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MARCH 2014

A micro-loft in the newly opened Arcade

This Month 16 Brown’s 250th Anniversary A look through Brown’s past and into their future

19 The Reality of Downtown Living The ups and downs of living in the city center

24 A New Dining Destination You might not expect so much deliciousness only 30 minutes away

Every Month

Unexpected deliciousness in Fall River

27 City Style Inside the kettlebell craze 29 The Look 30 Get Fit 37 Shop Talk

39 Feast A new look at an old favorite on the East Side 40 Review 43 In the Kitchen 44 On the Menu 46 Behind the Bar 48 In the Drink 51 Dining Guide

55 Get Out Dance your retro socks off at the PPS Prom 56 Calendar 59 Art 61 Theatre 62 Music

64 Savor Providence Celebrating St. Joseph's Day the traditional way

6 Editor’s Note 8 Providence Monthly Online

9 Providence Pulse A new place to stay and play

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The view from the Peerless Lofts on Union Street. Photographed by Melissa Stimpson.

11 City 14 Scene in PVD

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Editor’s Note Living the High (Rise) Life I spend a lot of time Downtown. Between shopping, dining, after-dinner cocktails, going to concerts and plays, after-show cocktails… you get the point – I spend more leisure time there than I do anywhere else. But, despite how much I love spending time in our vibrant city center, I didn’t spend a lot of time looking there the last time I went apartment hunting. It’s easy to assume that Downtown is too expensive, too lacking in convenient amenities – a place where students and Boston commuters live, while the permanent Providence residents fill the other parts of the city. But is that really true? This month, we take a look at the reality of Down-

town living: where people live, what they pay, what they love (and don’t love) about their choice of neighborhood. It might make you think twice about writing off Downtown as a place to live, as well as work and play.

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The photographs you see in this month’s fea-

the same trek on those steps? So I started

ture on Brown University’s 250th anniversa-

taking these as a way to connect the present

ry – super cool images of vintage photos of

generation with the many generations that

campus inset on modern photos of the same

have come before. It also really helped prime

locations – are the creation of Mike Cohea,

the pump for the 250th that was on the ho-

who works at Brown. “The idea hit me one

rizon, as far as helping people become more

day walking down the steps of Sayles Hall,”

aware of all the history that surrounds them in

he says. “Being one of the oldest buildings on

a fun and visual way.” The images have even

campus, I wondered how many generations of

made the front page of Reddit Pics. Check

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them out on p. 16.

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This Month on the Web Visit providenceonline.com for extra content that you can’t find in the magazine, as well as web-only stories and updates: - Check out our extended look at what’s cool, what’s new and what’s

interesting about Downtown’s Dean Hotel (as seen on pg. 11). - Stay tuned for a statewide roundup of all things green (and boozy) for St. Patrick’s Day.

This Month in Giveaways Be sure to like our Facebook page (facebook.com/providenceonline) for your chance to win this month: - Can’t get enough cupcakes? We’ll be giving away five pairs of tickets to RI Food Fights third annual Great Cupcake Championship at Fête on March 9. - Double, double toil and trouble… Don’t miss your chance to win two tickets to the Gamm Theatre’s March 21 performance of Macbeth.

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This Month in Good Deeds Thanks to all who attended and contributed to our annual 10 to Watch party back in January, we managed to raise $6,500 for Project Night Vision, an after school program for inner city

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10 Things You Need to Know About the Dean Hotel 1. It’s a boost for Downtown. While other thoroughfares like Weybosset, Washington and especially Westminster have come alive in recent years, Fountain Street hasn’t quite kept pace. That changes now that the Sportsman’s Inn, a seedy strip club and rooms-by-the-hour motel, is reborn as a design-driven, boutique hotel catering to just the kind of visitor Providence needs: young, upwardly mobile, curious to explore the city and more inclined to spend money on bar tabs than hotel amenities. 2. But it’s for the locals, too. Why should you, who already lives here, care about a hotel? Because with it the city gets three new nightlife options and another coffee shop. Faust, a German-style beer hall will offer a well-curated selection of drafts and crafts, along with snacks like sausages and pretzels. The Magdalenae Room will be the hotel’s cocktail bar, inspired by the intimate and swanky hotel bars of Europe. Both are the work of Mike Sears, the reclusive barman behind Lili Marlene’s and Justine’s. Meanwhile, the Boombox will be the city’s “first and only karaoke lounge,” with private party rooms capable of holding up to 20. Ethan Feirstein of The Salon is at the helm of this one. Bolt Coffee is yet another artisanal coffee shop, but when have we ever turned our noses up at more coffee? 3. It’s a different kind of hotel. Inspired by the new generation of boutique hotels like the Ace, the Pod and the Jane in New York City, the Dean offers small, ultra-affordable, design-forward rooms with a hip, vintage sensibility. Sparse in its amenities – no dressers or closets, for instance, and certainly no gym or pool – the Dean is about giving you “what you need, but nothing more,” according to Brendan Roane, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing. He adds, “We’d rather have you spend your money out in the city.” Rooms start as low as $79 per night, and many feature

bunk beds in place of luxurious kings or queens. Again, the Dean is aimed at the kind of traveler who plans to spend more time and money outside the hotel than in it. Maybe that’s why the rooms will contain intimacy kits instead of Bibles. 4. It’s “by Providence, for Providence.” Although the Dean is the work of Brooklyn-based real estate and design firm ASH NYC, one of that company’s principals is Providence native Ari Heckman. Clay Rockefeller, co-founder of the Steel Yard, is also a partner in the project. The hotel also features the work of many local artists, artisans and designers: the Steel Yard crafted the desks and chairs; a RISD alum made the cool elephant end tables found in many rooms; the soaps and toiletries contain locally grown herbs; Providence Painted Signs did all the signage; Symposium Books stocked the library in the lobby; and many local edibles like Yacht Club sparkling water, Providence Granola, Glee Gum and Garrison Confections will be available for guests. 5. There is no actual Dean… Or is there? The Dean Hotel is so named in tribute to the guiding academic figures on college campuses. According to Roane, “The dean is a source of knowledge who shows the way,” which is exactly how the hotel is positioning itself to hip urban travelers who arrive in the city eager to experience what’s cool and exciting. The Dean’s staff and website are intended to be sources of that information for guests. In keeping with the theme, all the rooms feature vintage oil paintings of patrician-looking men who were chosen because they looked like they could be “the dean.” 6. You and your friends can crash there. The Dean’s low prices and dorm-like rooms are aimed not just at visitors from out of state, but the occasional locals who maybe party too hard Downtown and wind up in need of a place to stay. Several rooms called “the

Rooms at the Dean Hotel have a decidedly retro vibe

Classmates” feature quad bunks and start as low as $89. Those who plan ahead can rent out “the Heights,” the four connecting suites that make up the fifth floor, to use as the staging ground for an epic night out. 7. The ambience is vintage by design. The Dean has a decidedly retro feel. The rooms feature antique rugs, reclaimed materials and Edison-style light bulbs. Though there are no phones in the rooms, the hallways and common areas feature rotary phones. 8. The pointy logo means something. The arrow over the ‘D’ in Dean serves as the hotel’s logo and carries over throughout its motif. Some call it a chevron, used to denote authority in

the military; to others, it’s a circumflex, a symbol that guides the way. It’s also a bit of a European affectation, as many French hotels feature the caret (as the symbol is also known in a typographic context) over the ‘O’ in hôtel. 9. There are no shower doors or curtains. The hotel is trying to create a vibe that’s both utilitarian and sexy. Thus, no doors or curtains on the showers, and some of them even have windows into the room. We just thought you should know that before you book a stay. 10. The rooms are not available by the hour. Enough said. - John Taraborelli

