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Providence Monthly June 2020

A NEW DIRECTION FOR DINING

PVD chefs step up to the plate during COVID-19

Photography by Nick DelGiudice

FOOD & DRINK

13 WaterFire gets reimagined

41 A quarantini that’s minty fresh

14 How wedding vendors are navigating COVID-19

42 Outside-thebox pop-tart kits

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NEWS & CITY LIFE

16 Celebrate Pride month from home 18 Rhody-written reads + a special review

Photography by Nick DelGiudice

LIFE & STYLE

49 Makers put a creative spin on face masks

31 Prints bring home architectural details 33 The artist behind “Knock It Off” 35 Get industrial inspo from this loft 38 When WFH style turns WTF

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21 Rhody Gem: Shop and support at Rhody Craft

45 Fresh produce: there’s an app for that

50 Go out while staying in with virtual entertaiment 52 Providence’s Park-ists in Residence adapt to the times 54 This month’s must-do’s

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was well over 40 years ago that three friends started East Side Monthly in an apartment on Cady Street. We made a great team that brought together experience in community news reporting, intricate knowledge of the industry, and lifelong passion for the City of Providence. Over the first years, it seemed we changed formats at the paper more frequently than people change shirts. We morphed briefly into a citywide alternative weekly called East Side/West Side before settling into our recent format. From the beginning, we’ve always done our best to cover topics of importance to East Side residents. We’ve kept Brown’s expansion under careful watch, took on several mayors and elected officials, and had fun with our April Fool stories that were revered, some even garnering international exposure. Our guiding principles: The importance of tradition, preservation of an irreplaceable built landscape, and the protection of a wonderful quality of life. To that end, early on, we made the decision to provide free space to neighborhood groups to communicate and share any concerns not only with their membership but the larger community. These associations, of which there are about half a dozen, have now become a formidable force that developers dare to confront at their peril. Meanwhile, things were progressing a bit differently downtown and on the West Side. Drawn by a vibrant arts and theater scene, world-class dining, apartments and condos with single-floor living, and the relocation of graduate school programs, an energetic mix of younger people and empty-nest East Siders flocked to these spots. It was with this in mind that Providence Monthly, a lifestyle and nightlife publication, was created, now over 20 years ago.

Two things became apparent to us this year: Daily newspapers continue to cut their reporting and editorial staff and only have a few reporters who actually cover the city beat, and second, the East Side, Downtown, Jewelry District, and West Side are drawing closer together, each becoming serious players in determining downtown development. At the same time, hotels are beginning to migrate from downtown onto the East Side, and the I-195 land is slowly developing. With this in mind, we have decided to merge East Side Monthly and Providence Monthly. We feel the city will be better served by one news/feature publication with a larger circulation that can address our dynamic capital. We will continue to mail to the 02906 zip code, add several downtown neighborhood associations, and increase the footprint of our news and feature coverage. We expect the expanded arts, entertainment, and dining aspects will appeal to all of our readers. News, reviews, openings, closings, and an ever-changing list of interesting people will be featured. Hopefully soon, the time will come when we all are able to go to a coffee shop and sit down with friends to read and engage in real conversation, and that our magazine will remain a useful and important part of your life. In closing, we stand by the words of Thomas Jefferson. “Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate for a moment to prefer the latter.”

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WaterFire Reimagined A new tradition emerges to remember and honor during COVID-19 The scene is both stoic and stunning: A single brazier rising from a spread of luminaria, stars dangling above, soundtrack playing in the background. This is WaterFire’s resourceful and resilient response to the pandemic, a dynamic art installation that can be streamed live 24/7. “In this time of such tumult and uncertainty…where we are celebrating the heroic selflessness of our frontline defenders while also mourning the sad loss of too many of our fellow Rhode Islanders, we wanted to share an ongoing place of refuge and reflection amidst all that is happening and a memorial for those we have lost,” says founder Barnaby Evans. At 8:30pm each night, WaterFire artists add a luminary for each Rhode Island soul lost that day to COVID-19 while simultaneously honoring those on the frontline, and on June 5, they will host the second #StayHomeWaterFire to celebrate educators, students, and parents. Says Director of Creative Services Laura Duclos, “The WaterFire Beacon of Hope has become an incredibly powerful representation of loss and love, healing and hope, for Rhode Islanders, people around the country, and around the world.” Tune in at WaterFire.org/WaterFire-Beacon-of-Hope. | By Megan Schmit Photography by @k__elizabeth ProvidenceOnline.com • June 2020

