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Contents Photography by (L) courtesy of America’s Cup Charters, (R) Kendall Paven St.Laurent

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Summer adventures on the high seas are closer than you think

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Find out what dishes you can’t miss at 15 Point Road

This Month

31 Live Well

20 Drop Your Kickstand

32 Home Style 34 Shopping 36 Whole Body 37 Style Connoisseur

Thirteen stops from EP to Bristol worth exploring on the Bike Path this summer

25 Come Sail Away Whether you’re a captain or just getting your sea legs, there’s no better place to be than on the water

One couple’s weekend retreat in Westport

39 Taste It’s all about seafood and Bay views at 15 Point Road 40 Review 41 Taste Connoisseur 42 News Bites 43 Rhody Bites

47 Gallery From chowder fests to car shows, here’s

Every Month

what’s happening in the Bay and beyond

6 Editor’s Note 7 Bay List

It doesn’t get much more nautical – and quintessen-

11 The Buzz

50 Taste Test tially Rhode Island – than stuffies

Warren gets a quirky screening room with the Galactic Theatre

ON THE COVER: Newport’s Maggie Galister sailing

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amongst a fleet of catboats. Photography by Cate Brown.

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Cate Brown captured the images for this month’s cover story (page 25). A photogra-

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pher since the age of 14, Cate

Alastair Cairns

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Claire Flanagan

capturing the life aquatic one picture at a time.

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Nina Murphy

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Kelly Payton

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Editor’s Note Sailing Away dinner by the water. We’ve waited too long for summer to finally arrive to waste a single minute of it. Happy sails.

Set sail for summer fun with our guide to boat life on the Bay (p.25)

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Get ready for bathing suit season with these fun workouts Coral Brown leads All that Matters’ Beach Yoga on South Kingstown Town Beach

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In the Ocean State, is there any logical place to spend your entire summer but on the water? You can swim in it, yes, but it’s much more glamorous (and better for your tan) to be on the water, preferably on a boat. This month’s cover story is all about boating in Narragansett Bay, whether you’ve never sailed before and want to learn how, or you own a boat and you’re interested in restaurants where you can dock and enjoy

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Buzz On the Bay • Bay Views

The Buzz

Photography by Kendall Paven St. Laurent

People and places on the Bay

Old School Cinema There will always be a special place for shorts, film noir and cult classics in the heart of any film buff, but now there’s a physical place in Warren. The Galactic Theatre will do for classic celluloid what its sister business Podsnappery is doing for retro finds.

Buzz on the Bay FROM PAGE 11

Offbeat Flicks at Galactic Theatre If you’ve never been to Podsnappery, it’s a little vintage store that’s a treasure to explore – packed with clothes, records, accessories, knickknacks, comic books, instruments and furniture. And it’s about to become an even more delightful location thanks to an interesting new addition: a movie theatre.

Owner Dave “Sasquatch” describes the plans with excitement. A few months ago, he thought of how great it would be to have a movie theatre in the neighborhood. He mentioned the idea to his landlord, who joked about doing it in Podsnappery. Dave initially scoffed at the idea, but then, “For the next few days I stared at my store from the back counter and visualized if I could actually do this. Everyone thought I was crazy

and doubted me... that fuels me,” says Dave. “Dare me, I’ll get it done and then some,” he adds with a laugh.

He asked his dad and friend to assist with his vision of a 20-seat movie lounge in the back of his store and in less than three weeks, the Galactic Theatre was born. While it’s still being updated and needs an official go-ahead from Town Hall and the Zoning Board, the movie theatre will hopefully be fully running this month, but until then will host intimate acoustic concerts.

“We will be showing mostly vintage films, horror, film noir, ‘60s exploitation and some local independent films as well,” says Dave, which goes with Podsnappery’s vintage charm. They’ll also have a family-friendly matinee

BRISTOL FOLK

on Saturday afternoons, showing the likes of The Three Stooges, The Little Rascals and old cartoons. Admission will be between $3-$5, and popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be for sale at the counter.

This joint Podsnappery/Galactic Theatre venue will offer the closest thing to a time machine you could ever want – the opportunity to shop for unique, vintage items in the storefront, then make your way to the back for quirky vintage films (two a night) in the cozy theatre. The film schedule will be posted on their website so you’ll always know what’s playing. 508 Main Street, Warren. 401-310-0569, www.PodSnapperyRI.com, www.GalacticTheatre.com –Claire Flanagan

Vintage movies will screen twice daily at Galactic Theatre

GO FOR GLORY

Songbird Songs

Walking Towards Hope

Allysen Callery’s new record takes flight

Gloria Gemma introduces a new 2-day option to its annual GloriDays Walk

It’s been three years

The Gloria Gemma Breast

since Mumblin’ Sue, the last full-length album from folk singer-songwriter Allysen Callery – not that she hasn’t been busy. In 2014 she released her Folk Radio UK EP and played Austin, Texas’ South By Southwest festival, earning her praise from The Washington Post and NPR, and last year she joined local folk act Haunt the House at the Newport Folk Festival. On top of all that Allysen has been a mainstay of the local scene. In May she released her latest record, The Song the Songbird Sings.

Songbird… continues in the ethereal tradition of Allysen’s previous records.

With fingers dancing across acoustic strings and that voice, lovely and straight-out-of-Lothlorien otherworldly, Allysen stands out from the area’s predominantly roots and Americana styled folk scene. Tracks like “Bluest Bird” and “Snow Fox” harken back to traditional British folk, though “Shoot Me” has her putting a bluesy-twist on

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Catch Allyson Callery at Sandywoods Center for The Arts on June 18

her ghost whisper vocals.

On June 18, Allysen will have a Rhode Island release show for The Song the Songbird Sings at Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton. Joining her will be Providence’s Vudu Sister – a kindred, if spookier spirit – and her daughter, Ava Callery. In the fall, she’ll be heading to Europe for an Italian and UK tour. Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. www.SandywoodsMusic. com. www.AllysenCalleryMusic.com –Tony Pacitti

Cancer Resource Foundation is holding its second annual GloriDays Walk in Bristol this month. Last year, the Walk was introduced as a 44-mile journey over the course of three days with the intention to “make a difference in our community one step, one mile at a time,” as is detailed on the foundation’s website. This month, a new registration option is being offered, in which participants can choose to “Walk-24,” covering 24 miles over the course of two days.

Lynn Simon, Gloria Gemma’s Director of Fundraising, explains that because the event is made up of primarily female walkers, many moms are unable to commit to the three-day experience. “The two-day option is perfect,” she says.

To register, participants contribute $50 for the Walk-24 and $65 for the Walk-44 option, and all teams commit to raising $1,500 for the non-profit.

“Ninety cents to the dollar goes to the

Gloria Gemma’s GloriDays Walk is expected to raise $150,000

people who need it,” Lynn explains, “It’s so worth it to see the people who benefit from it. It really is rewarding.”

Over 150 walkers and volunteers are expected to participate and the foundation projects a total of $150,000 will be raised to fund programs to assist those affected by breast cancer.

GloriDays is currently Gloria Gemma’s second largest event, but Simon excitedly discloses, “the goal is bigger and it will become our largest event.”

June 3-5. Colt State Park, Bristol.

401-861-4376, www.GloriaGemma.org/ GloriDays –Samantha Westmoreland

Photography (Top) by Kendall Paven St. Laurent, (Bottom L) courtesy of Allysen Callery/Daria Hlazatova (Bottom R) Courtesy of Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation

Vintage and cult classic films come to Warren

Buzz on the Bay VOICES OF THE BAY

Born to Run

Dennis Welch inspires runners to go the distance Dennis Welch loves running. The Portsmouth resident wants to share his passion with the East Bay community and is forming an all ages running club. A year ago Dennis became Head Coach of Bristol Warren Regional School District’s Mt. Hope High School track and cross country teams. He is building a strong foundation to grow the program and is already seeing positive results. The Huskies Cross country team had its best season of 8-2 this past fall and for the first time beat longtime rival Portsmouth High School.

