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Bristol: Beautiful waterfront residence with spectacular views of harbor and narragansett Bay. 45 foot boat slip included. open floor plan and walls of windows. Den/3rd bedroom. terrace for dining and watching sunsets. Pool and marina. Walk to everything. Fabulous! $1,225,000
Bristol: Fabulous end unit with water views. First floor master suite, cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, central air, natural light throughout. Finished lower level with living room with living room, two bedrooms, full bath and summer kitchen. Walk to water, beach. $479,900
Bristol: Pristine Mason Farm home with a touch of coastal! Enjoy this bright, open concept home with high ceilings, hardwoods, 2 story foyer, fireplace, central air and deck. spacious bedrooms and a beautiful yard, all in a lovely neighborhood! $459,000
BArrington: Fabulous 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath Primrose “Almeida” 3 story Colonial. tall ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, sunny open floor plan. gorgeous moldings, granite kitchen, Master suite with fireplace, central AC, sprinklers, deck, stone walls border conservation land. Move in and enjoy! $685,000
BArrington: stunning 4-5 bedroom California inspired contemporary nestled on 1/2 acre of spectacular Jenny’s lane! open floor plan, sun drenched rooms, gas heat-central air. two large master suites on 1st floor, fabulous for extended family and guests. time to dream! $679,000
BArrington: Easy one level living! Meticulously maintained and updated ranch with new roof, gas heat, central air, hardwoods. Bright, open floor plan. Finished basement w/ office and 1/2 bath. Fabulous deck and large, private yard. Close to schools, town, and bike path. $375,000
BArrington: Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in desirable Alfred Drowne/ gorgeous kitchen, custom cabinets/granite/stainless steel appliances. gleaming hardwoods, vaulted family room, luxurious master suite, Jacuzzi/tub/marble vanities. Central AC and new roof! Move in and enjoy! $329,900
BArrington: newly updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape on spacious wooded lot. granite and stainless kitchen, hardwood floors, sun filled living room with fireplace, deck and walk out partially finished lower level. Minutes to shopping, dining and local vegetable farms. Move in condition! $326,500
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27 Live Well One woman’s dream to live in a library comes true 28 Homestyle 30 Whole Body 32 Shop Around 33 Style Connoisseur
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35 Taste A touch of Japanese cuisine in Barrington 36 Review 38 News Bites 40 Rhody Bites
Where to find the sparkle and pizzazz for your wardrobe in the neighborhood
Every Month 5 Editor’s Note/Letters 6 TheBayMagazine.com
43 Gallery A husband and wife duo creates a new children’s book 44 Calendar 47 Artistry
50 Taste Test We celebrated Portugal by eating chourico sandwiches. You should too.
11 The Buzz We’re celebrating five years of bringing the awesome to the Bay
On the cover: Zuzu’s Petals in Barrington. Photography by Melissa Stimpson.
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People and places on the bay
Happy Birthday to Us! The Bay celebrates five years this month
Five years ago this month, The Bay made its debut, featuring Chef Trafford Kane of Westport’s Marguerite’s on the cover. It’s been a fantastic five years of bringing readers the best of the Bay area’s arts and culture, food and drink, fun events and interesting people. Thanks for reading – and here’s to five more (and five more after that, and five more after that…).
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Barrington author and Providence College professor Peter Johnson has unleashed a new book into the young adult market, titled The Life and Times of Benny Alvarez. Set in Barrington and East Providence, the story follows the titular Benny and his sour worldview. Routinely derided as “negative” by his peers and family, Benny uses wordplay to defend his less-than-cheery outlook. But as external pressures attack Benny from all sides, he learns that gloom and snark might not always be the best means of navigating one’s life. This is Peter’s second novel for middle school students. His last effort, The Amazing Adventures of John Smith,
Jr. AKA Houdini, was included in the “Best of 2012” list compiled by Kirkus Reviews. Peter has run workshops at local schools like LaSalle Academy, Tiverton Middle School and Bishop Feehan High School, where his books were well-received by students. In 2012, he represented Li’l Rhody at the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. with his book Houdini. The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts has blessed him with two awards for creative writing. Life and Times is available from online retailers, or you can pick up a hardcover copy at Barrington Books. www.harpercollinschildrens.com –Alexander Castro
Get the most out of this year’s growing season with the Rhode Island Fruit Growers Association’s Farm Scavenger Hunt. Farms and orchards from all over the state are participating in this exciting game. It’s simple – just download or pick up the map and instructions and head to a participating farm. Your map is filled with colorful photos, each of which corresponds to a different farm. Match the picture clue on your map with the farm. Once you do, the farmer will give you a signature sticker to place on the picture. Collect at least 18 stickers and mail your brochure and participant information form to the RIFGA URI Outreach Center. The first 50 correct entries win a
prize package. The fun doesn’t stop there – visit all 28 farms and become eligible to win the grand prize. The first 50 entries with all 28 stickers will win an even bigger prize pack and will be entered into the grand prize raffle drawing. It’s totally easy to get started; participating farms are as close as Sakonnet Farm in Tiverton or Walker’s Roadside Stand in Little Compton. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore Rhode Island’s picturesque farm landscapes and pick up some fresh locally grown fruits and veggies. Visit the website or stop by a participating farm to pick up your map and clues and start hunting! www.rifruitgrowers.org. -Claire Flanagan
The Umbrella Factory is part of the Farm Scavenger Hunt
Four Corners Celebrates its 21st Annual Sculpture Park
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The sculptures are organic, unusual and rich at the Tiverton Four Corners Sculpture Park Exhibit that even wildlife may take them to their bosoms (and cubbyholes). “We had a sculptor ‘wrap’ a tree with pinecones. It was a beautiful installation, though some of the piece still remains... the squirrels took care of the majority of the sculpture within a short period of time,” says Executive Director Jennifer Sunderland. For 21 seasons, from July through the end of October, humans benefit much more. The self-guided exhibit has provided provocative strolls from piece to piece on the lawn of the historic Meeting House. “It gives folks in the area the chance to view sculpture in a bucolic setting,” adds Jennifer. The event is sponsored by The Cottage at Four Corners. For its 21st incarnation, selected artists like Lynne Harlow, Margie
Butler, Aarti Kathuria, Gage Prentiss, Kurt Snell and Howie Sneider display their imaginative works. For the past five years, Jennifer said, her team has brought in special curators, specialists in the field, to select themes and artists to match them. This year’s team of curators includes Stephanie Fortunato, Deputy Director of Providence Arts, Culture & Tourism, and Julia Lazarus, Project Manager for Continuing Education at Brown University. “If you take some of the pieces that are normally displayed in a white box gallery or in the middle of the city... you can say that the pieces are all displayed in an unusual way to a certain extent,” says Jennifer. “But it always amazes us, year after year, how the pieces always feel like they have always been there.” The Sculpture Park is open during daylight hours through Oct. Free and open to the public. www.tivertonfourcorners. com/artcenter. –James Merolla
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ORGANIC VIEWING
Buzz on the bay DOWN ON THE (LUXURY) FARM
Norman Bird Sanctuary is a Haven for More than Avian Friends Painter Mabel Norman Cerio came to Middletown in 1912 to live on hundreds of quiet, bucolic acres overlooking the sea. Before her passing in 1949, she wanted to share this inspirational, undisturbed expanse boasting grasslands, forest, ponds and 23 acres of beachfront with the surrounding community. Today, the 325-acre Norman Bird Sanctuary, named after her father, thrives as a beloved open space for thousands of visitors annually. The original farmhouse on the property, which served as the artist’s summer home and dates back to the early 1700s when it was a humble shack for tenant farmers, had fallen into disrepair over the decades until an ambitious campaign was launched to restore and expand this treasure, one of the oldest intact 18th century farms in the country. This past June, the painstakingly restored Paradise Farmhouse officially opened as a retreat, getaway and event venue that would undoubtedly make Mabel proud. While I love adventure and the outdoors, I can’t say I’m a card-carrying member of the “Eastern Mountain
Sports” fan club. In other words, pitching a tent and scavenging for my dinner doesn’t sound like my idea of a good time. So when I was invited to stay at the farmhouse, surrounded by wildlife, diverse habitats, woodlands and seven miles of trails – all with the promise of a warm bed, luxury Farmaesthetics bath amenities and a private chef preparing healthy gourmet meals, I jumped at the chance. With overnight accommodations for groups of 12-16 participants, a gaggle of us experienced an unbelievable retreat with restorative yoga sessions in the next door Mabel’s Studio with unbeatable views overlooking stonewalls, fields and the Atlantic Ocean, a guided bird walk, a hike out to the highest point on the property, Hanging Rock, with breathtaking panoramic views and from-scratch meals to fuel our adventure. The concept behind the Farmhouse is to offer multi-day programs for visiting ornithologists, naturalists, health and wellness groups, eco-conscious travelers, environmentalists and artists to experience, grow and learn while
This historic farmhouse at Norman Bird Sanctuary is as luxurious as it is wild
surrounded by breathtaking and historical property. In homage to Mabel’s experience here a century ago, there are plans to introduce an Artists Residency program, the first and only of its kind in the state, where artists will live and work in the farmhouse, carrying on the significant history of artists finding inspiration on this beautiful property.
