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October 2013

Grapes growing at Greenvale Vineyard in Portsmouth

This Month 16 Get Craft-y Starting a new hobby is easier than you think

19 All in the Family

Porchetta Banh Mi from Chomp in Warren

29 Live Well Easy living on the Kickemuit 30 Homestyle 33 Whole Body 34 Shop Around 37 Connoisseur

39 Taste Comfort foods call in Bristol 40 Review 43 Drink 44 News Bites 47 Connoisseur 48 Dining Guide

Family legacy businesses still going strong generation after generation

Every Month 5 Editorâ€™s Note/Letters

51 Gallery Local folk legends return to Warren 52 Calendar 55 On Stage 56 Artistry

58 Taste Test Imbibe your way into autumn with seasonal brews

6 The Bay List

11 The Buzz Ghostly happenings across The Bay 12 On the Bay 14 Bay Views

On the Cover: (front) Courtney, Steve Jr., (back) Steve Sr., Todd, Myles and Rachael Blount of Blount Fine Foods, photographed by Tiffany Medrano

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Editor’s Note The Business of Family Imagine spending a long day at work, then driving home, looking forward to a relaxing evening, only to open the door and find your coworkers waiting for you when you get there. Quite the surprise, right? Well, that’s the way of life when you make your living in the family business. But not surprisingly, people make it work. In fact, in this neck of the woods, we have quite a few families that have made it work for several generations now. This month,

we look at the business of family, from a dairy with a century of success to a jeweler who taught his family what service is really about. Read on to see how they make it work, on the job and at home.

William Raveis The Largest Family-Owned Real Estate Company in the Northeast

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Spacious fully rented 2 family in strong rental location. Nice large yard, off street parking, new systems. Positive cash flow. 5 total beds, 2 total baths. Fully rented.

$224,000 Judy Lake

46 Washington Street, Warren

“Estate Sale”. Downtown location. 1st time on the market. Same family since 1860! Historic c1768 home is a spacious 2 Family on large lot w/3 car garage. Historic detail w/ 4 fireplaces.

$244,500. Paula Silva

From Our Readers Keeping HisTORy Alive I was so pleased to read the recent edition of The Bay magazine. The articles concerning both University Programs at Salve & Roger Williams on Cultural & Historical Presevation [“History in the Making,” September 2013] had some excellent themes. Being a Salve grad and a resident of Bristol I know how important those issues are in our local communities. And just a note of thanks for the extra editions of The Bay magazine. Here at Franklin Court Assisted Living we know how creative ideas such as those presented by “Our Professors” did result in saving the historic mill where we live. sr. Marietta Walsh

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MAKing A COnneCTiOn I enjoyed the comment by Dr. Robert Russell on the Fall River mill. [“History in the Making,” September 2013. “Most people driving through Fall River probably don’t look at all those empty mills flanking the interstate,” Dr. Russell adds, “But if someone looked at those handsome buildings and wondered why they had been built and why they are empty, that could be the start of something that might go somewhere”]. As part of a multi-generational Irish family from Fall River, many of my ancestors worked in the mills. Also, my great-grandfather was an overseer of one of the mills. philip silvia

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Our how-to guide to vintage and consignment shopping

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Enjoy year round waterviews of Bay from living room and bedrooms. Gorgeous gardens, walk across St to private way and beach acesss. Approx 8 min to RT103. Must see to appreciate.

$379,500. Sheila Clark-Lundy

19 Chapin Road, Barrington

Excellent Investment or Owner Occupied 3 Family just outside the historic district, 2 units have 3 bedrooms & 2 baths,3rd Fl is 2/1. Hardwoods, porch, separate utilities, off street parking.

Over 4000 sqft 4 bedroom home on large lot. Walk to water and feed the ducks. Living room with fireplace, spacious kitchen with quarry tile floor, family room with wood stove. 2 new baths, new gas heating and more!

$429,000. Paula Silva

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At TheBayMagazine.com It doesn’t matter how old we get, we still go crazy for Halloween. Check our website this month for a huge roundup of spooky, scary events that go bump in the night. The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation hosts its biggest event of the year, Flames of Hope, from October 11-13. Get a preview of the event, plus lots more on what the foundation does all year long in Reflections of Hope, a special publication dedicated to the organizations’ work. Read the entire thing on our website.

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At RhodyBites.com Though we love writing about the city, everybody knows we’re really only in this business for the food. That’s why we’re excited to launch our new online dining guide, RhodyBites.com. The problem we have with most restaurant directories on the web is that they don’t actually tell you much about the restaurant. Sure, you can find out that Joe B. really loved the burger at one place or that Stacy T. was disappointed in the service at another, but what kind of food do these places actually serve? What’s the atmosphere like? That’s where RhodyBites.com comes in. With simple, informative profiles of local restaurants, you can decide where and what to eat tonight and actually have some sense of what to expect when you get there. It’s still kind of new, and we’re adding more restaurants all the time, so keep checking back for updates – and tell us what you think.

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SAVON SHOES Formerly Jamiels Jamiels Shoes, the nearly 50-year old shoe retailer in Warren, has reopened its doors as Savon Shoes. They offer a fresh, enlarged inventory that focuses on quality footwear and popular brands such as Dansko, UGGS and Nike, as well as continued exceptional customer service and prices. When Dansko appears on the Christmas list, visit Savon Shoes for the best selection in town.

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People and places on the bay

An Eyeful of Horror Scary movie star Michael Berryman (right) on the set of local horror movie Self-Storage

The saving grace of many horror movies is the fact that they happen in someone elseâ€™s backyard. Not anymore. The Ocean State has itâ€™s own horror production company rife with ghastly ideas. Turn the page to read how this studio has come to life.

October 2013 | The BAY

Buzz on the bay

fROm pAgE 19

It’s a Scream A local film company releases a horror movie

THAR BE TREASURE

Local Treasure Hunters Debut on The Travel Channel A pair of local treasure hunters is on the trail of American legends in the new Travel Channel show DigFellas, which premiered this fall. Bill Ladd, of Warwick, and Howard Hewitt, of East Providence, spend each halfhour episode searching for artifacts at sites linked to figures and stories from the annals of American history. In the first episodes, they’ve tracked Blackbeard and Zorro and unearthed an old, rusted pistol on a battlefield of Billy the Kid. Ladd and Hewitt, who both got hooked on treasure as kids, have been hunting together for about a decade since meeting in a metal detecting club in Taunton. The pair first got noticed for their colorful videos on YouTube, where they whoop and cheer over their best finds around New England. The antics continue on their reality show, complete with color commentary, their collectors’ motto of “passion over profit” and Ladd’s signature “Yeeeeah!” Amid the excitement of the hunt – and finds – Ladd and Hewitt offer capsule history lessons on the characters they’re chasing and speculate on just how Billy the Kid might have dropped a revolver in the heat of battle. DigFellas airs Wednesday nights at 8pm on the Travel Channel. –Emily Jones

QUESTIONABLE ACTIONS

Self Storage, starring Eric Roberts, is available at Redbox and Neflix

Among the pleasant, small-town scenery of Rhode Island there lies a hidden horror gem: Woodhaven Production Company, a full-fledged horror film company. Having produced such video-on-demand films as Infected and Inkubus, Woodhaven proves it’s possible to run a successful horror movie company in one of the most unlikely of locations. Now, brave souls can watch their latest production, Self Storage. The directorial debut of Tom DeNucci, Self Storage tells the “story of Jake, the night watchman working at a highly secured self storage facility, whose pals are home from college and looking to party. When Jake (Tom DeNucci) invites them to his work for a small fiesta innocent mischief turns a naughty night of sex, drugs and rock and roll into an evening of pure terror.” While the film seems to follow the typical partynight-turns-deadly horror trope, DeNucci promises a blend of old school and new ideas. Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight) and The Hills Have Eyes’ star Michael Berryman also star. At the time of writing, Woodhaven also already finished work on their upcoming release, Army of the Damned, also directed by DeNucci. That film features ‘NSYNC member Joey Fatone, Candyman’s Tony Todd, Michael Berryman and many more known individuals. “It’s a pop culture blender, and we really went for this pop culture grab bag idea,” says DeNucci. “We wanted it to be a fun kind of horror film, so the audience is always saying, ‘No way, they got him or her?’” www.WoodhavenFilms.com. Self Storage is available at Redbox and to stream on Netflix. –Dale Rappaneau

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A beach invasion of sorts is developing in the Acoaxet section of Westport as nearby neighbors and environmentalists square off against the town on its plans to develop a pristine portion of shoreline into public space. The area in question adjoins the beloved Knubble climbing rocks, but has always lacked parking and public access. A narrow dirt road connects lower River Road to the beach area, but most visitors have traditionally come in by foot. That all changed when the town suddenly widened the path to some 20 feet in August. Concerned neighbors began discussions with a three-person beach committee from the town to see if there was a compromise that could be reached. All seemed to be proceeding nicely until the town itself moved ahead a few weeks later, apparently against the recommendations of the committee, and not only widened the street still further but trucked off a large amount of the protective sand dune as well. The area in question abuts donated conservation land on one side and is protected by environmental ordinances on the other. According to a letter by the neighbors’ attorney, the town grossly overstepped its rights in the widening of the street since its actions do not comply with state environmental performance standards. In an open letter to the public, opponents of the project chastise the town for “knowingly and intentionally acting in breach of Massachusetts law and needlessly destroying sensitive wetland and endangered species habitat.” The town also is planning to put in an offer of $200,000 to buy some privately owned shoreline space next to the beach, which to the residents is an expensive and shortsighted use of scarce town funds. “The town is struggling to paint stripes on its roads and is unable to pave beach roads damaged by Hurricane Sandy… or repair leaks and replace roofs on its buildings.” Guess summertime is officially over. –Barry Fain

