Providence Monthly February 2021

MEET OUR AGENTS Combining local market expertise with a world renowned brand.

Liz Andrews 401.871.9715

Kim Marion 401.692.1644

East Side

Jennifer Boland 401.413.2597

322 Taber Avenue Kimberly Marion

SO L D

CONDO

East Side 189 Hope Street Heidi Farmer

$875,000 401.692.1644

CO N DO

Providence

Providence

$1,355,000 150 Chestnut Street, Unit L $689,000 1000 Providence Place 401.481.1977 Cherry Arnold 401.864.5401 the903@mottandchace.com

CO N D O

East Providence

WAT ER V IEWS

CO N DO

Barrington

200 Roger Williams Avenue, #302 $139,000 116 Nayatt Road 401.413.2597 Beth Davis Jennifer Boland

Multiple Units Available

Providence $382,000 $1,995,000 100 Exchange Street, #1006 401.413.2597 401.282.8876 Jennifer Boland

Expect Better. mottandchace.com EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

The path less traveled might lead you to a new home.

Ready For A Change? Let’s Talk.

Let me help YOU find your home in 2021.

With OVER 3 DECADES of Real Estate & Finance experience, I help clients navigate the buying & selling process from start to finish.

Jim DeRentis | (401) 553-6383

www.ThePVDRealEstateGuy.com The ONLY Nationally Ranked individual agent representing the East Side of Providence.

History

meets

Luxury Living It’s everything you’re looking for. www.bradysullivan.com

Our historic mill properties in Rhode Island have each been transformed into chic, urban loft style apartment communities. All of our properties are animal-friendly and offer a variety of sizes and floor plans to choose from, with elegant features and amenities for a space you’ll be proud to call home.

Convenient On-Site Amenities: • Fully-equipped fitness center • Indoor basketball court • Courtyard with BBQ grill • State-of-the-art theatre room • Wi-fi hotspot • Community reading area • Community billiard room

• Community gathering spaces • Washer/dryer in every unit • Garage parking • Central air • On-site storage • Animal friendly • Fireplaces in select units

Contact us today for a tour without leaving home: 401-475-6880 or email at: americanwire@bradysullivan.com

In all the current uncertainty, make things simple.

Let my expertise take the stress out of buying or selling.

LD

SO

LD

27 LARCH STREET LD

SO

LD

SO

SO

180 ELMGROVE AVENUE LD

SO

12 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE

34 BARNES STREET LD

SO

546 ANGELL STREET LD

SO

99 PRATT STREET

11 LUZON AVENUE LD

SO

66 HALSEY STREET

LD

SO

LD

SO

13 CHARLESFIELD STREET LD

SO

38 UPTON AVENUE LD

SO

377 WAYLAND AVENUE LD

SO

25 FAUNCE DRIVE LD

SO

224 FIFTH STREET

86 OVERHILL ROAD

KEVIN FOX | 401.688.5556 KFox@residentialproperties.com

6

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

LD

SO

37 GLEN DRIVE LD

SO

133 POWER STREET

IN THIS ISSUE

Providence Monthly February 2021

41

14 PLACES TO SPEND FEBRUARY 14

Celebrating V-Day in 14 Providence neighborhoods

Photo by Josh D

ART & CULTURE

11 Stages of Freedom reveals expanded presence as state’s first Black history museum

49 PVD-based online gallery showcases art and giving back

Photo by Sindayiganza Photography, courtesy of Mariahadessa Tallie

NEWS & CITY LIFE

14 Henry Barnard School forges new identity independent from Rhode Island College 16 Bob Curley’s in-state travel picks for February

22 Rhody Gem: Discover hand-stitched leather goods in the Valley

22

34

32 The only-in-Rhody tale of a family of soap makers 34 Award-winning author embraces life in Providence

FOOD & DRINK

54 This month’s must-do’s

52

LIFE & STYLE 25 Living a big-city life in a Smith Hill contemporary

57

52 Get ready for Providence Children’s Film Festival 2021

57 Decadence to-go with wicked wine and drink pairings 58 The sweet success story behind state’s first taiyaki shop

PCFF, Magic Forest and Things

18 Neighborhood News: Hyper local news and contact listings

50 Sans gigs, power pop band releases animated music video

60 Food News: Retro pizza joint in Fox Point, speakeasy snacks, and savory dips to-go 61 Restaurant Guide: COVID-ready listings to plan where and how to dine 66 Pic of PVD

On The Cover: A couple gets cutesy on Westminster Street. Photo by Tolman Media, courtesy of Ray and Taryn Nuñez ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

7

HAPPY NEW YEAR

FROM ALL OF US AT SPITZ WEISS FROM THE EAST SIDE OF PROVIDENCE, PROVIDENCE, PAWTUCKET, CRANSTON, RUMFORD, BARRINGTON, WEST GREENWICH, LINCOLN AND WESTERLY… We are here for all your home needs...whether you are buying or selling

2020 SALES

MONTHLY

Publishers Barry Fain Richard Fleischer John Howell

General Manager & Creative Director Nick DelGiudice

Editor in Chief Elyse Major

Editor Abbie Lahmers

Managing Editor Megan Schmit

Advertising Design Director Layheang Meas

Editorial Designer Abigail Brown

Senior Designer Taylor Gilbert

(Either as the Buyer’s Agent or Seller’s Agent) Account Managers

50 Balton Rd 3 Smith Street 300 Front St 321 Swan St 120 Brown St 280 Slater Ave 100 Seth Brown Rd 18 Observatory 28 Diamond St 9 Ridge Rd 252 Williston Way 90 Irving Ave 122 5th Street 11 Plymouth Drive 44 Edgewood Blvd 90 Ferris Ave

10 Exchange Ct 20 Chapman Lane 22 Batterson 64 Marbury 14 Berndt Street 110 Revere Street 58 Taft Ave 301 Fountain Ave 67 Sisson Street 234 President Ave 7 Corrente Ave 247 Rochambeau 516 Pawtucket Ave 32 Pine Street 44 Baldino Drive

Louann DiMuccio-Darwich Ann Gallagher Kristine Mangan Olf Sascha Martin Elizabeth Riel Interested in advertising?

Email Marketing@ProvidenceOnline.com

Contributing Photographers Savannah Barkley

Brandon Harmon

Josh D

Tony Pacitti

Stacey Doyle

Ashley Symons

Drewniversal Photography

Jared Winslow

Contributing Writers Bob Curley

AND RENTALS!

Adam Hogue Ann O’Neill

380 Lloyd Ave 152 George M Cohan 243 Rochambeau

Looking for an internship?

Email Elyse@ProvidenceOnline.com

SHOULDN’T YOUR HOUSE BE HERE TOO? Aleen WeissH | Jon WeissH | Howard Weiss | Karen Miller | Gail JenardH

Distribution Services Special Delivery

HAlso licensed in MA

ALEEN WEISS

Platinum award Circle of Sales Excellence for the second year in a row Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence Real Estate Award Winner

785 HOPE STREET PROVIDENCE • 401-272-6161 • SPITZWEISS.COM 8

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

PROVIDENCE MEDIA INC. 1070 Main Street, Suite 302, Pawtucket RI 02860 401-305-3391 • Mail@ProvidenceOnline.com ProvidenceOnline.com Copyright ©2021 by Providence Media.

All rights reserved.

Proud member of the Rhode Island Press Association

WEBSITE

Web Exclusive: Hindsight – looking back on that “unprecedented year” that was 2020 in Rhode Island

NEWSLETTER

Groden Center Treatment Foster Care

Open Your Heart to a Child in Need

Become a Foster Parent and change a Life Forever Learn more about our 24/7 Foster Care support program at

www.grodennetwork.org/fostercare

Photo by Ashley Symons

Got one of these?

Need one of these?

Subscribe to our Hey Rhody email for: • Weekly must-do’s • Online exclusives • AND MORE!

Sign up: ProvidenceOnline.com

See the experts at German Motors.

Owners of German Motors since 1972, brothers Gerry and Denis Moreau are Rhode Island's top experts on German cars. Along with their factory trained technicians they have the tools, technology and talent to solve any problem. Need their advice or services? For a quick, honest and expert opinion, call, email or stop by to schedule an appointment today.

“We are capable of providing service without any contact with our customers.”- Gerry & Denis Moreau

Courtesy drop-off in Providence.

G

Follow Us:

ERMAN Sales &

@PVDMonthly

MOTORS

INC

Service

Conveniently located at 879 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904

401-272-4266

Email us at: germanmotorshelp@gmail.com German Motors is not affiliated with the logos and trademarks of the automobile manufacturers shown or their subsidiaries.

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

9

Flexible Hours. Faster Test Results.

For a List of Patient Service Center Locations: 401-793-4242 • 800-980-4244 LifespanLabs.org

NEWS & CITY LIFE B l a c k H i s t o r y | E d u c a t i o n | Tr a ve l L o c a l | N e i g h b o r h o o d N ew s | R h o d y G e m

Lessons Retold Rhode Island’s first Black history museum shares “rich, deep, and powerful stories” “Rhode Island is really unlike any other state in the Union,” begins Robb Dimmick. “It has a very early and deeply entrenched involvement in slavery, which continues to inform who we are as a people today, both Black and white. Beyond that, it’s an extraordinary place in that there are so many remarkable firsts that are claimed by Rhode Island – the first piece of signed art and first piece of music composed and published by an African American.”

Dimmick sits beside co-founder Ray Rickman; the two run Stages of Freedom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and support of the Black community through cultural events. While they’re widely known for seminars and speakers, walking tours and jazz performances, and special programs for youth, their home-base on Westminster Street also boasts a bookstore (funding swimming lessons) and modest museum.

Photo courtesy of Stages Of Freedom ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

11

Bl ack H i st o r y | By Megan Schmit

“I like to call it a ‘boutique museum’,” says Dimmick, “small but relevant.” Rickman adds that they’ve had people visit, peruse the artifacts on display, and ask, “Where is the rest of the museum?” Upon replying that what they see is everything, they’d then request to be directed to the African American museum in Rhode Island.

Once more, the reply would be, “This is it.”

Come this month, that is all changing.

Instead of 80 percent of space dedicated to the bookstore and only 20 to the museum, Dimmick and Rickman are excited to flip this model. The Stages of Freedom Museum will showcase a permanent collection – acquired over the course of nearly 40 years – of books, ephemera, documents, and artifacts spanning 1701 to present day. There will also be space for the portable exhibits the pair have put together over the years on the role of the Black church, influential Black chefs, and more. Rickman says the museum will highlight a mix of historic figures from Rhode Island and those with ties to the state, like Frederick Douglas, a national

12

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

leader in the abolitionist movement, who visited roughly 15 times. Funding for this flip has included grants from the Champlin Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, and RISD, which is also paying for two student docents and for 300 students to visit each year.

While many items on display such as important papers and plaques, like two honoring Black suffragettes gifted by the RI Heritage Hall of Fame, might be expected, others strike a different chord, forcing viewers to confront a history of which they may or may not be familiar. Rickman speaks in reverence about the items of Black memorabilia the organization has received over the years, like salt and pepper shakers and a striking letter opener with overtly racist imagery. It might feel strange to hear him describe the hand-carved letter opener of a crocodile eating a Black child as a “mechanical piece of art,” but Rickman explains the crucial significance of having these pieces: To get them out of the white hands that created and collected them, “but also to remind

and continue to tell the story of how African Americans were depicted in this country.”

As Stages of Freedom prepares for an official opening, Dimmick and Rickman reveal that this month, patrons can take a Zoom tour and view the exhibit online at StagesOfFreedom.org. In May, they hope to open the doors for in-person receptions twice per month, kicking off with a special exhibit on Edward Mitchell Bannister and his wife Christiana Carteaux. Bannister was a prolific painter, founding member of the Providence Art Club, and first person of color to win a national art prize, while Carteaux was a successful businesswoman and “hair doctress” who essentially funded her husband’s career, while also an active abolitionist raising money for the African American regiments in the Civil War and started the state’s first Home for Aged Colored Women. “They were what we like to call a Black Victorian power couple,” Rickman jokes.

Stay up-to-date on Stages of Freedom’s museum, exhibits, and other programs at StagesOfFreedom.org and on Facebook.

Photo courtesy of Stages Of Freedom

NEWS & CITY LIFE

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

13

NEWS & CITY LIFE

Educa t i o n | By Megan Schmit

New School of Thought Henry Barnard School establishes itself as an independent school after 122 years of history with Rhode Island College in nonprofit work,” says Rebecca Bromberg, who is a public and community relations consultant and happens to also be a RIC alum.

After months of research, connecting with current and former families, staff, and alumni, and filing paperwork with the Rhode Island Department of Education, HBS established itself as an independent school, unaffiliated with the college, ready to welcome students in fall of this year.

