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Common Burying Ground in Newport is treated to conservation work
History Engraved A preservation commission continues two months of cemetery programming around the East Bay and beyond “Cemeteries are among Rhode Island’s most unique and often overlooked cultural resources,” says Sarah Zurier, the principal historic preservation specialist at the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission (RIHPHC). “Nearly 3,000 sites have been identified in our small state,” she continues, “including Indigenous Peoples’ burial places, family plots on rural farmsteads, church graveyards, picturesque garden cemeteries, cemeteries established by religious communities, veterans’ resting places, and more.” This month, those interested in learning more about preserving these crucial markers of culture can get involved in the work firsthand through Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks, an ongoing series of outdoor programming provided through a collaboration between RIHPHC and the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries (RIACHC). Photo courtesy of Friends of Newport’s Historic Cemeteries The Bay • May 2022 9
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By Katarina Dulude
The annual initiative began as a single day in 2016 with an event set up to thank a volunteer cemetery cleanup crew in East Greenwich, according to RIACHC chair Pegee Malcolm. But as more cities and towns wanted to get involved, the program expanded to a month, April, and then two months to include May, as well. This year, events take place in every city and town throughout the state and include free outdoor public programs, historic tours, volunteer cleanups, conservation demonstrations, and talks. Though programming began in April, there’s still plenty of time to get involved
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this month. In Newport, participate in gravestone cleanings at Clifton Burying Ground on May 7 and at Coddington Burial Ground May 14, and a fence painting project on May 21 at Common Burying Ground. Guided tours throughout the month invite participants to experience Burr’s Hill Park in Warren, Allin Yard in Barrington, and more East Bay cemeteries to be added to the schedule. On May 28, Bristol Historical & Preservation Society hosts a Community Day centered around the town’s historic cemeteries. “While many are familiar with historic cemeteries like Providence’s Swan Point
and Westerly’s River Bend, there are hundreds of early burying grounds and farm families’ burial lots off the beaten path,” shares Zurier. “Many of these sites are endangered by development, overgrowth, and neglect.” “Historic cemeteries tell the stories of individuals and families,” says Zurier, “of landscape design, grave marker artistry and technology, religious beliefs, traditional cultural practices, and community development.” For a full list of events and programming, visit Preservation.ri.gov/RICW
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By Sofie Rudin • In Partnership with The Public’s Radio • ThePublicsRadio.org
RI not on track to meet climate goals, latest state assessment finds
When state scientists released their annual report on greenhouse gas emissions for 2016, they had good news to share: the state had achieved its 2020 goal ahead of schedule. That goal was to reduce climate-warming fossil fuel emissions to 10 percent below a 1990 baseline. But updated numbers released by the state Friday show the achievement was fleeting. In 2018, the latest year for which data have been analyzed, total emissions rose for a second year in a row. “This recent uptick carries the state’s emissions 1.76% above the 1990 baseline, which is not in line with the substantial reductions needed to meet the 2021 Act on Climate mandatory emissions reduction goals,” the Department of Environmental Management said in a statement. “The state’s recent rise in [greenhouse
need to invest in renewable energy, electric transportation, and protected land.” The Act on Climate, signed by Governor Dan McKee last year, requires the state to cut emissions by 10 percent of 1990 levels by 2020, 45 percent of 1990 levels by 2030, and 80 percent of 1990 levels by 2040. The state must zero out emissions by 2050. The legislation, hailed by environmental groups as a landmark achievement, also includes an enforcement mechanism that allows “all persons” to bring legal action against the state in superior court. The latest inventory shows that, over the decade for which data is available, the state has not made sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions despite efforts to improve energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy sources. Emissions were higher in 2018 than 2017
sectors, including transportation, electricity consumption and industrial processes. The two sectors that saw the greatest year-overyear increase were residential and commercial heating. In a statement, DEM attributed this to colder temperatures in 2018 requiring more fuel for heating. Between 1990 and 2018, the commercial heating and transportation sectors saw declines in emissions, while emissions associated with electricity consumption and residential heating rose. The state’s greatest long-term increase in emissions, by sector, has been in industrial processes. DEM attributed the latest increase in this sector to a change in federal calculations. DEM Acting Director Terry Gray called the latest inventory “disappointing,” and he said it is a “call to action” to cut emissions. But he also sees reason for optimism. “The context has changed a lot since
gas] emissions further demonstrates the
for each of the top five emissions-generating
2018,” Gray said. “We’re looking back in
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Photo by Sofie Rudin / The Public's Radio
A truck drives through high tide flooding in Wickford. Such floods are expected to worsen as climate change causes sea level to rise
time here and it’s not particularly surprising because we really hadn’t done anything to limit emissions at that point.” “A lot has changed since then. And when I think about how much work is going on right now in Rhode Island to respond to climate change, I’m confident that we’re going to make progress. But it’s not going to show up for a while on those types of data sheets.” Gray also noted that both Massachusetts and Connecticut saw upticks in emissions in
2018, although the increases in those states were significantly smaller than the eight percent increase in Rhode Island’s inventory. “With higher temperatures, rising sea levels, heavier rainfalls, more frequent and intense storms, and clear impacts on our forestlands and growing seasons, Rhode Island already is seeing tangible results of climate change,” said Governor Dan McKee in a press release on Friday. “This GHG emissions inventory draws a straight line to its causes.”
