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One level living in this contemporary ranch featuring 4 beds and 3 full baths. Family room with brick fireplace, central air, walkout lower level, and 3 season room to enjoy the beautifully landscaped setting. Separate wing with bed/office/bath, and entry. Near recreational area and beach. $569,000 Kathy, ext. 114
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This sun-filled 3 bed, 2-1/2 bath contemporary cape with open floor plan and vaulted ceilings is set back from the street for privacy. Features underground sprinkler system and pet fence, gleaming hardwoods, marble fireplace, recessed lighting, and surround sound. Finished lower level. $380,000 Judy, ext. 103
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Architect designed, shingle style home set on 6+ private acres of lush grounds and stone walls using the best practices of “green” construction. Almost 5000 sq. ft. of elegant living with expansive rooms, 10’ ceilings, 2 stone fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, wood floors throughout, porches, and more. Quality abounds. $890,000 Kathy, ext. 114
Welcome to this immaculate 4 bed, 2 bath home which has been freshly painted throughout. Home boasts updated eat-in kitchen, new windows, soapstone woodstove and oversized garage. Walk to Narrow River and all the summer fun. $339,000 Betty, ext. 107
This lovely colonial set on a private, corner lot has the charm of days gone by, but the conveniences of today. Bright and airy home with large windows, new electric. Relax at the end of the day and enjoy peace and tranquility of the summer breeze on the screened-in porch. Just a short stroll to town. $279,999 Judy, ext. 103
Great value in this 3 bed, 3 full bath colonial in Tefft Hill. Den and full bath on the first floor. Living room with fireplace, central air, gas heat. Sliders to deck overlooking back yard which abuts open space. Many rooms freshly painted – new carpets. Close to many amenities and short drive to ocean beach. $365,000 Evelyn, ext. 106
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This Month 27 Life’s a Beach Take a peek at our roundup of lesser known local beaches
36 The Rhode Island Food Encyclopedia Dive into the history of local food lore
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A Wakefield home highlights stonework and landscape design
43 So Stylish A landscape architect’s lush outdoor spaces 45 Life/Style 48 Tastemaker 51 What’s in Store
55 So Delicious Westerly’s hidden seaside restaurant 56 Review 58 Tastemaker 61 Foodie Journal 62 Rhody Bites
67 So Entertaining Jam on with the Green Tea band 69 Calendar 73 On Stage 74 Art View
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76 So Approved We tried iced tea, and not the Law & Order kind
11 Letters 12 SoRhodeIsland.com
17 So Happening A preview of the Wickford Art Festival
On the Cover: Iconic Rhode Island food from Newport Creamery, George’s of Galilee and Colvitto’s. Photographed by Stacey Doyle.
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In 2010, North Kingstown native Stacey Place started her food blog Adventures in Rhode Island Dining (www. adventuresinRIdining.com). For the past three years, she has been chronicling restaurants throughout Rhode Island and beyond. Her writing career took off when she was the featured writer on a March 2011 episode of Fox’s Kitchen Nightmares. In addition to keeping up with her blog, she writes the Foodie Journal for So Rhode Island and also wrote this month’s food review. She is the full time band and music teacher at Metcalf Elementary School in ExeterWest Greenwich, and in her spare time she enjoys cooking, walking her rescued greyhound, traveling and spending time at East Matunuck Beach.
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This River Front Oasis has never been on the market. A fabulous setting on Pawcatuck River and Impossible to find or reproduce this one of a kind location which includes a separate building lot (value of $155,000.00) next door to property. Outdoor living is perfectly designed to enjoy the privacy of this lot and the wide open views of Pawcatuck River front with large dock, beach front and sweeping lawn. This is the place you have been dreaming about and a wonderful place for family memories and year round enjoyment with room both inside and outside for large family gatherings. Cathedral wood ceilings, hardwood floors, native stone fireplace, 3-4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths plus two car garage all set up for a car enthusiast. The photos only present a partial picture of the beauty of this unique and inviting residence.
A luxury Stone & Shingle residence with 4Br/3.5BA/3 Car/4400+ sq ft located on a private drive with 5 Acres that abuts a nature conservancy of 100+ Acre protected land. This home enjoys exclusive deeded private beach rights including parking for limited number of Land N Sea property owners only 5 minutes from your home. This home is perfectly designed with 1st flr Master Bedroom suite, a family room displaying a gas fireplace and a living room with a spectacular two story stone fireplace. The kitchen has a large bank of windows that brings the natural light into an extremely well designed kitchen with a large butler’s pantry and this opens directly to a cozy but spacious family room. When large gatherings come for those special events the formal dining room opens to the living rand and family room and is separated by a high end custom hutch and serving bar. There are two custom staircases that lead to a separate guest suite and children’s wing both with private baths. The grounds are meticulous. Please call Dan about an opportunity to privately view this exquisite home. From your recliner to your beach chair in only 4 minutes on your own private beach at Green Hill Beach.
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Designed and Crafted by Artisan’s and located along the water way of “No Bottom Pond” and the Pawcatuck River in the Shoreline area of Watch Hill and Avondale Sea Shore communities. Located in a private community of exquisitely designed shingle style residences with protective covenants to ensure a consistent style and architecture that is very pleasing to the eye. A few of the amenities that convey to each property owner are private tennis and basketball courts, underground utilities of water, sewer and gas, private roads and guard house and only 3-5 minutes to private beaches, boating and golf. The floor plan is the best one could imagine with 4 Master Bedroom Suites, one on the 1st floor. Throughout this beautiful home is high end custom built in features that create a sense of value and comfort. The consistent values in this private community range from $800,000 to over $2,000,000 so call Dan Liese today.
Just listed an unbelievable location of privacy located down a long driveway on 8 Acres of waterfront on Stump Pond positioned is this classic Cape Cod with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage and 2 stone fireplaces. A separate Sauna building with shower and changing room, garden shed, storage sheds and lots of natural trails meander through the pine forests to secret locations all along the waterfront on this very quiet pond that does not allow power boats. Have a glass of wine along the water as you watch dazzling sunsets. This is one of those properties that comes along once in a Blue Moon so don’t be late or regret not picking up the phone and call “the hard working nice guy” to preview this unique property.
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Located at 159 Fenner Hill Rd on 1.8 Acres this large Raised Ranch with 2 car garage, new deck and all hardwood floors and efficient forced warm air oil fired heat and A/C is ready to be purchased. A nice open design and room to expand in lower level. Freshly painted and a motivated seller. If privacy is important then call me today.
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SOUTH KINGSTOWN: 450 Chestnut Hill Rd: Lovely sun-filled Gambrel Colonial on 1/2-acre in desirable Tefft Hill. Come see this well kept home. New roof, new front steps & new carpeting on 2nd level! Terrific kitchen with Corian counters. Great flow! Beautifully landscaped yard with shed. $469,000 John Chapski 401-808-9279
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Every year, for the last 52 to be exact, people from all across the state flock to the Wickford Art Festival in the summer. It’s a chance to see what our area (and non-area) artists have been creating. Turn the page to read about what you can look forward to this year. July 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Walking Through Creativity The Wickford Art Festival returns for its 52nd Year
Porcelain artist Jillian Barber
Watercolor artist Carole Berren (center)
If there were ever a perfect time to visit Wickford, it is July 12 and 13, when artists and visitors from near and far will descend upon the quaint village for a weekend of art and music at the 52nd annual Wickford Art Festival. The free event, which is one of New England’s longest running, outdoor, fine arts festivals, is a staple of summertime, and for good reason. At festival time, this little town will host over 200 artists who flock here to exhibit and sell their wares. One can take in the beauty of the paintings and sculptures from the hydrangea-lined sidewalks or
roam the booths up close and meet the artists. The festival is known for its friendly atmosphere and creativity, live musicians add to the fun, and you can’t beat the sea breeze rolling in. If you need any more convincing, we happen to live in one of the best places to buy art: Rhode Island is tax-free on the sale of fine art, so get buying. And as Wickford Village is a short drive away from really anywhere in South County and beyond, there’s no reason to stay away. Free. July 12-13. Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. www.wickfordart. org.–Audrey Falk
Adam J. Carriuolo with his silk screen art prints
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Pick Up Some Life Skills in Peace Dale For anyone hoping to keep those brain muscles in shape this summer, the nonprofit Education Exchange is offering a number of courses. Founded in 1978, the Education Exchange offers a wide variety of adult education and work readiness programs to help adult learners in Rhode Island acquire the skills needed to succeed in college, vocation-
al learning and/or the workplace. Aspiring teacher assistants can attend the Rhode Island Department of Education approved Teacher Assistant Training program that runs from June 30 through July 30. This paraprofessional pre-employment program will give you the skills and knowledge needed to become a
successful teacher assistant. If you want to recover Spanish and math credits needed to earn your high school diploma on time, there will be high school credit recovery classes held with certified teachers in a fun and supportive environment. Three sessions will run from July 7-17, July 21-31 and August 4-14.
