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Totally updated four bedroom, 3 bath colonial within easy walking distance to the beach. Granite counters, hardwoods, first floor master suite. Two large decks. Perfect for summer home or year round living. $519,000 Andy, ext. 101
Charming year round updated home in Poplar Point. Move in condition. Easy walk to private beach and Wickford Village. Fully applianced, central air, economical heat, and hardwood floors. Beautifully landscaped. $299,900 Randall, ext. 104
Gracious 3 bed home with private backyard and 40’ inground pool. Mature landscaping, hardwoods, vaulted ceilings, large deck, and screened porch. Master suite with sliders to deck and pool. Finished lower level. Short walk to ocean. $675,000 Nanci, ext. 123
Two level townhouse with 2 master suites in desirable Polo Club. Fully applianced kitchen, fireplace, screened porch, oversized garage. Steps to pool. Minutes to ocean beaches and area amenities. $315,000 Kathy, ext. 114
Spacious 3 bed, 2-1/2 bath condo in mint condition. Open floor plan offers beautiful kitchen with tile floor and decorative backsplash. Beautiful location close to bike path and URI. One car garage. $232,900 Evelyn, ext. 106
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Spacious home perfect for entertaining with a 33 X 22 Great Room with wet bar and stone fireplace. Custom European kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances. Four large bedrooms, home office, 3 car garage. All set on over 6 private acres. $649,900 Kathy, ext. 114
Immaculate 2004 colonial offers 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and open living areas. Landscaped ¾ acre, paved driveway, and 2 car garage. Large master bedroom, spacious applianced kitchen plus formal dining, hardwoods. Minutes to town. $309,900
Two family home within walking distance to Wickford Village. Each unit has a large eat-in kitchen, living room, office, two bedrooms, and a bath. First floor unit with ramp is handicapped accessible. Motivated seller. $218,000 Betty, ext. 107
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AUGUST 2011
72 This Month 31 RI’s Big Screen The Rhode Island International Film Festival takes over the state
39 Animal Instincts The state’s most curious exotic creatures
Every Month 11 Letters
17 So Happening
80 51 So Stylish Living well in Westerly 53 Whole Body 55 What’s In Store 56 Tastemaker 59 Lifestyle
65 So Delicious New portside dining in Galilee 67 Tastemaker 68 Foodie Journal 71 Tastemaker 72 Review 74 Dining Guide
71 So Entertaining A seafood celebration 80 Calendar 83 On Stage 84 Art View
92 So Approved A refreshing summer starter
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19 So & So 26 Social Network 28 Social Network
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From the Editor We’re roaring with excitement this month, because our fourth annual Pets Issue takes a slightly different approach from past editions. This year, instead of focusing on your average furry, loyal friends, we take a walk on the wild side. From a sanctuary in Hopkinton that houses exotic pets in need to ways to learn to take care of them yourself, this
issue can’t be tamed. Also, we get the first taste of a new seaside restaurant in Galilee, stock up on coastal home essentials in Watch Hill and listen to al fresco music in North Kingstown. That, plus all of the festivals happening this month, means your schedule is full from now until Labor Day. Enjoy the rest of the summer. -Julie
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Picture This Word Associations with Local Landmarks The saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But who would want to choose? Jessica Harrington of re-studio doesn’t make you. She uses words and phrases and arranges them into pictures of, for example, the Narragansett Towers. Words like “Bon Vue,” “Iggy’s” and “seashells” are aligned to form a fresh look at the Towers and sea wall you’ve driven by 1000 times. These prints become interactive as you hunt for words, and they speak to the strong connections we have to certain places. Everyone experiences each piece in their own way, with their own memories because word associations are different for each person. When you look at Harrington’s work it’s easy to see that she grew up in southern Rhode Island. Artwork of the Newport Bridge, boat an-
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Agenda Given the dip in the economy, vacation time is an indulgence that few of us actually get to experience nowadays. However, the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce is bringing the vacation to you. On Saturday, August 20 from 6-11pm, the Chamber will present Tuscan “Night At” the Jamestown Community Farm. This year’s “Night At” is the 10th annual fundraiser and will include a silent and live auction to benefit the Jamestown Community Farm, a volunteer organization that grows and delivers food for those in need in the surrounding area. The event encompasses many things that we might look for in a trip to the Italian peninsula: live music (by the Slippery Sneakers), complimentary beer and wine, and a Tuscan buffet. The event is 21 and over, so plan for a romantic evening without the kids. Be ready to dine and dance under the stars while experiencing a taste of Tuscany without breaking your budget. $65 per ticket. 231 East Shore Road, Jamestown. 744-2415, www.jamestownchamber.com -Nathaniel Fuller Voted the “best gala fundraiser” in Newport Life magazine, the 8th An-
nual Bird Ball is back at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown on August 20. Held on the sanctuary lawn overlooking the Rhode Island Sound, the ball will feature an open bar, dinner by Blackstone Catering, musical entertainment by DJ Butch and a silent auction. Guests are encouraged to get creative and dress according to this year’s theme, “Birds and Blokes: London Calling.” $125 per advance ticket; 846-2577, www.normanbirdsanctuary.org Close out the month of August with two full days of art, music, food, games and more at the Newport Arts Festival, to be held at the Newport Yachting Center from August 27-28. Soul, bluegrass, rock n’ roll and jazz make up the live musical entertainment, while the artists’ gallery features both fine and functional art, ranging from paintings, photography and sculpture to jewelry, pottery and woodworking. For a real treat, head to the Food Café for delicious sandwiches and seafood, a raw bar, dessert crepes and homemade ice cream. The Newport Art Festival benefits Looking Upward, a Middletownbased nonprofit that supports people with disabilities. $8 per ticket. 8470960, www.newportartsfestival.com.
Volunteer Drivers are needed to help Insight, a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping blind or otherwise visuallyimpaired Rhode Islanders by transporting one or two people to the Westerly Yacht Club for the agency’s 29th Annual Summer Outing. The Summer Outing, held on August 3, is a seasonal tradition that includes a barbecue and a chance to socialize by the water. All volunteers will be treated to lunch. Interested individuals will need to contact the organization by July 22. 941-3322, www. in-sight.org. Smith & Agli’s Potbelly Manor, located in North Kingstown, is a unique animal rescue agency that primarily rescues and adopts out Vietnamese potbelly pigs. Volunteers are welcome to use their skills in a variety of different ways, such as taking care of the animals, painting, light carpentry work, fundraising and bringing in requested items. Items on the “wish list” include grain, cat and dog food, gift cards, hay, fruits and vegetables, and blankets. 295-4241, www.pottbellymanor.org. -Meagan Gann
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Local performing artists will seek to captivate audiences through exaggeration, vocalization and infiltration at the 2011 Wakefield Arts and Entertainment Festival. A four day extravaganza taking place from August 11-14, the festival will feature a variety of theater groups, local bands, exciting events and food items. A potent performance of Red Herring by the Contemporary Theater Company will highlight the happenings in Saugatucket Park. Herring is a comedic take on marriage, murder mystery and nuclear espionage set in 1952. All four days of the festival will host this hilarious show featuring Soviet Spies in a comedic light. A musical performance by Santa Mamba will add spice to events such
as Riverfire at the mid-August fair. The festival will also see the painting of a mural by artists from the acclaimed Hera Gallery. If appetites need pleasing, delicious treats such as Brickley’s Ice Cream or sweet and salty Kettle Corn will be available. There will also be a 25-cent raffle, kayaking in the Saugatucket River, and a gift bag with free coupons. Those present will be able to vote in the Main Street Window Display Contest, drawing people to local businesses who decorate their storefronts. The festival runs August 11-13, from 5pm to 10pm, with an earlier family day (Sunday, August 14) starting at 10am. Visit www.wakefieldfestival.com for further details. –Christopher Sionni
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Help Our Furry Friends On August 24 at 11:30am, the Dunes Club in Narragansett will play host to the “Paws for a Cause” Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event’s menu features silent auction and raffle items, as well as a show featuring fashions from Mel & Me boutique of Garden City, modeled with some adorable canine friends. The event benefits the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. The ARLSRI is a small animal shelter located in South Kingstown that services the nine towns of Washington County. Founded in 1938, the ARLSRI is a “limited admission” shelter, meaning that no animals are
euthanized in order to make room for other animals. On average, the shelter takes in 350-400 animals a year, which is a huge undertaking for an organization that relies exclusively on donations and fundraisers. Much like the shelter itself, the “Paws for a Cause” Fashion Show and Luncheon expects large crowds at the event, with over 225 attendees last year. So if you love any combination of fashion, food or animals, buy your ticket now before they sell out. Tickets $75 per person. 137 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. 792-2233. www.arlsri. org. –Nathaniel Fuller
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The Reel Thing The RI International Film Festival celebrates 15 years of success By Erin DeVito
What began as a small event at a time when independent film was just gaining traction in mainstream culture is now a prominent statewide festival luring thousands to the Ocean State for screenings and cultural programming. Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival (August 9-14) has seen impressive growth for over a decade. Last year, 205 films were screened from 53 countries, including 35 world premieres, proving that the event has become a worldwide draw. Now in its 15th year, the festival continues to provide a creative avenue for filmmakers and a cultural hub for our diverse state. Out of over 7,000 film festivals worldwide, Flickers is only one of 65 (and the sole event in New England) that can nominate short films for Oscars. The prestigious event also offers film entrants the prospect of qualifying for several renowned film festivals worldwide. In its 15 years, the festival has premiered 21 short film Oscar nominees, six of which took home the award. This impressive record is what inspired this year’s slogan: “Road to the Oscars.” It’s the largest public film festival in New England, and ranked as one of the top 12 in the nation, according to Travel Smart Magazine. Over 4,500 films of every genre were submitted for the 15th annual Flickers festival; between 175 and 200 films will be screened. Along with film premieres there will be filmmaking workshops, meet-and-greets, seminars and forums at which filmmakers are available for discussion. All of these additional events contribute to the mission of Flickers, the Newport Film/Video Society and Arts Collaborative under which the RIIFF was created in 1997.
