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Coming Soon to Our Favorite Quirky Street With the impending arrival of the huge Gilbane dormitory/apartment project, Thayer Street will soon be significantly transformed. The obvious question is, but to what? Over the past 18 months, a disparate group of stakeholders - Brown, the Providence Preservation Society, the College Hill Neighborhood Association, the Thayer Street District Management Authority and the City Planning Department - have been meeting with consultants to try to reach consensus on how best to serve the street, its residential neighbors and Brown, for whom the street serves as a campus extension for its students. Meanwhile adjoining homeowners, taxpayers all, rightly worry about the impact the street has on their lifestyle and property values. At their opening press conference, the announcement of the long overdue (in the words of Brown president Christina Paxson) “face lift” provided exciting news for everyone. CHNA president Allison
Spooner used the word delightfully “quirky” to describe Thayer Street’s individuality, which hopefully won’t be lost as changes come to an area that is so important to all of us. As was widely acknowledged, there are things that need to be addressed on the street: a lack of parking, insufficient greenery, traffic flow issues, lack of public spaces. The designers, after fielding input for various parties, have come up with a plan that while not the ultimate solution by a long shot, still promises to make significant improvements that will serve all parties well. The introduction of little “parklets” on the street with benches for public use is certainly the most interesting of the planned changes in a project expected to take six months to complete. It will also include new green space, a trash compactor, re-paving and relining of the street, the addition of curb cuts and parking meters, Several particularly noteworthy aspects of the project should be noted.
One is the spirit of collaboration that is being attempted, the result of those many meetings with the stakeholders. Hopefully this will be reflected in the design when the dust settles in the fall. A second is that it’s reassuring to see Brown step up to the plate in terms of funding what is arguably such an important part of the college experience for its students. In addition to providing space in front of the Brown Bookstore for the first parklet, the school will also widen the sidewalks in front of City Sports and Blue State Coffee, furnish the exteriors with trees and outdoor furniture and donate space at Fones Alley for the new trash compactor. Let’s hope this is step one in a concerted effort to improve the appearance and, dare we suggest, the safety of an area that so impacts the quality of life here on the East Side as well as supporting the city’s tourism efforts to bolster our local economy. On that note, let the pavers and the planters begin!
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With Appreciation To the Editor: This is a tip of my hat to Mike Fink for his heartwarming tribute to Mickey Rooney [“The Dearly Departed,” May 2014]. I’ve read several of Mr. Fink’s articles in the past few years – and I’m always impressed by his skill. I just wanted him to know that I’m sure my voice is one of many. Alan Shawn Feinstein
Good Taste To the Editor: I just want to thank Grace Lentini for taking the time to meet with me a couple of weeks ago. I am grateful for the wonderful article in both East Side Monthly and Providence
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Monthly [“Simple Goodness,” May 2014]. I have gotten an enormous amount of feedback and support. I am truly grateful. Ghassan Daou Owner of L’artisan Café & Bakery
A Point of Correction
Club. Our members were dismayed to see him not getting the kind of credit he deserves, when he’s so worthy of it. Sandra Medeiros Membership, Marketing and Events Coordinator The University Club
To the Editor: Thank you for the story on our chef, Gary Comella [The East Sider, May 2014]. His 20 years in our kitchen are quite the accomplishment, and worth celebrating. Gary’s food is some of the best in the state. However, we were disappointed to see his name attached to incorrect information. Gary is the head chef of the University Club, not the Hope
Editor’s Note: We regret that we had a typo in the caption for our interview with Gary Comella [The East Sider, May 2014]. Check out our extended interview with him in our sister publication Providence Monthly magazine where you’ll get to read more about his passion for being the executive chef at The University Club.
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Providence Preservation Society’s annual festival shows the city’s rich heritage By Daren DeFrank Does the hustle and bustle of life ever make you nostalgic for a simpler time? Come and take a walk through the past with the Providence Preservation Society’s 35th Annual Festival of Historic Houses. The event will take place June 13-15 and will feature some of Providence’s post-industrial heritage homes and a mill complex from the mid 1800s to early 1900s. “We wanted to capture this dynamic environment and use the Festival as a way to increase awareness of Providence’s ever-growing and evolving housing stock,” says Brent Runyon, executive director of the Providence Preservation Society. “In order to highlight this distinction, we’ve expanded the Festival into a unique two-day tour event.” The event kicks off on Friday with a cocktail party at the Joseph S. Cooke House on Hope Street. The tours on Saturday feature some of the last land to be developed in the East Side with an enclave of homes in College Hill between Brown University and Fox Point. The tour continues with a mill complex on Sunday across town on the edge of Providence’s South Side. The Festival also includes speakers Kathy Cavanaugh and Tripp Evans who will share their expertise about the architecture and historical development of the areas. Houses in the College Hill neighborhood will be open Saturday from 10am-4pm and the Mill Complex and surrounding tours will be on Sunday from 12-4pm. The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) was formed in 1956 to respond to the proposed
Tour a renovated property in the Pearl Street Lofts
demolition of several 18th- and early 19th-century houses on College Hill. PPS has grown from a small neighborhood group to a multifaceted citywide preservation organization. With a large membership, a professional staff and countless volunteers, PPS is able to provide a broad range of services that fulfill its mission to improve the quality of life in the city of Providence through
historic preservation and the enhancement of the built environment. Tickets purchased in advance are $35 per day for PPS members/$40 per day for non-members. Advance two-day tickets are $75. Day-of tickets are $45. The Friday evening cocktail event is $125. For more information, call Angela Kondon at PPS at 831-7440, or email akondon@ ppsri.org, www.ppsri.org.
The Summertime Emporium the Providence Artisans market returns to Lippitt Park Photo: (top) courtesy of Armory Properties
By Elizabeth Lorenz Between the scrumptious array of local culinary treats and tastings, to the uncommon jewelry and glassware, the Providence Artisans Market has a little something for everyone. Every Saturday from now until October, this crafty bazaar offers a diverse selection of clothing, furniture, mixed media and much more. This is a great place to stock up on unique gifts, or simply meander around with the family in Lippitt Park. There will be a smorgasbord of eccentric creations, like the upcycled skateboard key chains by Esteve Duque or Eric Sturtevant’s collection of whimsical children’s illustrations. This artisanal haven also sports hundreds of vibrant paintings and prismatic glassware like the
dramatic perfume bottles made by Riker Art Glass. As vendors may apply for different sections of the season, it’s worth returning to this marketplace to take a second look. The originator and curator of the Providence Artisans Market, Bryce Studio has also teamed up with WaterFire Providence to host the WaterFire Arts Festival Plaza. On June 14 and 28, the plaza will offer an abridged version of the enormous artisanal emporium during the illumination celebration. It will accompany WaterFire’s entire 2014 season, so check online for their summer schedule. Lippitt Memorial Park, 1015 Hope Street, Providence. Saturday 10am-2pm, rain or shine. June 1-30. Free. www.mikebryceart.com.
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Off to the Races
more candidates emerge on the East Side By Barry Fain Things are beginning to heat up politically and we’re happy to report that a group of East Side candidates promises to be right in the heart of the action. Six Mayoral candidates have already declared and three of them are East Side residents. Democrats Lorne Adrain of Fox Point and Brett Smiley of College Hill have already started crisscrossing the city in search of support despite the actual sign up period still being several weeks away. The primary in September will sort things out dramatically as the winner will be heavily favored in his race against Republican Dan Harrop. City Council President Michael Solomon and Judge Jorge Elorza are both determined to make inroads in the East Side vote as well. The latter has
revamped his staff with some young, but proven, political operatives so expect more visibility from him. Meanwhile three candidates have just officially announced their desire to succeed Gordon Fox in Representative District 4 (Mt. Hope/Summit and part of the traditional East Side). It isn’t often that a seat opens up, so interest in the race is high. For two of the candidates, Aaron Regunberg and Heather TowYick, this will be their first attempt at elected office. Miriam Ross, who ran an determined campaign as an Independent against Rhoda Perry four years ago, will be running as a Democrat this time and hopes the second time will be the charm. Meanwhile it seems likely there will be a Republican candidate
emerging as well. Tara Pinsky, head of the City’s Republican Party, asserts there will be and is not ruling out that it might be her. “I’ve always had interest,” she notes but stopped short of committing. Fun times comin’ in District 4. Excitement’s brewing in the East Side’s Senate District as well. Gayle Goldin took over the Senate seat that had been occupied for years by Rhoda Perry and now will face her first challenge as an incumbent. Chris Wall, a former television newscaster turned real estate broker, has been quietly working the district, now has declared publicly for the office. Both will be running as Democrats. No Republican or Independent has announced so far. Meanwhile, there has been some
speculation over whether longtime representative Edith Ajello might want to pack it in after she and many of her fellow legislative reformers got demoted after the resignation of Gordon Fox as Speaker. “Definitely not,” she assures her constituents. “I was a member of the minority wing of the Democratic Party in the House when I started so I’m used it.” Ajello had been head of the powerful judiciary committee until she was forced out by the new Speaker Nick Mattiello. Her district includes Benefit Street, much of College Hill and the Brown campus. There still are a few weeks before actual declaration time so things remain fluid. Next issue we’ll share what we know as the countdown begins.