This new chapter for HBS is a significant one, following a 122-year-long history with RIC. The school was originally founded in 1898 as The Observation School of Rhode Island Normal School (later Rhode Island College) and in 1920 was renamed in honor of the state’s first commissioner of public schools and nation’s first commissioner of education, Henry Barnard. Generations of future teachers cut their teeth at HBS, and in

Photos courtesy of Henry Barnard School

If there’s anything this past year has taught us, it’s how to make lemonade out of lemons. So, when Rhode Island College announced its plan to close its elementary laboratory school back in August, the community behind Henry Barnard School saw an opportunity.

“We gathered a group of dedicated parents, community leaders, education advisors, and a fundraising consultant that specializes

14

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

Specializing in Historic Property on the West Side, Broadway Armory District and Historic Elmwood for the past 18 years.

Call Jane Driver turn its students reaped the benefits of cutting-edge practice in their classroom. Some of the most recent and notable graduates of HBS? “Olivia Culpo (Miss Universe 2012) and Helena Foulkes (former president of CVS Pharmacy),” says Bromberg, to name a few.

Even though HBS will no longer be a laboratory school, it will remain nestled on RIC’s campus surrounded by greenspace and, most importantly, its approach to teaching will not waver. Programs will still be personalized, interdisciplinary, and collaborative. Preschool and kindergarten classes are play-based and incorporate students’ emerging interests, while upper grades focus on students’ own research

and observation and real-world applications of subjects like math and science.

Plus, the curriculum will be peppered with explorations of art, music, tech, Spanish, and physical education.

“Henry Barnard School is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of each child, particularly in the midst of and coming out of the challenges associated with COVID-19 and distance learning,” says Bromberg of the school’s student-centered approach.

“Personally, for our family, HBS has been the stuff of magic.”

Find more information, schedule a virtual open house, and submit online applications at HenryBarnard.org.

401.641.3723 Happy to assist you with all of your real estate needs

jdriver@residentialproperties.com ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

15

NEWS & CITY LIFE

T r a v e l L o ca l | By Bob Curley

Rhode Trippin’: Valentine’s Day Edition Winter delights for heart-y couples on the Hallmark holiday Some say that Rhode Islanders don’t like going anywhere more than 10 minutes from home, but with the travel bug biting, many of us are now looking for in-state ideas for an afternoon, day trip, or staycation. Each month, Bob Curley, author of 100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die, will share about places to go within our own state – this month, he gushes about getting romantic in Rhody.

Whoever decided to put Valentine’s Day in February clearly wasn’t from Rhode Island.

It’s actually hard to imagine a less romantic month in coastal New England, more likely to produce sleet and freezing rain than anything

as picturesque as snow. But take heart, lovers.

V-Day 2021 may be the first one we’ll celebrate under COVID, but if ever there was a holiday built for social distancing (from others, not your honey, of course), this is it. Some goto romantic getaway options may be off the table, like overnight stays at the Rose Island Lighthouse, but couples can still string Cupid’s bow at some of my favorite Rhody resorts, restaurants, and snuggle spots.

Any of the rooms at The Chanler resort will more than do for a romantic overnight in Newport, but I particularly love the three Ocean Villas — named Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket — each with a hot tub and sauna

on a private deck. These rooms also all have en-suite fireplaces for warming up after a brisk saunter along the adjacent Cliff Walk (I also recommend checking out the hotel’s decadent hot chocolate bar). Other City by the Sea cozy accommodations include Serenity Inn and Sarah Kendall House: B&Bs with working fireplaces in every room. Set the scene for a hearthside celebration with a stop at Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet, where owner Maria Chiancola will help you pair the perfect bottle with a spread of delectable cheeses and other nibbles. For romance with a little relaxation, combine a stay with the Water Journey at Newport’s Bodhi Spa, a healthful series of soothing and invigorating

Photo (L) courtesy of The Chanler, (R) Bodhi Spa

The Chanler is still a serene escape even in the middle of winter

16

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

Bodhi Spa Water Journey

hot and cold plunges.

One of the bright spots of 2020 was the opening of a second Bodhi Spa location in Providence that’s even more spacious than the original on Lower Thames Street in Newport.

Providence’s Christopher Dodge House is another small inn with fireplace rooms, while the King and Premiere suites at the Hotel Providence both have whirlpool tubs for a relaxing bubble bath (just add strawberries and paired flutes of bubbly). Both are close enough for hand-inhand strolls in Waterplace Park and the city’s ever-growing Riverwalk. If indoor dining falls

within your comfort zone, the bright and airy Hemenways has high ceilings, well-spaced seating, and the city’s best raw bar.

The perils of February weather aside, you’ll still have a few options for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner outdoors, too. Mare Rooftop restaurant and Providence G are among the local eateries offering igloo dining this winter, the ideal way to safely pod up with your pandemic bubble-mate.

Other choices include Chaska for Indian food in Garden City and Terrazza in Smithfield, which offers Mediterranean shareables like stuffed grape leaves and hummus. Stay tuned for

possible romantic returns of the sucrée special at Gracie’s or VooDoo Valentines at Xaco Taco in Prov, and Westerly’s Ocean House will keep its Fondue Village open all winter for champagne and crepes served in a cozy ski gondola – enough to warm hearts even on the coldest (and, let’s face it, weirdest) Valentine’s Day.

Check out our feature on page 41 for even more Providence date ideas!

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

17

NEWS & CITY LIFE

N e i ghbo r ho o d News | Curated by Abbie Lahmers

Neighborhood News A space made available to Providence’s neighborhood associations free of charge.

HOT TOPICS An overview of what’s happening around the city right now

JDA fight against Fane Tower continues The Jewelry District Association’s long battle against the Fane Tower began on November 14, 2016, when Jason Fane presented the I-195 Commission with his concept for a large three-tower apartment complex on Parcel 42, dominating the new Pedestrian Bridge and public park. The building’s 600-foot height in an area zoned for 100 feet was just one of the significant objections raised by citizens, the JDA, Building Bridges (a nonprofit focused on supporting economic development and improving quality of life in neighborhoods), and other stakeholders, but the City Council defied the “no” vote of the Downtown Design Review Committee and gave Fane permission to proceed. When the Mayor stepped up and vetoed the Council’s decision, the Council overrode him. On January 11, 2019, the dispute took a turn when Building Bridges and other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island Superior Court, and 11 months later, Judge Stern ruled for the defendant. His ruling reopened the door for Jason Fane to move forward. Four days later, Building Bridges filed to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The JDA, however, is emboldened by the fact that Judge Stern’s decision has, in counsel’s opinion, legal and factual errors; the zoning amendment that benefits Fane directly violates Providence’s Comprehensive Plan. Parcel 42 lies in the heart of the Jewelry District. Since Jason Fane’s unveiling of his self-proclaimed “iconic” project, the JDA has been monitoring its evolution and actively cheerleading its opposition. While the Jewelry District continues to undergo unprecedented development, the JDA emphasises that this doesn’t mean abandoning the sense of scale and character that makes the neighborhood such a special place to live, work, and play.

As the battle to stop Fane enters its fifth year, Building Bridges and its loyal group of supporters and donors vow to stay the course, as the JDA and sister neighborhood associations support their efforts.

18

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

Trust me to safely help you with all your real estate needs.

Photo by Amy Mendillo, courtesy of Fox Point Neighborhood Association

Nonprofit group Harvest Cycle has proposed an updated composting system for the East Side

Composting program proposed for Gano Street

Southside Community Land Trust develops new Broad Street hub

At the December meeting of the Fox Point Neighborhood Association, members of the nonprofit group Harvest Cycle shared a proposal to build a compost hub on the East Side. The hub will be located just outside the Fox Point Community Garden on lower Gano Street and will include six fully enclosed processing bins and an additional drop-off bin.

While neighbors will be charged a fee to participate, program coordinator Joshua Tarantino explains that the payment system will be tiered, ranging from $10 to $25 per month, and free for garden members and SNAP participants. “We will do everything we can to make it accessible and affordable,” they say.

What’s more, the new hub will replace a yearsold composting system that is ailing. Neighbors have complained that the large, open bins currently located on the site have attracted rodents. The new setup solves the problem and offers other environmental benefits.

“We think that super-localized composting is really important,” adds Harvest Cycle coordinator Katie Murphy. “It is a resource for growing food. It has economic value and nutritional value.” The new composting system will be phased in starting in Spring 2021. Tarantino and Murphy encourage neighbors to learn more about composting at the Groundwork Rhode Island website. GroundWorkRI.org

The South Providence Neighborhood Association held a virtual meeting in December with Southside Community Land Trust about the progress of their anticipated community food hub, which will be housed on 404 Broad Street. The building is currently under construction and slated for completion in the summer of 2021.

According to Jazandra Barros, community outreach coordinator at SCLT, “The project will be home to SCLT’s operations, farmto-market center, and commercial kitchen, as well as additional space for three small food businesses. The building will serve as a resource distribution hub for the farmers and gardeners we work with and as a food access point for our neighbors.” SCLT currently has two potential tenants but is still looking for applicants interested in operating a “green” corner grocery, with more details at SouthSideCLT.org/grow. As part of SPNA’s long-term efforts to address food insecurity, Ruth Breindel of the Observatory Neighborhood Association also spoke with neighbors about addressing these challenges across the city by providing alternative transportation options for residents who live in food deserts, or neighborhoods with limited access to affordable groceries.

CALL Gerri Schiffman (401) 474-3733

Experience.

Integrity.

Results. gerrischiffman.com

residentialproperties.com gerri@residentialproperties.com ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

19

N e i ghbo r ho o d News Photo courtesy of Southside Community Land Trust

NEWS & CITY LIFE

Providence Neighborhood Associations Blackstone Parks Conservancy P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906 Admin@blackstoneparksconservancy.org BlackstoneParksConservancy.org Facebook: Blackstone Parks Conservancy College Hill Neighborhood Association Rick Champagne P.O. Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906 CHNA@chnaprovidence.org CHNAProvidence.org Downtown Neighborhood Association DNAPVD@gmail.com DNAPVD.com Facebook: Providence Downtown Neighborhood Association, DNA Elmwood Neighborhood Association Karen Hlynsky ENA-PVD.org Facebook: Elmwood Neighborhood Association PVD Fox Point Neighborhood Association Meeting Date: February 8 Amy Mendillo P.O. Box 2315, Providence, RI 02906 FoxPointNeighborhood@gmail.com FPNA.net Jewelry District Association Sharon Steele, President Sharon@sharonsteele.com JDA@jewelrydistrict.org JewelryDistrict.org Mile of History Association Wendy Marcus c/o Providence Preservation Society 24 Meeting Street, Providence, RI 02903 MileOfHistory@gmail.com MileOfHistory.org 20

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

SCLT’s new community food hub on Broad Street is slated to open this summer

Mount Hope Community Center 401-521-8830 • MHNAInc@gmail.com Facebook: Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Inc. Observatory Neighborhood Association Ruth Breindel, President ObservatoryPVD@gmail.com Olneyville Neighborhood Association Eduardo Sandoval 122 Manton Avenue, Box 8, Providence, RI 02909 ONAProvidence@gmail.com Facebook: Olneyville Library Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Info@provcna.org • ProvCNA.org Reservoir Triangle Neighborhood Association David Talan 25 Santiago St., Providence, RI 02907 401-941-3662 • DaveTalan@aol.com Smith Hill Partners’ Initiative Wole Akinbi 400 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908 Suite #1 AAkinbi@half-full.com Facebook: Smith Hill Partners’ Initiative South Elmwood Neighborhood Association Eleanor Borge and Al Jeffries SouthElmwoodNA@gmail.com Facebook: So. Elmwood Neighborhood Association

South Providence Neighborhood Association c/o Dwayne Keys P.O. Box 5653, Providence, RI 02903 401-369-1334 SouthProvNeighbors@gmail.com Facebook: South Providence Neighborhood Association Summit Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 41092, Providence, RI 02940 401-400-0986 SNAProv@gmail.com SummitNeighbors.org Washington Park Neighborhood Association 237 Washington Avenue Providence, RI 02905 BettyLinda@aol.com Facebook: Washington Park Association Wayland Square Neighborhood Association Katherine Touafek Facebook: Wayland Square Neighborhood Association WaylandSquareNeighbors@gmail.com West Broadway Neighborhood Association 1560 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02909 401-831-9344 WBNA@wbna.org WBNA.org

2021 Annual Sale Happening Now! CURATED GIFT BAGS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

• SINCE 1948 • Fine Custom Upholstery & Slip Covers Custom Window Treatments Headboards • Bedspreads & Shams Upholstered Antique Restoration Blinds & Shades • Area Rugs & Wall To Wall

1005 Main Street #117 • Pawtucket, RI • (415) 269-074 • lisamackey.com

2179 Mineral Spring Avenue, No. Providence 401-231-1660 • www.bobfrances.com

47 Bradford Street • Bristol, RI

JEWELRY • FLOWERS • HANDBAGS

LISA MACKEY DESIGN

FROM THE CITY TO THE SUBURBS, I HAVE YOU COVERED

CONSIDERING A MOVE THIS SPRING? A lack of inventory and low mortgage rates make this a great time to buy or sell.