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To Have and To… Put on Hold Members of the wedding industry share their struggles and hopes as they navigate the impacts of COVID-19 Any other year, now would be “go-time” for Rhode Island’s wedding business. Venues, caterers, planners, photographers, bakers, transportation companies, florists, bands and DJs, makeup artists and salons – few of these professionals would see a free weekend spring through the end of the fall. But, as we all know, these are anything but normal times. In mid-April, Allison Barbera, who owns

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her eponymous onsite makeup and hair service, co-founded the Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding Vendors Facebook group, a digital space where vendors can voice concerns and seek solutions to the challenges the pandemic has presented. “I expected maybe 50 people to join,” she recalls. “We’re up to 650.” Members are encouraged to contact state leaders to express

their business challenges and seek answers about future event guidelines. “Personally, my company’s revenue is down 60 percent compared to last year,” says Barbera, who employs 18 independent contractors. Some vendors have turned creative to keep busy in lieu of weddings, like Luke Renchan Entertainment, which orchestrates driveby birthday celebrations with a DJ in tow,

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and backyard movie nights. While hopeful weddings will return to “some sense of normalcy” by November, most of Renchan’s couples are postponing or rescheduling to 2021; he’s currently partnered with Artistic Wedding Films to stream small weddings “so that they can connect with their audience outside the limitations.” Venues, too, have been forced to react and adapt. Typically, The Towers in Narragansett has weddings booked every weekend now through the end of the year. Event Coordinator Donna DiCicco says the oceanfront venue has seen few cancellations. “Most we’ve been moving to 2021, but it’s a test to see what we have available,” she explains. Photographer Maria Burton began contacting her couples in April, encouraging them to reach out to their venue to discuss options. More than half of the weddings she had booked this year have rescheduled to 2021, which presents its own challenge. “Some people feel really strongly about getting married on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, which I completely understand, but sometimes we’re already booked,” she says. “We’re all trying to make the best of the situation; it’s out of our control and my focus is how I can serve my clients.” Similarly, Karen Tungett, general manager and co-owner of Blackstone Caterers, empathizes with her brides and grooms, who have to make the difficult decision of rescheduling, postponing, or cancelling. “Some clients have said they want to keep their date in 2020 and just downscale it, yet we still don’t know what that exactly means. Is it 20, 50, 100? Who knows, as it keeps changing,” explains Tungett. Like with many, this uncharted territory has been hard on Tungett. “I’m in the business to make dreams come true, to make people happy, create their dream – not to see them all go through this.” But she’s focusing on the silver lining: “My sales team is still very active. Leads and bookings for 2021 are on fire because they realized that 2020 couples are moving into 2021. Soon enough we will be starting to book for 2022!”

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June in Providence for many is synonymous with Rhode Island PrideFest. Downtown explodes with color, food vendors, businesses, nonprofits, festival-goers, entertainment acts, and, of course, the Illuminated Night Parade. But, due to health and safety concerns, the Rhode Island Pride Board of Directors decided to postpone the event – but not their efforts. Between RI Pride and the many other LGBTQ+ associations around the city and state, Pride Month celebrations are anything but canceled.

hode Island Pride partners with Mayor Elorza for a live-streamed Pride flag raising, which includes a procession of flag photos submitted by community members. Stay tuned for streaming details on Facebook: Pride RI.