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If You Can Make It Here… What’s more difficult, surviving in a big city or a small one? No less an authority than Frank Sinatra once said of New York City, “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.” (And he was the Chairman of the Board, so he ought to know.) In a sense, he was right: New York City is a big, tough place, and if you can rise to the top in what is essentially the center of the universe, you’ve got to be formidable. However, observing it from another perspective, I believe the Big Apple might be the easiest place to make it. I’ve always said that our job here at Providence Monthly is, in a way, more difficult than that of the editorial team at Time Out New York. (Probably our closest analogue in the New York media.) Why? Because we have to fill our magazine every month while drawing upon roughly 1/47th of NYC’s population. For us, population is everything. More people living and working in the city means more stories for us to tell. For our advertisers, it’s more people who might eat at their restaurants or shop at their stores. For you, the reader, it means more people making cool stuff happen all around you. A big population makes certain things easier in a city. (For a good read on the benefits of population density, check out Brian Hull’s “Rebuilding Rhode Island’s Economy, Part 3: Densifying Downtown” at RIFuture.org.) I once walked by a small bakery in Manhattan that wasn’t much bigger than a large walk-in closet, and

sold nothing but tiny cupcakes. With the price of real estate in Manhattan, even a place that small has to be selling quite a lot of tiny cupcakes to survive. In Providence, it would have been out of business in three weeks. Why the difference? Because New York City, bursting to the seams with millions of people, open all hours of the night, full of disposable income and aspirations, has an amazingly voracious appetite for the new, the novel and the oddly specific. With over 8,336,000 people within its five boroughs, the city can sustain almost any niche, cult or subculture. Want to start a radical feminist sock puppet theatre in the stockroom of a natural foods co-op? There will be 50 people to show up every Friday night – you’ll survive. Want to open a 10,000 square foot restaurant serving $500 gold leaf wrapped sushi rolls? There are enough American Express Black Cards in that town to keep your lights on. Similarly, the giant, gaping maw that is the New York media market is insatiable enough to give rise to a certain kind of fetishism for anything new and different. Start a band of skinny, bearded white hipsters that sing old negro spirituals in black face over moody synthesizers. Open an after hours nightclub in a men’s bathroom stall in the Ikea in Red Hook that features Chinese acrobats and moonshine cocktails. Chances are you’ll eventually be the hottest shit in New York for at least a week. And if you can make it there…

Here in Providence, with our mere 178,000 people, the hunger for what’s new and next, the ennui of constantly being so over everything isn’t as strong. It’s a blessing and a curse. It can be difficult to find an audience, especially when something is truly new and different. People are reluctant to venture into the unknown. With that intransigence, a kind of mildly pleasant mediocrity can set in. You get every restaurant in town serving the same five pasta dishes because there’s not much incentive to try something unique or daring. On the positive side, it keeps the city gritty and appreciative for what it has. Niche businesses can survive if they’re giving the city something it truly wants. My job is proof of that, in more ways than one: this magazine is a niche business that is sustained by readers interested in what we have to say, but also by the advertising dollars of other niche businesses. But the limitations of our size prevent niche for niche’s sake from taking hold in that overly precious New York way. We don’t fetishize the hyper-specific and ultra-weird just because we’re bored with everything else. There simply aren’t enough people to sustain anything too specific. You can’t just sell tiny cupcakes out of a broom closet in Downtown Providence and expect to survive… Although, who am I kidding? If somebody did it, we’d write about it. -John Taraborelli

Belly Laughs Comics and Comics Collide at Multiverse Providence might not share the same stand up comedy pedigree with cities like New York, Boston or Chicago, but that lack of brand recognition shouldn’t be confused with a lack of life. “It’s not as busy as other scenes, but it’s supportive,” says Dan Martin, a local comic and one of the hosts of The Comic’s Corner on 990WBOB. com who’s been working the stand up scene for four years. Adding to that support is Two Comic Minimum, a new show Martin co-hosts with his Comic’s Corner partners Bruce Botelho Jr. and Kenny Nardozza every month at Multiverse Comics on Broadway. Two Comic Minimum came together after Multiverse’s owner, Brandon Amorin, asked Martin to put on a comedy show for the store’s grand opening. Since then the show has drawn consistent crowds and comics enjoy having the room. It’s small, equally intimate and awkward, and allows for a seemingly infinite number of puns

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based around the word “comic.” But despite being held in a comic book store, the show doesn’t cater exclusively to the fanboy crowd. In fact the line up tends to be pretty eclectic. Last month’s show, for instance, saw local comic R.A. Bartlett give a demented critique on of the shop’s collection of vintage Growing Pains and Bo Derek trading cards but not before Gypsy Howling Wolf scathingly dissected race relations and gender roles. “It’s just a straightforward comedy show. There’s no theme or gimmick, we’re just doing comedy at a place,” Martin says. Two Comic Minimum happens the last Sunday of every month and admission is free with the purchase of two comic books. This month’s show, March 30 at 7pm, will be hosted by Kenny Nardozza, and feature comedians Wes Hazard, Tony Capobianco, Srilatha Rajamani, Guitler Raphael and special guest Matt Kona. 265 Broadway, 2232112 -Tony Pacitti

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Brown University graduates from the mid-1920s flow seamlessly with graduates from the Class of 2012 as they proceed through the Van Wickle Gates during the 244th commencement procession.

BROWN at 250

Rhode Island’s first college kicks off a year of celebrating By Emily Jones • Photography by Michael Cohea, courtesy of Brown University

In 1764

, the population of bustling Newport dwarfed that of Providence. The First Baptist Church in America was housed in a small meeting house, its landmark steeple not yet built. Independence from England was more than a decade away. Much of today’s Rhode Island did not yet exist in 1764. But that was the year the colony’s leaders met to establish its very first college, the school we know today as Brown University. Brown is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, beginning with a twoday launch party this month. Of course, the Brown of 250 years ago looked just as different from today as the rest of Rhode Island. The

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school opened with a single student, growing to seven by its first commencement. They attended class in Warren, not moving to College Hill until 1770. Not even the name was the same – Rhode Island College became Brown University in 1804, in recognition of a much-needed donation. The university’s guiding principles, however, date back to the charter and its authors, administrators say. Founded by Massachusetts exile Roger Williams as an early haven of religious tolerance, Rhode Island fast earned a reputation for independence and lively debate. The colony’s leaders wrote that spirit into their college: the charter specifies that differences of religious

opinion won’t dictate classroom instruction, and the first commencement featured a debate on the hot-button question of American independence. Brown’s 250th anniversary plans emphasize the school’s “long, deep shared history with Providence and Rhode Island,” says Marisa Quinn, Vice President for public affairs and university relations. “Brown was founded in Rhode Island and we share many of the same values, based on freedom of conscience and independence,” Quinn says. Organizers see the celebration as an “opportunity to remind people of that.” To reinforce those ties and the school’s educational mission, the semiquincentenary celebration – say that

five times fast – opens with an event for Rhode Island middle schoolers. On Friday, March 7, about 300 seventh and eighth graders from 37 schools around the state will arrive on campus for “a taste of Brown,” Quinn says. They’ll attend workshops with Brown faculty and grad students on a diverse array of topics, including poetry, brain mapping, robots and Sanskrit. The kids will also meet university President Christina Paxson, see student groups perform and eat lunch with current students in the Sharpe Refectory, more commonly known by its dubious nickname “The Ratty.” The goal, according to Quinn, is both to introduce Brown and to get the students

“Brown University is a place where history runs deep. Knowledge is passed from one generation to another; traditions carried on year after year. As Brown approaches the opening celebration of its 250th anniversary, Students in Prof. J.W.P Jenks’ taxidermy class pose on the steps of Rhode Island Hall in 1875, while Catherine Teitz ‘14 takes a break in one of her favorite study spots.

we were looking for a way to visually portray this history, while making it relevant to current students, faculty, staff and alumni. This focus on Brown’s past and its integration with Brown’s present was designed to generate interest in a year of upcoming events that will mark the University’s historic milestone. These images imaginatively illustrate that while time may have passed much remains the same.” - Michael Cohea Visual Communications Specialist at Brown

Frederick Slocum, class of 1895 and an astronomer at Ladd in the early 1900s, and Michael Umbricht, present-day Observatory curator, show the change in astronomical spectroscopy over the last century. Slocum used a spectroscope attached to the main telescope to observe the spectral lines of distant stars by eye, while today Umbricht uses a Nitrogen spectrum discharge tube to calibrate a spectrograph with a digital computer interface.

