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Renovated 4 bed, 2 bath colonial with in-town location. Open granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwoods, first floor bed and bath. Central A/C, Florida and solar rooms, living room, dining area, skylights, office, and decks. Walk to all town amenities. $285,000 Marnee, ext. 109
Short walk to the town beach from this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with awesome location in the Pier. Open living room, dining, kitchen, and family room. Wooded grounds provide shaded comfort and privacy. Ideal year round, summer home, or investment property. $599,000 Jack, ext. 102
Sun filled, 3 bedroom contemporary cape with open floor plan and vaulted ceilings is set back from the street for privacy. Gleaming hardwoods and marble, recessed lighting and surround sound, underground sprinklers and pet fence. Finished lower level. $360,000 Judy, ext. 103
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Spacious 2-3 bedroom condo with first floor master suite. Hardwoods, granite kitchen, family room with gas fireplace, living room, formal dining room. Additional 2 bedrooms and bath on the second level, plus office, den. Two car garage, full basement, deck. Near all amenities. $459,900 Kathy, ext. 114 or Marnee, ext. 109
“Brent Fields” – 2 spectacular estate sites – 5 acres each. Preliminary engineering complete, ready for your home and septic designs. Tucked away with private right of way access. Borders farmland. Minutes to ocean beach. $325,000 each
Circa 1780 cape with 3 bedrooms set on over an acre of private land. Totally redone island kitchen with sandstone counters and stainless steel appliances. Wood floors throughout. First floor master bedroom, family room with woodstove. A nice blend of history and charm. $199,900 Kathy, ext. 114
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This Month 25 Building it Better, Faster, Stronger URI researchers blind us with science... in a good way
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35 So Stylish Solving the mystery of the house on Secret Lake 37 Life/Style 40 What’s In Store 43 Whole Body 44 What’s in Store 51 Tastemaker
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Every Month 9 Letters/Editor’s Note 10 SoRhodeIsland.com 46 Business Spotlight
15 So Happening Celebrating natural history in Kingston 17 So & So 21 Social Network
50 Review 53 Foodie Journal 54 Tastemaker 56 Rhody Bites
61 So entertaining Falling into the November arts season 62 Calendar 65 Art View 66 On Stage
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Letters Way to Go, Brainiac I’ll be the first to admit that I was not a strong science student in school. There is absolutely nothing that interests me about organelles, vectors or chemical reactions. But, there’s something so fascinating about the application of science in the real world. How cool is it that paleontologists get to discover “new” species of dinosaurs? Or that archaeologists dig through millennia of human history? Believe it or not, some of the country’s leading scientists are working hard to cure cancer, chart the oceans and develop new spaceworthy materials for NASA – right here in
Rhode Island. This month, we put the sciences at the University of Rhode Island under a microscope – see what I did there? – and take a look at the great work they’re doing in the lab, and that they’re applying to the rest of the world.
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A local non-profit celebrates 20 years of preserving nature 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Rhode Island Natural History Survey (RINHS), an independent, nonprofit dedicated to furthering understanding of RI biota, ecology and geology. To celebrate, RINHS planned 20 special events throughout the course of the year. There are still RINHS events coming up, such as RI Natural History Week that begins on November 1. The culmination of the week’s events is a lecture by Prof. John Anderson on his Deep Things Out of Darkness book at the Quonset O Club on November 7. In it, he documents insights into some of history’s most famous natural historians and scientists (did you know that as Charles Darwin sailed the world for his research, he was prone to seasickness?). Other events include a Wreaths & Nature Crafting Walk and Workshop on November 8 and
the RINHS holiday potluck dinner on December 9, at the North Kingstown Knights of Columbus. Natural history is one of science’s most important disciplines. RINHS has been furthering this understanding 20 years now through a variety of programs. One of their premier programs is the BioBlitz, in which scientists and volunteers gather at a specified location to identify as many species of organisms as possible in a 24-hour period. The BioBlitz annually draws an average of 100 volunteers and benefits both the scientific community and the land-owning organization, which receives an assessment of the property and publicity. Another key program is Rhody Native, the goal of which is to preserve Rhode Island’s plant biodiversity and identity. The program relies on passionate volunteers who work directly with staff at
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outreach events, assisting with activities such as seed collecting and cleaning, and plant maintenance. To further their cause, Rhody Native also makes the state’s genetically native plants available for purchase at local retailers and through the RINHS website (which has a
detailed listing of local plantlife). If you’re unable to attend any of the events but want to contribute to this non-profit’s mission, or to volunteer for their programs, you can do so online. 874-5800, www.rinhs.org -Mike Sullivan
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A Toolkit Makes Learning About Science Fun Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your kids engaged with science outside the classroom? Since 1999, Jamestown-based The Young Scientists Club has been making quality science products that excite and inspire young scientists. Designed by a team of Harvard graduates, scientists, educators and parents, the variety of science kits and products aim to combine fun and fascination with quality and learning. They have a number of fun themed kits, like the Magic School Bus series, the Clifford the Big Red Dog series, the Nature Series, the Adventure Science Series and more. The kits come with hands-on games, activities and experiments accompanied with ageappropriate manuals. Kids can explore more specific scientific topics in detail by entering the online Clubhouse
on the Young Scientists Club website. Here, they will not only explore topics in depth, but can email questions, results and comments for a more enriching learning experience. The Young Scientists Club products have won numerous awards over the years and have even been featured on television shows such as Live with Regis and Kelly and The Today Show. They also have held summer camps in Jamestown for the last 15 years, where they test their products with the campers before sending them to production to ensure maximum kid satisfaction. Young Scientist Club products are sold in toy stores, educational stores and online stores and their website features a number of online activities and games, so check it out to learn more. 423-2841, www.theyoungscientistsclub.com -Claire Flanagan
The folks from Dennis Moffitt Painting (DMP) in Wakefield have done it again. Every season they paint the side of their building, and their newest mural of choice honored breast cancer survivors. What started as a pink wall with a pink ribbon inviting members of the community to add a name of someone in their life who has been touched by cancer has turned
