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Immaculate waterfront home with deep water dock. House features open living with water views from all rooms. Master bedroom has balcony overlooking the water. Three fireplaces. Sweeping lawn to Salt Pond. $1.4 million Betty, ext. 107
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Rare 1700’s Colonial set on a private 1.45 acre lot. Original jigsawn staircase, wide pine floors, 4 period fireplaces/mantels. Three story, 4+ bed, 2 bath historic farmhouse. Extensive restoration needed. Protective covenants to preserve the integrity of the historic elements. $299,900
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Enjoy privacy, seclusion, and water views in Gilbert Stuart Estates. 2 lot private compound includes 12+ acres open space with access to Carr Pond. Dock – boat, fish, or swim. Lot is ready to build with 4 bed septic design. Beautiful sunsets. $339,900 Alyce, ext. 121
Move right into this immaculate 2 bed, 1-1/2 bath condo in great location. Private patio, gleaming hardwoods, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, garage, balcony overlooking woods. Minutes to beaches. $284,000 Betty, ext. 107
Spacious, bright, open living in this 4 bed, 3 bath Colonial with cozy fieldstone fireplace, updated granite kitchen, and hardwoods. Family room with deck overlooking private yard surrounded by stone walls. Walk to beach/tennis club on Narragansett Bay. $685,000 Jack, ext. 102
Craftsman style ranch with covered entry porch. 3 beds, 2 full baths, 2 car garage on 1.84 wooded acres. 2 X 6 construction, Andersen windows, stainless appliances, granite, and central air. Hardwoods in living room, dining room, kitchen, and entry. Architectural shingle roof. $319,000
Wonderful home with 2 recent additions in this 55+ year old owner occupied neighborhood. Expanded kitchen and master bedroom with office area. Bonus room off kitchen can be family room or dining room. Screened porch, central air. $82,900 Alyce, ext. 121
WESTERLY - WATCH HILL Fabulous residence with private grounds on 1.43 acres. This lovely home has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, plenty of room for your overflow guests, and an in ground pool. Offered turn key and completely furnished. $1,450,000 401-348-1999
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S. KINGSTOWN - WATSON FARM Located in Watson Farm a premiere family neighborhood. Abutting conservation land, and offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & a fireplace. $379,000 401-348-1999
BLOCK ISLAND - OLD HARBOR Classic BI estate offering two separate dwellings that recently underwent renovation. Replete with modern conveniences. Walk to the beach. $2,450,000 401-466-8777
JAMESTOWN - VILLAGE Circa 1890 Victorian with potential for commercial/residential development sited on just over an acre. Features 5 bedrooms, hardwoods & a sunroom. $1,495,000 401-423-3440
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One of original waterfront homes on Meshanticut Lake~Positively Charming! Updated kitchen amenities. Replacement windows, hardwoods, FP, 3-4 beds, sun room overlooking gardens and lake, 2 car garage. Doorley Real Estate, 401-935-7117, Amy Doorley, www.doorley.com
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Potowomut
Near Goddard Park and Bay Ridge Beach, Cape. Kitchen with granite, maple cabinets and cherry hardwoods opens to sun-filled dining room. Lush landscaping and tranquil fenced in backyard with patio and garden. Coldwell Banker, Tony Verdi, 401-225-7800, tony.verdi@nemoves.com
$875,000
Warwick
Waterfront in Old Buttonwoods – a private community. Restored & designed with modern amenities while maintaining original integrity. 1st floor MBR suite with spa & laundry. Chef ’s kitchen and pool cabana with kitchen & bath. Doorley Real Estate, 401-9357117, Amy Doorley, www.doorley.com
$187,000
Warwick
Enjoy the beautiful view of Narragansett Bay from this charming home! Completely renovated in 2010. Relax and watch the waves from your living room, bedroom or the second story deck. Just 144 steps to sandy beach! Coldwell Banker, Julie Lauro, 401-644-6907
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$1,799,000
Jamestown
Charlestown
Glorious views stretching from Dutch Harbor and Mackerel Cove beach to open ocean. Uniquely set only 50 feet from the water! Open living, cathedral ceiling, wrap decks and new stairwell to the water. Island Realty, IslandRealtyRI.com 401-423-2200
Custom built 3 bedroom, 3 bath waterfront home with dock in the private Foster Cove neighborhood. Open design, lots of light, spectacular views! This home is picture perfect! RD Denelle & Co., Inc., REALTORS, 401-783-7777 www.denelle.com
$1,100,000
Warwick
Beautiful combination of land and sea on 2 Acres. Panoramic water views of Narragansett Bay from every room in the house! Screened porch/patio. Private beach area. Meticulously maintained. 3 car garage, 2013 new 5 bed Septic. Walk to golf, tennis, and dining. Doorley Real Estate, 401935-7117, Amy Doorley, www.doorley.com
$375,000
Warwick
Sunset waterviews on private Cul-de-sac. Quality construction with essentials on 1st floor, hardwoods, vaulted ceiling, FP, 4 beds 3 full baths, basement, 2 car garage near golf, tennis, marinas, dining, TF Green, train Doorley Real Estate, 401-935-7117, Amy Doorley, www.doorley.com
$2,200,000
North Kingstown Magnificent ar- South Kingstown chitectural gem with 275 feet of ocean frontage and dock offers over 5,800 sq. ft. of living-gorgeous chef’s kitchen with professional appliances & carousel shaped rotunda roomprivate yard. RI Real Estate Services, Greg Dantas, 401-742-3329, greg@401sold.com
$650,000
South Kingstown
Two bedroom waterfront home situated on a hill has panoramic views of Point Judith Pond. Includes private beach, dock and deep water mooring. Cooperative land ownership. Spectacular setting! RD Denelle & Co. Inc., REALTORS, 401-783-7777, www.denelle.com
Nestled in a peaceful wooded retreat. Safe, scenic, friendly & affordable. Active Adult Community, (401) 792-7107, www.villageatwordenpond.com
$2,450,000
Saunderstown
Waterfront; 9+ acres; views of Narragansett Bay, bridges, beach, dock approvals. Architect design, 3 bedroom circa 1935 updated for today’s living. Pool, garage, near beach club and clay tennis courts. RD Denelle & Co., Inc. REALTORS, 401-783-7777 www.denelle.com
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43 So Stylish A southern-inspired home on Green Hill 45 Life/Style 49 Tastemaker 50 What’s in Store 53 Whole Body
59 So Delicious Matunuck’s newest raw bar and pub 60 Review 62 Foodie Journal 64 Rhody Bites
69 So Entertaining Live music at Misquamicut’s Fall Fest 70 Calendar 73 Art View 74 On Stage
76 So Approved What’s more South County than fisherman’s platters? Nothing.
17 So Happening Notice how awesome Peace Dale is? We did too. 19 So & So 23 Social Network
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time to switch over to your fall wardrobe. And now that the tourists have gone home, it’s a lot easier to enjoy all of the great things about South County in the summer, without all of the parking issues and traffic and waiting in line. Check out our guide to enjoying the last of the best season – and then get out there to enjoy it.
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Rejuvenating a Town
Hard work continues to upgrade Peace Dale Peace Dale is a tiny village with a rich past. Quaker industrialist Rowland Hazard founded the community around 1800 when he purchased interest in a small wool-carding mill on the Saugatucket River. His involvement in the business quickly grew, fully purchasing the mill in 1812 and running a fully integrated manufacturing business by 1815, one of the first of such textile plants in America. The village continued to expand as his sons further built the community, with new buildings and a stone mill. The mills used for woolen manufacturing operated until 1948. Today, many of the buildings from the original settlement still stand, and in 1987, Peace Dale was named as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2000, Rhode Island Housing developed a program to encourage the revitalization of Rhode Island’s neighborhoods. Several organizations in South Kingstown came together to submit a proposal for Peace Dale resulting in a grant to develop a community-based plan to address the economic vitality, physical condition, housing opportunities and social needs in the village, since the village had fallen on some tough times in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. After a series of community meetings helped to
establish a thorough plan, The Friends of Peace Dale, Inc., now called the Peace Dale Neighborhood Revitalization, Inc., (PDNRI) was formed in 2000 to carry out the plan’s goals. By collaborating with the Town of South Kingstown, the Peace Dale Arts Initiative, the Peace Dale Merchants Association, different community organizations, local businesses and faithful residents, the PDNRI has made significant strides in reawakening this quaint district of South Kingstown. A variety of community projects have begun to take place since the grant in 2000. Commercial façade improvement grants have helped local businesses renew their outward appearance and purchase attractive new signs. Local artists have contributed interesting new public art pieces to the village, including statues, tile work and murals. Activities and events that are free to the public are held year round to help celebrate and bring visitors to the village, including the Peace Dale Village Holiday Gala and the Peace Dale Arts Initiative’s Annual Peace Fair. New shops, bakeries, cozy restaurants, peaceful green spaces, unique local art installments and more help to make Peace Dale an idyllic location to spend an afternoon or a lifetime. Since the
Grants have helped to improve the facades of local businesses in Peace Dale
spring of this year, a fresh board has been appointed to further revamp the group’s efforts. “There is still a lot of room for improvement in Peace Dale,” says PDNRI president Therese Martin. “We’re optimistic that a fresh wave of effort will renew a feeling of pride in Peace Dale. We’ve connected with several new businesses, as well as many people who’ve worked with PDNRI in the past.
