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MAY 2014
Hip Hop dance class at Everett Company
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This Month 23 For the Community The Everett Company continues to provide an artistic outlet for youth
27 All About The Booze
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The Bucket Brewery
37 City Style The art of making beautiful music 38 The Look 39 Shop Talk 41 Get Fit 42 Beauty
43 Feast Shabu shabu comes to Cranston 46 Review 49 In the Kitchen 50 On the Menu 52 Behind the Bar 53 In the Drink 54 Rhody Bites
Inside Rhode Island's spirits boom
57 Get Out
Every Month
Spring festivals are practically on every corner 58 Calendar 60 Theater 61 Art 63 Music
6 Editor’s Note
64 Savor Providence
8 ProvidenceOnline.com
Diving into tacos for Cinco de Mayo
13 Providence Pulse A writing revival brings back pen pals
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13 City 14 Malcontent 17 Scene in PVD
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Editor’s Note Getting in the Local Spirit In Providence, there are two things we love: supporting the local community, and boozing it up (not necessarily in that order). The combination of those things explains why there has been such a huge boom in Rhode Island’s production of beer and spirits. In the last few years, we’ve seen the establishment of several new breweries (including two in the last two months) and a distillery, with more to come soon. The production and crafting of alcohol is definitely the growth industry in Rhode Island right now. This month, we take a look at the
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In the Mood for Dance Burlesque has new life at the House of Mood
Providence’s burlesque renaissance has a second life, thanks to the lovely ladies of the House of Mood. The monthly variety show in Pawtucket features cabaret, lounge singing, aerial arts and, of course, burlesque courtesy of the Fringe Follies. Turn the page to read about how they’re shaking tassels and making waves. May 2014 | Providence Monthly
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From Page 13
Setting the Mood
A new burlesque troop is shaking tassels and taking names Jennifer Harricharan is a mover and a shaker, literally. The talented (and flexible) lady is the owner of JM Kennedy Dance and Pole Fitness Studio, and has been teaching women core strength with a side of sexy for years. When the husbands started asking when they could see their wives perform what they were learning in pole fitness class, a bulb went off. “It started off as a joke,” she says, but a joke that had merit. “A lot of my clients who come into the studio have a background of singing, dance, cabaret, burlesque.” The idea for House of Mood was born. House of Mood is a monthly evening of variety performance at the dance studio. (Before you dismiss the location, they have a beer and wine license.
You’ll be fine.) “It ranges from cabaret, burlesque, lounge singing, belly dancing,” Jennifer says. “We have silk aerial arts; sometimes we have a speakeasy band. It varies per month, and we always try to show people something different.” The burlesque troop of Jennifer’s students is called the Fringe Follies, and is the highlight of the event. All of the women have different cultural backgrounds, and represent those cultures through their performances. “People are amazed at the talents of the girls who are performing,” Jennifer says. “We definitely don’t have this in Providence.” The next House of Mood is May 17 at 8:30pm. 461 Main Street, Pawtucket. thehouseofmood.com –Julie Tremaine
Malcontent
A Super Plan
Back in 2012, in the wake of the 38 Studios meltdown, I used this very column to make a proposal to the RI Economic Development Corporation: $75 million to launch VagiTech, my company that would manufacture synthetic, ondemand vaginas. Predictably, the EDC did not respond. This past month, there was a major medical news story of four successful implantations of lab-grown vaginas. With that proven track record of success and business genius, I now submit to the State of Rhode Island, the City of Providence and any other interested party with a checkbook, my proposal for the Superman Building. I ask you to please refrain from “making it rain” until I’m finished speaking. First up, there’s the matter of me acquiring 111 Westminster Street from the current owner, High Rock Development. The building is currently valued near $30 million. The most desirable option would be to simply win it outright in a high stakes horse race bet, but as that does not appear to be an option, I’ll take
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a little lesson from my business hero, Miami Marlins owner/former sheisty art dealer Jeffrey Loria. I will offer High Rock $5 million in cash (raised through a 99/1 public/private partnership with the City of Providence), outright ownership of the Providence Journal (which the State will seize on my behalf under eminent domain) and a lefty bullpen guy to be named later. With that simple matter sorted out, my efforts will turn to redevelopment. My vision is for an innovative, mixed-use urban community, which is just my nice way of saying “dystopian hellscape of every bad idea in urban development.” The occupants will run the gamut of commercial, office, food service, residential, light industrial, hazardous chemicals, infectious disease laboratories, methadone clinics, those weird storefront churches and, of course, an Alex and Ani store. The first floor lobby will contain a combination frozen yogurt/hookah lounge, just one of my many million-dollar restaurant
concepts. (Along with my combination strip club/sushi bar, Mama Roxy’s Fresh Fish – no stealsies.) The new Superman Building will be a green building. It will be entirely heated and cooled by a sophisticated geo-thermal system, it will generate its own electricity through a combination of solar panels and wind turbines, and the climate and lighting will be controlled for ultraefficiency by an advanced computer system powered by a giant blast furnace in the basement that burns old tires. The redevelopment of this building will be an immense boon to the local economy. First, the influx of bribes, kickbacks, slush money and “campaign contributions” required to get all the necessary permits is estimated to generate approximately $11 million in economic activity. The actual renovation is expected to create hundreds of jobs for hardworking Rhode Islanders – and by “hardworking Rhode Islanders” I mean the hundreds of Eastern European migrant laborers that I swear are
legitimate citizens of the state and definitely were not smuggled in through the port in unmarked shipping containers. Then of course, there will be the tax revenue generated by a thriving, fully occupied Superman Building. I will strike an agreement with the City to pay $42 (less a $39.50 historic tax credit) per every $1,000 of 50% of the total assessed value of all the floors that are prime numbers in any odd-numbered year during which the total rainfall is within 1/1000th of an inch of the prior year totals and at least two Red Sox starters pitch over 200 innings with an ERA under 4.24. There will also be a substantial rebranding effort, to shake off the grim economic realities that have beset this building. The “Superman Building” will be rechristened the “Lord of the Rings Building,” and its iconic lantern top will now be home to the all-seeing Eye of Sauron. All who look upon it will despair. So, unless someone else has a better plan, let’s just go ahead and do that. –John Taraborelli
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Pen Pals… Not Just for Prison Anymore Surely, many people can reminisce on the pen pals they had in their early school days, but what ever happened to this now lost art? With the help from Val Khislavsky, formerly the owner of PVD Pudding Pops, she is bringing back the beloved interaction with complete strangers. Just like you remember in middle school, the PVD Pen Pals are connecting the Providence community through a monthly pen pal organization. A quick sign up form is required, then you will receive an email with a PVD Pen Pal’s information and voila! This isn’t limited to Providence residents: anyone is welcome to join.
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One Door Closes, Another One Opens A lot has closed in Providence recently. But, even more has opened. Here’s a look on the bright side of local business developments.
If You Miss The locally sourced dining at Fratelli’s The delicious coffee at Tazza Pretty cakes at
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Then Try The hyper-local dining at Rogue’s Island Delicious coffee and whiskey at New Harvest Gourmet cake pops at Amy’s Apples Well-curated vintage finds at Mint Art that supports those in need at PeaceLove Studios Fun, environmentally friendly gifts at Environs Nautically inspired men’s fashion at Dixon and McAllister
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The positive energy of
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The locally sourced dining at Fratelli’s The hyper-local dining at Rogue’s Island The delicious coffee at Tazza Delicious coffee and whiskey at New Harvest Pretty cakes at Nancy’s Fancies Gourmet cake pops at Amy’s Apples Fab women’s clothing at Nuit Well-curated vintage finds at Mint High art at Chabot Art Gallery Art that supports those in need at PeaceLove Studios Quirky gifts at Curatorium Fun, environmentally friendly gifts at Environs Men’s clothing at Wharf Nautically inspired men’s fashion at Dixon and McAllister Luniac Glamour’s glam boutique and blowout bar Flaunt’s highfashion accessories and Royal Blo Bar’s walk-in blowout service
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to Providence seven years ago, as a lover of the arts and especially of work created by diverse, lesser heard voices, I went looking for the spaces where that was happening. I am forever grateful that I stumbled upon The Everett Company, Stage & School. Founded in 1986, and now housed in a carriage house on Duncan Avenue in the Mount Hope neighborhood of Providence, Everett’s humble beginnings in the early 1980s consisted of dance lessons taught out of their home by co-founders, Dorothy Jungels, her son Aaron and daughters Rachael and Therese. Twenty-eight years later, Everett is a thriving center of creation, experimentation and performance. It is a community of diverse artists, teachers, and audience, and most of all, it is a place that seems to make all of these stakeholders feel a welcome part of the Everett family. The namesake of the organization is the late Everett “Buddy“ Wheeden, Dorothy’s early dance partner,
and friend. The pair danced together in the 1970s, bringing their artistry to various homes for the aged under RISCA’s Arts and the Elderly program.
