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APRIL 2015

Fishing in Narragansett Bay is a way of life

This Month 24 Teach a Man to Fish... Inside the lives of three local fisherman

27 Up Your Cocktail Game Local bartenders shake up imbibing with local spirits

Dessert and brunch go hand in hand at the Ocean House

35 So Stylish A Narragansett home grows with its family 37 Life/Style 41 What’s in Store 42 Style Tastemaker 45 Whole Body

49 So Delicious Jazzing up brunch in Watch Hill 50 Review 53 Foodie Journal 54 Food Tastemaker 56 Rhody Bites

61 So Entertaining

Every Month 9 Editor’s Note/Letters 10 Online Exclusives

Celebrate spring at Daffodil Days 62 Calendar 64 On Stage 67 Art View

60 So Approved Nothin’ says “Wahm weathah” like clam cakes and chowdah’

17 So Happening

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From Our Readers Much Obliged We wanted to thank you for featuring Zero Wampum in the March issue [“For the Fun of It,” March 2015]. We are so grateful to all of you at So Rhode Island for your continued support. You all rock! Zero Wampum

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Giving by Design Proceeds from these Alex and Ani bangles benefit Living Water International

Not every college junior gets to brag about raising more than $750,000 for charity, let alone make the claim that they did it by creating a piece of designer jewelry. Read all about how URI student Paige Dellerman teamed up with Alex and Ani to help developing countries. April 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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Charm Aid A URI junior wrangles charity with bangles Raising thousands of dollars for charity through a unique jewelry design is no small feat, particularly when done before the age of 22. That’s what local Rhode Islander and current URI junior Paige Dellerman has awesomely accomplished recently – the 21-year-old East Greenwich resident combined a love of fashion and a passion for making a difference in the world to create the Living Water Charm Bangle for Alex and Ani, a beautiful robin’s egg blue tear drop bangle. 20% of sales go to Living Water International, a nonprofit that provides clean drinking water to developing countries. The bracelet is one of the top five sellers in Alex and Ani’s “Charity by Design” line

with over 200,000 sold, raising more than $750,000 for Living Water. It’s Alex and Ani’s first student-driven project – Paige was involved in all aspects of the creative process, from design to marketing. She has continued her partnership with both Alex and Ani and Living Water, recently travelling to Guatemala on a mission trip to dig a well with two other Alex and Ani employees. She also created a limited edition pink teardrop bangle to benefit women who bear much of the burden of carrying water in developing countries, the Living Water for Women Charm Bangle. Check out Paige’s work on Alex and Ani’s website. www. alexandani.com –Claire Flanagan

URI Junior Paige Dellerman (right) is working to bring clean water to underprivileged countries

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Aaahh! Glass Monsters

South County has monsters and they are awesome. Painted all kinds of fantastic colors, they have spots and wild eyes and even antennae shooting up from their heads. They stare back from brightly lit windows at the Glass Station on Main Street in Wakefield and, although scary at first brush, their mission here is all good. Self-trained glass blower Jen Nauck had been searching for a new project to involve kids. Last Christmas, the spirit of gift giving from Glass Station owner Eben Horton’s son, Campbell, gave rise to the idea of letting children draw their own monsters and bringing the drawings to the studio. The children would also choose a local charity. Each month one drawing would be chosen and that paper monster would come to life in their studio. At the end of the year, Jen and Eben would auction off the 12 monsters, with all proceeds going directly to each chosen charity. And so began the

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Monthly Monster Melt. It’s a brilliant plan; to let children be in charge, to produce on paper what they see in their minds, then talk with their parents about the idea of philanthropy as see their art come to life in glass. Jen and Eben are creating positive, permanent memories of art and charity; often new ideas for young kids. January’s winner, Sadie Lang, created a monster from the land of Zoza because logically, “Zoza is where monsters live.” Sadie generously chose the RI Food Bank as her charity. Winners of each month’s contest will be called to let them know the great news and Eben will announce on the Glass Station’s Facebook page when the newest glass monster will be born. In line with their goals of community involvement and excitement for the arts, people are encouraged to visit the studio and watch them work. 318 Main Street, Wakefield. www.ebenhortonglass.com –Todd Corayer

Glass Monster creations from the Glass Station

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A Wakefield glass studio brings kids’ creations to life for charity