he City Council and City Archives have paired up to highlight the history of LGBTQIA+ rights in Providence and stories of today’s community and allies in an online exhibit, which will be updated with survey submissions throughout the month of June. Council.ProvidenceRI.gov, Council.ProvidenceRI.gov/city-archives

he second installment of Pride ArtFest still supports and showcases LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives – just this time online, including a virtual gallery and auction. PrideRI.org

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or young members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Youth Pride Inc. has leapt into action with online offerings, including the YPI Leadership Program via Zoom, peer-led “Gender Spectrum” support group, digital Dungeons & Dragons instructional and gameplay sessions with The Imagination Guild, and “The Way Out” discussion group on various topics. YouthPrideRI.org

ou might be missing Hosting Thursday nights at EGO Providence, but thanks to Twitch TV, you can still live-stream your favorite EGO girls Pulp, Kira, Annie, and Complete, plus special guests. Dates TBA.

skew Providence has shuffled its variety shows to a virtual venue, so even if we can’t converge on quirky, community bistro for the Sweet Little Pride Show, we can hopefully still catch it online June 11. TBD.

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As we emerge from long weeks of home confinement and the weather improves, how uplifting to wander our beloved East Side streets again. As you do, let me suggest a way to make these jaunts even more enjoyable: Pick up Little Voices, the debut thriller novel written by East Side author Vanessa Lillie. Fast-paced and well-written, much of the action takes place right here in Providence on streets you’ll recognize, and involves characters that are at least suggestive of felons we all know. In the opening scene, Devon Barges, a forensic attorney in the midst of difficult pregnancy, is rushed down Blackstone Boulevard to Women and Infants for an emergency C-section. At about the same time, the body of one of her best friends has been found in Swan Point Cemetery. And, as she is soon to find out, the chief suspect in the crime is a man who had been a close friend of hers in college. Except the more she tries to help, the guiltier he looks. Soon, we find ourselves engrossed in dual stories of the new mom struggling with post-

partum while trying to find time to use her legal and investigative skills to solve what proves to be a complex, multi-layered case that takes her into the inner workings of local politics, the morality of investigative journalism, and the ultimately complicated realities of the fishing industry in nearby New Bedford. Lillie’s attention to and understanding of the details in all three areas is impressive. “My husband and I came here about nine years ago and in many ways I think of my book as a dark and twisted love letter to my adopted state,” she says. “I was nervous though, because I know if I didn’t get the details right, I’d hear about it.” Little Voices is a page-turner as we join Barges following increasingly contradictory leads – some false, some not – of the crime. Then, for good measure, she throws in a surprise twist at the end you’ll probably never see coming. Happily, we can report that Lillie’s second book, For the Best, will be released in September and takes place on our home turf as well. Lucky us.

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BURN DOWN THIS WORLD When Celeste and Reid reunite, there’s a lot of friction between the two siblings. Their wounds run deep, and Celeste’s frustrations with her own life make it doubly hard to deal with her brother’s extended visit. Rhode Island author and former director of the Ocean State Writing Conference Tina Egnoski’s fourth book is an emotional family drama embedded in the Vietnam Era. WHEN THE BABIES CAME TO STAY Nobody knows where the babies came from, but the local librarian decides to keep them, and the whole town teaches them life lessons. Rhode Island illustrator Jeanette Bradley provided the colorful illustrations for this lighthearted children’s allegory by Christine McDonnell.

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Rhody Craft Gift 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 Abbie@ProvidenceOnline.com to suggest yours and we just might feature it! What it is: Rhody Craft is a gift shop and gallery that specializes in local handmade goods, Rhode Island souvenirs, and selected national brands.

What makes it a Rhody Gem? If you like a unique shop that gives back to the community, this is the place for you. Owner Kim Clark has filled Rhody Craft with all kinds of colorful artsy things, along with uniquely Rhode Island merch like Benny’s mugs. Clark recently collaborated with local artist Voz Perkins of Fishcakes to offer a “Flatten the Curve” T-shirt and mug featuring character Rhody Racoon, with 20 percent of sales going to the RI Community Food Bank. While recent restrictions have led to online sales and curbside pickups, Clark enjoys the vibe of being in the shop. “We love chatting with customers and often we’ll have everyone in the store throwing in their two cents,” says Clark. “Lately we’re selling a lot of Happy Boxes, which are themed gift boxes meant to send to friends/family to cheer them up while we’re locked down. Each box contains 5-10 individual items, all giftwrapped in cheerful papers so that opening is sure to make someone’s day.”

