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Barrington: Nayatt Point! Pretty waterviews from this sparkling sun-splashed 3-level 4 bed, 3.5 bath in prime location; tall ceilings; walls of windows; hardwoods; gas heat, central air, 3 fireplaces, garages for 3 cars, pride of ownership! $1,185,000
East Providence: Beautiful Rumford custom home on Turner Reservoir. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings. Wonderful cooks kitchen with 3-sided fireplace. First floor master. Screened-in porch. Central air. A rare opportunity in this special neighborhood. $759,000
Barrington: This fabulous 1870 boat house sits on land jutting into Barrington Harbor. Amazing vista of Yacht Club & the daily harbor activity. Boat house has a great room, kitchen, bath & sleeps 2. The deck and deep water dock orients property onto the Harbor. $729,000
Barrington: Beautifully maintained spacious colonial in the heart of Nayatt. Large sunlit family room. Oversized sunroom with cathedral ceilings. Formal living room with fireplace. Renovated kitchen with granite. Large yard. Walk to beach. A fabulous home! $695,000
Warren: Charming antique farmhouse in Touisset with deeded water access! Majestic front porch, west facing water views. Thoughtful restoration with many luxury amenities. Granite/stainless kitchen, luxurious master bath, heated barn/ workshop. Very special! $637,500
Barrington: Spectacular waterfront lot - almost 2/3 acre - fronting on the Barrington River. Gorgeous sunsets - property includes charming garage/barn with loft. Excellent location with opportunity for future dock. $579,000
Barrington: Fabulous opportunity in the heart of Rumstick! Classic colonial features smashing designer kitchen, updated baths, sunlit family room with access to new patio, gas heat, and loads more! Gorgeous, park-like lot minutes from Smith’s Cove. Move-in ready! $449,000
Portsmouth: Enjoy panoramic views of the Sakonnet from this sweet waterfront cottage. Make unforgettable memories in this charming seaside neighborhood. Fishing, boating & swimming just steps from your door. $369,900
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A dream home in Barrington
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21 Live Well A Barrington fixer-upper becomes one couple’s dream home 22 Homestyle 25 Whole Body 26 Connoisseur 27 Shop Around
This one-time whaling community is transforming into a thriving creative hub
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29 Taste Revisiting a neighborhood staple in Seekonk 30 Review 32 Connoisseur 33 Drink 34 News Bites 35 Dining Guide
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Every Month 5 Editor’s Note/Letters
37 Gallery Bristol’s Hope Gallery is a creative haven 38 Calendar 40 Artistry 41 On Stage
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Editor’s Note Time for a Time Out It might seem counterintuitive, but when you’re stressed out – and really, who isn’t stressed out these days? – it’s much harder to force yourself to take time to relax. Once your brain is in hyperdrive, it’s hard to get out of it. But there really couldn’t be anything more important for your peace of mind – and the peace of mind of the people who live with you – than to take a little time out for yourself to recharge, rejuvenate and reenergize your life. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself. Our spa issue is full of pampering for your mind, body and spirit.
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The Bay and its sister magazines are proud to be supporters and community partners of these upcoming events: • The Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter let the good times roll once again at their seventh annual Mardi Gras Ball: Saturday, March 1 at 6:30pm at Linden Place. Tickets are $78. www. friendsofthebristolanimalshelter.org • RI Food Fights Presents the Great Cupcake Championship: Sunday, March 9 from 1-4pm at Fête in Providence. Tickets are $10. www.rifoodfights.com • Providence Preservation Society’s Winter Bash Prom: Saturday, March 29 at 8pm at American Locomotive Works. Tickets are $30 until March 7; $35 from March 8-27; $40 at the door. www.ppsri.org
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The Art of Poetry Feeling creative? Ocean State Poets hosts a monthly poetry workshop at the Middletown Library. Turn the page to find out how you can share your love of the written word with fellow appreciators of literature.
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Say What? Middletown’s wordsmiths promote poetry Finding time to focus on how words transcend to become an art form is anything but easy. Schedules runaway with themselves, and days grow thick with errands, meetings and the bane of writers everywhere, responsibilities. Down in Middletown, however, a small enclave of poets are making time for what truly matters: their craft. Every second Saturday of the month, starting at 3pm, three members of Ocean State Poets (Carol Anderheggen, Heather Sullivan and Dave Dragone) welcome the public to meet at the Middletown Library to “discuss, write, craft and read your poems.” The gathering begins with an introduction and, to get the creative juices
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Stargazing isn’t just reserved for warm summer nights on your front lawn. With the chill of winter still upon us, move the starry movie indoors to the Krupowicz Planetarium for their Family Fun Moon Rock Night. On March 13, they will have real moon rocks and meteorites, educational space activities and a full dome planetarium show – Cosmic Collisions. During the show, you
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will see these cosmic collisions, and learn how those impacts drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe. $3, children under four not permitted. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. Seating capacity is 60 people, first come first served. 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. Contact Renee Gamba for more information rgamba@mpsri. net. -Grace Lentini
Small Solutions for Big Change in the Bay We all know that Narragansett Bay, although much cleaner and resilient than it used to be, still needs some TLC. One small way that Roger Williams University is contributing to the solution – and hopefully it will have a domino effect – is by hosting a class, which is open to the public via drop-in, on Practical Shellfish Farming. But why farm shellfish to improve bay quality? They are filter feeders and through their feeding activity they consume algae, dirt and nitrogen pollution (remember those fish kills in Bullocks Cove and the Kickemuit River?). Let me put it to you this way. An adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day – that kicks your Brita filter’s butt. Spearheaded by Associate Professor and Aquaculture Extension Specialist Dr. Dale Leavitt, the course will provide interested individuals with the technical information needed to confidently undertake a small shellfish farming enterprise. The course has everything you would want or need to know, from broodstock to the market and the basic principles of a hatchery, nursery, grow-out operations as well as risk management, siting, permitting and business management.
RWU offers drop-in classes on shellfish farming until April 29
Whether you have waterfront property or are just an interested and concerned citizen, feel free to drop into one of these classes for some information and attainable action steps. These topics are being covered over the course of 12 classes, which have already started but will continue through April 29, weather permitting. Pre-registration is required. Classes are held from 6-9pm on Tuesdays. Contact Cheryl Francis at cfrancis@rwu.edu or Dale Leavitt at dleavitt@rwu.edu. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3110. –Grace Lentini
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flowing, brief readings by the Ocean State Poets, followed by a writing workshop and discussion. A concluding open mic provides brave souls with an opportunity to let loose their poetic projects. And don’t worry, participants do not have to don the title of “poet” in order to attend. Even those who only want to listen to melodic masterpieces are encouraged to make time for this outstanding showcase of poetics. Free. Every second Saturday. 3pm. 700 West Main Rd, Middletown. 401-846-1573, www.oceanstatepoets.org. -Dale J Rappaneau, Jr
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engage in “Buddhist practices.” All meditation meetings are open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to participate. The East Bay’s group is called Mind Tamers, and they meet at the Saints Matthew and Mark Episcopal Church (5 Chapel Rd, Barrington) from 6:308:30pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. So, while a vacation or boat may bring about temporary satisfaction, it’s the inner exploration of the self that provides lasting, irreplaceable happiness. www.mindfulnessri.org. -Dale J Rappaneau, Jr
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Celebrate for Two Great Causes Join the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter at the 7th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, March 1 for a night of food, live music and silent auctions all benefiting rescued animals. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for abandoned, neglected and abused animals that come into the shelter’s care. Continuous veterinary services are given to the loveable companions until they find their future home. At the Linden Place Ballroom in Bristol, entertainment from The Rockin’ Soul Horns Band will be jamming throughout the night and elegant edibles will be catered by Blackstone Caterers. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online on their website or at the Bristol Animal Shelter. 10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-4834, www. friendsofthebristolanimalshelter.org On Saturday, March 22, the nonprofit organization, M.O. Life Inc. (Murphy and Others Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors) is hosting their 18th Annual Charity Ball at White’s of Westport from 6pm-midnight. Supporting this great cause will bring assistance to those
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Buzz Bay Views Boat enthusiasts and people who like to party for a good cause braved the cold for the Frostbiter’s Bash at the Herreshoff Museum and America’s Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol in February. Proceeds of the benefit went to support the museum’s programming. www.herreshoff.org Photography by: Judith Gardner
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Scenes from AHA, New Bedford’s monthly, city-wide arts celebration
The Other Renaissance City The arts are alive and well in New Bedford By Erin Swanson • Photography Amy Amerantes
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rendy galleries, artist co-ops, live music venues, an urban winery and even a restaurant that turns into a disco. Would you believe that all of this big city action goes down in nearby New Bedford? Let’s face it: the city has had its share of problems over the years. While the historic Whaling City has gotten a bad rap, truth be told it’s a vibrant arts and entertainment hub that’s well worth a visit.