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High Fidelity Holiday Local independent shops participate in the annual Record Store Day There’s always been something undeniably cool about vinyl. I mean when was the last time someone who wasn’t a 14-year-old wearing JNCOs in 1998 bragged about their CD collection? Exactly. On Saturday, April 18 Looney Tunes in Wakefield will be participating in Record Store Day. Like a

chill Black Friday for audiophiles, Record Store Day is proof that vinyl never died, it just went underground for a generation like a brood of analog cicadas, reemerging after its natural predators, the rugged cassette and the cocky Compact Disc, were proven to be no better than the 8-tracks and MiniDiscs that

failed before them. Each year, major and independent labels release a slew of limited edition RSD exclusives and vinyl rereleases. Many participating shops will have a marked down selection of used stock, as well as host special instore events. Record Store Day’s goal is getting

people out to local shops, not just for the business, but to engage as a community of music lovers. The people who have worked hard to survive the decline of physical music sales aren’t just clerks, they’re curators of culture. Best Buy might carry vinyl, but can it help you get into Captain Beefheart? www.recordstoreday.com. –Tony Pacitti

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The Rhode Island Computer Museum preserves our digital heritage

We live in a computer driven world. While most of us are using the quickest and sleekest gadgets, the people at the Rhode Island Computer Museum are helping us to understand how it all began. With goodies such as an original Game Boy and supercomputers the size of a room, we get to see how far we have come in the world of technology.

Over the years, this North Kingstown treasure trove has caught Hollywood’s attention. Producers of an AMC show (which cannot be disclosed due to a confidentiality agreement) were amazed by the sheer size of the collection. Other hit shows such as The Americans and Halt and Catch Fire have followed suit. These shows have rented many computers and

other hardware from the museum. This year is no different. The museum continues to gain notoriety. Many of these computers will be featured in the David O. Russell film Joy starring Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Joy Mangano, creator of the “Miracle Mop.” The museum has a variety of activities

and exhibits for all ages. Robots on the Run, for example, teaches the fundamentals of circuits and allows you to build a simple robot. There are other programs that deal with other elements of technology such as coding and video game creation. Compass Cir, Bldg 315, North Kingstown. 603-3321, www. ricomputermuseum.org. –Eyram Fiakpui

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By Land and Sea Two fun ways to do good this month

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On April 25, 20,000 rubber ducks will be dumped in the Pawcatuck River all at once for the 17th Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race. The race will benefit over 40 local charities and schools. Tap in to your inner foodie and enjoy great food from a multitude of food booths, get adventurous and go on a ride (maybe not in that order), participate in fun children’s games or buy a duck for a chance to win prizes! 37 Main Street, Westerly. 596-7761. www. westerlychamber.org.

Enjoy long walks on the beach? How about a long run on the beach? Lace up those running shoes on April 26 for The Rhode Island State Police 5K Foot Pursuit. This race is a fun beach 5K that benefits the Rhode Island State Police Charitable Fund. You don’t have to be Usain Bolt to participate in the race. Support the RI State Police by registering to run. $20-$35. 10am. North Beach Pavilion at Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett. www. trimomprod.com –Charlotte Abotsi

17th Annual Pawcatuck River Duck Race is taking place April 25

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Foley believes that this is a good life, a lucky life even. He tells me that he never really thought of fishing as work, but more of a hobby; yet he is raising a family in this business. And when I ask him why he does what he does, he gives me a one-word answer: “Freedom.” But he doesn’t only wear his fishing waders, so to speak; Foley is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Agriculture and Fisheries, a father (“The old timers always have two pieces of advice, ‘Be around when your kids are in school and always pay your taxes,’” he tells me.), the boys’ varsity lacrosse coach at Chariho High School and a deer hunter in season. Never mind the 4am alarm clocks during summer months, the regulations, gas prices... Foley doesn’t ever want to stop fishing. “I’ll never retire,” he says, “So long as I can still walk down to the boat.” He keeps things simple; his boats are modest, he lobsters with only his son and one other fisherman, he looks up to the old timers and listens to their advice. “My idol is Bill Kelsey, a man I knew in Long Island as a kid. He made a good living dredging clams in a 15foot, flat-bottom wooden Sharpie. He built it for $400 and would burn one six-gallon gas tank a week. He had land upstate. That’s the dream,” Foley says, “When this is all over, if I’m Bill Kelsey, I’m grinning.”

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and I are talking over sandwiches and soup (there will be apple crisp too, but that comes later); he’s telling me about his primary source of income in high school: trapping. He sold skins and furs for extra cash, but, “I never told the high school girls that there were a bunch of dead animals in the trunk,” he laughs. “Being brought up on a farm, you understand that your purpose is to be productive, whether or not you’re getting paid.” Carvalho is a reaper of both land and sea, a farmer turned fisherman. He knows that fishing is a lot like farming, except you don’t have to plant. Growing up in a potato farming family on Aquidneck Island, at age 26, he bought 138 acres of potatoes for himself in South Kingstown and kept it up until the ‘80s, when he bought a small inshore dragger and, always a part-time fisherman, switched over to fishing full-time. He sits up straight as he talks with me, wearing a checkered, collared shirt. Carvalho is 70 now, and has a lot to say about the business. “I never thought about being somebody, I wanted to do something. I never thought about being a fisherman, just fishing,” he explains. He has followed time-honored concepts throughout his fishing career: fish everyday as long as it’s profitable, and if it’s not making profit, you know you need to take a day off. He knows that shellfishing is steadier work because it’s more or less a position of getting out what you put into it. He knows that there are many factors involved in getting a good catch: the moon, the weather, species types. And he knows that fishermen must also be engineers, they must be persistent, they must be, “stupid enough to drag a net around all day.” It is a simple life, but really, it is not. There was the day when Carvalho found a wallet in his catch with an engagement ring in the side zipper. He returned it to its owner, a woman in Boston who had thought the ring was gone forever. There was another day and another wallet, found in his catch with six $100 bills inside. It had been under water for three years. He returned it to its owner. A third day, a final wallet, this one caught in Narragansett Bay and coincidentally owned by a man Carvalho had known for 20 years. Inside, an undamaged photo of the man’s daughter. With so many years logged in at sea, Carvalho feels protective about keeping the fruits of the sea