We welcome input from the residents and all of those who share our goal of making Peace Dale a great place to work, live and play.” The PDNRI holds meetings the second Tuesday of every month from 6:308:30pm at the Peace Dale Congregational Church, at 261 Columbia Street in Peace Dale, that are open to all, so swing by to learn more or to get involved. www.peacedale.net. -Claire Flanagan
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A Rhode Island Folktale Seth McCombs draws from his childhood imaginings for a children’s book featuring an intrepid quahogger and dangerous sea monsters. Old Salty Dog: A Rhode Island Folktale is birthed from Seth’s early love of Narragansett Bay. “I wondered at the creatures I found in the shallows. I read every book the Warwick library had on marine life and imagined everything I read about what was lurking just out of sight.” A lifelong Rhode Islander, the author grew up in Warwick, where he recently returned to live with his wife Mindy. Seth learned to SCUBA dive as an adult and knows firsthand what lies under the waves, but never forgot what he dreamed up as a child. He also has a strong respect for those who ply their trade on the water.
“It’s a real tough gig. Our local guys deserve a little mythologizing.” Seth’s cartoon style drawings complement the rhyming tale. A page of artwork at the end of the story invites children to look back and find sea creatures hidden in the illustrations. The book is sold throughout Rhode Island. Online the book is available on Amazon and Seth’s website. The first 1,000 copies – half of which are already sold – bear the subtitle A Rhode Island Folktale. Future editions will omit the subtitle to appeal to a larger New England audience. “I wanted the first edition to be something cool for Rhode Islanders to feel belongs to them.” www.artofsethmccombs.com –Cindy VanSchalkwyk September 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Get ready to enjoy a beautiful day on the greens followed by an excellent dinner at the 12th annual Matty’s Golf Tournament for Epilepsy on September 20. The tournament will do a big part in helping support and raise awareness about the Matty Fund, which focuses on taking care of those suffering from epilepsy. You’ll have a great time putting on the gorgeous links at the Richmond Country Club in Richmond. Those who wish to take part in this awesome event are urged to sign up as soon as possible as spots for the tournament will most certainly sell out fast. $150 per person for cart, green fees and dinner; $100 for a tee sign; $40 for dinner only. 74 Sandy Pond Road, Richmond. 789-7330, www.MattyFund. org. –Chris Medeiros
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fairs and was involved in planning events at the Providence Public Library. Her career in radio started as a frequent caller to the John Depetro show. She got so popular as a caller that WHJJ asked her to come in as a producer on Saturday mornings, and a little less than a year later she pitched her own show. “I thought, what subject could I speak to passionately as books?” She got the 7–8am Saturday morning slot, and Reading With Robin was born. Books may seem like an unlikely theme for a radio talk show. Listen to a few of Robin’s interviews, and the show’s popularity quickly makes sense. She starts with books that she loves, and jumps straight to the authors. Robin doesn’t pay heed to classic lit crit questions about theme or style. “I can’t stand those questions,” says Robin. “I like to just chat. I like just this freeform.” Instead, she connects to the authors through a shared love of books and reading – authors are without exception book people, after all. “If I have them on the phone, I’m gonna be like ‘So when do you write…’ No! I’m going to be like, what are you doing? What did you just bake?” On Reading With Robin, books are the catalysts for connection, leading readers to connect with
authors and with each other. What started as a book-themed talk show airing at 7am Saturday mornings has grown into a yearround calendar filled with readings, charity functions, interviews and events across Rhode Island and the East Coast. “I feel like I sort of created this book world in Rhode Island,” says Robin. She’s not overestimating her literary clout. Reading With Robin aired for over ten years, starting in 2002. Along with the events and readings she’s organized, Robin has connected thousands of Rhode Islanders to bestselling authors. She acts as a middle-woman – she connects authors with their fans, navigating the space between the books that she loves and the people who write them. In person, Robin exudes verve and charm. Her words tumble out on top of each other; sentences overlap, and the conversation ricochets between personal anecdotes, book recommendations and passionate praise for her favorite authors, many of whom have become her personal friends after interviewing with her or attending an event she organized. In the space of ten minutes, she tosses off the names of over 15 authors and their most recent or upcoming titles.
They include Sarah McCoy (The Baker’s Daughter), Ann Hood (The Obituary Writer), Christina Hague (Come To The Edge), Jennifer Weiner (All Fall Down), Jodie Picoult (Leaving Time) and Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being A Wallflower). Out of context, the names read like a roundup of some of today’s rockstar authors and bestselling titles; from Robin’s perspective, they are friends and acquaintances with their own eccentricities, charms and faults. Long before her radio show, Robin was reaching out to authors whose books she admired. She began an email correspondence with Jodie Picoult in 1997; she liked Jodie’s first novels and found out that the author was a fellow Long Islander. “In the subject line I wrote, ‘West Rules East Sucks,’ because that’s a very Long Island thing to do,” she recounts. While writing My Sister’s Keeper, which is set in Providence, Jodie would consult with Robin about Rhode Island via AOL Instant Message. The book and the author are practically the same thing – if she likes the book, she likes the author, and she wants to chat. When Robin and her daughter went to Los Angeles on vacation, they took the opportunity to grab a pancake breakfast September 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Now that Reading with Robin is off the air, Robin gives loyal followers book recommendations online
with Stephen Chbosky – “I love you, Robin, even though I’ve only met you once,” he says in a video posted on her website. Although Reading With Robin is no longer on the air, she continues to post audio interviews on her website, along with blog posts (called “Musings”), an events calendar and short reviews written by friends and fans. Readers can find her on Twitter, where she has over 1,000 followers, and on her active Facebook page. She often promotes events and organizes meet-ups for any interested booklovers online. “I also started a sorority in college,” she says. “I’m like a party planner.” Other posts consist of shout-outs to authors and fans, praise for books she likes and snapshots of her daily life, all interspersed with pictures of her corgi. Robin also started her own charity, the Love, Carol foundation, honoring her mother’s memory and supporting breast cancer research. Proceeds from her events benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Robin started two local book clubs that are still going strong – the Monday Night Bookclub, which meets once per month in the Providence area, and the Temple Bookclub, a synagogue-based club. Robin herself doesn’t regularly attend – she has
too much to read already – although she does stop by if the club is reading something she loves. In some ways, she belongs to a book club of one. She reads the books she loves, and then sings their praises. She says that she isn’t interested in criticizing or reviewing; she’d rather spend that time reading the next book. She calls the books she reads “contemporary fiction,” and fits them under the umbrella of the Reading With Robin brand. This brand of books isn’t for everyone, and Robin doesn’t mind – as in every aspect of her career, she goes where her passion for reading takes her. This fall, booklovers can find Robin at An Evening With Authors on October 8, featuring Dani Shapiro, John Searles and Susie Jane Gilman, or the Hood on the Hill event, celebrating author Ann Hood and the release of her latest novel, An Italian Wife, on October 25. Her website, Twitter and Facebook are continuously updated with blog posts and book talk. Robin is part radio personality, the head of a charity, an events planner and a personal shopper; all of her identities are tied together by her love of reading. It seems like the readers love her back. Find more info on her events on Facebook – search Reading with Robin – or at www.RobinKall.com
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Take a Helicopter Tour
If you’ve seen all of Rhode Island by land and boat, it’s time to take to the air. Bird’s Eye View Helicopters offers aerial tours of Aquidneck Island, the Newport Mansions, Narragansett Bay and all of the local lighthouses. Or, if just being carted around in a helicopter isn’t enough of an adventure for you, learn to fly one with an introductory lesson. 211 Airport Access Road, Middletown. 843-8687, www.riaerial.com
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Visit an Island
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Block Island isn’t just a summer playground – it’s gorgeous in the fall, too, and has the added bonus of being significantly less crowded. The Fast Ferry leaves from Point Judith daily through December, and has you on the island in 30 minutes. The Taste of Block Island is happening September 26-28. Besides discounts at island restaurants and wine and beer tastings, there is a whole weekend of fun happening, plus off-season rates at some hotels. www.biferry.com, www.blockislandchamber.com
If you avoided the boozy Misquamicut Strip during the summer months, we really can’t blame you. But now, there’s nothing stopping you from wandering in off the beach, settling yourself in an Adirondack chair at The Andrea, and enjoying a rum punch or two. Paddy’s and The Windjammer are also open through September, but they’re weather dependent – basically, if it’s a nice day, you’re good to go – but it doesn’t hurt to call first. The Andrea: 89 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut. 348-8788, www.andreahotel.net. Paddy’s: 159 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut. 596-2610, www.paddysbeach.com. The Windjammer: 321 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut. 322-0504, www. atlanticbeachpark.com
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Ride a Bike
Maybe you’re not exactly the passionately athletic type. If you’re not signing up for IronMan competitions just for the fun of it, you might enjoy a slightly easier form of exercise. Try electric biking. Pedego Electric Bikes in Wickford rents powered bicycles by the hour – you’re still pushing the pedals, but you’ve got a little boost behind you when you’re headed up a hill. It’s most of the workout with half of the work – but still enough to earn yourself an ice cream reward afterwards. 1 Brown Street, Wickford. 675-2000, www. pedegorhodeisland.com
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Head to the Valley
Yawgoo Valley is a tourist destination in both summer and winter, but the fall is just for us. While the water park remains open until Labor
Day, September boasts three fun events for locals: Dawgie Pawdle dog swim on the 6th, BoldrDash on the 13th and the Exeter Fall Festival on the 20th. 160 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter. www.yawgoo.com.