Where to Begin There are plenty of great guides and colorful maps that you can pick up either at the waterfront Visitor Center on Fisherman’s Wharf (Old City Pier #3, 800-508-5353) or at many of the galleries located throughout the city. Buy Art Buy NB is a pamphlet that contains the addresses and hours of 13 galleries plus an easy-to-use walking map and information on parking. Downtown New Bedford Inc. is a free guidebook that includes not only gallery information but also listings of restaurants, museums, antique stores and more. Pick up either to navigate the streets with confidence. Another method by which to get acquainted with the New Bedford arts scene is to attend an AHA! Night (www.ahanewbedford.org). This free arts and culture event takes place on the second Thursday of every month
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from 5-9pm downtown. Over 60 museums, galleries, artists, arts organizations, merchants, restaurants, churches and schools band together to present creative programming to the community. Each month brings a different theme. Come out to enjoy art exhibits, live music, theatre skits and lectures. It’s the perfect way to dip your toe into the pool.
Galleries While most visitors stay downtown, there are two lovely must-see art galleries in a big brick mill building in the South End of the city. Colo Colo (101 West Rodney French Blvd. #4; 508-642-6026) is easy to find with its loudly painted door. Through a beaded curtain you’ll stumble upon a spacious contemporary arts gallery featuring works by one artist at a time; each show runs for two weeks. Openings include food, wine and fabulous people. Owner Luis Villanueva plans to switch things up for 2015 when he’ll feature longer running shows with paired up two- and three-dimensional artists whose works complement each other. Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 1-6pm; Sun 12-5pm. If you drive around the back of the same mill building you’ll find Judith Klein Art Studio & Gallery (127 Rodney French Blvd. #31; 508-965-7396, www. judithkleinart.com). Like Villanueva,
Klein once owned a downtown gallery but chose to pack up and move south. In her new studio the artist displays and sells her own wood cuts, gouache and acrylic paintings, linocuts and monoprints as well as multi-media pieces by others. Judith Klein Art Studio & Gallery conducts call to artists providing locals with a stage upon which to show their work to the public. Stop by and see what’s in store. Mon-Fri 12-5pm. Downtown on William Street is the beloved Gallery X (169 William Street; 508-992-2675, www.galleryx.org.). Housed in a quaint white former Universalist church with quirky oversized ant and cockroach sculptures on its façade, Gallery X is an artist cooperative that has been operating since 1990. The 150-seat building hosts visual and performing artists, musicians and writers so expect the unexpected. Whether you’re a painter, a drummer, a thespian or simply someone who enjoys sitting and watching the magic unfold around you, this is the place to be. Wed-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm. It’s your mother’s birthday (or your father’s or your husband’s or your sister’s) and you still have to purchase a gift. Buy local at Gallery 65 (65 William Street; 508-994-1595, www.gallery65onwilliam.com). This artist cooperative features fine arts as well as crafts from artists throughout the South
Coast. From scarves to headbands to jewelry to clutches, your special lady can accessorize and take on the world. Wooden bowls, blown glass tumblers and impressive oversized hand carved fish-shaped cutting boards will help make your house a home. Thu-Sat 11am-4:30pm. On Thursday afternoons while the downtown farmers’ market takes place, the city streets are full and the people are happy. Load up on breads, cheeses and greens and then stroll on over to the New Bedford Art Museum (608 Pleasant Street; 508-961-3072, www.newbedfordartmuseum.org). The museum staff does a wonderful job of researching exhibits and booking the ones that bring people in. Whether it’s an exhibition on color systems in found objects or a show about Audubon birds, there’s something here for every art lover. Wed-Sun 12-5pm. Listen up winos! The Travessia Urban Winery (760 Purchase Street; 774-9296534, www.travessiawine.com) is a winery and wine club that offers not only tastings and sales but also monthly art exhibitions. Pop in during an opening reception night to meet the artist, see his or her works and sample a few of the winery’s decadent blends. Owned and operated by a Portuguese immigrant, these skillfully handcrafted wines are sure to please the palate and be the
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perfect accompaniment to the paintings. Can you say perfect date night? Wed-Sat noon-6pm, Sun noon-5pm.
Live Music You can’t discuss New Bedford’s music scene without mentioning the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (684 Purchase Street; 508-997-5664, www. zeiterion.org). Offering live music, comedy, dance and performance arts, the stage has been graced by the likes of Willie Nelson, Three Doors Down, Jim Belushi and more. Whether you want to take the whole family to the New Shanghai Circus or you want to expand your cultural palate with the Spirit of Uganda, the Z serves up just what you need. If you’re in the mood to get a casual bite to eat and hear some tunes grab a burrito at No Problemo (813 Purchase Street; 508-984-1081, www. noproblemotaqueria.com) before settling in to enjoy some great live music. Decorated in the style of Dia-de-losMuertos-meets-skateboarder-heaven, this laid-back eatery is the perfect place to pop in after a long week of work…. Or with a hangover… or anytime you want to go out in sneakers and a hooded sweatshirt: there are no pretenses here. Mon-Wed 11am-9pm, Thur-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun noon-8pm. The Pour Farm Tavern (780 Purchase
Street. 508-990-1123, www.pourfarm. com) is a charming downtown bar and restaurant with outdoor seating in the warm weather. Every Monday night brings Open Mic with Chris Evil. Thursdays bring Electric Blues with local musician Neal McCarthy. The weekly programming caps off with Sunday Night Jam Sessions featuring jazz, blues, funk and rock ‘n’ roll music. (Be sure to check out the art on the walls; Pour Farm hosts a monthly artist showcase too.) Mon-Wed 11am-1am, Thur-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 4pm-1am. Local bands like Pumpkin Head Ted have been known to play the annual New Bedford Folk Festival as well as local venues like Pier 37 Bar and Grill (37 Union Street. 508-990-0117, www. pier37restaurant.com). Pier 37 is a friendly spot that offers live music every Monday night. Go online to see what’s in store for the week. Sun-Wed 3pm-1am, Thur-Sat 3pm-2am. If you long for the European lifestyle of long meals and late nights, Incognito (1606 Acushnet Avenue; 508-9933933) is the place for you. This trendy North End Mediterranean restaurant turns into a disco on Friday and Saturday nights. Each month brings a special theme night so be sure to call ahead or inquire within. You just may forget that you’re in New Bedford and not Madrid. Fri-Sat 10pm-2am.
