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Contents June 2017
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The only way to see all of South County in 10 minutes is to jump out of a plane
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A Wakefield oasis with rooms to spare
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Authentic Neapolitan pizza at Pasquale’s
This Month
Every Month
26 Diving for History
11 Editor’s Note
URI partners with the Narragansett tribe to uncover ancient off-shore sites
30 The Future of Tourism How Rhode Island is branding itself as an international destination
35 The Most South County Summer Ever Find out how to Rhody up the quintessential Ocean State season
12 Online Exclusives 17 So Happening
At the plate with the Ocean State Waves 18 So & So 21 Social Network
43 So Stylish
A stylist to the stars keeps it chic in East Greenwich 44 Life/Style 47 Shopping 49 Style Tastemaker 50 Whole Body
On the Cover: Misquamicut Beach is officially open for the season.
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Students and researchers at URI explore ancient treasures beneath the waves
53 So Delicious
A whole lot of pho on Block Island 54 Review 57 Foodie Journal 58 Tastemaker 61 Dining Guide
65 So Entertaining Your guide to South County entertainment 66 Calendar
68 So Approved
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Editor’s Note
A SHORE THING
It’s Finally Summah! We waited through a very long, very chilly spring – but we’ve made it. It’s finally summer, and it’s up to us to make the most of it. From now until September, it’s nothing but sunny days, salty air and sandy skin. It’s not news to anyone who lives here that South County has the very best summering that Rhode Island has to offer, but this year, we’re upping the stakes. This year, it’s not enough to have a good summer. It’s going to be the most South County summer ever. In our Summer Guide, we’ve got ways to hit all the clam shacks
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LUNCHEON FOR A CAUSE The Women’s Club of South County will host their annual Book and Author Luncheon at The Dunes Club on July 12, benefitting non-profits committed to the arts, conservation, education and social service. Guest speakers include Ann Hood, RI native and best-selling author, as well as event emcee Michaela Johnson of The Rhode Show.
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South County Smiles is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeffrey Wnuk to our practice. Dr. Jeff joined our SCS family in January 2017 and is working full time alongside Dr. DiSano. He has proven to be an asset to our practice and we are pleased to have him with us.
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PLAY BALL! The Red Sox’s season may be well under way, but here at home the action is just getting started. This month marks the beginning of the 2017 season for the New England Collegiate Baseball League, featuring two Rhode Island home teams to root for. In South County we’ve got our own Ocean State Waves, who will be welcoming the Keene Swamp Bats to Old
Mountain Field for the first of 22 home games on June 6. For a big Rhody showdown, be sure to save the date for when the Waves cross the bridge and square off against the Newport Gulls on June 21. No matter who you’re pulling for, we can all agree that there’s no better way to spend a summer night than at a ball game. OceanStateWaves.com
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So Happening So & So SECOND FIDDLE TO NONE
Rhode Island’s Youth Musicians Head to the Big Apple On June 23, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Symphony Orchestra (RIPYSO) will be packing up their instruments, hopping on a bus and going to New York City to perform in the 2017 Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational at Carnegie Hall. The event will include four accomplished symphony orchestras in total, who have been selected to perform in the historic concert venue. The RIPYSO includes players between 15 years old and college age, all brought together by a shared love of music and a desire to excel in their craft. Chelsea Anderson, RIPYSO’s
manager, notes the importance of the orchestra as an opportunity for students not only to perform, but also to learn. For the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational, the students will be performing Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, excerpts from Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” and a Bach fugue. The orchestra members have been preparing for their performance at Carnegie Hall since November, bringing the repertoire up to the highest standard possible. Stravinsky’s “Firebird” in particular, says Chelsea, “is a challenging piece that showcases their exceptional skills and
preparation.” “[The] Symphony Orchestra is a special group this year, and it comes across when they perform,” Chelsea says. “Under the direction of our hardworking, dedicated and talented conductor Alexey Shabalin, and with the help of incredibly supportive private teachers, these students have reached a new level of playing and become very connected to the music and to their experience in RIPYSO. They are the epitome of what it means to be young professionals and have created bonds and friendships that will last for years to come.” Musicschool.RIPhil.org –Adam Hogue
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Martha has a way with memories, words and images as faint as April sun steaming rain off cupped cedar shingles or as strong as those comforting kitchen smells of a Roll Call dinner. For 25 years, her words have graced Block Island’s weekly newspaper, balancing local news, impassioned editorials and year-round pleas for seasonal housing. Since publisher Peter Wood first printed a story by Martha about a simple tractor and realized how special her writing was, her words have remained a constant on an island that
Block Island writer Martha Ball
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continues to change. Martha has island roots reaching back to the 1660s, when her ancestors left Massachusetts to farm and fish along with a handful of settlers. Perhaps it is that sweeping historical perspective on an island once forested with maples and oaks, without walls to divide and proclaim possession, that is now bustling with travellers and three-night visitors into the broad-shoulder season which affords Martha such a lovely view of Block Island.