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The Battle for a Beach

Buzz on the bay HALLOWEEN ACROSS THE OCEAN STATE

13 Ways to get Spooked This month FIeLD oF SCreAmS Become a victim of three frightening events all in one night. Climb on board of the Dead River Haunted Hayride where zombie brides get too close. If you survive, you can test your fate in the haunted insane asylum. And as if your adrenaline isn’t pumping enough, the 4D Cirque Du Souls will top off your heart rate. October 1-30, Thursdays through Sundays. 179 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. www.hauntedhayride.net.

you hadn’t. October 1-31, 60 Congdon Street, Providence. www.providenceghosttour.com. HAunTeD HILL Don’t get too comfortable – the woods are infested with evil scarecrows and gruesome zombies. Roam the hill and don’t forget to look over your shoulder. Catch Haunted Hill’s Family Fun Day on October 26 for kid-appropriate activities. October 4-27. 4092 Diamond Hill, Cumberland. www.hauntedhill.net.

eSCoBAr’S HIgHLAnD FArm Corn mAze An attraction for the younger crowd, this corn maze will make you crave all fall festivities. Get lost in the maze alone or with the whole family; employees will pick you up if you need the help! Afterwards, you can jump on a hayride (don’t worry, no ogres will come at you at this one) and enjoy some classic autumn concessions. October 1-31, Fridays through Sundays. 255 Middle Road, Portsmouth. www.escobarshighlandfarm.com.

ProvIDenCe gHoST TourS Hop in for a guided tour this season with tour guides educated in Providence’s grim history. Roam the streets of East Side Providence with nothing but a lantern and hear stories that will make you sleep with a night-light. Bring your camera – you may spot something you wish

THe FLICkerS: rHoDe ISLAnD InTernATIonAL Horror FILm FeSTIvAL Grab your popcorn and candy corn: the RIIFF is back, and the films are creepier than ever. Films shown will be from submissions all over the world. Catch the awards on Saturday night for the best films, plus other magical events. October 17-20. www.film-festival.org. HALLoWeen FeSTIvAL In SLATer PArk Stop by spooked-out Slater Park any Friday and Saturday this October for a bundle of wicked ghoul attractions. Children can enjoy Fright Night in the Park with a plethora of age-appropriate fall activities. Adults can experience the terrifying side of the park at the Haunted Tunnel at Daggett Farm, where the dead are raised and ready to scare. Fridays and Saturdays, October 4-26. Rt 1A, Pawtucket. www.pawtucketri.com

ForTreSS oF nIgHTmAreS: FeAr Find your way out of a haunted house of apparitions and afterlife, but save some fear for last! Ghost hunts are also taking place in the old office quarters of the Fort, where members of the Rhode Island Paranormal Group will freak you out along their guided ghost tour, where you will hear real life stories of the paranormal. Eek! 84 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. www.fortressofnightmares.com. HAunTeD LAByrInTH: onCe uPon A nIgHTmAre You may want to bring a flashlight, because this labyrinth will scare the living daylights out of you. The haunted labyrinth is the longest-run haunted house in Rhode Island and is run for charity by the Rejoice in Hope Youth Center. Scream bloody murder for a good cause! October 4-26, Fridays-Sundays. 804 Dyer Avenue, Cranston. www.hauntedlabyrinth.com.

HALLoWeen FAmILy SPookTACuLAr Prepare for a night of hocus pocus with the whole family. Stone Barn will be holding a load of activities from fun Halloween crafts to a friendly Spooky Trail Hike, where wildlife – both animal costumes and real wildlife - can be seen and observed! October 20, 2 pm. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1280 Horseneck Road, Westport. www.massaudubon.org.

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns from October 3-31 at Roger Williams Park Zoo

JACk-o-LAnTern SPeCTACuLAr: PumPkInvILLe uSA Embark on a magical journey at the Roger Williams Park Zoo full of jack-o-lanterns and mystical scenery. Visitors will be surrounded by thousands of lighted pumpkins carved as famous faces, classic Halloween goblins and so much more. You’re in for a treat! October 3-31. 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence. 401-9414998, www.rwpzoo.org SPookyWorLD Check in at one of the most spooktacular haunted attractions of New England. With a variety of events, visitors will be taken into the eerie woods at Raven’s Claw: The Resurrection and witness horrific and freakish sites at Freak Show in 3D. Located off New London Ave, Route 2, Cranston. www.nightmarenewengland.com

FeAr ToWn HAunTeD HouSe AT Seekonk SPeeDWAy Seekonk Speedway has had a frightening turn of events. For the first time this year, they are offering a haunted house that they consider the real deal. With more details to come, they promise that event goers will “experience real terror!” 1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. www.facebook.com/FearTownHauntedHouse. FACTory oF Terror This genuinely terrifying attraction is worth the drive… though once you get there, you’re going to want to run for your life. Three attractions in one location – Bloodworth Dungeon, 4D Blackout and Phobia Mayhem – will ensure that you won’t be sleeping anytime soon. Thursdays-Sundays, October 1-31. 33 Pearl Street, Fall River. 508-324-1095, www.factoryofterror. com -Jacleen Charbonneau

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Feed Those in need For a month steeped in harvest celebrations and a candy-centric holiday, October is a food-lover’s fantasy. However, many individuals around the East Bay area struggle with finding ways to feed their families. To combat this problem, the East Bay Food Pantry hosts

its annual event uncorked! Happening October 4, from 6-9pm, this year’s Uncorked! theme is Hoedown for Hunger, in which guests can “kick up your heels to the lively music of The Goat Ropers” while noshing on catered food from 195

Franklin. The event also includes a silent auction ripe with “an assortment of quality products and experiences.” Reservations appreciated. $75 per person. The Barn at Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave., Bristol. www. EastBayFoodPantry.org. –Dale Rappaneau

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Buzz Bay Views The Four Corners Art Center hosted their 20th anniversary celebration at the Meeting House in Tiverton. The Center provides high quality arts entertainment to Tiverton and the surrounding area. Attendees enjoyed food from Smoke & Pickles and locally sourced wine and beer. www.fourcornersart.org. Photography by: Judith gardner

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here is no indifference when it comes to Martha Stewart. You either hate her, or you love her magical ability to take simple components and create artful, beautiful, thoughtful things from them. You can guess which side of the debate I’m on. This fall, embrace your inner Martha and learn a craft or two. Imagine how much glitter you get to use… and how impressed your family will be with all the handmade gifts you can give them during the holidays. (But really, the glitter.)

Get a Bead on It

Don’t wait for a group class to learn how to make jewelry – do it on your own time at Wild About Beads in Tiverton. This jewelry supply store offers lessons and help with projects at the front counter at any time (depending, of course, on how busy the store is). They also offer pre-packaged projects that you can start in the store and take home to finish. This month, it’s Kumihimo, a Japanese technique that braids several strands together like a rope, embellished with beads, to create a necklace or bracelet. If you don’t love the outcome, you can always just buy yourself something sparkly – the store also carries fab jewelry from Swarovski, Alex and Ani and more. 436 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-4332, www.wildaboutbeads.com

Get Weird, in a Good Way

When you need your crafting fix, stop by WeirdGirl Creations in Barrington. The paint-your-own pottery studio offers drop-in painting sessions daily – but make sure to set up an appointment to make a wet clay hand or foot impression (hello, grandparents) or sign up in advance for a potter’s wheel lesson. There’s a $5 studio fee, but they waive it if you sign up for their emails. Otherwise, just pay for what you paint. 33 Kent Street, Barrington. 401-247-1397. www. weirdgirlcreations.com

Sip, Swirl, Paint

Pair the fine art of painting with the fine art of wine appreciation at Paint and Pour at Tickles Tea Room. On October 3, learn how to create a lovely flowered teacup painting while sipping wine and beer (available for purchase through the tea room). Get there early and explore Tickles’ expansive rooms of delicious treats and eclectic gifts. $40. 2219 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea. 508-379-0717. www.ticklesshop.com

Shine Through

Stained glass isn’t just for church. It can add a beautifully unexpected touch to your home – if you can afford it, that is. Make your artful dreams a reality with beginner or intermediate Stained Glass Instruction at The Stained Glass Emporium. All classes happen on Tuesdays, and run in month-long sessions of one class per week. 69 Fall River Avenue, Rehoboth. 508336-5455, www.stainedglassemporium.net

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Spin a Yarn

Think of Open Knit at Bella Yarns like a stitch and bitch… but without all of the stitching and bitching. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, the Warren store hosts knitting evenings where you can learn to knit, pick up some new techniques, or just hang out and work on your own project. $12. 476 Main Street, Warren. 401-247-7243. www.bellayarns.com

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family Business Meet five local families who mix business and pleasure every day Written by: KEiTH AndrAdE Photography by: TiffAny MEdrAno Think of your boss, then think of your in-laws… and now imagine they’re the same person. Makes you shiver, doesn’t it? Working with family may seem like a nightmare to some, but for those who do it successfully comes a unique source of pride, understanding and respect. Meet five local family businesses that have thrived through the generations.