Retreat options vary from affordable weekend getaways to comprehensive weeklong experiences with catered meal plans and if desired, in-house massage treatments or local excursions. 583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown. 401-846-2577, www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/farmhouse. -Andrea E. McHugh
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The Community String Project Strikes a Chord with the Adult Population For adults looking to fine-tune their musical talents, whether major or minor, the Community String Project (CSP) in Bristol has a class for you. Founded in 2009, CSP aimed to provide affordable music lessons for youth in the East Bay area interested in learning stringed instruments: violin, viola, cello and bass. But after inquiries from many interested adults, the program decided to add adult classes to their curriculum. “We found that arts are engaging at any age,” says Executive Director Cheryl Burns, who adds that the adult programs have grown over the past five years. Four different classes are currently offered: beginner, intermediate, advanced string ensemble and advanced chamber ensemble. While skill levels vary, so do students’ reasons for picking up an instrument. Some adults see the lessons as a club “where they get to have their social
time through music,” says Education Coordinator Christine Harrington. Others are a bit more intense and serious. Luckily, with four groups, “there is something for everyone.” All students have the opportunity to perform in a concert at the culmination of their lessons. Instructor Nathan Rodriquez, a violinist with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra, believes that it’s important for students to perform as much as possible and tries to get his students to play three or four times throughout a semester. To get them ready, classes begin with warm up exercises and tuning then move on to discussion of skill techniques and repertoire. There are also sectional rehearsals where students work in smaller groups with instrumentspecific specialists. “A little bit of pressure for a public performance is a great motivator,” Nathan says.
Classes meet once a week on a semester basis at the First Congregational Church in Bristol. For an hour and forty minutes, students meet with an instructor as a group. All four instruments practice together, but since groups average eight to ten students, there are opportunities for individualized attention. Beginner level classes are open to all adults; no previous musical knowledge or experience is required. According to instructor Brianna DeWitt, it usually takes two semesters for students to move from the beginner level to intermediate, and then a year or two to transition into the advanced class. No matter what level, students receive a sense of joy from learning a musical instrument. That harmony even extends beyond the classroom. “Students meet outside of class to hang out, play music, go to concerts and have coordinated performances without
teachers’ help,” Brianna says. And knowing that her students have formed such a community is music to her ears. Registration for fall semester classes will be on Wed., Sept. 10 at Mt. Hope High School. Forms will be available online at www. communitystringproject.org. Classes begin Sept. 23 and cost $190 for 16 weeks. –Melanie Thibeault
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Buzz Bay Views History buffs and lovers of a good time attended The Art of the Garden: A Gala Celebration at Blithewold in August. The biennial fundraiser for Blithewold Mansion featured display gardens, dinner and dancing – all to support the mansion’s Cultivating the Future capital campaign. Photography by: Judith Gardner
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f one is to believe in sentimental clichés, then home is where the heart is, and the fastest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. 18th century French foodie Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once expressed: “Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” So what does our state’s trademark cuisine says about its people? The following is a list of iconic Rhode Island foods and where to find them. As far as stereotypes go, one could make the assumption that native Rhode Islanders are seafood and sausage loving citizens with a penchant for icy cold, sugary beverages who are fiercely family oriented and loyal to their (often Italian) heritage. A wicked fair assessment? You be the judge.
Del’s
so much, it became our official state drink in 1993. The origins of this sweet caffeinated beverage are slightly vague, but some sources say that a version of the drink – a strong brewed, bitter coffee heavily sweetened and served with copious amounts of milk - was (and is) served in Italy. The recipe came to Rhode Island with the influx of Italian immigrants during the 19th century and eventually debuted in local diners in the 1920s. While Autocrat – once a family owned business based in Lincoln – is the name most associated with the actual coffee syrup, this year the company was bought by an English organization. Luckily, if you’re looking for a local alternative, Dave’s Coffee Syrup is made right in Charlestown. Avenue N. 20 Newman Ave, Rumford. 270-2836, www.davescoffeestore.com
Awful Awful
Not quite a milkshake, definitely not a frappe, this creamy creation has delighted Rhode Island kids and adults for decades. When Newport Creamery opened its initial location in Middletown in 1940, they used this name for their drinkable ice cream treat, but it wasn’t until the ‘70s that they officially owned the “Awful Awful” brand. Whatever your flavor preference (vanilla, chocolate, coffee, mocha, strawberry, chocolate mint, cookies and cream), it’s going to be “awful big, awful good.” But hey, even if you don’t want something awful big, Newport Creamery’s Jr. sizes are still awful tasty. The Original Newport Creamery is located at 208 W Main Rd, Middletown. 846-2767. www.newportcreamery.com Regardless of whether it’s guzzled by the sea or sipped outside their flagship location in Cranston, Del’s is the sweetest of all brain-freeze-inducing concoctions. Great grandfather DeLucia first crafted his namesake beverage in Naples, Italy in 1840 from a mixture of summer-ripened lemons, winter snow preserved in caves via straw-insulation and sugar. Great grandfather’s son Franco then brought the popular recipe to America at the turn of the century, and Angelo, Franco’s son, perfected a mechanism that creates the consistently delicious product we consume today. 65 Child St. Warren. 247-2210, and many locations throughout the state, www.dels.com
Coffee Milk
Considering the fact that chocolate milk is enjoyed internationally, it seems strange that its coffee cousin is mainly associated with Rhode Island. We love it
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Rhode Island Style Calamari
Even though calamari is a nationally enjoyed appetizer, this fried squid dish is perhaps the best representation of who Rhode Islanders are. Consider this: according to a recent press release in favor of making the dish our official state appetizer, Rhode Island (Point Judith, specifically) “has annual landings worth $18.5 million per year… and accounts for 50% of all squid taken along the eastern seaboard.” Our version is also Italian-influenced and is served simply with hot peppers (banana peppers are traditional, but any hot pepper will do) and a little garlic. No frills, no marinara sauce – although cocktail sauce is sometimes allowed. Boat House. 227 Schooner Dr, Tiverton. 624-6300. www.boathousetiverton.com
Clam Cakes
If you’ve never sunk your teeth into a crispy ball of clam-stuffed dough, you’re missing a major part of Rhode Island culture. James Beard blogger and chef Hank Shaw said it best when he eloquently stated, “think clam beignet, or donut hole. Only savory. Crispy, golden brown on the outside, pillowy and light on the inside… Tiny chunks of clam nestle themselves in the folds of the pillow, offering surprising bites of chewy meatiness as you down one of these little glories after another.” Clam cakes have been part of a full “shore dinner” for decades, and these salty morsels of fried heaven are often served with New England or Rhode Island style chowder and are generally made with quahogs (Rhode Island’s state shellfish). Find perfectly prepared cakes at Blount Clam Shack. 335 Water Street, Warren. 245-3210. www.blountretail.com
Rhode Island Chowder
