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Contents The Bay Magazine • April 2019
Features
21 More Than Bunnies
25 Drink Like a Local
Enjoy a statewide sampler of confections perfect for nesting in baskets and more
A dive into the pub scene examines close-knit ties and welcoming vibes
Photography by Wolf Matthewson
Read more about East Bay watering holes like Jack’s Bar (pg. 25).
Departments The Buzz
15 Art Night 2019 kicks off
32 THE INFLUENCER: How a
42 FOOD NEWS: A Providence
11 Meet the local pets and
at Linden Place
fifth-generation jewelry designer
Tex-Mex fave comes to Rumford
adds bling to her wardrobe
their owners celebrated in the fundraising book Rescue Me
16 RHODY GEM: Take a peek into Sprout CoWorking in Warren
12 VOICES OF THE BAY: The interesting backstory of Bristol-based
17 CALENDAR: Events you can’t miss
singer Nancy Hood
this month
13 The founder of The Newport
Life & Style
Summer Comedy Series returns
31 SHOP: Feed your skin with
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14 Learn what goes into the making
44 IN THE KITCHEN: Pudding Riot 36 HOME: Visit the contemporary
elevates a childhood snack to
Tiverton home of the newlyweds
gourmet dessert
behind Mayflower Wallpaper
Food & Drink
47 RESTAURANT GUIDE: Where to eat
39 SPOTLIGHT: Swapping toppings
Pic of the Bay
is just part of the fun at Chomp
50 An East Bay snapshot from one of our readers
40 EXPERIENCE: Pannoni’s in Bristol is the perfect spot for a family dinner out
of Blithewold’s Daffodil Days
ON THE COVER: Everybody knows your name at The Square Peg in Warren. Photography by Wolf Matthewson.
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The Buzz Buzz on the Bay
Voices of the Bay
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Shooter has brought joy to the Kinsella family, and they’ve given him a second chance at a happy life
Puppy Love Fundraising book spotlights rescue pets and their stories Author Fifi O’Neill has always been an animal lover, but wanted to do more than just adopt – she wanted to advocate. So, she put the call out on social media for photos of rescue pets and their stories. Over 500 responses and hours of compilation later, Rescue Me was printed and published, a beautiful book filled with hundreds of furry faces. “Rescue Me is a testament to man’s goodness and a tribute to animals’ loyalty and gratitude,” shares Fifi, who has her own brood of four rescue cats. Rescue Me features more than 250 animals and their stories, and some of these are from the East Bay – Barrington, specifically. There’s Shooter, the adorable pup rescued from an abusive situation and now lives with Pat Kinsella. The once reluctant dog is now a happy member of the family. “[He] sleeps right beside me in bed, usually on his back!” Pat writes. Then there’s Cinderella and Mona, owned and loved by Carey Bell and her family. Cinderella is a senior dog who had been neglected by her family after a divorce split them apart, and Mona is their “sobriety pup” for their
daughter who struggled with addiction. “Mona is going on eight-and-a-half and my daughter is eight years sober,” says Carey, “so it’s clear Mona’s rescue worked both ways!” Fifi created the book to focus on the plight of helpless and homeless animals, promote animal welfare, inspire more adoptions, and raise funds for animal shelters and organizations worldwide. Thanks to the heartwarming stories like those of Shooter, Mona, and Cinderella, Rescue Me is already accomplishing all Fifi hoped for, and more. In fact, she’s already made two TV appearances, earned an New York Times writer’s endorsement, held multiple book signings, and met her initial donation goals through the nonprofit formed after the book. However, she’s only just getting started. “I am planning on a second book,” Fifi shares. “This will have similar goals but will focus on rescues from natural disasters, like fires, floods, hurricanes, mudslides, earthquakes, and so on.” Find Rescue Me on Amazon. 100 percent of proceeds benefit rescue groups and animal shelters. -Megan Schmit
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The Buzz VOICES OF THE BAY
by Nina Murphy
Living History
A class assignment on family history for her daughter 20 years ago propelled Nancy Hood of Bristol to re-examine her own complex childhood. Her parents, Otis and Fran, were active members of the American Communist Party during the height of McCarthyism. The family experienced numerous repercussions from Otis’ very public role as the New England Chair and his election campaigns for public office, including Governor of Massachusetts. For Nancy, a trained singer, it was only natural she would create I’ve Got a Song: A Living History Of The McCarthy Era. The
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program, which has been performed around the country, incorporates music, narration, and a priceless collection of memorabilia capturing the family’s very public life as communists. With accompaniment and narration by Warren musician Barry Brown, it will be presented at Bristol’s Rogers Free Library in the Herreshoff Room on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm. Nancy received her master’s in social work from Boston College and a bachelor’s in music from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts. A psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, she is retired from Roger Williams University Counseling Center.
When the Depression hit, Dad initially had work, but many of his siblings didn’t. His parents had died and left nine children. He helped support the younger ones. When his jobs ran out, seeing the suffering of his family and people around him is what radicalized him. The Communist party was trying to get support for public relief. He got interested and was convinced this was the answer, and got involved. When I was eight, Dad was arrested twice. The books in our house were confiscated and he was put behind bars. He was arrested again when I was ten. I lived with fear that he would be sentenced, and that my mother would also be arrested. I was very aware of the Rosenberg case (American citizens Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed after being convicted of conspiracy for espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union) and very much lived with a fear of this happening to my father. The FBI followed us everywhere – they would come to our house when my parents weren’t home and try to get in. There was a third grade teacher who was working for the FBI that would ask me and my sister questions. When I got off the bus and walked home, a group of young boys would call me names. As I passed their houses and said hello to their mothers, they would not acknowledge me and turned around. As an adolescent, I began questioning some of the things my dad believed in, and we had our disagreements about certain things. There is a lot of good that the Communist party did, and there are things I disagree with. Unfortunately, people believe what the Soviet Union had and what Russia and China have is Communism. They’ve given Communism a bad name. I admire that my parents stood by their beliefs and put their lives on the line for what they believed in.