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Take a Staycation
While Natural Fitness’s beach yoga is winding down come Labor Day (run out and try it if you can), indoor classes can still be taken at the beachside studio. 76 Narragansett Avenue, Narragansett. www.naturalfitnessyoga.com.
You probably couldn’t afford a stay at a five-star hotel in Newport in July, but all that changes after Labor Day. The Chanler at Cliff Walk (which overlooks First Beach and is home
to the impeccable Spiced Pear restaurant), The Inn at Castle Hill (with its rolling lawn perfect for seaside cocktails and its fine dining establishment inside) and Vanderbilt Grace (with a roof deck above and Muse by Jonathan Cartwright inside) all offer off-season deals and staycation packages. In Watch Hill, the Ocean House has put together a winemaker’s weekend where you can bottle your own blend at Jonathan Edwards Winery, then share (or not share) your creation afterwards. The Chanler: 117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 8471300, www.thechanler.com. Castle Hill: 590 Ocean Drive, Newport. 849-3800, www.castlehillinn.com. Vanderbilt Grace: 41 Mary Street, Newport. 8466200, www.gracehotels.com/vanderbilt. Ocean House: 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly. 584-7000, www. oceanhouseri.com
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Be a Beach Bum
Earlier this year, we caused some waves (see what we did there?) when we published a story about South County’s secret beaches. While we’re sorry if we blew up your secret spot, the good news is that you don’t need it for the rest of the season. Venture back to Scarborough Beach to
Soak up the fun at Yawgoo Valley
Relax your mind and your body with beach yoga
Enjoy the water with the help of the Kayak Centre
remind yourself how fun it is to splash in those waves, or hang with the surfers on Narragansett Town Beach, without having to park five miles away and hike in. www.riparks.com
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Hit the Water on a Kayak
If you prefer water sports to sittin on the beach, visit the Kayak Centre. This water sports outfitter in Wickford offers daily demos and several popular kayak instruction programs. Every weekend, the centre offers Oceanplay classes, which are daylong excursions that teach different kayak skills. There are six different workshops – all of which offer lunch – including one for kids only. 9 Phillips Street, Wickford. 295-4400, www.kayakcentre.com
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Eat Local
The hottest table in South County on a summer day is at Matunuck Oyster Bar. If you’ve ever tried to go on a Saturday afternoon, only to discover there was a two hour wait, you know that particular pain. Matunuck Oyster Bar serves delicious local seafood, with vegetables from the restaurant’s own farm. The oysters, straight from the restaurant’s oyster flats in Salt Pond, don’t get any fresher. Once the tourist crowd heads back to, well, wherever they came from, there’s a lot more room for us locals, both inside and out on the waterfront patio. 629 Succotash Road, South Kingstown. 783-4202, www.rhodyoysters.com
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Tour Narragansett Bay from the Water
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Go on an Adventure
Now through Columbus Day, Rhode Island Bay Cruises offers a Lighthouse Cruise and Newport Harbor Tour. The cruise showcases 10 iconic Rhode Island lighthouses and some of the state’s most beautiful properties, like Castle Hill and Hammersmith Farm in Newport, as well as up-close views of several of Narragansett Bay’s small islands like Rose, Goat and Prudence. 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown. 295-4040, www. rhodeislandbaycruises.com
While the weather is still warm, exhaust your inner thrill seeker by renting a jet ski or a scooter at Gansett Rides. What’s better than a jaunt down Ocean Road with the wind in your hair? Speeding unencumbered through the waves. Get it out of your system now before the winter sets in and your adventure-seeking gets you frostbite. 145 Boon Street #7, Narragansett. 363-9550, www.gansettrides.com
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Clam Up
You know what it’s like: you’ve spent a long day basking in the sun at the beach. You’ve got salt on your skin and sand between your toes. The only thing in the world that you want is a basket of perfectly fried clams, with a side of clam cakes and chowder. Yeah, you and the 200 other people in front of you in line at that clam shack. What you might not realize is that most of the clam shacks in South County are open well into the fall, some year-round. Champlin’s in Galilee (256 Great Island Road, Narragansett. 783-3152, www.champlins.com) is one of the year-round places. Fish comes straight off the boat, into the fryer, to be enjoyed by you (even in the coldest temperatures) while you watch the Block Island Ferry set sail. The same at the other delicious Galilee mainstay, George’s of Galilee (250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. 783-2306, www.georgesofgalilee) which has a huge patio perfect for sipping a Dark and Stormy and watching the waves come in off Salty Brine Beach.
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Treat Yo’Self
Yes, sure. You can techinically get ice cream at any time of the year. But nothing tastes better than a cone enjoyed in the sunshine. When it’s made locally from farm fresh ingredients, even better. Brickley’s (two locations in
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Narragansett and Wakefield, www.brickleys.com) closes down for the season in October, so you’d better enjoy the seasonal flavors while they last. The same goes for St. Clair Annex (141 Bay Street, Watch Hill. 348-8407) and Aunt Carrie’s (1240 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 783-7930, www.auntcarriesri.com). Make sure you enjoy at least one more scoop while the weather holds out.
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Join the Coast Guard
After a long, involuntary absence from the local dining scene (thanks, Hurricane Sandy) The Coast Guard House is finally, fully reopened. While the dining room is open year round – and after the storm renovations has a better ocean view than ever – the deck has the added benefit of Vitamin D while you sip your cocktail. Now that the crowds have dispersed, you have plenty of time to stay and enjoy a second one before heading downstairs to watch the sunset over dinner. 40 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 789-0700, www.thecoastguardhouse.com
But wait, there’s more! 16. Charter a boat for fishing or a pleasure cruise from Seven B’s. Port of Galilee, www. sevenbs.com 17. Take a stroll along the Narragansett sea wall, the Wickford town docks or anywhere else that you’ve been avoiding because of tourist traffic. 18. Buy fish straight from the boat in Galilee. 19. Drink on a roof deck, like at Phil’s in Wakefield. 323 Main Street, Wakefield. 7834073, www.philsmainstreetgrille.com 20. Hear live music at The Ocean Mist, because if you haven’t been yet this summer, what are you waiting for? 895 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield. 782-3740, www. oceanmist.net
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Walking into North End Suds Laundromat/Dry Cleaners, you are instantly drawn into the details and decor of this year old facility located at 39 Pierce Street in the Historic North End of Westerly. The outdoor property and parking lot welcomes you with beautiful plants, flowers, outdoor seating and a community herb garden. Once inside you realize this is not the laundromat of the past. The décor is that of an old world Italian village mixed with technologically driven, state of the art equipment. With a laundry associate greeting you as you arrive you realize the handful of quarters you lugged in with you is no longer necessary. North End Suds operates as an automated store where traditional coin laundry machines have been replaced with card readers and change machines have been replaced with kiosks. These kiosks dispense ‘debit cards’ that customers can add value to and that start machines. The system maintains the customer’s card balance and allows them to revalue their card with either cash or a credit card. With the main focus on the customer, the friendly environment boasts Free Wi/Fi so you never miss a thing. They also have a large selection of brand new magazines and reading materials as well as two flat screen tvs, surround sound music, an ATM machine and vending machines. The store is fully staffed during window operating
hours and has 24 hour video surveillance. Offering a wide variety of services including self-service, wash/dry/fold, dry cleaning provided by Courtesy Cleaners, pickup and delivery, as well as an array of service for corporate accounts, North End Suds is well known as the area’s premier laundromat/dry cleaners. With an additional vehicle in the works, more routes will be added to the pickup and delivery schedule to meet the needs of their growing customer base. The mission of this establishment, after creating an ultra-cool environment for customers to receive exceptional quality and care of their garments, is also to give back to their community. An onsite clothing closet known as Sydney’s Closest, offers free new and gently used children’s clothing available to anyone in need, along with the community herb garden which is in full bloom and ready for the picking. They have several partnerships with local organizations which they support with in store fundraisers, such as The Rhode Island Blood Center, the Johnnycake Center of Westerly, Frank Olean Center and the Warm Center. North End Suds, located at 39 Pierce Street in Westerly, is open seven days from 6am–10pm. For further information please contact North End Suds at 401-348-7087 or visit northendsuds.com.
