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Recharge your body and spirit at the Rhode Island Yoga Center in Kingston
Going from bachelor pad to family home in Narragansett
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22 Vacation, All You Ever Wanted
9 Editor’s Note
Get the most out of February break as a family
24 A Rhode Island Food Icon How the hot wiener has been entrenched into our culinary culture
27 The Mind-Body Connection Slow down, unplug and take time for your body and spirit
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Find Your Zen Place Mindfulness is a buzzword these days. If you’re mindful, according to your social media feeds, you can do anything from lose weight to repair difficult relationships to find time to be even more hyper-productive than you are now. But what does it actually mean to be mindful? It’s not about adding one more task to your multi-tasked life. It means taking time out for yourself and finding a quiet space in the middle of the chaos. This month, we delve into mindfulness in South County: meditation and other ways to clear your mind; alternative therapies to heal your body; and resources to help re-energize your spirit. We’ve
even got a primer on what yoga class you should try if you’ve always been curious but didn’t know where to start. February is the month of love – but you can only truly be good to the people you love if you’re good to yourself first. Take some time for mindfulness this month. You won’t regret it.
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able to lease temporary space in the office of Orthodontist Dr. Allen Lorenz in Fall River. Located in a converted church, the unique space has proven to be a beautiful and calming transition until Tiverton reopens in the spring. The grace and confidence of the Lorenz Orthodontics team has been a tremendous blessing, and I could never thank them enough. I also want to thank Dr. Rameirez and Dr. Saaraveada, who have covered Wakefield while I continue to deal with legal, insurance and cleanup issues. It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for the support we have been shown. On the upside, 2017 holds things we can look forward too. We should be able to return to our Tiverton location by June, and I hope to return to Wakefield in February. My team and I look forward to those homecomings. Yet perhaps most of all, Kyle Medeiros, who I’ve mentored for over 10 years, will graduate in May from Boston University, Goldman School of Dentistry. Kyle came to us to observe as a junior in high school and his loyalty, integrity and dedication has helped me immensely to see the silver lining that the future often holds. So to all in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, we wish you the very best and want you to know we are here to serve your dental needs. We look forward to being supporters of our communities and thank you for your amazing support.
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PINBALL WIZARDS The pinball and arcade bar renaissance has finally made its way to Rhode Island, and Flip Side in Westerly is the latest barcade to claim your quarters. “Pinball and beer make a wonderful combination,” explains owner Mark Carvey who, with his wife Dana, turned an obsession and ever-growing pinball machine collection into a place where good beer and old school arcade nostalgia collide. “The marriage of the two was a no brainer.” Expect the ten taps and the nine tables to rotate regularly. Taps feature local suds like Westerly’s own Grey Sail and
the tables range from ‘80s classics to contemporary games. Over 30 additional canned beers and an old jukebox full of 45s that run the gamut from David Bowie to Wu Tang Clan will keep those flipper fingers flipping. “Arcades were a thing of our youth and have almost become extinct,” says Mark. “We wanted to bring some of the nostalgia back for these classic games and give some younger adults the enjoyment they may never have had the chance to experience.” 1 Railroad Avenue, Westerly. FlipSidePinball.bar
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What it means to truly embody the “Gypset” lifestyle is to exude an air of the past, to channel the beatniks and the hippies, all while embracing modern day wanderlust. Clothing designer Melissa Hillas is a 14-year South County transplant by way of New Jersey, who has spent summers at the beach since birth. Inspired by her father, one of the first long boarders of the 1960s, Melissa naturally turned her free spirited memories into the booming boho-luxe brand, Gypset Girl. We talked with her about living the Gypset life and the inspiration for her newest fashion line. How did you come to embrace the Gypset lifestyle and spin it into a brand? I’ve always embraced a freethinking mindset and felt as though I was born into the wrong generation, that I should have been living in the ‘60s. I love to read and devoured books by Emerson, Kerouac and Burroughs. I got lost in thoughts of hitting the road on experimental adventures. As far as spinning it into a brand, it grew organically through my world travels and writing my blog, Gypset Girl, which explores travel, fashion and the nomadic bohemian lifestyle I live. What came first, your passion for adventure or your passion for fashion? As soon as I had the ability to understand travel, I wanted
to move around. There was no changing me once I had a small taste of it. I have to say though, at the same time I adored fashion equally. I learned about the glossy beautiful pages of Vogue at my mother’s knee. How does your passion for travel inform your passion for fashion? Seeing all of the different colors and textures from different cultures has a big influence on how I see fashion. Fashion informs my travel through wanting to understand why people wear the clothes they do in different corners of the world. What was the biggest inspiration behind your newest collection? I suppose my muses for this collection are my great grandparents. They lived as expats in Marrakech after WWII. I grew up looking at their photos and hearing stories of their time spent in Marrakech. When I finally visited for the first time, I felt like I was home. I’ve been there four times in the last year and a half. I have a great group of friends there now and feel very immersed in the culture when I visit. What can we expect from the next Gypset Girl line? The inspiration for this collection was an elegant rock and roll nomad. There’s lots of leather and supple textures in the pieces ensuring that while you look
Gypset Girl Melissa Hillas looks to beatniks and bohemians for inspiration on her new fashion line fabulous you will feel very comfortable. That alone makes them great for day to day. The pieces can also be mixed and matched with each other to create multiple outfits within the collection. GypsetGirl.com –Kimberly Cauti
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You can swirl rocks in your whiskey glass, or you can slide them across the ice during a curling match. The Ocean State Curling Club, the state’s only curling club, meets on Sundays at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Cranston, but this month, they’re coming to South County. The league matches up teams of four players who slide 40lb granite stones across the ice and try to land more of their stones closer to the target than the other team. Sounds simple, but it’s more complicated (and more of a workout) than you think. “Intellectually, it’s a game of strategy, problem solving and thinking on your feet,” says Larry Riccitelli, president of the club. The 500 year old “gentleman’s sport” also comes with a set of pretty unique traditions, like broomstacking: “Once the game is over, the players go to the bar and the winners buy the losers a beverage,” Larry says. “Everyone sits together for an hour or more.” Check it out for yourself at one of their Learn to Curl sessions, happening on February 21 at the Washington Trust Community Skating Center in downtown Westerly. Or, just bite the bullet – er, stone – and join the club. OceanStateCurling.org –Julie Tremaine 16
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Channel your inner olympian at the Ocean State Curling Club’s Learn to Curl in Westerly on February 21
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ford, met while working together at a local jewelry store, and in 2014 they started their own jewelry company, MKindred. Since then, they’ve been making jewelry out of their living rooms and showing off their bracelets at trunk shows around the state. “Having been in the retail business and seeing the importance of people purchasing items that had some meaning to them, Keri and I decided it was time to put our heads together and make it happen,” says Melanie. MKindred currently has eight different collections of bracelets, and all of the pieces feature semiprecious stones, many of which they find at gem trade shows, with different meanings and energies behind them. Keri’s favorite stone to work with is Amazonite. “It’s a stone of healing and it’s a beautiful blue,” she says. Melanie’s favorite is Labradorite.