CONTACT ME TODAY!

JAC OB ROC HE FO RT 401 .688.3000

|

PVDProperty.com

jrochefort@residentialproperties.com

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

21

NEWS & CITY LIFE

By Abbie Lahmers

Mack & Hound Leather Shop We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!

What it is: A leather goods company that specializes in traditional techniques and styles: hand-cut, hand-stitched, simple designs made out of raw materials constructed to last a lifetime.

What makes it a Rhody Gem? While the pandemic delayed the shop’s opening, it also gave owner Ryan O’Keefe the opportunity to turn the showroom into an intimate, personalized experience with an eight-foot solid wood workbench in the center where by-appointment customers can see the process of making leather goods. All varieties of wares are also displayed, including wallets, made-to-order belts, bags, jewelry, and home and office accessories, along with some oneof-a-kind versions made out of unique color batches or marble painted leather. O’Keefe, a Rhode Island native who shows his state love in pieces named after landmarks, enjoys being able to foster connections with customers and hearing stories about how pieces have aged.

“That’s the cool thing about leather and what we do,” he explains. “It’s built to last forever, but each piece ages and patinas in its own unique way so that no two goods will ever look exactly alike once it leaves the store.”

Mack & Hound

23 Acorn St, Unit 1A MackAndHound.com • @mackandhound

Photo courtesy of Mack & Hound

Where to find it: Along the Woonasquatucket River Corridor on Acorn Street, the workshop and showroom is around the corner from Farm Fresh RI and shares a building with other arts businesses.

To submit your Rhody Gem, please email Abbie@ProvidenceOnline.com

SAVORY LUNCH & DINNER PIES

We Service & Repair ALL Foreign and Domestic Models

Chicken Pot Pie French Meat Pie Lobster Pie

Individual 10oz Pies Made Fresh Daily!

Fully baked, all you need to do is to heat & eat

Volkswagen • Toyota • Kia • Nissan • Chrysler • Infinity Ford • Lexus • Honda • BMW • Chevy • Isuzu • Mercedes Mini • Porsche • Mazda • Saab • General Motors Volvo • Hyundai • Audi • Saturn • Subaru • Mitsubishi (ALL foreign and domestic models) ASE Certified RI Inspection & Repair Station #27B

729 EAST AVENUE, PROVIDENCE 723-1111 • MON-FRI 8AM-5PM Top of the East Side, just past Lippitt Park

2 Thomas Street, Providence • 383-4764

Bruce & Lucia, Mid-Century in Warwick

@ photo: www.stephanieewens.com

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

23

Your Valentine will Love the Gift of a Clean Home!

COVID-19 DISINFECTION DEFENSE CDC APPROVED CLEANERS

Consumer Protection Our PROs are bonded and insured, guaranteeing protection for homeowners.

HOME, OFFICE, APARTMENT & DORM CLEANING

GO WITH A PRO AWARD WINNING & VOTED #1 CLEANING COMPANY

Offering affordable, quality cleaning with the best customer service in the industry.

I’m Brian OToole, the owner of MaidPro for the past 14 years. It’s the winter season and cleaning is more essential than ever to protect your family, friends, employees and customers.

Hire MaidPro to sanitize the high touch zones & common areas of your house and/or office.

All staff has been COVID-19 trained to disinfect & are provided w/ CDC approved cleaners, masks, gloves & shoe covers. Call or email me today.

401.723.4400 | maidpro.com botoole@maidpro.com

$75 OFF $25 OFF YOUR 2ND, 4TH, AND 6TH CLEANINGS Use Code:

SAVE75PM

Offer good for any recurring service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 2/28/21

LIFE & STYLE Home | Shop | Influencer

Modern Love A clever couple constructs the city home of their dreams in Smith Hill Brian DeChambeau and Natasha Astrid Rosario DeChambeau enjoy an urban lifestyle: donning a scarf and walking everywhere, using public transportation, shopping small at mom-and-pop shops and bodegas. Brian was living in Boston when he decided to move to a more manageable city – Providence – where the couple met. Neither owns a car by choice, which necessitated finding a place near Providence Station for quick access to the train.

Photography by Christian Scully of Design Imaging Studios, courtesy of David Sisson Architecture ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

25

LIFE & STYLE

Home

Photography by Christian Scully of Design Imaging Studios, courtesy of David Sisson Architecture

When seeking a home, the couple preferred to own, not rent, and Brian found himself drawn to an unusually shaped lot in the Smith Hill area. At just 1,800 square feet, zoning laws dictated that only a small portion could actually be built up, so after initial consultation with Boston architect Jeff Geisinger, Brian enlisted David Sisson Architecture in East Providence. David Sisson worked closely with Brian and Natasha to realize their vision, orienting the house away from the street and implementing a reverse living plan where main rooms are not groundlevel and windows offer privacy and views of treetops rather than the street.

“This is a perfect example of architects and homeowners joining forces to reinvent the big city lifestyle for the smaller city by focusing on unbuildable urban lots, working with energy-efficient technologies, and designing for access to public transportation and bike paths,” says Sisson. “In Providence, Natasha and Brian have what their friends from New York and Boston can only dream about.”

“People don’t see Smith Hill as a desirable neighborhood, but we see it as a regular neighborhood with ups and downs,” says Natasha. Due to the small footprint, she was initially concerned that the house would

LIFE & STYLE

H o me | By Elyse Major

Wall elements – including the bike – help emphasize the angled wall of the staircase behind

WILLIAM SHERRY

[THE BLACKSTONE TEAM] Providence Office 508.958.7614 william.sherry@mottandchace.com

Photography by Christian Scully of Design Imaging Studios, courtesy of David Sisson Architecture

GET RHODY STYLE Brian and Natasha DeChambeau enjoy living a city life in the Smith Hill neighborhood. Next time you’re on Route 44, take a detour and explore with these suggestions from the couple.

We are pleased to announce that William Sherry has joined [ THE BLACKSTONE TEAM] at Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. mottandchace.com Each office is independently owned and operated.

WALK SMITH In addition to Providence Community Library, find a rec center, bodegas, places to eat, and more; there’s even a nearby meadow perfect for birdwatching (Brian has spotted finches and a hawk).

DIG IN In the empty lot across from his house, Brian has planted trees.

He’s also made roots in the community, helping the nearby Lithuanian American Social Club by working with them to build basketball hoops and help preserve club history.

LOCAL FIRST The couple cites Farm Fresh RI and The Industrious Spirit Co. as local faves, along with David Sisson Architecture, Buz Gardiner, Gardiner Construction.

Want your home featured in Providence Monthly?

Email Elyse@ProvidenceOnline.com to learn more ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

29

LIFE & STYLE

Home

feel dark and constricted, but because of the high ceilings and tall windows, spaces are flooded with natural light, an element especially helpful with so much of daily life still being based at home. Adding to the privacy along a busy street is the fact that most passersby don’t even realize the tall contemporary is a single family home, mistaking it for an office building. “I was outside with a friend when we overheard

30

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

someone walking by who asked ‘what is that supposed to be?’” says Brian. “People may not recognize it as a house because the windows don’t have muntins”, which are the bars or sashes typically separating each pane of glass.

To maintain the couple’s shared minimalist aesthetic while playing to the home’s geometric lines, Brian constructed open shelving in the kitchen; he also made use of vertical space by hanging the television

high up on the wall in the living room. A large square starburst quilt made by Brian’s mom is displayed in the stair hall, not only adding texture but also drawing the eye up to emphasize the height.

According to Natasha, the house has brought home for her how much your environment can affect how you feel and your level of productivity. “I really like how serene it is,” she says.

S o n o s p u t s t h e w o w i n y o u r m u s i c!

Sonos lets you easily hear great sounding music in any room or every room

Providence

102 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906

Ca l l Jo n B e l l fo r a f r e e in- h om e c o nsu lt at io n

401.421.5160

fr e e

www.AllegraProvidence.com Print@AllegraProvidence.com

simplysas. com

401. 74 9.8 2 83

“David stood out as honest and genuine.”

THANK YOU! I’d like to thank all of my clients for making 2020 such a successful year.

I look forward to working with you again in 2021.

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU. Call now to get ready to list in Spring!

DAVID HASSLINGER “I highly recommend working with David!”

401.465.8625

“This was my first home purchase, and David made the process very easy.”

“David’s knowledge, connections and welcoming personality were a real plus in selling our home.”

“I’ve bought over 30 properties in my life, and it’s rare to find the whole package that is David Hasslinger.”

.

“David is very responsive, knowledgeable, kind, generous and all around a wonderful agent and person.”

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

31

LIFE & STYLE

Sho p | By Elyse Major

Good and Clean It’s that classic ‘80s story of toy inventor Kate meets toy model maker Lance at Hasbro; they fall in love, quit their jobs, and start a soap company in their backyard chicken coop named using the first two letters in each of their first names. Today, KALASTYLE is run from a 30,000-square-foot building in Cranston; it’s still family-owned, and operated with a very small staff, some who have been with the company for 20 years. Daughter Alice, who grew up around the business, and husband Cleveland are now integral members of the team. Along with

32

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

other duties, Alice collaborates with mom Kate on package design. “The first soap box we worked on together was the Sea Salt Soap back in 2011, which remains our top-seller. We think very similarly in terms of design and have grown a lot of our brands together. Cleveland has jumped on board too in this department, so we’re a design team of three now,” says Alice. “We’re inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian design combined with our love for the Ocean State, and wanting to focus on making good products locally,” says Alice.

1.

Halló Iceland™ Angelica Herb Hand Sanitizer

2.

Halló Iceland™ Angelica Herb Candle

3.

Swedish Dream® Sea Aster Hand Sanitizer

4.

Gal Red Currant Lip Balm

5.

Halló Iceland™ Angelica Herb Bar Soap

S im p le Pleasu res

6 Richmond Square SimplePleasuresProvidence.com

Que e n of Hearts

222 Westminster Street ShopQueenofHearts.com

Supporting Families.

Funding Research Since 2013 Providing financial assistance to the parents of children battling brain cancer Honoring the children who suffer from cancer and fight everyday. Our hopes are to make a day in the life of a family suffering from cancer a little bit brighter

For more information or to donate, please visit our website

Local news for Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts

CorysCrusaders.org

Follow Us On

@Greene_Sweeney

WE WILL MOVE YOU THINKING OF LISTING IN 2021?

With unparalleled reach, representation and service, we bring proven results.

We are Providence’s #1 Real Estate Team.

Kira Greene 401.339.5621 | Michael J. Sweeney 401.864.8286 *Ranking based in whole or in part on data supplied by the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service. The MLS does not guarantee and is not in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Based on information from Statewide Multiple Listing Service, Inc. for 2020 as of January 2021.

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

33

LIFE & STYLE

I nfl ue nc e r | By Elyse M ajor

Meet Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie

Learn more at EkereTallie.com

34

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

Photo by Sindayiganza Photography, courtesy of Mariahadessa Tallie

Award-winning author, PhD student at Brown, and busy mom enjoying life in Providence

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

You have lived and taught all over the US and the world. What brought you to Rhode Island?

I came to start my PhD at Brown University. I am a student in the Theater Arts and Performance Studies program. I like the smallness of Providence. It’s small but not small-minded.

Tell us something that illustrates your point about Providence not being small-minded.

The murals grabbed me immediately. I took the bus from the South Side to the East Side a lot during my first year here and I saw art that made the things that are important to me visible. That art has multiplied since the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. The murals downtown, the broadsides made by the artists at AS220, murals about the Earth and our connection to it; all of these let me know that there is a community of artists who share the same concerns I have been writing about for the last 20 years. All the writing I do is connected to health, healing, wholeness, joy, and envisioning a just world.

Your most recent work, children’s book Layla’s Happiness, was awarded the Ezra Jack Keats Honor for writing, a prestigious award given to writers and illustrators whose work reflects diversity. In a year like 2020, did this achievement have a special significance?

Being awarded the honor for writing means a great deal to me, not so much because of the devastating year we just had but because of my journey. I had three books published before Layla’s Happiness. The Ezra Jack Keats honor meant that my work was being seen and being recognized in a way that had not happened before.

What are some of your favorite small businesses around Providence?