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On Green Pond A couple brings a 1950s cottage into the 21st century while preserving its original charm
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of three decades, Carla and Dennis Bowman would travel during the summer months from their home in Richmond, Virginia, to Carla’s native Rhode Island. Like many visitors, they would often peruse the real estate listings as a casual pastime while here. In recent years, as their children left the nest, the couple began to consider more seriously a summermeets-semi-retirement home in the Ocean State. The two found a cottage on Wakefield’s Green Hill Pond built in 1958 with a traditional floor plan that was just too good to pass up. It became theirs in December 2010. “It has some unique features including a central fireplace which you don’t see in modern buildings,” says Dennis. The home’s as-is charm was perfectly suited for the couple’s many summer and occasional year-round visits – stays which also helped the two determine what future renovations would better
suit their needs and lifestyle. “The bones were great and the previous owner did a great job maintaining it, but the kitchen and bathroom were at least 20 years old,” explains Carla. “We knew we would update them.” The two turned to designer Prudence Stoddard at R.I. Kitchen & Bath, an award winning design-build firm in Warwick specializing in kitchen and bath renovations. “I dreamed it up from the beginning and worked with them for many years on it,” says Prudence about the three phase project which included reconfiguring an existing bathroom, creating a new bathroom, and completely renovating the inefficient galley-style kitchen. “They were mostly outdated. One of the baths had one of those old metal freestanding showers. We wanted to create a powder room and also give more space to the master bath.” As the trio discussed, planned and ultimately worked on the first bathroom
project together, often with the Bowmans meeting Prudence on site then leaving her to execute their vision, a strong working relationship was built, even from hundreds of miles away. “It was a combination of a really creative design combined with detailed planning,” says Dennis. “When you have every square millimeter laid out as to what it will look like, you feel really comfortable leaving them to do the job.” Carla explains that the first project was the downstairs bath which they wanted to redesign with more sink storage and a smarter layout. “We took out a tub and put in a really nice shower, so basically cosmetic updating and increased storage,” she explains. Though cosmetic, the project had myriad layers and Prudence had her work cut out for her. “As I looked at the spaces, I had to reconfigure everything; all of the plumbing fixtures,” she says. “We had to expand the master bath and
reduce the second bath.” It wasn’t all part of a master plan, say the Bowmans. That is, the three stage project wasn’t the goal from the outset, but as one project was completed, it made logical sense to move on to another, especially since the initial one was a seamless progression with Prudence’s management. “We didn’t think we [would] end up putting in another bathroom; we did more than we initially thought we do,” says Carla. “It kind of developed along the way,” agrees Prudence. “The project grew into a larger project as we went through the design process… The scope of the work was really extensive like adding a bathroom where there wasn’t one before. There was quite a bit of electrical and plumbing, a lot of add-ons; things to make to make living there easier for them.” Experienced renovators, Dennis and Carla admit working on the Wakefield September 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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home remotely was a luxury. “We didn’t actually have to live [there] throughout the project,” says Carla with sense of relief. “We would communicate a lot via email,” explains Prudence. “It was a fun process to do from a distance. They were great people to work with… they tended to be very productive because we needed to accomplish a lot while they were here.” The principal challenges of the third and final project, the kitchen, was the original galley-style lay out alongside the fireplace, which wasn’t going anywhere. Instead of futilely attempting to remove it, Prudence decided to embrace the footprint but rearrange key components including the location of the oven and refrigerator. “We built out a wall between the kitchen and living room… we ended up with a wall oven
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and a wall microwave, a range and very large refrigerator, one great big sink and another little, secondary sink,” describes Carla. The finished product, complete with a custom ceiling treatment, is a space the couple can both work in and enjoy. “Usually I offer a few solutions that are in some way equally good,” explains Prudence. “I may have my personal favorite… but together, jointly, we pick one that works best for their use. In the kitchen, [there were] several possibilities. The back of brick fireplace backs up to it and that can’t move. Now, the cabinet area is much longer than it had been. We almost doubled their cabinet space by actually putting in a smaller bay window which most people don’t do today.” Every inch, says the Bowmans, was considered and utilized.
“Now we have this huge work area,” says Carla. “Before, it was almost impossible if someone wanted to help you – you couldn’t even open the refrigerator. Now people can get into little areas. We used every little inch of space, even a space four inches wide we were going to cover, and we ended up with a floor to ceiling wine rack.” The care and craftsmanship throughout the project, says Dennis, was remarkable. “I can’t speak highly enough about the construction people as well,” he says. “With an older house you’re not working with something perfectly square.” He says that Dave Meagan was instrumental throughout and the “entire workmanship” of the projects were to be admired. Even when Hurricane Sandy blew through the area, the crews were down less than 24 hours and despite
downed trees, a storm surge and power outages, the crew worked off a generator to stay on time and on budget. Despite bringing the home into the 21st century, the Bowmans were careful to preserve the home’s charming cottage aesthetic. In lieu of a high gloss polished granite countertop, the two selected a more casual honed granite, a matte version of the in-demand counter surface. Outside, the private dock offers instant access to Green Pond, which they enjoy on their boat and kayaks. Altogether, three projects and nearly four years later, the new chapter of the house on Green Pond begins.
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Jennifer Serafin on inspired spa treatments Jennifer Serafin (a certified laser specialist) and Pamela Lutes (RN, BSN) are best friends who dreamed of opening a spa together, and who finally made that dream come true. Narragansett’s Inspire Medical Spa and Wellness Center has been open since February, offering spa, holistic and cosmetic procedures. Here, Jennifer dishes on looking and feeling great in the fall. I love that Spa by Inspire is a combination of holistic treatments like reiki and reflexology, and medical procedures like Botox and Juvederm. That’s not a blend you see often. What inspired that? As business partners and best friends, we both have personal interests in cosmetic aesthetics and healing therapies. We liked the idea of blending both inner and outer beauty services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that cares about the person as a whole.
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How do you determine whether someone needs something minimal, like a facial with an added chemical peel, or a more intensive procedure like phototherapy? Skin care is a multi-faceted process, facials support basic skin health, along with professional products, and phototherapy and injections address aging and damaged skin with incredible results. Facials would therefore be a routine maintenance program, and phototherapy and injections will restore a more youthful appearance. Let’s talk about sun damage. Is there any way to reverse it? Because let me tell you, I’m a beach bum, and every year my guilt and anxiety over laying out on the beach and damaging my skin grows more and more. Actually BBL (Broad Band Light) addresses just that issue. Stanford University performed a 12-year study that proves that BBL changes the RNA and DNA of skin cells to resemble those of more youthful skin. What that means for you is
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that the molecular structure of your skin actually changes, not only will you look younger but your skin will physically be younger after a series of treatments. I’ve heard that Broad Band Light laser therapy not only helps with sun damage, it has other skin benefits. What are they? Other than reversing the signs of aging, specific results include: decreased pigmented lesions, such as age spots and freckles, vascular lesions, such as spider veins and rosacea, hair removal, skin texture, pore size, elasticity and collagen renewal. I think that when people think about cosmedical procedures, they assume Botox – which smoothes out lines – is the only option. How else can we enhance our looks with minimally invasive treatments? There are a variety of options for neuromodulators (Botox, Xeomin and Dysport) that soften and erase lines and wrinkles. They allow the muscles to relax and reduce the facial expressions that create the wrinkles and lines that age us the most. Fillers such as Radiesse, Restylane and the newer Belotero offer wonderful results with restoring volume as well as filling deeper and superficial lines, creating a more youthful appearance.
Let’s talk about facials. What do you recommend for September, if I’ve spent the summer at the beach? Every person is different. Our recommendation for each person is customized based on what bothers them the most and their personal skin type and condition. We love creating relationships with our clients, and creating an overall plan that can be achieved over time. What’s this Vanquish I’m hearing so much about? We cannot say enough about the Vanquish. Vanquish targets the core of the body: the abdominal area, love handles, muffin top and bra fat, and they are currently creating a thigh attachment. The Vanquish kills fat cells in the treated area, and contours the body as well. It is a radio-frequency device that targets fat with fine-tune heating. The process feels like you are laying under a heating pad. The treatments last 3045 minutes and require a series of four treatments. We think it is a great noninvasive alternative to liposuction.
