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NARRAGANSETT: PIER LOCATION Ideal opportunity to own a two family home in the heart of the Pier. Deck overlooking large back yard. Walk to beach, shopping, and restaurants. A few updates and a little TLC will make this a great investment. $499,000 Jack, ext. 102
Revel in the surf and sand in this beachfront cottage. Gorgeous landscaping, beautifully decorated. Granite, hardwoods, fully applianced and furnished. Gas heat, central air, private deck. Gated compound. $469,000
WAKEFIELD: IN TOWN
NARRAGANSETT: THE PIER
NARRAGANSETT: BRIGGS FARM
CHARLESTOWN: CLOSE TO BEACH
KINGSTON: NEAR URI
WAKEFIELD: WALK TO TOWN
Impeccably maintained 5 bedroom colonial with 3-1/2 baths. Open floor plan with many upgrades. Great room with fireplace, central air, climate controlled wine cellar, walkout finished lower level, town water and sewers. $499,000 Marnee, ext. 109
Lovingly restored 1890 Victorian on landscaped ½ acre. Wraparound porch and 2 car garage. Gorgeous kitchen remodel – marble counters/island, stainless appliances, rock maple flooring. Four beds, 2-1/2 baths, full attic. $449,000
Thinking summer? This charming home is the perfect place to start. Just under one mile to Charlestown Beach association parking. New kitchen, lovely screened porch, nicely finished lower level. Launch area for canoe/kayak. $389,900 Evelyn, ext. 106
Charming home in the Pier close to beach, shops, and restaurants. Three bedrooms, great room, dining room, cathedral ceilings. Private back yard, brick patio, tile floors, new roof. Well maintained. $429,000 Marnee, ext. 109
Three bedroom home located on ½ acre on cul-desac near URI. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans, living room with brick fireplace. Move right in – clean and bright. $267,000 Shirley, ext. 124
MATUNUCK: ON THE BEACH
Five bedroom, 2 bath furnished colonial with first floor master set on large lot. Refurbished hardwoods, finished lower level, new interior paint. Association beach, boating and picnic area all within walking distance. $349,900 Marnee, ext. 109
All of the quality and vintage charm of 1938 in the heart of Wakefield. Master bedroom and bath on first floor, living room with fireplace, spacious kitchen with breakfast nook. Replacement windows. $259,000 Nanci, ext. 123
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East Greenwich – Stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom brick front colonial on pristine landscaped acre features a gourmet kitchen, magnificent 1st floor master bedroom & bath, library/office, media room, 3 car heated garage. Quality and attention to detail throughout, central air, sprinklers, alarm. This home has it all. $749,900 Denise D’Amico x 5010
East Greenwich – Converted church to fantastic loft-style home. Sunny, open living room, 40x29, entertain w/ ease, 3 bedrooms, updated bathroom & kitchen, hardwood floors, fenced, patio, back yard, walk to town. It’s a great opportunity to have a slice of heaven. $525,000 Sally Corbin x 5002
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East Greenwich – Gorgeous custom designed home features an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, hardwoods, designer kitchen, stainless appliances, 2 master suites. $369,900 401.885.8400
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Warwick – Great location! Cowesett – spacious 3 bed, 2.5 bath raised ranch on private lot . Amenities include hardwoods, fireplace, 2 car garage, central air, open floor plan lends itself to fabulous entertaining coupled with a wonderful finished lower level for family living. $329,000 Bettina Monaco x 5011
Warwick – Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in move in condition, newer kitchen w/granite counters, hickory wood cabinets, island, black appliances, hardwood floors, master bed w/bath & walk-in closet, fenced rear yard, nice deck w/hot tub, brick & vinyl sided, attached 1 car garage. $199,900. Denise D’Amico x 5010
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APRIL 2011
27 This Month 22 April Showers Weather them in style with these accessories
27 Our Third Annual Kids Issue It’s high society for the little ones
49 35 So Stylish A house fit for a captain 37 Tastemaker 39 Shopping 40 Whole Body 43 Lifestyle
47 So Delicious Comfort food done right 49 Review 51 Foodie Journal 52 Tastemaker 55 Dining Guide
59 So Entertaining
Every Month 11 Letters
15 So Happening Springtime blossoms in Wickford 17 So & So 20 Social Network
The hunt (for Easter eggs) is on 60 Calendar 63 On Stage 64 Art View
68 So Approved Hot out of the oven On the Cover: Photography by Stacey Doyle, clothing by Teddy Bearskins and accessories by Polka Dot Panda. Ava appears courtesy of the St. Pierre Modeling Agency. April 2011 | SO RHODEISLAND
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Over 30 years experience serving the East Greenwich area!
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ost of us have some wonderful pieces of jewelry sitting in a box somewhere, that for one reason or another we just do not wear anymore. Why? Maybe the jewelry’s outdated, seems unfashionable, or maybe it lacks the pizzazz it used to have. Maybe you do not wear yellow gold anymore, and would prefer your old jewelry to be white gold or platinum. Sometimes you do not wear old jewelry because it is old. Over the years, the setting and band may wear out. A worn setting may cause a diamond to loosen or fall out. Sometimes a prong on a setting may break. Redesigning the diamond ring will preserve the history and sentimental value. Think of your jewelry as a blank canvass on which we can create a new piece of wearable art – custom made for you! At Adornment Fine Jewelry, we can take the old, dated, or unfashionable piece that sits in your jewelry box and create a new special piece, just for you. We specialize in using your gold and gems, or you can select from our vast inventory of mountings, loose diamonds and colored gemstones. We are able to produce unique handmade pieces using either your imagination or design ideas from us. There are so many things you can do with your old jewelry! Merging two rings: Some people like to merge a family heirloom, such as a mother’s engagement ring, with another diamond ring to create an original piece of jewelry. Update a design: A number of people want to update the look of their engagement ring or preserve their original diamond in a new ring design. Call or visit us today, we can set up a time to create a photo realistic design for you on the computer. We now design with a CAD (computer-aided design) system which opens a world of possibilities for you. Modeling, prototyping and completed original jewelry designs are more accurate than ever before. Our designs can have very intricate details, initials or logos along with diamonds and gemstones. And once you approve the design we will complete your original design in as little as seven to ten working days. Redesigning a diamond ring is a great way to preserve a special ring or sentimental diamond. Let us at Adornment Fine Jewelry help you rediscover the beauty in your old jewelry!
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The Kids are All Right Just think about how much time your kids spend doing what you want them to do: brushing their teeth, eating vegetables, not getting themselves dirty. Don’t you think, for once, it should be about them? Our annual kids issue has creative ideas for helping your kids cultivate their social lives – from superfun, creative birthday parties to fabulous spring fashions to tips on dining out in style.