Community In the Know By Barry Fain
Most commercial areas of the East Side sooner or later organize themselves into merchant associations to pool their resources for things like special sale days, seasonal festivals and marketing campaigns. Locally, Hope Street has been the most visible. The area around Wickenden Street has been much less so since the closing of JRS Fine Art Gallery which had always been an organizer over there. That has all changed. A new association has been formed that will be open to both businesses on Wickenden as well as those along the nearby adjoining streets, Calling itself WAMA (Wickenden Area Merchants Association), their newest admonition encourages us all to “Walk Wickenden.” We wish them well.
A Grand Plan Got some good design skills? Want to make a quick thousand bucks? Well does Donna Personeus, the new director of the Thayer Street District Management Authority, have a deal for you. Their group is holding a contest for a new Thayer Street logo with the winner getting $1,000. Just go to their website at thayerstreetdistrict.com and all will be explained. The deadline
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for submissions is June 30 and they must be submitted from individuals not businesses. Given all the exciting design changes expected on the street as they begin their much anticipated “facelift,” it’s a chance to be part of something pretty special. And, by the way, the money comes with no strings attached. You can spend it anywhere you want. Good luck.
Forgoing the Farm for the Big City Matt and Kate Jennings, owners of the popular Farmstead at Wayland Square have announced that they are seeking a buyer for their popular eatery, which they will be closing on June 1. How can this be happening to this frequently lauded, James Beard favorite? The owners will be returning to their native Boston to set up a new and significantly larger restaurant there. Details are still in the planning stage, but we wish them well as they take their impressive culinary skills up north and go big time. Their commitment to local fresh produce… they were one of the first to go locavore here… will remain uncompromised, they promise. We await whomever takes over their popular location.
Rendering of what a proposed parklet will look like as Thayer Street is improved
And the Winners are… Us The results are in for the recent R.I. Press Awards and we’re happy to report we cleaned up. Providence Media, the parent company which puts out Providence Monthly, SO RI, and The Bay in addition to East Side Monthly, won 11 awards, including an unprecedented six first places. Four writers, Emily Dietsch, John Taraborelli, Erin Balsa and Michael Clark all won firsts and are frequent contributors to ESM. John in fact rode around
the East Side in a police car to gather details for his cover story on crime for our April issue. Unfortunately John, who had been Providence Media’s special projects manager as well as our ranking humorist, is leaving our publications and throwing his fedora into the political ring as the new communications director of Jorge Elorza’s campaign for mayor. He’s promised he will remain a regular contributor for us as the time and spirit permit, which we hope will be often.
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Summit neighborhood Association
Photo: Kerry Kohring
Photo Contest Seeks Pictures of Neighborhoods The SNA is sponsoring a photo contest of the Summit and Mount Hope neighborhoods with cash and gift prizes. The competition is open to all photographers of all ages and skill levels, but the pictures are restricted to the specified areas and can be of people, places or things. The twin neighborhoods are loosely bounded by the Pawtucket city line on the north, Interstate 95 on the west, Blackstone Boulevard on the east and Olney and Doyle Streets on the south. Prizes are $100 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third plus four $25 gift certificates to local camera shops. Photos are to be a maximum of 16 inches by 20 inches but there is no minimum size. They must be on foamcore or mountboard ready for hanging with no frames or mats. They need to have an identification sheet on the back containing the photo title (including the address/location of place or person shot) plus name, address, email and phone number of photographer. Submissions are limited to one per artist. Pictures can be dropped off June 16, 17 and 18 at Camera Werks on Hope Street or at The Miriam Hospital’s front desk to the attention of Monica Anderson. Judging will be in late June and the winners will be notified as soon as possible. All entries may be displayed at the hospital or various businesses on Hope Street. For more information, go to the SNA website www.sna.providence.ri.us. Opponents Slow Proposal for North Main Street Parking Lot Members of SNA have joined with other concerned neighbors to convince the Providence City Plan Commission to request changes in a proposal to demolish the former Sears building on North Main Street and turn the area into a 300-space parking lot.
Testifying April 22 at the Department of Planning and Development’s public meeting room, 11 opponents of the application by LA Fitness health clubs objected to the starkness and lack of environmental safeguards of the plan. SNA board of directors member Michael McGlynn read into the record a letter detailing the organization’s concerns. Some North Main Street merchants, supported by about a dozens members of Local 217 of the UniteHere! union displaying protest signs, also voiced objections. The commissioners said the city “can do better from this developer” and voted to table the plan until the next meeting after having denied the applicant’s request to combine master and preliminary plan hearings, which would have moved the project along quickly. The action puts off consideration of the proposal so “we can work together and figure this out,” the board said. The panel also requested an environmental-impact study and told the developer to come back with improvements to its parking-lot design. The Plan Commission was to take up the issue at its May meeting, so go to the SNA website for the latest news. ‘Tot Lot’ Community Gardens Hits Roadblock The plan to put community gardens into a refurbished “tot lot” on Summit Avenue has run into an unexpected snag. Bob McMahon the director of the city Parks Department has said that the Planning Department has objected to the use of funds from a city grant because the money would not be going to a low-income neighborhood. McMahon said parks department money could be used, but wouldn’t be available until after the summer season expenditures. Both SNA and Miriam Hospital have allocated funds for the project, but city approval is necessary for the renewal of the playground and the building of the gardens. SNA is continuing to pursue all options. Other Projects in the Works for the Neighborhood – A city grant has been approved for the annual summer music festival, which is targeted for August. Watch for a listing of the bands that will appear. – Planned for September will be the
Summit Neighborhood Association board member Michael McGlynn reads a letter to the Providence City Plan Commission detailing opposition to a proposal to put a parking lot on North Main Street
annual yard sale in which items are brought to the Church of the Redeemer on Hope Street and are sold by individuals on tables provided by SNA. – Also in the planning stage is a fall cook-off competition in which neighbors bring food items prepared around a unifying ingredient. Residents Invited to Directors Meetings The board of directors convenes at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in the cafeteria of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Ave. The meetings are open and neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Minutes of all board meetings are posted on the SNA website under “Meetings and Agendas.” Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence RI 02940. 489-7078, www.sna.providence.ri.us, sna@sna.providence.ri.us. –Kerry Kohring
Blackstone Parks Genesis and Beyond of an Urban Oasis At the Blackstone Parks Conservancy annual meeting in March, Rhode Island Historical Society Director Morgan C. Grefe took the audience back to the post-Civil-War ferment that helped shape Providence. Despite the scarcity of information about Rhode Island’s landscape and history, Dr. Grefe managed to pierce some of the mysteries surrounding the early decades of Blackstone Park, which began in 1866 with a five-acre gift to the city. Rapid urbanization in the United States after 1865 sent leaders searching for paths to physical and spiritual well being in rapidly changing environments, explained Dr. Grefe, and solutions often
involved trying to repair the growing breech with nature. Seeking spiritual and moral uplift for city dwellers cut off from the land, the City Beautiful and the Outdoor movements espoused vistas and oases from the confusion of city life and concerns about the health of children squeezed into slum buildings that inspired playgrounds. Landscape architects Horace Cleveland and the Olmstead brothers left their mark on Providence in the elegant Roger Williams Park and Blackstone Boulevard. But according to Dr. Grefe, some thinkers of the time preferred Blackstone Park precisely because it was “unadorned and unimproved.” They extolled its ferny glade and inspiring views of the Seekonk River. The lure of nature “unadorned” endures today with perhaps greater urgency as research supplies data for what many people over a century ago instinctively knew – that humankind depends on nature for its own health. Indeed, we now study nature and its processes for its sake and for ours. Today we can quantify the ways nature benefits humankind beyond supplying consumable resources. Health studies, for example, establish a link between being in the woods and lowered blood pressure. “Providence’s Urban Forest,” a 2013 study designed by City Forester Doug Still, estimates the environmental benefits of the 415,000 trees in our city – pollution removal, avoided runoff and building energy savings, among others – at $4.7 million per year. Blackstone Park’s designation in 2003 as a conservation district demonstrates growing public awareness of the impacts of overuse and a renewed dedication to conservation. In a time when climate
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Events (Blackstone Park Conservation District events meet in the field on River Road opposite the Narragansett Boat Club.) June 14 – “Pulling Together,” Family Program on Invasive plant Species in Blackstone Park, 10am-12pm. (Rain date June 15) June 21 – Playful Providence KickOff: RI Philharmonic in the Park: Learn about Musical Instruments. Please send your East Side Marketplace receipts to the address above. Blackstone Parks Conservancy, P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 2703014, www.blackstoneparksconservancy.org, janeannpeterson@gmail.com. –Jane Peterson
Fox Point neighborhood Association Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, June 9 at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street.
