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Digging Into Clams

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The search for Rhody’s favorite mollusk in the face of dwindling stocks

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Food & Drink

9 SK celebrates Pride Month

49 Drag brunch queens dish lively

with annual parade

shows over eggs and mimosas

14 RHODY PETS: Lessons make

50 Local experts dish on

leash training a walk in the park +

assembling the perfect

the adoptable Pet of the Month

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71 HOME: A Wickford home

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22 Explore South County’s

64 FOOD NEWS: A Jamestown

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Think about hobbies you used to pursue and perhaps have given up during your marriage. Take up golf again or join a golf league. If you enjoy the theater, think about signing up for seasons tickets and invite new single friends to join you.

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South County Pride Foundation’s parade has grown over the past two years

IT’S ABOUT PRIDE How a SKHS student’s pandemic idea sparked an annual parade celebrating LGBTQIA+ causes Two years ago, in the early stages of the pandemic, a South Kingstown High School student had a simple idea to celebrate Pride Month, held in June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City on June 28, 1969.

“Magnolia Longworth posted in the Our Town: South Kingstown Facebook group asking if anyone would be interested in recognizing Pride Month by participating in a car parade,” shares Lou Chrostowski, a board member with the South County Pride Foundation. Of course, many events were canceled that summer due to COVID – not to mention, there had never been an official Pride parade in South Kingstown – so Longworth’s post was a courageous act.

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The parade came to fruition and was a modest success that year, with about 15 cars driving through Wakefield. “People dressed in Pride colors and decorated their cars for the event,” says Chrostowski, referring to the colors of the rainbow adapted by the Queer community.

That grassroots rally empowered Longworth to come back even stronger in 2021. Last year, Magnolia partnered with fellow student Evan Travis to expand the event beyond the car parade. They teamed up with the Wakefield

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Village Association and held the parade and a Pride celebration in conjunction with the first RiverFire of the season.

“The event was a huge success,” says Chrostowski. “Magnolia and Evan were motivated to see that it continues after they both graduate high school. Magnolia decided to do her senior project to ensure that this continues by creating the South County Pride Foundation.” The foundation’s current board consists of both Longworth and Travis,

along with Sarah LeClair, Amelia Ortega, Lou Chrostowski, and Doug Shapiro.

This year’s parade takes place on June 23. “The support from local businesses has been great and continues to grow,” says Chrostowski. “The committee is partnering with the Wakefield Village Association, the Contemporary Theater Company, and Phil’s Restaurant.” The South County Chamber of Commerce and South County Hospital are also taking active roles in this year’s events.

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Volunteers and businesses are invited to support the parade by displaying rainbow flags, setting up vendor booths, donating gift baskets, or contributing to a GoFundMe account to help fund the parade as well as future services to the community.

“People from all walks of life and of all ages have not only attended the event, but have become actively involved,” says Chrostowski.

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“We are fortunate that we live in a community that embraces diversity. Considering what is going on in other parts of the United States, the support for the LGBTQIA+ community here has been amazing.”

“Right now, celebrating Pride is more than going to a festival,” adds co-founder Travis. “It can feel scary to be in a country where politicians are using you and your

community as scapegoats for political gain.

Having an opportunity to see the community being open, happy, and unapologetically themselves is so uplifting.”

The parade begins at 3pm on June 23, assembling at Peace Dale Congregational Church, with a celebration following at 6pm coinciding with RiverFire. To learn more, visit Facebook: South County Pride.

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Who’s Walking Who? An Animal Rescue RI specialist helps owners take the reins when it comes to leash training their dogs ARRI helps humans and their dogs get ready for a summer of leash walks

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By Karen Kalunian Shenga is a stunning two-yearold Mastiff mix whose gentle ways and sparkling eyes will steal your heart! This boy is looking for an adult home, preferably with a fenced-in backyard so he can enjoy play time. When you first meet Shenga, he’s a little shy but you’ll soon find he’s full of love, and he’s waiting to share it with the right person. If you’ve been searching for a loyal companion, Shenga may be the dog for you.

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The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming – what could be lovelier than a South County stroll with your dog? That is, until the shoulder pain sets in from all the pulling or your nerves set in as you spy another dog or rattling skateboard approaching.

“The big question is, ‘Are you walking your dog or is your dog walking you?’” says Kate Conley, behavior and enrichment specialist at Peace Dale’s Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI). “The Loose Leash Walking technique can really enhance the bond between pet and owner – your dog will find greater enjoyment sniffing without being constantly corrected just as much as

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you’ll benefit from not being dragged down the street! Plus training your dog to have good manners adds mental stimulation to the sensory pleasures of being outside.”

This newfound harmony also lessens the likelihood of a new dog being surrendered or returned to a shelter due to handling issues.

To this end, ARRI offers free, one-hour Loose Leash Walking classes, held in their scenic shelter grounds on weekend mornings.

“Classes are open to everyone and we’ve hosted every breed and size from Chihuahuas to Great Danes,” Conley says.

“We also welcome dog-owners who are wary of bringing along their pup – perhaps

it gets nervous around other dogs or is a puppy with zero attention span – this way they can observe and then work on the technique at home.”

Conley recommends a standard six-foot leash (no retractables!), ideally attached to a harness rather than a collar to relieve the pressure and strain on the dog’s neck.