Outside groups have raised concerns that the current method of tallying emissions is significantly under-counting the state’s contribution to climate change because it fails to adequately account for methane leaking from gas pipes. The state is set to publish an update to its greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan in December. Reporter Sofie Rudin can be reached at srudin@thepublicsradio.org
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ON THE BAY
By Ken Abrams
In On the Joke
Bit Players perform at the Firehouse Theater every weekend
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When legendary comedian and parttime Newport resident Jay Leno phoned the Firehouse Theater in October 2019, Bit Players artistic director Frank Fusaro and his staff weren’t 100 percent sure the call was real. “We were sitting down in the office preshow getting things ready and the phone rang,” explains Fursaro. “One of the guys in the office got it and said, ‘Hey Frank, can we give Jay Leno some time before the show tonight?’ I told him, ‘Absolutely, how much time does he want?’” It was in fact Leno reaching out to the Newport theater. The former late-night TV host wanted to test out some of his stage material ahead of a scheduled tour. Fusaro knew that Leno owned a home in Newport and, although he wasn’t fully convinced it was Leno who called, he began to prepare. “I went upstairs and told the players, ‘If I come back in here with someone, I need you to act very professional, very cool.’ Of course, they didn’t know what was going on.” Minutes later, Leno arrived, met the crew, and surprised the assembled crowd with a 20-minute comedy set. Jay Leno had discovered one of Newport’s best kept secrets. Rhode Island’s most award-winning comedy show, the Bit Players perform at the Firehouse Theater every weekend. If you’re a fan of TV shows like Whose Line is it Anyway?, this show is for you. It’s all improvisation, with no pre-rehearsed lines. “What we do in our theater on a given night is only going to happen on that night,” explains Fusaro. “The next time you come see our show, it will be entirely different. That’s the difference between what we do and stand-up comedy. Standup is very formulaic, it’s very systematic. “The other part of it is how we feed off the energy of the audience; of course, everybody does, but we are reliant upon them to have a solid show. We need them to give us good suggestions; we need them to understand their role every time. We open every show by telling them, if it’s a
Photos by Frank Fusaro, courtesy of The Bit Players
The Bit Players need no introduction – though a cameo by Jay Leno doesn’t hurt
Performers offer a free-flowing show that vibes on the audience
great show, it’s because we’re really talented, but if it’s a bad show, it’s because they didn’t give us anything to work with,” jokes Fusaro. Improvisational comedy is best served live. “A lot of people have asked if we’ve ever thought of turning it into a TV show or streaming it. The thing about improv is that you have to have some type of intimacy for
it to work,” says Fusaro. “Once you put it on the screen, you lose that inside joke that comes from being in the room, being there when it happens, seeing it created right in front of your eyes.” The Bit Players perform weekly at the Firehouse Theater, 4 Equity Park Place in Newport Friday night at 8pm and Saturday at 7pm and
9pm. More shows are added in the summer months. They sell out regularly, so advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended. And as for Leno? He’s since become a good friend of the company, and has held several shows in Newport to benefit police and fire department charities. For showtimes and more visit BitPlayers.net
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RHODY GEM
By Casey Williams
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Newport Specialty Food Shop We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!
What it is: An expansive spice and tea shop that stocks a large variety of products from around the world that extends to salts, peppers, teas, spices, and sugars. They also create and sell over 100 custom blends perfect for any number of meats, poultry, dips, and marinades.
What makes it a Rhody Gem? Step through the front doors and be greeted by an assortment of aromatic scents. The rustic aesthetic and muted colors draw your eyes to the seemingly endless shelves of colorful spices and teas lining the walls. It would be easy to spend hours sifting through the dozens of jars, bottles, and pouches of rubs, dips, honeys, and more, many of which are organic or imported. “You could make chicken every night and it will taste different each time by using a different custom blend, ” says Sheree Baldwin, multi unit retail manager. “We strive for every customer to have a fun-filled experience here by speaking with them, asking questions, sampling, and offering suggestions.”
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Where to find it: On Thames Street, across from Brooks Brothers, look for the blue awning that beckons “Come in and smell the spices.”
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The Buzz VOICES OF THE BAY
By Nina Murphy
A Sentinel of the Past Bristol historian Rei Battcher on plaque houses, giving tours in period clothing, and his own family’s lineage Rei Battcher is a linchpin to preserving Bristol’s past. When it comes to his vast knowledge of the town’s history, Battcher is more like an ocean than a fountain. Ask him about people, dates, and places, or the background of an old building or home, and he’ll probably have an answer – or know how to find it. The lifelong Bristolian has been the historian and librarian for the Bristol Historical Preservation Society (BHPS) since 1973. He’s responsible for society’s Historic Plaque program, which involves extensive research on title of change information, including homes’ mortgages, tax records, wills, maps, and other primary sources. Battcher has worked the reference desk at Rogers Free Library since 2009 and was the historian for the Rhode Island Society of Mayflower Descendents for 12 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Sciences and a Masters in History with a concentration in secondary education from Rhode Island College.