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says Chris Simonelli, co-owner of Troop. “At this point, it hasn’t been about profit. It’s been more about survival.” Simonelli is just one of hundreds of restaurateurs in Rhode Island swept up in the maelstrom of COVID-19, but his story overlaps with nearly all of them. Providence is nationally respected for its dining, and Troop is among its darlings. The venue, renowned for its cocktails and fusion entrèes, takes its inspiration from hip-hop and skateboarding culture. Customers come for the ambiance – the live DJs and moody lighting. Tucked into The Plant, a robust brick building in Olneyville, visiting has always felt like an event. In other words, Troop was never meant to be a takeout place. The five owners of Troop closed its doors voluntarily, before the state ordered them to do so. Still, a restaurant must serve food in order to survive. Right away, they were forced to lay off most of their 25 employees. With only three people left – Simonelli, co-owner Jason “JT” Timothy, and chef Chad Hart – the Troop team had to reinvent itself. Takeout was just a start; they would have to refashion their menu, build up their online presence, and invent virtual entertainment. They would have to establish online ordering and curbside pickup, which were new concepts to them, and rebrand it as “Troop’s Touchless Takeaway.” “It’s making us rethink everything,” says Simonelli. “In this industry, the ship hardly ever docks. It’s given us the ability to really analyze what we’ve been doing – and make improvements that we’ll carry forward beyond this.” Like every culinary professional in Providence, they’re thinking about the future. But the future is hazy, and every kitchen has its own story. All they know for sure is this: The pandemic has pushed small businesses to the brink. Many have been forced to close, and many of those will never reopen. In an era that is routinely described as “novel” and “unprecedented,” the dining industry has tied itself in knots to safely cook food and serve it to customers. But as the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. As Simonelli and his colleagues are discovering, the desperate ingenuity of today may become the standard of tomorrow.

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We plan to start small, with intention, and will expand over time with the safety of guests and staff on the forefront of our minds. -Chris Simonelli, Troop

for Their Livelihoods When Governor Gina Raimondo announced the closure of all dine-in restaurants on March 16, the plan was to stay closed for two weeks. But the pandemic had other ideas, as we all now know. Two-plus months would pass before a patron could sit down and interact with a server, and even then, the rules for social distancing are strict. For the restaurant industry, COVID-19 has become the neutron bomb of economic hardships. Restaurants and bars are always delicate businesses. The last thing a restaurateur needs is a deadly virus that thrives on intimate crowds. “The reality is that people who own restaurants work long hours on very narrow margins,” says Kristen Adamo, president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. “To have a pandemic, where you can’t operate your business normally, and you have to rely on takeout, the threat that they normally live under is exponentially more serious.” Such anguish has been felt everywhere in the world, but Providence has a conspicuous reputation for dining. Our food scene has long been known for its innovation and frequently wins the attention of The New York Times; for a city our size, we have racked up a surprising number of nominations for

the James Beard Awards. Dining and nightlife are a cornerstone of our urban identity, and they contribute enormously to our economic lifeblood. As small business loans are distributed and spent, and eateries struggle to accommodate al fresco dining, and more and more restaurants appear on Google Maps as “permanently closed,” you have to wonder: Who will still be standing a year from now? And how? Dining is inextricably tied to tourism, which has also plummeted this year. Major showcase events, such as this summer’s Providence Restaurant Week and Taste of Rhode Island, have been postponed or canceled. When we spoke, Adamo said the Bureau had lost $43 million in business to the pandemic, including conventions, hotel bookings, transportation, and yes, dining. Much of it can still be salvaged; business worth about $11.8 million had been postponed for future years, up to 2024. Tourism is still slated, whether it happens this year or not. But Adamo knows that the troubles are far from over, especially for the restaurant industry. “When something like this hits, you go into survival mode,” she says. “We’re still in business. There’s going to be an end to this. We will get back. We just have to hang on and get through.”