The pandemic reminded me of how important herbal teas and tinctures are for maintaining my equilibrium so I’ve been going to Farmacy Herbs. I like many bookstores for different reasons: Symposium has a wonderful selection but they are also beautiful, welcoming, and warm. Riff Raff has great children’s books and poetry that you don’t find anywhere else – and they serve amazing drinks. Paper Nautilus is where my youngest daughter and I would go book hunting, and Books on the Square has a great story time on Saturdays!

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

35

If You're Looking Forward To A New Year And A New Home

I CAN HELP YOU! DEBBIE GOLD 401-640-0403

Debbie.Gold@NEMoves.com

FRESH LOCAL FISH & SHELLFISH PREPARED FOODS FINE WINE • CRAFT BEERS

Call today For Pre-Paid Pre-Order Curbside Pick Up!

HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

COLDWELL BANKER Providence | 401.351.2017 | CB Home Protection Plan 866.797.4788 The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell 231653NE_12/17 Banker Real Estate LLC.

CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR

FREE CONSULTATION.

Through Whatsgood https://sourcewhatsgood.com/ 1365 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk 508-336-6800 • TonysFreshSeafood.com

Simplified Lives can help you de-clutter or make that move!

SIMPLIFIEDLIVES Insured & Bonded

Our trusted partner, appraiser Steven M. Fusco www.associatedestate.com

401-480-1532 or 508-332-8601 • info@SimplifiedLives.com • www.simplifiedlives.com 36

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

SM

now with more veggies

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

37

BUSINESS FOCUS

FIND A WORRYFREE PRE-OWNED EUROPEAN CAR? Sure! Choose color, features, mileage & your budget up front.

Your dream car is hand-selected, vetted & warrantied. Plus expert service, free pick-up & delivery.

MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE

IASIMONE PLUMBING HEATING & DRAIN CLEANING, INC.

Our uplifting environment and special approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care have created a quality of life you simply can’t get anyplace else.

(401) 944-2450

FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR

From the Comfort of Your Home

Call for a Free Consultation

INSTALLATIONS REPAIRS • REPLACEMENTS We are always providing a Free Estimate

WINNER OF THE SUPER SERVICE AWARD FROM ANGIE’S LIST FOUR YEARS IN A ROW! We Can Do Anything With Water Except Walk On It Servicing all of RI & nearby Mass. for over 35 years

Convenient to US Hwy 6 and I-295 in Johnston, RI

49 Old Pocasset Road | BriarcliffeGardens.com

ALSO OFFERING THE IDEAL PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS METHOD “After a week of treatment, all the pain was gone... I recommend Dr. Tom to everyone I know.” – J.T.

TOP APPLIANCES AT LOW PRICES

STAINLESS REFRIGERATORS RANGES • HOODS WASHERS & DRYERS BUILT-IN REFRIGERATION COOKTOPS WALL OVENS DISHWASHERS

Northeast Chiropractic

NEW SHOWROOM WITH OVER 400 SCRATCH & DENT APPLIANCES!

DR. THOMAS MORISON Chiropractic Physician

401-861-1300 • 187 Waterman Street www.wickedgoodposture.com

299 Walcott Street, Pawtucket 723.0500 • www.KitchenGuys.com

Monday - Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm

27 Allen Avenue, North Providence (401) 300-9761 • iasimonephdc.com

T.F. Morra Tree Care, Inc. Ornamental and Shade Tree Specialists • fine hand pruning • tree preservation • hazard tree removal • tree evaluation & diagnosis • plant health care • booking into 2021 331-8527 • tfmorra.com

READ SOMETHING YOU LIKE? Have your business profiled here in our Business Spotlight section!

For more information Email Ann@providenceonline.com 38

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

CITY KITTY Veterinary Care for Cats

S p e c i a l A dv e r t i si ng Se ct i o n

Safely Service Your Car – Even Buy a New One – Without Leaving Home

Walter! Can you believe it is actually 2021?

It couldn’t come fast enough, Stanley. The future is definitely feline!

Find us on Social Media @citykittypvd Bob Moreau at AUTOWERKS has made remote auto care literally worry-free. He’ll arrange pickup, repair, cleaning, sanitizing, and then deliver your car back to your driveway. All you do is leave the key!

Technicians wear masks and fresh gloves for each service. Once completed, your invoice arrives via email.

Looking to upgrade? AutoWerks can do that remotely as well! Bob offers free oneon-one consultations by phone or using your preferred virtual meeting software. With decades in the business, Bob will help you establish the best option for your budget, usage, and goals. Next, he literally shops for you. You’ll receive photos and vehicle reports and Bob will walk you through the pros and cons of each option, whether you desire a new or “pre-loved” car. Once you choose, he will purchase your dream car, service, clean and inspect it, and then personally deliver it to your door sanitized and ready to drive.

What could be simpler or safer?

With AutoWerks, you get a knowledgeable expert to help you avoid the pitfalls of car repairs and car buying – all from the convenience of your home. Contact Bob today to get the conversation started.

AutoWerks

!

ME-WOW

Taking care of cats since 1999

400 Hope Street, Providence • 401-831-MEOW (6369) • city-kitty.com

Make some space

Distance keeps us together.

We’re making space for learning. healthy.brown.edu

474-1300 ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

39

ON

LAND

IN

WATER

OR

ONLINE

Contact us to learn more

401.421.4111 JewishAllianceRI.org PO WERE D BY T H E J E WIS H A LLIA N CE

401 Elmgrove Avenue | Providence, RI 02906

For those ready for what’s next

V

Only one network delivers a signature standard of service, designed to elevate your property as one of its own. We have established a truly global presence, with innovative technology and unrivaled service. When a listing is marketed through the Sotheby’s International Realty® network, it immediately begins a journey to worldwide exposure.

Let’s discuss your vision.

Ea c h O f f ice is I n d e p e n d e n t ly Ow n e d a n d O p e ra te d .

40

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

Ben Scungio Sales Associate 401.413.5753 ben.scungio@mottandchace.com

14 14 Places P laces to to Spend Spend FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 14 14 UNEXPECTED WAYS TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY IN 14 OF PROVIDENCE’S NEIGHBORHOODS

By Abbie Lahmers, Elyse Major & Megan Schmit

Who needs Paris when you have Providence? If you’re looking for a romantic destination to enjoy with a partner, friend, family, or yourself, you can’t do better than our pretty little city.

Within a small, walkable footprint, Providence delivers almost every type of backdrop for your own personal love story. Need a setting for that first kiss? We’ve got centuries-old architecture, foot bridges that cross waterways, and streets strung with lights and lined with lampposts.

Impromptu gift? Stroll hand-in-hand (and mask-in-mask) into a book, gift, jewelry, or flower shop. Seeking a cozy place to gaze across a table? Cafes and eateries abound in our highly acclaimed foodie destination. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, our editors have assembled ideas for getting dreamy-eyed in 14 of Providence’s neighborhoods on the 14th. While we can’t speak for your love life, we can guarantee that you will be crushing hard on Prov.

Editor’s Note: If you take our suggestions, we wanna know!

Tag pics on Insta using @pvdmonthly or #heyrhodyphotos

Downtown Downtow n The heart of the city is found on Westminster, Weybosset, and Washington Streets, lined with charming local shops and restaurants. Stroll under swags of string lights above and admire the themed window displays, like the red heart arrows suctioned to Queen of Hearts & Modern Love. Looking for last-minute gifts?

Thumb through novels aplenty at Symposium Books or select a locally made card, print, or accessory from Craftland. Of course, the most romantic part about V-day is dinner, whether you’re nestled in the intimate interior of Rosalina or dining inside an igloo at Kleos (tip: keep an eye out for specials and date night giveaways on Instagram at @indowncity!). Of course, if you’re looking for a truly Providence evening, settle in for a cozy supper at signature old-

Photo by Ashley Symons Photo by Josh D

school Italian joint Capriccio or take in views of the city atop the Providence G and end the night at the Providence Rink for skating or cutely competitive bumper cars.

FEDERAL HILL

What says “romance” better than an evening in Italy – or, at the very least, in our own version of it? Federal Hill has no shortage of V-Day appeal when it comes to traditional white tablecloth dinners: Camille’s, Pane e Vino, and Constantino’s are great picks, especially the latter for its proximity to DePasquale Square, which is a romantic spot on its own with its recently restored (and picture perfect!) fountain. Finish off strong with something sweet, like a pastry from Blush Bakeshop, gelato from the Massimo2Go takeout window, or heart-shaped fruit tart and chocolate pound cake from Pastiche.

Night or day, the Pedestrian Bridge is a must for a romantic photoshoot or stroll with views of the skyline

Photo by Tolman Media, courtesy of Ray and Taryn Nuñez

Co ill ge Hill llege Colle Add “College Hill” to any sentence and it instantly becomes romantic. (Try it!) Home to both Brown and RISD, this area has an academic-artsy vibe centuries in the making. Park the car and enjoy the sights and smells of Thayer Street with something-for-everyone food options. Longtime faves include Kabob & Curry (in biz for 30+ years) for Indian, and if saving your date for the weekend, Andrea’s for Greek, now in its 53rd year for good reason! Plan ahead and order tickets and celebrate early on February 9 by watching Cezanne: Portraits of a Life at the historic Avon Cinema. Grab a hot tea at Ceremony and take Angell to Benefit, where at the corner you’ll be treated to one of the loveliest views of the city below. Turn left or right for a delightful setting made for hand-holding (can we still do that?) of gas lights, plaque houses, and historic architecture.

Perched on College Hill, you can catch a glimpse of the city, including the landmark steeple of First Unitarian Church

WEST END

For the date who fancies their drinks shaken, there’s The Avery’s alluring outdoor square lit up by edison bulbs or cocktails to-go from Julian’s, while brew lovers can create their own walking beer crawl, starting with neighborhood staple Long Live Beerworks on Sprague Street before heading over to Bayberry Beer Hall, Beer on Earth, and newcomer Moniker, all on West Fountain Street. If the weather abides, pick up a takeout lunch from Ogie’s, Bucktown, or Y Noodle & Bar to eat in the park beneath the towering landmark of the Cranston Street Armory before heading out to find the colorful Avenue Concept mural depicting two women surrounded by plant life on Westminster.

Round out the day by shopping vintage on Broadway at Rocket to Mars, Hall’s, White Buffalo (recently relocated but still close by), Armageddon Shop, and Analog Underground.

Photo by Jared Winslow

Photo by Josh D

POP Emporium of Popular Culture takes you on a trip back in time

ELMHURST

While widely known as the home of the Providence College campus – which makes for a pretty walk – Elmhurst boasts its own colorful culture of fun shops and restaurants. Explore POP Emporium for a whimsical collection of furnishings, ephemera, and curiosities that span history. LaSalle Bakery is your go-to for sweet indulgences like heart-shaped cakes and sugar cookies, decorated red velvet cupcakes, and chocolate covered strawberries. For dinner, reserve an igloo at the popular restaurant Los Andes known for Bolivian and Peruvian cuisine (plus a cool courtyard!).

Photo by Savannah Barkley

Create your own fragrance at Providence Perfume Co.

Wayland Wayland Square Square Wayland Square is a known shopping and dining destination on the East Side of Prov, so it’s no surprise you could spend the entirety of V-Day there. Hopefully you haven’t waited last-minute for a surprise for your honey, but if you did, there’s Providence Perfume Co. for organic scents and custom perfume (yes, you can craft your own!), cards from Simple Pleasures, Pleasures, or something shiny from Reliable Gold.

Gold. Split some cheese and charcuterie at Salted Slate or indulge in a contemporary Italian spread at Pasta Beach, Beach, then pick up a bottle of your favorite red or white from Bottles Fine Wine to take home and unwind. Just make sure you take a little detour before heading home to see Blackstone Boulevard and Paterson Park – and if you have kids in tow, there’s the gated Gladys Potter Park where you can have a conversation while the littles ones play.

HOPE STREET

Whether you need a last-minute card, bouquet of fresh flowers, bottle of wine, an affordable piece of jewelry, or even a new ‘do for a date, Hope Street is your one-stop shop. And, is it just us or does every restaurant on Hope Street have a cozy vibe? Take India, for example, with its fireplace and three-course meal for two special. There’s also Chez Pascal, with twinkle lights outside that lend a magical glow to the street all year long.

Chez currently offers a menu of meals ready to order and reheat at home. Pro-tip: Whether you plan to dine in or pick up, remember that even before COVID-19, Valentine’s Day reservations were tricky, so plan ahead.

Psst – at press time pH Factor had tins of Louis Sherry chocolates.