IF WALLS COULD TALK: While I was researching for plaques, I came across a lot of information about the people who lived in these houses. Though not pertinent to knowing the date of the house, it was plenty interesting. I felt I had to find some way to use this information. It became the Backdoor Gossip Tour featuring interesting things – nothing salacious – about the people who lived in the house. I did my first tour 40 years ago. DRESS THE PART: Occasionally I wear period clothing for the tours. I appear as Simeon Potter for the Bombed and Burned Tour. He was
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very cantankerous, was always suing people, never spelled the same word twice in a letter; he was a pirate, privateer, and “merchant.” YOUNG HISTORIAN: I was always interested in things that happened before I was born. I always loved architecture. I had a fascination with Greek Revival. If there was a house with columns, my mother knew it would be a long stop while we were walking. FAMILY ROOTS: My father’s mother’s family
goes back to the Coggeshalls of Coggeshall Farm in 1790. They then popped over and were founders of Aquidneck Island – Portsmouth in 1638, Middletown and Newport in 1640. My father’s father’s family came to Bristol in 1869. I am the fourth generation to live in the home my great grandfather built in 1880. For me it’s a shine of the past. Know someone who might be a good fit for Voices of the Bay? Email Nina at YourHomeWithNina@gmail.com
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PLAQUE ORIGIN: Helen Tessler, past president and curator of BHPS, started the Historic Plaque Program as a Bicentennial project in 1974. It was her goal to plaque 200 houses for the 200-year-anniversary of the founding of the country. She didn’t make it to 200, but she did plaque 50 houses – all work done gratis. There are over 240 plaqued houses today. We continue to get requests from both new and longtime residents.
Bristol historian Rei Battcher
The Bristol Historical Preservation Society will kick off its 40th season of walking tours hosted by Battcher on May 27 and 28 over Memorial Day weekend. New and old Bristolians alike and out-oftowners can enjoy the opportunity to learn something about the town. For a full schedule, visit BHPSRI.org/walking-tours.
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THE MUST LIST
10 essential events happening this month
Mount Hope Farm hosts music and vendors for Spring Fest
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The Handicraft Club of Providence visited Blithewold last year to paint, draw, and sketch en plein air. See the results of both students and instructors in Impressions, an exhibition of their varied prints. Bristol, Blithewold.org
NYC-based comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer Luis J. Gomez – known for TV appearances on the likes of Last Comic Standing and Roast Battle – brings the laughs to Comedy Connection. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com
Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts an hourlong guided workshop, Gardening for Wellness, on cultivating self-improvement with a green thumb, covering healthy produce, mindfulness, and horticulture design. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org
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The Giusto team partners with hospitality friends Yagi Noodles, TSK, Sup Dog Supper Club, and others for Restaurants For Relief, a culinary experience supporting humanitarian aid for Ukraine through World Central Kitchen. Newport, GiustoNewport.com
Bring mom and the whole family to Mount Hope Farm for Spring Fest, a day of food and artisan vendors, crafts and activities for kids, a plant sale, live music by Bristol-based Jon Tyler, a raffle, and more. Bristol, MountHopeFarm.org
Vendors fill the Tiverton Middle School Gym for a special Mother’s Day Farmers Market. Shop a selection of flowers and herbs, pottery, planters, jewelry, gifts, and more while dining on tasty local eats. Facebook: Tiverton Farmers Market
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May 10: Inkfish Books brings local author Ann Hood to Imago Gallery for an evening discussing and signing copies of her latest memoir, Fly Girl. A portion of proceeds will go toward organizations supporting Ukraine. Warren, InkFishBooks.com
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May 21-22: Local flower designers and artists exhibit their creative flair with original artwork and arrangements inspired by the 1810 historic house and gardens for Linden Place Mansion’s Art Blooming. Bristol, LindenPlace.org
May 26: Art Night Bristol Warren kicks off their 11th summer season, celebrating the towns’ creatives with a walkable tour of galleries, this month focusing on special exhibits along Main and Market Streets in Warren. ArtNightBristolWarren.org
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Colorful Outlook A new kitchen in an 18th century ship captain’s home seamlessly blends modern living with Colonial era detail It’s not the kind of project designers see every day. Craig Couture, a kitchen and bath designer at Cypress Design Co. in East Providence, was gobsmacked when clients walked him through their centuries-old home in Newport. Built in 1750 and not far from Narragansett Bay, the historic home once belonged to a Colonial-era sea captain. “The home features simple woodwork that has subtle details and the sort of character that only comes with a home of this age,” explains Couture. Naturally, the homeowners sought to keep the integrity of the home intact when considering a new kitchen, but they also needed 21st century functionality. “[They] wanted the new kitchen to fit the period of the home, as if it had always been there,” says Couture. “The homeowners were looking to gain function, storage, and an aesthetic that fit the character of the home – and most importantly to save the wallpaper!” In fact, the homeowners were so charmed with the existing rooster wallpaper, it became the renovation’s inspiration. Couture says the homeowners had an overall sense of the color palette and how they needed the kitchen to function, but they turned to him to put all the pieces of their puzzle together to create a cohesive space. It was important to the homeowners for the kitchen to feature natural materials – nothing that would not have existed in the 18th century. An apron sink was an obvious choice, and custom fabricated natural soapstone countertops were made by Discover Surfaces in Millbury, Massachusetts. The homeowner also added something extraordinary that’s become the anchor of the space – a custom island built with their own two hands. Other eye-catching elements include a marble backsplash, antique brass hardware and a bridge faucet. Photos by Denise Bass Photography, courtesy of Cypress Interior Design The Bay • May 2022 23
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And that rooster wallpaper? A good portion of the original was saved in a mudroom area Couture designed. But the kitchen was so reconfigured, there was no way to keep it intact. So they had it replicated. “This involved having photographer Denise Bass photograph a section of the wallpaper and then piece the photos together to create a high-resolution image to the scale of the wall where we would be installing the paper,” explains Couture. Next they color-matched, and then meticulously compared the scale, color, and texture to the original. Once approved, custom wallpaper was ordered and installed. Couture says any homeowner looking to renovate their kitchen should start with how they would like it to function. “Don’t settle for something that bothers you but you can live with. Really consider colors, design styles and your goals for the space before contacting a designer,” he advises. “If you do this, it will really help the designer personalize a space for you.”