All classes will be held at the Education Exchange’s main site, the Lily Pads Professional Center. Preregistration is required for all courses. Check the website for prices and class times. More classes will be offered through late summer and into the fall. 33 North Road C-1, Peace Dale, 783-0293, www. edexri.org.–Claire Flanagan July 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Booklovers can join the ladies of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ (GFWC) South County Chapter at the Dunes Club in Narragansett on July 9 for the 15th Annual Book and Author Luncheon. From 12-2pm, ticketholders will dine with celebrated authors Maria Mutch, Dawn Tripp and Joan Wickersham and have the opportunity to discuss their most recent works. Massachusetts’ Book Award for fiction winner Dawn Tripp is known for her most recent thriller and Boston Globe best seller, Game of Secrets. Maria Mutch’s gripping new memoir Know the Night has received rave reviews this year and Joan Wickersham’s memoir The Suicide Index: Putting My Father’s Death
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By John Taraborelli Rhode Island is so small and you’ve lived here so long. You’ve been to the state and town beaches, traveled to Block Island, taken a boat out on the bay, snuck onto a private beach or two. There’s not really anything left to explore. You’ve seen it all, right? Wrong. Quick quiz: Rhode Island has over 100 public and private beaches – how many have you been to? How many can you even name? Thought so. Several summers back, a friend and I set a guideline for ourselves: every time we went to the beach that year, we went to a different one. And for the most part, we chose beaches we had never visited before. We pulled up a list and got to work. This was in our beach bum days, and yet we still barely made a dent in that list – but along the way, we reminded ourselves how even in the smallest state, there’s so much we haven’t seen or done. That was the year I discovered Gooseberry Beach in Newport, which remains one of my favorites – and my own personal “secret beach.” “Secret beaches” are not “secret” in the literal sense – nothing in this state is remote or distant enough to be kept secret. They’re more like under-appreciated beaches, hidden in plan sight, indicated by signs that you barely even acknowledge as you breeze past them en route to your old favorite. They represent the vast majority on that list of 100 that you’ve barely even heard of, never mind visited. Your secret beach is the one that, when you suggest it, causes your friends to pause, scratch their heads, and shrug, “Sure, but you’re driving.” Here is a list of some “secret beaches” from both sides of the bay, and a little further out. Some are staff favorites, some are recommendations from fellow beach bums, and some were practically chosen out of a hat. Don’t even bother reading any of them: simply cover your eyes, point at one blindly, pack your beach bag, and hit the road.
South County If you love Charlestown Town Beach, but don’t love the crowds, then maybe Blue Shutters Town Beach is the one for you. Adjacent to East Beach in the Ninigret Conservation Area, Blue Shutters doesn’t boast much in the way of amenities, but it’s a nice wide, quiet stretch of sand where you’ll see lots of red Solo cups. Just be aware that the Charlestown Beach comparisons also extend to the quick drop-off at the shoreline and strong undertow. East Beach Rd., Charlestown. Pay to park, but no admission. Some beaches are made for that later-in-the-day trip. You know the one: you’re not out there to work on your tan, or perhaps even swim – it’s more about bringing a chair, packing a cooler, and enjoying the sound of the waves crashing while you take in the sunset. Narragansett’s Camp Cronin is one of those. Primarily billed as a fishing area, it’s also popular with bird watchers and boasts breathtaking views of Block Island Sound. Ocean Rd., Narragansett. No admission or parking fee. Although it’s a private beach with no public parking, Roy Carpenter’s Beach is easily accessible by parking at South Kingstown Town Beach in Matunuck and
walking the rest of the way. It feels more secluded than it really is and faces out onto open ocean, with Block Island visible in the distance. Again, it’s a private beach, so some rather imposing houses stand watch over the shoreline, looking like the kind of place where an alcoholic novelist would murder his family. Roy Carpenter Beach Rd., Matunuck. Perhaps the most difficult to access of all the beaches in Rhode Island, Westerly’s Sandy Point is actually on an island of the same name. Once an extension of Napatree Point (which also has a beach that could be considered “secret”), Sandy Point was separated from the mainland by the Hurricane of ’38. It’s mostly a nature preserve but does offer a public beach. Getting there requires not only a boat that doesn’t need a dock (the island doesn’t have one), but also purchasing a permit from nearby Stonington, CT, which claims ownership over five acres of the 35-acre island. Hidden at the end of Matunuck Beach Road, Deep Hole is more commonly known to fishermen and surfers than swimmers. However, given its exposure to the open waters of the Atlantic, it boasts good waves and strong winds, making it popular with surfers
and kiteboarders. Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. No admission or parking fee. Though it is not technically a beach, the little stretch of beach next to the Ocean Mist is just enough to qualify. The bar will happily let you take your drink down onto the sand (provided you put it in a plastic cup) and, if you don’t mind the fact that it’s a bit rocky, you can easily take a quick dip before heading back upstairs to eat some fish tacos or dance to a blues band. Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. Accessible only through the Ocean Mist. North Kingstown’s oddly named Calf Pasture Point Beach is one of the most pristine and deserted in the state. Nestled in the Quonset area, it’s accessible from the Davisville Bike Path and is more popular with wildlife than people. Lounging on its relatively empty sand is a great way to end a bike ride. Off the Davisville Bike Path, North Kingstown. No admission or parking fee. Though it’s mostly home to a private club, Quonochontaug (or “Quonnie”) Beach has a small lot for public parking, so get there early. It’s located on a narrow stretch of land between the salt pond of the same name and the Block Island Sound. It’s remote, but worth the effort. Sand Trail, Charlesown. No admission or parking fee.
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Nestled in a quiet cove along Ocean Road on Aquidneck Island’s southern shore, Gooseberry Beach is open to the public but is also home to a private beach club. The relatively calm waters make it popular among families, and there is a large rock just a short swim from the shore that’s easily accessible and a great place to sunbathe. Ocean Rd., Newport. Pay to park, but no admission. Cast off as unwanted by the elites who summer at Newport’s toney and private Bailey’s Beach, Reject’s Beach isn’t even an official beach. It’s a small strip of beachfront that’s separated from its ritzy neighbor by a fence and a rope July 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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and enjoy one of Rhode Island’s – nay, the world’s – last great unspoiled places. Off Champlin Rd., Block Island. No admission or parking fee. Hidden away just above “the Neck” and the better known Crescent Beaches on Block Island, Mansion Beach provides big surf and small crowds. There is limited parking available near Searles Mansion, but it’s also accessible by bike. It’s also a short hike to the nearby Clayhead Trail. Mansion Rd., Block Island. No admission or parking fee.
eaSt Bay Little Compton’s Goosewing Beach is another one that requires parking at an adjacent beach (in this case, South Shore Beach) and walking the rest of the way. Narrow and a bit rocky, Goosewing occupies a narrow spit of land between open ocean and a coastal pond. The beach is actually a historic landmark and nature preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy, where they manage populations of rare birds. Off South Shore Rd., Little Compton. Pay to park at South Shore Beach, but no admission. If you’re looking for a great place to windsurf – and really, who isn’t? – Fogland Beach (aka Tiverton Town Beach) offers excellent conditions. Located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Sakonnet River between Tiverton and Aquidneck Island, it creates a small cove on its north side, great for nature lovers or families with children. It’s also got a nature conservation area. 3 Rod Way off Fogland Rd., Tiverton. Pay to park, but no admission. If your ideal beach day involves a picnic basket, then consider Warren Town Beach. It’s got shallow water that’s good for kids (as well as a playground) and is right next to Burr’s Hill Park, providing even more picnicking and recreational opportunities. Off Water St., Warren. No admission or parking fee. Almost more of a park than a beach, Union Street Beach is a tiny parcel of land just off the main drag in Downtown Bristol. There’s a grassy plot with benches and picnic tables leading down to a small area for swimming and sunbathing. Bring a cooler and watch the boats go by. Union Street, Bristol. No admission or parking fee.
