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Contents The Bay Magazine • July 2018

Photo courtesy of Flo’s Clam Shack & Drive-in

Features

24 Summer in the City

28 The Clam Shack Crawl

Plan a day trip to Providence around these can’t-miss summer events and activities

Indulge in classic New England summer favorites at these 11 East Bay restaurants

Dig into essential summer flavors at Flo’s Clam Shack (p. 28)

Departments The Buzz

18 VOICES OF THE BAY: Navy veteran

40 WHOLE BODY: Herbalicious is keep-

49 CONNOISSEUR: Chef Chris Lee talks

13 Historic Blithewold unveils some ex-

and Hattie Brown Award winner Steve

ing beauty all-natural

life in the Lobster Pot

citing new renovations

Skuba on the joys of volunteering

42 HOMESTYLE: New home love at first

51 NEWS BITES: New England Donuts

14 The East Bay Recovery Center opens

21 CALENDAR: Events you can’t

sight in Warren

shows that the donut craze isn’t

its doors in Bristol

miss this month

15 TreeCave Studio in Rumford is draw-

going anywhere

Taste

ing musicians from around the Northeast

Live Well

16 An East Providence sci-fi writer’s

munity at Barrington Books

35 SHOP AROUND: 30 years of comlibrary is a portal to countless worlds

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CONNOISSEUR:

53 RESTAURANT GUIDE

45 EAT: Schultzy’s pairs summer bites

Putting

the

17 East Bay Food Pantry feeds those in

spotlight on local artists at Made in

need from their own garden

Warren

and family flicks

Pic of the Bay 46 REVIEW: Dune Brothers is a seafood

58 An East Bay snapshot from one

destination worth the drive

of our readers

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Blithewold's renovations include the brand-new Carriage House Visitor and Education Center

Flowering Again Completed Blithewold renovations celebrate the estate’s rich history A mansion, groomed gardens, and breathtaking views – a visit to Blithewold in Bristol feels an awful lot like stepping through a portal and onto the grounds of a European estate. This summer, Blithewold will blossom in new ways, as six years of renovation projects are finally complete.

“The last component of the master plan was building a new visitors’ center,” says Karen Binder, Blithewold’s executive director. “It’s exhilarating and very gratifying now that we’ve opened it.”

As Binder explains, the series of renovations was aimed at enhancing patrons’ enjoyment of the property and giving them a better sense of the Van Wickle family that once lived there. The projects were

wide-ranging: workers repaired the dock, reconstructed the original greenhouse, and renovated the third floor as a climate-controlled archive for family letters, clothing, and artwork.

With this massive undertaking in the rear-view mirror, Binder and the Blithewold staff are eager for the public to experience the refurbished grounds and grateful for public enthusiasm throughout the years-long process.

“We really want to thank our supporters and the Rhode Island community,” says Binder. “Having the support of the public and of our donors is a wonderful gift.” Bristol, Blithewold.org –Miles Temel

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Recovery Center staff gather in front of the new venue in St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Bristol

Safe Haven We often think of substance abuse as a “big city” issue. But Tom Joyce, director of the East Bay Recovery Center on Hope Street in Bristol, points out that it’s not just an urban problem. “Substance abuse disorders affect every community,” he says, “and there were no resources available in East Bay region for recovery support.”

That need led East Bay Center, a division of East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), to open the recovery center May 2 after a soft opening in April. EBCAP leaders had the vision to create a recovery center in the region, says Joyce. Their motivation: “How can we build a recovery community here to engage more people and provide more services?”

Getting the recovery center up and running was a challenge due to limited funding, Joyce admits, but he found local support. Emily Pearce-Spence of the Bristol Health Equity Zone helped the center secure a small grant to rent space. Reverend Canon Elizabeth Habecker, priest-in-charge of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, offered the church’s parish hall, which previously had been used as a community food bank.

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Within its first three weeks, Joyce says about 120 people visited the center. The center provides peer-to-peer recovery support, along with a full range of EBCAP’s resources: a human services team visits the center twice monthly to help local residents apply for food stamps and heating assistance, among other programs.

While Joyce wants to expand beyond the current nine hours of operation each week, the center is still seeking sustainable funding.

He’s optimistic: the center’s opening in the parish hall of St. Michael’s Church attracted almost 150 attendees, including Governor Raimondo and local dignitaries and community members. The town’s administration, police, and local business leaders have been supportive of the facility, and Joyce reports that he hasn’t yet encountered any negative responses to the center’s presence.

“We’re here to sell hope,” he adds. “If we can give someone a glimmer of hope and guide them and partner with them and their family on their journey to recovery and support them afterward, miracles happen. It’s fitting that we’re in a church because we see miracles every day that happen here.” Bristol, EBCRP.org –Ed McCarthy

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Master of Mastering The TreeCave, Justin Marra’s recording studio in Rumford, draws artists from across the Northeast

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Justin Marra mans his studio equipment in Rumford with wife Elise Arsenault

Justin Marra is laying tracks – a lot of tracks. An active singer-songwriter, Marra has a good deal of experience producing his own albums, but he’s recently taken his engineering skills to a new level: Marra owns The TreeCave, a full-service recording studio in Rumford, with his wife, actress Elise Arsenault.

“I’ve been playing music throughout New England and writing music since I was fifteen,” says Marra, who has dramatically expanded his creative network since opening TreeCave. “I’ve been fortunate to work with good friends who’ve become collaborators and collaborators who’ve become good friends. A career as a gigging musician was always just out of reach until right about the same time my wife and I opened The TreeCave.”