Like any new startup, it’s taken the duo some time to get on the path they’re on now. “Fortunately, we’ve found some great local Rhode Island designers, model makers, casters and platers,” says Melanie. “We try to keep it as much homegrown as possible.” On coming up with the brand name, Melanie says, “I’m the M, Keri’s the K, and we’re kindred spirits. We felt, as soon as we started working together, that we’ve known each other forever. We have a blast, even on our darkest days of trying to figure out how we’re going to move forward with this.” MKindred plans to kick off the new year strong. “Right now, we’re expanding on our current collections, as well as adding two to three additional collections,” says Keri. “We’re also making limited-edition love knot chokers for Valentine’s Day, so stay tuned.” MKindred.com –Jessica Bryant
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Molly O’Neill knows,
“If you want something to happen, you have to do it.” Juggling the formidable demands of family, business and charity on an island can be challenging but small towns have a way of selfsupporting and with her quick laugh and common sense approach, Molly plays a quiet but major role. She first worked at The Narragansett Inn during the ‘70s before her family purchased The Sheffield House B&B on High Street. Then in 1986, during her second year at Randolph Macon Woman’s College, she opened a small retail shop. In 1989, Molly moved to the island and over the next few years built a business, met her husband Chris, started a family and volunteered whenever she had the time. And even when she didn’t. At one point, she cared for 32 ducks, three kids, two cats and a perpetually wandering black lab named Daisy, all while managing her store, The Scarlet Begonia, and a family linen business. She’s been a quiet force behind countless island projects, campaigns, fundraisers and benefits. In addition to more than 20 years volunteering with the Chamber of Commerce she served as the Lions Club president and Town Moderator. But first, there was The Scarlet Begonia. The Begonia was her beloved shop of beautiful things assembled from countless artists, potters, weavers and painters. In 1990, Red Bird Liquor Store owner Mac Todd agreed to rent his storage building on Dodge Street but only if she moved all his inventory into the store. For a week Molly lugged heavy cardboard cases between buildings, locking the doors with each move to prevent a pair of opportunistic locals with an abundance of free time from scurrying in and helping themselves to his spirits. The Begonia, with gorgeous rugs, rings for fingers and bells for shoes, framed art and Vera Bradley bags,
Molly O'Neill (top center) works with middle and high schoolers on volunteer projects around the island remained a fixture with a devoted clientele until she closed its doors in 2013. That move left her, of course, with more time for family and volunteering. “I have no problems staying busy,” she says. She served meals for the Lunch Bunch, volunteered at the Island School, taught CCD at St. Andrew’s and now teaches English as a Second Language at the Island Free Library. She and Chris go off-island occasionally for the usual checkups and shopping, although she firmly believes that “mayonnaise and going shopping are the worst things ever.” Molly loves living on Block Island, even with its challenges, like the take-out food mainlanders take for granted. “I’m a pro at reheating Chinese food. I can tell you the best way to reheat each item; some you have to steam, some stir-fry. There’s no such thing as hot Chinese food out here,” she says with a laugh. Working for the Chamber is a joy because, “I love where I live and where I work. I get to tell people all day
long about how much I love it here.” Now, one of Molly’s greatest passions is being an advisor to the Leo Club, a charitable offshoot of the Lions. Twenty-three island boys and girls from middle to high school volunteer time and energy for community service, like clearing Nature Conservancy trails and fundraising projects like selling Leo hats at the annual New Year’s Day polar plunge. With guidance from Lions Club members, they plan and coordinate their own events while managing their own calendar to learn the rewards of leadership and philanthropy. With two of three children off to college, she stays true to the spirit of Lions and Leos, enjoying a good life busy with family, friends and charity with occasional visits to her favorite spot, North Light. “I’ve quit a few things… but then I’ve picked up a few things. I can’t help it,” she says. Molly O’Neill, busy as always. –Todd Corayer February 2017 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Seven Days of School Vacation
How to have family fun all week long during Winter Break
Saturday Get a jump on the week by taking the entire family to Yawgoo Valley in Exeter for a ski or snowboard lesson. There’s always snow at Yawgoo Valley, no matter what the weather has or hasn’t done. Not into skiing or snowboarding? Definitely try the familyfriendly snow tubing. During vacation week it’s open even longer for extra time in the snow. 160 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter. 294-3802, Yawgoo.com Think your child is the next Steven Spielberg? Head to any of the various venues around Providence hosting the Children’s Film Festival. With movies for the whole family showing all week long, you can feel good about your kids seeing the latest and greatest in children’s cinema. Who knows, it might even inspire them. Multiple venues. 209-7585, ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org Who said the ocean is only for summer? Take the family and head over to the Save the Bay tours for some seal watching fun. Each tour is 90 minutes and there are departures from Newport and Westerly. Just think of all the amazing animals waiting to be seen on a fun winter boat ride. 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 324-6020. 8 Broad Street, Westerly. 315-2709, SaveBay.org
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Or, enroll your kids in an awesome gymnastics-based camp with Aim High Academy in East Greenwich. Your kids can tumble and roll all day while exercising in a fun and positive environment. Get ready for them to show off their awesome new tricks after camp wraps up. 3355 South Country Trail, East Greenwich. 886-7827, AimHighAcademy.org
The RISD Museum in Providence offers free admission on Sundays, as well as special programming and tours just for kids to help them better understand and appreciate fine art. If they’re feeling artistic, take them to Family See and Sketch, a kid-friendly open studio. 20 North Main Street, Providence. 4546500, RISDMuseum.org Stop by the Newport Winter Festival’s Children’s Fair on Sunday and Monday for some dancing, reptiles, face painting, balloon animals and arts and crafts all day long at various locations throughout Newport. There’s plenty of fun for the whole family. Multiple venues. 847-7666, NewportWinterFestival.com
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Rink has extended hours skating this week beginning at 10am and the Westerly Ice Rink has a few intro classes as well as their public skate beginning at 3pm during the week. Boss Ice Arena in Kingston also has public skating and open hockey throughout the week. No matter where you go, you’ll be having fun while staying fit on the ice. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 846-3018, NewportSkatingCenter. com; 61 Main Street, Westerly. 6377902, OceanCommunityYMCA.org; 1 Keaney Road, Kingston. 874-4988, BossIceArena.com
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For something a little more low key, the Providence Children’s Museum has fun programming every day of the week, starting with three performances by popular kids’ entertainer Keith Munslow on Monday, who will hold participation-encouraged shows with lively piano tunes and tongue twisting
poems. 100 South Street, Providence. 273-5437, ChildrenMuseum.org
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Tuesday Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown is the state’s biggest aquarium, and is open every day for up close and personal encounters with sea creatures. During school vacation week, their weekend programming happens every day: think puffer fish demonstrations, and feedings of tortoises, seahorses, stingrays, dogfish sharks and horseshoe crabs. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 885-4690, BiomesCenter.com If the kids are cheering for more science (because what kid doesn’t), get over to the Museum of Natural History in Providence. During school vacation there will experiments and fun things to do that are all related to STEM. Think physics experiments, making your own spacecraft and plenty more. Check their website to see the specific schedule and plan on jumping into STEM learning. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 680-7221, ProvidenceRI. com/Museum If the kids want a little less science in their vacation, head over to the Teddy
Photography by (Header) Grace Lentini, Photos by (left to right) Childrens Film Festival, Providence Bruins, Explore Newport, Providence Children’s Museum
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Bear Tea as part of the Newport Winter Festival presented by the Newport Harbor Hotel. Kids bring their favorite teddy bear and listen to the musical storyteller Christopher “Kavi” Carbone. There will be stories all about winter, with tea for adults and milk and cookies for the kids. 49 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport. 847-9000, NewportWinterFestival.com
Wednesday Roger Williams Park Zoo has weeklong camps for kids age 4-13, but the zoo is worth a visit any day during Winter Wonder Days. Admission is half-price in winter, and many of the zoo’s animals, like the snow leopard, are more active in cold weather. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 7853510, RWPZoo.org If being outside today isn’t your thing then head over to Hotel Viking’s SpaFjor in Newport and treat yourself and the kids to a spa day. The spa offers plenty of services for adults but also have a Prince & Princesses menu for the younger crowd. A Wednesday dedicated to their first pedicure? Yes, please. 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 847-3300, HotelViking.com