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Dedication of Historical Marker in Gano Park, TBA. Plans Being Drawn for Blackstone Bike Path Design plans for part of the Blackstone Bike Path, which will go offroad through Fox Point woods near the East Side Market and along the Seekonk River Shoreline, are being developed by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, RIDOT, according to Lambri Zerva, supervizing engineer. When completed, the bike path eventually will join Woonsocket to Providence’s Washington Bridge Bike Path and the bicycle network, Lambri told the audience at FPNA’s Spring Membership Meeting in April. “We’re going to have to cut into the grade and do some filling through the wooded area behind the market so that we can meet the embankment at the railroad tracks (of the Crooks Point Bridge),” he explained. “Once in Gano Park, we will stay on park grade between the river and the baseball court and soccer field,” he explained. The path will continue through the boat launch parking lot along the river until it is forced to take a right at some point before the bridge, he explained. A construction schedule for the path also is being drawn up, which calls for completion before 2016, he estimated. Completion of the Washington Bridge Path is expected sometime this year, or early 2015. RIDOT, who partners with the Department of Environmental Management on bike path plans, also must seek approval from the Coastal Resource Management Council. Lambri said he would like to meet with the Providence Department of Parks, FPNA and other stakeholders along the proposed route to get input on the plan. If you would like to attend the proposed planning session for the bike path, contact fpna@cox.net. FPNA hopes to install a historical marker on the landing of Roger Williams in 1636 at the shoreline in Gano Park sometime this month. FPNA’s board and member Juliana Anderson is planning a dedication ceremony, tentatively set for Saturday, June 21. Water Pipe Construction Under Way FPNA also heard from Norman Ripstein, project manager for Providence Water’s main replacement program. Here’s what you can expect: 72 hours notice for the mains in front of your house; normal water pressure via outdoor hose pipes; lots
of brown water during construction, then much less; roughly an expense of $2,500 to replace the personal section of pipes from street to house and an invitation to receive such a bid from their contractor. Fox Point Merchant Association Forms A new commercial association for businesses in Fox Point, called the Wickenden Area Merchants Association, WAMA, has been formed, according to its organizer, Vincent Scorziello from Campus Fine Wines. “WAMA is open to merchants from any street in Fox Point, not just Wickenden,” Scorziello said. The new association began meeting in January for the first time and has met for four consecutive months since then, Scorziello said. “About eight months ago, I attended a festival with bands that the Hope Street Merchant Association had sponsored and said, ‘Why not in Fox Point?’” If you are a Fox Point merchant interested in learning more about how such an association could help your business, contact Vincent Scorziello at vin@campusfinewines.com. Power Line Petition Hits 1,500 Mark Over 1,500 persons have signed the on-line petition to bury the power lines along Fox Point’s southern border, according to David Riley, co-chair of Friends of India Point Park, FIPP.
“New leadership at the Energy Facility Siting Board, EFSB, has ordered National Grid to issue a detailed RFP, (Request for Proposal) from engineering consultants to update its cost estimate for burying the waterfront power line,” Riley said. “There’s a statewide interest in burying the power lines, as indicated by our petition that had 46% of the signatures coming from outside of Providence.” FIPP has set a new goal of 2,500 signatures on it’s online petition, which can be accessed at www.friendsofindiapointpark.org. Fox Point Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, www.fpna. net, fpna@cox.net. –John Rousseau
Friends of Brown Street Park Events this Month In collaboration with Mayor Angel Taveras, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and the Parks Department, we are looking forward to a summer of play and performing arts with Celebrate Providence! Neighborhood Performing Arts, Wednesday nights starting on July 17. Fitness Classes have started at BSP. Please check our website for full details and registration information. Check the website for cancellations and updates for classes and events. To find out what
This is the site where FPNA will be installing a historical marker in Gano Park this month that describes Roger Williams Landing in 1636 and explains why his actual landing place is several hundred yards away across Gano Street
Photo: John Rousseau
change and loss of habitat are disrupting human life in profound ways, sustainable use has become our byword. Although the Conservation District exhibits the familiar impacts of overuse, it still provides refuge and inspiration. It also has value as a laboratory in which to study impacts on urban coastal woodlands. Recent grant awards to the Conservancy by the RI Department of Environmental Management and the Coastal Resources Management Council, together with the work of dedicated Parks Department employees and volunteers, can help Blackstone Park demonstrate ways to enable nature to repair itself. Of course, statistics can’t compete with the thrill of seeing a fox or an owl, as neighbors and visitors to the Blackstone Park Conservation District do. Or the first glimpses of Eurasian and American Wigeons on the Seekonk and ospreys overhead this spring. But they may help seasoned and budding scientists figure out why the tadpoles have declined in Hockey Pond and solve other puzzles as well. And in the process they may well reveal new sources for wonder where much is hidden from view in this woodland and its ponds. The Boulevard needs volunteers to help maintain the South and Trolley Shelter gardens. We hope funding for the summer concerts will be confirmed for this year.
Community Neighborhood News other parks in Providence are doing, check out www.Providenceparks.org. Friends of Brown Street Park, 30 Pratt Street Providence, RI 02906. 454-8712, www.friendsofbrownstreetpark.org, wendy@friendsofbrownstreetpark.org. –Wendy Nilsson
Friends of Gladys Potter Park Events This Month 1/2 birthday party for Gladys Potter, June 4, 6-7pm. Come learn the fascinating story behind Gladys Potter Park, with historian Laura Pietro, see the new little library and enjoy some cupcakes and children’s stories too. Brought to you by Friends of Gladys Potter Park, Providence Athenaeum, Providence Parks and Recreation and Partnership for Providence Parks. www. facebook.com/hparkfriends. erintcasey@gmail.com –Erin Hartnett
College Hill neighborhood Association Race Events All notifications of race events will be forwarded to neighborhood and community groups citywide by event organizers from here on out. This will hopefully alleviate any issues with transit for residents and businesses. Please join our enews at chna@collegehillna.com to receive updates of any upcoming race events scheduled for the summer season. Thayer Street Planning Our thanks to Brown University for including CHNA in the press conference held earlier this month. Details of the upcoming initiatives for Thayer Street were announced including the development of the parklet at Brown Bookstore, the replacement of most of the dumpsters on Fones Alley with a more visually appealing trash compactor and repaving of the street. CHNA is also working to ensure that the initiatives put forth in the Planning Study continue to stay relevant and become implemented. To provide for this, we are working in partnership on the development of an operational guide for current businesses on Thayer Street and new businesses that are considering Thayer Street or the Thayer Street area for their location. Rules and regulations will be more clearly defined regarding city ordinances
such as garbage and snow removal, licensing ordinances such as liquor, noise and outdoor seating as well as zoning regulations. Violations and penalties will also be more clearly defined along with a more productive means of monitoring and enforcement – bringing about a cleaner and safer environment. This operational guide will also restate the Committee’s vision for the economic development of Thayer Street – striking a balance of retail with food and beverage and managing new development within the larger footprint of the Thayer Street area while protecting the residential edge. One goal is to bring a more eclectic mix of retail interspersed within the established food and beverage to drive a more diverse group of consumers to Thayer Street and yet still retain the quirkiness of the area. When considering new development within the scope of the Thayer Street Area, RE:Zoning Providence will provide zoning regulations, but the Committee members would work in conjunction with developers on new building design as done with the Gilbane development at 257 Thayer. The Thayer Street District Management Authority website, www.thayerstreetdistrict.com is a comprehensive resource for all Thayer Street details. Upcoming Events There are many more CHNA events and neighborhood events still to come as we move into the summer. Be sure to join our email list and mark your calendar! Our thanks to Bin 312 for hosting the last CHNA Cocktails on College Hill event! Thanks also to the Lippitt House for including CHNA in their Spring Social event in May. CHNA Membership To become a new CHNA member (or renew), for only $20 per year, visit our website, www.collegehillna.com and click “Join CHNA.” Checks may be made out to CHNA Attn: Treasurer, Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. Be sure to include your email and mailing address. More on the CHNA Website Visit www.collegehillna.com for additional updates on special use permits, crime activity, local resources, events and neighborhood activities. College Hill Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. 633-5230, www.collegehillna.com, chna@collegehillna.com. –Allison Spooner
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CHEZ PASCAL
CITI NAILS & SPA
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960 Hope St., 421-4422
783 Hope St., 861-8500
761 Hope St.,
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cated in Chez Pascal. House made
gel nails, sculptured nails, nail art,
vides exceptional customer ser-
craft beer and spirits. Prescriptions
sausages, sandwiches and more.
air brush design. Walk-ins welcome.
vice and expertise car repair.
filled for all health plans.
FROG & TOAD
HOPE STREET PIZZA
IVY TAVERN
KITCHEN BAR
795 Hope St., 831-3434
772 Hope St., 273-5955
758 Hope St., 421-4489
771 Hope St., 331-4100
www.hopestreetprov.com
www.hopestreetpizza.com
www.ivytavernri.com
www.kitchenbarri.com
neighborhood
Thanks their customers for 15 years
Now open for lunch daily at 11:30!
New spring menu! Hope Street’s
shop with an ever-changing se-
of patronage and great memories!
Serving craft brews and the popluar
hottest restaurant. Contemporary
lection that ranges from odd to
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Ivy Tavern burger ($6 burger Mon-
comfort cuisine in an elegant set-
incredible and features tons of
fort food like fish and chips and
days), plus unique fare like oysters
ting. Terrific bar area, outdoor seat-
gyros in a family friendly setting.
($1 oyster Sundays) and Korean
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Adjoining bar with flat screens.
Bibimbap. Catering too!
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LuLi Boutique 7 8 2 H o p e S t r e e t, p r ov i d e n c e
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804 Hope St., 432-7995
782 Hope St., 369-4332
212 4th St., 274-5300
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836/833 Hope St.,
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Your local bike shop has a huge se-
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ations for life and home as well as
turing lines by Moontide Dyers,
lection of bikes and all the accesso-
Enjoy authentic Indian cuisines in-
home décor and upholstery servic-
Habitat, Chalet, Comfy, Cut Loose,
ries you need to get out there! Get
cluding biryani, kebabs, naans and
es and creative sewing workshops.
