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This Month 14 Setting Sail
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23 Live Well Living with water views in Barrington 24 Home Style 27 Style Connoisseur 28 Whole Body 31 Shopping
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33 Taste Sampling the Bay’s bounty in Bristol 35 Review 36 News Bites 39 Taste Connoisseur 40 Rhody Bites
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Area hikes to get you out in the sunshine
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bring it closer to home by using local spirits, too. I’m not sure if locavore drinking is a thing, but I say we make it one. Read on, and then get mixing.
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Take A Hike Fort Barton in Tiverton
Spring is in full swing, so why not take a break from binge watching Netflix and try reconnecting with nature? Turn the page for some great hiking destinations right here in your own backyard.
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Happy Trails Hiking through the natural beauty of the East Bay The only thing better than seeing the world in HD is seeing the world IRL. The East Bay offers several trails for hikers of all skill levels. Here are just a few, in ascending order of challenge level. A hidden gem is Sachuest National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown. The 242 federally protected acres provide excellent habitat for migratory birds as well as providing stunning ocean views no matter the time of year. The 1.4-mile Flint Point Loop is complete with two observation platforms: one that looks onto Third Beach and the other that looks onto a rock formation where snowy owls are visible from the fall through spring. 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown. 401-847-5511, www.fws.gov If you don’t get out to Tiverton much, now is the time. Weetamoo Woods has 750 protected acres that include a coastal forest, wetlands and 12 acres of grasslands, which are home to a number of birds of prey and nesting birds in the summer. The preserve has very well marked trails that will take you on a 7-mile journey. Of course there are smaller loops, but why not just take the day and explore this hidden gem. The Pardon Gray Preserve is
also attached to Weetamoo Woods, another 230 acres of land with wellmarked trails. East Road, Tiverton. 401-625-1300, www.tivertonlandtrust.org Another challenging hike is Fort Barton in Tiverton. The 83 acres starts off with a steep hike from the parking area, followed by a tremendous view of the Sakonnet River atop a lookout tower. Continue along the 3-mile red trail for plenty of ups and downs, wood bridges over streams and chances to see lots of wildlife. Intersection of Lawton Avenue and Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6710, www.tiverton.ri.gov Care for an ocean view with your hike? Okey dokey. Head to Norman Bird Sanctuary. Their 7 miles of trails on 325 acres covers everything from steep cliffs, vernal pools (where amphibians lay their eggs), stone walls, geologic formations, pond views and wildlife sightings. Hike along the Red Fox Trail to the Nelson Pond Trail for excellent birding and photographic opportunities. You’ll also get to view Hanging Rock, the highest point in the sanctuary, at a whopping 70 feet. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401846-2577, www.normanbirdsanctuary.org –Grace Lentini
Fort Barton in Tiverton
Abbey School Laureate A Portsmouth junior heads to a national poetry competition For a state that extends a mere 1,214 square miles, Rhode Island sure packs a lot of talent. Portsmouth native Zoe Butler, recent champion of this March’s Poetry Out Loud contest, is a perfect example of the impressive potential within Rhody’s modest boundaries. A junior at Portsmouth Abbey School, Zoe utilized her authoritative body language, crisp, mastery of rhythm and captivating content to relay the works of John Donne, Kevin Young and Carolyn Kizer at the Rhode Island School of 10
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Design Museum in Providence in March. Her attentive embrace of the authors’ messages, allusions and tones account for her victory among a group of 1,800 contestants from 12 local schools. Poetry Out Loud, which promotes competitions throughout the country, gives young individuals the opportunity to celebrate the nation’s best poetry through their selection and recitation of two to three poems from Poetry Out Loud’s annual anthology. Participants were ranked on various factors,
including dramatic appropriateness, level of complexity and evident understanding of their chosen poems. A $200 prize will accompany Zoe’s all-expense-paid trip to George Washington University in Washington, DC where she will compete at the national finals. In addition, the Rhode Island State Council of the Arts has granted Portsmouth Abbey School a $500 stipend for the purchase of new poetry books. www. poetryoutloud.org –Ali McGowan
Zoe Butler is competing in a national poetry competition
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Managing the Music David Middleton connects audiences to classical compositions David Middleton traded the bright lights of NYC for the rolling fields and serene beaches of Little Compton to run Alliance Artist Management, which represents some of the finest classical musical ensemble groups in the world, including the Venice Baroque Orchestra, The Dublin Guitar Quartet, Anonymous 4 and Boston Brass. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, Jazz emphasis, for Saxophone from the University of Denver and a Masters in Music Performance, Classical emphasis, for Saxophone from Manhattan School of Music. It was a four-year work study job during his bachelor’s work coordinating the college’s concert series that prepared him for the not so glamorous work of staging a successful live music performance. David and his wife Elizabeth Torphy Middleton, who grew up in the area, are parents to John (10) and William (7). David is the coordinator and a founding member of Little Compton Community First, an organization initiated in February 2013 to advocate for the community through information, constructive civic participation and volunteerism. David Middleton can be reached at david@allianceartistmanagement.com. Little Compton Community First website: www.lccfirst.org
Technology is helping our audiences get younger. Young people will hear something a friend has shared; it speaks to them so they want to get the live experience. They are more apt to buy a ticket the night of the concert and not be a season subscriber. We
have a pretty heavy social media effort between Facebook and Twitter, which is new to us in the last three to four seasons. We encourage our ensemble groups to speak from the stage and ask their audience to “Like” them on Facebook or share the page with friends.
The definition of chamber music traditionally was a string or wind quintet, playing music in a chamber for a small group of people. But others now say it could be a jazz quartet or a world music ensemble. The model had been you show up, you sit, the musicians are on stage, they play, you clap, you go home. The word “chamber” is almost intimidating. There’s been a trend in both new music and chamber music to expand audience’s participation and make them more comfortable and engaged.
Boston Brass has a program called And The Nominees Are. Before the concert begins they hand out a ballot and the audience votes for what they want played in the second half of the show. Works by So Percussion, a group from Brooklyn, sometimes has the audience members jangling keys or making cell phone sounds. Some may say it is kitschy but I think it is necessary. People want to have that direct hands on experience, especially younger people. I don’t think the live music experience can be replaced. Being in that space and sitting within arms reach of a cello player, you can feel that cello pounding in your chest and you can have that visceral reaction and excitement.
David Middleton, founder of Little Compton Community First
Little Compton Community First came about as a way to help spread the word of things going on in town. I found when we moved here in 2010 that people didn’t know about things – school plays and tree lightings to town council or school issues. The organization is non-partisan and is a funnel for gathering information and presenting it honestly and without an opinion. We send it to our mailing list and post it on the Facebook page and
then it is up to the person receiving it to do with it what they want.
I was able to take my love of music to help our school raise money for a new piano. I came up with the Buy a Key fundraiser. You could purchase one key for $10 or buy an octave for $100. Little Compton Community First promoted it and we helped raise $4,700 in a short period of time. –Nina Murphy
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Spring into Action Move your body and do good this May Follow the green light to the Spring for Strings – Gatsby Style cocktail party on May 1 at Linden Place. Do your best Charleston to ‘20s inspired music by Malloi and then settle into the martini and oyster bars
followed by both a live and silent auction. Proceeds will go to East Bay’s own Community String Project. $85. 7pm. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-500-1243, www.communitystringproject.org.