Photography by Savannah Barkley for The Bay Magazine
Bristol’s Nancy Hood reflects on growing up in a Communist family
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Make ‘Em Laugh The founder of the Newport Summer Comedy Series returns with a whole new set
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Tom Cotter
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one: So, the Newport Summer Comedy Series runs for 15 years. Headliners include Amy Schumer, Lewis Black, and Jeff Dunham, among other superstars. It’s considered one of the most popular comedy festivals in the country. And then, out of nowhere, the venue gets sold, and the series gets cancelled indefinitely. Rim shot. For Joe Rocco, co-founder and president of the series, there was nothing funny about getting the hook in 2015. Understand, Joe doesn’t have to produce world-class comedy shows. During the day, he’s the eponymous owner of RocJo Productions, a TV production company that has garnered two New England Emmy Awards. But he missed it. And when White’s of Westport agreed to serve as a venue, Joe was all in. The Southcoast Comedy Series was born. “I decided to go back to what I know best,” says Joe. What he does best, of course, is book big names: Tom Cotter (April 12) was a favorite contestant on America’s Got Talent. Lenny Clarke (May 4) is a renowned standup and Rescue Me co-star. And Gilbert Gottfried (May 18) is among the most famous living comics. “These aren’t comedy club guys,” says Joe. “These are national acts. These are polished, professional, popular comedians. But they all have their own fans. Comedy is subjective. You want to have different acts,
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who will appeal to different people. There’ll something for everyone.” Joe also formed a comedy connection with – well – the Comedy Connection, perhaps the best-known stand-up venue in the Providence area. The club is an official partner of the Southcoast Comedy Series. This is exciting for Joe, who used to frequent the Comedy Connection but never had a chance to collaborate with its owners. Because the series is brand-new, Joe says audiences should get a lot of bang for their buck. Regular tickets sell for only $25, and the auditorium seats roughly 1,000 people; Joe doesn’t expect the series to sell out, so the crowd should be intimate. “We’re probably going to be in the 400 to 600 range,” he estimates. “You’ll be right on top of these people – and the comedians like it that way.” The timing is also perfect, says Joe, given the grave seriousness of our times. “I think there’s a greater need for comedy now than ever. Just turn on the news for 20 minutes. For two hours, you forget about your bills, you forget about your family drama. If you google the health benefits of laughter, there’s research that backs that up. That’s how I became a fan of comedy. I can remember going to the Comedy Connection, and I can remember what a tremendous stress relief it was.” Westport, SouthCoastComedy.com –Robert Isenberg
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Spring in the East Bay isn’t heralded by signs or banners, but instead by thousands of trumpet-shaped yellow flowers poking through the soil of sill beds, on roadsides, and, most notably, in the gardens at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. “We see five to six thousand visitors each April and May,” shares Tree Callanan, Director of Communications & Visitor Experience. Daffodil Days are a yearly celebration at Blithewold, accompanied by Daffodil teas, workshops, and events like Daffodils at Dusk, an early evening gathering with cocktails and music. “As you can imagine, people just love to see the daffodils arrive after a long, gray winter. The bright yellow is so perky that it really lifts your spirit.” The grounds at Blithewold are already stunning, with their gravel paths, stone structures, views of Narragansett Bay, and Idea Garden. But when these golden blossoms pop up in clusters along the trails, it’s a sunny sight to behold. “We believe that Bessie Van Wickle McKee and her daughter planted daffodils for decades in the early part of the twentieth century,” says Gail
Read, Horticulturist, Gardens and Greenhouse Manager. Today, the landscape – modeled after the woodland charm of an old English country estate – boasts 50 varieties of daffodils and 75,000 blooms each year. Before Daffodil Days begin, the garden staff and volunteers are a flurry of activity, tidying up the gardens and grounds in preparation. Each season, they add more bulbs to bloom for the next, as daffodils are hardy perennials, meaning they return year after year. “The weather plays an important role in determining the length of bloom time,” Gail explains. “Warmer temperatures speed up the blooms, and of course cooler temperatures – especially at night – keep blooms going longer.” While the gardens staff can’t predict the weather, bloom time typically lasts five to six weeks, during which the native wildflowers like trout lilies and mayapples join the fray. Keep an eye on Blithewold’s website, Facebook, and Instagram for more details on how to sign up for the Daffodil Teas, classes, workshops, and events. Bristol, Blithewold.org -Megan Schmit
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Daffodil Days at Blithewold signal the start of the season
An Evening of Fine Art, Food, and Friends Eighth annual celebration of art in the East Bay kicks off in April
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Celebrate the best of both towns during Art Night’s 2019 season
Bristol and Warren have a known, age-old “friendly feud” that seeps into almost every aspect of life in the East Bay, but there are occasions when it’s put aside and the two come together to make what neither could achieve on their own. Art Night is one of those. On the last Thursday of each month, April through August, dozens of art displays and exhibits are showcased in both towns. Demonstrations, culinary art, live music, and much more are free and open to the public. Visitors can walk, bike, drive, take a guided trolley tour or the #60 RIPTA bus that rolls through, enjoying the change in weather as the snow melts and daffodils poke their way through the flower patches on the sidewalks. “Several businesses have been involved in Art Night for many years, such as the Bristol Art Museum, Blithewold, Made in Warren, and the East Bay Chamber of Commerce,” says Darby Pontes, co-chair of the events. Art Night is incredibly important to local artists like Cait Marchetti, who specializes in enamel jewelry. She started participating in March of 2017, after she moved to her studio at 30 Cutler Street, a community for art and business in Warren.