George Marshall, founder and executive director of the festival, established Flickers Arts Collaborative, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, in 1981 as the Newport Film Society, a film and arts institute focused on promoting work in Rhode Island and worldwide. The organization produces and presents programs that educate in the media arts, performances and cultural events, and films about the arts for television. “Our initial hope was to create an event that would introduce the idea of film as an art form to the Rhode Island and southern New England communities,” he explains. “We also wanted to create a platform for students and independent filmmakers to be able to
screen their work. Our slogan and mission at the start of the festival – and still going strong 15 years later – is ‘Discover the new voices of independent film.’” The organization has created everything from a Japanese film festival in conjunction with the Black Ships Festival in Newport, to Between Takes, informal meet-and-greets with industry leaders and filmmakers open to the public, to the Creative Impulse Awards, a national awards program honoring marketing and public relations personnel, and the list goes on. Programs created by Flickers are offered to children’s hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and community youth organi-
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zations. Flickers is also responsible for the KidsEye Summer Filmmaking Camp, a five-day workshop for young aspiring filmmakers held at the University of Rhode Island in July, and ScriptBiz, an all-day creative workshop for screenwriters (held this year in August). Each year more than 29,000 people attend events put on by Flickers in association with the International Film Festival. Indeed, Rhode Island’s own little film festival has grown into a very big deal. What does that all mean for movie-goers, however? Here are some of the best bets for making the 15th year a big one. Though screenings take place statewide, including at the Jamestown Arts Center, one of the most exciting attractions at this year’s festival takes place at 7pm on Wednesday, August 10 at The Vets in Providence: the world premiere of Family Band: The Cowsills Story, documenting the life and times of the influential family band from Newport that provided the inspiration for The Partridge Family. “The Rain, the Park, and Other Things,” “Indian Lake” and “Hair” were huge hits in the ‘60s, introducing audiences to the catchy tunes and smooth harmonies of a musical family. After only five years of being at the top, siblings Bill, Bob, Paul, Barry, John and Susan, plus mom Barbara, suddenly split. Most of the talented clan have stayed on the music scene: in the late ‘70s, they regrouped to record an album, and in the ‘90s Bob, Paul, John and Susan reunited to play small shows around the country and record their first all-new album since 1971, Global. Enjoying their time playing together once again, Bob, Paul and Susan decided to hit the road as a group. Along with Susan’s husband Russ Broussard, Paul’s son Brendon, Bob’s son
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Ryan, and friend and bass player Mary Lasseigne, The Cowsills continue to play shows across the country, from local pubs to large venues. Louise Palanker, director and producer of Family Band and longtime fan of the Cowsills, approached the group about creating the film after watching Bob perform in a pub. After a sevenyear journey of capturing footage (filming ceased for two years after the deaths of Barry and Bill), the documentary was finally finished. The remaining group members played an integral part in the filmmaking process from start to finish, and have seen a rough draft of the final product. Seeing their story made into a documentary was “kind of humbling. We’ve been doing this forever,” recalls Paul. Though the group is excited to see their story finally be revealed in its entirety to the public, they are not completely sure how fans will react. “The film is factual; it doesn’t waver,” Paul explains. “It’s all the truth, which is nice, because there have been so many untruths in the past. People are going to see it and be somewhat surprised.” The band is also excited that the film will debut in their home state. It is “surreal” and “phenomenal,” raves Paul, adding, “That is home. That is where family is.” Palanker is sure that local festivalgoers will recognize several landmarks in the film, as it is “deeply rooted to Rhode Island.” Following the film, the band will take part in an open panel and Q&A, after which they will perform some music. Though Paul and the band hope the audience enjoys the film, he’s completely confident about the live performance: “It’s going to be the best show they’ve ever seen.” Fans of HBO’s True Blood will want to see The Carrier, featuring several of the show’s stars, including Anna Paquin, Mariana Klaveno, Carrie Preston and
Deborah Ann Woll. This 18-minute short film details the story of a mourning mother who has just lost her son and discovers that he was HIV-positive. She embarks on a life-changing journey that leads to a deeper understanding of her son. As First Assistant Director on the incredibly successful HBO drama, Scot Schaeffer is sure to draw quite a crowd with his directorial debut. True to the Flickers mission, this year’s Road to the Oscars also boasts special cultural events across the state. In honor of Anthony Quinn, the MexicanAmerican actor and Academy Award winner who lived out his latter years in Bristol, Rhode Island libraries will hold screenings of his films as a supplemental event to the festival. He passed away in 2001, but his dedication to the arts lives on through a scholarship program, The Anthony Quinn Foundation. The film festival offers the community something that major motion pictures do not: a genuine experience and a greater appreciation for filmmaking talent that may not otherwise be recognized. Marshall and the entire staff have high hopes that the event will “continue to be a longterm voice for independent film.” He explains, “We believe that nurturing the careers of these young artists has importance and a critical value to our society and culture. It has never been our intent to copy anyone. We are not Sundance, Cannes or Toronto; rather we have created our own identity in the past 15 years and have found our voice which is unique – and we believe rather significant.” Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival “Road to the Oscars” will take place August 9-14 at various locations around the state. Visit www. film-festival.org for more information, including volunteer opportunities, and a full festival schedule.