al christopher fruits for all to harvest. Fishing regulations in the state are constantly changing, and many fishermen have taken action. Carvalho has studied fisheries law in Rhode Island, including all the court cases recorded on the issue. He also served on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission from 2006-2010 as proxy for Representative Naughton. He believes that it is part of a fisherman’s duty to do so, to know and understand the rights of your profession. He tells me that if you do not know your rights, you are in danger of losing them, and for Carvalho, losing the right to fish would be losing the right to reap what the sea had sowed.

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having the building process captured and recorded from beginning to end was also unique. The exposure was undoubtedly beneficial and the program showcased the talent of local vendors and craftspeople, from the carpenters to electricians, plumbers and more. “It was good for everybody,” he says. Since the exhilarating airing of their episode on Raising House this past November, the Riccitellis have easily fallen in love with their surrounding community. “We’ve made friends now. Plus my son is four; he plays soccer, goes swimming. It’s a great area for adults, teens, little kids – there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.”

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is an eclectic little gem located in the historic Kenyon Building in downtown Wakefield. The store is named after the two women who taught owner Karen Marchetti how to knit and crochet: her mother Doris and aunt Dorothy. Although the store’s primary focus is needlework, Karen has managed to bring in dozens of interesting art and crafts pieces from 15 local vendors to interest everyone. Tucked amongst the Plymouth brand yarn and the locally spun wool and Alpaca fiber, you will find steampunk jewelry, cloth hand puppets, wall art, clothes for American Girl Dolls and unique hair accessories. There is also a wide array of finished needlework

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5 products including hats, scarves, cell phone holders and change purses. The store carries craft kits and rubber band looms for kids and paracords for jewelry and other projects. The wooden Serendipity knitting needles with the fanciful animal head tops (the penguins are my fav) are almost enough to get me to dust off my rusty skills. In case I do, there are group and private lessons and drop in times with prize giveaways. Kids’ craft classes are held on Saturdays in addition to workshops in other disciplines such as “make your own buttons” from Sculpey clay. If you aren’t crafty but need a unique gift for someone special, Karen can custom craft pieces for you. One

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can also wander the store and choose from cute hand cut wooden decor or perhaps the gorgeous crocheted poncho that I have my eye on. Needleworkers who are frustrated by a pattern or have a mistake that needs fixing need to look no further. Karen is always ready to lend a hand and an ear. There is a welcoming table in the middle of the store that awaits you. Drop by for a chat and bring your project! 1. Spools of yarn, $8 each 2. Knitted basket, $27; Knitted eggs, $20/dozen or $2.50 each 3. Assorted hats, $18-25 4. Earrings, $11; Bracelets, $8; Paint rag flower clips, $10-15 5. Hand puppets, $8

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By Julie Tremaine

Set in Stone J. Von-Hughes on lasting trends in home décor J. Von-Hughes of Renaissance Tile is, pardon the pun, a true Renaissance woman. A Manhattan lawyer in the early ‘80s, J. followed her passion for visual creativity and embarked on a three decades-long career in interior design, first in New York and now in Westerly. She’s also a photographer and painter. “My favorite form of art is natural stone, glass and porcelain and its application in design,” she says. “I think it’s important to surround ourselves with art in any form and my canvas just happens to be my clients’ interiors.” Tile can be such an unexpected decorative element. Tell us about some creative uses and finishes. One of my favorites is the use of ledgestone. This can be used in a bedroom, kitchen, living room or even outdoors with lighting directed to it on a dimmer. This creates beautiful texture and shadow, and brings a bit of mystique to any room. Another out of the box use for tile, particularly glass tiles, are in an indoor or outdoor shower. Use pebble stones on the shower floor for that spa feel, and a mix of frosted and clear glass. Try using two or three shades of soothing blues and sea grass greens. Renaissance Tile has a gorgeous showroom that has inspired a lot of beautiful home décor. Tell us about your consultation services. We have worked hard to bring a wellplanned 5,000 square foot showroom with products from around the globe. We are told time and again that we have the nicest showroom the client has ever been in. We offer free, instore, interior design consultation up to two hours per visit. Off-site consultation is available at a fee. Do you recommend starting with tile first, or decorating the rest of a room? I think the first step would be to identify what it is that you are trying to accomplish. I would recommend first, a visit to our showroom to view the vast array of tiles, identify what you are attracted to and from there we can make suggestions regarding your best options for cabinets, countertops, lighting, etc. that will pull everything together. It’s easier to bring a tile sample to the cabinet store or to match it up with

