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An early-draft sketch of a mural that will appear in Mill Pond Preserve
ART IN NATURE The Charlestown Land Trust’s mural contest aims to complement natural beauty with public art Nestled just off of Route 2 in Charlestown is a secluded wooded spot that offers an escape from the noise and chaos of day-to-day life. Mill Pond Preserve offers a trail system where walkers can wander among the trees, gaze at the pond, go for a picnic, or simply relax and enjoy fresh air. Now, one of its buildings is getting a fitting update with the help of a local artist. Mill Pond Preserve is one of many properties owned and stewarded by the Charlestown Land Trust (CLT). According to the trust’s vice president Dave Fredrikson, “The Charlestown Land Trust is primarily associated with preserving and protecting open space in the town from future development.” Largely a volunteer organization, Fredrikson says that their motto is to “preserve and protect what you love.” Early-draft sketch courtesy of Frances Topping SORhodeIsland.com • May 2022
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As part of its efforts to keep natural areas beautiful, CLT launched a mural competition
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A testament to community support, the beautification project is funded by a grant
to rejuvenate an old fish hatchery building on Mill Pond Preserve. Originally part of the American Fish Culture Company, the small fish hatchery was used to raise rainbow trout. While no longer operational, the structure stands as a reminder of the area’s interesting past. However, its abandoned appearance became a topic of discussion for Fredrikson and other trust members. “The idea just came to me that it would be kind of cool if it had a mural on there. I brought the idea to the board, and we decided that we would have a contest,” Fredrikson says. After reviewing a variety of designs submitted by local creatives, Charlestown artist Frances Topping was
is inspired by the environment, with the aim of helping people appreciate and open their eyes to the world around them. She works in various media, such as watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil, and her subjects range from botanicals, wildlife, and landscapes to murals and interpretive exhibit material. As a member of environmental organizations and a visitor of the preserve, it’s clear why Topping wanted to be involved with CLT’s project. “I’ve lived in Charlestown for over 20 years. I love the area. I love the woods, the rock walls, and the ponds. I fully support the land trust in their endeavors,” she says. “I’m so glad that they are doing what they can to preserve some of the special places in Charlestown.”
the CLT received from the South County Garden Club last spring. Together with Topping and the help of volunteers, CLT aims to have the mural completed this spring. With the logistics of outdoor artwork and such a sizable project, Topping’s first renderings on paper may be adjusted as the project begins, but her initial sketches clearly convey a homage to the beautiful natural surroundings and the land trust’s goal of bringing positive attention to the special property. As Fredrikson encourages, “Come down to the preserve and check it out! It’s a very peaceful place.” Topping’s work can be found at FrancesToppingVisuals.com; visit CharlestownLandTrust.org for more information about CLT.
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A Warwick Bakeshop That’s Gone to the Dogs Jack’s Snacks caters to four-legged clientele with custom cakes and cookies just for pups This pooch’s birthday celebration isn’t complete without a look-alike cake
RHODY PET OF THE MONTH: MOOSE By Karen Kalunian Moose has the legs of a star runner and a fun-loving temperament. A one-year-old mixed breed, Moose’s dream home includes a big fenced-in yard to run around and play. He loves affection and is best suited to an active adult home or family with older, teenage children – he may even do well in a home with another playful pup, but no kitties for Moose. If his handsome face pulls at your heartstrings, contact the rescue league and maybe you’ll be the lucky one who brings him home! Learn more at the East Greenwich Animal Protection League Heart of RI, 44 Worthington Road, Cranston; call 401-467-3670 or visit HeartOfRI.org.
Imagine the tongue-lolling glee you’ll be met with when you present your fetchloving dog with a birthday cake in the shape of a giant tennis ball, filled with treats like a piñata. Or for your chew-focused friend, how about an edible replica of their favorite toy? Pups with extra swag may require a 3D portrait with “Happy Birthday Mother Puppers” piped in doggie frosting. These are just a few examples of the joyful canine celebration cakes offered at Jack’s Snacks, A Dog Bakery based in Warwick. “We are getting ever-more creative with our designs,” says owner and founder Marni MacLean Karro, “though the classic boneshaped cake remains our most popular.” The bakery opened in 2004 when Karro and
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her husband returned to their native East Coast from California, along with Jack, an adopted black Lab-Pit mix who had five owners prior and suffered from fear-aggression. Fortunately, the couple was up to the challenge of working through his issues. “It was so rewarding to see him grow,” Karro reflects. “All the love we gave, he returned to us tenfold. Jack was the dog love of our lives.” Not to mention the inspiration for her dog bakery business. “In Los Angeles, I had been working as executive assistant to [actor and comedian] Arsenio Hall. There wasn’t comparable work in Rhode Island, so when we settled in Pawtucket, my husband said, ‘You love baking and you love dogs – you should create a gourmet treat business!’ I made my
first batch that very day,” says Karro. It was a slow start – people were mostly just amused when they saw Karro’s stall at local farmers markets, but her Ginger’s Chicken and Garlic Bone-anza won over the dogs and gradually Jack’s Snacks grew from home-baked trays to professional kitchen status, then an actual brick-and-mortar store. Now, along with snacks and cakes, the shop offers human apparel, dog accessories from RI brands including Hope Rope Co and Up Country, and dog-themed greetings cards and artwork from Tatutina. It’s a happy place for pooches and humans alike – pups get samples from the Broken Biscuit Jar, and humans find delight in clever product names like Woofie Pie and The Barkcuterie Box.