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For the Birds Foster Parrots makes a home for exotic species in Hope Valley
By Erin DeVito | Photography by Melissa Stimpson A sociable, intelligent and beautiful creature, the parrot is commonly known for its distinctive, colorful feathers, curved bill and comical ability to imitate human speech. What is often overlooked is the tropical bird’s troublesome history of captivity, extinction, pet trade, and sadly, euthanasia. Because of the incredible amount of attention and care required by the clever species, and their long life expectancy, many are left neglected and confined. We often forget what parrots actually are: exotic, wild animals in need of a safe, open environment. Fortunately, there are organizations like Foster Parrots to remind us. The nonprofit Foster Parrots, Ltd., devoted to the rescue and sanctuary of parrots and other displaced exotic animals, originated in the Rockland, Massachusetts home of founder and CEO Marc Johnson. A former potter and art teacher, Johnson bought his first parrot in the early ‘80s, and coincidentally rescued a neglected parrot the same day. The unbreakable bond Johnson formed with the two birds eventually led him to begin Foster Parrots, and he has since spoken nationwide about parrot conservation efforts and the importance of ending what he calls the captive parrot crisis. Karen Windsor, Johnson’s wife, joined him around the time the organization officially became a nonprofit (1999), and, as Johnson enthuses, “became the driving force. She made it what it is today.” Though parrots are the archetype of winged companions, Johnson and Windsor firmly advocate parrots as wild species, and seek to improve standards of care for the domestically kept birds. Four years ago, Foster Parrots founded the New England Exotic
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nomic and ecological futures, as well as provide nature-based education to Amerindian village schools and activities of Junior Wildlife Clubs. Foster Parrots sponsors one or two guided eco-tours to Guyana each year, and hopes to add more in the future. As a celebration of its tremendous work in parrot and exotic animal rescue, and to ensure that efforts will continue in the future, Foster Parrots is hosting its third annual Open House and Gala Fundraiser Extravaganza at the Wildlife Sanctuary on August 27. The event will feature sanctuary tours in the afternoon, a raffle and silent auction, live music by popular Boston-based acoustic rock band the Adam Ezra Group, a vegetarian buffet and an open beer and wine bar. All proceeds will benefit the work of Foster Parrots and the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary. Johnson hopes to get as many people involved in Foster’s ventures as possible: “It’s a matter of getting people to know who we are and what we’re doing.” Ticket and sponsorship information can be found online at www.fosterparrots.com. For Johnson and Windsor, every parrot brought to the sanctuary and taken out of captivity is another step closer to saving the species. From spending time with his intelligent companions he, along with Windsor and all of the organization’s volunteers, has been able to make an incredible impact. He says, “I learned the injustices of a caged pet over time, and my life became dedicated to doing more for them.” It is a slow journey, as there are 20 to 40 million parrots kept as pets, many of which develop mental and behavioral problems due to being held in captivity. Johnson estimates that the NEEWS receives around 20 calls per week from owners looking to give their parrots away. Still, Foster Parrots, honored with the “Human Hero Award” at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 2009 Animal Hall of Fame, devotes tremendous time and money to the protection and conservation of exotics. As Johnson enthuses, “We can always do more.” Volunteers are always needed and appreciated at the NEEWS. For further information about how you can get involved, visit www.fosterparrots.com. The sanctuary also hosts guided tours by appointment in the afternoons.
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Get to know exotic pets at these local outposts – and maybe, just maybe, take them home with you By Rebekah Lindquist
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A two-for-one Block Island adventure Who would have thought a short ferry ride to Block Island could transport you to the faraway lands of Australia, Egypt, South America and India? Located in a meadow next to the Manisses Hotel, the rambling Manisses Animal Farm features an outdoor zoo that is home to a menagerie of exotic breeds, including two kangaroos, Petunia and Honeysuckle; two camels, Nyla and Kahlia; eight alpacas; a Scottish highland bull named Mr. McDuff; a yak and zeedonk (a zebra hybrid); emus Fred and Jane, lemurs and a zebu (a South Asian breed of cattle). Not to mention the charming fainting goats that are sure to make you smile. Little ones will get a kick out of feeding the ducks that roam the property’s meadows. Animals are sourced from the SPCA and other groups worth supporting. Visits to the farm are free of charge. This farm also includes North Light Fiber Mill, a small fiber mill that produces exotic blends of yarn, from lace weight all the way to rug yarn, using some of the fibers from the animals of Manisses Farm. Daily demonstrations are offered, as well as regular classes and tutorials. In July, they welcomed two baby alpacas born on the farm – it doesn’t get more cute and cudly than that. To learn more about North Light Fiber Mill, contact Sven Risom at 203-241-0578 or email him at sven@northlightfibers. com. For more information about visiting Manisses Farm, call 466-2421.
Marine Life Revealed A local pet store proves that conservation begins at home As residents of the Ocean State, it seems we’re always talking about or experiencing the water. Perhaps it would entice you to preserve it, as well. At Critter Hut Aquarium and Pets you are given a rare opportunity: a chance to observe growing sea life that’s foreign to our part of the Atlantic. Their bait is sustainability. More than 500 million people worldwide depend on coral reefs and associated ecosystems for food, storm protection, jobs and recreation. Yet 70 percent of coral reefs are either threatened or completely destroyed, so it seems problematic for aquariums to take pieces from their natural habitats only to be displayed in tanks.
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The Lizard King Learn about our reptilian friends from one of the best If you liked the Crocodile Hunter, you’ll love B’wana Iguana. For anyone wanting to venture into the wonderful world of scaly creatures, you can’t go wrong at a reptile show by the well-respected herpetologist Ray Ward, proprietor of B’wana Iguana Reptile Adventure. Ray was the first President of the Rhode Island Herpetological Association and is currently a member of the National Geographic Society. He provides traveling educational programs (think of it like a mobile reptile zoo) for parties, schools and more. His interactive adventure shows both entertain and educate audience members about the scaled world of reptiles and amphibians. Now, at first you might be scared - but by the end of the show you might just have Mellow Yellow, a Burmese Python, wrapped around your neck like a feather boa. Other creatures featured in his shows include baby alligators and 25 species of boas, pythons, kingsnakes and rattlesnakes, along with Shelly the flipping turtle and Mr. T the tortoise, all of whom were donated by former owners unable to care for them. To arrange a presentation, call Ray Ward at 943-1594 or email him at bwanaiguana007@cox.net.
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Experience wild creatures like you never have before By Julie Tremaine Animal lovers flock to zoos and aquariums to observe exotic animals in their habitats. But behind a gate, or on the other side of glass, there isn’t much opportunity to actually interact with them. However, two local institutions offer behind-the-scenes programs to get up close and personal with your favorite species. Over the state line, Mystic Aquarium gives a whole new (and much less shady) meaning to “swimming with the fishes.” Through their Encounter Programs, you can get as close as you like to some of their most beloved creatures. Take beluga whales, for instance. During a Beluga Encounter, you can get right in the tank with them. Guests don wetsuits and wade into Mystic’s Arctic Coast exhibit, where you can interact with the whales and get a personal lesson from their trainers about their behavior, care and conservation. Another program, Train-a-Whale, gives you the opportunity to feed the friendly, intelligent creatures and to participate in a training session. Or, if wetsuits aren’t your thing, Whales Up Close lets you pet a beluga without actually getting inside their habitat. If March of the Penguins left you feeling like you wanted to jump on the first boat to Antarctica – admit it, those birds were really endearing – then sign up for a Penguin Encounter. During this program, guests gather together in a private room where African penguins (which were listed as an endangered species in 2010) can walk freely among them. Trainers give you a lesson on the penguins’ behavior and the issues facing them today, and you can be faceto-face with the birds and even touch them. For aspiring marine biologists, Mystic offers summer camps through August that teach kids about ocean life and exploration, including overnights at the aquarium. 55 Coogan Boulevard,
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455 Main St., East Greenwich • 401-398-2900 • capriceri.com
Also featuring fresh local produce, homemade breads, prepared foods, pastry, gourmet cheeses, Boar’s Head deli meats, fresh chicken, steaks, veal, or pork, dairy products, select grocery items, select frozen foods, and organic items in every department!
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JC Home Jeanette Connors 10 Broad St, Westerly • 401-596-6298
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Waterfront Seafood Restaurant A Rhode Island Institution since 1948
Port of Galilee, Narragansett • 783-2306 www.georgesofgalilee.com
A Cool New Spot In Town
The Bronze Age
Featuring Gifford’s Ice Cream (cones, sundaes, frappes, floats, smoothies, etc.)
