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san over pasta, which is fresh and locally sourced. Dr. Paul Matrullo 48 Brian Kelly he said. Dr. Paul Matrullo The This restaurant is been open4atMonday, Tuesday Wednesday from w Year staff has it for years, and beand aware that Rosalina Travel Tips Dr. Joseph Matrullo wS!hee Year BoardYear Members The restaurant is open Tuesday andSaturday Wednesday from to 9:30 PM, Thursday, from New 4Monday, TravelFriday Tips and Dr. Joseph Matrullo11:30 AM New Year Board Members 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from NTHONY’S! Michael Mota 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Dr. Paul Matrullo THONY’S!

Start with the Pizzette Fritte, it’s fried dough covered with PoPalmisano said that his goal for operating a successful restauJim Lombari and taste. modoro sauce, sprinkled with Pecorino Romano cheese and Chief Operating Officer Michael McDonald rant green is simple: “I but want people to feel and likeyou’ll they want are eating my onions, this isn’t “pizza,” a fork at and

sauce. If you’ve tastequality for seafood and afor little spice, the Brian Kelly David Patricio including our special thony’s fullmenu menu available to table” offersgot thea best and flavors their customers. including our special hony’s full isis available Squidthat Ink Spaghetti highlights crabmeat, greenItalian chilies,Cuisine, and a “I hope when customers visit Anthony’s Artichokes and Cannolis! catering, including our special Vice President Artichokes andMembers Cannolis! atering, including our special light sauce that will of make come back for more. Alsodish, on ” Board enjoy a little Italyyou with every made-to-order “I hope thatpiece when customers visit Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, Stuffed Artichokes and Cannolis! Cannolis! theyweeknight, you can get some classics: Chicken or Veal ParmeVice President tuffed Artichokes and Brian Kelly Board Membershe said. they enjoy a little piece of Italy with every made-to-order dish,”

Executive Editor this can be a “new” favorite, especially you haven’t been beDirector rosemary, ginger and other herbs to give ifthem an authentic flair Perhaps their calling card is their "World Famous Expresso President & Creative Chef Lauren’s creations are key comfort dishes and all of and fore. taste. Jeffrey Manzo Martinis, ” among other specialty cocktails that are infused with Chief Operating Officer Michael McDonald them are sure to please the masses of locals and newcomers. Director rosemary, ginger and other herbs to give them an authentic flair

Michael McDonald For a main course, The49 Pork Chop, is aforthick cut marinated with visiting the local the freshest meat,that then nksgiving Hanukkah the local Vice President store to pick up a butcher bottle ofshop wine. Palmisano said ksgiving || Editor Hanukkah as New s ||Managing New Year’s bone in grilled delight, a panthe sauce, highlighted with to walking to the gardenwith to52 select vegetables, and maybe the restaurant strives to maintain this tradition because “farm wine and vinegar peppers. Or choose three huge ravioli, Vice President the local store to pick up a bottle of wine. Palmisano said that istmas |Managing New Year’s Brian Kelly David Patricio Editor stmas New Year’s 52 ullmenu menu available to table” offers best quality andof flavors for their Pomodoro customers. stuffed withthe cheese andtomore that ull isis| available the restaurant strives maintain thisdecadent tradition because “farm

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By Will Demers You can come to Providence for so many culinary styles, owing to the fact that we have an amazing cacophony of restaurants to explore. Pizza, Tacos, Japanese, and of course Mediterranean cuisines abound in the City of Hope. One that is relatively absent in most areas is Greek Food, perhaps buried under a mound of pasta, but if you’re clever, you can get a different kind of experience not so far away.

“Kleos,” that’s pronounced “Klay-Ohs,” is the second of two Downtown eateries owned by restaurateurs Tom Bovis and Lauren Lynch. Tom was born in Greece and has grand memories of his grandmother’s cooking, and while many aren’t fluent in this type of fare, it’s a sure bet to get a gastric tour through those beautiful islands, while just sitting at a table or bar seat and letting the experienced folks recommend some grand choices. On Westminster Street, a mere stone’s throw from the Performing Arts Center and Kennedy Plaza, sitting on a corner, with a most welcoming ambiance that surrounds the place.

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The mostly windowed building has many tables to choose from and when you’ve settled in, try an appetizer in the form of the Dip Tasting; six house made dips with grilled pita will set your taste buds in ready form. It’s not just Tzatziki or Hummus, but more, and if you want something more decadent, how about the Tower? It’s deep fried zucchini and eggplant, with regular or spicy Tzatziki (we recommend the spicy one) and ready to enjoy with your table mates. Or, for the super adventurous? Octopus, marinated and grilled in a way that probably will make you enjoy it, whether it’s something you’ve tried or not! As for entrees, there’s some classics that you might not have heard about, but Pastitcio is macaroni with spiced meat and a bechamel sauce that is absolutely satisfying as well as delicious. And while you’re at it, try a Gyro! (apparently we’ve been saying it all wrong “Yih-Row” is the way…) and you can get it classic OR Vegan with the most amazing french fries you’ve tasted, we’re completely serious about that. The Lamb Shank will make you forget about all the things folks say about Lamb, there’s no lack of intense flavor here and it’s over a Greek grain pasta for complete authenticity.