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10 essential events happening this month A Field of Artisans pop-up at South Kingstown beach – watch or them on May 14 at Shaidzon Beer Co.
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The Wakefield Rotary’s Children’s Festival takes place at the South County Museum and will feature tunes by Grammy Award-winner Bill Harley, pony rides, ice cream sundaes, and more. Proceeds benefit community charities. WakefieldRotary.org
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Music on the Farm, a four-week interactive adventure at Pat’s Pastured, kicks off. Led by Lindsay Meehan of Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children, it’s sure to entertain littles five and under and their grown-ups. East Greenwich, PatsPastured.com
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Shaidzon Beer Co. hosts Shakedown Street, a Grateful Dead-themed evening of sipping tasty brews on tap while perusing handmade wares, presented by Field of Artisans. West Kingston, FieldOfArtisans.com
Shop over 100 artisans, dine on craft fair eats, and hear live music at Pawtuxet Park for the annual Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival, a long-time Memorial Day weekend tradition. Warwick, Gaspee.com
May 7: Don your best Derby-inspired attire and join the Weekapaug Inn at their Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. Enjoy a Maker’s Mark Mint Julep with a Southern food-inspired buffet. Westerly, OceanHouseEvents.com
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May 29: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a sensory-friendly concert from Narragansett Brass Quintet, featuring music spanning four centuries, kicking off this year’s Music on the Hill summer concert series. Warwick, MusicOnTheHillRI.org
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What’s better than karaoke? Karaoke with a live band! Head to Pump House, jump on stage, and indulge your rock star fantasy by singing at their Live Band Karaoke. Peace Dale, PumpHouseMusicWorks.com
You know warmer months are ahead when it’s time for the Misquamicut Spring Fest, a world-class carnival full of food trucks, games, vendors, magicians, car shows, and more. Westerly, MisquamicutFestival.org
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heating and transportation sectors saw declines in emissions, while emissions associated with electricity consumption and residential heating rose. The state’s greatest long-term increase in emissions, by sector, has been in industrial processes. DEM attributed the latest increase in this sector to a change in federal calculations. DEM Acting Director Terry Gray called the latest inventory “disappointing,” and he said it is a “call to action” to cut emissions. But he also sees reason for optimism. “The context has changed a lot since 2018,” Gray said. “We’re looking back in time here and it’s not particularly surprising because we really hadn’t done anything to limit emissions at that point.” “A lot has changed since then. And when I think about how much work is going on right now in Rhode Island to respond to climate change, I’m confident that we’re going to make progress. But it’s not going to show up for a while on those types of data sheets.” Gray also noted that both Massachusetts
and Connecticut saw upticks in emissions in 2018, although the increases in those states were significantly smaller than the eight percent increase in Rhode Island’s inventory. “With higher temperatures, rising sea levels, heavier rainfalls, more frequent and intense storms, and clear impacts on our forestlands and growing seasons, Rhode Island already is seeing tangible results of climate change,” said Governor Dan McKee in a press release on Friday. “This GHG emissions inventory draws a straight line to its causes.” Outside groups have raised concerns that the current method of tallying emissions is significantly under-counting the state’s contribution to climate change because it fails to adequately account for methane leaking from gas pipes. The state is set to publish an update to its greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan in December. Reporter Sofie Rudin can be reached at srudin@thepublicsradio.org
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When state scientists released their annual report on greenhouse gas emissions for 2016, they had good news to share: the state had achieved its 2020 goal ahead of schedule. That goal was to reduce climate-warming fossil fuel emissions to 10 percent below a 1990 baseline. But updated numbers released by the state Friday show the achievement was fleeting. In 2018, the latest year for which data have been analyzed, total emissions rose for a second year in a row. “This recent uptick carries the state’s emissions 1.76% above the 1990 baseline, which is not in line with the substantial reductions needed to meet the 2021 Act on Climate mandatory emissions reduction goals,” the Department of Environmental Management said in a statement. “The state’s recent rise in [greenhouse gas] emissions further demonstrates the need to invest in renewable energy, electric transportation, and protected land.” The Act on Climate, signed by Governor Dan McKee last year, requires the state to cut emissions by 10 percent of 1990 levels by 2020, 45 percent of 1990 levels by 2030, and 80 percent of 1990 levels by 2040. The state must zero out emissions by 2050. The legislation, hailed by environmental groups as a landmark achievement, also includes an enforcement mechanism that allows “all persons” to bring legal action against the state in superior court. The latest inventory shows that, over the decade for which data is available, the state has not made sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions despite efforts to improve energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy sources. Emissions were higher in 2018 than 2017 for each of the top five emissions-generating sectors, including transportation, electricity consumption and industrial processes. The two sectors that saw the greatest year-over-year increase were residential and commercial heating. In a statement, DEM attributed this to colder temperatures in 2018 requiring more fuel for heating. Between 1990 and 2018, the commercial
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A New Chapter for Native History Ahead of Tomaquag Museum’s big move to South Kingstown, executive director Lorén Spears reflects on its history