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lifestyle through the practice of yoga. She beams as she explains that Mama Bird is a baby and children’s lifestyle store and studio focused on providing thoughtfully selected natural, local and organic products, parent solution, and studio classes. “We are both a local Rhode Island haven for neighboring and visiting moms (and dads!) as well as a national resource for all parents. As I love to tell my customers – Mama Bird is a soft place to land,” she smiles. Mama Bird ‘s merchandise is laid out according to the different stages of childhood. The mama-to-be section has some of the hottest trends in maternity and post-partum wear I’ve ever seen. For instance, now women can walk into the labor and delivery room wearing chic push gowns – made from all-organic cotton. Who knew? There are also terrific swaddle wraps and some of the sweetest outfits like handmade, designer terry pants made from organic tea towels to dress your little guy or gal in. All of Erin’s inventory is eco-friendly including the great selection of toys and blocks, clothing and diapers, baby lotions, bath products and oils. Some of her most popular items are gorgeous necklaces that moms can wear with their best or most casual outfits and their baby can safely teethe on. Mama Bird is definitely a place where moms can get together and hang out with their kids and enjoy a cup of coffee and some great conversation. Erin has created a cozy nook in the back of the store with a comfy sitting area that
is perfect for nursing or just cuddling with your baby or younger kids. She shares that one of the best parts of her day is when women (dads are invited as well!) drop in and chat about motherhood and ask advice from either Erin or the other moms on the couch. “It’s warm and welcoming and a place for parents to relax and bond,” she invites. Another very important resource available is the yoga classes offered inhouse. Here you’ll find yoga classes from pre-natal to teens and be on the lookout for their Lantern Tutoring classes that will be offered this fall – perfect for kids who may need either some extra help with school work or just a quiet space to do some homework. Best of all, the instructor is available to sit and share academic and organizational strategies with parents to help make the new school year as easy and successful as possible. As Erin puts it so wonderfully, “Support can mean a lot of things when it comes to this life stage; but let’s face it, preparing to become and becoming a parent is one beautiful, but also bumpy ride. Mama Bird was created to provide a destination for just a ride... one that is open, warm and supportive.”
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There are three things I’m insanely passionate about – my kids/ family, my cozy home and all things written including books, blogs and of course writing. When the opportunity crops up to combine any or all of these obsessions – look out – because my Gemini traits can go a little crazy and you’ll witness more positive energy than you might be able to handle! My journey into parenting started 21 years ago with the adoption of our beautiful daughter, paving the way for the arrival of seven more kids. As a woman who was pregnant for a decade, and at one time had four tots under the age of three, (and lived to tell about it!) you can imagine how excited I was to discover South County’s newest parenting playground – Mama Bird has just landed in town. Appropriately, Mama Bird, located on quaint Main Street in historic Wakefield, opened this past Mother’s Day. When I visited this sweet parenting boutique for the first time, I immediately felt like I was in one of my best girlfriend’s homes. Sunlight trickled in through the large, glass windows showcasing the amazing tree house located in the back of the store where kids are encouraged to play and have fun. I’m greeted right away by Mama Bird’s creator and owner, Erin Sherman and can’t help but notice the little spring in her step as she invites me to have a look around at the adorable displays of mama, baby and child-related merchandise. Without a doubt I’m attracted to the cute and colorful palettes of infant clothes, toys and accessories, but that’s not what grabbed my attention. This wasn’t just a store, this was an experience. Once I ventured well inside I saw a beautiful studio room set peacefully in the back where comfy mats were rolled up and thoughtfully set aside within this spacious layout. Erin soon joined me and excitedly began to share what Mama Bird was all about – a solutions and yoga studio that is completely eco-friendly. A certified Child Play Yoga instructor with a background in childhood education, Erin’s passion and vision for Mama Bird was to establish a location in South County where parents, babies and kids can enjoy the many benefits of a healthy
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East GrEEnwich: Charming Cape with pride of ownership and prime location. Many upgrades: newer roof, siding, hot water tank and windows. Private fenced yard with deck, inviting pool with new liner and room to play. Gas heat, city water/ sewers, home warranty included. Wow. $300,000 Judy Brady 401-742-8946
Judy Brady 401-742-8946 • American Academy of Dermatology • American Society of Dermatologic Surgery • Medical Dermatology Society • New England Dermatologic Society • Rhode Island Dermatology Society • Accepting new patients summer, 2014 south KinGstown: Nestled in an Oak Grove, East GrEEnwich: Spacious Split Level in a 150 yards to the boat launch at Indian Lake. Better great neighborhood, living room with fireplace, than NEW Colonial with 3 beds, 2 1/2 baths. Central vaulted ceiling & lots of natural light, refinished Call us toCounter tap into superior systems hardwoods, new windows, eat-in-kitchen, master Air, Granite tops, our Hardwood floors, Harvey that willLarge sell 12’ South County homes. Windows, x 20 shed, quiet area 2 miles bed/bath, walkout family room, new large patio, Narragansett Beach. $329,900 Paul Sweet generous backyard, 2 car garage. $369,900 Pam 3461 South County Trail, Suite 202, East toGreenwich 884-8050 | 789-0960 | 294-6700 596-0400 | 348-0400 401-369-1837 Soule|401-741-1154 471-DERM (3376) • www.dyerderm.com
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people buzz in and out of Uptown. I’d call the place Safari Chic – part glamorous, serene spa and part wild, with animal print touches all over the space. A group of women, clearly old friends who had booked their appointments together, laughed and chattered in the corner. It made me think of Dolly Parton’s salon, Truvy’s, from Steel Magnolias (without, you know, all the crying). After the glaze had set, Sarah washed it out, and applied a Moroccanoil Restorative Mask, which is a deep hydrating treatment that penetrates moisture inside the hair, into the cuticle. It can be a once a week thing – which, lesson learned, I will definitely be doing next summer. Once that had done its work, Sarah applied some Moroccanoil Hydrating Cream, and gave me a blowout. As I saw my dry, straight hair taking shape, I couldn’t believe the difference. The color was richer than I’d seen it in months. The shine was incredible. And, despite the humidity and the ocean air when I left Uptown, my hair didn’t immediately re-frizz, like it had done every other time I had gotten a blowout this summer. When I walked into the salon, I hadn’t thought that I had so much damage to deal with. When I left with glossy, gorgeous locks, I realized that ok, maybe I had. I vowed to never let the situation get that dire again… and to come back to Uptown for another hydrating treatment soon.
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Listen, I’m just going to say it. I have no shame: I’m a beach bum, and I’m proud of it. As soon as the weather turns just barely warm enough, you’ll find me perched in the sand with a stack of magazines and sunglasses out to there. What you won’t find me with, though, is a sun hat, which I diligently bring with me every sunny day, and presently leave in my beach bag for the first three hours of the day. By the end of the season, my hair has seen better days. It’s dry from exposure to saltwater and wind, and believe it or not, it’s sunburned. Still, I live in denial about these things. If I can convince myself that SPF 50 is going to save me from longterm sun damage, I can easily do the same that my hair isn’t going to suffer sun-worshipping consequences, either. So when I walked into Westerly’s Uptown Salon for some post-summer hair revival, I was a little taken aback by my hair being described as “fried.” It can’t be that bad, can it? I wondered to myself as I sat down in Sarah Potter’s chair, and she surveyed the damage. Sure, my curls seemed drier than usual, and there was more than a little frizz, but I attributed that to summer humidity. We decided to do some repairing treatments to get my hair ready for fall fashion season. First, the color. My hair has never seen permanent dye – I love the color and the natural highlight variations it already has – but the dryness definitely made the top of my head and the ends of my hair a little bit lighter. Sarah applied a hydrating glaze with a chestnut tint to it – the glaze would amp up shine and gloss, while the tint would replenish my natural color for around six weeks. As I sat under the dryer, letting the glaze penetrate, I watched
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Beloved Matunuck mainstay Cap’n Jack’s has opened a new restaurant this summer: Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar. Read our review to find out how this restaurant is keeping things fresh and local – while of course, still serving those incredible desserts from Cap’n Jack’s bakery. September 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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So Delicious | Review
By Stacey Place
Seafood, With a Side of a Gorgeous View Matunuck’s new raw bar is all fresh
Oysters from the raw bar
Red Sox or Patriots. The drink menu at the Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar deserves special mention both for the variety and the value. Cocktails (made with top shelf liquor) were in the $6-$8 range, and 23 oz. draft beers were a reasonable $6. Feeling very thirsty after our day
at the beach, we ordered a round of the pub’s specialty cocktails. I ordered an American Mule ($5.95): a refreshing combination of Tito’s Vodka, ginger beer and a dash of bitters (instead of the typical squeeze of lime). The drink was served in a copper mug over crushed ice, which kept the drink ice
Baby Arugula and Quinoa Salad with cured lemon, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and red onion