The TreeCave doesn’t just focus on music, though. The couple does a range of audio recording, including voiceover work and audiobooks. “My passion is still getting instruments in the room,” says Marra. “We’ve got the perfect setup for a three-piece to come in and track, but I’m really having fun recording voiceover demos; every project is different and it’s a really quick process.”

Audiobooks have seen a new level of popularity, but the process of audiobook recording isn’t so streamlined. “Today, most narrators self-record. For a five-hour book, it could take anywhere from two days to a little over a week, depending on the narrator and their schedule. They send that off to a proofer, who checks the performance against the manuscript and sends any corrections back to the narrator to re-record. After that it gets sent to me [the editor] who takes out any errant breaths, scrubs the audio clean, and masters the book to specs. Most people think you just sit down, hit record, and 200 pages later you’re done. It’s a process.”

The TreeCave is located just outside Providence, but most of their customer base comes from beyond the Ocean State. “Yes, most all our clients are from outside Rhode Island,” marvels Marra. “It’s mind-boggling to me. RI artists tend to run to the major markets for something they could have done right here at any number of studios – but then all these really talented artists from NYC and Boston come out here. I think it’s a case of expectations and the grass being greener in their mind.”

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Treasury of Tomes Sci-fi author Don D’Ammassa maintains a vast library in his East Providence home

About 15 years ago, a burglar broke into Don D’Ammassa’s garage. He smashed open the door, looked around inside, and was shocked to discover its contents: shelf after shelf of books. Seeing nothing of value, the burglar left empty-handed.

But to East Providence resident and author D’Ammassa, that garage is a goldmine.

He personally owns 65,000 books – and if you can’t imagine what that looks like, picture a decent-sized warehouse standing on the edge of a grassy lawn. Since 1980, D’Ammassa has stored his library in this garage, which was formerly a horse stable. When his collection finally outgrew the walls, D’Ammassa built an addition – but even this extended space is now jammed. The shelves are a bibliophilic maze, the aisles just wide enough to shimmy down.

“My mother taught me to read when I was

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five years old, and I’ve been collecting books ever since,” D’Ammassa says matter-of-factly.

“This was a chicken farm originally. There were four [horse] stalls that had been turned into a garage. When we bought the house, it wasn’t being used, and we converted it to a library.”

The titles cover a range of genres and topics, but the vast majority are science fiction novels – fitting, because D’Ammassa himself is a respected writer of fantasy and sci-fi, and he’s a renowned book critic. To date, he has authored 20 novels himself, along with 200 short stories, and his knowledge of fictional worlds is encyclopedic. D’Ammassa’s collection isn’t just for show; he has personally read two-thirds of his volumes. Incredibly, he learned to read phonetically, and he considers himself an unhurried reader. “I have trouble reading characters’ names,” he says, “and it slows me down.”

At 72, D’Ammassa will have to figure out what to do with his collection. Some fans have visited over the years, and his home has become legendary among speculative fiction societies. But D’Ammassa doesn’t believe his son will want to maintain such a vast stockpile, and donating to academic institutions is surprisingly problematic. “Colleges don’t want it anymore, unless you give them the money to support it,” he says.

About 50 years ago, D’Ammassa met his wife Sheila at a science fiction book club.

Their house is also packed with books and DVDs, and the couple has a mutual affection for mysteries. “I have various odd little collections,” Sheila says. For the most part, she now prefers ebooks over physical paperbacks, and she chuckles at the thought of adding anything else to their library. “There wouldn’t be room.” –Robert Isenberg

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The East Bay Food Pantry grows its own fresh vegetables to feed the hungry When you think of a food pantry, one image tends to come to mind: canned goods sitting on the industrial wire shelves. You may not picture fresh fruits and vegetables. But the East Bay Food Pantry (EBFP) is cultivating those kinds of options – straight from the soil.

This past spring, EBFP launched Farm2Pantry, a program that grows fresh fruits and vegetables on local farms and distributes them to families in need. Farm2Pantry grows a range of products, such as hot peppers and kale, catering to the diverse cooking traditions of East Bay residents. Spearheaded by Executive Director Nicki Ann Tyska and Programs and Operations Director Karen Griffith, Farm2Pantry will grow its produce at the RI Community Farm in Bristol. The seedlings and land prep were donated by David and Barbara Frerich of Frerichs Farm in Warren.

The EBFP has always striven to provide a consistent inventory of fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, and whole grain foods. In 2017 alone, their Fresh Food Friday program was visited by families over 5,300 times (an increase of more than 40 percent over the previous year).

The food pantry itself was visited more than 4,300 times. Through these programs, EBFP distributed a whopping 93,000 pounds of produce to hungry families. With such high demand, last year’s production wasn’t nearly enough to meet nutritional needs.

Tyska says she “learned of the farm sitting sallow last summer and, working with [Griffith], developed the program.” In years past, the same land was used to grow crops for the Pantry by Bristol philanthropists Ira and Suzanne Magaziner, so it only made sense for the EBFP to lease the land from the couple to fill the crop void.

Tyska expressed her hopes for the implementation of the program, saying she wants Farm2Pantry to “engage the population” and “help some of their needs.” Food banks have developed their own community gardens in cities across the country, and Tyska and Griffith are excited to see Farm2Pantry flourish. More information about the program and volunteer opportunities can be found on their website. Bristol, EastBayFoodPantry.org –Caroline Boyle

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Assistance Program, which helps veterans with health claims, disability reimbursements, and death benefits. Chairman of the Monument Committee, Steve also plays taps at ceremonies with his treasured 1 Value G Bugle.