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If inspiration has hit, send the kiddies to art camp with Clayground Studio in East Greenwich. Here the kids will work on clay projects and mosaics with plenty of additional time for drawing and painting. 5600 Post Road #109, East Greenwich. 8844888, ClaygroundStudio.com
If rock climbing isn’t what they’re into there’s also Launch Trampoline Park in Warwick, which brings a whole new meaning to bouncing off the walls. Grab some serious airtime with your kids as you bounce around the indoor trampoline park. You would have never thought exercise could be so much fun. 105 Pace Boulevard, Warwick. 828-5867, LaunchRI.com Or, you could work on your laser tag game at Mission Combat in West Warwick. The tykes are sure to have fun – and wear each other out – while trying to come out the winner during awesome laser tag battles. 3 Bridal Avenue, West Warwick. 203-0467, MissionCombat.com
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Friday The Save The Bay Aquarium and Exploration Center at Easton’s Beach in Newport is open Friday-Sunday in the winter, and offers touch-tank experiences with Atlantic sea life and educational programs for little ones. They also offer camps for grades two through four during the week if your kids want to delve even deeper into nautical learning. 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 324-6020, SaveBay.org
Thursday
With Friday being the last official day of break you’ll want to do something for the whole family. Head over to Alley Katz Bowling in Westerly or Old Mountain Lanes in Wakefield and see who in the family is the best bowler in town. 116 Granite Street, Westerly. 5967474, AlleyKatzRI.com. 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 783-5511, OldMountainLanesRI.com
Feeling a little cooped up? Make today all about exercise. Head over to Rock Spot in South Kingstown to gear up and climb the walls – literally. This indoor rock climbing place will have your kids burning off plenty of energy – and have fun while doing it. 1174 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 789-7768, Peacedale. RockspotClimbing.com
Or, if bowling isn’t up your alley, don’t forget about Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights. Head to the observatory anywhere from 6pm on to see the stars and planets overhead. The observatory stays open late and has telescopes for the best possible viewing. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. 3649508, FrostyDrew.org
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The Hot Wiener:
A Rhode Island Icon Going “all the way” with our state’s littlest celebrity Written and Photographed By Grace Lentini
Hot wieners are firmly planted in Rhode Island’s culinary psyche. They’re to the Ocean State what cheesesteak is to Philly, what barbecue is to Kansas City and what street tacos are to Los Angeles. Everyone has the wienie joint (their words, not ours) they grew up with, the gold standard against which all others are judged. There’s the Original New York System and Olneyville NY System in Providence, Wein-O-Rama in Cranston, Rod’s Grille in Warren, New York Lunch in Woonsocket, Sam’s New York System in North Providence, Snoopy’s Diner in North Kingstown and plenty more scattered throughout. The very first bite of a hot wiener is a Rhode Island rite of passage, usually passed down from one generation to the next. No matter where you go, getting them “all the way” is always the same: steamed bun, wienie, mustard, meat sauce, onion, celery salt. Of course you don’t have to get them all the way, but what fun is that? That’s like getting a cheesesteak without the cheese: you just don’t do it. Just as eating hot wieners is a tradition, so is serving them. Many hot wiener restaurants have been owned by the same family for decades, with each place remaining as true as possible to
their original recipes, especially the meat sauce. Some recipes have been handed down for over 70 years. The million dollar question is who served the very first hot wiener? Who is responsible for this beloved tradition? Who can the legions of diners thank for instilling this strange and wonderful treat upon the Ocean State? After talking to wienie joint owners across the state, the answer was always the same: the first hot wiener in Rhode Island was served at the Original New York System (424 Smith Street, Providence. 331-5349). It’s the OG of the wienie. Greg Stevens, who owns Olneyville NY System (18 Plainfield Street, Providence. 621-9500, OlneyvilleNewYorkSystem.com), is related to the original owners of the Original New York System. In speaking with him, it’s clear that hot wieners have quite a long history. In the early 1900s, Greek immigrants came to New York after passing through Ellis Island and settled in Brooklyn (most likely in the Coney Island section). As the Greeks moved out of Brooklyn and across the country, they brought with them and served up a form of hot dog or hot wiener which they covered in a Coney Island meat sauce. Greg’s relatives Augustus Pappas and his son Ernie opened the Original
Iconic Ingredients • Everyone uses celery salt, although any information about the brand is held close to the vest. • As far as the onions sprinkled on top of the wieners, survey says that restaurants use white onions. • Everyone is tight lipped about their
secret meat sauce recipes, but some said that one of the most important factors in making a perfectly spreadable meat sauce is to use 70/30 ground beef. Fat is flavor, and no one’s eating a hot wiener for its health benefits. • The mustard? Well, it’s not French’s.
New York System on Smith Street in Providence in 1927. In the late 1930s, Augustus Pappas fell ill, so Ernie called on his cousins Anthony and Nicholas Stavrianakos (Greg’s great grandfather and grandfather, respectively) to help run the restaurant. In 1933, Greg’s father, Peter, was born in New York where his name was shortened from Stavrianakos to Stevens. In 1946, Ernie no longer needed help
running the Smith Street location. His son Gus eventually took over in the ‘60s, running the place until he retired in 2014. Once Gus retired, the business changed ownership and eventually had its doors closed for ten months. This past year, restaurateur Taner Zoprak bought the business, and plans to keep to the original recipes. Back to Anthony and Nicholas. The father and son team branched out on their
Snoopy’s Diner in North Kingstown is a diner first and hot wiener restaurant second
We surveyed hot wiener restaurant owners across the state to find out the building blocks of going “all the way” • There are distinct differences between hot dogs and hot wieners: hot dogs are typically very processed, with a hodge podge of different cuts of meat. Hot wieners on the other hand are made with beef, pork, veal, spices and one preservative. There are two types of hot wieners that wienie joints use: ones in a natural
casing, and ones without, both of which are made in state. • The consensus on hot wiener buns is that Homestead Baking Company of East Providence bakes the buns that virtually everyone uses. “We make [the buns] sweeter than the typical hot dog roll,” says Homestead General Manager
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own after leaving the Original New York System and bought a small restaurant located at 11 Olneyville Square (where the bar Lonely Street is currently located). The restaurant was located right next to a taxi stand, which in 1954 was built over into a restaurant (the current location of Olneyville NY System). Anthony and Nicholas bought that space in 1954, and have been there ever since. In 1957 Nicholas passed away, and in 1958, Anthony passed away at age 97, working until his last day. Greg’s father Peter took over the business in 1958. Greg was born in 1960, and when he was old enough he worked at Olneyville NY System on weekends and during the summers. At the ripe age of 15 he knew he was going to join the family business, and in 1979 he started working full time, side by side with his dad until the early ‘90s when Peter retired. Greg and his sister Stephanie Stevens-Turini have operated the restaurant ever since. The Original New York System and Olneyville NY System were opened with the express goal of being hot wiener joints. Of course there’s plenty else on their menus, but folks typically go there for the wienies. Other restaurants have followed suit, while others have simply added hot wieners to their menu to get folks through the door. Snoopy’s Diner (4001 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown. 295-1533) opened in 1971 and didn’t have wieners on the menu until roughly 1990. “Snoopy’s is a diner first, and a
wienie joint second,” says second generation owner Russ Bacon. The diner itself is the 22nd Silk City Diner, built in 1941. It’s complete with vintage 1957 or 1958 Seeburg 200 Wall O Matic tabletop jukeboxes that work as well today as the day they were installed. They play actual 45s, not CDs. “Hot wieners were a good fit for us. They’re nostalgic and part of RI history, and it was a way to attract diners when Route 4 was built.” And it worked. When he added hot wieners to their menu they had wiener eating competitions and were open late night. He would open at 11pm on Friday and close sometime between 3-4pm on Saturday. He’d go home, eat dinner, take a nap, come back at 11pm and stay open until 3pm on Sunday. He did that for 12 years. One thing that rings true at every hot wiener restaurant is the need to stay true to the ingredients. “Do not change a thing. That’s the theory with Olneyville NY System,” Greg says. “When people come in and have their hot wiener and coffee milk I’ll ask, ‘does it taste exactly as you remember?’ If they say yes, that’s the best compliment I can get. Keeping everything the same… it’s harder than it looks.” As long as hot wieners stay the same, they’ll continue to hold a place in Rhode Islanders’ hearts… and stomachs.