Dennis grew up on a farm in rural Oklahoma and attended Missouri Southern State University on a track scholarship before spending four years in the Navy on the USS Saipan. A Technical Sales Engineer at KVH in Middletown, Dennis and his wife Crystle are parents to seven-month-old Lillie. He regularly competes in endurance events from 5Ks to marathons to obstacle course racing. As coach and founder of the Endurance Project, he does online coaching and consulting with athletes from around the country. To learn more about the East Bay all ages running club, contact Dennis at 401-603-9741 or dwenduranceproject@gmail.com.

I have always

enjoyed coaching.

In high school our track coach was our football coach and really didn’t know anything about distance running. I’d always been into it so I pretty much coached the distance team. I would read articles and cut out the work outs.

When I was living in Virginia I started coaching a lot of adults getting into running or wanting to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I’ve always dreamed of coaching high school and got pretty lucky when I heard about the opening at Mt. Hope High School. Whether you coach high school students or adults, you have to have a passion for it. I’m not too much older than the kids, so I can still relate to them. Work has to be done, but still has to be fun. You can’t run them to death. If you can establish their trust, get them to believe in themselves, the team will build itself and everything else falls into place. I tell the kids “there is nothing special about other schools. You essentially all drink the same water. The only difference is you have to believe in yourself. “

People think they can just put on a pair of sneakers and go run.

Running is much more than that.

When you run in a group, you pass along and share knowledge. You can be in the best shape of your life but

Dennis Welch is sharing his passion for running through an all ages East Bay running club

your race can essentially be ruined by forgetting to hydrate, from not wearing the correct socks or shoes, or not pacing properly. In endurance training and racing, it’s about 20% physical and 80% mental. Sure you have to be well trained but there is just so much more to it. Running is one of the few physical sports you can do for years and enjoy as a lifetime endeavor. That is something I hope to instill within the youth of our community.

I train for a couple of big races throughout the year and space them out so as to give my body time to

recover and rejuvenate. This summer I’m training for November’s World’s Toughest Mudder, an extreme 24hour obstacle course challenge held in the desert outside of Las Vegas.

My team of four members will attempt to run as many five-mile loops as we can over 24 hours. In 2014, as a member of Team Spartan Wolfpack, we won the championship. We each ran 75 miles individually. When not specifically training for my races, I love to take Lillie out. Just the other night I threw her in the running stroller and we ran a 10-mile loop in the neighborhood. She loves it.

–Nina Murphy

YOU’RE A GRAND OLD TAG

Patriotic Plates

Slap some American pride on your bumper

Photography by (Top) Brad Smith

No one does

the Fourth of July like Bristol, and no one loves their license plates quite like Rhode Islanders. So it makes sense that the folks behind the biggest Independent Day bash in the state and the longest running annual celebration in the nation are trying to fuse those two passions.

The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is trying to get a specially designed red, white and blue license plate onto Rhode Island bumpers. The plate costs $41.50, with $15 of that going towards

the Bristol Fourth of July celebration, $5 to the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home and the rest covering the DMV’s cost to produce the plates.

In order to make it happen, the committee needs 900 drivers to sign up for one of the new plates

by July 4 of this year. They’re twothirds of the way there with just over a month to go. So ask yourself, patriot – what would George Washington do? You know, if he had a car… www.July4thBristolRI.com/Licence.Plate.htm –Tony Pacitti

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Buzz Bay Views Beer lovers raised their glasses on April 30 at the fifth annual Newport Craft Beer Festival. This weekendlong celebration of suds brought craft brewers from all over the country together – with plenty of RI’s best on hand – to benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and the Newport Historical Society. www.NewportCraftBeer.com Photography by Judith Gardner

Nick Levine, Korel Cudmore, Ryan and Bianca Greene

Amanda Hovey, Heither Hermanowski and Samantha Cook

Barbara Boisseau, Elizabeth Stepp and Crystal Harris

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Quentin Salinas, Brandon Walker and Chris Gans

Katie Porter and Cody Holden

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Buzz Bay Views On April 29 guests sipped on signature cocktails, took in the smooth sounds of live jazz and

wandered

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spring

gardens

at sundown for Daffodils at Dusk. Drinks and jazz aren’t too shabby, but the real treat were the beautiful daffodils, over 50,000 in total. www.Blithwold.org

Photography

by

Judith

Gardner

Drew Van Laarhoven and Jennifer Lebrun

Erica Prenda and Alessandra Lyman

Aminda O’Hare, Scott McCauley and Jennifer Fugate

Michael and Ann Hall

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Tom and Barbara Stapleton

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Pedal the Path

When you’re ready for a little oldfashioned fun, hop off the path and take a turn down Crescent View Avenue where you’ll find the historic Crescent Park Carousel.

Built in 1895, it is a spectacular wood carved masterpiece that will bring you back in time. Tickets are only $1 each, and kids under two ride for free. 700 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. 401-435-7518, www.CrescentParkCarousel.org

Dari-Bee Ice Cream Parlor is right along the bike path and exactly where you’ll want to go for a soft serve fix. Flavors like Cappuccino Crunch will give you that jolt of energy to keep on pedaling. It’s open seven days a week, 12-9pm throughout the season.

240 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. 401-433-1931.

After a few spins on the nearby Crescent Park Carousel, grab a bite at Blount Clam Shack for a quintessential New England lunch.

Open Wednesday-Sunday after Memorial Day. 11am-8pm. 684 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside.

401-628-0485, www.BlountRetail. com/Crescent_Park/Home

Whether you bike from Bristol up to East Providence or just start your ride in EP, venture about a half-mile off the path to Bold Point Park. The quiet, two-acre waterfront park invites you to soak up the views of Providence Harbor and the skyline. Pier Road, East Providence. 401-435-7511, www.EastProvidenceRI.net

But wait, there’s more!

In need of a tune up? Maybe it’s time to upgrade your current ride? Your Bike Shop has a prime location along the bike path and is a one-stop shop for repairs, accessories and new and used bikes. 51 Cole Street, Warren. 401-245-9755.

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Sweet cravings happen. Luckily, satisfying your sweet tooth is a piece of cake at Vienna Bakery, which is only a few turns off the path. If savory cravings slow you down, grab some breakfast calzones or spinach pies and picnic at one of the nearby parks. But come early, they tend to sell out. 110 Maple Avenue, Barrington. 401-245-2355, www.ViennaBakeryRI.com

Pop by the farmer’s market at Haines Memorial Park on Wednesdays from 2-6pm. The bike path intersects the park so you can squeeze in a ride while picking up fresh, local fare for dinner. The market runs through October 10. Exit the path at Narragansett Avenue and ride towards Haines Park Road. Metropolitan Park Drive, Barrington. www.RIParks.com

13 places worth dropping your kickstand on the

East Bay Bike Path this summer by Kate Sharrow No trip on the path is complete without a stop at Del’s Frozen Lemonade. Located right along the path, it’s the perfect spot to refresh and recharge. 65 Child Street, Warren. 401-247-2210, www.Dels.com

Visit Thomas Park at Silver Creek for a bit of peace and tranquility.

The 5.1-acre park offers walking paths, nature trails, an old English garden, a wild flower garden and a nature preserve. Creek Lane, Bristol. www.ExploreBristolRI.com

Catch a few more water views as you pass Brickyard Pond along the path. It’s located inside Veterans Memorial Park where you can picnic or, if you’re up for a stroll, try one of three trails that are all one mile or less.

Brickyard Pond, www.Barrington.