into a work of art. Their next mural will be Thanksgiving themed and is currently being vetted for ideas by fifth and sixth graders. DMP will be putting their top five choices on Facebook and will have the community vote on the winning design to be painted. 1428 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 789-2181, www.facebook.com/ExperienceDMP -Grace Lentini November 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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waiting their turn to claim their dog. Soon it was our turn. I could barely contain my excitement. After telling the ADT employee Sampson’s name, he went into the trailer and came back out with a very skittish and timid dog, along with his veterinary paperwork. We walked Sampson around the parking lot so he could relieve himself, and gave him some water and treats. He climbed into the backseat and remained laying there until curiosity got the best of him. He carefully made his way onto my lap and stayed there until we arrived home, enjoying the sun and attention. Once the dog is in your hands, you’re responsible for loving, feeding, and taking care of your new foster. FOHA provides heartworm and flea tick prevention. You’re responsible for taking photos and updating the dog’s bio so that he/she is marketable on petfinder.com. You’ll need some patience while the dog adjusts. Sampson had a few accidents in our home, which is to be expected during the transition. We quickly fell into a routine – walking, playing fetch, learning tricks. He went from a very timid, sweet dog to a happy dog eager to give kisses and roll over for belly rubs. As a foster, you’re required to bring your dog to some pet adoption events. Sampson stole the show with his mild mannered ways, but there were no takers that day. I soon found myself a “foster
failure” – a foster home that ends up adopting the dog they are fostering. Although Sampson was meant to be our first foster, he pawed his way into our hearts and we couldn’t imagine our home without him. After adopting Sampson, we decided to foster another dog. We went through the same process and took in Sprout – a 1-2 year old stray terrier mix found in the south. Sprout is adorable, very high energy and loves to wake you up with sloppy French kisses. When he’s excited, he’ll jump as high as five feet in the air. Sprout had a few accidents in our home as well, but after working on his training, he was housebroken in no time. As a foster, you’re expected to follow through on any inquiries and applications that come through for your dog. I was very involved in finding Sprout his home – from answering questions about his demeanor and calling references for potential adopters to updating his bio on petfinder. com. Being fully involved in the process made it easier to say good-bye when he did find his forever home. Three weeks later, Christine, a young working woman from Hudson, NY showed serious interest in Sprout. After vetting her application, she was approved. We met Christine halfway so she could meet Sprout in person and decide if he was the right dog for her. Instantly, Sprout took to her
and she to him. I teared up as we drove back home, a little because I would miss him, but mostly because I was so happy that we were able to help Sprout find his forever home. We saved not one, but two dogs, from high kill shelters and found them loving homes with owners who truly love and appreciate them. Fostering is such a rewarding experience and one you will not regret. FOHA is actively looking for new foster homes; the more foster homes available, the more dogs we can save. If right now isn’t a good time to foster, consider volunteering. The organization is always looking for help with home visits, running their pet adoption events and more. www.FOHARI.org –Cristy Raposo
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hink about the childhood aspirations every scientist had growing up: I want to work with dinosaurs; I want to be a marine biologist; I want to save the world. There are a select few individuals who get to be everything they dreamed of, and who are making the world a better place. Believe it or not, these folks are making a huge difference in our own backyard, at the University of Rhode Island. Here are a few scientists who kept their dreams alive, and who make our lives better by doing the good work they do.
Digging Into the Field
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David Fastovsky chips away at dinosaur research David Fastovsky likes dinosaurs, a lot. A paleontologist and professor of geosciences at URI, he loves them so much that he critiqued his favorite children’s book, All About Dinosaurs, in his co-authored book Dinosaurs: A Concise Natural History. Although All About Dinosaurs was written in 1953 and was a bit clunky when it came to the semantics of the book, it inspired David to pursue a career in the field. (On a side note, the author of All About Dinosaurs, Roy Chapman Andrews, is thought to have been the inspiration for Indiana Jones.) David’s research at URI focuses on the appearance and early evolution of dinosaurs (circa 230 million years ago) and the extinction of dinosaurs (circa 66 million years ago). He’s done digs in the Gobi Desert, Latin America, sites across the United States and is now expanding into Europe. And according to David, his most interesting dig is always his next one. “They’re all good because each [dig] brings with it unique fossil discoveries, unique cultural experiences, exotic travel and a rich intellectual harvest,” he explains. “When I return, we try to synthesize and evaluate the things we’ve observed and discovered.” His most interesting discovery has to do with how exactly the dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago. “Prior to our work, everybody thought that dinosaurs went extinct gradually, over several million years,” he says. David and his colleagues were the first to definitively show that the extinction of the dinosaurs was abrupt, and the event that caused it was from a short-term catastrophe – like an asteroid. But you might be wondering why it’s important to fill in these knowledge gaps. Why should we care what happened 66 million years ago? Turns out that this information is entirely useful in the present day. As David puts it: “Dinosaurs are a superb system for modeling all kinds of things, from ecosystem behavior
David Fastovsky is a paleontologist and professor of geosciences
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“My work allows me to inhabit different worlds, much the way an archaeologist goes into the past, although my past involves completely different, wonderful places, that supported different ecosystems, populated with animals that, like so much non-fiction, could not plausibly be invented by a fiction writer.” - david fastovsky
David Fastovsky with geoscience students at the Grand Canyon
to extinctions. Those of us that study extinctions and recoveries have unique insights into how the Earth responds to major environmental catastrophes (and their associated extinctions), such as the one that we are unquestionably experiencing now with global climate change.” Thinking more locally, David insists that dinosaurs must have roamed over Rhode Island. There are a few rocky outcrops on Block Island and in nearby
Hartford, CT that are the right age to contain dinosaur fossils. In fact, there are rocks in Connecticut that have preserved dinosaur footprints. (Ever heard of Dinosaur State Park?) But Block Island doesn’t have any preserved dinosaur footprints because its dinosaur-preserving sediments were all ground away during the last glacial event and deposited into Narragansett Bay and ocean areas to the south. To be honest, David can’t believe that he gets to live out his life’s dream. “I love teaching,” he says. “I love my research, and like many of my colleagues, sometimes I can’t get over the fact that they pay me to do this!” His next big dig will take him to Spain and France where he will have the opportunity to collect more data on the dinosaurs’ mass extinction. Up until this point, the only meaningful data on the mass extinction has been collected in North America. He is able to pursue this research because he has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship (his second in fact). And for the foreseeable future, David will keep digging, because he knows that x never, ever marks the spot. web.uri.edu/geo/david–fastovsky
Preventing Disease
Photo (Top & Bottom L) Courtesy of URI, (Bottom R) James Jones
Annie de Groot is the change she wishes to see in the world The science of today is the technology of tomorrow. This is true of the work done by Annie de Groot, a vaccinologist and entrepreneur. She is the CEO/CSO of EpiVax, Inc, a vaccine design company she co-founded in 1998. At URI she is a research professor and director of the Institute for Immunology and Informatics (iCubed), which she founded in 2008 as part of the university’s emerging biotechnology program. Throughout her career she’s been recognized on the national, international and local level including just this past September, when she was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the vaccine industry by VaccineNation. But what inspires a person to work in the field of vaccinology? For Annie, it was when she witnessed what was available to those who could pay for health care and those who could not – the consequences were often lethal. “Once the disparities became clear to me, there was no turning back,” she says.