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your slab for the countertop. If you’ve already started making your selections always bring photos or, when possible, a piece of the cabinet and countertop or paint swatches with you to select your tile for the finishing touch. You’ve got 30 years of interior design experience. How does that translate into what you do at Renaissance Tile Gallery & Design Center? Tile, in all forms provides a somewhat permanent backdrop and should complement everything else in the room from the time it’s installed and well into the future. Basically, knowledge of what works and what is tried and true are essential in making the right selection. I think for the most part the majority of people want something that expresses their personality. As a designer, we can do just that; create a one of a kind design that suits the client’s lifestyle tastefully and uniquely. If I’m remodeling a kitchen, how can I create a modern look without using trendy materials that will look outdated in a few years? Use materials that are tried and true like Carrara Marble, Bursa Beige Marble, Crema Marfil, etc., and simply use a different layout. As opposed to the 4x4, 8x8 & 12x12 “square” tiles, use linear formats and mix up the finishes within. This is just one of hundreds of ways to accomplish a modern look with a classic spin. Is it possible to custom design my own tile? You can get extremely creative with designing your own tile. One example is portraits made from glass or stone mosaic. You can have a rendering done in any size with whatever you like, perhaps your favorite pet, a family portrait, or a picturesque setting. How have trends changed? What’s totally over? Trends will always be there and technology and competition between the manufacturers will continue to drive them. What is popular now are linear formats from mosaics, to large format tiles like a 12” x 24” or 36” format, to “plank” tiles. More and more people are using the “Wood Look Planks” in

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entire levels of their homes in place of traditional wood. The wood-look tiles are generally Porcelain, meaning they carry a heavy commercial and heavy residential wear when installed have the look of wood without the maintenance. What is totally over? The “square” tiles. I’m also seeing less and less for the “decorative band” that runs around the shower walls as an accent. Nowadays, people are primarily going for the focal point” behind a stove or on the shower walls. By grouping your favorite accent piece in one place and picture framing it, the room does not feel closed in. Everyone hates cleaning tile. Do you have any expert tips? First, if you have Natural Stone, make sure it is sealed properly and as directed. My best advice, like cleaning anything else, is keep up to it. It’s basically a matter of wiping down the backsplash as you clean countertops and keeping a squeegee in the shower to clear the glass and tile of soap and water after every use. In regard to grout, I recommend using Laticrete’s “Permacolor Grout.” The grout has Kevlar instead of sand in it and it is formulated to resist mold and mildew. Do you work with any green/ecofriendly materials? Yes. All-natural stone such as limestone,

sandstone, marble, travertine and granite are quarried from the earth. Otherwise, we have recycled glass and other materials for the eco-conscious customer. What are the benefits and downfalls of buying tile online? In my experience, if it sounds too good to be true, it normally is. Discount stores and online stores are somewhat unregulated to offer “second hand” tiles that are not “dealer qualified.” Materials you buy at a dealer must meet certain criteria and standards set forth by manufacturers, importers, distributors and other organizations like TCNA (Tile Council of North America), to offer information about materials and protect the consumer. Feeling and seeing the tile and its color variations is an important factor. This is why our showroom is set up to feature “concept boards” that allow you to see different layout options and large boards that show minor to heavy shade variations.

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A North Kingstown salon aims to make you look – and feel – fab A couple months ago Beverly Greco, owner of L’Pearl Salon, decided to make a change. She up and moved her salon out of Cranston to a whole new neck of the woods, in North Kingstown. She wanted to focus on what salons used to mean, and that is community. So Beverly set up shop all on her own so she would be able to really focus on her clients and give them that one-on-one experience that used to be part and parcel with the salon business. You need to vent? Need a glass of wine or two? Need to bring the kids? L’Pearl and Bev are here for you. Her goal with this new location has been to offer a welcoming and comfortable space that you can consider your sanctuary away from home – and in my opinion, she has done just that. I arrived to L’Pearl on a late Friday after work and was greeted by Bev in the large, beautiful space just off Post Road. With just one chair and washing station, an area for waxing and one for reiki, there’s plenty of room for you and the whole family if you need. Not only has Bev been styling since 1979, she’s also a member of the Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering and has recently started to incorporate reiki into her list of services. This girl does it all, and is more than willing to cater to all your needs in order to make you feel revitalized and beautiful when you step outside her door. Bev is keen on keeping up with the newest beauty and style trends happening in the industry. Before I arrived, Bev and I had discussed some of the new services she had to offer. The latest treatment she’s brought to the state is called e-Cure, which is from Japan and is designed to help nourish and restore the scalp. Bev explained that the industry is really changing on the science end of things, there are now all sorts of ways to enhance hair without damaging it. Having just returned from the International Beauty Show in New York, she was full of ideas and suggestions about what we could try. “Bright, bold colors and a lot of coppers are really big right now,” Bev told me. “Sign me up!” was my instant response. As a fan of the bright and