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Lorén Spears and Christian Hopkins (Narragansett) received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service from Michelle Obama in 2016 Outdoor programming hosted by Tomaquag Museum
everything goes perfectly, we’re talking late fall for shovels in the ground,” says Spears. The new museum will feature state-of-the-art exhibits spread out over four buildings. “We’ll have a main building that will have the education offices, as well as a gallery for contemporary art. There will be a museum store where we will feature local Indigenous artists. The actual exhibit gallery will have eight to 10 exhibits for people to meander through,” Spears explains. Exhibits will include audio, video, and tactile experienced-based storytelling, Spears says, “to help people learn about the Indigenous communities of Rhode Island and
southern New England.” Three other buildings are planned, including an education center and an Indigenous empowerment center, which will include studios for an artist-in-residence. A large courtyard will host opportunities for members of the community to come together for storytelling and other activities. The new museum isn’t slated to open until 2023, but in the meantime, Tomaquag Museum is open for tours and visits at its current Exeter home. Summer events are yet to be finalized at press, but check their website for educational programming and more. TomaquagMuseum.org
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South County’s Tomaquag Museum will soon be on the move. The Native American history and culture museum is preparing to break ground this year on a new facility on the campus of the University of Rhode Island. “The museum was founded in 1958 by anthropologist Eva Butler and Princess Red Wing, who was Narragansett and Wampanoag,” explains executive director Lorén Spears. “[Princess Red Wing] was the first-person voice of this museum from its very inception. It was rare in those days to have two women founding a museum.” Originally located in the Tomaquag Valley in Hopkinton, Spears says, “the museum has actually existed in five locations, two in Hopkinton, and three in Arcadia Village in Exeter.” Currently, the museum is located in Exeter on land where, in the late 1960s and 1970s, the Dovecrest Restaurant and Trading Post served traditional Native American cuisine, until the property was donated to the museum by the Dove family. “Our legal name is the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum,” says Spears. “When we rebranded in 2012, we dropped the ‘Indian Memorial’ language for a myriad of reasons. One, a memorial sounds like we’re all dead… in the 1950s that’s what people put on museums. And of course, the term ‘Indian’ is not a term that we are using regularly today,” she adds. The nonprofit’s mission has always centered around education, too. In 2003, Spears founded the Nuweetooun School, which once operated inside the museum. “I ran the school for seven years until 2010. It was a private school for grades K-8, with a focus on Indigenous youth. It was impactful for native youth and provided education for kids through museum programming as well as through the school,” she shares. However, flooding caused severe damage in 2010; on the heels of the 2008-09 recession, the school was forced to shutter and the museum reorganized. “We now have 11 staff members – we’ve had a lot of growth over the past 10 years to build the infrastructure of the museum,” Spears explains. Flash forward to 2022. Construction on the 18-acre facility on the URI campus is expected to start soon. “We are working on architectural plans, exhibits, interior designs. If
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What makes it a Rhody Gem? This historic farm, built in 1748, was once a dairy farm, horse farm, turkey farm, and even part of the underground railroad. Native garden guru Jane Case turned it into a perennial nursery in 2000. Besides the greenhouse and potted plant sales areas, the property boasts a series of display gardens designed to stroll through, pause, sit on a bench, and enjoy. There’s a pond with a small waterfall, cutting beds, a large pollinator bed, native foundation garden, and shade beds. New this year is a medicinal garden growing perennials and annuals that help support overall health and wellness. Find Blue Moon’s own honey, as well as eggs, candles, soap, and other local goodies for sale in the shop.
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Therapy Boutique was founded in 2007 by two friends seeking to provide a “cure for the wardrobe blues.” Both with young children at home and looking to work for themselves, Candace Brown and Lauren Wells paired up to make their ideal South County shopping experience a reality. Years later, with countless trips to NYC under their belt, they run two locations, one in Wickford and one in Wakefield. Therapy Boutique carries a unique inventory of clothing, jewelry, and accessory lines, which are typically found only in specialty shops. Their goal (certainly one we can all get behind) is to make their customers feel great about themselves. “We are not out to put clothing on women that they are not comfortable in or will sit in the closet,” Brown says. “We want our customer to have fun with her clothing, but suit her lifestyle.”
TIP DRESS
This shift dress features a bold print and an updated puff sleeve detail.
Dress up with heels for an event or pair with flip-flops and a jean jacket for a more casual look.
STYLE FORECAST It’s all about the dress. From casual day frocks to event dresses, Brown predicts a rise in colored and printed dresses as women look forward to a season of celebrations.
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ACCESSORIES
Brown warns not to overdo it when pairing with bold prints, and to find pieces that complement, but don’t compete. For this reason, she chose a yellow clutch to bring out the yellow in the dress, plus a beaded bracelet, hammered gold earrings, and a cashmere wrap – all subtle in color, but rich in texture.
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BINNSY BOUTIQUE What goes best with your best LBD (little black dress), BIG black designer shades! Making a statement with uncomplicated Gucci sunglasses, complete with traditional hardware.
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Pair with a jacket for cooler spring nights, or wear as-is all the way into summer.
A black linen top, knotted in the front, gives more emphasis to the high waist of the trendy satinlike, patterned skirt. While the midi skirt elevates the look from day to night, the black linen top keeps it relaxed.