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“As a medical student, I rotated through hospitals in Zaire, South Africa and Peru. Those experiences are indelibly etched into my memory. In those farflung places, I was witness to deaths from vaccine-preventable disease. Who was dying? Children. Their mothers mourned them. But to the outside world, they were just a number, a statistic, another death from measles that did not need to occur.” It is from those experiences, that she learned that vaccines were lifesaving and that access to health care is a human right. She firmly believes that right should not be limited by geography or circumstances of birth. “I am driven to improve access to health care and to vaccines everywhere in the world,” emotes Annie. With the addition of iCubed to URI in 2008, URI has become a leader in the field of vaccine discovery. The focus of iCubed is on applying cuttingedge bioinformatic tools to accelerate the development of treatments and cures for a number of diseases. “Because I know that access to vaccines can be lifesaving, I find the work that we do at EpiVax and iCubed to be
Annie with medical student Gina Chen
passionately interesting,” she says. “When I worked with the measles vaccination campaign in Zaire and in South Africa, I learned about the power of vaccination against disease. Now I have the opportunity (with my colleagues at EpiVax) to research and develop an AIDS vaccine and vaccines against Hepatitis C, influenza, TB and, yes, Ebola too.” She believes that a vaccine is truly the only hope to stop Ebola in West Africa. For Annie, “when addressing health inequality, rather than focusing on the reason why the inequity exists, I do not ask why it came to be – but why not make it change.” In true form, Annie’s company EpiVax has already analyzed the Ebola vaccine. The results of that analysis are available to the research world on the EpiVax website. www.immunome.org, www. epivax.com
Living at the extremes
Photography: (Top) Courtesy of URI, (Bottom ) James Jones
Brad Seibel explores the ocean’s depths If you asked any Rhode Islander what their favorite season is, nine times out of ten they would answer the fall. Why? Because the scorching heat of the summer has passed and the freezing cold of the winter has yet to come upon us. While most folks are trying to escape these extreme temperatures, Brad Seibel is fascinated by them. As an associate professor of biological sciences, Brad studies the responses of marine animals to extreme environments. He’s concerned with these animals’ responses to low oxygen levels, elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and extreme temperatures. The animals he studies are adapted to live in areas that are fatal to most humans. His adventures have taken him to Antarctica, the Red Sea, the Eastern Tropical Pacific (hundreds of miles off the coast of Central America) and deep-sea canyons off Monterey, California, to name a few. “I love being out at sea, in or on the ocean. I love just observing and trying to figure out how things (animals and the environment) work,” he says. “I’m constantly amazed by the ability of animals to find ways around apparent constraints. Conditions that seem completely inhospitable to humans are normal for most animals.” He’ll be heading to Antarctica this January to study krill, a small shrimp-like crustacean, and how they deal with rising temperatures and increasing levels of CO2. The temperature throughout most of the ocean surrounding Antarctica, the Southern Ocean, is permanently below zero and most animals that live there die if temperatures warm by just a few degrees. The Antarctic Peninsula has been warming steadily and faster than anyplace else on the planet. While his research adds to the climate change conversation, he can also dial down and add to the knowledge base of rarely seen deep water species. For example, while exploring a deep-sea canyon off Monterey, California using submersibles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, he
Brad Seibel is a comparative animal physiologist
“You never know what might become important. Studying jellyfish lead to the discovery of the green fluorescent protein that is enormously important now in medical research. A deep-sea microbe lead to a major discovery that transformed molecular biology. Those are not my studies, but just examples of research that had no obvious application at the outset, but became extremely important to people.” - Brad Seibel
happened upon a rocky outcrop that had numerous octopuses brooding eggs. He was able to return to that site about once every month or two, and found the same octopus sitting in the same spot with the same eggs for 4.3 years. “I think this discovery strains what was previously known for the limits of animal endurance (we believe the mother octopus didn’t eat for 4.3 years) and tells something about what is important for deep-sea animals,” Brad explains. “It is important to create large, well-developed offspring that can immediately start foraging on large prey because the deep-sea has relatively little food.”
Brad Seibel with a jumbo squid aboard a resarch vessel
So the next time you’re watching the Discovery Channel and wondering, “who are these scientists that go to the remote expanses of our planet?” You can say, “Brad Seibel. And he works in at the University of Rhode Island.” www.uri.edu/cels/bio/seibel
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How many people can say that they’ve made 130 pipe bombs? Jimmie Oxley can, and she does it for science. Or, should I say, for the science of keeping us safe. She is one of the top explosives experts in the world, and as professor of chemistry and co-director of the Center of Excellence for Explosives, Detection, Mitigation and
Professor of chemistry Jimmie Oxley in her URI lab
Response, Jimmie has examined almost every type of explosive. “Science is about how things work, and that’s fascinating,” she beams. “Whether the question is how to put it together, how to keep it running or how to take it apart, that’s interesting.” The mission of the center is “to protect the nation from the physical and economic harm, caused by the threat, real or perceived, of attack using explosive devices. [They] pursue this mission using both ground-breaking research and widespread education.” One of her goals is to make bombs less scary for the people whose job it is to deal with explosives. And for those of us who will hopefully never have to deal with a bomb, the best thing to do if ever faced with that threat is to call the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Squad – in RI that is the State Fire Marshal – and follow their directions to the T. Another way she is educationg folks about bombs is by offering an open class on Friday afternoons from 3:30-5pm in Pastore Hall. She’s been offering this class for 14 years, in fact. “There are a few retirees who have never missed a class. The topic is forensics; thus, the class covers many
A pyrotechnic display from Jimmie Oxley
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“We work with students; we work with small business owners; we work with large companies; and we work with lots of government agencies. It’s not boring and it’s never the same. Most importantly the people at URI are friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to work.” - Jimmie oxley
subjects, but it’s free and it’s fun,” she explains. “We also have a number of classes in explosives; these are not free and are somewhat restricted.” Aside from these public classes she also does a lot of training for first responders and law enforcement personnel, about 100 to 150 annually. By working with these first responders she has learned what they need. For example, safer explosive training aids for bomb dogs have been created as well as new methods for detecting explosives. “Unlike most academics, our view is not restricted to the lab; it just starts there,” she says. “I chose to pursue
a chemistry degree because the subject was challenging. Maybe because all that we can see or touch is made up of just a few building blocks.” www. energetics.chm.uri.edu, ww2.uri.edu/who/jimmie-oxley-2
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dress culture, thrown it into the air and imagined how it applies to long-duration space travel. He has to consider how zero gravity and cosmic radiation will affect travelers once they leave Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field. “Any materials used may need to incorporate some element of radiation shielding, requiring a whole new set of fabrics,” he explains. Because his research concerns missions that will takes years or even lifetimes, he is assuming that all materials will have to be part of a closed loop system, where everything is reusable within a ship’s environment. Real life examples of these closed loop systems currently occur on the International Space Station, submarines and Antarctic expeditions. Karl is continually fascinated by his research. “Apparel and textiles touch on nearly every facet of human life and experience. The way we dress ourselves and the reasons we do so are deeply integrated with our identities as individuals, groups, cultures and even – in a certain light – as a species,” he explains. “The simple question ‘What shall we wear?’ when brought into space-based communities and long duration space exploration uncovers a nearly boundless area of inquiry relating to human identity, gender, physical vulnerability and number of psychological, cultural and sociological issues.” So, as you can see, the question of “what does one wear in space?” is not as easily answered as you may have imagined. Karl has to think outside of the box and draw from his years of experience to even begin to answer this question. According to him, “to be human is to have a creative spirit; to be a human being is to have that drive to imagine, to build, to wonder and to experience the world in a way that almost allows you to be slightly awed by it. Human beings imagine ourselves into existence. We imagine what we are and then we become it.” Well, with the amount of brain power emanating from Karl Aspelund’s brain, I’m sure our travels into space will be comfortable, fashionable and more than anything we could have imagined. web.uri.edu/tmd/meet/karl-aspelund