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Brunching by the Beach Sip, dine and swoon to jazz every Sunday at the Ocean House time-honored tradition. To enjoy a relaxing meal with a good cup of coffee is the perfect way to wind down the weekend. Throw in some cocktails to cure your hangover, and you’ve got a party. Ocean House in Watch Hill takes brunch to a whole new level with its Jazz Brunch offered every Sunday in the casually elegant Seasons Restaurant. Brunch is available from 8am to 2:30pm, with music that starts at 11:30am. Between the food, the service and the view, you’ll wish every Sunday brunch could be this good. Opened in 1868 just following the Civil War, the Ocean House attracted well-to-do travelers who summered on the shores of Watch Hill. In 1916, it was featured in the film American Aristocracy featuring Douglas Fairbanks. This fabulous hotel was open for 135 years until it closed to the public in 2003 after the upkeep and repairs proved impossible. New owner and Watch Hill resident Chuck Royce chose not to salvage the original structure due to a plethora of repairs necessary to bring it up to current fire and hurricane safety requirements. Instead, he demolished and rebuilt, replicating many features of the original building. Ocean House reopened in 2010, and much to the

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delight of locals and historians, the replacement structure remained true to the original inn. In fact, 5,000 artifacts were saved from the historic inn and are part of the new building. The lobby fireplace was recreated perfectly with original stones saved and numbered to make reassembly possible. Today, Ocean House is operated by the exclusive Relais & Châteaux company, which has turned the Inn into Rhode Island’s only AAA Five Diamond Award Winner and Travel + Lesuire’s #1 rated hotel in the continental US. Upon arrival to Ocean House, you are immediately met by a friendly valet who whisks your car away. When they say the valet is complimentary, they really mean it. The valets are not allowed to accept tips. While my friend and I waited in the lobby for our table, we were treated to some music from an accomplished jazz trio. After a short wait, we were led to our table, which provided, even on a cloudy day, a gorgeous view of the ocean and Watch Hill beach. Because the buffet is not mandatory, our waiter explained other brunch options. The complete fare is $58 per person and includes unlimited trips to the buffet, one à la carte entrée from the menu (which changes weekly), juice, coffee and bottomless mimosas, bellinis

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Not known as light eaters, my friend and I chose the full brunch. Our waiter started us off with a round of bellinis and away we went. The bellinis were delicious and made with fresh peach purée, but best of all, our excellent and attentive waiter kept replenishing them without us having to ask. The amount of choices on the buffet was not overwhelming, but everything I sampled was fresh and of the highest quality. To prevent food from sitting in warming trays, Seasons wisely keeps the majority of the hot food selections on its à la carte menu. The exceptions to this rule were the excellent made-to-order crépes and a hot soup offering (French onion on the day I was there). The crépes were fantastic and offered with both sweet and savory fillings. I had mine made with chocolate and pistachios and topped with Nutella. You could also have banana, mixed berries, caramel or savory fillings including beef, red wine and mustard. The raw bar was my favorite station with dozens of local oysters and jumbo shrimp cocktail, complete with all of the fixings, from cocktail sauce to mignonette

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Narragansett’s Aunt Carrie’s seasonal opening has been as sure a sign of spring as crocuses peeking through the soil. On April 10, it opens its doors to its most diehard local fans, and the first of thousands of baskets of seafood hits the oil. So what’s new this year? Well, thankfully for locals, when it comes to the food, not much. I spoke with Elsie Foy, whose late husband’s grandmother was “the” Aunt Carrie. Elsie says that while tourists test out the specials menu in the summer, on opening weekend, the hardcore crowd don’t need menus at all, with many ordering the same thing, every time. It’s fried clams, fish and chips and lobster rolls galore, and as always, opening weekend means free clam cakes with any order. One change that I’m confident everyone will be able to accommodate is that for the first time Aunt Carrie’s is offering some suds for your steamers, with both draught beer and wine by the bottle. They’ll be having some good local options with Grey Sail as well as ‘Gansett, and are looking to have wine from Newport and Sakonnet Vineyards. Elsie chuckled at the “Mai Tais in Miami” idea some have of a seasonal business. The reality is a little more gritty. “We start gearing up in late February,” and with 120 kids needed to staff the place, “it’s a lot of telephone calls.” With an old property being part of the character that defines Aunt Carrie’s, it seems every winter there is something to be done, and this year it was an overhaul of all the electrical. They’d have had plenty of time for that, if our long-lived snow banks hadn’t made a five-foot glaciated barricade at the entrance to the property, blocking the National Grid truck. There are more cycles than the seasons at work at Aunt Carrie’s. This is a restaurant that has been passed down in one family for almost a century now, and Elsie met her husband there. Elsie referred to herself as the “overseer” at Aunt Carrie’s, but says she’s “trying to let go” and pass on things to her daughter and son-in-law. The former is already head baker, and the latter is the manager, so the overseer’s grip has already perhaps reluctantly loosened just a bit, ensuring that the place is in safe hands for years to come. 1240 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 7837930, www.auntcarriesri.com

