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Food & Drink
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39 Local artisinal lollipop
Lobster Trap Tree
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Complete with local arts, shopping, and merriment, the festive season in Southern RI never looked brighter
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40 Uncork a bottle of Wickford
close ties with his URI roots
bubbly for seasonal cocktails
12 RHODY PETS: First-ever gift
42 EXPERIENCE: Comfort food
guide for pets and owners
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14 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s
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OH BUOY! The Lobster Trap Tree connects the shared fishing roots and talents of Westerly and Stonington
Doris Copponi, Tom Fabian, and Lisa Konicki find inspiration in Gloucester. “Their tree is covered entirely in buoys painted by children; ours has buoys from professional artists and 40 painted by Stonington children. The OCCC sent a $1,000 donation check to Cape Ann Arts which produced this tree as a ‘thank you’ for the inspiration,” says Konicki.
Light spectacles, giant snowflakes, and decorated trees are a usual sight, but this year, Stonington’s winter display will be anything but typical. Premiering this year at the town dock, you’ll find the Lobster Trap Tree: a creative presentation that celebrates the area’s fishing industry, talented artists, local businesses, and community members, while simultaneously ringing in the holidays. The Lobster Trap Tree is exactly what it sounds like: a tree shape constructed of green wire lobster traps decorated with painted buoys. The display is the brainchild of Lisa Konicki, president of the Westerly-based Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce (OCCC), which delivers and runs programs, services, and events in and beyond Westerly. She was inspired by a lobster trap tree she saw on a visit to Gloucester, MA. Konicki says, “When I saw it, the first thought in the back of my head was, why doesn’t Stonington have this? We’re known for our lobster, seafood, and fishing.” Back at her desk, Konicki got busy with the goal of supplying buoys to be sponsored and decorated. The OCCC quickly surpassed their goal of having 325 buoys claimed. “Momentum has been building since the spring when we announced it,” Konicki says, and it’s clear why. Not only does the Lobster Trap Tree represent the area’s fishing industry, but it “ties together so many aspects of the community: children, professional artists, amateur artists, business, non-profits, and historical landmarks in town.” In addition, the exhibit allows local individuals to represent their own stories in a collective work. While other lobster trap trees exist, Stonington’s is unique in that it features buoys painted specifically for the atypical tennenbaum. Those who sponsored a buoy had the option of channeling their inner Picasso or having one of the OCCC’s selected professional artists paint it. These local artists, coming from Rhode Island or Connecticut, held workshops with children to paint 40 buoys while decorating those they were given. Artist Kristin Shaffer was thrilled to be part of the project. A hairdresser and talented painter, Shaffer was able to express the sponsors’ wishes with her art. “One of my favorite buoys was a sweet memorial to a beautiful family in the Borough,” she recalls, exemplifying how the architectural display is more than just art, but rather an anthology of personal stories. Folks are encouraged to visit the tree, snap photos, and shop around in the area. LobsterTrapTree.com offers additional information, and donations can be made via checks payable to OCCC and sent to 1 Chamber Way, Westerly, RI 02891 which help support the project and, as Konicki notes, “what we hope will become an annual tradition.” | By Megan Monte
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The Golden Boy Andrew Burnap is a Yale graduate and Tony Award winner – but he maintains a strong relationship with his native South County and URI On the night of September 26, during a national CBS broadcast, the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play was announced. It didn’t go to Jake Gylenhaal, one of the most recognized actors in Hollywood. It didn’t go to Blair Underwood, an established TV and film actor. The award went to Andrew Burnap, a 30-year-old actor from Rhode Island, who had just performed in a Broadway production of The Inheritance.