“Good days start with good clothes” is Caitlin Gendreau’s MO and the reason she is committed to providing pieces that are new, fashionable, and affordable, so customers can always feel their best. Having worked in retail for over a decade, Gendreau opened Binnsy Boutique last spring in Wickford Village to share her style and passion with others. Owning a shop of her own was a “backburner day dream,” but when commercial space became available at 7 Main Street, the stars aligned and Binnsy Boutique became a reality. Though the pandemic posed a hurdle, she persevered. Recently celebrating one year in business, Binnsy Boutique stocks its sun-filled space with a wide variety of clothing and accessories for women and men – from shoes to hats and everything in between.
STYLE FORECAST
SHOES
The block heel and pointed toe gives the outfit that chic look while still being comfortable.
Gendreau looks forward to wearing “all the bright trending colors” this spring and summer, and is excited to see mini ‘90s handbags everywhere and hopes even more ‘90s fashion trends return.
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East Greenwich has its own boho-style boutique with A Gracious Soul. Located in the heart of Main Street, husband-and-wife team Bethany DiPetrillo and Brian Hennessey have created a vibe, evident from your first step in. The couple opened the shop last October with the intention of supporting local, giving back, and creating something meaningful together. Shoppers find only “products with purpose” in their store – carefully selected items that are ethically and consciously sourced, made mostly in the US or locally, and created by artists, makers, and small businesses. “Out of our love for unique products and gifts, supporting local, and a desire to give back, we created A Gracious Soul,” DiPetrillo explains. “A portion of our proceeds go directly back to causes we care deeply about. The vendors we choose are also putting good into the world and contributing to charitable causes.” In addition to apparel, accessories, gifts, and homegoods, the retail space has been known to host events, like the popular Sip, Script & Shop beginners calligraphy workshops.
ACCESSORIES
Handmade fringe earrings add flair. A short stack of bracelets enhance the casual vibe and a green, widebrimmed hat adds both bohemian style and sun protection.
STYLE FORECAST This spring, DiPetrillo is excited about the bustle of Main Street and growing A Gracious Souls’ impact in their community – and fringe details on everything – including earrings.
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All pieces are high quality, handcrafted, and made by mission-driven companies. The whole outfit was made in the USA with the exception of the hat, which was made by artisans in Ecuador.
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A tan bib tank top is stylish yet comfy for a full day on the go.
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SHOP LOCAL & WOMENOWNED South County is rich with boutiques. Provided is a sampling of businesses as you plan your shopping adventures! Accessories by Charlotte, Wakefield Anne’s Beachwear, Watch Hill Christina’s LTD, Westerly Diamond Blue Surf Shop, Block Island Eagle Nest Gallery, Westerly Gansett Goods, Narragansett GoldDiggers, Block Island Green Ink, Wickford Hack & Livery, Hope Valley JC’s of Watch Hill Lazy Fish, Block Island OMO Jewelers, Watch Hill/Westerly Pink Parasol Boutique, Wickford Purple Cow, Wakefield Rochelle’s Boutique, location? Shades/Leigh, Narragansett Tami Ann’s/ Breezy’s, Watch Hill Wild Flowers Boutique, Block Island The Woven Path, Wickford Zuzu’s, East Greenwich Did we miss you fave? Email Marketing@ProvidenceOnline.com
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When native Rhode Islander Justin Goff moved to Bali in 1999, the food, beaches, and “contagiously happy attitude” immediately had him hooked. He swapped his polos and T-shirts for a new uniform: “A permanent smile and batik shirts made by an amazing local tailor, Pandu.” Years later, after selling his batik shirts up and down the East Coast with cousin Phil Barney, they opened Three Islands in 2012 in Watch Hill. A few years later, Goff met his wife, Tika, a Balinese swimwear designer who made the perfect addition to the team. Today, Three Islands still runs with their original tailor Pandu, who hails from neighboring Java (“Many Javanese go by one name,” explains Goff), and long-time Bali operations manager, Wayan Sudarmini. Their line of colorful cotton clothing for men, women, and children is instantly recognizable with hand-printed designs in singular colorways and simple, easy-to-wear shapes. Pro-tip: their masks are reversible and the comfiest around. “At Three Islands, we love prints and colors that make you smile and good vibes and happy clothes that put a little sunshine in your closet,” says Goff.
ACCESSORIES
The “mango elephant ride” pattern of the dress pairs perfectly with simple tan flip-flops, a white stacked beaded necklace, a sunhat, and a square woven rattan bag with a colorful lining and round handles.
DRESS
The capped sleeve dress, cinched at the waist for extra definition, has a slit V-neckline for a universally flattering fit.
STYLE FORECAST Matching families! Find the same prints across all lines. “We love patterns that can be worn across the entire family – dad and son, mom and kids, etc. Sometimes we get Christmas cards with an entire matching family,” says Goff.
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While he chose animal prints for their popularity and timelessness, Goff isn’t solely focused on following trends but also choosing beautiful designs that make his customers feel happy.
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WOODEE’S & WOODMANSEE’S Make a dramatic statement with these all new Prada’s – on trend with chunkiness, color, and pattern.