The Company The Company, the dance theater arm of Everett, officially formed in 1986, and soon after landed an audition to showcase their work at the prestigious Dance Theater Workshop in New York City. This put them on the map, as Dorothy recalls, and accolades followed for their innovative work with favorable reviews in The Village Voice, The New York Times and The New Yorker. As Everett created dances of their own, they were also drawn to the energy of street dancing. Everett had begun to reach out to neighborhood kids through word-of-mouth, and to recreation centers in neighborhoods all over the city, like in Smith Hill, where they met Eddie Silvestri who would become a key figure in Everett’s early development, and was one of its early Company members.
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“It was so full of life, kids dancing from what they picked up on in the street,” Dorothy says. “It was like a club here. We’d have 70 kids from all over the city just dancing, and learning how to dance just by watching one another.” She continues, “we wanted to recognize and to show that the marginalized have a voice, a body, a sound, and that this was not coming from an academic place. When we had the dance company going for a while, we wanted to be able to sustain something for them, and that is why we started the school.” Today the company’s primary work is the development of their multiyear projects, the Brain Cafés. This year’s Brain Café is called Freedom Project, and focuses on the stories of people marginalized by the criminal justice system. Aaron Jungels, Everett’s executive director, describes the boundary-pushing Café series as “a fantastic combination of expertise, dialog and performance. The
model is a popular one that people take to. We’ve been finding all these collaborators. We want to cross boundaries with what we’re doing.” Their groundbreaking work combining neuroscience and personal expression, in the multi-platform performance called Brain Storm, has gotten major attention and toured regionally.
STage and SChool Everett offers a wide array of classes to youth, ages 6-18, though Aaron is quick to point out that young adults over the age of 18 still have a home there. Classes take place after-school and Saturdays and include Improv, Hip-Hop, Story Ballet, Ballet, Polynesian Dance, Guitar, Film and Video, and Story to Song. Classes are reasonably priced and Everett never turns any one away if they are unable to pay for a class. Sokeo Ros, director of Everett’s Hip-Hop Program, started dancing 18 years ago as a teenager during the
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Beyond simply teaching, Everett has developed opportunities for students to grow into roles of mentor, apprentice and assistant teacher. Aaron, Everett’s chief fundraiser, feels it’s important to pay artists for what they do, and for work in the arts to be a viable thing for people. He recently received a three-year grant for a new pilot program called
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Pawtucket’s Bucket Brewery is 3,400 square feet of pure awesome. After outgrowing their original space, the five owners – Nate Broomfield, Erik Aslaksen, T.J. O’Connor, Andrew Powers and Ron Klinger - decided to move into a bigger space, which opened to the public in November 2013. “While it’s much bigger than our old location, it’s still small for a commercial brewery,” Broomfield, one of the two recipe designers, says. “With the current equipment we could produce about 40BBL [barrels] per week.” Bucket’s tasting and retail areas are both located in the same room with the equipment, a unique design. Broomfield admits that it was nerve-wracking to expend as much money and time into the business as he has. Luckily the investment has been paying off. His secret? “It’s (almost) all about the beer!” the brewer/owner says with a laugh. Currently there are four regular beers in the lineup: Rhode Scholar Kolsch, Pawtucket Pail Ale, Park Loop Porter and the 13th Original Maple Stout. “Our maple stout doesn’t have a strong maple flavor,” he notes. “We add it sparingly and coax out some really cool flavors that are usually hidden behind the sweetness.” Bucket also has a line called “Consistently Inconsistent,” which allows the brewers to have fun and try new things. Pop in on a Saturday between 11am-4pm for a tasting, or take an organized tour that same afternoon at 2pm, 3pm or 4pm. “We also open some Friday evenings for our Sound Checks when we bring in live music and local artists,” Broomfield says. “Our beer is available all over RI in bars, restaurants and liquor stores.” Go online for a full list of locations. 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket. 305-0597, bucketbrewery.com. One of the newest kids on the block is Whaler’s Brewing Company in Wakefield, which opened
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bucket brewery its doors in late April. Currently the brewery occupies 1,200 square feet of a 4,500 square foot warehouse; owners Andy Tran, Josh Dunlap and Wes Staschke plan on filling the space as they grow. The setup consists of a staging and brewing area; a fermentation room; a conditioning cold room; and a fun tasting parlor featuring a pool table and a bar with six taps. “It looks like it’s a business that’s owned by a couple of 20 year olds,” Andy says with a smile. “We’ll be doing a tour of the equipment and process followed by a tasting and discussion.” The grand opening was a culmination of several years of work and planning. Andy and Josh, a skilled brewer, went to middle school together; the friends began collaborating on the project in 2011. “Wes has his own passion for brewing,” Andy says. “Late last year, Josh and I brought him on after he reached out to us.” Currently, Whaler’s has five different styles ready for sampling. “When we enter into the draft market, we’re going to lead in with two to keep things simple,” Andy explains. “One will be our Hazelnut Créme Stout. It’s a darker offering but very accessible. We will also present a strawberry blonde that’s light and refreshing for summer with a strong strawberry presence.” You will see Whaler’s Brewing Company on tap at local establishments statewide beginning Memorial Day. “Josh and Wes have over two-dozen recipes that they’re excited to bring to our tasting room,” Andy adds. “We’re never going to be at a lack of interesting selections!” 1070 Kingstown Road #101, Wakefield. 284-7785, whalersbrewing.com. Mike Reppucci, founder of South Kingstown’s Sons of Liberty Spirits Company, utilizes his 3,100 square foot space to craft three superb whiskies: Uprising Single Malt, Battle Cry Single Malt and Sons of Liberty Seasonal Release, which is currently a Summer Release Hop Flavored Whiskey. After launching his first product in December of 2011, Mike has been working full steam ahead to grow his brand. “There really is no average day,” Mike explains. “No matter what I have on my to do list, there are always four other things that need to get addressed that day.” Recently, Sons of Liberty has earned international
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acclaim. “We have been blessed to have the people of Rhode Island support us from day one,” the founder-distiller says. “And in the last few weeks we have won three really cool awards that we’d like to share with our fans.” Sons of Liberty Seasonal - Winter Release Pumpkin Spice Whiskey - was voted “World’s Best Flavored Whiskey” by Whiskey Magazine at their World Whiskey Awards in London; Sons of Liberty Seasonal - Summer Release Hop Flavored Whiskey - was awarded a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Battle Cry Single Malt won a gold medal and “Best in Category” for single malt whiskeys at the American Distiller Institute awards ceremony. If you’d like to sample the distillery’s liquid gold just stop by for a tour and tasting every Wednesday and Saturday from 12-4pm. Tours start every half hour and cost just $10, which includes a tasting glass. You can also visit their website for an extensive list of area bars and liquor stores that carry their products. 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 284-4006, solspirits.com. The local beer boom also includes another South County brewery – Proclamation Ale Company. The West Kingston suds factory opened late last year, with two releases: Tendril, which owner and brewmaster Dave Witham describes as a “one and a half times IPA,” and Zzzlumber, a “Dutch Imperial Stout.” Tendril is available to the public right now, but Zzzlumber needs to spend the summer aging
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Hi, Neighbor? While Narragansett is undeniably Providence’s favorite beer, they’re still brewing their suds in New York and shipping them home. Rumors have been swirling for years about ‘Gansett opening up a Rhode Island brewery, and it seems they might finally be coming to fruition. There’s a proposal in development for Isle Brewers Guild to open a facility on Kinsley Avenue that would brew Narragansett and other local craft brews. It’s too early in the process to tell whether the proposed project will open. For now, keep drinking your part. Buy a case, and bring ‘Gansett home. If you drink it, they will come. narragansettbeer.com