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The new alternative to sun tanning is better than you think Every year, I start the summer with the best of intentions about sun protection. I buy my SPF 30 sunblock and apply it liberally. I trot out my comically large sun hat. (I prefer to call it glamorous, thank you very much.) I reapply. But at one hint of a bit of color and one glance at a few new freckles, I lose all my willpower. I can be careful about sun protection in September, I think to myself. This summer, as in summers past, all that matters is my ownership of a bronzed, beautiful tan. You can see how this might cause some problems. Last summer I never used anything higher than an SPF 15, and as a consequence I ended up keeping several dark freckles that in the past had faded when my tan did. And while this year I’ve ramped up my suncare a bit, I’ve been feeling like it’s time to consider other sources in trying to achieve the perfect tan. The options are plentiful. Self-tanner now comes in lotions, gels, sprays – even pre-moistened towelettes. And while they’re good options, it takes a lot of practice (and a lot of streaky legs and orange palms while you’re learning) to really master them. But a professional spray tan? That had been out of the question. I got one several years ago, and it was bad. Really bad. I looked like an Oompa Loompa from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for three days, until the horrifying burnt sienna faded into an only slightly less horrifying burnt orange. The tanner just did not match my skin, and it was sticky and unpleasant and not at all worth the cost or difficulty.
So, when Sandra Barber called me from Warwick’s RGE Salon promising me a whole new spray tan experience with hi-definition airbrush tanning, I was dubious. I told her about my previous appearance as a terra cotta-colored candy maker. “This isn’t anything like that,” she promised me. “No Snooki involved. You’re going to love it.” Because I’m willing to try anything once for beauty, I headed to the salon to give it a shot. And you know what? I’m really glad I did. Let’s start with the differences (and there are many) between hi-definition airbrush tanning and the spray tans of old. First, this product is all natural and paraben-free, so it’s much better for you. Next, it comes in a huge variety of shades, so Sandra was able to find one that precisely matched my skin. Finally, it dried without any kind of smell or stickiness, unlike its messy predecessor. The fact that Sandra applied the spray with a tiny spray gun, allowing her to “sculpt” more toned muscles with shading, really didn’t hurt either. I left RGE with much higher hopes for my fake tan than I had started with. The next day, I got several compliments on how sun-kissed I looked. (As a point of reference, after my first spray tan, people laughed when I walked in the room. This was better.) This hi-def tan blended into my skin really nicely, and looked more natural than I could have expected. After a week, when it started to fade, I was sad to see it go. Looks like I might have found a new, safer source of summer sun. 1775 Bald Hill Road, Warwick. 821-5273, www.shoprge.com
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GALLERY Anthony Tomaselli Gallery 140 Spring Street, Newport
Across from Trinity Church Gallery Hours: Sun, 12–8, Mon–Wed, 10–6, Thurs–Sat, 10–8
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40 Narragansett Ave • 423-1020 If you are spending your days luxuriously basking in the sun on one of Westerly’s gorgeous beaches, why not take a piece of summer home with you when it’s back to reality? Ocean House Home, the flagship store of the lavish beachside resort in Watch Hill, Ocean House, offers everything from beach essentials like swimsuits, sun hats and totes, to beautiful home décor reminiscent of the hotel’s fine furnishings. Situated in this historic village’s renovated firehouse, Ocean House Home attracts resort-dwellers, beach-goers and locals alike. The boutique’s staff is clad in fun, colorful Barbara Gerwit tunics, which are also available for sale alongside similar garments by Hale Bob and Gretchen Scott. Apparel by Elizabeth McKay, who designs the resort’s hostess dresses, is also featured in the shop. Men can find fine twill oxfords, classic crewnecks and light Barbour jackets, perfect for fall, or even chillier late-summer evenings. Brightly colored dresses, shirts and shorts by Lilly Pulitzer add a chic touch to any child’s wardrobe. To accessorize, Ocean House Home carries a variety of patterned totes (great for packing your beach gear), stylish sun hats and soft summer scarves. With a selection of charming enamel dinnerware, as well as cookware and utensils, you can become the best hostess in town (or recreate one
of the resort’s fabulous Friday night clambakes). For a soothing spa day at home, the shop carries some of the indulgent spa and beauty products used in Ocean House’s spa services, including lotions and soaps from Seda Naturals and Niven Morgan. Cashmere throws, cozy robes and fragrant candles transform any home into a relaxing private oasis. Ocean House Home also carries a variety of home and garden décor, including antique garden statues, silk floral arrangements and stone bird baths, all of which bring a touch of natural beauty to your home. Locallymade honey and maple syrup, as well as historical books about the area, add Rhode Island spirit for both locals and tourists. To find unique products, Ocean House retail director Dabney Pierce likes to shop markets and is “constantly looking for interesting things.” Aside from the store in Watch Hill’s coastal village, a selection of the boutique’s items can be found in the lobby of the resort. Whether or not you’ve had the luxury of staying in the iconic Ocean House or spending time on its private white-sand beach, the right selections from Ocean House Home can at least make people think you’re rubbing elbows with the leisure set. 31 Bay Street, Watch Hill. 637-4589, www. oceanhouseri.com
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A Beautiful Mosaic Joy Anderson teaches you that tile isn’t just for bathrooms anymore FREE SMALL COFFEE WITH PURCHASE Bring this ad in for a free loaf of honey whole wheat with the purchase of any of our breads. Stop by your neighborhood bakery any weekday before 9am and get a free small hot coffee with any purchase
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Extraordinary rugs from Dash and albert and Company C Cotton Woven Bags, accent pillows, Throws, placemats, Lampshades, and Wallpaper. please stop by and experience our personal customer service.
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The tiles you offer at Renaissance Tile are made all over the world. Can you tell me about some interesting ones? We have tiles from quarries in Africa, dried up riverbeds that are millions of years old. Many of them contain fascinating fossils throughout their bodies, dating back to the Jurassic period. We have tiles that emulate the look of pearls, beads and real tossed sea glass. Thanks to the latest ink-jet technology, we now carry porcelain that looks identical to stone – to the point that if put them next to each other, you would be hard pressed to tell which was stone and which was porcelain. Limestone and quartz remain popular. The inherent beauty is obvious, yet over the past 28 years, the foremost reason has been their spiritual or metaphysical properties. The metaphysical aspects of limestone and quartz are their proclaimed ability to enhance healing, purification, innocence, centeredness and promotion of positive thinking. What is the most popular tile choice for kitchens? What about bathrooms? Glass and pebble stone for both kitchen and bath applications, hands down. Some subway tiles mixed with glass or mosaic inserts are popular. White subway stone or ceramic “trend” is at it’s weakest at this time, but seems to still be a diehard cottage favorite. Where can tile be used in unexpected places for major impact? In the bathroom, or any other area in the home, use decorative tiles to frame a frameless mirror to create interest. Use pebble stone, glass or any other tile of your liking to create a textured accent wall in your bathroom; a small wall that juts out is a nice touch. Use tiles that coordinate with your bath floor and shower as a frame for a backsplash behind your vanity. Elsewhere, you can insert tiles into hardwood, floors either around the perimeter of the room or intermittently within the body of the room. Try using tiles to accent the head and/or footboard of your bed. Glass tiles in
David and Joy the ceiling of a foyer or entranceway with spot lighting make a fascinating first impression that is timeless and elegant. Choose a high polished finish tile like marble, glass, shell, onyx or many more on the inside face of a hutch to set off its contents. Onyx is transparent; therefore, you can install small lights behind it in a hallway near the baseboard for low cost and a beautiful nighttime ambience. How are you different from the other tile showrooms and outlets? Walk in our showroom: it says it all. We are one of the largest, owner-operated, hands-on tile and design centers in New England. Our products are individually handpicked, piece-by-piece, well-displayed concept layouts in an art gallery environment. We offer free in-house interior design consultation, and have an abundance of resources for customer consideration. Do you do any custom-designed work? We offer one-of-a-kind custom tile designs. If a customer is looking for a design that’s “outside the box,” we will work with them to create a masterpiece on any scale or budget. If you have already chosen your cabinets, paint or countertops and plumbing, always bring in a sample of each (or what you can get your hands on), to get the most out of your visit. If you are in the first stages of your project, we recommend a visit to
the store for a brief consultation prior to making your choices. I understand that you recently made some renovations. Tell us about them. When My Brother’s Britches relocated, we saw a wonderful opportunity for expansion, adding over 2,500 square feet of showroom. We added four large rooms, plus other concept areas showcasing exotic tiles from all over the globe. We’re also adding a virtual design center near our library. In this area, the customer can do their tile design, whether interior or exterior, homework. They can make themselves comfortable, insert CDs of products we offer and privately click through visual concepts. Our current resource library will also be expanded. A refreshment center is located outside of the impending virtual design area. What kinds of reactions have you been getting? The things we hear most are, “I wish I had known you were here before,” and “You are definitely worth the trip. I can’t believe the selection you have.” Very rewarding words indeed. We are grateful to the local community for putting their faith in us by repeatedly recommending us. Joy and David Anderson own Renaissance Tile, 271 Post Road (Spindrift Village), Westerly. 322-4080, www.renaissancetilegallery.com
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So Stylish | Life/Style
By Andrea E. McHugh
BEYOND THE SEA: the owners remodeled this cottage to maximize the gorgeous water views
A Seaside Retreat
Photography: Janice Lee Kelly
One couple downsizes to the quiet charm of a bayside bungalow “This is what made me want this,” says Linda Lee Butler, arms outstretched to Narragansett Bay where a sailboat floats lazily by in the late day honey-hued sunlight. For more than ten years, the interior designer has been charged with making the houses of others into homes, so when she and husband Ken Alves found themselves facing a future as empty nesters, they decided it was time to downsize. The couple had been living in Newport in an eight-bedroom estate at an enviable address, but planning for the years ahead, the two knew it was a whole lot of house. Logical, yes, but the move still raised some eyebrows.