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FIND YOUR ZEN PLACE Heart Center Yoga in Narragansett provides a quiet respite from a noisy world. They offer weekend classes that focus on simple breathing meditations and simple approaches to tackling everyday problems. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month is Jyoti Inner Light Meditation, which is free and great for beginners. Kundalini Community Meditations happen on the second Sunday of the month, and offer a longer, deeper meditation with warm up exercises. 123 Boon Street, Narragansett. 662-1164, HeartCenterYogaRI.com
FORGE A NEW PATH In the summer, Block Island is a beachy paradise. In the winter, the island is just as beautiful but much more quiet. Take an off-season day trip to the island’s Sacred Labyrinth, which is a meditation garden designed to connect you to your deepest self. The circular stone pathway isn’t a maze – it’s a walking path for you to explore slowly with intention. At the center is a sitting area with views of Sachem Pond and North Light. A sculpture garden offers some levity, and the mailbox filled with notebooks of other people’s reflections is a must-see. Corn Neck Road, Block Island. BlockIslandInfo.com
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The Jamestown Philomenian Library and the Cross Mills Library in Charlestown both offer a Coloring Group, for adults to zone out of stress and zone into coloring inside the lines… or outside, depending on what feels right at that moment. It’s a kind of meditation to clear your mind and connect with the page, plus you get the added bonus of playing with colored pencils. Jamestown: 26 North Road, Jamestown. 423-7280, JamestownPhilomenianLibrary.org. Cross Mills: 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown. 3646211, CrossMills.org
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Alternative therapies can boost your mental and physical wellbeing GET TO THE POINT Even if you’re afraid of needles, acupuncture isn’t scary or painful. During the session, an acupuncturist will place tiny, barely visible (or detectable) needles in your hands, feet and forehead to redirect the body’s energies and relieve everything from stress to recurring pain to chronic illness. South County Community Acupuncture offers acupuncture as well as a type of body adjustment called Manual Osteopathy, as well as other Eastern practices. 750 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. 788-1068, ShiningSea-Acupuncture.com
FEEL GOOD VIBRATIONS Reiki is a Japanese healing modality where a practitioner uses light touch to redirect the body’s energy, clearing away negativity and allowing positive vibes back in. It sounds a little out there, but it really has a relaxing and rejuvenating effect. Natalie Truman at Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork offers 30- and 60-minute reiki sessions, in addition to other self-care practices. 148 Main Street, Wakefield. 402-0223, Therapeutic-Massage-And-Bodywork.ABMP.com
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SMELL THE ROSES Essential oils have so many uses, from being natural cleaning products to acting as natural medicinal alternatives. Aromatherapy opens up a whole new world of feeling better, without involving a prescription pad. At Newport Aromatherapy, herbalist Cynthia Marie LaBonte blends essential oils into delicious smelling perfumes that actually boost your wellness. Panacea is a lavender, ylang ylang and rose blend that calms you down, improves hypertension and promotes fuller breathing and a sense of wellbeing. Balance has Egyptian geranium, French lavender and bergamot, which lifts your mood, calms your hormones and soothes your skin. 109 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 846-1101, NewportAromatherapy.com
CHANNEL EASTERN WISDOM If Chinese herbal medicine has worked in China for thousands of years, it’s probably going to lead to positive benefits for you. At Holistic Health RI, Dr. Jewel Somerville offers herbal “prescriptions” that are all natural and plant based, and treat the root of the problem as well as the symptoms. Herbalism is increasingly gaining traction
Raffa Yoga in Cranston has rooms dedicated to reaping health benefits from stones and spices
in the medical community as an aid to traditional, pharmaceutical treatments: think ginger supplements, which decrease inflammation, in addition to an arthritis prescription. With thousands of plants commonly used as medicine, the possibilities are endless. 990 Main Street, East Greenwich. 398-2933, HolisticHealthRI.com
SWEAT IT OUT You could blast the heat in your car, or just start eating a lot more hot sauce, but nothing will feel as good as the sweat you’ll make at Raffa Yoga’s Urban Sweat. The Cranston yoga studio and wellness center has a huge area devoted to heated rooms designed for specific health benefits, like the Himalayan Salt Cave that boosts your respiratory system, or the Turmeric Dry Sauna to reduce inflammation. 19 Sharpe Drive, Cranston. 463-3335, RaffaYoga.com
PRESS THE ISSUE A really great massage isn’t just an hour on the table, blissing out as a masseuse works out all of your kinks. Massage boosts your wellbeing in many ways, especially if you’re being worked on by someone who has whole body wellness in mind. At Massage on Main, Donna Tschuta offers different types of massage, from the light, stress relieving treatments to orthopedic and myofascial massage. She can also incorporate reiki or acupressure into a treatment, which is specific, targeted
FOOD AS MEDICINE Looking and feeling your best starts with what fuel you give your body – and even “healthy” choices at the grocery store aren’t always healthy. Here are some health-oriented food sources that help you eat well, and with intention. South County Food Co-Op carries natural and organic foods and home products, and has a cafe and prepared foods for when you need something quick and healthy to-go. 344 Main Street, Wakefield. 789-2240, SouthCountyFoodCoop.com Maize n’ Manna is a cafe offering vegan, vegetarian
and gluten-free foods, plus bulk sales of organic foods by the ounce. 40 High Street, Westerly. 5961680, Facebook.com/MaizeNMannaWholeFoods Back to Basics Natural Foods is a natural and organic food store that also offers resources like recipes and a wellness library.
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Remember all of those circles on Michael Phelps during the Olympics this summer? Not the medals – the circles that looked like weird bruises all over his back. That was cupping, an ancient Chinese medicinal technique to increase blood flow in your muscles, which promotes healing and soothes aches. Deep Roots Acupuncture offers cupping in addition to acupuncture and other Eastern healing modalities like Tui Na and Gua Sha. Cupping helps soothe things like lower back pain, but also helps uninjured people recover more quickly from tough workouts and minor strains. It’s also a lot better for you than the ibuprofen you were going to pop until that nagging pain went away on its own. 24 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield. 932-7088, DeepRootsRI.com
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HONE YOUR REFLEXES Foot massage is great. Foot massage that has lasting benefits to your body and spirit is even better. At Uptown Salon and Spa, masseuses practice the ancient technique, which involves applying pressure to precise spots on your hands and feet to redirect the body’s energy flow. Reflexology combines pressure point touch, aromatherapy and massage, and has been known to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost circulation and reduce pain. 31 Post Road, Westerly. 596-9100, UptownSalonSpa.com
ENJOY THE JOURNEY Remember how good it feels to immerse yourself in the ocean in the height of summer? You can have that, even in February. The Water Journey at Newport’s Bodhi Spa is a tiny vacation. The hydrotherapy facility is a series of hot and cold mineral plunge pools and saunas designed to clean out toxins and boost your lymphatic system. Plus, it just feels really wonderful to be so warm and relaxed during such a cold season. 654 Thames Street, Newport. 619-4916, BodhiSpa.com
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Food as medicine – the idea that an improved diet can improve your physical health – is becoming more and more mainstream. But herbs can be medicine, too. At Shen Garden Acupuncture, Dr. Dan Howard is an acupuncturist who also practices Chinese herbal medicine, using herbs to create supplemental treatments that can address all kinds of maladies, from recurring headaches to insomnia to bigger health issues. 74 Second Street, North Kingstown. 935-7221, ShenGardenAcupuncture.com
Sculpt long and lean muscles during heated yoga at the Rhode Island Yoga Center
