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ALTERED VINTAGE POSTCARD COLLAGES BLEND OLD AND NEW Artist Jenny Brown brings new life to Newport’s old stories for Wayfinder Hotel interiors Local visual artist Jenny Brown, who infuses everyday mementos into her collage work, was recently recruited by The Wayfinder Hotel to contribute to their interior design concept. A Boston native who moved to Providence in 2008, Brown currently works out of her vintage paper-filled studio in Olneyville and has collaborated with retail brands like Alex & Ani and Anthropologie. Brown brings her lush style of found paper artifacts and saturated floral and sea creature imagery to The Wayfinder’s interiors, devised after many studio visits and collaborative sessions to test out different images and print styles. Her designs contribute to the hotel’s varied wall art, along with other pieces, like keycards and a collection of postcards. Brown’s art embraces nonlinearity in captured images of plants, celestial sea flowers, sketchbook drawings, and physical mementos like photographs and antique papers. She seeks to offer new perspectives of found items with her mixed media art, which combines the processes of collection, curation, drawing, and collage that stem from her lifelong interest in antiquing. “Thrifted ephemera is usually the catalyst that begins the production of a piece, almost acting like a prompt for
me to respond to visually,” explains Brown, whose recent work evokes a universe of marine life, caves, blooms, and stars. Having grown up with a grandmother who was a professional artist, Brown’s childhood was filled with art supplies and creative projects, along with life-long encouragement in her artistic pursuits. “It took years of experimenting, and most importantly understanding why I was using these materials, for me to find the right path for using collage in my works in a meaningful way,” says Brown, who channels a variety of mediums that make her art unique. “Both the rich history and abundant natural beauty of Newport inspired my works for The Wayfinder,” she explains, describing her process of thrifting old postcards for the collaboration. The work is meant to honor Newport’s history portrayed in the postcards, while also bringing a new narrative to it. These postcards, available for purchase exclusively at the hotel, are embellished with paper florals that pay tribute to that “beautiful corner of Rhode Island.” Beyond what you can see in The Wayfinder, visit Brown’s website and Instagram page for other gallery showings, or visit Studio Lore or Wild Flow Yoga & Barre to find original prints for purchase. JennyBrownArt.com | By Gianni Dejesus
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No Strings Attached South County Hospital cardiologist develops innovative face coverings that are safe, practical, and comfortable came a hit, not just among hair stylists and barbers who call it a “game changer”, but also among Dr. Brandon’s colleagues. “I started wearing it around the hospital,” he says. “Everyone who saw it wanted to try it, and everyone who tried it seemed to like it.” Armed with positive feedback and encouragement from invention company Davison, Dr. Brandon decided to take the marketing and manufacturing of his product to the next level. “I formed New Age Masks, LLC to sell and market a diverse selection of masks and accessories emphasizing comfort and innovation,” says Dr. Brandon. Clicking through NewAgeMasks.net, you’ll find a surprising list of conventional mask alternatives. There’s the disposable Strapless Magic Mask, of course, but also the Light’n Comfy, a cloth mask with
adjustable ear loops and nose bridge, plus replaceable charcoal filters. The Clear’n Comfy features a see-through window for the mouth that allows you to showcase a smile and makes lip-reading possible for those with impaired hearing; in fact, Dr. Brandon donated 400 to the Rhode Island School for the Deaf and the Perspectives Corp for their Deaf and Hard of Hearing services. New Age Masks also offers replacement nose bridges, filters, and ear savers, which remove the pressure of ear loops. With so many products and high demand, it begs the question – how and where are these masks made? Enter David Pettey, CEO of Response Technologies in Coventry. “They have a contract to make hundreds of thousands of surgical masks for the Department of Defense,” Dr. Brandon explains, having noted the company in a local paper. He reached out and found that Pettey was impressed with the innovative design of the strapless
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“I have never liked wearing masks,” begins Dr. Neil Brandon, cardiologist at South County Hospital, “so have spent a lot of time looking for the most comfortable ones.” While Dr. Brandon has been masking up since before most of us thought of “face masks” as anything other than the spa variety, it wasn’t until recently that he thought of developing his own. “When I was getting ready for my first haircut after the start of the pandemic, I gave some thought to the issues that my barber and his clients would face,” Dr. Brandon remembers, particularly those pesky ear loops. He started testing out designs until he perfected one that was both comfortable and user-friendly, and most intriguingly, strapless. This “Strapless Magic Mask” quickly be-
mask, and a short time later, agreed to be its exclusive manufacturer. “[It’s] a great example of where two Rhode Island companies can leverage their creative talents to develop the aspirin to customers’ pain points,” says Pettey. “More of us will wear masks, more of the time, when they are comfortable.” Today, all of the Strapless Magic Masks are made in the Coventry CCEPTING MOST DENTAL INSURANCE from 100 percent CALLfactory THE OFFICE FOR MOREAmerican DETAILS materials, even the double-sided fashion tape that holds them on the face. Right now, Dr. Brandon continues to market his Strapless Magic Masks and is even approaching national salon chains and nursing homes with in-house cutteries. “Masks are here to stay for a long while,” he says. “Using a variety of mask types, as well as some of the comfort-enhancing accessories, can help make this less of a burden.” Check out the Strapless Magic Mask and more at NewAgeMasks.net.