Photo by Elyse Major

Fox Fox Point Point Fox Point has always been a fun and funky area. Like Hope Street’s eclectic cousin, the small businesses that encompass Wickenden, Ives, and beyond include vintage and antique shops, a record store, artfully curated shops, cafes and casual eateries, and more. The Duck and Bunny, a perennial go-to for snuggering, is currently closed but follow along on IG for 2021 reopening plans. Meanwhile, love a good sunset? Walk from busy Wickenden to residential East Street and then – surprise – you are about to cross over 195 via the India Point Park Pedestrian Bridge! As the name implies, your destination is the park, but the view from the bridge is astounding, especially if you time it to catch the sunset at 5:18pm.

ELMWOOD

When people think of the Elmwood neighborhood, the zoo generally comes to mind, but a truly romantic setting is the park itself.

With 435 acres, it’s a wise idea to plot your course before a visit to Roger Williams Park Conservancy at their website (RWPConservancy.org) where you can download a map with info for a self-guided tour. Add Lovers’ Retreat to your must-list: a covered bridge next to the casino, and an ideal spot for a smooch. If February does bring snow, pack your sled and head for the hill near the Temple to Music to watch or participate in the arctic fun. Before your jaunt, grab breakfast or lunch at J.P. Spoonems, a popular spot on Broad Street for artisanal twists on diner classics, or after, sit down for a hot Dominican meal at La Gran Parada.

India Point Park is a quiet escape from the hustle of downtown – and a perfect spot to watch the sunset

Photo by Josh D

Jewelry Jewelry District District This rapidly changing district neighboring downtown may not be the jewelry capital it once was during industrial times, but it is home to plenty of dazzling date ideas to spend with that special someone. Tiny Bar is a great first stop for drinks under a tent, food truck snacks, and a selfie in front of their mural, and a short walk away are Xaco Taco and The District for lunch. For a fancy dinner or brunch, CAV welcomes guests inside for a safe soiree with their state-of-the-art upper-air sanitizing technology in place. Askew saw an autumn of outdoor music and standup comedy, and while future events are still in limbo at press time, check online for Valentine’s Day updates. While you’re in the area, stroll through historic Davol Square and take in the river views from Point Street Park.

SOUTH PROVIDENCE

A pair of (early) love birds will heart a breakfast or brunch date, and South Prov has some sweet spots. Get snug in a booth at The Seaplane Diner while perusing a menu of standard fare and leveled-up classics (wild mushroom ravioli!), daily specials, and of course, desserts. At press time, tableside jukeboxes were not working (still adorbs for pics) but eat-in and take-out were. In the mood for a romantic omelet? Head to Ov’s Restaurant, also on Allens Ave and order the Honeymoon in Paris (that’s blueberries, strawberries, and cream cheese). Next, beneath the highway ramps, be on the lookout for two blue lamp posts. Why? It’s the entrance to Collier Point Park. Six blustery waterfront acres ready for strolling and picture-taking, open from dawn to dusk.

OLNEYVILLE

Known for their Olneyville New York System hot wieners, this part of Providence has more than a few must-try restaurants, including Troop, La Lupita, and Augusta Street Kitchen, which specializes in vegan and gluten-free treats like a decadent dark chocolate cake bomb. Surprise your artsy SO with a screen-printed T-shirt or hip beanie from Hungry Ghost Press or a book care package from Riffraff Bookstore & Bar, both in the same square on Valley Street. Heading north on Manton Avenue, you can’t miss Big Top Flea, the city’s oldest flea market, and if you hang a left onto Aleppo just past the mill, you’ll come to a selfie-worthy detour at Riverside Park: the Atlantic Mills Fish Ladder.

Watch for the blue overlook decorated with fish, and enjoy a winter hike along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway.

CAV is a great choice for upscale dining and atmosphere

Tour The Avenue Concept murals found in neighborhoods across the city

Photo by Tony Pacitti

VALLEY

If you haven’t spent a lot of time in this corridor of arts and culture, winter opens up opportunities to try something new with your boo, whether it’s getting your feet wet with a beginners blacksmithing class at The Steel Yard, trying your hand at stitching with West Side Sewing Studio, or seeing what exhibition is on view at the WaterFire Arts Center.

Makers shops like Mack & Hound and Shard Glass Studio are perfect for that special customized gift. Visit Sims Avenue at night, taking in the metal Steel Yard sculptures from the street, and The Industrious Spirit Co. is alive with DJ music and food trucks slinging snacks, while across the street Revival Brewing offers to-go cans and outdoor seating.

Garden of Eve around the corner has reopened from a winter pause just in time to serve Caribbean eats for Valentine’s Day. Cooking in? Visit the Farm Fresh RI Saturday farmers markets to pick up locally made ingredients to whip up an intimate dinner at home.

Smith Smith Hill Hill

Treat yourself to an evening of landmarks that starts at the Rhode Island State House, which we’re guessing will be aglow in rosy lights for the occasion, but if not, carry on to the next iconic spot: Baba’s Original New York System. Easily find Baba’s beneath the red retro sign, and whether it’s a hot wiener – served “the traditional way since 1927” with mustard, meat sauce, chopped onions, and celery salt – a taco, or a cheesesteak, you’re not going to need to make a dinner reservation; the place is open late, and it’s not likely to break the bank. For something sweet after, if you’re an Awful Awful virgin, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to try the signature shake from Newport Creamery, Rhody-made since 1928.

Photo by Drewniversal Photography

Photo by Stacey Doyle

IN-PERSON CLASSES ENROLLING NOW Engaging classes for students of all ages

825 Hope St., Providence RI � 401-353-1129 � festivalballetprovidence.org/school

Temperature checks and remote options

Mask on. Dancing on.

Inspiring the next generation with dance.

Increased sanitation, social distancing, and mask wearing

festivalballetprovidence.org/school

IT'S YOUR JOURNEY, WE'RE HERE TO HELP Cayla Silvia, Rachel Jones, Charlene Cabrera

We Closed Out 2020 With Over $20M In Sales & Sold Over 70 Homes!

140 Wickenden Street, Providence | 401-663-6162 RJones@residentialproperties.com | thejonesgroupne.com 48

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

@the_jonesgroup

ART & CULTURE Music | Film Fest | Calendar

Big Love Limited edition prints produced by Tiny Showcase support an independent artist and their chosen cause

Love is Present is available starting at $28 from Tiny Showcase

A glance over Kah Yangni’s art is an exploration of shape, color, and meaning; the illustrator and muralist is known for heartfelt masterpieces that tour themes of justice, queer life, and joy. Their clients have included big names like Vice and National Women’s Law Center, they have appeared on digital media platforms like Mashable, and today, Yangni’s piece Love is Present is available at Tiny Showcase, a Providence print house producing affordable, collectible art every Tuesday. Yangni graduated from Brown, mentored at New Urban Arts, and played music in both ERB and What Cheer bands before returning home to Philadelphia.

Only 100 limited edition archival prints will be made of Yangni’s design, originally paint and ink on paper, and buyers can opt for a custom maple frame. However, patrons aren’t just supporting a local business and independent artist with this purchase – $200 from the sale of Love is Present will be donated to Yangni’s chosen organization: National Bail Out, a Black-led and -centered collective of abolitionist organizers, lawyers, and activists combating mass incarceration. This is part of what sets Tiny Showcase apart: “It’s a nice way to grow your art collection and to support hardworking artists and the causes they care about,” says owner Julia Gualtieri. To purchase your edition of Love is Present or browse the entire collection, visit TinyShowcase.com. | By Megan Schmit Art by Kah Yangni

ART & CULTURE

M usi c | By Adam Hogue

Video Saved the Radio Star

Left to right: Jackson, Swist, Meier, and Bilodeau

In the bizarro world we find ourselves in, Rhode Island power pop rockers Jets Can’t Land took the newfound, show-free, ample time available to bring the song “Stranded on the Moon” off their As the Earth Shakes EP on 75orLess Records to vivid technicolor.

That’s right, they made a music video.

50

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

With Apollo-era imagery and playful, cross-hatched notebook-doodle style animation, JCL singer-guitarist Eric Meier, bassist Michael Bilodeau, guitarist Kyle Jackson, and drummer Keith Swist, pulled the song out of storage in response to the state of affairs we find ourselves in.

“I know it seems timely since we’re all stranded inside – trapped,” Meier says, “and that desperation is a part of the song.

But it was inspired by an article I had read about the original moon astronauts. Apparently, Nixon had written a speech in the event they weren’t able to take off from the

Photo courtesy of Jets Can’t Land

With live gigs on hold, local power pop quartet Jets Can’t Land delivers music and meaning in a new way

moon. I began to think of the song as an alternate history sort of thing, imagining what an astronaut might be thinking if they were stranded. I like those ideas in general; apocalyptic sci-fi has always intrigued me.”

Using repurposed art from the EP, Meier created the video himself as a project to fill the musical void of not playing live or having jam sessions. As with all artists, creativity doesn’t disappear; it just changes form. The video itself has a cool, almost stop-motion feel to it and would have fit in perfectly in a ‘90s Saturday afternoon lineup on MTV. “I think the MTV vibe is pretty coincidental as I’ve always liked those sorts of images,” Meier says. “With the theme of the song being so Apollo-centric, it seemed like a thing to do that I could draw pretty easily – since I had to draw a ton of drawings. For animation, it’s 15 frames per second and the song is over five minutes long, so there’s over 3,700 frames in the video.”

Behind Apollo rockets blasting off and JCL band members playing the song with scrawled lyrics, “Stranded on the Moon” is straight-ahead rocker with jangly, garage vibes reminiscent of REM or The Flaming Lips, playing to the urgency that comes from being solitary and stranded. The most miniscule of actions are consequential because that’s all there is. Despite having written the song pre-pandemic, JCL certainly picked a timely tune to give new life with a video; it was also a chance to reimagine and repackage the song with alternative layers of meaning and narrative.

“Being an animated video, this gave me a chance to think about moments in the song that I’ve imagined while singing the song at our shows, and to illustrate those moments to the audience in a quirky and fun way.”

Says Swist, “I just assumed that this is what is going on in Eric’s head all the time.”

Find everything Jets Can’t Land at Linktr.ee/jetscantland.

ELISE PENN PANSEY The Pet Friendly Realtor

DEDICATION ...is a word that is both used and abused these days. But I want you to know that I really am dedicated to my customers and to my profession. If a real estate transaction is in your future, let’s talk.

Then you can decide for yourself if you really believe that I am...

Dedicated… to serving YOU! Call me today!

401.455.1625 www.elisepennpansey.com 401.521.9490 x22 Butterman & Kryston, Inc. • 749 East Avenue, Pawtucket • @ Blackstone Blvd ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

51

ART & CULTURE

Fi l m Fe st | By Elyse Major

Cinema Under the Stars The shows go on for the 12th year of the Providence Children’s Film Festival The End, The Beginning a short film from Australia slated for PCFF 2021

When you coordinate a 10-day event for families that takes place in locations around downtown in February, you get accustomed to making accommodations and announcements on the fly. It seems like nearly each year the start of the Providence Children’s Film Festival (PCFF) – planned to coincide with public school vacation week – is met with a large dumping of snow, presenting all kinds of issues from walkability to parking. Even adding a pandemic to the wintry mix, Artistic Director Eric Bilodeau assures that the screens won’t go dark on his watch. “We are hoping that in a time when we all might feel a little disconnected, the films in this year’s festival might help us feel reconnected even from afar,” says Bilodeau.

52

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

PCFF was founded in 2009 by a group of local parents dedicated to offering a range of shared cinema experiences to families with the types of movies not likely found in your local multiplex. During the most recent festival, PCFF screened 12 featurelength and over 200 short films including live-action, documentary, and animation made by filmmakers from around the world. In 2014, PCFF introduced the Youth Filmmaker Showcase, a juried program of films, followed by an opportunity for young filmmakers to talk about both the fun and the challenges they face during the creative process.

Bilodeau, who joined PCFF in 2010, is known around town as the guy who ran

the Cable Car for 18 years; he has his own traveling pop-up, Cricket Cinema, and is also the children’s film programmer for the The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival and an advisor to the International Kids Film Festival of India. At press time, Bilodeau was still busy putting the final touches on plans, which include securing outdoor locations for what he calls Long Johns Cinema, where he will create a magical outdoor theater with hay bale seating, warming stations with bottomless cups of hot cocoa and cider, and many strands of lights. “Our motto is ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad choices of clothing!’”

Virtual options will also be part of this year’s plan. “Following the lead of every

The Club of Ugly Children is a feature-length from The Netherlands

major festival in the past eight months, we opted for the safest, most distant method to connect our community to a world of films,” says Bilodeau, who has “some really good features and short films coming in so families can pop some corn at home and watch.” Taking a sip of coffee, Bilodeau says with a determined smile, “Our 2021 festival does coincide with the entire state’s school vacation week and it can snow like the Dickens this year since most of the festival can only be seen on our online, virtual platform and not venues where we usually congregate, so let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!”

Visit ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org for updates.

The Magic of Chess is a five-minute short from the USA

I live here.