Following high school, Steve attended electronics school and spent four years of active duty with the United States Navy. Af-

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JUNE 28 • JULY 26 AUGUST 30 • SEPTEMBER 27 I started volunteering when I was in the Navy. At boot camp, the first thing they tell you is ‘never volunteer’ because you’re probably going to get some lousy job you don’t want. I use to say that’s ridiculous.

When the ship was heading to Vietnam, it was going to take 45 days to get to the Philippines. A lieutenant who was the education officer wanted to put together a program for guys to get their GED. Back then you didn’t need it to get in the Navy.

I said, ‘I’ll teach math and science.’ I was working 12-hour days and I would tutor two hours a night, three nights a week. To me it was relaxation from the 12 hours. I had fun doing it. Guys would be come up to me on the ship and say, ‘Hey, I got my GED.’ They were thrilled.

I focus now on veteran issues. The third Monday of the month I go to Benjamin Church Senior Center in the morning to noon, and at night I come here [Reynolds School]. I meet with veterans and explain the benefits package. Maybe they were injured in service and need help applying for a disability or to use the VA hospital.

A lot of veterans may not realize they may be eligible for death benefits. I had a wife call me crying because her husband had received back pay after I had helped with some paperwork. Filling out the forms is easy, I love listening to veterans and getting a history lesson from them.

Whether it was Little League, high school band, Saint Jean’s Parish, volunteering always broke up my day. You meet a lot of different people and it’s very enjoyable. If all you’re going to do is sitting at home all night, get out and do something. You will be amazed at how wonderful it is. When you’re done, you’re tired but you feel good because you did something for somebody. I was shocked when I got the phone call [about the award]. The honor is just tremendous.

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July 1: Modern masters of funk The Roots light up Bold Point Park with an outdoor waterfront concert. Jimmy Fallon not included. East Providence, RIWaterfrontEvents.com

July 1-3: The last three concerts of the Concert Series at Independence Park feature Changes in Latitudes (a Jimmy Buffet tribute), the US Air Force Band, and a final performance featuring the Mount Hope High School Vocal Ensemble, Jon Tyler, and Songs in the Attic (a Billy Joel tribute). Bristol, FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com

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July 4: The 233rd annual Bristol Fourth of July Parade might start at 10:30am on the corner of Hope and Chestnut streets, but smart paradegoers know that the best viewing spots go to the (very) early birds. Bristol, FourthOfJulyBristolRI.com

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July 6, 13, 20, 27: There’s yoga, and then there’s Yoga in the Garden at Blithewold, when Bristol Yoga Studio holds outdoor classes under the trees at the waterfront mansion. Bristol, Blithewold.org

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July 7, 14, 21, 28: Ain’t no party like a Newport International Polo Series tailgate party, when people in fancy hats set up picnics to watch games of horsemanship against international teams.

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July 8, 15, 22, 29: The Schoolyard Market at Hope & Main is a farmer’s market where you can meet the makers at the food startup incubator - and better yet, try what they make. Warren, MakeFoodYourBusiness.org

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July 8, 15, 22, 29: The 2018 Summer Concert Series on Barrington Town Beach features sunset concerts every Sunday night, with talented local performers like The Becky Chace Band. Barrington, Barrington.RI.gov

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July 12-15: Newport’s sister city of Shimoda, Japan takes over Bristol for the Black Ships Festival, a celebration of Japanese food, music, and culture. Various locations, NewportBlackShipsFestival.com

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July 14: The Green Animals Children’s Party will turn the seaside topiary garden into a kids’ wonderland, with pony rides, a rock climbing wall, magic, crafts, and more. Portsmouth, NewportMansions.org

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July 28-29: The Cultural Survival Bazaar at Tiverton Four Corners brings together dozens of indigenous cultures, with people displaying traditional art, performing live music, and serving indigenous food. Tiverton, CulturalSurvival.org

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For a classic – and classical – night of music, look no further than the Roger Williams Park Pops featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. It all pops off at the park’s iconic Temple to Music. Roger Williams Park. August 10, RWPConservancy.org

Providence has one of the largest Cape Verdean-American communities in the country and everyone’s invited to party at the 43rd Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival. This annual celebration will bring traditional Cape Verdean food, art, and music to India Point Park from noon until sundown. India Point Park. July 8, RICapeVerdeanHeritage.org 24

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Foo Fest is a chance to see all of the wild things that happen in AS220 – downtown’s acclaimed arts and music hub – for a daylong celebration in the streets.

Check out the artists, makers, and musicians that are doing their duty to keep Providence weird. Empire Street. August 18, FooFest.

AS220.org

Photography by Mike Braca

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ALL SUMMER LONG It isn’t summer in Providence without WaterFire. This month’s lightings are happening on July 14 and 28, but as we all know, WaterFire is WaterFire – whichever date you choose is going to be a blast. Downtown, WaterFire.org

If you want a really fresh perspective, get in a kayak and see the city from a different angle. Providence Kayak Co. lets you row solo or in tandem with a partner as you explore the Providence River, and new for their second season, they’ve added a schedule of guided morning and sunset tours. Waterplace Park, ProvidenceKayak.com

Photography by Wolf Matthewson

The Rhode Island Historical Society’s Concert Under the Elms brings an eclectic lineup of performers to the John Brown House lawn on the city’s East Side every Thursday night. The Duke Robillard Band (July 5), Steve Smith and the Nakeds (July 12), and Barrington’s own The Becky Chace Band (July 19) are just a few of the acts returning to the stage, er… lawn. Power Street. Thursday nights through August 2, RIHS.org

Go Wild at the Zoo There’s more to Roger Williams Park Zoo than just the wildlife. Don’t miss these summer events and attractions. RWPZoo.org Brew at the Zoo August 25: The state’s largest outdoor beer fest happens at the zoo, inviting thirsty patrons to go on a sudsy safari.