“I was stunned,” says Paula McGlasson, Chair of the Theatre Department at the University of Rhode Island. “Those were great, known actors he was up against. It’s an honor to even be nominated, but then when he won – you couldn’t quite take it all in. It was overwhelming.” McGlasson has known Burnap since he was an undergraduate theater major at URI. They worked together on countless shows,
and they continue to have a close relationship. McGlasson first saw Burnap during his audition for a musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and she was impressed by both his talent and versatility. “No matter what role he read for, he had a fresh, memorable take on the character,” remembers McGlasson. “He was a full participant, whether it was drama, comedy, Shakespeare, musical, whatever it would
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Dr. Gerald Colvin Can See You Now. have been. You remembered him. His work was remarkable.” Burnap has strong roots in South County. He grew up in nearby Matunuck, he regularly sang in the Chorus of Westerly, and he became a prolific performer at URI. Over the course of four years, McGlasson watched the growth of the future Broadway star. She would spot him around campus, running lines and rehearsing his blocking in order to refine his many characters. This rigorous preparation helped him win the Irene Ryan Competition for acting, hosted by the Kennedy Center and involving 250 college-aged competitors. “I saw him evolve as an actor,” she says. “His hunger for improvement was so demanding. And he demanded the same of the people he was working with.” Burnap went on to study at the prestigious Yale School of Drama, followed by a blossoming career in New York. The Inheritance, a script adapted by Matthew Lopez and based on E.M. Forster’s novel Howards End, was a singular showcase for Burnap; the production received rave reviews and (also) a Tony Award for Best Play. While many successful actors may vanish into the limelight, Burnap remains beholden to his origins. At the height of the pandemic, Burnap returned to URI to teach undergraduate acting classes, and he routinely keeps in touch with his past mentors. Meanwhile, URI has a new feather in its hat: Never has an alumnus of the college’s Theatre Department won such accolades, and Burnap has generously credited URI with his formative training. “I don’t know what it will do,” says McGlasson, who has taught at the program since 1985. “Will it draw people to our program? Maybe. Will it draw additional funding, which is needed? Maybe. It’s hard to say. What does it mean to us on a day-to-day basis? It doesn’t change a thing. But it makes you proud.”
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RHODY PET OF THE MONTH: APOLLO Terrier mix seeks fetching home By Karen Kalunian Apollo is a playful dog looking for a BFF and forever home. This big greeneyed boy is a two-year-young American Staffordshire Terrier mix. He’s an active pup so if you have a fenced in yard, even better. Apollo Is best suited to be your one and only, but he’s got so much love to give, he’s all you’ll need. Meet Apollo at the Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society, 44 Martin Street, Cumberland. Dogs are currently shown by appointment only so call ahead. NewEnglandHumaneSociety.com, contact@newenglandhumanesociety.com If you are looking to adopt or know of an animal in need, please contact Karen from Animal Talk directly at animaltalk1920@gmail.com
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10 essential events happening this month Witness the Geminid Meteor Shower from the Frosty Drew Observatory
December 2: Catch classic tunes like “Can’t You See” and “Take the Highway” when The Marshall Tucker Band, pioneers of the Southern rock sound of the 1970s, take the stage at the Greenwich Odeum. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com December 11: Van Morrison tribute band Moondance rocks the Courthouse Center for the Arts with an evening of danceable favorites, from “Brown Eyed Girl” to “Wild Nights.” Book tickets in advance. West Kingston, CourthouseArts.org
December 13 Bundle up and head to the Frosty Drew Observatory for the Geminid Meteor Shower, whose bright green hue and long-lasting dust trails make it one of the most exciting meteor showers of the year. FrostyDrew.org
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Don’t miss your shot at tickets to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning genre-smashing hip-hop hit musical Hamilton during its return engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center. PPACRI.org
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Through January 7: Stroll the lit paths of Blithewold’s picturesque grounds for Night Lights, featuring the natural beauty of the arboretum with RI Cruisin’ Cocktails on-hand serving hot bevvies, some with a kick! Bristol, Blithewold.org
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South Kingstown brewery Whalers heads to the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce’s After Hours Expo. Enjoy samples of two of their beers, Rise and Drift, while mingling with local small business owners. Westerly, Whalers.com
December 18: Hera Gallery invites the public to participate in a #whatwomenwear community quilting activity for the closing reception of Exposed. Visit for an evening of crafts, celebration, and artist talks. Wakefield, HeraGallery.org December 18-19:
Over 70 local artists will have their wares on display at the WaterFire Arts Center for Providence Artisans Holiday Show. Shop handmade paintings, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, and more, plus food trucks. Facebook: Providence Artisans Market
Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status. Be sure to check each venue for updates.