As is common with islanders, Martha remains devoted to the community and her church. Her personal history is rich with decades of service to boards, commissions, conservancies, volunteer groups and, for more than twelve years, the Town Council. Politics, save for the rarest occasions, finds no home in her column; the topic can be divisive and contentious, often without intention. Observations from her family home on Mansion Road are uniting, if anything. “Here, in this town where the ultimate arbitrator of time is the boat schedule, we live by the quirks of the calendar,” Martha writes. In a style reminiscent of Joseph Mitchell, she uncovers details of the everyday, not coloring them for our entertainment but brushing them with light to help us understand. While a cascade of visitors arrive each summer, it’s Martha who focuses for us on what’s beneath a temporary varnish of crowded mooring fields and cartways. She sees through the windows of her home that overlooks the low hills of Mansion Beach, over a sweep of blackberries crowding and scratching the sides of Snake Hole Road, and the windows of her car, endlessly smudged with the nose prints of Autumn, her
beloved dog. There are facts and figures attached to every landmark and generation; only those who dig deeper into the spirit of a place come to understand its history and significance. Martha’s readers absorb both the literal and the lovely, the truth of the magic of some frozen kettle pond or the perfect place to stop and see how December light finds a line of windows, giving back a moment in time like a faraway blaze. Martha’s words give images permanence, printed for us to discover and rediscover, to help us remember what we may have or should have seen. From her family’s home, Martha muses about muskrats, bridges, crooked wooden telephone poles and “winter-empty” ponds. She has entertained, enlightened, taught and reminded her loyal readers about how special, even in its most simple features, the island remains. For 25 years, Martha has led us down honeysuckle paths with her lovely literary images, her walks and talks through the square footage of Water Street, the West Side and Cooneymus, through wandering reminiscences and her presence of mind. All of this is what makes Martha Ball so valuable. –Todd Corayer
Photo (top) courtesy of RI Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, (bottom) by Tracy Finn
Island Life, One Column at a Time
So Happening So & So THE SCIENCE OF WRITING
Little Rhody’s Big Impact on Environmental Conversations If journalists don’t
understand environmental issues, can they accurately report on them? The Metcalf Institute at URI doesn’t think so. That’s why they host an Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists, a week-long event during which ten fellows from around the world come to URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography, one of our nation’s premier research institutions with a global reputation for excellence in marine research and exploration of the world’s oceans and coasts. This year’s fellows, chosen from more than 100 applicants from 44 countries, include freelance journalists, staff writers and editors from public radio and organizations such as Reuters News and represent five states and four countries. This diverse group will draw upon their unique backgrounds and perspectives to learn from one another and from distinguished field leaders, returning to their jobs at the end of the week with a heightened awareness of environmental and sustainability issues. The participants will use the Narragansett Bay, one of the best-studied estuaries in the world, as a case study to examine coastal ecosystems and global climate change. The Metcalf Fellowship provides critical
context for environmental stories, builds journalists’ confidence in utilizing scientific data, and gives them an opportunity to engage with leading scientists. Metcalf Fellows leave the workshop with the background, tools and resources to report on a range of environmental topics. The Metcalf Institute also hosts a public lecture series for those with an interest in the environment, regardless of their profession. The lectures, given by top scientists and policy experts, are held at the Coastal Institute Auditorium at URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography. This year’s Annual Lecture Series will kick off the 20th anniversary of the Metcalf Institute, a yearlong celebration which will culminate in next year’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop. In addition to the Science Immersion workshop for journalists and the public lecture series, the Metcalf Institute offers a variety of resources for those interested in climate change, marine and oceanographic issues, and environmental science. They also host seminars and webinars for journalists throughout the year. Dr. Sunshine Menezes, executive director of the Metcalf Institute, believes that “conversations about environmental issues have become
International journalists in the field with URI researchers
muddied by politics, which is unfortunate. We’ve never seen a greater need for informed public dialogue on environmental challenges and solutions. The Metcalf Institute helps journalists and scientists more effectively communicate the science underlying environmental issues, so news consumers can make their decisions based on accurate, clear information provided with context.”
Together, the Metcalf Institute’s Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists and Annual Lecture Series ground environmental news in scientific research that informs our understanding, shaping both public opinion and public policy. With these programs, our small state provokes change throughout the nation and the world. MetcalfInstitute.org –Lauri Lee
manufacturing facility is set to start construction in 2018. “This new facility will bring Finlays products to market, but will also bring good, family-supporting jobs to Rhode Island,” Governor Raimondo said in April at an event to celebrate the completion of the facility’s steel framing. “Because of our hard work reinvesting in our manufacturing industries and supporting highskill, high-wage opportunities for our residents, global leaders like Finlays want to be here and create jobs. I’m
thrilled to see another business building here in Rhode Island.” That’s all great, but what about that most Rhode Island of drinks? Are they going to revolutionize the way we consume coffee milk? Will they freeze-dry it for consumption aboard the first manned mission to Mars? Will they be reconfiguring the bovine genome to turn boring old regular dairy cows into coffee-milk–producing super cows? The possibilities are endless… and delicious. Finlays.net –Tony Pacitti
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HiSTORY sea level Researchers and the Narragansett Tribe dive for evidence of early humans in Rhode Island waters BY JIM PIERCE Photos courtesy of David Robinson, URI Graduate School of Oceanography
ot all of our state’s beauty and historical value is on the surface. Like most things here, if you look just a little deeper you’ll find an abundance of unexpected treasures. For instance, just off the shore and under the water there’s a research study being conducted called the Submerged Paleocultural Landscapes Project. This partnership between the University of Rhode Island and the Narragansett Indian Tribal History Preservation Office aims to identify and protect submerged paleocultural and Native American archaeological sites. More precisely, it’s a collaborative effort that draws on aid from the federal government, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council and other local tribal communities. The North Atlantic Planning Region of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) stretches along the eastern coastline from Maine to New Jersey. This shelf is called an “underwater landmass” because thousands of years ago it was above the waves. That was before it was engulfed by rising sea levels due to melting glaciers. Rhode Island’s section of the OSC gives us
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great beaches, stabilizes the tides and provides a durable base for windenergy turbines (a central impetus for the URI project). It also means that the waters contain Pleistocene-era tribal artifacts, including those left by the Narragansett Indians who once lived on now submerged areas such as Narragansett Bay, Greenwich Bay and the waters around Block Island. When Deepwater Wind, headquartered in Providence, first began evaluating the Block Island area as a possible location for the first offshore wind turbine farm in the country, they contacted the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The BOEM’s job is not only to manage energy development on the OCS, but also to serve as stewards of the landmass’s natural and archaeological resources. The BOEM was aware of the oral history passed down by the Narragansett and Wampanoag tribes, which detailed how their ancestors had lived around the waters off West Beach Road on Block Island and Cedar Tree Beach in the northwest section of Greenwich Bay. So in 2012, they commissioned a multi-year “best practices” study from URI to generate recommendations on identifying submerged lands with cultural or ecological value and
Researchers from URI and the Narragansett Indian Tribal History Preservation Office are finding human-made items thousands of years old on the underwater landmass off the coast of Rhode Island Chali Machado, member of the Narragansett tribe and a student at URI, looks for evidence underwater of the earliest Rhode Islanders
Doug Harris, Narragansett Indian Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, and John King, a professor at URI’s school of oceanography, lead the study of underwater sites where they’ve found artifacts from thousands of years ago