Gather your team and run (or walk) on down to Poppasquash for the Walk MS and Run MS 5k events on May 3. Walkers will traverse the streets around Mount Hope High School while runners explore Colt
State Park. All proceeds will benefit sufferers of MS and their families. $25. 10am. Colt State Park and 199 Chestnut Street, Bristol. 401-344-4867, www.walkms.org –Jordan LaRose
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Buzz Bay Views Rhode Islanders came out to support the
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arts on March 14 for Providence Ballet Theatre’s Fourth Annual Spring Fling. Guests leaped and twirled their way to B. Pinelli’s Simply Italian in East Providence, where they enjoyed fine food, wine and, naturally, dancing. Photography by Judith Gardner.
May 7 Season Kick-off Party!
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Racing Sail Newport welcomes The Volvo Ocean Race to Fort Adams
If you think
that sailing is only for the uber-rich, think again. You may hear yacht and think: stuffy, rich, boring. I bet you wouldn’t imagine that the sport could be daring, adventurous, dangerous or intense. But picture this: You’re on a 65-foot yacht in the middle of the ocean with nine other sailors. You are racing against seven other teams on a worldwide journey. All seven teams will start the race, but not all seven will finish. You must overcome crashing waves, shifting winds, inclement weather, jagged rocks… and did I mention this is a sailing competition? That’s right. All you eat is freeze-dried food and all you have to wear are the clothes on your back and one change of clothes. You will spend numerous days at sea racing from one port to the next. You will recuperate, repair your yacht and start all over again. It will take you nine months, you will stop in 11 countries and you will traverse over 38,000 miles. You would have started this race in October and it will end in June. This is the Volvo Ocean Race, and it’s coming to our little state.
Alberto Bolzan, Mark Towill and David Swete of American Team Alvimedica
The seven teams have journeyed from Alicante, Spain to Cape Town, South Africa; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Sanya, China; Auckland, New Zealand; and Itajai, Brazil. They are currently on their way from Brazil to Newport. From Newport they will head to Lisbon, Portugal; Lorient, France; The Hague, Netherlands; and finally Gothenburg, Sweden. This is the first time Newport, has hosted a stopover for the Volvo Ocean Race, and you won’t want to miss it.
Root For the Home Team Meet Team Alvimedica, the American team with a Turkish sponsor. Their team comprises eight active sailors and one onboard reporter. Their yacht is skippered by Charlie Enright, a sailor born and bred in Bristol. (He was born in 1984, by the way.) He’s in charge of the yacht, and directs all of the other sailors. Other team members are Mark Towill (Watch Captain), Will Oxley (Navigator), Alberto Bolzan (Helmsman/Trimmer), Nick Dana (Bowman/Boat Captain) who’s from Newport, Ryan Houston (Watch Captain), David Swete (Helmsman/Trimmer), Sebastien Marssete (Trimmer/Bowman) and Amory Ross (Onboard Reporter) who is also from Newport. But what does it take to make the team? What kind of person embarks on
Photo: (top) Rick Tomlinson/Volvo Ocean Race, (bottom) Amory Ross/Team Alvimedica/Volvo Ocean Race
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Team Alvimedica was the first to round Cape Horn
a worldwide sailing race? According to Charlie Enright, this person is, “a little crazy, adventurous, competitive and [has] a desire to be the best. This is the premiere ocean event in sailing, and if you want to test your might against the best then this is definitely the proving ground for it.” Charlie is skippering the youngest, and therefore most inexperienced, team in the race. That, in fact, has been the biggest challenge for them thus far. “We’re all really good sailors; we’re mixing it up with the best sailors in the world and we’re continuing to improve every leg,” he says. And this could be an advantage for Team Alvimedica. “We’re definitely not set in our ways, that’s for sure, [so] we’re not afraid to try new things. We’re hungry, we want [to win]. We’re proud of how we’ve done this so far, but you don’t enter yacht races to get fifth place,” Charlie explains. And race their hearts out they have. The most challenging section of the race so far, or leg, has been from Auckland, New Zealand to Itajai, Brazil. The route took the teams across the South Pacific, around Cape Horn (the southernmost point of South America) then up the eastern coast of South America to Brazil. “It was the windiest leg, had the biggest waves and the racing was the tightest. It’s crazy that after 7,500 miles, the top four boats finished within 50 minutes of another,” Charlie explains. “It’s historically the most difficult leg and it certainly lived up to that feeling. Rounding Cape Horn is a right of passage for all sailors – like a personal Everest. The race definitely has a different feel with that behind us.” For Charlie Enright, this was his first time rounding Cape Horn. Only three sailors on his boat had previously rounded Cape Horn, the fewest on any boat on any team.
Photos: Amory Ross/Team Alvimedica/Volvo Ocean Race
Celebrate the Stopover Fast forward to right now. Team Alvimedica and the other teams are on their way to Newport from Brazil. By the time they get here, they will have traversed 5,010 nautical miles and finished the sixth leg of their journey. They’ll be tired, hungry and proud of the journey they just completed. Every time teams reach the next stopover, they are greeted in an enormous way: with a Race Village. Each port prepares a massive event to commemorate the end of one leg and the beginning of the next. As each boat crosses that leg’s finish line, they are greeted with huge crowds. Sail Newport will be hosting the end of Leg 6 and the beginning of Leg 7. Sail Newport is home to New England’s largest public sailing center and is the premier sailing site in Rhode Island. Situated at Fort Adams, Sail Newport not only contains a community sailing center that has hosted many regattas – sailing and boating races – it also has beautifully manicured grounds perfect for any celebration. Brad Read, the executive director of Sail Newport, weighs in on what he’s looking forward to when the yachts arrive: “I’m looking forward to welcoming the teams after the battles they’ve had with the weather around the world. One team ended up on the bricks in the Indian Ocean, the women’s team broke a rudder, the Chinese team broke a mast; they’ve all gone through hardships. What I’m most looking forward to is watching them sail around Fort Adams, cross the finish line, take their sails down and be able to offer them
something warm to eat and cold to drink.” Once the boats cross that finish line it’s time to celebrate in a totally nautical way. Fort Adams will host the Race Village from May 5-17, and it is free to the public. There will be a marine Exploration Zone, kids’ activities and games, a food court, entertainment, team compounds, sponsor pavilions, the Heineken Docks beer garden, a theater and up-close viewing of the race boats. And the race boats won’t just be hanging out at the dock, oh no. During this time there will be plenty of in-port races where spectators will get stunning views of the racing yachts. They’ll also be hosting a “Try Sailing” area where spectators can go out on a boat. “Anyone can go sailing on our J-22s (a 22foot sailboat) with experienced sailors. They are going to bring you for a tour of the harbor and show you what sailing is all about,” says Brad. “This is integral because we are using this race as an inspiration to get people on the water. Community sailing is growing very strongly across the nation. Whether you’re in Burlington, Vermont, Newport or Boston, there’s a place to learn how to sail and it doesn’t cost a lot of money.” In fact, watching and enjoying this 12-day event is free. It’s the perfect way to learn more about a sport that has helped to define Newport’s role in the international arena. It’s a sport that is accessible to everyone and more exciting than you would have thought.