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Take a minute to think about everything you’ve done today, and what you still have to do. We’ll wait. There’s cooking, laundry, errands, cleaning, bills, traffic, homework… and that’s all before you get to that little thing called your day job. Never mind the constant buzzing of your phone with calls, texts and emails. And when you’re done for the day, you’re probably too wiped to do anything but stare blankly at your DVR
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Smoothing it Out A g re a t m a ss a g e d o e s wo n d e r s f o r yo u r body and mind A great massage is like a fine wine: you already know they’re fabulous, but you can’t appreciate how fabulous until you’re actually in the moment, savoring every second. When I was reviewing the wildly diverse offerings at Middletown’s SpaVana, there were a number of richly described massages that sounded heavenly (and it’s no wonder — the place gets its name from a hybrid of “spa” and “nirvana”). The nothing-short-of-enviable debacle, of course, is similar to debating the mouth-watering choices at a critically-acclaimed restaurant. Do you go with the safe selection; a trusty choice that promises to satisfy, or do you push yourself outside your comfort zone allowing the opportunity for something new and different to really blow you mind? It was a hard call, but no risk, no reward, right? So in lieu of the standard Swedish massage, I was tempted to live life on the exotic side with SpaVana’s Rock the Casb Aaahh… massage, a journey that is said to help folks find “inner and outer peace.” This ayurvedic treatment, where clients are “treated like royalty,” includes a mini-facial with warm steam towels, a double cleansing of the face and a custom masque followed by moisturizing. But there’s more. We’ll get into that later. Unlike spas found in large hotels, SpaVana is inside the c. 1745 William Redwood Country House. (William Redwood was a son of Abraham Redwood, a founder of Newport’s famed Redwood Library and Athenaeum.) After entering and being warmly greeted, I was shown to the “Tea Room” to hydrate and relax as I waited just a few minutes to be called. Thai statues, Chinese screens with carved landscape designs including birds, flowers and trees set against a gold background, and Asian museum-style pieces juxtaposed against classic Colonial period architectural detail offers an “East Meets West” aesthetic throughout. When massage therapist Grace Fitzgerald called on me, we headed to her favorite treatment room which had duel massage tables for couples’ treatments. The petite and peppy brunette quickly told me her three rules: 1. no cell phone, 2. no helping, and 3. no talking. She had me at hello. Swaddled into the heated table, Grace began to work her magic with the perfect balance of gentle technique with medium to hard pressure. She began by awakening the skin with a gentle dry brush body exfoliation which is said to slough off dry skin, boost circulation and even detoxify the skin. Next she moved into more familiar massage techniques, quickly identifying the space between my shoulder blades where I (and many writers who spend much of the time in front of a keyboard) hold much tension. The advertised “mini-facial” was under-promised as it felt much more than mini — it was all out awesome with a cool masque brushed on the face with the softest strokes and gently removed with heavenly warm towels. The instrumental subtle music and sounds of crashing waves in the distance made it easy to imagine I was relaxing in an over-water bungalow in Bora Bora and not preparing for yet another snowstorm in Rhode Island. By the time Grace began the hair nourishing scalp massage, the nirvana stage kicked in, and the full body massage with hot oil rounded out the 70 minutes of bliss. Like the fine wine, it was even better than I imagined. 299 W Main Road, Middletown. 401-293-0000, www.spavana.com 16
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MaSSage BliSS More heavenly body treatments Treat yourself to the ultimate in relaxation. Alayne White offers an Everything But the Kitchen Sink package complete with a Best Facial, a Smooth as a Baby’s Butt body exfoliation, a warm oil arm, hand and foot massage and warm stone application. The spa goddess opened her new “lifestyle space” – which is more than just a spa – on March 1. 11 Constitution Street, Bristol. 401-254-1772, www.alaynewhite.com A signature massage at High Point Salon and Spa is their sports massage, which is designed for new and seasoned athletes. The massage relaxes the muscles and removes toxins, improving flexibility and helping you recover more quickly from injuries. 200 High Point Avenue, Portsmouth. 401-683-2345, www.highpointsalonandspa.com It’s about your body and soul at Healing Arts Professionals Wellness Center. The holistic haven offers energy healing and acupuncture in addition to their massage services, which include hot stone massage, therapeutic massage, prenatal massage and couples massage in the same room (as well as private partner massage lessons). 1100 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-846-4956, www.healingartspros.com An all-natural salon that focuses on purity of health and products, Pure Salon in Bristol offers natural massages by Heather Erler in the salon. The 30-, 60- and 90-minute offerings are ideal for people with medical conditions exacerbated by chemicals, or anyone looking to live a cleaner lifestyle. 681 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-7873, www. puresalonri.com or www.bodyworkbyheather.com Now open in their new location, A New Beginning Salon and Spa is a full service salon that also offers spray tanning, facials and massages. Check out their hour-long or 90-minute Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage combo for the ultimate in deep muscle relaxation. 87 Gooding Avenue, Bristol. 401-396-5911, www.newbeginningsalonandspa.com Let Spa Terre at the Hotel Viking transport you to Thailand. Their Mai Pai Thai Ritual includes a traditional table Thai massage, a tropical body mask and a Thaistyle foot massage. The indulgence finishes with a soak in tub filled with flowers and tropical scents. 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-3300, www.hotelviking.com
Face Forward A n indulgent facial does s o m u c h m ore than cleanse your s k i n I know, I know. I choose to live in New England. I have no right to complain about the weather. But let me tell you, I have never hated a winter so much as I have hated this one. I’ve had it up to here with clearing snow off of my car, of skidding on ice, of trudging through feet of slush, of frozen fingers and icy toes. I’m a lot of fun to be around right now… can’t you tell? I know there’s an end in sight, but as I got in my car in the middle of yet another snowstorm and headed to Elizabeth Grady in Seekonk, it felt about as far away as the molten center of the earth (which sounds pretty cozy right now, doesn’t it? Oh, just me?). I walked into the unassuming space in the Target plaza, and immediately took a calming breath. Laurie, my facialist, led me into a peaceful (and blissfully warm) treatment room in serene white tones. I settled into the spa bed and prepared myself for an hour-long vacation. I had booked a Signature Facial, but the actual skincare choices were to be made then, as Laurie evaluated my skin. My concerns: some dryness (thanks, winter) and some budding fine lines (thanks, 30s). She decided to pair a lactic peel with an apple stem-cell mask, which is a power hydrating/anti-oxidant duo that left my skin glowing afterwards… but I’m getting ahead of myself. Laurie started by cleansing my skin with a delicious-smelling Elizabeth Grady cleanser. Before my visit I didn’t even know Grady made products – but let me tell you, they worked. She then applied the lactic acid peel, which was a little stingy, but effectively got rid of all of my dry winter flakes and stimulated collagen production to plump those most unwelcome fine lines. She followed that with steam and extractions, then started a massage of my face and décolletage that lasted longer than I would have thought it would, but was dreamy. She then applied the apple stem-cell mask, and put my hands into warming mitts to enjoy for the rest of the facial. (Apparently I’m not the only one who comes in half-frozen and wishing for a little warmth.) Laurie then prepped my skin with a micro-emulsion serum, which targets delivery of moisture to the deeper layers of my skin, and applied Grady’s Hydrasurge Crème, which was a big dose of moisture without any icky, greasy residue. Afterwards, I loved the results. My skin looked glowy and bright, and I was totally without the oily residue that too-often lingers after a facial, sending me straight home to the shower. I even left there and went straight to Target with no compunction against being makeup-free – my skin looked that good. It might not have been a real vacation, but my trip to Elizabeth Grady was exactly the escape from the cold that I needed. 20 Commerce Way, Seekonk. 508-336-7710, www.elizabethgrady.com
Finding inner beauty at Elizabeth Grady in Seekonk
lOOk and Feel gOrgeOuS Facials that will leave you looking and feeling like new Tranquil Waters Spa, Salon and Café already gives you plenty of good reasons to spend the day (like the fact that the full service salon and spa has a boutique and café attached), but here’s one more: their Divine Wine package, which offers a balsamico body wrap, deep pore cleansing facial and divine wine manicure and pedicure. 1479 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-6676, www.tranquilwatersspacafe.com Ch’i Spa in Barrington offers Aveda products and services, like Botanical