“to start thinking about their own experience of higher education.” The rest of that weekend will be a kind of open house with lectures, workshops, performances and exhibits designed to showcase the many faces of an institution that prides itself on the diversity of its offerings and the range of choices made possible by its trademark open curriculum. And like any good party, there will be dessert. On Friday night, visitors will enjoy a giant cake in the shape of University Hall, Brown’s first building. Throughout the coming year, the school will continue to celebrate with special programming at the 2014 and 2015 commencement ceremonies,

a special WaterFire during Family Weekend in October and a website featuring an interactive timeline of Brown’s history. A book of essays and perspectives by 50 Brown alumni, called The Brown Reader, is due out in the spring. Essayists include literary giants like novelists Jeffrey Eugenides, Lois Lowry, Rick Moody, Marilynne Robinson and Meg Wolitzer; playwright Sarah Ruhl; and venerable Projo reporter Charlie Bakst. “Every Rhode Islander, frankly, is invited to campus,” says Quinn. “We hope that residents of Providence and Rhode Island will come to campus and get a sense of the range of talent and performance that Brown can offer.”

Izaak Baker ’15, left, and Arianna Kazez ’15 stroll out of Hope College, just as undergraduates George S. Brown, Eli Whitney Blake, Jr, and Francis H. Brownell, all members of the Class of 1888, walked to class some 125 years earlier.

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“My favorite things about living Downtown are all the great bars and restaurants that are right outside my door. It gets even better, because there are more coming, too. The worst thing is there is no Target... yet.” -Jen Ferreira

The realiTy of downtown living A closer look at living, working and playing in the city center Photo: Nicholas Millard, GoProvidence.com

by Grace Lentini, John Taraborelli and Julie Tremaine

With restaurants, bars, boutiques, theatres and clubs lining its streets, Downtown is arguably the city’s most vibrant neighborhood. It’s easily walkable, and with the two-way traffic changes to Empire and Weybosset Streets, more navigable than ever. The same goes for the public transportation options in and out of Downtown to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Yet, people seem to have a strange misunderstanding of what it’s like to live there – or more, if they do live there. Even though Downtown Providence’s occupancy rate is over 96%, whenever plans for

more live/work spaces are proposed for the neighborhood, the collective opinion seems to be “but do we really need those?” The answer, according to the numbers, is that we do. Last year, Downtown saw two major residential openings: the micro-lofts at The Arcade, and the luxury condos at the Providence G. Already this year, rumors are swirling about more residences in the Superman Building and the Kennedy Plaza properties that Joe Paolino recently purchased. The center of our metropolis is more densely populated than ever. Here’s a closer look at life Downtown.

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the Cost of Mobility No matter where you live Downtown, it’s pretty much a certainty that you’re going to have to pay to park your car, whether your building has a garage or not. Monthly parking will cost you anywhere from $172-$250, according to parkdowntownprovidence.com. The website also offers tips on where the best deals on hourly parking are. Of course, there are always taxis, but it’s not like you can walk outside and hail one. Uber now offers Providence an app-based, on-demand car service for a little bit more money, but with no tipping and luxury cars. While they’re still new in town, Uber is throwing around discount codes for a free first ride… just check your Facebook feed if you want to find one. uber.com When you need your own wheels, Zipcar is a super-convenient car sharing service. A monthly $6 subscription fee - plus an hourly fee for use of the cars - gives you access to wheels whenever you need them, at 12 pickup locations downtown. zipcar.com The most economical vehicular travel is RIPTA, which has

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-an astonishing 58 dedicated routes through Providence, making 3,000 daily trips. A monthly pass is $62, which is basically one tank of gas. But relying solely on the bus is going to take some time. From Kennedy Plaza, it will take you about 13 minutes to get to the Wal-Mart on Silver Spring Street, 14 to get to Olneyville Square, 20 to get to Blackstone Boulevard and about 25 minutes to reach Pawtuxet Village (which, have you been recently? You should go). The bad part? There is no service to the closest Target, in Seekonk, unless you want to get off at the last stop and walk a mile. Well, that’s what Zipcar is for, right? ripta.com

MAn CAnnot live by bus Alone The answer to the questions about the cost of transportation in Providence seems simple: just ride a bike. Providence is an increasingly bike-friendly city – for evidence, note the bike lanes on major thoroughfares and the bike racks popping up on sidewalks all over town. There’s even talk of a bike share coming to PVD next year. Dash Bicycle (dashbicycle.myshopify.com), with locations on Broadway and in The Arcade, offers rentals, parts and bike messenger service. RIPTA (ripta.com) offers a Rack and Ride program, where you can stash your bike for free if your legs can’t make it up College Hill. The Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition (ribike.org) and Bike RI (dot.ri.gov/bikeri) offer resources for cyclists and would-be cyclists alike. But what about bad weather, you ask? Cleverhood (cleverhood.com) is a line of bike-friendly allweather gear, designed in Providence no less. You’re officially out of excuses not to get on a bike.

“The noise at night doesn’t bother me – I knew what I was getting into. I like the convenience of things being in walking distance. The beggars, although sad, can be really annoying. This time of year isn’t so bad, but during spring/summer you get asked for money, smokes or ‘gas money’ at every block. More entertainment venues would be nice. (I don’t count bars/restaurants in this category.) Another grocery store option would be nice.” -Kevin Bowden

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There are 14 rental properties in or extremely close to Downtown, offering thousands of units. It’s easy to assume, especially when you drive down Memorial Boulevard and see more dark windows than illuminated ones at Waterplace, that they must have vacancies, right? Wrong. Downtown Providence has an occupancy rate of 96.3%, according to multifamilyexecutive. com. That makes us the fifth most occupied metro area in the country. Even with the recent opening of the micro-lofts at The Arcade and the luxury condos at the Providence G on Dorrance Street, there’s still a demand for more housing. The Arcade has been flooded with thousands of applications for their super-affordable (and super-tiny) rentals. A Save Superman initiative (111westminster.com) has been gaining some traction recently, with the building’s owner High Rock Development proposing a mixed-use residential and commercial blend for the Superman Building.

who’s building A better downtown? The Providence Downtown Improvement District You know those folks walking around with the yellow shirts? They clean, patrol, landscape, advocate for a safe yet vibrant night-life and improve our streetscapes. Additionally, they work closely with the Providence Foundation to create jobs, attract businesses downtown and promote these businesses, events and news to the public. downtownprovidence.com The Providence Foundation This private sector, not-for-profit, organization, backed by 110 Rhode Island companies and institutions has been working for more than 35 years to revitalize downtown. It does this by playing a leadership role in the planning of downtown – policies, plans and projects – with an emphasis on economic development and sustained investment while maintaining its vision for downtown. provfoundation.com Partnership for Providence Parks Love your community parks? These folks provide support and resources to Friends groups that want their green spaces to thrive. They bring together motivated community members, city government and the Parks Department. providenceparks.org Greater Kennedy Plaza As the epicenter of public transportation – RIPTA, Peter Pan and Greyhound

“My favorite thing about living Downtown is its compactness, walkability and access to public transportation. Within a few blocks are some of my favorite restaurants, unique and interesting shops and boutiques, my dentist, barber, dry cleaner and bank, and great events at AS220, PPAC, RISD and the Convention Center. From Downtown I can jump on a RIPTA bus to get virtually anywhere in the state or take the commuter rail or Amtrak to Boston in about an hour, or New York in three. My biggest concern is the overabundance of surface parking lots that make the city less vibrant and dynamic. If we could replace those underutilized lots with additional residential and mixed-use towers, downtown Providence could really flourish from increased urban residential density.” -Brian Hull

bus lines and taxis - and outdoor recreation, you can catch a ride to almost any point in the state, ice skate, attend an outdoor concert or festival and grab a quick (and delicious) bite from one of the many food trucks. Daily programming throughout the seasonable weather in Burnside Park makes it a place you want to hang out, not just pass through. kennedyplaza.org Providence Revolving Fund By partnering with neighborhoods and community-based organizations, this community-based, non-profit, development and lending corporation preserves the architectural heritage of Providence while stimulating community revitalization. This is accomplished through advocacy, lending, technical assistance and developing in historic areas. revolvingfund.org

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In Downcity Serving as a metaphorical and physical connection for many Providence neighborhoods, Downcity refers to the area surrounded by Empire Street, Memorial Boulevard, Sabin Street and Pine Street. In Downcity lets you know all about the cultural, foodie, entertainment, shopping and general awesomeness available in the area. indowncity.com

but, like, where’s the tArget? While Downtown residents will often cite proximity to dining, nightlife and attractions as the best thing about their neighborhood of choice, the reverse is true regarding proximity to, say, a gallon of milk. While Gourmet Heaven on Weybossett does stock some groceries, what was touted as Downtown’s first grocery

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store is really more focused on deli and prepared foods. The Whole Foods on North Main Street is the closest grocery store to Downtown (about a mile from Kennedy Plaza, whereas the one on Waterman is about a mile and a half away) and Stop and Shop on West River is nearly two miles away. The good news is they all deliver groceries to your house. But if the West Side has survived this long without a large grocery retailer in walking distance, Downtown probably can, too. The same isn’t really true for big box stores, which, with the exception of the Wal-Mart on Silver Spring Street, are all relegated to the suburbs. A trip to Target takes you all the way to Seekonk or Warwick. BJs requires a trip to Johnston. The savings of buying in bulk quickly diminishes when you factor in the cost of transportation to get to the bulk purveyors. But, don’t forget: this is the Information Age, where you can order toilet paper from Amazon and have it at your door the next day.