XCVI, local artists and more!
Dad a new bike, or tune-up his old
curries. Cross the street to shop for
one, for Father’s Day. Gift cards too!
the ingredients to make your own.
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OLIVE DEL MONDO: OILS & VINS
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Celebrating 10 years on Hope! Taste
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mind-blowing selection of over 70
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A boutique real estate firm that
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and house sales. Have all your real
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785 Hope St., 272-6161
756 Hope St., 521-0101
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355 Hope St., 751-6777
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www.stockpvd.com Stock Culinary Goods is devoted to kitchen culture, with tools, gifts and resources for those who love to cook. Now offering a wedding registry of Rhode Island and New England crafted gifts.
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820 Hope St., 521-2200 Serving
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pastries, all made from scratch and baked fresh daily.
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791 Hope St., 273-7247
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An A to Z guide of the season’s best theater, music, art and culture By erin Balsa
So you forgot to reapply your SPF at the beach last weekend and now your blistered skin is begging for reprieve from the sun. Worry not – our creative capital is brimming with cultural activities and events to keep you pleasantly occupied while your complexion transforms itself back from lobster to a more natural hue. Read on to discover the best of the season’s theatre, music, art and more.
Take happy hour to a new level at the Burnside Park Music Series and Beer Garden
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Art Bus. On the third Thursday in June, July and August, hop aboard the art bus to visit 26 galleries and museums throughout the city as part of Gallery Night Providence. Guided tours begin at 5:20pm and leave every 20 minutes through 7pm. Many participating locations offer wine, cheese and music. Free. One Regency Plaza, Providence. www.gallerynight.info.
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Beer and Live Music. Kennedy Plaza welcomes you back to its wildly popular Burnside Park Music Series and Beer Garden, taking place every Thursday between July 11 and September 5. Kick off your work shoes and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the shady grass. It’s the best of summer in the city. Free. 4:30pm. 2 Kennedy Plaza. 331-5544, kennedyplaza.org.
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Olympic Records|Vinyl only record shop | 580 Wickenden 301-9266
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Peaceable Kingdom|Unique folk art treasures | 116 Ives 351-3472
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Noodles 102|An asian noodle house | 102 Ives 383-5004
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Rustigian Rugs|Vast selection of oriental rugs | 1 Governor 751-5100
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Restored by Design|Eco-conscious jewelry/accessories | 34 Governor 241-2143
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Grixyʼs Grooming|Professional/loving pet grooming | 466 Wickenden 406-0233
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Gallery Belleau|Works in glass & fine crafts | 424 Wickenden 456-0011
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Red Bridge Antiques|Art, antiques, fine watches | 416 Wickenden 453-3377
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Willyʼs Local Foods|Healthful foods corner market | 394 Wickenden 421-1411
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Aqua-Life Aquarium|Home of Dr. Fish | 389 Wickenden 441-5334
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Sampson Realty|Full service rentals & sales | 346 Wickenden 454-5454
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Ethnic Concepts|Waterpipes, hookahs, vaporizers | 335 Wickenden 454-PIPE
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Abyssinia|Ethiopian & Eritrean Comfort Food | 333 Wickenden 454-1412
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The Duck & Bunny Snuggery|A Restaurant | 312 Wickenden 270-3300
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The Point|Friendly neighborhood tavern | 302 Wickenden 751-4900
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Providence Perfume Co|Botanical perfumes & oils | 301 Wickenden 455-2325
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Garyʼs City Gardens|Distinctive cut flowers & plants | 284 Wickenden 351-1775
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Dolce Gelateria|Ice cream & gelato | 270 Wickenden 944-0707
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Mister Sister|Quality erotica without the attitude | 268 Wickenden 421-6969
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Legend Bikes|Bike sales & repair | 181 Brook 383-3070
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Campus Fine Wines|Beer/spirits/small production wines | 127 Brook 621-9650
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Into the Wardrobe|Carefully selected consignment clothing | 117 Brooke 831-7660
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Gregoryʼs Optical|Very cool eyewear | 263 Wickenden 421-4770
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Doyle Realty|Area rentals & sales | 65 Brook 831-4111
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Benefit Street Antiques|Antiques & vintage items | 243 Wickenden 751-9109
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Cafe Zog|Smoothies, sandwiches & exotic coffees | 239 Wickenden 421-2213
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Nostalgia|Vintage wear, antiques, collectibles | 236 Wickenden 400-5810
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Brickway on Wickenden|Breakfast & lunch | 234 Wickenden 751-2477
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Sakura|Japanese cusine & sushi | 231 Wickenden 331-6861
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Taste of India|Fine Indian cusine | 230 Wickenden 421-4355
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Coffee Exchange|Fair Trade organic coffees | 207 Wickenden 273-1198
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Doyleʼs Antiques|Unusual pieces/great prices | 197 Wickenden 474-6229
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Studio 539 Flowers|174 Wickenden 454-4400
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Adlerʼs Hardware & Design Center|173 Wickenden 421-5157
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Felliniʼs Pizza|Whole wheat thin-crust pizza | 166 Wickenden 751-6737
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Picture This|Custom framing & art gallery | 158 Wickenden 273-7263
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Jams on the Boulevard. Warm summer evenings bring The Blackstone Boulevard Summer Concert Series Project. The community is invited to gather around the boulevard’s trolley shelter on select weekday evenings to enjoy live music from various genres. Feel free to bring a snack or purchase food from roadside vendors. Go online for details. Free. www. blackstoneparksconservancy.org.
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Kiddie Band. Brooklyn’s hippest indie band for children, Rolie Polie Guacamole, plays a family-friendly concert on June 29 in the garden of the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum. Their high-energy music will get little legs dancing happily. Be sure to bring a blanket and a picnic basket! Free. 3pm. 199 Hope Street, Providence. 453-0688, www.lippitthouse.org.
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Little Picassos. Stoke creative fires by bringing your brood to Kennedy Plaza every Thursday morning between July 11 and August 22 for Thursdays on the Plaza. Children will enjoy Kidoinfo Storytime + Art in the Park featuring wonderful literary experiences plus hands-on art projects and activities. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. 2 Kennedy Plaza. 331-5544, kennedyplaza.org.
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Master of Ceremonies. June 1-7: The Wilbury Theatre presents Cabaret from June 1-7. This legendary musical, set in Berlin’s Kit Kat Klub, blends the carefree abandon of a seedy cabaret with the real tension of Germany’s Nazi rise in 1931. $20-$25. 393 Broad Street, Providence. 400-7100, www. thewilburygroup.org.
James Tissot’s The Women of the Chariots, circa 1883-1885, can be viewed
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Nowhere Man. The Providence Performing Arts Center presents Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles on June 18. The live multi-media spectacular will take audience members on a musical journey that celebrates one of the world’s most beloved bands. Come prepared to sing along to classics like “Let It Be,” and “Hey Jude.” $25-$65. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org.
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Girl Power! Head to AS220 on June 28 for the Womanimation! 2014 Film Festival showcasing animated films by women. In addition to screenings, there will be guest performances by Rachel Rosenkrantz performing on bass with animated projection along with DJ Madame B spinning tunes. $10. 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-3663, as220.org.
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Celebrate the 10th anniversary season of the Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep Summer Theatre program with three new plays produced in rep: Indian Summer by Greg Moss, See Bat Fly by Kathryn Walat and The Droll by Meg Miroshnik. $5-$12. Wed-Sat July 9-August 2. 8pm. Leeds Theatre, 83 Waterman Street, Providence. 8632838, www.playwrightsrep.com.
The RISD Museum’s recently renovated sixth-floor galleries reopen mid-June; see familiar favorites like the mummy Nesmin and the giant Japanese Buddah. August 21 brings Design the Night: It’s a Circus, an evening of live performances by a variety of artists (plus much more). Free. 224 Benefit Street, Providence. 454-6506, www.risdmuseum.org.
one and stroll down the hill together on a WaterFire evening. There’s nothing more romantic than taking a dance lesson together at the WaterFire Ballroom. Waltz under the stars on a polished black dance floor that hovers just above the cobblestones. Free. Westminster at Weybosset. www.waterfire.org.
two full-length productions. First up on July 18 & 20 is La Traviata by Verdi followed by The Mikado on August 8-10. Both operas will take place at the historic Columbus Theatre. Reservations are required so be sure to call in advance. 270 Broadway, Providence. 331-6060, www.operaprovidence.org.
Don’t miss the East Side’s most unusual fashion show. The 2nd Annual Crosswalk Catwalk takes place June 21 on Thayer Street. Models wearing garments made by local designers will march up and down the sidewalks from Second Time Around to Starbucks, pausing on corners to smile for the flashing bulbs. Free. 2pm. 297-9997, www.crosswalkcatwalk.com.
Inspired Local Art. Although Brown students are home for summer, the school’s David Winton Bell Gallery is business as usual. Check out its Going Nowhere: Alumni Artists in Providence from June 6 to July 7. The exhibition features six Brown alum who live and work in Providence. 64 College Street, Providence. 863-2932, www.brown.edu/campus-life/ arts/bell-gallery.