Skin Resurfacing. Aveda’s alternative to microdermabrasion smoothes the skin’s texture and shrinks the pores while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. 338 County Road, Suite E, Barrington. 401-245-1900, www.chi-spa.net Great skin is the order of the day at Archbeauty Skin Care Salon & Boutique. Their “face couture” facials include G.M. Collins and Skinceutical treatments, while their “advanced face couture” includes oxygenating treatments and plant stem therapy. 18 Memorial Blvd W, Newport. 401-619-5885, www.archbeauty.com
For the price of an average facial, Warren’s Glow Face & Body Spa offers a Luxury Sampler. The treatment includes an express classic, enzyme or glycolic facial, a luxury back treatment and a foot and lower leg massage. 585 Main Street, Warren. 401-245-0978, www.glowri.com Zenabelle quickly established itself as a destination for “eco-chic” beauty, and now offers holistic facials in their Bristol boutique. The Botanical Beauty Facial uses products by the sustainably-farmed Dr. Hauschka
Skincare to fortify, tighten and revitalize the skin. 573 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-396-9603, www.zenabelle.com Middletown’s Newport Acupuncture and Wellness Spa is a one-stop destination for massage, facials and holistic treatments like weight loss treatments and energy work. Their Gentlemen’s Blue Spruce Facial addresses the skin damage done by aging, shaving and the environment, and combines the purifying facial with light massage. 850 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-849-0514, www.newportacupuncture.com
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Th re e m o re u n ex p e c te d ways to b e g o o d to yo u r s e l f You could walk into Hair, Heart and Soul three-story aesthetics mecca in Bristol and spend a day blissfully lost in beautiful indulgence. The first floor is a full-service hair salon. The second: a day spa that offers massage, facials, electrolysis and airbrush tanning. The third? That’s where the hair and eyelash extensions happen, and is also home to a private bridal suite for brides-to-be and their attendants on the big day. HHS’s Girls Spa Day, designed to enjoy with a friend, includes an aromatic foot bath, a customized massage, a full body scrub and a face forward facial. Since you’ll be there the whole day, they also provide lunch and use of the spa shower. 407 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-5200, www.hairheartandsoul.com There’s nothing you can do about those unsightly varicose veins, right? They are, along with lower heels and bigger bags (under your eyes and on your shoulder) an ugly fact of aging. Wrong. Rhode Island Medical Imaging in East Providence offers solutions for varicose veins for both men and women. It’s too technical to get into here, so let’s talk dollars instead. Because varicose veins are often caused by circulation insuffiencies, the treatments are covered by insurance more often than not. Now, if there were only a way to get spa days covered… 1525 Wampanoag Trail, Suite 101, East Providence. 401-4322400, www.rimirad.com Don’t just spring clean your house – spring clean your makeup drawer, too. A New Leaf Hair Studio in Bristol offers cosmetic services like makeup application, lash application and makeup lessons, buy they also offer a “spring cleaning” of your makeup drawer. The most important piece of knowing how to make yourself look beautiful is knowing the best, cleanest tools to use. After all, when’s the last time you washed your makeup brushes? If it was earlier than last week, that’s too long. And if your mascara is more than two months old, it needs to go, or you could end up with eye infections. Let’s all learn a lesson from Bob Costas at the Winter Olympics and avoid letting that happen. Book a cosmetic spring cleaning – best case scenario is you free up space to be filled with new treats for yourself. 18 State Street, Bristol. 401-254-9333, www.newleafhairstudio.com
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had the lucky fortune of living in Paris, a dream many people share. But when the couple had the opportunity to return to their southern New England roots and raise their three young children in similar environs to their own youth, they jumped at the opportunity. “I looked at every town on 95 South,” laughs Greg, but Cheryl just wasn’t connecting with any of the communities. With Greg’s job in Boston, the couple started their search closer to the city, but they soon found the ideal fit just a little further from Beantown than they thought: Barrington. “The family won out, but I got a beautiful community [in exchange] for the long commute.” The house they had chosen, a traditional Colonial style, was perfectly suitable, but after a while, Cheryl had expressed to Greg that it wasn’t “the last house I want to own.” So
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with no pressure, the two sought a home that would truly be a place they were comfortable in and that their children would grow into. The run down cottage-style house just steps from Rhode Island Country Club hardly met their wish list. “It was pretty run down inside and hadn’t been maintained – and it was too small for my family,” Greg says. Before they could turn their back on the needy property, both he and Cheryl looked around, were charmed by the mature beech trees, and the site spoke to them. “We knew it was right,” explains Greg. For some people, taking a home from drab to fab is a passion. For Greg and Cheryl, it was uncharted territory. What they lacked in renovation experience they made up for in ambition – helped by a dash of kismet. “Through fate, we were introduced to David [Andreozzi] and he came
over one evening and we had a conversation about the immediate needs [of the home] and one thing led to another, and more conversations, then plans and talks about what [the home] could be,” says Greg. David Andreozzi, Principal of Andreozzi Architects, listened to Greg and Cheryl, and all of a sudden, the home’s limitations started to sound awfully familiar. “I originally was hired in 1991 by a different client to put an addition on that house,” says Dave. “They ended up calling me by coincidence.” Together, Greg, Cheryl and Dave collaborated on setting realistic goals for the home along with a realistic budget and timeline. The first phase included a spacious master suite, luxurious but functional bathroom and his and hers closets. The design was created for anything but show. It was crafted as a sanctuary from the strains of the daily routine.
“In the context of long commutes and stressful work… it really was the ability to have… an enclave where it’s private, comfortable, relaxed and also functional. Dave recognized really quickly we wanted ‘nice’ but certainly not ostentatious,” explains Greg. “Everything needed to work.” Greg credits David’s “passion and vision and artistry” for taking the project from vision to reality. The couple had decided long before pulling the trigger on phase one that the master suite was the top priority and that they could live with the kitchen and other side of the home as-is for some time. “Cheryl and I held hands and said, ‘We could last in this,’” says Greg. “That lasted two years.” Because they had already discussed a master plan for the home, when the time and budget allowed entering the next renovation phase,
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it was a simple step forward. Email grace@providenceonline.com “Suddenly there was an opporto learn more tunity to jump at phase two,” says Greg. “David had all the plans and we were ready to go.” it’s not all about the kids. Greg and While the kitchen was the lifeblood Cheryl worked with Dave to design a of phase two, the couple sought a wine room as well in the basement. space that would seamlessly blend “With a really big lock,” Greg adds. into the dining area and ultimately Greg credits Cheryl with the artistic the living room. Because they would vision for the home, bringing in the varibe demolishing an existing garage ous shades that adorn the walls and a and adding new square footage, design aesthetic that makes visitors feel the couple thought long and hard welcome throughout. The Perry house about the long term needs of their was the place to be last winter when family and agreed a finished base- a blizzard brought nearly two feet of ment with ample space to relax and snow to Barrington. “We had a generarecreate would have its privileges. tor and we became very popular,” Greg As the kids are beginning to enter laughs. “We had 15 people and four their teenage years, the couple cre- dogs here and it was one of the hapated a casual hangout with a large piest moments for me in the house.” flat-screen television, pool table and As he looked around and saw friends foosball table so that they could and family laughing and eating, every functionally have a teenagers’ ha- burner on the stove at full capacity, and ven and not be worried about where children running in and out of the snow, their brood is headed to on the Greg says there was a palpable sense of weekends. “We wanted them to mi- how the home worked successfully. “It’s grate to our house to see who [the a testimony to David’s approach and rekids] are hanging out with… There’s ally connecting to who we are,” he says. a method to our madness,” Greg “We couldn’t express to David what our laughs. “Our devious plan worked wants and needs are… he intuitively exbecause it has become a nice place tracted who we are and how we needed for the kids and their friends.” But it to work. He really hit a homerun.”