Besides what’s going on in the cover story, there’s a lot of kid-friendly fun happening this month, like the Pawcatuck River being overtaken by thousands of rubber ducks, April vacation activities, and Easter Egg hunts to celebrate the appearance of a certain chocolate-toting bunny. Read on to find out all about them. With all of that, plus the first warm weather after a long winter, it’s certain to be a great month. Enjoy! -Julie
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From Our Readers Above the Fold Thank you so much for your wonderful article about the Origami Poems Project’s month-long affair with poetry and art (“So Happening,” March 2011 ). Wow, we’re mentioned on the front cover too! We hope you will find your way to the Hera Gallery and drop in. Lynnie Gobeille, Barbara Schweitzer and Jan Keough www.origamipoems.com
Secret Identity The Revealed Responder Responds Thanks so much for producing such a nice piece about our home (“Trans-Atlantic Living,” January 2011). We’re delighted with how it turned out and really appreciate you respecting our privacy requests. The price my wife has paid in not wanting to be named is that I am now getting all the credit for how gorgeous you made our home look. Hurrah. Jeremy Crisp Managing Partner, NAIL
Recently an article was printed regarding the University of Rhode Island’s EMS department (“First to Respond,” February 2011). Mr. Cipriano wrote a wonderful article. However, being a source of some of his information, I wanted to clarify a few things. The number 874-2121 is an emergency line. Individuals seeking information regarding CPR classes
should call 874-5255. As for myself, I currently work for the Office of Emergency Management, as well as for the ambulance department. I did not start working for OEM until October 2009. Other than that, I feel it was a great article and represented our department beautifully! Joshua P. Manfredo Emergency Management Specialist Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management University of Rhode Island Training Section Manager, National Institute for Public Safety Research and Training
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Visit Wickford
Daffodil Days April 30 - May 1
For sidewalk sales and special offers visit: Beauty and the Bath Different Drummer Blue Hydrangea The Mermaid’s Purl
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Daffodil Days Jewelry, Fine Gifts & Home Decor
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182 Bellevue Ave
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Come in and see what’s new for Spring
Fresh food on the water. Breakfast, lunch & seasonal dinners.
Tommy Bahama The North Face Fresh Produce Woolrich 35 Brown Street, Wickford 294.9514
Fish & chips, lobster rolls, fried clams, salads, wraps, paninis, burgers... Beer & wine. 85 Brown Street, Wickford 295.2800 www.beachrosecafe.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
“A to L” Members Show March 18-April 5
Opening Reception:
Sunday March 20, 1-3pm Flowers by Little Tree Nursery Catered by the Beachwood House Cafe
36 Beach St, North Kingstown 294.6840
Beautiful Hands in 60 Seconds! Stop in for a Complimentary Hand treatment this Weekend
Blue Hydrangea 2 Main Street, Wickford 295-2583 www.295blue.com
Specialty Yarns and Beads, Classes, Books and Patterns, Needles and Accessories
The Mermaid’s Purl Yarn Shop
11 West Main St, Wickford 294.3576
One West Main St, Wickford 268.3899
A boutique for your doggies, kitties, and humans alike
Fresh Looks for Spring!
3 Main St. Wickford 667.7273 www.shaggychicpets.com
89 Brown St. Wickford 294.6266 www.greeninkboutique.com
ALL WEEKEND
• Sidewalk sale • Art on display from local preschools
Saturday
• 12pm: Walking tour with Tim Cranston • 1pm: Live bagpiper music • 2pm: Spring fashion show featuring local boutiques
Sunday
• 12pm: Dog parade leaving from St. Paul’s Parish • 2-5pm: Blue Grass Jam session
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April 30 - May 1
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EG Photo & Studio March 2 - May 2 call for appointment
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IndIan lake; SoutH kIngStown
South Kingstown; Totally renovated 3 bedroom home with ocean views from almost every window! Walk one block to the beach. House is being sold totally furnished. Move right in and enjoy all that Matunuck has to offer. Quiet street. $525,000 Call Bonnie
Recreation and relaxation belong to you in this delightful waterfront home on Indian Lake. 3 beds, fireplace, large deck. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming. Minutes to area beaches.$329,000 Call Wendeth
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The Kingston Preserve! 2 bed, 2 bath homes reflecting only the finest. Central Air, granite, Great room with fireplace. Quality throughout in this Sweenor home. Surrounded by wooded open space. Energy efficient. $379,000
Your search is over! Immaculately maintained 4 bed, 3 bath Colonial located in Wakefield. Features an open foyer, Living room with fireplace, granite, deck. Quiet culde-sac. Abutting a 27 acre bird sanctuary. $355,000 call Wendeth
793 woRdenS Pond Road; SoutH kIngStown
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New 3 bed, 2 bath home on large lot with beautiful winter views of Wordens Pond. Pond access. Open Living. Light and bright! Large master suite. Central Air. Deck. $329,000
New construction! 4 bed home within walking distance to the University of Rhode Island! Hardwood floors. Quality home or investment property! $299,900 Call John McCarthy $26,400 gross yearly income potential
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Celebrate the Season Its official: the long winter
we’ve had is behind us. Say goodbye to the snow and cold and hello to flowers and sun during Wickford Daffodil Days. This annual weekend event will be held on April 30 and May 1 in celebration of the warmth and renewal of spring. Enjoy the wonderful weather while taking a stroll along the picturesque streets of historic Wickford Village, shopping in the one-of-a-kind stores or participating in the weekend’s exciting activities. Thousands of potted flowers will line the streets to help spread spring fever. On Saturday at 1pm, a bagpiper
will walk the streets of downtown Wickford serenading merrymakers. At 2pm, enjoy a spring fashion show featuring local boutiques and late in the day, a bluegrass jam session that’s open to all musicians. On Sunday, a dog parade will take place at noon, beginning at St. Paul’s Parish. You also won’t want to miss the two-day only sidewalk sales or the display of blossoming artists drawn from the ranks of local grade school children. Grab your family and friends and head to Wickford Village to help kick off the season with a bang – or a bloom. www.wickfordvillage.org –Ashley Graham
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SWIM WITH THE FISHES
Are You Feeling Lucky, Duck? Ah, the rubber duck. It’s cute, it’s kitschy – but it can also win you a big wad of cash (think $2500) or an all expenses paid trip to Disneyworld. That is, if yours is the lucky duck to win big at the annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race. If you haven’t heard about this unique fundraiser, here’s how it works: on April 30, the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber will dump 20,000 rubber ducks into the Pawcatuck River. Each one is sponsored by someone in the community. The ducks swim and swim (ok, they’re pushed by the moving river) and the first little guy to cross the finish line wins that person the grand prize. The ducks are only $5 each to sponsor, and you can register right up until that afternoon. The proceeds benefit over 40 local schools and community organizations in both RI and CT, and there are over 90 prizes you have a shot at winning. Even if you don’t win anything, it’s still worth checking out the afternoon’s festivities – and you can say that you witnessed the cutest (and most colorful) race of the year. www.westerlychamber.org –Julie Tremaine
GOOD CAUSE
Since 1976
Walking Home Not everybody is fortunate enough to have a roof over his head, but there is something the citizens of Rhode Island can do to help. The Welcome House of South County is having its 23rd annual Walk for Shelter event to raise money, along with the community’s knowledge regarding the homeless. Doug Alley, who is the event coordinator for Fancy Tomato Events and is helping to plan the walk, says, “It’s a wonderful cause and an important aspect of a community-based need. The key mission is awareness. Helping the homeless is a tremendous need in South County and it needs to be more socially recognized. People need more awareness on the issue.” The 10K walk will take place on April 22 outside the Peace Dale Congregational Church. The walk will start at 9am, so wear comfortable sneakers and be ready to strut for a great cause. The Welcome House is always accepting donations, so even if you can’t attend the event, you can still help out by donating household supplies or even your time as a cook for evening dinners. For more information on the event contact Doug Alley at 595-5578 or fancytomatoevents@yahoo.com –Carlee Carbone
The Mollo Family, invite you to come where the fresh flavors of old Italy & the Mediterranean come alive. 3-course Prix-fixe menu for $18.95 everyday! Lunch • dinner cocktails • Beer & imported Wines Banquet facilities Open MOn - Sun 11aM-10pM
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Wickford Gourmet Factory Outlet 656 Ten rod rd, Wickford • 294-8430 • Open 7 days
PROVIDENCE BALLET THEATRE
Spring Concert May 7 @ 8:00pm - May 8 @ 2:00pm Tickets: $15 - 30 Available at RIC Box Office 401.456.8144 Reception following the May 7th performance call 401.861.4842 for more information
BALLET THEATRE
The Forman Theatre, Rhode Island College 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence
Eva Marie Pacheco � Artistic Director
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Eat Out for Less The third annual Narragansett Restaurant Week continues through April 3, meaning it’s last call for cheap eats. Restaurant Weeks have become popular throughout the country, including in Providence and Newport County, for a simple reason: everyone would love to eat out more often – especially at some of the fancier places in town – but can’t necessarily afford it. Lower the bar to entry with special prix-fixe menus, however, and diners will turn out in droves to try out new restaurants or revisit old favorites. Over 20 restaurants, from the casual (Rhody
Joe’s, Casey’s, Phil’s) to the upscale (Basil’s, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Coast Guard House) to the international (Kabuki, Spain, Markos Kabob and More), are participating this year, offering diners a veritable smorgasbord of great deals, including dinners for two with a bottle of wine, multicourse prix-fixe menus, specially priced menu items and across the board discounts. Visit the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce website to see all the participants, then hurry over to that place you’ve just been dying to try – time’s running out. www.narragansettcoc.com
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“Pound the Pavement, Pound a Nail” is the motto of the South County Habitat for Humanity during one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, a two-mile walk on the URI quad at 1pm on April 2. There will also be special games, activities and door prizes. The Building Homes Campaign committee, which is halfway to its goal of raising $80,000 to build houses in Haiti, Chile and near URI, will be entering participants who raise at least $50-100 in raffles to win prizes. $10 per registration. 213-6711, www.southcountyhabitat.org.