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Foolproof brewing foolproofbrewing.com). 241 Grotto Ave #1, Pawtucket. 721-5970, foolproofbrewing.com The biggest success story when it comes to local spirits, though, is Sean Larkin’s. Larkin has been the first name in local beer for years, first as brewmaster of Trinity Brewhouse, then at Narragansett Beer (positions he still holds – he’s also president of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild). A little less than three years ago, he founded Revival Brewing Company with Owen Johnson of Betaspring and Creative Director Jeff Grantz. Right now, Revival is brewing its iconic Saison, an unfiltered American Farmhouse Ale; Double Black IPA, a Cascadian Dark Ale; Juliet 484 Imperial Stout, named after the Russian submarine that once called Providence home; and Larkin’s Dry Irish Stout. The beers are available all over the city, at
places like The Avery, AS220, The Dorrance, Julian’s and Lili Marlene’s. Given Sean’s reputation as a master crafter of brews, Revival got instant attention in Providence. The problem was, and still is, the lack of a tasting room. Revival still brews its beers at Trinity, using their equipment. Not for long, though. The company has a proposed site for a 10,000 barrel brewery on Westminster Street, which will allow Larkin to brew all of Revival’s beers there, plus other collaborations. revivalbrewing.com But, that’s not all that Sean Larkin has brewing right now. The big news this month in local beer is Brutopia, a brewpub slated to open in Cranston this month. Brutopia is part of the restaurant group that owns English Cellar Ale House and Coco Pazzo on Angell Street, and Succotash in the Jewelry District. Larkin’s role, clearly, is Master Brewer – and he’s crafting up some beers designed to complement the restaurant’s barbecue menu (they’ll be smoking their meats in house with a hickory pit smoker). If you want something a little stronger, the restaurant will also house a bourbon bar. 505 Atwood Avenue, Cranston. 4648877, brutopiabrewery.com
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• Bucket Brewery 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket. 305-0597, bucketbrewery.com. • Whaler’s Brewing Company 1070 Kingstown Road #101, Wakefield. 2847785, whalersbrewing.com. • Sons of Liberty Spirits Company 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 284-4006, solspirits.com. • Foolproof Brewing Company 241 Grotto Ave #1, Pawtucket. 721-5970, foolproofbrewing.com • Proclamation Ale Company 141 Fairgrounds Road, West Kingston. 787-6450, proclamationaleco.com • Ravenous Brewing Company 840 Cumberland Hill Road, Woonsocket. ravenousbrew.com • Revival Brewing Company revivalbrewing.com
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Making Beautiful Music 1. I went to RISD for Industrial Design, which taught me how to make things out of wood and metal. I’ve always had a passion for music. The two never crossed until I took a guitar-building class at Keeseh. It was the most exciting thing I had done. After the class was over, my mentor offered me the chance to collaborate with him. That’s one of the big reasons I stayed in Providence after graduating. 2. This is the first guitar I made. People who build stringed instruments are called luthiers. It’s the perfect combination of my passion for music and my passion for design. 3. These are guitars in progress. I love using my
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Professor of Art History, Wheaton College Tell me about this outfit. The shoes are fake crocodile, and older than any of my students – I’ve forgotten the maker, but I think I’ll be buried in them one day. The khakis are plain-front, standardissue Gap. This pair has finally reached that sweet spot between “I-can-still-wear-them-to-work” and “I-shouldonly-use-them-for-painting.” From the waist up, everything is from Brooks Brothers, with the exception of a vintage/monogrammed handkerchief (my grandfather’s). How would you describe your style? Unreconstructed prep. My older sister introduced me to all-natural fibers in 1980 (harder to find than you’d think, following the ‘70s) and I’ve never looked back; Lisa Birnbach’s Preppy Handbook came out the same year, and it became my bible. As I’ve gotten older I’ve had less qualms about putting unexpected elements together, but I still follow some rules (no white bucks before Memorial Day, no man jewelry before anything). Because I don’t have to wear a suit to work, I have more freedom – not to dress down, but to dress up more creatively. What advice can you give to someone who isn’t confident mixing patterns? There are very few patterns that you can’t put together... a gingham shirt can be great with a strongly patterned tie and a seersucker jacket. The key is to make sure the colors get along, or it’ll look like you got dressed in the dark. Putting identical colors next to each other can look too matchy, and slightly different shades of the same color usually clash. I like to combine complementary colors (blue and orange, pink and green) or darker/ neutral colors (brown, navy, dark grey) with pastels.
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It’s a Saturday night. What are you wearing? A wedding ring and a jacket – then jeans or khakis, a tie or not, depending on where we’re headed. Polyester, for shirts, is no longer off the list... but only if it’s unapologetically artificial.
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What’s a good way to work in bold patterns? Start with a plain white shirt, navy blazer and a tie with a strong color and/or print. Striped, gingham or tattersall shirts can come next. Patterned jackets and pants (never together) are harder to come by, but if you keep your eyes open, they often show up on sales racks in stores that would otherwise be out of reach.
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Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gentleman Artist and bargain hunter Christine Francis-Barta grew up in a family of collectors. Following in mom and dad’s footsteps, she began selling antiques and collectibles on eBay back in the ‘90s and later went on to open an Etsy shop called Carmen & Ginger (named after her two cats) in 2009. “I began by pulling things out of drawers and then started shopping for things to resell,” Christine explains of her humble beginnings. “Eventually I started honing the brand and focusing more.” With a few years of digital shopkeeping experience under her belt, the entrepreneur took a leap of faith by quitting her full-time job to open up a brick and mortar store inside the Arcade. “I was tired of driving two hours each day to sit in a cubicle,” Christine says with a laugh. “When I heard about the Arcade renovation it seemed like a perfect fit.” As a huge admirer of anything unique and old, I couldn’t wait to visit the store. Upon first glance Carmen & Ginger is a warm, inviting space, chock full of kitschy goodies in all colors of the rainbow. The inventory – 85% vintage – comprises clothing, accessories, jewelry, cameras, sewing notions, house wares, linens and more. Mothers of infants, or ladies who are shopping for a friend’s baby shower, will love all of the adorable knickknacks with which to deck a nursery. There are no cookie cutter gifts here. Items start at just $1 so visitors can always leave with something special; there are several charming black and white photos at that price point just begging to be brought home and framed.
“I have two fellow local vintage resellers who each have an ‘arm’ of clothing on consignment in the shop to supplement my own finds,” Christine says. “My employee Val has a great eye for ‘70s and ‘80s styles that the local students especially love, while Michelle of the Red Velvet Shoe finds lovely higher end mid-century items that are perfect for special events. Speaking of mixing up old and new, Christine, who describes her own sense of style as comfortable, vintage and “does-not-need-to-be-ironed,” has a bit of advice for incorporating second hand finds into your spring wardrobe. “I am an advocate for adding one or two pieces but not necessarily dressing vintage from head to toe. Jewelry is always a great choice. Some lawyers downtown love to buy vintage cufflinks from me.” On the evening of May 8, The Arcade is sponsoring a Mother’s Day Fashion Show during which Carmen & Ginger, along with other Arcade retailers, will dress local mother and daughter models. “You’ll get some great fashion ideas by attending the show and are welcome to stop by the shop to talk to Val or I about what might work best for you.”