(L-R) Todd, Steve Sr., Rachael, Courtney and Steve Jr. Blount

good taste Blount Fine Foods shares more than meals When Francis “Nelson” Blount bought the Narragansett Oyster Company in the World War II era, he was continuing what Blounts had done since the late 1800s – harvesting oysters in local waters. However, Nelson’s skill in sales and product development – Campbell’s Soup Company and the U.S. Army became major clients – and the help of his engineer brother Luther (who designed boats and processing equipment before going on to found Blount Marine) turned a family trade into a family enterprise. Today, Blount Fine Foods is known not just for seafood, but for quality soups and prepared foods that are found in popular dining establishments across the country. Nelson had five children, two of whom entered the family business. Ted is the chairman and retired president of 30 years; Steve is still involved as the vice-

president of procurement. Of the current generation, Ted’s son Todd is now the president, and daughter Courtney is a receptionist. Steven’s son Steve Jr. works in business development and daughter Rachel works in retail marketing. Despite the heavy family presence, positions are not a given. “I was the last guy to get in easy,” Todd says, laughing. “When I started, my father was in charge and he had a plan for succession. I did enter a management program at another company to prepare for this position before officially coming aboard, but I’ve now broken the system on how people are hired.” Todd explains further: “There are three rules for a family member entering the business. First, you can come into the company any time for an entrylevel job and work your way up, but to start out in management you have to work somewhere else first. Second, you have to report to someone that is not family; of course, adhering to this is not always possible as people progress up the ladder. Finally, you must have a strong desire to work at the company - it can’t be your backup option.” Once a Blount passes those tests, there’s still a rough road ahead. “Although it’s a family business, we don’t make it easy on ourselves. Expectations are high, and advancement is done by merit – nothing purely by

name. You always feel like you have to outwork your peers to justify your situation, so that no one questions why you’re there. It’s challenging, tiring and hard for all of us – not always a desirable state to be in. You’re never done proving yourself, even if it’s to impress the previous generation – although they may not still have the authority, they still have the pride.” A family business with such a long history does pose interesting challenges. Todd recalls: “When I started out, my father and uncle were still very involved and it was great to have two generations really active in the business. However, I would often suggest adding a new policy or system and the old generation would say ‘we tried that already.’ It was hard to come up with new ideas, so you had to tweak or re-think old ones.” Obstacles aside, Todd notes the unique source of pride that comes with having the family name in the business name: “It’s not only seeing your name on the product… it’s having your name match the business card or the badge around your neck at a sales show and the immediate connection and respect that it brings with people. It’s not just about making money. We’re carrying a legacy and trying to keep this monster alive. It was handed to us and we don’t want to let it fail – we want to make our ancestors proud.” www. blountfinefoods.com

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Husband and wife team Pierre and Nancy Plante are the proprietors of Plante Jewelers in Swansea, a business started by Pierre’s grandfather Arthur in 1905. Arthur excelled as a craftsman but knew that a successful business relied on customer service, teaching his two sons – Gaston and Andre – that “customers had to climb two flights of stairs to get to the shop, and when they arrived, the boys had better make sure that they were well taken care of.” Gaston and Andre worked with their father for decades as jewelers, watchmakers and gemologists, but the next generation’s involvement was not preordained. Nancy recalls her first date with Pierre: “We were sitting in his Pinto wagon and he said that his father (Andre) had a family business, but he would never have anything to do with it.” Pierre had studied jewelry fabrication, casting and gemology but was initially more inclined to put his BFA in sculpture to use. That is, until art school reality hit: “He realized he needed to make a living. He came around to the family tradition and the spiritual link to his grandfather as a craftsman and engraver.”

In 1981, Pierre joined his father and uncle, and wife Nancy followed in 1996 after doing some artwork for their advertising. After decades of male stewardship, the feminine influence was welcomed and Nancy found a mentor in her father-in-law: “Although he was a gemologist, he taught me the bookkeeping, business and accounting. He may have had less day-to-day involvement by then, but believe me, he still had clout.” Today, Pierre is the gemologist and jeweler and Nancy is the sales, marketing and business leader. It’s a natural division of duties, though hectic for both: “We each have our own work and many times we have to make an appointment to meet. We try to have lunch together so that we can get on the same page for certain things, but sometimes it’s tough.” The double-edged sword of a family business is that work is not confined to the office – advantageous when the work day fills with obligations, but draining when R&R is needed: “Work spills over to home constantly… you try not to talk about it, but you end up drifting back to it. It’s really 24/7.” Despite the lack of reprieve, Nancy appreciates one result of this condition: “You really have

a total understanding of what the other person is going through. When I started, I didn’t know how a small business worked. Pierre would tell me about some problem and I’d say ‘why can’t you just do this’? Now I know why. You get what’s going on.” In any family business, continuity is always in the back of mind. Nancy looks ahead to her two boys: “I don’t think either one is for the business - one is an engineer, the other is trying to break into fashion design. They saw the long hours and they never wanted to do it. We would never force them into it. It’s sad that the business might not continue, but that’s just the way it is.” Of course, generational connections aren’t just for behind the counter – family businesses have family customers as well: “We had a customer just the other day that came in with her mother and grandmother. She wanted them to be part of the selection process since they had also shopped here in the past. It’s cool to feel connected to all those generations.” 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea. 508-673-0561, www. plantejewelers.com

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milking the connections A.B. Munroe Dairy spans four generations

Rob Armstron, Linday ArmstrongMitchell and Kenneth Armstrong

A.B. Munroe Dairy has been delivering milk direct to people’s doors since 1881. Founder Alfred B. Munroe based his business in East Providence, but bought his dairy pasteurizing equipment from a Vermont-based salesman named Robert E. Armstrong. When it was time for Munroe to retire to greener pastures, he offered the business to Armstrong who subsequently pounced on the opportunity. Since 1936, A.B. Munroe Dairy has been run by the Armstrong family, now four generations strong. Robert E. had four children, two of whom got involved in the business – Robert C. Armstrong Sr. (“Bud”) is the retired former CEO, and Kenny Armstrong is still working part-time in his 70s and lives on the property. Robert C. Sr.’s son – Rob Armstrong Jr. – took over as president and CEO and was for a time assisted by his wife, though both are now semi-retired. However, the Armstrong legacy continues with daughter Lindsay – Robert E.’s great-granddaughter – who works in marketing

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and product development. Today, Munroe Dairy trucks are some of the most iconic and recognizable vehicles on East Bay roads. However, this was not always the case, and not everyone thought the black-and-white cow markings made for brilliant branding. Lindsay recounts: “In the early ‘80s my father and mother made a leap of faith in painting the milk trucks like cows from the standard green and white they were painted at the time. They did not tell either my grandfather or my great-grandfather and both were away at the time. The initial reaction from both was not one of acceptance, and I’m sure there were some choice words used, but as you can see it was a successful decision and most anyone in our area recognizes the cow truck.” Lindsay notes her share of parental disagreements as well, but overall is quick to praise the idea of working with family: “It’s great! It’s very rewarding, and there’s great pride in saying you

are a fourth-generation company that is still going strong and looking toward what the future brings.” While Lindsay formally started her career after college – “I started in customer service. There’s no walking into a management position and you’re not handed anything” – her exposure to the business began much earlier. “I can remember snow days as a youngster – age seven or eight – coming into the office, answering the phones and doing odd jobs for spending cash… and staying out of mom’s hair.” The odd jobs got a little worse as she got older: “Being the child you often get the dirty work of responding to the alarm at night and weekends, putting the wreaths on the trucks in December and shoveling and plowing.” Did starting from the bottom include cleaning out the cow stalls? “No, none of that,” she says, laughing. “Being an actual milkman is a long day and hard labor. I don’t want that job.” www.cowtruck.com

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a fine vintage The mother-daughter team at Greenvale Vineyards

Nancy Knowles Parker and Nancy Parker Wilson

Although Nancy Knowles Parker and her daughter Nancy Parker Wilson found success in other ventures before opening Portsmouth’s Greenvale Vineyards, you could say they were destined to be in the grape business. Both are descendants of Ephraim Wales Bull – a 19th century Concord, Massachusetts farmer who deliberately bred a grape that could withstand the cold New England climate. That grape is now called the Concord grape, a key ingredient in many popular jellies and juices. The elder Parker is not kidding when she says, “Our blood runs purple.” Knowles Parker and her husband Cortlandt spent most of their careers in the newspaper industry, eventually starting a chain of community newspapers together in New Jersey. Wine was an interest and hobby for the couple, but it didn’t become a business until 1981 when they decided to grow grapes on Cortlandt’s family farm at Greenvale. They began by selling grapes to Sakonnet