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RI Coastal Town Considers Abandoning Roads Predicted to Flood as Sea Level Rises South Kingstown is building a seawall to protect Matunuck Beach Road from rapid erosion made worse by climate change. But just around the corner lurks a more complicated threat to this coastal community. In 30 years, South Kingstown predicts more than 300 homes will be isolated from the main roads by flooding. The only road into Matunuck heads straight for the beach, before curling to the east and running parallel to shore. Planning Director Kaela Gray and I cruise past the beachfront bars and restaurants. We turn onto Prospect Road, heading away from Block Island Sound and the open ocean, and she points out the low dip where the road is nearly level with the marsh on either side. “This road, Prospect Road,” Gray says, “it’s an area where we’ve actually said, this is a place where we need to have a meaningful conversation about whether or not retreat is something that makes the most sense there, or whether it’s a different strategy, like trying to raise a road.” South Kingstown predicts this road will be permanently flooded in the next 30 years. Tom and Diane O’Brien have lived near the end of it for almost half a century. Their kitchen windows look right out onto Potter Pond. The house is technically on an island, connected to
A causeway connects homes on Prospect Road to the rest of Matunuck
the rest of Matunuck by a narrow causeway. They’ve seen that causeway flood before. One especially memorable flood happened on Halloween, sometime in the 1980s. “We were going to school,” Diane recalls. “Went out that way and couldn’t go by. It was absolutely flooded.” The pair both worked in schools, Diane as a nurse and Tom as a guidance counselor and teacher. Every year, Diane dressed up for Halloween. “So I got out, I said, we’re going to school,” Diane remembers. “We came back, got my bathing suit on, carried everything I needed, and I walked through that causeway. It was deep!” “It was cold!” Tom adds, laughing. The town projects Prospect Road will flood more and more often, until it’s completely underwater. “We’re just hoping something will be
done,” Diane says. She and Tom want the town to raise the causeway, or maybe move the road to a different spot. The thing is, Prospect Road isn’t the only one the town has to worry about. It’s one of dozens of small roads that snake through the low lands that are threatened by rising sea levels. The town predicts as many as 366 homes on those roads could be isolated by flooding in the next 30 years. “In the short run, there are things that we can do, such as just reinforcing and protecting the current road infrastructure,” says Town Manager Robert Zarnetske. For the next 20 years or so, Zarnetske says, the town is planning to maintain the roads and infrastructure that are threatened. The town may also elevate roads to keep them above water, but that’s an expensive proposition. Every foot of elevation would cost millions of dollars per mile of road.
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Even if the town could pay, in the longterm it won’t be able to keep up. By the end of this century, Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council is anticipating nearly 10 feet of sea level rise. “We’re not going to be able to build roads for individual homeowners to get to an individual small plot or the house on stilts, surrounded by water” Zarnetske says. “That obviously we can’t do.” At some point, adds Planning Director Kaela Gray, it won’t be fair to ask taxpayers in the rest of town to pay the mounting cost of doing battle with the sea. “Honestly, you start balancing what the individual benefit to a small group of property owners is versus the larger municipal cost,” Gray says. So what can the town do in the long term? One option it’s considering is retreat. Specifically, abandoning low-lying roads. Even the suggestion opens a Pandora’s Box of legal and financial questions. The town has asked Read Porter for advice. He’s an attorney with the Marine Affairs Institute at Roger Williams University. He says, most of the time, towns have a legal obligation to keep their roads safe and passable. But they do have a way out. “Abandonment is a legal process where a town can eliminate its duty to maintain a roadway,” Porter explains. Basically, the town council could vote to dissolve the road. But this option isn’t free. “Abandonment causes damage. So abutting landowners have the right to be compensated.” The Fifth Amendment spells that out. If the government takes your property, it has to provide “just compensation.” Porter says, removing access to the road network is considered a government taking. The town would have to pay property owners roughly the difference between what a buyer would pay for the house with or without road access. Porter estimates, “Those damages could
A home elevation project underway near the low point of Prospect Road.