RI.Gov/Departments/Recreation/ FacParks.php

Carve out some time on your ride to visit the McIntosh Wildlife Refuge and Audubon Society of RI. Explore a variety of habitats like meadows, a butterfly garden, a cornfield and an orchard. As you stroll towards the Bay you’ll even see forested wetlands and marshes. Bike racks available. Open daily from 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.ASRI.org

Independence Park is one of the most beautiful spots on the East Bay Bike Path and along Bristol Harbor.

Along with stunning views, this is the place to catch the Bristol Fourth of July concert series (starting June 19) as well as a plethora of other events. Picnic baskets are optional. Thames Street, Bristol. www.ExploreBristolRI.com

If a leisurely afternoon of riding and reading piques your interest, swing by Barrington Books and pick up one of the latest bestsellers. If your kiddos are in tow, check the store calendar for their story hour schedule. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401245-7925, www.BarringtonBooks.com

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Seas

the day Set a course for adventure this summer

by Grace Lentini

I love the sound of water lapping against the hull of a boat, the weightless feeling of cruising through the waves. I look at the horizon and see only blue, and in that moment, all is right in the world.

A few summers ago I started sailing on Narragansett Bay with a good friend who just so happens to be a college sailing coach. Since then I’ve been learning how to read the wind, using it to propel forward. There’s something so visceral about being on the water.

It makes me think about maiden voyages around the world in times past.

That sense of exploration, adventure and wonderment about what’s over the next horizon. There’s nothing that compares to that feeling of freedom and exultation, and if you’ve never experienced it this is the summer for it.

Narragansett Bay is world renowned for its sailing and boating. It’s got the right stuff – wind, topography, technology. So whether you’re a newbie wanting to get your feet wet or you’re an experienced skipper, there are easy, fun and attainable ways to get your sea legs all summer long.

Get Your Feet Wet

If you’ve never been on a boat, coming aboard is only a charter or sailing lesson away.

Pushing Off

The folks over at East Bay Charters offer private charters on their flagship boat Vytis. Hop on board for lighthouse tours of upper or lower Narragansett Bay, a sunset cruise in Warren or glide along the Bay from Warren to Newport (with a two-hour lunch break in Newport). East Bay Charters hosts parties up to six, because being on the water is always better with your crew.

401-996-4706, www.EastBayCharters.com East Bay Charters hosts cozy cruises for six around Narransgett Bay

Rent a fully-crewed yacht for the day at America’s Cup Charters

Narragansett Sailing School shows you the ropes of sailing almost any yacht

Take the Helm

So you’ve gotten out on the water and decided that you love it. Now’s the time to take matters in your own hands and learn the ropes of sailing. From little boats to big yachts, there are area sailing schools to get you on your way to sailing off into the sunset.

The folks at the Narragansett Sailing School teach any interested person from total newbie to advanced sailor. In no time flat you’ll learn how to tack, jibe and dock faster than you can say Sperry. As you progress, you’ll learn how to sail larger and larger yachts, and even take an all hands on deck cruising class where you’ll cruise out to Block Island, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Along the way you’ll drop anchor and practice various navigation techniques and watch-keeping at night, to name a few skills.

Cove Haven Marina, 101 Narragansett Avenue, Barrington. 401-250-5496, www.NarragansettSailing.com Sailing can be a family affair. Like the sailing lessons at East Bay Sailing Foundation, for instance. They offer classes for kids and adults alike at the Bristol Yacht Club (membership or being a resident of Bristol is not required). During an eight-week summer program – starting June 13 – participants have the opportunity to learn all about water safety, the technical jargon and skills necessary for sailing, and have the opportunity to participate in races at the end of the program. This program even includes classroom work, which promotes a deeper understanding of how to sail.

Poppasquash Road, Bristol. 401-253-0775, www.EastBaySailingFoundation.org Then again, if you’re looking to foster a love of sailing in your kids, the sailing program at Spindle Rock Club is right up your alley, or river. Designed for kids eight and up – and open to the public – they’ll have the opportunity to sail on the Westport River and Cockeast Pond. The program, starting on June 20 or 21, caters to kids at every sailing level. So if your little tyke has never set foot on a sailboat, they’ve got you covered. If junior has already developed a love for sailing and wants to get involved in competitive racing, there’s also a place for her. Over the course of the program, the kids also get to participate in special events like cookouts, pirate days and competitions with other yacht clubs. 762 River Road, Westport. 508-6365422, www.SpindleRockClub.org I say “Herreshoff,” you say “maritime history.” Although the Herreshoff Museum is widely known for its preservation and celebration of maritime culture in Rhode Island, you may not know that they also host adult sailing classes in their Summer Seamanship Program. Hosted in their classic wooden sloops, attendees learn the art of seamanship and sailing principles. They also have a variety of classes designed for beginners and intermediates, and even host women’s only nights. An opportunity for the whole family to get on board a sloop is available during a Family Sail, where adults and kids can hone their skills as a team. One Burnside Street, Bristol. 401-253-5000, www.Herreshoff.org

Photo (L) courtesy of America’s Cup Charters / www.Vanderwal.com

If you’re looking for a little more action while you’re on the ocean, Flippin Out Charters kicks it up a notch with a half or full day of fishing. They’ll provide all the gear you need to hook a striped bass, shark (that’s right, a shark!), scup, fluke or anything else that takes your bait. If it bites they’ll find a way to catch it. Of course, if catch and release isn’t your thing, they’ll take you around to the most picturesque places in the area to get your photo on. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to snap pics of lighthouses, mansions and harbors. 379 Willow Lane, Portsmouth. 401-529-2267, www.FlippinOutCharters.com Getting on the water is as easy as one, two, three. As in one, two or three hours. With Latitude you have the option of chartering their historic and elegant 32-foot Dreamboat Latitude for pretty much any amount of time. Not sure you like the water? Take the one-hour cruise through Warren and Barrington. Feel like you’ve got your sea legs? Charter Latitude for a full day for stellar views of Colt State Park, Mount Hope Bridge and Bristol Ferry Lighthouse and then disembark in Bristol. Plus, if you’re planning a cruise for that special someone, customize your itinerary by adding a catered meal, chocolate covered strawberries, flowers or a photographer. Warren Town Dock, 279 Water Street, Warren.

401-250-5585, www.CruiseLatitude.com Yachts come in various shapes and sizes, like the ones available at America’s Cup Charters. No matter your group size, you can charter one of their many yachts (a medium sized sailboat capable of cruising or racing) for two or three hours. Expect to catch stunning views of Narragansett Bay and scenic Newport.

To top it off, you get the experience of sailing aboard one of their America’s Cup 12 Meter yachts used during the America’s Cup Race. These historic yachts represent the spirit of America’s Cup racing in the 19th and 20th centuries. Plus, they’re just darn cool; you’re literally sailing on a piece of history. 63 Mill Street, Newport. 401-846-9886, 401-849-5968, www.AmericasCupCharters.com Once you’ve figured out that this is the life for you, set sail with Sakonnet Charters for an overnight or weekend charter. Instead of sailing around the Bay for a few hours, you’ll head out on the open ocean for an overnight to Block Island, Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Edgartown or Nantucket, to name a few, and have the chance to participate in crewing the 59-foot Hinckley sloop Eclipse. Once you’ve had your fill of crewing, sit back, relax and have a few cocktails. 401-474-2405, www.SakonnetCharters.com If you truly can’t get enough of the charter lifestyle, consider becoming a member of the Barton and Gray Mariners Club. There you’ll have access to a fleet of Hinckley yachts that are fully crewed and available at the drop of a hat.

The crew will organize incredible experiences on the water, which means all you have to do is show up in your Vineyard Vines shorts and Kiel James Patrick jewelry for a luxurious excursion. www.BartonandGray.com

So You’ve Got a Boat

While everyone knows about AquaPalooza (August 6) off of Prudence Island, there are plenty of other ways to live the life aquatic. From dockside restaurants, regattas and furthering your knowledge of sailing craftsmanship, your summer will revolve around being on the water, just as it should.