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mushrooms and a little Narragansett Creamery Atwells Gold cheese. I prepare everything with the intention of it being cold for reheating. Tell me about your weekly meal plans. Customers can pick what they want to eat for the week, and buy five meals at once. It’s really catered to the individual. It’s about a 25% discount for five meals a week, for a flat rate of $60 plus tax. I can cater to vegan and gluten-free diets, and I work with a lot of people who are carb conscientious. I also sell raw, vegan desserts made here in Jamestown. What local purveyors do you work with? Hidden Meadows Farm in West Greenwich is where I get my maple syrup. Chase Farms in Portsmouth has great squash. I’m really hoping to tap into two growers here on the island when the season comes. The other thing is Hope & Main. I’ve spoken with one of the board members there, and I’m hoping to have a dedicated shelf of their products. They’re a Warren-based food incubator for small, local food business. I’m really focused first on Rhode Island products, and then New England.

I think some people are intimidated by some of the more “trendy” healthy ingredients like quinoa, or coconut oil, and aren’t sure how to use them. How do you help people understand organic eating? I use those products a lot in my prepared food. I buy 30lbs of quinoa at a time, because it’s such a healthy grain. We cook with it, which helps people understand it without having to buy it. The same with coconut oil. There are so many applications. Just sauté some mushrooms in coconut and you’ll understand how to use it. The easiest substitute is to use coconut oil instead vegetable oil in brownies. The flavor is subtle, and it’s delicious stuff. You can substitute coconut oil for just about any fat. It’s heart conscious, it’s good for oral care, there are massive skin benefits and it’s an anti-oxidant.

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Phil’s Main Street Grille Phil’s is a local favorite in the heart of historic Wakefield. The downstairs diner is how Phil’s became famous, serving up a classic American dining experience. Watch your breakfast or lunch prepared on the grill right in front of you from any one of the tables or counter seats. Upstairs, the loft features a dining room with a handsome black walnut bar. In fairer weather, the rooftop is the place to be. Enjoy your food and drink al fresco while

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323 Main Street, Wakefield • 401-783-40 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 453-2333. LD $$$ 2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$ Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown,

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Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$

DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 8858100. LD $$-$$$

Julian’s A must taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$

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fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$ Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$ Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$

Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 BBrLD $ PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett. 789-3200. LD $-$$ Portsmouth Publick House Gourmet pub food with a variety of spirit flights. 1 King Charles Dr, Portsmouth. 682-2600. BrLD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$

Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St. Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 9465900. BL $ Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Coast Guard House Modern New England Fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 789-0700. LD $$-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $

The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$ The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond Street, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 421-9090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$

Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$

The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$

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Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 5847000. BLD $$$

The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$

Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian cuisine using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$

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April 8: Get artsy (and tipsy) at Tara’s Tipperary Tavern for a Drink and Dabble Paint Night. Come sip some wine while creating a masterpiece. Brushes, canvas and paint will be supplied, as will be instruction. $25. 6-9pm. 907 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuck. 353-3330, www. drinkanddabble.com.

April 9: Join Audubon at Moonstone Beach for Ducks n’ Donuts. Walk along the beach and search Trustom Pond for a number of interesting duck species. You bring your binoculars and Audubon will supply the donuts. $10-$14. 10-11:30am. Moonstone Beach Road, South Kingstown. 949-5454, www.asri.org.

April 19: The Contemporary Theatre presents Poets Speaking Up, an hour of poetry readings on selected themes. The session will feature a keynote poet. Call or email Maggie at maggie.cady@ gmail.com for details or to reserve your seats. $12-$15. 2-3pm. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com.

April 3: Attend the opening reception for Street Smart: Observations from the Road, an exhibition featuring works by artists Gale Loch and Dan Marantz. The show will run through April 24 at The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly. Free. 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, www.westerlyarts.com. April 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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April April 1: Pianist Philip Martorella performs Beethoven sonatas as part of the Courthouse Comes Alive series. Martorella currently serves as the Minister of Music at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in East Greenwich. 2:30pm. $15. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org.