Vinyasa is the kind of practice that people envision when they’re thinking about trying yoga: students make slow, intentional movements that link the body with the breath, creating poses that are challenging but attainable even to first timers, and leaving with a quiet mind. The Island Heron, 34 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. 560-0411, TheIslandHeron.com Yin Yoga offers a practice that’s opposite of the yang of vinyasa. Rather than moving through different asanas (series of poses designed to work together), yin yoga puts you in one gentle pose for a much longer period of time. It’s more mentally challenging than physically challenging, but the deep stretches you attain leave you feeling totally rejuvenated. Grace School of Yoga, 35 Weaver Road, North Kingstown. 667-2800, GraceYoga.org Ashtanga Yoga is similar to vinyasa, and focuses on slow, intentional breath connected to yoga postures. It promotes coordination, stamina, concentration, balance and clarity of mind. Ashtanga Yoga Rhode Island, 26 High Street, Westerly. 9325650, AshtangaYogaRI.com Buti Yoga is a high-intensity yoga practice that happens in a heated room. It helps to sculpt long, lean muscles and strengthen the core. It incorporates power yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics. 99 Fortin Road, Kingston. 284-0320, RIYogaCenter.com Heated Core Yoga is a practice unlike any other. It’s physically challenging, designed to be both a workout and a way to promote overall health through breathing exercises and deep stretching. You don’t have to be in perfect shape to try it – that’s what the practice is for. All That Matters, Locations in South Kingstown and East Greenwich. AllThatMatters.com
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Power Yoga is a more active practice, which is great for people looking for a different kind of workout rather than a way to bliss out. The room is heated to 90 degrees to boost both stretching and your body’s ability to detox. Rhode Island Power Yoga, 1360 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. 500-5168, RhodeIslandPowerYoga.com
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FROM NEW YORK TO NARRAGANSETT When firefighter Joe Volpe moved from Queens to Narragansett he knew one thing for sure: if he was going to live in Rhode Island by the beach he needed that classic, New England shingled house. Enlisting the help of local builders – and
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Start Spreading the News It didn’t take long for Joe Volpe, who moved to Rhode Island from New York more than a decade ago, to adapt to the Ocean State’s coastal environs. Serving on the Narragansett Fire Department, Joe settled into a quaint cottage on the town’s Harbour Island, a quiet, 140-acre peninsula that juts out into the Salt Pond. With panoramic views of the neighborhood’s association beach and one of two dock complexes, Joe quickly knew he had found someplace special. “Coming from Queens, I thought it was Fantasyland!” he jokes. “[I] saw all the social events and sense of community that took place there. I was fortunate enough to have a great landlord, the late Tony Brunetti Sr., who helped me 38
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with renting the place. He was also a realtor, so when one of the few build able lots just a few houses away became available, he guided me through the process and I jumped on it.” Since he wasn’t exactly ready to buy when he did, Joe started paying down the land. With no construction experience, he began to educate himself about the ins and outs of building, first turning to his brothers in the fire department. “I spent the next three years becoming a pest and asking them tons of questions. I’m pretty sure I drove Richard Pariseault, a retired lieutenant, crazy,” he admits. Richard was a wealth of knowledge. As a co-owner of Sitework Inc., an excavating company, Joe credits him as his mentor
throughout multiple facets of the engineering and building process. When a groundbreaking seemed to be realistic a year out, Joe gave more serious thought to home design. “I knew I wanted a ‘New England shingle style’ home,” he explains. “That vision came from when I was growing up. My friends and I would take a break from Queens and the city life every summer and rent shares – basically a twin bed – in a house in the Hamptons. I guess I wanted a smaller version of one of those beach houses.” Joe’s dream plans included an open floor plan and two-story ceilings designed to give the space a bigger impression. He also hoped to incorporate a great room with a loft overlooking the space.
Joe turned to Kevin Brennan of Home Grown Homes who told him about ICF construction, “a system of formwork for reinforced concrete usually made with a rigid thermal insulation that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors and roofs.” The forms are interlocking modular units, like Legos, that are dry-stacked and filled with concrete. The units lock together and create a form for a home’s structural walls or floors. “I showed him a sketch I had on graph paper of what I had in mind for a design, but there was one immediate issue,” says Joe. Hoping to get a water view, he included a third story on his drawing. “I liked his answer when
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[Brennan] said ‘Why not?’” Brennan also assured Joe he could maintain a traditional New England design. The home would be the first all-IFC construction home in Narragansett. “All of this was daunting since I was single at the time and attempting to design a home for a future family,” he adds. The construction process, describes Joe, was a challenge that demanded both faith and patience. Each level had to be poured and cured, one by one. “The look on some of the neighbors faces was priceless, seeing what looked like a stack of giant Legos going up,” he says. “I remember yelling from the windows, ‘Don’t worry! Come back in a couple weeks!’” Joe was a familiar face on the
construction site. In addition to getting his hands dirty throughout the building process, it was common for him to cook burgers and bring pizza to the workers. The site was a welloiled machine, with Joe learning more and more about the building process throughout. When it came to the interior, which included Joe’s wish list of an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and the two-story great room, Joe knew right where to head to get the “beachy” aesthetic he desired. “[It] came from one place and one place only. Honestly, many, many Coastal Living magazines,” he says, laughing. “That’s it. I would cut out pictures and ask ‘How can I do this?’” Joe’s mother became his unofficial
treasurer hunter for coastal inspired furnishings and décor all about town. “[She’d] help with a few garage sale finds and I’d go to the tile shop or furniture store and say ‘I need this or that in these pictures.’” Joe says that Kevin’s insight foreseeing what he might need in the home once Joe would trade his bachelorhood for family life was instrumental. “A relationship was even far-fetched at the time,” says Joe, but well considered design elements have proven invaluable. Today, Joe shares his home with his family, which includes girlfriend Kaitlin Spargo and their four-year-old daughter, Gracie. “I think overall the beauty of what [Kevin] did… were little things like this play area off the great
room,” explains Joe. Before, the space served as a small sitting area. Now it is home to many of Gracie’s favorite toys. In the same area, Kevin built bench seats that double as beds for he and Kaitlin’s large families. “It’s another design he incorporated for the future. Now, my nephews crash on there when they come up from New York.” Because of this forward thinking, Joe says today he wouldn’t change a thing. Perhaps the space he, and many visitors, like best is that comfortable great room. “It seems everyone that enters the home gravitates towards the great room, which really isn’t that large but feels like you’re in Yankee Stadium.” You can take the boy out of New York… February 2017 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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really debulked the area. The second treatment would refine it. After the second round of CoolSculpting, I booked the final consultation for another 12 weeks. Recovery after the second treatment was a breeze. I barely had any discomfort and I even made my way to the gym. I also began to notice that my tummy was getting flatter and flatter. I was gaining a new confidence in my appearance, and feeling the urge to wear more form fitting clothes. I was giddy on my way to the final appointment. Mari took “after” photos of my treated areas, and we discussed them with Dr. Michaud. Seeing the difference in my body after two treatments was such a confidence boost. I hadn’t lost any weight, but areas that stuck out in ways I wasn’t comfortable with had been contoured. Dr. Michaud also explained that the treated areas would continue to go down, because my body’s healing process wasn’t over just yet. I was already thrilled with my results, and couldn’t wait to see what the future held for my body and my newfound confidence.