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By Jen Senecal
Punching with Passion
A boxing workout for newbies and seasoned pros
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Within the first five minutes
of walking into any fitness arena or gym and chatting with an owner, I know exactly what kind of vibe lives within those walls and what type of workout I’m about to experience. When I entered through the glass doors of the unassuming, streetfront Cronan’s Gym The Fitness Factory in North Providence, looked around at the open minimalist room with dark grey matted floors topped with hung boxing bags and strength-focused gym equipment, and began talking to co-owner Kim Gifford, I knew I was in a hardcore space that was born from a lot of blood, sweat and tears. After our conversation and before I could even place my water bottle down, I could say, without a doubt, that this gym had passion and heart and I couldn’t wait to get working. Four years ago, when Kim found out that she had a blood clot in her internal jugular vein and was told that she may never be able to work out again, her spirit was crippled. After battling those numbing emotions for too long, along with other disheartening situations going on in her personal life, she decided to fight back. Hesitant to go at it alone, she pleaded for her brother, Shane, to step into a gym with her, and, with his support and encouragement, she hasn’t looked back since. Shane’s eight-year boxing background was something Kim didn’t quite understand at first – she saw it as dangerous and a way for her younger brother (who also owns a barber shop) to ruin his hands. But, one afternoon, Shane brought some pads and gloves along to their workout and after one session, Kim was hooked. From there, Kim began to immerse herself into the form and technical aspects of boxing. As both Shane and Kim developed their skills, they also began concentrating on unconventional boxing workout styles – which included high intensity strength and conditioning, and circuit training. Anxious with the idea to open their own gym, Kim drove by their current space one day about a year ago, saw it was for rent, recruited their other brother Justin for the joint sibling venture, took a leap of faith and opened the doors. It was inside those doors that I was
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about to take a BoxFit circuit class – which was 12 stations of combined bag work, technical boxing form and drills, and high-intensity endurance and strength training. It’s workouts like these that best aide in weight loss with muscle gain and toning. It also instantly makes you a badass. Kim ran through what we’d be doing at each station as we stretched and warmed up. I glanced around and noticed right away that there were a complete variety of participants – women of varying ages, moms, teens and men. I also noticed Elite Pro Women Boxer Shelly Shelito’s Way Vincent, who is ranked #2 in the country and #10 in the world, and currently strength/condition trains at Fitness Factory. I’ll be honest. I could have sat down for that entire class and just watched Shelly. Her intensity, form and skill were incredibly amazing to watch. There is nothing more inspirational than watching an elite athlete in their element. Shelly was pure motivation for my entire workout. (And, so were the other class members, who pushed to their max with every move.) Now, let’s be real for a second. I am not a boxer. I’m pretty sure my punches and jabs and every other movement I attempt to make with a glove on looks sort of like a kangaroo on acid. But with Kim’s coaching on form, the bag stations weren’t so scary and the stress release I felt after punching something as hard and fast as I did
was reason enough to want to flail like that again. We spent three minutes at each station, and the goal was to perform each one for the entire three minutes. By the end, my shoulders burned (read: almost fell off), I was a sweaty mess and my core was ridiculously tight. Needless to say, it was one hell of an awesome workout. What I loved most about BoxFit, and Fitness Factory in general, was the team environment and family atmosphere (and the fact that I wouldn’t be able to lift my beer later that night). Classes can hold a Division 1 athlete and a stay-at-home mom in one workout. Families are encouraged to come together, as kids are always welcomed to hang out in the office and draw pictures while their parents bust their butts or to join in on one of their KidFit classes and programs. Aside from BoxFit, they offer straight boxing technique classes, ab classes and core classes as well. Fitness Factory is all about relationships, hard work, goalsetting and building confidence, all to promote a fit lifestyle. And, obviously, becoming a badass.
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Providence is a city that totally gets it when it comes to buying local. But, that only goes so far. It’s easy to buy locally sourced foods, and gifts from independent boutiques, and art from emerging Rhode Island artists. There are certain things, though, that aren’t so easy to source independently. My eye cream will always come from the mall. So will my lipstick and my mascara. At least, that’s what I thought before I met Jenny DiMucci. Jenny has recently launched Twinkle and Smooch, her own line of cosmetics and skin care. She honed her skills at Nordstrom and Beauty and Main before branching out as an independent makeup artist. The idea for Twinkle and Smooch came from her years of doing wedding makeup. “I realized a lot of clients wanted to buy makeup,” she says. So, she created the line with ease of use in mind. Clients, Jenny says, “build their own palette and make it work for their lifestyle. It’s about simplicity and organization. When I met Jenny at her beauty suite inside Studio Exhale, a yoga studio in Cranston, I was immediately struck by how well-curated her line is. There aren’t a thousand throwaway items to sort through before you can find the one or two things you really want. It’s clear that Jenny knows the makeup industry and has chosen only products that work well; that are simple to use; that, in most cases, can do double or even triple duty, like her lip and cheek cream. As she says, “I like to have a minimal amount of colors and mix them to make them my own.”
Twinkle and Smooch has insider secrets like gel eyeliner, which can be intimidating to someone who hasn’t used it before but in reality is super easy and looks incredibly polished. The line also has brushes, which are some of the nicest and most effective I’ve ever used – and, like any true makeup addict, I’m very picky about those. I particularly loved the mini-palettes, which have a lipstick and eyeliner (basically everything you need to go from work to dinner) and perfectly fit inside a clutch bag. The best part? “Because I do a lot of photo shoot work and wedding work, a lot of my products are longer lasting,” Jenny says. Makeup, however, can only get you so far. “To me, makeup is about the skin,” Jenny says. “Your skin is the canvas to creating that beautiful finish.” That’s why Twinkle and Smooch also includes skincare products that are botanically-based and paraben-free. True to Jenny’s philosophy, they’re simple and user-friendly, with names like Wash, Cleanse, Tone and Firm. Doing business out of a yoga studio allows for some interesting opportunities to do events that are both good for the body and the spirit. “It’s a new kind of concept,” Jenny says. On the day we met, Jenny sent me home with a three-color smoky eye palette, and the brushes I’d need to pull them off. As promised, it was easy to use, and created a gorgeous finish. It looks like I might be able to source my makeup locally, after all. 1263 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston. twinkleandsmooch.com
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All About the Broth A taste of HiBi Shabu Shabu in Cranston
If you’ve never had hot pot or shabu shabu, now is your chance. The interactive dining experience is Japan’s answer to fondue. It is great for groups or a cozy dinner for two. Turn the page to read how it’s done at Hibi.
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By Stephanie Obodda
Out of the Pot, Into the Mouth dIY dinner at Cranston’s new shabu shabu restaurant Cranston’s new shabu shabu restaurant, HiBi Shabu Shabu. Nobody I knew had been, and the location in the ground floor of a residential house on Park Avenue was unassuming. Once inside, we were pleasantly surprised by the bright and modern interior. A handful of tables lined one wall opposite a bar with 11 additional seats. In case you are unfamiliar with shabu shabu, it’s an interactive dish: diners cook their choice of raw meat, seafood, vegetables and noodles in hot broth at their table. The dish’s evocative name refers to the sound the ingredients make when swished through the broth. A quick look at the menu reveals that HiBi Shabu Shabu isn’t strictly Japanese. Though its name and several menu items hail from Japan, the menu also incorporates influences from several other Asian cuisines. For example, you can replace the standard house broth with Szechuan Spicy Broth ($3), Korean Kimchi Broth ($2) or Thai Tomyum Broth ($2), among others. Though Shabu Shabu may be Japanese, hot pot dishes are
also ubiquitous in China. First we ordered appetizers. The Baby Octopus ($3.99) was a small plate of five cold octopi cooked in a sweet and salty red sauce. The Seaweed Salad ($3.99) was similar what you’ll find at most Japanese restaurants. The Pork Gyoza ($3.99) were delicate with a good flavor. To drink, we shared the Hakutsuru Organic Junmai Sake ($18 for 300ml). The menu also features several wines and beers, like Hitachino Nest ($6.50). I was excited to see a Chef’s Specials section of the menu that wasn’t on the restaurant’s website. The Crab Pot ($17.99) and Japanese Spare Rib Pot with Seaweed ($12.99) caught our eye. The word “pot” in their names might be misleading, since both are standalone dishes that don’t need to be cooked at the table. The Spare Rib Pot was an instant favorite, and we couldn’t decide what we liked more - the tender meat or the rich broth. Not everyone will be adventurous enough for the Crab Pot, as was clear from our waitress’s warnings about the spice and shells. However,
options for shabu shabu are many, and delicious
The name shabu shabu refers to the sound the ingredients make as they are swished through the pot
it was perfect for our table of crab fans, and we didn’t find it too spicy. A pound of large crab was cooked in an aromatic oily sauce, garnished with
sesame seeds and cilantro. Unlike most other “pot” dishes, this is prepared in an oil-based sauce instead of a broth. We found a variety of spices in the oil, like star anise and allspice, as well as dried red and pickled green peppers. I eagerly hunted for slices of turnip and zucchini cooked through with the oil’s wonderful flavors. We learned that the chef cooks this flavorful sauce for four hours. For our hot pots, we ordered the house broth (complimentary) and the Szechuan Spicy Broth ($2.99), floating with dried red peppers and spices. If you haven’t visited a hot pot restaurant, you may be surprised to see two broths sharing one pot, but it’s possible thanks to a nifty divider. To cook, we chose the Meat Combo ($12.99) with lamb and pork and a Seafood Supreme ($16.99). Each came with a plate of raw vegetables and a choice of rice or udon noodles; we had the latter. The vegetable plates that accompanied our hot pot were ample and fresh, including
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bok choi, corn on the cob, carrots and tofu. Our Seafood Supreme featured a great assortment such as scallops, salmon, mussels, clams and squid that was scored to curl into a beautiful spiral when cooked. Small metal strainers made it easy to lower ingredients into the broth. The thinly sliced meats should cook very briefly, and most seafood slightly longer. Most of the vegetables can be dropped into the pot and fished out later. Noodles are usually added at the end, but we cooked and ate ours throughout the meal (tip: ask for tongs if you have trouble grabbing slippery noodles with chopsticks). Additional toppings in tiny dishes, such as chopped garlic and scallions, allow you to create a custom dipping sauce for extra flavor.