“People said, ‘You’re leaving Newport?’” laughs Butler with an inflected sarcastic drama. But when the couple stumbled upon a 1930s bungalow with jaw-dropping 180-degree views, they never looked back. “I enjoy this so much more,” she says with a sincere satisfaction. “To me, this is more Newport than my Newport house ever was.” It was nearly five years ago when Alves and Butler bought the charming abode that needed substantial renovations and included a trio of lots. For many, a project of that magnitude would be intimidating, but for Butler, it was invigorating. “I had to
work with an architect because I really don’t know how to build all the way through,” she concedes. “As a graphic designer, I draw things up and say ‘How can I get this done?’” Her first task was to take advantage of the million dollar view which had previously been a second thought, harbored by walls and a few windows. She immediately knew her starting point, and it was an unlikely choice. “I saw the porch and said, ‘Oh my God, this is the dining room!’ My husband said, ‘I don’t think it’s big enough.’” But her interior design experience offered an easy solution. “Banquettes, banquettes, banquettes. He goes,
‘What’s a banquette?’ But this is what made it work. I can get 20 people at this table,” she explains – and she has. The oversized, rectangular table, custom built by the Wright Table Company, gleams in the natural light. Surrounded by windows on three sides, guests have a stunning milieu from every seat. “And you know when the sun goes down – you think this is a beautiful view? When the bridge lights up at night it’s phenomenal.” Though they kept the footprint in tact, Butler and Alves added on to the existing bungalow, knocked down walls and added more porch space, an in-ground swimming pool and stone
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Since 1976
The Mollo Family, invite you to come where the fresh flavors of old Italy & the Mediterranean come alive. 3-course Prix-fixe menu for $18.95 everyday! Lunch • dinner cocktails • Beer & imported Wines Banquet facilities Open MOn - Sun 11aM-10pM
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fabric gallery In Store Design Assistance
21 Years Of Personal Design Assistance And Custom Fabrication
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Mon-Sat 10-5 Closed Thursday & Sunday
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deck area, plus a deep water dock. Porthole windows invite a nautical aesthetic while simple touches, including the blue and white color palate throughout, toast coastal living at its best. Butler’s stunning artwork is delicately placed on the walls alongside some of the couple’s favorite artists, including Dora Atwater Millikin. The bathroom boasts a floor to ceiling mural by Christine Hannon mirroring the home’s view. The entire project took most of a year, and grew more extensive than Butler had planned, but the end product was even more extraordinary than they anticipated. As a busy interior designer (Linda Lee Butler Interiors),
her approach to design most always includes a blend of old and new. “One antique, vintage or old piece, and one painted piece, and then the rest can be new,” she explains, and she practices what she preaches. Salvaged pieces in their weathered state add visual interest, while her graphic design experience is evident in the symmetrical placement of accessories. “Huge house and all, I gave it all up for this, and I don’t regret it for a minute,” she says with a smile. “I think that just happens with our lives, scaling back. I think the fact that I can watch the sunset…” she trails off. “You forget about watching the sunset, and I do every night.”
Photography: Janice Lee Kelly
Window Treatments, Bedding, Upholstery, Slipcovers, Woven Shades, Shutters , Duettes, Verticals
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1 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown; 213-6615, www.breachwaygrill.com Fresh seafood, fish tacos, NY style pizza, steaks and raw bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Fresh, local ingredients with a focus on regional comfort food. LD $-$$$
706 Succotash Road, Wakefield; 789-4556, www.capnjacksrestaurant.com For a traditional New England dining experience, Cap’n Jacks delivers. A tantalizing menu is anchored by R.I. staples clam cakes and chowder. LD $-$$
250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett; 783-2306, Georgesofgalilee.com This picturesque waterfront restaurant boasts the widest selection of fresh local seafood, sushi, lobster and prime rib. Take-out and covered deck seating is available. LD $-$$$
1230 Ocean Road, Narragansett; 789-6159, www.Hammerheadgrillri.com Oceanfront deck, tiki raw bar, live entertainment, lobster, fish and chips, tuna, burgers, ice cold beer and much more. LD $$
210 Salt Pond Road, South Kingstown; 782-0210, www.hansonspub.com For a meal with the best view of Salt Pond, head to Hanson’s Pub. Delicious flavors from land and the sea pair nicely with the sound of live music. LD $$-$$$
38 Water Street, East Greenwich; 884-6363, www.harboursideri.com Outdoor dining, live entertainment and fresh local seafood come together at this seaside eatery. Free valet parking and customer docking at their marina is available. LD $-$$$
1200 Ocean Road, Narragansett; 789-6171 www.narragansettgrill.com Enjoy unique contemporary fare including distinctive pasta, steaks, chops and fresh seafood selections in the beautiful seaside south end of Narragansett. LD $$-$$$
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Simpatico 28 Water Street, East Greenwich; 398-7774, ww.nautikari.com Specializing in delicious cocktails and italian inspired cuisine served with a waterfront view of the East Greenwich Marina. LD $-$$
16 West Main Street,Wickford; 294-5771, tavernbytheseari.com Serving delicious salads, grilled pizzas, pasta, seafood and meat entrees. Enjoy the romantic and rustic atmosphere on the deck. LD $-$$
13 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown; 423-3731. trattoriasimpatico.com Trattoria Simpatico is casual fine dining in an elegant atmosphere. Munch on salads, appetizers or oysters from their raw bar available on the heated outdoor deck. BLD $$-$$$
865 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett; 789-8153, www.twinwillowsnarragansett.com Overlooking the beautiful Bonnet Shores,Twin Willows offers American cuisine done right. Enjoy an enticing full service menu and delicious cocktails on their outdoor deck. LD $-$$
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Go back to school in style!
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We still have the best bagels in South County
Much more than a candy store! 90 Pershing Ave, Wakefield • 783-9700 5707 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818 401-885-7579 sweettwist.com
Kingston EmPorium 99 Fortin road • 782-2295 • www.bagelzthebagelbakery.com
Celebrating 91 Years
Easy to Find… Hard to Forget
Browse our outstanding selection of jewelry, bags, and brand name, off price clothing! Open Daily 11:30 - 9:00
Est. 1977
Come picnic by the water or enjoy the view from our dining room while enjoying our Traditional South County Seafood.