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that goes out into the water. There’s no parking, and it’s generally only accessible by foot or bike – just as it should be for us commoners. Off the Cliff Walk, Newport. No admission or parking fee. Jamestown is known for its quiet retreats and beautiful vistas, so it should be no surprise that Mackerel Cove Town Beach is a relatively tranquil spot that’s popular with families. Located on the “beaver tail” of land that gives Beavertail State Park its name, it’s light on amenities so you’ll want to bring plenty of snacks and things to entertain the kiddies. Beavertail Rd., Jamestown. Pay to park, but no admission. Occupying the same peninsula at the southeastern end of Aquidneck Island as Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Middletown’s Third Beach (aka Navy Beach) is small and relatively quiet. The water is shallow and the waves are minimal, but the winds make it a popular choice for windsurfers. Pets are welcome after 5pm. Third Beach Rd., Middletown. Pay to park, but no admission. The other Sandy Point Beach is a shallow one facing out onto the Sakonnet from the eastern edge of Portsmouth. It’s relatively small and quiet, making it another good choice for families with children, or even just adults looking to set up shop with a chair and a good book. Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth. Pay to park, but no admission. You’ll want to bring your friend to Teddy’s Beach in Portsmouth – your best friend. This is one of the few beaches in the state that’s known for being pet friendly, which for some will make up for the lack of amenities. Up near the northern tip of Aquidneck Island, on a curled finger of land that surrounds Blue Hill Cove, Teddy’s Beach is directly across the water from Tiverton’s Grinnell Beach, itself worthy of “secret beach” status. Park Ave., Portsmouth. No admission or parking fee. Perched out at the end of one of the two extensions of land that enclose Block Island’s Great Salt Pond, Charleston Beach is not easy to get to and offers no amenities. But in exchange for those inconveniences, it offers respite from the crowds and peaceful views of the boats entering New Harbor. Bring your own supplies
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Oceanfront 3 bedroom contemporary, 180 degree view from Point Judith Lighthouse into Newport harbor and east to the Atlantic Ocean and mouth of Narragansett Bay. One of a kind! RD Denelle & Co., Inc., REALTORS, 401-783-7777 www.denelle.com
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Jamestown
This three bedroom cottage is waiting for you to enjoy the new oversized deck, while taking in the views of passing boats & Plum Beach Lighthouse. Direct access to the shore. Island Realty, IslandRealtyRI.com 401-423-2200
Saunderstown
Waterfront; 9+ acres; views of Narragansett Bay, bridges, beach, dock approvals. Architect design, 3 bedroom circa 1935 updated for today’s living. Pool, garage, near beach club and clay tennis courts. RD Denelle & Co., Inc. REALTORS, 401-783-7777 www.denelle.com
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Warwick
Waterfront in Old Buttonwoods – a private community. Restored & designed with modern amenities while maintaining original integrity. 1st floor MBR suite with spa & laundry. Chef ’s kitchen and pool cabana with kitchen & bath. Doorley Real Estate, 401-9357117, Amy Doorley, www.doorley.com
$339,900
South Kingstown
“Mautucket by the Sea” Beautiful 3 bedroom 1.5 bath cape with open kitchen dining area. Deeded beach rights. Green Hill Beach and boat area on Green Hill Pond, come enjoy the summer or perfect year round home! Dandurand Real Estate, 401-529-3131
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Enjoy ocean living at its best. Comfortably and thoughtfully laid out, you can’t fee anything but relaxed when you are here. Featuring a dock, pool, 2 masters, studio, boathouse, new paint & more! Island Realty, IslandRealtyRI.com 401-423-2200
Warwick
Beautiful combination of land and sea on 2 Acres. Panoramic water views of Narragansett Bay from every room in the house! Screened porch/patio. Private beach area. Meticulously maintained. 3 car garage, 2013 new 5 bed Septic. Walk to golf, tennis, and dining. Doorley Real Estate, 401935-7117, Amy Doorley, www.doorley.com
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South Kingstown
Nestled in a peaceful wooded retreat. Safe, scenic, friendly & affordable. Active Adult Community, (401) 792-7107, www.villageatwordenpond.com
South Kingstown
Lovely water views from this completely rebuilt home in Green Hill. Chef’s kitchen, first floor master suite, finest craftsmanship inside and out. Deeded beach, parking, and dock use. Bay Realty/Narragansett, 401-789-3003, Marnee, ext. 109, www.baysold.com
An amazing opportunity that doesn’t come along very often! This package includes two cottages on separate lots, and an additional waterfront lot. A beautiful spot overlooking Dutch Harbor. Island Realty, IslandRealtyRI.com 401-423-2200
North Kingstown
Magnificent architectural gem with 275 feet of ocean frontage and dock offers over 5,800 sq. ft. of living-gorgeous chef’s kitchen with professional appliances & carousel shaped rotunda room-private yard. RI Real Estate Services, Greg Dantas, 401-742-3329, greg@401sold.com
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Jamestown
Sprawling ranch on 5.3 acres of land. Private parcel with 365 feet of water front, informal living room with brick fireplace studio and the perfect terrace to enjoy Narragansett Bay. Island Realty, 401.423.2200, IslandRealtyRI.com
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The mysterious and delicious clam cake
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f one is to believe in sentimental clichés, then home is where the heart is, and the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. 18th century French foodie Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once expressed: “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” So what does our state’s trademark cuisine says about its people? The following is a list of iconic Rhode Island foods and where to find them. As far as stereotypes go, one could make the assumption that native Rhode Islanders are seafood and sausage loving citizens with a penchant for icy cold, sugary beverages who are fiercely family oriented and loyal to their (often Italian) heritage. A wicked fair assessment? You be the judge.
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Rhode Island Chowder This clear broth version of the popular seafood soup originated in South County and is traditionally made with quahogs, broth, potatoes, onions and bacon. A lesser-known Rhode Island style chowder, which is similar to its Portuguese-originated “Manhattan” cousin and made with a red tomato broth, potatoes and clams, can also be found throughout the state. The most popular chowder – excuse me – chowdah, is still the creamy New England style. I suggest finding a place that serves a thick, hearty version because the thicker the chowdah, the better for clam cake dunking. Aunt Carrie’s, 1240 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 783-7930, www.auntcarriesri.com
Rhode Island Style Calamari Even though calamari is a nationally enjoyed appetizer, this fried squid dish is perhaps the best representation of who Rhode Islanders are. Consider this: according to a recent press release in favor of making the dish our official state appetizer, Rhode Island (Point Judith, specifically) “has annual landings worth $18.5 million per year… and accounts for 50% of all squid taken along the eastern seaboard.” Our version is also Italian-influenced and is served simply with hot peppers (banana peppers are traditional, but any hot pepper will do) and a little garlic. No frills, no marinara sauce – although cocktail sauce is sometimes allowed. While you can get the dish pretty much anywhere in the state, George’s of Galilee serves up a delicious version using fresh Point Judith squid. 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Port of Galilee. 783-2306, www. georgesofgalilee.com
Del’s
Regardless of whether it’s guzzled by the sea or sipped outside their flagship location in Cranston, Del’s is the sweetest of all brain-freezeinducing concoctions. Great grandfather DeLucia first crafted his namesake beverage in Naples, Italy in 1840 from a mixture of summerripened lemons, winter snow preserved in caves via straw-insulation and sugar. Great grandfather’s son Franco then brought the popular recipe to America at the turn of the century, and Angelo, Franco’s son, perfected a mechanism that creates the consistently delicious product we consume today. 1260 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston and many locations throughout the state. 463-6190, www.dels.com.