Dock and Dine

Whether it’s a busy weekend or the Fourth of July festivities have begun, your best bet for parking is to dock at the free three-hour tie up at Thames Street Public Landing in Bristol Harbor. From there you have access to Indian fusion at DeWolf Tavern (259 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-254-2005, www.DeWolfTavern.com), cocktails on the deck of Thames Waterside Bar and Grille (251 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-253-4523, www.ThamesWaterside.com) and any number of delicious restaurants on neighboring State Street.

If you’ve never spent time enjoying the views on the Sakonnet River (which is truly a shame if you haven’t), then make your way to the Boat House (227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton. 401-624-6300, www.BoatHouseTiverton.com). With a dock just outside the restaurant, take in the stunning views that are particularly beautiful at sunset. While you’re at it, nosh on regional seafood favorites and chilled cocktails.

You’ve got to make a stop in the “Sailing Capital of the World” – Newport that is – and dock at Bowen’s Ferry Landing Marina (401-640-4104, www.BowensWharf.com/Marina). Their transient dockage rates vary, and reservations are strongly suggested, especially in the peak of summer. Once you’ve made a reservation, your access to mouth-watering seafood and sophisticated cocktails are a short walk away. 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar and Grille (22 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401-841-8884, www.22Bowens.com) is a harborside dining locale with ample surf and turf options for every palate. Or for some down-to-earth pub fare, The Wharf Pub and Raw Bar (37 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401-6195672, www.TheWharfPubNewport.com) has everything from burgers to tots.

For the ultimate in dockside imbibing (no boating while tippling, please), pull up to the Borden Light Marina (508-678-7547, www.BordenLightMarina. com) at one of their transient slips (reservations recommended) and head over to the Tipsy Seagull (1 Ferry Street, Fall River. 508-678-7547, www.TheTipsySeagull.com). Located at the end of a pier, The Tipsy Seagull emits Caribbean vibes at the headwaters of Narragansett Bay. Grab a Dark N’ Stormy, sway along to the live music and let your cares slip away as the whole restaurant gently bobs with the tides.

Tie up and grab a cocktail at the Boat House

Learn from professional makers at the Master the Craft Lecture Event on June 7

Race to the Finish Line… or Buoy

The sense of adventure any sailor has goes hand-in-hand with a sense of competition. Knowing good and well that the yacht you own is capable of speed, there are plenty of regattas most folks can participate in. Plus, if there is a regatta you want to join but you don’t own that specific class, there are lots of opportunities to hop on board someone else’s boat and help out the team. If all else fails, watching sailors compete from the comfort of your own yacht is a great way to spend any afternoon on the water.

Sail Newport is the home of New England’s largest public sailing center where access to sailing is easy and affordable. Located at Fort Adams State Park, the sailing here is unmatched. Regattas to look forward to throughout June hosted by Sail Newport include the Youth Challenge (June 11-12), the Brook E. Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic (June 16-19), the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta (June 22-26) and the US 29er National Championships Regatta (June 28-30).

The Newport Bermuda Race was started in 1906 and continues until this day. This year the race starts on June 17 off of Castle Hill in Newport and ends off St. David’s Light in Bermuda. It’s a total of 635 miles of ocean sailing with usually 160 yachts participating. Twenty to twenty five percent of skippers are “first time skippers,” so in no way in this race designed only for the sailing elite. First time participants have the option to be guided through the planning and preparation process with the help of ambassadors who are well versed in all aspects of this race. www.BermudaRace.com

Hone Your Craft

Want to take your knowledge of boating to the next level? Is it not enough for you simply skipper your boat? Join the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) for their Mastering the Craft Lecture Event on June 7. The IYRS School of Technology and Trades is hosting a roundtable open discussion, where makers, builders, visionaries, restorers and innovators come together to talk about the craft of boat making in the modern world. If learning about this craftsmanship piques your interest, consider enrolling in IYRS to further your education. 7-9pm. Restoration Hall at IYRS, 449 Thames Street, Newport. 401-848-5777, IYRS.edu If you want to dive deeper into the world of chartering, attending the Newport Charter Yacht Show is a must. From June 21-24, luxury charter yachts are showcased alongside related goods and services of the charter industry. From talking with captains and crews to attending seminars and forums, this show highlights advances in the industry vital to any captain. Newport Shipyard, 1 Washington Street, Newport.

401-846-6000, www.NewportCharterShow.com

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Ship Shape

Look the part – and on trend – with nautically inspired accessories

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Cory Farms Past and Presents; 3124 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-3124, www.CoryFarmsRI.com

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401-245-0580, www.DaisyDigins.com

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401-256-0485, www.LunaSeaShop.com

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Home Style • Whole Body • Shop Around • Style Connoisseur

Live Well Stylish finds for you and your home

Back in Time

Photography by Michael Cevoli

When Betsy and Jane found their home in Westport, what they discovered was a dated case of ‘80s-to-the-max luxury. With some work and a little bit of love, they restored their beachside abode to its original ‘30s and ‘40s inspired glory.

Live Well Home Style

by Andrea E. McHugh

Between colorful floor treatments and other cosmetic upgrades, one couple created the Westport weekend home of their dreams

Weekends in Westport When Betsy Grenier and Dr. Jane Linden of Providence’s East Side began their search for a comfortable weekend escape not far from their city base, the two set their sights on the village of Westport. Peppered with homes small and large, nestled in among neighbors or decidedly remote, the couple found many of the homes in their budget shared a commonality: most were built in the 1930s or ‘40s and retained good bones but were in need of attention.

The couple saw the potential in a delightful but dated four bedroom, shingled gambrel home situated on the southern portion of scenic Horseneck Road. Its enviable locale is not far from Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, which offers extensive trail systems boasting ocean and pond views from multiple vantage points, 32

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and the wide sandy beaches for which Westport is best known.

“The location is really spectacular. You can see the river on one side and out to the ocean on the other, and it’s in a meadow but set off the road… It just had a lot of the problems that a house that doesn’t have someone living there full time encounters,” explains Betsy. “It really didn’t have any HVAC, it needed a roof and needed insulation. Yes, cosmetically it was dated, but a lot of other stuff had to be done. We had to put in a full heating and cooling system, got rid of mold, replaced and repaired the skylights… The bulk of the renovation was non-glamorous.” But the less then pretty parts of restoring the home weren’t enough to intimidate the semi hands-on couple.

They turned to the talent of local

craftsmen for the heavy lifting. Dartmouth-based contractor Shawn Brisson was at the helm while Jeff Foster oversaw the electric and Manny Pedreira renovated the bathrooms. The most dramatic bathroom transformation was the master bath which took a cue from the era of blue eyeshadow and big shoulder pads. “The previous owner had a monstrous, luxurious, but dated black marble bathroom complete with a jacuzzi,” says Betsy laughing. “I suspect when she put it in, it was quite sumptuous. In 1985.” The bathroom was so large in fact, Manny was able to create a fully reimagined, redesigned bathroom and add an exercise room.

Contractors aside, Betsy and Jane weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

With two daughters, Lucie and Robin,

as well as three dogs (Oliver, Bee and Raisin), the couple sought to create a warm, welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere where sandy feet and paws wouldn’t raise eyebrows (or blood pressure). “Our budget was limited,” concedes Betsy. Early on, the couple decided a complete kitchen renovation from the ground up wasn’t a financial option, so instead, they embraced the home’s origins. “We did a bunch of research and purists would say we missed the mark, but we did what we thought would fit for a ‘30s [or] ‘40s house, so it’s a nod to that period,” says Betsy. The couple’s first stop was Atomic Appliance in Providence for some modern appliances which are balanced out with vintage finds. An authentic Tappan range from

Photography by Michael Cevoli

Beach living with a nod to the ‘30s and ‘40s

Live Well Home Style

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Photography by Michael Cevoli

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the 1950s was a score on Craigslist as was the genuine farmhouse sink. (The stove, admits Betsy, has its cooking quirks like slower or longer than usual cooking times and temperatures.) Betsy also sourced genuine “super yellow retro Formica” countertops. “It’s groovy and casual,” describes Betsy.