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Finally Tom’s family has been making Greek olive oil for decades and you can buy it here by the bottle and, if you think you’ve tasted good olive oil before, you haven’t. This is the Real Deal. Kleos accepts reservations and walk-ins and there’s a bar if you’re on your own, check out a newer cuisine and bring your family, too. 8 Shop In RI

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Squid Ink Spaghetti By Will Demers In a city of many, there’s an abundance of Italian and ItaloAmerican restaurants to choose from. Do you want pasta? Homemade, fresh, or dried? Good sauce, the kind that you’ll take a chunk and mop up the rest of it with crusty Italian bread and leave a clean plate. There aren’t as many of those places, but Rosalina is most definitely one of them.

Nearly hidden from the bustle of Downtown Providence, but really close to everything else, including the vibrant theater, arts, and sports scenes, on Aborn Street (a one-way connector), behind the high end Gracies, is a family owned ‘mom and pop’ restaurant which has graced our city and palates for 7+ years. Owner Lauren Lynch and her husband, Tom Bovis, had what many called an odd dream to bring Italian food to a city, where just a few blocks away, is Federal Hill, comparable to Boston’s North End, busting at the seams with Mediterranean fare. You might already have a favorite place, but let me tell you why this can be a “new” favorite, especially if you haven’t been before. Chef Lauren’s creations are key comfort dishes and all of them are sure to please the masses of locals and newcomers. Start with the Pizzette Fritte, it’s fried dough covered with Pomodoro sauce, sprinkled with Pecorino Romano cheese and green onions, but this isn’t “pizza,” and you’ll want a fork and knife. Or their famous Eggplant Parmesan appetizer, which is layered and baked lightly breaded eggplant, baked in a cast iron crock and served with fresh cheese and crostini; honestly, you might not even want to share it with your companions! For a main course, The Pork Chop, is a thick cut marinated bone in grilled delight, with a pan sauce, highlighted with wine and vinegar peppers. Or choose three huge ravioli, stuffed with cheese and more of that decadent Pomodoro sauce. If you’ve got a taste for seafood and a little spice, the Squid Ink Spaghetti highlights crabmeat, green chilies, and a light sauce that will make you come back for more. Also on weeknight, you can get some classics: Chicken or Veal Parmesan over pasta, which is fresh and locally sourced. This staff has been at it for years, and be aware that Rosalina

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On Aquidneck Island, Newport experienced a substantial increase in both ADR (average daily rate) (up 38.6% from 2020, and up 20.12% from 2019) and RevPAR (up 114.1% from 2020, and up 10.4% from 2019). Finally, Roginsky analyzed the Middletown market, noting that ADR is up 28.73% from 2020, and 7.07% from 2019, and RevPAR is up 92.54% from 2020, and 0.21% from 2019.

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Last month, the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its 18th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast, providing a deep dive into how Rhode Island’s vital hospitality industry will fare in 2022. While the event was virtual, it was well attended by hundreds of industry professionals. Panelists included Hudson Riehle, Senior Vice President of the Research & Knowledge Group at The National Restaurant Association (NRA), who provided insight into the restaurant industry; Rachel Roginsky, Principal of Pinnacle Advisory Group, who offered data and perspective about the lodging industry; and Heather Singleton, Chief Operating Officer of RIHA and the RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF), who discussed how the workforce looks in the year ahead. Analysis on these fronts suggest that in 2022, Rhode Island can expect the restaurant industry and the lodging industry to continue its encouraging, slow recovery process in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Roginsky, Rhode Island’s lodging industry saw an impressive rebound in 2021, experiencing a 76.73% increase in RevPAR (revenue per available hotel room) in July 2021, when compared to July 2020, but is still down 18.04% since 2019. Roginsky analyzed the lodging markets in Providence, Warwick, Newport, and Middletown. Providence saw a modest increase of 32.93% in RevPAR from 2020, but the market is still down 48.15% from 2019. Warwick, too, shows an increase from last year. With more passengers arriving at T.F. Green International Airport, a significant decrease in unemployment and a recovering economy, Warwick’s RevPAR increased 52.38% from 2020, but is still down 7.23% since 2019.

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Hudson Riehle addressed the economic backdrop and performance of the restaurant and food service industry nationally. According to Riehle, national restaurant sales are projected to remain approximately $110 billion below preCOVID-19 levels but are still projected to be $120 billion higher than in 2020. Employee recruitment, COVID-19 concerns, and food costs are the biggest challenges that restaurant operators are facing in 2021. According to Riehle, hospitality job openings jumped 119% between January and June of 2021, while the growth of labor costs is accelerating with average hourly earnings increasing by 5.2% in 2021, compared to 3.2% in 2020, and 3.8% in 2019. Riehle predicts an industry in transition with strong geographic variations in performance to close out 2021. While uncertainty will continue into 2022, a greater emphasis will be placed upon food delivery, carry-out, drive-thru service, alcohol, value-added products, and digital service, with consumers continuing to manage their spending. Heather Singleton, who spoke on behalf of RIHA/RIHEF, discussed key statistics affecting the Rhode Island labor force, as well as leisure and hospitality employment on a national scale. According to her findings, Rhode Island’s unemployment rate in July was 5.8% compared to 14.0% in July of 2020. Similarly, the United States’ unemployment rate in July was at 5.4% compared to 10.2% in July of 2020. According to statistics provided by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) in a recent survey, nearly 500,000 established hotel jobs will be lost by the end of 2021 nationally, since the onset of the pandemic. Rhode Island is predicted to lose 1,378 of its existing 4,267 hotel jobs in 2021, marking a 24.4% loss. A recent National Restaurant Association (NRA) survey found that for the first time since December of 2020, restaurant jobs declined on the national level, with 41,500 jobs cut in August. During the seven months prior, the industry had added 1.4 million jobs, nationally. The net-net is that Rhode Island’s recovery process is ongoing, albeit slow. Many factors stand in the way of a full recovery including supply-chain, workforce, food costs, and continuing consumer confidence issues in the wake of the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. But all projections do point to a better 2022.