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It’s early Sunday morning and I’m driving down Rt. 114 towards Bristol. Over the bridge into Warren, I spot a runner on the bike path braving the winter elements. I see a bundled family walking into church. I’m on my way to Bristol Yoga Studio (BYS) for its first class of the day. I walk into the light, airy space and am warmly welcomed by owner Tracy Cooper Ramos. The space is filling up, so I find a corner spot. Within a few more minutes, the room is brimming with both women and men, young and old. Some, like me, are new to the studio and need a little guidance from Tracy on what to grab. Most have been here before, acknowledging other regulars with nods and smiles. All made a decision to start the day in a mindful way. We face Tracy and the tall wall of windows leading to Thames Street. Her voice and demeanor are rooted in pure purpose, and with each word and movement she positively reinforces our poses and transitions. “The yoga is yours,” she says, reminding the class to take each move to our personal comfort level. “Find your own path through yoga,” she insists. Calm yet direct, she leads the class in what can be described as a spiritual journey. For some, that means taking the pose to its physical limits. To others, slower movements and closed eyes create a cleansing of the mind. I
choose a path in the middle, opting to plank rather than downward dog, yet taking other moments to get in child’s pose to relax my body and mind. Tracy is the stuff of yoga legend in the East Bay. Having taught for the last eight years, seven at BYS, her studio has had three addresses throughout town. Her new location, just steps away from Bristol Harbor, opened on January 1. With a motto of “more yoga for more people,” Tracy’s mission is to help all kinds of people with all kinds of yoga. Be it heated, prenatal or beginner, “every body finds their own place in yoga. We help people find their way,” she tells me. Much like the class I took, Tracy explains that everyone has their own reason for practicing yoga – be it weight management, relaxation or spiritual fulfillment. In the warmer months, you’ll find the studio’s instructors leading sessions at Blithewold, Mt. Hope Farm and Linden Place. “It’s about community. We are everyday people who just happen to practice yoga,” she says,
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Spring Into Style A local stylist dishes on local fashion do’s and don’ts
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Freelance wardrobe and fashion stylist Serena Gaitskell gives a sneak peak at 2014 trends
navy leggings with a top in a sorbet color is fun. Do you have a favorite Rhode Island designer? I love love love the gorgeous shoes of Allesandra Gold who was in Rhode Island and is now based in Miami. When I need shoes for a shoot I use her shoes. Her stuff is amazing. How do you determine when it is time to clean out the wardrobe? If you have not worn something in five years then get rid of it. Having said that I do have a few pieces in my closet that I have not worn in years but I had picked up at the Armani factory in Milan – a jacket that feels very ‘80s with big wide olive green and black stripes. I feel like I would be playing cricket if I wore it but I cannot part with it because it is black label Armani! When you clean out, donate your clothes. I pass on to Encore, the second-hand thrift shop operated by St. John’s church here in town.
What is the most challenging part of your work? It is making everyone happy because fashion is so subjective. On a commercial shoot there will be 10 to 12 people involved with the process, from agency to brand to director. For a 20-second spot you have to have clothes with colors that do not compete with each other or with the product or the background of the set. It can take many hours in the fitting room to find the right look for a commercial. I do a great deal of work for a client who needs me to dress the talent in “season-less” clothes that say anywhere USA and any time of year. Once I am on set for the shoot nothing can be changed with the wardrobe, so the work is over in that respect. I just have to make sure everyone looks good the day of filming. What celebrity could use your help? Golden Globe fashion disasters 2014 were Rashida Jones in a white gown
decorated with glitzy palm trees and Reese Witherspoon wearing a dreary green dress. Both ladies need a fashion makeover – they need a new stylist. Fashion perfection was Sofia Vergara whose figure hugging black strapless gown was accented by the most fabulous turquoise necklace I have ever seen. Quite incredible. I would love to work with any one of them. Call me! What item should women stay away from wearing even if it is “in”? The tracksuit, or sweat suit as Americans call it. I hate it. It looks sloppy no matter how much you have paid for it. I do not even like to see people wearing workout clothes all day. Go home from the gym, have a shower and put some clothes on.
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Serena Marler Gaitskell is a freelance wardrobe and fashion stylist for film, television, commercials, print and editorial. Originally from England, she was Fashion Editor for the Sunday Express newspaper and covered the fashion season in Milan, Paris and London. Serena has made Barrington home since 2001 with her husband Rick and their children Portia, Lucien and Minty. Over cups of English tea (of course) we talked about spring fashion, when to clean out the closet and an American fashion staple: the sweat suit. After this cold, crummy winter, what do we have to look forward to with the spring color palette? Quite a lot of the bright colors but less on the neon: instead, a softer shade, more of the mouthwatering delicious sorbet shades of mint or coral. It is in everything from clothes to shoes. What is the big new style? The silhouette look. Wide leg pants and long full skirts that accentuate the waist are two big trends to watch – it may take a year or so to hit Rhode Island. I think there can be a balance in fashion these days, which can be translated into doing what works for you. There is not one set way to dress, which is kind of nice really. Any big “it” pieces for 2014? The biker jacket in any color other than black. Floral prints both small and oversized and by that I mean beyond the classic English rose garden look. Metallic texture in gold and silver are everywhere, and not just as accent pieces. Rhode Islanders, like most Americans, have a more casual aesthetic to fashion. Is there any big look this season, which will work well here in the East Bay? Anchors are a huge print for summer. They are everywhere, from home décor to fashion. An anchor print is perfect for Rhode Island, because it is preppy and we are near the coast. To have an anchor print on a pair of
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Taking jewelry to new heights in East Providence As I anticipated my visit to M.R.T. Jewelers for this month’s column, all I could think of was the intimidation factor. I prepared to hear painfully high prices and be faced with beautiful things I surely could not afford. But when I was greeted warmly by David Audette and his adorable, shaggy dog Mandy, I knew I was in a very different place. David’s father, Joseph Audette, bought the original storefront and name from another family in 1972 and wanted to maintain the integrity of the previous business. Although one of the biggest events for M.R.T. is their annual
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Savoring every sip at Chardonnay’s passed Chardonnay’s many times and never stopped, though the always-full parking lot seemed like a good sign. My expectations rose as soon as I left the nondescript strip of highway for the spacious, tasteful interior. Though it was early on a Tuesday night, it vibrated with a good mood and almost every table was full; dim lighting fostered intimacy and comfort. We started with the Fig Jam and Arugula Pizza ($13.75). The thin but pliant crust was spread with fig jam and topped with plenty of tender arugula. Sliced red onion, dried yellow tomatoes and spoonfuls of goat cheese added bursts of flavor. The acclaimed pizza of this region sets the bar high, so I was surprised how impressed I was by this one. Visiting on a Tuesday, we were able to take advantage of the $22 three-course special. This menu includes a choice of appetizer, salad and entrée, most of which are available on the regular menu. For my appetizer, I chose the Grilled Clams (normally $13.25). Five plump, buttery clams were sprinkled