Coffee Milk
Considering the fact that chocolate milk is enjoyed internationally, it seems strange that its coffee cousin is mainly associated with Rhode Island. We love it so much, it became our official state drink in 1993. The origins of this sweet caffeinated beverage are slightly vague, but some sources say that a version of the drink – a strong brewed, bitter coffee heavily sweetened and served with copious amounts of milk - was (and is) served in Italy. The recipe came to Rhode Island with the influx of Italian immigrants during the 19th century and eventually debuted in local diners in the 1920s. While Autocrat – once a family owned business based in Lincoln – is the name most associated with the actual coffee syrup, this year the company was bought by an English organization. Luckily, if you’re looking for a local alternative, Dave’s Coffee Syrup is made right in Charlestown. Dave’s Coffee. 5193 Old Post Rd, Charlestown. 322-0006, www.davescoffeestore.com
Awful Awful
Not quite a milkshake, definitely not a frappe, this creamy creation has delighted Rhode Island kids and adults for decades. When Newport Creamery opened its initial location in Middletown in 1940, they used this name for their drinkable ice cream treat, but it wasn’t until the ‘70s that they officially owned the “Awful Awful” brand. Whatever your flavor preference (vanilla, chocolate, coffee, mocha, strawberry, chocolate mint, cookies and cream), it’s going to be “awful big, awful good.” But hey, even if you don’t want something awful big, Newport Creamery’s Jr. sizes are still awful tasty. Multiple locations throughout the state. www.newportcreamery.com
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Johnny Cakes The Johnny Cake legend dates back to Colonial times when Native Americans introduced Rhode Island’s early settlers to corn. According to Stephen Head, the owner of Jigger’s Diner in East Greenwich, settlers would take round corn-based cakes with them on long journeys because the edible items travelled well, hence their original name – Journey Cakes. Eventually the ‘r’ was dropped and these sweet-savory discs became known as Johnny Cakes. Kenyon’s Grist Mill, the oldest manufacturing business in Rhode Island, produces a white cornmeal used in Jiggers’ Johnny Cakes, and they do so the old fashioned way, using original granite millstones quarried from Westerly. 145 Main Street, East Greenwich. 884-6060, www.jiggersdiner.com
Pizza Strips Church gatherings, birthday parties, school fairs - these doughy slabs slathered in tomato sauce are a staple at any Rhode Island social function. Like coffee milk, the exact history of the strips is a mystery; however, some sources believe they are an Americanized version of cudduruni – a Sicilian style pan-baked, thick focaccia bread topped with tomato sauce and herbs. The traditional preparation of the strip is simple – no cheese and no toppings other than sauce – but you can get tasty twists on the original at Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery in Narragansett. 90 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 783-8086.
Olneyville NY System Wieners The name may be slightly confusing – if New York is in the title, then how can this be an icon of Rhode Island’s culinary scene? The reasoning behind it, though, is quite logical. The original owners of this infamous wiener joint – Nicholas Stavrianakos (Stevens) and his father Anthony – were Grecian immigrants who initially settled in Brooklyn. In the 1930s, the family moved to Olneyville in Providence, where they opened a small eatery serving hot wieners and a limited lunch menu. In 1953, the restaurant moved to its current location and has served these wieners – special meat sauce, celery salt, onions – the same way ever since. This year, the iconic spot won the prestigious James Beard America’s Classic award. 20 Plainfield Street, Providence. 621-9500, www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com.
Clam Cakes If you’ve never sunk your teeth into a crispy ball of clam-stuffed dough, you’re missing a major part of Rhode Island culture. James Beard blogger and chef Hank Shaw said it best when he eloquently stated, “think clam beignet, or donut hole. Only savory. Crispy, golden brown on the outside, pillowy and light on the inside… Tiny chunks of clam nestle themselves in the folds of the pillow, offering surprising bites of chewy meatiness as you down one of these little glories after another.” Clam cakes have been part of a full “shore dinner” for decades, and these salty morsels of fried heaven are often served with New England or Rhode Island style chowder and are generally made with quahogs (Rhode Island’s state shellfish). Find perfectly prepared cakes at Champlin’s Seafood. 256 Great Island Road, Narragansett, 783-3152.
Soupy If you like your meat hard, thick and Italian, then soupy is the cured Sopressata sausage for you. Sopressata, or salami, can obviously be munched on all over the world, but the “soupy” sausage is specific to Westerly, where a majority of the population is descended from Cosenza, in Calabria, Italy. Many Westerly-ians make their own version of soupy, but if you are not an expert in the curing of meat, then try a 100% pork Dipollino’s “supri” Sopressata from Dipper’s Packing Company. 55 Ledward Avenue, Westerly. 596-3951, www.supri.com.
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For John and Sue Manchester, it’s what’s on the outside that counts. It only makes sense that the professional landscape architect and his family, including daughters Erica and Hallie, were drawn to an expansive piece of bucolic property carved off for residential development by a nursery to build their home. Stewart Nursery, a full scale retail and wholesale nursery in Wakefield that has served southern New England homeowners, landscapers and garden centers since 1933, grows trees, shrubs and plants. At the helm of Manchester Landscaping for decades, it’s no surprise that when an acre and a quarter of the nursery’s land became available, John jumped at the chance to build his family home here. A gargantuan pair of 15-foot rhododendrons John admits he was drawn to also proved a good omen for the
Manchesters. After all, he’s a member and past president of the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association. It was 1995 when they broke ground and John laughs that it’s been a “labor of love” ever since. The Manchesters say they were drawn to this area of South Kingstown because it was quiet enough for peaceful, secluded living but equally convenient to town. John took on the role of general contractor for the substantial building project which was to include three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, an open floor plan and wraparound porch, and would offer a combined 2,300 square feet of living space. “I’m cheap, so I want a lot of bang for my buck,” concedes John, “so the bedrooms are smaller and space is focused on the living areas.” He designed the farmhouse-style home and built various components
by hand, including the two-story floorto-ceiling stone fireplace and chimney and all of the tile work throughout the home, in addition to various other projects. But he’s also clear that he turned to professional local contractors for the bulk of the home’s labor including all of the carpentry work. “I wasn’t always swinging the hammer,” he jokes. Unlike the old saying, “The cobbler’s children have no shoes,” John has made the grounds surrounding of the family’s charming home a testament to his passion for landscape design. Describing his outdoor space as “different and unique” since it encompasses gardens, a variety of horticultural elements, hardscapes, softscapes and woodlands, John says the overall design scheme ironically breaks his single most important rule regarding landscape design: he didn’t have a plan. “I always tell my customers, ‘have
a plan before you stick a shovel in the ground.’ I broke that ground off the bat. A stone garage I built took two years of my spare time. From there I created a walk out because the property slopes so much,” he reveals. “Then I built a partition and gardens off of that. Several years after that, I decided I wanted another project, so I built another garage for my equipment and faced that one in stone. It kind of created the bones of a walled-in backyard, so I connected it all, adding a sunken walled-in courtyard.” It’s been an evolution of 15 years, but despite not listening to his own advice, it all comes together cohesively for an enviable outdoor paradise that leaves no guesswork that this is the handiwork of a professional. “It all happened organically,” says the Rhode Island Certified Horticulturalist, who adds that some components were planned ahead of July 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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time but certainly not as much as might be expected. “It probably took about 1,500-2,000 hours of my time,” he estimates. “Who plans something that will take up 2,000 hours of their time? But over 15 years, if you take a little at a time it’s not so bad, but I never planned on doing so much!” Do as I say, not as I do would likely be his advice to customers who aspire to have grounds like his own. “Plan it out. It doesn’t have to be a written plan, but know what you want to end up with before you start. It can be disheartening to start something and run out of steam,
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not making the finish line because you don’t know what the finish line is. It’s a lot easier to erase a pencil mark than move a plant.” When homeowners simply can’t wrap their head around a new hardscape, garden plan or landscape redesign, John welcomes them to see his property to get a better sense of the completed look and feel. “It’s a great way to show clients the different paving and stonework that I do,” he explains. “People can come to my house and look at a lot of things within the landscape as opposed to in a nursery or garden center. They can see how
they’re used. It points them in the right direction.” Looking to make your yard garden club worthy? Some common mistakes John sees are elements planted too closely together and too closely to the foundation of the home. Envision how the plant will be in its full maturity, then dig the holes. Another common error: planting things that create more maintenance than homeowners are prepared to undertake. “Keep it simple, stupid.’ That’s my motto. Minimal, simple, clean design is pleasing to the eye because most people want little or no maintenance,” says
John. No matter how good of a job he might do planning a landscape, if the homeowner isn’t going to properly care for the plantings, or hire someone who will, it’s a disservice to them both. Want to stand out? Look for lesser used plants and flowers. “There’s a lot of other stuff out there than hydrangea, forsythia and rhododendrons,” he adds. Variety, after all, is the spice of life.