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At your next party, skip the wine and opt for creative libations, like these cocktails from local restaurants. Even better, they use locally-made spirits. Does the locavore movement involve mixology? It does now. by Julie Tremaine and Jordan LaRose • Photography by Force 4 Photography
Chocolate Mojito
by Kevin O’Connor, bar manager at Persimmon 2 oz Privateer Silver Rum 1 oz chocolate syrup (see recipe) 1 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 dropper of Bittermen’s Xocolatl Mole Bitters Fresh mint Combine all ingredients in a shaker, and vigorously shake to bruise the mint. Double strain (to remove all green pieces) into a cocktail glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with shaved chocolate and a mint sprig. Chocolate Sauce Create a simple syrup by boiling equal parts sugar and water, and 4 Tbsp. cocoa powder, then fine strain the mixture to remove any lumps. Store-bought chocolate syrup also works in this recipe. About Persimmon Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, Persimmon Restaurant is among the handful of Rhode Island restaurants that have an avid national following – so much so, in fact, the restaurant and Chef Champe Speidel are the only nominees in the state for a James Beard award this year. Visit the restaurant in Bristol, or Persimmon Provisions, a gourmet shop in Barrington. 31 State Street, Bristol. 401-254-7474, www.persimmonbristol.com About Privateer Rum Privateer Rum has its roots in the very beginning of New England tradition, and was founded by the direct descendant of Andrew Cabot. By using a combination of refined technique and the best natural ingredients, this generation’s Andrew Cabot aims to create a rum with the same independence and determination as the forefathers of New England. Privateer offers both amber and clear rums with rich and complex flavors as well as a single-batch gin. 28 Mitchell Road, Ipswich. 978356-0477, www.privateerrum.com
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Great White Sangria
both recipes by Ted Tarti, bar manager at Brix at Newport Vineyards Combine in a one-gallon pitcher: 4 bottles Newport Vineyards Great White 1 cup Mathilde PĂŞche Diced fresh fruit (blood oranges, apples and pears) Let sit for 48 hours, then pour into tall glasses with ice. Garnish with brandied cherries, lime and orange slices, and top with soda water.
About Brix and Newport Vineyards Planted in 1977, Newport Vineyards has been a picturesque part of Middletown since its inception, and has grown to become the largest grower of wine grapes in New England. Owners John and Paul Nunes are both Newport natives, and have a full appreciation for the unique winemaking climate that Aquidneck Island gives. Their vineyard produces a range of high-quality wines from Merlot to Moscato, all of which are served at their restaurant. Opened last fall, Brix is Newport Vineyards’ entry into the culinary landscape on Aquidneck Island. The on-vineyard restaurant currently serves dinner Wednesday-Saturday, with plans to open seven days a week during the season. 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-5161, www.newportvineyards.com
Middletown Manhattan 2 oz Berkshire Mountain Bourbon 1/2 oz Newport Vineyards Port 1 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Pinch of sea salt Dash of lavender bitters Brandied cherries Combine all liquids (and salt) in a shaker, and shake to combine. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with brandied cherries.
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by Stephen Patterson at Metacom Kitchen 1 oz Bully Boy White Whiskey 1/4 oz Svedka Vanilla Vodka 1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur A few dashes lemon bitters Moxie soda Cherry and lemon twist Combine liquors in a tall glass with ice, and top with Moxie. Garnish with a cherry and a twist
About Metacom Kitchen Chef Richard Allaire honed his culinary chops at L’Epicureo and Tucker’s Bistro before opening two locations of Providence Coal Fired Pizza and his own restaurant, Metacom Kitchen. The unpretentious, gourmet bistro serves up creative, delcious locavore cuisine six nights a week. 322 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-1193, www.metacomkitchen.com About Bully Boy Distillers Brothers Will and Dave Willis got their idea of opening Bully Boy Distillers from the Prohibition-era vault in the farmhouse they grew up in, and although the Prohibition’s brand of homemade whiskey inspired their small-batch distilling, they serve up drinks on a whole new level above the “Cow-Whiskey” their predecessors made. They now rarefy traditional white rum and whiskey, as well as vodka, straight whiskey, Boston Rum, and even hub punch from their humble headquarters in Roxbury. 35 Cedric Street, Roxbury, MA. 617442-6000, www.bullyboydistillers.com
Old Fashioned Margarita by Tito’s Cantina
1 cherry 1 orange slice A few drops Angostura bitters Pinch of sugar 1 oz Sons of Liberty Hop Flavored Whiskey 1/2 oz Patron Citronge Limeade Orange Juice Lime Muddle together the top four ingredients in a shaker, then add the liquors. Add limeade and a splash of orange juice. Strain into a sugar-rimmed margarita glass and garnish with a lime.
About Tito’s Cantina With locations in Seekonk and Middletown, Tito’s Cantina Mexican Grill serves up some of the most delicious South of the Border cuisine around. Their salsa and chips are so popular that they’re available for sale (along with some other specialty foods) at local stores. 1379 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-3362400. 651 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-849-4222, www.titos.com About Sons of Liberty Sons of Liberty has been revolutionizing American Whiskey ever since they settled into their South Kingstown distillery. Their single-malt seasonal spirits have won them various accolades, including numerous Gold Medals at the World Whiskey Awards. They’re known for their whiskey, but they also produce Loyal 9 seasonal vodkas, and a gin release is in the works. 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 401-284-4006, www.solspirits.com
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The Parsons decided to rehab this house for easy kayak access to the water
The Oyster Shack First impressions are hard
to shake. When a century-old, overpriced shanty in Barrington wasn’t appealing to potential homebuyers, it lingered on the real estate market for years, eventually turning into a cautionary tale. Most of those who went by the place didn’t even get out of the car. The home, a summer shack on the Barrington River, was in the same family from 1947 to 1991. After the last owner passed in 1991, the home remained vacant for more than five years until Margaret and John Parsons bought the place not for what it was, but for what it could be. “We looked at seven houses that day. This was the last one and it was in the worst shape but we just looked through the window and knew,” Margaret says about the waterfront vista. “This was my dream kayaking house.”
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The Parsons were no strangers to taking on challenging renovations. The two had spent nearly a decade fine tuning their home in the Edgewood section of Cranston before coming to the conclusion that their shared passion for kayaking was reason enough to live closer to an easily accessible waterway. They decided to put their home on the market, “just to see what happens,” but when they received a fair offer less than a month later, their pie-in-the-sky idea became reality. Soon they were looking at properties on and near differing bodies of water. As kayakers know all too well, ocean kayaking can be dicey; conditions change quickly and a leisurely paddle can easily turn into a heart-pounding adventure. Ponds and marsh areas can be deafeningly quiet, with no discernible
challenge for those looking for a little action. So the couple knew the saltwater Barrington River would be just right. “And it’s protected enough so you can get out a lot more [during] the year,” says Margaret. This past winter being the exception (after all, February was the snowiest and secondcoldest month on record), she says they can usually kayak year-round, albeit with a wetsuit. John and Margaret bought what was historically known as the oyster shack, as it literally was an oyster harvesting station decades ago. “We probably overpaid for it… it was on the river, but it was in such poor shape. We moved in July and all the windows were painted shut,” says Margaret with a laugh. The Parsons rolled up their sleeves right away simply to make it livable.