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Vineyards, but after a decade as a supplier they realized that to become a self-sustaining enterprise they needed to make their own wine. In 1992, they produced their first batch of Chardonnay and a new business was born. Around this time, daughter Nancy – a public relations executive and preservationist - became more involved: “My parents thought we needed to go at a different speed, to not just make wine, but sell it. We needed to get people in the door for tastings, jazz nights, events to capture that retail dollar that enables you to keep the doors open. At first it was just fun, but then mom and dad asked us (Nancy and her husband Bill) to get more involved. They asked us for our ideas and opinions, which is a big step from a parental point of view.” “It still is,” mom quickly chimes in. Today daughter Nancy is the general manager, somewhat unexpectedly: “Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d be doing what we’re doing now. I thought I was going to be the first female

mayor of Boston.” She is supported by her husband Bill, an architect who led the award-winning restoration of an on-site stable that now serves as Greenvale’s Tasting Room. “He builds beautiful buildings, but he’s also our capital planner and the one who comes up with new ideas and improvements that make things go smoothly.” Mother and daughter mildly chide each other as they recall details of memories past, and when Parker Wilson describes the wine business as “a blast,” Mom is quick to note “it’s labor intensive. It’s not a toy.” But both recognize that their great relationship makes the arrangement a success. Parker Wilson says proudly, “It’s very satisfying and do we make a great team. We may occasionally butt heads, but it’s more mother-daughter stuff, not professional. I’m very aware that I work with my mother, but I wouldn’t want it any other way.” 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www. greenvale.com

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It’s not only unique to work in a family business, but also for a family business. East Bay Newspapers General Manager Scott Pickering has straddled two generations in his nearly 20-year career at the news group. The flagship paper, the Bristol Phoenix, started in 1837 and was purchased by Ros Bosworth Sr. in the 1920s. Ros Sr. brought his son, Ros Jr., into the business at an early age and they expanded by acquiring the Warren Times-Gazette and launching both the Barrington Times and Sakonnet Times in the 1950s and 60s. Ros Jr.’s wife Marcia had two boys – Matt and Jonathan “Jock” Hayes – who took over the business in 1997 (note: Matt Hayes is also a publisher of The Bay). Expansion continued under their leadership with the purchase of Westport Shorelines and the East Providence Post, as well as the recent launch of the Portsmouth Times. Pickering entered the company out of college in 1994 as a reporter, around the time of a key transition point: “All four family members at the time had key leadership positions – Ros Jr. was the publisher and focused on news, Marcia was the president and in charge of sales, Matt was the general manager and publisher-in-training, and Jock was the head of operations in charge of production. It really was a family company.” While Matt and Jock had both grown up in the business – they started at an early age delivering papers, helping in the mail room and running the press - it was identified early on that Matt would be the eventual successor. Pickering recalls, “There was a deliberately planned, formal process that unfolded over several years as he rotated through every department.

It was well-executed and ensured that he knew the business from top-to-bottom… or rather, bottom-to-top.” As an outsider, Pickering didn’t find the family ties distracting: “In certain respects, they maintained a formal atmosphere. No one called each other ‘Mom’ or ‘Dad’ or ‘Honey,’ they always used first names. It helped the rest of the company maintain a professional attitude.” But he adds, “In other respects, it was very relaxed. ‘Family business’ permeated everything. It was not unusual to walk into the office and see a couple of dogs hanging out.” The common gripe in a family business is the inability to unplug, but Pickering notes how that’s compounded running a news business: “I imagine they couldn’t gather and not talk about business, but since it’s something they understand it probably has a greater effect on the people around them – the spouses and cousins at the family parties. But the thing about news is that it’s such a public dynamic and your efforts are seen by everyone. Complete immersion 100% of the time is great professionally as far as getting better access, but as a human you can’t get away unless you literally go away.” Pickering highlights the fact that not being a family member doesn’t diminish certain feelings. “There’s healthy pressure to do your job well. Everyone here has tremendous pride. Ros Jr. spent 50 years here, Matt’s been at it for 20 and now we’re stewards of their company and their heritage. We enjoy upholding the standards. I love working here and I wouldn’t change any of it.” www.eastbayri.com

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Prestige Fitness and Gymnastics Center A fit life for all ages and abilities “Achieving Excellence Through Perseverance.” That is the motto of Prestige Fitness and Gymnastics Center of Swansea. Owners Jen Flaxington and Eric and Rabecca Eunis are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of all their members through quality fitness and gymnastics instruction. Offering a wide array of gymnastic programs, they can cater to the tiniest of tots, all the way up to competitive team levels. They offer a preschool program, which for most girls and boys, is the first introduction to structured physical activity. For those mini-members who aren’t ready for independent instruction, they host a “Mommy and Me” class for those 18 months to three years of age. The next program levels include Pee-Wees (three and a half to five years) and Peanuts (five to six years) where each class uses specialized equipment to make learning fun and safe. Additionally, they have a program dedicated to their members with special needs. Their school-age gymnastics program is specifically tailored for students ages six and up, providing a great way for all gymnasts (beginner or advanced) to improve upon their skills. The primary objective of this program is to keep the classes as fun and challenging as possible. Boys have their own class within this age group which focuses on all six competitive events: vault, rings, high bar, parallel bars, pommel horse and floor exercise. Aside from instructing their athletes on how to score a perfect ten, they also host movie nights, sleepovers, clinics, open play and vacation camps. Focusing on the importance of fitness throughout the entire family, Prestige offers an Inferno Fit program designed to light a fire in your metabolism. Inferno Fit is for adults and Spit Fires is the fitness class for kids. Geared towards children ages seven and up, Spit Fires provides a fun and safe environment to get active and teach kids the importance of physical fitness. Not only does this instill family fitness, but it is fun. If health and fitness are a part of a child’s early life and their parents lead by example, it becomes a part of life. “We want to help end the trend of obesity one person at a time,” says Rabecca. Staff members of Prestige also instruct parents and their children on nutrition. Shake and Share events are held after classes for taste tests of Shakeology, “the world’s best shake.” Rabecca is also a Beachbody Coach. Visit her online at www. beachbodycoach.com/rabeccaeunis Prestige Fitness and Gymnastics Center provides a great atmosphere for both children and adults alike. They pull out all the stops to teach members and their families the importance of overall fitness, help them build a strong foundation in all of their athletic and scholastic pursuits and instill positive habits for a fit life. Prestige Fitness and Gymnastics Center, Inc 1735 GAR Highway, Swansea 508-379-1019 • www.prestigefitgym.com

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One With Nature Thereâ€™s nothing more Rhode Island than easy access to the water. For the Hart family, itâ€™s as easy as stepping

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Live Well Home Style

by Andrea E. McHugh

The upside-down floor plan of this Warren house highlights its natural surroundings

Easy Living Few homeowners can walk out their back door, take a few steps and sink their toes into a soft sandy shoreline, but for Juliana and Richard Hart, it’s a way of life – and one that never loses its appeal. Nesting in a second home on the banks of Bristol’s tranquil Kickemuit River, it’s easy to see why the couple fell for the coastal cottage. “I think one of the really attractive pieces of the home were the rights to the mooring and all the swimming and kayaking,” says Juliana. She says being so close to Mount Hope Bay, one can easily kayak as far as the Narrow River on a clear day.

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Though the exterior of the waterfront cottage evokes the style of a bygone era, it’s all about modern luxury with an unpretentious approach. The home was built by Niles Gregory from the ground up in 2002, but it was erected over the footprint of a home that had been there since 1940. “It was built so thoughtfully… you walk in and the first thing you see is the birds – the herons, the swans and people fishing,” says Juliana enthusiastically. “You are just drawn to commune with nature.” Instead of trying to compete with such captivating surroundings, the Harts let the obvious take center stage by adopting

a white color palate throughout the three-bedroom, two-bath home. Open the front door and the open, airy vibe is palpable. White beadboard wainscoting in the entry creates a warm New England welcome punctuated by coat hooks for convenience. Immediately one can’t help be mesmerized by the swaying green grasses and blue water dotted by bobbing sailboats in plain sight. Natural wood detailing inside includes the open staircase that leads to the second floor which blends effortlessly with the outdoors just footsteps away. Adopting what has been deemed

an “upside down” or inverted floor plan, the kitchen and dining room can be found on the top floor along with the master bedroom, while additional bedrooms remain on the first floor. Details including exposed beams and coffered ceilings add character but stop short of evoking a rustic ambiance. The seemingly simple all-white kitchen wants for nothing with modern amenities like double ovens and intriguing design details including vintage-inspired silver drawer pulls and a bead-board backsplash throughout. The bar area features an additional sink and four illuminated

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glass-front cabinets to display both prized possessions and entertaining essentials. The clean colorless palate allows unexpected details, like a pair of stained-glass pendulum lights that brighten the spacious island, to catch your eye. The open kitchen seamlessly flows into an expansive, informal but defined dining space. “We like the inverted style,” says Juliana, who says she first saw the layout when vacationing down south and hasn’t seen it much in southern New England. “The house is so easy for entertaining! We entertain family and friends and it’s just a wonderful spot.” Despite both of those areas being

open, warm and welcoming, one of the areas the Harts enjoy the most is just around the corner where guests might be surprised to find main living area – a spacious room anchored by a stunning beach-stone fireplace surrounded by oversized windows framing the unforgettable view. Exposed beams are seen overhead but with a deck leading out to the natural wonder they consider the backyard; it’s hard to tear your eyes away. “The views here are spectacular,” she says, adding that it is one of her favorite places to enjoy her morning cup of coffee, most especially as the sun is rising and casts its first light

on to the river. The view is identical downstairs, where a bedroom with floor to ceiling windows has a door that leads out to the patio. Even with the 180-degree views of nature, the space seems surprisingly private, most especially with detailed and strategically placed lattice work and the natural canopy of nearby flora and fauna. Here you’ll also find an outdoor shower, perfect for a refreshing cool down after an on-thewater adventure. With such inspiration wafting through the air, it only makes sense that Juliana is an artist. A piece from her pottery collection can be found

nearby at Bristol’ s Alta Luna Gallery, a salon-style gallery in the “LoHo District” of historic downtown Bristol. In fact, Bristol’s vibrant arts scene is just one of the things she lists when talking about why she and Richard have such a fondness for the town. “We just love Bristol – the harbor, the town, the arts scene… we love the shops and the restaurants. My wish would be to retire here.” The home is listed with William Raveis Real Estate.