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with parsley and served on a stylish triangular rack with a wedge of lemon. They were nicely cooked and the portion was just right. My husband had the Stuffed Pepper (normally $7.25). A large bell pepper was split and stuffed with sausage risotto, topped with mozzarella and baked in a ramekin of marinara sauce. Despite the name, Chardonnay’s doesn’t have the pages-long wine list of a large-cellared restaurant, but the list is unintimidating and nicely organized. Over 20 wines available by the glass can be ordered in three-, six- or eight-ounce pours. I asked if many people created their own flights, but surprisingly, the answer was no – the three ounce pours are more often brought to the table when a diner wants a few more sips to finish with a dish. Still, wine adventurers should relish this chance to pair each course with a different wine without getting too tipsy. I started with a medium pour of the Principessa Gavia Gavi ($7.25/six oz.), a fresh and crisp choice for my pizza. My husband had the Cecchi Chianti ($6/six oz.), a nice balance
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of light fruit and tannins. While the wine selection was adequate, I think Chardonnay’s could pay homage to its name by serving wines in glasses appropriate to the varietal, but this is admittedly a touch that many diners won’t expect or appreciate. Two salad options are available with the Tuesday menu. The Caesar was well dressed with ample shavings of Parmesan, and the House salad was fresh and full of color. Despite the busy night, our waitress was incredibly attentive and friendly. We had a good view of the wait staff filing in and out of the kitchen, and it was easy to tell that this was a wellorganized and tightly run operation. For my entrée, I chose the Pork Medallions Gratinée (normally $21). The pork medallions were topped with a Port dijon sauce and crumbled Gorgonzola. This entrée was served with a generous portion of garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. A side of vegetables is a good test of a restaurant; at many with similarly traditional menus, they are the soggy, bland stepchildren of the plate. To my surprise, my mix of carrots, squash, green beans and peppers was correctly cooked and firm to the bite. The pork’s sauce
was a bit sweet for my taste, but the meat was very tender. A glass of the Cline Zin ($6 /six oz.) paired well with the dish’s sweet richness. My husband had the Braised Beef and Pork Rigatoni (normally $18.75). The meaty red sauce had nicely cooked mushrooms and carrots. If we hadn’t started with a pizza, I would have insisted on the dessert pizza, topped with mascarpone, fresh fruit, melba sauce and crème anglaise. Our waitress emphatically recommended the PB&C ($7). It was a chocolate cake layered with whipped peanut butter, then each slice was completely coated in ganache and drizzled with white chocolate. It was delicious to share for chocolate and peanut butter lovers like us. If you, like me, have driven by Chardonnay’s and never managed to stop, step on the brakes next time. It’s worth a visit.
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Behind the Dough
Rising to the occasion with Seven Stars’ lead baker Lead baker Jim Williams co-owns Seven Stars Bakery with his wife, Lynn. In 2001, the duo moved to Rhode Island and opened Seven Stars Bakery. Thirteen years later, he is still doing what he loves, and satisfying our cravings along the way. Where did the name Seven Stars come from? My wife thought that she might want to be a cheese maker. So she went and spent six months on a goat cheese farm in England in a little village. There was a little pub called Seven Stars Inn. She got there and after a couple of hours she realized that she was not going to be a goat farmer. What’s your philosophy behind the recipes? Everything we do has been an evolution of places we’ve worked, the things we’ve wanted to do and the way we wanted to do [them]. A lot of times with baking it’s not necessarily just the recipe; it’s the method and the way you go about it. So, we had a lot of ideas of how we wanted to do our own thing and that is how things have evolved over the years. Most of it is ours; we created it from scratch. What’s your favorite thing to bake? Bread, for sure. I like bread. There’s something about bread. If I never mix another muffin again, I am very content with that. But bread is totally different. And bread is a funny thing, people that are really into bread get it, people that aren’t, don’t. It’s a great thing. What is there to get about bread? There’s something about it. The whole process, the fermentation process, the way you can manipulate it. There’s a ton of science behind but you don’t necessarily need to know it. If you know how to make bread you don’t really need to know the why. I don’t know a ton about the science of it. What I know is what I see and feel. The more you learn, the more there is to learn. You never stop learning how to make bread. Maybe that’s what I like about it, it’s simple yet complex at the same time.
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What are some of the basics behind the baking? We don’t use any bread flour here; we use all-purpose flour. The big difference is that bread flour is super strong. For really wet, long fermented breads, like we do, we wouldn’t get the same kind of texture, hole structure and volume that we’re looking for. Whereas bread flour would be better for bagels and really fast breads. If you are really fermenting for long periods of time you really need a low protein flour. Why would you ferment for a long time? That is where you get flavor. The flavor of the bread is from the fermentation. We use very little honey or sugar. We rely on the fermentation for the flavor. Most of our breads are flour, water and salt. That’s it. Can you explain the difference between using a yeast versus having a naturally leavened (risen) bread? Some of our breads have yeast in them. Others are naturally leavened. They kind of do the same thing, they ferment a dough. The difference though is that the sourdough is perpetuated over time. With a commercial yeast, which you buy in a block and it looks like a brick, you just weigh out what you need. The sourdough (or natural) yeast starts with flour and water; we mix them together, let it sit for awhile and it starts to naturally ferment. So, we keep building on it. So now, every day, we take a piece of it, and we add more flour and water to it, and then
tomorrow we’ll make bread with that. Then the next day we’ll pull a piece off of that and we just keep going. So, you’ve used the same sourdough strain all these years? Yes, and it sounds crazier than what it really is. You hear about these 100-yearold yeasts but it doesn’t mean anything because it really becomes your environment. Once you have it established you just want to keep it alive. How much do you bake each day? Tonight – which is the slow time of year – we’ll have baked 3,540 pieces of morning pastries – all of the muffins, scones, cookies – and 1,800 loaves of bread. During the busy season, early fall through the holidays, we’ll do roughly 4,424 pastries and 2,413 loaves of bread. Anything we have leftover gets donated. All three of our stores deal with different organizations, mostly to local churches. So, we don’t throw anything away.
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fancy Barrington and postcard-perfect Bristol, Warren is the redheaded stepchild of the East Bay. But since we’re all redheaded Irishmen during the month of March, what better town to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s your guide to a Warren Irish pub-crawl. St. Patrick’s Day falls on Monday the 17, but at Tinker’s Nest the festivities start on Friday the 14th with a four-day extravaganza of Irish drink, food and music. Irish bands from all over New England will grace the stage throughout the weekend, with Monday’s lineup including five indoor performances and six acoustic outdoor performances in a large heated tent. More importantly, the outdoor tent will also house an additional bar and port-a-johns. Monday kicks off at 9am with an Irish breakfast available, and Irish favorites like corned beef and cabbage will supplement the regular menu all day (and all weekend). If you arrive at 9am, you may find yourself in line waiting to get in – check out footage of last year’s madness on YouTube. 322 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8875, www.facebook.com/ tinkersnest.