For dessert, we shared two orders of Mochi Ice Cream ($2.50 for an order of two pieces) in green tea and red bean flavor. Hot Pot dinners can be a leisurely delight, easily adjusted for any appetite with the flexibility of a la carte items. For our table of four, we had three appetizers, two chef’s specials and two hot pots, and we left our culinary adventure very satisfied.
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In the Kitchen
By Grace Lentini
Simple Goodness
A taste of the mediterranean in wayland Square Owner and Executive Chef Ghassan Daou opened L’artisan Café & Bakery in August 2010 and it’s still going strong. Born in Lebanon, raised in Worcester, MA and having gone to Assumption College, he originally had no intention of being in the food industry. As luck would have it though, after graduation he began acquiring small bistros and cafés in Montreal with his brother. Feeling the need to return south of the border, he started scoping out areas to open his own restaurant. The result, a Mediterranean-inspired café with some European flavor here in Wayland Square. Where does the inspiration for your recipes come from? Most of the items on the menu are my ideas and creations. It’s all cultivated from my 20-something years in the field. Also, my wife happens to be a great cook and has a lot of influence on things. And she always has ideas. We try to be creative and come up with new things every season. Tell me about some menu items that are inspired from your travels. There’s definitely food inspired from my Lebanese background. We make our own tabouli, hummus, baba ghanoush, a few different salads like the lima bean salad, which is my mother’s recipe, falafel and wraps. In the summer we have a cold soup that is made with yogurt, cucumber and mint, which is very refreshing. Having lived in Montreal and being exposed to different foods, especially some French influence, the croissants, Danishes and breakfast items come from that exposure.
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Did you say yogurt cucumber mint soup? Yes! It’s a strained yogurt called labne. With that we mix some diced cucumbers, extra virgin olive oil, some fresh mint and a bit of garlic. Mixing the olive oil with yogurt and bringing all these flavors together is just such a great way to cool down in the summer. If you had to choose a favorite dish you make, what would it be? I personally love salads and vegetables, so tabouli would be my favorite dish. And the best time for me to eat it is at breakfast. For some reason it’s refreshing and healthy. I have it by itself. To appreciate a good tabouli, it is best
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to have it as a salad by itself. What’s makes up a good tabouli? I think choosing simple, fresh ingredients like fresh parsley, fresh vine tomatoes, good extra virgin olive oil and lemon that are then well-seasoned with fresh onion and cracked bulgur wheat. We do use a bit of onion, but we keep it to a minimum to not overpower the taste. The best way to have tabouli is to mix it right before serving. The bread on your panini looks so good. I just want to rip off a hunk and dunk it in something. We bake the bread in-house. In fact, the bread comes all the way from a bakery in Montreal through a distributor in Boston. The bread is very special. It is baked in a wood-fired oven at a very high temperature. It has exceptional texture. Describe your panini and wraps. Some panini have French-influence, like the black forest ham with French brie. We also have a grilled vegetable panini with a bit of pesto, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Then there’s the fresh turkey on cranberry bread, one of our top sellers. The wraps tend to have a more Mediterranean influence. We have one called the Mediterraneo, which is essentially a Greek salad in a wrap. It has nice feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, a bit of red onion, lettuce, a couple of drops of olive oil and fresh
oregano. It makes a wonderful sandwich. Very simple, very healthy. Why did you choose to offer prepared foods? I think because of the size of the space. We are limited to about 30 seats inside. Also to facilitate a lot of people who come in in the morning. They can grab something quick to have for lunch. Or, for those coming after work, they can grab something and have a healthy meal, even though it is prepackaged. Or you can eat it here on site. It just gives more flexibility having such a set up. You eat with your eyes. That’s why everything is on display. You can choose from what you see versus what’s on a menu. It’s another thing that is European-influenced. You’ll see this setup in many European cities.
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A New Kind of G Spot downtown’s new, delicious gastropub Over on Orange street, in an architectural beast that used to be separate buildings - the Providence Gas Building, National Grid addition and the Narragansett Hotel Garage - lives the city’s newest luxury apartment complex known as the Providence G. The residences are already about a year old, but the building’s basement has just recently transformed into a gastropub paradise. The GPub is one of Providence’s few – if only – gastro pubs. General Manager Brendan Moran explains how the theme is simply a way of filling a gap in Providence’s restaurant scene. “The city was in need of a pub-style restaurant offering upscale, really good quality food,” says Brendan. “We wanted to provide Providence with something it needed… plus the large space worked perfectly for the idea.” The interior is impressive and reminiscent of an old factory or historical subway station. As you enter the building and descend into its depths, you are greeted with a vast, open floor plan, slightly dim – but not overly dark – lighting and a range of seating options. A massive bar adorns the far wall, while communal wooden tables, smaller two tops and booths occupy the rest of the room. Subtly placed TVs make it easy to watch “the game” without being obnoxious, and pool tables and karaoke booths make it a perfect spot for group shenanigans. And then, of course, there’s the meat. And the cheese. And the beer. The holy trifecta of any legit gastro pub. The spacious bar offers over 50 brews – many of them craft – and Executive Chef Aaron Thorpe and his staff make almost everything on the menu in-house, from scratch: burgers, potato chips, fries, hot dogs, truffle cheese, even the ketchup is homemade. The GPub will be one of three restaurants housed in the Providence G. In midsummer, PVD gains something it sorely needs in the form of a rooftop restaurant specializing in tapasstyle Mediterranean dishes, and later this year, an upscale seafood spot will likely be installed. 61 Orange Street, Providence. 632-4782. facebook.com/ pages/G-Pub.
GPub is the newest downtown addition to the food scene and features many from-scratch dishes
New Asian Cuisine on Benefit Street The East Side’s newest eatery features Japanese and Korean comfort food in a casual, cafe setting. Denden Café Asiana – Denden means “rice field, rice field” in Japanese – has taken over the space next to Geoff’s Superlative Sandwich shop on Benefit Street. Sip on illy coffee while feasting on creations like Yaki Udon Bento (stir fried noodles and vegetables on top of homemade bento), Kimchi Pancake (Korean pancake) or their signature dish, Hot Pot Beef Bulgogi (soy-marinated Korean thin-sliced beef with sweet potato noodles and vegetables served in a hot pot). “It is a different concept, but we are very proud when we see our customers return three times in a single day,” explains owner Min Cheung. “Latte and pastries in the morning, Hot Stone Bibimbap for lunch and a decaffeinated shot of espresso for the evening while surfing the internet in our cozy venue.” 161 Benefit Street, Suite B. 270-5269. facebook.com/Dendencafeasiana.
Teabaggers Among Us A good cup of tea is one of life’s many pleasures, and Providence happens to be home to organic tea crafter, Irie Teas. Irie (meaning powerful and pleasing/feeling great) specializes in handmade herbal teas that are “organically grown, ethically harvested and fairly traded.” End a long workday with a cup of “Chamomile Chill Out,” cleanse your liver after a weekend of hard drinking with their “Liver Tea and Justice for All” or even ice down some “Citron Green” for a warm weather refreshment. Irie teas has grown and evolved over ten years and can be found in numerous locations throughout the city: Seven Stars, Julians, Local 121, the Coffee Exchange and Garden Grille are just some spots you can get your tea fix. You can also order your own stash online. 1-888-irietea. irietea.com Send all food, beverage, restaurant and chef news to Elyena de Goguel at nellie@providenceonline.com
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Any plans for a summer cocktail? Yes, we are going towards something with a lot of fresh ginger, or maybe a raspberry-based cocktail. Definitely something very refreshing. We also try and keep in mind what items will be on our menu for the season and try and pair the drinks accordingly. What’s your favorite wine/dish pairing for a summer meal? White peach and ginger champagne sangria paired with a barbecue lemon chicken. Explain your (and the restaurant’s) ideals when it comes to crafting dishes and drinks. Creating food for the people – drinks for the people. Everything must be made with high-grade, fresh
ingredients; a lot of our produce is locally sourced. Obviously, we want our menu to be exciting and interesting, and there is a definite international influence to our food. When it comes to cocktails, we like to have unique, better quality versions of your typical drinks. Take a vodka cranberry, sure we can make you one, but we can offer you something even better with a similar flavor profile. How do you go about choosing wines? We basically try and keep in mind what’s on our menu and pair a lot of the wines with the food. Things from a super food salad – which has farro and mint and spinach, etc. – we would try and choose a nice, crisp Sauvignon Blanc that best complements those flavors and textures. Also, our wines are not typical; for instance, we have a Spanish Pinot Grigio (Pinot Grigio is most commonly grown in Italy). What’s your drink of choice? What do I drink ? I’m not going to lie... I love a Cosmopolitan made with citrus vodka. But if I’m in the mood for wine I like a good French red; a really nice Bordeaux.