rise to 30 percent of the value of the property in some cases.” Collectively, the 53 properties on Prospect Road are worth more than $37 million, according to the town’s tax roles. And those are just a fraction of the 366 homes South Kingstown predicts will be isolated by flooding. Abandoning the road, at this point, could be more expensive than maintaining it. These are all long-term scenarios. At this point the town is just assessing its options for dealing with sea level rise. It’s nowhere near a vote to abandon a road. But the very idea bothers Tom O’Brien. “I would have spent 65 years here, and paid taxes for 65 years here, and someone would suggest, you know what old fella you gotta just pack up, get horses out of barn, and sashay – What? No, no, no, no, no,” he says. But others on the street acknowledge their homes may not be here forever. I first reached David Latham by phone in his office in midtown Manhattan. “Eventually, everything there is just going to be wiped off the map,” he predicted. He’s been coming to his grandparent’s house on Prospect Road since he was a kid. It’s just down the street from Tom and Diane’s place. “We could jack the house up another
15 feet. But if you can’t use the roads, if you can’t get there, it’s no good.” It’s one thing to say that from a tall office building in another state. It’s another to say it while watching the sunlight play off Potters Pond. A couple weeks later, I meet up with Latham on Prospect Road, and we walk down to the causeway. The place is awash in memories – he points out the spot where he stashed his cigarettes before coming home from the beach, and tells me about getting caught in a squall while out fishing with his brothers. Standing here, he talks about the future differently. “Whenever I’m here. I’m optimistic. This place makes me feel great. I love being here. And if they cut the road off, we’ll keep that house there up and alive and running as long as we can on propane and generators.” If he had to, Latham thinks he could probably get to the house with a boat. “You come here because you want to be connected to the water,” he explains. “We don’t want to leave. That’s what draws us to this place. It’s the wild aspect of it. And wow, big surprise, it’s the wild aspect of it that’s also putting us at risk.” Risk or no risk, the ocean calls. People may always want to live in Matunuck. And that makes the town’s decision all the more difficult.
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Ch!rs! Raising a glass to South County’s craft beer scene
Rhode Island’s craft beer scene is a lot like a good stout: well-rounded and strong, and for first timers, a bit surprising. For a small state, we boast a pretty impressive number of local breweries – over 25! – and roughly a third can be found in South County alone. Not only are these taprooms easygoing destinations for friends and family to unwind, but they’re also major players in the state’s tourism industry, economy, and respective communities.
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Apponaug Brewing Located in the historic Pontiac Mill, this two-year-old brewpub is an unexpected oasis masked in brick and overlooking the Pawtuxet River. “Apponaug Brewing is our vision of a Third Place,” explains owners Tamara McKenney and Kris Waugh, “an essential refuge apart from the daily hustle of home and work.” Peruse the food menu featuring casual fare like fried pickles, poutine fries, sliders, and flatbreads, plus a fun choice between an ice cream sandwich or homemade Ring Dings for dessert. Of course, the real star is their beer, which is sourced right from the tank: stouts, festbiers, pale ales, and IPAs. Right now you can order cocktails, cans, and food for curbside pickup, enjoy a pour in their taproom, or best of all, lounge with a cold one on their sprawling stone patio boasting bistro lights, barrel tables, firepit, and capacity for up to 55 people safely distanced.
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While many of these breweries have found inventive ways to stay afloat, the reality of COVID-19 is that not all are so lucky. For Helen Quinn and Carl Mattson of Community Bruin, the pandemic marks the end of their nanobrewery in West Greenwich, which opened just shy of a year ago. “One minute we were getting ready for St. Patty’s,” remembers Mattson, “and the next we were shut down for two weeks. Then it was a month. And then another month.” When restrictions started to be peeled back slowly, Mattson started brewing again, this time for carry-out. He approached it with a sense of humor with brews like Social Distance, Go Outside, and Free Me!. However, when Mattson realized he couldn’t host outdoor seating with a shared parking lot, and could accommodate a maximum of just 10 people indoors, he was forced to throw in the towel. “Once the pandemic hit, we went from making thousands to making hundreds,” says Mattson. “And you just can’t survive on hundreds.” That, coupled with the issues of securing PPE, keeping guest logs, and installing plastic barriers, was too much for the one-man operation. Now, Community Bruin is selling off its equipment, handing out the last batch of beer (aptly named Closing Time, aka Covid Casualty), and closing its doors for good. However, Mattson reflects positively on the 70 types of beer he concocted over the last year and the priceless conversations he and his wife enjoyed with customers over a cold one. “I have lived the dream,” Mattson concedes. “I opened a brewery and sold the beer I made.”