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FARM TO TABLE Rhode Island transplant and entrepreneur, Ma hew Bailey, is spreading “the pecan gospel,” one delicious nut at a time!

They stayed in Rhode Island one summer in 2017, and a er traveling a bit more, they se led in Rhode Island.

Bailey, a North Kingstown resident, is the owner and founder of American Pecan Co., producers and growers of quality Georgia pecans and delicious gourmet snack foods. The nuts are grown on Bailey’s 400-acre family farm and shipped, roasted, flavored, and packaged at Hope and Main, which has evolved to become Rhode Island’s premier culinary incubator. The facility is among the top ten in the country, and has launched nearly 300 businesses since 2014.

“I heard about Hope and Main and decided to work with them to build a brand for our family’s pecans,” he shares. “I went through the various steps in the program. The leaders have been very helpful with networking and helped me to meet other people in the industry. They held my hand and taught me how to produce food safety and helped bring me to where I am today.”

“We are fi h-generation farmers,” Bailey begins, adding that the family has owned pecan trees for more than 22 years. “I am a second generation pecan grower,” he notes, adding that his parents and brother currently maintain the sprawling family farm which is located in Moultrie, Georgia. Bailey recalls that a er high school, he worked in construction and a ended college, but always preferred farming. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary, and later the pair later explored traveling around the country. 16 Shop In RI

The pecan company produces five flavors of gourmet nuts, including Spicy Cheddar, Vermont Maple, Tangy Dill, Natural, Lightly Salted, and Sour Cream and Onion. The pecans are sold in four-ounce snack packs. “They are ideal for snacking,” Bailey says, adding that the company also sells bags of natural pecans that are roasted and sold in larger bags for baking or restaurant use. “All of our pecans are sold online or at farmers’ markets and will also be sold in the future at selected stores,” Bailey adds.

Heshares sharesthat thatthe theHope Hopeand andMain MainWednesday Wednesday He markets and similar events held at the the markets and similar events held at facility continue to a ract a steady stream facility continue to a ract a steady stream offollowers followerswho whoenjoy enjoythe thepecans, pecans,as aswell wellas as of other food lovers who appreciate choice and other food lovers who appreciate choice and uniquefoods. foods. unique “The local local community community isis very very supportive,” supportive,” “The Bailey observes. “It’s very important tolearn learn Bailey observes. “It’s very important to what people like or don’t like and how things what people like or don’t like and how things taste. Hope Hope and and Main Main has has been been invaluable invaluable taste. in ge ing this feedback for our product in ge ing this feedback for our product development.” development.” For more more information information about about the the American American For Pecan Co., visit the web site: www.americanPecan Co., visit the web site: www.americanpecan.com. Instagram: Instagram:Instagram Instagramaccount account@@ pecan.com. americanpecanco Product information and americanpecanco Product information and recipes are available. recipes are available. Another local local talented talented food food entrepreneur entrepreneur Another worth discovering at Hope and Main worth discovering at Hope and Main isis Bryan Fatini Fatini of of Bristol, Bristol, aa talented talented chef chef and and Bryan young entrepreneur who’s a racting legions young entrepreneur who’s a racting legions offollowers followersthroughout throughoutthe theregion, region,who whosavor savor of his appetizing fare and skillful presentations. his appetizing fare and skillful presentations. TheBarnstable, Barnstable,Massachuse s, Massachuse s,native nativestarted started The school in 2010, and earned degrees in culinary school in 2010, and earned degrees in culinary arts and and food food service service management management from from arts Johnson and Wales University, where he later Johnson and Wales University, where he later obtained a Master of Business Administration obtained a Master of Business Administration degree in in Hospitality Hospitality Management, Management, and and has has degree worked in various facets of the food service worked in various facets of the food service industryincluding includingcatering, catering,fine finedining, dining,casual casual industry restaurants, and other opportunities that restaurants, and other opportunities that arose during his career. arose during his career. was always always interested interested in in opening opening my my “I“I was own business,” he shares, noting that he own business,” he shares, noting that he incorporated the business just prior to the incorporated the business just prior to the startof ofthe theCovid Covidpandemic pandemicbut buthis hisbusiness business start plans were temporarily put on hold. plans were temporarily put on hold. tookaajob jobin inaalocal localrestaurant restaurantand andeventually eventually “I“Itook I got back on track in the fall of 2020,” heshares. shares. I got back on track in the fall of 2020,” he Once he he learned learned about about Hope Hope and and Main Main and and Once the opportunities that were available to him the opportunities that were available to him inlaunching launchingaanew newfood foodbusiness, business,his hislife lifewent went in in a new direction. in a new direction.