“Science fiction films and stories contain a number of clues to what humans anticipate from their future and show us how we dream our culture into existence before we create the technology.” - Karl Aspelund
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As we think about space as the final frontier, we must also think about the clothing our future selves will be wearing as we continue to explore the stars. This is what Karl Aspelund spends his time doing. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, and is in the second year of a research project that focuses on the needs and constraints of intravehicular (on-board) clothing for long duration space expeditions. “This came out of my association with the 100 Year Starship organization,” he says “that aims to assemble all necessary knowledge to enable human space flight beyond our solar system by 2112.” As an anthropologist and a designer, his research interests are directed toward how apparel and design play a vital role in the creation of personal, ethnic and national identity. “Before I went into anthropology, I was a designer, so I can bring the focus of both disciplines to the project,” he says. “For the past year or so, we’ve begun to look into issues relating to human exploration and clothing, by gathering everything we could on practices, design and technology related to the space program, but also how humans have dealt with clothing on long duration expeditions and isolated habitats throughout history.” Karl has taken everything he knows about the last 40,000 years of human
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She sprayed it into my mostly dry hair and combed it through before she flat ironed my hair to set it. Not only was I pumped to have tamed my curls, but I was glad to know that my glorious new shade of red would be brilliant for a while instead of fading away within a week or two, like most reds tend to do. So after my three-hour mini-vacation I was not only feeling relaxed, but I was also feeling fabulous. I headed off into the weekend with my shiny head held high, rocking a brand new hairstyle that was sleek, hip, oh-so red and oh-so frizz free. Now I just needed to go out and show it off. Who’s up for a cocktail?
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By Marylou Butler
Silken Touch Rosemary Pacheco on the beauty of silk flowers Since graduating from the Ray College of Design in Chicago, Rosemary Pacheco has carried her talents through many careers. She’s run the gamut from fashion illustration to jewelry designer to actress and now silk flower specialist. She started her business, Daniel Rose Silk Effects, in 2012. Rosemary uses her design skills and expertise to style weddings and events as well as home and corporate décor. She is based in South Kingstown.
Instead of just choosing colors, themes have become increasingly popular for weddings. What services do you provide using themes and how have websites like Pinterest and Thumbtack driven the interest and demand? I can style one bouquet or an entire room. I call my centerpieces tablescapes and I can match those to your theme. Pinterest has driven a lot of interest in wedding themes. Sometimes brides will come to me with ideas in hand without realizing how much it will cost. One of the things I can do [to have] wishes meet reality is to work with the bride and offer alternatives that provide the look without the price. One bride came to me with a carved stone planter that she wanted for her centerpiece. The planter cost more than her entire budget per table,
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so we cut PVC pipe to the size of the vases and I wrapped them with textured paper. It was a winter wedding and she loved white and crystals, so I added white Fuji Mums and crystal laced branches and she got the look she wanted without the price. Your company also has a rental program for floral arrangements. Why rent versus buy? The rental program is aimed at my clients at corporate offices, restaurants, hotels and other businesses that have common areas or waiting rooms. I can provide seasonal, holiday or other décor on a frequent or occasional basis for customers who don’t want to purchase items and then have to store them. Using silks also avoids any allergy issues for customers and guests. I do have clients that rent for their homes as well, sometimes utilizing a prized possession like an antique wagon or a special vase.
What are kissing balls? Kissing Balls are awesome; I love them. It is a tradition that started in Victorian England. They were used for hanging in the home, much as mistletoe is used today, or carried by brides. We have ornaments that are made to hang in the home made by my sister Jacqueline Bean, who is my partner is this business, or I can style an all floral kissing ball for brides or their flower girls to carry. Kissing balls can be designed to any style. Instead of all floral you can incorporate vines, moss, willow, muslin and other elements. There is definitely an uptick in popularity. Another look that is gaining popularity is the brooch bouquet. Brooches and other jewelry can be wired in amongst the flowers or the entire bouquet can be made of brooches. The possibilities and combinations are endless.
You also caught the acting bug while in Chicago and have stayed with it. Do you ever get to dress sets or provide props? Oh, yes. When I came back to RI I was so pleased to find a large independent film community so I have had the opportunity to continue acting. I have written a short film and I am working on a full-length script right now. I have been able to get involved in designing sets and finding props. It’s so much fun! It is similar to designing themes for events. I was an extra in the Woody Allen film that was shot here in RI this summer and I sold them a floral piece for their set. It was great!
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You’ve worked with both fresh flowers and silks. What drew you to the silk flowers? The first thing to know is these are not your grandmother’s silk flowers. Today’s silks are so botanically correct that they are works of art. They look real, they feel real and they give you the chance to have an out-of-thebox design for your event. Want holly berries in July? Done. Is your favorite flower too fragile to use in a fresh bouquet? No problem. You never have to worry that the flowers will bloom too soon or too late, you get to keep them and they last forever. When I was working at Michael’s I loved doing the custom designs and I had a knack for it so I thought that starting my own business was a natural next step.
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Tourist season has wound down and that means one thing: Time to take our state back! In that spirit, we went to Jamestown for some farm-to-table, or should we say ocean-to-table, dining at Plantation at the Bay. Turn the page to read about their thoughtful seaside dining. November 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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So Delicious | Review
By Stacey Place
Seaside Dining A taste of the ocean’s bounty in Jamestown South County resident, I have lots of great memories growing up by the ocean. One of them is going with my grandparents to the buffet brunch at the Bay Voyage Inn in Jamestown. With carved prime rib and permission from my grandfather to eat dessert first (wouldn’t want to fill up on main courses when there was bread pudding and slices of chocolate cake to be had), it was heaven for a kid. Even 20 something years later, the Bay Voyage Inn remains on the Jamestown shore with stunning views of both the Jamestown Harbor and the Newport Bridge. The inn was originally a private residence located in Newport and was moved by barge to its current location in 1889. (What a sight that must have been!) Today, the inn is run by Wyndham Resorts and Hotels and features 33 one-bedroom suites. The dining room, renamed Plantation at the Bay, opened a year ago and is run by Plantation Catering of Newport. With an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine, Executive Chef Dan Murillo has developed a seasonal menu fit for a wide variety of tastes. The restaurant is open for dinner Thursday-Monday from 5-10pm. On Thursday nights, there is a dinner special which includes two entrées and a bottle of wine for $40.