protecting them from development. This study continues to be led by URI oceanography professor John King, marine archaeologist David Robinson and Narragansett Indian Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Doug Harris. So far, says King, the collaborators have discovered “three submerged sites – terrestrial landscapes preserved in an underwater environment. Two, actually, with cultural material” – “cultural” meaning hand tools and other artifacts demonstrating that Paleo-Indian (late Pleistocene) humans lived or traveled through these locations. In two cases the artifacts seem to have been preserved thanks to a thick layer of peat, the presence of which indicates that the areas were wetlands, with substantial vegetation that trapped items underneath it as it decomposed. The peat attached to the ground and covered the artifacts, protecting them from washing away. This validates the oral history that local tribes have passed down for generations – that the studied areas were once fertile fields where people lived, hunted and fished. The oral history of the Narragansett Tribe alone dates back 15,000 years – an extremely valuable asset for researchers that provides context for newly discovered cultural and ecological materials. Of the researchers’ three survey locations, Mud Hole is by far the oldest. Located east of Block Island and almost eight miles north of Coxes Ledge, this area is popular for its reliable fishing. While no submerged cultural material has been found there, it remains ecologically fascinating. Beneath the seawater are the remains of a freshwater lake that was flooded 11,000 years ago. Water, salt and time usually invade and make it hard to distinguish any preexisting topography, but in this case a noticeable depression and minerals that would
Chali (right) and her brother, Norman Machado, incorporate both scientific data and Narragansett history to analyze artifacts found underwater
have existed on dry land have been found in and around it. At the Cedar Tree Beach survey site in Greenwich Bay, a large amount of stone chipping tools continue to be found, held in place beneath the peat. Researchers consider this a huge win because of the large volume of tools recovered and their relatively good condition after being submerged for 6,500 to 7,000 years. The West Beach Road site off Block Island is located under only three meters of water. While chipping debris has been found there, the real excitement will come this fall when scientists examine a cultural feature that they believe to be a hearth – not quite our modern idea of a fireplace, but an area built by Paleo-Indian humans for cooking and warmth. This discovery could provide great insight into early human culture in Rhode Island before the glacial melt. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is particularly eager to solicit the input and knowledge of the tribal communities on further submerged archaeological projects given Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which makes federal agencies accountable for the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. This fieldwork is adding to the federal playbook for working with tribes for the betterment of both groups: using the land in non-significant locations while protecting culturally significant underwater areas from private development, as well as assisting the tribes in augmenting their oral history with physical artifacts and more detailed scientific information. The Submerged Paleocultural Landscapes Project funding, $2 million thus far, ends in 2018; while John King is pleased with the amount of work they’ve accomplished and hopeful about the work yet to be done, he is quick to recognize a potential roadblock. Although paperwork has already been submitted to Rhode Island’s archaeological office that would designate the West Beach Road and Cedar Tree Beach locations as historic sites with “protected” status, President Donald Trump’s April 26 Presidential Executive Order on the Review of Designations Under the Antiquities Act could roll back federal protection for the sites. The president’s order mandates that the size and scope of national monuments over 100,000 acres and established after 1996 be reviewed. President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act into law in 1906 partially as an attempt to prevent the looting of tribal artifacts from active archaeological sites. President Trump’s executive order, if it lessens the Act’s effect, could worsen the relationship between the federal government and tribal people throughout the country, including those here in Rhode Island. In the meantime, Doug and John continue digging for treasures beneath the sea, carving out a deeper understanding of our Rhody ancestors. June 2017 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Visitors Wanted The bright future of South County’s evolving tourism industry
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hy would travelers come from so far away to see southern Rhode Island? The beaches, of course, plus small-town New England charm and a growing list of authentic New England experiences you can’t have anywhere else. That means immersive activities like joining Matunuck Oyster Bar owner Perry Raso to rake for clams, learning how johnnycake meal is made at Kenyon’s Grist Mill, taking advantage of Charlestown’s dark skies at the Frosty Drew Observatory, and participating in the hands-on educational programs at the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter. “The majority of our visitors are active travelers: They want to go hiking, kayaking, anything to do with the salt ponds,” says Bishop. She came away from a recent meeting with Chinese tourism officials convinced that affluent Chinese tourists, who already represent the second-largest group of travelers to New England after the Brits, are a huge potential market for South County. “We are right on the edge with them – they’re already on the trail between New York and Boston, we just have to show them why they should get off I-95,” says Bishop. “The Chinese really like to shop and love the coastal experience, but they don’t want to swim,” she says. That’s why South County's appeal is not just beachside luxury, but also its experiential travel opportunities. Raso has been a South County pioneer in experiential tourism, but Bishop would like to see many more activities of this nature in the region, perhaps even built
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around the seafood processing operations in Galilee. “We’re talking about it – there’s room for more, but it’s up to the owners of Watch Hill Oysters and others to decide if this is something they want to share,” she says.
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or Bishop, the idea is to expand the appeal of South County beyond being strictly a summer beach destination. “People who go to the state beach never go to the salt pond across the street,” she says. “It’s two different groups of people.” Some additions are already in the works. Interstate Navigation, the owner of the Block Island Ferry, is working to refurbish the former Southland tour boat, which once offered tours of South County’s inland waterways. The Preserve at Boulder Hills in Richmond is planning to add a hotel to its wide variety of outdoor activities, which include a zip line, mountain biking and a shooting range. Another goal is to get visitors to make their way off the shore and into downtown Westerly, East Greenwich, Wakefield and Narragansett for shopping, culture and dining. “I once had someone ask me at the Benny’s at Dunn’s Four Corners where downtown was,” recalls Bishop, who lives in Westerly. “They had never even seen it, and these were summer residents who lived in Weekapaug.” In Westerly, the extremely high profile of Ocean House – widely acclaimed as one of the best hotels in the U.S. – has been a great marketing tool for South County as a whole and for downtown Westerly in particular, Bishop says. Several new lodging proposals
are currently in the works in South County, including a possible hotel close to Kingston and the University of Rhode Island and another in downtown Westerly. One thing you likely won’t see, however, is a line of brand-name hotels along Post Road in Charlestown. “Our residents don’t want to see the environment disrupted; they’re very concerned about the footprint left behind by visitors,” says Bishop. “I appreciate that.”
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hode Islanders know that South County isn’t a real place: Most of the tourism marketing region is in Washington County, but it also includes parts of Kent County, spanning East Greenwich to Westerly. “If you say ‘South County’ to someone from Connecticut or Massachusetts, they have no idea what you’re talking about,” says Caswell Cooke, executive director of the Misquamicut Business Association. It’s a discussion that Bishop has also had in her office, and she acknowledges that the concept can be hard to market. “It is an organic place – you’re selling an emotion or feeling,” she says.
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he shift away from marketing South County primarily as a beach destination should help make more parts of the region feel included in the tourism council’s overall plans, however. Bishop, whose background is in hotel marketing, has spent much of her first year on the job doing outreach to local chambers of commerce, hoteliers and others in the local tourism industry. The key message boils down to this: Keep us informed about what you’re doing and we’ll help promote it.
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hat’s the future of tourism in South County? For Louise Bishop, who took the helm at the South County Tourism Council last year, it looks a lot like a Chinese tourist holding a clam rake. Whether it’s day trippers or international visitors, Bishop – who replaced the retiring Myrna George last June – wants to cast a wider net than ever to attract tourists to South County. Boston and New York have always supplied most of the region’s summer crowds, but Bishop has expanded the council’s marketing radius from 300 to 700 miles to include Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, as primary targets and places as far away as Chicago and Toronto as secondary ones. “Previously, this was an ‘easy drive’ market,” says Bishop, “but motor coaches will do 600 miles in a day, so we need to understand that our drive market is further out.”