All of the window seats were recovered to fashion relaxing spaces throughout. The couple turned to Artee Fabrics in Pawtucket to oversee the reupholstering which Betsy said was both budget-friendly and insightful.

The staff at Artee was able to recommend fabrics that could withstand the wear and tear of dogs, children and multiple houseguests.

The couple also added eyecatching, colorful floor treatments.

“We stenciled some floors; there were some hardwoods that had previously been painted,” says Betsy. “We stenciled the master bedroom floor and the bathroom floor… My father was a housepainter, so I learned how to paint a long time ago.” The bursts of color are a perfect juxtaposition to the zen-hued

walls, painted a crisp, clean, neutral shade to inspire a serene vibe. “The rest of the house is largely white, which is intentional. It’s very soothing, with a splash of color here and there.” What Betsy and Jane did not paint inside was covered by professionals Brian Marszalek of East Providence and Les Gidley of Dartmouth.

The peaceful surroundings of the couple’s two acres offers both privacy and potential. Betsy is an experienced gardener but there is also a lot of land to tend which is why they’ve contracted Richard Sisson from Little Compton to take care of the outdoors. Theywould like to eventually add an outdoor shower, but all in due time.

Most of all, the couple is enjoying the pleasures of a beach house and the creature comforts – and company – that comes with it all.

Want your home featured in The Bay magazine?

Email Julie@ProvidenceOnline.com to learn more

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Live Well Shop Around

by Kelly Payton

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Ocean State, chances are you’ve had – or at least seen – a Turk’s Head Sailor’s Knot Bracelet. You know, the white knot bracelet that you can’t take off and it gets dirty, damp and eventually you have to take a pair of scissors to it.

Not very pleasant, right? David Norton, founder of Lemon & Line, knows how you feel, and set out to do something about it.

Now five years old, Lemon & Line in Newport crafts nautically-inspired bracelets made with marine grade materials. Growing up on the water, David wanted to create something that you could take off if you wanted

to, but would last in the salt water.

“I just decided I was too old to have it on my wrist and not be able to take it off, so we designed some [stainless steel] hardware,” David explains. “It’s a piece that’s designed to be worn, and it’s been put to the test.”

There are a few styles of bracelets to choose from, made with different types of line. The most popular, David says, is the Turk’s Head bracelet in oyster – an “updated take on [the] old.”

“We don’t do anything kitschy or charmy – [we’re] pretty low-key and timeless,” he says.

There are other styles aside from

the stainless steel rope bracelets. The Limited Edition bracelets have gold clamps, while the Watch Hill Anchor Bangles come in either stainless steel or gold plated and are easy to stack.

With over 150 wholesale accounts in the country, Lemon & Line isn’t slowing down – and you can get a peek at the action at their flagship store where everything is made right there.

1. Limited Bristol Edition $35-38 2. Sconset Style $35 3. Newport Style $25 4. Turks Head Style Oyster $35 5. Watch Hill Gold $38

Lemon & Line | 421 Thames Street, Newport | www.LemonAndLine.com

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Photography by (Top Right) Judith Gardner

An updated take on a classic from Lemon & Line

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Live Well Whole Body

by Grace Lentini

Bronzed Beauty A safer way to tan in the sun, spending every free moment laying out at the beach in the summer. As the years go by, I’ve become more aware of the damage the sun does to my skin.

Plus I’ve always thought freckles looked cuter on other people. With this in mind, I decided on a more mature approach to tanning this season, the spray tan.

When I found out that BarringTan uses all natural, organic, oil, alcohol-, gluten- and allergenfree spraying products I was psyched. After scheduling my appointment with co-owner Lauren Schallerf to coincide with a Caribbean vacation I would be taking, I prepped my skin to absorb as much color as possible. Exfoliation is key, so I made sure to loofah every nook and cranny. I also made sure not to apply any lotion or makeup prior to being sprayed.

Once I arrived at Lauren’s Barrington home, we discussed my heritage and how my skin typically reacts to the sun. Being of Portuguese, Italian and Irish descent, I tend to burn early on in the summer but quickly develop a deep tan. Knowing this, we went for a level ten tan to achieve a glowy, olive look.

Because I hate tan lines, I opted to wear bottoms, this way whether I went strapless or strapped, I wouldn’t have to worry about any rogue lines. As I stood in front of a black backdrop, which can be transported anywhere to accomodate parties of folks wanting a spray tan, Lauren directed me where to position my body so that she could coat my body as evenly

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as possible. After applying two coats to my body – except for my hands, feet and face which received one coat – I let the solution dry for about five minutes, got dressed and was on my way.

I would need to wait eight hours until the spray set, and aside from a bit of stickiness, I wasn’t inhibited from doing any of my normal day-today activities.

Once the eight hours had passed I rinsed off, watched much of the bronzer go down the drain and patted myself dry. I noticed right away that glowy, olive look I try all summer to achieve and was looking forward to enjoying it for the next ten days.

I felt good about my color without worrying about risking the health of my skin. It was a win-win all around.

BarringTan www.BarringTan.com

Illustration by Alison Blackwell

I love being out

Live Well Connoisseur

by Jeanette St. Pierre

All in the Family

Gil’s Appliances keeps on running Sisters Lisa Sienkiewicz and Gail Parella, co-owners of Gil’s Appliances, understand the importance of relationships. We caught up with them as they were opening their second location in Middletown to hear how they successfully mix business with pleasure.

Gil’s Appliances has been a Bristol institution for over 50 years. Tell us how you got into the business.

Our parents, Gilbert and Sarah Almeida, started Gil’s in 1961. It started as Gil’s Music Center where they sold records and turntables. Over the years they changed to television service and sales and then added in appliances. Our dad would work in the store during the day and then deliver the televisions and appliances at night.

We took over the business in 1995 when our dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He really loved his store and community, so it means a lot to us to continue his legacy.

Photography by Force 4 Photography

And now you’ve added a second location in Middletown. How did you choose that location?

A large part of our customer base was already from Aquidneck Island and we have always wanted to expand to the island to make it convenient for those existing customers as well as draw in new ones. Sometimes when businesses get bigger their service suffers and we did not want that to happen to us.

We did our research and talked to people from the island and when this ideal location on Aquidneck Avenue became available we felt we were ready.

What are some of the trends that you’re seeing with kitchen appliances?

People design their kitchens based on their lifestyles. There are so many different options available today: refrigerator and freezer columns allow you to put them in separate locations, refrigerator drawers are great for having that extra space for beverages or produce and steam ovens

Sisters Lisa and Gail maintain their parents’ legacy at Gil’s Appliances’ new Middletown location

enable healthy cooking and even take the place of a microwave.

Are you seeing a bigger shift towards energy-saving appliances?

Consumers today are definitely more conscientious about energy-saving appliances. In some cases it does have an effect on what they purchase.

They want the washer or dishwasher that uses less water and electricity and the refrigerator that uses less electricity. They want these products to both reduce their utility expenses and to help the environment.

How can you compete with national retailers?

We actually offer prices that are even lower than larger chain stores thanks to our large buying group, a collective of appliance stores throughout the East Coast that gives us more purchasing power and an even greater selection than big box stores. In addition to our guaranteed lowest pricing promise, Gil’s also offers exclusive manufacturer rebates.

They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure… as sisters, how would you describe your working relationship?

We both share the same work ethic and have different strengths and that has really allowed us to work well together. We know what needs to be done and we both just do it.

We can’t say we never have disagreements, but when we do we always work through them and understand that we need each other. We are stronger together. Having each other has allowed us to make time for our families and not have to worry about the business all the time. Our parents always treated us equally and we never let things get between us. Our relationship is the most important thing.