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FOR THE LOVE OF WINE Forget about ladies who lunch: it’s all about divas that dine. Wine Divas, the ladies-only event that pairs a five-course dinner with accompanying wines, returns on February 7 to 1149 in East Greenwich. It’s the perfect opportunity to kick up your heels, sit back and take part in culinary bliss. Before each pour,
an expert describes the wine, its notes and why it will pair well with the upcoming course. All you have to do is bring your appetite and an open mind for discovering new varietals. Preregistration and pre-payment is required. 1149 Division Street, East Greenwich. 884-1149, Restaurant.ElevenFortyNine.com A five-course wine pairing at 1149 is just what the doctor ordered
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By Stacey Place
Not Your Average Pub The Trap Brew Pub and Grill in East Greenwich takes comfort food to the next level
Gnocchi Bolognese with fresh mozzarella
appetizer. The soft baked Bavarian style pretzel sticks were served piping hot from the oven. On their own they were good, but with the addition of golden ale and braised short rib cheese fondue, they were amazing. My mother and I fought over every last drop of the sauce. The Trap’s menu is a bit of a dichotomy. Three quarters of the menu focuses on upscale pub food with a twist. The other
quarter of the menu contains classic Italian fare and dinner items from Chianti’s. After perusing the menu, it didn’t take me long to zero in on a sandwich from the “Grilled Cheese Traps” section. I ordered the Short Rib ($8.49) and was rewarded with a massive panini-style sandwich. The housemade foccaccia bread was sliced thick and proved to be sturdy enough to stand up to the short rib, fontina and caramelized onions oozing
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from it. Everything on the sandwich was good, and I marveled at how much of the tender, flavorful and not-at-all-fatty short rib there was. If all of those toppings weren’t enough, they also smeared on a horseradish aioli, which added balance to all of the other rich ingredients. I’m not a light eater, but even I couldn’t finish this beast of a sandwich. Alongside the sandwiches, you get a choice of French fries, salad, seasoned dirty chips or cole slaw. I had seen the dirty chips on the appetizer menu and would have ordered them, but knowing I could get them as a side dish, I held off. The chips were as good as I had hoped. What made them dirty was the addition of plenty of garlic and Parmesan. My mother ordered the Baked Cod ($9.99) from the Chianti’s section of the menu. At lunchtime, many of the Chianti’s items are discounted and supposedly served in a smaller portion size. The cod portion was so large that I can’t really imagine how big the dinner portion would be. My mother said the cod was very fresh, and she really enjoyed the lemon butter sauce and baked cracker crumb topping. She had a choice of potato and vegetables or pasta with her fish and chose the potato and vegetables. On this day, it was baked au gratin potatoes, and they were very cheesy. The vegetables were thinly sliced mixed vegetables,
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I recently asked a colleague of mine why people don’t go to a certain restaurant anymore, and she replied, “Everybody has moved over to the Trap.” The Trap Brew Pub and Grill, taking over the spot previously occupied by Parkside Bar and Grill, opened in 2014. It’s owned by the Martucci Group, whose flagship restaurant, Chianti’s, is located in the same building. Walking into the restaurant, my mother and I both immediately fell in love with the ambiance. It had a rustic lodge feel to it, and although it was casual, it felt upscale at the same time. There was a large bar in the center of the room with plenty of seating, and dozens of high top tables surrounded the bar. No matter where you sat in the restaurant, you had a view of one or more big screen televisions making it a great place to watch New England sports. My friend wasn’t kidding about this being the new “it” spot. Even for lunch, the restaurant was jam-packed – every seat at the bar was taken, and there was a wait to get a table. The drink menu had a dozen or so beers on tap, so I ordered the only Rhode Island beer on the list – Grey Sail Flying Jenny ($5), and my mother had a glass of Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio ($7). With our drinks, we ordered the Beer Pretzels ($7.99) for an
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Prosciutto and Arugula grilled pizza
and she said they were tasty. For dessert we decided Fried Cheesecake ($8) sounded too good to pass up. The cheesecake was wrapped in an egg roll style wrapper and fried. As the waitress said, “Cheesecake is always good, but frying it just makes it even better.” We were stuffed at this point but managed to finish just about all of it. The Trap has a lot of nice touches that were surprising and greatly appreciated. There is free WiFi and USB charging stations available both at the bar and under the bench seats at the tables. They have a beautiful patio area, and as we were leaving on a fairly warm winter day, we sat outside by the fire pit for a while just enjoying the weather. It was nice
enough that if we weren’t completely stuffed, we could have enjoyed a drink there. The Trap is nearly two years old, but it was brand new to me. In the restaurant, there is a wall covered in quotes. The one that stood out to me said, “Never grow up. It’s a trap.” This whole experience was a good reminder of why we all need to seek out new restaurants. The Trap is slightly off the beaten path (meaning it’s not on Post Road) but definitely worth finding. Coincidentally, the Trap’s parking lot is where I used to park my Del’s Lemonade truck when I was a teenager. I wish the Trap had been there back then because the pub food would have hit the spot on a hot day with my frozen lemonade.
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By Tori Hitchiner
Rhody Cheesesteak Philly's favorite sandwich gets served with a twist at a new restaurant in West Kingston Wine With a View
Chair 5 pairs craft snacks with new wines every week during Wine Wednesdays
Looking for a way to unwind midweek? Now through May 1, Chair 5 Restaurant in Narragansett is offering Wine Wednesdays, which pairs three wines with accompanying snacks for $15, starting at 6pm. Attendants will be entered to win a free night’s stay at The Break hotel in a monthly drawing in addition to the beachy drinks and food. 1208 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 363-9820, DineChair5.com
A New Brunch in Town
There’s been a void in the southern RI food scene, one that Tilly’s Cheesesteaks aims to fill. Tilly’s features the classic shaved prime beef sandwiches topped with a melted cheddar sauce and caramelized onions, but with a few twists. Though chef and co-founder Jonathan Beres focuses on real foods at the store – so the traditional processed cheese product normally found on cheesesteaks isn’t on his menu – he says that those looking for authentic cheesesteak tastes haven’t been disappointed. “They walk out happy,” he says. His vision for Tilly’s includes a Texasstyle fusion, so there’s a nod to Southwest flavors on the menu. He serves up house made chips with Texas caviar salsa, jalapeño queso and a fajita cheesesteak sandwich that includes tomatoes and cilantro. He also whips up desserts, like the sopaipillas that blend Mexican cinnamon with local fried dough. There’s also a selection of cabinets (chocolate, vanilla and daily special flavors, like peanut butter) to 50
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wash it all down. Jonathan’s also added Rhody-centric products to the menu. On the wall just above the kitchen service window, there’s a beautifully illustrated chalkboard showing a list of the local suppliers including Rhody Fresh, Narragansett Creamery and RI Mushroom Co., just to name a few. “We want to involve our community,” says Jonathan. Creating an accessible menu for a variety of dietary wants and needs is another way in which he seeks to be inclusive. “One thing I care about,” says Jonathan, “besides being meat centric, is having vegetarian and vegan options.” There are also glutenfree items on the menu, including a customizable cheesesteak served on a wedge of iceberg lettuce. He adds that the restaurant is intended for everyone, not just URI students or out-of-town visitors on their way to the beaches. “I think people are excited to have something new here.” 3711 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 783-7711, TillysCheesesteaks.com
Full Wine, Half Price Every week, the Mariner Grille in Narragansett offers Wine Down Wednesday, where a list of bythe-bottle wine options is available for half price with the purchase of a regular entrée. Pair your wine of choice with jambalaya, a 10-ounce sirloin, seafood risotto or any of Mariner’s main course dining options. 140 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 284-3283, MarinerGrille.com
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With the opening of Tilly’s, Southern Rhode Island finally gets a dedicated cheesesteak restaurant
Sundays are for brunch, It’s been a long time coming… and Jamestown Fish Jamestown Fish is finally serving brunch is getting in on the tradition. Every Sunday through May from 11am2pm, Jamestown Fish will be serving European-inspired fare, such as the Brioche Pain Perdu or Linguine and Clams made with local littlenecks. Enjoy seasonal vegetarian and vegan options, as well as burgers and an array of seafood dishes. 14 NarragansettAvenue, Jamestown. 423-3474, JamestownFishRI.com
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A Menu For Every Taste David Parr bridges the gap between quinoa and pork belly at his Westerly restaurant Sometimes when a restaurant has something for everyone, it’s from a lack of identity. It’s clear that with Bridge in Westerly, this couldn’t be further from the truth. David Parr, the chef and co-owner, has created a menu to accommodate the voracious meat eater and the vegan, the thrifty hot dog inhaler and the uncompromising angus-ophile. We talked about supporting local farms, the direction of the menu and how Chicken Pot Pie is one of his greatest hits.