Energetic individuals are needed to help the Autism Project with their Annual Imagine Walk on April 10 at Goddard Memorial Park. The walk, which raises money to send autistic children to camp, will be followed by an afternoon of family-oriented activities. Volunteers will help serve in the food tent at this time, as well as assist with the activities. 785-2666 x 1004, www.theautismproject.org.
An annual tradition for over 40 years, Clown Town is a children’s event put on by the Greenwich Bay Women’s Club to raise money for various Rhode Island charities. The day of family fun takes place on April 9 at St. Luke’s Church in East Greenwich, and offers carnival-style games, face painting, homemade baked goods and more. The Basket Bonanza Raffle, a collection of $25-valued raffle baskets from local vendors, raises money for the GBWC’s scholarship fund. Free admission (games 25-75 cents each). 885-4376, www.gbwc.org.
Save the Bay will be undertaking an Earth Day Coastal Cleanup of Easton’s Beach in Newport and Misquamicut Beach in Westerly on April 16, from 11:30am-2pm. Volunteers should be prepared to do some heavy lifting and bending, and dress appropriately (closed-toe shoes and warm work gloves are strongly recommended). Cleaning up the coast is a great opportunity for teens and children, who will need to be accompanied by either a parent or a guardian. Sign up early by contacting Stephany Hessler. 272-3540 x 130, www.savebay.org.
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It’s Party Time Give your kids the best birthday bash ever By Jen Senecal Being a parent comes with many important responsibilities, from changing diapers to helping with homework to shuffling to and from sports practice. But perhaps the one responsibility that’ll earn you the most brownie points (and quite possibly be the only one you’re remembered for) is throwing your child a kick-ass birthday party. We did the legwork and found some unique birthday party ideas that will delight your darlings while upping your status at the next PTO meeting.
Spread the Love (and the Frosting)
They say the kitchen is the heart of any home, so it only makes sense that it should be the heart of any good birthday party as well. Nancy Schwab felt the same exact way, which is why she started Petite Chef, a fun and unique learning experience. Young chefs (four and up) will measure, mix and roll as they proudly create their own party desserts. For $225, “The Perfect Recipe for a Party” includes custom invitations, all dessert ingredients, instruction in the nut-free kitchen for two hours, a cloth apron for the guest of honor signed by his or her friends, chef hats for everyone to bring home, recipe and folder to decorate, all party goods and supplies (candles, drinks, plates, etc.) and a pastry box to bring home the baked goods, all for up to 12 children. For an additional cost, a variety of children’s cooking utensils are available for party favors. Not only will your little chef have fun with food, but $10 from every party is donated to the Haitian Health Foundation’s “Buy a Goat” program, so this is a party that everyone can feel good about. Amp It Up: After the party, use recipe cards as thank you notes, with your favorite recipes on them, and use this to start a recipe swap with your friends for future cooking/baking playdates. www.petitechef.net, 921-2566
Go Wild
If there is one common denominator to an entire spectrum of ages, it’s a love for animals. There’s something about a soft bunny with floppy ears or even a stinky, snorting pig that brings
smiles to faces. So, what better way to entertain at your child’s birthday party than a petting zoo that comes to you? Animal Affair does just that. Whatever space you have – large or small, indoors or out – they’ll accommodate. In just 15 minutes, a pen is set up for goats, a lamb, bunnies, chicks, ducklings and a piglet (when available). Guests are welcomed to pet, hold, feed and even brush the animals. There isn’t any formal presentation; however, a company member is there at all times to answer questions. 1 hour: $275, 1.5 hours: $400, 2 hours: $525. Amp It Up: A traveling petting zoo would work wonderfully with a barnyard or farm– themed backyard party. Decorate with animal print balloons and buckets of apples, fill the yard with bales of hay for seating (great photo opp!), place horse sticks around the yard for kids to gallop with and wrap favors in colorful bandanas. www.animalaffair.net, 774-319-3019
Get Creative
We like to think that our children are all Picassos at heart (no, really, they are), so why not let them show their stuff and paint some pottery at a birthday party with Clayground Studio in East Greenwich? Whether it’s banks, boxes or animals, partygoers will get the chance to create their own masterpiece while enjoying cake with friends. The pottery party includes an hour and a half in a private room (for ages five and up) and all painting, glazing and firing of pieces (which are to be picked up one week later by the host). For ages seven and up, there’s also a glass fusing party, which involves creating projects like a trivet, bowl, plate or
jewelry by stacking two more layers of glass together, and then melting them in the kiln. And all this coolness starts at $18 per guest. Amp It Up: Make it a storybook painting party! Bring in a different children’s book for each guest and have the young artist paint their project piece to resemble something in their book. And give the book (along with the pottery piece) as the favor. www.claygroundstudio.com, 884-4888
Explore the Deep
The first sharks lived over 300 million years ago, even before dinosaurs. Since then, these fascinating, widely misunderstood sea creatures have slowly broken free from the grasp of fear that Jaws instilled in all of us. (No, he will not come out of the pool light.) Lucky for us, we can redeem our relationships with the lovely little guys at an award-winning shark-petting birthday party hosted by Biomes Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown. For $200 and up to 20 children (ages 5-12), you’ll be given a private event where you can pet tide pool creatures, eels, horseshoe crabs and, of course, our finned friends. All that needs to be brought in is cake, food and paper goods (or you can have pizza delivered from a local pizzeria). It’s fun and educational without any fear – sounds like a fantastic party. Amp It Up: Bring in some sea treats for your guests: edible aquariums made from individual blue Jell-o cups filled with gummy sharks or Swedish fish; shark cupcakes and cookies; sea punch, filled with ice cubes made from a novelty ice cube tray in the shapes of fish. Neoprene shark hats and visors
could make great favors. www.biomescenter.com, 295-4690
Bring the Circus Home
This party idea gives new meaning to the three-ring circus you have going on in your home. The Carnival Party transforms your location into a Big Top celebration (for ages 3-12) with a package that includes personalized invitations, eight mini carnival games, mini ticket booth, group activities, prizes for the games, face painting, spin art and two party hosts. They’ll provide all the supplies necessary while you provide the food, drinks and guests. Amp It Up: Construct a bold, tri-colored balloon archway at the entrance to the party area. Rent a popcorn or cotton candy machine from a local party rental place. Have dad dress up like Bozo the Clown while making his best attempt at balloon animals. Fun favor ideas could be rainbow-colored wigs with big, red noses or a candy “bar” where each child makes their own bag of colorful, nostalgic goodies to take home. www.thecarnivalparty. com, 641-8533