GET RHODY STYLE Ideas and resources for making the most of living in the Ocean State. WORK AROUND The homeowners were determined to save and use the vibrant wallpaper with the rooster motif from the mudroom and ultimately recreated it using a photograph – a great lesson on finding a way to make something work. COLOR STORY The rooster wallpaper provides the palette from which other elements are painted, such as the cabinets in blue, the base of the custom-built island in marigold, and pops of red in accents and hardware. SMALL BIZ LOVE Based in East Providence, Cypress Interior Design relies on local talent, including all appliances from Wickford Appliance, and renovations and wood floors refinished by Morrissette Construction, Bristol.
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Life & Style MAKE
By Liv Pasquarelli
Hands On A pottery class offers the perfect reentry into a social setting, no signal required On the first day of Pottery 101, the class was silent. The instructor, Adam Ferbert, asked what was going on and a student replied, “this is the most social interaction I’ve had in two years.” Nervous laughter erupted. It turns out that adults who take pottery classes for fun are all creative, quirky, and just as excited to learn something new as I was. I couldn’t think of a better way to “get back out into the world” than pottery. Muddy hands made it impossible for me to operate my iPhone, and after two long
years of ever-increasing screen time, that was a welcome reprieve. This first foray into ceramic arts happened at Mudstone Studios in Warren. The space is large and colorful, with individual studio members’ spaces sectioned off so you can peek at the beautiful art they’re creating. There is a giant wall of glaze swatches layered over each other to create completely new colors and textures. The energy was high and positive, creativity was in the air, and everyone’s hands were dirty.
The studio was founded by fine artist Ellen Blomgren in 2007. Since then, the growth of the lively collective of artists has allowed for a second location, which opened its doors in Pawtucket this past spring. Blomgren is a ceramic sculptor, who creates imaginative statues of animals that are somehow both realistic and mythical. Visit Mudstone and you’re sure to run into her enchanting renderings. Mudstone offers a variety of classes for newbies and experienced potters alike.
GOOD TO KNOW • Mudstone Studios requires proof of vaccination to take classes. • Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. • Consider wearing an artist apron or smock with pockets. • Mudstone Studios students have access to open studio hours to work on projects.
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Students can begin with handbuilding classes, wheel throwing classes, or both. For more advanced potters, they have classes for special porcelain projects, handbuilding, sculpture, gradient glazed vessels, and more. Each week Ferbert provided an outline of a clearly defined skill while also leaving space for experimentation. I started the class having never touched a pottery wheel before and at the end of my sixweek journey learning the pottery wheel,
I amassed a collection of various pots, mugs, and vases, fully glazed and fired. The progression of my skills from week one to six was obvious; my pots became increasingly less lumpy and lopsided, and more into things I was proud to drink coffee from. I highly recommend getting your hands dirty at Mudstone.
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By Sascha Roberts
Meet Doreen Collins Rhode Island’s First Lady of Comedy talks being a funny gal in a guy-dominated biz You perform on stage, TV, and radio – do you have a favorite way to entertain? I love to entertain anytime, anywhere, but, I have to say, live is probably my favorite. That being said, I did love doing the TV show, Rhode Bytes, which aired on WJAR NBC 10 after SNL from 2009-2012, and still miss doing it. When you do TV, you get to do it until you get it right and you can control the finished product. You also have a broader reach, more people watching. Rhode Bytes used to average 60,000 households an episode. But you can’t hear the laughter. On the other hand, you don’t hear the non-laughter either. When you perform live, you get to feel the energy, hear the laughter, bask in the applause. In 2015, you were inducted into the RI Comedy Hall of Fame and are still the only woman in that esteemed group. How does that feel? It was a huge honor. I was being recognized for doing what I’ve loved doing for over 50 years. Yes, I’m old. A fellow comic once referred to me as the Ruth Bader Ginsburg of RI comedy. But I was also honored to be the first female to make the cut. I was warned that, “if I wanted to hang with big boys, I’d better be able to take a hit” – and hit they did during the roast. A roast is always rough, but when your roasters are two of RI’s most quick-witted sharp-tongued comedians, a sitting Congressman, a news anchor, an uncensored drag queen, your bitchy gay bestie, and your big brother, it’s a whole other level of heat. One of the best nights of my career. Where is your favorite place to perform? I love to perform in almost every venue I book. My favorites are the ones that are sold out! And the bigger, the better. It’s so much easier to perform in front of 2,000 people than it is to perform in front of two. Is Rhode Island’s comedy scene different from others you’ve experienced, and if so why? Laughter is laughter no matter where you are, but one of the things that made me fall in love with the state was the way Rhode Islanders enjoy laughing at themselves. I have gotten spoiled performing here. After all, this is the I-know-a-guy state, so once you’re “the guy,” people know, it’s easier to get booked. That’s everywhere, though. Look at Adam Sandler movies, or Martin Scorsese, or Spike Lee – they always use their buddies and it helps when your buddies have talent. I need to know better guys…