I work here.

I love it here!

ART & CULTURE

C alendar | By Abbie Lahmers

The Must list 5 essential events this Month

Ray TwoHawks Watson in The Olneyville Expo from 2019, presented

by The Wilbury Theatre Group

Call Joe Roch

401-440-7483 Happily helping buyers and sellers in Providence and throughout Rhode Island

February 13:

JoeRoch.com jroch@residentialproperties.com 54

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

The Wilbury Theatre Group participates in the RI Council for the Humanities’ Culture is Key initiative to present Capture the Block: Stories from Ward 15, a digital collection of photos and stories from the neighborhood. Providence, TheWilburyGroup.org

ide statew For a f events o listing online! s visit u m ody.co h R y He

Fifty-seven years, three generations, and who knows how many meatballs. ▲

▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲▲

▲ ▲▲▲▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲

▲

▲

▲▲▲

▲▲▲▲▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲▲

▲▲▲▲▲▲

▲

▲

▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲▲▲

▲▲▲▲▲▲

▲▲

▲▲

▲

▲

▲

Open for

prepaid takeout and delivery.

Through February:

1253 North Main Street, Providence RI • 401-272-2590 • www.thesandwichhut.com • Mon-Sat 10am-6pm

SOLD

Embark on safe, curated road trips right in your home state all season long with the PWCVB’s winter initiative, Joy Rides, inviting folks to explore shops and destinations right in our backyards. JoyRidesRI.com

thesandwichhut.com

February 2: FUNDA Fest, a celebration of Black storytelling, wraps up with a virtual performance at Providence Community Library.

Tune in for the organization’s 23rd year of cultural arts programming. Providence, ProvComLib.org

February 28: The 10th annual winter speaker series On Pettaquamscutt continues with a presentation from South County Museum Assistant Director Heather Kisilywicz about local fishermen’s stories. Narragansett, OnPettaquamscutt.org

37 Shore Road Bristol, RI | SOLD: $1,384,000

SOLD

297 Howland Farm Road Westport, MA | SOLD: $1,495,000

SOLD

Photo by Erin X. Smithers, courtesy of The Wilbury Theatre Group

Through February:

Order online at

SOLD

Pair up with a goat on a leash – yes, you read that right – and take in views of the Narragansett Bay on Simmons Farm’s Goat Hikes every Saturday, weather permitting, with farmer Karla. Middletown, SimmonsOrganicFarmRI.com

14 George Street East Side of Providence, RI | SOLD: $1,027,500

10 Red Brook Crossing Lincoln, RI | SOLD: $825,000

Tom Wegner Providence Office Sales Manager 401.383.0999 | Tom.Wegner@LilaDelman.com

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

55

Women Run. Results Driven.

Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts) Probate & Trust Administration Corporate Law & Business Planning Elder Law | Real Estate 4 Richmond Square, Suite 150 Providence | 401.272.6300

www.mswri.com

Melt Their Heart… with Sweenor's Chocolates

Quality Chocolates • Gourmet Truffles Chocolate Novelties • Heart Boxes • Gift Baskets Corporate Gifts • Valentine Novelties 3 Ways to Shop: In Store, Online & Order Ahead for In-store/Curbside Pick-up We ship USPS & UPS anywhere in the US Order early for on-time delivery

Garden City (942-2720) & Wakefield (783-4433) SweenorsChocolates.com 56

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

FOOD & DRINK S i n f u l Swe e t s | I n t h e K i t c h e n | F o o d N ew s

Devilish Desserts Let Sin’s dessert and drink pairings help you be just a little bit wicked this Valentine’s Day Sitting innocently beside all the regular delicious offerings at Sin this Valentine’s Day will be a combo that dreams are made of: a heartshaped chocolate cake that’s big enough to share with that special someone. Or keep it all to yourself – we’re eating wicked, remember?

The cake is filled with fresh raspberries, slathered with a colorful vanilla buttercream, and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache.

Sound rich? No problem, because the dessert is accompanied by not one but two cocktails to help wash down all that chocolate… with more chocolate. A spin on last year’s strawberry version, this one adds raspberry liqueur to the vodka and creme de cacao concoction, along with chocolate sauce (surprise) and just enough oat milk to make it function like the ubiquitous glass of milk.

Worry not, teetotalers, there’s also a mocktail version that includes raspberry purée.

Thanks to a recently awarded Business Adaptation Grant from RI Commerce, Sin now offers advanced online ordering for pickup or delivery, which now extends beyond city limits. If you miss this sinful special, you can still find a variety of equally wicked desserts – with vegan and GF options – and libations available to infuse your Valentine’s Day with a little devilry. Cut off for pre-orders is February 10; $15 delivery on February 13. EatWicked.com | By Ann O’Neill Photo courtesy of Sin ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

57

FOOD & DRINK

I n t he Ki t che n | By Megan Schmit

Fresh Catch Rhode Island’s first taiyaki shop has a Latin twist

Photos courtesy of Helado Taiyaki

“I’ve always been intrigued – and somewhat obsessed – with the idea of a food truck,” muses Providence entrepreneur Linnette Lopez Torres. Two summers ago, she was working as a medication technician while pursuing her nursing degree through CCRI, when serendipitously, a family member was looking to sell what Torres describes as “an old beat-up hunk of metal disguised as a step-van.” She bought the truck for next to nothing and grew one step closer to her dream of what, at the time, was going to be a chicken and waffle truck. But when Torres took a trip to California shortly after purchasing the deal on wheels, she stumbled across a new obsession: taiyaki.

Taiyaki is a traditional Japanese dessert: A fish-shaped cake filled with red bean paste, custard, chocolate, or even cheese and sweet potato. “I was kind of blown away at the different direction in which I could take this dessert and elevate it, while at the same time telling my story,” Torres explains. As a child, she remembers experimenting with store-bought ice cream, adding cereal or, as she grew older, guava and cheese. This, she realized, would be the perfect twist to taiyaki. “In Rhode Island, there was nothing like this. I figured I

58

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

should bring this home, give it my own flair, and introduce it to the state.”

And so, Helado Taiyaki was formed, combining Japanese pastry with inspired ice cream. Torres dove head-first into sourcing organic ice cream and ingredients, revamping the truck, and developing a brand that looks as good as it tastes. Finally, in summer of 2020, the bright blue truck trundled onto the streets of Prov to dish out Insta-worthy spirals of soft-serve ice cream piled in the mouths of stuffed piscine cones.

The menu features flavors like matcha and passionfruit taiyaki filled with Nutella

and custard, and toppings such as cookie crumbles, Pocky sticks, and a variety of drizzles. Helado Taiyaki’s signature cone, and Torres’ personal favorite, is the Maria Maria: Vanilla soft serve on a guava and cream cheese taiyaki, finished with traditional Spanish Maria cookie crumbles and homemade guava drizzle. “This cone represents me experimenting with my palate,” explains Torres, referring back to her early ice cream inventions. “This cone is my childhood. It’s a full circle moment.”

Despite the milestones Torres has achieved in an equally unmatched year, her

ever-ambitious spirit means there’s more in store – literally – as she puts the finishing touches on her first brick-and-mortar at 102 Dean Street. “I love ice cream even when it’s freezing out,” she says, “and ice cream shops are mostly seasonal in Rhode Island.”

Right now, Torres reveals an anticipated soft opening this month, during which 100 of their Instagram supporters will get the opportunity to enjoy a cone free-of-charge.

“Sort of like a token of my appreciation,” says Torres with a big smile. For updates, menu, and more, follow Helado Taiyaki on Instagram: @helado_taiyaki.

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

59

NEW STORE OPENING SOON!

FOOD & DRINK

Food News | by Abbie Lahmers

Reliable

F U R N I T U R E G ALLERY We Buy & Sell Quali

ty Furniture

881 Westminster Street, Providence • 401-861-6872 ReliableJewelryAndLoan.com • rjlgallery@gmail.com

1271 North Main Street, Providence • 437-8421 358 Broad Street, Providence • 273-7050

Huge Card Selection!

The Camera Werks 766 Hope Street, Providence • thecamerawerks.com 401.273.5367 • Tues-Sat 10-5:30, Closed Sun-Mon

60

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

New pizza joint tosses pies in Fox Point Pizza Marvin is a classic joint: a slice of ‘roni on a paper plate and pies tossing while music’s blaring kind of establishment. With a menu drenched in nostalgia – from square slices to wedge salads – co-owner Jesse Hedberg explains that he and chef Robert Andreozzi set out to create a fun, casual restaurant with a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Highlights also include some surprises like Buffalo Stix (chicken bites stuffed with mozz), a Salad Pizza, and Weenie Fries, along with a raw bar to make it a true Rhode Island spot.

“Our dining room is currently closed to the public, but we will be open indoors as well as on our patio once COVID is under control,” Hedberg explains, but walk-up slices have been a hit so far. “Pizza is the king of to-go food and our menu is designed to travel well.” Carryout cocktails are leveled up with in-house canning and bottling, so you can grab a Pepperoni Negroni or Dirty Marvini to pop open with your pie when you get home. PizzaMarvin.com

Fusion food to-go is just the beginning for this speakeasy

Takeout snacks and sammies on Broadway

Getting their feet wet with meal packages popping up over the holidays, Sirianni’s Modern Speakeasy has slowly crept into the Providence food scene throughout the winter, offering comfort staples like Chicken Parm and Moroccan Braised Short Ribs seasoned with warm spices and a little bit of heat. Creative fusions offer a spin on classic Americana with the flavors of Middle Eastern, Dominican, Japanese, Mexican, and Greek cuisine to capture the spirit of the diverse cultures that influence our modern food scene. This means plenty of chilis and dried fruits, along with spiced cocktails like Coquitos, a winter favorite.

Owner Vincent Sirianni explains that they’re sticking with a delivery model until the COVID waters are calmer and the time is right for the “speakeasy” part of their name to become fully realized. “Our goal is to end up in a brick-and-mortar,” he says. “A 1920s Prohibition-type setting. Wooden fixtures, leather booths, live music. With everything

A snack fare staple, Dips Dips has been popping up around Providence for just over a year, making delicious eats even better by putting it between two pieces of bread – from cheese katsu sammies with a sunny-side-up egg to meatball grinders. Rolling with the pandemic punches, the food biz has shifted somewhat from catering and pop-ups to specializing in house-made pantry provisions, and now they operate out of the takeout window next door to Broadway Bistro every Wednesday through Friday.

Unsurprisingly, their takeout fare includes plenty of dips and chips, along with bottled buttermilk ranch dressing, pickles, and a full menu of sandwiches and specials that rotate nightly. “We also offer local delivery for the work-from-homers and essential workers alike,” says Brandon Teachout who co-owns Dips Dips with Rhonda Dudek; they’re able to open up the takeout window thanks to the generosity of the teams behind Broadway Bistro, Slow Rhode, and Irregardless Biscuit Co. “This is such a spe-

going on, it’s smarter to stick with delivery.