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Que Sera, Sera. Make the best of whatever the day brings with Brown Street Park’s 7th Annual Summer Concert Series with local musicians and food truck fare. Catch an outdoor concert on July 16, July 30, August 13 or August 27. Performers will soon be revealed so keep your eyes peeled. Free. 5:30-7:30pm. Brown Street at Creighton. www.friendsofbrownstreetpark.org. Rooftop Soiree. Enjoy hot weather and haute fashion? Then don’t miss StyleWeek Swim, an upscale rooftop fashion show showcasing some of 2014’s best swimwear designers. Enjoy brunch, cocktails shopping and more from noon to 8pm. The fun goes down on June 8 at the Providence G’s gorgeous roof terrace. 98 Dorrance Street, Providence. www.styleweeknortheast.com.
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Wherefore Art Thou? Head down to the Roger Williams National Memorial (aka the Visitor’s Center) and let TRIST wow you with a production of Henry the Fourth, Part One, part of its annual Shakespeare in the Park series. The outdoor play will take place Thursday through Sunday evenings from June 5-15. Free. 8pm. 284 North Main Street. 331-6118.
Saucy Salsa. On June 14, Fete and Mambo Pa Ti present The Saturday Night Special with live salsa music by Puerto Ricoborn Hector Tricoche. Partake in a salsa lesson from 9-10pm and then watch performances by top area dance companies. DJ Rob Suave will be spinning in the ballroom. 9pm-2am. 103 Dike Street, Providence. 3831112, www.fetemusic.com.
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Yes, My Name is Art Vandalay. Indulge your fantasy of being an architect by participating in the Providence Preservation Society’s annual Festival of Historic Houses June 13-15. Sip cocktails on Friday night at the Joseph Cooke House on Hope Street then tour 10 gorgeous homes on Cooke, Manning and Hope Streets. $125 Friday; $35-$40 Saturday and Sunday. www.ppsri.org.
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$100 on the spot. “There is no middleman. It goes directly to the organization; we don’t cash anything. It works fast and well.” Marilyn says. During some of the meetings, speakers will come in to discuss how they used the money. The organization chosen at the Rhode Island Chapter’s first meeting stood out to both Marilyn and Martha; it’s called We Share Hope in Warren. They collect food from grocery stores that would otherwise be thrown away (but isn’t expired), and they deliver it to the poor, distressed and under-privileged. We Share Hope used the money to buy a new van so they could go out and help people on the streets. They stop and deliver food to any homeless person they see. “This donation will always stay with me because there was a shared feeling that we were doing something groundbreaking for the community,” Martha says. Another organization, Adopt-aFamily in Woonsocket, provides clothing and toys to low-income families around the holidays. One little boy got a bathrobe, which he had never seen before. He found it to be the “the gift of all gifts”, Marilyn says, “and we don’t realize things like that.” 100+ Women Who Care aims to raise $10,000 at every meeting, but due to fluctuations in enrollment, the group sometimes raises over or under their goal. The group currently has 94 members and is always looking for more women who have a passion for helping their community.
“We would love to expand and get people from all over the state to take part. [That way] we can learn more about charities that are nearby and that need us,” Marilyn says. This project is ideal for women who want to help those in need, but cannot find the time to add another undertaking to their busy lives. Meetings are always an hour, and women have the option to attend the social reception held beforehand where they can meet other like-minded women who come from a wide range of professions, backgrounds and neighborhoods. Gatherings are held at B. Pinelli’s in East Providence, who provides the space at no cost. One night, their greeter even donated $100 and told Marilyn that he really believed in the mission of 100+ Women Who Care. The rewarding feeling of watching $100 immediately manifest into $10,000 is truly infectious, especially when it goes to changing the lives of people in the local community. Both women and men alike are realizing the power of 100+ Women Who Care. “This is an innovative, creative model for philanthropy. In the space of an hour, we are able make an immediate difference in the lives of those in need.” The next meeting will be on June 4 at B. Pinelli’s restaurant in East Providence. To learn more about the organization, visit their Facebook page or email 100+ Women Who Care at 100womenwhocareri@gmail.com
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Robyn Noble, kindergarten teacher, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School: At the end of every work session, I shared the work of my kids who did work that was not assigned. It started with pattern making in math, and writing little stories during reading time. I displayed the work, and lo and behold, the “down time” between breakfast and the morning lesson became filled with everyone pulling out paper and writing. They wrote little books, friends’ names, sentences, they copied words posted around the room. They read books to each other. The result? My highest test scores ever, after starting with my lowest baseline ever. The kids took control and the results were fantastic! I am very proud of my little guys. Holly Swanson, Upper School science teacher, Lincoln School: My classes use physics concepts as a way to teach the girls how to problem solve. I always enjoy seeing how the girls’ skills and understanding of the content culminate in our unit projects. This year, they used macros commands to program a Sphero to navigate through a constructed Martian terrain, designed and tested disaster relief boxes and parachutes, created books and posters to give to the third grade for their unit on bridges, and constructed and wired lights into dollhouses to donate to the local women’s shelter. Laura Maxwell, English teacher, Hope High School: One of my biggest joys this year was my advisory, which meets every Friday morning. A local direct marketing business CEO, Steve Cronin, a man with a huge heart and an even bigger network, has been teaching my students how to shake hands, greet people, make eye contact, make small talk, interview for jobs and be able to speak confidently to potential mentors and employers about
their strengths. It has been exciting to see students’ confidence grow as they realize that a smile, a confident hello and a firm handshake work like magic to bring positive adults into their lives. Arthi Sundaresh, visual art and design teacher, Nathan Bishop Middle School: Students created the auditorium murals for the Nathan Bishop Drama Club’s first production, The Emperor’s New Clothes. Six different art classes prepared the paper and paint scenes inspired by historical Japanese landscape paintings. Where one team left off, another would pick up, continuing broad, black brush strokes for major landscape elements and creating harmonious watercolor washes to incorporate color throughout the scenes. It was awesome to see students fully engaged, sprawled throughout the studio and corridors, problem-solving as they experimented with materials and working together to reach a goal. Siobhan Ritchie Cute, Spanish and psychology teacher, School One: While discussing topics for research projects for an immigration unit, one student asked, “When did racism and discrimination begin?” Her peers offered numerous comments in response; we talked history, anthropology and
sociology. Then, another student, typically reticent, shared a thought that made the day memorable for me. In class, he is quick to claim that he’s “just not good at school… or Spanish.” After school and on weekends, he works at a restaurant alongside immigrants from Central America. He said, “I think that discrimination and racism probably happened when one person had something, and another person had nothing.” Sometimes a student shares something that acts as a seed of an idea. I love seeing the fertile ground. Jamie Faith Woods, teacher leader and general studies teacher, Jewish Community Day School: Watching my students work collaboratively on profoundly creative work in Design Thinking, I have seen first hand what innovation means. Design Thinking teaches empathy. Imagining, or ideation, empowers one to go far outside the box by encouraging wild ideas. Just the other day I heard a third grader say, “It was like we were having an idea party.” Building upon each others’ ideas promotes a learning environment where students feel safe, a key element necessary to being able to take intellectual risks and to develop personal character. Happy summer to our dedicated teachers and their talented students!
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at the Augusta (GA) National Golf Club, Patrick Welch, an eighth grader at Nathan Bishop Middle School, was the overall winner in the boys’ 14-15 division of the inaugural Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, a skills competition for golfers ages 7-15. More than 17,000 golfers participated in local and regional qualifiers, and 88 junior golfers advanced to compete at Augusta National. In addition to besting ten other competitors to win the overall title in his division, Welch also won an award for having the best drive in his age group. Congratulations, Patrick! For the 17th year in a row, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School’s fifth grade class is collaborating with local artist Jess Regelson, of Indigo Moon Mosaics, on a mosaic art piece. Based on students’ artwork and created by students with support from Regelson and parent volunteers, this year’s mosaic will feature wildlife and animals, which is also a theme in the fifth graders’ studies. Each year’s mosaic is enclosed in a frame donated by Thompson Woodworking and Design, which is owned and operated by Ian
Thompson. Both Regelson and Thompson are former King parents who have collaborated long since their children were at King to maintain the mosaic tradition. If you would like to see this year’s mosaic, or any of the previous years’ efforts, please contact Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School at 456-9398 to request a tour. Get your Del’s and beach chairs ready, because the last day of school is nigh. East Side Schools are winding down this month; the public schools’ last day is June 20, and the various independent schools will graduate their senior and hold their final day of classes in the coming days and weeks as well. Of course, the last day of school doesn’t mean that learning stops! Get your kids involved with the fun summer reading program that the Providence Community Libraries offer; details available at the Fox Point and Rochambeau library branches, as well as library locations citywide.