“We typically have three trainers for groups of six to ten dog-owners and break into smaller groups so we can focus on each dog’s specific needs. For example, we recently had a dog who was great at walking but highly reactive to squirrels, so I spent the full session working on ‘Leave it’ and we made good progress!”

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So does this mean it is possible to teach an old dog new tricks? According to Conley, “Absolutely! Especially if the dog is food motivated.”

As well as utilizing your dog’s favorite treats, Conley says patience and consistency are key, but the payoff is worth it. “If you practice diligently, you can expect to see positive results in a week or two.”

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10 essential events happening this month Improv duo Brotha Brotha – Denzel Belin and John Gebretatose – will make an appearance at Contemporary Theater Company

June 12: The Sea Glass Festival makes a splash at The Windjammer Surf Bar with ocean-themed artists and vendors displaying their works at this beachy venue.

Shop, grab lunch, and enjoy live music.

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Celebrate Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday at the Greenwich Odeum with special event Maybe I’m Amazed, a journey through concert footage and interviews with Beatles historians ChaChi Loprete and Erik Taros. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com

June 9-12: Performers from across the country join Contemporary Theater Company for Ocean State Improv Festival, a week of shows, workshops, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and learn tricks of the trade. Wakefield, ContemporaryTheaterCompany.com

June 18: The Strawberry Festival at Smith’s Castle offers a day of family fun, from pony rides to puppet performances, not to mention plenty of fresh strawberries and homemade baked goods for sale. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org

June 2: The Dune’s Club hosts the Gathering to Give Gala supporting Adoption Rhode Island. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and ocean views, along with a live auction for an Italian villa stay and more. Narragansett, AdoptionRI.org

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The Stonington Garden Club invites guests to visit Gardens by the Sea, their triennial walking tour featuring a handpicked collection of rarely seen gardens of Stonington Borough’s historic properties. StoningtonGardenClub.org

June 25-26: Returning for its 39th year, the Narragansett Art Festival showcases local fine artworks in oil and acrylic, along with photography, jewelry, and sculpture beneath the Narragansett Towers. WakefieldRotary.org

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A regional touring group, the Warwick Symphony Orchestra puts on a concert of classical, orchestral, and Broadway favorites at The Gamm Theatre for A Tidbit of This…and a Hint of That. Warwick, WSORI.org

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Town committee in Narragansett recommends free tribal beach access after hearing ‘disappointing’ criticism from residents at ‘unruly’ meeting A committee tasked with making recommendations on shoreline access in Narragansett has approved a proposal calling for the town to waive town beach fees for enrolled members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe.

If the town council adopts the suggestion approved unanimously by the town’s Coastal Access Improvement Committee Wednesday night, enrolled members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe would receive free Narragansett Town Beach passes, waiving walk-on and parking fees.

Committee Chair Cinna Zerquera-Martin says she’s optimistic the town council will approve the fee waiver by the start of this summer’s beach season.

“Narragansett Town Beach bears their

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name; the town of Narragansett bears their name,” Zerquera-Martin said of the tribe.

“We feel that this is long overdue and is the right thing to do. And we’re doing it now.”

Town Council President Jesse Pugh, who is a liaison to the coastal access committee, said town councilors will likely take up the proposal at their meeting on May 16, and he plans to make a motion then to adopt the changes.

Practically speaking, Pugh said, the change would be small and “it’s not going to make a big difference to anyone in town.” But, he

said, “It’s a big change symbolically, and it’ll be great for the town of Narragansett to be the first town ever in Rhode Island to do it.”

The proposal drew sharp opposition at Wednesday’s meeting. A small group of residents spoke out, with one person calling the fee waiver discriminatory and others suggesting it could lead to overcrowding at Narragansett Town Beach.

During a separate discussion on making Native American land acknowledgement statements before town meetings, Pugh

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says one attendee stood up, shouted, and walked out of the meeting. He called the meeting “unruly” at times.

“It was ugly,” he said. “It was extremely uncomfortable, tense, disappointing.

And it was very similar to the tone and opinions that we get when we have these workshops [on shoreline access issues].”

The committee did hear from one supporter of the fee waiver, Narragansett tribal member Randy Noka, who received applause after his comments.

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“He definitely changed the tone of the room, and it settled down,” Pugh said. “I don’t know if it changed anyone’s mind…

Everyone who spoke [against the waiver] said how much they understand the trials and tribulations of the tribe, and how unfair things have been through history. However, they’re not willing to support this.”

For Pugh and others, the resistance isn’t surprising. In recent years, there have been ongoing tensions between beachgoers and Narragansett property owners who’ve pushed

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for policies at the public beach that are more favorable to full-and part-time residents.

Some residents have called for a cap on the number of people at the beach, parking lot restrictions, a limit to RIPTA bus service to Narragansett Town Beach, a police officer to patrol the beach on an ATV, and an entrance where non-residents can have their belongings searched for weapons.

“They’re very concerned about what some folks in town think is a private beach,” said Zerquera-Martin, chair of the Coastal

Access Improvement Committee. “It is not.

It is open to the public.”

Speaking of the ongoing push to institute a fee waiver for members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, she said, “This has been a challenging experience but a worthwhile experience, and one I will continue to pursue to the end when it’s resolved and we’re able to bring the tribe back onto their beach.”