Aunt Carrie’s 1240 Ocean Road, Narragansett • 783-7930 • www.auntcarriesri.com Spring & Fall Weekends at 11:30 | Memorial Day til Labor Day 11:30 til 9pm 64 SO RHODEISLAND | August 2011
Two floors of:
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Fresh catch in Galilee
Lobster Carbonara
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American Mediterranean Cuisine
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By Christopher Sionni
Summer…
A time to beNd the Rules
Enjoy a cigar from the Cigar Box A complete selection of fine cigars and tobacco products
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People are paying a lot of attention to the quality and provenance of ingredients these days. Where do you source yours? We buy our ingredients from a variety of sources. Let’s start with the ice cream mix, which is the basis for great ice cream. Ours is purchased from a New England dairy and contains 15% butterfat, which is why our ice cream is so rich and creamy. We purchase our non-fat yogurt, sherbet and no sugar added mix from another local dairy. The mix comes in five-gallon cases, and during the summer we purchase about 100 cases per week. Our ice cream ingredients, including flavorings, mixings and nuts, are purchased from a few local suppliers. How do you make the ice cream? We have two 40-quart Emery Thompson batch freezers. We combine the ice cream mix along with the ingredients and make one batch at a time. A batch is equivalent to four three-gallon tubs of ice cream, totaling about 50 pounds. On any given day we will make between 15 to 20 batches. The ice cream comes out in a consistency similar to soft serve ice cream. The tubs are put directly into our blast freezer to harden for a 24-hour period. The blast freezer is set at minus-40 degrees. Usually the next day the ice cream is moved to our storage freezers, which are set at zero degrees. This allows the ice cream to
cure to serving temperature. What is usually your best seller on the hottest days of summer? We have over 64 varieties of ice cream, so I can’t say that there is one particular best seller. However, no matter what day, it seems vanilla is always the most popular, followed closely by Oreo Cookie, Cookie Dough, and our Black Raspberry Chip and Coffee Heath Bar yogurts. What is your sweetest flavor? Our sweetest flavor by far is Birthday Cake ice cream. We combine our ice cream mix with yellow cake mix, real butter cream frosting and colored sprinkles to make a product that tastes just like a birthday cake. It’s so popular that we made a chocolate version for the chocolate lovers this summer. What else do you have to offer the chocolate lovers? We offer many varieties for chocolate lovers, including our basic chocolate, Chocolate Mousse ice cream, which is made with a dark chocolate and a French custard base, Chocolate Brownie or Chocolate Walnut. What would you recommend for a low fat option? Our non-fat yogurts are the perfect option for someone looking for a de-
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Your store recently underwent a pretty massive change. Tell me about it. We went from a quaint and well-worn little package store to a state of the art, green, destination wine and spirits store. Where once customers had to say which beer they wanted, and then wait while staff ran into the back to get it for them, we now have nice self-serve coolers and a fairly extensive microbrew library where people can browse and make choices based on beers they can actually see. Where the wine room was sort of an after thought, tucked away in a little side room where people would stumble over each other, we now have ample dancing space for our Friday and Saturday tastings, as well as a tasting loft for special wine and beer events. The little packy certainly did its duty, but it was time for a change. Why go green? We wanted to created a place we and our town could be proud of. Anyone who visits Charlestown quickly realizes the abundance of natural beauty here. It simply made sense for us to create a structure that would not only be energy efficient, but also jive with our surroundings. It starts with things like choosing non-invasive, indigenous plantings for our landscape, using permeable pavers for our parking lot, siding our building with recycled material and choosing geothermal energy to heat and cool the store.
It seems like Charlestown Wine and Spirits is a lot different than Charlestown Package Store used to be. Our customers were super supportive during our transition and their patience has been rewarded with, what I feel, is a really pleasant and special place to shop and experience new wines and beers that maybe they wouldn’t have tried before. Another positive reward for having a bigger building is we can now buy more in bulk, which means we pay less and with that our customers pay less as well. We like to pass on the love. Let’s talk about summer cocktails. What are you drinking right now? One of my favorite summer cocktails is the Caipirinha, made with Cachaca, a rum-like spirit extracted from sugar cane. It’s muddled with lots of fresh quartered limes, crushed ice and super fine sugar. It’s a refreshing party in a glass from Brazil. Summer is the perfect season for something bubbly. What’s an affordable bottle of sparkling wine? I often recommend Le Berceau from Domain de Martinolles in Limoux, France. It’s a crisp delight that’s a great value, and was actually the worlds first bubbly - dating back to the 1500s, even before Dom Perignon.. It’s a yummy piece of history. Another fantastic bubbly is a Sparkling Rose Zweigelt from
Admiral Dewey Inn Nigle in Austria. It’s dry with a splash of wild strawberry – a must try. What about die-hard red wine drinkers? What’s a warm weather alternative for them? This summer there seems to be a Rose craze. People can’t seem to get enough. From all over France and other parts of the world these dry, crisp summer quenchers are stealing the show. For those determined summer red wine drinkers, a super dry Lambrusco, served chilled. Yum. It’s certainly not your grandfather’s Lambrusco. We have been having a lot of fun with these. What’s new in the wine world these days? Any regions you think are particularly noteworthy? There are an amazing amount of hidden and affordable gems from Portugal. It almost seems like the Portuguese are just trying to get their wine out on the market, so there are some delicious wines for very low prices. From Vihno Verde with its slight effervescence to the robust reds of the Douro Valley to the elegant reds from Dao, grab them up before the Portuguese realize what they’ve got. Jane owns Charlestown Wine and Spirits with Jonathan Malden and Christoph Gross, 4625 Old Post Road, Charlestown. 364-6626. www.charlestownwineandspirits.com
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The Bounty of the Sea A fishing port is the perfect place for this lively new seafood joint trates well what this new restaurant is all about. A very happy scallop shell, wearing sneakers no less, is playing the electric guitar. Yes, this is a waterfront restaurant that offers food, drink and live music. On a perfect summer day, and on into the night, this place is rocking. It was one of those perfect summer days when three of us headed over to Clam Jammers in Galilee. We sat at one of the many outside umbrella tables on a wraparound deck. Unfortunately, once you sit down, you lose the 180-degree view of the commercial fishing boats and the ferries, but when the Carol Jean blasts its horn signaling its departure, you can stand up, stretch your legs and watch the ferry glide away. The service and the food far surpassed my expectations. Sheena, our waitress, was just about perfect: ever-smiling, right there whenever needed, and sincerely invested in giving us a positive experience. The food was downright amazing, and very reasonably priced. There’s a lot to consider on this menu: dozens of appetizers, chowders with the usual accoutrements, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. But first, get the fun started with a cocktail. The Great Island Iced Tea is the local blue version of the summer classic. With a nod to the Red Sox, the Papel Bomb is a shot of Crown Royal,
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sour apple schnapps and cranberry juice dropped into a half pint of hard cider. My Bloody Mary ($7.50), garnished with a jumbo green olive and a celery stick, was supposed to be made with clam juice, but I couldn’t detect any clam flavor. That was the only disappointment of the meal. Everything else was a grand slam. I totally recommend the Jammin’ Fish Tacos ($9.99), surely enough for lunch or a light dinner, perfect for two to share as an appetizer. Soft flour tortillas are filled with strips of battered haddock nestled in a little shredded cabbage for crunch, small chunks of tomato and onion, flavored with a smokey citrus mayo. Right on point. Cheryl opted for the traditional Rhode Island Calamari ($8.99) tossed with the customary hot pepper rings in a tangy garlic and butter sauce. If that isn’t enough flavor, you can dip these fried squid rings into a lemon garlic sauce on the side. Brian went with the Rhode Island Combo ($9.99), again a perfect lunch option. This includes a bowl of red or white chowder, three clam cakes and a stuffie. The excellent white chowder was creamy and neither too thick nor too thin, with chunks of tender potato and bits of chopped clams. All it needed was a light dusting of black pepper. The clam cakes were done right: big and brown, with golden interiors studded with small chunks of quahog. The stuffie, one of the
Clams Casino best we’ve had this season, was a solid marriage of moist breadcrumbs, more chopped quahogs, chorizo and spices. The extensive menu is tempting and in some instances, intriguing. The Kitchen Sink Salad ($10.99) piqued our curiosity with its myriad ingredients (greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, carrots, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, provolone, cheddar cheese, ham and croutons with a balsamic vinaigrette), but we saved that for another day. Instead, we set our sights on three dishes from the sea. The Lobster Roll (priced daily, and that day it was $19.99) was an oversized hot dog roll, buttered and ever so lightly grilled, then stuffed with fresh lobster meat from the tail and claw that was lightly dressed with mayonnaise, seasonings and shredded lettuce. I savored every bite of this summer treat, which came with house-made potato chips, golden brown and still warm. Cheryl had a spectacular bowl of Lobster Carbonara ($18.99). A generous bed of perfectly cooked linguine was topped with chunks of tender lobster meat, spring peas and bits of crisp bacon in a not overly rich Parmesan cream sauce. Brian went a more traditional route with the Baked Haddock ($14.99). A large cut of pearly white haddock coated with a Ritz cracker crumb topping covered half the dinner plate; the other half was filled with vibrant green zucchini and yellow summer squash, nicely sautéed
and surprisingly tasty. A substantial order of seasoned fries came on a separate plate, but they soon disappeared. Thankfully, the desserts ($3.99 each) at Clam Jammers are new and different, unlike so many restaurants today that all offer basically the same items. There’s an Ice Box Lemon Tart, and Cheesecake Lollipops in three flavors. Both were tempting, but we were swayed by the Great Balls O’Cake, a trio of good-size cake balls dipped in chocolate. This was perfect for the three of us. I cut each ball in half so we could all try the chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, the yellow cake with chocolate frosting, and the white almond cake with strawberry buttercream frosting. This turned into an interesting taste experiment, with no one agreeing on which cake ball was the best, proving once again that when it comes to food, it’s to each his own. Linda Beaulieu is the author of The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook, available at stores throughout the state.