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Woodee’s and Woodmansee’s are sister stores located side by side in downtown Westerly. Woodmansee’s, established in 1904, has been women-run for three generations. Currently managed by Maria Lenihan (and previously her mother Joyce), it carries clothing for women of all ages, plus jewelry, accessories, gifts, and a small baby section. In 2012, Maria’s daughter Anna Lenihan opened Woodee’s, which carries a similar range of products, but skews slightly younger for guys, girls, teens, and young professionals. “Together we make a fun little shopping experience for the whole family,” Lenihan says. “We are lucky to have so many awesome regulars who support us year round. “Fashion should be for everyone,” she continues. “It’s important to always feel good in what you're wearing.” When styling this ensemble and selecting pieces for the shop in general, she seeks items that appeal to a wide age range, fit effortlessly into a wardrobe, and make the wearer feel confident. Lenihan looks forward to spring and summer in downtown Westerly, which she says is bound to be full of people walking around, shopping, eating, and “finally starting to get out of their rut and back to living their lives, which is so important and nice to see.”
TOPS
A clean and simple knit square neck top and a ‘90s fit white denim jacket easily take the look from day to night.
ACCESSORIES
Complete the look with gold accessories, including a fun recycled purse, which is a great conversation piece, constructed from 100 percent postconsumer newspaper by a women-owned shop in MA.
STYLE FORECAST Lenihan predicts fun, happy colors, and more printed pants. “You're also going to see lots of pastels, some ruffles, and some great denim, plus some inspiration from the ‘70s and even some ‘90s-inspired pieces,” she says.
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A pair of lightweight, straight-leg pants with a bold print are fun and easy to wear and can be dressed up or down.
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VEGAN DISHES DELIVERED A South County meal service brings plant-based eats straight to your doorstep When Dean and Julie Couchey moved to the Ocean State from Philadelphia, they noticed how few dedicated plant-based food businesses there were in South County. Ideas blossomed around how to make vegan cooking accessible to all and the couple landed on meal prep. “We reached out to the community to see if this would be a service they would enjoy, and the response was outstanding,” says Julie. “SoCo Vedge was born in January 2021.” The timing was fortuitous as job opportunities were limited during early pandemic months, and since taking off, SoCo Vedge has become a hit with locals that only continues to grow. While Julie handles the people-facing facets of the business, Dean brings a culinary degree, many years in the food industry, and a passion for vegan cuisine to the rotating weekly menus of reheat-and-eat dishes. “Our vision is to bring more plant-based options to our community while also introducing more global flavors,” shares Julie. Seasonal favorites include a Spring Pea and Asparagus Gnocchi with nut-free basil pesto and plenty of health-forward Buddha Bowl varieties and falafel entrees. Suya Tofu with Jollof Rice is the couple’s take on a West African dish with spiced tofu, African braised greens, and plantains. Salads, overnight oats, and desserts are always available as add-ons, and punny names like “Beetloaf” and “Shepherdless Pie” never fail to delight. With new entrees every week, subscribers to SoCo Vedge will never get bored, either. For vegan eaters (or plant-curious folks) looking to take a break from the stove, orders go live Saturday through Tuesday for delivery the following Saturday, with pickup options available from their Narragansett kitchen. Their delivery radius spans Westerly to East Greenwich, plus Jamestown and Newport, with more towns being added soon. SoCoVedgeRI.com | By Abbie Lahmers Photo courtesy of SoCo Vedge SORhodeIsland.com • May 2022
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Brunching Around Wakefield Grab a date or a group for a late morning of satisfying dining on Main Street
When we learned about chef Mark Bryson and wife Alicia’s cozy Wakefield eatery Duck Press (the duo that gave us Binge BBQ in Newport), we were intrigued. When they recently shared that they’d launched a brunch menu, we became determined. This news is how we discovered more than one gem on charming Main Street. BUT FIRST, COFFEE With a couple of friends in tow, we strolled into Caf Bar on a late Sunday morning for a much-needed caffeine fix (and a few snacks!). We soon learned that “Caf” stands for “Coffee and Food,” and that this neighborhood favorite is all about craft and customer service. This is immediately apparent in their regionally roasted coffee and the high-quality ingredients used in
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their smoothies, toasts, and paninis. First up was a round of specialty lattes – the group favorite was the seasonally apt Spring Latte. This creamy, sweet, espresso drink includes honey and bee pollen. Order one and thank us later. Intrigued by their take on a truly trendy lite bite, we decided to sample Caf Bar’s avocado toast, one of many savory options on the menu, before heading over to Duck Press for the main course. Warm toast is spread with mashed avocado and topped with sprouts and a light sprinkle of red pepper flakes – the ideal snack. But what’s perhaps most heartwarming about Caf Bar is the sense of community the owners have created. Locals, students, and tourists alike are inclined to sit, mingle, and relax for a bit instead of just grabbing a cuppa to go. We found ourselves fitting right in.