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As the pandemic descended, colleges rapidly vacated their campuses and set up virtual classrooms. Johnson & Wales University followed suit, and for many of its majors – accounting, sociology, communications – this was a reasonable task. But, JWU is most famous for its hands-on culinary training, known as “labs.” Hordes of chefs in Providence learned their craft at JWU, and labs were a vital part of their education. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 threw them a curveball: How do you safely teach a student to cook in an enclosed space full of other people, especially when the physical college is closed? The solution came together quickly: Academic work is still completed through online platforms like Blackboard. The labs, meanwhile, will still take place on campus between July and August, with adjusted settings and curriculums to ensure the safety of students. Meanwhile, students who planned to intern or work at local restaurants have been given other opportunities to earn college credits. “We really had to get the ball rolling, and we rolled it out pretty quick,” says TJ Delle Donne, assistant dean of JWU’s College of Culinary Arts. Delle Donne notes that commercial kitchens are already antiseptic environments, but lab participants will require masks, social distancing, and easily accessible sanitation stations. While he feels it’s too early to predict the full effects of the pandemic on Providence’s dining scene, Delle Donne’s been pleased with Governor Raimondo’s response and believes the tide could turn in a big way. “I think the governor has the hospitality industry at the top of her mind,” he says. “She knows it’s a cornerstone of our economy. I think the pendulum is going to swing so far in the other direction, it’s going to be gangbusters.”

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New Recipe James Mark doesn’t have one venue to think about, but three: north, big king, and The Dean Bar. He remembers a crowded night, back in March, when he surveyed the youthful patrons and realized how vulnerable they all were to contagion. “I was like, ‘This is too busy for what’s going on,’” Mark recalls. “It could spread to any of these people, and we are all in direct, face-to-face contact with them. The idea of getting a family member sick was very real to me. We could have stayed open a few more days, but after that night, I was like, ‘We can’t do this anymore. We can’t put our staff at risk.’” During the closure, Mark ruled out The Dean Bar, a speakeasy-like cocktail lounge in The Dean Hotel. He knew that north, his acclaimed restaurant located in the same building, was too large an operation to sustain during quarantine. But that left big king – a tiny, offbeat restaurant on the West End – which could potentially survive on takeout. For long and lonely days, Mark operated big king entirely on his own. Then he brought over Andrew McQuesten, executive chef at north, to help refine the

takeout system. Initially, customers ordered from Mark to support his business. But as time wore on, many seemed to feel nostalgic for the fine dining experiences they had lost in quarantine. “Now it’s people who want to go out to eat,” says Mark. “They want to get good food. It’s becoming a new normal.” Mark is stoic about his prospects. The takeout system is working, and he soon extended big king’s operations from four to six days a week. He’s relieved to have brought back a fraction of his laid-off staff. While he refuses to participate with a mainstream service like Grubhub, Mark is seriously considering an “in-house” delivery plan. But he is also tempering his expectations. Until a vaccination is available and the curve is fully flattened, Mark won’t entertain outdoor dining, no matter how profitable the prospect. When we spoke, he knew his stimulus money would run out by July, and “the math will change.” “It’s not a solution, what we’re doing,” says Mark. “Beverages drive our profits. We’re able to keep people employed, but we’re making in a week what we would make in two days [before the pandemic]. At north, it’s pretty rough. It’s a stopgap, and we’re just able to float.”