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On a recent cold and rainy autumn night, I brought a friend across the Jamestown bridge to try out the new restaurant. Knowing Plantation Catering’s reputation for having excellent food, I was excited to see how that would translate in a restaurant setting. The restaurant is divided into several sections – the Bay room (which was occupied by a wedding party on the night I was there), a covered outdoor veranda, a lounge space featuring a cozy mahogany bar and a dining room the restaurant calls the tavern. We sat in a section of the tavern that was quaint, exactly what you would expect from a historic inn. Even on a cloudy, rainy night, we enjoyed the views of the harbor and the Newport bridge. The service was excellent from top to bottom. Our server, Matt, was professional and friendly, pacing our meal perfectly. The restaurant has an extensive cocktail list with something for every taste and budget. The wine list didn’t have a lot of selections, but there were several values to be had including a Moet & Chandon Rosé for $10 a glass. I tried their Hendrick’s Mojito ($12) which was served in a pint glass and contained Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germain, muddled lemon and mint and topped with club soda. Being a Henderick’s Gin fan, I loved this drink. I planned to
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switch to a glass of champagne after my cocktail, but the cocktail was so strong, I couldn’t have anything else (and I’m not a lightweight). Choosing appetizers was a tough task because everything sounded good. I don’t know what I was thinking when I chose the Plantation Raw
Bar Sampler ($27), but I’m glad I did. On this night, there were four delicious raw oysters and two perfectly cooked jumbo shrimp, which were accompanied by housemade cocktail and mignonette sauces. There was also a serving of scallop ceviche, and although it was simply prepared, it was very good, and I could have eaten an entire bowl. My friend tried the Fried Calamari ($12) and loved it. The tender calamari rings were breaded and fried, then served with a mix of balsamic cooked shallots, peppadew peppers and Roma tomatoes. Unusual for a seaside restaurant, Plantation at the Bay features just as many dishes on its menu for landlubbers as it does for seafood aficionados. My friend and I contemplated the Grilled Filet Mignon ($42) because its preparation sounded amazing. Although we both liked the idea of a filet topped with chimichurri sauce and accompanied by basil-tomato and pickled onion salad, we decided to choose seafood entrées. The Coriander Spiced Yellow Fin Tuna Steak ($28) was a winner. The tuna was very fresh, and it was flash seared to give it a nice crust while maintaining
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its gorgeous raw interior. It was accompanied by a deep-fried scallion and pickled ginger rice cake. It was especially good dunked in the honey/ lime dressing served with the fish. The Pan Seared Sea Scallops ($29) and its accompaniments (fingerling potatoes, peas, carrots, cabbage and Italian Speck) were floating in a savory, saffron broth. Although the scallops were cooked well, the affects of the sear were lost in this preparation which seemed more like a stew than the menu described. Though I didn’t have dessert first, my grandfather would have been proud I managed to save room for it. The Crème Brulée ($6) special of the night was loaded with local blueberries and had just a hint of lemon flavor. The bargain of the night, however, was the gigantic slice of Kahlua Toffee Mousse Cake ($7). The cake was very
moist and separated by layers of rich Kahlua mousse with chunks of sweet, crunchy toffee pieces surrounding it on the plate. The piece was so large it could have fed a table of four. No matter the season, the views from Plantation at the Bay are beautiful. Fall in Jamestown is a time to be savored. The town is settling into its off-season pace, so there’s no fighting for parking spaces or beach traffic to contend with. I suggest you head over the bridge, settle in with a glass of Champagne and sample some of Chef Murillo’s creations.
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Giving Thanks for Deliciousness Food events and local spirits make for an extra-special Thanksgiving One of the best things about the fall is the proliferation of pumpkinflavored everything. While some of them are great – I’ve made pumpkin whoopee pies with bourbon-cream cheese frosting, and pumpkin bread pudding to great acclaim for Turkey Day – some of them are terrible. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, I’m looking at you… and your Twitter handle. One of the best pumpkin iterations is made right here in South Kingstown: Sons of Liberty Pumpkin Spice Whiskey. How good is it? SOL Pumpkin Spice was voted World’s Best Flavored Whiskey at the 2014 Whisky Magazine World Whiskies Awards in London. The brew has fresh roasted pumpkin flavors, with notes of cinnamon, allspice, clove, vanilla and sweet orange. But, with great flavor comes great responsibility. This release is hard to find, despite the fact that SOL is making significantly more of it than they did in 2013 (and using 30,000lbs of pumpkins from Carpenter’s Farm as opposed to last year’s 4,000lbs). Your best bet is to head directly to the distillery for a tour and tasting, and then take home a bottle for yourself. Whether or not you want to share it with your family on Thanksgiving is up to you. 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 284-4006, www.solspirits.com Savor the Season at Weekapaug Inn Thanksgiving dinner is about family and tradition, especially culinary tradition. (Two years ago I tried serving a gratin of Yukon gold potatoes and mushrooms in place of mashed potatoes and my aunt practically disowned me. Lesson learned. I’m still searching for the thing that’s going to get me kicked out for good.) If you can’t wait until the day itself to get a taste of the fall’s bounty, head to the Weekapaug Inn’s Cooking Through the Seasons: Holiday Traditions on November 19. At the dinner, the inn’s executive chef creates a threecourse family-style dinner with wine pairings, focusing on fresh, local, seasonal bounty. Weekapaug is the little sister to the glamorous Ocean House, which means you’re getting all of the deliciousness without all
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of the fanfare. 25 Spray Rock Road, Weekapaug, Westerly. 888-813-7862, www.weekapauginnevents.com Partying for a Good Cause George’s of Galilee knows a good party – just check out the restaurant on any weekend day, even in the off season, to see for yourself. This time, though, owners Kevin and Antonina Durfee are throwing a party for a good cause. Join George’s of Galilee at the Narragansett Towers for a food and wine tasting. The delicious event, held in memory of Kevin’s father E. Richard Durfee, is a fundraiser for the E. Richard Durfree Scholarship Fund, benefiting Narragansett High School graduates who are pursuing higher education in the fields of math and science. The tasting will offer nibbles and sips from George’s, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Coast Guard House, Crazy Burger, Chophouse, Ninigret Oyster Farm, Bonnet Liquors, Sons of Liberty and more. Proceeds go towards the scholarship fund. Buy tickets online at
www.georgesofgalilee.com or email durfee@reganevents.com. New Taste in South County Summer might technically be over, but you can still savor the flavors of the season. Fisher’s Island Lemonade, a Long Island-brewed adult beverage, is now available in South County. The craft beverage combines vodka and whiskey with lemon and honey for a taste that’s as unforgettable as summer itself. Available at locations throughout Westerly and Newport. For a complete list, visit www.filemonade.com News and Notes Tilted Barn Brewery, the state’s only brewery that grows its own hops, has opened on a farm in Exeter. Liliana’s, attached to the Holiday Inn on Route 1 in South Kingstown, is getting a makeover and becoming 300 North. Mia’s Prime Time Café has opened just over the Westerly line in Pawcatuck, CT. The owner was formerly at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse at Mohegan Sun.