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AVALONIA Chic meets chill at this lower Thames Street shop featuring dresses, tops, camis, hip jewelry, candles, wall art, and… plants? Yes, says owner Mackenzie Smith with a chuckle, explaining Avalonia’s growth. “I had an online home and garden shop for five years, then branched into fashion and it’s been fun.” She says the shop has an Anthropologie vibe and embraces the “California lifestyle,” as the West Coast is where she does a lot of product sourcing. Naming Free People as the store’s fashion inspiration, looks here are meant to be “effortless and cute,” but Smith, who once worked for lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters, also wants everything to be accessible. “I try to make things reasonably priced because I hate when I go shopping to love things then have sticker shock,” she says. 640 Thames Street
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CK BRADLEY Camilla Bradley might just be the embodiment of Newport prep. She originally launched CK Bradley in 1999 while still a senior at Trinity College in Connecticut – sewing colorful totes and reversible ball skirts to sell to classmates – but it was her D-ring ribbon belt, a reinvention of a preppy standard, that would grow the grassroots accessories company into apparel and everything lifestyle. Bradley opened her first CK Bradley boutique across from the Hotel Viking, introducing bright and preppy prints on simple shifts, tops, skirts, and accessories. The store closed its doors in 2011 when Bradley turned her attention to designing a retro ski apparel line for women. But Bellevue Avenue beckoned Bradley back, and in 2016, she opened the new CK Bradley boutique with fresh designs and accessories for each season right in the center of the avenue’s historic casino block. 182 Bellevue Avenue
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CLUB CALAIS The search for the perfect white jean is a Rhode Island right of passage come summertime, and Club Calais delivers with premium denim brands including AG, Hudson, Joe’s Jeans, RE/ DONE, and Mother – the brand that has quickly turned into the store’s most in demand. Owner Nancy Isherwood, an experienced retailer in Newport, has been at the helm here since 2017 but changed the name more recently as she expanded the shop’s offerings (it was formerly known as Laura Jean). “We have a whole denim wall – probably the most extensive amount of denim in the area, but we carry a lot of other things too,” says Isherwood. Located in the heart of Bellevue Avenue’s shopping district, Isherwood’s vision for Club Calais was a shop that combines classic, all-American design “with a Parisian twist.” With Newport’s robust social season in mind, she’s added a ton of dresses this year, appropriate for everything from graduations and proms to weddings, garden parties, and swanky soirees. Isherwood says the store’s selection “will take you from your daily life to those special occasions that are meant to be memorable.” 198 Bellevue Avenue
GINGY’S With a name equally as peppy as its offerings, how can you not love this Bellevue Avenue boutique created by mother/daughter Jean and Betsy Tremblay? The first Gingy’s opened in Pennsylvania 15 years ago, followed by a second store in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, a few years later. Daughter Betsy worked for designer Julie Brown, known for designing women’s pieces in vibrant and distinctively designed prints, before heading to Newport to open the first New England Gingy’s. The shop, located at the iconic entrance of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, carries dresses by En Saison, ASTR, Julie Brown, and Sail to Sable. But the game changer came in 2013 when Gingy’s launched their own line of palm-leaf prints, florals, and designs that would make Lilly Pulitzer herself proud. “It’s definitely a favorite in our stores in the summer. We make styles that are flattering to all body types and we try to make styles that are both feminine and fun, but also practical,” explains Betsy. The line is made from nylon jersey fabric that’s cool to the touch, wrinkle-free, machine washable, and made in the USA. “And we’re working on introducing a bunch of new styles this summer that we think Newporters are going to love!” 196 Bellevue Avenue Photo courtesy of Gingy’s
(T) Kiel James Patrick, photo courtesy of Discover Newport, (B) Photo by Maaike Bernstrom, courtesy of Lemon & Line
KIEL JAMES PATRICK Arguably the best-known embodiment of modern prep in the country – at least in the social media sphere – Kiel James Patrick’s eponymous flagship shop on Bowen’s Wharf is a carefully curated space that merges iconic Americana with traditional, earthy New England style. The Warwick native embarked on a design path as early as high school, becoming a connoisseur of vintage classic clothing and selling pieces to his Bishop Hendricken classmates. Not long after, he hawked nautical rope and leather bracelets with metal anchor fasteners under the Kiel James Patrick brand, partnering with local store owners to have the product stocked by like-minded retailers. In 2009, with his would-be wife Sarah Vickers by his side, the preppy power couple expanded the accessories business into a lifestyle brand, with clothing for women and men. They opened their flagship brick-and-mortar shop in Newport in 2017. Bedecked with painted oars, colorful burgees, and dressing rooms reminiscent of vintage beach cabanas, the shop reflects the coastal living vibe of the Ocean State – only with a global appeal. 3 Bowen’s Wharf #3004
LEMON & LINE The nautical lifestyle isn’t just an idea or concept for David Norton. He grew up on Narragansett Bay, racing dinghies or pleasure sailing with his family on their sailboat. Inspired by the classic sailor’s knot – or Turk’s head – bracelets he’d wear the entire summer season, Norton decided to create a line fashioned in the iconic bracelet’s likeness but with a more sophisticated appeal. Lemon & Line was started in Norton’s basement and remained there until enough demand warranted a proper space where he could truly showcase the breadth of nautical rope designs he fashioned. Opened in 2011, Lemon & Line’s sundrenched shop on lower Thames Street gives workshop-meets-yacht club vibes, with beadboard and varnished wood details juxtaposed by spools of custom-made nautical rope mounted to the wall. Don’t worry – a seating area lets you take it all in if you need a minute. The company also produces regatta belts and branded ballcaps, and be sure to check out the Clean Ocean Collection which is crafted using recycled plastic. 421 Thames Street