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Going clean with homegrown skincare I was a few weeks into a new diet when a product label totally caught me by surprise. I had cut out all processed food and was trying my best to eat clean, which meant I was focusing on whole, real foods. I was so used to reading labels closely to avoid faux food that I found myself turning every package around – and that’s how it happened. I was in the bathroom, getting ready to wash my face, when I casually flipped my facial cleanser to glance at the ingredients. I’m not sure why I was shocked to find a paragraph of artificial dyes and unpronounceable chemicals (it is, after all, manufactured by a gigantic cosmetic company found at every CVS and Target), but I was. And I was determined to start another diet, this time with my skincare. I set up a meeting at Farmaesthetics’ Newport flagship storefront with the intention of going all-natural for 30 days. The Portsmouth based company – and darling of the green beauty industry – touts a 100% natural line of products made with sustainably grown herbs and flowers. As I enter their whitewashed boutique, it’s immediately clear that it’s more old-world apothecary than Bellevue Avenue chichi. Clear bottles with simple handwritten labels are neatly displayed on an oversized mantle (salvaged from a Newport mansion, no

less). A clean, crisp herbal aroma fills the room. Kenzie Gallagher, the brand’s executive coordinator, is there to walk me though my month-long cleanse. Kenzie asks me some questions about my skincare routine and any ongoing issues. I tell her about my combination skin and how I’m prone to dryness and breakouts. She explains that since their products are “live,” meaning made with farm-raised ingredients, most have a certified two-year shelf life. And while each bottle offers healing properties, she points out that they don’t have one-size-fits-all directions. “We don’t tell people to use this every day or to apply that once a week,” she says when I ask about how often I should use an exfoliater. “It’s really just playing with the products and figuring out what’s best for you. You know what your body is telling you.” She loads me up with a dozen products and enough confidence to experiment with them. When I get home, I place each product on my bathroom counter. With simple names like Midnight Honey Oil, Hand to Heel Softening Salve and Fine Herbal Cleanser, I organize them in my medicine cabinet by type: moisturizers, masks and cleansers. I’m so used to heavy, over-processed

FROM FARM TO FACE Some favorite Farmaesthetics products Fine Herbal Cleanser, $34.50 Washing your face has never felt so good with the brand’s best selling product made with witch hazel and lavender essential oil.

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Midnight Honey Oil, $36 Formulated with honey absolute and vitamin E, this golden oil can be used a number of ways, including a daily moisturizer. Sweet Milk & Lavender Exfoliate, $22.50 Mix with a squirt of the Fine Herbal Cleanser for a deeper cleaning facial scrub that helps brighten skin. Hand to Heal Softening Salve, $26 A soothing and versatile salve that can be used from head (great for chapped lips) to toe (does wonders for rough feet). Nourishing Herbal Cream, $38 Calendula, beeswax and sweet almond oil work together to produce a thick and creamy moisturizer that revitalizes damaged or dull skin.

cosmetics that at first I’m taken by how light these feel. The Fine Herbal Cleanser (the company’s best selling product) is water thin as it lands in your palms. Delicate, aromatic foam is made by a slight rub of the hands. It’s so gentle that I can’t imagine it actually washing my face, but I apply it and a minute later I feel positively refreshed. Farmaethetics’ rise is the stuff of legend. Founder Brenda Brock, a seventh generation member of a farming family, sold her first batch of organic salves and creams at a friend’s farm stand in 1999. Green products were just coming into market along with a demand for sustainability, and Brenda’s pure philosophy and goods were poised for great success. Today with eight employees and millions of products sold internationally, Brenda is a revered leader in the eco-beauty industry, racking up accolades, awards and press from Time magazine to Martha. Earlier this year, the RI Small Business Association named her their Small Business Person of the Year. Day after day, I wash and moisturize. But each day is a different routine. In fact, the only true routine is that I’m

making decisions based on my skin that day. When I’m feeling oily, I mix the Sweet Milk & Chamomile Exfoliate with the Fine Herbal Cleanser to create a rough scrub, and then moisturize with the light Nourishing Lavender Milk. When I’m feeling dehydrated, I layer the Midnight Honey Oil and the Nourishing Herbal Cream. When I get a pimple, I use the Rosehip & Clay Mint Mask as an overnight spot treatment. It’s almost like cooking without a recipe, adding herbs or spices depending on your mood. And just like real food will result in higher energy and better digestion, my skin is responding tremendously to the farm fresh products. By the end of the month, I have connected with smy kincare in such a way it’s impossible to go back to using the mainstream rinse-and-repeat-stuff. Not only did I get a fresh face, I gained a fresh new perspective on real beauty.

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a message. Encore of Barrington’s message begins after every blistering New England summer, proclaimed proudly by their signature yellow banner under the St. John’s Episcopal Church sign. For the last 40 or so years, the church’s basement has been the intimate setting for Barrington’s neighborhood, nonprofit consignment shop. Proprietor and manager Charlotte Morse says the shop has been one of the town’s bestkept secrets and wishes for that clandestine veil to be lifted. “The women who run the shop,” for three days each week, “are all, in fact, volunteers,” Charlotte beams. Volunteers

also reap the rewards of working in a store that sells top-quality items on the cheap. With apparel lines such as Chico’s and Talbots and accessories by Coach and Vera Bradley, Charlotte’s staff and customers will never be out of style. The staff is completely dedicated to the cause of helping those less fortunate by giving back to goodwill organizations in Providence and nearby towns. Any and all profit made (sans the 60% consigners make off of their sold goods) is donated to food banks and outreach programs. The shop even donates what it doesn’t sell to local charities, coat drives and other thrift

shops for resale. Nothing goes to waste for the staff of Encore, who sees the consignment shop as less of a volunteering project and more of a community of people helping people. 1. Encore carries everything from fashionable formalwear… 2. …to business casual attire perfect for the work week. 3. Add a pop of color to your fall wardrobe with a bright, eye-catching blazer. 4. The perfect piece of jewelry finishes an outfit beautifully. 5. Transition your summer wardrobe to a fall one by adding pretty, feminine scarves.

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All-natural ingredients are a recipe for skincare success The owner of Zenabelle, Deborah Ventrice is also an Interior Architectural Designer. Her work in the conservation of building materials ignited a passion to educate consumers about the dangers of toxic chemicals that exist in beauty and personal care products. She consults with clients about safe and natural skin and hair care products at her “eco-chic” boutique. After much demand Zenabelle now offers holistic facial treatments. Deborah (and her husband Bob and their dogs Soho and Chelsea and cats Morgan and Minerva) live in Bristol. It is October: what is the most important step in preparing the face for winter? First take stock of what is in your current inventory of products! The light moisturizer that worked for summer might not be enough for winter. Evaluate all that you have been using over the past few months, because your skin often starts to change as weather changes: humidity levels drop and skin starts to become drier and even flaky. You also start losing your tan so that sun-kissed glow goes away and skin starts to look sallow. Throw out old make-up, which can cause break-outs and eye infections. Eye makeup is not good after six months and face make-up by 12 months.

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How does diet play a role in preparing the skin for cold bitter days? Make sure you are increasing foods with Omega 3. Great examples - a fish oil supplement, salmon, nuts, avocado. Also flax seed, while high in fat is the best fat for us. Flax actually helps our bodies to burn more fat. It is so good for skin, cardio vascular system, hair and eyes. And of course drink water, water, water which is huge in the hydration of the skin, aiming for a minimum of 64 ounces a day. As the skin gets drier, crepiness appears. Stop right there. What is crepiness? Crepiness is when the skin starts to sag and wrinkles appear, which you notice more around the eyes, forehead and in the cheeks.It very often looks worse as the skin becomes dehydrated. Even though it is now October, is there need for sun block? It is not necessary day to day if you

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are mostly indoors, but on those days when you will be out in the sun for more than ten to 15 minutes, you absolutely need to wear sun block. I think protective clothing is always the best coverage for the skin, such as wearing a hat and sunglasses. ninety percent of aging is caused by sun damage. Only use a sunblock that contains zinc and titanium dioxide. Most sunscreens with benzene derivatives and certain synthetic retinols can increase sensitivities and benzene is a known carcinogen. How important is the relationship between skincare to hair care? The easiest thing to change with your skincare regimen is your shampoo. When you wash your hair, all the chemicals found in traditional shampoos and conditioner wash not only over your hair but over your face and body. Synthetic shampoos strip the hair and conditioners, coat the hair and skin and over time can actually make it more brittle. Initially your hair may feel silky but little by little you will notice your hair becomes dry. Other typical telltale signs are dry ends and an overly oily scalp. Look for a gentle shampoo and conditioner that contains no sulfates, no parabens, no silicones and no synthetic waxes, which you find in most synthetic hair care products.