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August FROM PREVIOUS PAGE August 5-7 Let’s pause for a moment of silence to pay respect to Rhode Islanders suffering from that most horrible of indignities: the shellfish allergy. Seems sort of like a bad cosmic joke, doesn’t it? Living in the Ocean State is hard enough sometimes. The high unemployment rate. Harsh winters. And then you’ve got to add on the possibility of breaking out in headto-toe hives or wheezing through our most beloved delicacies. Don’t worry. Those who can will represent at the Charlestown Seafood Festival, filling our histamine-free systems with lobster, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes and raw bar items. And for the tragically allergic? We’ll save a piece of corn on the cob with extra butter. Friday: noon-10pm; Saturday: 11am-10pm; Sunday: 11am-9pm. Admission only: $8; free 12 and under. Ninigret Park, Route 1A, Charlestown. 364-4031, www.charlestownrichamber.com Through August 13 Gear up for a special delivery, both In and Out of the Box, during an exhibit that looks at the rise of mail order shopping, the ensuing explosion of shipping materials and the cultural phenomenon of bubble wrap and packing peanuts. Wednesday-Friday: 1-5pm; Saturday: 10am-4pm. Free. Hera Gallery, 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 789-1488, www.heragallery.org Through August 13 Trust that as a Rhode Islander, you may know a thing or two about Hairspray, but even at a pre-hurricane watch on the wall, your ‘do hasn’t had to stand up to the same pressure of the strands of Tracy Turnblad, singing through the social injustices of the ‘60s. $39, $47, $54. Theatre By The Sea, 364 Card’s Pond Road, Matunuck. 782-8587, www.theatrebythesea.com Through August 28 Bypass the traditional route of promotion, like Mr. Pullen in Shut Your Eyes and Think of England, forced to impersonate his boss during a meeting with an Arab sheik that the coun-
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try’s depending on. Thursday-Saturday: 8pm; Sunday: 2pm. $18, $15 ages 62 plus, $11 children. The Granite Theatre, One Granite Street, Westerly. 596-2341, www.granitetheatre.com August 2 Take a lesson in Guatemalan heritage during a Piñata Making Workshop, where kids ages five and up create and paint their own piece of hanging artwork, and learn that there’s much more to the story than how much candy you can stuff into your pockets. 7pm. Free. Robert Beverly Hale Library, 2601 Commodore Perry Highway, Wakefield. 783-5386, www. skpl.org August 6 Cross jumping out of a plane off a bucket list – just not yours – during The National Guard Leapfest, as elite military parachute competitors from all over the world, including Europe, South America and Asia, show off their tactical maneuvers. 7am-2:30pm. Free. West Kingston Elementary School, 3119 Ministerial Road, West Kingston. 275-4602, www.leapfest.com August 7 Wonder who has the better dressing room, as Californian pop rockers Train and Maroon 5, led by frontmen Patrick Monahan and Adam Levine respectively, share the stage, but hopefully not the backstage mirror. 7pm. $85, $100, $135. MGM Grand Theatre, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT. 1-800-FOXWOODS, www. foxwoods.com August 11 Stroll Main Street, East Greenwich with complete confidence that you won’t have to resort to the melted chocolate bar in your pocket for sustenance, as tonight’s theme, A Taste of East Greenwich, serves up eats from local restaurants, in addition to live music and work by 50 artists. 5-8pm. Free. Main Street, East Greenwich. 886-8662, www.eastgreenwichri.com August 11-14 Pass the time ‘til the curtain goes up
Going Country August 17-21: There are certain things that occur at the Washington County Fair that you’ve surely never considered before. Like which cow will win the title of Best Udder? (And if, like in The Real Housewives, any artificial enhancement was involved.) Or who will be victorious during the watermelon seed spitting contest, the tug-o-war championship, swine obstacle course or rooster crowing contest. Or whose sweet green basil will take home the blue ribbon. For 45 years, the largest fair in Rhode Island has showcased the importance of agriculture to our daily existence, while at the same time preserving a slower and simpler pace of life. This year brings the special treat of country legend Crystal Gayle, accompanied by her equally famous long mane, performing on Saturday night. Daily schedule online. $10, free ages 10 and under. Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Town House Road (Route 112), Richmond. 782-8139, www.washingtoncountyfair-ri.com
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August 23 Subscribe to the theory that the wind resistance experienced on a sailboat helps to burn more calories, or at least explore the concept a bit more during a Sunset Dessert Cruise featuring both gastronomical and astronomical delights. 6:30-8:30pm. $45; Audubon Society members: $35; ages 16+. Wickford Town Wharf, Main Street, Wickford. 949-5454, www. asri.org August 26 Consider the pollination, poisons and predators associated with Flower Power, not just how those cut buds brighten up the table, during a hike through fields and forests to tally species and observe plant/animal interactions. 9am-noon. $15; Audubon Society members: $8; ages 5+. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge, 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter. 949-5454, www.asri.org
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August 27 Allow late night king Jay Leno to hypnotize you into laughter with his dreamy blue eyes – just be aware the effect will be much more powerful live, because his commanding vision doesn’t translate as well via HDTV. 8pm. $55, $65, $75. MGM Grand Theatre, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT. 1-800-FOXWOODS, www. foxwoods.com August 30 Rework your silly definition of a band as needing a drummer, vocalist, electric and rhythm guitar and maybe a cowbell for that of the Louisiana Cajun sounds of GreelySavoyDuo, as David Greely and Joel Savoy tear up the stage, each only armed with a dangerous fiddle. 7:30pm. $15. The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com
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Oh, the Drama August 8-9: Don’t think about Shakespeare in the Park as some sort of highbrow refresher of high school English class. Nah. Break it down and consider the Mixed Magic production of King Lear as, well, a segment on the Maury show. So you’ve got this father who wants to split up his possessions among his three kids equally, but he starts to play favorites because one of his daughters is a straight shooter, while the other two just tell him what he wants to hear. So instead of thirds, the loot gets split two ways. (At this point, daughter number one is completely justified in throwing a chair or two.) The ensuing family drama unfolds outside, sort of like what goes down on hot summer nights in your neighborhood. And of course, you’re going to pull up a seat and watch. 7:30pm. Free, donations accepted. The Towers, 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com