“I’ve been attending the event since 2010, when I was 16,” she says. “I’ve always been interested in promoting the local creative community, and try to get involved in projects and efforts to do so whenever I can.” But Art Night isn’t simply limited to art: “This past season, Art Night partnered with local restaurants to promote the East Bay’s culinary fare; Bywater, Aidan’s, and The Statesman participated,” Darby shares. Giving back to the community and partnership with the towns, in order to preserve and beautify each special space, is also incredibly important to the folks who organize Art Night. Most recently, last July, they collaborated with The Warren Preservation Society to host a pop-up Stereopticon show at the Historic Warren Armory, and in August, they commissioned a local artist and one of The Collaborative founders, Adam Tracy, to install a mural on State Street in Warren. This year’s kickoff will take place on Thursday, April 25, at Linden Place in Bristol. Make sure to get there early – this year’s events are sure to be packed! ArtNightBristolWarren.org -Alyssa Anderson
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We are pleased to introduce Rhody Gem, a new monthly column in The Bay Magazine. We’re always being thanked for spotlighting the “hidden gems” of the state, and in our ongoing efforts to leave no stone unturned, we’re putting the call out to our readership! Each month we’ll spotlight a Rhody Gem: a business, artisan, or place lead to us by our faithful readers. What it is: Ever walk along Main Street in Warren, notice a hanging sign that reads Sprout, and wonder, What is this place? It’s not a plant shop or juice bar, but a “coworking” office space available by membership – suited for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and more.
What makes it a Rhody Gem? According to nominator Darby Pontes, a diverse clientele and a modern space within a historic building combine to make spending time at Sprout so worthwhile. “Members and local organizations gather to work, meet, or host events. It makes you feel at home in a welcoming community,” says Darby. “The Art Gallery [at Sprout] reflects the vibrant art and street scene in town.”
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Through April 21: Imago Gallery showcases “Migration,” a special exhibit by artists like Harriet Diamond, whose installation sculpture focuses on the horrors of the Syrian war and displacement and other artists exploring humanity and journey. Warren, ImagoFoundation4Art.org
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Through April 28: The Bristol Art Museum showcases works of art with roots in everything from lifestyle to nature, food to family, in their “Seeds of Inspiration” exhibit. Featuring painting, photography, and sculpture. Bristol, BristolArtMuseum.org
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April 3: Comedy Connection welcomes DL Hughley, star standup comic known for his appearance in Original Kings of Comedy alongside legends Bernie Mac and Steve Harvey, host of CNN’s DL Hughley Breaks the News and radio personality on NYC airwaves. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com
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April 5: Center yourself with New Moon: Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath, a sensory experience combining gentle yoga practice with a sound bath of vibrations for passive meditation. Portsmouth, Sacred-Center.org
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April 6: Spice things up with the Magnolia Cajun Dance at Sandywoods. Learn how to dance, then put those moves to the test with a concert featuring French Cajun music. Tiverton, Sandywoods.org
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April 13: Hop on over to the Audubon for their Camouflaged Egg Hunt, a one-of-a-kind Easter Egg hunt using brown eggs in natural settings. Bonus: Find one of the golden eggs and win a grand prize. Bristol, ASRI.org
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April 14: Meet Your Maker pops up once a month at Hope & Main, an open house where you can eat, drink, and shop local at their indoor marketplace. Warren, MakeFoodYourBusiness.org
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April 18: Hampstead Stage presents Treasure Island, a swashbuckling tale for kids about pirates on the search for buried treasure, plus the perils of greed and importance of teamwork. Barrington, BarringtonLibrary.org
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April 27: With the Society of Architectural Historians in Providence, the excitement comes to the East Bay with Tour: Bristol’s Architectural Legacy. Learn about the notable DeWolf and Herreshoff families and the structures they left behind. Bristol, SAH.org
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April 27: “Rhode Island Roots: An Evening of Jazz” is the last installment in The Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s Church, featuring Carol Sloane, Harry Allen, and friends. A rare performance combining “beautiful ballads and swinging tunes.” Bristol, CCSAtSM.org
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Chocolate Hop Trade supermarket varieties for local chocolates to elevate your Easter basket By Lauren Vella Photography by Brandon Harmon
It’s early spring – that means warmer weather, morning birdsong, crocuses, and daffodils popping out of the ground, and Easter. One of the best things about this pastelcolored holiday is the treats that come with it. Chocolate is carefully arranged in baskets, hidden as surprises in Easter eggs, or simply molded into bunny shapes and presented in cellophane. This year, ditch the processed or factory-made variety and elevate your Easter basket with selections from five local gourmet chocolatiers.