What is a myth about treating breakouts? Do not use drying substances like benzyl peroxide to treat a break-out. In an attempt to heal the skin, drying products signal the body to produce more oil and the break-out will continue and increase. Instead gently cleanse the skin, no scrubbing, use a healing oil appropriate for the skin. To spot treat small breakouts use a healing clay. Wash make-up brushes daily in a vegetable-based dish liquid, and once a week in vodka, which sterilizes the brush without using an irritant like isopropyl alcohol. What has fueled your passion for opening Zenabelle? As a child I had reactions to many products and medicines, which led my mother and grandmother to explore alternatives. Then as an interior architectural designer, working in materials and building conservation, I used to write Material Safety Data Sheets, which identify harmful substances in building products, and I started to realize these same substances were in everything that we are using on our bodies - hair and skin products and even baby products. What are some examples? Propylene glycol is the same ingredient specified for heating and cooling

systems, and is found in food products and in many skincare lines. What is it doing to our skin? It is an irritant and associated with allergic contact dermatitis. Another substance to avoid is Bismuth oxy-chloride, which is in almost all mineral makeups, bronzers and blushes. It is a filler and irritant and makes skin look dry and cakey. Instead look for make-ups with zinc, titanium and iron oxides, which are naturally occurring minerals from the earth. What has personally given you the most satisfaction since opening a year ago? The wide demographic of our customers range in age from 14-80. The women, men and children who now come in are so aware of the importance of using clean and 100% natural products. We have customers who have had severe acne and skin issues tell me they are now finally free of Accutane, steroids or Metrogel by using products that address the issue instead of masking it and suppressing the condition.

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Burger Heaven Casual meets gourmet at this new Warren dining destination ago, the gourmet burger was something that was not only completely unheard of in the culinary world, but also an idea that most chefs would find entirely insane. That is, of course, until 2001 when Chef Daniel Boulud of DB Bistro Moderne in Manhattan unveiled a $27 cheeseburger on his menu simply called the “DB Burger.” Although there was some skepticism over a $27 burger, the monstrous blend of exotic cuts of meat with a dollop of foie gras inside the burger patty quickly won over the hearts of diners, and not long after, “gourmet burger bars” started popping up all over the country, serving inventive burger creations alongside craft beers. In Warren, Chomp Kitchen and Drinks – Rhode Island’s newest gourmet burger bar – is quickly becoming a favorite of red-meat-andbeer-loving customers, and for justifiable reasons. Chomp features a menu stocked with hand crafted burgers, creative sandwiches and craft brewed beer and best of all, everything is well under $27. From the outside, Chomp doesn’t look like much. Located in a small building situated on a main road, it would be easy to pass right by without noticing. Inside, the space has the look and feel of a tavern. The bar and tables are made of unstained wood, and the

draft menu is hand written on a chalk board, with a representational picture drawn next to each selection. To start, I had a Curious Traveler to drink. Curious Traveler is a shandy (beer brewed with citrus) brewed in Vermont. Shandies do tend to be a bit sweet, but Curious Traveler is not overly sweet like some others. Later in the meal, I had a Foolproof Barstool, a popular light ale brewed in Pawtucket. While both beers were pretty light, the Barstool is much more hoppy and less sweet. I found this to be a great beer to pair with something a little heavy like a burger. The staff here knows their beer and helped us to pick the right brews. For our first appetizer, we ordered the Crab and Cucumber cups ($12.99). These cucumber cups, stuffed with fresh crab sitting on a layer of watermelon jelly, were pretty light. The sweetness of the crab and watermelon complemented each other well, and the refreshing taste of the cucumber cut some of the sweetness, which stopped the dish from being cloying. The whole thing was balanced out by a sprinkling of spicy microgreens. The only thing that I did not like about this appetizer was that the menu description included “microgreen salad” which gave the impression of a larger portion of microgreens. While they added a nice zip to the dish, there just

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cook food that is on the delicate side. Another lovely appetizer was the Frickles ($6.99) which are house made fried pickles. Normally, fried pickles have one major downfall, and that is the acidity. When a cold food is heated, the flavors become much more intense, and frying something like pickles, that are already very strong, can make them too acidic. However, the house made pickles at Chomp are much less acidic than most storebought pickles, and frying them gave them a nice amount of acidity which was bright enough to taste but not enough to completely overpower the spices used in the pickling liquid. These “Frickles” are a must-order. For our entrées, we wanted to sample both a burger and a sandwich from the menu. The list of burgers is short (five choices) but each one is very unique and choosing one of the five was difficult enough. We went with The Local ($7.99), which featured a hand-made

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and a few traditional bahn mi toppings such as cucumber and cilantro. The pickling liquid from the carrots made parts of the baguette a little soggy, but otherwise, it was great. Although I’m not always a redmeat-lover, everyone craves an oversized, juicy burger from time to time, and when that craving comes around, it’s nice to know that there’s a place like Chomp where the simple things in life (beer and cheeseburgers) are greatly respected, and taken to new heights at the hands of a creative chef. Chomp is a must try for anyone with a taste for hearty fare.

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to enter. This year, the owners decided to re-boot the concept and Fins was born. Now, a fresh re-model, several big screen TVs and a sidewalk menu board with mouth-watering specials beckon passers-by. “Change is good” as Nicki says, and now she (wo)mans a bar that includes 32 beers on tap that rotate throughout the year. Rhode Island brands like Newport Storm, Grey Sail, Foolproof and Revival are well-represented – a conscious effort to promote local ties. Large-format “bombers” are available, with hard-to-find offerings like Blue Moon Vintage Blonde Ale, Harpoon Director’s Cut and aged beers from Scotland’s Innis & Gunn. Nicki obliged my request for “different” beers by starting me off with a sample of Cisco Grey Lady from Nantucket. Light like a champagne with a slightly fruity, yet smoky taste – definitely “different,” but not for everyone. This was followed by Goose Island Père Jacques, a Belgian clocking in at 8.7% ABV, and then a Stone IPA from San Diego which was without a doubt the smoothest IPA I’ve ever tasted – none of the hop bite, but all of its flavor. Finally, I washed my meal down with a full pint of Brooklyn

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by Dale Rappaneau

A Taste of Fall

Seasonal festivals are a delicious way to enjoy the month Gone are the sun-drenched

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A Taste of Bristol and Beyond returns to Linden Place on October 20

If you prefer meals with a side of social goodness, look no further than Seekonk’s 6th Annual Food for Fuel Pasta Fest, happening October 24. Sponsored by the Seekonk Non-Profit Coalition, the event seeks to raise money for individuals unable to afford the rising costs of fuel – a problem many families struggle with throughout the winter months. Past menus for the event included pasta, meatballs, salad, dessert and more, with numerous raffles happening throughout the night. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 12, and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 502-336-8772. 261 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk. Lastly, anyone interested in venturing beyond the East Bay into Newport will find two festivals happening in October. On October 12-13, 12-8pm, the Newport Yachting Center hosts International Oktoberfest, their “official sendoff to summer, and salute to the arrival of autumn.” The event features seasonal brews and savory German cuisine, and tickets range from $12 to $75. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. Then, on October 19-20, 11am-5pm,

Bowen’s Wharf hosts the 22nd Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. Serving up clam cakes, scallops, raw oysters and more, the event offers one last love affair with this year’s seafood selection. General admission is free, and rain or shine, the event goes on. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. THE LATEST OPENINGS One of the latest restaurants to hit the East Bay food scene is Wing-N-It, a barbecue, grille and bar. Located at 549 Metacom Avenue, in Bristol, this restaurant features brisket, smoked bacon, beef tenderloin and chicken, in addition to homemade bread, cakes, pies and pastries. But with a name like Wing-N-It, it’s no wonder that the store’s primary focus is wings with over 75 sauce flavors to choose from. With that many options, you’ll want to keep coming back for more. Also in Bristol, the antique gift shop Revival happily presents its newest addition, a teashop. Located at 423 Hope Street, this adorable store now provides shoppers with an opportunity to stop, relax and get lost within a

cup of tea, all while being surrounded by vintage items. The building that once housed the now defunct DiParma Italian Table finds a second life with the opening of Dublin Rose Irish Sports Pub (940 Fall River Ave, Seekonk). Set to welcome customers on October 3, Dublin Rose has been under construction for what has felt like forever, but finally Seekonk’s Route 6 restaurant lane sees some Irish added into the mix. For reservations or inquiries about the as yet unreleased menu, please call 508-336-9222. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Football fans rejoice as the season enters its second month of hard-hitting games, and Seekonk’s Not Your Average Joe’s (1125 Fall River Avenue) celebrates with a football-oriented deal. When the home team plays, sit at the bar to enjoy a burger and 14-ounce beer for $10 or a large cheese pizza and pitcher of Bud Light or Sam’s Seasonal for $20. Gather up the friends and catch the game while enjoying this delicious deal.

