly • 596-2310 Destination South County

So Approved

By John Taraborelli

Hey, Joe The Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of pastry*, falls annually on March 19 – just in time for you to wake up from St. Patrick’s Day – and is traditionally celebrated with zeppole, the flaky, custard-filled pastries St. Joseph used to lure the snakes out of Rome*. It’s the one time a year these

DiVozzi Bakery

delightful Italian treats are plentiful, and available in a veritable rainbow of flavors and fillings. Here are some of our favorites. *Editor’s Note: Our history may be a little shaky here.

This ricotta-filled version was probably the most visually appealing of the bunch. The filling, which made the whole thing reminiscent of cannoli, more than backed up the promise of its appearance. 1183 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 284-4511. 1014 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. 284-4333.

Photography: Tom Stio

Felicia’s Coffee Felicia is the Zeppole Queen of East Greenwich, and it’s easy to understand why after tasting this cherry-topped confection. We particularly like that the filling, which hinted at vanilla, wasn’t too sweet, with an almost puddinglike consistency. 5757 Post Road, East Greenwich. 886-4141.

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Phil’s Marketplace Scrumptions The addition of fresh strawberries nicely rounded out a filling that had hints of banana. Their nontraditional spin was less doughy too, making it a bit lighter and more refreshing than the heavy zeppole you remember from nana’s house. 5600 Post Road, East Greenwich. 884-0844.

One staffer declared this crispy, eggy zeppola to be “overflowing with goodness.” The firmer dough almost reminded us of a biscuit, adding a bit more structural integrity to a pastry that is notoriously messy. 116 Granite Street, Westerly. 637-4885.

Lighting Defines your Style Bring the Outdoors In This fun and lighthearted stained glass fixture features seashells for a nautical touch

Be Casual and Elegant Elegant crystal paired with a fresh, modern style complements any room

Add a Pop of Color Painted shades add a creative new element to your decor

Let your Style Shine Through Iridescent mosaic glass with a polished chrome finish makes for a fashionable, clean look

View Display at Harbour Lighting showroom designed by DeCristo Design Art work by local artist Tyz, available at Complements Art Gallery. Window and bedding provided by PJ’s Flooring & Window Fashions, pjinteriors.com

401-284-3232 • www.decristodesign.com

n oo S g n i om C Drop by or call Harbour Lighting to sign up or inquire about our Lighting and Design presentation. Date to be determined.

Oak HarbOur Village

567 South County Trail (Rte 2) Exeter • 294-7959 HOURS: TUES-FRI 10-6, SAT 10-3

WHAT KIND OF PLACE IS THIS? THAT’S ENTIRELY UP TO YOU.

An intimate dinner for two. A surprise fortieth birthday dinner for 28. A drink while you watch the game. A night of dancing with the girls. Whatever you’re looking for, chances are we’ve done it. And if we haven’t, we’ll do it for you.

1149

Eleven Forty Nine restaurant

Here, it’s all about you. To make a reservation or for more information, call 401.884.1149 www.elevenfortyninerestaurant.com