FALL FAVES: Apponaug recently welcomed new head brewer Mike Webster, who has some exciting new beers on the way this month, including two new IPAs, an American Best Bitter, and an Imperial IPA. BEYOND BREWS: In months past, the Warwick brewery has partnered with local businesses for events like a Yoga and Beer class, and hopes to host more outdoor ones through the winter months...it might get chilly, though, so snag some of their merch like knit hats or thermal shirts branded with an adorable pair of cheersing beavers. 334 Knight Street, Warwick | ApponaugBrewing.com @apponaugbrewing
General’s Crossing Brewhouse George Washington drank here? Well, not exactly, but when the General crossed Conanicut Island, chances are good he would’ve marched past the front door, or so the owners of General’s Crossing Brewhouse would have us believe. Either way, it makes a great origin story for the second-smallest brewery in Rhode Island. Owners Tom McNiff and Will Tuttle are friends who turned their love for home brewing into more than a small side-hustle. Sharing space with Conanicut Brewing supply store, GCB patrons can find faves like Honey Hibiscus Wit, Conanicut Pale Ale, and returning greatest hits by the pour, can, or four-pack. Outdoor seating is available and recently expanded, so bundle up and enjoy a cold one in the heart of Jamestown. Tuttle and McNiff note that dogs are welcome, if they’re cool, “but if you come in and start barking at people, then maybe today’s not your day” because as the GCB T-shirt says: The only pressure here is in the tanks.
FALL FAVES: At press time, our sources couldn’t confirm exactly what would be on tap, but word on the street is that regulars are hoping for the return of Munich Madness Oktoberfest and Gingerbread Stout, described as “gingerbread cookies in a glass.” BEYOND BREWS: Follow along on Instagram @gensxing for postings about events, what they’re pouring (including new flavor launches), food pop-ups, Ts, stickers, and more. 34 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown GeneralsCrossing.com | @gensxing
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Grey Sail has been a South County staple since 2011, when owners Alan and Jennifer Brinton transformed the former Westerly Macaroni Factory into the perfect place to brew pale ales, IPAs, and stouts recognizable by colorful can labels and commemorative names. During the pandemic, they’ve switched to focus mostly on can distribution thanks to supportive local liquor stores, and “we’re really proud that we’ve been able to keep our entire staff intact,” adds Jennifer. For now, patrons can enjoy favorites like the Dave’s Coffee Stout, Captain’s Daughter, or Flying Jenny in Grey Sail’s limited-capacity taproom or out in their expansive beer garden, which features a patio, fountain, lawn, and 24 socially distanced tables.
FALL FAVES: Try Grey Sail’s tried-and-true Oktoberfest-style beer Autumn Winds or their newly released Haze Ho!, a New England IPA featuring a double dose of Citra and Mosaic dry hops. BEYOND BREWS: Grey Sail typically partners with local nonprofits for rotating events under their “Cheers for Charity” initiative, and while they can’t offer up the brewery space for large fundraisers at the moment, they’ve teamed up with Stand Up For Animals for November’s PAWTUMN Virtual 5k. Plus, check out their sister company South County Distillers for craft rum, gin, and vodka. 63 Canal Street, Westerly | GreySailBrewing.com | @greysail
LineSider Brewing Co. LineSider is a landmark for several reasons: First, it’s co-owned by former Patriots player Dan Koppen and aerospace engineer Jeremy Ruff. Second, it’s East Greenwich’s first brewery. And third, it’s a destination unto itself with over 4,200 square feet of space, capability to brew 1,000 barrels of beer each year, and rotating lineup of food trucks, trivia, and live music. “We want this to be a place where families are welcome,” begins Koppen. “Beer drinkers are welcome. Non-beer drinkers are welcome. We want to put something on the menu for everybody.” At the moment, you can grab any of LineSider’s rotating brews (including the aptly named Shelter In Place or The New Norm) online for curbside pickup, refill your howlers and growlers, or stakeout for the game in their spacious taproom.