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Remarkable Rivers Outdoor programming for all ages shows appreciation for South County’s natural waterways

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South County is revered for its beaches, but just inside its coastline lies equally essential waterways: its rivers. Seven of these rivers are so remarkable that the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association (WPWA) is celebrating them this summer in an expansive two-day festival, filled with free outdoor events and adventures.

In no small feat, the Wood, Beaver, Pawcatuck, Green Fall-Ashaway, Chipuxet, Queen-Usquepaugh, and Shunock rivers

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earned Wild and Scenic River status under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Established in 1968, this act protects select free-flowing rivers to ensure people can enjoy and benefit from them now and in the future. For a river to earn this ranking, it must demonstrate remarkable value and plans and entities must be in place to support and protect it. After 10 years of community effort led by the WPWA, these seven waterways were officially granted

the federal designation in 2019.

To commemorate the accomplishment, the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council – formed shortly after the rivers achieved the status – created the 7 Rivers Festival, happening June 25 and 26.

Wild and Scenic Rivers coordinator Kassi Donnelly describes the festival’s mission: “The biggest goal is local pride. It’s a really big deal that we have this designation, and it’s really

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amazing that we have such natural resources in our midst. The more that we [acknowledge these resources], the better we’ll be able to protect and enhance these areas.”

A total of 12 towns, including some in Connecticut, are involved in the festival, which will feature a variety of free programming surrounding the waterways.

The Watch Hill Conservancy and South Kingstown Land Trust will each offer

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guided walks; fly tying and fishing will be run by the RI Department of Environmental Management; the Exeter Library will host a rock-painting event; and KNEAD Doughnuts in Westerly will offer free donuts to festival goers. Along with a variety of other events, including kayaking opportunities, 7 Rivers Festival will have something for everyone.

“It’s not one giant location. There’s a lot of small events happening all over the

place,” Donnelly says, emphasizing the festival’s accessibility and variety. “This is a wonderful way to connect with fellow people who care about the outdoors.”

While events are free, some require registration. Those looking to support the WPWA can consider membership, and people interested in serving on the Stewardship Council are invited to reach out via email. For details, visit WPWildRivers.org

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We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!

What it is: This fun and funky barbershop and salon offers cuts, color, braiding, and classic barber services to clients of all ages, genders, and hair textures.

What makes it a Rhody Gem? This unique and inclusive styling space is designed for the young and the young at heart.

The “Free Mullets” sign isn’t joking either – Crops does an average of 15 a week. “There are many reasons for a mullet. We service everyone from die-hard hockey fans, rednecks, those nostalgic for the ‘80s, and the occasional unfortunate soul that lost a football bet,” says co-owner Madelyn Selwyn.

Apart from mullets, their diverse staff offers something for everyone, from classic barbershop cuts and shaves, to precision cuts, to bright unicorn colors, and even protective styles such as locs and braids. Crops’ interior sports green, blooming plants from floor to ceiling, and flattering LED lighting, and their walls are lined with artwork and jewelry crafted by local artists and artisans. Co-owners Selwyn, Adriana Baton, and Seth Poling believe in giving back to the community.

High school students from The Met School hone their skills through an internship program and they host shopping events to support local, e-commerce-based businesses.

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Where to find it: Head to the URI Emporium in Kingston and look for the bright green awning and the “Free Mullet” sandwich board out front.

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Now, let’s dig in!

Chef and author Jeanie Roland runs two restaurants, Ella’s Food & Drink in Westerly and The Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda. With her new cookbook, The Perfect Caper, you can enjoy Roland’s delectable dishes in the comfort of your own home. Combining a refined French technique and Asian influences, every recipe offers a delightful experience for the food connoisseur.

Rhode Island is probably best known for its Italian cuisine and you can find some of the best examples in Providence native Nancy Verde Barr’s book, We Called it Macaroni. From appetizers to desserts, Barr, who worked for years with Julia Child, covers the best recipes from southern Italy and gives them her own local flair.

Lydia Walshin and Jennifer Leal take a different approach in their cookbook, Rhode Island Recipes, creating healthy choices for families with an emphasis on local dishes. From lasagna to fritters, you can explore the biggest meals from the littlest state but with healthy twists so you don’t have to feel guilty about appreciating some homegrown favorites.

Food is at the heart of the family and in the center of The Pie Sisters, a novel by Rhode Island residents and real-life friends Victoria Corliss and Leigh Brown. When three sisters return to their family home for a birthday celebration, they seek ways to come back together, mining their past to find common ground.

It’s a great read that will inspire you to bring your loved ones together to bake.

When you can’t get to the Ocean House in Watch Hill, you can bring their recipes into your home with their cookbook, Ocean House: Living and Cooking Through the Seasons. The perfect collection for any chef, food lover, or admirer of the historic yellow beach hotel, the stunning imagery is the next best thing to being there.

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I've done inshore and offshore lobstering, inshore and offshore dragging. I'm an Aquarius, a water sign, and everything around me revolves around water. But this is what makes me happiest.”

Quahogging is a hard job, a solitary job. A year-round industry, it’s chugging along on a skiff in freezing temperatures, icy winds pushing at the bow; at the height of summer, it’s drifting under the relentless rays of a blazing sun. Thirty years working a bullrake has kept King in phenomenal shape. At 61, his body isn’t held together

with pins, and he’s on zero medication, all of which he credits to his job. But King worries he is one of the last skiff cowboys making a living with the wild harvest.