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“What I bring to the job that’s different is an understanding of hotels and communities and how the two are connected and have to work together in order for this region to be successful,” she says. “There are people who don't understand what this office does. It’s our job to be aware of what people are doing. Some communities don’t have hotels but they do have hiking trails, and the guy down the street with the hot dog stand would probably appreciate it if visitors knew about that; our job is to bring them in.” Bishop stepped into her role the same week that Lara Salamano took the helm at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, which leads statewide tourism promotion efforts, so both largely missed the debacle over the state’s “Cooler and Warmer” campaign. “I know no different, but to me this is the way it should be – the state has been a great partner for us, and I hear from the other agencies that this is really a new day,” Bishop says. Jessica Willi, executive director of the Block Island Tourism Council, shares that sentiment: “I’m definitely optimistic about the state of RI’s tourism marketing program and the changes at the state level,” she says. Caswell Cooke is less sanguine, saying that the state’s marketing effort on behalf of South County, “up to this point, has been pretty dismal.” But while Cooke’s attitude on the state and the South County Tourism Council has been to “ignore them and do our own thing,” he and Bishop agree on the need for better collaboration among the state’s tourism councils. “Borders don’t exist for tourists – all of the tourism councils need to stop being so territorial,” says Cooke. Bishop says that during her brief tenure, at least, cooperation among the tourism councils statewide has been strong, noting that the South County
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We’ve all got our seasonal checklists for the places that, if we don’t visit every year, it isn’t actually summer. This year we’re taking that to the next level by trying to out-South-County our summertime to-do list, doubling down on what makes summer so spectacular here.
Hit Misquamicut for drive-in movie nights if you’re pining for The Goonies and classic cars
Photography by Stacey Doyle
Great Oldies Misquamicut’s classic car and drive-in movie nights (Misquamicut. org) happen on Thursday and Fridays, but there’s no reason you have to pick one over the other. Roll into a screening of Jaws in a car that would have fit right into the film’s late-‘70s setting or, better yet, would have been considered a classic even then.
Webster’s defines a “South County Bang-Bang” as follows: going to Aunt Carrie’s (AuntCarriesRI.com) for a late lunch, followed by ice cream across the street. While having ice cream, text your friend/ parent/lover and say, “Hey! U kno what I havent had in ages? Aunt Carries <clam cake emoji>.” Tell them you’re at the beach and will meet them there after they get out of work. June 2017 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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When it comes to selfies that show your deep appreciation for New England’s rustic charms and trendy photo composition, you can’t go wrong with a lighthouse. But if you really want to drop the #FOMO hammer on your followers, stay overnight at the Rose Island Lighthouse (RoseIsland.org). Luckily you won’t have to take a shift with the light. Who needs that kind of pressure?
Everyone has a “secret” beach they love to not share with other people. This summer, be sure to bait your friends with heavily redacted Vaguebook posts about where you’re soaking up some rays (or are you…?). If you do cave in to pressure and decide to bring a friend along, make sure to blindfold them on the ride in and out like you’re taking them to the bad guy’s lair in a Bond movie.
Lobstah Madness Buy a lobster straight off the boat in Galilee. Avoid the pincers.
Climb straight out of the water for some local brews at the Ocean Mist
Bar crawls are for college kids and bachelor parties. This summer, round up your hungriest friends (preferably with iron stomachs) and tackle a South County clam shack crawl. The rules are simple: Treat yourself to a cup of chowder and some clam cakes at as many clam shacks as you can. The last person standing wins, and the first person to throw up has to either move to Connecticut or drink a Del’s with a straw in public.
The One You Can’t Mist When you want a beer and a bite but don’t want to give up the sand, you go to the Ocean Mist (OceanMist.net). This summer, go full Rhody by getting an order of fish tacos in your bathing suit and washing it down with a (finally!) locally brewed ‘Gansett. The lager might still be brewed in New York, but the Summertime Citra Ale and Town Beach IPA are brewed right here in the 401. They’ve even got “South County” right on the can!
Photography (top) by MIchael Cevoli
One of our biggest summer essentials is eating a lobster that you bought straight off the dock in Galilee. We’re wicked lucky to have the freshest seafood at our fingertips in RI. Champlin’s (Champlins.com), Narragansett Bay Lobsters (Facebook: Narragansett Bay Lobsters) and The Lobster Guy (TheLobsterGuy. com) all sell caught-that-day lobsters, but you can buy them straight from the boats, too, and then you’ve got a good story to tell at dinner.
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Planes are so last season; ride a gust of hot air straight into the stratosphere at the South County Balloon Festival
Full of Hot Air The South County Balloon Festival (SouthCountyBalloonFest.com) is a stunning display of aerial awesomeness, but every year you chicken out of actually getting in a balloon basket. Not this year. Psych yourself up – or schedule a few preemptive therapy sessions to work out your fear of heights – and take to the sky (July 21-23).
Don’t just go to Block Island for the beaches and day drinking - go for the festivals. Block Island Music Festival (BlockIslandMusic.com) on June 13-18, Country Fest at Ballards (BallardsBI.com) on July 7 and Conserfest (Conserfest.org) on August 5-6 will have you rockin’ and rollin’ while Block Island Maritime Institute’s delicious and phonetically accurate Oysta’ Festival (BIMaritime.org) on August 26 will put the beach right in your belly.
Taking in all of the grand, summertime glory of South County in a single day can be an overwhelming task. However, if you want to see all of it in under 10 minutes, all you have to do is jump out of a plane. Skydive Westerly (SkydiveWesterly.com) literally allows you to see all of South County at once, with the added bonus of screaming for your life while free-falling at 120mph.
The Newport Mansions (NewportMansions.org) are offering up a new look at the decadent summer homes by offering tours of the Breakers’ basement. Quietly interject yourself into local history by whispering to your fellow tourists that your great great grandfather installed the mansion’s HVAC system or, better yet, that your ancestors lost the deed to the house in a high-stakes Texas Hold ‘Em game in this very boiler room.
Join the throng at the Newport Folk Festival – or relax from a safe and sweat-free distance
Big City Folk The Newport Folk Festival (NewportFolk.org) sells out faster than Dylan did when he went electric (too soon?). Life-hack your way into this year’s festival (July 28-30) by spying on Fort Adams from Fort Wetherill in Jamestown with a good pair of binoculars and NPR’s live stream of select performances on your phone. Avoid showering for a week beforehand to get that authentic je ne sais funk of a sweaty, sold-out festival crowd. June 2017 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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If last year’s maddening obsession with Pokémon Go taught us anything, it’s that summer is the perfect season to catch ‘em all. Redirect those efforts from adorable, supernatural monsters to the Mews Tavern’s (MewsTavern.com) 69 brews on tap. See if you can catch ‘em all by (responsibly) having a pint of each before summer ends.