Head Down to the Farm
Old McDonald has nothing on Cottrell Farm, a picturesque, familyrun farm in Jamestown. The 30-acre property raises Huacaya alpacas, Border Leicester/Shetland sheep, miniature donkeys, chickens and Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, as well as producing fiber items from their animals, eggs, honey, mushrooms and
natural compost. They even offer livestock for sale as fiber/pet animals. But perhaps the greatest thing about this farm is that you can celebrate your birthday there. In the one and a half- to two-hour birthday party slot, guests can take a farm tour and interact with the animals, partake in their choice of party games and activities like a nature hike, egg/ spoon race, piñata, farm activities, fiber demonstrations, crafts or even bonfires for the much, much older kids (read: adults) and enjoy cake and refreshments brought in by the host. Any age can be accommodated at $200 for up to ten guests (additional charges for more). Amp It Up: A fun craft idea could be decorating earth-toned canvas bags with paint, stamps and farmyard animal stencils for each of the guests to bring home as a keepsake. 829-5118
Strike Out (In a Good Way)
When you think of it, a bowling alley is the perfect place to have a birthday party. Where else can you be loud and silly while throwing balls down a lane and wearing footwear that closely resembles clown feet? Old Mountain Lanes of Wakefield has been around for 50 years, but there is nothing archaic about this hoppin’ joint that houses two restaurants, a coffee shop, pub, video games, billiards and, of course, bowling. Choose from three party packages that include two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, party supplies, snacks and refreshments and other fun options – all starting at $9.95 per child (eight-child minimum). Just bring a cake and you’re ready to rock. Amp It Up: Theme your bowling party and have all of the guests come dressed the part (think superheroes or Disney characters). Or, make it a “silly party” and have all of your guests come to the party in a silly hat and mismatching socks and clothes. If a theme is too much, you could create
some team birthday t-shirts for your guests to wear at the party, then take home as favors. www.oldmountainlanesri.com, 783-5511
Pamper the Girls – and Yourself
If there is one thing girls of all ages love, it’s to be pampered like a princess. Even if your daughter would rather be Princess Fiona than Cinderella, it doesn’t mean she can’t have beautiful hair, makeup and nails while doing so. Wickford’s Beauty and the Bath has just the party. From twisties and glitter hair spray to colorful cheeks and lips, this beauty bash is a guaranteed hit. Held from 5-7pm on Friday nights, the cost is $28 per child with a 12-child minimum. Parents may bring along snacks (there’s a pizza parlor located conveniently across the street), favorite music, decorations and cake, and each child makes a lavender sachet to take home as a party favor. Amp It Up: Go all out and make it a girly-girl party by dressing up in favorite princess (or girly) costumes. A girly-girl favor idea could be Piggy Paint nontoxic nail polish or flavored lip glosses. www.beautyandthebath. com, 294-3576
Go Fly a Kite
Think of the largest playroom you’ve ever seen (2,000 square feet large), clad with crafts and creative arts, board games and puzzles, books, a puppet theater, a dollhouse, trucks and trains, climbing structures, a science and discovery area, a kitchen, a play tent and tunnel, and pretty much anything else a newborn to six-yearold would be interested in and you have Kite Tails Play Center in North Kingstown. Birthday parties include a consultation with a party-planner, an hour and a half of play, and 30 minutes for gifts and refreshments. There are many different party packages available (including fun themed ones), all of which start at $175 for up to 15 children. It’s a month’s worth of playdates in one neatly wrapped party package. www.kitetailsplaycenter.com, 885-1876 Amp It Up: There isn't much you can do to make a Kite Tails party any more exciting - except help the little ones remember it afterwards. Capture those moments of creativity and discovery, then put together a souvenir photo album on www.snapfish.com to give out to party guests afterwards. Mom of three Jen Senecal is a freelance writer and graphic designer.
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before you go. Toddlers and preschoolers get hungry often. Feeding young kids a snack (especially fruits or vegetables) at home or on the car ride before heading to the restaurant minimizes later hunger tantrums and balances out most “kid’s meals,” which are often devoid of fruits and vegetables.
2 Visit restaurants at off-peak times. Waiting in line to be seated and waiting a long time for food to be served can even make adults cranky. My family loves going out for breakfast. Since one of our favorite diners is notorious for long lines out the door on Saturday and Sunday midmorning, we get up and out on the early side, avoiding the crowds and often getting seated immediately.
3 Choose a restaurant with an attraction. By attraction I do not mean theme restaurants, but rather a place with something special or unique that may be of interest to your child and fun to talk about. Restaurants we love have had these attractions: model trains on display, a view (of
swapped with a friend or not played with recently) in my bag to pull out after we place our order. While the child discovers or rediscovers the toy, parents have a few moments for themselves. (Easy to pack toys include: Legos, Matchbox cars, mini figures and paper dolls, like the ones you see in this story.)
9 Play games. Bring along a portable game – small and magnetic work well at restaurants – or play a verbal game like “I Spy.” Say, “I spy a person with a hat,” and see if the kids can find someone in the restaurant with a hat.
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Once seated, order drinks, appetizers and/or a breadbasket, so even if the rest of the meal takes a while to arrive the kids will have something to curb their appetite. If I know what the kids are eating for their meal, I order it along with the drinks.
Play “Guess how many minutes it will take the ice cubes in my drink to melt?” (also good for practicing counting) or “How many people do you think can fit in this room?”
5 Bring art supplies... We always bring small notebooks, pencils or crayons, since there is no guarantee the restaurant will stock these items. Even easier, bring a mini magnetic doodle screen with attached pen and easy-slide eraser. Kids can doodle, play tic-tac-toe or hangman without running out of paper or losing the pen.
6 ...or “new” toys... I often stash a “new” toy for my toddler or preschooler (bought new,
7 ...or books for all ages. Some children prefer looking at books or reading. Depending on the age of the child, bring along board books, picture books or chapter books.
8 Try storytelling. Telling stories at the table can engage the whole family in dialogue and listening. To create a group story, have one person start the tale: “Once upon a time, there was a small house on top of a big mountain…” Then, go around the table and have each member take a turn telling a part of the story. Stop when the food arrives. Art supplies are handy for the kids who prefer drawing their part.