Soaring Eagle Zip Ride All summer: Strap in and get a bird’s eye view of the zoo from its newest attraction.

The ride takes guests 115 feet up before sending them zipping back to the ground.

Food Truck Fridays Friday nights through September 28: Park yourself at Carousel Village and dig into the tastiest food on four wheels. Don’t forget to take a spin on the historic carousel, or even hop on a camel.

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For quirky vintage finds and locally made art, all with a heaping helping of food trucks, check out the Providence Flea. The outdoor bazaar will pitch its tents along the Providence River Greenway every Sunday throughout the summer. South Water Street. Every Sunday, ProvidenceFlea.com

Downtown Providence exploded on social media when it unveiled the Bumper Cars at the Providence Rink. After swapping out their snow tires, they’re back for the summer. And because apparently they weren’t fun enough, they’ve added new games, like Foot Darts and Bumper Soccer to the mix. Kennedy Plaza, TheProvidenceRink.com

Admit it, you love the Swan Boats at Roger Williams Park. Hop on one of these majestic watercrafts and paddle your worries away. Or, if you prefer your aquatic adventures with a bit of history, sign up for an amphibious tour aboard Miss Betsey, the park’s own by-landand-by-sea duckboat. Roger Williams Park, ProvidenceRI.gov Photo courtesy of Alex & Ani City Center

In the Heart of the City

Photo courtesy of James Lastowski

The Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy is bringing music, food, and family-friendly art back to Burnside Park for another summer of great excuses to sneak out of work early. We won’t tell if you don’t. ProvParksConservancy.org

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Burnside Music Series and Beer Garden Thursdays in July and August: Trinity Brewhouse will be pouring brews from 5:30-7:30pm along tasty food truck eats and rocking performances from local bands like Boo City and Extraordinary Rendition Band (July 12), Warren’s own The Huntress and the Holder of Hands (July 19), and Death Vessel (July 26).

Storytime + Art in the Park Thursdays in July and August: Also starting on July 12, this kid-friendly series will have authors, performers, and artists reading stories to kids and leading them in hands-on art projects inspired by Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends.

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Sit back and relax the night away on the Great Lawn. Visit blithewold.org to see this summer’s fabulous concert schedule.

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by Caroline Boyle

Littlenecks, clam cakes, chowder – whatever you dig most, there’s nothing quite like seafood in the summertime.

Here are 11 spots that have mastered the art of seasonal fare, and earned a spot on our Clam Shack Crawl.

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Blount Clam Shack The clam cakes and chowder alone earn Blount a spot on our clam shack crawl, but two locations and a half-pound-all-lobster-meat giant lobster roll make Blount Clam Shack a no-brainer. On top of that, both their waterfront location in Warren and Crescent Park shack in Riverside offer a chance to chill out and chow down along with live entertainment on the weekends. Riverside also has the added bonus of the old-school Looff Carousel. How Many Clams?: $3-$26. 335 Water Street, Warren.

401-245-3210. 684 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence. 628-0485. BlountRetail.com

Evelyn’s Drive-In Don’t let his wardrobe fool you – Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives host Guy Fieri knows fried comfort food, and he had a lot to say about Evelyn’s Drive-In when he brought his show through. In particular, he was smitten by their lobster chow mein, which takes a New England staple and gives it an unpredictable twist. Added bonus: Evelyn’s is accessible by land and by sea, thanks to its convenient boat dock. How Many Clams?: $3-Mkt Price. 2335 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-3100. EvelynsDriveIn.com.

Samantha’s Seafood Located in Montaup Country Club in Portsmouth, Samantha’s Seafood will have essential New England summer eats – fish and chips, chowder, fried clam rolls – teed up for you once you’ve hooked and sliced your way through nine holes. Bribe your golf buddies into waiving a few penalties with the promise of springing for lunch. How Many Clams?: $3-$30. 500 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-6830955 ext. 4. SamanthasSeafood.com

Chad’s Chowderhouse Chad’s Chowderhouse takes the perfect summer food, the clam cake, and gives it a flavorful Portuguese twist. Their Portuguese clam cake spices up a classic by adding chourico into the mix, a perfect marriage of two local culinary traditions.

Chad’s is nothing of not consistent – they’ve been raking in local awards for their chowder and clam cakes for years. How Many Clams?: $4-$17. 1160 Grand Army Highway, Somerset, MA. 508-672-5505.

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The Wharf Tavern The Wharf Tavern might not be a clam shack per se, but its scenic location and menu makes it a clam shack in spirit.

For a non-traditional emphasis on the best of Rhode Island’s seafood cuisine, swing by The Wharf Tavern in Warren.

Established in 1955, the Tavern continues to serve up traditional American seafood cuisine from their seaside location.

How Many Clams?: $3-$60. 215 Water Street, Warren. 401-289-2524. Facebook: The Wharf Tavern RI

Photography by Rupert Whitely

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Flo’s Clam Shack & Drive-in Flo’s got knocked down, but it got up again. Five times.