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Passionate East Siders are promoting more research for mental disorders By Elizabeth Rau
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If you’re alive you probably know someone who has suffered – in secret or out in the open – from mental illness. Maybe it was your spouse, your dad or a sibling. The personal costs of mental illness can be devastating to patients and their families – just ask anyone trying to part the clouds during a deep depression. The public health costs for mental disorders are just as burdensome, yet research funding lags far behind other serious illnesses. My friends and fellow East Siders Hakon Heimer and his wife, Alden Bumstead, want to change that. Over the last several years, they’ve been quietly organizing a national group to bring new hope to people who sometimes feel like their lives are spinning out of control. Hakon is co-founder of Cure Alliance for Mental Illness, the only advocacy organization dedicated solely to promoting national research on mental illness. Hakon and Alden and local volunteers, including East Side advertising legend Tom Monahan and Matt Kaplan of PeaceLove Studios, are launching campaigns to raise awareness. Maybe you’ve seen their stickers on a car – Cure BP (bipolar disorder), Cure DP (depression) or Cure SZ (schizophrenia). Or maybe you got an email asking to sign their petition calling on President Obama to give mental illness more research focus. “We want to build this organization from the East Side out,’’ Hakon says. What better way to get the attention of politicians than to show that mental illness is expensive, with lost earnings, medical care costs and disability benefits estimated at $325 billion a year. No one knows the price tag for the hidden costs: drug abuse, imprisonment and the stress on caregivers. One of Cure Alliance’s goals is to educate people that mental illnesses are brain disorders just as much as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, but that we still know very little about how our brains work or malfunction. Unfortunately, Hakon says our culture still
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fears, avoids and blames mental illness patients, who usually do not advocate for themselves. Hakon is helping to fix this, and he is superbly qualified to do so. With a background in neuroscience and journalism, he works daily with some of the top neuroscientists and mental illness researchers in the world from his home office on Lloyd Avenue. He founded the Schizophrenia Research Forum website and also organizes meetings for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island. There he works with Nobel Prize winner James D. Watson, who discovered the structure of DNA and is married to Providence native Elizabeth Lewis Watson, whose father, internist Dr. Robert Lewis, had a practice on the East Side for decades. And last year, Hakon was named a member of the National Advisory Mental Health Council. Most important, he has personal experience with mental illness. His brother, Gosta, was diagnosed with schizophrenia when he was 17. “He was a good student, an athlete and a popular kid,’’ says Hakon. “One day, he just fell off a cliff into delusions and hallucinations.’’ He left high school, lost friends and spent a decade in psychiatric hospitals. Medication has helped some of his symptoms, but his
life has been severely curtailed. Like many people with mental illness, existing treatments have not enabled him to hold a job or live independently. “At first, I wanted to find a cure for Gosta but then realized I was a writer, not a scientist,’’ says Hakon. “So I turned to science editing and ultimately advocacy.’’ The other co-founder of Cure Alliance is Robin Cunningham, of Pennington, NJ, a retired corporate executive who developed schizophrenia at age 13. Robin managed to finish college with honors, always hiding his symptoms, until he found a medication that worked. When he retired after a long career with Fortune 500 companies he went public with his illness, writing the first widely read blog by a person with schizophrenia. Robin called Hakon out of the blue one day and a friendship was born. Now they’re working together to change the world for some of the most vulnerable people in it. To get involved, you can call Hakon at 3694017 or visit curealliance.org. “This is fun and rewarding,’’ says Hakon. “We want to do it with our friends and neighbors.’’ Elizabeth Rau can be reached at erau1@verizon.net.
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awaiting the transformation and reveal of the Dean Hotel, I was especially looking forward to the opening of its restaurant, Faust. I’ve been to almost all the German restaurants in the northeast and with a couple of exceptions, most are lackluster. Given the passion and character present in all of Mike Sears’ establishments, I had the feeling Faust would rise above. The Dean’s opening bash gave partygoers a glimpse at the restaurant and small bites of its menu, and we were eager to return for a meal. On this visit, we started with a Bavarian Pretzel with Mustard ($5). The pretzels are the work of Foremost Baking Co., who supply a number of area cafes and restaurants. This pretzel is slightly breadier than its German equivalent, but has a glossy dark crust and good flavor – this night’s was the best yet. The accompanying mustard is very refined and sharp, a nice detail where most restaurants take shortcuts. To drink, I had the refreshing Sünner Kölsch ($6 for 330mL). Kölsch is a style of beer originating in Cologne, and this is a shining example from a historic Cologne brewery. Though you could order it in a liter, I’d recommend sticking with 330mL – it’s traditionally
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enjoyed in 200 mL glasses to guarantee its cool crispness lasts until the bottom. My husband had the Original Ritterguts Gose ($12 for 500mL). Gose is a rarity, a German beer that does not comply with the Reinheitsgebot, or German beer purity law, a rule which stipulates that German beers may only contain hops, barley and water; rare exceptions are made for regional specialties like this. Gose’s coriander, salt and lactic acid fermentation combine for a spiced sour brew. The beer prices at Faust are higher than average, but the selection is carefully chosen. There is no discount to ordering a larger draft, so take the opportunity to try them all in smaller doses, unless you relish the novelty of hoisting a liter. The Slow Roasted Carrots ($7) were served on a bed of frisee and fennel “mustard,” tender and sweet from a long roast. Unlike many German restaurants, Faust has some vegetarian-friendly options. Currently, one of three large plates is vegetarian, and a meal composed of small plates such as these carrots, the White Asparagus and Pickled Egg with Grüne Sosse ($7) and the Cucumber Salad ($7) would be quite satisfying. Next, I had the Wurst + Baguette ($13), choosing jagerwurst for my
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sausage. The sausage, made in-house, stood out in quality and flavor and was nicely spiced with coriander. My husband had the Beef Cheek Goulash ($16). Both dishes came with fresh, hot fries, and we couldn’t resist asking for some of the curry ketchup for dipping. Though I enjoyed the fries, I thought the goulash would have been even better served alongside some spätzle, the much loved German mini-dumpling/ noodle. Faust has a tasty spätzle dish on the large plates menu, tossed in browned butter with mushrooms and kale, but plated with a dish like goulash it can soak up the delicious sauce. The goulash was less piquant than some Hungarian versions and had a delicate spiced flavor with tender meat. We ordered the Warm Potato Salad ($8) as a side. This is a traditional mayo-free preparation that nailed the important balance of vinegary tanginess, sweetness and bacony smokiness. Grainy mustard provided a nice textural touch. Our only complaint in this superb meal was the overly salty sauerkraut in both our dishes, probably an anomaly since it was fine on previous visits. With our entrées, we shared a Pinkus Alt ($9 for 500mL), lighter and with more tart citrus flavor than other Altbiers.
Faust has eschewed overplayed stereotypes of busty beer girls to create a sophisticated German restaurant, something you’d be more likely to find in a young corner of Berlin than Epcot center. In daylight hours, natural light from the front windows is an airy, welcoming contrast to the hunting lodge ambiance of most German-American restaurants. The décor is tasteful and evocative of a casually old Europe, elegantly crafted gold-banded tables contrasting with a worn tile floor. As they say in Germany, “alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei” (everything has an end, only sausages have two). We finished our meal with a slice of Sachertorte ($8), a famous Viennese chocolate cake with layers of apricot jam and chocolate icing. Like everything else at Faust, it was made in-house with a refined eye for detail and quality.
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The New Restaurant Boom Inside Providence’s delicious new destinations By Elyena de Goguel Exciting, delicious things are happening on Ives Street. A few doors down from neighborhood pirate bar Captain Seaweeds sits Tallulah’s Taqueria, the kickstarter-funded project of Kelly Ann and Jake Riojas who own Newport eatery Tallulah’s on Thames. For months, Jake has commandeered kitchens all over Providence – Nick’s on Broadway, The Eddy, Farmstead – for a “Taco Takeover” to generate money, buzz and a following for his handheld treats made from local ingredients. The Taqueria is yet another addition to Providence’s thriving farm fresh, locally sourced dining scene which helps support local business and our state’s entire economy. 146 Ives Street, Providence. Follow @tallulahstacos for more info. Duck Fat Fried Baffoni Farm Chicken Wings at Rogue Island
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is cultivated from our little state; the entire space was decorated and furnished with materials from nearby areas. That table you’re eating off is likely made from Coventry or West Greenwich, and some of the decorative and foundation pieces are repurposed from leftovers of the Arcade’s recent architectural makeover. As for beverages, North Providence’s own Yacht Club soda is available as a bubbly, non-alcoholic refreshment. Rogue Island’s bar program includes a cocktail list highlighting RI spirits, ten local draughts and 25 bottled beers, most of them brewed in New England. If you’re a Bud Light kind of guy and don’t feel like stepping out of your comfort zone, no worries, as the bar carries a small selection of nationally recognized brands. “We are not trying to be pretentions,” expresses Kyle. “Our main goal is to educate, not intimidate. We have so much available in Rhode Island and New England, yet people don’t really understand because when you go to the supermarket everything is from somewhere else. We’re telling the customers where everything is coming from.” Rogue Island’s base philosophy? “Putting the family farmer first, helping to support the local food systems and local economy, and being able to grow with it,” explains Kyle. “Education
is critical.” 65 Weybosset Street, Providence. 831-3733. www.rogueislandgroup.com The Bread Lab What is that wonderful smell wafting from Pawtucket’s Hope Artiste Village? Walk into the front doors of the collaborative space and the scent of freshly baked bread is sure to greet your nostrils, as The Bread Lab is now directly to your right. The brand new culinary project serves as restaurant, bar and cafe, and features an open bakery; you can literally see someone crafting the bread that your sandwich meat sits on. 999 Main Street, Pawtucket. www.thebreadlab.net. Brutopia It’s not uncommon to find some local beers on tap at the restaurant you happen to be patronizing, but it is rare to know that the brew in your hand was literally made 50 feet away. That is now the case at Cranston’s newest dining concept, Brutopia. Head brewmaster Sean Larkin brings his extensive experience with beer making to the restaurant’s attached brewery, creating signature concoctions that pair perfectly with the southern inspired menu. BBQ and beer? It’s a classic combination for a reason. 505 Atwood Ave, Cranston. 464.8877. www.brutopiabrewery.com.