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What’s most popular right now? What’s a trend in accessories that you like? Diamonds coming in from trade shows are well-liked – especially multicolored and black diamonds. Also, the Chamilia beads people use to create and personalize charm bracelets are popular. Color diamonds are another favorite because they are beautiful, affordable and different from other types of jewelry. Diamond hoops are a great staple that can go along with anything. More and more people are taking old jewelry and remaking it into more modern pieces. Do you offer services like that? Is it really more affordable than buying new? Yes, when we first opened the store we started on jewelry repair and gold buying. We have laser equipment designed to work on delicate and intricate jewelry, like the emerald for example, which is very delicate. We do a huge amount of business in repair and restoration, such as ring sizing and fixing broken clasps. Replacements are sometimes less expensive, but depending on what type of jewelry it is it can be costly. Jewelry holds a lot of sentimental value. Customers do like to get creative and we
design based on their interests and ideas they give to us. People are sometimes intimidated by fine jewelry stores because they assume everything is too expensive. What do you offer that’s more affordable? The jewelry mostly ranges from $30$300. The Chamilia beads are $27, pearl earrings are $69, and pearl strings are $199. We try to cover all the bases and meet everyone’s needs, especially with the economy right now. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry in the store? My favorites change with the weather. For spring I really love pearls. I also love the multi-colored Tahitian pearls, which are golden, gray and black. What’s with that other Gold Lady across the street from you? We moved into a new building this past November – we took what used to be a bank and renovated it. Our previous store is now a gift store located right across the street from us and is now named Gold Lady Gallery. 30 Phillips Street, Wickford. 294-4695, www.goldladyjewelers.com
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One of Westerly’s most fashionable shops, Seaport Downtown, is every fashion-forward shopaholic’s dream come true. Here you will find colorful scarves, bags of every shape and size, casual to dressy apparel, ballet flats, sandals and jewelry to complement any outfit. If the name sounds familiar to you, rest assured, you’re not having déjà vu. Seaport Downtown has three sister stores: Seaport Studios, Seaport Surf and Seaport Next Door, all located in Watch Hill. But don’t let the name mislead you. Although Seaport Downtown is stylishly similar to owner Perry Kellogg’s other three stores, the first of which her mother opened in 1985, it also has many qualities that set it apart. It is the only store of the three that is open all year round – the others are seasonal – and the style of the clothing is also much different. For years, owning a store that would be open year-round in Westerly was nothing more than a dream Kellogg hoped would someday come true. When she saw the vacant location on Broad Street in 2009, she knew it was time to make Seaport Downtown a reality. The architecture of the buildings, window space, Main Street feel and historic surroundings are what drew her to the space. Once she had the perfect location,
she began to create the store. With no theme in mind Kellogg began to think of the identity of her other shops and beyond for an idea that would contribute to and harmonize well with the town of Westerly. “Contemporary” is how Kellogg describes the clothing styles at Downtown. This store is “less beachy” than the others, which is due to the location. The clothes are “fashionable, but affordable and practical,” says Kellogg. “It’s one step above the causal t-shirts, tank tops and cut off shorts [the other stores carry].” She points to a gray, form fitting t-shirt with a design on it and explains that although it is still a t-shirt, there it has a little something that makes it more than just basic. In order to keep up with trends, she travels to New York, Orlando and occasionally Los Angeles to view clothing lines and gain different perspectives on what is currently in style. When viewing new lines she keeps her customers’ needs in mind. At a lot of the shows, experts are currently praising the trend of herring pants, but that does not mean they will show up on the racks of her store, she explains. Although the items in the store are trendy, they are not over the top styles. It is important to Kellogg that her boutique has items that peo-
ple in this area will like and be excited about wearing – herring pants are not among them. In choosing new items for the store Kellogg is very aware of having prices her customers can afford. “I want people to be able to walk out with a whole outfit for a reasonable price instead of just one item,” she declares. Contributing to the boutique is not only clothes and accessories, but also home goods, gifts and a wish board, making the experience of the store a very interactive one. The gifts “create more of an experience” giving customers more things to look at and touch. A unique aspect of the store is the wish board adorned in the front. On slips of colorful paper shoppers write a wish, roll it up and place it in a small round cubby. Some wishes are then displayed on a corkboard, giving a personal touch to the store’s atmosphere. With its year and a half year birthday approaching Kellogg says, “the store is still evolving” and adjustments are being made as necessary, but is overall very pleased with what the store is today. The store offers items that are chosen with much thought and care– good luck coming out empty handed. 33 Broad Street, Westerly. 596-0330, www.seaport-studios.com
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A lifelong villager of charming Wickford, Debbie Sabo is intimately acquainted with what makes this little corner of Rhode Island like nowhere else in the world. Her roots here go back generations (“My greatgrandfather was Captain Mason, and he was a great fisherman,” she recounts) and her father still resides in the historic John Updike house on Pleasant Street. So when she bought a plain, 1950s-era Colonial on Prospect Avenue, she was eager to make the home a celebration of her heritage – but not too eager. Sabo is a talented artist who creates fine custom paint treatments for homeowners, decorators, contractors and more. Her business, Fauxtique, is in demand, but when she moved into the no frills abode, she resisted the urge to get right to work. Instead, she nestled in and explored the possibilities in her head, both architecturally and decoratively, for nearly seven years. Turns out, letting the dust settle was the best decision she made. “It’s nice because the ideas we had right away weren’t nearly as good as the ideas we had once we lived here for a while,” she explains. And it’s a good thing she did wait, because her vision wasn’t just a minor upgrade: walls came down, beams went up, porches were made into living spaces and square footage was added. “I did it all,” Sabo beams. “I had a little advice from Ann Grasso, and then there was another lady that helped me with the beams and the architectural part.” The newly fin-
ished result is uniquely her own; an eclectic mix of casual comfort meets nautical charm. “My theme was, it’s a captain’s house, and he went to faraway places and brought back things he liked,” she explains, looking around the formal living room. The space is warm with an inviting fireplace, Victorian Eralooking tufted loveseat, nautical paintings and a shellencrusted chandelier reminiscent of a sailor’s Valentine. A piano and other instruments create a musical nook and the detailed border around the hardwood floors painted by Sabo is a stunning addition that makes it hard to imagine it hasn’t been there for centuries. Separated from the entry and stairway to the second floor, a full bathroom and hallway leading to the kitchen lie opposite the formal living room. “The bathroom, which was the dining room, is just so much better,” Sabo says. A French door with frosted glass leads into the bathroom where a medicine cabinet is unconventionally located on a side wall parallel with the vanity – only you’d never guess it’s a medicine cabinet at all. It’s a painting in a gilded frame, and the cabinet is recessed inside the wall, while in lieu of a traditional mirror, a small, circular one protrudes from the opposite wall and a window lies straight ahead. “People freaked out at first, but I really wanted the light from the window that was already there. I found the art at some used place then fixed it all up.”