Since 1936, Flo’s Clam Shack has been destroyed by five different hurricanes, but since going round-for-round with Hurricane Bob in ‘91, the shack’s been standing strong with two locations serving up fried clams and more. Flo’s DriveIn at Island Beach Park features a walk-up counter and a large tent with picnic tables overlooking the Sakonnet River.

Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown is home to an outdoor deck across from Easton’s Beach, with a fresh raw bar, all you can eat crab legs on Thursdays, and prime rib on Fridays. Rock it all like a hurricane. How Many Clams?: $3-$30. 324 Park Avenue, Portsmouth. 401-847-8141. 4 Wave Avenue, Middletown.

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Being on a gluten-free diet doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines this summer while your friends are nibbling on fried clams. Enjoy the fruits of the sea at Quito’s, with their extensive gluten-free options, including pastas and chowder. Plus, there’s no wheat in steamers or raw oysters. Enjoy it all on their large outdoor patio, complete with a breathtaking view of the sun setting over the harbor. How Many Clams?: $5-$36. 411 Thames Street, Bristol.

401-253-4500. QuitosRestaurant.com

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There’s nothing better than capping off a big pile of seafood with ice cream and a movie, and Schultzy’s Snack Shack has both. Throughout the summer, Schultzy’s hosts an outdoor evening series featuring classic family films like Shrek, Despicable Me, and Frozen, which beg to be paired with their old-fashioned ice cream. The family-friendly atmosphere here is sure to leave both you and the kids happy as clams. Two scoops of Mint Chocolate Chip with Shrek, anyone? How Many Clams?: $3-$16. 346 Park Avenue, Portsmouth.

401-683-2663. SchultzysSnackShack.com.

Sure, there’s a lot of classic New England fare in our clam shack crawl, but what about a nod to the area’s rich Portuguese traditions? Amaral’s Fish and Chips has fish and chips and clam cakes, but they’re also serving up homemade Portuguese sweet bread on Thursdays and Fridays. Plus it’s baked in-house, which is something anyone’s vovó (Portuguese grandma) will approve of. How Many Clams?: $3-$24. 4 Redmond Street, Warren. 401-247-0675. AmaralsFishAndChips.com The Bay • July 2018 33

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For three decades, Barrington Books has been a pillar of the community When you think of Barrington shopping, one of the stores that immediately comes to mind is Barrington Books, which has been an East Bay institution for over 30 years. Opened in 1986 and purchased in 2008 by Dana and Stephen Shechtman, the store is known as a community touchstone and for its unique books and gifts.

The flagship location sits in a large, airy space in a busy shopping center off County Road. The store offers author visits, complimentary gift wrapping, story time for kids, and live music on weekends and holidays. “We stay true to our mission: providing the very best in books, toys and gifts – and customer service, of course,”

says general manager Jennifer Massotti. “We also have customers that care enough about the success of their local bookstore and tell us what they’d like to see in store.”

The shop’s tables and shelves are stocked with books from all genres, seasonal toys and gifts, jewelry, stationery, cards, and small novelties.

Kids have a space to sit and read in a dedicated children’s room, which features a wide range of picture books and age-appropriate toys and gifts. There’s also a room filled with tabletop and housewares from an array of brands – including Simon Pearce – plus candles, tea, gourmet items, soaps, lotions, and tote bags.

“There isn’t a day that goes by and someone doesn’t go out of their way to thank us for being alive, well, and growing strong,” says Massotti.

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Stained glass artist Diana Cole is

Made in Warren is a boutique artist-run non-profit, all profan active member of the Made in that carries the work of local its of sold work go directly to Warren artist co-op artists, which is also run by the artists in the cooperative. the artists themselves. At any given time, they This is our third year, and we recently won Provhave works from 35-45 artists. We talked to idence Journal Readers’ Choice for Best Gift Diana Cole, a stained glass artist and member Shop in Rhode Island. of MIW, about the store’s unique mission and how to incorporate more local art into your life.

How often does the collection change?

Right now, we have wood-turned pens, feltHow did so many artists band together to ed hats, wire sculpture, ceramics, handcraftstart Made in Warren? ed wood items like boxes and clocks, jewelry, We evolved out of a pop-up store, Mudstone stained glass, glass vases and bowls, paintings, Artist Annex, which opened for the month of prints and photographs, fine models of ships…

December in 2014 and by 2015 offered unique the list is extensive. Each month the artists artworks for gifts. When the opportunity change some of their inventory. As artists opened up to rent the beautiful space we now come and go we have new items. We recentare in, the full-time store was renamed Made ly accepted artists working in basketry, prints, in Warren, Artist Cooperative. We offer unique photographs, and jewelry. artwork by over 40 artists from Southeastern New England. As a handmade-in-RI shop, all People often assume that art is expensive. purchases are tax-free, and because it is an How do you keep things affordable?

Make it a Star-Spangled Holiday!

There is quite a range of items in the shop: cards at $5 up to a master model of a ship over $1000. There is plenty to choose from in the $5-$100 range and the $100-$300 range.

So, a customer can find a more casual gift for a housewarming or a unique gift for a very special occasion such as a wedding, graduation or anniversary. Considering these are handmade gifts by accomplished artists, the prices are very reasonable. How can you afford not to buy?

What special things do you do on Bristol Warren Art Night?