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Meet the star of The Drowsy Chaperone In the world of musical comedy, joy reigns supreme. A sunny song cures the blues, and a romantic dance restores lost love. Who wouldn’t want to pull up a chair and stay awhile? For the protagonist of Broadway hit The Drowsy Chaperone, known simply as “Man in Chair,” there’s no place he’d rather be. So, whenever he feels gloomy, he listens to the cast album of his favorite 1920s show. The flappers and tappers come to life in his apartment and lift his spirits immediately. In the production opening at Matunuck’s Theatre By the Sea (TBTS) this month, Lennie Watts stars as that “Man in Chair.” Faithful TBTS-goers will fondly recall Watts as a veteran performer in past shows like Guys and Dolls, the director of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and the former host of the Late Night Cabaret series. The New York theater artist is delighted to return to TBTS this summer after 11 years away. We took a seat to learn more about him, his upcoming role and the fun-filled show itself. Where are you from, and when did you start working in theater? I am originally from St. Louis, but moved to New York City in 1985 to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). I always had an interest in theater, acting and singing, but didn’t really do anything until after high school. The first show I did was Grease in 1980. I was hooked! I went on to do tons of community and college theater. My first professional gig was South Pacific at The Westport Playhouse in St. Louis. At that time, a friend of mine had moved to New York and was attending AMDA. She called me and said, “You have to come up here! It’s just like the movie Fame!” I had never been, but I packed everything I owned, sold my car and moved to New York – and haven’t looked back since! How did you get involved at Theatre By the Sea? I was working in a piano bar as a singing bartender. I got up to sing my set, and when I finished, a man called me over to his table. He asked if I did theater and I told him yes. He told me he was directing a production of The Music Man, and they needed a “Marcellus.” The audition
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#1 Lennie Watts (front center) in Forever Plaid at TBTS in 1998 was the next day. I called in sick to my other job and went to the audition. I was cast, and that began my ten-year stint at TBTS. That director was Richard Sabellico, who directed many shows at TBTS during the FourQuest years [period of previous ownership, 1988-2003]. What has your experience with the group been like? I looked forward to returning to TBTS every summer. I owe so much to FourQuest Entertainment, especially [previous coowner] Laura Harris. I got the opportunity to play some amazing roles, direct my first professional production, and host the Late Night Cabaret. I also toured nationally and internationally and had my debut CD produced, all through Laura and FourQuest. I must say, I was pretty devastated when they decided to close. It was such a huge part of my life. It was like losing a family member. Needless to say, I am thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to return. Have you ever played the role of “Man in Chair” before? What’s he like? I knew nothing about The Drowsy Chaperone when I auditioned. I was actually
interested in Hairspray, but I figured if “in Chair” is in the name of the character, I could get into that. I got a copy of the script and have been reading it and listening to the cast recording to get some ideas. I think the show is really charming and funny, and as I’m reading the script I’m thinking, “This guy is just like me!” How would you describe the play? I think The Drowsy Chaperone is a perfect show for TBTS; it’s a show-withina-show. On one hand, it’s a splashy, oldfashioned musical full of great songs and big dance numbers and, on the other hand, it’s an intimate, funny, personal story of a guy who loves theater and invites you into his home to chat about it.
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A prominent Rhode Island artist finally opens his own gallery “It begins with the first time someone pats you on the back and tells you, ‘You did a good job,’ especially when you’re a kid; you get that affirmation from adults and there’s just something about it that keeps you going.” That is how local artist Anthony Tomaselli describes the roots of his passion for painting. Utilizing skills that he developed over the years, Tomaselli’s craft soon became his life’s work. A native Rhode Islander, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from Rhode Island College. He went on to complete numerous apprenticeships, and studied Architectural Design at Boston Architectural Center, as well as Graphic Design at the Community College of Rhode Island. Taking the plunge and acting on instinct, Tomaselli has opened the Anthony Tomaselli Gallery of Newport, located on 140 Spring Street across from Trinity Church in the quaint neighborhood known as Historic Hills. When asked why, Tomaselli simply replies, “Why not?” It was a spontaneous act; seeing the For Rent sign on the building one day, Tomaselli decided to begin another chapter of his life. “The goal is to plant a seed, do your best and see what grows
and then assess it,” he explains. “You want the gallery to support itself and continue growth in my art career, and it already has; it has shown some positive early stages of recognition. I would like to have a year-round gallery and some special events along the way as we grow.” Though his artwork can be seen at the Providence Art Club, having a gallery of his own allows him more space to share his many works of art, including his much larger paintings, with a community of warm and welcoming artists, local businesses and residents, as well as those just traveling through. Both the energy and tranquility he exudes can be experienced, whether it’s through admiring his bold and vibrant paintings (such as his noteworthy WaterFire works) or listening to him speak wistfully of day to day life. As a prominent member of the Rhode Island arts community, Tomaselli teaches to inspire and learns through his teachings, thus his inspiration often comes from others and the relationships he forms. He adds, “I enjoy place; that place can be where I am and usually where I am there is something around me that visually excites me. I also try to
bring a certain feeling, emotion and attitude to that which I am painting.” The gallery has already generated a lot of interest, and Tomaselli makes sure to embrace every moment. Even with a demanding schedule, from being the owner of T’s Restaurant in East Greenwich for almost 30 years, to teaching oil painting classes and offering workshops at the Providence Art Club, Tomaselli – with the help of his wife – has made the time to paint. “If I really want to accomplish what I want to accomplish, I just wake up earlier; to fill my soul, that’s basically what I am doing with art.” He advises, “Paint first, then do all the tasks after you paint; call them errands, call them what you want, but do the important things first.” So wake up early, skip the errands and make sure to visit Anthony Tomaselli’s Gallery of Newport. If you are so intrigued, drop by on most Wednesdays during the summer for a “Talk with Anthony” session, which includes a free painting demo during which you can get inspired by the artist himself. If you wish to view more of Anthony Tomaselli’s artwork, you can visit www.anthonytomaselli.com.
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A Dish Best Served Cold In the summer, most of us either avoid soup entirely (it’s too hot) or gravitate towards our beloved clam chowder. Gazpacho, however, is a perfect option. The chilled tomato soup, originally of Andalusian Spanish origin, was made for the hot weather – literally. (It gets hot in southern Spain.) Now more
Bistro 9
of a catchall term for any chilled vegetable soup, gazpacho comes in plenty of creative incarnations. Here are some of our favorites for Rhode Island’s own sweltering south.
This one was refreshing, as a good gazpacho should be, with a pleasing texture and a wide variety of veggies, adding avocado, zucchini, red onions and bell peppers to the typical tomato. 1646 Division Street, East Greenwich. 398-1875, www. bistro9restaurant.com
Spain of Narragansett Trattoria Simpatico Probably the most unique interpretation we sampled, this fruit gazpacho was a complete departure from the standard tomato-based version, and then took it even further with some crushed pistachio garnish that nicely enhanced the texture. 13 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. 423-3731, www.trattoriasimpatico.com
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As expected, the restaurant named for gazpacho’s country of origin made a more than respectable bowl of it. This one was heavy on vegetables with a spicy kick and a refreshing hint of cilantro. 1144 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 783-9770, www.spainri.com
El Fuego This was a very classic iteration with a clean, but robust tomato base, dotted with lots of fresh zucchini – like summer in a bowl. 344 Main Street, Wakefield. 2843353, www.elfuegomexicangrill.com
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