SWEET TWIST This local purveyor is a one-stop shop. Not only does Sweet Twist make confections, but you can also pick up small gifts and jewelry from the store, too. The shop in East Greenwich makes whimsical sprinklecovered treats that are appropriate for any holiday season. For Easter, sample their chocolate bunnies and chocolate-covered Oreos. You can also find truffles, caramel and chocolate apples, and assorted milk chocolates there year-round. SweetTwist.com
SWEENOR’S CHOCOLATES Sweenor’s is a local business with a history. The shop was started by Walter Sweenor, who needed to make extra money during World War II, and he expanded to a full sweet shop by 1955. The sweet maker is famous for their assorted chocolate boxes, but they also make brittles, truffles, salted toffee, and an array of other chocolate-covered goodies. SweenorsChocolates.com
NEWPORT SWEET SHOPPE This shop is the perfect place for out-of-state visitors to take home a little taste of the seaside city. Newport Sweet Shoppe offers 90 varieties of molded chocolates, including symbols of the area like Newport pineapples, lobsters, sailboats, and seashells. While you’re there, you also might want to pick up some of their cupcakes, cookies, and salted caramels. NewportSweetShoppe.com
JENNIFER’S CHOCOLATES Attention to detail is paramount to owner Jennifer Dowell. The proof of her meticulous work can be found in the names of her products. Names like Dark Espresso Bars and Dark Smoked Sea Salt Caramels describe these goodies’ depth of flavor. This “sweet” spot is best known for its clean, smooth, impeccably paired flavors like chocolate coconut clusters, white chocolate almond bark, and creamy caramels, to name a few. JensChocolates.com
SWEET INDULGENCE Kerri Smith owns a lovely boutiquestyle confectionary with picture-perfect goodies. The business is well-suited for anyone hosting a special event because Sweet Indulgence prepares and packages confections perfect for favors and small surprises. During this holiday season, sample Kerri’s Easter arrangements with chocolate-covered pretzels, Peeps, all placed in a chocolate bowl! Located in Cranston, the store specializes in gourmet chocolate apples and hand-dipped products. Facebook: My Sweet Indulgence
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name Watering holes in the East Bay foster a sense of home and belonging
By Lauren Vella • Photography by Wolf Matthewson
The Square Peg’s side bar is a great way to ease into dinner while you wait
There’s nothing like celebrating the beginning of the weekend with your co-workers, jetting to the local pub on a Friday night to throw back a cold one, and shooting the breeze. In fact, you might call this act of catharsis a universal pastime. There is a plethora of watering holes in the Bay area – each with their own unique culture, different cocktail and beer lists, and decorative themes. However, one similarity connects these establishments. In a state that values its smallness, its tight-knit communities, and its traditions, the bars in the East Bay are more than just beer and spirit purveyors – they are historical spaces where a sense of community is created.
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hen you walk into The Square Peg in Warren, you are immediately hit with a sense of closeness, of coziness. There aren’t many beers on tap, but the ones that are available to patrons are mostly local and artfully chosen to complement the fare. The interior is a hybrid between industrial farmhouse and an olde English pub. Wood-paneled walls are adorned with sepia-toned images of the building dating back to its infancy. In the late 18th century, it was a house, and later the structure was physically lifted to create a commercial space. When owners Joel and Amy Cary bought the property, it had been The Square Peg, a thrift store. Now, the sevenyear-old bar and kitchen welcomes regulars from the East Bay every night that sidle up to the counter for a laugh, a burger, and a beer. There’s something about the people – old and young, men and women, families and singles – seated at the bar munching on a sandwich or gathered at a dimly-lit table in a corner with friends. Each one carries an air of familiarity and nonchalantness about them as if they’ve been there before, possibly dozens of times. And most likely, they have. When Joel describes his customers, there’s a sense of nostalgia that appears to wash over him, even though he’s probably seen the regulars at least once that week. When asked about his most memorable experiences with The Square Peg restaurant-goers, he sits back, crosses his arms, and smirks a bit before continuing on with the conversation. Some come in once a month – like a gentleman named Mark who stops in for a drink and buys the entire bar a round of shots. Others come in every week – sometimes two or three times – for their usual order. “We have customers like Steve and Wendy – this couple that’s been coming in every single Friday night. He gets the same thing, he gets a fish sandwich. Every Christmas they give a bunch of money to us to split amongst the staff – a Christmas bonus, which is unbelievable.” Even more unbelievable is the relationship that has developed over the years between The Square Peg staff, its owners, and its customers. Both Joel and his bar manager, Kelsey Hughes, spoke at length about the dedication of the staff to this little bar that could. Even for Kelsey, who lives in Providence, going to work and making the trek every day is worth it because of the people. Most of the Carys’ employees have worked at The Square Peg since its opening or shortly after that. This is what makes the bond between customer and employee invaluable – longevity. What are the fruits of this bond? According to Amy, The Square Peg customers are some of the most loyal people they have ever met. She recounts that once, a sign she loved was stolen out of the restaurant bathroom and, following the petty theft incident, three different customers caught wind and brought her three different new signs. Another time, an employee left to go into the military and customers attended his going away party and sent care packages overseas where he was stationed.
Regulars at Jack’s Bar are like family
So that’s the family in here, and you’re
Bar Manager Kelsey Hughes and her staff say that the people are what’s best about working at The Square Peg
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not going to get any better people than that. - Joan Frederick, Bartender at Jack’s Bar
Joan Frederick has been bartending at Jack’s for 19 years
amily means everything at Jack’s Bar, just down the street from The Square Peg. A Warren mainstay since 1941, Jack’s is the ultimate dive bar. From the outside, Jack’s is nothing more than an unassuming white building with an entrance that looks a lot like a weathered cottage door. You won’t find any specialty cocktails or craft beers here, except for maybe one to two local IPAs. The rest of the “menu” – written on a yellow piece of legal paper and taped to the bar wall – are old standbys like Coors, Miller, and Bud. If the town of Warren was wiped out and found 1,000 years from now, archaeologists on a dig would hit the bar culture jackpot. Colorful college pennants hang from the ceiling as do toy airplanes made out of Bud Light cans. The floor is scuffed and scarred from hundreds of footsteps traipsing in and out for the last 78 years of business. Photos – some black and white, some seemingly acid-washed, some freshly printed – are taped and stapled behind the bar to commemorate the haunt’s regular family. Some customers even bring their sports tickets back to Jack’s so that the bartender can put them up for commemoration. The current owner, Stanley Fafara, has owned Jack’s since the late ‘90s. Before Stanley, it was a “men’s bar” – there was no phone, and women were not allowed in. But however originally exclusive (and, dare we say it, discriminatory) Jack’s was in the beginning, the bar is now open to all. What’s most interesting about Jack’s is that the bar has maintained a dynasty of regulars. Stanley’s sister-in-law and longtime bartender, Joan Frederick, remarks on the ways she’s watched generations of pub-goers come and go. “When I first started here, of course we had a lot – we call them the old-timers. They were regular customers for a long time… But the people who have been coming here since they’re [young]… And now they are bringing their [grown] kids in here,” she muses. These seasoned patrons have created what Joan likes to refer to as a “family,” who take care of their own. In fact, the community at Jack’s is so tight-knit that when Stanley was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a group from Jack’s Bar decided to come together to fix up his old Mustang. While Stanley underwent treatment at the Dana Farber Cancer Center, they made the repairs and surprised him with the gift when he was well enough. “So that’s the family in here,” says a chokedup Joan. “And you’re not going to get any better people than that.”