“They help help with with marketing, marketing, licensing licensing and and business business “They operations,” Fatini continues. “The staff at Hope and operations,” Fatini continues. “The staff at Hope and Main helps you get started. The investment required Main helps you get started. The investment required isis stillmajor, major,but butlesser lesserthen thenbuilding buildingaacommercial commercialkitchen kitchen still outright. The facility allows entrepreneurs to access outright. The facility allows entrepreneurs to access aa shared-use commercial commercial kitchen kitchen and and to to participate participate in in aa shared-use strong community with like-minded individuals who strong community with like-minded individuals who wantto tosucceed. succeed.Current Currentlaws lawsand andregulations regulationscreate createaa want serious barrier to entry for entrepreneurs. serious barrier to entry for entrepreneurs. “There were were many many new new directions directions that that II wanted wanted to to “There pursue,” he tells. “I had a desire to use local ingredients, pursue,” he tells. “I had a desire to use local ingredients, localproducts, products,and andsupport supportlocal localagriculture.” agriculture.” local The busy busy entrepreneur entrepreneur plans plans to to offer offer prepared prepared meals meals The and other food items throughout the holiday season at and other food items throughout the holiday season at Hope and Main and year-round at the Tiverton Farmers Hope and Main and year-round at the Tiverton Farmers Market.He Healso alsoisisplanning planningto tolaunch launchaacatering cateringbusiness business Market. and offering pre-sold meals throughout the winter. and offering pre-sold meals throughout the winter. “The menus menus are are constantly constantly evolving,” evolving,” Fatini Fatini continues, continues, “The adding that he enjoys preparing seafood dishes and adding that he enjoys preparing seafood dishes and offering underutilized species such as monkfish. offering underutilized species such as monkfish. prepare many many soups soups and and salads, salads, and and enjoy enjoy making making “I“I prepare many types of homemade pickles and preserves,” he many types of homemade pickles and preserves,” he adds. “It is very important that we all support the local adds. “It is very important that we all support the local system.” system.” Fatinishares shareshis hisfood foodand andentrepreneurial entrepreneurialphilosophies: philosophies: Fatini “Global shutdowns from Covid emphasized theneed needto to “Global shutdowns from Covid emphasized the develop local food systems; too much of our food comes develop local food systems; too much of our food comes fromoutside outsideof ofthe thecountry countryand andmany manyrestaurants restaurantsare are from reliant on value-added products like pre-prepared or reliant on value-added products like pre-prepared or pre-portioned foods. Additionally, the skills required pre-portioned foods. Additionally, the skills required to process process raw raw ingredients ingredients need need to to be be taught taught (versus (versus to cu ing open a bag), and the entire financial structure cu ing open a bag), and the entire financial structure surroundingthe thefood foodindustry industryneeds needsto tobe bereexamined.” reexamined.” surrounding Shop In RI 17

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Generations GenerationsFuel Fuel Baffoni’s Baffoni’sPoultry Poultry Farm Farm ByByMark MarkBerger Berger Becoming a successful business takes plenty Becoming a successful business takes plentyofoftime, time, effort, patience, and some luck. Building aa profitable effort, patience, and some luck. Building profitable organization also needs the knowledge ofof what organization also needs the knowledge whatpeople people demand and delivering onon them. Business owners demand and delivering them. Business ownerswho who find a formula that works often discover the find a formula that works often discover thefruits fruitsofof their labor are being fawned over inin the community their labor are being fawned over the communityand and creating additional jobs and opportunities. creating additional jobs and opportunities.