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Jackie Turmenne has tended bar at various spots over the years. Now, she creates and serves cocktails at Public Kitchen & Bar. Just like the chefs in the kitchen, Jackie makes concoctions with a certain philosophy in mind: food and drinks for the people.
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reinventing the mimosa at CAv With Mother’s Day upon us, the polarizing phenomena of brunch and its chief cocktail, the mimosa, loom large. Foes insist that both belong only to sorority girls, the menopausal set and/or dupes who pay triple markup for toast slapped with the word “artisanal.” Advocates, on the other hand either are members of those aforementioned groups – or they’re bon vivants who endorse anything indulgent. Those who shrug their shoulders with indifference are a small minority, because moderate opinions on food and drink are out of fashion nowadays. Haven’t you heard? Admittedly, I’ve tended to be among the few fence-sitters. If I’m awake, I’m hungry, and I’ll probably want an adult beverage – details be damned. (Sure, I have opinions to spare, but they take until cocktail hour or so to fully sharpen.) So let’s say it’s late morning, and I’m offered lobster benedict with Dom, at a chi-chi spot in town. Yes, please! And if the offer’s simply toast with a High Life, done quick and dirty at a diner? That’s swell, too. And yet, Sylvia Moubayed of CAV Restaurant may have swayed me out of my whatevergoes mindset. Or, at least, she’s left me inclined to seek out a proper brunch and mimosa whenever possible. Sylvia is perhaps the state’s most charming advocate against dispassion. She also happens to helm a restaurant that serves one of the most popular brunches in Providence, turning as many as 500 covers on Mother’s Day – which makes the former pub waitress in me want to lie down from exhaustion. And, she loves mimosas. “Come in!” she told me on the phone. “Let’s play.” Only fools with black, black hearts could resist such an invitation. A mimosa primer is likely in order here. Nope, it’s not the invention of some Reagan-era, Connecticut-based country club, much as an origin story like that might ring true. Instead, its basic template surfaced in Paris in the ‘20s, at the Ritz Hotel, as an evening cocktail. Bartenders loved it for its ease, since “champagne + orange juice” is an equation that’s hard to muck up on even the busiest of nights.
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make your reservations for mother’s day brunch or dinner Variations soon developed: some people poured theirs with more bubbly than OJ, and others the reverse. Some dispensed with OJ altogether, choosing to define the mimosa as simply “bubbly plus... something”. At some point its affinity for breakfast-ish foods was discovered – and lo, brunch found itself a boozy mascot. At CAV they’re poured three ways, ranging from the classic combination of bubbly and orange juice to a straight-up serving of Pêche Impériale, which is a French sparkling wine that’s steeped with peach before bottling. In between those two poles is a pink-tinged mimosa made with Alizé, a passion fruit-infused liqueur, instead of orange juice. To make it, Sylvia adds what she calls “a couple of fingers” of Alizé to a flute, and tops that with champagne. “Men don’t like the idea of a pink drink,” she notes with a laugh. But even though it’s a hit among those with double-x chromosomes, don’t mistake it for fluff. Alizé is vodka-based, after all. Even a well-flexed, manly liver might need a nap after a
handful of bubbly cocktails laced with that. Sylvia’s favorite, though, is the Pêche Impériale. It’s straightforward but elegant, which befits her, and I’m inclined to follow her lead. Stubborn mimosa-snubbers will be pleased to learn that CAV’s self-customizing Bloody Mary Bar will make a comeback this month, after a brief hiatus. But seriously, kids, give mimosas a chance. As a very bearded, very bourbon-preferring friend of mine commented while clutching one in his bearpaw-for-a-hand, “they make me smile.” It’s just that simple. Joy is at the heart of the mimosa’s appeal, and it’s something that Sylvia knows a thing or two about. “I’m 77 but I feel like 17,” she tells me. Let’s have another round and toast to that.
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2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$ Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$ Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi,
stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$
Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
local ingredients. 161 Cushing Street, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$
Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$
Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St., East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$
Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$
Gourmet Heaven Deli, salad bar and prepared foods. 173 Weybosset St., Providence, 536-9000. BLD $
Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$
Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine Street, Providence, 861-0001. LD $-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St., Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $
Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
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Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$
Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $
Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach Street, Narragansett, 7923999. BrLD $$
Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St., Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ 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 $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St., Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Nami Fun, stylish sushi and hibachi. 198 Atwells Ave., Providence, 3836559. LD $$$ Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer Street, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Road, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis Street, Providence, 9195050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main Street, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave., Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with
French soul. 99 Hope St., Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$ Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$ Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 584-7000. BLD $$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$ Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd., Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd., Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St., Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St., Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$
T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $
Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 3221901. LD $-$$
Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $
Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq., Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$
Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$
Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance Street, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St., Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$
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 $$
The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd., Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
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stone warehouse on the Bristol waterfront, DeWolf Tavern is the perfect combination of historic charm and modern culinary innovation. The food brings together many flavors and influences ranging from the coastal New
England fare of the restaurant’s setting, to the spices and techniques of Chef Sai Viswanath’s Indian roots. The backdrop of Bristol Harbor and the delectable food will make your next meal at DeWolf Tavern one to remember.
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May 31: Head on down to Hope Street and bring the Family. You can eat, shop and play during the Hope Street Spring Block Party, a great day out for people of all ages. Enjoy a beer garden, live music, sidewalk sales, food trucks, a kids zone and more. For those 21+, stop by Beers for Ballet, the beer tent with all the state’s own breweries where half of all proceeds go directly to Festival Ballet. To top it all off, catch all the latest fashions during the Hope Street Fashion Show. 12-6pm. hopestreetprov.com.
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May 21: Help The Genesis Center by attending Food for Thought. The fundraiser, hosted by Michelle Kwan, features food by some of the state’s best chefs along with live music. $65 or $110 per couple. 6:30-9pm. The Botanical Gardens of Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 781-6110 x28.
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May 17: It’s family fun for all at the South Main Street Spring Fest. Hosted by the SoMa District businesses, there will be pilates in the park at 11am, an obstacle course at 1pm, food trucks, live music and more. South Main Street. facebook. com/SoMaPVDRI.
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May 3: The Fourth annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party hits DownCity Providence on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy live music, Mexican food and drinks while you browse The Providence Rock ‘n’ Roll Yard Sale. There’s plenty of fun for kids too. Free. 12-6pm. Westminster Street. 4210254, shopdowncity.com.
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May 3: Register your 6-12 year old son for The 2014 Boys’ Bow-Tie Event. Children will learn skills from shaking hands to introducing themselves. Boys must wear a collared shirt. All go home with a free bow-tie! Registration required. Free. 10am. 24 Meeting Street, Providence. 421-0606.