“There were lots of surprises. We found all kinds of horror stories,” says Margaret. “Surprises” ranged from shoddy, outdated electric to construction nowhere near code to your garden variety critters who had taken up residence there. By the way the rooms were disjointed and the “guts” of the home mismatched, the Parsons determined the previous family added on to the home piece by piece during their summertime stays. Though waterfront building regulations required them to maintain the original footprint of the home, Margaret and John transformed the home, drastically increasing the height of the original 7’ ceilings in the kitchen and living room and adding an entire new second floor addition. As the couple has an affinity for all things outdoors, critical components of the
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home feature exquisite woods including red cedar shingles outside, and on the inside, mahogany in the bathroom, cherry kitchen cabinets and floors and Brazilian cherry on the second floor. “We both like old houses and we both really like wood,” Margaret says. “I’m a carpenter’s daughter.” The eco-conscious couple wanted their “new” old house to reflect their commitment to leaving a smaller carbon footprint behind, so they researched solar energy. Their pursuits led them to Rhode Island Wind Power based in Middletown which specializes in wind energy and solar systems for homes, businesses, schools and farms. “We never did solar before. We try to live an environmentally friendly life and it seemed the right thing to do,
and there were tax credits; federal and Rhode Island, to do it. We looked into wind power too but Barrington doesn’t have a wind ordinance, but they had nothing restricting solar,” Margaret says. The company installed a high tech active solar tracking system in 2010 which actively traces the path of the sun throughout the day harvesting energy to produce electricity. Soon after, the company installed an array of panels on the roof and on the guest house on the property. Both solar elements (the solar tracker, or mobile panels, and stationary panels located on the guest house roof), produce electricity which is sold back to National Grid and reduces the Parsons’ electric bill. “Everything on our property is electric including hot water, heat, air conditioning, washer, dryer,
etc.” says Margaret. “We have no oil or natural gas utilities.” The solar systems have yielded the couple significant savings. In 2014, for example, the property produced 6,878 kwH of the 15,397 kwH they used and their total electric cost for the year was a mere $1,559.90. Margaret says the solar panel systems are more common in New Hampshire and Maine right now but she would like to see their popularity rise here in the Ocean State. “Who knows? With the substantial electric increase, people might be thinking more about it,” she says, referring to the electric rate increase approved by the Public Utilities Commission in December, which gave National Grid the green light to charge customers starting in the beginning of this year.
John was committed to transforming the outside of the home as well, completing the well-ordered landscaping with an impressive organic vegetable garden and fruit trees. The couple is hopeful the harsh winter won’t have too much of an impact on their hard work. Would they take on a project of such magnitude again? “We joke that we smart about it now, [and] we would have just leveled it because it would have been cheaper,” Margaret says candidly. But the reward has been sweet, and the couple’s “dream kayaking house” is now their daily reality.
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Let’s talk about what’s going to be in style this summer, now that we can finally put away our winter clothes. This summer we’re bringing in some great silk tops, easy cotton ponchos, super soft cotton shirts from Peru and a fun dress line from England (just to name a few). Everything is super comfortable (as always) and easy to wear. We like small nautical touches in our outfits: a gold shoe, a striped top, white pants, and brass bracelet... nothing too bold. Think a French sailor vibe by adding tiny touches. I love the customizeable necklaces you have in the store. They’re hand stamped by a stay at home mom out of Colorado. Customers can come in and build their own necklace with our display, or they can order a completely custom necklace, complete with all they names of their children, birth dates... anything. These make an amazing Mother’s Day gift! Full customization takes two weeks, so plan accordingly.
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a hot iron runs three times through inchwide sections of your hair to seal in the product at the cuticle level. The result is always smooth, shiny and manageable. Aidile’s salon menu includes lots of other hair offerings as well – coloring, men’s cuts, extensions, bridal parties – plus nail and waxing services. A master colorist, one of Aidile’s specialties is working with ethnic hair. “I’m multicultural, and I know first hand the challenges of multi-textured hair,” she explains. To her, the client-stylist relationship is a partnership. “As your stylist, my job is to listen. I want to hear what you’re trying to achieve,” she explains. “And I’m here to serve you, to try to give you what you want.” Like any other relationship, the client-stylist one is built on trust and commitment. “It’s a relationship that we work on together, always with an eye towards meeting your goal.” When I call Aidile, my goal is to get hair I love everyday. She gets me and she gets my hair. And thanks to her, most of my days are great ones.
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Partners Village Store in Westport is a charming restored and expanded old house next to a cow pasture. Aside from the main store, there are two outbuildings: a seasonal art gallery and a garden shop. New owner Lydia Sweetser Gollner describes Partners as a sophisticated country store, but it is so much more. The store itself is homey and the staff is warm and welcoming. Lydia took the helm in mid-March when the original owners retired. As she showed me around, I was in awe of how much the store had to offer. “We really are an emporium of just about any category,” Lydia explains. “We are not a cookie
cutter store, and I think that’s what brings the customer back.” Saying there’s a wide variety is an understatement. Right as you walk in there are pet-related items and gardening supplies. A few steps further there’s candy, jewelry and home decor. There’s even a kitchen area that takes up a little under half of the 4,000 square feet of the business. The kitchen is open seven days a week and everything is made fresh daily. Also unique to the store is a book section that offers a story hour for children, a book club and book signings and discussions with authors. Although the store is under new
management, Lydia has kept the store pretty much the same aside from adding some vibrant and colorful clothing. Partners has a warm community feel and with the inventory changing every day I can see why they have such a great clientele. 1. Westport mug, $13.95 2. Handbags: Baggallini and Derin $9.95-$79.95 3. Kitchen and Specialty Foods. $5.95$9.95 4. Sweets: flavored sweet sticks are $.25; candy ranges from $.95-$6.95 for bagged items 5. Jams and Jellies: $4.95-$7.95; Local Honey: $5.95-$16.25
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Savor the season’s best food and drink
A Perfect Catch The Captain’s Platter at Bristol Oyster Bar
Summer is just around the corner and we’re dreaming of succulent seafood. As our reviewer found, the newly opened Bristol Oyster Bar is the perfect place to live out one’s fish (and mollusk) fantasies. Turn the page and dive right in.
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When you give a child a book, her whole world changes. Did you know that 60% of children from low-income families live in homes without books? You can help. Join a statewide effort lead by United Way of Rhode Island and Books are Wings to support summer learning and promote reading.