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cold – a real treat on a hot day. My friends opted for Spiked Arnold Palmers ($5.75) made with Deep Eddy’s Sweet Tea Vodka and lemonade. We all thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails. Our waiter was fantastic, enthusiastic and great about keeping our drinks filled. We had a hard time deciding what to order because everything sounded good. I started with the Oyster Sampler ($10), which provided six oysters, a Cap’n Jack’s mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce and a wedge of lemon. I sampled East Beach Blondes (local from Ninigret Pond), Wild Goose (local from Narragansett Bay) and Giga-Motos (imported from British Columbia). My friends (even the self-professed landlubber) ordered Stuffies ($2.95), which they praised for the crispy tops, moist interiors and overall clam flavor. Our table was really hungry, so we also split a half dozen clamcakes, which were flavorful and contained the most clams I’ve ever seen in clam cakes. For our next course, I chose the summertime classic Lobster Roll ($17) served with crispy, well-salted French fries and coleslaw. The landlubber tried the Prosciutto and Arugula
Photography: Hilary Block
For the past 43 years in South Kingstown, the Piemonte family has been serving seafood at their landmark restaurant, Cap’n Jack’s. Their location, near East Matunuck Beach, has given them a steady stream of customers clamoring for fish and chips, chowder, clamcakes and fabulous homemade desserts. With the arrival of the Matunuck Oyster Bar across the way, Cap’n Jack’s decided to up the ante. They renovated their banquet room on the left side of the restaurant and turned it into a more upscale dining experience with a raw bar. The Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar opened this spring, and after a day swimming in the surf at East Matunuck Beach, my friends and I stopped in to check it out. The first thing you notice when you enter the Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar is the spectacular view of the salt marsh. The windows along the back wall provide lots of light, making the space feel spacious and open. The restaurant has plenty of nicely spaced high top tables and lots of seating at the bar. If you choose to sit at the main bar, that provides the best views of the marsh, but seats are also available at the raw bar to if you want to observe them shucking. Also, a number of flat panel televisions were mounted around the restaurant... a great place to watch the
HIP OR KNEE PAIN
Photography: Hilary Block
Pork Belly with mustard seed, succotash and fresh herbs
Grilled Pizza ($13), and it was really good. I especially liked the slightly charred, crispy crust. She thought it could have used a bit more balsamic drizzle but enjoyed the sparse use of arugula. Sometimes arugula pizzas seem more like a salad than pizza, but not this one. My seafood loving friend ordered the house made Soft Pretzel ($7) topped with crab fondue. The fondue was more cheesy than crabby, which I thought was a good thing. The desserts at the Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar (and Cap’n Jack’s next door) are handmade daily. As a kid, I remember a day at East Matunuck Beach wasn’t complete until we had stopped in at the Cap’n Jack’s takeout window to bring home a giant éclair or an apple turnover. On this day, my Key Lime Pie ($6) was pretty good, and I thoroughly enjoyed the tart layer of lime. My friends competed for the largest serving of dessert with the Coconut Cake ($9.50) winning the prize. The cake was light, with a good coconut flavor but also hints of lemon. My friend said it was like “heaven in
her mouth.” With the bite I sampled, I have to agree. My other friend’s Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp ($7) was also a large serving and topped with a generous swirl of soft serve vanilla ice cream. It was very good, and she liked the lightness of the soft serve with her heavy fruit crisp. Fall is a great time to head to East Matunuck Beach because the water is warm enough for swimming, and the tourists have left the state, leaving us to our own magnificent coastline. After a swim or beach walk, stop into the Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar to enjoy a cocktail or a beer, a platter of oysters and the view of the salt marsh. It’s a perfect end to a Rhode Island beach day.
The Salt Marsh Pub & Raw Bar 706 Succotash Road Matunuck 789-4556 www.capnjacksrestaurant.com
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So Delicious | Foodie Journal
By Stacey Place
We All Scream for Ice Cream... and Gelato Sweet treats at Pier Marketplace
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Nana’s serves up frozen treats for all diets
Beached Whale Sundae, which is served in a sand pail and topped with brownies, bananas, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry. Nana’s has expanded from its original spot in the Pier Marketplace to additional stores in North Kingstown, Newport and Galilee. All of the locations serve premium ice cream, gelato, soft serve and candy. For Dianne, the best part of owning Nana’s is being part of people’s memories and watching the families come back year after year. She says, “Everyone who walks through our door is smiling and happy.” That sounds like reason enough to come back time and time again. 28A Pier Marketplace, Narragansett; 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett; 6710 Post Road, North Kingstown; 348 Thames Street, Newport; 500-1900, www.nanasgelato.com. You Can Run a 5K and Drink Wine Too On September 21 at 11am, Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington
is hosting a very unique event called Vino & The Beasts. When you combine one part 5k, one part obstacle course and one part wine tasting, what do you get? A day of fun! You don’t have to be an extreme sports junkie to take part in this event. Participants are allowed to run, jog or walk depending on their level of fitness. The water stations will feature samples of wine (water will be available too), and at the conclusion of the race, there is a wine festival complete with food, music and of course wine. The 5k run/walk will send participants through the rugged terrain of the vineyard in scenic southeastern Connecticut. The racecourse features 10-11 obstacles including some that will get you both very wet and very dirty (think crawling under wires suspended over a mud pit). Because some of the obstacles involve climbing (like Mt. Vino, a 12-foot climbing wall), race organizers recommend the participants should add some strength training into their
regular workouts. For the $75 entry fee, you receive a Vino & The Beasts dri-fit shirt, Beast Run race bib with timing chip, event wine glass, tote bag and there is an after-party with live music and a complimentary wine tasting. Prizes will be awarded to the top performing athletes (overall and in each age group) and for best costumes. Race organizers say, “bring your running shoes that can get muddy, your craziest costume and beastly attitude.” Be sure to register soon because this one of a kind event is sure to sell out. Registration begins at 8:30am. 74 Chester Main Road, North Stonington, CT. 860-5350202, www.vinoandthebeasts.com, www.jedwardswinery.com. Send all food, beverage, restaurant and chef news to Stacey Place at ridining@gmail.com. Follow Stacey on Twitter @ridining. Find further adventures in dining on Stacey’s website www.adventuresinridining.com
Photography: Tiffany Axtmann
If you have a job you truly love and enjoy, it doesn’t feel like work at all. Such is the life for Dianne Mann, the owner of Nana’s Ice Cream, Gelato & Candy Bar. A former investment banker, Dianne spent many days at Narragansett Beach with her children, often stopping at Nana’s in the Pier Marketplace for ice cream. When her children were in high school, Dianne purchased a beach house in the Pier and then in 2006 bought their favorite ice cream spot. According to Dianne, “I’ve been in flip flops ever since.” Since 1985, Nana’s has been serving ice cream in Narragansett. After a trip to Italy with her daughter in 2006, Dianne added gelato into the mix. Gelato has a smoother, creamier texture than ice cream and because gelato is made with milk instead of cream, it’s actually healthier and only contains 1-4 grams of fat. Dianne makes her gelato in small batches and imports many of her ingredients from Italy (everything except the milk and sugar). Customers looking for gluten or lactose free products love the dairy-free fruit flavors like Blood Orange, Raspberry, Mango, Passion Peach or Passion Fruit. Nana’s signature gelato flavor is called “Nana’s Kiss.” This fan favorite is chocolate mixed with Snickers, Kit Kats and Hershey Kisses. Because Nana’s gelato has become such a crowd pleaser, Dianne now caters wedding receptions with her signature gelato bar. This season, Dianne has added three new flavors to her gelato repertoire – Key Lime, Cannoli and Coconut Mango. Even though gelato is the current trend at Nana’s, the homemade ice cream still has its fans. The most popular flavors are Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cake Batter (contrary to the nation’s most popular flavor – vanilla). Kids go crazy for the blue Cookie Monster and pink Bubble Gum flavors. Other popular flavors include Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel and Monster Mash, which is mixed with malted milk balls, M&Ms and cookie pieces. If you want to jazz up your ice cream, you can try a Koala Sundae, which is served in a homemade waffle cup bowl, or the
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RHODY BITES A Sponsored Statewide Dining Guide
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Rasa Rasa
is the third restaurant from chef/owner Sanjiv Dhar, the mastermind behind Kabob and Curry in Providence and Rasoi in Pawtucket. The full depth and breadth of Indian cuisine is explored in Rasa’s food. For those who still think of Indian food only in terms of curries, prepare to be taken on a culinary journey through a vast and varied land of flavors, from the seafood of coastal western India, to the rich
meat dishes of the northern regions, to the East Asian influences evident in a dish like the golden-fried Cauliflower 65. And, of course, you can get your curry fix, too. Rasa incorporates all the classic flavors of India into a modern look and feel. The atmosphere is both stylish and inviting. Rasa also caters to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diners. Stop in tonight and experience Indian food in a new and exciting way.
Can’t-Miss Dish: Cauliflower 65: Marinated and golden fried florets, tossed in soy sauce, peppers, onions and chili sauce.