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I saw three varieties of mushrooms in your greenhouse: Blue Oyster, Golden Oyster and Pioppino. How do they differ in terms of taste and how you’d use them? We’re also growing Maitake, King Oyster, Beech, Shiitake, Pink Oyster and Phoenix Oyster mushrooms. Each has a specific flavor profile and texture. The Blue Oysters are very meaty with a mild flavor. Golden Oysters have a similar flavor, but are much more delicate. Both are pretty versatile and can be used in any dishes calling for mushrooms. The Pioppino mushrooms have an extremely robust and earthy flavor – best in pasta or risotto dishes and terrific over pizza. If I want to get beyond basic, store bought, sliced mushrooms and start cooking gourmet or wild varieties, what’s a good place to start? Just about all mushrooms lend themselves well to sautéing. The Maitake are among the easiest to prepare. You can pull them apart like string cheese and throw them right into the pan, or break them into small clusters, drizzle with a good quality olive oil and roast in a 375° oven for 30 minutes until they’re golden and slightly crispy. Mushrooms should be cleaned, right? What’s an easy way to do it? Most cultivated mushrooms are pretty clean to begin with. Portabella and Crimini can sometimes be a bit dirty, but a quick wipe with a damp paper towel usually does the trick. Some wild mushrooms do come in from the field a bit gritty. I use a soft toothbrush to clean them up. If that still doesn’t work, rub
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with your fingers under running water and then leave on the counter to dry. You can also slice them up and throw them into a nonstick pan over medium heat and let the water seep out. Once all the liquid has evaporated, just add olive oil and cook them normally. You source and distribute seasonal mushrooms from all around the world. What are some of the best right now? This is a great time of year for wild mushrooms. The White Truffles from Italy are unsurpassed in flavor (and price!) and Italian Porcini are just wonderful. We’re still seeing lots of Chanterelles from the Northwest, some Black Trumpets from Sweden and Hedgehogs from Oregon should be around, too. What’s a great way to incorporate mushrooms into Thanksgiving dinner this month? A mixed sauté of wild mushrooms is always welcome this time of year and using mushrooms in your turkey stuffing lends a special touch. Better still, make a savory mushroom bread pudding. What’s one of your favorite mushroom dishes to make at home? A quick sauté of Golden Oysters tossed with egg pasta is an easy and delicious dish. Simply julienne the mushrooms, brown them really well in olive oil, add a bit of chicken or vegetable stock to dislodge the brown bits clinging to the pan
and toss in the cooked pasta. Adding pat or two of butter and a bit of grated cheese at the end never hurts. You also sell a line of five different mushroom sauces. Give me an easy, quick idea for dinner tonight using one of them. I like using our Roasted Mushroom Ragout to steam mussels. Simply throw the sauce into the pan along with a dollop of white wine, bring to a boil and mix in the mussels. Cover, then lower the heat and simmer until all the mussels are open, stirring once or twice to make sure they are cooking evenly. Serve as is with lots of crusty bread, or over pasta. If you want a more formal presentation, take the cooked mussels out of the shell; you can use an empty mussel like a pair of tongs to get the rest out. Find their mushrooms and sauces at the South Kingstown and Coastal Growers Farmer’s Markets on Saturdays and the Fishermen’s Memorial Park Farmer’s Market on Sundays. Their mushrooms are also used in local restaurants like Celestial Café in Exeter and the Ocean House in Watch Hill.
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Bob DiPietro and Mike Hallock founded RI Mushroom Company in January 2013, and they’re already about to triple in size. They’ve got a greenhouse in West Kingston where they grow wild and exotic varieties, and they’re about to build two more. Plus, they recently bought another farm in Cape Cod, and they distribute mushrooms from farms all over the world. We caught up with them to learn a bit about cooking gourmet mushrooms at home.
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RHODY BITES A Sponsored Statewide Dining Guide
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84 Tavern on Canal Executive Chef and owner Christopher Champagne and his staff prepare every dish fresh to order so that guests can enjoy expertly crafted cuisine made with the utmost care. Stop by for brunch, lunch or dinner and treat yourself to unique dishes like the Watch Hill omelet (crab, tomatoes, artichokes and Swiss cheese), and their three versions of poutine. Entrees are reminiscent of classic American cuisine: Grilled Rib-Eye, Roasted Salmon,
Baked Stuffed Shrimp, multiple pasta and salad options, burgers and sandwiches. Two size options are available for most dishes. As for their bar, 84 Tavern has an impressive list of both classic and contemporary cocktails (try the “Lazy Afternoon” – orange vodka, prosecco, St. Germain, cranberry, pomegranate) as well as tons of tap brews and bottled beers. If you are more of a vino lover, you should definitely sample their wine on tap.
Can’t-Miss Dish: The ‘84 Burger’ - Atwells Gold cheddar cheese, sweet pickle chips, bacon and onion marmalade. Add an over-easy egg to complete this heavenly creation.
15 Canal St, Westerly • 401-596-7871
2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$
fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 2136615. LD $$ Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$
Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$
Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$
Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$
DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England
Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian
cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$ East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $ Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$ Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$ Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence,
861-0001. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ 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 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
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
84 Tavern on Canal
atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Sq. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ 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 $-$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-5993840. BLD $$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$ Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $ Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$ Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American
bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$
Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 584-7000. BLD $$$
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$
Tolento’s Ice House Grille Upscale bar featuring authentic Cajun food and more. 1460 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, 353-3100 . LD $-$$
Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 BBrLD $
Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BLD $$-$$$
PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett. 401-789-3200. LD $-$$
Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $
Portsmouth Publick House Gourmet pub food with a variety of spirit flights. 1 King Charles Dr, Portsmouth. 6822600. BrLD $-$$
T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $
Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$
Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $
Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$
Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$
Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 782-0100. LD $$-$$$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ 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 $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 3221901. LD $-$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
The Coast Guard House Upscale New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. LD $$-$$$
Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$
The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $
Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$
Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$
The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$
Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
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Insider Tip: Tony’s Seafood offers weekly specials. Check out their website to keep updated on all things discount. Tony’s Seafood
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The cast of The Visit, now playing at The Contemporary Theater
Gobbling Up November 1.