Expect another large crowd at Fat Belly’s Pub, a statewide Irish pub chain that may be the largest bar in town. There’s no shortage of entertainment here with live music on weekends throughout the year, flat-screen TVs at every turn for prime game-day spectating and even a game room that offers video games, foosball and billiards. If you need a break from your Guinness, Harp or Smithwick’s, try Mil Pil – a honey pilsner exclusive to Fat Belly’s Pubs brewed by Gloucester’s Cape Ann Brewing Company. 632 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-289-0887, www. fatbellyspub.com. For a somewhat cozier vibe, check out Crossroads Restaurant. The front bar is small but rich in character and whimsy – where else can you find cannons, musical cherubs, glowing lava rocks, massive rhino heads, suits of armor and snowmen bearing breath mints all sharing the same space? The Irish accessories peppered throughout, however, remind you where this place’s roots lie. If the front bar is full, continue past the fireplace and the Garden room (complete with trees and skylight), for a spot in the way
back Victorian Lounge. The large menu makes Crossroads a great spot to re-fuel if you’ve worked up an appetite, but before you’re tempted to wash it all down with a Killian’s Irish Red, know that this Irish original is now brewed by Colorado-based Molson Coors. 133 Market Street, Warren. 401-245-9305, www.crossroadsrestaurantri.com. The last stop is The Admiral English Pub, down on Water Street’s “Restaurant Row” nestled next to Tav-Vino, Trafford and Wharf Tavern. As the name would indicate, The Admiral actually has a British motif but we’ll allow it on St. Patrick’s Day - first, the Queen’s sun sets on Northern Ireland, and second, you may very well be tired of all things Irish by the end of the day. The beer menu includes English natives Bass, Hobgoblin and Monty Python on draft as well as an array of Samuel Smith bottles. Another cozy spot with a lodge-like feel, this menu is also a standout with its monster-sized nachos and house-special “zippy” sauce. 267 Water Street, Warren. 401-245-3139. A Gaelic, St. Patrick’s Day toast to all the redheads - Slainte!
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to beat me and the other early birds at your local farmers market, but like Champe, who gets them from Lee Ann Freitas’ Indie Growers at Mount Hope Farm, you don’t have to go far. Champe describes how he avoids making heavy food that is fatiguing to the palate by using different preparations and different cuts of meat in a single dish. While I’m not about to attempt my own trio of lamb tonight, I can apply this same logic over many weeks of buying different cuts, some of which are less fashionable and cheaper. Local vendors like Hopkins Southdowns, Aquidneck Farms, Pat’s Pastured and others offer a variety of cuts to explore. Persimmon also finds different flavors and textures through less traditional sources; one of his chefs recently made a big batch of kimchi (Korea’s iconic spicy fermented cabbage dish) which they would be putting to use. They also use pickled turnips, parsnips and carrots in some dishes. I asked him if they used any preserved summer vegetables, and he said “we’re not looking to capture summer and enjoy it in winter, we’re in winter and we’d rather look forward to spring.” Whatever season it is, it’s in
good hands, after all, this is a man who described butchering a whole lamb as meditative. 31 State Street, Bristol. 401254-7474, www.persimmonbristol.com. Recipe from the Chef If you want to try something a little more adventurous from Chef Champe Speidel’s kitchen, he’s been kind enough to give us a recipe for “Warm soup of Four Town Farm rainbow carrots, buttered lobster and caraway seed.” You can find the recipe at www. thebaymagazine.com. Simone’s Cooking Classes Simone’s (formerly the Sunnyside) isn’t wasting any time settling into their new location in Warren. The first of their Monday cooking classes will be on March 10 and March 31 from 6:30-9:00pm. Classes cost $50 and will include recipes, wine and tasting. The March 10 class will coincide with their grand opening, so expect bubbly in addition to instruction on a variety of different new and old favorites. The March 31 class will be focused on making fresh pasta and the dishes that accompany it. 275 Child Street, Warren. Call 401-247-1200 to sign up.
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BluEWATER BAR & GRill With nautical décor and an open air kitchen, Bluewater Bar & Grill serves up a unique style of contemporary cuisine. Arrive by land or sea to enjoy locally sourced food in a relaxed waterfront setting. 32 Barton Avenue, Barrington. 401-247-0017. bluewatergrillri.com D $-$$$ MANGiA NEAPoliTAN PizzERiA With renowned whole wheat crust and imported cheeses from Naples, Mangia’s new Barrington location brings fresh and authentic pizza to the East Bay. 296 County Road, Barrington; 401-337-5600. eatmangiapizza.com lD $-$$
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March 1-30: All the world’s a stage. View it DownStage at 2nd Story Theatre this month for Samuel D. Hunter’s A Bright New Boise. This quirky gem explores issues of faith, forgiveness and second chances. $20-$25. 3 & 8pm show times. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.
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March 27: Audubon presents Goodnight Nature, a special nighttime adventure for children ages 3-8. Listen to a nature story, visit with an animal and make a craft. Pajamas optional! Registration is required. $10 member adult/child pair’ $12 non-member adult/child pair. 6:30-7:30pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org.
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March 29: Alice in Wonderland fans take note: The Massasoit Historical Society presents a Mad hatter Tea. There’s no more charming a setting for a tea party than the historic Maxwell House. Call for reservations. 12:30 & 3pm seatings. 59 Church Street, Warren. 401-245-0392, www.massasoithistorical.org.
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March 1-5: RWU presents Red Herring, a noir comedy about love, murder and espionage set in 1952 Boston. $10 general admission; $5 students and seniors. 7:30pm Sat, Mon-Wed; 2pm Sun. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-2543626, www.rwu.edu. March 1-28: Drop by The Coffee Depot in Warren on a Friday night for Open Mic Night. Try your hand on stage or just relax with a coffee and a snack while listening to some talented local performers. Because you need a break from the same old bar scene. Free. 7-10pm. 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-608-2553. March 1-29: The folks at Westport Vineyards offer Public Tours and Wine Tastings every Saturday afternoon. You get a special edition etched wine glass and the chance to taste six wines ranging from sparkling to aperitif. $10. 1 & 3pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. 508636-3423, www.westportrivers.com. March 1-29: Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t shop fresh. Check out the Mount hope Farmers Market, which is open every Saturday year round with local growers, artisans, live music and kid-friendly programming. Free. 9am-1pm. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401-2541745, www.mounthopefarm.org. March 1-29: Coggeshall Farm presents hearth cooking Workshops every Saturday. Guests and guides work together to cook using produce raised on the farm. All sit together to enjoy dinner by candlelight. Reservations required. $50-$60. 4pm. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www. coggeshallfarm.org.
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March 1-29: Saturdays bring the weekly Figure Drawing Workshop to Sandywoods Farm. Each class provides a nude or semi-nude model for artists to draw as they please. No formal instruction is provided. 18 +. $6 students; $14 non-students. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-2417349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. March 1-31: It’s always wine o’clock at Greenvale Vineyards, which is open for Wine Tastings seven days per week, even during the winter. There’s no better way to kill that winter chill than by sampling seven delicious vinos. $12. 2pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-8473777, www.greenvale.com. March 3-31: The Tiverton Library is the place to be for little ones who love a good story! Don’t miss the weekly Preschool Storytime with Ms. Janet. The action happens every Monday morning and every Wednesday afternoon. Ages 3-5. Free. 10:30am Monday; 1:30pm Wednesday. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org. March 4: All are welcome to the Tuesday Night Open Mic at Sandywoods Farm. It doesn’t matter whether you play an instrument, sing, read poetry or do spoken word, there’s an audience waiting for whatever talent you bring. Free. 7-10pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-2417349, www.sandywoodsmusic.com. March 4-25: Cart the kiddos to their own personal heaven. Check out the weekly Kid’s craft Afternoons at Orange Leaf each Tuesday. Enjoy free crafts and activities over frozen yogurt. Free (craft). 2-4pm. 198 Thames Street, Newport. 401-619-7600, www.facebook.com/ orangeleafnewport. March 4-25: Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Great! Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia to prove it. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends.