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December 17: Local folk-rock legend John Fuzek, whose original songs are peppered with socially conscious themes, is joined by some of Little Rhody’s best contemporary music artists at Pump House Music Works. Peace Dale, PumpHouseMusicWorks.com
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Site of ‘Great Swamp Massacre’ returned to Narragansett Indian Tribe The site where English colonists massacred hundreds of Narragansett Indians more than 345 years ago has officially been returned to the tribe in a land transfer that’s being described as monumental. By Alex Nunes
On a Saturday morning in October, a small group of Narragansett Indian Tribe members gathered deep in the woods of South Kingstown at a monument commemorating what’s believed to be the site of the “Great Swamp Massacre.” They lit three fires representing the past, present and future, and recognized the return of five acres of sacred land from the Rhode Island Historical Society.
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Cassius Spears Jr., first councilman of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, recalled his experience coming to the site since childhood. “Every time I’ve come up here, there’s been sorrow in my heart,” Spears said. “But today when I come here, this is the start where I can start feeling an opportunity for healing.” The Great Swamp Massacre occurred during King Philip’s War in December of
1675, when about 1,000 English colonists attacked a Narragansett stronghold, killing an estimated 650 Indian men, women and children, and taking 300 more captive. In 1906, the Hazard family gave the land to the Rhode Island Historical Society. “We agreed to protect it; we agreed to steward it,” Historical Society Executive Director Morgan Grefe said at Saturday’s
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The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, including recently-retired staff member Neil Kelly, assisted in getting court approval required because of the terms under which the land was given to the historical society. The site will remain preserved as open space accessible to the general public. Narragansett Indian Tribe Medicine Man and
Historic Preservation Officer John Brown called the moment an “historical and monumental occasion for the Narragansetts” and for “those people that worked diligently to get these ancient lands of our ancestors back to us.” Alex Nunes can be reached at anunes@thepublicsradio.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: A furniture shop with a collection of items given new life through tasteful refinishing, plus handmade gifts and decor.
What makes it a Rhody Gem? Much like the circa mid-1700s home – complete with fireplace and exposed beams – in which the shop is housed, pieces found at The White Elephant are relics of the past given new life. Whether stripped down to their former glory or treated with a fresh coat of paint and new hardware, old furniture is repurposed for a more modern setting, and staged in this cozy shop with a blend of unique accents. Despite contemporary updates, owner Caitlin Musso notes there’s a sense of nostalgia when you set foot inside. “We had a woman who saw an encyclopedia set, and she had to go over and open one of the books to smell it because she had the same set growing up,” Musso says. “Because we have one-of-a-kind pieces, our inventory is constantly changing, so it will always be different each time you come in. We blend the new with the old.” This month, the shop is decked out for the holidays, with no shortage of homey gifts and jolly throw pillows.
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Where to find it: Formerly in East Greenwich, its North Kingstown reincarnation is located conveniently on Post Road, across from where the YMCA used to be.
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Making Merry DECEMBER 2 North Kingstown Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Hosted by the NK Chamber of Commerce at Updike Park, the official tree lighting will open with joyous sounds from the NK Community Youth and Adult Chorus and end with a visit from Santa arriving by firetruck. NorthKingstown.com DECEMBER 2-5 Wickford Festival of Lights: This South County tradition wows visitors with Santa’s grand arrival via kayak, plenty of caroling, shopping with a Dickens-like atmosphere, horse-drawn hayrides, and hot cocoa, along with an elf parade on Saturday! Wickford, NorthKingstown.com DECEMBER 4 Holiday Artisan Bazaar: Artisan vendors and crafts by church member artists offer a variety of handmade items, plus a ReGift Store, bake sale, and holiday greens for sale at the Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd. Proceeds benefit the South County Domestic Violence Resource Center. Kingston, GoodShepherdRI.org Christmas Fair: This annual sale at St. Augustine's Church features wreaths and greens, baked goods, basket raffle, handmade crafts, and Santa's Attic. Don’t miss the chance to get a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kingston, StAugustineURI.org