But as soon as the state reopens, look out for us.” Facebook: Sirianni’s Modern Speakeasy

cial community to be a part of during such a hard time, and it’s pretty encouraging despite it all.” DipsDipsPVD.com

Photos by Maurisa Mackey, courtesy of Pizza Marvin

BEAUTIFUL PRE-OWNED JEWELRY

FOOD & DRINK

O utd oor Di ni ng |

I nd o o r D i n i n g |

C u rb s i d e P i cku p |

D el i very |

Ta keout

At press time, the restaurants on this list were open in some capacity. We strongly advise calling a location first to ensure they are open and what type of service they are offering at this time; many are reservation-only for in-house and outdoor seating. For the latest updates on regulations visit Health.RI.gov/covid . Original list provided by PWCVB. If we missed your favorite, please let us know. Marketing@ProvidenceOnline.com Andino’s Italian Restaurant 171 Atwells Ave, 453-3164 AndinosProvidence.com

Andrea’s Restaurant 268 Thayer Street, 331-7879 AndreasRI.com Angelo’s Civita Farnese 141 Atwells Avenue, 621-8171 AngelosRI.com Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine 441 Atwells Avenue, 273-5900 Anthonys.Restaurant Bacaro Restaurant 262 South Water Street, 751-3700 BacaroRestaurant.net

Cassarino’s Ristorante 177 Atwells Avenue, 751-3333 CassarinosRI.com

Blend 57 DePasquale Avenue, 432-7449 BlendPVD.com

CAV 14 Imperial Place, 751-9164 CavRestaurant.com

Cafe Nuovo One Citizens Plaza, 421-2525 CafeNuovo.com

Chef Ho’s 243 Atwells Avenue, 831-0777 ChefHos.com

Camille’s 71 Bradford Street, 751-4812 CamillesOnTheHill.com

Chez Pascal & The Wurst Kitchen 960 Hope Street, 421-4422 ChezPron.com

The Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 521-5600 TheCapitalGrille.com

Circe Restaurant & Bar Providence 50 Weybosset Street, 437-8991 CirceRestaurantBar.com

Bacco Vino & Contorni 262 Atwells Ave, 572-0243 Bacco-RI.com

Capriccio 2 Pine Street, 421-1320 Capriccios.com

Big King 3 Luongo Square BigKingPVD.com

Caserta Pizzeria 121 Spruce Street, 272-3618 CasertaPizzeria.com

Courtland Club

Photo by Nick DelGiudice

Blake’s Tavern 122 Washington Street, 274-1230 BlakesTavern.com

Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante 265 Atwells Avenue, 528-1100 CostantinosRistorante.com

Courtland Club 51 Courtland Street, 227-9300 CourtlandClub.com

FOOD & DRINK

O utd oor Di ni ng |

I nd oo r D i n i n g |

C u rb s i d e P i cku p |

Dave & Buster’s of Providence 40 Providence Place, 270-4555 DaveAndBusters.com

Fellini’s Pizzeria 166 Wickenden Street, 751-6737 FelliniPizzeria.com

Dave’s Coffee 341 South Main Street, 521-1973 DavesCoffee.com

Flatbread Company 161 Cushing Street, 273-2737 FlatbreadCompany.com

Davinci’s Restaurant & Hookah Lounge 146 Acorn St, 572-3911 DavinciLounge.com

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange Street, 533-9000 FlemingsSteakHouse.com

The District 54 South Street, 421-0050 TheDistrictRI.com

Gracie’s 194 Washington Street, 272-7811 GraciesProv.com

D el i very |

Ta keout

Il Massimo 134 Atwells Avenue, 273-0650 Providence.MassimoRI.com

Jacky’s Waterplace Restaurant 200 Exchange Street, 383-5000 JackysGalaxie.com

Joe Marzilli’s Old Canteen Italian Restaurant 120 Atwells Avenue, 751-5544 TheOldCanteen.com KG Kitchen Bar 771 Hope Street, 331-4100 KGKitchenBar.com

Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant 351 Atwells Avenue, 454-8951 DonJoseTequilas.com

Great Northern BBQ Co. 9 Parade Street, 421-1513

The East End 244 Wickenden Street, 433-9770 TheEastEndPVD.com

Gregg’s Restaurants 1303 North Main Street, 831-5700 GreggsUSA.com

Ellie’s 225 Weybosset Street 563-3333 ElliesProv.com

Harry’s Bar & Burger 301 Atwells Avenue, 228-3336 HarrysBarBurger.com

Knead Doughnuts 135 Elmgrove Avenue, 865-6622 KneadDoughnuts.com

Federal Taphouse & Kitchen 279 Atwells Avenue, 454-8881 FederalTandK.com

Hemenway’s Restaurant 121 South Main Street, 351-8570 HemenwaysRestaurant.com

Lekker BBQ 210 Atwells Ave, 285-9999 LekkerBBQ.com

Kleos 250 Westminster Street, 443-4083

Photo by Savannah Barkley

Kleos

Los Andes Restaurant 903 Chalkstone Avenue, 649-4911 LosAndesRI.com Lucia’s Mexican Restaurant 154 Atwells Ave, 228-6550 LuciasMexican.com The Malted Barley Providence 334 Westminster Street, 490-0300 TheMaltedBarley.com Mare Rooftop 229 Waterman Street, 336-6273 MareRoofTop.com Mill’s Tavern Restaurant 101 North Main Street, 272-3331 MillsTavernRestaurant.com Murphy’s 100 Fountain Street, 621-8467 MurphysProvidence.com

Nami Japanese Restaurant 198 Atwells Avenue, 383-6559 NamiProv.com Nara Lounge & Restaurant 248 Atwells Avenue, 273-6272 NaraProvidence.com New Harvest Coffee & Spirits 65 Weybosset Street, 438-1999 NewHarvestCoffee.com New Rivers 7 Steeple Street, 751-0350 NewRiversRestaurant.com Nicks on Broadway 500 Broadway, 421-0286 NicksonBroadway.com North 122 Fountain Street FoodbyNorth.com Oberlin 186 Union Street, 588-8755 OberlinRestaurant.com

Ocean State Sandwich Company 155 Westminster Street, 521-6772 SandwichRI.com

Providence Coal Fired Pizza 385 Westminster Street, 454-7499 ProvidenceCoalFiredPizza.com

Olneyville New York System Restaurant 20 Plainfield Street, 621-9500 OlneyvilleNewYorkSystem.com

Providence G Pub 61 Orange Street, 632-4782 ProvidenceGPub.com

Opa Restaurant 230 Atwells Avenue, 351-8282 OpaProvidence.com

Providence Oyster Bar 283 Atwells Avenue, 272-8866 ProvOysterBar.com

P.F. Chang’s 111 Providence Place, 270-4665 PFChangs.com

Public Kitchen & Bar 120 Francis Street, 919-5050 Facebook: Public Kitchen & Bar

Pane e Vino Ristorante 365 Atwells Avenue, 223-2230 PaneVino.net

Pure Lounge 387 Atwells Ave, 861-0796 PureLoungeProv.com

Panera Bread 43 Providence Place, 248-0020 PaneraBread.com

PVDonuts 79 Ives Street, PVDonuts.com

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar 76 South Main Street, 331-0003 ParksideProvidence.com

Red Stripe 465 Angell Street, 437-6950 RedStripeRestaurants.com

Pasta Beach 195 Wayland Avenue, 270-0740 PastaBeach.com

The River Social 200 Exchange Street, 256-5686 TheRiverSocial.com

Pastiche Fine Desserts 92 Spruce St, 861-5190 PasticheFineDesserts.com

Roma Ristorante & Deli Café 310 Atwells Ave, 331-5000 RomaProv.net

Persimmon Restaurant 99 Hope Street, 432-7422 PersimmonRI.com

Rooftop at the Providence G 100 Dorrance Street, 632-4904 RooftopAtTheG.com

Plaza Bar & Kitchen 59 DePasquale Avenue, 331-8240 PlazaKitchenBar.com

Rosalina 50 Aborn Street, 270-7330 Facebook: Rosalina

Pot au Feu 44 Custom House Street, 273-8953 PotAuFeuRI.com

The Rosendale 55 Union Street, 421-3253 TheRosendaleRI.com

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

63

Xaco Taco

Saladworks 75 Fountain Street, 383-2100 SaladWorks.com The Salted Slate 186 Wayland Avenue, 270-3737 SaltedSlate.com Sarto 86 Dorrance Street, 270-0790 SartoProvidence.com

Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille 289 Atwells Avenue, 274-6000 TavoloWineBar.com

Ten Prime Steak & Sushi 55 Pine Street, 453-2333 TenPrimeSteakandSushi.com

Tiny Bar 377 Richmond Street, @tinybarpvd

Uno Chicago Grill 82 Providence Place, 270-4866 Unos.com Venda Ravioli Inc. 265 Atwells Avenue, 421-9105 VendaRavioliStore.com

The Vig 21 Atwells Avenue, 709-0347 TheVigProvidence.com

Trattoria Zooma 245 Atwells Avenue, 383-2002 TrattoriaZooma.com

Vino Veritas 486 Broadway, 383-2001 VinoVeritasRI.com

Small Point Cafe 230 Westminster Street, 228-6999 SmallPointCafe.com

Terra Luna Café 57 De Pasquale Ave, 432-7449 TerraLunaCafe.com

Waterman Grille 4 Richmond Square, 521-9229 WatermanGrille.com

Snookers Sports, Billiards, Bar & Grill 53 Ashburton Street, 351-7665 SnookersRI.com

Trinity Brewhouse 186 Fountain Street, 453-2337 TrinityBrewhouse.com

Xaco Taco 370 Richmond Street, 228-8286 XacoTacoRI.com

South Beach Restaurant & Lounge 338 Atwells Ave, 455-1200, Facebook: SouthBeachProvidence

Union Station Brewery 36 Exchange Terrace, 274-2739, UnionStationPVD.com

Yoleni’s 292 Westminster Street, 500-1127 Providence.Yolenis.com

Sin 1413 Westminster Street, 369-8427 EatWicked.com

64

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

Photo by Brandon Harmon

Saje Kitchen 332 Atwells Ave, 473-0504 SajeKitchen.com

SERVICE DIRECTORY HOME & BUSINESS SERVICES

AUDIO/VIDEO HELP Home theater, TV or stereo? Jon Bell, Simply Sight & Sound, 383-4102.

Reasonable rates.

30+ yrs exp.

Like the Three Bears, We’ll find the right Medicare Option for You!

Brier & Brier Insurance & Employee Benefits Jeffrey G. Brier CLU, ChFC, CASL

BEYOND THE PALE Quality interior painting, color consulting, lead certified, green products.

Lic. #15914. Call Mike 401-573-4498.

469 Angell Street • Suite 2 • Providence • 02906 120 Lavan St. • Warwick • 02888 • 401-751-2990 cell 401-837-4475 • fax 401-633-6658 www.brier-brier.com • jbrier@brier-brier.com

EAST SIDE HANDYMAN Carpentry, painting and repairs. Small jobs welcome. References, insured. 401-524-6421.

Reg. #3052.

SUPERB HOUSEPAINTING High end workmanship.

Small jobs a specialty.

Call Ron, 751-3242, or 523-2343. Reg. #18128.

WINTER PARKING Benefit St. @ north end. $125/mo. $100/mo. w/12 month contract.

Call 339-4068. rogernc@mac.com

WANTED

OFFICE SPACE For rent in Holistic Health Center on Providence’s East Side. Shared waiting room, large (12x16) room, zone heating, good light, good parking. For details, call Mark Brody, MD at 401-861-4643.

Levine Painting Co., Inc. Interior, Exterior, Residential/Commercial Wallpaper Hanging, Power Washing, Staining 25 Years Experience (401) 885-1580 • (401) 323-6100 cell R.I. Lic 7140 Liab/ Work Comp Insured

WE SPECIALIZE IN PAINTING & CARPENTRY Experts in Water Problems

From Roofs, Gutters & Basements Over 20 years of experience on historical homes Certified Lead Renovated LRM #0514

MALIN PAINTING

Most ceiling & wall repairs, wallpaper removal, oil-based & latex finishes, staining, varnishing. Fully insured, Many local references.

Safe, secure, fast service.

226-8332. Reg. #19226.

Prompt, Reliable Quality Work

RI Reg #7302 • Fully Insured

GET IT DONE! CALL AL MEDINA TODAY

(401) 438-8771 • (401) 323-8252 • medinagroup@hotmail.com

R.W. Desrosiers Inc.

David Onken Painting

Complete Plumbing & Heating Service

Interior/Exterior

Providence

Carpentry Renovations

723-0560 LiCenSed • Bonded • inSured ri Contr 937 MP #1578 MPF 1355

Lead Certified Gutter Cleaning Chimney Pointing Roof Leak Repairs

Reg. #1903 Insured 40 Years Experience

248-5248

Advertise in the

The Finest in New England Craftmanship

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Boreal Remodeling

Starting at:

General Home Repair,

$45

including Kitchens,Baths,

Per Month

Decks & Additions Reg. # 22013

USED MUSIC WANTED!

Round Again Records needs your used CDs and records.

Cash paid. Call 351-6292.

Email Sue at SueH@RhodyBeat.com

Michael Packard • (401) 441-7303 ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

65

Pic of PVD

o ot Ph

by

Sunset from Prospect Terrace in Providence after a snowfall.

Ro ss

ABOUT ROSS @wrossmclendon A camera-toting husband and dad sharing the beauty God puts in front of him.

2020 SALES OVER $1 MILLION*

Lila Delman Real Estate would like to extend its most sincere gratitude to our clients and Sales Associates who made 2020 a banner year for our firm, with over $800 million in sold dollar volume.

$100M...

$300M

$400M

$500M

LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE - $487M

Lila Delman proudly ranks as the #1 luxury firm in the state for the 12th consecutive year, having participated in 35% of all sales over $1M in 2020, more than any other firm.

MOTT & CHACE - $331M

Our firm believes that luxury is an experience, not just a price point. In 2020, our average price per transaction was $744K. We are proud to extend luxury service the to entire market.

To learn more about how the Lila Delman Difference can benefit your real estate needs, we invite you to contact one of our talented associates by phone or email.

GUSTAVE WHITE - $206M

1 in Rhode Island Luxury Real Estate

SOLD

*

SOLD

SOLD

No.