April 3-24: Newport Storm invites the public to have a beer (or three) on them. Each Friday at the brewery’s Fridays@6 event visitors can sample several craft beers. Only a limited number of people are allowed in; sign-up begins at noon every Friday. Free. 293 JT Connell Highway, Newport. 849-5232, www.newportstorm.com.

April 1-29: Dance on into The Towers on a Wednesday night for Ballroom Dance Lessons. Enjoy an evening of dance while taking in breathtaking views of the ocean; lessons change regularly. No experience or partner necessary. $15-$22. 6-10:30pm. 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com.

April 3-24: Every Friday night it’s Bring Your Own Improv night at the Warwick Museum of Art. Feel free to shout out topics for the actors to tackle or just to sit back quietly and take in the hilarious show. $2-$6. 7pm family-friendly; 9pm PG-13. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 2617678, www.bringyourownimprov.com.

April 2: If you’ve been meaning to read more but haven’t made time, perhaps you should join the Brown Bag Book Group to ensure you’re held accountable. It meets on the first Thursday of every month at the South Kingstown Public Library. Free. 12-1pm. 1057 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 783-8254, www.skpl.org. April 3-24: Think you could be the next American Idol with a bit of practice? Belt out some tunes in front of a crowd at Karaoke with DJ Kenny Kicker at Hank’s Down South Bar and BBQ. The fun goes down each and every Friday night. Free. 33 State Street, Narragansett. 792-9200, www. hanksdownsouth.com. April 3-24: Make a standing reservation for Friday nights at Sons of Liberty. At Friday Night Flights you’ll be able to create your own spirits sample flight. Try a few seasonal whiskeys along with some Loyal 9 Vodka. $10 includes tasting glass. 4:30-7:30pm. 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 284-4006, www.solspirits.com. April 3-24: Stargazers and astronomy lovers rejoice: Frosty Drew Observatory’s Public Observation Nights take place every Friday night, where they open their dome, sky theatre and telescopes to the public, weather permitting. Free. Dusk. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. 364-9508, www.frostydrew.org.

April 3-25: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theatre every Friday and Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring hilarious improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park, Newport. 8493473, www.bitplayers.net. April 4: The next installment in Ocean State Theatre’s Family Fun Fest is Bruce Kalver’s Magical Moments, an act featuring comedy, magic tricks and lots of audience participation. Your children are bound to go wild for this funny man. $10. 11am. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www. oceanstatetheatre.org.

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April 1-19: Need a chuckle? See Ocean State Theatre’s production of Lend Me a Tenor, a play about a world-famous opera singer who passes out on tranquilizers before a gala season-opener. $30-$49. 2pm & 7:30pm. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www.oceanstatetheatre.org.

April 4-26: ShelaLara Vineyards and Winery hosts Wine Tours & Tastings every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. ShelaLara produces over 20 different varieties of wine each year, so you never know what you’re in store for! Reservations are required. 21B Reservoir Road, Coventry. 6238606, www.shelalara.com.

April 7: On the first Tuesday of every month the public is invited to tour URI’s Inner Space Center, a facility that brings real-time oceanographic explorations to RI. Registration is recommended, as space is limited. Free. 15 Pier Road, Narragansett. 8746119. www.innerspacecenter.org.

April 4-25: Saturdays bring family fun to the Contemporary Theatre. Check out The Time Traveling Poppys. Each week they sing, dance and improvise scenes about their time traveling adventures. Kids even get to join in the fun onstage. 10:30am. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com.

April 6-27: Every Monday it’s Open Mic Night at the gallery of the Courthouse Center for the Arts. Bring your voices, bring your instruments, bring your listening ears. The café lounge will be open with art on the walls. $5. 7:30pm. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org.

April 7-28: As if 69 craft beers on tap weren’t reason enough to head to the Mews Tavern, the watering hole also offers Stump! Trivia every Tuesday night. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 456 Main Street, Wakefield. 783-9370, www. stumptrivia.com.

April 4-25: Have you ever noticed that supermarket fruit and vegetables don’t always seem that fresh during winter months? Shop instead at the Coastal Growers Winter Farmers Market, which takes place every Saturday at Lafayette Mill. 10am-1pm. 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. 312-4250, www.farmfresh.org.

April 6-27: Make a date with the Biomes Marine Biology Center every Monday afternoon for the weekly ocean-themed Story Time. Designed for children ages 3-6, the program includes a story and a craft. Free with admission. 1pm. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 295-4690, www.biomescenter.com.

April 9: Find out what it would be like to have a career in the marine sciences at the Biomes Center Career Night. Tour the center and chat with a number of staff members and volunteers along the way. $10 child, ages 12-16; One parent free per child. 2:30-3pm. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 295-4690, www.biomescenter.com.