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gingerbread cookie decorating for kids, a holiday bazaar, and more. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org Narragansett Festival of Lights: Featuring the Holiday Street Faire, the Towers is an epicenter for holiday cheer with caroling, tree lighting, and fireworks, plus the Jingle Bell Run on the beach. NarragansettCOC.com
Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cruise: Take a coastal holiday tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay and soak up the festive lights from a warm and cozy boat. Jamestown, CoastalQueenCruises.com
DECEMBER 8 24th Annual Downtown Holiday Stroll and Luminaria: Westerly turns into a wonderland with sidewalks aglow, shops open late, hayrides with Santa, strolling carolers, hot chocolate and cookies, and more. Westerly, Facebook: Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
East Greenwich Holiday Parade: The traditional tree lighting of years past will follow a Holiday Parade down Main Street with a festive Dr. Seuss-like theme, along with Christmas carols, dance performances, Santa, and more. EastGreenwichChamber.com
A Multi-Chamber Holiday Party: The North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce and the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce present an evening of networking over hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at George’s of Galilee. NorthKingstown.com
DECEMBER 4-5 Christmas at the Castle: Smith’s Castle celebrates the season with the theme of “Here We Come A-Caroling” with a variety of family entertainment, crafts and
DECEMBER 10, 11, 17 & 18 Santa Checks In: In the midst of the magic leading up to Christmas, Santa checks into Ocean House. Children and their families can make a special visit to the big man’s guest
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room for a one-on-one virtual Zoom with Santa. Watch Hill, OceanHouseEvents.com DECEMBER 11 Cross Mills’ Holiday Ramble: Ring in the holiday season with carolers, Santa, hot cider and treats, and shopping from local businesses, artists, and vendors, plus special events at the Charlestown Historical Society, the Cross' Mills Public Library, and other local orgs. CharlestownHistorical.org Ghost Tours in the Park: Granite Theatre presents an immersive telling of A Christmas Carol led by Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly tour of Wilcox Park. Westerly, GraniteTheatre.com Christmas By The Sea Shopping Event: North Beach Clubhouse hosts a curated group of hand crafters and artisans selling their festive wares at this lovely venue by the sea. Narragansett, Facebook: The North Beach Clubhouse DECEMBER 12 Westerly Light Parade: A nighttime parade of floats, music, and festive holiday displays will feature thousands of LED lights. Enjoy dinner and cocktails with a view of the magical experience. OceanChamber.org
DECEMBER 13 Gingerbread Village Competition & Community Reception: This complimentary Ocean House event kicks off the Twelve Days of Christmas with a display of local high school students’ entries into a friendly gingerbread house competition. Watch Hill, OceanHouseEvents.com DECEMBER 14 Ornament-Making Workshop: Visit Ocean House for a winter evening of ornamentmaking, with all the supplies you’ll need included to craft spectacular ornaments for gifting or hanging on your own tree. Watch Hill, OceanHouseEvents.com DECEMBER 19 Gingerbread House Workshop: Create your own gingerbread house with expert guidance from the Ocean House pastry team. House structures, icing, assorted decorative treats, and more will be provided. Watch Hill, OceanHouseEvents.com
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DECEMBER 31 Annual New Year’s Eve Bonfire: Light up the night at Ninigret Park with a massive bonfire and munch on complimentary donuts and coffee. Charlestown, CharlestownRI.org New Year’s Eve Dinner and Comedy Bash: Ring in the New Year laughing at the Carriage Inn with a buffet dinner, dancing, and a comedy show featuring Mike Murray, Colleen Galvin, Tom Stuart, and Stephanie Peters. View the Times Square Ball Drop from a giant projector screen. North Kingstown, Facebook: Carriage Inn Dining JANUARY 1 Polar Plunge: Ocean House Marina sponsors this chilly dip at Charlestown Beach, raising funds for RI Center Assisting Those in Need. OceanHouseMarina.com
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Art Extravaganza Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly The Annual Holiday Gift Show features oneof-a-kind crafts and fine arts from ACGOW members. Along with browsing the show for gifts, visitors are encouraged to bring donations of new art supplies to the gallery, which will be delivered to the Jonnycake Center in time for the holidays. The opening reception on December 8 coincides with the Westerly/Pawcatuck Annual Holiday Stroll & Luminaria. The show runs December 3-22. Westerly, WesterlyArts.com