The vanity is a repurposed antique wood chest stripped and refinished in a soft blue stain juxtaposed by a modern glass vessel sink resting on top. “I wanted it to look like furniture,” she explains. “And it was just perfect for it.” Another section of the bathroom, separated by a pair of pocket doors, intersects the space to offer privacy for one to use the shower. Plus there is a small sitting area, a tall, utilitarian chest to house toiletries and facecloths, and a window dressed with a whimsical treatment that filters ample light in through clear but textured Venetian blinds that allow for modesty. “This way, you can have two people in the bathroom, but could also just have a powder room for company if you wanted,” she says. A Victorian looking chandelier plucked from one of Sabo’s flea market or antique store jaunts – refurbished with her skill and made eye-catching by her unique touch – lends added ambiance. While each furnishing and décor element in the bathroom and throughout the home individually offers a distinct style, nary would one think they would come together in a cohesive design scheme. But somehow, with Sabo’s creative edge, it flows in what seems like an endlessly eye-catching space, an anti-cookie cutter home from floor to ceiling. A wall of the hallway leading from the front door to the kitchen looks at first glance to be an interesting graphic pattern, but after closer inspection, it’s clear
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the pattern is one of a kind. Sabo fauxfinished the walls in an intricate, monochromatic, pattern of interesting lines. Though it looks difficult, she says it was one of her more relatively easy projects. “The trick with that was to do it before the paint dried,” she says. In fact, each Fauxtique is one-of-a-kind, every project with its own meticulous approach and distinct finish. The hallway leads to the heart of the home: an open kitchen space that is as functional as it is exceptional. A muted tone on the walls lets the artwork, interesting serving dishes and gurgle pots, and oversized, two-level island take center stage. A granite countertop on the island surrounds the professional, sixburner range where in many kitchens, a sink might be. “I didn’t put the sink there because who wants to gather around dirty dishes? The cooking and the smells – that’s the fun part,” she laughs. The secondary level is surrounded by colorful, comfortable bar chairs that suggest a casual elegance. The island boasts a newly completed Fauxtique treatment that gives the illusion of a pressed tin pattern all around and clear
crystal drawer pulls add a dash of bling. “They’re good quality cabinets, but simple and plain, and came without paint,” she explains. Then, she got to work. “It’s a stencil process. I can make it look like carved wood, but in this case it looks like tin. It’s really fun.” In line with the “captain’s house” feel, an authentic brass porthole window from a boat Sabo once owned is the centerpiece of the pantry door (the door was salvaged from the South Country Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Shannock). Opposite the island is the sink area, where a stunning, colorful mural inspired by a Monet painting takes center stage. It’s arguably the home’s masterpiece. She conceptualized it for more than two years but it only took about a long weekend to execute. Painted with a finish to give the feel that it’s been there forever, the piece is gently illuminated by under shelf lighting. The other jaw-dropping element is the refrigerator, covered by nautical maps of local waterways. Sabo was inspired by a design she spotted in a magazine and tucked into her ongoing picture file. “All we did was order a panel-ready refrigerator, so your carpenter or kitchen cabinet person actually custom builds it from the plans that the refrigerator people send. At first when we tell someone about it, it sounds kitchy, but it really doesn’t come off that way. The colors are fabulous and mellow – and it never shows fingerprints at all!” While she’s technically done with the renovation and design, everyone knows creative minds are never really done. Her next plans are to paint a patterned mural of historic Wickford in the secondary entry – a great excuse for another visit. See Debbie’s work, including before and afters, at www.deborahsabo.com.
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The minute I stepped inside, I could see this was a very different Arturo Joe’s than I had remembered. A major fire a few years ago resulted in the restaurant closing for a complete renovation. The “new” Arturo Joe’s is very inviting with its soft lighting and warm earth tones of gold, sage green and brick red. This is a big restaurant, yet it’s designed in such a way that the tables and booths offer intimate seating. Behind a French door is the large lounge area with a giant screen TV. Folks can eat and drink at pub-height tables or at the huge bar. We settled into a comfortable booth in the main dining area. The extensive menu offers plenty of possibilities. I needed a glass of wine to sip on while I studied our options. Even more options arrived with the bread basket, a compilation of dense Italian bread and even denser focaccia, still warm from the oven, “everything” flatbread, a fat sesame breadstick, and grissini (crispy pencil-thin sticks of bread from northern Italy). Alongside was a shallow bowl of olive oil studded with sweet roasted garlic cloves. One appetizer jumped off the page
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for me – the Fig Mascarpone Phyllo Purses ($9.50). What a fantastic combination of flavors and textures. Five flaky pastry bundles sat like islands in a shallow bowl of balsamic vinegar cream sauce. The bundles, stuffed with a barely sweet fig-mascarpone mixture, offered a delicate crunch with every bite. This was offset by the unusual but very pleasing cream sauce with its hints of garlic, tarragon and dill. Other apps that tempted my palate included the Gorgonzola Bread, a stack of the house-made focaccia covered with Gorgonzola cheese, a touch of cream, garlic and herbs, and the Bruschetta Abruzzo, mainly because my Italian relatives are from the Abruzzo region of Italy. Calamari aficionados, please note – there are six calamari appetizers for your consideration – breaded, fried, sautéed, and then flavored with everything from buffalo sauce to sweet baby shrimp. One of my favorite salads was available, the large-enough-to-share Warm Baby Spinach Salad ($8.50). Here, it’s done right – a bed of tender baby spinach is topped with Bermuda onions, thin slices of perfectly cooked hard-
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boiled eggs, tangy goat cheese, black olives and warm bacon dressing. That Italian heritage of mine prompts me to have pasta before the main course whenever possible. With more than a dozen dishes on the menu, I opted for the Tortellini Carbonara ($14). Technically, this was not a true carbonara. Pasta alla carbonara is based on a rather dry combination of pecorino romano cheese, guanciale or bacon, the grease in which that pork is cooked, and lots of black pepper. Raw eggs are added to the hot pasta; they cook quickly as you toss the pasta. At Arturo Joe’s, the cheese-filled tortellini are blended with prosciutto, bacon, mushrooms and peas in a creamy alfredo sauce. Yes, technically wrong, but oh so delicious. This is true Italian comfort food. All this was a prelude leading up to the main event, the classic Veal Parmigiana ($14.50) for Brian and the Sole Balsamic ($16.50) for me. The veal tenderloin was cooked until golden brown, then topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. On the side was a serving of linguine with tomato sauce. The linguine was cooked al dente, that perfect state of doneness when the pasta is neither hard nor mushy. The sole (really enough for two generous servings) was topped with a melange of Mediterranean flavors – mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers, scallions, garlic and olive oil, then finished with a splash of balsamic vinegar that brought my dining experience full circle. With such satisfying dinners, just a little dessert was needed. Trendy cup-
cakes ($2.75 each) are part of the dessert tray offered at Arturo Joe’s. Just right, we thought. One was a superdense, ultra-moist, gluten-free chocolate cupcake that sat well attached to a large cookie. Another was the red velvet cupcake, outrageously red and topped with a thick swirl of cream cheese frosting and a small chocolate disk covered in white nonpareils. At the core of this cupcake was more solid chocolate. We also ordered a wood-grilled pizza to go. There are 11 pizzas on the menu (mostly $10.50 each), with two ways to satisfy your pepperoni fix. One pepperoni pizza includes sausage, prosciutto ham, mozzarella, romano cheese and tomato sauce, while the other combines caramelized onions, mozzarella, romano cheese, garlic oil, and spices, but no sauce. We went the red sauce route and resisted the urge to make the pizza our midnight snack. Reheated in the oven the next night, the thin-style pizza was satisfying with a nice crunch to the crust. This is true Italian comfort food. Linda Beaulieu is the author of The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook, available at stores throughout the state.
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the classic American diner style and in what ways have you updated things for the modern day customer? We have stayed true to the classic diner by serving homemade food. We make fresh ground Angus burgers, bake our own bread, cook our own roast beef, brine our own beef for corned beef, shave our steak for steak sandwiches, use fresh made dough and sauces, home made soups, and more.
Your love of classic cars comes through in menu items like the “Deuce Coupe” and “Pink Cadillac.” How else do incorporate this into your aesthetic? If you look at the mural painted on the side of our building it consists of all classic cars. Some are friends’ cars and some are from famous movies. It also has a classic drive-in with the girls on roller skates. We have all kinds of pictures inside, an old Coke machine and an old style jukebox.
Describe your idea of a 1950s diner. How does one recreate that feel without falling into outright kitsch? Our idea of a ‘50s diner is a place where people can go get great homemade food. Everything was homemade back then and cooked to order, not frozen and coming in on trucks like in today’s restaurants. Cruiser’s is not a replica of a 1950s diner – it’s a place where people can come and reminisce about the ‘50s. We have old memorabilia, a jukebox, pictures of hot rods, old-fashioned tables and stools, and more. People can sit, eat a great meal and look around at the pictures and memorabilia and get a great feeling of the era. We play ‘50s music for people to enjoy, or they can play their favorite songs on our jukebox.