We hold our events on the last Thursday of the month from June to September to coincide with Bristol Warren Art Night (this month, July 26). We have refreshments and demonstrations by one or more of our featured artists. At times we have our own music and sometimes a special promotion.

Art Night is so important to create community in Warren and Bristol and promote the wealth of art that takes place. There is a renaissance happening on Main Street in Warren. In the past couple of months, three new stores have opened. In April we had a Main Street Stroll featuring 12 stores within three blocks that offer artsy gifts or eclectic music.

The street was filled with strollers from the community.

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If you want to scare yourself - I mean genuinely chill yourself to the bone - go to the Cosmetics Database and look up your favorite products. It tells you all the ways that those unpronounceable chemicals in your makeup and shampoo are polluting your body. The first time I did it, I saw that my mascara was an eight of 10, and was affecting my hormones and upping my risk of cancer. It was a terrifying wake up call, and opened my eyes to the ways that what we put on our bodies affects what happens in them.

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Herbalicious founder Carolyn Balint (right) now shares operations with friend and manager Robin Plaziak.

with eczema, allergies and chronic illness. When the products available in stores were no longer options, she started studying herbalism and formulating her own completely natural skincare at home: a balm to treat eczema breakouts and chapped skin, soap and face wash, moisturizing oil for the face. When her friends in Narragansett started asking Balint to make products for them, a light bulb went off. She launched Herbalicious Skincare this spring on Etsy, and it’s just now making its way on to local shelves, like at Matt’s Local Pharmacy in Middletown.

When the giant box of Herbalicious Skincare appeared at my front door, I was like a kid in a candy store, but if the kid is in her mid-30s and the candy store is designed for beauty junkies.

Everything, from the raw cotton bag holding the face mask set to the glass jars, is completely natural. The soap made with coconut and olive oils that uses poppy seeds as a natural exfoliant immediately caught my eye, as did the jar of dried flowers that you add to a steaming bowl of water to unclog your pores. Over the next few weeks, I used only Balint’s products, to see if I could perceive a difference in an all-natural regimen.

The next morning, I started with Rosemary Cleanser, a light and herbaceous face wash, and the poppy seed soap in the shower. I loved that they were lightweight and felt as though they left no residue at all. Once I was out of the shower, I swiped my chin with Balancing Toner, made mostly from apple cider vinegar and rosewater, then applied the super moisturizing Nourishing Face Oil, made with fruit seed oils and frankincense. I especially loved the face oil - so much so that I’m still using it - because it delivered major moisture without feeling oily at all. Once a week, I used the Purifying Clay Mask, which comes as a powder that you mix with the cleanser to make a paste and then apply it with a brush. The mask, made from Moroccan clay with lavender, rose petals, chamomile and peppermint, did this magic thing of cleaning out my pores while softening and brightening my skin.

Steaming my face afterwards with the floral Facial Steam: heaven.

The trouble with all-natural products is that you can never tell if you’re getting something toothless or you’re getting the real deal. I loved Herbalicious because Balint really does a great job harnessing the power of plants while making everything super gentle. I didn’t notice any of my trademark dryness, even with the more intense products, and didn’t get any breakouts at all, which for me, is a bit of a miracle.

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Live Well

HOMESTYLE

by Andrea E. McHugh

Working Her Magic Viveca Falkman brings a Scandinavian sensibility to her East Bay home

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Viveca Falkman’s style channels simplicity and soft lighting.

everything. “I cannot tell you how many houses I have repainted, how many walls I’ve wallpapered,” says Falkman.

Ready for a change, Falkman sought a home that was a bit simpler, and more turnkey. “I knew I needed one floor – no more stairs – and I wanted a garage,” she says. A real estate agent took her to a condominium community in Warren that was like nothing Falkman ever imagined.

Photography by Grace Lentini

Viveca Falkman has never seen a home she wasn’t able to put her personal stamp on. A Swedish native, she lived in London for 25 years before moving to New England, bringing her European sense of style with her. Through the years, she has transformed two historic homes in Bristol, including one that didn’t have a bright future. “It was so bad – the worst,” she says. “I totally redid that house. And it was fun.”

In addition to taking down walls and reconfiguring that home, she did her “usual thing” and painted almost

“We drove into this park-like setting on an old estate,” says Falkman. “I walked straight from the garage into the kitchen, and I said, ‘I’ll take it.’”

Falkman concedes that when it comes to homes, she knows right away if she’s found a good fit. “I‘m very quick in saying, ‘I’ll take it,’” she says with a laugh. Offering three bedrooms, two baths, ample hidden storage and an open floor plan, the condominium provided everything she could need. Though she resolved not to do any major changes, Falkman was quick to add her signature Scandinavian styling. First, she painted the walls a soft white to complement her neutral-hued furnishings as she traditionally lets her artwork and décor add splashes of color. Next, she modified the kitchen by removing a cabinet and replacing it with an open bookcase. She also added an Oriental rug in the kitchen to give the space a warm, cozy feel. “[There’s] a little breakfast room I have a

sofa and a desk in. To make the kitchen not so ‘kitcheny,’ you have to work your magic,” she advises. And finally, as Falkman has often done – and is, perhaps, her most consistent design element – she removed the overhead lighting and filled the space with table and floor lamps throughout. Lighting, she says, it key to creating the aesthetic that reminds her of home.

“Scandinavian style, it’s simplicity. Lighting is very important in Sweden – soft lighting, lots of candles and lots of flowers, always,” she says.