ust before the water, at the end of the thoroughfare on Bristol’s State Street, Judge Roy Bean Saloon looms over its surroundings at three stories high. “The Bean” (as the regulars fondly refer to it) was named after the legendary Texan saloon keeper and Justice of the Peace Roy Bean, a decision that was made by the bar’s original owner. A poster of Paul Newman in the adapted 1972 film still hangs by the bar as a homage to the “hanging judge.” Today, the bar is owned by Zach and Laura Rivers. The young couple bought the bar in 2014 after being patrons for years. According to Zach, the decision was a no-brainer. The location and the memories of “The Bean” were immediate draws to purchase the property. “Honestly, it was this place... I guess it has sentimental [value] to me as well. I used to come here back before and it just was a spot I could see doing what we envisioned – having that regular crowd, doing good food, having everything come together....” For most patrons of the Judge Roy Bean Saloon, the building is much more than just a place to grab a quick bite or watch a game with your friends. The bar serves as a metaphorical repository for fond memories, a symbol for many of Bristol community members’ major events in their life. This is what keeps regulars coming back to the bar: the sense of connection to The Bean’s four walls. Zach says that even before the establishment became what it is today, the people of the town forged a connection with the building. This is a fact he says that his customers never let him forget. “It’s been a whole slough of places, but I think that every single person who is from town that comes in here and talks to me always has a story about this place... whatever the name was at that time, but everyone seems to be able to relate here with a major event in their life, a big celebration, a bachelor party they had up on the third floor… that’s a lot of the connection,” he says. The couple is dedicated to every aspect of their business – from oiling the wood paneling to training their servers to be inviting and collegial and picking out the right local beers on tap. One time, the two found themselves stunned by how their hard work had paid off. Laura recalls that on an open mic night, three musicians found each other at The Bean and decided to perform together during a slot. The trio hit it off right away, creating a wonderful scene of camaraderie and joyful entertainment. When the owners saw how well they were performing and jiving together, they couldn’t believe that kind of musical synergy was possible at their bar. Says Zach, “We’ve walked in on nights and we’re like ‘Is this really going on here?’” Capturing those moments are what keeps the Rivers and Judge Roy Bean Saloon going.
Zack and Laura Rivers
“The Bean” is known for beer, burgers, and live music.
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he Kinsmen Tavern is one of Bristol’s most stayed haunts. Thirty-two years ago, Bob Drew decided to quit his job as a welder after a friend of his asked him to go in on The Kinsmen with him. Bob thought he would take a chance and see if the business took off. After the bar’s inaugural year, Bob bought out his partner and began a three decades-long career as its successful owner. Since then, he’s always kept The Kinsmen Tavern, or “The Kinny” as it’s referred to by locals, a neighborhood establishment. What makes this spot a neighborhood fixture? According to Bob, it’s the mutual dedication and support that he shares with the customers. The Kinny has hosted an array of patrons from the time of its inception, many of whom have remained faithful customers throughout the years. This is what Bob considers support and loyalty. “My customers are the best. They support my place, they’re the best,” he says. And, when his customers are in need of help, Bob returns the favor. “If anybody has a sickness or is going through a bad time, we do a fundraiser to try and help them out a little bit. They support me, and if someone needs something, we try to help them out.” The tavern is bespeckled with billiards league trophies and serves “easy drinking” beers like Coors and Bud with some heavier IPAs, seasonal Sam Adams, and Guinness. The food is just as simple and straightforward as the beer. Bob boasts a great homemade amply stuffed clam, burgers, and sandwiches. When asked what makes sharing a drink at his bar worthwhile he responds, “If you have a drink at home, it just seems to not taste the same as if you’re out at an establishment.”
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Life & Style Shop SHOP
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The Influencer
by Elyse Major • photography by Brandon Harmon
Feed Your Face Between the frigid temps and the constant blasting of radiators, fireplaces, and other heating elements, most of us emerge from winter with skin as dry as can be. Herbalicious Skincare founder Carolyn Balint believes that the products we put on our skin should not only cleanse or moisturize, but nourish. Since 2015, she has been whipping up gentle, restorative formulas, all made from organic and botanical ingredients that read like a farmer’s market shopping list. Think things like goat milk, oats, and pomegranate seed oil. Together with business partner Robin Plaziak, Herbalicious Skincare offers an ever-growing line of small batch products made in Narragansett and sold at small businesses listed below or at HerbaliciousSkincare.com.