Traditionally there is a regional variation between diners, i.e. pork roll in New Jersey and cheesesteaks in Philly. How do you incorporate Rhode Island traditions into your menu? Our menu includes some Rhode Island favorites like New York system hot wieners and Italian grinders, fish and chips, chowder and clam cakes on Fridays.
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cial orders seven days a week. BLD $ GEORGE’S OF GALILEE 250 Sand Hill Cove Road; 783-2306. What’s better than indulging in award-winning seafood and watching the sun set over the Sound? At George’s you can dine al fresco, take food to-go, or simply enjoy one of the five dining rooms indoors. LD $-$$ MARINER GRILLE 140 Point Judith Road; 284-3282. Not to be missed by seafood lovers, the Mariner Grille is the perfect place to unwind at the end of a long week, with an extensive wine list, a hearty lunch menu, and an endless array of delicious seafood offerings. LD $-$$ MARKOS KABOB AND MORE 126 Boon Street; 783-9083. The authentic Near East dishes at Markos include Turkish pizza, grilled kabobs, falafel, lamb, fettoush and curries, plus great vegan and vegetarian selections. BYOB. LD $-$$ NARRAGANSETT GRILL 1200 Ocean Road; 789-6171. Enjoy classic pasta dishes, meats, chops and top-notch surf-and-turf, all made with fresh, local produce and meat. Seasonal outdoor dining is available. LD $$ NEW DRAGON 80 Point Judith Road; 783-1110. Open seven days a week, New Dragon serves up classic Chinese cuisine, from fried rice to chop suey, as well as American dishes and specials at lunch. LD $$ Spain Of Narragansett 1144 Ocean Road; 783-9770. The exceptional wait staff and wide array of authentic Spanish seafood, veal and chicken dishes make Spain of Narragansett the perfect place to dine. The romantic setting and extensive wine list will keep you coming back for more. D $$-$$$ TRIO 15 Kingstown Road; 792-4333. A Newport Harbor Corporation restaurant, Trio is a triple-threat restaurant with its innovative menu, inviting European décor and warm, attentive service. Enjoying a meal of chops,
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Newport NEWPORT TOKYO HOUSE 6 Equality Park Place; 847-8888. For fine Japanese cuisine in the City by the Sea, this is the place. Their menu includes all your favorites, including a sushi bar and hibachi grill. LD $-$$
North Kingstown GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. 6670 Post Road; 885-0580. From its first location in Great Falls, Montana in 1975, Great Harvest has been serving unique breads made from wholesome ingredients. They also do sweet treats and classic sandwiches. BLD $ SERGIO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 1814 Boston Neck Road; 667-4999. Legendary husband and wife team Pat and Terry Orlando continue their tradition of culinary excellence at this Saunderstown eatery. Try their classic Italian, including homemade pasta with San Marzano tomato sauce. LD $$-$$$ TAVERN BY THE SEA 16 West Main Street; 294-5771. Located in historic Wickford, Tavern by the Sea offers a relaxed yet romantic atmosphere and an array of dishes such as seafood, burgers and a complete kid’s menu. LD $$ THE FISH MARKET 7661 Post Road; 583-7882. Don’t let the name fool you: this is no market, but rather full-service restaurant with a fresh raw bar, all your seafood favorites, and pasta, steak and chicken too. LD $$-$$$ TRINI’S TACOS 7669 Post Road; 2954111. Get a taste of Mexico, just like
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Warwick DI. VINE 2317 West Shore Road; 9213300. Di. Vine is Italian home cooking with all the classics you expect, plus pizzas, steaks, seafood and 54 pasta dishes starting at $9! D $-$$
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ORBIE’S 396 Main Street; 792-4340. Orbie’s is Wakefield’s can’t-miss breakfast and lunch stop. Enjoy locally roasted coffee, specialty teas, baked goods, sandwiches and prepared foods, and settle in with free WiFi. BL $
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April FROM PREVIOUS PAGE April 3 Ah, the springtime rite of the community Easter Egg Hunt. It’s pretty straightforward, right? Just another opportunity to make some precious memories by dressing your kids in outstandingly cute, pastel colored clothing, accessorizing them with a basket, then sending them on a light–hearted search for some seasonal treasures. Wrong. It’s all really just a cheap test of your parenting confidence, on display for all of your neighbors to see, and, of course, critique. Oh, you know the drill: No matter how hard you’re coaching from the sidelines, your kid is always the only one who can’t seem to find any eggs, even when they’re literally underfoot. South Kingstown gives you – um, your little one – two chances at age appropriate redemption. Ages 7 and under: 10am. Free. Tuckertown Park, 1268 Tuckertown Road, Wakefield. Ages 8-10: 8pm. Free, bring flashlight. Old Mountain Field, 875 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 7899301, www.southkingstownri.com. April 1-2 Sleep with the fishes – well, sorta – during a Family Overnight where, armed with a sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight and favorite adult, you can see if the beluga whales, sharks or clownfish are allowed to stay up later than you. 7pm-9am. $60, $50 ages 5+; members: $50, $40 ages 5+. Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic. 860-572-5955, www.mysticaquarium.org. April 1-23 Turn back the clock to 1960s Baltimore, where the Hairspray talk is less ozone depletion and more peppy music, dance parties and race relations. Friday and Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 2pm. $34, $30 seniors and members, $19 students and children under 18. Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 7821018, www.courthousearts.org. April 7 Understand that, yes, even rappers
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long for conservation, just not on tattoo ink, as Wiz Khalifa, featuring Mac Miller, takes the stage for the Campus Consciousness tour, bringing a message that’s part concert and part environmental campaign. 8pm. $29, $20 URI students with ID. The Ryan Center, One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. 788-3200, www.theryancenter.com. April 7 and 14 Up your Knife Skills and Basic Cooking Techniques with lessons in boiling water and how to read recipes, so that the next time you lay down a dinner party invite, you won’t have two weeks of unsavory leftovers. 6-8pm. $30, $25 South Kingstown residents. Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale. 789-9301, www.southkingstownri.com. April 8-9 Sip a taste of Hemingway’s Whiskey, the latest album from country island hopper Kenny Chesney, appearing live with Billy Currington and Uncle Kracker, so you won’t feel as bad for spending most of your tax refund on the cheap seats. 8pm. $95, $125. Mohegan Sun Arena, One Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 1-888-2267711, www.mohegansun.com. April 12 Rifle through overstuffed drawers ‘til you come across that beach treasure, then take it to Wire Wrapping Sea Glass, and put a stop to the disrespect. 6:30-8:30pm or April 30: 10am-noon. $30, $20 North Kingstown residents; $10 material fee to instructor. Beechwood House Senior Center, 44 Beach Street, North Kingstown. 294-3331, www.nkartscouncil.org. April 14 Voyage with author Robert M. Thorson as he ventures Beyond Walden: The Hidden History of America’s Kettle Lakes and Ponds to get the behind the scenes back stories of something that you don’t normally consider. 6:30pm. $5 donation requested, free to members. Westerly Land Trust Headquar-
Keep It Moving April 10: You’re not confusing anyone. Indeed, it’s a laid back world that we live in, but while everyone else is fixated on velour tracksuits, drawstring waists and oversized hoodies to get them through the day in comfort, your obsession is performance nylon and wick-away fabrics – not quite the same. You’re a competitor. A fighter. And already, you have much in common with those dealing with multiple sclerosis. This harsh disease aims to stop movement. But during the 22nd Annual Walk MS Rhode Island Narragansett, you’ll find some folks, who just aren’t listening. Look for them on the three-mile leg, introduced last year to encourage those with limited mobility to participate, but don’t be surprised if you see a couple of peeps engaging in the six-mile walk or 25- mile bike ride. There’s a whole lot of fundraising to do. 7:30am registration, 9am start. Narragansett Pier School, 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett. 738-8383, www.mswalkri.com. ters, 10 High Street, Westerly. 3489109, www.westerlylandtrust.org. April 14 Chat it up with Emily Dickinson, better known in these parts as Sally Gruber, who’ll offer up poetry and gingerbread to distract from the fact you’re only allowed Shades of White to create a Victorian floral arrangement. 7-8:30pm. $25, $20 South Kingstown residents.
Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale. 789-9301, www. southkingstownri.com. April 16 Spend a whole lot less time protecting your little one from getting bowled over – or worse, robbed chocolate eggless – by the big kids during a humane Easter Egg Hunt conducted in three separate legs
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April 23 Channel all those times that you have been stuck in traffic and thought you could run there faster during the Jamestown Bridge 10K, not only providing panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, but bunny ears at the start and jelly beans upon finish. 9am. $35 by April 21, $40 after. Jamestown Bridge, Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. 741-0831, www.trimomprod.com. April 28 Make a Milk-Bone mosaic if the urge hits, as Pet Portraits starts you off with simple sketching techniques, then turns you loose with any medium for the final likeness. 7-9pm. $55, $45 North Kingstown residents. Bring a 2B pencil and 9x12 or larger sketchbook. Beechwood House Senior Center, 44 Beach Street, North Kingstown. 294-3331, www.nkartscouncil.org. April 30 Create a huge splash during 13th Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race, a benefit for local area schools and nonprofits, as 20,000 squeaky bath toys make their way out of the sudsy tub, courtesy of a large payloader, for a competitive race that gives you the opportunity to win one of more than 90 prizes. 3pm. $5 per entry. Downtown Westerly. 5964225, www.westerlychamber.org. April 30 Go ahead and say it if you must – “Live from New York it’s Saturday Night!” – because even while the locale is off, what other introduction is going to make Saturday Night Live’s longtime lead vocalist and Beehive Queen, the soulful Christine Ohlman, feel more welcome? 9pm. $10. Knickerbocker Cafe, 35 Railroad Avenue, Westerly. 3155070, www.theknickerbockercafe.com.
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Step inside Yankee Tavern, an old, run-down bar on the ground floor of a boarded up hotel, slated for demolition. Grad student Adam serves the drinks, filling in for his recently deceased father. Adam’s fiancée Janet sits at a table, wondering whether to suspect the nature of his relationship with a certain female professor. Ray, a barfly with a theory on everything, stalks the floor, ranting and raving. Stick around long enough and you’ll see Palmer, a mysterious stranger with a few dark theories of his own. The stage is set, the mood is tense and you’ll never guess what happens next. This month, the Granite Theatre of Westerly presents Yankee Tavern, a 2009 drama by Steven Dietz. Artistic director David Jepson, who both directs the show and stars as Ray, picked the engaging story for its cinematic dialogue, unexpected humor and plot twists. On first reading, he found himself laughing out loud – particularly at some of the more outlandish conspiracy theories his character spouts throughout. But when he researched some of the claims, he found kernels of truth; many of the “extremely outrageous elements of the script were actually well-documented disparities or anomalies.” He urges audiences, “Come curious, and hopefully we’ll satisfy that curiosity.” The selection of comedic thriller Yankee Tavern for Granite’s 11th season marks a departure from the regional theatre’s usual, lighter fare. When Jep-
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An artist succeeds against all odds Since the age of 15, Helena Stockar always knew art would be in her future. Growing up in Czechoslovakia, where the educational system was rather different, Stockar had to attend a secondary school for four years (after kindergarten), followed by a vocational school. Given the focus on training children in a specific field, it was necessary for Stockar to make a decision on her field of study at quite a young age. After being one of 40 students accepted into design school out of 800 applicants, she received her degree in graphic design from the School of Design in Prague. However, with the difficult times and scarcity of jobs, she then decided to pursue music. Following a state examination, she began teaching students to play the piano for seven years. During this time, Stockar and her husband Ivoo (an architect) were able to start a family and have two children. Then the USSR invaded Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s. Her husband fled to America, while she and her children were detained. Fortunately, in 1968 Stockar and her children were able to join Ivoo. Two weeks later, Russian armies invaded Prague and closed the borders, preventing anyone from leaving. “We were very, very lucky,” Stockar recalls of the time. Once in America, Stockar and her family were able to begin their lives together. According to Stockar, it was her husband who, seeing her evident talent and passion, persuaded her to pursue art once again. Painting more and more in her garden in Providence, Stockar found their tiny cellar exploding with her work. She soon had her first exhibit in Warwick, which she would never forget. “There are
lots of good people in Warwick; I was so, so lucky,” she enthuses. Since then she has been a prominent member of the Rhode Island art community and her career has flourished. Helena and her family moved into a home (built by her husband) in Richmond with a much larger area to hold all of her exquisite pieces. When talking about inspiration, Stockar finds that her experiences and past travels to places such as Italy, Spain, Great Britain and New York have very much contributed to her artwork. “It was excellent because we went to museums and cathedrals, and for me it was very beautiful; these people and their work are beautiful,” she explains. “But I set my style. I don’t need any expression – my expression is my style.” Her stories, experiences and style are evident in her work and make the viewer wonder just how someone can convey such thoughts and emotions on a canvas. Stockar explains, “People used to purchase art because it was a treasure, but now, because of the economy, they must purchase what’s practical. If you want to be an artist today, you have to be more involved with art. Paint when you have time, but you have to do it.” Helena Stockar’s work can be seen both nationally and internationally, including exhibits or collections in places such as Canada, Germany, Scotland and France. Closer to home, her work is on display at Johnson & Wales University and the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. To view more of Helena Stockar’s artwork, visit www.helenamstockar.com or contact her at helenamstockar@yahoo. com or 364-6838.
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Oven Fresh Though this is the Kids Issue, you could probably use some more grown-up time right about now. The one thing kids and adults alike can always agree on, howev-
Filippou’s Twisted Pizzeria
er, is pizza. We tested a few South County favorites to find out whose pie should be served at your next pizza party.
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Dan’s Place This simple, unassuming mushroom pizza had a thinner, crisper crust than most of the selections here. Where pizza ovens often dry out mushrooms, these were nice and moist, giving this one a subtle earthiness. 880 Victory Highway, West Greenwich. 392-3092.
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Despite the extreme-sounding name, this classic pepperoni pizza was served straight-up, no frills. The thick crust held up a good amount of sauce that was slightly spicy, not sweet, and topped with generous amounts of pepperoni and cheese. 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-5652
Colvitto’s This was the quintessential South County pizza: thick, doughy crust with a deliciously garlicky sauce. For all the native Rhode Islanders in the room, it reminded us of the pizza we grew up on. Salt Pond Shopping Center, Narragansett. 783-8086
PD’s Pizza PD’s took home the nod for most unusual selection with this Hawaiian pie. There was lots of gooey cheese, and while the pineapple left us wishing it were a bit sweeter, the ham showed a careful attention to ingredient quality. 1202 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 789-0000
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