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Flipping for Flops Fashionable Rhode Island entrepreneurs wear their patriotism on their feet Donna Wilson and Maria Doherty are the creative duo behind Flippity Funwear, an accessory line of flip flops, bags and t-shirts celebrating summer fun and the 4th of July. The Rhode Island natives are cousins who call themselves sisters from a different mister. We talked about the patenting process, their design inspirations and thoughts about feet. Where did this flip flop idea come from? Maria: Five years ago I was working as an administrative assistant and was laid off. I called Donna who was home with her two small kids and said, “Do you want to start a business?” She immediately said, “Sure, come on over.” So I picked her up and off we went to Michael’s to get some ideas. Because I am a certified florist, I have that creative background so I thought we could we could design and make something. In the store we saw a display of decorated flip flops. We both looked at each other and said, “Let’s try that!” Donna: It is funny looking back because at the time we thought they looked so cute but then later on we said, “Oh my God, we’ve got to change how these are done.” So we started making a lot of prototypes before we discovered a way to decorate the flip flop that worked. We assemble our design on each flip flop by hand. How did you come up with the name Flippity Funwear? Maria: We began as Flippity Flop but then we wanted a name to incorporate our other products that we have added like our 4th of July t-shirts and bags. We wanted to keep fun in it because what we do is fun and we are fun people. What inspires the designs? Donna: My daughter Emma who is six has these funky clothes and colors. I think of her and I just start thinking of ideas to try with the flip flops. Maria: My whole environment, everything I see. For example, I saw the RI anchor, so this summer we have RI anchor flops. We have notebooks of ideas. Why did you undertake the step to
Owners of Flippity Funwear, Donna Wilson and Maria Doherty
patent your flip flops? Maria: After about two to three years in business we realized [as we were attending events] other vendors were trying to figure out how we were making the ribbons and how we applied them to the flops. We knew it was time – before we grew anymore – to protect the process we had invented. The patent process has been long, but the good news it that we recently got our patent and now we are ready to take our business to a new level. We have been the hometown girls. We now want to have Flippity Funwear become a home business for women across the country who want to earn extra money. What have you each learned since starting this journey? Maria: Just knowing that when you put your mind to something that you love you can accomplish anything. We each have families and have worked really hard; we have not taken any business loans and have put everything back into the company. We are growing our
business at our own pace. Donna: I never thought of myself as a creative person but I am! Where can I find Flippity Funwear? Maria: Word of mouth has been huge for us. Primarily we do home shows and take our boutique to home parties. We have literally met customers in parking lots and sold out of our trunks. We are also selling at New Beginnings Salon and Naturally Divine in Bristol. Now that our flops are patented we are at a point where we hope to hire a sales rep to move beyond the local market. What have you learned about feet? Maria: No two feet are the same size! Donna: Oh, they’re pretty! Especially with our flops on!
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Nothing says summer like strolling the waterfront shops in the delightful village of Watch Hill in Westerly. Always on the lookout for an unusual and effervescent spot to satisfy my shopping whimsy, I totally struck gold recently when I visited Coppola’s of Watch Hill. The exceptional seaside views at Coppola’s are definitely primo, but equally notable was the giant wow factor I felt when I stepped inside this trendy and fabulous boutique. I’m not one to shy away from color; just ask anyone who ever visited my first house that was boldly washed in turquoise, fuchsia and apple greens. Coppola’s immediately satisfied my passion for color with their thoughtfully arranged displays of eye pleasing, no-nonsense all occasion dresses, crisp summer slacks, yummy cotton totes and handbags and some of the most comfy-chic flats I’ve seen in ages. Manager Katie Lombard co-owns the store with her mother Jean Murano, who can be found close by as she is also co-owner of JC’s of Watch Hill. Together they have many years of retail experience as they sail into their third season at Coppola’s. There is definitely a nautical feel inside this bright and airy boutique mixed with an enjoyable combination of vibrant and neutral pieces lending to the store’s relaxed and playful vibe. I fell in love with the large assortment of great summer dresses that could be worn comfortably to the office or taken up a few notches with their glam assortment of accessories for an evening out on the town. Katie is bubbly and easygoing but doesn’t hover on the floor unless you would like her spot-on fashion advice. “Coppola’s has some very unique lines that no one else in the area carries. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we can usually find it for you within a quick turnaround,” she says happily. I did notice the cool lines such as Julie Brown, Trina Turk, Melly M, Leota and Lucy Love because these collections looked just as stylish on as they did on the rack. Many of the fabrics were perfect travel pieces boasting a super soft feel that didn’t wrinkle. The lines all worked effortlessly together which made shopping for a few key pieces a breeze and you can’t beat
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By Linda Beaulieu
Fresh from the Sea Oceanside dining in Misquamicut southern Rhode Islanders and tourists alike are drawn to the coastline. The Atlantic Ocean provides a magnificent reason to celebrate summer. Days are spent on the beaches swimming, picnicking and people watching. When evening falls, some beachgoers have a hard time driving back inland and often seek out the restaurants that inhabit the coast. If you find yourself in Westerly this summer, there is a hidden coastal gem you might want to check out: the Pleasant View Inn. Built in 1903, the Pleasant View Inn is located directly on Misquamicut Beach in Westerly and has hosted generations of vacationers. The hotel’s restaurant, known as The Kitchen, is open seasonally (this year until October 19). The restaurant is divided into four unique, separate spaces – the main dining room, the Upper Hatch Lounge, an outdoor seating area adjacent to the lounge and a function room. In the last ten years, the dining room has made a transition from a jacket-required formal atmosphere to a more casual, family-friendly setting. The views from the dining room provide sweeping panoramas of the ocean, and on a clear day you can see all the way to Block Island, Fishers Island and even Long Island.
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This year, the Pleasant View Inn hired Joseph Taunton as its new executive chef. The menu is designed with an emphasis on fresh, local seafood and produce and includes a wide spectrum of tastes and prices – from an $8 mountain of nachos to a $28 bouillabaisse. The portions were quite generous, but the restaurant offers salads and several of the entrées as “small plates” which is perfect for those with smaller appetites. Our excellent waiter was quick to point out that everything, including the desserts, is made in-house (with the one exception of lobster ravioli from Providence’s Venda Ravioli). With such an extensive menu, that’s quite an accomplishment. In addition to the regular menu, Chef Taunton provides some tantalizing nightly specials. On the night we were there, there was an appetizer of Grilled Polenta Sliders with duck confit and pomegranate lime relish ($12) and an entrée special of Braised Boneless Short Rib with Taleggio cheese risotto and roasted baby vine ripe tomatoes ($26). On that gorgeous early summer night, the bar area and outdoor patio were very crowded with patrons enjoying the pub fare menu, and we were the first in the dining room. We started
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with cocktails and a few appetizers. My Bombay Sapphire Martini ($10) and my father’s Ketel One Martini ($10) were cocktail perfection. The best appetizer we tried was the PV
(Pleasant View) Little Necks ($12). The large soup bowl of flawlessly cooked fresh clams was sitting in a soupy broth of white wine and garlic butter with large chunks of Italian sausage and cannellini beans. The broth cried out for crusty bread to sop up its goodness. The Crab Cakes ($12), however, had more breading than crab, but were finished with a delightful citrus aioli. We also tried two “small plate” salads – Caprese ($5) and Roasted Beet and Spinach ($7) – and found everything to be fresh, tasty and the perfect size for one person. Sticking to the ocean theme, I ordered Pan Seared Scallops ($26) for my entrée. I enjoyed the scallops and the mushroom risotto that accompanied them. The Shrimp Linguini ($25) was served with what seemed to be a pound of linguini. Although the shrimp were cooked to perfection, I thought the sauce could have used a bit more flavor. The three small pieces of Baked Flounder ($25) were filled with a crab stuffing (very similar to what made up the Crab Cakes)
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and sat atop a rich lobster sherry cream sauce. Wanting to sample what was called a “PV Classic,” my mother ordered a “small plate” of her favorite Chicken Francais ($16), which was light and eggy – a classic indeed. The flounder and chicken were served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccolini. My family is not known to eat light, so we forged ahead and ordered desserts. Since they were made inhouse, we really couldn’t pass them up. On the night we were there, the gelato flavors were Fig Mascarpone and Balsamic ($6) or Makers Manhattan ($6). I gobbled up my small bowl of Makers Manhattan. It was amazing, and the highlight of my meal. My mother loved her slice of Ricotta Cheesecake ($8) topped
with pineapple compote. At any time of the year, dinner with friends or family enjoyed with a perfectly made cocktail and a view of the ocean is a welcome addition to the end of a day. But in the summertime, it’s as good as it gets. So, before the season is over, grab your closest friends and family and head to the Pleasant View Inn. On a clear day, you might not be able to see forever, but you will see how good life can truly be.