FALL FAVES: Try Ruff Haus (Oktoberfest) or Happy Camper (s’mores stout) for the quintessential flavors of autumn, but also keep an eye out for lastminute new releases! BEYOND BREWS: Stay tuned on social media for LineSider’s special guests, including frequent popups from Paco’s Tacos, The Burgundian, and Supa Dupa, plus DJ Trivia to get the whole gang involved! 1485 South County Trail, East Greenwich LineSiderBrewing.com @linesiderbrewing
Proclamation Ale Company Founded in 2014, “PROC” emerged in the beer scene with the goal of crafting exciting brews a little edgier than the standard amber ale. The hip atmosphere naturally followed. “We want our brewery to be a creative, honest, friendly, and supportive space for our beer community to enjoy and our entire staff to thrive and grow in,” explains Lori Witham, PROC’s creative lead. “We only make things that we love and we take what we do seriously, but don’t take ourselves too seriously.” Along with IPAs, stouts, and fruited sours, a variety of mixed fermentation beers are made possible with a 2,000-square-foot barrel aging cellar, fondly dubbed Oakville, which will see some new releases by the end of the year. For now, cans are only available to-go with walkup or online pre-order options and statewide distribution, but an indoor taproom complete with arcade cabinets awaits reopening during safer times. FALL FAVES: The oatmeal milk stout Broze is a cold-weather favorite, along with crisp, slightly tart oak-aged ales. Watch for new releases incorporating wine grapes this month, too. BEYOND BREWS: While browsing online for singles and four-packs, add a stylish tumbler or teku glass, modern-minimalist can art print, winter beanie, neck gaitor, or even a Tricycle ice cream sandwich to your order. 815 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick | ProclamationAleCo.com | @proclamationale
ShaidzоB"r Comp#y November is special for Shaidzon founders Josh Letourneau and Chip Samson, not just because the cold weather ushers in porters and stouts, but also because the craft brewery (their dream project) opened its doors three years ago, the day before Thanksgiving. “Josh and I have been friends since we were teenagers and both developed the craft beer bug over time in different ways,” Samson says, recounting a trip they took to Germany and the Czech Republic for research...and to experience an authentic Oktoberfest celebration. “Our vision is to take our global influence in all varieties of beer, bring that into our brewing here in West Kingston, and grow a fun, local experience with delicious beer.” The team hopes to extend their beer garden into the colder months, while fully aware of the challenges: Beyond keeping patrons warm, there’s keeping the beer supply lines from freezing up, electricity, lighting, and safety. Samson assures, “We're brainstorming a lot and cranking away on improvements every day.”
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If you’re new to the brew scene and looking for a perfect balance between malty and hoppy, dark and sour, here’s a few essential fall flavors to load up your flight with while touring South County’s breweries. IPA Hop-forward brews that’ll hit you first with pine or citrus on the nose (depending on the hops used and when they’re added) and a smooth, bitter finish. If flavorful,
fuller-bodied IPAs are your thing, go for anything labeled DDH (double dry-hopped) or a hazy New England IPA, which goes easy on the bitter aftertaste. MÄRZENBIER These are your typical Oktoberfest German-style beers, usually a fullbodied dark-brown lager, but in contrast, golden festbiers, with a light maltiness and toasty aroma, are also gaining popularity as a fall specialty.
FALL FAVES: Their all-time staple is the crisp, accessible Buffalo Czech Pilsner, with a subtle sweetness ideal for fall sipping, and the London Dungeon Porter is a rich holiday fave. For their anniversary brew, Samson says they’ll stick with tradition: “We will likely keep our imperial stout train rolling past Kingston Station with another specialty flavored dessert-like dark beer treat!” BEYOND BREWS: If all goes according to plan, Shaidzon’s Anniversary weekend November 20-22 will feature live music from Take it to the Bridge and chicken sammies from CUFFS Counter to accompany creative new brew releases. 141 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston ShaidzonBeer.com | @shaidzonbeerco
PILSNER No two pils are alike, and many South County breweries have their own take on these crushable, malty beers (or use Pilsner malts in other styles), but we’re all for carrying this summer favorite into fall flights. STOUT A hearty, traditional beer, stouts will get you through those long Rhode Island winter nights with creamy notes of coffee and
chocolate. Many local breweries take the rich dessert profile a step further with gingerbread, s’mores, oatmeal, and other sweet additions. WHEAT BEER Think bready, crisp, and light, with notes of banana and clove esters for the discerning nose. An unfiltered variety is the Hefeweizen, and its sour, funky cousin is the Gose for adventurous drinkers.