Want to feel like a kid again? Hit the fun slide at the Washington County Fair
The Fairest of Them All The Washington County Fair (WashingtonCountyFairRI.com) has been going strong since 1967. Pay your respects this year (August 16-20) by showing up with 51 candles on a stack of johnnycakes and singing “Happy Birthday” to whoever will listen. Just be careful with such an irresponsible number of lit candles, especially if you’re anywhere near the scarecrow contest!
Sure, the hipsters all pounced on Newport Folk Fest, but it’s not the only legendary music festival to call the city home. Without Chuck Berry’s performance at the ‘58 Newport Jazz Festival (NewportJazz.org) we wouldn’t have Keith Richards, so let the young, bearded masses have their Avett Brothers and their Fleet Foxes, you’re going to the Jazz Fest (August 4-6).
Get your annual dosage of quirk at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown. Bongos included.
Nothing says “class act” like showing up at a fancy dinner party with your own food. While it might be tempting to arrive at Weekapaug Inn’s (WeekapaugInn.com) Thursday night clambakes with your own pot and dubiously acquired clams, we strongly suggest you reconsider. After all, it’s a long-standing South County tradition, so they probably know what they’re doing. It would be hilarious though...
For the more classically inclined, Wilcox Park is hosting The Colonial Theatre (TheColonialTheatre.org) Tuesday through Sunday nights starting July 26 for Shakespeare in the Park – they’ll be putting on Twelfth Night – and the Chorus of Westerly’s (ChorusofWesterly.org) Summer Pops (June 24). If you want to really South County it up a notch, we suggest reciting along with the actors and calling out requests in a thick Rhode Island accent: “My stahs shine dahkly ovah me!” “1812 Ovahchah!” Little-known fact: That’s actually what they did at the Globe Theatre.
Fantastic Adventures Charlestown’s Fantastic Umbrella Factory (FantasticUmbrellaFactory.com) has a little bit of everything – food, beautiful gardens and art, and quirky shops that reflect our state’s free spirit. While you’re there, be sure to check out the irrefutable proof that birds used to be dinosaurs by looking straight into the living face of fear and feeding one of their emus.
Photography (top) by Hilary Block, (bottom) by Blink of an Eye Photography
Rhode Island + Sand = The Beach. Wrong. Feel some sand between your toes without the beach crowds by wandering Rhode Island’s very own “desert” in West Greenwich. If the heat starts to get to you, don’t worry – that swimming hole you see isn’t a mirage… or is it? Go ahead and start calling yourself Lawrence of Arcadia.
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO MAKE A HOME When Deb Kelso wanted to build her dream home in Wakefield, she didn’t have to look far to find the team to make it happen. Relying on talented neighbors and friends, she envisioned a warm home with ample space for cooking and entertaining, and
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that there was an undisturbed plot of land available in the heart of Wakefield that was both private and conveniently located near town, she leapt at the chance to finally construct the perfect home for herself and her family. “I built it,” she says with confidence, but quickly clarifies: “I mean, I didn’t swing the hammer literally.” But she did work closely with the team that did, in fact, swing the hammer, and framed the walls and created a familyfunctional layout with entertaining and other considerations in mind. “The whole plan was to open the ground floor,” she explains. “The house was designed for my three children and me to be a place that was open and conducive to entertaining while
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everyone had their private space to retreat to.” The house was built in 2002 by a team of skilled local carpenters, painters, plumbers, electricians and landscapers. Deb credits this experienced, passionate and talented team with making her house a truly enjoyable home – an oasis, as she calls it. “It was truly a wide-ranging crew,” she says. The team was “overseen by Jeff O’Hara, who had a background in construction. He advised and helped me decipher the various quotes from tradespersons and coordinated the logistics of the actual build. He is also responsible for the fine finish carpentry and tile work that I still enjoy 15 years later.” (Today, Jeff is South
Kingstown’s building inspector.) As with almost every construction project, there were some unexpected delays, but dedicated teamwork and talent pushed the project forward every step of the way. “The build took a bit longer that we had planned, as Jeff only had nights and weekends to complete that finish work,” Deb says. “Jeff’s wife Lisa, a now-retired math teacher, did the actual design for the wall of windows in the family room, using her geometry knowledge to ensure that the proportions in the view were correct.” At around 3,300 square feet, the home is two stories high and features five bedrooms and three and a half baths. “[There are] four beds and two
baths upstairs and a master bedroom and bath, living room, formal dining room, library/office and kitchen with an adjoining casual dining room on the first level,” Deb specifies. “The open floor plan easily accommodates large gatherings but can be intimate enough for a dinner for six.” Speaking of dinners for six, the kitchen is Deb’s sanctuary, where she works her culinary magic. (During this interview, she was literally watching a temperature gauge to achieve the perfect “gooeyness” factor in melted marshmallows for a baking session she had planned with her granddaughter.) “The kitchen is my dream kitchen. As an avid cook, I love the convenience of having two convection ovens and a five-burner gas cooktop. It has served
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all of us, literally and figuratively, very well. There is an ample center island that seats six.” Consistent with Deb’s “very traditional” taste, the kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, while the wall colors throughout the home are warm but subtle. From the foyer, one can see the entire length of the home, all the way to the backyard. Cooking, Deb says, is her first hobby. The second? “Growing things to cook with,” she says, laughing. All of Deb’s garden edibles – a wide range of fruits, vegetables and herbs – are grown
in containers right on her deck, she reports. Her growing strategy is about much more than convenience. “The house backs up to South Kingstown Land Trust land, so there’s a lot of wildlife here: deer, coyote, turkeys, rabbits… They don’t seem to come up on the deck. If I planted in the ground, I’d have to be much more vigilant.” Eggplant, squash, strawberries, herbs, multiple varieties of tomatoes and hot peppers are just some of what grows right outside her kitchen door. “I tell people I grow salsa,” Deb says
with a laugh. Basil is also a prolific herb in her cooking repertoire. She makes so much pesto, she says, that she freezes it and uses the savory sauce throughout the winter. Deb credits the good amount of sun the plants receive, as well as her passion for growing, with the success of her garden. Beyond the patio lies a beautiful landscape for which Deb takes little credit. “Andrew Owens, owner of Dan’s Landscaping, assisted by Bob Stewart of Stewart Nurseries, took
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A Home with a View Landscaper Deana Davis on creating ideal outdoor spaces Deana Davis took her family love for gardening to the next level with her sister and the help of dad’s Chevy. She created Fairview Landscapes in Nantucket in 2007. Deana’s husband Jeramie soon entered the fold, bringing his masonry and stonework skills to the business. After her sister moved to New York, Deana and her family packed up their home and business and moved to Rhode Island. Today you can find her creating dream landscapes in and around South County. We chatted with Deana to get her thoughts on the industry and of course, how to make any homeowner’s garden dreams become a reality.