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Take a Bite In the kitchen with 1149’s executive chef Nicholas Dadona, Executive Chef at 1149 in East Greenwich, has some brag-worthy experience in the cooking department. The food artist has blessed a decent portion of Rhode Island with unforgettable flavors and textures since obtaining his degree in Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University in 2005. Picking up the passion at age 17, Dadona, like many successful chefs, worked his way up to the top in many Rhode Island restaurants, starting as a line cook. With much dedication and years of hard work, he now holds title as executive chef. What’s your favorite dish on 1149’s current menu? The Pan Seared Filo Scallops with lemon-cider gastrique. Something new to 1149 is the fact that I’ve introduced a six-month rotating menu, where we cook more spring and summer, and fall and winter. We currently just rolled out a spring-summer menu. The scallops are really fresh and the plate has a lot of color. It’s good for the nice weather. Where do you get your inspiration for your seasonal specials? I actually have a really close relationship with some of the biggest produce vendors in the region, which, on a daily to weekly basis I am in touch with what’s fresh and what’s arriving. I’m creating a lot of my specials from ingredients that are provided and shown to me that day or throughout the week. Describe your process of creating a new dish. I think sometimes when you create a new dish, you look at a couple of ingredients and you start out with one or two fresh items – or something that you think is really cool – and you branch off from there. I put my own twist on things. Sometimes it can be classic dishes and sometimes I can just stumble upon a new way of doing something that turns out to be a hit in the dining room. Any examples of these dining room hits? Right now, we are on a Beef Wellington special. It’s not so much like a twisted classic – I am just redoing a classic. I made the Beef Wellington a little bit more like individual portion
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sizes. Typically, it’s not an individual portion; it’s usually done in a big roast. The response that I got from that was really good. I actually have people coming back every month just for the Wellington. Growing up, where there any other chefs in the family? My grandmother was a really good cook. She would always have stews and gravies on the stove and her house always smelled like some form of veal or chicken. Growing up, I didn’t really learn how to; I kind of got thrown into the fire in the restaurant industry and learned from working. I started as a line cook, prep cook... That’s where I got all my experience. What invigorates you about the atmosphere of the kitchen? The kitchen is definitely not for everybody, and just the fact that I can handle the atmosphere that I know a lot of people can’t is empowering. It’s fast paced, and 90% of the time it’s extremely hot.
It’s a chaotic environment, but when you get into the zone and you’re pushing out a massive amount of tickets, the time flies by. And then it’s all over, and you’re like “wow.” I see on 1149’s menu that there is a Build Your Own Burger option. What’s your favorite way to dress up a good patty? I think that, most importantly, it starts with the burger itself. Whenever you’re building a burger, you have to have a good patty or a good meat mix. We use the American Kobe, so we start off with a good foundation. I’m a huge fan of barbecue, so if I was going to do something, I’d do some form of barbecue burger. I also like a fried egg. That’s one of my favorites, too.
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This summer, be sure to stop into Vetrano’s Restaurant in Westerly for a taste of old school Italian cooking. Vetrano’s has been serving up pizza and Italian specialties since 2002 and was recently renovated to add a room for private parties and a new bar space because chef and owner, Pasquale Illiano, wanted to give customers the “pleasure of sitting at a bar.” Pasquale was very hands on during the renovations and even painted the entire restaurant himself. Cooking was something the Naplesborn chef was meant to do. Even as a boy, as young as three years old, his family noticed his talent and passion for food. He loved helping his mother cook, and their specialties were eggplant parmigiana, tomato sauce, pasta e fagioli and rabbit cacciatore. Unfortunately, when he was only 13, his father passed away. He was suddenly the man of the house and got a full time job as a dishwasher in a Naples restaurant. It was hard to watch his friends having fun while he worked to provide for his family, but Pasquale used that time to study and master the craft of Italian cooking. He learned from some of the best chefs of Naples, studying their secrets and learning some of their recipes along the way. In 1995, he came to the United States and worked at a pizzeria in Long Island. A year later he moved to northern Virginia where he got his green card, worked with a friend to build restaurant-style pizzerias and studied English 12 hours a day. Chef Illiano’s mother passed away in 1997 and after a couple months of grieving in Naples, he came back to the United States more determined than ever to start a restaurant of his own. While working for a family friend in Ledyard, he knew on first sight that the old Newport Creamery location in Westerly was where he would open his first restaurant. Located right in the heart of the town with plenty of parking, Vetrano’s opened on Mother’s Day in 2002 and it soon became one of the hottest spots in town. Pasquale credits his wife Roxanne for helping him cope with the stress of ownership. Although pizza is only part of the story at Vetrano’s, it’s a very delicious part. Pasquale says what makes his pizza so good comes as much from
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what’s in his DNA as the fresh ingredients he uses from local farms and shops. There’s more to his pizza than just flour, sauce and cheese. Every step of the process, from making the dough to making the sauce, takes time and love. He says making his pizza is “an art, but it has a lot of chemistry in it.” His Grandma’s Pizza is something even pizza connoisseurs can appreciate – a yeasty pan pizza crust topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, EVOO and oregano. Made from a wide variety of toppings, you could go every day for a month and not have the same pizza twice. In addition to pizza, the restaurant serves old school, simple, authentic Italian cuisine. The eggplant parmigiana is a customer favorite and the meatballs are homemade from a recipe he brought to the United States from Italy. Every day the restaurant buys its seafood fresh from local sources for zuppa di pesce and fish specials. The new bar has been a welcome addition to the restaurant and customers have given it rave reviews. Chef Vetrano is currently developing a Bar Bites menu to include traditional bar favorites with a southern Italian twist. The cocktails give another reason to visit Vetrano’s new bar. They include a Mediterranean martini with basil and cucumber, an Italian margarita and a freshly brewed espresso martini. Stop in to Vetrano’s this summer to experience a bit of Naples in South County. After a day at the beach, when clamcakes and chowder don’t beckon
www.NickleCreekVineyard.com you anymore, grab a pizza and a martini and experience Chef Illiano’s version of an Italian Osteria in the heart of Westerly. You won’t regret it. 130 F Granite Street, Westerly, 348-5050, www.vetranosrestaurant.com Sweet Bites in East Greenwich There aren’t many things in life worth waiting eight months for, but Palmieri’s Bakery and Caffe’ opening on Main Street in East Greenwich is one of them. Originally set to open last September, the bakery (formerly the home of Symposium Books) spent the fall and dreary winter being transformed. A kitchen was installed, the retail space renovated and a cozy café space with eight small tables was created. Palmieri’s features a wide variety of pastries (including excellent cannoli, wine and pepper biscuits, fresh baked breads and a rather tasty bakery-style pizza). The kitchen creates made-to-order sandwiches and crepes (both sweet and savory). The coffee bar is brewing your favorite coffee drinks from cappuccino to café au lait to iced mocha for the hot summer afternoons. 247 Main Street, East Greenwich, 861-CAKE, www. palmierisbakery.com
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Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Tara’s Tipperary Tavern is Rhode Island’s oldest Irish pub and is located in the seaside hamlet of Matunuck. The food – much like the atmosphere – mixes the best of Ireland’s pub culture with the seaside flavors of the Ocean State. Tara’s is where pub chips meet clam cakes, where your sandwich can contain clam strips or corned beef, and where you can sip on a Tullamore Dew or a ‘Gansett Tallboy. Tara’s is open for breakfast, serving a proper Irish fry-up with two eggs,
bangers (Irish sausage), rashers (Irish bacon), hash, baked beans, fried tomato, homefries and toast. (Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from May to September and Sunday only year-round.) Whether you’re looking for just a pint or a full meal, a hearty breakfast or a night of live Irish music, there’s always a reason to stop by Tara’s Tipperary Tavern. And you always can: it’s is open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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Tara’s proper Irish fry-up breakfast
10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence, 8610001. LD $-$$
2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$
Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$
Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$
Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$
Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$
Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$
Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$
DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$
Gourmet Heaven Deli Salad bar and prepared foods. 173 Weybosset St, Providence, 536-9000. BLD $
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$
Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$
Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$
Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Lobster Pot Serving traditional New England classics and seafood since 1929. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100 Br L D $$-$$$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own
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Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$
creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284, 3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern Irish pub-style dishes and weekly specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$-$$$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ MuMu Cuisine Asian fusion cuisine specializing in sushi, Chinese fusion and Thai. 220 Atwells Ave, Providence, 369-7040 L D $$-$$$
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$
Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 5847000. BLD $$$
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$
Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 7820100 L D $$-$$$
Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 B Br L D$ PJ’s Pub Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, pub atmosphere. 135 Boon St, Narragansett. 783-3200. LD. $$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$
Nami Fun, stylish sushi and hibachi. 198 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-6559. LD $$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$
Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$
Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. 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 $$ The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Locally sourced, freshly made bites for breakfast and lunch. 66 Valley St, Providence, 437-6090 BL $-$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $ The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
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, 4219090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$ XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$ Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
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July 18-20: The most colorful day of the year is here: Don’t miss the 36th Annual South County Hot Air Balloon Festival at the University of Rhode Island’s Athletic Fields. Ever dreamt of floating up into the sky? Purchase a tethered ride from individual balloonists and make your wish come true. Those too scared to leave solid ground will enjoy watching the magical balloon glows on Friday and Saturday nights when the burners are fired up and the balloons are lit from within. Other attractions include live music, a tightrope act, a barbeque competition and fireworks. $5-$10. Route 138, Kingston. www.southcountyballoonfest.com.