Tikka Masala
10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$
Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$
2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$
Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence, 8610001. LD $-$$
Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$
Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$
Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$
Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$
Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$
Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$
Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$
DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$
Gourmet Heaven Deli, salad bar and prepared foods. 173 Weybosset St, Providence, 536-9000. BLD $
Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Lobster Pot Serving traditional New
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149 Main St, East Greenwich • 401-398-2822
England classics and seafood. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100 Br L D $$-$$$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284, 3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren 401-289-0887. LD $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 584-7000. BLD $$$
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 BBrLD$ PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett. 401789-3200. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$ Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $ Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside IrishAmerican pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/ American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Locally sourced, freshly made bites for breakfast and lunch. 166 Valley St, Bldg 10, Providence, 437-6090 BL $-$$
Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 7820100. LD $$-$$$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$
MuMu Cuisine Asian fusion cuisine specializing in sushi, Chinese fusion and Thai. 220 Atwells Ave, Providence, 369-7040 LD $$-$$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
The Coast Guard House Upscale New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 401-7890700. LD $$-$$$
Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$
Nami Fun, stylish sushi and hibachi. 198 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-6559. LD $$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950. BrLD $$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$
Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 2727675. LD $-$$
The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $
XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $
Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 7518890. BBrLD $$
The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
Worth The Drive:
Black Bass Grille Photography: Force 4 Photography
Black Bass Grille
is a restaurant located in the seaside sailing community of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, right in charming Padanaram Village. Enjoy dinner on their lovely patio and sip a Dark & Stormy while watching the sunset over the
harbor. Black Bass offers classic New England seafood alongside a collection of creative cuisine made from the freshest local products. They also offer salads, sandwiches and regulars say they’ve got “the best burger in town.”
Can’t-Miss Dish: The Black Bass Burger The Black Bass Burger
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So Entertaining
3rd Annual Galilee Tournament and Seafood Festival returns September 6-7
Splashing into September 1.
Photo: RI Saltwater Anglers Association
September 6-7: Saltwater anglers and seafood lovers unite at the 3rd Annual Galilee Fishing Tournament and Seafood Festival to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, Special Olympics Rhode Island and the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Financial Aid Program. The Fishing for Hope Tournament is open to both adults and juniors with awards given out for boat and shore catches. The Seafood Festival takes place from 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday. It features food, drink, entertainment, vendors, fishing boat tours, rock wall climbing and more. Tournament: $15 adult; $5 junior. Seafood Festival: Free. 92 State Street, Narragansett. www.galileetourney.com.
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September 26-27: Join Audubon naturalists for some mushrooming, birding and fireside dining at the Mushrooming, Owling and Elegant Dining at the Maxwell Mays Lakeside Cabin event. Finish the night by enjoying the sunset while sipping wine on the deck! $75-$85. 3-8pm. 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry. www.asri.org.
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September 20: Take a look through the telescope at the moon and the constellations during Sky Gazing in the Quarry Meadow with Brown University’s Robert Horton and Scott MacNeill. Bring a chair, blankets and a flashlight. $5-$15. 8-9:30pm. Ballard Park, 1 Ocean Heights Road, Newport. www.ballardpark.org.
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September 20: Do some good for the Earth. Take part in Save the Bay’s International Coastal Cleanup, a global event in which volunteers remove trash from the shoreline and document the items they find. Data is compiled and published in an annual report that policy-makers use to reduce the problem. www.savebay.org/icc.
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September 17: Got a need for speed? The best high adrenaline films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival are coming to Narragansett for the Radical Reels Tour. Watch these flicks and get stoked about skiing, biking, riding or paddling. $15. 7pm. 3 Beach Street, Narragansett. www. denalievents.com. September 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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So Entertaining | Calendar
By Erin Balsa
September
September 2-30: As if 69 craft beers on tap weren’t reason enough to head to the Mews Tavern, the watering hole also offers Stump! Trivia every Tuesday night. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 456 Main Street, Wakefield. 783-9370, www. stumptrivia.com. September 2-30: Adults, are you sick of reading that amazing book and then having nobody to discuss it with? Try the Peace Dale Library’s Evening Book Discussion Group, which takes place on the first Tuesday of every month. Free. 6:30pm. 1057 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 789-1555, www.skpl.org. September 3-24: Returning from its summer hiatus is Mother Goose Storytime at the East Greenwich Free Library. The interactive literacy program takes place every Wednesday and is geared for ages three months through two years. Free. 10:30-11am. 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. 884-9510, www.eastgreenwichlibrary.org. September 3-24: Dance on into The Towers on a Wednesday night for Ballroom Dance Lessons. Enjoy an evening of dance while taking in breathtaking views of the ocean; lessons change regularly. No experience or partner necessary. $15-$22. 6-10:30pm. 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com. September 4-25: Do you love fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, meat, breads, pastries, flowers, honey, cheese and gelato? If so, shop at the Westerly/Pawcatuck Farmers Market, which takes place every Thursday
behind 85 Main Street in Westerly. 10am-1pm. Commerce Street, Westerly. www.farmfresh.org. September 5: The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly invites the public to an Opening Reception for A Change of Seasons, an exhibition that runs through September 28. Featured artists include John Fast and Nina Briggs. Free. 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. www.westerlyarts.com. September 5: Spend your Friday night with the good people of The Contemporary Theater Company for Micetro Improv, where the actors make up scenes, characters, songs, poems and more all in attempt to keep you entertained. 9:30-11pm. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com. September 5-26: Newport Storm invites the public to have a beer (or three) on them. Each Friday at the brewery’s Fridays@six event visitors can sample several craft beers. Only a limited number of people are allowed in; sign-up begins at noon every Friday. Free. 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 849-5232, www.newportstorm.com. September 5-26: Stargazers and astronomy lovers rejoice: Frosty Drew Observatory’s Public Stargazing Nights take place every Friday night, where they open their dome, sky theatre and telescopes to the public, weather permitting. Free. Dusk. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. 364-9508, www.frostydrew.org. September 5-26: Every Friday night it’s Bring Your Own Improv night at the Warwick Museum of Art. Feel free to shout out topics for the actors to tackle or just to sit back quietly and take in the hilarious show. $3-$7. 7pm family-friendly; 9pm PG-13. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 261-7678, www. bringyourownimprov.com. September 5-27: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theater every Friday and
September 11-14: Ogle powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international manufacturers at the Newport International Boat Show at the Newport Yachting Center. $15-$30; children under 12 free with adult. 10am6pm Thursday-Saturday; 10am-5pm Sunday. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. www.newportboatshow.com. Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring hilarious improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. 849-3473, www.bitplayers.net. September 5-28: Granite Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. This mystery comedy tells the story of 10 strangers trapped on an island; one by one they’re accused of murder. See if you can predict who done it. $12$20. 2pm & 8pm show times. 1 Granite Street, Westerly. 596-2341, www. granitetheatre.com. September 6: Meditation calms the mind while also opening individuals to the inner peace hidden within. Try finding your
inner bliss at Meditation for Spiritual Awareness with Dr. Alan Post featuring instruction, meditation, discussion and more. Free. 4:30-6pm. 315 Main Street, Wakefield. 782-2126, www.allthatmatters.com. September 6-27: At the Coastal Growers Farmers Market you’ll find great produce and products from local vendors including Absalona Greenhouse, Jack’s Snacks, Seven Stars Bakery, Barden Family Orchard, Matunuck Oyster Farm and more. 8:30am12:30pm. 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown. www.farmfresh.org. September 12-14: More than 90 contemporary quilts from all over New England will be on display during the South County Museum’s 29th Annual Quilt Folk Art Show. Two American Girl dolls will be raffled off at the show. $8. 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett.
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September 1-16: Charlestown Gallery welcomes Amy Goodwin and Mark Freedman to show at Diamonds and Rust, an exhibition of paintings. While at the gallery, take time to browse the more than 100 additional works of art. 5000 South County Trail, Charlestown. 364-0120, www. charlestowngalleryri.com.
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September 13: The Greenwich Odeum presents the Odeum Comedy Series featuring NYC funny man Joe Devito. The comedian has been seen on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Comedy Central. $15. 8pm. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4000, www.theodeum.org. September 13: September is a great time to see migrating hawks, swallows and shorebirds along the coast. At Kayaking and Birding the Charlestown Breachway you’ll do just that… while kayaking on one of the best saltwater ponds in Rhode Island. $55-$65. 10am-1pm. Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown. www.asri.org. September 20: The University of Rhode Island invites you on a Whale Watch. No, it’s not on campus… it’s departing from campus! Dress in layers and pack a lunch and snacks. You’ll be out on the sea for the entire day; it’s any animal-lover’s dream. $22. 9am-5pm. 50 Upper College Road, Kingston. 874-2726, www.uri.edu.
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September 20: Pete Correale, notorious for his brash brand of comedy, will perform at the Nasty Show at
Comix at Foxwoods. This show is not for the faint of heart; expect this seasoned vet to put on a “truly uproarious show.” $20-$40. 10:30pm. 39 Norwich-Westerly Road, Ledyard, CT. 860-312-3000, www.foxwoods.com. September 25: Mohegan Sun welcomes Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush to its Wolf Den. Known for his Americana and bluegrass music, Bush is on tour promoting his new album, Circles Around Me. 8pm. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-2267711, www.mohegansun.com. September 27: The Tomaquag Museum will host Smithsonian Day, their own special version of Smithsonian Magazine’s 10th Annual Museum Day. Visitors will enjoy free admission and free reign of the building to explore all things Native American. Free. 390A Summit Road, Exeter. 4919063, www.tomaquagmuseum.org. September 28: Ocean House presents Movie Night: An American in Paris. Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and then enjoy the film in the hotel’s drawing room along with freshly popped popcorn and candy. $38 adults; $20 children. 6-9pm. 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly. 584-7000, www. oceanhouseevents.com.