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Balayage hair service at Maurice Jeffery Salon in East Greenwich, I would now take the advice of owner and hair stylist Maurice LaPlante any day as far as these locks are concerned. One of the most professional and personable hair stylists that I’ve met in my long (and short) hair history, his experience in the hairstyling industry goes back 45 years. He started cutting hair at the ripe old age of twelve after receiving one too many subpar haircuts from his father and began trimming his brother’s hair. Over the course of his extensive career, he’s even had the pleasure of styling hair for celebrities stopping through the state, including Debra Messing. When the time was right for him to open a new salon, the East Greenwich location was decidedly on the perfect track, both literally and figuratively. Once the town’s historic Duke Street train station, the building has been completely restored and outfitted into a full-service salon. Maurice and his wife Kristin have created an atmosphere balancing the building’s
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charming history with a chic modern twist. Maurice’s styling chair is in the station’s former ticketing booth, which was where I’d receive my one-way ticket to natural-looking-blondeville. Prior to the Balayage service, he examined my hair and suggested we go with warmer tones and incorporate lowlights to complement my fair skin. Luckily I’d just had an über refreshing 30-minute facial from the salon’s resident esthetician, Dona Ferrante, which brought my skin tone up a few shades from check-my-pulse pale to fair. Since I’d be on the other side of 30 this year, I was saying bye-bye to long hours spent in the sun and hello to SPF 75. I’d spent almost two decades as a dye-hard blond, battling my roots with bleach and highlights. Maybe it was time I met Mother Nature halfway-ish. “Balayage,” meaning to “sweep or paint” in French, is a trend that has actually been around for quite some time, Maurice explained. Originating in 1970s Paris, Balayage eventually made its way to the states. Whereas highlights
lighten individual strips of hair and normally require foils, the Balayage technique involves “painting’’ broader strokes of hair, sans foils, to achieve a more natural look. Therefore it’s a less time-consuming process. Plus, you can go multiple weeks longer between retouches than highlights allow. For all of the wonderful contributions they’ve made to the world, including champagne, anything confit ever and now this revived hair coloring technique that saves both time and money, “Vive La France,” I say. Out of the many high-quality hair products used during the service including Olaplex (a moisturizing must for dye-hard blonds), I particularly liked the Pai-Shau shampoo and conditioner line. Using a mix of different teas, Pai-Shau products are inspired by an ancient Vietnamese bathing ritual using tea leaves. In addition to introducing me to a new favorite hair care line, Maurice also lent me some golden hair care advice, suggesting I set the flatiron to a lower heat and go over each piece a couple of times, rather than a damaging high heat sizzle. When it was time for the big reveal, I popped my specs on and loved my new warm caramel color. Maurice LaPlante’s hairstyling skills were shear genius.
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me I would be texted when my table was ready. I love this! Rather than being squished in the crowded lobby of the restaurant, we sat comfortably next door in Brewed Awakenings. When our table was ready, my phone buzzed, and we were seated immediately. The space is bright and open. With brick walls, hardwood floors, pendant lights and a pounded tin ceiling, the space is bright and open and feels a world away from
the strip mall outside. In addition to the dining room, there’s a small bar with nine seats where you can sit and watch the pizzas being made. Kicking off our Saturday night right, we ordered a round of beer. Pasquale’s has small but well-crafted beer and wine lists. Two of us ordered the Revival Fanny ($7) and the other two chose Peak Organic High Note ($6). One of my guests was a vegetarian and it was
difficult to find an appetizer that was meat-free. We opted for the Antipasto ($16), and although we all found something on the platter to enjoy, some of the vegetarian-friendly items on the platter were sitting on, in or around meat (we should have specified that we wanted everything plated separately). The platter was literally overflowing with a wide variety of meats, cheeses, olives, nuts, grilled pizza bread and fresh grilled vegetables. I didn’t think the three of us would be able to finish it all, but we ate just about every bite. My favorite was the ultra-creamy burrata cheese, but everything was tasty and fresh. Pasquale’s serves three types of pizza – Neapolitan Wood-Fired, New YorkStyle and Grandma. For the purposes of this review, we concentrated on the Neapolitan. Authentic Neapolitan pizza has to be made to strict specifications, and the pizzaiolos (pizza makers) at Pasquale’s have been trained by the Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana. This association of pizza gurus dictates the specific types of flour, tomatoes and cheese to use, as well as the exact thickness to roll the dough. With authentic Neapolitan pizza, nothing is left to chance. Pasquale’s has an imported wood-fired pizza oven that heats to approximately 900 degrees. It is so hot, your pizza will be cooked to perfection
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Rhode Islanders love their pizza. Whether it is a box of pizza strips, a slice of New York-style, baked in a brick oven, flatbread, grilled over an open flame, deep dish, gluten-free, thick-crust Sicilianstyle or thin-crust pub-style; we just can’t get enough of it. In 2016, the website Estately revealed that Rhode Island has the sixth most pizza places per capita (West Virginia was number one). They also found that we Google the word “pizza” more than any other state. Rhode Islanders all have their favorite places to get a slice, but one spot that has been generating a lot of buzz is South Kingstown’s Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana. It specializes in Neapolitan-style pie and was the perfect place to spend a recent Saturday night. Pasquale’s is located in the South County Commons shopping center on Route 1. It was opened in 2015 by Pasquale Illiano, who immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1995 and opened his first restaurant, Vetrano’s in Westerly, in 2002. Based on my experience, I’m guessing that Pasquale’s is already a local favorite. Arriving at 5:30, I thought I would be getting the jump on the dinner crowd, but the wait was already 30 to 45 minutes. The hostess took my cell phone number and told
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We Don't Cut Corners, We Clean Them! in about a minute. In fact, Pasquale’s Neapolitan pizza is meant to be savored fresh from the oven, so it’s available only to dine-in customers. We ordered two pizzas, each 12 inches in diameter – the classic Margherita ($12) and the Arturo ($18). The Margherita is a study in pizza perfection. The crust had a light char on it and a great airy, yeasty flavor. The toppings on a Margherita pizza seem basic and minimal - San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and basil – yet, there is a reason this pizza is considered a classic. It is perfect just the way it is. The Arturo was slightly more involved: The same lightly charred crust was there, but it was topped with buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced prosciutto, arugula, extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan cheese. We wished we had saved
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Island Noodles TigerFish satisfies the craving for Asian food on Block Island Brenna and Russ Audino are just as much a staple of Block Island as their restaurant Poor People’s Pub, which has been open since 2011. With the success of the pub and an ever-expanding fan base, the two have opened their second restaurant, TigerFish, and developed an entirely different concept. TigerFish’s menu draws heavily from Indonesian, Thai, Malaysian and other Southeast Asian cuisines. The food is inspired by the couple’s culinary adventures throughout Southeast Asia. They especially loved the region’s street food, where it only took a few minutes for vendors to prepare the most delicious noodles the two had ever tasted. “Some of my fondest memories are of my husband sitting on a plastic stool with a cold beer and watching the hustle and bustle of people going by in Bangkok,” Brenna says. The culmination of the Audinos’ traveling experiences, TigerFish is also meeting a desperate need on Block Island. “People have always
Southeast Asian–inspired dishes at TigerFish expressed interest in being able to get Asian food on the island,” Brenna says. “A lot of people think [TigerFish] will be Chinese food. We want to… show people that Asian food isn’t just Chinese food and that there’s so much more that goes along with this cuisine.” Some of those things are ramen, pho, curries and kimchi served on