This clear broth version of the popular seafood soup originated in South County and is traditionally made with quahogs, broth, potatoes, onions and bacon. A lesser-known Rhode Island style chowder, which is similar to its Portuguese-originated “Manhattan” cousin and made with a red tomato broth, potatoes and clams, can also be found throughout the state. The most popular chowder – excuse me – chowdah, is still the creamy New England style. I suggest finding a place that serves a thick, hearty version because the thicker the chowdah, the better for clam cake dunking. Quito’s. 411 Thames St, Bristol. 253-4500. www.quitosrestaurant.com
Johnny Cakes
The Johnny Cake legend dates back to Colonial times when Native Americans introduced Rhode Island’s early settlers to corn. According to Stephen Head, the owner of Jigger’s Diner in East Greenwich, settlers would take round corn-based cakes with them on long journeys because the edible items travelled well, hence their original name – Journey Cakes. Eventually the ‘r’ was dropped and these sweetsavory discs became known as Johnny Cakes. Kenyon’s Grist Mill, the oldest manufacturing business in Rhode Island, produces a white cornmeal used in Johnny Cakes, and they do so the old fashioned way, using original granite millstones quarried from Westerly. Kenyon’s Grist Mill. 21 Glen Rock Rd, West Kingston. 783-4054. kenyonsgristmill.com
Pizza Strips
Church gatherings, birthday parties, school fairs – these doughy slabs slathered in tomato sauce are a staple at any Rhode Island social function. Like coffee milk, the exact history of the strips is a mystery; however, some sources believe they are an Americanized version of cudduruni – a Sicilian style pan-baked, thick focaccia bread topped with tomato sauce and herbs. The traditional preparation of the strip is simple – no cheese and no toppings other than sauce – but you can get tasty twists on the original at Vienna Bakery in Barrington. 110 Maple Ave, Barrington. 245-2355. www.viennabakeryri.com
Olneyville NY System Wieners The name may be slightly confusing – if New York is in the title, then how can this be an icon of Rhode Island’s culinary scene? The reasoning behind it, though, is quite logical. The original owners of this infamous wiener joint – Nicholas Stavrianakos (Stevens) and his father Anthony – were Grecian immigrants who initially settled in Brooklyn. In the 1930s, the family moved to Olneyville in Providence, where they opened a small eatery serving hot wieners and a limited lunch menu. In 1953, the restaurant moved to its current location and has served these wieners – special meat sauce, celery salt, onions – the same way ever since. This year, the iconic spot won the prestigious James Beard America’s Classic award. 20 Plainfield Street, Providence. 621-9500, www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com.
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here’s nothing better for a die-hard fashionista than someone enviously asking where you got your outfit, only to be able to answer “oh, this fab little boutique in Barrington.” Around these parts, it’s easy to have that happen. One of the best things about the Bay area is the abundance of small, independent, well-curated local businesses that we have. In the interest of hard journalism and looking uniquely fashionable this fall, we scoured local women’s clothing shops to put together this fall shopping guide. Your closet – and your ego – can thank us later.
Most Attention to Detail Sure, you’ll find a super-sized selection of women’s apparel that can rival most upscale department stores. But it’s the impressive variety of accessories that has kept Feminine Fancies a trendsetting hotspot for the last 30 years. From smoothing undergarments and sexy lingerie to matching handbags and shoes, owner-stylist Elaine Felag knows how to make women look their best. With labels by Nicole Miller, Milly and Nanette Lepore, you’re always in good company… and great style. 290 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1087, www.femininefanciesri.com.
Best Men’s Tailoring Buying a suit is a commitment. If it’s the right fit and style, you’ll wear it for years. Milan Clothiers understands the importance of both. With an in-house tailor, expert fit is paramount. A fine collection of European and domestic suits, shirts and
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Here and above, beautiful finds from Feminine Fancies in Barrington
ties are among the classically modern apparel options. Accessories range from leather belts, hats and cufflinks. The customer service and selection here might even make a commitment-phobe a loyal devotee. 270 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-9209.
Most Inspired by the Bay With boating season winding down, a visit to Hollies on the Avenue will quickly lift you out of your nautical blues. Tasteful and quirky home accessories abound, along with a select array of coastal inspired bags, jewelry and clothing. Casual, comfortable and yet chic, expect dresses dotted in anchors, caps decorated with sails and Rhody pride t-shirts. Your stop will undoubtedly remind you of sunny days spend on the sand and water, and might just get you through the next three seasons. 8 Anoka Avenue, Barrington. 401-245-0090, www.holliesontheavenue.com.
Best Dressed Ladies, it’s time to retire your trusty little black dress. Why garb yourself in basic black when ZuZu’s Petals has countless dress colors, patterns and textures? With an eye on dresses for every occasion, owner Lois Hollingsworth keeps her stores brimming with hardto-find designers and modern styles. Her collection of frilly frocks, office appropriate shifts and flirty cocktail dresses keeps local fashionistas dressing to impress. Move over LBD. There’s a new dress in town. 338 County Road, Barrington, and locations in Providence and East Greenwich. Find them on Facebook.
Most Laid Back Walk in Jackie’s Loft and you’re instantly swept away to a beachside paradise. Located across Bristol Harbor, you can’t help but feel like you’re far, far away from it all. With colorful tunics, printed maxi dresses, cashmere throws and designer denim, it’s what you’d wear if you were jet setting throughout the Caribbean. With an ever-changing unique line-up that’s always ahead of the season’s trends, you’re shopping trip might just feel like a vacation in itself. 448 Thames Avenue, Bristol. 401-254-4251.
Best Bang For Your Buck Don’t you just hate sticker shock? It never fails: you pick something up that you instantly fell in love with but then let out a gasp when you see one too many digits. Well, that’s not going to happen at La Bella Boutique, where looking fabulous can be done on a budget. Colorful scarves, bold jewelry and modish handbags are intertwined with flirty dresses, hip sweaters and stylish outerwear for a fun shopping experience. Affordable yet fashionable, this bayside boutique is a bargainista’s dream. 78 State Street, Bristol. 401-253-3331.
Best Reason to Clear Your Schedule
Dresses and patterns galore at Zuzu’s Petals in Barrington
There’s a reason the Tickle’s parking lot is always full. It’s practically impossible not to lose yourself exploring every display case, clothing rack and shelving unit in this sprawling, 7,500 square foot shop. UGGs, Vera Bradley, Alex and Ani, Pandora and NYDJ are just a few of the dozens of trendsetting lines featured here. And don’t worry if you get hungry during your spree. Construction on The Aviary, a bigger restaurant that’s replacing the Tea Room, should be complete any day now. So clear out a few hours and plan your visit. You’ll thank us later. 2219 G.A.R Highway, Swansea. 508-379-0717, www.ticklesshop.com
Most Heartwarming Ok, ok. We know you don’t want to think about winter yet. Neither do we. But as the warm summer days transition into cool autumn nights, you’re going to want to reach for a sweater – and there’s no better place to stay warm (and feel all warm and fuzzy) than Sisters of the Wool in Westport. While the store specializes in knitting supplies, they also sell a selection of the kind of knit accessories that will keep you warm against the coldest winter winds. Think sturdy hand-knit sweaters and scarves in luxury wool blends. If you’re hooked (see what we did there?), the Sisters might even teach you to knit your own. 782 Main Road, Westport. 774-264-9665, www.woolsisters.com
Most Relaxed Yoga pants are great – if you’re actually practicing yoga. With everyday essentials for the everywoman, Bristol’s Aqua proves that you can dress comfortably and look stylish. Versatile layering tops and cozy cotton basics juxtapositions with bright colored mini-skirts for fun, carefree shopping. Owner Emily
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Therapy at New Leaf has style from head to toe
Wheeler who owns sister store Salt in Tiverton Four Corners and Boca Grande in Florida, tells us to expect colorful sweaters, classic outwear and new designers come fall. Sounds like cool comfort to us. 295 Hope Street, Bristol. Find them on Facebook.