TiltedBarn Brewery Owners Matt and Kara Richardson took a slightly different path to crafting their own brews, beginning by launching Rhode Island’s first commercial hop farm and only later taking to developing recipes with a homebrew kit. Kara’s 33-acre family farm and century-old (and slightly tilted) barn have housed the brewery since 2014. “A trip to our farm brewery is beyond that of the normal brewery experience,” Matt explains. “Visitors can get a firsthand look at what goes into each batch of our hand-crafted beer. You'll get to learn a little history of not only farming in our area, but hop farming throughout all of New England.” While the packed barn, with a wood stove roaring on cool nights, has long been a part of the Tilted Barn experience, the operation has outgrown the barn itself and a new brewhouse is in the works. “The new building will be situated on the hill overlooking the sheep and donkeys grazing through the hops and Christmas trees with the original barn in the background,” Matt says. “This is the best view of the farm, which we are happy to share with everyone who visits.” FALL FAVES: November brings a new, spacious taproom to sample one of their many hazy and hop-forward double IPAs, available during any season, and watch for creative fall collabs with other local breweries hitting the taps this month. BEYOND BREWS: Along with curbside cans, find plenty of cozy hoodies, hops T-shirts for the kids, “dad hats,” and even farm-fresh eggs. 1 Hemsley Place, Exeter | TiltedBarnBrewery.com | @tiltedbarnbrewery
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While Rhode Island’s breweries, distilleries, and wineries have managed to creatively pivot in order to survive through this pandemic, they’re about to get a little bit of federal help not only to survive, but to thrive – sustainably. In late September, the RIDEM learned it is to receive $200k in federal funding for a new statewide pollution prevention program, which will help minimize the environmental impact of beer, wine, and liquor production while simultaneously cutting long-term costs. Says Senator Jack Reed, who made the announcement, “We are fortunate that local craft brewers, distillers, and vineyards have been champions of environmental sustainability – from local and organic sourcing to recycling and green distribution practices.” However, alcohol production still poses challenges when it comes to wastewater byproducts and energy usage. “This grant will help find more innovative ways to reduce pollution, go green, and sustainably grow their business.”
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Whalers Brewing Company One sip and you’ll understand why the New York International Beer Competition named Whalers Rhode Island Brewery of the Year for 2020. Housed in the former Palisades textile mill, Josh Dunlap and Wes Staschke transformed the historic site into a brewery, launching their business in 2014. Ever since, the duo has been racking up awards that most recently include Pale Ale of the Year from Meininger’s International Craft Beer Award and a Gold Medal from Frankfurt International Trophy, both for their flagship Rise. As with most everything else, the taproom has made many changes to accommodate COVID-19 guidelines. “We’re open to the public with limited seating to ensure that there’s enough space for customers to enjoy our beer while socially distancing,” says Joanne Liu, graphic designer, who also notes, “Leashed, friendly dogs are still welcome!”
FALL FAVES: There’s all kinds of specialty autumn brews to be found in the Whalers taproom that read like a dessert menu: #PumpkinBeer features a rich caramel body with warm notes of brown sugar and cinnamon; Piesces is a sour ale inspired by apple pie; and Pretender is a stout brewed with coffee, chocolate, and raspberry. BEYOND BREWS: While they don’t fill patron’s own growlers, there are fresh prefilled 32 oz “howlers” at the ready each day, along with merch like cozy crewnecks, windbreakers, and baseball caps featuring their cool logo. 1174 Kingstown Road, Wakefield | Whalers.com | @WhalersBrewing
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Minimalist Farmhouse Styles merge seamlessly in a Narragansett home During the early days of the lockdown, many of us were spending more time than ever in our homes and around our neighborhoods – baking bread, riding bikes, taking long walks. It was during this period that two Narragansett residents had the opportunity to meet each other. One of these people is Julie Sanford, co-founder of White Slate Studio, a firm specializing in curated interiors, so when her neighbor reached out seeking support with styling her new home, Sanford was excited to share her ideas. Photos by Julie Sanford, courtesy of White Slate Studio SORhodeIsland.com • November 2020
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Upon visiting the home, Sanford and White Slate Studio partner Rachel Pappas were immediately impressed, noting that the architect did a great job creating a home modern in design while using materials that speak to a historic farm style feel. “The open concept design of the main living space, with its vaulted ceilings, large windows and sliders, creates a beautiful space for family and friends to gather, while bringing the outdoors inside,” says Pappas. ”Whereas, the bedrooms and loft bunk area above are the perfect retreat.” To create the modern-meets-farmhouse look desired, Pappas and Sanford aimed for a balance between history and current trends.