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Popping Up in Wickford If you’ve been to any of the big festivals across South County, chances are you’ve had Nettie’s Kettle Corn. Until now, those festivals have been the only places to get them, unless you’re up for the drive all the way to North Providence (don’t forget to pack a lunch). Well, Nettie’s has opened a second location in Wickford, where the owners are always experimenting with new flavors. “The newest one is sour cream and onion,” explains co-owner Linda Rossi. Although she loves the original kettle corn, she admits that she could down a whole bag of the white cheddar, her all-time favorite. There are close to 20 flavors to choose from; some of them are sweet (cinnamon sugar and maple sugar) and some are spicy (jalapeño and cayenne), but no matter your preference, you’re not going to be disappointed. 2 Main Street, Wickford. NettiesKettleCorn.com
small plates, which makes them easy to share, or as full entrees. A dish called Mee Goreng summons memories for the couple of surfing in Indonesia. Brenna recalls watching street vendors make the dish expertly and quickly, frying up noodles and mixing them with vegetables and prawns or meat. As someone who loves Block
Island, Brenna wanted to provide the islanders with food options other than fish and chips and lobster rolls (not that there’s anything wrong with those, of course). She and Russ hope that TigerFish will be a hit, and that their second restaurant will be just as beloved as their first. 126 Corn Neck Road, Block Island. 466-2300, TigerFishBI.com
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and a mission to serve fresh and local seafood, The Wharf Tavern continues to be a family-friendly favorite. Built directly on the Warren River, the sprawling restaurant offers gorgeous waterfront views from nearly every table. Simply prepared seafood such as oysters, clams, swordfish, salmon, steamers and lobster is the house specialty here, always priced reasonably and served with a choice of soup or salad and fresh-made bread. The large familyfriendly menu also includes flatbread pizzas, slow roasted prime rib, chops, ribs, homemade chowder and much more.
215 Water Street, Warren 289-2524, TheWharfTavernRI.com
Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main St. Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336 LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambience. Locations in Cranston and Providence. HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$
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Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$
Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$
LaMei Hot Pot Authentic Chinese cuisine in a unique, casual setting. 256 Broadway, Providence. 831-7555. LD $$
Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare and glutenfree options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$
McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Momo Dessert restaurant with crepes, home-made stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. 100 Washington St, Providence, 521-6666. BLD $
Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Red Ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688. LD $-$$
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Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse Honest, authentic BBQ with a large selection of whiskey. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rocco’s Pub & Grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere. 55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-2250. LD $-$$
Mosaic Restaurant Syrian cuisine served in an intimate setting. 91 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 808-6512. BLD $-$$$
Rosmarin at Hotel Providence Bar and restaurant serving Swiss-inspired small plates, craft cocktails and an eclectic wine list. 311 Westminster Street, Providence, 521-3333. BLD $$$
Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$
Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155
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Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$
Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$
Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You dream it, we build it! 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $
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Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 4344435. LD $-$$$
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T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $
Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$
Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$
The Vig Contemporary sports bar with craft tavern fare. 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, 709-0347. LD $-$$
The Crossings New American favorites in a chic, urban setting. 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, 732-6000. BLD $-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
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The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The Pizza Gourmet/ The Catering Gourmet Scratch wood-grilled pizzas and Italian American favorites. 357 Hope St, Providence, 751-0355. LD $-$$$
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EAST BAY / NEWPORT Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$
Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 4355511. LD $-$$$
The Villa Restaurant & Banquet Facility Family Italian restaurant with live music and entertainment. 272 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, 821-0060. D $-$$
Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$
The Village Lively bar and grill with comfort fare, bar bites and beer. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$
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XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atmosphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 4213253. LD $-$$
Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$
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Vinya Test Kitchen Vegan cuisine accompanied by creative mocktails (BYOB). 225A Westminster St, Providence, 500-5189. D $-$$
Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$ The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-336-8460. LD $-$$$ The Wharf Tavern Serves fresh seafood and steak with bay views from almost every table. 215 Water St, Warren, 2892524. BrLD $-$$$
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THE BEACH PARTY NEVER STOPS We’ve waited all year for beach season, and there’s too much beach to enjoy to limit yourself to just daytime hours. Misquamicut (Misquamicut.org) has beach activities planned all season to maximize your beach time and your summer awesomeness. Every Wednesday evening, the Westerly Track Club hosts the Tom McCoy Family Fun Run Series, starting on June 7. Thursdays are
Classic Car Cruise Nights: hot rods of all stripes (and flames) gather in the Windjammer parking lot. On Friday nights, gather a carload of friends for Misquamicut Drive-In Movies at Wuskeneau Town Beach. This month it’s a ‘70s/’80s showcase with E.T., The Goonies and Grease lined up, with some modern classics like Fifty First Dates and The Break-Up on the roster, too.
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THE MUST LIST 10 essential events happening this month
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June 3: Explore the creative community at Shady Lea Mill’s (TheMillAtShadyLea.com) Summer Open Studios. The historic North Kingstown mill is now a thriving artist colony, where more than 40 makers, painters, sculptors, instrument-makers and more practice their crafts. During the open studios, it’s a chance for people to explore art in a totally different way.
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June 7-11: It’s a laugh a minute at the First Annual Ocean State Improv Festival, held by the Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield. Performers will convene from all over the country and abroad, with one thing in common: the ability to make laughs out of nothing.
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June 10: Exeter’s Tomaquag Museum (TomaquagMuseum.org) preserves the heritage of Rhode Island’s native population. Celebrate Strawberry Thanksgiving with them this month, when there will be storytelling, games, tours, and a native arts market.
A European vacation is just a trip across the bridge at the Newport Flower Show
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June 13-18: The Block Island Music Festival (BlockIslandMusic. com) at Captain Nick’s Rock ‘n Roll Bar is back for another rocking week. The “musical gumbo” brings together talented local artists like Niki Luparelli & the Golddiggers, The Little Compton Band and WBRU Rock Hunt winners VulGarrity.