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Dinner and a drive A bite-by-bite guide to Fall River’s delicious culinary scene By Grace Lentini • Photography By Rupert Whiteley

’m so hungry. Let’s go to Fall River. Say what now? Has that ever

been said? Well, maybe it should. Fall River is 210 years old, holds down one end of the longest bridge in the world (it connects Somerset to Little Portugal), has the largest collection of WWII naval vessels at Battleship Cove, contains the mystery surrounding Lizzie Borden, is home to signs reading “the next time you cut through my yard, you go around” and the birthplace of Emeril Lagasse – the chef who lets the rest of Food Network watchers know that Fall River even exists. From landmark Portuguese restaurants to classic diners and comfort food, the Fah Reeve dining scene has more than meets the eye and is worth a second glance. Here’s your guide to navigating this far off land.

Keeping It Simple Let’s start with one of the establishments that has made Fall River what it is today. Head on down to Hartley’s Original Pork Pies. They make traditional British pork pies - the most popular being the original Pork Pie - with a recipe that is 113 years. It’s simple goodness: a flaky crust filled with 98% lean pork, salt and pepper. It proves that the simple joys in life are the ones that people come back for time and time again. 1729 S Main Street, Fall River. 508-676-8605, Check them out on Facebook. Next stop is Patty’s Pierogis, one of the two remaining diners open for business in Fall River. You might remember this place when Guy Fieri featured it on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The first thing you must try is (duh) a pierogi. For those of you who aren’t quite sure what that is, think of it as Polish ravioli. The most popular pierogi – among the 40 or so varieties offered on a daily basis – is Potato and Cheese, tradition at its finest. And who doesn’t love cheese and mashed potatoes?

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But for a well-rounded experience, try the Polish Plate. It comes with two pierogis, one golumpki (a stuffed cabbage roll filled with hamburger, rice and onion then baked with tomato sauce), a link of kielbasa and polish rye bread with a choice of kapusta soup or house salad. The soup is a family recipe made with cabbage, sauerkraut, potatoes and onion in a chicken broth. 1019 South Main Street, Fall River. 508-6794001, www.pattispierogis.com The second of two diners left in operation is Al Mac’s Diner. Under new ownership but keeping with tradition, the 100-year-plus diner continues to bring home cooking to the masses. Their signature item is the corned beef, which you can have as a Reuben or for breakfast with eggs, home fries and toast. The beef is house-brined for four days then slow roasted for eight hours. From there it’s cooked to order. All I can say is, yes please. 135 President Avenue, Fall River. 508-567-5727, www.almacsdiner.net

Portuguese Restaurants It’s no secret. Fall River has a lot of Portuguese restaurants. Although there is no official consensus, Sagres has unofficially held the top position as best Portuguese restaurant for years. Unfortunately, it burned and is currently closed. It was where I had the best Alentejana of my life. This dish includes pork medallions, little neck clams and potatoes in a to-die-

for sauce. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will reopen soon. In the meantime, there are many other Portuguese restaurants worth their weight in chourico and eggs. And speaking of eggs, no steak at a Portuguese restaurant would be complete without an egg on top of it. At Caldeiras Restaurant, their Bifea Portuguesa (Portuguese steak) hits the mark. It’s a 10oz choice sirloin seared with garlic, hot sauce, beer and olive oil served with a fried egg on top with rice and fries. 990 Pleasant Street, Fall River. 508-673-0026, www.990caldeirasrestaurant.com If egg on your steak isn’t your thing, don’t worry there are options. How does Tiger Shrimp with Linguini and Little Necks sound? At Cinderella Restaurant they grill the shrimp then sautée them with linguini and a Grand Marnier sauce. With a little bit of heat, it’s the perfect way to kick up date night. 85 Columbia Street, Fall River. 508-675-0002, www.cinderella1983.com And, let’s be honest, no trip to Little Portugal would be complete without a warm bowl of Portuguese Kale Soup. Now, let’s get this straight right away, every family makes kale soup differently. There are some basics - kale, red beans, beef and chourico – but to each their own. But if you eat kale soup at one place, check out St. John’s Club. It was featured in The Best Thing I Ever Ate, when Emeril Lagasse said that their recipe was indeed the best thing he

The International Plate at Patty’s Pierogis offers creative pierogis inspired by 12 different countries

ever ate. Alright Emeril, that’s good enough for me. 1365 Rodman Street, Fall River. 508-675-4914, Check them out on Facebook.

Hot Dog Joints It’s becoming pretty apparent that comfort food reigns supreme in Fall River. Showcasing yet even more comfort food are the slew on hot dog joints, and they all have one thing in common – their most popular dog is the plain Coney Island hot dog with the works, which includes mustard, onions and Coney Island sauce on a steamed bun. Here are some places where to get one of these simple joys in life: Nick’s Coney Island Hot Dogs. 534 S Main Street, Fall River. 508-677-3890. Faneek’s Coney Island. 269 Rhode Island Avenue, Fall River. 508-678-8261. JJ’s Coney Island Hot Dogs. 571 S Main Street, Fall River. 508-679-7944.

Pubs and Grub So far we’ve covered some of the basic food bases Fall River offers but let’s get real. Sometimes we all just a need a good brew or cocktail at the end of a long (or short) day. Check out the newest sports bar in town Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill. Right now they have a craft cocktail menu with about eight thoughtfully created beverages. Try the Apple Press. It is a plum-infused white whiskey served with a rosemary and thyme cider. It is served cold but will definitely warm you up. Pair that with Kobe Beef Sliders topped with brie, prosciutto and red onion marmalade and you’ve got yourself one tasty meal. And if cocktails aren’t your thing, they’ve got a full bar with plenty of options. 1082 Davol Street, Fall River. 508676-7369, www.jerryremys.com/fallriver/ Other times you just want a burger and a pint. St. James Irish Pub has you covered. Try one of their handmade burgers such as their Juicy Lucy. It’s a pepper jack cheese stuffed creation topped with sautéed onions in a Boom Boom sauce (I’d tell you what was in it but I’ve have to kill you). Suffice it to say that it’s similar to a horseradish mayo. Pair it with a Guinness and you are good to go. Not in the mood for a burger? Try their 50-cent wings. 91 Purchase Street, Fall River. 508-672-6951, www.stjamesirishpub.com Need a nightcap or another place to hit on your barhop? The Tipsy Toboggan will not disappoint. Try their Hot Chocolate Martini. It has chilled hot chocolate, dark creme de cacao, Godiva white chocolate and Absolut Vanilia topped with mini marshmallows. It’s the perfect end to a warm or cold night. 75 Ferry Street, Fall River. 508-567-0550, www.thetipsytoboggan.com

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really calming color palette. Because it is such an urban landscape I wanted a calming environment inside. Josh is so good at picking wall color, in particular, and that translates to the upholstered pieces. I rent, so if I went somewhere I could bring these pieces anywhere. 4. I love everything about my place. I like this ottoman because it is linen, so you have a little tradition, but it is a skyline/cityscape. With a very urban home it’s nice to have that piece of tradition. I believe it is a Dransfield & Ross. Josh had picked that out for me. Things like the sofa and two chairs he got my approval on, but other things I just let him take the reins on.