Though she has collected a lot of artwork and décor through the years, Falkman says she has pared down considerably, giving many pieces away, many to her son and daughter and their families. But some pieces have come around the world with her and remain a part of her permanent collection. “I’ve become very economical,” Falkman says. “I don’t bring something in

without taking something away.”

A terrace allows Falkman to enjoy the bucolic views including a tranquil apple orchard outside her home. Sounds from a babbling brook nearby enhance the pastoral ambiance. “I feel like I’m in the country,” she says.

As for East Bay living, Falkman says this area offers everything she could ever want, including easy proximity to Providence and points north as well as simple travel to see friends and family along the East Coast.

“Wonderful, quiet, historic and pretty,” is how she describes life here. And her house, where a sign above the door reads “Mormor’s Haus: Est. 2015” (Swedish for “grandma’s house”) is a warm dwelling that merges her heritage and personal style. “This house looks like every house I’ve ever had, almost like my parents’ house in Sweden,” says Falkman. “I don’t think my taste has changed.” That’s a good thing.

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Food and Flicks for the Fam Schultzy’s Snack Shack brings you dinner and a movie all summer long Too many New England summer nights end with dessert. Once that sundae is

sundown, the staff projects a family movie like Kung Fu Panda or Toy Story.

devoured, families head home to sofas and Netflix. Schultzy’s Snack Shack in

Visitors sit on brightly colored picnic tables.

Portsmouth wants to help extend the evening – with motion pictures. Schul-

“This is a family friendly place with a water view,” says Deb Schultz, who

tzy’s boasts traditional summertime items like hamburgers, hot dogs, sun-

owns the seasonal eatery with her husband Kurt. “We sell fresh seafood and

daes, and milkshakes, and they also light things up with their outdoor movie

grind our meat for the burgers every day. The New England clam chowder

nights, which screen all summer.

and clam cakes are both great recipes people are sure to enjoy. Our ice cream

Families can come in on Wednesdays from early June to mid-August to enjoy a meal and ice cream, served through an old-school order window. At

comes from Giffords in Maine and is amazingly creamy. We just love it.” Portsmouth, SchultzysSnackShack.com –Chuck Staton

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Taste EAT

by Stephanie Obodda

A Seafood Shack Worth the Drive Dune Brothers showcases underutilized local fish in Providence’s Jewelry District by introducing the city to sustainable and underutilized local seafood. Take, for example, cape shark. It’s abundant and affordable, but I had never seen it on a menu before my first visit to Dune Brothers. It’s hard to understand why, because it’s a totally delicious and approachable fish. Thick and hearty with a clean taste, it made a much better fish and chips than the usual cod. It also excelled as the base of a fish sandwich, which had as much heft as a hamburger and was served potato-crusted with pickles and slaw providing a nice contrast.

Dune Brothers’ menu is all seafood. I’m not exaggerating – each time I’ve visited, every dish contained fish or shellfish. It’s a refreshing break from menus that try to have something for everyone. The small kitchen is highly focused on its mission and nails every single dish on its short menu.

The chowder and clam cakes are a more than a notch above average, the New England-style chowder brightened with a couple of in-shell littlenecks and a sprinkle of herbs. The menu has a few versions of fish and chips. I’ve already mentioned cape shark, a good traditional choice for fish and chips. I especially liked the Bait Box, made with a rotating selection of fish such as whiting or butterfish, usually fried whole. If fried isn’t your thing, there’s often a daily special that’s grilled with local vegetables or grains, like squid, scup, or black sea bass.

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Seafood is such an integral part of our industry and identity in the Ocean State, so I was shocked to learn that the majority of fish caught in our state is exported – by some estimates, up to 95 percent. That means much of the fish we eat in Rhode Island is imported. The diversity of available seafood doesn’t match our waters, and many of the state’s unique catches are almost impossible to find in local stores.

Dune Brothers, a seafood shack in the heart of Providence’s historic Jewelry District, is aiming to address this discrepancy

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CONNOISSEUR

by Ellinor Walters

Seafood King Chef Christopher Lee recounts his lifelong history with the Lobster Pot and sell fish to the local people. We’ve seen a lot of things change here; this place used to be a clam shack. There used to be picnic tables inside, it was BYOB, and when the current owners bought it, it was transformed into an upscale place for fine dining. Everyone is a foodie these days, so now everything is more refined and creative than it was.

So people know their seafood here. Does that mean more pressure on you?

I don’t think so. If it is, I don’t feel it. We have the freshest products coming through the door, so it’s easy. When I have time I love to go to the fish market myself, especially this time of year when all the local stuff is coming in. I love to see the new items they have coming in, I got fresh halibut today, I knew what I was getting before it even came through the door.

Photography by Wolf Matthewson

If there were such a thing as a quintessential seafood restaurant, it might be the Lobster Pot. The restaurant, which has been open since 1929, overlooks Bristol harbor, a prime destination by car or by boat. The atmosphere isn’t the kitschy nautical fare of touristy New England; the open, well-lit dining room is an upscale experience. Christopher Lee is the executive chef of the Lobster Pot, and like any good marriage, he’s done a lot of courting to get there. His long history with the restaurant gives him a lot of perspective – and a deep respect for the place’s heritage.

Tell me about your history with the Lobster Pot. I started here when I was a teenager, it was my first job. I worked here until I was 15 or 16 as a prep cook and then I left and bounced around a few other restaurants. I came back in 2008 as a line cook, worked here for six more years and then left again. Then I got the call last January that the owner wanted me to come back and take the executive chef job.