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Rogue Island 50 miles. That is the radius from which most of the ingredients on your plate – whether it be the lightly pickled cabbage on your Berkshire Bourbon Pulled Pork sandwich, or the mushrooms in your Vegetarian Oyster Mushroom Arancini – come from if you are dining at Rogue Island. The locavore haven, located inside the bright and spacious newly revamped Arcade in downtown Providence, officially opened a few months ago and already the menus have changed at least four times. Why? Because the restaurant uses the freshest, highest quality ingredients it can obtain from within Rhode Island and its neighboring states. This dedication to locally sourced fare means the establishment relies on temperamental factors to determine what they can actually serve: seasonal items are obviously always changing, but harsh winter weather means rough seas, which in turn means fishing boats can’t safely venture out to catch the fish that we New Englanders adore. According to co-owner Kyle Bessette, striped bass and swordfish are the two things he and the Rogue Island chefs are most excited to feature on their tentative summer menu. “Everyone’s waiting for a consistent supply of shellfish and seafood,” he says, “and tomatoes, tomatoes are hard to come by until the first week in July. The food is not the only thing that
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Andreas Restaurant Andreas is Providence’s original Greek restaurant, serving authentic, home-style recipes in the heart of College Hill. Real Greek cuisine has been preserved by oral tradition, with simple recipes passed down from mother to child. The menu runs the gamut of Greek specialties and American favorites. Whether you’re hungry for Moussaka or a 10-oz. black Angus burger, Andreas has something to satisfy your craving. Classic Greek preparations include the Hot Meze Platter (a great sampler for the uninitiated), Spanikopita (spinach
and feta baked in a flaky phyllo dough), Chicken and Lamb Kabobs and Souvlaki. They also feature both Greek and Italian-style pastas, including Spinach and Feta Ravioli topped with a lemonegg sauce and Mizithra cheese. Those who are in the mood for more American fare will find a wide selection of burgers, buffalo wings, potato skins, sandwiches and, of course, that ubiquitious Rhode Island dish: Calamari. Andreas also offers an excellent wine list, including many Greek wines and a full bar. There is also a function room available.
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268 Thayer St, Providence • 401-331-7879 Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$
The Cafe at Easy Entertaining Locally sourced, freshly made bites for breakfast and lunch. 66 Valley St, Providence, 4376090 BL $-$$
Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$ Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$
Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$ Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-
2005. BLD $$-$$$ DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$ Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 7892308. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$ East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $ Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food,
friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$ Gourmet Heaven Deli, salad bar and prepared foods. 173 Weybosset St, Providence, 536-9000. BLD $ Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$ Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence, 8610001. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 2287437. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
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Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Lobster Pot Serving traditional New England classics and seafood since 1929. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100 Br L D $$-$$$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284, 3282. LD $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$
Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $
Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$
Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
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Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
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Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 782-0100 L D $$-$$$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$
Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$
Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $
UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $
T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $
Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$
Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 B Br L D $ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$
MuMu Cuisine Asian fusion cuisine specializing in sushi, Chinese fusion and Thai. 220 Atwells Ave, Providence, 369-7040 L D $$-$$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
Nami Fun, stylish sushi and hibachi. 198 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-6559. LD $$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$
Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$
Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $ The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$ The Sea Goose Seafood with New
England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$
Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 3221901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$ XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$ Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$
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The food runs the gamut of ocean-fresh seafood, traditional Italian favorites, and expertly prepared steaks. Add in brick oven pizza, soups and sandwiches, and there’s something for every appetite. Scampi always provides quality food and generous portions at fare prices.
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JUNE music | performance | social happenings | galleries | sports
DON’T MISS THIS MONTH: 10 events at the top of our list
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39th Annual RI PrideFest. June 21 at South Water Street in Providence. www.prideri.com 2nd Annual Crosswalk Catwalk. June 21 at Thayer Street in Providence. www.crosswalkcatwalk.com
Shakespeare in the Park. June 5-15 at the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence. www.facebook.com/pages/TRIST Festival of Historic Houses. June 13-15 at various locations in Providence. www.ppsri.com
Rocks in Architecture. June 14 at Prospect Terrace Park in Providence. www.asri.org Cabaret. June 1-7 at The Wilbury Theatre in Providence. www.thewilburygroup.org
Styleweek Swim. June 8 at the Providence G in Providence. www.styleweeknortheast.com Rhapsody on a Windy Night. June 2 at Slater Mill in Pawtucket. www.slatermill.org
Photo: (Top) Jack Hartwein-Sanchez (Bottom) Courtesy of RISD Museum, Providence, RI
Providence Artisans Market. Saturdays at Lippitt Park in Providence. www.facebook.com/pvdartisansmarket
RI PrideFest returns on June 21
The American Band. June 26 at the John Brown House Museum in Providence. www.rihs.org
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Revolutions in Design The Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art presents Graphic Design: Now in Production. The exhibit, which runs daily through August 3 in the Chace Center Galleries, features some of the most vibrant graphic design work produced since 2000. View magazines, newspapers, books, posters and more while you explore the expansion of corporate, institutional and cultural branding programs. All around us we see examples of how graphic designers use color, typography, images and symbols to make the surfaces around us have meaning. Revolutions in technology have raised public awareness of the field and also shifted the way in which we make and consume media. In addition to the exhibit, RISD also presents exhibition curators and guest speakers who will discuss and demonstrate design principles and practices. Go online or call for details. $12 adults; $10 seniors; $3 youths 5-18. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Thur 10am-9pm. 224 Benefit Street, Providence. 4546500, www.risdmuseum.org.
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SLATER MILL June 2: Rhapsody on a Windy Night, a poetry reading with live chamber music of Elaine Aberdam and more. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 725-8638, www.slatermill.org.
TWIN RIVER June 28: Peter Frampton & The Doobie Brothers. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 475-8346, www.twinriver.com. CLASSICAL BILTMORE Thursdays: Live jazz on the terrace. 11 Dorrance Street, Providence. 4210700, www.providencebiltmore.com. PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER June 7: II Divo - A Musical Affair: The Greatest Songs of Broadway Live. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY June 26: Concerts Under the Elms presents The American Band. 110 Benevolent Street, Providence. 331-8575, www.rihs.org.
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KIDS & FAMILY BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Every Saturday: Children’s Story Time. 244 Thayer Street, Providence. 863-3168, bookstore.brown.edu. KENNEDY PLAZA Tuesdays: Downtown Tuesdays with Kidinfo Play in the Park. Music, games, eductational activities, mobile playground and more. Free. 3-6pm. Bank of America City Center, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. 331-5544, www.kennedyplaza.org.
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We carry Operating since 1945, Schroder’s Deli & Catering was acquired by the DeCoste family in 2006 and they are continuing the tradition of offering top quality deli fare. Executive Chef Dan DeCoste has a background in classical European cuisine, and he helps keep the daily hot case full of many delicious edibles. Walk in to find restaurant quality prepared meals ready to be brought home; a huge salad selection made daily, including Schroder’s famous chicken salad; freshly ground beef; Schroder’s own roast beef and turkey; steaks cut to order; loaded sandwiches with deli meat sliced per order (excluding grinders in the grab-and-go refrigerator) and a self-service salad bar. The Schroder’s Reuben’s? Oh wow... so good. They are served hot with a tangy Russian dressing and dill pickles on the side. Schroder’s is a ten minute drive from the East Side and customers will be happy to discover the wallet friendly prices. There are daily sandwich specials for $4.99, like their popular Reuben on Tuesday and Thanksgiving sandwiches on Thursday. Friday showcases their seafood specials, with a $4.99 fresh haddock sandwich and other items like chowders, stuffies and clam cakes. Terri DeCoste mentions, “We’ve been to Katz’s Deli in New York and my son talked to the owner, discussing the daily routine of running a NY style deli.” It’s certainly good to learn from the best. Schroder’s is also an ideal place for lunch provisions on your way to the beach or your boat. Having a function at your home or office that requires catering? Schroder’s has everything you need and they’ll deliver to you. They have crowd-pleasers like sausage-and-peppers, pulled pork, beef brisket, mac-and-cheese, sandwich platters and fruit, cheese and dessert trays. They are used to handling small family gatherings to large corporate functions. Take the drive over and experience Schroder’s Deli & Catering for yourself. They are open Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturdays 7am to 4pm and on Sundays 7am to 1pm. It’s a little New York deli right here in Riverside.