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That’s why Baffoni’s Poultry Farm, located 324 That’s why Baffoni’s Poultry Farm, located onon324 Greenville Ave., Johnston, has enjoyed long,storied storied Greenville Ave., in in Johnston, has enjoyed a along, history of providing an excellent selection of meats and history of providing an excellent selection of meats and Jennthemselves. Lombari There are fewer and fewer familyfarms side items the community. They specializeininturkeys, turkeys, By side items forfor the community. They specialize owned farms, and the pandemic highlighted that fact chickens, and eggs and have served the areaforforfour four chickens, and eggs and have served the area When a local family business has a long history after and the supply chain broke down. He said that there generations. farms themselves. There are fewer and fewer familygenerations. reputation for having a quality product and excellent are manyfarms, opportunities for peoplehighlighted to get freshthat meat and owned and the pandemic fact customer service, it’s no surprise that the community other such products without having to deal with what Adam Baffoni said that the pandemic actuallywoke woke after the supply chain broke down. He said that there Adam Baffoni that the pandemic would said come together to helpactually them out when tragedy you find in a supermarket. people up to the realization that there are otheroptions options arewould manyoften opportunities for people to get fresh meat and people up to the realization that there are other strikes; Eighty five years to be exact. Back in April of 2021, besides going to local supermarkets to purchase their other such products without having to deal with what besidesBaffoni’s going to local supermarkets to purchase their off with a Poultry Farm started their morning “All of our products are made fresh. There are no meats. you would often find in a supermarket. meats. fire in one of the coops that tragically killed about 3000 preservatives, additives, or chemicals; many of which chickens. I caught up with Adam Baffoni and he told me you in a supermarket turkey or chicken. March of 2020, when supermarkets beganrunning running “Allwould of ourfind products are made fresh. There are no That “In“In March 2020, when supermarkets of of the incredible outreach from began customers and neighbors ispreservatives, primarily doneadditives, to keep the birds on themany shelfoforwhich in out everything, people had scramble find or chemicals; out of of everything, people toto scramble totofind and how they planhad to move forward. their freezers as long as possible,” Baffoni explained. alternative ways to find food,” Baffoni said. “They quickly you would find in a supermarket turkey or chicken. That alternative ways to find food,” Baffoni said. “They quickly realized that going to a local farm was the best option. is primarily done to keep the birds on the shelf or in realized that going to a local farm was the best option. After the loss of 3000 chickens in a devastating Another reason to shop here is that their meat is were doing very good business before the pandemic. WeWe were doing very good business before the pandemic. structure fire, how did Baffoni’s move forward their to freezers as long as possible,” Baffoni explained. processed directly on the premises. They have the However, once supermarkets were running out fresh However, once supermarkets were running out fresh keep business going? What was itofof like that day only USDAreason certified slaughterhouse the meat region. meats because the supply chain broke down, customers Another to shop here is thatintheir is That meats because supply chain broke down, customers and thethe weeks after? means meats coming from nearby Massachusetts would come Our storefront was busy andoften often processed directly on the premises. They have the would come toto us.us. Our storefront was busy and and Connecticut are also brought to the farm to That booked solid during our usual business hours. We saw only USDA certified slaughterhouse in the region. booked To solid We saw beduring honest,our theusual only business reason wehours. can really move forward be processed. The slaughterhouse is the only such lines that extended into the street from the minute we means meats coming from nearby Massachusetts after something likestreet this isfrom because of how we long we have lines that extended into the the minute facility in Rhode Island and one of just 40 such places opened until we closed. The last year or so has really and Connecticut are also brought to the farm to here and how wellyear established wereally are in the local opened been until we closed. The last or so has throughout the country. The chickens and turkeys are opened people’s eyes to this issue.” be processed. The slaughterhouse is the only such community. Bytothe time we all made it to the farm that opened people’s eyes this issue.” brought, raised and processed onofsite. the facility in Rhode Island and one justMeaning, 40 such places morning to see what was going on, everyone was already same people tend to the livestock from birth to the Certainly, their farm is well-equipped to handle all of the throughout the country. The chickens and turkeys are getting texts is and phone calls, to and that didn’t stop all day. Certainly, their farm well-equipped handle all of the dinner table. incoming chickens and turkeys that arrived. They are brought, raised and processed on site. Meaning, the The phone and in the storethat didn’t really stopareringing with incoming chickens turkeys arrived. They housed in spacious coops that separately accommodate same people tend to the livestock from birth to the friends, family, and other businesses and patrons asking housed in spacious coops that separately accommodate As a local business, they have between 30 and 40 hundreds of turkeys and between 20,000 and 30,000 dinner table. if everyone was alright and what they could do to help. hundreds of turkeys and between 20,000 and 30,000 employees working on the farm. What began as a family chickens. The chickens are also separated into those Having that kind of support makes moving forward from chickens. The chickens are also separated into those endeavor has since grown into something farand more groomed for meat and those for laying eggs, which come As a local business, they have between 30 40 that something like those this possible, and we had a lot of regulars groomed for meat and for laying eggs, which come numerous sizes and shapes, and are always fresh. in theworking family could employees on thehave farm.imagined. What began as a family and new customers come out to the store that weekanyone to in in numerous sizes and shapes, and are always fresh. support us, which is always a huge help. endeavor has since grown into something far more that Are you rebuilding already? Another point Baffoni made was the importanceofoflocal local anyone inexpect the family could have imagined. While they some 1,400 turkeys to be ordered for Another point Baffoni made was the importance

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We are taking a bit of time to decide exactly what we want to do. The coop that caught fire had been built in the 50’s and a lot of things have changed in agriculture since then, so instead of rushing to rebuild the same thing that was there,

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While expect some 1,400 turkeys to be ordered for perthey week? Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving,Baffoni Baffonialso also expects expects aa similar similar demand demand for for orders during Christmas and into the new year. While the orders during Christmas and into the new year. It’s so hard to say. In our retail store alone we’re helping orders for Turkey Day may have stopped by the time of this orders for Turkey Day may have stopped by the over 500 customers per week, but that doesn’t include publication, he encouraged people to get their orders in publication, encouraged people to getother their orders all of thehe restaurants, markets, and farms we early for season and for special occasions. early forthe theholiday holiday season and for other otherWe special work with. But we’re always growing! are currently