The Best Rx Need a quick fashion fix? Then you need a little Therapy. Housed in New Leaf Hair Studio, this boutique stocks apparel and accessories that add instant pop. Light and airy, you can’t help but shake off your wardrobe funk in this one-stop beauty emporium. Statement pieces like bright, chunky necklaces, textured tops and bold infinity scarves are just what the doc ordered… for a standout look that is. 18 State Street, Bristol. 401-254-9333, www.newleafhairstudio.com.
Breeziest While Aqua in Bristol is the on-trend younger sister in Emily Wheeler’s fashionable boutique family, Salt Boutique in Tiverton Four Corners is the more mature, confident older sister. Salt tends towards nautically-inspired, breezy fashion. Think relaxed, gauzy linens that create a chic, coastal style. Clientele is a steady mix of fashionable locals and tourists looking for that Little Compton look of a little bit of prep and a little bit of ocean. Summer might be winding down, but that means you can get great deals on brightly colored straw beach bags and quick drying shift cover-ups in lovely nautical patterns. 3845 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-816-0901
Best Spot for Friends Stacey Downing and Lisa Hurd have a lot in common, not the least of which is Stalise, the fabulous boutique that the two friends own together in Portsmouth. The women’s clothing store carries gorgeous dresses from hard to find lines like Tribal, Joseph Ribkoff, Lilla P, Ecru, Cullen, A Woman and Peace of Cloth. While the
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clothing is always young, modern and on-trend, it’s Stalise’s jewelry and accessories that will have you coming back again and again. After all, what is it they say? You can make one dress into a week’s worth of looks with creative accessories, and the fun, funky ones they sell here will have you feeling creative every day. Stacey and Lisa also offer wardrobe styling, private shopping parties and in-home closet consultations. 105 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth. 401-293-5445, www.stalise.com
Most Fresh If you’re just window shopping, then you’d think Daisy Dig’ins is just a pretty florist and gift shop. But walk in the multi-room storefront to see how this venerable Barrington shop takes personal style to a new level. Impeccably decorated and carefully curated, you’ll find beautiful items for both you and your home by lines like Vera Bradley and Trollbeads. Season must-haves like oversized
beach bags, luxurious cashmere sweaters and embellished pashminas are just as fresh at the justpicked items in the floral cases. 123 Maple Avenue, Barrington. 401-245-0580, www.daisydigins.com
Best Head-to-Toe Fashion Sometimes, fashion can’t be tamed. That’s why Deni’s Closet in Westport just moved to an expanded location to offer a bigger selection of fashionable women’s clothing. Think denim from French Dressing and Not Your Daughter’s Jeans and bathing suits from Miraclesuit. Deni’s carries chic day-to-night fashions, and everything you need to go under them (and we mean everything) in expanded miss and plus sizes. Regular tent sales at Deni’s ensure you’re getting current fashion for great deals. Stop in now for their end of summer sale, and to get a taste of fall fashion. 767 Main Rd # 6, Westport. 508-636-0063, www.deniscloset.com
Cutest Port of Call There’s a difference between nautical prep – think three layers of ice cream-colored polos with popped collars – and nautical chic. Pink Pineapple, in Clock Tower Square in Portsmouth, decidedly falls into the latter category. While it’s easy to find navy and white shirts with anchors on them around the Bay, and the store does stock quite a lot of those cute staples, along with gifts, jewelry and accessories – Pink Pineapple takes the theme one step further, with custom designed clothing. Their ‘70s-inspired Newport nautical t-shirts are adorable, and their own cashmere – with phrases like “Holy Ship” and “I refuse to sink” will have all of your friends asking enviously where you got them. 106 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth. 401-293-5490, www. pinkpineappleshop.com
Most Eclectic For fashion with a world view, check out Isadora’s Beaux in Warren. The chic spot isn’t your typical storefront: Isadora’s is housed inside a home on Water Street, but is as spacious and sunny as any other shop. Fashions range from flowy, casual maxi dresses to more formal eveningwear, and are hand-selected for a more mature woman who still wants to look current and modern. Owner Dora LaRue spent years as a buyer for one of Providence’s upscale women’s stores, and her eye for blending classic style with trends is unparalleled. Check out well-tailored staples from Angel Apparel and gorgeous pants from Lisette. 277 Water Street, Warren. 245-2089, www.isadorasbeaux.com
Most Fashionably Practical As much as we hate to admit it, clothing isn’t always about being fashionable and on-trend. Sometimes it’s about keeping you warm as you shovel snow (not that winter’s ever coming back) or protecting you from the sun as you spend long hours in the garden. Westport’s Country Woolens proves that these two things aren’t mutually exclusive. While they carry what they affectionately describe as “practical clothing,” they carry it from brands that still have some
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personality to them, like North Face, Woolrich, Pendleton and Fresh Produce. The sale basement is open year round and always has great bargains, if you don’t mind spending a little while among the racks. 842 Main Road, Westport. 508-636-5661, www.countrywoolens.com
Best Big City Style Tess and Carlos has been a staple in the Boston area for nearly two decades. Over that time, owners Tess and Carlos Pava have offered a blend of chic, urban, decidedly unfussy clothing that is memorable for its effortlessness – and people have noticed. What started as one store in Cambridge is now six stores in Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island, the newest being in Tiverton Four Corners. The store specializes in high-quality and hard to find European lines, like Stephanie Sung and specialty Italian cottons. 3879 Main Road, Tiverton. www.tessandcarlos.com
Biggest Gossip Have you heard the dish? Mother-daughter duo Keri and Sara have been serving up cute classic womenswear at DISH Boutique in Warren for a decade. The store specialzies in easy-to-wear cottons that are super cute (and don’t look anything like your ratty old yoga pants), with a focus on sustainability. Check out tunics from Raw Earth Wild Sky, made with raw organic cotton, and Prairie Underground, which manages to be super chic and environmentally responsible. DISH’s commitment to being green doesn’t end there – every time you reuse one of their shopping bags or bring in your own, you get 10% off an item in the store. 155 Water Street, Warren. 401247-7705, www.dishri.blogspot.com
Most Artistic An eye for beauty comes in many forms. In the case of Alyssa Wood, hers comes in the form of professional photography, and of curating other people’s art for others to enjoy. Her businesses are two: Isa Images, a professional photography studio, and Shop Isa, an artisan boutique on the banks of the Sakonnet River in
Tiverton. Shop Isa carries one-of-a-kind handmade art from Rhode Island and Massachusetts artists, including clothing and accessories. Among the finds there: upcycled hats from Ape and Bird in Providence, and Brevi Manu t-shirts. 1793 Main Road, Tiverton. 774-526-6108, www.shopisa.tumblr.com
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by Andrea E. McHugh
Rita Danielle Steele’s home maintains its architectural integrity while having modern touches
Turn the Page When an eight-year-old
Rita Danielle Steele declared she would one day own a library, her parents simply chalked the statement up to one of those childhood musings millions of kids make from time to time. So when an all-grown-up Rita, armed with a law degree and fueled with a passion for restoring historic properties, tossed her hat in the ring after the City of East Providence put The Rumford Library on the real estate market, she had a shot at making her childhood prophecy a bonafide truth. “There was a substantial amount of interest in the property,” Rita explains, and unlike more typical real estate transactions, there was a lengthy process which included going before the East Providence City Council, having the 108-yearold building property structurally evaluated and taking into consideration the budget she would need to transform the space into a residential respite. “It was a commercial space in a residential neighborhood,” Rita explains.