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Life & Style INFLUENCER
Words and photo by Jackie Ignall
Haverhill Leach Barrington-based Jewelry Designer
My signature look is a lot of flowy silk tops, preferably vintage, skinny jeans, and a pair of ballet flats. Some of my favorite pieces are vintage items by Givenchy and Dior. I adore anything by Mayle (where I used to work) and my current obsession is Ulla Johnson. I’m always on a quest to add to my high-waist silk skirt collection. I once went on a hike in a silk blouse. I have no sweats and own one pair of shorts and t-shirt. I go a bit crazy with prints, so I like to keep it clean and simple with my accessories. I recently got a pair of buttery suede driving shoes in St. Barth’s, which I live in. For bags, I love a bright turquoise BAGGU bag or camel-colored satchel from Vince. I always have on a gold gemstone necklace from my collection, layered with our new birthstone necklace, which has gemstones representing each of the four members of my family. I cover one wrist in a stack of three to five bracelets and alternate between wearing one big ring with a stack of mini ones. I typically wear a simple pair of studs if I am accessorizing a lot elsewhere. When I started designing for my own brand, I was living in a mid-century modern home in Los Angeles. I was inspired by 1950s and 1960s design and how it was clean and modern, but still relevant today. I wanted to create jewelry that had the same effect – clean and timeless that can pair well with a floral dress to a cozy sweater. I love feminine, detailed clothing, but for jewelry, it should last forever, worn often and passed down to generations. I’m the fifth generation in my family to produce jewelry locally, so it was important and helpful to live and work [in Rhode Island] with all of its resources in the industry. The people are friendly and easy to work with here, too, and I love living so close to the ocean. I’ve met many cool and inspiring artists who have flocked here from New York and LA just like me. We all seem to come here for a more peaceful existence near the water with fewer distractions to keep us creating. HaverhillCollection.com
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Life & Style HOME
by Elyse Major
Modern Love A wallpaper designer finds his perfect match and business partner all from his Tiverton home
When NYC-resident Stephanie Beebe was seeking a summer rental via Airbnb, a post-and-beam barn-turnedmodern house in Tiverton caught her eye. A visit to the property led to a long walk and easy conversation with its owner Jonathan French, and as they say, the rest is history. The pair fell in love, and two years later, the two are now married with a baby. Together from the house they run the company Jonathan founded, Mayflower Wallpaper. What initially appealed to Stephanie
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about the property still holds true today. “The character,” she begins. “It has a myriad of interesting spaces and it’s in an incredible setting – looking out the window is like looking at an evolving painting changing through the seasons. The striking ceiling height in the living room, the hidden nooks that we’ve accidentally found over the years, inside doorways that open to sheer drops, a look-out tower, a koi pond, and our very own Greek ruin.” Throughout the home, walls are painted bright white to showcase
Photography by Grace Lentini
Splashes of color keep the eye moving in the main living space of the four-bedroom house, located in the Puncatest Neck neighborhood
GET RHODY STYLE How Jonathan French and Stephanie Beebe accent their surroundings with an artful mix of color and pattern.
SENSE OF PLACE Every room has an element of blue to represent the sky and water: a touch of gray for rocks and pebbles, and a crack of color for contrast.
FARM COAST LOVE Skip trendy accents for storied keepsakes and findings from places like the beach and the woods.
Jonathan’s artwork, and tall, multi-paned
and utility,” says Jonathan.
windows are kept uncovered for unobstruct-
“We like pieces to look well-loved – the
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flooring and banisters to bear the prints of
of course, there’s wallpaper. “Wallpaper adds
time, the natural sheen that comes from life.
personality and definition to a home, it gives
Downy pillows, plush throws – at the end of
depth to an otherwise quiet area, it demands
the day we embrace the hygge level of com-
attention,” say Stephanie. “We like the clean
fort,” Jonathan explains. “Fresh flowers fill
feeling of white walls, dramatic wallpaper,
just about every room, potted plants in the
and hits of color in every room.”
dining room, candles for baths and always
Jonathan says their decor is a “smattering of
at dinner, a fire roaring (in season), a Crosley
styles.” Frequent business travels enable the
turntable playing records from our teenage
collecting of unique objects from around the
years, respectively. Cajoling one of the boys
globe, all on display, which include a sword-
to play the piano while we prep dinner.”
fish nose from Panama, a narwhal horn from Nantucket, and Maasai blanket from Tanzania. Textures abound in the form of the stone fireplace, bamboo sticks perched in a corner, and a mix of patterned textiles. “We marry our different styles: an abundance in loved tokens and created pieces meets minimalist
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BUY LOCAL The couple enjoys Tiverton’s sense of community and cites the following as go-to’s: Coastal Roasters for coffee, Helger’s for ice cream, Gray’s for local eggs and handmade dog treats, Arch Contemporary Ceramics for local artisan houseware, Bridgeport Seafood for the freshest catch of the day, Cutie Curls for children’s consignment, and Studio by the Sea for one-of-a-kind jewelry.