Bosgraaf Stained Glass Studio Warm up over a complimentary hot chocolate bar while taking in the whimsical glass designs by 50+ student artists at Bosgraaf Stained Glass Studio’s 6th Annual Holiday Sale. Stained glass pieces range from functional to decorative, in holiday, nature, and other enchanting themes for every taste, plus handcrafted ornaments and decor. A portion of all proceeds benefit the
Wildlife Rehabilitation Association of Rhode Island. The sale takes place December 4, 10am-4pm and December 5, 10am-3pm. Peace Dale, BosgraafStudio.com Fayerweather Craft Guild Members are ready for the holiday season at Fayerweather Craft Guild with plenty of nautical ornaments, handmade gloves, wooden toys, and a range of both decorative and new items. With a mission of promoting old crafting traditions while creating new ones, there's no shortage of one-of-a-kind finds at this former Rhody Gem. Kingston, FayerweatherCraftGuild.com Field of Artisans This artisan market is partnering with Whalers Brewing Company for a series of pop-up events every Sunday. Bring friends and enjoy a beer at this seasonal shopping experience, or peruse vendors solo, with plenty of opportunities to connect with
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the artists and find thoughtful handmade gifts. Consult their “Field Guides” online to see each event’s unique lineup, recurring December 5, 12, 19, 11:30am-4:30pm. Peace Dale, FieldOfArtisans.com Hera Gallery On display in a new expanded gallery space, Hera Gallery presents their Small Works Show of member works in a variety of styles, but all in miniature form and going for under $100 each. Shop the sale through December 18. Wakefield, HeraGallery.org Jamestown Arts Center For two days, the galleries will be infused with a little extra magic for the Holiday Arts Market, featuring 15 artists exhibiting a range of fine art, jewelry, ceramics, and one-of-akind gifts. Come out to support local artisans and get your Christmas shopping in on December 10 from 5:30-7pm and December 11, 10am-4pm. JamestownArtCenter.org
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THROUGH DECEMBER 19 A Christmas Carol: The Granite Theatre puts on its own rendition of the family Christmas classic. Westerly, GraniteTheatre.com THROUGH DECEMBER 24 It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play: Back by popular demand, this staged 1940s radio broadcast of Frank Capra’s holiday movie classic features live sound effects and a handful of actors portraying the fateful Christmas Eve story. Warwick, GammTheatre.org DECEMBER 4 URI Symphony Orchestra & Jazz Big Band Holiday Concert 2021: Two versions of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite are performed side-by-side – the 1892 original and the playful, jazzy 1960 reinvention by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Kingston, URI.edu/music Maddie Poppe’s Acoustic Christmas: The American Idol winner brightens the holiday season with an acoustic holiday performance featuring songs from her Christmas From Home EP. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com Community Messiah Sing: Enjoy a community sing along of Part One of Handel’s Messiah with the Chorus of Westerly. ChorusOfWesterly.org
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DECEMBER 10 John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band Christmas Show: Rhode Island’s own John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band take the stage for a special holiday show at the Courthouse Center for the Arts. West Kingston, JohnCafferty.com
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Season of Giving Whether spreading goodwill with toy and clothing donations or bringing shelf-stable goods to your local food pantry, take a moment this season to give back. Here’s a handful of South County organizations collecting for the holidays. The Collective Holiday Toy Drive Peace Dale, TheCollective401.com Jonnycake Center of South Kingstown JonnycakeCenter.org Jonnycake Center of Westerly Jonnycake.org Matthew’s Wish Toy Parade Charlestown, RhodeIslandCan.org North Kingstown Food Pantry NKFoodPantry.org St. Peter’s by the Sea Community Market Narragansett, StPetersByTheSea.com Town of North Kingstown Holiday Giving Program NorthKingstown.org Welcome House of South County Peace Dale, WelcomeHouseofSouthCounty.org