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“The angle was that someone would take it and convert it to a mixed use space or a single family home.” After pleading her case, a role in which she undoubtedly has plenty of experience, the historic library was hers for $230,000 along with a deed restriction that ensured the structure would not be adapted into commercial space. The project soon became both a personal and professional affair. “My company specializes in historic restorations… We focus on unique properties that don’t make straightforward sense to other contractors,” says Rita. Instead of being a daunting undertaking, she says, the project was an exciting opportunity. “It’s the kind of project we thrive on.” With years of restoration experience under her tool belt, Rita knew to expect the unexpected. In this case, those included a few gaping holes in the stone foundation and other “surprises” common to renovations. What she didn’t expect was the emotion that accompanied the project. “The
construction started, and this is what I do as a profession, but this was for my home, and that completely changed the perspective,” she concedes. Friends and family supported Rita with seemingly everyone playing some role in bringing the building, which has last been updated in the ‘70s, back to life. Rita worked with her grandfather, an architect, to bring the building into the next millennium without compromising its architectural integrity. “The property is so unique and there was only so much I wanted to do to the layout,” she explains. “I didn’t want to compromise the original design.” Another instrumental advisor throughout the project was her father, a proficient stone mason. “And thank God because it’s a brick building,” she adds, which had its fair share of neglected walls the two exposed. As Rita was choosing pieces to make the house a home, she felt that now familiar “personal meets professional” swirl of emotions. “I think just on the
business side of things, every project I have done, it has to appeal to a wide market of consumers… It was very exciting to tailor it to my personal taste, which I never had before.” Favorite finds she had acquired through the years from various projects, including light fixtures, were all incorporated into the finished product. “Pieces from every part of my life are in my home,” Rita says with pride. Like many century-old properties, the intact design features throughout were stunning, but many more were uncovered long after the transformation was underway. “The building had gorgeous detail all covered up by carpet and drop ceilings – it was a mess, but everything was there and preserved. You just had to get to it,” explains Rita. For other components she had to bring in, like pieces for her bathroom, Rita intentionally sought out ones with a history akin to her new home. She explored places like New England Demolition & Salvage in New Bedford, which buys and sells
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One visionary homeowner starts a new chapter for the Rumford Library
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existing architectural building materials like clawfoot bathtubs, sinks, doors and windows, millwork, columns, mantles, hardware, radiators, ironwork and other unique vintage materials. Her discoveries during the process, both architectural and decades-old items turned objets d’art, became an unexpected treasure hunt of sorts. Pieces of the past were found throughout. “They left behind so many items. I packaged like ten containers of things,” Rita says. “Filing cabinets full of historic newspapers, pieces of art, arts and crafts materials, card catalogs… the basement
was a treasure trove.” Her finds inspired Rita to learn more about the building. “I did some investigation of the site and it was the original town hall, so the location has some interesting history,” she says. Rita began work on the building in October and moved in April of this year – two years to the month the library was forced to close its doors for the last time. The home was technically move-in ready by then, but there was a lengthy to-do list of uncompleted tasks. “When I moved in, there was a lot that wasn’t done… I have some ambitious landscaping plans but they will have to wait a while,” she laughs. Naturally, friends and neighbors in the surrounding Rumford neighborhood
were curious about Rita’s renovation project. For them, and friends and family, she launched a blog, www.rumfordlibraryproject.com, featuring images and entries all about this ambitious adventure. Soon, former library employees, trustees and those with fond memories of the library, as well as neighbors and well-wishers, were supporting Rita with comments along the way. Today, the two bedroom, 2,900-square-foot one-story home boasts enviable oversized windows that invite natural light to fill seemingly the entire space, original and reclaimed wood floors in a rich, dark, glossy finish, built-ins and naturally, countless bookshelves throughout. Good thing she hung on to that vintage rolling library
ladder she bought years ago, albeit without a space in mind at the time. “I had been holding on to it… I’m an antique collector of unusual objects,” she says with a laugh. “Everything is from something or somewhere different. It’s fun though – it’s like a treasure hunt.” And everything took a village, which means Rita isn’t the only one who’s enjoying the spoils of hard work. “Everyone comes to visit and everyone played a role. All my friends can come down and see a little something they did,” she says.
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Live Well Whole Body by Jeanette St. Pierre
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It had been a few days since the end of my summer vacation. A week of sand and sun in Narragansett did wonders for my soul, but wreaked havoc on my skin. Red, blotchy and visibly irritated, it was like my face was waving a white flag and screaming I surrender. I had scheduled a facial at Zenabelle as a way to prolong my relaxed vacation state. But when I walked in the eco beauty boutique, I wasn’t there for R&R. Instead I was looking for an intervention. Fortunately for me, owner Deborah Ventrice was up for the challenge. Articulate and hyper-focused, it’s safe to say that Deborah is a local expert in natural beauty. Growing up, she suffered from severe chemical sensitivities that resulted in hospital stays. While at college to pursue a career in architectural design, she was fascinated with her chemistry courses. Two years ago this September, Deborah pursued her life’s dream and opened Zenabelle, a beauty boutique with a holistic facial treatment room. With a focus on organic and natural beauty, her product lines are completely non-toxic and use ingredients that are naturally derived. Thoughtfully designed mini departments are dedicated to hair, skin, cosmetics, baby, sun and oral care. “We’re really like a holistic apothecary,” she says, adding that she carries everything from makeup bags made from recycled bottles to synthetic free vitamins. “I designed this store so people feel special from the minute they walk in,” she says, pointing out that her customers travel as far as Boston to shop her specialty store. And
people are walking in for all types of reasons, be it medical issues like dermatitis and skin cancer, to beauty ailments like chapped lips and acne. “We want to help treat them holistically, but also educate. The skin is a sponge, and everything we put on it ends up in our bloodstream.” So when I explained that I had spent a week slathering on drugstore sunscreen, Deborah rattled off with expertise some of the toxic ingredients and their effects on the skin and body. Alongside Alison, who was about to give me the Flowering Fountain of Youth Facial, she tried a few products on my face to monitor reactions, and customized the treatment based on it. Turns out, I did get to relax in the 80-minute aromatic and calming facial that included an upper body and foot massage. Deborah even applied some light make-up afterwards to make me ready for the rest of my day. Better yet, my skin glowed for days later. Looking ahead, Deborah is eager to share that she’s working on developing a product line. She’s starting with key items she’s having a difficult time sourcing herself for retail, such as a natural hand sanitizer, deodorant and makeup remover. “I’m really excited about the future. When I come to work, I’m smiling. I’ve never been happier.”
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are everything when you shop somewhere new. While driving down Main Road, just minutes from Horseneck Beach, isn’t anything new for this southern Massachusetts native, I pulled up to a peach storefront with beachy wares displayed outside, and happily discovered Partners Village Store and Kitchen, which is celebrating 35 years, by the way. The aroma of warm bread and meats greeted me, emanating from the inhouse café cluttered with loyal customers. I’m told that everything is made from scratch as manager Lisa Cusick greets a regular – by name. I immediately spotted sparkling, artisan-crafted bracelets, some made in
Warren, and some homemade candied ginger slices up front – yummy! I perused the neatly organized rooms within Partners, each with their own theme of goods: books upon books, children’s toys and games, trendy tunics and coverups, and goodies for Rover – gifts for virtually anyone on your list. I meet with co-owner Nancy Crosby on the sun-drenched wraparound porch outside the store (where more customers are eating). She informs me that she’s fortunate enough to have employees that take pride in her business, and volunteer to manage the purchasing for each department, “It’s a great team; we all work together.”
Partners also hosts a growing roster of free, community events such as the South Coast Artists tour, an Autumn Festival (Nancy’s favorite), children’s reading circle every Thursday and Saturday morning yoga classes. After 35 years, this institution in Westport is all about community, love and familiarity. “My favorite thing about this place has been growing it,” Nancy says. “It’s been a labor of love.” 1. Caramels and chocolates, $.50-$.75; 1/2 lb bag of candy $5.95 2. Childrens’ books $3.99-$39 3. Men’s ties $45; Faux ivory paperweight $29.95 4. Baggillini $10-$75 5. Stuffed animals $9.95
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Live Well Connoisseur
by Nina Murphy
The Hair Necessities
Expert advice on lasting looks In a time when hairstylists play musical chairs with salons, Courtney Libby is a throwback. This fall she celebrates her tenth year at New Leaf Hair Studio in Bristol. A 2002 graduate of Bryant University, Courtney received her BA in English and Communications and completed her training in hairstyling at the former Arthur Angelo’s School of Cosmetology & Hair Design in Providence. In addition to servicing a loyal client list, Courtney is co-owner of the salon’s clothing and accessory Therapy. boutique. Mother to Cameron, 3, and daughter Caprille, 1, Courtney and her husband Ryan live in Riverside. We talked about summer hair recovery, advances in color techniques and the early signs of a budding hairstylist.