BRUNCH BUNCH Properly caffeinated, we took the two-minute stroll down Main Street to Duck Press. Naturally, we started with their Brunch Board Sampler. House-made cinnamon sugar doughnuts, mini croissants, banana bread, fresh fruit, jam, and honey butter are assembled on a board in this sweet take on charcuterie. Let’s be honest – chef Bryson could have dropped the mic there and we would have left satisfied. But then came the Smoked Bluefish Beignets with remoulade, which served as another example of how a well-trained chef with sharp attention to detail can turn something simple into utterly sublime. For those of us who grew up fishing blues on the bay, you know that unless it’s extremely fresh, correctly cleaned, and thoughtfully
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prepared, bluefish can be a little fishy. These beignets, however, were packed with flavor without the fishiness. A crispy and crunchy exterior encased an incredibly creamy, delicate interior with a subtle smokiness. The house-made remoulade was good enough to eat alone by the spoonful! Next was the Duck Fat Fried Patatas Bravas. Chef Bryson’s take on this popular tapas dish was nothing less than perfection. Topped with a fried, pastured egg, this dish fulfills one of our long-time desires: to have patatas bravas for breakfast. (Thank you, chef!) It wouldn’t be brunch without bennies. A Brisket Eggs Benedict and another with root vegetables were the envy of the table. The brisket may very well be the only nod to the Brysons’ previous venture with Binge BBQ, and the root vegetables were a perfect way to enjoy a springtime brunch with seasonally relevant produce. When it comes to eggs benedict, there really are only two measures by which we judge: eggs and hollandaise. Poached eggs can be the most difficult egg preparation to get perfectly each time, and these passed with flying colors. A good hollandaise also takes a lot of patience and practice to get right. Like everything else coming out of the Bryson’s kitchen, no shortcuts are taken with this sauce, which is deceitfully simple and velvety – a testament to the Brysons’ commitment to excellence. To round out the meal, a plate of Stuffed
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Duck Fat Fried Patatas Bravas at Duck Press
Brioche French Toast arrived with caramelized banana pastry cream, strawberry jam, and maple syrup. For anyone ordering this dish, please know you’ll be asked to pass this around the table for everyone to taste more than once. Forget what you know about traditional French toast because this decadent interpretation is quite the departure from what we grew up eating. As ingredients change with the season,
so too do the menus of both Caf Bar and Duck Press – as if we needed another reason to return. SAVE ROOM FOR SCOOPS To prolong a brunch double date well into the afternoon, you may need to walk off the French toast and bennies by hitting a couple of Main Street shops before swinging by Brickley’s. Recently reopened for the season, Brickley’s is a So Co staple for warm-weather months with over 45 flavors of house-made ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherberts. Why not round out a morning of deliciousness by grabbing a cone? For more foodie adventures follow @providencedatenight on Instagram.
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Pull Up A Seat With their cozy new restaurant, lauded chef couple is on a mission to make Jamestown a food destination
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Marc Alexander and Marla Romash are getting ready to open Our Table in Jamestown
working as a private chef in a URI sorority (“that was wild,” he says), to working at Blackstone Catering, to overseeing the kitchen for Apponaug Brewing Company’s opening. Meanwhile, Romash continued her consulting work during the week and sold her decadent sweets through Marla’s Magic at the Jamestown Farmers Market on weekends. Like for so many in the hospitality industry, COVID changed everything. With restaurants shut down, the couple started a dinner delivery business, cooking out of Middletown’s Temple Shalom. “We’d post a menu online on Friday,” recalls Romash. “Orders needed to be placed by Monday, with dinner delivered on Wednesdays.” The venture, called Our Table to Your Table, took off, putting “the wind under our wings to start this,” she continues, her hands motioning around the airy restaurant. Their menu is deceptively simple. “Comfort food, kicked up,” Romash says, with every item hand crafted in-house. (“Mark makes the most amazing hummus,” she says, pointing to their hummus and olive starter.) It’s unfussy, one that
invites guests to kick back, sip a craft beer or a glass of American wine, and enjoy the flavor explosions of an oyster po’boy slider with kimchi or the French mushroom soup, an inspired revamp of the more traditional French onion one. The dessert menu is robust – from apple crisp to chocolate cake to Marla’s Magic’s signature cookies – and the restaurant sports a bakery counter for take-away desserts. The menu changes with the seasons, with Romash noting the bakery menu will likely adapt more often, particularly in the summer months when fruit choices are more varied. They aim to support local purveyors as much as possible. “We wanted to help make Jamestown a food destination,” says Romash. “But we also want to do something for our neighbors, the people who live here. We want them to come here and know they will get a great meal in a relaxed atmosphere.”