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VISIONS OF SUGARPLUMS Rhody’s favorite artisanal lollipop maker debuts a pair of festive flavors Want the stockings stuffed with a little extra cheer this year? Goodies from local artisan candy maker Popette of Pendulum will bring an extra dose of merriment. Just in time for Christmas, Popette is rolling out two festive confections – vanilla swirl and candy-cane reindeer lollipops. Popette’s founder Brenda Swift – Rhode Island’s own Wilhelmina Wonka – created her candy company from the belief that “pure is possible.” Swift sources local and organic ingredients to make Popette’s sweet treats, which are vegan as well as gluten and tree-nut free. Before Swift donned her confectioner’s hat, she was a fashion designer in New York City. The RISD alum designed clothes for luxury retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, and Bloomingdales. While taking a break from the fashion industry, she began noodling with candy-making, and, ever the artist, added a hand-painted design to her confections. Her creative background is evident in her crafted candies. Each pop is embellished with a whimsical brush-stroke design. Swift spent a year fiddling with the recipe – which uses brown rice syrup instead of corn, organic cane sugar, and no chemical additives – before she began toting them to farmers’ markets around the state. Now Popette of Pendulum is found at specialty shops throughout the US. Learn more at PopetteOfPendulum.com | By Karen Greco Photography by Nick DelGiudice SORhodeIsland.com • December 2021
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Holiday Cheers Sparkling cocktails made with Wickford wine are merry and bright the festive season. But to kick off your celebrations (or your day) on the right note, opt for a quality bubbly. “For a good sparkling wine, you don’t want it too sweet,” she says. Some winemakers add sugar during the first fermentation to hide a multitude of sins. Sparkling wine uses a secondary
fermentation process, which includes adding sugar to trigger the yeast to ferment again. This activates the fizz. The bubbles should be “elegant,” continues Buonanno. “It should feel silky on the palate.” She recommends using a white wine glass rather than the traditional flute. “Sparkling wine is a wine, so it needs air,” she explains.
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“You want to be able to pick up the fruit aromas.” And drink up. Buonanno cautions against keeping it in the glass too long, lest the bubbles disappear. “Invest in a good bottle stopper; even just a half an hour is enough time for the bubbles to evaporate.” When entertaining, Buonanno recommends a prosecco or a brut rosé. They have enough complexity to please all taste buds. Making a cocktail from the effervescent vino “doesn’t have to be complicated. A brut rosé with some fresh raspberries or cranberries thrown in the glass makes a festive but easy cocktail.” Buonanno shares two elegant libations to add some sparkle to your holiday celebrations. She points out, like any mixed drink, the better the quality of the wine, the better the cocktail. Learn more at GooseneckVineyards.com RHODY SPARKLER • 5 oz Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco • 1 shot of Rhodium RI Red Vodka Fill wine glass with prosecco, then add the vodka. Garnish with fresh cranberries. POMEGRANATE PROSECCO PUNCH • 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice • 1 cup pear nectar • 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Triple Sec or Grand Marnier) • 1 bottle (750 ml) Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Slowly add prosecco. Serve chilled. *To prepare in advance, combine and chill pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Just before serving, add chilled prosecco.
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A Tasteful Tale of Warmth Sea Craft’s menu tells a unique story of vibrant flavor, unmatched comfort, and surprise It’s not every day your dinner menu has a prologue. Sea Craft, Narragansett’s newest waterfront restaurant, tells a three-course story: an introduction, body of work, and conclusion. As the prologue puts it, “The menu is, and will always be our story, an explanation of who we are and what we want to show you.” A friend and I shuffled into Sea Craft on a chilly night, using the side entrance at first (as we’d been accustomed to when the restaurant was Turtle Soup) and caught a glimpse of The Shore House, the historic inn built in 1901 that houses Sea Craft. Turning a corner, we were met with the sophisticated black-and-white motif of the dining room, including a large bar easy to imagine overflowing with raw bar lovers on a summer night. We chose a quiet table by a window and settled into our rattan chairs. Before diving into the “Introduction” or appetizer course, we took our time perusing a selection of classic beach cocktails and settled on the Agiros Pera’ and an Aviation. The Torched Taleggio
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former was Sea Craft’s take on a spicy margarita featuring chile-infused tequila, which our server Matt explained was steeped for three days to get the right amount of heat. Accompanied with spiced pear, orange liqueur, and lemon, the drink was as tasty as its star anise garnish was lovely. The Aviation, which was served in a coupe glass, was a stunning shade of purplish blue. With London gin as the base, the violet liqueur stood out with floral kick.