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Taste Eat by Keith Andrade
Finding Solace in Seafood
Bristol Oyster Bar showcases the bounty of the Bay
Photography by Rupert Whiteley
For a magazine called The Bay that covers the Ocean State and the Bay State, it’s ironic that this column has not covered a bona fide seafood restaurant in well over a year. It’s not that we’re slipping – many of the latest and greatest restaurant openings have been in other dining categories. Although opening a restaurant requires a great deal of entrepreneurialism and fortitude, could it be that few of today’s budding restaurateurs have the pearls to tackle seafood, the hallmark of New England dining? Don’t tell that to Pete Sebring at Bristol Oyster Bar. Pete has spent a lifetime in and around the water, from working on offshore fishing boats to raising oysters and operating an aquaculture supply company. Bristol Oyster Bar is his first restaurant venture and although a rookie in that respect, he is a seasoned veteran where it counts – identifying and sourcing the best and freshest local products. It’s experience that diners can literally taste. Bristol Oyster Bar is located in the heart of downtown Bristol, tucked away in a historic brick building that formerly housed the YMCA. You’ll see large, arched windows set back from the sidewalk long before you notice any signage, and that’s when you’ll know you’re in the right spot. The space is relatively small, but the high ceilings and clean design create a comfortable setting. An oyster bar serving libations and shellfish anchors the center, and most seats have a view of the open kitchen. I’ve heard many colleagues rave about the almost nightly Oyster Special – $1
Fried Oysters
Scallops with Toasted Couscous
oysters from 4 to 6pm – but on this night we arrived too late to catch it. A pleasant young waitress seated us by one of the large windows with a view of Hope Street and we started by scanning the drink menu. I normally stick to beer or wine, but the cocktail list had one concoction I couldn’t ignore – a Skinny Mary ‘Tini ($13) made with Keel vodka, a dash of cocktail sauce and a choice of shrimp cocktail or a freshly shucked oyster. I enjoy Bloody Marys with clam juice, so a martini with an oyster was a logical progression. It was good – the cocktail sauce provided a mild bite and the oyster was a fun shooter at the finish, a combo that suggests this
drink is the New England love child of a dirty martini and tequila. My companion’s Cucumber Lemon Drop ($10) with Absolut Citron, muddled cucumber and a splash of lemon juice was equally refreshing, although not nearly as fun. It was tempting to fill our appetizer round with raw bar items, but journalistic obligation suggested that more traditional appetizers would be a better indicator of culinary creativity and execution. Our gut worked out well. The order of Oysters Rockefeller ($9) contained three large oysters with roasted fennel Parmesan cream, braised kale and Parmesan garlic crumbs. The mixture was nice and light, like an oyster topped with spinach dip rather than “baked and stuffed.” The Smoked Fish Plate ($13) consisted of smoked trout pate, smoked tuna vinaigrette and smoked salmon accompanied by crispy capers, a goat cheese crouton, thin-sliced red onion and mixed olive relish. Everything was incredibly fresh, with the trout so especially moist, cool and mild that I would’ve sworn it had just swam onto my plate. The olive relish was another standout, and would’ve made an excellent spread for a breadbasket. In lieu of bread, however, we were served homemade chips seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika that made for a nice palate cleanser in between courses. The choices for heartier fare are
somewhat broad, but not deep. There are three entrees and two sandwiches on the menu, with occasional nightly specials. From the menu, we tried the Scallops ($24) with toasted couscous, roasted butternut squash, braised kale with bacon and onions and fall apple agrodolce (very light sweet and sour sauce). We also tried that night’s special, Miso Sesame Cod ($21) with pistachio risotto, peas and carrots. The two dishes shared identical highlights: great textures and mild pops of flavor that did not overpower the star of the show – perfectly cooked, fresh seafood. It’s hard to imagine going to Bristol Oyster Bar and not eating seafood, but if you’re a fan of their Facebook page you’ve noticed that many of their meat specials look just as appetizing. With the last snow piles gone by the time you read this, the restaurant may have launched outdoor seating. You won’t have a waterfront view like other places in town, but as far as your taste buds and stomach are concerned, you’ll be sailing on Mount Hope Bay.
Bristol Oyster Bar 448 Hope Street Bristol 401-396-5820 www.bristoloysterbar.com May 2015 | The BAY
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Taste News Bites
by Alastair Cairns
Brickyard Wine & Spirits Manager Brian Buongiovanni welcomes food trucks, like Noble Knots, to stop by every Friday
Food and Brews It’s the ultimate
in soft sells. As the cars back up in bumper-tobumper traffic along the main drag in Barrington for the Friday evening commute, stomachs begin to rumble and throats begin to feel a touch parched. And what’s that over there? There are lots of folks milling around the Brickyard Wine & Spirits parking lot, a shiny local food truck smoking away, and inside there’s a beer tasting. The wheel almost begins to turn itself. The man behind this masterstroke is manager Brian Buongiovanni, who also does Brickyard’s marketing. Food Truck Fridays runs every Friday from 5 to 7pm, and since it began last spring, Brian says he’s been surprised at how quickly it took off. The hard sell came in convincing the first couple of food trucks that Brickyard could draw a crowd for the event, but after getting over this initial hurdle, locals began to see it was a weekly thing and began to plan around it. The whole thing “began snowballing in a way I didn’t expect” Brian says, the parking lot started to “look like
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a carnival.” Instead of having to beg food trucks to show up, he is now receiving calls from food trucks that want to be added to the rotation. Each week features a different food truck in the lot. May’s lineup brings Paco’s Tacos on May 1, then subsequent weeks are O’Crepe, Fugo (fusion gourmet), Acacia and Rocket Fine Street Foods. Some favorites make a return, and he’s always interested in new trucks, like recent startups Citizen Wing. Instead of just waiting around for your grub, Brian is hoping you’ll kill some time by heading inside and trying a tasting with one of the visiting brewery or wineries. Some highlights for May include Bridge Lane wine tasting from the North Fork area of Long Island as well as Foolproof Brewing and others. Brickyard is a store well worth checking out in its own right. In addition to having an excellent selection of beer and wine, it recently began selling a full line of home brewing equipment. “We love to geek out about beer,” says Brian, and it shows, as they play host
to the East Bay Homebrew Club one Monday a month. They’ve had head brewers from all of our local brewing companies in to speak to the club, give advice and trade recipes. It’s this sort of passion and connection to the local brewing scene that has made Brickyard a destination for craft beer in the area, but, as Brian says, there’s something for everyone. If you want Korean BBQ outside, and a six-pack of Bud Light inside, you can live that modest dream. 1 Waseca Ave, Barrington. 401289-2140, www.brickyardwine.com El Mariachi Opens Second Location In Seekonk El Mariachi, known locally as the sunny Mexican cantina and bar in Taunton, has started what will now be their fourth location in Seekonk at the Ramada Inn. The location is different, but the food is the same, expect tableside freshly made guac, mariachi music and Mexican food that tends toward Tex-Mex. 213 Taunton Ave, Seekonk. 508-557-1198, www.elmariachimexicanrestaurant.net
Be a VIB at Newport Storm All you need to know about Newport history is reflected in the fact that the massive Quaker meetinghouse, for all its religious import, sits just across from the oldest tavern in town. It’s only appropriate that this green will play host to the Newport Craft Beer Festival, brought to you by Newport Storm and Pour Judgment. A big tent means the event is safe, rain or shine. The festival features all our local breweries, as well as those from elsewhere in the Northeast, and even a couple visitors from the left coast, Stone and Lagunitas. If one of the two May 9 Saturday sessions isn’t sufficient for you, there is a VIB (very important beer) special session at the Newport Storm Brewery on Friday May 8. VIB brings special brews you won’t get to sample on Saturday, as well as the opportunity to hob nob in a smaller group with brewmasters and staff from visiting breweries. For tickets and further details, visit www.newportcraftbeer.com
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Noshing by the Fire
The Tipsy Toboggan of Fall River channels ski lodge dining Timothy Smith’s journey to becoming a chef started in an unlikely place: the front of the house. The kitchen and the dining room of every restaurant are understood as two completely separate worlds – the former for screaming and punching tickets, the latter for smiles and popping corks. But when opportunity knocked, he couldn’t pass up the chance of running the kitchen and bringing his own creative ideas to the table of the Tipsy Toboggan.