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The Look

by Anita Baffoni

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Zachary Levesque Vice President, Maverick Funding Your outfit is very dapper. Tell us about it. Good suits are all about the tailoring. This is Hugo Boss. The tie and pocket square both came from Hermes in Boston; I thought they went well together. The shoes are Allen Edmonds. Can’t go wrong with a pair of Allen Edmonds shoes and some custom laces to match. What’s your style inspiration? I don’t really look to any person or genre in relation to my own personal style. I do have champagne taste when it comes to my wardrobe, but I also look for nonluxury brands as well. I like to wear different things and also tend to purchase articles that are more colorful. Accessories are also important. Standing out is a good thing, as long as it is for the right reason. What is your go-to look for a casual spring outfit? Jeans and a t-shirt can work in most places as long as you can dress it up. The fit of the outfit is key, along with a good shoe choice. In addition, the right accessories to “dress up” the outfit always help, like a watch or necklace.

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You wear pink well. What advice could you give other men about wearing it? Pink doesn’t necessarily work on all men, but with the right tone and outfit, any color has potential. I have always believed that a good dresser will always have an assortment of colors to wear, so until you try it, you will never know what looks work and what doesn’t. Tell us how you build your outfits. Do you focus on an accessory and build it from there? I think it all has to start with what you’re wearing on your feet: casual, dressy, sporty. From there, color becomes a huge factor. Your outfit can soon take shape after your shoe game is revealed!

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Get Fit

By Jen Senecal

Kettlebell Craze

Crushing your workout with cannons of steel By now, you’ve seen them everywhere. Little “cannonballs” with handles, which vary in weight, size, style and color. You may own one, use one at the gym or wonder what the hell to do with one when you walk by it in the fitness aisle at Target. I can tell you this: working with a kettlebell is one of my favorite ways to spend a Wednesday night. Once you try it, it will be one of yours, too. Finding its origins in Russia over 100 years ago, a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight used to perform ballistic exercises that combine a perfect trifecta of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Rather than focusing on one isolated muscle group, like typical weightlifting exercises do, kettlebell training utilizes large groups of muscles at once throughout your entire body, while its dynamic motions increase your heart rate after every repetition, allowing you to stay in that fat-burning zone, also known as, the kicking-ass-and-asking-questions-later zone. What I’m trying to say is that it’s one hell of a workout. When I walked into Dexter Training Concepts (DTC) for Lisa Smith’s kettlebell class, I immediately noticed the size of the workout room we’d be in. It was smaller, with space for about ten participants and their equipment. It always makes me incredibly happy when a class is smaller in size because it means the instructor can provide more personal instruction and attention as she walks around to check on your form. There are no wallflowers here. Which is exactly how any solid fitness class should be. Lisa, who has been a certified fitness group instructor for eight years and a personal trainer and kettlebell trainer for three years, helped us get settled with our mats and weights and gave us a rundown of what to expect. In the typical Rhody fashion of “everyone is your cousin,” Lisa was introduced to DTC owner’s Paul and Laura three years ago through a mutual friend and immediately hit it off, having been a group instructor with them since. “I teach Bootcamp, Circuit

(with battle ropes and kettlebells), and Kickboxing/Step class at DTC, but what I love most about the kettlebell class is that it involves multiple energy systems to perform,” Lisa tells me. “It gives you the ability to work aerobically and anaerobically simultaneously and, no matter what size bell you’re using, if you are working to your maximum potential with good form, you can tone, build strength and burn a great amount of calories.” I was about to put that theory to test. After a quick warm-up, we began. The first move was the kettlebell squat. Holding the kettlebell at chest level with both hands and keeping our elbows close to our bodies, we pushed our hips back and squatted down to the floor, driving ourselves back up through the heels of our feet. Sounds easy, right? Try doing 34,000 of them. From that nice allover leg burn, we moved into a series of a whole bunch of other butt-kicking moves, from figure eights, snatches and

sumo high-pulls into tricep extensions to kettlebell swings, windmills and cleans. Not even ten minutes into the class, I was dripping with sweat, loaded with energy and felt that beautiful burn all over my entire body. I may have gotten yelled at a few times from my friends who joined along, since I kept hoarding their bells to switch weight for each exercise, but they soon forgave me, like good friends do. Plus, I’m a Virgo woman. Options (and hoarding) are necessary. Lisa’s spunky and sassy teaching style made it easy to stay motivated and inspired. She would show us each a series of moves and would walk around to help as we cranked out our reps, all while loudly cheering us on with a smile. Toward the end of class, after exhausting 90% of our muscle groups, she instructed us to do renegade rows and one-armed sit-ups with the kettlebells. If you have no idea what either of those exercises are, let’s just say it’s okay to go home and eat

an entire Friendly’s Peanut Butter Cup Sundae afterwards. Simply put, I loved this class. There is nothing that makes me feel like I got an amazing entire-body workout all at once than kettlebell training. I felt strong, powerful and like I could take on the world when it was over. It’s a class that can be adjusted to anyone’s fitness level and will guarantee that you won’t walk straight for the next three days. I think everyone should incorporate kettlebells into their weekly routine, like they do showers. And when they do, they should head on over to DTC to see Lisa.

RUn LiKe An iRiSHmAn It’s March, which means no matter what your heritage is, you’re all Irish for at least one day. Why not take that honorary celebration to the streets? The Tour de Patrick is a

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moTivATion foR movemenT Jillian Michaels has become a household name in fitness and wellness and she’s taking the stage in Providence on March 25 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Jillian’s popular maximize Your Life tour

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but sometimes I get so stressed out and overwhelmed that the idea of taking time to relax seems more stressful, not less. That was the case one weekend not long ago, when I had so many work, family and life obligations crammed into my two “days off” that I was suffering from a serious case of self-pity. I had a massage and facial scheduled at Massage Envy for 10:45 on Sunday morning, but I had so much to do that I was, quite honestly, kind of dreading it. (You may or may not be surprised to find out that whining about your two-hour pampering session as you’re walking out the door to it doesn’t go over all that well with the people you’re leaving at home.) Still, I was so wired, and thinking so hard about my to-do list for the rest of the day, that I thought I’d have a hard time relaxing. I walked into Massage Envy (five minutes late, of course) to find soft music and a facility of blissed out people who had already been enjoying treatments, even at the early hour. I was guided into the relaxation room to wait for Andy, my masseuse. Instead of relaxing, though, I took out my phone for five stolen minutes of email… or so I had planned. As soon as I sent one text message, my phone died. Things were already going well. Andy greeted me and brought me into the treatment room, where I would be having both a massage and a facial. (A really nice move on their part, to have me stay in the same room and have the masseuse and esthetician swap out. I barely had to rouse myself to consciousness for the switch.) He asked me what kind of massage I’d like – light-pressure,

with special attention to my problem neck – then dimmed the lights and went to work. I wish I could tell you more about the next hour, but I’m pretty sure my thoughts shut off the first time he touched my perpetually tight shoulders. Apparently I have some sort of secret button there that turns off the stress receptors in my brain. I can honestly tell you that I didn’t have a single stressful thought, but I can’t tell you that I had a single lucid thought at all. Kind of a best case scenario. An hour of massage bliss later, Andy gave me a lavender sugar foot scrub, which was a really nice, aromatherapeutic way to end our session. I think I muttered some greeting to Elizabeth, my facialist, when she came in the room, but I can’t make any promises on that. I had indicated, back when I was capable of thought, that I was looking to clear up some minor breakouts and treat the newly acquired fine lines around my eyes. She walked me through every step of the Murad Anti-Aging Facial with an almost scientific precision, including cleansing, extraction, a light chemical peel and some serious moisturizing. After she was done – I was again in a blissful daze as she worked her magic – I felt rejuvenated. My skin was clear and fresh, my muscles felt revived and I was ready to conquer the rest of my weekend and the coming week.