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days of fresh berries and summer ales as we enter into autumn’s abundance of pre-winter harvests. And oh what harvests we have to look forward to: food festivals all over the state offer a smorgasbord of eating opportunities. From Bristol to Middletown, Warren to Newport, this October the East Bay is ripe with reasons to eat. First on the list is Middletown’s 38th Annual Harvest Fair, held at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. One of the most anticipated events in southern New England, the event features fabulous food, along with activities ideal for distracting the non-foodie family members. The event runs from 10am to 5pm, October 5-6, and tickets cost $6 for adults and $3 for children. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. normanbirdsanctuary.org While many enjoy the act of eating, some foodies appreciate the sight of a fresh vegetable or fruit from a garden. And for these individuals there’s Frerichs Farm’s Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Grower’s Annual Weigh-off. Last year, more than 3,500 people descended upon the farm to celebrate all things pumpkin and to see which regional farmer produced the heaviest, largest pumpkin of the season. Plenty of food and beverages – many pumpkin-related – will be available throughout the festival. Although admission to the festival is free, parking is $5. The festival begins at 9am on October 12. 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. frerichsfarm.com For a more food-focused event, head to Bristol’s Linden Place Mansion, which on October 20 hosts A Taste of Bristol and Beyond. Described as a “feast for the food and wine lover’s senses,” guests enjoy gourmet samplings as well as craft beers and fine wines. Over 40 restaurants, caterers and breweries are expected to participate, and Rockin’ Soul Horns will provide entertainment. The event runs from 4-7pm, and tickets are $65 for members of Linden Place and $75 for non-members. Please call 401-253-0390 for reservation information. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. lindenplace.org/events.htm

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What’s it like working with family? I work alongside my mother and father. We all work very well together. We all bring something different to the table, and this helps prevent a lot of arguments. But there are times when we all have some good old Greek battles! What type of food is your specialty? We offer Greek dishes, but our cuisine is essentially focused on pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads and daily specials. If you had to choose, what is your favorite item on the menu? My favorite item would probably be our chicken stir-fry. It consists of broccoli, mushrooms, onions, peppers, chicken over rice pilaf and finished with our homemade chipotle soy sauce – I accidentally created this sauce. It’s such a unique item on the menu.

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What items do you make in-house? All dressings (Greek, honey balsamic) are homemade as are the sauces, dough, meatballs, marinara sauce, tzaziki sauce, etc. We make everything in-house with the exception of our bread. What’s a dish that people seem to come back for time and time again? Customers seem to absolutely love our souvlaki plate and our Greek salad with grilled chicken. Our tzaziki sauce is really what makes the souvlaki. We also use it for our gyros. I hear you have pretty amazing pizza. What makes it so incredible? I think we can contribute this to our homemade sauce and the fact that we make our own dough everyday. I also think that we have a special ingredient; it’s called passion.

MONDAYS: Complimentary bottle of select wine when you order two or more entrées from the Prix fixe small plate menu TUeSDAYS: Men’s night half price on entrées for the guys, Lunch & dinner Greg Gatos at Bristol House of Pizza

If I was going to try one pizza, which one should it be? I think you should try our Greek pizza with chicken. It consists of fresh garlic, spinach, grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese and imported Greek oregano. It’s out of this world! As a matter of fact, I’m going to make one now. Do you use any local ingredients in your dishes? We buy local produce from Kanakis & Son – onions, peppers, romaine, iceberg lettuce. We get tomatoes from everyone right now since they are perfectly ripe and in season. We also go to the Colt State Park farmer’s market in Bristol. Now that it’s getting colder, what menu item will warm you up? We will be making a lot of hearty soups soon. My mother, father and I always have competitions to see who sells the most soup. It’s a lot of laughs, but more importantly, the fact that I’m spending this quality

time with my mother and father is absolutely priceless. They are not going to be around forever, so I treasure all the beautiful moments we share together. What kind of soup is everyone famous for making? I do a hamburger vegetable soup using all fresh vegetables (whatever is available at the time) and lean hamburger meat. My mother is famous for her homemade Greek chicken lemon soup. My mother used to make that for me when I was sick. In fact, she still makes it for me. My father is known for his bean and vegetable soup. He calls it the boom bean soup… I think you know why.

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OctOber 26: Do you want to provide your children with a fun Halloween celebration that doesn’t include a nightmare-inducing haunted house? Take them to Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike at the Audubon Society’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge. This family-friendly event features a lanternlit guided trail walk on which you’ll encounter friendly costumed creatures that explain the legends associated with the holiday. Before or after the tour, kids can take part in crafts and activities. Registration is required to reserve a time slot; tours leave every 10 minutes beginning at 5:30pm. $8 member, $12 non-member, family four packs are $28 or $36. 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org.

October 1-31: Escobars Highland Farm’s eight-acre corn Maze is open throughout the month. Don’t worry – staff will rescue the lost. Attractions include concessions and hayrides. $7 ages 12 and up; $5 ages 5-11. 3:30pm-dusk Fri; 10am-dusk Sat; 11am-dusk Sun. 255 Middle Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-1444, www.escobarshighlandfarm.com.

October 3-27: The lyrical, haunting play Dancing At Lughnasa comes to Warren’s 2nd Story Theatre. Set in 1936 Ireland, it’s told through the memory of Michael who remembers the five women who raised him. $25. 7:30pm Thur-Sat; 2:30pm Sun. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-2474200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com

October 4-26: How much fear can you take? Seekonk Speedway puts that question to the test with its Fear town Haunted House, a haunted attraction that’s “deep in the woods” at the Speedway and takes you to a whole new level of fear. 7pm-11pm Fri & Sat. 1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-296-9661, www.fear-town.com.

October 27: Help Blithewold honor its Chairman of the Board by attending Providence Place Gives, a fundraiser with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and auctions to benefit the mansion and four other philanthropic organizations. $20 (free parking). 7-9pm. 1 Providence Place, Providence. 401-2532707 x 21, www.blithewold.org.

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October October 1-29: Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com. October 1-31: Visit Greenvale Vineyards for a daily Vineyard tour and tasting where you can sample seven different wines and keep the personalized glass. $12. 2pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com. October 1-31: Newport Storm still needs help with its brewery Wall Painting. Add your personal touch to the brewery and distillery. Materials provided; just bring your talent! 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 401-8495232, www.newportstorm.com. October 1-31: Rosecliff Mansion hosts the Preservation Society costume exhibit featuring dresses from designers including Chanel. Free with admission. 10am-5pm. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000. www.newportmansions.org. October 1-31: Running every weekend through the end of October at Frerich’s Farm, Pumpkin Palooza is a familyfriendly affair with a pumpkin coach, a make-your-own scarecrow and more! 65 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-2458245, www.frerichsfarm.com. October 2: Catch a free movie at Roger Library’s Admission Wednesday Night at the Movies. Admission stars Tina Fey and Paul Rudd

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and will leave you in stitches. Free. 7pm. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. October 2-30: Want to shed some weight? Try a six-week Healthy cooking & Nutritional education class each Wednesday through November 6. Put together a group of 8-10 people and you can attend for free! 11:30am. Barrington. 401-252-9076, www.2startfresh.com. October 2-30: Don’t miss the weekly Adult chess club at Rogers Free Library. The club meets every Wednesday on the third floor. All levels are welcome to play. Free. 6pm. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. October 3-12: 2nd Story presents Lobby Hero by Kenneth Lonergan about an unlucky security guard who gets drawn into a local murder investigation. $25. 8pm Thur-Sat; 3pm & 7pm Sun. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. October 3-31: Every Thursday morning, Barrington Books hosts children’s Story Hour followed by craft time in its charming children’s section. Free. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www.barringtonbooks.com. October 3-31: Thursday night means it’s Open Mic Night at Tinker’s Nest in Warren. It’s the perfect time to finally perform that song you’ve been secretly perfecting. Free. 9:30pm. 322 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8875. October 4-25: Drop by The Coffee Depot 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. Free. 7-10pm. 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-608-2553.

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October 23: The Breakers’ Stable will be the site for a lecture on Newport, Awheel: The Speed and Style of Early Transportation. Hear about the automobile’s early history and see pieces from the Preservation Society of Newport County’s collection. $5. 11am. 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport. 401-8471000 x 154. www.newportmansions.org.

October 5-26: Each Saturday the Greenvale Vineyards hosts a Jazz tasting, your chance to sip seven wines while enjoying live jazz music, through November. $15. 12:30-3:45pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-8473777, www.greenvale.com. October 7-28: Mondays bring the weekly Figure Drawing Workshop at Sandywoods Farm with nude or semi-nude models and no instruction. 18+. 6-9pm. $6-$14. 73 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-2417349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. October 5: Bring the family for a Seed Safari to learn about seeds through a discovery table, seed crafts, a nature story and a seed safari walk. All ages. Free. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. October 5 & 19: The Newport Art Museum’s Griswold House is the ideal location for Spooky tales: Stories by edgar Allan Poe. This is a familyfriendly event. 2pm. 76 Bellevue Av-

enue, Newport. 401-848-8200, www. newportartmuseum.org. October 5-26: At Coggeshall Farm you can Wake Up in the barnyard every Saturday. Guides help you brush cows and cook jonnycakes on the hearth. $5-$10. 9-10:30am. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www. coggeshallfarm.org. October 1-31: Westport Vineyards offers taste and tour opportunities every Saturday. For $10 you receive an etched wine glass and a taste of six wines. 1pm & 3pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com. October 11-19: Roger Williams University presents theatre Main Season Series I: Metamorphoses at The Barn. The adaptation of the classic tale was nominated for three Tony Awards. $5-$10. 7:30pm. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www. rwu.edu.