Gil’s Appliances 397 Metacom Ave, Bristol 926 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown www.GilsAppliances.com June 2016 | The BAY

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Eat • News Bites • Connoisseur • Rhody Bites

Taste

Photography by Kendall Pavan St. Laurent

Savor the season’s best food and drink

Dining with a View There’s nothing more quintessentially summer than eating seafood while gazing out onto the Bay. It was with that in mind that we reviewed 15 Point Road this month. From seafood favorites to stellar views, this Portsmouth landmark hit all the right notes.

Pan Seared Scallops with Mushroom Risotto and Garlic Lemon Aioli

Taste Eat

by Alastair Cairns

Seafood On Point New England fare with Italian flair

Deconstructed Beef Wellington

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management. If you really need some reminder that you’re near the water, try looking out any one of a few dozen windows. With glass on three sides and a mirror on the other, every seat has some nice views.

You aren’t crammed in anywhere and the spacious booths are appropriately smart-casual. With some pretty low background music, even with a full house there was just a nice quiet buzz. The bar – a custom job by a Bristol craftsman – is in a separate room in the restaurant as well, so you can choose how lively you want the atmosphere to be. The service was genuinely warm and attentive.

There is some beer on draught and a few bottles, but befitting a coastal location, this place is more about the wine and cocktails. Though there were a couple dozen of both reds and whites, I was carried away by the New England heat wave. Sixty degrees in April is t-shirt weather and also high time for a Mojito ($9).

Grilled Caribbean Salmon Bites

It was more refreshing than powerful, but well muddled and mixed.

The dinner menu is Surf and Turf, with a mix of Italian-American and New England flavors. We started by splitting Steamed Mussels ($11), which were in a simple and quite garlicky broth, which we happily polished off. A few julienned carrots gave a bit of texture, but otherwise this was textbook. I’m not sure what to wordsmith for garden salad, so instead I will tell you this place has good oil and vinegar, which if you’ve been biking for a couple hours becomes half of a meal in itself as that bread kept coming.

After we got our crouton on, came the mains. I went straight up the middle with Scallops Block Island ($22), served over angel hair with a light marinara. The sauce was great, the pasta al dente and the scallops were not overcooked. My wife was a bit more imaginative, trying the Local Sole “en brick” ($23). This was American Sole covered on one side with fried brick pastry, served in a butternut sabayon sauce and julienned vegetables. This is a sauce for a sweeter tooth than mine, but I really liked the contrasts of this dish. On the bottom you have the delicacy of a sautéed fish and a lighter flavor, and on the top the crisp pastry gives you some

texture as well as more richness.

To finish, there was no deliberation. We had three little Cinnamon Beignets ($6) with a caramel sauce, iced and whipped cream. We’ve all forsaken our working class roots when it’s “beignet s’il vous plait,” and not “I’ll take the donuts.” Strikingly donut-shaped, these beignets were perfect. I was raised by proper English parents who for a time made me eat pizza with a knife and fork, but despite the plating, my wife knows a finger food when she sees one.

“It’s like a little lunch” the waitress cheerfully remarked as she produced two bags of leftovers for the table next to us. We didn’t have any leftovers, but I’m sure our compatriots will surely enjoy theirs the next day, I thought as we marveled at a stunning sunset over the Mount Hope Bridge on the way home.

If gorgeous views with local seafood are up your alley, stop by on on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, for a bargain: Twenty-four dollars gets you an entrée, dessert and a choice of wine or beer.

15 Point Road Portsmouth 401-683-3138 www.15PointRoad.com

Photography by Kendall Pavan St. Laurent

Biking to and from Providence on the East Bay Bike Path brought all the happy scenes of the first truly warm day of spring: new parents pushing strollers, kids fishing and oblivious 20-somethings almost getting run over for that perfect selfie in front of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. A meal with a view would cap off the day beautifully, so not unlike a superhero I made a quick costume change from my bike gear and snaked around the north end of Portsmouth to 15 Point Road.

This is clam shack country, where the restaurants will have anchors, ship wheels and lobsters getting up to comic mischief. You won’t find any of this at 15 Point Road, though, at the end of the Point Road strip.

15 Point Road has a clean and minimally decorated vaulted main dining room, with a subtle nod to ship lanterns on the tables and hanging from the ceiling; think Restoration Hardware, and not a man on a pier grumbling about fishery

Taste Connoisseur

by Holly Vine

Buzzing with Flavor

Jamez Day infuses Southern comfort into The Beehive Café

Nestled on Franklin Street overlooking the water of Bristol Harbor, The Beehive Café is an established favorite amongst locals and tourists alike.

Leading the kitchen team is Jamez Day, a Virginia native who’s made Rhode Island his home for the past 20 years.

Having honed his skills at Providence favorite Julian’s, he’s now bringing culinary creativity and a collaborative kitchen atmosphere to The Beehive Café.

Photography by Force 4 Photography

Having done a little pre-interview stalking of your social media pages I saw that you state your profession as Culinary Magician. What do you mean by that?

I don’t necessarily like kitchen titles like, say, “head chef” or “sous chef.” I consider myself to be a part of everything in the kitchen.

I’ve worked in pretty much every kitchen position over the years so I like to think by taking a step back from being a typical head chef, who may not be cooking on the line, I’m working hand to hand with my team. I’m next to them, not above them.

That collaborative kitchen approach really shows in the creativity, especially when it comes to your use of local, seasonal foods. Is the use of local something you’re passionate about?

Absolutely. We try to use as much local produce and products as we can. Arruda’s Dairy is our dairy farm, Baffoni’s Poultry [Farm] supplies our chicken and our eggs, we get pretty much all our cheeses from Narragansett Creamery, all our burgers use Aquidneck Farm ground beef and we’re part of Market Mobile Farm Fresh from which we order our seasonal vegetables to incorporate into the specials.

Even before I started there was a barter system here with locals bringing in produce they’ve grown in their gardens. I’ve tried to continue that mentality and that connection to the local community.

the owner, opened this place in 2007 she opened it to be what The Beehive Pantry is now: a bakery with bread, pastries and coffee.

The Beehive Café started as a small coffee shop, then we started doing some sandwiches, then lunch, maybe open for dinner a night or two and it snowballed from a grassroots bakery to a full fledged restaurant. Customers were coming in saying, “I’d love to come here and eat everyday, you guys should do this everyday,” and that’s pretty much what happened.

Jen opened the pantry to recapture the sensibility and the dream of something small and something unique that also reflects the reputation we have here.

Amongst all those menus and specials, do you have a favorite thing to cook?

Eggs. Eggs can be the easiest and also the toughest things to cook.

Some chefs may be able to make fabulous pates and specialty dishes, [but] I pride myself on being a good breakfast chef. I think being able to cook good eggs is a real testament to a true chef.

Virginia native Jamez Day brings a taste of the South to Bristol

Being from Virginia, do you try and bring some Southern influences and experiences to the menu here?

I do a lot of comfort food. A lot of Southern foods are generalized as greasy and fried, but we try to keep the comfort and the flavor whilst keeping it healthful. We’ve just put a new succotash dish on the menu, which is a typical Southern dish, but we’re using local beans and local corn, so it’s actually a really light, really fresh dish. We bake eggs right into the succotash for a nice breakfast dish as well, so it’s got that Southern flair but we’re also making it healthy.

There are a lot of vegetarians around here. When I was in Virginia I worked at a vegetarian restaurant for years so I always had that vegetarian, clean, healthy food aspect to what I try to present.

The café isn’t the only Beehive in Bristol.

Tell me about The Beehive Pantry.

We opened it last year, and it’s been going really well. When Jen Cavallaro,

If eggs are your favorite thing to cook, what’s your favorite thing to eat?

Pasta and eggs, I love them both! I love making handmade pasta; it’s a passion I’ve been developing over the past few years here. I make a nice chicken noodle soup where I actually hand roll the noodles.