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What do you attribute your success of working at the same salon for ten years to? New Leaf really feels like home. It is not just aesthetically beautiful to work in but it is also warm and inviting. I also love the demographic of Bristol – I love it – the families, the college students, people from different parts of the town. I feel the best part of where I am now in my career and having called New Leaf home for so long is that feeling of trust. Clients trust me to make their beauty decisions for them. What is your inspiration when a client sits in the chair and they give you ‘free reign’? I take into consideration the client’s maintenance level, which is so important to me. If she tells me she spends five minutes on her hair each day and chooses a highly stylized look I am extremely honest with her. It might look great walking out the door but I want her hair to look gorgeous every day. Pinterest, a social networking site, is a hairdresser’s best friend. The salon has an iPad so we can quickly access the different Pinterest boards: short hair, color inspirations, updos, anything at all! Coming off the beach from a summer of surf and sun, what are your suggestions for hair repair? Get a trim. We call it “getting the summer off the ends.” A trim helps get your hair healthy and it will feel better. I also believe in using a quality shampoo and
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conditioner. Sun, wind and swimming and the wrong shampoos and conditioners are all nasty culprits of color fading and dry, lackluster hair. Some women who don’t color their hair think it is not important to use professional products, but with the right ones you can see the difference. Letting hair air dry if possible also really helps. Shine and minimal flyaways are a perk, plus the natural textured look is on trend. I’m also a huge advocate of wearing a hat to protect your hair when out in the sun. A car sunroof is a common culprit of color fading and brassy/orange tones. Plus we are always shocked to hear how often women wash their hair. I recommend washing at most every other day – it’s best for your scalp and hair to cleanse three times per week. What are the current trends in hair color? Balayage, a French term meaning “to sweep,” is a method of highlighting the hair. We paint or “sweep” the color onto carefully selected strands using a brush and paddle. The result is a natural sun kissed effect. The technique is gorgeous and grows out gracefully. Foiling technique is a more precise application and is not going away but does require a little more maintenance. Sombré, another trend, is a softer more subtle version of ombré, which is really dark coloring at the top and graduates to lighter color.
What are some differences between male and female clients? Male clients are extremely loyal. It can be hard to tell them if they need a new style; they can be creatures of habit but they always to listen to their stylists. They don’t ask styling questions, and usually need to be guided. The current trend in men’s hair cutting is the vintage, Mad Men-esque look: super short on sides, longer on top and heavily styled with gel or creme. When did you know you wanted to be a hairstylist? When I was growing up I was constantly cutting my best friend’s hair, which her mother couldn’t stand because I didn’t know what I was doing at all! In high school and college I was the one doing everyone’s hair for proms. I can’t tell you how many times I was grounded for cutting my dolls’ hair off! After graduating Bryant, I knew I had to try this industry and I’m so glad I did. I’m happy coming to work. I’m surrounded by great people in a great space all day long, which just fuels the creativity. How many people can say they love their job? I know just how lucky I am.
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Gotta feed the need for some sushi or hibachi? Miku in Barrington has you covered. Turn the page to read all about their creative and delicious cuisine.
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Taste Eat
by Keith Andrade
Far East Movement
A Barrington restaurant channels Japanese cuisine one immediately brought over a tray of hot towels for us to clean our hands – a Japanese custom called “o-shibori” that is a nice touch of hospitality. My next surprise was all the sushi on the menu, and a lot of interesting sushi at that. It was a serendipitous discovery because there is a dearth of good sushi places in the East Bay. However, I was with a relatively unadventurous crew – the type that thinks California rolls are sushi – so I would not be captaining any sushi boats on this night. I did get my companions to dip their toes in the water, and all three of our appetizers did include some raw fish. First, an order of Salmon Tartar ($10.99) with chives, shallots, sweet onion, crème fraiche and sesame miso sauce that I thought was the winner – light and clean flavors that let the fish shine. The others preferred the more complex concoctions. The Tuna Pizza ($11.00) was a unique presentation of tuna sashimi, jalapeno, guacamole, spicy aioli and balsamic glaze on a grilled fajita. The Miku Roll ($13.99) had spicy tuna and spicy salmon on the inside, with an outside of salmon, avocado, mozzarella cheese, crispy onion and “chef’s special sauce.” For me this was a little too “interesting”… while I applaud experimentation and creativity, when I’m having sushi I want to taste the fish. Here, the mozzarella cheese and sauce were a bit much. However, the flavor masking is
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a good way to get squeamish sushi rookies into the fold. We finished the round with the obligatory sushi hazing – getting someone to put a dab of that green stuff (wasabi) on their tongue. For our entrées, it was hibachi all around – shrimp and steak ($19.50), steak and scallops ($19.50), chicken ($13.00) and vegetables ($10.00), just a few of the possible combos that could also include salmon and lobster
tails. Entrées come with soup or salad (not both like the good old days), as well as fried rice and vegetables. Everyone was pleased with their meal, both the hearty portion and tasty sauce that Miku dubs the “magic ingredient.” While there was no chef putting on a show, we did have the entertainment of watching someone trying to learn to use chopsticks. I should mention that Miku’s menu is quite large, so if hibachi or sushi are not your thing there is still plenty to choose from. There are other Japanese restaurant staples like tempura, teriyaki and noodle dishes as well as alternative steak, chicken and fish entrées. I’d need several more columns to cover it all. I haven’t mentioned dessert as we were too full to even consider it, but with so many delicious options you might not get to the dessert menu either. All in all, it’s a dining experience you wouldn’t expect in Barrington, but one the East Bay sorely needs. The hibachi fun factor may be missing, but the food and service will still give you a great taste of the Far East.