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As and business, they Asawe afamily-owned family-owned andofoperated operated business, they firmly as can serve more Rhode Island as conveniently believe in the environmental and economic believe in the environmental and economic benefits benefits of possible! providing providingfarm farmfresh freshpoultry poultry to to the the local local community. community. They also believe in treatment their The open. Wereof able They alsostore believeremained inthe thehumane humane treatment of you their birds, and hard to them with aa nourishing habitat towork carry smoothly as catering to and work hardon toprovide provide themas withfar nourishing customers? ininwhich they can thrive. When the birds are a day old, which they can thrive. When the birds are a day they theyare aresecurely securelyand andsafely safely shipped shipped from from aa hatchery hatchery to the day the are fire, we weren’t our farm. do this ensure the birds in ourThankfully farm.They Theywe dowere! thisto toOn ensure theof birds are raised raised operating at that quite full capacity, partially because an their standards. They we anenvironment environment thatmeets meets their high high standards. were allpoultry busy dealing with what wasis and feed their poultry wholesome diet that that ishappening regimented, feed their aawholesome diet regimented, partially because the road had to be closed off for consistent,and andabsolutely absolutely free free of of any any antibiotics, antibiotics, consistent, the fire or department to run the hose. ButTheir since then hormones, ormeat meatby-products by-products of any any kind. Their hormones, of kind. on-site we’ve been able to keep upto regular business.the We’re slaughterhouse allows them toour sell, quite literally, literally, slaughterhouse allows them sell, quite lucky poultry to havepossible, enough without flocks ofititbirds that we can get freshest poultry possible, without ever being being previously freshest ever previously through losing one without holding up our business frozen.Their Theirhigh highstandards standards and and farm-to-table farm-to-table mentality frozen. hascompletely. drivenfour fourgenerations generations of of Baffonis Baffonis to to provide provide the finest has driven and freshest quality, cage-free poultry to loyal customers and freshest quality, cage-free poultry to loyal customers Baffoni’s also grows and sells fresh produce. since1935. 1935. since

What produce will you be growing this season? What Poultry is available when? Baffoni’s Poultry Farmis is open Monday Monday through through Friday from Baffoni’s Farm open 9:00AM AMto to5:00 5:00PM, PM,8:00 8:00 AM AM to to 4:00 4:00 PM PM on on Saturday, Saturday, and 9:00 As always, we’re going to have plenty of fresh produce closedon onSunday. Sunday. closed

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Physical activity improves your muscle strength and boosts your endurance. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues, which is helping to improve your cardiovascular system to work more efficiently. I have said for years, and will continue to say that exercise, specifically cardio exercise, is the only thing that works the heart muscle. When your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to do the things you need and want to do. Who wants to feel sluggish and tired all the time? e only way to change that is to be mobile. You have to move your body!

you feel energized, there’s no reason to take the day off, however, if you’ve pushed yourself beyond your normal limits, it is best to let your body recover so when you Myke Yeager Photography have your next workout, you can perform at your best. Not resting can lead to poor performance and also contribute to health problems. So how do we know if we are over-exercising?

Now this article, coming from me, is going to be a bit of a contradiction. I don’t know if my clients would believe that I am writing an article on “over-exercising.” Most experts will say you need a rest day. I always say that if your body tells you that you need to rest, then rest; but if you feel okay, absolutely workout.” Now, I am going to admit that there is such a thing as overexercising.

• Being unable to perform at your

To get stronger as a weight lifter or faster as a runner, you do need to push yourself, but you also need to rest. Rest allows your body and your muscles to recover. Again, I know I sound like I am contradicting myself, but there is a fine line. I do believe that if 26 Shop In RI

Here are some symptoms you may experience that remind you that it’s time to back off and take a day or two off, or maybe even a week:

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On the contrary to losing weight, too much exercise can increase inflammation, as well as the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol can lead to fatigue and weight gain, especially around your belly. So you may be thinking, let me push, push, push, but if you are doing too much and you start to stress over your workouts, there is a good chance you will increase your cortisol, causing weight gain. If you notice you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, take a rest. Like anything else, if you do too much of something, it either becomes boring or backfires on you. Same with exercise. As great as it is for your health, you need to know when to stop. With rest, you are less likely to injure yourself and are less likely to get bored. If and when I do take my rest day, I use that day to write some new classes or client programs. I never do the same workout twice. I’ve always said that I want people to stay interested and I do truly believe the way to see change is to do a variety of workouts. If you keep doing the same thing, you will hit a plateau.

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Another consideration is whether there is a payback on the purchase. For example, paying for a class or a college degree may provide a future return in the form of the potential for increased income. Anyone who has spent (or taken loans for) $100,000 or more for a medical or law degree likely does so with a reasonable expectation that

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The decision to leave a job and stay home with children is often a difficult one. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a rise in stay-at-home parents often fueled more by necessity than by choice. As some parents now re-enter the workforce, others are considering their options. With a new era of hybrid and remote work ushered in by the pandemic, there are more options than ever for parents that want or need to spend more time with their children at home – whether that’s working remotely, moving from a full-time to a part-time schedule, or stepping away completely. Whatever the reason, the decision often comes with significant lifestyle and financial changes. It’s important to review family spending patterns and set goals when transitioning from two household incomes to one. Here are five tips for parents undergoing this change:

1. Estimate your timeframe. Look into the future to decide if this change might be permanent and adjust your financial plans accordingly. If you plan to go back to work, establish the amount of time you expect to be at home and ensure that you’re still able to maintain your financial goals during this period. If there is a gap, you may want to explore other employment options like working part-time or contracting work. It’s also a good idea to stay in contact with your professional network in case you do decide – or need – to go back to work.