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You’ve opened six or seven restaurants for other companies. What was it like doing it on your own? In 2009 I was starting to feel like I really needed to do something on my own. I quit my job and started to look for a place to open. I found a great partner in Josh Welch who helped me finance this place. He also owns a farm in Stonington, CT called JW Beef where he grows grass-fed Lowline Angus cows. When we opened, the economy wasn’t in a great place and we had a huge flood. It was definitely a struggle when we came into the area because people didn’t really get what we were doing. Up River (the previous restaurant) had been a fine dining restaurant, and our plan was to buy the best quality ingredients and do our best not to mess them up. Like a lot of new businesses, we struggled for the first couple of years, but now Bridge is a pretty popular spot. What’s a local product you’re excited to put on the menu? We buy polenta from Davis Farm in Pawcatuck, CT. It’s a stone ground white cornmeal made from an old stone mill on their property that has been milling corn for [hundreds of] years. The most recent thing I did with it was make Indian pudding. It was awesome.
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Celebrating differing culinary sensibilities is top of mind for Chef David Parr of Bridge
I hear that you really elevate your food for Appy Hour. Tell me about that. From 4-6pm, during the “Gathering Hour,” we have a special menu. We do buck-a-shuck oysters, buffalo chicken wings and all the standard things, but done in not such a standard way. We roast the wings to render out the fat, and then make our own buffalo sauce and broil them. They are crispy and charred, and I believe they are the best buffalo wings in the area. We also make chili from sirloin steak, not from ground beef. What’s with the quotes around the “Chicken Pot Pie” on the menu? “Chicken Pot Pie” is my version of [Lynyrd Synyrd’s] “Free Bird.” It’s the song I don’t want to play but I love the fact that people love it, so I keep making it. It’s got a dollop of
mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, chicken jus and sautéed chicken breast with a biscuit and a little bit of pea puree on the plate. By the time people are done eating it, they say, “That was like a chicken pot pie.” There’s a significant vegetarian portion on the menu, with more attention than you normally see from a place that also likes pork belly. Why bridge those two worlds? I was a macrobiotic vegetarian like a lot of people when I was young and in school. When I went to CIA (Culinary Institute of America), my skills teacher, this German chef, said, “You must eat the beef.” I said, “Alright, I’ll eat the beef.” I’ve always focused on people who are left out because they’re vegetarians. I would say 25% what we sell is from the vegetarian section of the menu. The Buddha Bowl is one of our popular dishes, for example. It’s got quinoa, vegetables, arugula and watercress tossed together. February 2017 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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DINING GUIDE I N YO U R N E I G H B O R H O O D
T’s Restaurant T’s Restaurant, local and family owned, has been sharing their journey, one plate at a time, with generations of Rhode Islanders since 1982. At the beginning, it was just one small restaurant in Cranston. Today, after serving delicious food at a tremendous value and making a difference in the community, T’s Restaurant has become a Rhody staple with its three large neighborhood hubs in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett. All-day breakfast, brunch and lunch favorites get a creative spin at T’s. The seasons are embraced in uniquely delightful ways, like Lobster Eggs Benedict during the summer and the heavenly Pumpkin Pancakes in the fall. Everyday essentials include homemade muffins served warm, organic coffee, artisan breads, corned beef hash made in-house and egg specialties made fresh to order with local vegetables. Warm chairs, big tastes, full bellies, grateful smiles. For 34 years, T’s has covered the basics in an extraordinary way. 1059 Park Avenue, Cranston. 946-5900 91 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 284-3981 5600 Post Road, East Greenwich. 398-7877 TsRestaurantRI.com
SOUTHERN RI Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 2136615. LD $$ Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$ Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$ Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$
Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 828-0100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 539-1102. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 295-2500. D $-$$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic,
Breakfast, brunch and lunch get the RI treatment at T’s Restaurant
countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$ Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. LD $-$$$ Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 584-7000; 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$ Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza with exclusive ingredients imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Red Stripe Casual French-American
bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Coast Guard House A New American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$ The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings.
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DINING GUIDE 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$ Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 2892998; 50 South County Common Way,
South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$ TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill Local oysters and upmarket seafood dishes with a full bar menu. 210 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingstown, 782-0100. BrLD $-$$$
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steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 453-2333. LD $$$ Cafe di Panni Italian American dining with an available banquet facility. 187 Pocasset Ave, Providence, 944-0840. LD $-$$
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Capri Swedish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. 58 De Pasquale Ave, Providence, 274-2107. LD $$-$$$ Catering Gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
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Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 9444900. BrLD $$$
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Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. BL $
Sushi is fresh and fun at Ichigo Ichie in East Providence
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not in an average restaurant. Immediately greeted by a waterfall, a blue lit bar, dripping crystal curtains and other stunning design elements, the ultra modern restaurant prepares you for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. The large location, which is conveniently located on Route 6 on the East Providence/Seekonk line, offers a square-shaped cocktail lounge, an intimate sushi bar, lively hibachi seating and an elegant dining room. The experience is just as diverse – it’s a great place for a family-friendly dinner, a romantic date, a gathering for friends, a special occasion or a quick drink at the bar.
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Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St. Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336 LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. Locations in Cranston and Providence. HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697
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Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$
Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$
Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$
Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$
Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$
Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue with a wide selection of whiskey. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$
Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$
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Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Red Ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688. LD $-$$
Mosaic Restaurant Syrian cuisine served in an intimate setting. 91 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 808-6512. BLD $-$$$
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Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$
Momo Dessert restaurant with crepes, home-made stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. 100 Washington St, Providence, 521-6666. BLD $
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Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$
Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 2826772. BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230
Rocco’s Pub & Grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-2250. LD $-$$ Rosmarin at Hotel Providence Bar and restaurant serving Swiss-inspired small plates, craft cocktails and an eclectic wine list. 311 Westminster Street, Providence, 521-3333. BLD $$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$$$$ Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 434-4435. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations.