During clamming’s boom time in the 1980s, there could be upwards of 2,000 boats searching Narragansett Bay’s muddy floor for the bivalves. In 2003, the state capped the number of licenses to around 450, an inadvertent boon for licensed quahoggers; however, today those still in the business are contending with a shrinking catch. According to King and his counterparts, there are simply less clams in Narragansett Bay.

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King recalls that 30 years ago when it rained, he’d see feces and waste come out of the river and float into the bay. “Isn't that gross?” he asks. “Now there's absolutely nothing. It is so pristine, that at 17 feet [water depth], I can count stuff on the bottom and see things move. That’s how clear the water is.”

As fisherman and author Sarah Schumann

writes in her book Rhode Island’s Shellfish Heritage, Rhode Island’s shellfishing fleet was instrumental in the bay’s cleanup for the past 50 years. In the 1970s, they were vocal activists calling for an end to the toxic dumping that polluted the bay’s water. Their dramatic publicity stunts helped force lawmakers to deal with the calamity happening to the bay’s fragile ecosystem.

Quahogger Jody King is a 30-year Narragansett Bay veteran

Fisherman Sarah Schumann collected 's quahoggers Photo courtesy of Sarah Schumann

Similarly, shellfishermen collaborated with Save the Bay and other stakeholders to clean up the wastewater coming from the treatment plants. Their activism helped enact Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s (RIDEM) 2005 legislation to actively reduce nitrogen levels in the water by 50 percent by 2014 after a catastrophic hypoxia event that led to scores of dead fish washing up on the shoreline. Millions of dollars were spent on updating wastewater facilities to curb the release of nitrogen during water treatment. The clean-up was so successful that a 62 percent reduction in nitrogen was recorded, surpassing the goal.

“We've done great work at improving water quality,” says King. “But there are payoffs. There are positives and negatives and one of the negatives I've watched in my career, and a lot of other fishermen may say the same thing, is how clean is too clean?”

King’s concern — echoed by other fishermen — is nitrogen depletion. It was first raised during the 2017 Baird Symposium hosted by Rhode Island Sea Grant, bringing together stakeholders in the coastal communities. Clams feed on phytoplankton, which requires nitrogen to grow.

Too much nitrogen, and you get algae blooms, which shuts down commercial fishing and recreational swimming. But could too little starve out a species?

“When I did the interviews with the wild harvest shell fisherman for the book in 2014, they were saying, ‘resources are great; it’s never been better,’” says Schumann. But, five years later, when she interviewed them again, “it was a totally different tune, from one of optimism to one where they felt the resource was drying up. It was very abrupt; and the timeline coincides with the changing nitrogen concentrations in Narragansett Bay.” Schumann concedes, however, that the ecological changes in the bay go beyond nitrogen depletion. Interspecies competition, for example, could be affecting the clam stock. Schumann points to the decker snail, which lives on top of the sediment and requires the same nutrients as the quahog. “They've always been present in the bay, they are native species, and they do well in the same estuary in waters [as quahogs].”

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rakes. One theory for their abundance points to the loss of the sea star, which was wiped out of Northern hemisphere waters by a wasting disease a few years back.

“Starfish are sort of a keystone predator.

They roam around on the bottom of Narragansett Bay, eating what's most available, which is the decker because they're on top of the sediment,” explains Schumann. With starfish keeping the decker population in check, quahogs were able to obtain food from their homes under the mud. With the starfish predator gone, the deckers intercept food that would have gone to the clam. “It's possible that they have out competed the quahog.”

Schumann is quick to point out that correlation does not equal causation, but she believes observations like these raise

enough questions to warrant scientific research to understand what’s happening to our clams. “It seems as though [the clams] have been shifting northward, but not necessarily like climate change’s impact on other species,” such as lobster migrating north into Maine and Canada. “I'm talking about just shifting northward within Narragansett Bay. Based on anecdotal observations from the fishermen, they all told me the only areas that were reliably good [for quahogging] anymore were off of Rocky Point and Barrington Beach, in the upper band. It’s as though there's been a receding of the resources further up the bay, towards the Providence River.”

Barrington Beach is where quahogger King drops his rake. He claims the only reason he can still fish there is because “we

haven't tapped the golden goose.” His golden goose? The Providence River.

The levels of pollution in the Providence River receded so much that last year, the RIDEM opened up shell fishing on a restricted schedule. Areas that had not seen a bullrake in 75 years meant hot harvesting.

“Everybody thought it was just going to be old quahogs, that [they] would have consumed all the resources and not let any young seeds settle in,” says Schumann, “but they found multiple generations of quahogs, and that was indicative of a really healthy ecosystem, which nobody was expecting. A couple of fishermen suggested that it's almost like the optimum zone.”

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“It's great that people can rely on the Providence River as a really vibrant resource for now, but you know, what happens in the future?” asks Schumann, echoing King’s concerns.

“We need to have these big, challenging conversations,” says Courtney Schmidt from the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program, which was formed for exactly that.

They’ve partnered with Schumann to carry out and expand her work to bring scientists and other stakeholders together to implement solutions to these complicated problems around the bay’s changing ecosystem. “We're in that squishy space between the managers, the researchers, the policy

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advocates, the people who work and make their living from the bay,” Schmidt explains.

“We do our best to unite all of them, and to make these collective actions.”