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May 1-29: Thursdays on the Terrace has become Thursdays at the Biltmore. Indulge in cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres while enjoying live jazz. Free. 5-8pm. 11 Dorrance Street. 421-0700, providencebiltmore.com. May 2: Head to Rhode Island College’s Sapinsley Hall for the annual Bon Voyage Choral Concert, showcasing graduating senior vocal music majors. $10. 8pm. 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence. 456-8144, ric.edu. May 2-30: Every Friday it’s Friday Night Live at Everett. Performers improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants. $5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue. 831-9479, everettri.org. May 2-30: Drop in the Providence Athenaeum on Friday evenings for the weekly Salon Series, a conversation on topics from art to philosophy. Free. 5-7pm. 251 Benefit Street. 421-6970, providenceathenaeum.org. May 2-31: Swing by Bottles for a weekly beer or wine tasting. You may even Skype with a faraway winemaker as you sip his wares! Free. Fri beer tasting 3:30-7:30pm; Sat wine tasting 4-7pm. 141 Pitman Street. 3722030, bottlesfinewine.com. May 3: The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame presents 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees Tavares. The R&B, funk and soul music group is composed of brothers from New Bedford. $20-$35. 6pm doors; 7pm show. 79 Washington Street, Providence. 331-5876, lupos.com. May 3: On stage at the AS220 concert hall this month is 95.5 WBRU 2014 Rock Hunt finalists Smith&Weeden. They take the stage with Ravi Shavi and The
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Sun Parade. $7. 9pm. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, as220.org. May 3-10: Hope Artiste Village opens its doors every Wednesday and Saturday to host the Wintertime Farmers’ Market, selling everything from local eggs to oysters. Wednesday 4-7pm; Saturday 9am-1pm. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. farmfresh.org. May 3-31: Saturday Nights bring Improv Jones to the 95 Empire Black Box. Enjoy a fantastically funny world that’s different every week. $5. 10pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, improvjones.com. May 3-31: Make a date with your little one for the Brown University Bookstore’s weekly Children’s Story Time each Saturday, a magical world where tots can learn. Free. 11am. 244 Thayer Street. 863-3168, bookstore. brown.edu/. May 4: On the first Sunday of each month, from now ‘til forever, head downtown to AS220 for its Empire Revue, a night of sketch comedy and more. $8. 8-11:30pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org.
May 2: Musician Jeffrey Foucault performs an intimate concert at the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum. The singer songwriter has toured with Gillian Welch and Rosanne Cash. $12 advance; $15 door. 6:30pm doors; 7pm show. 199 Hope Street. 453-0688, lippitthouse.org. every Tuesday night for Got Poetry Live Open Mic Nights hosted by the Frequency Writers. The open mic is followed by a feature. $3. 8-10pm. 300 Thayer Street. gotpoetry.com.
Birding in the City, your chance to discover the natural wonders that lie along the Woonasquatucket River. Registration required. $10. 10am-1pm. 50 Aleppo Street, Providence. 949-5454, asri.org.
May 4-25: Every Sunday at AS220 you can hop into your leotard for a drop-in Beginner or Intermediate Ballet class with Stephanie Albanese. $13. 10:30-11:30am beginner; 12-1:30pm intermediate. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org.
May 6-27: Head to Trinity Brewhouse every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 186 Fountain Street. 453-2337, stumptrivia.com.
May 10: Hailing from Brooklyn, singersongwriter Sharon Van Etten brings her sweet harmonies to the Columbus Theatre. $12 advance; $14 day of show. 8pm doors; 9pm show time. 270 Broadway. 621-9660, columbustheatre.com.
May 6 & 20: Take a Guided architectural Library Building Tour at the historic Providence Public Library on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Free. 10:30-11:30am. 225 Washington Street. 455-8000, provlib.org.
May 6-27: Take a look at the night sky every Tuesday night at the Ladd’s weekly Telescope Observing Night, weather permitting. Free. 8-11pm. 210 Doyle Avenue. 8632323, brown.edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/.
May 11: Do something nice for your mother. Take her to The Comedy Connection for a Mother’s Day Show featuring comedians Stephanie Peters and John Perrotta. 18+. $10. 7pm door; 8pm show. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 438-8383, ricomedyconnection.com.
May 6-27: The weather is fine for adults-only Morning Walks at Swan Point. Every Tuesday morning join an Audubon naturalist for a birding walk through the cemetery. Free. 8-10:30am. 585 Blackstone Boulevard. 949-5454, asri.org.
May 7: If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at The Steel Yard, now is your chance to find out. The Yardies offer free public tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Stop by and say hi. Noon. 27 Sims Avenue. 273-7101, thesteelyard.org.
May 6-27: Stop by Blue State Coffee
May 10: Bring the children to Spring
May 15: The popular Drag Bingo features surprise guests, musical interludes, witty jokes and over $2,000 in cash and prizes. The fun goes down the third Thursday of each month. $20. 6pm doors; 7pm start. 1612 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. 521-3603, aidscareos.org.
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May 1-29: Each Thursday stop into Bin 312 for a free Wine Tasting. The shop is full of eclectic, exclusive and interesting wines. Find your new favorite… and be sure to share. 312 South Main Street, Providence. 11am9pm. 714-0040, bin312.com.
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May 15: It’s the third Thursday of the month, which means it’s Gallery Night Providence. Hop aboard the art bus and visit 28 urban galleries. Tours begin at 5:20 and leave every 20 minutes ending at 7pm. 5-9pm. One Regency Plaza, Providence. gallerynight.org. May 17: At a Tea Party for Girls young ladies will be instructed by abolitionist Christiana Bannister on how to take tea along with all the basics of social etiquette. Free. 2pm. 199 Hope Street, Providence. 421-0606, ribhs.org. May 19: Slater Mill presents Darwin at Sea, a full-length program that fuses readings from Darwin’s letters; excerpts from The Voyage of the Beagle; poetry of Milton and Coleridge; and music of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and more. $5$25. 7pm. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 725-8638, slatermill.org. May 23: Dust off those old flannel shirts because Smells Like Grunge, the Nirvana tribute band, plays at The Met with opener Teazer. $10 advance; $12 day of. 8pm doors; 9pm show time. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 7291005, themetri.com. May 24: Take a drive to Mohegan Sun for an evening of debauchery with Chelsea Handler, comedian extraordinaire
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and host of E!’s Chelsea Lately. $45$65. 8pm. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-226-7711, mohegansun.com. May 17: Join Slater Mill interpreter and paranormal expert Carl Johnson for Mills & Mysteries Ghost Hunt, a popular evening investigation of the historic site. $20, preregistration recommended. 7:30-9pm. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. slatermill.org. May 30: Providence’s own The Silks are set to tear up the stage at Fête this month. After performing at SXSW earlier this year the band is sounding better than ever. $10. 9pm. 103 Dike Street, Providence. 383-1112, fetemusic.com. May 30: The Mohegan Sun Wolf Den presents JJ Grey & Mofro. The band is known for its grimy blend of front porch soul and down home storytelling. 8pm. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-226-7711, mohegansun.com. May 31: Raise a glass to Samuel Slater at a Grande Fete by The River. This sunset celebration features live jazz, cocktails and comestibles, along with a candlight tour of the historic mill. $50 and up. 7:30pm-10pm. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 725-8638, slatermill.org.
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We’re all Mad Here
Channeling creativity in new ways in Warwick Tucked in the apponaug
section of Warwick, the Warwick Museum of Art (WMOA) is an unassuming gem. 6:17 PM Page 1 It’s Warwick’s largest non-profit arts organization, and has been home to a rotating selection of art exhibits since it opened in 1976. But art isn’t all that you can find within the WMOA – it also offers classes, hosts special events and has been home to well-attended live performances, as well. “We’ve always tried to be about more than the visual arts,” says longtime museum board member Harvey Zimmerman. For those who haven’t visited the museum, or those who have gone only to view the art on its walls, the staff and board of the museum are announcing those offerings loud and clear with the reboot of the Mad Poets Café – an open mic and poetry series which last took place at the museum during a four-year period back in the early 2000s. The museum brought the Café back with a bang in March, treating its audience of roughly 30 patrons to a performance by spoken word group Brother’s Keeper in an evening emceed by nationally known (though locally grown) poet Christopher Johnson. “It really ignited the audience,” says Simone Spruce-Torres, program director for the museum. “They were certainly engaged, and it was really quite a powerful night.” The Café will continue on a monthly basis in its standard format, according to Simone. On the second Saturday of each month, doors will open at 6:30pm to sign up for the open mic emceed by Christopher starting at 7pm. Poets can read in segments for 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute break for refreshments, segueing to the featured poet for the evening at 8pm. After a 30-minute feature, there will be time for a 30-minute Q&A with the audience. Poet and teacher Sarah Ashley, who also serves as the Rhode Island state coordinator for Poetry Out Loud, a national recitation competition for high school students, is on tap to be the feature for May’s Café. Harvey, who served on the board at the time the Café began, encouraged Simone to start the series up again, says the event offers a unique opportunity for poets and fans of poetry in the state. “If you go to someplace like
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a coffeehouse for an open mic, you have a competition with the microwaves and the espresso machines and the background noise. If you go to a poetry slam, you’re under competitive pressure. At the museum, we don’t have those distractions. And we can see the audience members who read poetry at the open mic progress over time.” Both Simone and Harvey spoke to the power of poetry and the necessity of arts education, so it’s likely extremely fulfilling for them to get to watch a rotating crop of all-ages poets come through to participate in the open mic and to take in the unique live performances. Simone says it’s a family-oriented event, and Harvey chimed in that the range of poets stepping up to the mic has spanned ages 16 to 80. “I’d like the audience to take away the fact that when they’re in this space, it’s an open space, a community space, a space where they can learn about various issues that affect us as a community,” Simone says of the museum in general and the Café in particular. “Poetry speaks of day to day events, of life itself.” Simone, a painter and illustrator, knows of what she speaks. She says the museum’s current trajectory is becoming one of an arts center for the area, running classes and arts camps for adults and children. Current Board President Deb Mercer pointed out
that as budget cuts and emphasis on testing in public schools pushes out arts programming, the role of a community space like the WMOA becomes even more important. “Anyone should be able to be involved in the arts,” says Deb of the Museum’s mission for affordability and accessibility. Although all of the Museum’s programming is important to the museum’s staff and all-volunteer board, the notion of promoting access to the arts is especially important when the art form is one with as much historical import and reach as poetry and the spoken word, says Deb. “If you think about it, all books, movies and songs come from the ancient oral tradition of spoken word. This is an extension of that – it goes to our basic instincts to connect with one another, and that’s what the Mad Poets Café does,” she says. “Words are important. They’re what makes us human.”