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Husband-and-wife team Marc Alexander (the savory one) and Marla Romash (the sweet one, who also moonlights as a political consultant) moved from the DC area to Jamestown specifically with the intent of opening their own restaurant. Why Jamestown? A friend had a home here and they paid a visit around the holidays. “Have you been to the Christmas tree lighting here? Magical,” says Romash. The idyllic seaside town sold them immediately. But it took them six years to find the right property for their restaurant. Given the number of neighbors (four!) who popped in over the course of an hour during this interview to check on the restaurant’s opening status (not quite yet!), its launch comes not a moment too soon. Pastry chef Romash always loved to bake. As a broke college student, she’d bake holiday gifts for friends, a tradition she continued even after she graduated and began working in politics in the DC area, baking holiday gifts for clients. In 2002, her friend, Rhode Island Judge Jack McConnell, told her, “You’ve got to do something with that baking.” The timing was fortuitous. Burned out from working on two losing political campaigns, Romash took a sabbatical and headed to pastry school. When she got out, she launched Marla’s Magic, an early version of an online bakery. The New York Times mentioned it in a dining story, and pandemonium ensued. Chef Alexander graduated from Johnson & Wales in 1983 and then enlisted in the Air Force, cooking his way through the ranks. He was stationed at the Pentagon, running a restaurant for officers before becoming the private chef to a three-star general. “I’d cook for a dinner party of dignitaries one night, then make a simple liver and onions for family dinner the next,” he says. After 10 years in the military, Alexander was ready for civilian life, working as an executive chef for one of the most exclusive catering companies in DC, where he and Romash met. They eventually partnered in love and food, opening Dreamz Catering in DC together. But Our Table was always the dream. After moving to Rhode Island, Alexander cooked his way around the state, from
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New Indian restaurant carries the torch in Wakefield Wakefield’s newest Indian restaurant is Clove Garden Resto Bar, located where Bombay Flame used to be. Co-owner Caleb Benjamin saw success with his first location, Clove Garden of India in Jersey City, NJ, and wanted to branch out. Along with two partners, he jumped on the opportunity to start serving the flavors of southern and northern India here in South County. Whether you’re grabbing lunch to go or looking for a relaxing dine-in experience with a drink in hand amid custom-made decor hanging on the walls, Benjamin puts his nearly 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry to good use in every detail of Clove Garden. Along with a large menu of Tandoor Sizzlers, lambchops, biryani, and more, Benjamin explains that their lunch special is a popular option: “For $14, you get everything – two kinds of main course curry, comes with rice, naan, vegetable samosa, and a dessert.” As far as drinks, the former bartender suggests a Clove Garden Shooter or Tamarind Margarita, or “we can make all kinds of cocktails, whatever the customer likes.” Wakefield, CloveGardenRI.com
For Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream – a Main Street staple in East Greenwich for the past five years – the end of a lease is the beginning of new opportunities. With renovations in the works and a tentative reopening date of mid-June, Clementine’s will be slinging scoops
An organic bakery comes to Westerly Fermentation is the backbone of Nana’s Bakery & Pizza, originally founded in Mystic and now with a second location in Westerly. From naturally leavened breads, pizzas, and pastries – made from regionally sourced grains ground in their own mill – to a bar program of natural wines, Nana’s strives for organic in all they do. “Nana’s was built around the philosophy of supporting the local food economy by purchasing as much as possible from local farmers and food artisans,” says co-owner and chef James Wayman. “We hope to build new relationships with the incredible diversity of
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farmers and artisans based in Rhode Island.” Whereas the Mystic bakery is primarily takeout, Wayman brings a new sitdown experience to Westerly, so guests can enjoy a fresh pizza featuring local clams or a cup of organic coffee inside the inviting space. Other menu highlights include house-made kombucha, rotating charcuterie with prosciutto from Wild Harmony Farm in Exeter, and for umami lovers, anything with the handcrafted soy sauce and miso paste they source from North Stonington-based fermentation company Moromi. Westerly, NanasRI.com
on South County Trail in the former Beacon Diner (whose owners are enjoying a wellearned retirement). Though co-owner Warren Sternberg notes it’s bittersweet leaving their old spot, he says, “we are very excited to create a new space with lots of parking, increased ice cream production, and a lot more seating. We have an outside patio planned as well.” While we wait for the new digs, a pop-up cart will be trundling onto the scene for private and neighborhood events. “Some of our pop-ups will be on Main Street to stay involved with the community we love so much,” says Sternberg. “We know a lot of people enjoyed walking from their homes or stopping by after dinner for ice cream, so we hope this will keep that tradition alive.” East Greenwich, ClementinesEG.com
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Living the Dream After coveting a property for decades, a couple builds a home on Ninigret Pond with an eye on sustainability and spectacular views When Patty Higgins’ parents bought a beach cottage in Charlestown in the ‘80s, little did they know they were sparking a lifelong love of the area in their then-teenage daughter. Today, with three grown kids of her own, recent retiree Patty and husband Bill live in a house they built just over a year ago on property she admired for quite some time, just a stone’s throw away from that original summer place. “I like to think of my parents, now deceased, as having a major influence on our living on this beautiful piece of land on the Ninigret,” she says. Photos courtesy of Lisa Carlisle Architect SORhodeIsland.com • May 2022
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The Higgins were already living a few lots away when they purchased their current property in 2019 from the previous owners who had lived there since the ‘80s and had known Patty’s parents. Mindful of FEMA’s flood elevation requirements, Patty and Bill decided to build fresh. “We worked with Lisa Carlisle, our architect, and Ken Nelson, our builder, to create a home that would care for the land, take advantage of south-facing views, and meet our desire to share this special location with family and friends,” she explains.
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With water surrounding the property, the Higgins take their responsibility in helping to protect Ninigret Pond seriously. The home – deemed “the lookout” by Carlisle – has been equipped with a state-of-the-art septic system, permeable outdoor surfaces,
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and an extensive rain garden that filters runoff from the house. “We have expanded the plant material on the property to create a habitat to attract butterflies and birds and to rejuvenate the over-50-year-old blueberry and shade trees,” notes Higgins.
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The main floor was designed so the couple could live on a single level while also having ample space for entertaining, and features a floor plan that has access to the outside deck from several egress points. The upper floor has three more bedrooms; one of which has its own deck and is outfitted as either an office or bedroom, and another doubles as an art studio. Walls throughout the main living areas are a neutral soft gray, and furnishings and accents in a range of deep blues take their cue from the coastal location. “My priority is always comfort and spaces that encourage gathering and relaxing with an uncluttered feel,” Higgins says. “The unobstructed view of nature right outside the windows and from the decks doesn’t need dressing up. We love having the space to welcome loved ones and to continue building memories that began when my parents first brought us to Ninigret Pond.” SORhodeIsland.com • May 2022
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GET RHODY STYLE Homeowner Patty Higgins shares ideas and resources for making the most of living in the Ocean State.