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The Pursuit of Creativity Two artists’ journey from Santa Fe to Quidnessett Nancy Reid Carr’s parents
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were understandably less than thrilled when she dropped out of college a year short of graduation and moved, more or less unannounced, to Santa Fe to pursue an artist’s dream. But sometimes in your life, a light just goes off – in this case, a flashbulb – and you have to choose between the safer path and doing what calls to you. As a creative-writing major at Roger Williams University, Nancy was required to take a studio arts class to graduate and decided to try photography. She was immediately hooked. “It came naturally to me, and my professor, Denny Moers, encouraged me to follow my artistic vision,” she recalls. The southwest always held an allure for Nancy, but she knew nobody in Santa Fe. However, she soon found work at coffee shops, bartending and especially working for other photographers, learning the craft while getting paid to frame and print. At a time when film and darkrooms still prevailed, she began experimenting with alternative processing, including producing positive black and white images from large negatives and mounting the semi-transparent images on aluminum with bolts and plexiglass. It was a sign of things to come, although her career in photography took a detour into marriage –she met her husband, painter R. Michael Carr, at one of the cafes where she worked – and parenthood (her daughters, Thea and Dylan Rose, are now nine and six). Nancy took jobs as a portrait photographer and even photographing horses
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before she reacquainted herself with the idea of printing photographs on alumimum. In the intervening years, digital had replaced film, and special printers using highly adhesive ink enabled Nancy to print color on both flat sheets of metal and on pieces of aluminum that can be then shaped into jewelry. Favored subjects include natural patterns found in clouds and tree branches, female figures and mandalas, circular patterns traditionally used as a focus for meditation. “In all of my work, I try to create a calm, serene vibe,” says Nancy. “I like to find a harmonious place in chaotic structures.” The process of printing on aluminum renders any white spaces transparent, allowing the shimmering metal to show through and lending a luminous, threedimensional effect to Nancy’s photos. “It has changed the way I shoot,” she explains. “If I see a beautiful green field full of trees and grasses, I don’t even bother now because there’s no white.” She has
also learned to oversaturate colors and tweak images to bring out contrasts that best show off the metal, lending a luminosity to backlit clouds, for example. Nancy exhibits her work at regional art shows – including side-by-side with her husband at this year’s Wickford Art Festival – and sells via wholesalers to a variety of specialty shops, as well. The couple recently moved from cramped quarters in West Warwick to a new home in the Quidnessett area of North Kingstown that includes a shared 1,500-square-foot studio with enough space to welcome in customers and perhaps one day provide gallery space for their paintings and photos. Photographer and oil painter work side-by-side, frequently seeking out each other’s opinions and feedback. “Although we don’t collaborate, we still communicate a lot,” says Nancy. “We’re kind of opposite personalities: he’s very mellow and laid-back, and I’m more high-strung and hot-headed, but if we were more similar we’d probably butt heads.” After stints in Santa Fe and Charleston, S.C., the Carrs are happy to be back in Michael’s home state and the place where Nancy first decided to follow her artistic heart. “Rhode Island is the only place in New England where we had any desire to live,” and having found the perfect house to raise their family and create their artwork, “we’re never moving again,” says Nancy.
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South County Ghosts Haunt the House mines heartbreak for powerful folk There are some serious
spectral forces at work on Haunt the House’s fulllength debut, Jack Rabbit Jones. Some of them are the ghosts of olde time music, simple and from the gut, the kinds of things that tend to wind up exorcised by studio polish and insincerity. Others are the astrally projected souls of a Who’s Who of local heavy hitters, like Allysen Callery, Amato Zinno of Vudu Sister, and Bessie Bessin of Pier Jump. But mostly what you hear are the ghosts of one man’s love and loss. “I got married when I was 20. I ended up getting divorced at 22. I wasn’t ready for a relationship, marriage or anything like that,” says Will Houlihan, who started Haunt the House as a solo project before putting together a band for the new record. “I was devastated about what had happened. Then I met a girl when I was about 24 or 25, and was just in the mode of trying to rebuild a family because I was so hurt about what had happened and I felt like that was what I needed again in my life. But I didn’t really give myself the time to heal, didn’t give myself the time to grow, so I remarried. We were married for about three years, something had happened and we ended up getting a divorce.” Add to that the fact that he has a son from each marriage, and that he didn’t find his love for music until after his second divorce. “I was having a hard time making heads or tails of it. Is this even okay for me to be doing? I’ve always been the guy to go work three jobs. So I was struggling with whether or not this was
acceptable to do as a father.” Love, betrayal, regret, fear. These are the ghosts that inhabit the dusty corners of Jack Rabbit Jones and Will channels them like a chord-strumming medium. One could argue that he got two lifetimes worth of whatever it is that drives other songwriters in just one decade, but at least they drive him. He turned it into something powerful, which isn’t to say he’s not a little bit broken – after all, a man who sings like he does can’t be faking it – but he’s too humble to brag about being stronger for it, or for saying that his music hits somewhere close to where a cynic like me might think faith belongs, which isn’t surprising considering how significant a role his own beliefs play in his life and his music. “It’s inextricable from my personality. I see it as something integral to my being an artist. If I didn’t have that, I don’t know how inspired I’d be because naturally I tend towards being miserable and brooding. I think in the last couple of years God’s provided opportunity to show me that things aren’t always bleak. It’s been reiterated over and over again, even through my bleakest times. “Everything that has happened has been a blessing. Even the things that haven’t been good in the moment. I look back and see that those things needed to happen,” he says. “This is my opportunity to really pursue something and show them that if you believe in something you should go for it. No matter what the obstacles are you can overcome them as long as you have good intentions, a good heart and patience.”
All of that pain and trust in something bigger than himself are imbued with a heartbreaking scope and atmosphere on Jack Rabbit Jones. Accordion, mandolin, upright bass and often painfully beautiful harmonies fill out the space where Will’s voice and chords once lingered and disintegrated like sonic apparitions on his solo EP and in the intimate performances he built his reputation on. This month, Will takes Haunt the House on the road with Bessie and Amato for a smattering of shows across New England, including a stop at Fall Fest at Misquamicut Beach on September 12. “There’s an energy at a live show that you can’t get on a recording,” he says, and at this point whatever it is that drives him – pain, God, wanting to be something his boys will look up to – lights up his eyes. “You finish a song on stage and that moment between finishing the last chord and the applause, if there is any, is magic. It’s like you put something out there and you let it go.”
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By Grace Lentini
Bounty of the Bay Whether it’s hooked, dredged or caught in pots, we’re lucky to have amazing seafood at our beck and call. So, what better way to thank the hardworking fishermen and women than by eating lots and lots of what they catch. We sampled fisherman’s platters from across South County, and it’s just our opinion, but you should get out and try a few too.
“These are the biggest scallops I’ve ever seen on a fisherman’s platter in my entire life, ” were the sentiments of one of our staff members. Between the flaky and succulent fish, big butterfly shrimp, whole belly clams and clam cakes (extra points), everything had just the right amount of batter while still maintaining its fresh taste. Even the tartar sauce stood out. It was not too heavy and had a nice sweetness to it. 1175 Succotash Road, Wakefield. 783-2050, www.jimsdock.com.
Iggy’s “My grandfather always said that a sign of good chowder is one that’s thick enough so you can stand your spoon up in it – this you certainly can,” said one of our staff members. This was the only platter that included clam chowder and we’re so glad it did, especially since we could taste the dill while chewing on the big pieces of clam. Even the scallops were tasty, even though they were bay scallops as opposed to their bigger sea scallop counterparts. 1157 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 7835608. 889 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick. 737-9459, www.iggysdoughboys.com.
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Champlin’s Believe it or not, this fried fisherman’s platter was not as heavy as it looks. “I feel like I could still go swimming after,” said one of our staff members. We particularly liked how easy the fried shrimp were to eat, seeing as they did not have any tails. It was also a nice surprise to have both fried whole belly clams and clam strips to choose from. The fried fish was also very pleasing; the batter to fish ratio worked well, and the hand cut fries really topped it all off nicely. 256 Great Island Road, Narragansett. 783-3152, www.champlins.com.
Finn’s Harborside Isn’t it a nice change to appreciate seafood on a non-fried basis? Well this baked platter covered that base. With generous portions of lobster claws, large stuffed shrimp, stuffed mushrooms and stuffed fish, there was a little bit of everything for everyone. The stuffing really complemented the seafood. It was fresh and buttery. The scallops were also nice and meaty and maintained their texture. 38 Water Street, East Greenwich. 884-6363, www.finnsharborside.com.
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