Miku The Fashion Roll
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When I was a kid and my parents let me pick the restaurant on a special occasion, it was always Oki’s Japanese Steakhouse in North Providence. There were so many unique items you’d never find anywhere else, and you wouldn’t have to choose between them because you’d get them all. There were endless possibilities of mixed and matched flavors, each more delicious than the last. And the show… oh, the show. A table built around a stove and a front row seat as those crazy chefs juggled their tools, flambéed their food and caught that shrimp tail in their hat every single time. So when Miku in Barrington was selected for this month’s column, I was elated. I hadn’t been to a hibachi place in years. I called for a reservation and asked for seats at the hibachi table, but I was told that “we do not have the tables for customers, we cook the hibachi in the back, in the kitchen.” My bubble of excitement had burst quicker than I could say “shih tzu” (yes, that’s a Chinese dog – not Japanese – but profane puns know no boundary). I still had Oki’s on my mind when we arrived, so I was surprised to see that Miku is very different. It’s fairly small and the décor is modern, with less of the traditional Japanese flair I’ve seen in other similar style restaurants. We were seated by a friendly server, and some-
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Taste News Bites
by Alastair Cairns
The Passion of the Chef
Leon’s Kitchenworx brings good taste to Barrington Tucked in on Waseca Avenue, off the main road in Barrington, Leon’s Kitchenworx is a place you have to seek out, and chef Bill Andrew has always been fine with that. “I like to have a destination place, [to] be a place you have to find,” he says. With a career in Rhode Island food service that stretches back decades, this is a man who has seen it all before, the highs and the lows. In some ways, Kitchenworx bookends his long career. Bill says the place feels a lot like his first venture after graduating from RISD many years ago: a cozy, unassuming place doing baked goods, breakfast, lunch and catering. Considering he grew up in a restaurant family, with his dad working as a short order cook and his mom in back making soups and entrees, it’s no wonder that he has returned to what he knows best. In between the cozy places of his youth and the present day is a long, and typically tumultuous ride with the restaurant industry. With Leon’s on the West Side, Bill was one of the first to establish Broadway on Federal Hill as a restaurant destination. Named for his late brother Leon, in the ‘80s he was at the spot now occupied by The Grange. Various renovations took him from four stools and catering to a full 66 seat bistro, and he hauled in the same kind of massive weekend brunch crowd we now take as a given on Broadway. After two decades of success, he switched to working in a more managerial role, as a research and development chef for Bess Eaton. In 2004 he opened a small bistro in Exeter only to be forced to close, as so many restaurants did in the great recession in 2007. He could not be kept away long though, and he began looking for a place this winter. This isn’t a man with frown lines. “I’m having a blast with this little place,” he says. He’s working hard getting the place on its feet in the first year, getting a team together and dialing things in, as he puts it, but he draws a lot of energy from the “bright young team” he works with. You get the sense that personal interactions, rather than just food, define his work. He plays host as well as chef, learning customer names, and is determined to create an
Chef Andrew at Leon’s Kitchenworx
intimate experience for regulars who can trust they’ll get quality. He also draws a lot of pride from the people he has worked and helped along over the years, many of whom have become very successful professionals in the catering and business end of the field, “a lot of them are doing better than me,” he says, with a broad smile. It’s this mentoring that Bill is looking forward to with his young staff. The food at Leon’s Kitchenworx is all made from scratch, including pickled peppers, his breakfast sausage patties, in-house roast beef and his baguette, white bread, buns and foccacia. Behind the deli glass my eyes were drawn to a thick Italian frittata, chock full of vegetables, nicely browned about the edges. Bill is excited about the brunch he’s so familiar with as well, serving a bit more thoughtful versions of staples like tomato-asparagus eggs benedict. He waxes lyrical about the cherrywood-smoked bacon he cuts nice and thick in back. He’d rather get an edge on quality he says, and then worry about how to sell it. Worry at times he may, but there’s no self-doubt here. “I can reinvent myself in a week,” Bill says, but comfortable in the familiarity of where he started, you can see why he doesn’t want to. 230 Waseca Avenue, Barrington. 401-247-1660, www.leonskitchenworx.com
Simmons Cafe and Market Opens Newly opened, and extensively renovated, Simmons Cafe and Market in Adamsville is part cafe, part farmers market and the focus is all local. Simmons Cafe boasts a comprehensive inventory of local food, including cheese, milk and bread, and much more, including farm fresh produce from a variety of local sources. They also have a selection of ice cream from Maple Valley Farm in Massachusetts. On the cafe end they offer a number of tasty in-house baked goods, as well as a selection of sandwiches, and of course, Rhode Island’s own New Harvest Coffee. They also aim to cater your next picnic, and will custom make a basket with drinks and all the trimmings. 78 Crandall Road, Little Compton. 401-635-2420, www. simmonscafemarket.com Roberto’s Goes Al Fresco Roberto’s, known for fine Italian dining in the heart of Bristol is getting a bit of fresh air in the summer, having secured permission to have outdoor seating on the well-travelled Hope Street sidewalk. They are also expanding hours to include a new Sunday brunch menu, from 10am-2pm. You can walk off their Crabcake Oscar Benedict on the East Bay Bike Path afterwards, if you are the repentant sort. 450 Hope Street, Bristol. 401254-9732, www.robertosofbristol.com
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The Lobster Pot The Lobster Pot serves up fresh, expertly crafted cuisine and has been a Bristolian institution since 1929. With picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and an outdoor patio, this seaside eatery is the perfect spot to celebrate any special occasion. Not only does The Lobster Pot offer up delicious seafood like fresh fish, mussels, clams and, of course, lobster, it also features classic American fare such as filet mignon, NY strip steak and crispy, pan-roasted chicken. If you’re feeling indecisive, you can nosh on
their Narragansett Bay Grand Sampler, which includes lobster, oysters, littlenecks, shrimp and crab. When it comes to pairing a drink with your meal, The Lobster Pot has a varied wine list; sip on a Portuguese Vinho Verde or enjoy a glass of classic Burgundy Pinot Noir (among their many selections). Need a place to host your next soirée? Whether it be a business meeting, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, birthday party or other special event, The Lobster Pot can accommodate any gathering of 10-100.
Can’t Miss Dish: Lobster! Get it boiled, broiled, grilled, baked, or stuffed fisherman style – (Claws removed and stuffed with lobster meat and scallops)
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$
Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$
2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$
Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence, 8610001. LD $-$$
Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$
Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$
Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$
Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$
Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$
Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$
Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$
DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$
Gourmet Heaven Deli, salad bar and prepared foods. 173 Weybosset St, Providence, 536-9000. BLD $
Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Lobster Pot Serving traditional New
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England classics and seafood. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100 BrLD $$-$$$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren 401-289-0887. LD $$. Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 584-7000. BLD $$$
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073. BBrLD $ PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett. 401789-3200. LD $-$$. Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield, sienari.com. D $$-$$$ Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $ Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside IrishAmerican 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 $$ The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Locally sourced, freshly made bites for breakfast and lunch. 166 Valley St, Bldg 10, Providence, 437-6090. BL $-$$
Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 7820100. LD $$-$$$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$
MuMu Cuisine Asian fusion cuisine specializing in sushi, Chinese fusion and Thai. 220 Atwells Ave, Providence, 369-7040 LD $$-$$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
The Coast Guard House Upscale New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 401-7890700. LD $$-$$$.
Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$
Nami Fun, stylish sushi and hibachi. 198 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-6559. 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 $$$
Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$
Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 2727675. LD $-$$
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 $$
Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $
Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 7518890. BBrLD $$
The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
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Using local, sustainable ingredients whenever possible, Rue De L’Espoir not only creates delicious dishes but has also won three consecutive Green Certification Awards from the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and Department of Environmental Management. Under Chef Tim
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September 6-7: Bring the whole family over to Bristol and get your nature fix. The Audubon Society has a reputation for making learning fun and science easily digestable. A variety of eagles, owls, falcons and hawks will be featured in live flight demonstrations, educational programs and activities for bird lovers of all ages at the Audubon Raptor Weekend 2014. 10am-4pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org.
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September 13: Don’t miss the final Sunset Music Concert at Westport Rivers Vineyard. Sip on some vino while you enjoy live music. Bring food or purchase on site from Compton Clambakes and Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms. $10 carload. 5-7pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com.
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September 14: Francis Farm hosts a Public Bake with clam cakes, chowder, clams, fish, sausage, potatoes, brown bread and more. Alternative BBQ chicken, hamburger and hot dogs meals are offered as well. Reservations required. $6.25-$43. 12-3pm. 27 Francis Farm Road, Rehoboth. 508-252-3212, www.francisfarm.net.
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September 27-28: Check out the familyfriendly educational Working Waterfront Festival featuring live maritime music, fisherman’s contests, fresh seafood, boat tours, cooking demonstrations and more. Free. 11am-6pm Saturday; 11am-5pm Sunday. Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 3, New Bedford. www.workingwaterfrontfestival.org.
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September 20: Take a look through the telescope at the moon and the constellations during Sky Gazing in the Quarry Meadow with Brown University’s Robert Horton and Scott MacNeill. Bring a chair, blankets and a flashlight. $5-$15. 8-9:30pm. Ballard Park, 1 Ocean Heights Road, Newport. www.ballardpark.org.
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September September 1-7: Tiverton’s Gallery 4 presents Trio: Texture, Structure, Passion, an exhibition of works by three regional artists: Ruth Hamill, Harry Nadler and Susan Strauss. See the ocean on a stormy day; feel both turmoil and tranquility; or get lost in labyrinths! 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-816-0999, www.gallery4tiverton.com.
September 5-26: Newport Storm invites the public to have a beer (or three) on them. Each Friday at the brewery’s Fridays@6 event visitors can sample several craft beers. Only a limited number of people are allowed in; sign-up begins at noon every Friday. Free. 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport. 8495232, www.newportstorm.com.
September 11-21: Your Theatre, Inc. presents Broadway Bound, a warm and humorous play by Neil Simon about two brothers who are working together toward being comedy writers when they discover their father is cheating on their mother. 136 Rivet Street, New Bedford. 508-993-0772, www.yourtheatre.org.