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ble does a great job masquerading as a decadent bar snack when prepared well. The Croquettes were not as wholesome but certainly tasty. Three, freshly fried, were served on a bed of cooked kale along with spinach artichoke cream sauce and a bright dash of Sriracha. The bar area has a cheerful and cozy feel, with nice touches like a long row of coat hooks for bar patrons and charming small-paned windows separating the rooms. Several tables allow for dining in the bar area, but we decided to move to the larger dining room instead. After we were seated in the dining room, we shared another appetizer – the Poutine ($10). If you’re a poutine fan, you probably find it difficult to pass up an opportunity to try yet another version of the cheese curd and gravy-laden fries and reminisce about every other time you’ve eaten them. I’ve had many great poutine experiences in Montreal, so there’s some stiff competition in my poutine memories, but I still enjoyed this

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riff on the classic. The medium-sized fries were studded with cheddar curds from Vermont’s Maplebrook Farm, topped with a light creamy

gravy and sprinkled with Brussels sprout chips. I thought the addition of Brussels sprouts to a “fast food” dish would be odd, but the crisp flakes were more of a crunchy condiment than a vegetable. The gravy was not as ample as in some versions but to my surprise, I didn’t really miss it; the overall balance was good. For another dollar, you can top this dish with a fried egg. For a main, I ordered the Seafood Crepes ($16) and my husband had the Faux Fois Ravioli and Duck ($25). We asked for wine pairing recommendations and our waitress brought the Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc ($8) for me and Perrin Cotes du Rhone ($9) for him; they fit well. My dish featured two plump crepes with a bright, flavorful sauce made with tomatoes and fennel. The delicate crepes were stuffed with chopped shrimp, scallops and crab. I liked the filling but would have preferred a little more sauce. My

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Rue de L’Espoir is a longstanding neighborhood restaurant with a faithful following, some of whom have been dining with them since they opened in 1976. I’d heard they recently updated the menu and thought it was time for another visit. We stopped by on a Monday in hopes of enjoying the once legendary appetizer special, but it’s not being offered this year. Regardless, we settled in at the bar for some snacks and drinks before moving to the dining room. I had a glass of Cristalino Cava ($8) while my husband drank the Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA ($8) on draught, especially appreciated after Dogfish Head’s long absence from Rhode Island. I could have simply made a meal of the delicious, warm Seven Stars bread and the butter ramekin, but then I wouldn’t have much to tell you. We thought the Brussels Sprouts ($8) and Potato Bacon Croquettes ($9) would be nice with our drinks. The Brussels were halved, perfectly roasted and accompanied by a smoked paprika aioli. This wholesome vegeta-

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husband’s ravioli were filled with a chicken liver mousse to mimic pricier foie, then tossed in a mushroom sauce and topped with seared, rare duck breast. I thought this was an unusual and creative menu item that you’d probably enjoy if, like us, you appreciate the flavor of liver. A peek at the dessert tray had us in over our heads. I got a slice of Concorde Cake ($8.50) - light chocolate mousse with chocolate meringue. My husband had the Turtle Cheesecake ($8.50). We couldn’t finish the enormous slices, a rare occurrence for two dessert lovers. While The Rue’s menu options are classic and upscale, the atmosphere in the main dining room is surprisingly informal. While it

seems appropriate for their wellattended weekend brunch, the plastic menus and uncovered tables contradict the quality of the dinner dishes. Although these incongruities don’t deter loyal fans, they can be surprising to newcomers. But don’t let this observation prevent you from trying a neighborhood favorite. Start at the bar with a drink and appetizer, and you’ll probably be charmed into dinner.

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BAKER STREET RUE 75 Baker St.; 4905025, therue.com. The Rue De L’Espoir empire expands with this comfortable neighborhood café serving “upscale diner food” with an emphasis on local ingredients. BBrL $ BLUE COTTAGE 748 Hope St.; 383-7307. Enjoy a bed and breakfast style morning meal or deli sandwich at this cozy diner. It’s a good breakfast at a fair price in a family friendly setting. Daily specials. BBR $ BOMBAY CLUB 145 Dean St.; 273-6363, bombayclubri.com. Located on Federal Hill, this Indian restaurant features dinner everyday and a buffet lunch on weekends. Try the specialty Bombay Mix Grill with an assortment of kebobs on a sizzling plate. LD $$-$$$ BRICKWAY ON WICKENDEN 234 Wickenden St; 751-2477, brickwayonwickenden.com. Brickway will delight your eyes as well as your taste buds with its vibrant mural and 15+ choices of highly acclaimed and creatively-named

CAV 14 Imperial Pl.; 751-9164, cavrestaurant.com. The New York Times’ choice as one of Providence’s five best restaurants, CAV’s contemporary award-winning cuisine is available for lunch and dinner daily. They also feature Saturday/Sunday brunch. BrLD $$-$$$ DON JOSE TEQUILAS 351 Atwells Ave.; 454-8951, donjosetequilas.com. Don Jose’s digs a little deeper than your average Mexican restaurant, with all the basics you love alongside more artfully composed entrées and a wonderful selection of house-made tequilas. LD $$ THE DORRANCE 60 Dorrance St.; 521-6000, thedorrance.com. The Dorrance, a 2012 James Beard Foundation award semi-finalist (best new restaurant and chef), is known for its impressive architecture, hand-crafted cocktails and delicious modern American cuisine. LD $$-$$$ GOURMET HEAVEN 173 Weybossett St.& 205 Meeting St; 536-9000, gourmetheaven.com. Whether in need of a quick bite, a couple of items to fill the pantry or a thoughtfully made meal, Gourmet Heaven has it all. Choices abound from their always fresh hot/cold buffet, deli counter and well-stocked shelves. BLD $-$$

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PARAGON 234 Thayer Street; 331-6200, www.paragonandviva.com. Opened in 1994, this European-style bistro/café is a one-stop shop. Start the night with the Lobster Mac & Cheese and end it with one their stellar martinis at Viva, their comfortable lounge and weeknight club. BrLD $-$$ PARKSIDE 76 South Main St.; 331-0003, parksideprovidence.com. Chef/owner Steven Davenport offers innovative and classic foods with eclectic flare. The menu also includes creative pasta dishes and, of course, the signature rotisserie meats for which Parkside is famous. LD $-$$ PHO HORN’S 50 Ann Mary St.; 3656278, phohorns.com. Pho Horn’s offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including traditional dishes like the popular Pho (noodle soup) and Rice Chowder with Pulled Pork. It’s a delicious choice for anyone looking for something different. LD $-$$ PROVIDENCE OYSTER BAR 283 Atwells Ave.; 272-8866, providenceoysterbar.com. Visit this unique restaurant for a taste of the sea, featuring “Today’s Catch” and specialty Shrimp and Fish Tacos. “Appy Hour” from 4-6:30pm features a sushi and raw oyster bar. LD $-$$ PROVIDENCE PRIME 279 Atwells Ave.; 454-8881, providenceprime.com. At this finest USDA steakhouse, the atmosphere is fresh and sophisticated. With awardwinning steak, fresh seafood and a collection of over 300 bottles of wine, it’s the best in its class. LD $-$$$ PUBLIC KITCHEN & BAR 120 Francis St.; 919-5050, publickitchenprovidence.com. Public maintains its historic architecture while embodying an atmosphere fit for hipsters and Senators alike. With mature cocktails and creative American cuisine, come for the food, stay for the ambience. RED STRIPE 465 Angell St.; 4376950, redstriperestaurants.com. It’s classic comfort food with French influences. From their Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup to ten styles of Moules & Frites, Red Stripe’s menu is reasonably priced and made with passion. LD $-$$$ RICK’S ROADHOUSE 370 Richmond St.; 272-7675, ricksroadhouseri.com. With hand-cut, fire-kissed steaks, gut-busting burgers and fall off the bone ribs, Rick’s brings the best slow-cooked cuisine to the Ocean State. LD $-$$

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THREE SISTERS 1074 Hope Street; 2737230, threesistersri.com. This highly acclaimed creamery features traditional Vanilla Bean along with new award-winning flavors such as Kulfi (cardamom, cinnamon, pistachio). Don’t miss its wellcrafted breakfast omelets and lunchtime paninis. BBRL $ SIENA 238 Atwells Ave.; 521-3311, sienari. com. Federal Hill’s Siena features authentic Tuscan cuisine in a warm and lively atmosphere. The extensive menu includes wood-grilled veal, steak and seafood entrées along with signature pasta and sauté dishes. D $$-$$$ TRATTORIA ZOOMA 245 Atwells Ave.; 383-2002, trattoriazooma.com. Located on historic Federal Hill, Zooma offers award winning Neapolitan cuisine in a beautiful, upscale setting, specializing in house made pasta, local fish, meats, vegetables and authentic wood fired pizza. LD $$-$$$ VANITY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 566 South Main St.; 649-4667, vanityri.com. Seeped in the “speakeasy” style of the 1920s; Vanity is nothing to keep quiet about. Featuring a mobster-themed menu with Americana favorites and seafood like the Joe Pesce: a medley of clams, shrimp, calamari and fish in a spicy pomodoro sauce and finished with a veggie risotto. Their nightlife brings modern fun into a world of nostalgia: fuhgeddaboudit! D $-$$$ WHISKEY REPUBLIC 515 South Water St.; 588-5158, thewhiskeyrepublic.com. From an extensive whiskey selection to rock star live entertainment, there’s always something to whet your appetite. Come by to watch a game and choose from classic pub fare to seafood entrées and flatbread pizzas. LD $-$$ XO CAFé 125 North Main St.; 273-9090, xocafe.com. XO Café celebrates fine food, wine and funky art. It features a seductive atmosphere, outmatched by playfully composed dishes inspired by