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5. Communicate with your spouse. It’s important to communicate your plans, desires and financial concerns with your spouse. Together, acknowledge the benefits and challenges that will accompany the decision to become a stay-at-home parent. Make sure you are aware of any possible career or salary changes that may arise in the near future for your spouse before you commit to staying at home. Ultimately, these factors and many more may go into your decision to stay at home. But whatever you decide, go into it with a full understanding of how it may impact your finances. Carrie A. McPherson, CRPS®, CDFA®, ChSNC® is a Financial Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with BeaconPoint Wealth Advisors, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Providence, RI. She specializes in fee based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 13 years. Please contact her at www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/ beacon-point-wealth-advisors or (401) 824-2557, 1 Citizens Plaza Ste 610 Providence, RI 02903 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding their specific situation. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

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“Be Brave – Be Kind – Never Give Up” Dustin grew up in Providence RI and after graduating college with a degree in multimedia production he worked for Fox News for many years. Eventually he became a paranormal investigator and travels the world like a “Paranormal Rockstar”. Dustin is best known as a paranormal researcher, lecturer and author with numerous appearances on the series Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International and Destination Truth. He travels the world looking for answers and expanding his understanding of the seen realm. For the interview, Dustin met me at Anawan Rock on the border of East Providence and Rehoboth. Anawan is part of the Bridgewater Triangle and is claimed to be the site of UFOs, crypto creatures, and other paranormal phenomena. We went into the woods to do the interview which was a perfect setting for my questions. LA: Tell me about your first paranormal experience that happened at your home in Providence, RI when you were nine.

spirits that we can ask questions to, move objects those are “Intelligent Spirits” Those are the ones we look for so we can learn more about.

DP: I was in my bedroom around the time that I go to sleep. I got this weird feeling and I looked at the doorway and there was this “Shadow Figure”. It was about 6 feet tall and looked like vapors in the shape of a human. I was terrified. I covered my head, said my prayers and waited for it to go away and I never saw it again. But that was the beginning. It was my origin story. It’s what got me interested in the paranormal.

LA: What places have you been to in RI that you’ve investigated paranormal activity?

LA: After that first experience, what investigations did you do on your own? DP: I never had any other experiences growing up but I read about local legends and local ghost stories. As a kid I started doing local exploring on my own. Once I started driving, we went to explore places in RI like the Ladd School. There were multiple buildings on the property. The Fogarty building was the hospital building and there were a lot of different things you’d come across in there. Sounds of a boy crying in the old shower room where he was murdered by another patient. There were rumors of shadow figures in the woods and sounds of screaming throughout the hallways. There are different classifications that people have come up with over the years. There’s “residual energy” which is when someone had done the same thing over and over again while they were alive. It’s not a spirit. They can’t interact. So if you see something that always walks the same path and doesn’t interact with you then its residual energy. Energy that’s been imprinted there. If there are

DP: First place was the Ladd School and there was a place in Smithfield called “The Witch’s Cottage”. We would go there and look around and basically scare ourselves with the stories we heard. Sprague Mansion in Cranston which actually ended up being in an episode of Ghost Hunters. There’s also a fire station in Harrisville and we also did a lot of private residences. LA: How do you hear about these places? Do people come to you? DP: The one’s I’ve done locally people have contacted me directly through email. The ones for the show we can suggest places that we investigate. LA: How did you first get on the TV show Ghost Hunters? DP: I was watching the show one night after work and saw they were filming in RI. They showed the water tower in Warwick and they had an office in Apponaug. I emailed everyone on the show. They let me be a part of their “Home Team” which meant I couldn’t be on the show but I could help investigate local places which was really what I wanted to do anyway. It took off from there. After a long time working on the cases I think they realized I was sincere in what I was doing and they let me on the show. Shop In RI 49

LA: What was the best capture on video or photograph you got? DP: The best video that we captured was the St Augustine lighthouse. But we came across some amazing things. During Ghost Hunters International we were in South America at a hotel and we had photos of a ball of light that grew into the shape of a human. Down in Australia we went to a quarantine station where we had the photo of a boy staring out into the courtyard. LA: How did you get the nickname “Paranormal Rockstar”?

LA: Have you investigated places in RI with the show? DP: Sprague Mansion and the Fire station in Harrisville. Oh yes, and the Conjuring House. Our team investigated that house 15 years ago. We were among the first people to investigate that house since the Warrens had investigated it. I remember I had my arm pulled up against the wall when I was unspooling cable. We hadn’t even started investigating yet. It wasn’t violent. It was just letting me know it was there. We have videos of doors opening and closing by themselves. LA: Where in the US and internationally was the scariest supernatural event you experienced? DP: The Saint Augustine Lighthouse in Florida. That was my favorite. It was the first time I had seen an apparition since my childhood event. We have video of a shadow figure leaning over the railing and witnessed a woman walking inside that then turned into a ball of light and disappeared. There’s only one way in and out of a lighthouse, so it was easy to go through the footage and see that we had activity that couldn’t be explained. I could actually see the pleats in her skirt. I’ve never seen anything so detailed in my career. Internationally it was the Clark Air Base in the Philippines. It was the only place I’ve ever investigated where every claim the client had told us about, we actually witnessed. Sometimes we go to places where nothing happens for three nights. Every night we were there, there was supernatural things going on. LA: Does each member of your team have specific roles when you investigate and what type of equipment do you bring with you? DP: For the show there’s usually about 5 other investigators and we also have a production team. When we do our investigations it’s usually one camera operator, one audio and 2 investigators. When I go out I like to use a simple audio recorder. For video, we use full spectrum. These cameras are modified to see the ultra violet part of the light spectrum down to the infrared…so beyond what the human eye can see.