September 5-26: 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.
September 2: All are welcome to the Tuesday Night Open Mic at Sandywoods Farm. It doesn’t matter whether you play an instrument, sing, read poetry or do spoken word, there’s an audience waiting for whatever talent you bring. Free. 7-10pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org.
September 5-27: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theatre every Friday and Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring hilarious improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park, Newport. 849-3473, www.bitplayers.net.
September 2-30: Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Great! Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia and prove it to the crowd. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 13 Brayton Road, Tiverton. 401624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com.
September 6: Want to grow your green thumb? Blithewold Mansion offers Mornings in the Vegetable Garden, monthly tours designed to offer guidance to anyone interested in growing their own vegetable garden. Free members; $11 non-members. 10-11am. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401253-2707, www.blithewold.org.
September 4-14: 2nd Story Theatre invites you to watch their production of Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, Jr. The modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog is filled with memorable love scenes that are both dizzying and hilarious. 2:30pm & 7:30pm show times. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-2474200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.
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September 6-27: Shop for groceries al fresco this month at the weekly Farmer’s Market at Westport Town Farm. Each Saturday, you can stock up on local shellfish, fresh vegetables, fragrant flowers, bold coffee, sparkly jewelry and more. 8:30am-1pm. 830 Drift Road, Westport. www.thetrustees.org.
September 6-27: Greenvale Vineyards continues its 15th Annual Saturday Jazz Series featuring jazz concerts in the tasting room. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the beautiful grounds. $3 music cover; $12 wine tasting. 1-4pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com. September 6-27: Shop fresh this month at the outdoor Mount Hope Farmers Market, which is open every Saturday with local growers, artisans, live music and kid-friendly programming. Rain or shine. Credit cards accepted. Bring bags. Free. 9am-1pm. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401254-1745, www.mounthopefarm.org. September 6, 13 & 27: Have Breakfast in the Barnyard at Coggeshall Farm. Spend the morning hunting for eggs, milking the cow, brushing the horse and turning out the sheep before learning how johnny cakes are made on the hearth. $6-$10. 9am. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www. coggeshallfarm.org. September 7-28: Take a guided walk with an expert birder at the weekly Sunday Morning Bird Walks. Look for Baltimore Orioles, Green Herons, Red-bellied Woodpeckers and more along the Audubon boardwalk and
the East Bay Bike Path. Free. 8am. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-9495454, www.asri.org. September 8-29: Mondays bring the weekly Kundalini Yoga class with Deb Brown to Sandywoods Farm’s yellow building. Each class provides instruction that is suitable for all levels. It’s a great and soothing way to kick off your workweek. $10. 6-7:30pm. 73 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-215-6328, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. September 11: Visit downtown New Bedford for the monthly AHA! Night, your chance to explore some of the best art, history and architecture in the city. Enjoy art galleries, exhibits, lectures, films, walking tours, performance art, live music, food, drink and more. Free. 5-9pm. www.ahanewbedford.org. September 11: Ogle powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international manufacturers at the
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Newport International Boat Show at the Newport Yachting Center. $15-$30; children under 12 free with adult. 10am6pm Friday & Saturday; 10am-5pm Sunday. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. www.newportboatshow.com. September 12: The Essex Book Discussion Group meets at the Tiverton Library on the second Friday of each month. Book discussions include reviews, additional information on topics related to the book and biographical author information. Free. 10:30am. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org. September 13: Let Linden Place take you on a Tales of the Slave Trade Tour. Walk through Bristol as you learn about the DeWolf family, one of the largest traders of slaves in New England. The tour ends with a rum cocktail at the DeWolf Tavern. $15-$20. 10am. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-0390, www.lindenplace.org. September 13: Let Save the Bay whisk you away on a Tour of Prudence Island.
Departing from Fort Adams State Park in Newport, you’ll visit the pristine island habitat in the middle of Narragansett Bay. Spend the day hiking and exploring. $50-$60. 10am3pm. 84 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. 401-203-7325, www.savebay.org. September 13: Join Barrington Books in celebrating the Local Launch for Baking Day at Grandma’s, the latest book by Barrington authors Anika and Christopher Denise. Little ones will enjoy book readings, dancing bears and delicious cake! Free. 2pm. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-2457925, www.barringtonbooks.com. September 27: Surprise your little princess by taking her to a Princess Party at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Young ones will enjoy cupcake decorating, face painting, train rides, carousel rides, pizza and zoo animals. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $20. 12-2pm. 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford. 508-672-4813, www.petpartnersne.org.
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been doing them in some form for nearly a quarter century. Now, paired veterans, their latest book is an homage to Anika’s own grandmother and her warm childhood baking treats in her kitchen in the mountains of New York – even though Grandma is now a large bear. “When I wrote it, I didn’t know it would be bears. It could have been guinea pigs! I wrote the piece as a long poem, almost a song, and then showed it to Chris,” says Anika. “He felt like bears would be best for the piece, and our editor agreed.” “Bears felt right, particularly because it was inspired by Anika’s family in the Adirondacks. Lots of times, it’s a scale issue. Bears are a little better to draw mixing, stirring and putting things into ovens. That would have been a little harder with guinea pigs,” adds Chris. “This book was meant to evoke a sense of warm, coziness, home, family and a bit of nostalgia,” adds Anika. “Grandma Rose’s cake recipe is in the back of the book – and my memories of baking with her are what inspired the story.”? Even though images of Goldilocks or the Berenstain family franchise come to mind in the genre, the Denises said virtually everything is derivative. “It’s really, really hard to create a truly original concept. But in a sense, children return to these universal themes and characters for a reason. A new
sibling, the first day of school, even a tromp through the woods to Grandma Bear’s house are not new ideas, but if the book puts a fresh spin on it, and the writing and artwork is good, then the book can do well,” says Anika. “That said, (we) certainly have to do our part to promote (our) books. We did a book trailer for the first time for this book and we’re finding creative ways to get the book out there. “I try not to think too much about what is already out there. While I am inspired by the work of others, when it comes to the project on my desk, I try to stay as true to the manuscript as possible. If you produce honest work and do your best, I think your book stands a much better chance of getting noticed,” adds Chris. Working closely together helps some days and, like any marriage, can be irritating, they add. “We don’t get huffy often, but when we do, it has to do with schedule. Chris is busy, and sometimes other projects take priority over mine, which makes me grumpy,” says Anika. Like a bear.
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by Grace Lentini
Chourico Delight
All That and a Side of Chips
That’s a Spicy Chourico
This sandwich from the Casual Inn is really the perfect example of what chourico is all about. You can tell that the sausage was slow cooked because the meat was juicy and tender. The bread was equally as important. It was so soft and fresh and soaked up the juice from the chourico and peppers and onions. To top it off it came with Portuguese fries on the side that were clearly handmade, crispy and crafted with care. 170 Franklin Street, Bristol. 401-253-0204, www.thecasualinnrestaurant.com.
The meat is really the star of the sandwich from O Dinis. Served on a super soft and chewy papo secos (Portuguese roll), the meat has an excellent flavor that gets progeressively spicier with every bite. Mixed in between the chourico slices are some nice roasted peppers that give a little kick to each bite. This sandwich is basic, delicious and really lets the quality of the chourico shine through. 579 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 401-438-3769.
Portuguese Comfort Food Here is some straight up comfort food. This sandwich from the Bristol House of Pizza has everything that is great about fast food in one vessel. The first thing to notice are the fries strewn about the top of the sandwich. We dove into it and loved the thin-sliced chourico and the bit of cheese that held it all together. “I would definitely get this again,” was the general consensus. 55 State St, Bristol 401-253-2550, www.bhopri.com.
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Classic Flavors On the other end of the spectrum of chourico is the sandwich from Café Central. The chourico in this tasted saltier and more cured. The savoryness from the onions complemented the mix and made us want to dunk this sandwich into mustard. It also reminded us of what you would get on a charcuterie platter. A small item full of flavor that packs a punch. 173 Bradford Street, Bristol 401-254-6164, www.cafecentralri.com.
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