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MONELLE With beautifully decorated windows and well-dressed mannequins outside the entry, Monelle on Newport’s Bowen’s Wharf has a way of just luring you in and tempting stylish shoppers with things they never knew they must have. Linen flats with embroidered lobsters? Yes, please. Pink tulle skirt? Very Carrie Bradshaw. Flirty floral dress for days? Yup. Amazing denim? Of course. And the selection of covetable beaded clutches from Moyna with sayings including “Cheers!,” “Nauti,” and “Newport 2022” will have you saving your summer job pennies. Rompers, maxi dresses with tassels, handbags, hats, and jewelry round out the store – all perfect for a mimosa-fueled brunch at the legendary Clarke Cooke House just steps away. Coincidence? 17 Bowen’s Wharf
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If you blink, you might miss the entrance to Sail Away Studio, and if you do, it’d be a shame because this year-old Thames Street boutique carries a collection of ageless looks. Dresses, caftans, tops, bottoms, seasonal light sweaters, wide-brim sun hats, colorful flats, swimwear, home decor, and the nautically inspired accessories here all have a sunny disposition. “I don’t cater to just one style for women,” says owner Martha Smith, who grew up in a family of artists in the coastal community of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. “I have an eclectic personality. I love preppy. I love boho – all of those things.” As a child, she aspired to be a window designer for one of the grand department stores in New York City. Sail Away Studio allows her to indulge that childhood dream while doing what she loves today: dressing women so they look and feel their best. “I look for something that’s going to bring out a woman’s personality,” she explains. With an array of chic designs continually hitting the shop floor, there’s something for everyone. 468 Thames Street
HARPER & TUCKER: The ultimate mash-up of contemporary and conscious clothing here is undoubtedly femine but always with an interesting point of view – think cool cutouts, intriguing necklines, and fresh designs. Selfdescribed as “fun, carefree, and bright,” owners and former college gal pals Dakota Whitworth and Natalie Swift agree they love all things free-spirited, beachy, and bohemian. 146 Bellevue Avenue THE MANDALA WAY: This “good karma coastal boutique for an artisan rich lifestyle” is buoyed by the work of Rhode Island-based jewelry artisan Jessica Ricci. Sage smudge sticks to clear negative energy, selenite sticks (for promoting peace, calm, and clarity), dried flower bundles, store-made small-batch candles, crystals, ceramics, hand-carved woodwork, lighting, cozy and uncomplicated clothing, and accessories like wicker handbags make this Washington Square shop a gorgeous, graceful addition to Newport’s shopping scene. 15 Touro Street
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TYLER BÖE The collaborative vision of husband-and-wife duo Sam and Karol Boe, no strangers to the apparel industry, has solidified Tyler Böe as a stylish stalwart on Newport’s Bannister’s Wharf. Created to be “a refreshingly chic collection of sportswear designed for today’s modern, yet refined woman,” Tyler Böe has ageless appeal – classic styles but with a nod to trends. So then, who is Tyler, you ask? The couple’s daughter, who serves as the company’s director of brand development and continues to grow the lifestyle brand. The women’s collections includes dresses, tops, bottoms, sweaters, and outerwear, while a new men’s collection is on track to drop this spring. Versatility is a key pillar in their designs, which is perhaps best exemplified by the women’s easy, breezy, and effortless Isla eyelet dress which can be worn to the beach, around the house or dressed up for dinner. Even better, it’s designed with a relaxed fit that works with any figure. Says Tyler Boe Drexler, “We like to think that our brand can really be for everyone as we strive to make classic wardrobe staples, with a Tyler Böe twist, that will become pieces in your closet you reach for season after season.” 33 Bannister’s Wharf #3009
X&O BOUTIQUE: A shop known for everyday luxury
Leslie Cathers proves that some things only come with experience. With some of the best eyes in the business, Cathers can spot an emerging style trend well before it hits the mainstream, which is why her Groovy Gator and Groove Newport boutiques have an enviable longevity in retail. But seeing a vacancy in the Newport market for a place where women can find well-made fun and funky clothing with a nod to modern style but with timeless appeal, Leslie founded X&O Boutique on Bellevue Avenue. Bright caftans with a Palm Beach vibe, versatile dresses, made-to-order jackets, and “where’d you get that?” accessories have put X&O on the map. “X&O is a place to find everyday luxury in our curated collections from designers around the world,” says Cathers. “Our goal is making our customers feel confident and beautiful from the time they walk in the door.” Familiar brands include Good American, Vilagallo, Commando, Josie Bruno camo jackets, Celia B, HOFF sneakers, and unique pieces sourced from Italy, Spain, and beyond. Says Cathers, “Our customers are the women who love fashion and are looking for a bold statement piece or collections to pull from their closet for an everyday look. From jeans and tees to that one-of-a-kind statement piece, we have you covered.” 190 Bellevue Avenue
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In The Kitchen