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hen we learn about what inspires the work of artists it helps us relate to their work. In fact, many of the fascinations and passions that inspire the creation of art are the same stirring forces that touch those who are not artists. This exhibit displays a collection of artworks that were either inspired from lifestyle, creative processes, imagination, or the natural environment. The visitor will encounter work that was inspired by imagined beauty made tangible, sculpture that questions the boundaries between the human and
the natural environment, photography inspired by growing food, and painting inspired by family. Contemporary works by Jenny Brown | Dwo Wen Chen | Corrine Colarusso | Claudia Flynn | Ivana George | Mary O'Malley | Kendall Reiss | James Everett Stanley | Felicia Touhey With watercolor paintings by Marjorie Van Wickle Lyon, on loan from Blithewold Gardens and The Tim Bornstein Collection of Tools, on loan from Coggeshall Farm Museum
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Food & Drink Experience
Food News
In The Kitchen
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You’ll go nuts for this delicious and nutritious protein snack
Virtuous and Vegan Seven Stars Bakery has a new item that is as good for you as it tastes When most of us go to Seven Stars Bakery, it’s usually for the crusty, porous bread, their just-sweet-enough lemon cakes, or their decadent peanut butter brownie. Just the thought of biting into one of their sweet treats makes you wish you could move into their establishment permanently. Recently, the ingenious bakers of the bustling business have come up with yet another creation. Only this time, you won’t have to spend an hour on the treadmill to work it off. Seven Stars has put out a Chocolate Cherry Nut Bar. What seems like too decadent a mixture of chocolate, oats, nuts, dates, maple syrup, and dried cherries melded into one perfectly cut bar is actually vegan, wheat-free, and packed with seven grams of protein. Inspiration for the bar was sparked by the start of the new year and customers’ healthy resolutions that came along with it. COO Randy Nason says that customers
were asking for a different variety of their toasted nut bar, and this prompted the salty/sweet innovation. “We saw an opportunity to empower people to make healthy eating decisions by launching a protein bar that was in line with our ‘from-scratch,’ ‘preservative-free’ ideals. We saw this as an opportunity to elevate the current protein bar offerings in the marketplace with a simple, unmanipulated bar, providing protein predominantly from nuts.” This newest “no-bake” invention is just one small step in Seven Stars’ quest to move toward more pre-packaged, grab-n-go products. The bakery understands that its customers are always on the run, and wants to provide the best products and services possible to “feed” their needs. SevenStarsBakery.com
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Food & Drink EXPERIENCE
by Alastair Cairns
Family Date Night Newly opened Pannoni’s brings classic American diner fare and fun to Bristol
The Billy B Burger with fries
American town. There are black and white tiles behind a flat-top grill, swivel counter seats, condiment baskets, and keno in a long and thin room. It wouldn’t be Bristol without constant reminders of the parade, so we’ve got the red, white, and blue stripes running down the center of the room. My kid couldn’t resist taking his fire truck on a parade of its own down the length of it, not without some waving onlookers. At least one of us still was in the Valentine’s Day spirit as our friend’s daughter began decorating everything with pink heart stickers. First, my toddler’s butt and my forehead were appropriately decorated, then the menus. Under the stickers were burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, and a few entrees, delivering about what you’d expect with the odd deviation and special
St Louis Style Ribs, 1/2 rack
to gain a following. Someone out there is coming here for peanut butter on their burger, for instance. This Jiffy burger-eater is a braver man than I. Speaking of unexpected combinations, our one concession to Valentine’s Day was a slightly out-of-place bottle of Beaujolais. Our waitress kindly took care of uncorking what ended up being a surprisingly good compliment to lobster and corn fritters ($13), even with the jalapeño ranch dressing. The kids ate a mix of chicken tenders and apple slices ($6). The adults had heaping eggplant parm ($13), a burger ($13), and short rib shepherd’s pie ($18). I’d say the winner was our friend Tim, who ordered the Billy B burger, with goat cheese, mushroom, onion, and bacon. Luckily, I did fine with a shepherd’s pie, which used richer braised short ribs instead of ground lamb or beef, and smashed potatoes instead of a fine mash. I’d be happy to spend any Valentine’s Day with one my
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We only realized it was Valentine’s Day at noon that day. I’ll confess that we’ve always been too savvy (cheap) to celebrate on the day. We always preferred to use it as an excuse to have a nicer meal than we should that weekend. But, to be so totally unaware of the holiday would have struck at our romance. We invited company for this dinner date on what we thought was an unremarkable Thursday night. They hadn’t remembered the controversial holiday of love either. Undeterred by our apathy about the day, we brought our toddlers and babies along to Bristol and dined at Pannoni’s. Pannoni’s is a new restaurant, but moved into a location that has been a restaurant for some time. With no major overhaul needed, Pannoni’s looks like what it is – the classic American lunch counter, in a classic
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even… they’ll uncork it for you.
oldest loves – gravy. As I stuffed myself over the din of toddlers, it was cute to look around at the young couples coming in, utterly innocent to the cautionary tale before them: kids playing tug-of-war with a togo box, chugging blue cheese dressing, and throwing trucks. Out of respect for moment, we gave the rest of the night to those fresh faces, and took our classic coffee cabinets ($5) to go. As we smiled and sipped them in the car, singing “I don’t hug because I’m happy, I’m happy because I hug,” I realized that despite our best efforts, love was in the air.
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“We’ve kind of carved out the gluttony niche,” Sam Glynn, owner of Chomp Kitchen and Bar, says with a proud smile. And it’s true – Chomp’s menu is full of oozing cheese, fried chicken, and decadent burger combinations. Many restaurant-goers think of Chomp as a place to buy their “cheat day” meal, knock back a few locally brewed beers, and be on their merry way. However, Sam and his staff have found a way to expand the restaurant’s menu and provide customers with more options to satisfy their needs. Recently, Sam let us in on a little secret via Instagram: You can swap any fried chicken sandwich for any burger and its corresponding
toppings, and vice versa. Better yet, you can swap any protein for any protein sandwich on the menu, including grilled chicken and veggie burgers. Normally, these substitutions would be a thorn in any chef’s side, but Sam says that he’s dedicated to the best customer experience. “We don’t want to ever say that we can’t do something for a guest... Some restaurants are a little limiting on what they’ll substitute and not substitute, but we don’t care. We want you to be happy.” The restaurant also has new menu items coming out for the spring season, including their heavily-stuffed shrimp bao buns. Feast on, Rhode Islanders! ChompRI.com
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Food & Drink IN THE KITCHEN
by Megan Schmit
The Proof is in the Pudding The entrepreneurs behind Pudding Riot set out to prove the snack can be a gourmet dessert
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Two years ago, Alexandra Griffin and Kelly Andreoni started out like lots of East Bay culinary creatives: At Hope & Main, refining their recipes to make the perfect product – in this case, pudding. Now, Pudding Riot is raising the standards beyond chocolate or vanilla snack cups; think inspired flavors like cereal milk, pumpkin spice, and maple, plus a ton of fun toppings and pie and frozen pop varieties. With success burgeoning thanks to local pop up events and special orders, we took a moment to chat with Kelly about their start, their plans, and most importantly, why pudding? Tell me about the inception and start of Pudding Riot. I have always loved cooking, and making
desserts has long been a passion of mine. I’ve been making pudding from scratch for years, and people would often marvel at how different it was from the commercially available products they were used to. It was as if I was introducing them to pudding for the first time. I realized I was giving people a different experience with a classic dessert that is often overlooked or otherwise forgotten, and there was potential for this to be a business. Alex and I joined forces and began working on what would come to be Pudding Riot. We started experimenting with flavors in the spring of 2017 and later completed the Cohort program at Hope & Main. We started producing there in August of 2018, and graduated to a commercial kitchen space in Pawtucket in January.