“Fishermen have an astounding amount of knowledge,” she continues.

“They know what’s going on day-to-day.

But we also need verifiable, defensible science.” The movement of water, the new fish and other inhabitants making their way to Narragansett Bay as the water warms, even the cycling of nutrients from the top to the bottom of the water column impact the bay in so many different ways that it's hard to pinpoint one cause for the reduction in stock.

This makes the fishing fleet’s observations all the more valuable. “The idea here is for the fishermen to inform the science and hopefully, as we move forward, inform the decision making. We need to figure out a way to capitalize on [their knowledge] in a way that's verifiable, defensible science to address these concerns, like Jody has. Is the bay too clean? I don’t know, that’s a good question.”

“No one wants hypoxic conditions,” Schmidt continues, referring to an oxygen deficiency. “We want to promote a healthy ecosystem that serves as many people as possible.”

“I'm 61. I will finish my career right where I am. I can still make a living doing what I'm doing,” King says. Still, he’s worried about the next generation of fishermen, those coming up who may not be able to afford mortgage payments or buy a car because the fishing stock’s disappeared. Plus, as King points out, “We are iconic to Rhode Island.”

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The Sacred Quahog The Narragansett nation’s beautiful wampum

The quahog’s history in Rhode Island traces back thousands of years, to when the first nation – the Narragansetts – lived along the coast. The clam was not only a food source, but its unique purple shell became a sacred item to them.

When wampum artist Allen Hazard, owner of The Purple Shell in Charlestown, first picked up a quahog shell, he says, “I was mimicking what the elders were doing.

But I was learning a tremendous history and tradition.

Montauk, Shinnecock, Pequots, Mohegans, Mashpees, they all did wampum. These were deeply respected sacred traditions. Europeans didn’t appreciate it. It was labeled ‘Indian money,’ which was the biggest disrespect.”

The Narragansetts lived off the bounty of the sea.

“We’d catch steamers, scallops, oysters, quahogs. After shucking, you see an unmistakable beauty in the shell,” explains Hazard. “Wampum is a form of gratitude – it represents the shellfish giving their lives for us.” Hazard pauses. “That’s not a concept the Europeans grasped.”

The Europeans incorrectly assumed wampum was currency, a myth that continues even today. Wampum artist Joshua Carter, who apprenticed under Hazard and now works with him at The Purple Shell, describes using wampum as a gift. “The traditional belief is that you carry wampum as a gift.” So if someone gives you a cake, for example, wampum would be given as a token of gratitude for the generosity. “We share [wampum] because we believe, ‘this doesn’t belong to me; I’m just holding it.’”

While the Europeans decimated the Eastern first nations, “they couldn’t take away our tradition,” says Hazard. “If you go to any Eastern nation powwow, every tribal member will have wampum on them.”

“Humans have an affinity to shell beads; you can find different types in coastal places,” says Carter, noting its enduring popularity. But no shell bead, he points out, has had the same impact as wampum.

“Wars have been started over it,” says Hazard. “The first war between the non-natives and original people – the Pequot War – was over wampum,” Carter adds.

Wampum’s significance to the coastal indigenous population remains just as potent today. “I want to reiterate the sacredness and special aspect of what the quahog is to us,” says Hazard. It’s a tradition he wants to keep with the first nation. “There’s not a whole lot we can say is ours.”

“The gift of being able to carry traditional art comes with responsibility,” Carter says. “When someone from the community or a sister nation is serious and wants to know about wampum, it’s a responsibility on my part to teach them.”

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The quahog is a catch-all name for the hard-shell clam found in Rhode Island’s waters. The type of clam, and its uses, are size dependent.

Topnecks are sized between the wee clams and the larger chowder ones.

They are slightly chewier, so great for clams casino or tossed on the grill.

Littlenecks + Cherrystones The littlenecks and the cherrystones are the youngest (and smallest) in the catch. The taste is a bit sweeter than their older cousins, so they are often eaten raw or used in pasta dishes.

Chowder Clams Like their namesake, large quahogs are best chopped up in chowder and stuffies. “The large clams are the older clams, so they tend to be a little tougher,” explains Silkes.

Razor Clams “These are a unique item and really delicious,” says Silkes. Finding them is tricky and they are hard to catch, which makes them rare. Prized for their sweet and delicate meat, these are often snapped up by restaurants. Silke says pan sauteing is the best way to prepare them.

Steamers Despite their name, soft-shell clams actually do have shells, but they are brittle and break easily. Because of this, they are best served steamed (hence their moniker) and served with drawn butter.

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From Bay to Belly Rhody clams are good eats Move Over, Pepperoni. Clam Pizza is Here.

South County boasts some truly iconic clam shacks. From Aunt Carries and Iggy’s in Narragansett to Two Little Fish in Westerly, clam cakes, chowder, and lobster rolls are summer musts.

For a culinary twist on Rhody’s favorite bivalve, clam pizza has been cropping up on menus along the coast.

Vetrano’s in Westerly has a unique method to make their clam pizza. First, they pre-cook the pizza shell for about two minutes. This creates a sort of bowl for the clams, which are first sautéed in garlic, bacon, olive oil, and white wine, then finished with butter and herbs.

“The dough holds its shape so the hot clam sauce can’t go through the dough, or make it soggy,” explains Vetrano’s co-owner Tyler Carlson. “It doesn’t compromise the pizza.”