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March 29: Join the party of the year at the Providence Preservation Society’s Winter Bash. This year’s prom-themed event is the 1950s-inspired Enchantment Under the Sea. Think flowers, dancing, a balloon waterfall, signature cocktails and a chance to crown a prom king and queen the Rhode Island way – by buying votes. The bash annually draws over 500 people who know it’s the season’s can’t-miss event… and it raises money for PPS programming and preservation. $30 before March 8, $35 from March 10-27, $40 at door. VIP “Chaperone Party” 6:30-8pm. 8pm-midnight. ALCO, 555 Valley Street. www.ppsri.org

March 14-16: The smash hit musical Mamma Mia! makes its return to PPAC. With one mother, one daughter, one fiancé, three possible fathers and a slew of ABBA songs, there’s never a dull moment in this funny show. $33$70. 1pm, 2pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8pm show times. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, ppacri.org.

March 8: Don your green sweatbands and celebrate the luck of the Irish with the 2014 Providence St. Pat’s 5k and the Providence Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. $29-$34 5k; free parade. 11am 5k; Noon parade. RI State House, Smith Street. stpats5k. com or providencestpatricksparade.org.

March 2: Live the Red Carpet Experience and celebrate the motion picture industry’s biggest night of the year – the 86th Academy Awards. Hosted by Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival and the RI Film and Television Office. The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts. 6pm-midnight. 861-4445, rifilmfest.org.

March 1: Celebrate Mardi Gras in Rhode Island with the 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. The lineup features Grammy winners and nominees including Steve Riley and Mamou Playboys. $30 advance; $40 door. 6pm-midnight. 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. 7833926, mardigrasri.com.

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This Month March 1: Why drive to Newport when you can stay local for the 2014 Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It kicks off at noon from McCoy Stadium and ends at City Hall on Roosevelt Avenue. Free. Noon. 1 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket. March 1: Saturday Nights bring Improv Jones to the 95 Empire Black Box. Enjoy a fantastically funny world that’s different every week. $5. 10pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, improvjones.com. March 1: I know you want it… Robin Thicke tickets, that is. The suave crooner hits the stage at Foxwoods for one very hot performance. $65-$80. 8pm. 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT. 800-200-2882, foxwoods.com. March 1-29: Trinity Rep offers Beyond the Stage Spring Session: Fearless Smart Girls, a workshop examining dynamic girl heroines in modern fiction, drama and film. Girls ages 8-18 take this class for free! Saturdays through April 19. $125-$150. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, trinityrep.com. March 1-29: The Smith Appleby House Museum opens its doors every Saturday through March for Tours, History and Fun. Tour the house, watch colonial demonstrations and take place in fun activities for families and kids. 1-4pm. 220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield. 231-7363, smithapplebyhouse.org. March 1-29: Make a date with your little one for the Brown University Bookstore’s weekly Children’s Story Time each Saturday, a magical world where tots can learn. Free. 244 Thayer Street. 863-3168, bookstore.brown.edu/. March 1-30: Trinity Rep presents Oliver! This British musical is a stage adaptation of Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. Sing along to hits like “Food Glorious Food” as you root for this likeable orphan. $15-$60. 2pm & 7:30pm show times. 201 Washington Street. 3514242, trinityrep.com.

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March 2: On the first Sunday of each month, from now ‘til forever, head downtown to AS220 for its Empire Revue, a night of sketch comedy and more. $8. 8-10pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org. March 2-30: Every Sunday at AS220 you can hop into your leotard for a drop-in Beginner or Intermediate Ballet class with Stephanie Albanese. $13. 10:30-11:30am beginner; 12-1:30pm intermediate. 95 Empire Street. 8319327, as220.org. March 3-31: The Willbury Theatre offers Playwriting with Ben Jolivet, an 8-week playwriting workshop designed for writers of all levels. Runs Mondays through April 21. 6:30-9:30pm. 393 Broad Street. 518-857-0743, seth@ thewillburygroup.org. March 4: Like punk rock? Then don’t miss The Lawrence Arms with The Copywrights at The Met. All ages. $15 advance; $17 day of. 8pm doors; 9pm show time. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com. March 4 & 18: Take a Guided Architectural Library Tour at the historic Providence Public Library on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Free. 10:30-11:30am. 225 Washington Street. 455-8000, provlib.org. March 4-25: Stop by Blue State Coffee every Tuesday night for Got Poetry Live Open Mic Nights hosted by the Frequency Writers. The open mic is followed by a feature. $3. 8-10pm. 300 Thayer Street. frequencywriters.org. March 4-25: Take a look at the night sky every Tuesday night at the Ladd’s weekly Telescope Observing Night, weather permitting. Free. 9-11pm. 210 Doyle Avenue. 8632323, brown.edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/. March 4-25: Head to Trinity Brewhouse every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes so

March 5: Don’t miss LuLz! Comedy Night hosted by Randy Bush featuring Gloria Gardenburger, Kevin Steinhauser, Hank Sinatra Jr. and Lynn Breslow Swanson. Come early and grab a drink at the bar. Doors 8:30; show time 9pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org.

be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 186 Fountain Street. 453-2337, stumptrivia.com. March 5: If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at The Steel Yard, now is your chance to find out. The Yardies offer free public tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Stop by and say hi. Noon. 27 Sims Avenue. 273-7101, thesteelyard.org. March 6-27: Frequency Writers offers Everybody’s Autobiography, a sixweek class exploring what it means to write about a life, whether someone else’s or one’s own. Thursdays through April 10. $250. 186 Carpenter Street. frequencywriters.org. March 6-30: The Gamm Theater presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth. An eerie prophecy and greed lead to a couple’s downfall in this classic tale. $48. 2pm, 7pm & 8pm show times. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, gammtheatre.org. March 7-28: Every Friday it’s Friday Night Live at Everett. Performers improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants.

$5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue. 831-9479, everettri.org. March 7-28: Drop in the Providence Athenaeum on Friday evenings for the weekly Salon Series, a conversation on topics from art to philosophy. Free. 5-7pm. 251 Benefit Street. 421-6970, providenceathenaeum.org. March 13-29: The Wilbury Group presents Blasted by British author Sarah Kane. This highly controversial play is set in an expensive hotel room and explores themes of sex, violence, suicide and death. 393 Broad Street 400-7100, thewilburygroup.org. March 14: The multi award-winning Roomful of Blues are celebrating their 45th anniversary with a special show at Chan’s. $27 8pm show; $20 10pm show; $30 both. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, chanseggrollsandjazz.com. March 14: American alternative rock band Deer Tick swings through its home state for a kickass show at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel. All ages. $20 advance; $23 day of. 8pm doors; 9pm show time. 79 Washington Street. 331-5876, lupos.com.

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March 26-30: Ocean State Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Diary of Anne Frank. Explore one of the darkest moments in history through the eyes of a young girl. $30-$49. 2pm & 7:30pm. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. oceanstatetheatre.org.

March 15: The Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra presents Anton Bruckner Requiem: Cathedral Chords for the Ages. $10 students; $22 advance; $25 day of. 7:30pm. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner Street. 521-5670, ricco.org.

March 28: Have a girlfriend who’s celebrating a birthday this month? Make it memorable with the Chippendales at Mohegan Sun. $25. 7:30 & 10:30pm show times. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-226-7711, mohegansun.com.

March 22: Who says you have to wait until Easter to dye some eggs. At the Audubon’s Pysanky Workshop you’ll try your hand at the Ukrainian tradition of dyeing eggs. $15-$18. 2-4pm. 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield. 9495454, asri.org.