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DP: I was overseas somewhere and I was doing an interview through Skype with a guy from North Carolina and we talked about how difficult it was being on the road for 2 months being away from my wife and daughter. He said “Yeah but someday you’ll be able to turn around and tell them that you traveled the world like a Paranormal Rockstar.” The name just stuck from there. LA: When you get a call from someone wanting you to come investigate their house, walk me through the investigation proces. DP: They first need to provide us with a log for about 2 weeks of detailed activity that’s been happening at the home. Sometimes they just want to be on TV. So, we ask for the logs so we are sure they are serious about what’s going on and also gives us a blueprint to look at. We can see who is home when the things are happening, what the circumstances are, and what time of the day it is. All these things tie in to the different things we look at to try and find alternative explanations. We don’t jump to say everything is a ghost. A lot of the stuff can be explained depending on other circumstances. If we go investigate, we interview the home owners and get a history of the home. For the show the process is long. Usually takes a couple nights and I like to go in and sit quietly to get use to the natural sounds of the house and environment. We set up equipment at certain points. Then we need to go back and review all the evidence. We watch all the video again. Having a lot of team members helps because there is so much footage to review. LA: Do you ever deal with demons? Or just ghosts? DP: I’ve never come across a demonic entity. I think the other side has good and bad but television really hypes up the demon thing. In the 29 years that I’ve done this, I’ve done one case where the fellow seemed to be under a darker influence of something but not demonic.

LA: Why do you think people are so obsessed with ghosts?

LA: Do you think people get possessed like in the exorcist? DP: I think possession does happen. There’s a great book called “Hostage to the Devil” that covers 5 real life possession stories and exorcisms. But it’s not a as common as television wants you to believe it is. LA: Do you have a bucket list haunt? DP: Yes! I always wanted to go to the Greek Isles and do some of the caves and caverns. I pitched the idea but we never did it. Also, Egypt but we never made it there due to it not being safe. LA: What buildings usually have the most paranormal experiences? DP: Overall I’ve done a lot of hospitals, prisons and there’s always a mix of activity. A lot of the older parts of the country have the most activity. Any place where you have an older settlement you have the greatest chance for activity. That’s why New England is so good. We have Colonial America and all the natives that were here. A good example is where we are now at Anawan Rock.

DP: I think it’s a natural question about what happens after we pass away. Obviously, the focus comes upon it now around Halloween but it’s a shared life experience, something we all wonder about. I put into all my lectures that we are spirits going through a human experience- and while we are here we should be learning from each other and growing together. We always want to know what happens after this. It’s a very human thing to wonder. I’ve found great comfort in my years of doing paranormal investigation that I can say without a doubt that the other side is real. That our spirit goes from this life into something else and I think that’s a wonderful thing and not scary in any way. When it comes to the afterlife, ghosts don’t have to be scary. Although I didn’t see anything supernatural in the woods at Anawan rock it was definitely a great place for the interview and perfect since it was near Halloween. Dustin…you really do have the coolest job! To learn more about Dustin and attend one of his lectures or events:

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they deal with some of those issues. They get to feel more comfortable talking with people who have shared the same experiences as they have. It also provides them with a chance to work things out with like-minded people who may have gone through the same things they have.” The trips are primarily based in Rhode Island, but they took several veterans up to Maine for a deer hunting trip. These experiences often have three to four veterans who attend. Depending on the trip, the group may stop for supplies (fishing poles and bait for fly fishing, for example) or teach the travelers some basic skills before embarking. The group would like to expand and include more trips to Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast. All of the trips the group offers are liked equally by the veterans. There isn’t one trip that’s more popular than the rest. Many of the veterans they serve are from the area. However, the use of social media has expanded their reach considerably. St. Lawrence noted veterans reaching out as far away as Kentucky, asking about their organization and some of the events and services they provide. People will inquire about the trips and how

they can help, as well. While social media forums such as Facebook and Instagram have been helpful in spreading the word, other platforms have shared their story. Outdoors With Veterans partnered with Founder and Chief Executive Officer Karen Dalton of Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, to identify potential candidates. The Ranch helps veterans get back on their feet with therapy horses, fly fishing, woodworking, gardening, and other activities. They are a working farm so homeless veterans can even work there in exchange for a place to stay. St. Lawrence said that working with both Dalton and Randy Bagwell, who is the captain/owner of River Rebel Charters Sportfishing, has been a wonderful experience. “I met Karen four to five years ago and she donated to some of our fundraisers.We discussed trying to help each other out and it has worked out well for both of us since then. Karen and Randy do a great job helping out veterans and getting them access to the services they need and deserve,” he said.

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Veterans Day pays homage to American Service Patriots who put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms enjoyed by the people of our great nation. November 11th is a special day to honor the men and women who have served our country so that we can enjoy our God given liberties.

The recent loss of our thirteen service men and women as a result of the American government’s withdrawal in Afghanistan is fresh in the minds and hearts of every American. Our hearts go out to the families who lost their loved ones during a situation that has caused heartache for all of us.

Veterans Day was formerly known as Armistice Day, and was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, and officially originated on November 11, 1918, when declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

As the events of the Afghanistan withdrawal were jarring for most Americans, for those who fought in the 20 year war, the American people are immensely proud and truly appreciate what the brave men and women have done to ensure our safety from an attack on our homeland, following the 9/11 terrorist attack on our nation.

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