A sprinkling of mozzarella cheese on top holds everything together.

“The bacon in the sauce, it’s almost like cheating,” Carlson says. “Since it’s a stock-based sauce, it cooks to the right consistency in the pan.” Too thick, it won’t spread. Too thin, it will leak through.

Carlson credits Rhode Island for its abundant local seafood for their ability to offer the pizza, which is still a unique menu item, even though Frank Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven is credited with making the first in the 1960s.

“We’re lucky to be in New England and have a local supply of seafood,” he says.

“We don’t store fish at the restaurant.

We get deliveries daily.”

It’s about economies of scale, Carlson explains. “Restaurants try to cross-utilize a lot of stuff on the menus. If there’s no overlap between ingredients, it’s harder to justify using them,” particularly ones that have a short shelf life. Since Vetrano’s cooks with fresh clams all the time, whether it's linguine with clam sauce or stuffies, they always have fresh mollusks at the ready.

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BRUNCH BUNCH Drag in RI brings the spice to the most important meal of the day There’s regular brunch – mimosas, eggs benedicts, and the works – and then there’s drag brunch. Think dinner and a show except it’s breakfast food and talented queens. Taking their show from Providence to Provincetown and everywhere in between, Drag in RI serves up a musical comedy routine best paired with a glass of bubbly.

Jacqueline DiMera, Haley Star, LaDiva Jonz, and Vi’let have been friends for more than 20 years, and it shows in their snarky banter and infectious energy. The group prides themselves in performing at a variety of different venues, bringing drag to the masses, whether that means small intimate theater settings or bustling brunch restaurants. “Whether it’s a girls night out, bachelorette party, work outing, or just a fun night on the town – we make everyone laugh,” says Star. “Audience interaction, tongue-in-cheek musical interludes, and knee-slapping entertainment keep our audiences coming back week after week, month after month.”

Along with a Drag Brunch appearance June 26 at Back40 in North Kingstown (as well as regular performances at Union & Main in East Greenwich), the ladies go live once a month on their Facebook and YouTube pages, inviting guests into their kitchen to dish about the latest hot gossip and donning aprons for a one-of-a-kind cooking segment. Find all of their events online and reserve a spot in advance – there’s no better way to keep the Sunday Scaries at bay than brunching with Drag in RI! DragInRI.com, Facebook: Drag in RI | By Abbie Lahmers Photo courtesy of Drag in RI SORhodeIsland.com • June 2022

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Graze for Days South County charcuterie artists share their secrets for creating the perfect meat and cheese board Summer beckons the return of social dining – whether indoors or out – and there’s perhaps no better way to graze than with a perfectly curated board of meats and cheeses.

Though traditional French charcuterie refers exclusively to prepared meats, a charcuterie board has evolved to encompass the cheeses and complementary accoutrements often served with cured cold cuts.

You don’t need to be savvy in the kitchen to tap into the art of charcuterie, but thankfully South County has plenty of hobbyists-turned-professionals to cater events or even small get-togethers with boards in all sizes and styles. Kaleigh Bernier, for instance, is a Broadway stage manager when not living in RI who opened Block Island Charcuterie to turn a quick meal into a labor of love.

“With the hustle and bustle of our crazy

schedules, we often don’t have much time to run out and grab food between rehearsals and show calls,” says Bernier. “Many times we would send one member of our team to the grocery store to grab what we would call ‘cheese plate dinners.’ Like that, my love for arranging beautiful cheese plate dinners began!” You can find her edible art spreads on sustainable palm leaf platters – always featuring a Brie wheel with a carved out Block Island shape as the centerpiece.

“Rhode Island is a foodie state and has lots of options for finding unique goods. We are constantly bringing new, exciting products,” shares Elyse Pare, owner of Graze on Main, listing Bourbon and Bacon Salami from Martinelli’s Farm in Scituate and unique imports from Italy and Hungary. With a brick-and-mortar shop in East Greenwich,

Block Island Boards’ signature Brie wheel

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TIPS FROM THE PROS There are no rules for constructing a platter that pleases all of your guests, but there are strategies for assembling the perfect board, from selecting morsels that speak to each other to artfully arranging everything. The charcuterie experts offer tips for getting started.

SHOP LOCAL “Give your guests something they can’t find at their local grocery store. Pre-packaged cheese and meats from Trader Joe’s are great for on the fly, but if you’re looking for a stand-out board, visit your local gourmet shops,” advises Elyse Pare of Graze on Main.

EDIBLE ART “Our cheese boards are like a canvas on which to create a custom edible artwork,” says Amelia Jones of Charcuterie by Celeste. “I was inspired to carve fruit [for a recent board] into some fun flowers. It’s nice to make our boards look pretty as well as taste delicious with all the freshest and highest quality products available.”

COLOR PALATE “I aim to keep like-colors away from one another,” says Crystal Papino of The Perfect Parcel. “For example, keeping your green grapes, kiwi, and olives separated really helps elevate the board so that you have clusters of green throughout and not on top of each other. Just like making a meal for someone you love, composing a charcuterie board that has been intricately styled and designed shows your recipient your love for them.”

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Graze on Main has boards available for preorder or platters to enjoy in their courtyard with a bottle of wine. “We focus on organic, sustainably farmed, and small-production wines and adore making wine recommendations for your palate,” says Pare.