Photo: Seth Jacobson Photography
November 1-15: The Contemporary Theater presents The Visit, a play about a millionaires who returns to her poverty-stricken hometown and promises the residents there one hundred million dollars. This promise comes with a catch: Someone must murder her former lover. Watch as this tale of dark comedy and suspense unfolds. 2pm & 7pm show times. 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com.
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November 1-16: Ocean State Theatre Company presents Dial M For Murder, Hitchcock’s classic and suspenseful murder mix-up tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat! $39-$54. 2pm & 7:30pm show times. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www. oceanstatetheatre.org.
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November 2: Join the South Kingstown Land Trust for a very special Family Treasure Hunt at Weeden Farm. The hunt kicks off from the SKLT Barn and will take families around the property in search of goodies. Registration required. 2pm. 17 Matunuck Beach Road, Wakefield. 789-0962, www.sklt.org.
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November 7: The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly invites the public to Small Treasures: A Holiday Show of Small Art at Gift Prices. The opening reception takes place on November 7. The show runs through November 30. Free. 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, www.westerlyarts.com.
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November 8: Don’t miss Quirkoria II: The Rematch The Chorus of Westerly where two heavyweights will go toe-to-toe in a masterful fight, with Bill Quirk on a Steinway Grand Piano and Michael Chicoria on his trusted electronic keyboard. $10-$20. 7pm. 119 High Street, Westerly. 596-8663, www.chorusofwesterly.org. November 2014 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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November November 1: Observe beaver lodges and – if lucky – observe the cute little buggers in the flesh during Audubon’s Beavers of Fisherville at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge. Beavers become active at dusk so you’ll be strolling the property by dark; bring a flashlight! $10-$14. 5-7pm. 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter. www.asri.org. November 1: 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 instruction, meditation and a short discussion or video. Free. 315 Main Street, Wakefield. 782-2126, www. allthatmatters.com. November 1-29: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theatre every Friday and Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring hilarious improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. 849-3473, www.bitplayers.net. November 1-29: Have you ever noticed that supermarket fruit and vegetables don’t always seem that fresh during winter months? If so, shop instead at the Coastal Growers Winter Farmers Market, which takes place every Saturday at Lafayette Mill. 10am-1pm. 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. 3124250, www.coastalmarket.org. November 2: The inaugural Gansett Half Marathon features a course designed by runners from a local running club who train on the roads each week. Runners pass the Pt. Judith Lighthouse and the Narragansett Towers. Cash prizes will be awarded. $75. Ocean Road at Beach Street, Narragansett. www.gansetthalfmarathon.com. November 3-24: Every Monday it’s Open Mic night at the gallery of the
Courthouse Center for the Arts. Bring your voices, bring your instruments, bring your listening ears. The café lounge will be open with art on the walls. $5. 7:30pm. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www. courthousecenterstage.org. November 3-24: Make a date with the Biomes Marine Biology Center every weekday afternoon for the weekly ocean-themed Story Time. Designed for children ages 3-6, the program includes a story and a craft. Free with admission. 1pm. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 885-4690, www.biomescenter.com. November 4-25: Beat the terrible twos by getting your little one out of the house for Toddler Storytime for Twos. The weekly event features stories, finger plays, games and simple crafts designed for two year olds. 10:30-11am. 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. 8849510, www.eastgreenwichlibrary.org. November 4-25: 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. November 4-25: Attention babies and parents: walkers to two-and-a-half year olds are invited to the Peace Dale Library every Tuesday morning for Wigglers Storytime at 10:30am while pre-walkers are welcome to attend Baby Laptime at 11am. Free. 1057 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 789-1555, www.skpl.org. November 5: Treat your little one to a very special adventure. At Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti children will learn about, touch and hold 20 creatures including turtles and a hedgehog! $5-$10. 5:30-7pm. 6640
November 8: Emmy award winner Seth Meyers of Saturday Night Live fame will perform his legendary stand up routine at URI as part of Family Weekend. The show is open to the public. $34-$60; $20-$60 students and family. 8-10pm. The Ryan Center, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. 788-3080, www.events.uri.edu. Post Road, North Kingstown. 8854690, www.biomescenter.com. November 5-26: 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. November 5-26: On Wednesdays this month bundle up your little ones and bring them to the East Greenwich Library for Mother Goose Time. The interactive literacy program is geared for ages 3 months through 2 years. Free. 10:30-11am. 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. 885-9510, www.eastgreenwichlibrary.org. November 6: If you’ve been meaning to read more but haven’t made time, perhaps you should join the Brown Bag Book
Group to ensure you’re held accountable. It meets on the first Thursday of every month at the South Kingstown Public Library. Free. 12-1pm. 2605 Kingstown Road, Kingstown. 783-8254, www.skpl.org. November 7-28: Stargazers and astronomy lovers rejoice: Frosty Drew Observatory’s Public Observation 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. 3649508, www.frostydrew.org. November 7-28: Newport Storm invites the public to have a beer (or three) on them. Each Friday at the brewery’s Fridays@6 event visitors can sample several craft beers. Only a limited number of people are allowed in; sign-up begins at noon every Friday. Free. 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 849-5232, www.newportstorm.com.
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November 8: The Tomaquag Museum hosts the Corn Husk Angel Workshop at Tomaquag, your opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and create a cornhusk angel. The workshop is open to all ages. $10 includes museum admissions. 10-11am. 390 Summit Road, Exeter. 491-9063, www.tomaquagmuseum.com. November 12: Spiderman and Wonder Woman will teach young boys and girls the tricks of the trade at Superhero Training with Spidey and Wonder Girl. Kids will also make a craft and pose for pictures with the heroes. $5-$10. 5:307pm. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 885-4690, www.biomescenter.com. November 22: Enjoy Santa’s workshop, lunch with homemade soups and baked goods too at St. Andrew Lutheran Church’s Annual Holiday Fair. There
will be many items for sale from live greens baskets to jewelry to handmade crafts. 8am-2pm. 15 East Beach Road, Charlestown. 322-0088, www.standrewri.org. November 23: The 15th Annual Gear ‘N’ Beer 6.9k kicks off at the Mews Tavern and features cash awards and a lunch buffet to benefit Easter Seals Rhode Island. $47. 10am registration; 12pm race. 456 Main Street, Wakefield. 783-9370, www.mewstavern.com.