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For our app, we selected the Torched Taleggio and were immediately delighted by the approachability of the fry bread, best described (at least for New Englanders) as a tiny doughboy. We spread each piece with a sweet yet tart plum jam, topped with a generous spread of the torched cheese. Similar to a brie, the taleggio had a thin, rough exterior with a smooth and creamy, melt-in-your-mouth inside. Between the cocktails and this elevated comfort-food bite, it’s safe to say we were warmed from the seaside chill. From root vegetables and vibrant salads to fish and steak dishes, the “Body of Work” section of the menu has something for everyone.
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Still craving cozy, my friend opted for the Goat Ricotta Anolini. The broth, a mushroom brodo, was subtle and soothing, pairing perfectly with the freshness of the goat ricotta and savoriness of the salt pork. For my entree, server Matt swayed me to try the Whole Spanish Mackerel when he described the creaminess of the chickpea puree on the side. The fish was perfectly crispy and salty on the outside, soft and light on the inside, and neighbored by a generous serving of beets topped with zesty gremolata parsley sauce. Next to it was the chickpea puree (as creamy and delicious as described) carefully lined with urfa pepper, a satisfying surprise accompanying yet another warming course.
Full and content, we almost stopped there, but remembered no story is complete without a conclusion. For dessert, Matt offered a final suggestion – the Chocolate Budino. The cool chocolate pudding was topped, to our delight, with a toasted mezcal meringue and paired with a crumbly shortbread-like sable cookie. Finishing this culinary story with, essentially, an elevated s’more felt symbolic of our entire experience – comfortable enough to settle in, surprising enough to come back for more.
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Allie’s alum opens new donut shop in Kingston After a decade hand cutting donuts for Allie’s – Rhode Island’s OG fried dough institution – Ryan Zeolla decided to strike out on his own with RI Guys Donuts. His new storefront at the Emporium at URI’s Kingston campus “fell into our laps,” Zeolla says, noting that the foot traffic from the students made the location hard to pass up. RI Guys Donuts serves up more than just donuts. The menu includes bagels with an assortment of house-made cream
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The New Coastal A Great Island cottage earns its stripes by skipping them for natural textures and a neutral palette Michael Mosca and husband David Melançon live between Manhattan and Narragansett with their six-year-old Parsons Russell Terrier, Lorenzo. Mosca is a realtor with Sotheby’s Mott & Chace International Realty, specializing in luxury coastal properties, and Melançon is the founder and managing partner of a brand strategy consultancy and serves on the board of Providence-based Social Enterprise Greenhouse. Through the years the industrious pair have designed and decorated a Manhattan loft, a Colorado timber home, a California marina bungalow, and an 1890 sea cottage in Ogunquit, which they “restored and loved for more than 10 years until the commute from Manhattan for weekend visits became too much to handle,” Mosca explains. They sold the Maine property and began looking for a home on the North Fork of Long Island until a summer trip to Narragansett, where Mosca “discovered” Great Island. Photos by George Gregory, courtesy of Laura Krekorian SORhodeIsland.com • December 2021
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Even though Mosca spent his childhood summers at Narragansett beaches – “I even learned to swim at Sand Hill Cove!” – he wasn’t aware of the small island accessed by Galilee Escape Road in Narragansett. He recalls the freezing cold February day he visited a handful of properties with his sister, including the one that would become home. “It fell squarely into the category of ‘worst house in the best neighborhood,’ and my husband was on board sight unseen. Having undertaken several renovation projects over the past 20+ years, we knew we could turn it into something we’d love,” says Mosca with a knowing smile.
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Barely-there window treatments allow for unobstructed views year-round
The pair purchased the property thinking they’d modify/expand the existing 600-squarefoot home. “That became impossible due to zoning and building restrictions,” says Mosca, who explains that they decided to raze it and start from scratch, embarking on a threeyear project between design, permits, and construction. Although they had experience renovating older homes, they’d never built one, and enlisted architect Laura Krekorian, who helped them realize their vision of a charming Great Island escape of their own.
Inside decor is based on a pleasing neutral palette of creams, linens, and soft grays that connect with the natural colors outside. “These are comfortable hues for us, and they complement any style of furnishings and art. They also allow the architectural details like the stone wall around the fireplace, soaring ceiling, and wonderful water views to shine,” says Mosca. “We decidedly did not want a coastal home that was traditional blue and white or shouted ‘nautical’ in any way.”