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8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com. March 4-28: Need some help working your computer, cell phone or ereader? Or maybe you know someone who does? Those requiring a little extra technological help should visit the Tiverton Library every Tuesday and Thursday for computer help. 1:30-4pm. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org. March 6: The Newport Mansions presents Katherine Warren: Newport’s Leading 20th century Preservation Advocate at The Elms. Learn all about this Preservation Society founder and president. Registration required. Free. 11am. 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000. www.newportmansions.org. March 6-27: Every Thursday morning, Barrington Books hosts children’s Story hour followed by craft time in its charming children’s section. It’s the perfect way to cure that mid-morning itch. Free. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www.barringtonbooks.com.
March 6-27: Rogers Free Library believes in promoting creativity. Every Thursday the staff presents Legos at the Library where children and teens can create anything they want. This is recommended for school-aged children. Free. 3:30-4:30pm. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. March 6-27: Thursday night means it’s Open Mic Night at Tinker’s Nest in Warren. It’s the perfect time to finally perform that song you’ve been secretly perfecting in the shower. Free. 9:30pm. 322 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8875. March 8: Common Fence Music presents The Sweetback Sisters with sister harmonies and a string band playing old time, Americana and original songs. $22 advance; $23 door. 7pm doors; 8pm show time. 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org. March 9-30: Make the best out of the day of rest with Audubon’s Sunday Nature Flicks on the big screen. This month learn about insects, plants, the ocean and more.
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March 1: It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Enjoy crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more! Activities are geared for all ages. Free. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org.
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Inspire You Free with admission. 2:30-3:30pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-2457500, www.asri.org. March 21: RWU presents the Senior Directing Project: Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta. Based on the book by David Misch this oddball musical features a ghost who offers words of advice to laundromat patrons. $4 general; $2 students and seniors. 7:30pm. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. www.rwu.edu. March 8: On the second Saturday of every month, Warren’s Church Street Coffee House presents Live Music. It’s an evening of tunes, coffee, pastry and friends in an intimate setting with both local and regional performers. $10. 25 Church Street, Warren. 401-245-8474, check them out on Facebook. March 10: Attention gardeners: Don’t miss the 2014 rhode Island compost conference and Trade Show. Take place in discussions, workshops and more. $35. Salve Regina, 100 Ochre Point Ave, Newport. 401-621-8048, www.environmentalcouncilri.org. March 12: Are you a senior with a zest for life? Come learn something new and meet other active seniors at Audubon’s Just for Seniors! with educational programming and an optional nature walk. $12-$15. 10-11:30am. 1401
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Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. March 14-30: UpStage at 2nd Story Theatre this month it’s Le Dindon or The Dupe by Georges Feydeau. This masterpiece is filled with laughter, love and mistaken identities. $20$25. 2:30 & 7:30pm show times. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. March 21-28: Beach Studios invites intermediate and advanced level artists to bring their colored pencils to the colored Pencil Studio. This class runs Fridays through April 11. 9:30am12:30pm. 146 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-848-2787 x7983, www. facebook.com/beachstudiosri March 23: At the Carpenter Museum this month you can enjoy Tea with Abigail. Abigail Adams, played by Sally Gruber, will visit. Reservations required. 2pm. 4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth. 508252-3031, www.carpentermuseum.org. March 29: Poor Old Shine is a handcrafted alt-Americana band on the rise that’s sure to steal your heart. See them for yourself at Common Fence Music. $20 advance; $23 door. 7pm doors; 8pm show time. 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org.
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“rather primitive dolls for myself and my children over the span of more than 30 years,” she says. This is how she describes what she does: Original mixed media sculpture using cloth: “The head and face are sculpted first. The head size determines the body size. I use a technique of clay over cloth on some of the body parts. The hands and feet I like to sculpt last. When using cloth, I use sawdust to stuff the body. These figures sometime take about two months to complete. I finish up with hair design (handmade wigs), clothing (sewn by me), beading, wax.” Original mixed media sculpture using wire/floral tape: “The body is wire skeleton covered over with floral tape. The tape is covered over with air dried clay. The body is sometimes covered over with free-form peyote beading or croqueted beaded thread,” adds Anita. She has used her artistic and personal skills to attract 26 (and counting) other local and regional artists to participate at Hope Gallery. She promotes artistic diversity through numerous mixed (not mix) media. “First of all, I do art because it makes me feel like I fit in the scheme of life. Art completes me,” says Anita. “As for the public, it is great when I sell a piece to a happy customer. The ‘wow, I love this piece,’ is the reaction I most love. This
year I will be adding my works to Hope Gallery. Being a gallerist has placed my creative juices on the back burner.” Those juices began with her mother and brother Luis who always pushed her to create. People who enjoy unusual sculpture visit her gallery often. Why? “My art is a combination of many different materials. The bead work, recycled jewelry, clay, cloth, etc. is a style that draws many peoples’ attention,” says Anita. “I did not want to hear, ‘oh that’s been done before.’ I wanted to do something totally different. I did not want to do total sculpture. Since I knew how to bead weave, sew and sculpt, I felt that doing the blending of all the mix media in my work really took the art to another level.” Her best compliments have involved a customer’s love for her attention to detail and her originality. She dismisses those few observers who ask, “Are you doing voodoo?” “The best thing someone can say is, ‘I have never seen anything like this before.’”
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Last month Eastern Phoebes played their first show in Rhode Island since its principal creative force and keyboard player Ry Smith, along with vocalist Meg Bayley, relocated to Newport from Long Island in September. It was a small, intimate show at Providence’s Machines With Magnets that found itself jolted to life by the band’s loud blasts of sonic Technicolor. In terms of sound, Eastern Phoebes sits somewhere on the map between bright, ‘60s-inspired pop and DIY, lofi wackiness. Ry throws himself at his keys with reckless abandon while Meg belts and bounces around the stage. That’s a level of fun that can only be infectious and kind of inspiring. That show could very well have been the last time the band performs as its four-member whole in a while, and therein lies the challenge facing Eastern Phoebes as it moves forward. Half of the band, guitar player Rick Kattermann and drummer Gary Norton, still live on Long Island. “When we left them we didn’t see it as a band break up,” Smith says, “But I’m not going to ask them to drive up every time we book something.” What that means for Ry and Meg is a lot of experimentation and noodling with how the band will continue to function as a semi-permanent duo. Their most recent EP, Sprouts, clocks in at five songs and was their only release of 2013. After several
years of producing no fewer than two releases a year, including a couple of full length albums, Ry sees that as running on empty. “My thing is I like to crank music out as much as possible,” says Ry, “But the last six or eight months on Long Island, I just felt like I had nothing left in me. I feel like being in a new place with new surroundings and experiences will push out new material.” What they wanted was more of a community of interested and encouraging artists, which is exactly what they found when they got to Rhode Island. “Here it’s actually about the music, which I’m fascinated by,” he explains. I want it to be about the music and not the coolness of it.” So far this self-prescribed remedy for writer’s block seems to be doing the trick, as Ry has already worked out half of a new album due out from Boston-based label February Records later in the year. “We want it to be a very Rhode Island record,” he says. “He loves nature and terrain, so wherever we are, he finds inspiration from it,” says Meg. “So it will be a lot about the land and the history here.” Time will tell whether or not the new record sounds like coffee milk, but in the meantime they’ve got eight EPs and albums to get acquainted with. Dig deep, listen long and get to know your new musical neighbors. www. easternphoebes.bandcamp.com
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