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November 7-28: 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. $2$6. 7pm family-friendly; 9pm PG-13. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 261-7678, www.bringyourownimprov.com.
sponsored by November 27: Don’t be a slave to the kitchen – enjoy a leisurely and elegant Thanksgiving Dinner at Castle Hill Inn. The menu will feature herb-roasted turkey, Black Angus prime rib, ciabatta bread stuffing, roasted apples and bacon plus more. $78. 590 Ocean Avenue, Newport. 888-466-1355, www.castlehillinn.com. November 29: Make Thanksgiving weekend special this year with Audubon’s annual Winter Waterfowl & Seabird Caravan, departing from Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett. Bob Kenney will lead a caravan to all the birding hotspots in South County. $5$14. 10am-1pm. 254 Great Island Road, Narragansett. www.asri.org.
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November 15: Jim Colliton, who has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Laugh Riots,” will grace the stage of The Greenwich Odeum as part of The Odeum Comedy Series, which features one new comedian each month. $15. 8pm. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4000, www.theodeum.org.
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Foundry Artists AssociAtion HolidAy sAle DECEMBER 5th–7th & DECEMBER 12th–14th
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about your environment I’m standing with artist Julie Gearan at her South Side studio and we’re looking at a small oil painting she made last year. The painting’s subject stands alone, awash in light, casting a gray shadow on a white wall. The subject is a pair of silver truck nuts. Truck nuts, if you don’t know, are those shiny metal ornaments men sometimes hang on the back of their cars and trucks, lest fellow motorists forget they’re driving behind someone with testicles. I’m silently wondering how Julie has managed to make them appear dignified, even somehow beautiful. Julie is wondering aloud – partly in earnest, partly in jest – how on earth she got chosen to paint the governor’s portrait. Rhode Island state law requires that an official portrait of each governor be commissioned before he or she leaves office, and Julie was chosen out of 124 applicants who responded when the state Council on the Arts put out a nationwide call for artists last year. While she may seem like an unlikely choice based on her sometimes unusual subjects, it’s actually not difficult to see why Governor Chafee selected her. Julie’s body of work is filled with the
kind of depth and drama that makes good portraiture so much more than simulacrum. Her subjects sleep naked and sharpen knives, they knock over teacups, blow smoke, glide weightlessly over fields of ice. They pull up blinds and push back curtains, reaching out, letting the light in. Her paintings tell stories, and like the characters in any good narrative, Julie’s subjects don’t just sit there, they move and change. So which story will Governor Chafee’s portrait tell? “I know he wants something different, or else he wouldn’t have chosen me to do this,” says Julie. “And one of the things I’ve come to after talking to him is that he feels sort of isolated there at the State House. I can’t not think in metaphor, so I want to imbue [the portrait] with some sense of what this term has been like for him.” Julie is drawing inspiration partly from the work of Gilbert Stuart, 18th century painter and Rhode Islander, whose work she says made portraiture less about mere likeness and more about strong painting, with room for movement and even a sense of humor. But a quick walk through the halls of the State House, where Chafee’s portrait will ultimately
reside, conveys a sense of just how little room there has historically been for humor and movement in the portraiture of Rhode Island politicians. With a few exceptions, it’s all leather armchairs and blank stares, like Charles C. Van Zandt (1877-1880), who sits with a bored expression and overgrown muttonchops, like a portly 19th century hipster. Ultimately, it’s up to Chafee to decide just how much his portrait will deviate from the norm. And while he’s open to new ideas, Julie says he’s already shot down a few. “In some ways I am restrained from really doing the painting that I might want to do,” says Julie. “But the painting I want to do is of him with his shirt off,” she laughs. “And you just can’t do that!” She’s joking. I think. Governor Chafee’s portrait is scheduled to be unveiled in January 2015.
Julie Gearan Newport Art Museum NetWorks 2013-2014 exhibit on view at the Cushing Gallery now through January 19 juliegearan.com
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a cassette tape of songs performed by Sesame Street characters in Bert and Ernie’s bathroom while Bert was taking a soak. I’ll give you a minute to mentally digest that. Even as a little kid I wasn’t really into Sesame Street or the Muppets. But my parents played it in the car so often that I memorized every word, every melody and every nuance of performance. We learned about morality and to treat one another well. Folk broke out into song to encourage us through our trials and tribulations. The lines between right and wrong were clearly defined, making it so simple and oh so obvious as to which paths should be taken throughout our lives. And above all: We’re all special. I am special. It felt like being wrapped up in a warm blanket. Then we got older, and time and circumstance brought to a head the creeping realization that life actually wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows and jaunty musical numbers. The lines between right and wrong were fine. People judge one another and use one another. And what about me being special? Where is my chosen one-like path in life? Where is my blankety warm Sesame world? Nothing is as I was told. Life is a sliding scale of gray; sometimes it’s great, sometimes it sucks. This is what formulates the premise of Avenue Q, which URI is preparing a production of in November.
Avenue Q features a Sesame Streettype of set, where puppet and human characters interact. At this first glance upon arriving to the theater, you’d probably assume you were at a play for children. Then you hear songs that teach us it’s okay to make loud noises during sex, how we’re all a little bit racist and how the Internet is for porn. “Firstly, we are trying to get out in publicity that even [though] the poster has the puppets and is cute, it is absolute not for kids,” says Paula McGlasson, the director of URI’s production. In fact, it’s the juxtaposition of puppets singing about adult themes that makes Avenue Q work in the first place. “I think the truths that are told in Avenue Q are truths that we sometimes find hard to accept as adults,” Paula says. “But when it comes through the mouth of a cute furry puppet, you can recognize it: you can laugh at your own foibles, your own errors and it doesn’t hurt. It’s the genius of the show.” Avenue Q tells the story of a character named Princeton, a recent college graduate who moves to Avenue Q in New York and tries to figure out what to do with his life. Moving into a building run by Gary Coleman (yep, that Gary Coleman), he meets the girl next door and various other neighbors. How these characters interact and experience sex, racism, love, betrayal, homosexuality and Schadenfreude variously come up and, staying in line with Sesame Street style,
are incorporated into song. Avenue Q was a hit; it lavished praise from The New York Times, won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical and became the 23rd longest running play in Broadway history. “Several years ago my husband and I saw the show on Broadway,” Paula says. “The memory of the show stayed with me. It was one of the most unique, fun, fresh musicals I had seen in many, many years. And I had so much fun as an audience member I knew it was something I wanted to direct.” Throwing puppets into the mix offers another challenge, and especially so in this musical’s case. “When you see the Muppets, you think Jim Henson; you don’t see puppeteers,” Paula says. “In Avenue Q of course the puppeteer stands right in full view of the audience and the puppet is right on his hand beside him.” It’s a challenge she and her students are embracing. “I hope that audiences will come with open minds and curiosity and a good sense of humor and have an enjoyable evening. It’s a definite challenge for us, it’s a challenge for the students and we’ve thrown another thing at them; they have to learn puppetry as well. It’s about story telling. I hope everyone comes to hear.”
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