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July 25: Get your fill of beer, wine and food at Bottles and Brews, a fundraiser at the Westerly Yacht Club. Enjoy live music, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Southern RI Volunteers’ independent aging programs. 6-9pm. 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly. 5527661, www.southernrivol.org.
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July 12:. The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association hosts a Super Full Moon Paddle, an evening of paddling on the Wood River. Put your boat into the water as the sun sets and enjoy the river by moonlight. Boat rentals available. $10-$20. 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley. 539-9017, www.wpwa.org.
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July 17: The Newport Preservation Society teams up with a local designer to host the Angela Moore Fashion Show and Champagne Brunch at Rosecliff. Proceeds benefit the Society’s mission to protect and preserve its collection of museums. $90-$95. 9:30-11:30am. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. www.newportmansions.org.
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July 14: Be sure to check out Audubon’s Rocky Shore Exploration. Explore the unique rocky shore at gorgeous Beavertail State Park where kids and adults alike can learn about plants, animals and miniature ecosystems in the tide pools. $4-$12. 2:30-4:30pm. Beavertail Road, Jamestown. 9495454, www.asri.org. July 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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July July 1 & 8: Join Friends of Ballard Park for yoga In the Park. Practice breathing techniques and basic postures with instructor Nicole Dieso. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat. $10. 6-7pm. 226 Bellevue Park, Newport. 619-3377, www.ballardpark.org. July 1-19: Theatre By the Sea opens its big wooden doors for the season with Grease, the wildly popular rock ‘n’ roll high school musical that features Danny, Sandy, Frenchy, Rizzo and the rest of the gang. $42-$62. 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield. 782-8587, www.theatrebythesea.biz. July 1-29: 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. 7839370, www.stumptrivia.com. July 2-31: Visit the Hoxie Gallery for Places: Familiar and Far Away. The exhibition of work by Westerly’s Regina Partridge includes works in monotype, pastel and oil. The award-winning artist will host an opening reception on July 2. 44 Broad Street, Westerly. 596-2877 July 3 & 5: The Contemporary Theatre presents The Rescue by Ron Maine, a hilarious satire about a man who gets sent on an errand and ends up learning the value of goats and how screwed up our world really is. 7pm Thur-Sat. 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com.
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July 4-25: Every Friday night it’s family-friendly 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. $7. 7pm. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 261-7678, www.bringyourownimprov.com. July 5-26: Each Saturday you and your little ones will enjoy Story Hour at Save The Bay’s South Coast Center. Learn all about the diverse and ecologically
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World-renowned classical musician Hilary Hahn makes her Rhode Island debut at the Kingston Chamber Music Festival
July 23, 25, 27 & 30: Acclaimed violinist Hilary Hahn will perform along with others at the 26th Annual Kingston Chamber Music Festival this month at URI’s Fine Arts Center Concert Hall. Enjoy songs by Chausson, Mozart, Messiaen and more. 105 Upper College Road, Kingston. 874-2106, www.kingstonchambermusic.org. aha) we like it! $29.50-$59.50. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. www.newportwaterfrontevents.com. July 10 & 24: The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association is hosting its series of climate change talks called Adapting the Watershed. Don’t miss your chance to get informed on how the watershed will react to these changes and how you can prepare. The two talks are titled Water: Will there be enough… or too much? and Plants and Animals: How will they change throughout the watershed. Chariho Middle School Auditorium, 455B Switch Road, Wood River Junction. 539-9017, www.wpwa.org. July 11: The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly invites you to the Opening Party for Silent Auction and Artist’s Favorites, an exhibition featuring silent auction items on view through July 11 and artist’s favorites on view through August. Free. 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 5962221, www.westerlyarts.com.
July 11-25: 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. July 11-27: The Contemporary Theatre presents Noises Off by Michael Frayn, a humorous farce that shows the process of a play and its actors falling apart. See them at their worst during a late-night rehearsal and a backstage backstabbing. $20. 7pm. 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com. July 12-22: Fans are invited to tag along through Europe on The Chorus of Westerly 2014 Tour. The group will visit Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic with major performances planned in Budapest, Vienna and Prague. Go online for details.
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July 23: There’s nothing more peaceful than an early morning paddle. At Kayaking the Narrow River you’ll discover the narrow tidal inlet that opens into the Atlantic Ocean at Narragansett Beach. $55-$65. 10am-1pm. Narrow River Public Boat Launch, Pollock Road, South Kingstown. 949-5454, www.asri.org. July 23-31: Everyone’s favorite nanny is back with her big black umbrella and her spoonful of sugar. Don’t miss Mary Poppins at Theatre By the Sea, running through August. $42-$62. 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield. 7828587, www.theatrebythesea.biz. July 25: Remember your high school years at the Newport Yachting Center. The Machine Performs Pink Floyd With the Interstellar laser Show as part of the annual Newport Concert Series. The show has a 25-year track record of excellence. $19.50-$45.50. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. www. newportwaterfrontevents.com.
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July 25-27: Browse paintings, furniture, folk art, jewelry and more at the three-day Newport Antiques Show. The Gala Preview Party is Thursday the 24th from 6-9pm. $15 one day; $20 three day. 10am-6pm Fri and Sat; 10am-4pm Sun. $100-$500 Gala. 375 Purgatory Road, Middletown. 8462669, www.newportantiquesshow.com.