This is an ‘aha’ moment. We’re all working together. It’s building this beautiful community of people. But what choice do they have? As the pandemic continues to loom large, Providence restaurateurs have used every strategy they can think of. Persimmon, famous for its elegant dining, has been selling Bolognese and clams sauces for $15 a jar. Ellie’s created the “Ellie’s At Home Dinner,” a no-fuss – and high-quality – family meal. Small Point Café has sold thematic bags of groceries, from “The Basics” (eggs, milk, bread), to The Being Bad Bag (Brownie Pie, Mexican Coca-Cola, and probably 10,000 more calories). The litany of experiments is encyclopedic, and it goes well beyond curbside pickup. By the time Gov. Raimondo announced the possibility of outdoor dining on May 18, industrious chefs were already offering meal kits and cocktails-to-go, half-off wines and a spectrum of online order forms. As Rhode Island’s reopening entered Phase 1, restaurants blossomed with Plexiglas shields and makeshift patios. Plant City, for example, erected a decorated tent; tables are spaced eight feet apart, and reservations are required, but guests can finally enjoy the Mexican stylings of Bar Verde again, and in relative comfort. Plus, the City launched a ReThinkPVD campaign to offer free two-hour parking in crucial dining districts, including Atwells Avenue, Thayer and Wickenden Streets, and Wayland Square.

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To really compete in such a strained market, chefs and owners have had to reach customers in ways they never imagined. And with so many evolving restrictions, owners are often confused about what tactics are even allowed. “People want to do the right thing – hence why there are so many questions,” says Dale Venturini, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. “One answer may apply to 20 people, but not to another 20 people. But we’ve always been symbiotic in how we operate. We want the hotels to be full again. We want the people they house to come out and shop, visit our museums and parks. I think this is an ‘aha’ moment. We’re all working together. It’s building this beautiful community of people.” As the lockdown has worn on, many restaurateurs are impatient to bring their business back. An “Ocean State Coalition,” representing 150 dining establishments across the state, sent a letter to Governor Raimondo requesting to loosen the restrictions on indoor dining by June 1. Many might find this decision hasty, yet the letter did make an indisputable point: “We are one of the most regulated industries for health standards and our goal has always been to exceed those standards for our guests.”

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for Thought Back at Troop, Simonelli rattles off all the things they’ve done since the pandemic started: They’ve hosted virtual DJs. They’ve held virtual cooking classes. They’ve provided more than 100 meals to front-line workers, many of which were paid for with customer donations. Customers have driven from as far as Cape Cod to pick up their takeout orders. “It’s been incredible,” says Simonelli. “During these times, we feel a responsibility to our community and to our staff. We respect the small business that shutters. And we don’t take that responsibility lightly.” Like big king – and countless others – Troop had to weigh the costs and benefits of serving people outdoors. “I believe it is going to be a challenge,” said Simonelli the day of the announcement. “This is not an area we want to rush into. We plan to start small, with intention, and will expand over time with the safety of guests and staff on the forefront of our minds.” Without customers, the Troop owners saw an unexpected opportunity: They could re-lay the dining room floors. A professional came in to grind the floors down, but otherwise the Troop staff have been painting and stenciling the surface themselves. It’s a small consolation prize, after all the toil and exhaustion, the anxieties and bare-knuckled accounting, and they probably would have put down new floors sooner or later. But it’s something that will last, long after the quarantine ends. It’s a literal foundation for the future. Adds Simonelli: “We’re trying to take advantage of this time as much as possible.”

Local Restaurants Take a Pledge Coronavirus has been cruel to everyone, but the restaurant industry has suffered a particular injustice: To be treated with suspicion. Commercial kitchens may have passed multiple inspections, and restaurateurs may have spotless records for cleanliness, but customers are naturally wary about what they ingest – and the precautions chefs are taking. That’s why the Rhode Island Hospitality Association came up with the Rhode Island Restaurant Pledge, a PDF document that can be printed out and hung on front doors. “We will continue to follow strict sanitation policies and practices with our team, ensuring all staff are trained in food safety and there is a certified Food Safety Manager on each shift,” reads the pledge. The pledge isn’t a legal document, but it provides visitors with a litany of promises; it also asks that patrons behave with equal responsibility. “When customers see the Rhode Island Restaurant Pledge endorsement, they can be certain that the restaurant is taking a leadership role in protecting their community,” explains the RIHA website. “With restaurants and customers working together, we can make the restaurant industry as vibrant as it was prior to the impact of COVID-19.”