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Taste News Bites

by Grace Lentini

A Breath of Fresh Bread

The Taunton Avenue Bakery reopens with tasty surprises Get Yourself in a Pickle Ever wonder how to pickle vegetables? Now’s your chance to learn.

Newport Cooks is offering their Basics of Sauerkraut, Kimchee and Gingered Carrots: Fermented Vegetables 101 class just in time for the bounty of produce being pulled from the rich Rhode Island soil. Join Susan Chiappini as she shows you the basics of chopping, shredding, salting and storing vegetables to be fermented. You’ll even leave the class with a mason jar of sauerkraut to ferment in the comfort of your own home. June 8. $65 per person. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-293-0740, www.NewportCooks.com

As a longtime fan of

Taunton Avenue Bakery – since I could say papo secos – I was saddened to hear that they had to close because of a fire. Where would I get my pasteis de nata? My half dozen? Wrought with despair, I searched for a replacement, and although others came close, there was always something missing: that taste of my childhood.

Finally my tastebuds can rejoice, Taunton Avenue Bakery has reopened in a new location and with a few new touches. “Coffee and tables!

We always had people asking for coffee at the old location,” says owner Maggie Soares. What has stayed the same are the important things: the bread recipes, which are the same

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recipes that Taunton Avenue Bakery had carried long before the fire. And their pastries? Maggie says that their pasteis de nata, custard tarts, are a must-try. “We are very known for our custards,” she says. “Everyone says we have the best custards around.”

Although the bakery keeps true to its Portuguese roots, they welcome influences from America, France and Italy. Maggie has even brought new ideas for more modern pastries, artisan breads and wedding cakes.

“We were very missed these past months we were closed,” says Maggie. Looks like she’s doing her part to make up for it, one pastry at a time.

217 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.

401-434-3450.

Get nutrient rich and delicious juices from The Power of Juice

Just Juice It So you’ve decided it’s time to start juicing. Congratulations! Now head to the market and pick up the right mix of veggies and fruits for a pleasant tasting and nutrient rich drink. Sound a bit overwhelming?

The Power of Juice can help you out. Available at the Mount Hope and Aquidneck Farmer’s Markets and at Newport Cooks, fresh-pressed and nutrient-dense juices and cleanses are just a drive away. Tasty and sweet options like their Carrot Top Cold Pressed Raw Juice (carrots, turmeric, sweet potato and orange) have health benefits for the heart, liver and kidney, plus it regulates blood sugar, promotes healthy skin and hair and boosts immunity. And that’s just one of their many flavors. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Unit 4R, Middletown. 617-875-8437, www.ThePowerofJuice.com

Photography (L) by Force 4 Photogaphy, (R) Melissa Yahia

A new location brings new selections to Taunton Avenue Bakery

RHODY BITES A Sponsored Statewide Dining Guide

View our full restaurant profiles on RhodyBites.com

Pizzico Pizzico Ristorante has been raising the bar on neighborhood dining in Rhode Island for 25 years. It all started with the original Providence location on Hope Street, a bustling community of independent businesses in the heart of the East Side. A second location in Barrington’s town center, which offers a stunning oyster raw bar, was added a few years ago.

Ingredients delivered daily are the inspiration for the farm-to-table weekly

specials, which are notably featured on the oversized chalkboards on the restaurants’ walls. Patrons get a true taste of the season here, as the expansive menu is modified twice a year to incorporate the freshest ingredients. From sophisticated pasta and risotto dishes to hearty seafood and duck entrees, Pizzico Ristorante offers an innovative variety of Italian fusion fare. Handcrafted cocktails and a deep wine cellar round out the impressive menu options.

Insider Tip: Decadent Catering, its boutique catering arm, creates customized menus for special events, such as corporate lunches, holiday parties and weddings.

308 Country Road, Barrington • 401-247-0303 762 Hope St, Providence • 401-421-4114 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics.

141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171.

LD $-$$ AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855.

BrLD $$$ Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975.

LD $$ Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence,

272-5852. LD $-$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Café Nuovo Contemporary New World cuisine. 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 4212525. LD $-$$$ Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320.

LD $-$$$ Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W

Enjoy creative Italian cuisine at PIzzico

Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802.

BLD $$$ Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails.

256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$ Chez Pascal/The Wurst Kitchen Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine with a French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites.

50 Weybosset St, Providence, 4378991. BRLD $-$$$

DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant dining meets international cuisine.

2 Tower St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$

Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$

Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 2283901. D $-$$

Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$

George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$

Key: B breakfast Br brunch L lunch D dinner $ under 10 $$ 10–20 $$$ 20+

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Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Providence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 4210754. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, jackysgalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$

Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184; 334 Westminster St, Providence, 490-0300. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$

food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington,

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Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050.

BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$

Worth The Drive:

Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings.

178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides.

1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 2826772. BL $-$$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats.

76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort

Chic dining abounds at Circe Restaurant & Bar

Circe Restaurant & Bar When it comes to sophisticated city dining, Circe is in a class all its own. The chic restaurant is a premier destination, serving modern, Italian-infused Mediterranean cuisine in a beautiful setting – the building, built in 1856, was originally a bank, and the soaring two-story windows make an unforgettable impression.

Whether for lunch, dinner or brunch – or to see and be seen at the vibrant bar – make Circe your next stop for going out in Providence.

Located in the heart of downtown, by day Circe is a place where power lunches

make things happen. At night, the crowd changes to couples out for romantic date nights and groups of friends looking to mix and mingle. The restaurant’s proximity to downtown theaters makes it an ideal stop pre- or post-show. The bar menu is available late, and the lively evening bar scene is a lot of fun, with DJs mixing on weekends after dinner service ends. Circe is also one of the only restaurants in downtown Providence to offer complimentary valet parking, and they have a tableside mobile bar cart so you can watch the cocktail magic happen.

Insider Tip: Don’t miss their afternoon special, when on MondaysThursdays the bar menu is half-price between 4-6pm.

50 Weybosset St, Providence • 401-437-8991

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Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$

Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine . 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Roberto’s Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. D $$$$$ Rosmarin and Tarragon Bar An elegant upscale restaurant featuring classic European-style cuisine with modern flair in addition to their sister bar offering handcrafted drinks and light fare. 225A Westminster St, Providence, 400-5773. BLD $$$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections.

402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900.

BL $ Taullulah on Thames Farm-driven, a la carte and prix fixe menus in a simply decorated setting. 464 Thames St, Newport, 849-2433. BrD $$$ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ Tavern on the Water A fusion of Portuguese and French cuisine in an upscale American atmosphere. 743 Putnam Pk, Smithfield, 349-3888. LD $-$$$ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas

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Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ Ten Rocks Tapas Bar Cape Verdean- inspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music. 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, 728-0800. BrLD $-$$ The Coast Guard House Modern New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 789-0700.

LD $$-$$$ The Saltwater Tavern A comfortable and lively tavern with Mexican and American fare and a monstrous draft list. 195 Main St, Wakefield, 783-3777.

BrLD $$ Theatre 82 & Cafe Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston. 490-9475 BL $ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$ Trattoria Del Mare Traditional Italian cuisine with a focus on seafood in an elegant yet relaxing atmosphere. 145 Spruce St, Providence, 273-7070. LD $$-$$$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$ Vanuatu Coffee Roasters Artisancrafted, single origin coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. 294 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-1586. BL $-$$ The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style barbecue, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 421-9090. LD $$ What Cheer Tavern & Taqueria Neighborhood gastropub, taqueria and beer garden. 228 New York Ave, Providence, 680-7639. D $-$$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$ XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$

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Gallery Calendar • Arts • Theater

The best of this month’s entertainment

Chowder Showdown June 18: A true Rhode Island summer begins with chowder. So what better way to kick off the season than with the 35th Annual Great Chowder Cook Off & Newport Oyster Festival? Come and try unlimited chowder samples, live entertainment, food and drink from local favorites and more. Kids get in for free.