Bowl Foods Flourishing food truck biz prepares to expand and serve up new eats and employment opps With humble roots as The Salad Man & Juice Bar – which hit the then much smaller food truck scene in 2013 – Russell Spellman and partner Sterling Clinton-Spellman are growing their current mobile Incred-A-Bowl fleet with an East Providence storefront. “We created our business out of the love of good food, the love of culture, and the want to offer healthier food options,” says Clinton-Spellman. “Russell has literally been cooking his whole life and his dream was always to open his own restaurant. We figured a food truck was a great first step.” Now the bright green truck is synonymous with wholesome bowls in the Rhody food truck circuit, and, Spellman shares, “having the space in the restaurant really allows us to be creative and expand our menu offerings.” This means more varieties of Liberian, soul food, Jamaican jerk, and ramen bowls, along with several smoothies, salads, desserts, and small bites. The new shop will also be homebase for their career program centered around personal and professional development, with a goal of employing 2,500 team members by 2030. “The launch of our Incred-A-Bowl TM Fresh Start Program is our most exciting opportunity to date. We have a plan to assist our community in an impactful way by offering career opportunities to people who are historically disenfranchised and deemed ‘hard to employ’ or difficult to hire,” says Clinton-Spellman, who will use her experience as a life and business coach and former teacher to help employees tap into their strengths. “In the vein of celebrating culture, we will host events that will bring the community together,” adds Spellman. “Imagine attending an event where you get to learn about the 200 different types of kimchi and you get to try some!” Renovations are currently underway for a late summer or early fall opening; in the meantime, you can find the two Incred-A-Bowl trucks at Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Providence Flea, and other events, or inquire about catering online. IncredABowlFood.com | By Abbie Lahmers Photo courtesy of Incred-A-Bowl The Bay • May 2022 41
Food & Drink EXPERIENCE
By Abbie Lahmers
Level Up Your Garganelli Game Traveling pasta workshops are taking over East Bay taps To the uninitiated, the art of pasta making may seem inaccessible – a skill to be perfected behind closed doors in culinary institutes or in remote regions of Italy. But to Alex Reppe, stamping ravioli and crafting the perfect farfalle is about bringing the community together…over a pint of beer. Though I’ve noodled (pun intended) with rolling out pasta dough, cutting not-soneat but artfully variegated squares with a slightly wonky pasta cutter, and pressing them into petite pillows somewhat resembling ravioli – I would firmly place myself in the “uninitiated” category. When I learned that Reppe, a veteran and long-time chef, travels to breweries teaching casual workshops for beginners, I knew I had to redeem my early lackluster pasta-making attempts. Reppe opened Newport Pasta Co. in Warren’s Hope & Main incubator kitchen just under a year ago selling locally sourced wholesale pasta to restaurants and delis around the East Bay, though he’s best known for his workshops. Six Pack Brewing in Bristol,
Newport Craft Brewing, and Rejects Beer Co. in Middletown are just a few nearby haunts, though he travels statewide. My partner and I caught a workshop on a Sunday afternoon at Smug Brewing Company in Pawtucket. Tickets come with a complimentary pour, so we ordered a fruited sour and a stout before settling in to be schooled in pasta. Demystifying the process from start to finish, Reppe began with the dough. He passed around premade balls to show the consistency of the two primary pasta flours, 00 and semolina – the former is much finer, producing a silkier dough, while semolina is grittier and yields a coarser, leathery variety. Reppe’s niche is swapping water for beer or wine to create more flavorful pastas with hoppy IPAs or rich reds. He demonstrated how to create a well in the flour for the liquid and poured a dark stout in the center, then mixed the wet and dry elements together with a pasta scraper until combined and deftly kneaded the dough. Next came the fun part – making the pasta. Reppe cranked a pancake-shaped slab of
Alex Reppe rolls out a sheet of pasta dough
Newport Pasta Co. makes a stop at Smug Brewing Company for a hands-on workshop
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Pasta Pro Tips COLOR: Add a little pizazz to any style of pasta with all-natural food coloring. Try activated charcoal or squid ink for black linguine, or butterfly pea flower to dye dough a tasteful blue. PATIENCE: The key to a well-kneaded dough is pressure and time. Reppe recommends 12-15 minutes of working the dough to activate the gluten networks – the binding agents that give dough its stretchy, malleable quality.
CHEESE: When it comes to ravioli filling, Reppe swears by Narragansett Creamery for ricotta. TOOLS: For the passionate pasta maker, opt for the upper-end pasta extruder. For the casual enthusiast, a ravioli mold or gnocchi board are fun forays into the craft. The Newport Pasta Co. Facebook group, Rhode Island Pasta Club, is the perfect resource for any level.
blue 00-flour dough into a fine sheet while explaining that a chitarra – an old-fashioned spaghetti-making tool – means “guitar” in Italian for the array of wires that slice the sheet into strands. Meanwhile, the motor attachment for his modern pasta machine made quick work of linguine. With smaller tools at each table, we all tried our hand at pasta shapes both simple and intricate, from farfalle bow ties (pressed in the center into an “m”) to soprese (a couple of dexterous folds to achieve a bonnet). Most satisfying was taking a small wooden dowel to roll a thin square – positioned as a diamond on the gnocchi board – into a perfectly ridged garganelli. By the end, I felt like I had the know-how to actually go home and make pasta myself, and maybe even banish the hordes of storebought dry spaghetti and rigatoni from my pantry. That evening, digging into a batch of premade stout-based linguine, courtesy of Reppe, drenched in a quick browned butter garlic sauce and topped with parmesan, it became official – I’m a fresh pasta convert.