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June 17: At Summer Pops 2017, The Chorus of Westerly (Chorus OfWesterly.org) gives you all of the indoor entertainment you could want, but outside. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets to this beloved annual concert, when the Pops Festival Orchestra joins The Chorus of Westerly for an outdoor concert in Westerly’s Wilcox Park, followed by fireworks.
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June 1-18: See Big Apple-style theatre in Little Rhody at Theatre By The Sea (TheatreByTheSea.com) in Matunuck. The historic barn hosts Broadway musicals all season long. Kicking off this season is Beehive: The ‘60s Musical, about women who musically defined that decade. Dancing in the aisles isn’t required to attend a performance, but you probably aren’t going to be able to stop yourself.
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June 17: Smith’s Castle (SmithsCastle.org) isn’t really a castle - but it is one of the oldest buildings in Rhode Island and has played an important role in the state’s history. Celebrate the North Kingstown landmark with their annual Strawberry Festival, featuring family-friendly entertainment, costumed historical interpreters and, you guessed it, lots of strawberry shortcake.
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June 10: Don your kilt for the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival (RIScot.org), happening in Richmond. The celebration of all things traditionally Scottish includes a kilt contest, competitions to throw incredibly heavy objects (like trees and hammers) and Scottish music and dance.
Photography by Ron Cowie
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June 23-25: Transport yourself to France this month, without the plane tickets. The Newport Flower Show (NewportMansions.org) is turning the grounds of Rosecliff into a miniature Versailles. Events include a champagne and jazz brunch, an outdoor movie picnic and an appearance by fashion maven Iris Apfel.
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June 24-25: The Narragansett Art Festival (WakefieldRotary.org) returns for a 35th year, when local artists set up booths under the Narragansett Towers. Over 100 exhibitors from Rhode Island and New England will display their works in oil and acrylic paint, photography, jewelry, sculpture and more.
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So Approved Summertime Scoops Nothing says summer quite like that first cone from your favorite ice cream shop. The flavors we tried were varied, and just a small sample of the rainbow of options these shops offer. One thing’s for sure – when it comes to ice cream, one scoop is never enough.
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Our nanas never made us ice cream that tastes like a key lime pie. Luckily, Nana’s Ice Cream and Gelato in Narragansett has stepped into the breach. Extra refreshing and with no pesky crust to slow down the scooping, its Key Lime Gelato combines the full, creamy taste of gelato with the sweet acidity of fruit – perfect. 28A Pier Market Place, Narragansett. 500-1900, NanasGelato.com
We couldn’t get enough of the irresistible Chocolate Coconut Almond from Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream in East Greenwich. The light, nottoo-sweet base tasted like frozen hot chocolate, and was dotted with coconut. 250 Main Street, East Greenwich. 234-9742, Facebook: Clementine’s Homemade Ice Cream
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What’s better than cookie dough plus ice cream? Nutty cookie dough plus ice cream. The Inside Scoop in North Kingstown knows how to make a good thing better, and its Peanut Butter Cookie Dough is two desserts in one: a creamy Reese’s with doughy goodness, too. 30 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. 2940091, TheInsideScoopRI.com
We couldn’t get enough of the Salted Caramel from Kilwin’s. The silky smooth ice cream was the perfect balance of salty and sweet, with a delicate ripple of caramel throughout. The chocolate caramel pieces were just the right amount of decadent that we didn’t feel like we were overindulging… even after seconds. 262 Thames Street, Newport. 619-3998, Kilwins.com
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WATCH HILL – Watch Hill Inn. Breathtaking sunsets over the glistening waters of Watch Hill Harbor. Gracious 2 BR Condo with over 2000 square feet of living space.Hardwood floors, FP, and storage. Covered porch provide outside living areas.. Being sold furnished, and is part of the Ocean House rental program.. $1,450,000. Serene O’Connor 860-857-6101.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Extraordinary Oceanfront Property on 1+ ac. Sweeping views to Block Island, Montauk & Watch Hill. Dramatic open floor plan w/ soaring ceilings, turret-style rounded walls of windows. Beautifully updated.$1,699,000. Dan Babich 860-212-8680
WATCH HILL – “Seawood”, A classic Watch Hill 6 BR/4.1 BA Estate perfectly situated atop 5 acres of park- like land. In ground pool, carriage hse w/addtl 3BR/1 BA for in law or guests. Potential to subdivide. Seasonal ocean views $3,495,000. Lisa Szaro 401-559-6157
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Gambrel Colonial offers granite kitchen, large living room with fireplace, and in-ground pool for summer fun. Just a quick bike ride to the beach! $360,000. 401-294-4000.Sara Andrews EXT 1521
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ready to move in! This 3 bed brick front Ranch offers updated heating system, A/C, septic, and extensive landscaping. Amenities include: hardwoods, gas heat, partially finished lower level, located on dead end street. Close to highways, schools, train & shopping. $269,900. 401-294-4000. Ann McCrory EXT 1507
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Bright & sunny 2 bed, 1.5 bath townhouse with remodeled IKEA kitchen, C/A, hardwoods, exposed beams. Waterfront complex with a community pool, club house, kayak racks all within a short distance to Wickford, Newport, beaches, URI, and highways. $199,000. 401-294-4000.Sue Moore EXT 1508
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Delightful impeccable maintained split level on spacious grounds. Open floor plan. Family room with wood stove. 3 BR, 2.38 acres. 2 car garage. $359,900. 401-783-9611.Scot Hallberg. EXT 1321
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – 4 br, 2.5 ba Colonial located in The Oaks. Master suite, hardwoods,natural gas, large deck, 2 car garage. Mature landscaping.Close to all town Amenities. $390,000. Scot Hallberg EXT 1322.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – In-town location offers a 3BR, 1 BA residents with an attached 1050 sq.ft. Commercial space currently used as a hair salon. Zoned CN allows many uses. $340,000. 401-783-9611.Paul Robinson. EXT 1314.
CHARLESTOWN – Unobstructed 180 degrees of stunning Ninigret Pond & distant ocean views. Three decks, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. ½ mile to Charlestown Town Beach. $690,000. 401-743-2858. Christine Holden.
WESTERLY – Spinnaker Landing-Enjoy maintence free living. 2 BR, 2.5 BA Townhouse. First floor master w/bath, open living area with cathedral ceilings and hardwoods. $315,000. Jean 401-486-9677
WESTERLY – Weekapaug. Beautifully maintained Colonial Gambrel. Family room with an “old colonial style” brick fireplace & slider leading to tiered ,private deck. Formal dining. This is a stunning home that is move- in ready!$795,000. 401-783-9611. Lorraine. 401-741-5978.