Fort Adams State Park, North Lawn, 90 Fort Adams Drive. 888-900-8640, www.NewportWaterFrontEvents.com

Gallery Calendar by Kendra Genereux

June

June 3-5: Looking to stay fit and help contribute to a good cause?

Look no further because this year’s GloriDays of Life are already upon us. The three-day 44-mile walk benefits the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and is set to raise over $150,000 for the support and research of the cancer and its patients. Colt State Park, Bristol. www.GloriaGemma.org/GloriDays June 4: Celebrate 50 years of helping and supporting children and teens through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State. Their annual Big Night Out features a culinary feast, wine and cocktails all fit to the theme of classic Hollywood. With both a silent and live auction, live entertainment and local news celebrity Kelly Sullivan of WPRI, this is sure to be a night to remember. 6pm-12am. Hyatt Regency, 1 Goat Island, Newport. 401921-2434, www.TheBigNightOut.org

Polo grounds. This month watch our home team face off against Mexico and Australia. Saturdays. 5pm. $12100. 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth.

401-846-0200, www.NPTPolo.com June 9-12: New and old, fast and slow they have it all at this year’s British Motorcar Festival. Come see some fine British automobiles and dress in British attire for a merry old costume contest. Children are free. RI 114, Bristol. 508-395-6663, www.BritishMotorCarFestival.com June 12: The arts community is thriving in Rhode Island and Barrington wants to show that off with the Barrington Arts Festival. There will be many artists showcasing their original work, in-

at Rosecliff Mansion. Enjoy a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, stunning garden displays and more. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000, www.NewportMansions.org June 24: It may not be tea with the queen, but the Afternoon Tea Reception held on the back lawn of Rosecliff Mansion is just as picturesque as Buckingham Palace. Sip flavored iced and hot teas and taste samplings of savory and sweet delicacies.

3pm. $60 ticket price includes oneday show admission. 548 Bellevue

Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000, www.NewportMansions.org June 25: Come to the lawn of the Elks Lodge for a special event supporting the Artisans by the Bay and all of their local participants. Buy anything from soap to art to furniture all the while listening to live local musicians and eating delicious food. Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham Street, Newport. 401-846-0815 June 25: Grab your picnic blankets and pack some snacks for Eco-Stories and Art. Hear a story from an Audubon

cluding oil and acrylic paintings, printmaking, photography, ceramics and much more. 10am-5pm. 282 County Road, Barrington. www.Barrington. ri.gov/Departments/Recreation June 18: Tour seven of Little Compton’s most beautiful local gardens.

The tours will run rain or shine so bring your umbrella and a camera as you see the beauty our little state has to offer. A food truck will be on premises for lunch. 10am-4pm.

34 Commons, Little Compton. www.LittleComptonGardenClub.org

June 4: The Audubon Society is teaming up with the Goodwill Industries for a large-scale recycling event. Don’t Dump – Donate! Electronic Waste and Recycling is a one of a kind event where you can get rid of clothes, fabric, electronics, purses, toys and even old TVs. 9:30am12:30pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol.

401-949-5454, www.ASRI.org

June 20: Join the Cookbook Club as they explore a number of the easy to make dishes from this month’s title, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten. Register with the library beforehand for a copy of the book and don’t forget to make and bring a recipe from the Food Network star’s bestselling book. 6:30-8pm. 281 County Road, Barrington.

401-247-1920, www.BarringtonLibrary.org

Up Close With the Creatures of the Coast

June 4, 11, 18, 25: It’s polo season and that means every Saturday you can see teams from around the world compete in our very own Newport

June 24-26: Celebrate the 21st year of America’s premier summer flower show, the Newport Flower Show, this year themed “Gilded – Artful Living,“

June 30: There’s more to our coastline than just the beach. The Audubon Society is hosting a Tidepool Trek, bringing curious explorers up close and personal with the species that live in the Bay’s rocky tidal zone.

10-11:30am. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.ASRI.org

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INTO THE TIDAL ZONE

Discover the marine life that calls the Bay home

For an up-to-date statewide calendar and to submit your own listings visit www.TheBayMagazine.com

Photo Courtesy of Audubon Society of RI

June 1-29: Newport Playhouse is putting on Woody Allen’s Play it Again Sam, a story about Allan Felix and his obsession with Humphrey Bogart. Bogart, in a series of hysterical fantasy sequences, helps Allan break out of his bookish and insecure shell and into the bed of his best friend’s wife. 102 Connell Highway, Newport. 401-848-7529, www.NewportPlayhouse.com

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naturalist while taking in the beautiful weather. Then kids will get the chance to make a unique craft.

11-12pm. Audubon Environmental Education Center. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.ASRI.org June 25: Help the fairies find a home by heading to the Audubon Environmental Education Center for Fairy Gardens for Adults. Build your own adorable miniature house from plants and natural materials and set it in your garden and watch your new fairy neighbors move in.

2-3:30pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.ASRI.org June 25: Join the Tommy Tew Pirates as they set sail and pillage

FLOWER POWER

the waters of Newport on a scavenger hunt. Dress to impress with your best pirate costume and be entered in a contest. Pre-registration is required to receive your booty bag which includes a t-shirt, Salty Sea Crew beads and a map to the scavenger hunt. 5 Marina Plaza, Newport. www.TommyTewsday.SplashThat.com June 30: Meet and mingle with artist members the last Thursday of each month during Art Nights at the newly opened Made in Warren, Artists Cooperative store. These events will celebrate each month’s featured artists with demonstrations, artwork and refreshments. 6-8pm. 476 Main Street, Warren. 401-310-0559, www.MadeInWarren.com

Wander through Newport’s beautiful gardens June 17-19

Explore Newport’s Hidden Gems June 17-19: Explore the gardens of Newport on the Secret Garden Tour where you will be able to walk from garden to garden of Newport’s residents and organizations, exploring the beauty in this seaside town. Bring a raincoat because the tour runs rain or shine. Proceeds go toward Rhode Island public schools.

4 Equality Park Place, Newport. 401-439-7253, www.SecretGardenTours.org

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Taste Test

by Grace Lentini

Shelling Out Flavor Long is the love affair with summer and stuffies. Eating one just doesn’t seem right until it’s nice enough to eat outside, and it’s only when it’s nice enough to eat outside that I seem to want one. Always accompanied with a lemon wedge and Tabasco, it’s time to eat up; stuffie season is upon us.

Shucking Good

These spicy stuffies from Amaral’s Fish & Chips were visually stunning as well as tasty. Our staff liked that the focus was on the numerous hunks of clam as well as a spice that only tickled our tongue. A squeeze of lemon rounded out the flavors with just a bit of tang. 4 Redmond Street, Warren.

401-247-0675, www.AmaralsFishandChips.com

Thanksgiving isn’t the only time for sausage stuffing, and Kent’s Restaurant proved that. Their stuffies were chock full of meaty flavor, but it didn’t drown out the flavor or texture of the chopped clams. With a wonderfully smooth texture, every flavor was amplified with a few drops of Tabasco. 1675 GAR Highway, Swansea. 508-672-9293.

Hero in a Half Shell

Wham, Bam, Thank You Clam

You can’t have a stuffie without paying homage to Portuguese cuisine, and that’s exactly what Anthony’s Seafood did. Big pieces of clam were accompanied with chourico, peppers, onions and spices. This savory treat was nice and bright, and had us fighting over seconds. 963 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-846-9620, www.AnthonysSeafood.net

This is the classic stuffie that our tastebuds look forward to each summer. Hailing from Quito’s, the savory flavors were light and highlighted the chopped clams. Because the stuffing was fluffy and subtle, it really soaked up the lemon and Tabasco in the most delicious way. 411 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-253-4500, www.QuitosRestaurant.com

Photography by Meghan H. Follett and Katie Leclerc

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