This was achieved in a minimalist way, incorporating organic elements like pine wood flooring and custom plaster art pieces, while maintaining a limited accent palette with colors found in nature, like rich mossy greens and slate grays. Pappas and Sanford were also sure to incorporate personal items, like a seven-foot framed photograph of Narragansett Town Beach that the homeowner had been hanging onto for years waiting for the right spot to accommodate
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Life & Style | influencer •
By Elyse Major
Meet Angie Gonzalez Acclaimed muralist known as AGONZA talks Rugrats, the best place for Latin food, and what she’s most thankful for
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When did you realize that you had artistic talent? I’ve always known I had a talent for art because I have been drawing since I can remember. I would always draw the Rugrats characters and give them new clothes – I was curious as to why they wore the same clothes every day – and from there it blossomed. What was the path like from Angie to AGONZA? This path was scary and unknown. It was like walking into a dark alley blind-folded and just using my other senses to make the right decision in my art career. None of my friends who liked art that came from where I’m from had achieved anything in art. In fact, they lost their passion for it when life hit and they had to put food on the table for their families. I liked painting and thought I would eventually end up in a museum but never on a building wall. I didn’t even know muralism existed until I moved to Massachusetts for a social work job that was sustaining me financially after graduation. I then started reaching out to open calls for murals, as I was a painter already in my personal life.
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Do you have a signature color palette or favorite colors to work with? What draws you to those colors and what do they convey to you? I actually do, unintentionally, as I paint with emotions. These colors are mostly black, orange, brown, blue, and white; to me they relate to individuality, culture, uniqueness, and power.
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What are you most thankful for right now? I’m thankful for the opportunities that have presented to me to make a change and speak up for those who don’t have a platform to express themselves. I’m also thankful to be part of The Avenue Concept as they have helped elevate my art to more than what it could have been here in Providence. Do you have any favorite shops, cafes, small businesses in Providence? The Avenue Concept: best public art company and I also am a board member. Bagel Express on Broadway is my favorite for lunch and coffee; Adler’s Hardware is where I buy all of my outdoor paint; and Lunch Box Restaurant has the best Hispanic/Latin food in Providence.
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Small Biz Everyday Sure, shopping for the upcoming holidays can be as easy as click-review-send, track and wait, or it can mean donning a scarf, walking Main Street, entering a cozy shop, and enjoying the art of perusing. Chatting – even behind plexiglass or a mask – with the shopkeep who knows the inventory while you eye the assemblage of items curated with an aesthetic results in giving that exudes personality and thought. Exiting back into the chilly air with a
handled paper bag or two, knowing in some small way you’ve helped maintain the dream of owning a business for someone, is part of the experience. 2020 has been rough on all of us, including small business owners. This year, make room on your shopping list for locally owned shops and makers who could use a break, because without our actual patronage, they might just vanish. Here are some items from around South County to get you started.
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN – COCKTAIL, THAT IS You’re sure to fall for this one-of-a-kind drink and its equally charming origins “Imagine if a White Russian and a Pumpkin Martini had a baby!” exclaims
surrounded by twinkling lights, roaring fire pit, festive arrangements, and
the announcement for The Tree House Tavern’s latest concoction, a sea-
seating dispersed under a canopy of trees. Inside, the Warwick eatery is
sonal cocktail appropriately poured from an old-fashioned glass milk
known for its seasonal settings: A full embrace of autumn means every
bottle and topped with fresh-grated nutmeg. The White Pumpkin Cock-
surface is dripping in golds and reds, faux leaves and pumpkins, extrava-
tail features VanGogh vanilla vodka, Rumchata, pumpkin puree, spices,
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and half-and-half that feels like you’re drinking in the flavors of fall with
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Food & Drink | seasons eatings •
By Abbie Lahmers
Feast From Home Meal-prep services liven up Turkey Day with creative sides to bring to the table For many, Thanksgiving is a chance to bring their grit and skill to the kitchen – and family and friends to the table – for a bountiful meal showcasing passed-down recipes. And while candied marshmallow-crusted yams and grandma’s bacon green bean casserole are never bad ideas, this year may see some downsized gatherings, a little bit of leniency when it comes to tradition, and a heightened focus on health. For Bre Goldsmith, the chef behind meal-prep service Bites by Bre, this means opportunity for adventure: “We’re so lucky that diners trust us to give their palates something that, while it might be shocking or new, is ultimately harmonious and satisfying.” Whether you’re looking to substitute a few staples with low-carb sides or fill the other days of November with lean eats, the creative chefs behind many of Rhode Island’s meal-prep services are here to help make the season go a little more smoothly – and adventurously. Goldsmith, who started cooking personalized meals for Rhode Island families five years ago by