$200M

6 Olive Street, East Side of Providence

297 Howland Road, Westport, MA

328 Williams Street, East Side of Providence

SOLD: $1,710,000

SOLD: $1,495,000

SOLD: $1,412,500

SOLD

East Side Investment Opportunity

SOLD

Over Five Waterfront Acres

SOLD

College Hill Greek Revival

Entertainer’s Dream Home

Classic Brick Colonial

Greek Revival Townhouse

31 Indian Hill Road, Warwick

53 Stimson Avenue, East Side of Providence

14 George Street, East Side of Providence

SOLD: $1,400,000

SOLD: $1,337,500

SOLD: $1,027,500

NEWPORT NARRAGANSETT WATCH HILL PROVIDENCE BLOCK ISLAND JAMESTOWN LITTLE COMPTON

LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE OF PROVIDENCE 369 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 401.274.1644

*This representation is based on information from the RI Statewide MLS for 1/1/20 - 12/31/20. No. 1 Luxury ranking based on sold dollar volume of $1M+ properties in 2020.

THANK YOU FOR ENTRUSTING US WITH THE SALE OF

41 8 P ROVI DE N C E , OA K H I L L , A N D E D G E WOO D PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT 2020.

DOWNTOWN 34 Battey Street 283 Benefit Street, Unit #281A 257 Broadway, Unit#3 252 Carpenter Street 116 Chestnut Street, Unit#H 116 Chestnut Street, Unit#M 200 Exchange Street, Unit #1613 200 Exchange Street, Unit #1612 200 Exchange Street, Unit #1514 69 Federal Street 18 Imperial Place, Unit#4D 18 Imperial Place, Unit#2B 18 Imperial Place, Unit#3F 72 Orange Street, Unit#3A 4 Pallas Street 1000 Providence Place, Unit #132 1000 Providence Place, Unit #253 3 Ringgold Street 3 Ship Street, Unit#202 3 Ship Street, Unit#201 58 Sutton Street, Unit#1 78 Vernon Street 4 Weeden Street, Unit#2 711 Westminster Street, Unit #7

EAST SIDE 170 4th Street, Unit #1 133 5th Street, Unit #1 249 8th Street, Unit #2 41 Adelphi Avenue 64 Alfred Stone Road 26 Alumni Avenue 275 Angell St, Unit #3 & 5 355 Angell St, Unit #7 546 Angell St, Unit #5 652 Angell St 7 Angell Court 107 109 Arnold Street 15 Arnold Street 20 Arnold Street 25 Arnold Street, Unit #1 66 Arnold Street 96 Arnold Street 11 Astral Avenue 50 Balton Road 16 Barnes Street 8 Barnes Street 34 Barnes Street, Unit #2 132 Bayard Street 106 Benefit Street, Unit #3 115 Benefit Street 147 Benefit Street, Unit #1 147 Benefit Street, Unit #2 188 Benefit Street, Unit #6 20 Benefit Street 26 Benefit Street, Unit #R 389 Benefit St, Unit #5 405 Benefit Street 50 Benefit Street 52 Benefit Street 188 Blackstone Boulevard 280 Blackstone Boulevard 288 Blackstone Boulevard 30 Blackstone Blvd, #302 322 Blackstone Boulevard 45 47 Blackstone Blvd 355 Blackstone Blvd, #356 355 Blackstone Blvd, #224 642 Blackstone Boulevard 77 Blackstone Boulevard (*Sold Twice)

68

91 Blackstone Boulevard 94 Blackstone Boulevard 104 Bowen Street 36 Boylston Avenue 18 Braman Street, Unit #2 120 Brown Street 155 Brown Street 160 162 Brown Street 262 Brown Street 118 Burlington Street 196 Butler Avenue 205 Butler Avenue 250 Butler Avenue 14 Cady Street 24 Camp Street, Unit #10 244 Camp Street, Unit #3 293 Camp Street 11 Catalpa Road 2 Catalpa Road 118 Chace Avenue 15 Channing Avenue 24 Channing Avenue 13 Charlesfield Street 179 Cole Avenue, Unit #1 237 Cole Avenue 303 Cole Avenue, Unit #1 365 Cole Avenue 28 Colonial Road 156 Congdon Street 170 Congdon Street 12 Cooke Street 20 Cooke Street 37 Cooke Street 13 Cushing Street, Unit #2 145 Cypress Street 156 Cypress Street 163 Cypress Street 11 Dexterdale Road 134 Dexterdale Road 31 Doane Avenue, Unit #2 235 Doyle Ave, Unit #2r 61 Doyle Avenue 67 Doyle Avenue 31 E. Manning Street 55 57 East Manning Street 124 Edgehill Road 44 Edgehill Road 34 Elgin Street 152 Elmgrove Ave, Unit #6 180 Elmgrove Avenue 92 Elmgrove Avenue 169 Emeline Street, Unit #1 37 Evergreen Street 25 Faunce Drive 122 124 Fifth Street 133 135 Fifth St, Unit #2 224 Fifth Street 35 Fifth Street 61 Fosdyke Street 72 Fourth Street 91 Fourth Street, Unit #2 124 Freeman Parkway 48 Fremont Street 14 George Street 276 George St, Unit #2 37 Glen Drive 9 Glen Drive 123 Governor Street 210 Governor Street 53 Governor St, Unit #3 118 Grandview St, Unit #118

ProvidenceOnline.com • February 2021

24 Greaton Drive 38 Greaton Drive 39 Greaton Drive 21 Grotto Avenue 55 Grotto Avenue 66 Halsey Street 89 Halsey Street 38 Hazard Avenue 42 Hazard Avenue 56 Hillside Avenue 18 Hobart Avenue 12 Holly Street 377 Hope Street, Unit #2b 83 Hope Street 140 Humboldt Avenue, Unit #4 140 Humboldt Ave, #6 26 Humboldt Avenue 62 Humboldt Avenue 76 Humboldt Avenue 90 Humboldt Avenue 41 Intervale Road 154 Irving Ave, Unit #2a 174 Irving Ave, Unit #174 176 Irving Avenue 89 91 Irving Avenue 90 Irving Avenue, Unit #12 139 Ives Street 219 221 Ivy Street 7 Jenckes Street, Unit #5 22 John Street 23 John Street 9 John Street 91 Keene Street 92 Keene Street 135 Lancaster St, Unit #135 27 Larch Street 99 Larch Street 155 Laurel Avenue 186 Laurel Avenue 102 Lloyd Avenue 404 Lloyd Ave, Unit #408 31 Lorimer Avenue 99 Lorimer Avenue 97 Loring Avenue 96 Lorraine Avenue 11 Luzon Avenue 36 Magellan Street 101 N Main St, Unit #400 59 Manning Street 10 Maxcy Drive 36 Methyl Street 58 Methyl Street 187 Morris Ave, Unit #1 187 Morris Ave, Unit #2 220 Morris Avenue 263 Morris Avenue 353 Morris Avenue 430 Morris Avenue 502 Morris Avenue 509 Morris Avenue 4 Mount Hope Avenue 63 Mount Hope Avenue 7 Mt. Hope Avenue, Unit#103 7 Mt. Hope Avenue, Unit#206 78 Ninth Street, Unit#2 49 North Avenue 101 North Main Street, Unit #200 101 North Main Street, Unit #500 13 Ogden Street 8 Olive Street 57 Olney Street, Unit#2

66 Oriole Avenue 62 Overhill Road 86 Overhill Road 13 Phillips Street 15 17 Pitman Street 44 Pitman Street, Unit #1 44 Pitman Street, Unit #3 80 Pitman Street, Unit #3 143 Pleasant Street 151 Pleasant Street 210 Pleasant Street 231 Pleasant Street 133 Power Street 165 Power Street, Unit #4 167 Power Street 19 21 Pratt Street, Unit #3 54 Pratt Street 99 Pratt Street 234 President Ave, Unit #2 242 President Ave, Unit #9 260 President Avenue 34 President Avenue 125 Prospect St, Unit #10 125 Prospect St, Unit #6 150 Prospect Street 165 Prospect Street 51 Prospect Street 75 Prospect Street 12 Rhode Island Avenue 27 Rhode Island Avenue 142 Rochambeau Avenue 206 Rochambeau Ave, #1 24-26 Sarah Street 23 Sargent Avenue 40 Seventh Street, Unit #2 40 Seventh Street, Unit #1 23 Sheldon Street, Unit #2 214 216 Sixth Street 229 Sixth Street 34 Sixth Street 280 Slater Avenue 320 Slater Avenue 151 Slater Avenue 47 Slater Avenue 77 South Angell St, #202 230 South Main St, #15 274 South Main St, #27 555 South Main St, #227 555 South Main St, #401 19 Stimson Avenue 53 Stimson Avenue 36 Summit Avenue 15 Taber Avenue 165 Taber Avenue 96 Taber Avenue 18 Taft Avenue 23 Tecumseh Street 29 Tenth Street 29 Thayer Street 2 Thomas St, Unit #500 142 Transit Street 65 Trenton Street 86 Twelfth Street 186 University Avenue 89 University Avenue 116 Upton Avenue 38 Upton Avenue* 59 Upton Avenue 80 Upton Avenue 157 Waterman St, #2-7 1 Wayland Ave, Unit #210S

1 Wayland Ave, Unit #312S 297 Wayland Avenue 325 Wayland Avenue 377 WAYLAND Avenue 458 WAYLAND Avenue 567 Wayland Avenue 575 Wayland Avenue 6 Westford Road 62 Westford Road 7 Westford Road 106 Williams Street, Unit #3 106 Williams Street, Unit #2 141 Williams Street 208 Williams Street 222 Williams Street, Unit #B 53 Woodbine Street 70 Woodbine Street 74 Woodbine Street, Unit #1 96 Woodbine Street

EDGEWOOD 132 Arnold Avenue 72 Bartlett Avenue 35 Berwick Lane 55 Betsey Williams Drive 21 Community Drive 99 Edgewood Avenue 84 Ferncrest Avenue 8 King Avenue 62 Moorland Avenue 1180 Narragansett Blvd, #B1 1363 Narragansett Boulevard 96 Ocean Avenue 102 Park Avenue 20 Rosewood Avenue 72 Seaview Avenue 61 Strathmore Road 12 Taft Street 30 Talbot Manor Circle 65 Waite Avenue 174 Wentworth Avenue 185 Wentworth Avenue 182 Western Promenade 15 Wheeler Avenue

ELMHURST 129 Allston Street 8 Arbor Drive 39 Ardmore Avenue 80 Dover Street 92 Dover Street 455 Eaton Street 457 Eaton Street 80 Fairoaks Avenue 95 Garfield Avenue 174 Gentian Avenue 58 Hazael Street 160 Hilary Drive 28 Homefield Avenue 84 Isabella Avenue 215 Jastram Street 219 Jewett Street 32 La Salle Drive 11 Lotus Place 7 LOTUS Place 34 Lynde Street 63 Lynde Street 96 Meridian Street 120 Modena Avenue 15 Modena Avenue 166 Modena Avenue 78 Modena Avenue

82 Modena Avenue 91 Modena Avenue 395 Mount Pleasant Avenue 5 Mowry Street 129 Nelson Street 77 Nelson Street 74 Osborn Street 535 Pleasant Valley Parkway 32 Ravenswood Avenue 15 Rome Avenue 33 Roslyn Avenue 81 Royal Avenue 157 Sandringham Avenue 1303 Smith Street 506 Smith Street 15 17 Violet Street 16 Violet Street 117 Waller Street 101 Whitford Avenue 1 Young Avenue

OAK HILL 14 Blaisdell Avenue 27 Blaisdell Avenue 48 Blaisdell Avenue 63 Blaisdell Avenue 73 Blodgett Avenue 20 Capwell Avenue 85 Capwell Avenue 10 Dartmouth Street 67 Dryden Avenue 578 East Avenue 625 East Avenue 102 FOWLER Avenue 72 Glenwood Avenue 56 Harvard Street 108 Hillside Avenue, Unit #2 231 Hillside Avenue 262 Hillside Avenue 52 Kimball Avenue 14 Lafayette Street 17 Marbury Avenue 26 Marbury Avenue 64 Marbury Avenue, Unit #1 5 Progress Street 25 Scott Street 134 Sheffield Avenue 104 Wilcox Avenue

WEST SIDE/ARMORY 25 Almy Street 5 Almy Street 257 Broadway, Unit #3 252 Carpenter Street 61 Chapin Avenue 61 Chapin Avenue, Unit #1 32 Dexter Street 171 Grove Street 22 Harkness Street 144 Hudson Street 92 Hudson Street 261 263 Knight Street 12 Louisburg Place 70 Oak Street, Unit#E 4 Pallas Street 302 Pearl Street, Unit #310 302 Pearl Street, Unit #209 54 Ring Street, Unit #3 61 Ring Street 3 Ringgold Street 17 Sycamore Street 151 Vinton Street, Unit #1 (Subject to errors or omissions)