Grapes & Gourmet in Jamestown goes for a maximalist approach in boards of all sizes, along with grazing tables for weddings and events. “I like to naturally let it build

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and by the end you have this platter piled high with delicious goodies that makes your eye wander around the plate,” says food director Amelia Wilson. “The colors, the textures, the variety – to me it looks like well-orchestrated and beautiful chaos.”

North Kingstown-based Charcuterie by Celeste specializes in custom boards, whether themed holiday spreads or an Italian delicacy – no two are alike. And for enthusiasts

looking to assemble their own, The Perfect Parcel pops up across the state with workshops, plus private classes for a bachelorette party or corporate team-building experience. Owner Crystal Papitto also creates gift boxes, all kinds of charcuterie boards, and more for preorder. “I absolutely love the creative outlet of building and assembling charcuterie boards,” says Papitto, “but I find even more joy in teaching people how to do it.”

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antly difficult choices to make, as Phil’s is all about options, catering to a variety of guest experiences for all different diners.

The first floor is a diner-style joint filled with comfy booths, tables and chairs, and a TV for a casual, welcoming vibe. Upstairs you will find the rooftop, a perfect space for enjoying summer views of the town’s strip while sipping refreshments from the bar.

In the mood for a classic breakfast (which is served all day), we settled into a table on the first floor and dug into the expansive menu of sweet and savory dishes. Thankful-

ly, our server was patient with me as I tried to decide and recommended a few favorites.

I went with the Pulled Pork Benny. This decadent egg dish arrived with scallions sprinkled over a steaming helping of barbecue pulled pork. Sweet yet smoky barbecue sauce was drizzled over the egg and melted cheese. As I dug in, I was happy to discover a jalapeño cheddar cornbread underneath, which added a nice kick of spice.

Lightly seasoned home fries on the side are delicious dipped in hot sauce – or for scraping up any leftovers on your plate.

Photo by Jamie Tetzner, courtesy of Phil’s Grille

Whether visiting for a hearty brunch or drinks on the rooftop, Phil’s Main Street Grille is the definition of cozy neighborhood diner. It’s a Wakefield staple known for their friendly service, and owner Kenneth Tetzner shares one of their points of pride: all meats and poultry served are smoked or grilled in house.

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The Pulled Pork Benny is a masterpiece of smoked meats.

Next up, I tried the Breakfast Burrito Wrap, a great vegetarian option. It’s packed with beans, cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, and guacamole, with the side of home fries making a reappearance. For protein, you can add house-smoked chicken.

Not to be overlooked is a classic breakfast choice. My niece ordered the #6: ribeye steak, eggs with cheese, and toast.

While Phil’s doesn’t hold back when it comes to leveled up breakfast food, entrees like this are all about familiarity and making the customer happy with eggs and meat served the way you like – my niece was not disappointed.

We were satisfyingly full by the end of our meal but wanted to linger just a little bit longer with a You’re So Basic Mimosa – the perfect sweet sipper for dessert.

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Originally from New York’s Hudson River Valley, Ammerman attended college in Boston where she lived and worked until three years ago when the need for a change of scenery prompted a move to Rhode Island.

She recalls a lifelong love of drawing, with plants, animals, and “anything with a strong silhouette” being favorite subjects; deep reds and oranges or ocean blues and greens are her preferred colorways. “When I was working on the harvest tea towels, I really made sure to not have a bunch of green vegetables in a row. I wanted all 12 towels to have a cohesive palette and look good together in any combination,” she says.

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A small spruce up for a NK fave When Boston Neck Pizza on Route 1A in North Kingstown closed last year, neighboring Plum Pt. Bistro saw an opportunity to expand their 10-year-old eatery. By removing the wall that divided the two businesses, Plum Pt. added eight additional tables and, more importantly, expanded the kitchen, giving their staff some much-needed elbow room. They also had more space to add a proper bathroom area. “No more waiting for the bathroom in our dish pit,” says co-owner Zoe Conte with a laugh.

The new dining section, affectionately called The White Room, seats eight and offers a brighter vibe while retaining the charm of Plum Pt.’s original eclectic dining room and bar. “We always talked about brightening the space,” explains Conte. “This was a way to do it without changing the existing space.” The menu also remains intact, with a few top-secret additions that Conte’s excited for diners to try. PlumRI.com

A Jamestown chef returns home Beech, which opens in the old Simpatico space this month, is a homecoming for chef/owner Kevin Gaudreau, who spent five years at the helm of Simpatico’s kitchen in the early aughts. After leaving, Gaudreau opened the popular KG Kitchen on Hope Street in Providence. The born-and-raised Jamestownian waited 15 years to return to the island, naming the restaurant after the 150-year-old, 200-foot beech tree on the property. “It’s iconic on Narragansett Ave-

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nue. We wanted to pay homage.”

Gaudreau and his team made extensive renovations to the four-season property, which includes three bars and outdoor deck seating. The upscale casual menu includes fresh cut pastas and local seafood, and they are working with Jamestown’s famers for everything from fresh veg to hard cider. “We want to be a place where you can swing by and have a crispy chicken sandwich or crush some local oysters,” he says. BeechJT.com

Tucked in the back of a parking lot in a historic carriage house by the Pawcatuck River, The Shallows quietly reopened in April after taking a short hiatus to renovate. “We wanted more intimate decor that reflected the new direction of the restaurant,” explains Julie Kozak, who owns The Shallows with her chef husband Dan Malecki. While the eatery, which opened in 2018, always had a chef-driven concept, the new incarnation is chef driven on steroids.