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“South County is an amazing place – the best of the land and the sea,” muses Mosca. “We walk or bike down the street to our local fish market (Ferry Wharf) nearly every day, and we eat local produce pretty much exclusively. We paddleboard, kayak, and quahog (yes, it’s a verb!) from our backyard. We love the beach in all seasons, even winter when we can go with our dog, Lorenzo.”
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SHOP SMALL “Fill your kitchen with local food and your home with local flowers. Hang art on your walls from local artists. Plant a garden if you have even the tiniest yard,” says Mosca, an aspiring potter who serves on the board of the South County Art Association. Favorite businesses include Brandon Family Farm, The Farmer’s Daughter, Ferry Wharf Fish Market, Petals Farm Flowers, South County Art Association Gift Shop, and Stedman’s Bike Shop. Learn more about Mosca at CoastalRIHome.com
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Life & Style | influencer •
By Sascha Martin
Meet Santa Claus The big guy in red weighs in on everything from the proper way to enjoy a Del’s, his first RI stop on Christmas Eve, and how to live a merry and bright life
Dear Santa, We’ve assembled some questions to get to know you better! First things first, when it comes to coffee milk, are you team Autocrat or Eclipse? Both! I prefer Eclipse in the morning, and Autocrat in the evening. I find Eclipse has a stronger coffee flavor – great for those early morning meetings in the workshop. Autocrat is a little sweeter – just the thing to satisfy a late-night sweet tooth. How do you enjoy Del’s frozen lemonade: straw or no straw? A straw!? Even at the North Pole we don’t use a straw with a Del’s! Favorite type of clam chowder after a cold night on the sleigh: Rhode Island (clear), New England (white), or Manhattan (red)? Well, red and white are my two favorite colors, but I prefer my chowda Rhode Island-style. Where do you land first in Rhode Island? Our first stop on Christmas Eve is always Foster, then Glocester. They have the most snow. After checking the naughty and nice list for the second time, what is your go-to snack: calamari or clam cakes? I do love a good clam cake, but I prefer calamari – with the tentacles!
When you find yourself in Little Rhody in the off-season, where do you and Mrs. Claus like to go? Mrs. Claus and I have a beautiful summer home in Bristol. There are so many wonderful things to see and do there, and everyone is so friendly. We especially love strolling through the downtown, frequenting the shops, and visiting the local restaurants – incognito of course! What is your number one tip to making the season merry and bright? Be kind to one another. And give without expecting anything in return – not only at Christmastime, but throughout the year. Making the season merry and bright for others is the best way to make the season merry and bright for yourself.
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Pieced Together You don’t need a green thumb to be smitten with The Farmer’s Daughter. For the uninitiated, this is no ordinary garden center but a wondrous place outfitted with inspiring displays sure to transform any unsuspecting visitor into a gardenista. Christine Chitnis is a longtime fan. The Providence-based writer and photographer is also the author of four books and a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, and Country Living. Each fall, Chitnis makes the 40-minute trek (hey, that’s far in Rhode Island) to visit the South Kingstown destination to marvel at the displays of heirloom pumpkins and gourds. “I always end up choosing many more pumpkins than my modest front porch can support!” says Chitnis. In September of 2020 she approached owner Sarah Partyka and asked if she could create a large overhead shot of every color, shape, and variety of pumpkin she offered. Partyka agreed. “As a photographer, I am constantly inspired by nature’s abundant palette and I’d been dreaming of this shot for over a year, ever since my last visit. In my mind, I could see hundreds of pumpkins arranged by color, from the dusky blue green Jarrahdale to the creamy white Casperita, to the mahogany-orange Daybreaks.” Chitnis shares that the resulting photo is one of her favorite shots ever taken over a decades-long career. “As soon as I shared it on Instagram, I could tell it was going to take on a life of its own.” Sure enough, what followed was a whirlwind as Chitnis’ pumpkin picture raced across social media, reaching millions of viewers. Britney Spears, the queen of pop herself, even reposted the pumpkins to her 35 million followers. As an author, Chitnis has a literary agent that helps her land book deals, and recalls a conversation asking what she thought about licensing the pumpkin photo for a puzzle. This was during the height of the pandemic when puzzles were all the rage and selling out in stores across the country. “I thought it sounded like the perfect opportunity to share my photo with a larger audience,” says Chitnis.
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