Photos by Abbie Lahmers
Chances are good Newport Pasta Co. is popping up at your fave brewery soon, or you can book a pasta workshop for your private event. Find details online at NewportPastaCo.com
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By Karen Greco
Savory Parisian fare in Middletown
Old Getty station repurposed as Southern-inspired eatery
When Belinda Quinn opened Le Bec Sucré, a Parisian-style boulangerie in Middletown, the response was overwhelming. Patrons regularly cue up for the bakery’s 7am start, since Quinn’s traditional croissants and unique charcoal baguettes sell out fast. So the self-trained baker, born in the South of France, created sister-cafe Le Bec Salé, a savory bakery that opens for lunch (around the time Le Bec Sucré’s shelves empty), just across the parking lot. While Le Bec Sucré focuses on breads and pastries, Le Bec Salé features a menu of salads, quiches, and sandwiches like you’d find in the cafes of Paris, such as the Jambon Beurre (house butter, ham, comté cheese, and cornichon on a baguette). In a nod to Quinn’s Vietnamese heritage, a Banh Mi is also on the menu. All items are scratch made, including the mayo and salad dressings. “Everything I make, I enjoy eating,” she says. Middletown, @LaBecSale_RI
Nick and Tracy Rabar, the culinary magicians behind Avenue N and The Pantry, are opening Honeybird Kitchen, featuring chef-driven fried chicken, in a repurposed Getty station on Massasoit Avenue in East Providence. “We had our eye on the gas station for years,” admits Tracy. The developer, who was set to demolish it, heard they were interested in rehabbing the building for Honeybird’s home, so he offered it to them to salvage. Honeybird’s concept, inspired by frequent trips to South Carolina, launched as a Monday night take-away special at Avenue N. “It was a mob scene,” recalls Tracy. “We couldn’t keep up.” While fried chicken rules the roost, Honeybird also offers grilled and vegan options. Authentic Southern sides and snacks (like hushpuppies, homemade mac and cheese, and fried okra) fill out the menu, and Duke’s Mayonnaise is the condiment of choice. The craft cocktail-centric full bar features great bourbons and fun beers. East Providence, HoneyBirdRI.com
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New sports bar boasts locally sourced pub grub “I’m not a Patriots fan,” John Oliver, owner of East Providence’s newest sports bar The Local, admits sheepishly. “I wanted to create a place where you could go and enjoy your team, even if it’s not the local one.” The Local’s Front Row – a separate room with couches, an 80-inch TV, and its own dedicated audio – is available to book if you want to cheer on, say, the Giants. (Who even are you?) Don’t worry, Pats fans – the main bar, with its 16 screens, tunes into home team games. The Local’s menu is sports-bar forward (think nachos, wings, and burgers), with everything locally sourced and housemade, including its BBQ sauce, blue cheese dressing, and their famous Local Sauce (also available in a vegan option). Oliver, an East Providence native, is a firm believer in Townie pride. “You treat the community right, and in return they’ll support you.” East Providence, TheLocalRI.com
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Food & Drink IN THE KITCHEN
By Karen Greco
The Chef Next Door La Vecina Taqueria’s Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina’s dishes up authentic Mexican street food recalled from her childhood “There’s just something so comforting about eating a good taco,” says Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina. The executive chef of Bar Cino is also running the kitchen of La Vecina Taqueria, a new Mexican street food-inspired eatery she co-conceived with Newport Restaurant Group. “When restaurants were allowed to reopen [during the pandemic], Bar Cino could operate only at 50 percent capacity with the restrictions,” explains Gonzalez-Trasvina. She and her team brainstormed ways to get the restaurant to full capacity and bring everyone back to work. Taking over an empty retail space beside Bar Cino
expanded their footprint enough that they returned to normal numbers. But when restrictions were lifted, they had a new space they needed to fill. “Bar Cino was not meant to double its capacity,” she says. So they decided to try a two-week pop-up. “Our beverage director, Shawn Westhoven, was GM at the time, and he told me to cook what I loved,” she says. For Gonzalez-Trasvina, cooking from the heart meant cuisine from her native Mexico City. La Vecina (its translation means “the girl next door”) was born. Gonzalez-Trasvina left Mexico City at eight, when her mother’s corporate job
brought them to Puerto Rico. She discovered cooking while living on the island and decided to get her culinary degrees (two of them, one in pastry and one in culinary arts) from Johnson & Wales University. “I love pastry; that’s what put me in the kitchen,” she says. “But what makes me passionate are the cultures behind the foods, and that’s reflected more on the savory side.” While in Providence, Gonzalez-Trasvina fell in love with southern New England and opted to remain local. She started cooking with Newport Restaurant Group as an intern, working her way through their various kitchens before becoming vested in the
Photos by Erin McGinn, courtesy of La Vecina Taqueria
Mexico City-inspired tacos from La Vecina Taqueria
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Chef Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina
employee-owned company and taking the reins at Bar Cino. There, she was nominated for a Rising Star Award by the James Beard Foundation in 2020. But the inspiration for La Vecina came from roots firmly planted in Mexico. “My best memories [of Mexico] are spent around the table, sharing stories about how a dish was made, or how my great-great-grandmother first made our masa recipe,” she says. “It helped me connect with my culture.” Nostalgia for home fuels La Vecina’s menu. “I dug into my memories. What stood out for me whenever I went to Mexico City? What foods did I long for all year?” She began with the masa for the tortilla. “There’s actually thousands of types
of corn that are native to Mexico. There’s red, there’s purple, there’s yellow. You don’t see it up here because of the climate,” she says. By using blue corn masa instead of white, Gonzalez-Trasvina was able to conjure a more authentic eating experience. “Blue masa actually has a lot more depth because the grain is less processed. You taste that earthy flavor.” Because this is a taqueria, six different tacos are on the menu, including the al pastor, which Gonzalez-Trasvina calls the taco of Mexico City. “It actually has its background from Middle Eastern immigrants,” she explains. “The al pastor looks very much like the shish kebab. Meat on a skewer, marinated and slow roasted,” she ticks off the similarities.
“But the Mexican people used pork instead of lamb, because that’s the meat we had available. Then all the spices, the chili, the pineapple. It turned into this beautiful taco that is very representative of the city I was born in. “It took me maybe five or six attempts to actually get the marinade right,” she adds with a laugh. As the final touches are put on La Vecina’s build-out, Gonzalez-Trasvina remains astonished by the reception her restaurant concept received. “I was not expecting that it would be embraced as quickly as it was. You do get a little nervous making food that maybe people haven’t tried before,” she says. “But when you do something that’s close to your heart, you can taste the outcome.”
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