request, explains the unofficial tagline behind her mealprep service is “comfort food for fearless eaters.” “While we are fluent in dozens of cuisines, the common thread is always food that is prepared with and imbued with heart,” Goldsmith explains of the warming and flavorful fall offerings, from South Indian braised curry with carrot juice to pickled date relish on roasted squash. Nutrition is at the center of other meal-prep businesses like Apex Meals, founded by a pair of URI grads with a particular focus on introducing healthy eating habits to busy students and young adults who haven’t yet fostered the skill or routine of cooking for themselves. “Our vision is to make healthy meals made from whole foods as affordable, accessible, and convenient as fast food, or other unhealthy alternatives,” says founder Nicholas Casali, describing their popular Bone Broth Bison Bowl available this fall, along with chocolate-chip protein pumpkin muffins perfect for a quick breakfast the morning of. For the plant-based eaters at the table, Faits Maison is more than its Narragansett creperie storefront would have you believe,
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home-delivering vegan meals with a French flourish (and sweets on the side, of course). Chefs Olivia Wilcox and Elise Massenet are excited to whip up a vegan pumpkin pie and meatfree “meatloaf” for the big day, along with Shepherdless Pie and Mushroom Bourguignon during November. Or, try a plant-based take on turkey from LivPrepared, gearing up for their first Thanksgiving delivering meals to Rhode Islanders. Explains founder Olivia Barbero, “We plan to offer both family-size portions to support plant-based families as well as individual plates for those of us who usually end up eating just sides on the holidays!” There’s no wrong way to do Thanksgiving dinner, whether you’re filling the table with traditional favorites or going on a culinary adventure with creative sides from the experts. Through a process of trial and error and breaking the rules, Goldsmith offers a bit of advice: “I think a lot of people who eat our food refer to it as some kind of wizardry, but at its simplest heart, cooking is the act of putting something that tastes good with another thing that tastes good. Make a dish with the best-tasting carrot you can find, the best tasting olive oil you can afford... Learning from ‘past loves’ is a great place to begin.”
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Plan your Thanksgiving menu with these local meal-prep businesses in mind to fill in the gaps for all sorts of eaters. Apex Meals Turkey meatloaf, protein-enriched pumpkin muffins Statewide • ApexMealsRI.com
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Food & Drink | food news •
By Abbie Lahmers
Baja’s brings fast-casual Mexican eats to South County The Rhode Island family-owned chain of Baja’s just opened their new Baja’s Taqueria and Grill in Wakefield last month, joining five other restaurants in Providence, Cranston, and Rumford. Known for their loaded and buld-yourown burritos and tacos, the fast-casual dining joint comes in time to satisfy URI students’ cravings for a quick bite on the go or for easy dinner plans to satisfy all eaters with personalized options. Choose a protein (think seared steak or chipotle chicken) and fill a burrito bowl with your choice of rice, beans, grilled veg, and plenty of toppings and salsas. Or try one of their specials like a Baja Quesadilla, Chimichanga, or California Baja Burrito – with fries inside (and on the side, too, if you want). In-person to-go ordering lets you see the full scope of fresh ingredients offered in an assembly-like fashion. For safety, find a hand sanitizing station when you enter and masks required while you wait, or visit online to order ahead. Wakefield, BajasRestaurants.com
A gathering space created around steeping tea The tea-loving college students behind Spill the Tea, Madie Fitts and Talia Anzivino, set out to create more than just a space to steep their favorite bevvies. Fitts explains that the idea behind the venture, a quarantine project after the pair was sent home from school, was “to create a relaxing and inclusive family-friendly environment where our customers can come play lawn games and enjoy a variety of specialty teas.” The open outdoor space has since hosted a fall open-air pop-up event with food and craft vendors, along with sing-along con-
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certs featuring up-and-coming talent. A wide range of iced and hot teas, including blooming varieties that blossom right in your cup, are complemented by fruit, herbal, and boba add-ins. Playful names like “Talkin Smack” and “All Tea No Shade” give traditional blends a youthful spin, and you can feel good about sipping (and hopefully not spilling) health-promoting teas like “Good Vibes,” an invigorating blend. Stop by for walk-up service and to enjoy a cuppa on the lawn. East Greenwich, Facebook: Spill the Tea RI
Westerly’s newest steakhouse is also one of the only of its kind in the area, introducing a family-friendly atmosphere with high-end steaks that you don’t have to drive 40 minutes to get to. The husband and wife owners of No Bull Steak House and Pub, Jay and Erin Trumpetto, have three young kids of their own and wanted to create an environment where folks could feel comfortable bringing the whole family, while also treating themselves to a premium-quality meal. Or, Jay explains, “If you come here by yourself, you feel like you’re part of the whole restaurant.” Steak lovers have plenty to be excited about, from filet mignon to bone-in cuts, but No Bull’s elevated burgers – topped with avocado, smoked gouda, or bacon – aren’t to be underestimated. A pub menu of surf ‘n’ turf and grilled sandwiches is ideal for watching the game from your table (spaced safely apart with hand sanitizer at each) or with a beer at the bar. Westerly, NoBullSteakHouseRI.com
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