Schroder’s Deli and Catering 204 Willett Avenue, Riverside 437-3354 (DELI) / www.schrodersdeli.com
Family owned and operated since 1979
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the beginning of Providence Flea’s second season, an outdoor vintage market held along the open land at the river’s edge of South Water Street. Maria Tocco attended the Brooklyn Flea for a number of years and felt that Providence would be a perfect place to host our very own version. She founded Providence Flea last year, and now every Sunday throughout the summer you can browse around 50 local vendors selling upcycled artisan goods along with vintage clothing, accessories and collectibles. While hunting for treasures, you’re treated to one of the best views of the city with the unobstructed skyline north over the river and to the south, the majestic Iway bridge. Along the boardwalk acoustic musicians are playing and nearby you’ll see numerous gourmet food trucks. “There’s a renaissance happening with vintage everything,” Maria explains. “It’s coming full circle, with what-is-old-is-new again. People who come to the Flea are environmentally conscious and want to reuse things. They are tired of being part of a throw away society.” Among the vendors you’ll find a veteran skateboarder who takes old skateboard decks and repurposes them. There is an artist glass blower who collects wine and spirit bottles from restaurants in Providence and makes funky light fixtures, glasses and decanters. Providence Polaroid has signed on for several Sundays, where visitors can purchase refurbished Polaroid cameras along with film and batteries. Then you can start taking pictures and participate in the Instant City project, with the mission of showing off Providence with your Polaroid pictures (as opposed to smartphone shots with the Instagram filter). There is always a fashion element to the Providence Flea, and new vendors arrive each week. There are normally one or two non-profit tables each week – like the RISD Museum and Youth Pride – promoting their organization and upcoming events. You’ll find a couple local prepared food businesses, like the Humble Pie Company. “Vintage lovers love pie!” Maria laughs. “They go together.” Come on down to the Providence Flea any Sunday this summer 10am-4pm to browse, shop and commingle with your Providence brethren.
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Spotlight
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Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors Repairs versus a new car
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While it is always best to keep your car as long as possible with regular maintenance, sometimes constant repairs accumulate to the point where it might be time to say goodbye. Having trusted auto technicians, like the team at Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors, can help you make that decision. Business co-owner Susan Cole explains, “If you’re in a situation where the transmission goes and another few items need to be fixed – and the work exceeds the value of the car – then it’s time to let it go.” Simple cars with fewer engine parts might not be as sexy or handle as well as European models, but they generally last longer. If you’re trading up to a new pre-owned car, you have to factor in increased insurance rates, service costs and the unknown of the car’s history. “When you’re looking at a high-end car, more is always more,” Susan says. Another thing to keep in mind is if you have many years on your car and plan on keeping it for many more, you should keep a close eye on rust. “No matter how well you take care of your car, rust is going to get you,” she explains. Tips for keeping rust away is to have the wheel wells cleaned out, because during the winter a lot of sand and road debris gets kicked up into that space. The other practice is to remove leaves from door jambs and around rubber trunk seals. Eric, a technician explains, “It also protects from water leaking into the car, which will create rust from the inside out.” If you bring your car in to be summerized, ask your technician to have the gutter system blown out to remove any junk that might potentially block rain water from draining. And if you do decide it’s time to purchase a new pre-owned car, have a third party auto expert inspect the vehicle beforehand to make sure that what you are getting is in good shape. The folks over at Swedish Motors are always there to answer questions and assist you in making smart car decisions.
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34 years. Repairs, upgrades & renovations. References. Insured. Reg. #3052. Call 524-6421.
Most ceiling & wall repairs, wallpaper removal, oil-based and latex finishes, staining, varnishing. Fully insured, many local references. Safe, secure, fast service. Call 226-8332. Reg. #19226.
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All types. Energy efficient & security lighting & new circuits. Master licenses: RI #A3338, MA #16083A. Insured. Call Larry 529-2087.
Repairing water damaged, cracked, peeling ceilings & walls. Located on the East Side. Over 100 satisfied local customers. Malin Painting, RI Reg. #19226. Call 226-8332.
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PERFEcT PaINTINg High quality work. References. 30 years experience. Reg. #17730. Call Ken at 516-1438 or 346-6162.
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We Specialize in painting & carpentry For all Your Painting & carpentry Needs Roofs/Gutters/Cement Resurfacing of Basement Walls Over 20 years of experience on historical homes Certified Lead Renovated LRM #0514 RI Reg #7320 • Fully insured
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cusTOM slIPcOVERs Work directly with seamstress and save! Purchase fabric elsewhere. Linda Toti, 508-695-2474.
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CHRIS’ LAMP REPAIR We Make House Calls!!! âœŻ Repairing all types of Lamps âœŻ Vintage Lighting Specialist âœŻ Chandelier Repairs âœŻ Serving the East Side for over 15 years âœŻ Fully Insured
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JOBS BY JIM Garages & Attics Cleaned Unwanteds Removed Small Demolitions - Garages, Sheds, etc. Appliances & Lawn Mowers
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HOusE clEaNINg HOusEclEaNER available Crystal Clean, a quality housecleaning service. We don’t cut corners. Weekly or bi-weekly. We use environmentally friendly products. Bethany 265-0960.
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Wanted: Holistic Practitioners For new East Side practice, focusing on headaches and musculoskeletal dysfunction, offering multiple modalities: Physical Therapy Massage â—? Therapeutic Dry Needling â—? Reiki â—? Acupuncture â—? Yoga â—? Pilates â—? Nutritional Counseling â—? Stress Management â—? Psychotherapy Please Email a resume with experience and your primary modality to: Holisticnow14@gmail.com â—? â—?
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The easT sider
Helena Foulkes (second from right) has big ideas for healthcare in Rhode Island
Helena Foulkes, CVS/pharmacy president, loves Providence’s “unbelievable” quality of life by Nancy Kirsch
In 1973, Helena (Buonanno) Foulkes and her family moved from East Greenwich to a neighborhood described then as “unsafe” with “horrible schools” – the East Side! A graduate of Henry Barnard School, Lincoln School, Harvard and Harvard Business School, Helena is President of CVS/pharmacy. Hired by CVS in 1992, she has skillfully climbed the corporate ladder to hold increasingly demanding positions. We declined to put her on the spot by asking her to identify her preferred East Side CVS.
If you were recruiting executives to CVS to relocate to Rhode Island, which East Side street would you show them to entice them to relocate? “Three streets, if I could,” she says. “Freeman Parkway, where I grew up; Benefit Street, for its history and beauty; and John Street at the corner of Thayer, where Bill (her husband) and I first lived. The quality of life here is unbelievable… (but) I wish our state had a greater economic force to bring in more jobs.”
What is your favorite aisle in CVS? “Skin care. It’s an amazing product and represents hope and promise,” she says, laughing. “I’m looking more and more like my mom (the late Martha Buonanno).”
Your maternal grandfather (the late Thomas Dodd) and uncle (Christopher Dodd) were United States senators; you served on the board of the Rhode Island Economic Development
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Corporation. Any desire to hold political office? “My family and my parents were involved and active; we all have a great passion for the positive role that governmental leaders can play. For the next decade, I will continue to focus on my career in the business world; I think there are lots of ways to serve.” You’re stuck on a desert island, but with essential food and water. What three items from CVS must you have? “A heating pad for my back, a bottle of vitamins and a Vogue magazine.” Healthcare is changing and so is CVS, most notably with its decision
to cease selling tobacco. How else will CVS look different in the next few years? “The pharmacy will play a bigger role in health care.” The U.S. shortage by 2020 of 45,000 primary care physicians, she explains, offers opportunities for CVS’ in-store medical clinics – MinuteClinics – to play a bigger role in health care; currently, they operate in more than two-dozen states. “I hope that by the time this article comes out, Rhode Island will have said ‘okay’ to MinuteClinics.” Nancy Kirsch is a freelance writer on Providence’s East Side. Find her at nancykirsch.com or writernancy@ gmail.com.
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olNey completely renovated 6 bed, 4 1/2 bath Brick Georgian revival in the heart of the east side. New state-of-the-art kitchen, pantry, laundry room, five new bathrooms, and rec room. a/c, sun room, 3 car garage, elevator. $1,950,000
prospect complete restoration of this magnificent 4-5 bedroom, 6 bath Greek revival. New sun-drenched family room addition off kitchen, wine cellar, deck overlooking city, large yard, walk to schools and downtown. $1,925,000
aNGell elegant Federal era home at the crest of college Hill sited on park like grounds. outstanding views and cityscapes. splendid woodworking & detailing in and out. as liveable as it is lovely. Within walking distance to everything the city offers. $1,655,000
NortH maiN spectacular college Hill penthouse. 2+ bed, 3 bath residence with chef ’s kitchen, open living plan, study, wood floors, gas fireplace, c/a, covered parking, rooftop terrace with stunning views. $995,000
maNNiNG sophisticated design and detailed elegance of the Federal revival period. private entry, marble & walnut floors, sweeping staircase, soaring ceilings, original mouldings & mantles, wrought iron fenced personal patio/garden. Walk to all the city offers! $825,000
BeNeFit elegant townhouse in the tully Bowen House. this 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence has a new gourmet kitchen, 4 fireplaces, gorgeous architectural details, 12 foot ceilings and rich hardwood floors. exquisite. $649,000
tHomas exquisite, elegant 2400 s.F. single level condo overlooking downcity. large master and guest suites, library,formal dining, fabulous Woodmode kitchen, gleaming maple hardwoods throughout. two-car parking. $825,000
soutH aNGell elevator building. spacious and bright Wayland square condo with 2 beds and 2 baths. large master bedroom and generous closets. oak floors, crown moldings, laundry in unit. Garage parking. Walk everywhere. $659,000
alumNi spectacular 5 bedroom, 3 bath Victorian. Newer windows, heat, central air, and custom chef ’s kitchen. 3 fireplaces, 2 car garage and large fenced yard. steps to moses Brown & college Hill. $598,500
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