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DINING GUIDE Starbucks.com BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ The Crossings New American favorites in a chic, urban setting. 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, 732-6000. BLD $-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The Pizza Gourmet/ The Catering Gourmet From scratch wood-grilled pizzas and Italian American favorites. 357 Hope St, Providence, 751-0355. LD $-$$$ The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atomposphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 421-3253. LD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ The Villa Restaurant & Banquet Facility Family Italian restaurant with live music and entertainment. 272 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, 8210060. D $-$$ The Village Lively bar and grill with comfort fare, bar bites and beer. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$
Tony’s Colonial Specialty store offering the finest imported and domestic Italian foods. 311 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8675. $-$$$ Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ The Vig Contemporary sports bar with craft tavern fare. 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, 709-0347. LD $-$$ Vinya Test Kitchen Vegan cuisine accompanied by creative mocktails (BYOB). 225A Westminster St, Providence, 500-5189. D $-$$
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A HORSE FOR ALL SEASONS Back by popular demand, Newport Polo will be featuring their beach polo during the Newport Winter Festival. This outdoor exhibition takes place on Easton’s Beach (First Beach) on February 25 and 26. See two teams going head-to-head during low tide and prepare to be on
the edge of your seat. This game is played fast but is sure to be addicting to all who watch. If there’s anything more majestic than horses on a winter beach, we don’t want to know about it. 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. NPTPolo.com
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February 3: It’s time to get your favorite grass skirt out of storage. The Misquamicut Beach Association is warming up winter with its 12th Annual Aloha Luau at the Venice Ballroom. Enjoy a traditional pig roast, silent auction and the cool sounds of the Atlantic Avenue Band. Say aloha to the cold... at least for the night. Shore Road, Westerly. 3221026, Misquamicut.org February 3: It’s time to check out “The Band” Band. See the cover group for the iconic roots rock group. “The Band” Band is keeping the spirit of Americana music alive and is sure to have your toes tapping all the way to Cripple Creek. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, CourthouseArts.org February 3, 10, 17, 24: Make sure to take some time to stargaze this month. Every Friday night the Frosty Drew Observatory hosts their Stargazing Nights. They’re open until midnight so you can make sure you get the best view of the night sky. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. 859-1450, FrostyDrew.org February 4: Get up, stand up and celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday with local tribute band Hope Road at the Ocean Mist. Sit back, relax and let your mind go with these soothing jams. 895 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield. 7823740, OceanMist.net February 4: The folk group The Kingston Trio makes an appearance at the Greenwich Odeum this month. See a band that has been drawing crowds
over the years with their three-part harmony and clean, crisp sounds. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 855-4000, GreenwichOdeum.com February 4: Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for an All Ages Park Rx Hike. The hike is three miles but can be shortened to one mile if desired. Their goal is to get everyone outdoors, thus the prescription (RX) of being outside. 779 Shannock Road, South Kingstown. 789-0962, SKLT.org February 7, 14, 21, 28: Have an inch for good beer and pinball? Flip Side is Westerly hosts a Co-Ed Pinball League every Tuesday night. Join your fellow flippers in chasing down that elusive high score. 1 Railroad Avenue, Westerly. FlipSidePinball.bar
to Exeter where there will be Snowshoeing By the Full Moon. Hike and see the beauty the world has to offer, all under the light of the moon. 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter. 9495454, ASRI.org February 11: Feeling swanky? Get over to the Ocean House for the Black & White Masquerade Ball. Enjoy dinner, dessert buffets and complimentary cocktails, and feel good knowing that all proceeds support the Ocean Community Chamber Foundation. 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly. 855-678-0364, OceanHouseEvents.com
February 11: Feeling like a little rock? Get to the Greenwich Odeum for Through the Doors, a tribute band to the iconic band The Doors. They’ve been touring since 1980, so they know how to bring a show that will transport you to the Morrison Hotel. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4000, GreenwichOdeum.com February 11: The Ryan Center presents An Evening with Mat Franco. A Johnston native and 2010 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Mat is the only magician to ever win America’s Got Talent. He now headlines his own
February 9: Join the Newport Art Museum for their partnership with Art21, or Art in the Twenty-First Century. The museum will feature a film and discussion based on four accomplished contemporary artists living and working in Mexico City. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 8488200, NewportArtMuseum.org February 9, 16: Think you’ve got a singing voice? Join Wakefield Idol to compete with 64 local singers and see who wins the $1,500 cash prize. It’ll be music to your ears. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 218-0282, ContemporaryTheaterCompany.com February 10-28: See the newest show at the Wickford Art Association, their Annual Members Show, featuring works in all disciplines of the fine arts. The opening reception will be February 10 from 6:30-8:30pm. 36 Beach Street, Wickford. 294-6840, WickfordArt.org February 10: Grab your snowshoes (rented or otherwise) and get over
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Have a Ball at the Towers February 1, 8, 15, 22: Take your dancing shoes and get on over to the Towers. There are Ballroom Dance Lessons every Wednesday night so you can cha-cha your
heart out all month long. Because nothing says “romance” like the art of the dance. 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, TheTowersRI.com
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February 1-26: Get to the Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly for their new show featuring artists from the Mill at Shady Lea. The opening reception is February 3 from 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, WesterlyArts.com
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the Eric Clapton Tribute, Bell Bottom Blues. This tremendous group has been touring since 2007 and provides the audience with a true Clapton experience. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, CourthouseArts.org February 23-26: The URI theatre presents The School For Lies, a play about a young, witty, widow. She is pursued by a man named Frank and sparks fly. This is a wonderful adaptation of Moliere’s The Misanthrope. 105 Upper College Road, South Kingstown. 874-5843, Web.URI.edu/Theatre/Current-Season
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So Approved Rhody Fried Chicken Good fried chicken is no longer reserved for diners south of the Mason-Dixon line. Rhode Island’s newest food craze is tasty, irresistible and long overdue. We sampled an array of juicy and tender pieces from area restaurants. –Grace Lentini
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The succulent fried chicken tenders from the SoulFull Food Truck were fallapart tender, and are usually served with a choice of Southern-style collard greens, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, or hand-cut French fries. Various locations. 343-0692, Facebook: SoulFull RI
Lucky for us, we can have this juicy, sage fried chicken from Dante’s Kitchen for breakfast or lunch. It’s served with buttermilk waffles, toasted cashews and Vermont bourbon maple syrup. 315 Main Street, East Greenwich. 398-7798, DantesKitchenRI.com
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These heavenly pieces of chicken from Newport’s Winner Winner came with rosemary sprinkled on top. They also come as part of a fried chicken dinner with Southern sides like black-eyed peas with ham and mac and cheese. 677 Thames Street, Newport. 848-2449, WinnerWinnerNPT.com
The crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside buttermilk tenders from 84 Tavern on Canal were satisfying on their own. They also come as part of a California Chicken Sandwich that’s topped with bacon, house made ranch and cheddar on challah toast. 15 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-7871, 84Tavern.com
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JAMESTOWN – Nice location! Walk to library, playground, restaurants & marinas. Well cared for early 1900’s home ready for your updates. Private yard with plantings and fence. Oversized 2-car garage. CL zoning. Estate sale. $410,000. 401-294-4000. Terry Tiernan EXT 1512
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Thomas Cole House c.1786 located on the corner of Pleasant St. in historic Wickford Village. Beautifully restored and maintained Center Chimney home with modern conveniences. Updated septic, C/A, heated garage, & fenced yard with lovely gardens. $649,500. 401-294-4000. Sue Moore EXT 1508
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ready to Build!! All approvals in place for a 2-story, 2-bedroom home on this beautiful waterfront home site. Lovely views of the Cove and Wickford Harbor! $275,000. 401-294-4000. Sue Moore EXT 1508
CHARLESTOWN – MINT condition 3 bed, 2 bath Ranch located less than a mile to the best beaches and salt ponds this state has to offer! Picture yourself stopping at the bakery and being in the water before tourists even hit RTE 95. Open floor plan w/deck and porch! $425,000. Chris Randall. 401-364-3388 EXT 1222
CHARLESTOWN – “Burdick Farm” cica 1760.. Unique offering walking distance to the ocean. This antique Cape is a legal 2 family home situated on 4.3 private, lush, parklike acres. Great opportunity to create a family compound. Horses permitted. $725,000. Patrice 201-212-6166
CHARLESTOWN – This 3 bed, 2 bath sits on 3.37 acres overlooking your own pond. Updated bath and kitchen. Private country feel, yet less than 5 miles to beach. Offered at $379,900. Christine 401-743-2858
WEEKAPAUG – Terrific 3 BR, 3 BA Colonial designed home on a nicely landscaped parcel in the Weekapaug Fire District. Offering 2 association beaches, tennis facility. Pristine home just a walk to the beach. $1,275,000. David Godden. 401-742-0357
CHARLESTOWN – Waterfront in Foster Cove. Bright and open spaces w/ 2 kitchens, 3 BR, & 3 full baths. Take in the water views & quietness of the nature preserve from the expansive decks.$1,245,000. Nigrelli Group. Dottie. 401-258-7684. Lauren 401-742-5570.
WATCH HILL – 4 bedroom home on almost 1 acre on a quiet street near Watch Hill Village and beach. Room for family and entertaining, summer or year round.$950,000. Elizabeth Douthit. 203-962-3424.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Spacious Colonial with adjacent 986 sq.ft. cottage with 1st floor bedroom. Great in-law potential! Hydro air furnace, hardwoods, central air. Detached 2 car garage with 1 BR apartment above. $649,000. Scot Hallberg 401-783-9611 EXT 1321
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Original owner. Gleaming refinished hardwoods, newly painted walls & trim, updated kitchen w/SS appliances. Lasrge deck w/built in pool. Private back yard. Walk to downtown. $299,900. 401-783-9611 Linda Sweet. EXT 1318
NARRAGANSETT – Harbour Island – Move right into this totally remodeled 3 BR Ranch. New septic, new windows, Pergo floring, and brand new kitchen and bath. Private location with access to Great Salt Pond. $388,800. 401-7839611 John Sheil EXT 1315.