CHARLESTOWN “We love the quiet and natural beauty of Charlestown. Access to the salt ponds, beaches, and the ocean, as well as Ninigret Park and Wildlife Refuge and the extensive conservation land and walking trails are rare treasures right in our backyard.” LOCAL LOVE “Simple Pleasures, Mills Creek, Fantastic Umbrella Factory, Books on the Pond, Compass Hardware, Charlestown Wine and Spirits, Ocean House Marina, Ninigret Landing Marina, Quonnie Farms, The Breachway Grill, The Bakery, and the soon-to-reopen General Stanton Inn.”
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Summer Tune Up Get fitness ready with a functional screen test With the warm weather on the horizon – and all the added surf and sand activity that South County summers bring – when Anchor Physical Therapy’s Mark Torok, PT, DPT, MS, MBA invited me for a tune-up, it felt like a smart idea. A physical therapy tune-up does not make you injury-proof. Rather, “it tells us what things are present physically or neuromuscularly that we can identify that might lend itself to injury in the future,” Torok explains. Knowledge is power, and knowing what to change up, add to, or begin (or even end)
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position. My shoulders needed serious attention. From there, I moved to the floor for the active straight leg raise. Keeping one leg on the floor, I raised the other as far as I could before switching legs. This checked my hip mobility and core stability, as well as the control over my trunk and pelvis during the hinge. (Three points for Gryffindor!) The trunk stability pushup was an epic fail. Starting from flat on the floor, I had to get to the top of a pushup in one motion. I quit planking a while ago (because ugh! planks), but after that humbling test, I mentally added them back into my workouts. Rotary stability was the last test. On my hands and knees, I did a Bird Dog (opposite arm and leg extended). Easy peasy. Until Torok told me to do the same move, this time on the same arm
and leg. The difficulty of this test wasn’t physical, but mental. I struggled with coaching my brain through the unfamiliar movement pattern. This, Torok explained, was not unusual. Much of the early gains made in weight training are because of the formation of a new neurological pattern. Once I established this new pathway, I’d struggle less with the exercise. The functional screen test pointed to some imbalances I was already aware of – looking at you, tight calves – but I came away with a ton of knowledge that I put to use immediately in my next training session. At Torok’s recommendation, I added single leg movements to my leg days to work on my neuromuscular stability issues. I am planking again, using different variations to break up the boredom. I was ignoring the neurological component.
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could help avert problems down the road. Torok, a former college athlete, discovered physical therapy when he injured his shoulder on the baseball field. He felt his physical therapist did more to fix his injury than the orthopedic surgeon who stitched him together. The fitness fanatic fuses his background in sports with his clinical knowledge to screen everyone from little leaguers to college and pro athletes to active seniors, evaluating their fitness levels and propensity for injury. After talking through my medical history, Torok led me to a well-appointed workout room, which included weight machines, several bikes, and a bunch of resistance bands, wedges, and other items used during a functional screen test. This seven-point exam put me through a variety of exercises so Torok could observe my movement patterns and see where I had any functional deficits. (Spoiler alert! There were plenty!) The protocol began with three deep squats with my arms overhead. Watching me with an eagle eye, Torok noticed that my calves were tight and I had stability issues in my trunk, pitching me forward. Next, we moved on to a hurdle test. This required me to step up and over a hurdle while holding a dowel across my shoulders. This checked the mobility and stability of my hips, knees, and ankles. (I scored a three! Boom!) My in-line lunge was less than stellar. While holding the dowl along my spine, I stepped into a lunge position while Torok assessed the flexibility of my hamstrings and back (tight, tight, and tight). On to shoulder mobility, another move I thought I’d ace, until the around-the-back hand clasp proved painful on the right side and I couldn’t bring my hands together in either
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SAUNDERSTOWN
124 WILLET ROAD | $2,575,000
DANA ZANGARI 401.935.1200
UNDER CONTRACT!
NEWPORT
7 COZZENS CT | $999,000
SARAH KIRWIN BRADY 401.338.9881
NEWPORT
PAWLER GARRAHAN
111 HARRISON AVENUE, #MHB | $2,400,000 401.783.7733
NARRAGANSETT
PETER HUTCHINSON 30 OAK HILL ROAD | $1,690,000 401.533.6666
SOLD!
UNDER CONTRACT!
SOUTH KINGSTOWN
PATRICK MURRAY 401.965.4520 43 MEADOW AVENUE | $750,000
SOUTH KINGSTOWN
120 HARTFORD AVENUE | $826,000
MARY ANN LISI 401.742.7244
MEET A FEW OF OUR SOUTH COUNTY AGENTS
DANA ZANGARI
401.935.1200
MARY ANN LISI
PATRICK MURRAY
401.742.7244
401.965.4520
#1 Rankings based in whole or in part on data supplied by the State-Wide Listings Service. The MLS does not guarantee and is not responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from Statewide Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of January 2022.
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#1
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PAWLER GARRAHAN
401.783.7733
#1
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