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Alexandra Griffin (left) and Kelly Andreoni (right)
Ladies, Ditch Those Eyelash Curlers Why pudding? When done right, pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert – it’s creamy, flavorful, and luxurious. People aren’t accustomed to thinking about pudding as an upscale dessert, but it has become our mission to change that perception. Small-batch, handcooked pudding is amazing and we wanted to give people something the mass market machines couldn’t. How do you come up with flavors, and what are some of the most creative and popular ones? Do you have a favorite? We are constantly working on new flavors, and are very much inspired by the seasons. We usually have at least one core flavor in rotation (Butterscotch, Madagascar Vanilla, or Bittersweet Chocolate) but pride ourselves on introducing more unusual flavors at each event. Coffee Milk is one of our most popular flavors, handmade with coffee beans from Borealis in Riverside. Maple has been another very popular flavor that is sweetened entirely with pure maple syrup, and Vegan Peanut Butter pudding has been a hit as well. We also make various flavors of frozen pudding pops dipped in chocolate and rolled in crunchy coatings, and we are working on a signature Bread Pudding.
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Spring & Easter Decor at Built in 1745 and a restaurant since the 1930’s, the rustic tavern overlooks a picturesque pond complete with a bubbling waterfall. The classic New England view perfectly complements the menu, which boasts traditional favorites like hand-cut steaks and chops, hearty pastas, and seafood. The portions
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New
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offered
GAR Highway, Swansea, MA, 508-379-6007. BrLD $$
406 Water St, Warren, 245-1800. LD $$
Black
historic
Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with
waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth,
modern seafood dishes, patio seating, and live music.
MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$
32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$
Bass
Grille
Classic
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Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in
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winning burgers and sandwiches. 440 Child St,
America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main
$18, $16, $8
Warren, 289-2324. D $$
St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-
5084635384
East Bay Oyster Bar Local seafood meets innovative
AT THE DOOR
3336. LD $-$$ preparation in a rustic setting. 308 County Rd,
Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections
Barrington, 247-0303. LD $$
with casual ambience. Locations in Cranston and Providence, HarukiSushi.com. LD $-$$
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Ichigo
Ichie
Traditional
Japanese
cuisine,
creative sushi, and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East
Heng Authentic Thai street food served – including
Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$
noodles and rotisserie chicken – in Providence’s College Hill neighborhood. 165 Angell St,Providence.
KC’s Burger Bar Burgers, hot dogs, and sides
LD $
enjoyed in a retro car-themed diner. 1379 Fall River Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature
Ave, Seekonk, MA. 508-557-1723. BLD $$
American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Tav Vino Waterfront dining with an Italian and
Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$
seafood focus. 267 Water St, Warren, 245-0231. D $$ Joe Marzelli’s Old Canteen Italian Restaurant
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The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over
High-end Italian restaurant serving up specialty
the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA,
dishes and drinks. 120 Atwells Ave, Providence.
508-336-8460. LD $-$$$
751-5544. LD $$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence,
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A deviously-delicious musical!
steakhouse with award-winning sushi. 55 Pine St,
Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express Handmade
Providence, 453-2333. LD $$$
Italian classics and prepared foods to go. 1457 Hartford Ave, Johnston,455-0045. LD $$
Caserta Pizzeria Casual kid-friendly pizza spot offering traditional Italian crisp-cut pizza and calzones.
Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You
121 Spruce St, Providence, 621-3818. LD $-$$
dream it, we build it! 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000.
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the
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Chapel View Blvd, Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu
Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
of breakfast, lunch, and dinner served all day. 220 Character’s Cafe & Theatre Hybrid art space with
all-day
inspired
breakfast,
entrees.
82
coffee, Rolfe
and Sq,
Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$
theaterCranston,
490-9475. BL $
Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Don
Jose
Tequilas
Restaurant
Homestyle
Mexican fare plus beer, wine, and cocktails in
Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches
a colorful setting. 351 Atwells Ave, Providence,
and hearty sides. 155 Westminster St, Providence,
454-8951. LD $-$$
282-6772. BL $-$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks, and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$ Pizza J Fun, upbeat atmosphere with thincrust pizza, pub fare, and gluten-free options.
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967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$
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Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing
daily
specials.
120
Francis
(rAin dAte April 18)
St,
Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$
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Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 5213311. D $$-$$$
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Sydney Providence Australian-inspired cafe and coffee shop featuring breakfast and light lunch options. 400 Exchange St, Providence, 6484994. BL $-$$ Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille Classic Italian
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cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery, and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The
Salted
Slate
An
agri-driven
American
restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ Tortilla
Flats
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