Christopher Lee is continuing The Lobster Pot’s 89-year-old legacy

What is your favorite item on the menu?

My favorite thing is on the new menu – panseared jumbo scallops over roasted corn and bacon risotto. It’s excellent.

How was the change in dynamic from a line cook to the executive chef for you?

It became a lot less time in the kitchen and a lot more time doing administrative stuff, but a lot more freedom, too. All the things I said I wanted to do back then, now I am doing them.

Just like the dish I just mentioned, it was one of those things where 10 years ago, you would’ve never seen that here.

Tell me about the changes you’ve seen since you started coming here.

Before 1929, this place was a fish market.

Bristol is a seaport town; the fishermen would come to this spot, unload their boats

What is your creative process?

I keep a notebook in my bedroom and I’m constantly jumping up, like “You know what would be good…” and I write it down. It looks like a mad scientist wrote it, and there’re notes all over it, but when I learn what fresh seafood I’m getting in, I can pretty much look down my list and put together dishes. It doesn’t always work, but that is the fun part.

What is going to catch on and what isn’t?

Tell me about the people who come through the door here.

We have a huge following of regulars here.

Even in the wintertime our bar will be filled with people on a Tuesday afternoon, but during the summer we get a little bit of everything.

Who is Chef Lee outside of the kitchen?

I have property in Northern Rhode Island out in the woods. If I’m not here, I’m hiding out there hiking or fishing. But I’m here more than anywhere else.

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More Donuts is Always a Good Thing

Photo by Gina Mastrostefano courtesy of New England Homemade Donuts (top), Willie’s SuperBrew (bottom)

New England Homemade Donuts adds sprinkles to Aquidneck Island In Rhode Island, every time it seems like donut venues have reached critical mass, a new great location opens up. From PVDonuts to Knead in Providence, from Four Corners to Allie’s in South County - we are spoiled with the variety types of great donuts around the Ocean State.

The latest newcomer is New England Homemade Donuts.

Functioning out of the Patriot Petroleum building in Portsmouth, New England Homemade Donuts is owned by Raksmeyleakena Dul and her uncle Sothy Khiev, who has 10 years in the donut business. Dul and her husband Socheat Chhean run the daily operations and also have two part-time employees.

New England Homemade Donuts specializes in light and airy

donuts, similar to the Dunkin variety. They also feature bear claws, cinnamon rolls, cake donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and – of course – coffee. Dul is especially enthusiastic about the apple fritters.

The shop opened in March 2018, and Dul feels they bring a lot to the table. “We provide very friendly service and are willing to customize the items to suit the customers’ needs,” she says.

“Also, the food is all handcrafted using high-quality ingredients.

We always keep things fresh and choose quality over quantity. And we offer drive-through service if people are in a hurry.” 3302 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Facebook: New England Homemade Donuts –Chuck Staton

Farmer Willie’s Finds Fruitful New Life as Willie’s Superbrew It isn’t ginger ale, it’s ginger beer. And it’s not Farmer Willie’s anymore, but Willie’s Superbrew. The Pawtucket-based company went through a branding metamorphosis at the end of May, with a jazzy new look, two new flavors, and a comprehensive list of ingredients.

The fact that alcohol brands don’t have to disclose ingredients or nutrition facts on packaging doesn’t make sense,” opined Willie’s co-founder Nico Enriquez in a release. “It’s crazy that we don’t know what’s in our drinks. With our Superbrew, we’re being fully transparent – we not only tell you everything that’s in it, but we’re proud of it.”

Willie’s has its roots in Cape Cod, where an actual goat farmer named Willie Fenichel experimented with tiny batches of ginger

beer and won a rabid following. Fenichel’s pastime changed course when he teamed up with Brown graduates Enriquez and Max Easton. The heavily bearded character of “Farmer Willie” has served as the company’s mascot since the brewery started in 2016. Willie’s is one of many breweries running production from The Guild, a shared brewing space in downtown Pawtucket.

Willie’s has now retired its trademark beard in favor of festive, multi-colored cans. Meanwhile, the new “Superbrew” moniker comes with two new concoctions: Sparkling Ginger & Lemon and Sparkling Pomegranate & Acai. For the health-conscious, each superbrew is gluten-free and contains only 120 calories. SuperBrew.com –Robert Isenberg

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Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating, and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ Chomp Upscale comfort food featuring award-winning burgers and sandwiches.

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Mill’s Tavern has provided guests with an award-winning fine dining experience for over a decade. Located in the centuries-old Pilgrim Mill’s building, the dining room here has exposed brick walls, polished dark woods, vaulted casement ceilings, and linen tablecloths that work together to evoke a sophisticated yet cozy ambiance in 17th century rustic setting.

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BL $-$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare, and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982900. BrLD $$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine.

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Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$

Trinity Brewhouse American pub fare and craft beer in a downtown setting, with lunch, dinner, and late-night menus. 186 Fountain Street, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$

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Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/ American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$

Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro.

465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$

The Cove A traditional bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, and classic New England seafood favorites. 3963 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, 364-9222. LD $$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153.

LD $-$$ Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting.

156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$

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Pic of the Bay A Magical Night in Barrington

I shoot from a place of emotion, and hope that my images convey what I’m feeling: wonder, gratitude and love. Every day is a gift and there is magic all around us, if we only stop to really see.

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Middletown: Fairway Drive Wanumetonomy Country Club – 2 bed/2.5 Baths – unobstructed water view

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