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When Green Tea formed
14 years ago it’s founders, Jamie Conroy and Toby Kniffin had a simple, but ambitious idea. “Seven players were invited to participate and everyone was told to bring two songs in. The agreement right out of the chute was everybody would put their best effort into the other peoples’ songs,” explains Toby. “The model worked. For the first time in a long time we weren’t dealing with any conflicting agendas because we said forget it, we won’t have an agenda.” What Toby and Jamie wanted was to find a group of likeminded musicians who were committed to the idea of bettering themselves as performers and putting on a good show, regardless of the size of the room. On top of that, what has been key to Green Tea’s longevity is every member’s capacity for giving their all to everyone else’s material. “I could be one of those guy’s who’s like ‘No! We’re not playing my songs anymore, I’m not into this.’ But when I look out at the crowd and see when one of Marty’s songs is working, you don’t question that.” Seven cooks are a lot for one kitchen, but by establishing the ground rules from day one, Jamie and Toby positioned the band to be a grooving, selfsustaining organism. “After 14 years, despite the personnel changes, we’ve got some of the best people ever playing this music right now.” The current line up – consisting of Toby, Jamie, Amie Coffey, Mike Chicoria, Gino Maiorano, Marty Moroney and Jay Hartley – have been together for two years and their chemistry is easy to see when they’re up on stage. There’s camaraderie up there that’s been strengthened by years and countless gigs together. According to Jay Hartley, who joined as the band’s drummer three years ago, “There’s no ego. No one’s trying to be the shining star of the band at anytime ever. And it’s great. No one is stepping on anybody’s toes. We all enjoy what everybody is going to bring to whatever
The Green Tea Band
tune we play. We’ve rehearsed our music so much that we know exactly how to present it when we go out to the bar.” Though a jam band at its core, Green Tea knows when a Willie Nelson tune might work better than say a nebulous, freewheeling improvised jam. Toby and Jay both take pride in the band’s keen sixth sense for reading a room. Just as they feed off of one another they feed off the crowd, and after years of playing out they have mastered the art of making a live mix tape for whatever crowd they’re playing in front of. “How do you craft a catalogue? How do you maintain a regular list of songs?” Toby wonders. “Okay, we threw ‘Tumbling Dice’ in at Barley, it worked. At Strange Brew we were able to throw a 15-minute original that’s loaded with Phish or Zappa-like changes. It’s just constant refinement every week.” “We’ve made our sound with the seven people that we have,” adds Jay. “And these seven people have learned how to play with each other and off each other. There’s a connection up there. We might not be on every night, but we’re on with each other.” That connection and refinement is honed each week when the seven all get together for a three-hour rehearsal.
On top of that, Jay records those rehearsals, a fact he wears like a badge of honor, and between one week and the next those sessions are poured over. Which songs worked, which ones didn’t? Who’s doing what when and how can they do it better? “We’ve gotta be a crowd pleaser when we do our local hometown shows because there really isn’t a big jam scene down here,” says Jay. “But we’ve learned how to go into a room and say ‘okay, what do we have to do to make this room enjoy us?’ And fortunately we play some cover tunes very well and we definitely make them sound correct.” Having seen them at Malted Barley last month I can attest to their crowdpleasing prowess. A song and a half in and a bar full of people who had hardly seemed to notice the band loading in was fixated on the performance. Great tunes and good vibes poured out of their amps smoother than the beers on tap. Like seven benevolent pied pipers, Green Tea had snagged another bar.
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Celebrate our 31st Summer with a 3 course prix fixe menu $29.00 Karen Stackow in her garage workshop
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Karen Stackow takes woodburning to new heights Karen Stackow is a self-avowed “tree-hugger” and free spirit who can sit down for six hours a night, like clockwork, to work in her studio; an inspriational artist with a devilish streak; and a devoted mom and daughter who nonetheless is reveling in a new period of life when she can focus most of her time and energy on her artwork. A Rhode Islander since age nine, Karen grew up within hailing distance of Moonstone Beach, surrounded by trees and gardens, surf and sand. Naturally handy, she was blessed to have a father who “let me do what I wanted when I wanted,” which included working with power tools at a young age, fixing cars and helping to build houses. A degree in art and art history from URI didn’t lead to the career in art therapy she’d originally envisioned, but art remained a part of Karen’s life through phases that included the birth of her two daughters, owning a restaurant in Charlestown and more than two decades of tending bar at nearby Theater by the Sea. A job developing an arts integration program at the Kingston Hill Academy, a K-5 public charter school in Saunderstown, was richly rewarding, but ended when Karen had to take time off to care for her aging father. Somewhat out of the blue, a friend who had recently built a post-andbeam house asked Karen to create a sign with a family name on a leftover piece of cedar. Considering the project, Karen decided that painting the wood wouldn’t be satisfactory, so she decided to invest in a $20 solid-point burner (similar to a soldering iron) and
engrave it. From this modest beginning grew a passion for pyrography — literally, “writing with fire.” “I found I had such a need to burn,” she says with a laugh. “I was hooked from there on in, and started burning different stuff just for fun.” Using simple tools and mostly found materials, Karen designs everything from inexpensive wooden keychains and refrigerator magnets to garden signs, picture frames and wall plaques. Burned onto cedar, pine, cherry and occasionally mahogany or driftwood, her designs frequently include images of trees and leaves, suns and yoga symbols, boats and anchors, and phrases like “Be Nice” or the geographic coordinates of various locations in Rhode Island – the latter a favorite of sailors. Text is usually burned in Karen’s own unique, curlicue font and each piece is “signed” with the yoga symbol for fire. Karen balks at the term “folk art” to describe her creations, and says “crafts” doesn’t quite fit, either. “Some are crafty, some are works of art,” she decides. It all sounds very wholesome and earthy, but there’s more of an edge than you might expect to Karen’s work. One garden sign, for example, says “Psycho Path” (a group of therapists recently purchased several as inspirational gifts for clients); another new piece says “Calm Down” on one side, but “Bitch” on the other. “I’m looking forward to offending a few people and making everyone else laugh,” she says mischievously.
Just as when she was a child, Karen needs to be outdoors working or playing in the sun whenever possible, so she sets aside time in the winter and at night to work in her studio, which is currently being expanded in the garage attached to her home. With her daughters out of the house with work and school, she’s once again free to “do whatever I feel like.” And despite joking that nothing in her life seems to last more than seven years – “relationships or jobs” – Karen seems intent on pursuing her pyrography career for the long haul. “The hardest part of doing art is being disciplined, but I could do this all day,” she says while standing in her modest work space, surrounded by slices, chunks and slabs of wood awaiting the application of her heated touch. Self-taught at her craft, Karen’s next goal is to get more educated on dendrology (the study of trees) and how different types of wood burn. “I need to learn trees, work with more wood,” she says excitedly. “‘New’ is what keeps me engaged in anything.”
Karen Stackow Find her at these farmer’s markets: URI East Farm Saturdays 8:30am-12pm Marina Park in South Kingstown Tuesdays 2-6pm www.signsofire.com www.etsy.com/shop/REDONEbykpstack
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So Approved
By Claire Flanagan
Beat the Heat with Iced Tea There’s nothing like a tall, refreshing glass of iced tea on a hot summer day. Lucky for you, there is a wide variety of teas to try across South County. We got to sippin’ on some unique concoctions that’ll certainly satisfy any tea lover.
Jitters Café This delicious yet mild Pomegranate iced tea reminded us of something incredibly natural and relaxing – like wildflowers and honey. Sweet and stimulating with or without its special sweetener, this drink will definitely keep you going on a hot afternoon. 530 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, 295-9155, www.jitterscaferi.com.
Updike’s Newtowne Coffee “So refreshing,” a number of our staff members exhaled in unison. This dark, looseleaf Oolong “Wuyi” iced tea is one of the many varieties made fresh daily at Updike’s. Originating in China, it was rich and heavy, with a seductive smoky aroma and hints of licorice spice and chocolate. “It’s a perfect, well-balanced iced tea for summertime.” 7726 Post Road, North Kingstown, 295-5300, www.updikesnewtowne.com.
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“It’s the quintessential green tea,” was the consensus on this iced Organic Tropical Green Tea. Lemony, light and refreshing, this drink is a superb way to beat the summer heat. 18 Kingstown Road, Narragansett, 789-9500, www.coolbeanscaferi.com.
This tart Jamaica (Ja-MY-cah) iced tea definitely stood out from the rest. Its hints of lime and cranberry make for an excellent pick-me-up. As one of our staff members pointed out, “A little vodka would make for a delicious tropical Cosmo!” 134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield. 788-0088, www.javamadness.com.
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