March 29: Have you ever dreamt of acting out the famous Romeo and Juliet balcony scene? Now’s your chance. Shakespeare is an 8-week scene study class taught by resident company member Fred Sullivan Jr. Saturdays through April 19. $325. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, trinityrep.com.

March 25: Did your New Years Resolution to eat better and exercise more die by January 31? Let the Jillian Michaels: Maximize Your Life Tour kick you back into action. $25-$150. 7:30pm. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts. 221-1467, vmari.com.

March 30: Twin River welcomes Niki Luparelli & The Gold Diggers performing songs from the ‘30s to the ‘60s including those by Patsy Cline, Peggy Lee and Dean Martin. 2pm. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 877827-4837, twinriver.com.

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Jeffrey on his “a-ha” moment when he realized that he could share this outlet to help others. The team at PeaceLove Studios is on a mission, uniting and supporting a community in need of advocates. The numbers speak for themselves. One in four people suffers with some sort of diagnosable mental illness. Two thirds of those people don’t get the help they need because of the stigmas attached. The PeaceLove logo is becoming a symbol to rally support and understanding within this large community. The PeaceLove Studios themselves are a place of empowerment. “With a focus on creating mental wellness through art, our programs create a framework for inspiration, healing and personal growth,” says CEO and co-founder Matt Kaplan. The Studio operates under the motto “wear, share and experience.” “Wear” refers to the in-house designed PeaceLove art, apparel and a new Alex and Ani Charity By Design bracelet. Those sales then cover the workshop cost for others to come to PeaceLove to share their own stories and experience the unique transformative process of artistic creation. Workshops run the gamut both in terms of techniques and catering to difference audiences. From the original Paint4Peace classes to journaling, mask making and utilizing the power of music, there’s an outlet to appeal to everyone. PeaceLove offers special sessions for different demographics as well as corporate sessions to make for happier workplaces. “People who come

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Improvisation is unscripted. If you scripted it, it wouldn’t be improv. Ad libbing creates great moments in scripted comedy on the big screen. Perhaps, then, it’s just as true that it can – maybe even should – happen on stage. Providence Improv Guild (PIG) is exploring this very different kettle of fish in its upcoming Relay Play Series, which will happen every Saturday in March at the group’s Southside Cultural Center performance space. The group has solicited submissions from local playwrights who have written six to eight pages of scripted material to serve as the jumping off point for PIG’s members. What follows each of the scripted introductions will happen live and on the fly in front of the audience each night. Guild member Melissa Bowler explains that the concept came from an article that PIG Managing Director Jonathan Murphy came across about a program put on by Portland, Oregon’s Brody Theater group. “There was an interest from our improvisers to do more dramatic, theatrical aspects of improv, and there’s a pretty sizable playwright community in Providence, so this felt like a nice fit for us,” she says. Although fans of improv comedy won’t be disappointed, Melissa says that there’s going to be more depth to the plays than that. The unscripted, roughly hour-long format doesn’t, and perhaps shouldn’t, really allow performers to explore works that are too vulgar or violent, the playwrights were pretty much given carte blanche to explore whatever subject matter they wished. One such playwright is Nancy Lucia Hoffman. Though she says that most

of her work tends to be written for the screen, she appreciates the quick gelling world of theater. “The theater allows many more leaps of imagination and creativity,” she says. While the challenge for the playwright may be letting her work come to life not fully formed, the challenge to the actors is more obvious. Melissa points out that many improvisors tend to lack formal acting training, just as many actors don’t have improv-specific training. To help the performers rise to the occasion, she’s solicited the expertise of actor Casey Seymour Kim, who can often be seen on stage at the Sandra FeinsteinGamm Theatre. She says that she’s participated in rehearsals for written plays which have seen the actors drop the scripts and improvise in order to better understand their characters’ motivations. “That kind of stuff is the essence of theatrical collaboration,” she says. No matter where the stories go, both Melissa and Casey say that they hope it brings a chance for all involved to broaden their horizons. “Hopefully it will encourage our local talent to be even bolder with their offers – to be unafraid of experimenting, of being generous onstage, of being patient so that a narrative arc can have a big payoff,” says Casey.

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There’s a specific kind of eeriness to Littlefoot’s music. It has a dreamlike quality that unmistakably comes from another time and place, one that causes very specific images to spring to mind. The slow crash of Pacific waves and the rustling of palms in a warm, California breeze are nowhere to be heard in the four tracks Littlefoot has available to stream online, but I heard them anyway. They’re there in spirit, conjured up from my subconscious by what pop culture has lead me to believe are the sounds of a mid-20th century southern California. In the case of “Sad Song From Someone Else,” those sounds are vocal harmonies and retro-reverb guitar. Hearing them makes it easy for me to imagine a scene where I’m driving along a moon-bathed Pacific coast and happen to stumble upon the song somewhere on the radio dial of a cherry red ‘64 Malibu. “I don’t think I know how to write any other kind of music,” says Erica Sutherland, who started Littlefoot as a solo project before eventually settling in with its current lineup – Mary Burke on bass and vocals, Derek Knox on guitar and Mike DeCosta on drums – at the end of 2012. “I didn’t go into it thinking I want to be in this kind of band, but I can see that it’s a combination of different pieces of things I like.” An appreciation for popular music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, like The Beach Boys, The Beatles, surf and girl groups like The Shangri-Las has informed Sutherland’s songwriting, particularly when it comes to the powerful simplicity of old pop. “I think there was something more genuine in the feeling, how it was being expressed, how it was played and

sung,” says Derek, who holds an equal reverence for pop arrangements. “A lot of those songs were just really beautiful melodies that could give a lot of weight to an otherwise simple sentiment.” Lyrically, Erica tries to avoid clichéd metaphors or being clever for clever’s sake in favor of direct appeals to the heart. “Worrydoll,” for instance is a deceptively simple song that manages to punch your heart square in the teeth thanks to the power in Erica and Mary’s heartbreaking harmonies – “I love harmonies,” Erica says, “They’re pretty key in the band.” “When I first started singing these songs it was, I don’t want to say embarrassing, but you’re spilling your guts,” she says. “You kind of have to separate yourself from that.” There is no shortage of melancholy in the four tracks the band has available online, but that doesn’t seem to be turning anyone away. “Sad Songs…” was featured on AS220’s Winter Sampler and racked up over 1,000 downloads in less than a month. “I think there’s something about the contrast,” she says. “A lot of oldies sound pretty positive, but they’re really about heartbreak.” Littlefoot, despite arriving a handful of decades after the surf rock wave crested, feels like the real deal.

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Ireland Meets Italy

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LaSalle Bakery’s idea of putting Irish Cream into the creamy filling of a zeppole is indeed a fantastic one. You get all the flavor and aroma of Irish Cream while maintaining the integrity of a traditional zeppole. The pastry is soft, almost donut-like, and the filling is not overly sweet. It’s a nice twist on the classic. 993 Smith Street. 831-9563, lasallebakery.net.

The zeppole from Zaccagnini’s Pastry Shoppe stood out with their fresh whipped cream neatly piped on top of the airy pastry shell. We also could have sworn there was just a touch of lemon in the filling, which had a nice texture – not too thick and not too runny. 546 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket. 723-2699, zaccspastry.com.

Tiny and Tempting

A Sweet Classic

This little zeppole from Buono’s Bakery fits in the palm of your hand and is the perfect treat for one. The pastry is chewy and complements the thick custard. To top it off, it’s ever so lightly sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar: not a bad touch. 559 Hartford Avenue. 421-4554, buonosbakery.com.

One glance at Palmieri’s Bakery zeppole and I just knew we were in good hands. The pastry had a nice soft crust on the outside while maintaining a chewy interior. The filling was not overly sweet and had a nice vanilla aroma. A little confectioner’s sugar sprinkling over the top didn’t hurt either. 147 Ridge Street. 831-9145, palmierisbakery.com.

Providence Monthly | March 2014

Photography: Meghan Follett

I love March for many reasons. I have an excuse to drink my face off (not that I really need a reason) on St. Patrick’s Day and I get to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day by stuffing my face full of pastry. I’m talking about zeppole. While they are all pretty much made the same – a light and airy circular pastry filled with a cream, custard or pudding in the center topped with whipped cream or more filling – bakeries have their loyal customers return year after year for their favorites.

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