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Veg Out This healthy Asian-inspired dish with a kick, features zucchini and herbs from local farms

With strong notes of ginger and garlic, and a spicy chili kick, this flavorful medley of sauteed veggies is the perfect complement to your favorite protein or a satisfying dinner on its own. Onion, summer squash, zucchini, and mushroom make up the base of this healthy and simple-to-make side dish. It’s versatile, too – feel free to swap in whatever

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Patterns of Use A cohesive color story and custom cabinetry bring harmony and organization to a Wickford colonial When Susan and Dennis sold their four-bedroom colonial in Cowesett and downsized to a one-level condo in East Greenwich, they thought they were all set. But then, Dennis left his career in banking to take over Susan’s family’s home improvement company and the industrious pair now required space for a home office, not to mention parking a commercial vehicle. It was time to upsize.

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A home in Wickford at the end of a culde-sac checked all the boxes: space on the main floor for an office and plenty of room to host holiday gatherings, plus a private yard and easy access to the highway. “Our home felt like ‘us’ right away. Classic and comfortable, not too precious or fussy,” says Susan.

“We felt really challenged about decorating this time around because we were upsizing and needed so much more than anticipated to finish this house. And of course, we wanted it all done ASAP!” Susan

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explains. They decided to go pro and hired Janelle Blakely Photopoulos, owner and creative director at Blakely Interior Design, a full-service residential interior design firm right in town.

“I remember Janelle asking to see my Pinterest board, and I didn’t even know what that was,” says Susan with a laugh. “When we were at the Blakely studio, I kept noticing these blue and green pillows that Janelle had in the waiting area. When I felt stuck about color, I finally said to her ‘I love the colors in those pillows!’ and we started to find our direction.”

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“Susan and Dennis were concerned about the lack of light,” Blakely Photopoulos begins. “We opened up the wall between the kitchen and Dennis’ office and added French doors to allow the southern light to come in while still keeping it private. In the family room, we added a wall of white built-ins, accented with brighter blues and pops of fun yellow. By touching nearly every aspect of the main floor, we could ensure the color palette harmonized from one room to another, while keeping in mind fixed elements that weren’t changing, like the countertops and dark hardwood floors.”

“It’s funny how North Kingstown feels more coastal to us than East Greenwich,” says Susan.

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TRAVEL LOCAL “Our usual travel has been replaced with lots of golf, Bonnet Shores, and cheering on our PC Friars basketball team during the pandemic,” says Susan.

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business Backyard Beach Decor. Rodger takes each humble vessel and works her artistry with decoupage and gold leaf paint to create a collection of goods that includes ornaments, magnets, trinket dishes, and more. Her Coastal Wedding line has become quite popular for seaside-loving couples.

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By Elyse Major

Carving a Niche Whether you’re inspired to try your hand at assembling a charcuterie or snack board or simply want something handmade in your kitchen, there are many Rhode Island makers offering a range of wood products that are a cut above. Not only are the boards durable, they’re beautiful and withstand everyday use.

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By Liz Pasquarelli

Lather Local A Wakefield soapmaker sources ingredients and inspo from her surroundings

Is there any nicer feeling than taking a shower after a day at the beach? How about using soap made in small batches right in South County? Watson Wax’s Sea Salt Soap is that fresh mix of organic ingredients like coconut oil, unrefined shea butter, and Mediterranean sea salt, which creates a lotion-like lather, and it’s the personal favorite of founder Shelagh Stone.

Stone started Watson Wax as a candle company, which is how it got half its name.

The other half was named after her Golden

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Retriever, Watson. A friend recommended she try her hand at soap making, and from there, she never went back. What interests Stone the most about soap making is the experimentation it takes to produce the perfect bar. She cold processes her soap, a method that’s been around for thousands of years. It begins with combining fatty acids, like oils and butters, with sodium hydroxide, or lye, causing a chemical reaction that produces heat and makes the soap.

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Wakefield,” Stone says. “I love scents, so I have shelves upon shelves of fragrances and essential oils. And then shelves of the less sexy, but just as important, organic oils and butters, clays and natural colorants, that I use for soap making. And then there are the shelves of curing soap, which makes the room smell amazing. I cure my soap for at least four weeks for a more gentle, longer lasting bar. So it’s a whole lot of oil.”

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Brazilian clay found in its namesake bar clean the dirtiest hands and provide deep exfoliation. Flannel, a scent crafted to remind you of your favorite well-worn shirt, is a blend of lavender, clary sage, sweet orange, patchouli, cedarwood, and litsea cubeba essential oils. Her bestselling soap is Peony, a popular blend of modern floral notes mixed with fresh citrus and clean

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musks. She also says Detox, made with activated charcoal, is a hit for those looking for a more exfoliating, clarifying soap.

Stone recently expanded her line to include skincare products, like facial oil and lotion bars. She is also at work on a summer collection of several new oceanthemed soaps inspired by Rhode Island.

Learn more at WatsonWax.com

Find products online at WatsonWax.com and around the area at the Casey Farm Market, Saunderstown; Green Line Apothecary, Wakefield; and Mill Creek Market, Charlestown.

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