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is an important part of Providence’s history. It’s the city’s first real mansion, built in 1788 by John Brown, the statesman, merchant (and, unfortunately, slave trader) who was an early benefactor of Brown University. You might note the similarity in those two names. Not a coincidence. Anyway, the house is a big deal. John Quincy Adams went so far as to say that the house was “the most magnificent and elegant private mansion that I have ever seen on this continent.” Now, the house belongs to the Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS), and is a museum. But, there’s been some trouble recently. Call it a first world problem if you must, but the house has steadily been losing the iconic elm trees that line the lawn. One came down last year from an unidentifiable illness, and another is slated to come down this spring. “The elms provide such an ambience,” explains Kathy Klees Clarendon of RIHS. “We hold our Concerts Under the Elms in the summer there. It’s such a magical place in the city. The trees make it what it is.” However, RIHS is turning the loss into an opportunity. When the first tree came down last year, they put out the call to woodworkers and furniture makers, inviting them to come make art out of the more-than-century-old tree. Six woodworkers from Cape Cod Woodturners came to Providence to retrieve pieces of the tree. The Society is determining the best use of the pieces now, whether that’s keeping them in their permanent collection, or auctioning off some of them at a fundraising event. Because,
take Kathy’s word for it, replanting that lawn isn’t going to be cheap. “What we want to do going forward is come up with a planting plan, and a plan that is staggered so we’re not doing the whole grove at once,” she explains. While they’re currently fundraising through private donors to help with the associated costs, RIHS needs the public’s help, too. Both donations, and adopting an individual tree, are options. At a time when there are so many good causes to give to, it might seem easy to overlook something like an elm tree in need. Those trees, though, and the house they surround, are an important part of who we are and where we’ve been. As RIHS Executive Director C. Morgan Grefe says, “When this elm was planted, our new State House was just being occupied by our state’s leaders - and Rhode Island was the wealthiest state in the union… This tree stood tall as Rhode Islanders gave their lives in foreign wars, and somehow still taller as we welcomed countless thousands of people from dozens of nations to our shores...This tree saw women get the right to vote and witnessed the election of our nation’s first African-American president… It will be sad to say goodbye, but it was a life well lived.”
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For Shannon Le Corre, Nicole Legace and Melanie Fuest, the desire to be in a band was mutual, but beyond that they didn’t have any expectations. As Nicole remembers it, “I had wanted to get back into a band for a while and Melanie had mentioned that she wanted to be in a band so we just said let’s try it out and see what happens.” They didn’t, for instance, plan to take their name from author Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton, or that their debut EP, Isle of Lost Skulls, would be a concept album based off of one of her short stories. It was all sort of an accident. An atmospheric, distortionfueled, happy accident. “I was at an antique store in Virginia and on a table was one of her books,” says Shannon, who had never heard of Atherton before. She just liked the way the name sounded. With the author’s name in her back pocket, just waiting for the right band to come along, Shannon pitched it the Nicole and Melanie. Nicole took it upon herself to dig a little deeper, discovering Atherton’s short story The Isle of Lost Skulls in the process. “Most of her stories are supposedly whimsical romances, but they never have happy endings,” explains Shannon. “There’s always a choice that the main character has to make, and they never choose love.” “It’s brutal,” says Nicole. The Isle of Lost Skulls follows the crossed destinies of an ambitious Spanish missionary and the young native woman he falls in love with and ultimately abandons, alone, on an island. Rich with emotionally charged themes and striking imagery, the skinand-feather clad heroine and the island’s valley of sun bleached human bones, the story is perfectly suited for the band’s sound. It’s aggressive, with loud, fuzz-laden guitars and screaming choruses that go for the throat, driving home a frustrated sense of loss and craving for revenge, but capable of being softer and more contemplative. In those quieter, but not too quiet, moments moody production brings those big, boil-overs back down to a simmer to re-establish the
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emotional stakes at hand. Shannon, who handles vocals and is the group’s primary lyricist connected quickly with the story and found it easy to use as a jumping off point for writing about her own feelings and experiences. “We all deal with a huge amount of betrayal, loss and extreme solitude. What the main character goes through emotionally is not that different from experiences in my past.” At the same time she didn’t find herself beholden to Atherton’s tale. “I kind of wanted [the protagonist] to be like ‘yeah, burn it all down, screw this!” at the end, which she didn’t end up doing. I kind of made that up for my own satisfaction.” Though indebted to her work, moving forward Gertrude Atherton won’t go so heavy on the Gertrude Atherton. “[She’s] had a lot to do with shaping the band,” says Shannon, “But we didn’t want to be an homage to her existence.” Writing has taken a priority over shows in the last few months as the band has put their heads together for an album currently in the works. “It’s super organic,” says Nicole. “Writing music in this band is really easy for me. Sometimes it really clicks.” “There’s a real lack of ego in our band. It’s just very supportive. Very collaborative,” adds Melanie. For this new material, Shannon is
digging deeper into her own experiences and the vivid imagery she pulls from her dreams. For that, a certain degree of trust is required, and unlike the tragic heroine they share with Atherton, Shannon, Melanie and Nicole know they can trust one another not to have sailed away by the end of the story. “[This band] is this place where the three of us can just be ourselves,” adds Shannon. “It feels like this amazing no-pressure zone where it’s like ‘here I am, here are my raw ideas.’”
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By Anita Baffoni
A Taste of Cinco de Mayo It’s taco time! Luckily for us, our taco taste test this month let us sample some of the yummiest Mexican specialties from, but not limited to, restaurants throughout Providence. We didn’t just try your conventional taco. Oh no, we feasted on versions even devoted meat lovers would drool over. Don’t settle, my friends, make sure to get your hands on these tasty takes on a classic taco.
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Mmmm. This is all that was said after our first bite of El Rancho Grande’s Taco De Playa. Layered with sautéed shrimp, corn, fresh pico de gallo and a dollop of creamy guacamole, it is everything you want in every bite. The mildly spicy pico de gallo is perfect with the sweetness from the corn. This is real deal Mexican, for sure. 311 Plainfield Street. 275-0808, elranchogranderestaurant.com
Some of us can’t get enough cilantro in a taco. The Pastore Tacos from Viva Mexico are an explosion of flavor in your mouth, with corn tortillas stuffed with delicious pork, onions and, of course, cilantro. This is simple done right. Heck, you don’t even need any toppings, it is that good. 129 Washington Street. 369-7974, vivamexicocantinagrill.com
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Fugo Food Truck is cooking up their twist on a Mexican classic, using ingredients that stay true to their Asian roots. Their tofu taco, yes tofu, uses deep-fried tofu sautéed with carrots and miso glaze, bringing a tangy twist on a traditional taco. Topped with crunchy cabbage and a parmesan-like Mexican cheese, cotija, this taco is well worth searching the city for their fabulous food truck. 678-9270, fugofoodtruck.com
This taco is nostalgia at its finest. Tortilla Flats’ taco, filled with a generous portion of tender, slow cooked braised beef, brought us back to our early taco eating days. The classic toppings of shredded lettuce and diced tomato complement the kick of spice that comes from the mild ranchero sauce. The crunchy, hard taco shell is what made the whole thing. 355 Hope Street. 751677, tortillaflatsri.com
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