Folks that try it the first time usually get it every time they come back. Do you prefer pub-style food over high-end, fussy cuisine? I enjoy both. But I love to settle up at the bar for a high-end meal. To me, it’s the best of both worlds. What do you love about this line of work? (Besides eating the delicious food) I like the fast paced environment, but I really enjoy putting the smiles on people’s faces when they try my food for the first time.
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I never thought I’d find a ski lodge-inspired restaurant in Fall River. How did that concept come about? I think it all began with the Tipsy Seagull – the original waterside bar and restaurant on a barge in the middle of Borden Light Marina. But, as you can imagine, once the summers end so does the fun, so [owner] Michael Lund turned his attention to winter fun. And what’s more fun than aprèsski? So the Tipsy Toboggan was born – a restaurant with a big fireplace, live music, great food and drinks. What are some menu items that play into the cool atmosphere of the restaurant? We have a lot of appetizers for friends to share, like wings, nachos and calamari. But we also have meals for the folks that have been out on the slopes of Fall River, like big burgers, steaks or seafood dishes. One thing customer’s keep coming back for is the Pork Osso Bucco. It’s huge and the meat falls right off the bone. Where do you get your inspiration for your cooking style? From two things I love: travel and dining. I’ve had some great meals all over the world, but my favorite foods are always simple, fresh and local. I like to cook with quality ingredients and source locally as much as possible. I also watch a lot of the Food Network.
What do you think about Fall River’s food scene nowadays? With the revitalization of Fall River, the opportunity has opened up for some great restaurants. Not only for the famous Portuguese cuisine, but Italian and seafood restaurants as well. Even the pubs are putting out great food; there is a lot of competition out there.
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What is a must-try dish at the Tipsy Toboggan? If you are going to try one thing, you have to try the Tenderloin Gorgonzola. It’s a delicious combination of blackened tenderloin and crispy potato pancakes in a pool of Gorgonzola cream sauce. I see that there’s salmon glazed with Maker’s Mark bourbon on the menu. Tell me about this heavenly creation. The Maker’s Mark Salmon is delicious. We start with the freshest wild Atlantic salmon. We grill it until it is about
medium rare, top it with a sweet brown sugar and Maker’s Mark Bourbon glaze, then finish it in the oven. It is out of this world. Are you more of a surf or turf kind of guy? Tell me about dishes that would satisfy your cravings for either. I am definitely a turf guy. There is nothing I like more than a nice grilled steak. The Steak Au Poivre is my favorite. It is lightly peppered and finished with a sweet brandy demi-glace, served with a side of our hand-cut French fries.
Tell me about the perfect meal here. What dishes would you order for appetizer, entrée and dessert? And what would you wash it all down with? If I get a night off I would come and sit fireside and start with a big fat martini. Then I would get a bowl of French onion soup. I really believe it is the best I have ever had. I would follow it with the Steak Au Poivre and a glass of Pinot Noir. For dessert I would finish with a chocolate martini or the chocolate cake: both are to die for.
Tipsy Toboggan 75 Ferry Street Fall River 508-567-0550 www.thetipsytoboggan.com May 2015 | The BAY
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of many reasons to visit – their comprehensive beer list is impressive to say the least and for the non-beer drinkers they have a full menu of wine and specialty cocktails. There are also daily specials: Wing Night Monday featuring $.50 wings and domestic pitcher specials, “Not Your Average Tuesday” with free pool and nacho dish specials, Build-a-Blarney-Burger Wednesday, Theme Thursdays with fun filled party themes, $5 Martini’s and promotions, Summer Weekend Live Entertainment Series and Sunday Funday featuring custom Bloody Mary cocktails. With tasty eats, thirst-quenching drinks and a plethora of fun things to do, McBlarney’s has a little something to satisfy everyone in your party.
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ 2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$ Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown
Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water Street, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 2542005. BLD $$-$$$ DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$
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Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 7892308. LD $-$$
Julian’s A must taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$
Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$
KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope Street, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$
Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$
Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, 783-3844 LD $ - $$
Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 7835608. LD $
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burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 6215893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$
Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$
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Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 5847000. BLD $$$
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. D $$-$$$
The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond Street, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$
Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$
Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$
Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett, 789-3200. LD $-$$
T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 9465900. BL $
UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $
Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 7839370. LD $-$$
Portsmouth Publick House Gourmet pub food with a variety of spirit flights. 1 King Charles Dr, Portsmouth, 682-2600. BrLD $-$$
Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-5993840. BLD $$
Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$
Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$
Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$
Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
The Coast Guard House Modern New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 789-0700. LD $$-$$$
Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 421-9090. LD $$
Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950. BrLD $$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$
The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $
XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$
The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian cuisine using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$
Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$
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Clean Plate Comfort food with a twist. Clean Plate’s breakfast dishes include a Brioche French Toast Sandwich, Breakfast Tacos and the classic “Benny,” poached egg on corn beef hash waffle with Hollandaise. Come in the morning and enjoy a long brunch or drop in for lunch and choose one of their signature burgers.
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What’s Brewing in May 1.
May 8-9: Those in the know will most definitely be securing their tickets to Newport Storm’s VIB Event (Very Important Beers!). The 4th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival is a two-day event that kicks off on Friday at the brewery with this VIB celebration for VIP drinkers. 75 lucky guests will sample a boatload of fancy craft brews that won’t be available at Saturday’s sessions. They’ll also hang with some of the Newport Storm staff members after hours and tour parts of the brewery that are not normally available to the public. $35. 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 401-849-5232, www.newportstorm.com.
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May 9: Enjoy live music by John Flynn at the Church Street Coffee House. The singer songwriter’s newest album is categorized by bold and intimate songs. Refreshments are available for purchase. $9-$12. 8-10:15pm. First United Methodist Church, 25 Church Street, Warren. 401-245-8474, www. churchstreetcoffeehouse.net.
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May 11: Learn about sailing at the Herreshoff Marine Museum as it hosts Charlie Enright, the Skipper of Team Alvimedica, for a lecture on his experiences in the Volvo Ocean Race. RSVP Required. $10. 6pm. One Burnside Street, Bristol. 401253-5000, www.herreshoff.org/ programs.
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May 17: Enjoy a delectable breakfast buffet courtesy of the White Horse Tavern’s executive chef Rich Silvia during the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 33rd Annual Birds and Breakfast event, which also includes bird walks and nature activities for kids. $25-$30. 7:30-10am. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. www.normanbirdsanctuary.org.
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May 31: This month’s installment of Concerts at the Point sees The Claremont Trio performing at the Westport Point United Methodist Church. The group, founded in 1999, is a piano trio composed of uber-talented Juilliard School alumnae. 1912 Main Road, Westport Point. 508-636-0698, www.concertsatthepoint.org.