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April 9th: Have a giving heart? Come out to Bay Realty’s fundraiser at PJ’s Pub benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Providence. Bring an item to donate and see your generosity work wonders as you ensure the comfort and care of children and their families. 5pm. 135 Boon St, Narragansett. 789-3003. www.baysold.com. April 11: Join Audubon naturalist Laura Carberry for a Harbor Seal Walk at Rome Point. Take a two-mile hike where you could see a hundred seals or more. Bring binoculars. $10-$14. 9-11am. John H. Chafee Nature Preserve, Route 1A across from Gilbert Stuart Road, North Kingstown. 949-5454, www.asri.org. April 12-30: Celebrate the warmer season at April Showers and Flowers At The Back Room Art Gallery (BRAG). Throughout April, 30 artists will exhibit creations that communicate their interpretations of spring. Free. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, www.westerlyarts.com. April 15: The world’s largest paint show comes to the University of Rhode Island’s Ryan Center. At Life In Color – Big Bang World Tour, you’ll learn about paint through the unforgettable Paint Factory. Tickets for this show are all general admission - standing room only. Life In Color is for ages 16 and up. $55-$81. 8pm. The Ryan Center, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza,

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Back From the Big Leagues South County comedienne Poppy Champlin returns to her roots It’s natural to root for the home towner, especially when they’re good at what they do. South County-born comedian Poppy Champlin cut her teeth at Chicago’s famous Second City, has opened for the likes of Ray Romano and Denis Leary, and has been featured in television specials (including HBO and Showtime). Her career has taken her to NY and Hollywood and back, and the once-again-Rhody will be bringing her sharp, biting style to the Greenwich Odeum on April 18. A native of South County, Poppy had an inkling early on of where she could go. “I was a funny kid – I think,” she says. “I do know that I was able to say the right thing at the right time to make all the other kids laugh and I mean the big kids and the adults. I knew I liked that – a lot. It made me significant.” She attended South Kingstown High and played basketball for URI, where an opportunity set her on her path. “In college after playing basketball for two years on the WRAMS team – who by the way are having a stellar season this year – I decided it was time to decide what my major would be,” she says. “I decided to go back to the theatre. I went and they found out I had this hidden talent of making people laugh. So Judith Swift cast me as a stand up fish and I delivered my fish schtick in a cabaret called Oceanitcs, and I was a hit. ” After spending time being, as she says, chewed out in New York, she temporarily came back to RI but ultimately embarked to Chicago’s Second City. This move proved to be the difference in her life. Even though she struggled with improv she found herself working beside would-be major stars. “I found it difficult and don’t think I was all that good but others I watched on main stage were really good,” she says. “Bonnie Hunt, Michael Myers, Joe Liss, Kevin McCauley – I watched Chris Farley many nights at Second City.” Improv may not have come naturally to her, but it wasn’t long before she found her niche. Honing her craft in local clubs, she performed at wellknown venues such as the Improv, The Funny Firm, Zanies and Catch a Rising Star. Television opportunities followed.

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“I got on Oprah,” she says. “I got on Rosie O’Donnel’s show on VH-1. I won America’s Funniest Real Woman on the Joan Rivers Show – I loved Chicago.” She’s also written for FOX’s Show Me the Funny, has her own Showtime special, Pride: the Gay and Lesbian Comedy Slam (available on Netflix) and is featured on HBO’s All Aboard Rosie’s Family Cruise. She even created a pilot called News You Can’t Use, a comedy series she envisioned as Tracey Ullman doing the news. Her comedy troupe, The Queer Queens of Qomedy, is a successful touring act and she has performed before 25,000 people at Wrigley Field for the Gay Games. Upon inheriting her father’s place and meeting the woman of her dreams in New York, she decided to move back to the East Coast in 2010, and now enjoys being home in Rhode Island. “I have time to work out at the gym and go out with friends and en-

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around for another job in that field, Joseph decided to dive into his passion for photography, founding Light Forge Studio and focusing on natural light and underwater images. At the same time, he began framing his own photos, then Ashley’s artworks, and finally doing custom framing for other clients, including using natural wood salvaged from local beaches. Ashley and Joseph are now working side by side in their Narragansett studio, as well as traveling together and selling their work from adjoining booths at various art festivals and their de facto home base at the Coastal Grower’s Market at Casey Farm. For Ashley, life was once spent bouncing around the country in a beat-up VW Westfalia, living on Vashon Island in Washington, and rafting on Idaho’s Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Now, she and Joseph have settled into a creative partnership that has the couple looking to expand their efforts beyond what they can accomplish with their own hands. “I never thought we’d wind up both being in a studio working together, but it works for us,” says Ashley. “He’s the rock, and I’m the water that flows around it all of the time.”

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