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October 1-14: If you haven’t visited Portsmouth’s cute, green animals yet this year, make sure to stop by the Green Animals topiary Garden before it closes for the season. Daily, 10am-6pm. 380 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth. www.newportmansions.org.

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Classical Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop Lyrical • Modern • Tumbling/Acro October 12: Linden Place’s tales of the Slave trade Walking tour features a walk through the mansion and downtown Bristol to learn all about the DeWolf family. $15-$20 (includes a drink at DeWolf Tavern). 10am. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-0390, www.lindenplace.org.

October 19: Common Fence Music presents young Virginian singersongwriter Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line. $22 advance; $25 door. 7pm doors; 8pm show time. 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org.

October 12: If it’s free, it’s for we. Check out the Fall FreeFor-All at Coggeshall Farm. Pick an heirloom pumpkin, stock up on apples, help press cider and enjoy bake sale treats. Free. 10am-4pm. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org.

October 19: Join Audubon for its annual Perfect Pumpkin Party, a day of pumpkin fun with pumpkin art, pumpkin ring toss and pumpkin stamping. Free with admission. 10am - 4pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org.

October 12: What’s the biggest pumpkin you’ve ever seen? You won’t believe your eyes when you see the enormous orange fruits on display at the annual Pumpkin Weigh-Off. 65 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com. October 14: The Wilbor House Museum will host an old-fashioned cider Social this month featuring delicious apple treats. Call or email lchistory@littlecompton.org for details. Noon-4pm. 401-635-4035, www.littlecompton.org.

October 25: Imago Gallery presents the opening reception for its 8th Annual Juried exhibit. The photography exhibit is on display from October 18-November 9. 6-8pm. 36 Market Street, Warren. 401-245-3348, www. imagofoundaton4art.org. October 25-26: The Roger Williams University Stage Company will perform The Game and Helena’s Husband at the Stage company One Act Festival at the RWU Barn. $3$5. 7:30pm. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www.rwu.edu.

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It’s no surprise that longtime Rhode Island folk favorites AtwaterDonnelly recently moved to a new spot in the East Bay. From Brown Bird to Joe Fletcher, Warren’s Water Street has been transforming into a homegrown music destination in the state, with local shop The Wooden Midshipman (who recently hosted Atwater-Donnelly for a backyard Midsummer’s Dream-esque evening) and artist Will Schaff hosting intimate acoustic gigs for neighbors and friends passing through town. On October 20, Warren’s historic Baptist Church will fill with the sound of harmonicas, harmonies and heels as the Atwater-Donnelly Band, husband and wife duo Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly joined by U.S. Champion Irish step and master American tap dancer, Barrington’s Kevin Doyle, take the stage to treat the town to their blend of traditional music and dance for Warren Walkabout. Atwater-Donnelly’s music takes audiences back in time and across the ocean and back, mixing Celtic folk favorites and Irish step routines with traditional American tunes, from folk to old-time gospel, complemented with the added percussion of North Carolina-originated clogging. Instrument-wise, it seems there are no bounds to what the band can pick up and play, with a standard performance incorporating everything from guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons and limberjacks, in addition to the rap, tap, click and beat of three types of dancing. Bringing together the unique storytelling elements of each music and cultural dancing genre, along with ever-engaging showmanship and good humor, Atwater-Donnelly shows are a seamless sum of their parts and a tribute to their history together, both as a couple and a band. Audrey and Elwood first met while volunteering at Providence’s Stone Soup Coffee House, a venue they continue to value and patronize.

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Touring both nationally and internationally, the Atwater-Donnelly audience appeal reaches across age groups and geographic lines. I spoke with Aubrey about the vibrancy of the folk music scene here in the Ocean State. Between the statewide variety of folk-centric venues, Newport Folk Fest and the number of both older and newer groups making waves in the national folk market, our small state is truly a gem for the genre. Atwater credits the great appreciation that Rhode Islanders have for their local art, culture and music, along with the diversity of rich and tight-knit immigrant and cultural communities throughout the state, each bringing bits and pieces of their own histories to the mix. From French Canadian fiddling, Cambodian Khmer and Maritime sea shanties, an array of influences keep the folk genre both rich and relevant, constantly evolving with new modern interpretations and amalgamations. Aubrey also credits more recent

mass-marketing of traditional folk forms, from the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, to the worldwide popularity gained by Riverdance, with broadening the appeal and accessibility of their craft and bridging the gap from old to new generations. I for one look forward to welcoming the talented trio home at their October 20 show. Bring the family, your background, whatever it may be, and your best toe-tapping shoes, as Atwater-Donnelly celebrate song, dance and culture. Warren Walkabout will also feature open studios, sidewalk shopping, food sampling and a free trolley. The day runs from 12-5pm.

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A Bristol artist weaves her tale Cara Naylor wasn’t your typical 21st century college student. After doing her college classwork and homework, she’d knit in her dorm. That’s right. Knit. Naylor, 26, a 2009 graduate of Roger Williams University in graphic design communications, with minors in marketing and French, is a fulltime waitress at Persimmon Restaurant. Part-time, she knits, crochets and markets her passion – inventive woolen necklaces, coffee cozy warmers and other handmade products – at various East Bay venues and online. Her mother taught her to knit when she was a kid, but Cara didn’t truly use the skills until, of all places, college. “I met a friend, Taylor, who was very into handicrafts. We would sit together and work on knitting projects in our college dorm. I didn’t learn to crochet until two years ago, but have developed a love for the different ways you can manipulate yarn,” says Cara. While knitting and crochet are both very old crafts, Cara feels they still have relevance today. “I think a beautiful, hand-crafted garment never goes unappreciated. In a world where so much is mass-produced in big warehouses and factories, it’s refreshing to find something made by hand,” she says. An extra bedroom in her apartment serves as her studio space. She has

cubbies filled with many different textures and colors of yarn; baskets full of completed projects and bins of crochet hooks and knitting needles. “The crafts of knitting and crocheting have allowed me to create in a useful and accessible way. I absolutely love the concept of making something beautiful and wearable that brings joy to me as the artisan and to the wearer alike. I make each piece without patterns and plans, but instead let the yarn, the hook and the needles bring me inspiration as I stitch. I don’t use machines for my projects, unless you count my computer and printer which I use to make product tags,” Cara adds. She buys supplies at small local shops, creates all of her goods individually and then sells them back to the community at another small local shop. She also has a store online at Etsy.com, but has had better sales luck directly within the East Bay. She has sold a good amount of pieces at the Wooden Midshipman on Water Street in Warren. A few winters ago, she also sold her crochet “coffee cozies” (reusable coffee cup sleeves) at The Beehive Cafe in Bristol. “There is nothing more important to me than to support the local economy and give back to my neighbors,” says Cara. She browses yarn stores selecting yarns in colors that make her “feel

good.” She uses natural fibers – different types of wool, alpaca, bamboo, cotton and only the occasional acrylic or nylon fiber. “From there, I just start making some stitches until a clearer idea forms. Each project can take me anywhere from an hour to seven or eight, really. It all depends on how fine the yarn is, how detailed of a pattern I’m making and, for the necklaces, how long the finished product is; some of them wrap around the neck three or four times over,” she adds. The knitted necklaces are clothing with a purpose. “One of the first sets of necklaces I made was for my friend who was pregnant. I got to thinking that mothers with young children, as well as people with metal allergies, could really use a fashionable and comfortable jewelry alternative. A baby can play and tug away at a crocheted yarn necklace without hurting mom’s neck or baby’s fingers,” says Cara. She also makes cowl neck scarves, hats and small coinpurse-like sacks, besides the reusable coffee cup sleeves. She says she has received a lot of positive feedback, which inspires her crafts. The best remark she has gotten? “My friend Nicole said to me, ‘Cara, this stuff is really beautiful, I’m going to recommend you for an artist column in The Bay!’ How flattering and cool is that?” www.etsy.com/shop/naylorhandmade.

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Drinking Fall’s Flavors Rhode Island’s pre-winter chill and changing leaves act as harbingers for something tastier on the horizon: October’s seasonal beers. Breweries all across the state are overflowing with the stuff, each beer a combination of the respective brewery’s ideals and hands-on techniques. So of course, we had to have a taste.

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Clear hints of autumn dance through Narragansett Beer’s Fest, a traditional German Oktoberfest-style beer that balances seasonal flavor with refreshing drinkability. www.narragansettbeer.com.

Goes Down Golden A little sweet, a little bitter, Grey Sail’s Autumn Wind offers a toasty, smooth flavor that sends a surprising chill across the tongue, as if the beer were actually infused with an autumn wind. www.greysailbrewing.com.

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Warren: Sprawling Ranch with plenty of extra touches! Offered at $289,900

Warren: Oversized Executive Ranch tucked in amongst the trees. Offered at $344,900

bristol: Fabulous townhouse that has the wow factor! Offered at $509,900

rehoboth: Very unique Ranch offering 1 to 2 bedrooms along with 2 studio apartments. Offered at $229,900

barrington: New England Cottage nestled into a peaceful setting. Offered at $225,000

Warren: Lovingly cared for Cape with country charm and character. Offered at $284,500

barrington: Meticulously maintained Raised Ranch on quiet dead-end street. Offered at $299,000

tiverton: Open interior condo w/panoramic water views of the Sakonnet! 55+ comm. Offered at $669,000

bristol: Updated raised ranch w/deck overlooking large private yard. Offered at $299,900

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