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May May 1-17: 2nd Story Theatre presents And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little, a dark comedy that explores the strained relationship of three sisters – Catherine, an alcoholic; Anna, a hypochondriac; and Ceil, a socialite. $10-30. 2:30pm & 7:30pm. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. May 1-29: 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. May 1-29: Firm up for bathing suit season with the Little Compton Community Center’s Strength Training classes, which take place every Friday morning and are led by Jen Meyer. Practice your weight lifting technique in a non-intimidating environment. 9am. 34 Commons, Little Compton. 401-635-2400, www.lccenter.com. May 1-29: Warm your belly each Friday with Westport Vineyard’s weekly Wines by the Class. Each casual seminar lasts an hour or two and includes instruction plus an informative wine tasting. Reservations suggested. $10-$20. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com. May 1-31: It’s always wine o’clock at Greenvale Vineyards, which is open for Vineyard Tours and Wine Tastings seven days per week. Enjoy estate grown wines and the ambiance of a historic farm. Tours leave at 2pm daily. $12. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-8473777, www.greenvale.com. May 1-31: Check out Joe Orton’s black comedy Entertaining Mr. Sloane at 2nd Story Theatre. The show is about a family with closets full of skeletons and the young visitor who discovers those secrets. $10-$30. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. May 2: Bring your best Gatsby chic
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to the Preview Gala benefitting the brand new Tiverton Library. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while listening to jazz in an impressive architectural space. $50. 7-10pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 625-6796. www.tivertonlibrary.org. May 2: 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. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. May 2-30: The weather has warmed up, which means that Jazz Tastings are back at Greenvale Vineyards. Every Saturday you can get a side of live music with your vino. Taste seven different wines and keep the glass! $15. 12:304pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com. May 2-30: The folks at Westport Vineyards offer Complimentary Public Tours every Saturday afternoon. Try a variety of spectacular Methode Champenoise sparkling wine, house table wine and a mouthwatering apertif. Free. 1 & 3pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com. May 2-30: 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. 9am1pm. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401254-1745, www.mounthopefarm.org. May 3: Runners are wanted for the Run MS 5K Rhode Race, a certified 3.1-mile course through Colt State Park to raise money for multiple sclerosis. All runners will receive t-shirts. Some will receive prizes, too! $25. 8:30am check-in; 10am start time. Hope Street, Bristol. www.runmsgne.org. May 4-25: Mondays bring the weekly Kundalini Yoga class to Sandywoods Farm featuring instructor Deb Brown (Ravijeet Kaur). All levels of fitness are welcome to participate. Classes
May 6: Hope & Main hosts Greens with Bleu. In this hands-on class you’ll discuss under-appreciated wild edibles like purslane and amaranth as well as learn tips for producing and collecting your own salad greens. Registration required. $33. 6-8pm. 691 Main Street, Warren. www.makefoodyourbusiness.org. are held in the yellow building. $10. 73 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-215-6328, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. May 4-27: If your little one is wondering how to eat Green Eggs and Ham, bring him or her to the Tiverton Library on a Monday or Wednesday for the bi-weekly Preschool Story Time, geared for children ages 3-5. Registration is required. 10:30am. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org. May 7-28: On Thursdays, Barrington Books hosts a Children’s Story Hour with Miss Margie followed by craft time in its charming children’s section. Miss Margie reads several theme-related story and picture books geared toward pre-schoolers. Free. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401245-7925, www.barringtonbooks.com. May 7-28: 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. May 7-28: Each Thursday Buzzards Bay Brewing hosts Souper Toonz Thursday featuring all the delicious beer you can drink, live local acoustic music and yummy stews and soups for sale by Fancheezical. 4-6:45pm. 98 Horseneck Road, Westpor. 508-636-2288, www. buzzardsbrew.com. May 8-10: The Newport Children’s Theatre presents the romantic comedy musical Hello Dolly to be performed at the Portsmouth High School auditorium. $15 general; $6 children under 12. 2pm Sat & Sun; 7pm Fri & Sat. 50 Andrew Jarvis Road, Portsmouth. www. newportchildrenstheatre.com. May 10: Learn about domesticated rabbits at the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Behind the Scenes: Rabbit Edition. Pick food from the greenhouse, meet the Sanctuary’s two resident rabbits and participate in a feeding. $10 members; $12 non-members. 1:30-3:30pm. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. www.normanbirdsanctuary.org.
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May 21: The Newport Art Museum partners with Harvard University for an Art Trip to Harvard’s three previously closed-to-the-public museums. The bus will depart and return to the Newport Art Museum. 10am-8:30pm. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-8488200, www.newportartmuseum.org.
May 14-17: Head to Bristol Community College to see Legally Blonde – The Musical, a show based on the hilarious movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, the ditsy sorority sister turned Harvard Law student. 7:30-9:30pm; 2pm Sunday. 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River. 508-675-1852, www. littletheatre.net.
May 23: Shop for herbs, annuals, perennials, hand crafted garden furniture, lavender products, jams, body care products and more at the 21st Annual Garden and Herb Festival on the lawn of the Soule-Seabury House. 10am-4pm. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. www.tivertonfourcorners.com.
May 17: Don’t miss The Greater New Bedford Choral Society’s 2015 Spring Concert. The singers will be performing Handel’s Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day plus several other shorter works. Location to be announced. Check online for details as they unfold. 7pm. 508-644-2419, www.gnbcs.org.
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May 22-23: Stop by the Herreshoff Marine Museum for their Wharf Sale. Find gently used nautical items such as boats, marine gear, tools and more at this two-day event which raises funds for the Museum’s programs. One Burnside Street, Bristol. 401-253-5000, www.herreshoff.org.
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Kids Got Talent
See the best of Broadway with the Bristol Theatre Company
As you can imagine,
producing musicals is costly. The costumes are elaborate, equipment has to be rented, and there’s venue upkeep to consider. With this in mind, Bristol Theatre Company (BTC) came up with the concept of holding cabarets once or twice a year to raise funds. The cabarets have very little overhead and nearly all of the proceeds go towards upcoming full-scale productions. Their latest will feature an all-kid cast (between the ages of 7 and 16) when BTC presents Kids on Broadway on May 2 and 3 at the Reynolds School Auditorium. Bristol Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote appreciation of, and active participation in, the theater arts in the East Bay community. They’ve staged several productions from their inception in 1983, such as Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol and High School Musical. Over the last few years, the cabarets have been a successful source of funding for BTC. They’ve produced Broadway Under the Stars, Disney Under the Stars, a compilation of musical numbers called From Back to the Future (extra points for the name alone) and Hooray for Hollywood. High School Musical and Hooray for Hollywood featured all-kid casts, and their success gave Board of Directors Chair, Marie Knapman, the option of running the format again. “Last year’s cabaret was a mix of kids and adults, and it was fabulous, but this year’s crew decided they wanted to go with a kids cabaret,” Marie says. “We expect that this will always be something that will change from year to year.” Not only does it help the organization as a whole, the experience from the cabarets is especially valuable to young performers. It gives them an opportunity to hone their craft before a live audience in a stripped down setting. Nothing teaches like experience, and nothing synthesizes performing in front of a crowd. All but one of Kids on Broadway’s performers have performed with BCT in the past, and all are planning on staying on-the extra stage time is a great opportunity. Marie is proud
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Bristol Theatre Company presents Kids on Broadway this month
that they rise to the occasion. “All of the kids are really talented,” she says. “The kids work so well together and master not only the songs but the choreography as well. Just a few of the great group numbers are ‘Telephone Hour’ from Bye Bye Birdie, ‘Hard Knock Life’ from Annie, ‘When I Grow Up’ from Matilda and ‘King of New York’ from Newsies.” Obviously, the kids need a stage in which to showcase their talents. While funds from each full-scale musical are typically allocated towards the following one, the cabarets largely finance the improvement of the facility itself. “We recently signed a five-year lease with the Town of Bristol for our present location,” Marie says, “and have been working diligently to bring an outdated former elementary school auditorium up to support the productions we put on. We extended the staging area and have been researching lighting and sound systems with the anticipation of not having to rent them in the future. We’ve
been outfitting our set and costume rooms with things like shelving and racks and so on. These projects couldn’t really be done without the cabarets to support them.” With help funding the upkeep of their venue, BTC gets to devote more energy to the upcoming Shrek Jr. (July 30-August 2) and Scrooge the Musical (December 10-13). BTC is comprised entirely of volunteers and there’s a strong sense of community among them. Marie welcomes anyone else with the same passion to contribute to future cabarets. “We brainstorm January/February and throw some ideas out there. Whoever is willing to volunteer their time to work on them makes that decision. If there is someone out there that has an idea and wants to collaborate with us, please let us know. We are always looking for new ideas and fun concepts,” she says. “If anyone is interested in staying up to date with what we have going on, please like
our Facebook page and we will put them on our info list. We are all volunteers and have full time jobs and families. Many of us became involved because family members were interested in theatre. We all work together really well and enjoy our time spent bringing community theatre to the East Bay.” Bristol Theatre Company has been providing the East Bay with live drama for over 30 years and is still going strong. The cabarets have been successful fundraisers for this non-profit organization, with Kids on Broadway poised to continue the tradition.
Kids on Broadway May 2 & 3 Reynolds High School Auditorium 235 High Street, Bristol June 25 Blithewold Gardens 101 Ferry Road, Bristol www.bristoltheatre.com
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by James Merolla
Hello, Spring
Artistic Adventures A newbie’s guide to the Bristol-Warren Art Night
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Claire Rochambault, 64, got into her little white rusted Toyota Corolla and putt-putted down Route 103 from Somerset into Warren, not knowing a Degas from a dagger, a Matisse from a mattress. Her niece Maria came along just to make sure she didn’t get lost. “My aunt wanted to see some local art. She wanted to meet some artists and maybe sip a tiny bit of wine. She wanted to ride a trolley; she hadn’t lived her life. Art Night was a start,” she says. “I enjoyed it, too.” On select Thursdays from May through October, cool chardonnay and sumptuous cheese meet the warmth of burnt umber on canvas as Bristol and Warren artists, galleries, museums and businesses open their doors to showcase the arts of the vibrant East Bay community. “These events are a perfect way for art lovers of all ages and expertise to experience the wide variety of art created and practiced by those who live or work in Bristol and Warren,” says Richard Wilbur, a member of the communications committee. Visitors can experience Art Night in a variety of ways: on foot, on bicycle or via the #60 RIPTA bus line that stops in both towns. There is plenty of free parking as well. “For first-timers, we recommend an added experience: a seat on one of the two Art Night trolley tour buses, which run from 5:30 to about 9pm during every Art Night Gallery and Open Studio event,” explains Richard. Passengers with reservations are driven from stop to stop, and returned to their trolley bus’s point of departure at the end of the evening. Each trolley ride offers music, performances and tour guides who show riders every featured artist space in Bristol and Warren, and each tour is completely free. There are also demonstrations and light refreshments along the way, including wine samplings at various event locations. Each month features a host of new art experiences. “With music, food and the chance to visit stores located in these historic East Bay towns, first-timers and frequent
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The Brass is a common stop during Bristol-Warren Art Night
visitors can learn about art and the artists who call the area home while exploring the many storefronts that help make Warren and Bristol great places to live and shop,” says Donna Personeus, marketing and communications committee chair. The Bristol-Warren Art Night was established in 2011 to provide a support structure for the community of artists who work or live there, and has only grown in popularity from year to year. “Our goal is to help expose the public to the wide range of artistic styles and creativity found in our beautiful communities, and to link our members and the amazing work they do with the residents of Rhode Island and beyond,” Donna says. “Business and art each play a vital role in the health of any community, and our programs bring the two together for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.” “In addition, for visitors new to the East Bay, Art Night Gallery and Open Studio events are a great way to become acquainted with the local businesses, night and cultural life each town offers and to plan for return visits, ” explains Richard.
“They wanted to take my picture… you can’t do that,” says camera-shy Claire, “but I sure wanted to take theirs. I wanted a photograph of the photographers, especially that dashing Steve in Bristol along the water.” The Steve she mentions is internationally renowned fine artist Stephan Brigidi, whose grand shop is at 4 Franklin Street at Thames, a popular stop on the Art Night tour. Once newbies to Art Night, Claire and her niece Maria now have a wideranging appreciation for locally made creations and the artists who construct them. “We’ll be back,” they say, and this time with a little more artistic knowledge under their belts.
Bristol-Warren Art Night Every fourth Thursday of the month May until October 30 Cutler Street, Warren 125 Thames Street, Bristol 5:30-9pm www.artnightbristolwarren.org
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Taste Test
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A Flavorful Fiesta
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The more the merrier, especially when Tallulah’s Taco Cart from Tallulah on Thames wraps their carne asada taco with not one, but two soft shell tortillas. Packed with tender steak, this authentic adaptation offered the perfect balance between spice, taste and texture. Lightly acidic pickled radish, crunchy chopped white onion, red pepper relish and fresh cilantro cut through savory beef. The only thing you’re missing is a margarita for your other hand. 464 Thames Street, Newport. 401-849-2433, www.tallulahonthames.com
There was an audible crunch as our staff chomped into Nacho Mamma’s shredded chicken taco filled with pickled red onions, diced tomatoes, sweet chopped mango, roasted red peppers and piquant cilantro. Possibly the prettiest of the bunch, the simply seasoned shell served as the necessary stage for tangy flavors and contrasting textures to steal the show. 76 State Street, Bristol. 401-396-9588.
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The buttery, homemade hard corn tortilla shell from Tito’s Cantina was worth every bite. This seasoned ground beef taco, loaded with jalapeno peppers, chopped tomato salsa, shredded lettuce, jack and cheddar cheese tasted like it was fromscratch and made especially for us. Paired with cilantro, an optional dollop of sour cream, and a side of in-house salsa, this was “exactly what we wanted from a beef taco.” 1379 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-2400. www.titos.com.
Melville Grille may change your mind about tacos, but only in the best way possible. A lightly grilled flour tortilla that housed crunchy coleslaw, black bean and corn salsa and a chipotle aioli made a fish lover out of our sea skeptics. Shredded green apple added a complementary sweetness to perfectly cooked salmon, which could be subbed for swordfish or cod. We dubbed this the ideal warm-weather food. 1 Lagoon Road #10, Portsmouth. 401-683-4400. www.melvillegrille.com.
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From bright, flaky salmon to savory shredded pork, tacos can feature just about anything. Once exclusive to Mexican cuisine, chefs everywhere have exercised their creativity to tantalize our taste buds with an even greater array of tortilla superstars. With Cinco de Mayo celebrations fast approaching, we’ve jumped on the opportunity to explore the Bay’s handheld noshings. You’re welcome.
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