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As with any creative endeavor, creating a final piece comes with highs and lows and moments of frantic work and self-doubt. But somehow I reach the final piece!

“Knock it off.” Just three words, and they’ve made history. They were first uttered by Gina Raimondo, when the governor implored Rhode Islanders to stay home during the pandemic. Then they returned – as jolly letters on a T-shirt next to a bobbing anchor. Frog & Toad Press received hundreds of pre-orders before the shirt was even printed, and a scrubs top soon followed. The design now adorns Knock It Off IPA, a new beer from Proclamation Ale Company; the Knock It Off Stay at Home Brew from White Electric Coffee; and a Knock It Off hand sanitizer from The Industrious Spirit Company. The smile-inducing image was created by Maret Bondorew, graphic designer for Frog & Toad Press. Bondorew studied illustration and art history at Hartford Art School, and after she spent some time working retail at the Frog & Toad gift store, co-owner Asher Schofield recognized her talents and invited her to start a press in 2014. “I feel really lucky to have Asher as a boss-co-conspirator-cheerleader,” says Bondorew. “With his design background, he’s able to serve as an art director on all our projects, and we both have the same off-kilter sense of humor, so a lot of our strangest ideas actually manage to see the light of day.” And there are a lot of strange ideas. Bondorew has drawn and designed untold numbers of cards, patches, banners, and shirts. Examples: A greeting card with George Washington wearing sunglasses and the caption, “You’re old, but like, cool old.” Or a portrait of fungi and skulls: “Poisonous Mushrooms. (Try not to eat these).” “I approach each project first by thinking about who my audience is and what the feeling is that I want to convey in the piece,” says Bondorew. “I do a lot of problem solving and trial and error through pencil sketches – some pieces come easier than others. As with any creative endeavor, creating a final piece comes with highs and lows and moments of frantic work and self-doubt. But somehow I reach the final piece!” Bondorew has been managing well during the quarantine, despite being five months pregnant, and she’s spent much of her time gardening, walking her dog, and keeping up with the news. When Schofield proposed the “Knock It Off” shirt, she couldn’t have anticipated the craze that followed. She notes that 20 percent of T-shirt sales benefit the Rhode Island Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund, and at press time the shirts had raised more than $42,000. “We have been overwhelmed, blown away, and humbled by the response to ‘Knock It Off,’” she says. “[Asher] foresaw the community latching onto ‘Knock It Off’ in a way I couldn’t. Rhode Islanders sure know how to rally together, and that’s one thing I love about this state.”

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Industial Inspo: An old gear displayed as wall art adds sense of place

Lofty Aspirations Inside the home of Art Providence Show founder Laura Burkett Pawtucket’s place in history as the “Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution” is not lost on the many artisans who make it their home today. This is true for Laura Burkett, who lives with her partner Sue Fricker in a renovated mill building on Bayley Street. Burkett is a self-employed leather bag designer/maker and founder of the Art Providence Show. Originally from Kentucky, it was during nearly a decade of living in European cities that she became fascinated with old mills and acclimated to living in smaller spaces. When a position brought her to Rhode Island, one look at a two-level loft and it was love at first sight. Sealing the deal was the building’s history as the first industrial sewing machine company to combine the then-new technologies of lock-stitch and waxed thread. “Destiny!” says Burkett.

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Like many mill units, the open floor plan is cavernous sans interior walls, requiring strategic thinking, like dividing spaces into zones for specific purposes and utilizing light to create moods and highlight certain areas. Burkett notes that one challenge is that everything is exposed. “There’s no room to hide things away,” she starts. “There’s a corner of the main space that we call the ‘garage’ where we keep tools and exercise equipment; this flows into the ‘office’ which is an area with a table, inspiration board,

and painted chalkboard.” Burkett lands on “contemporary eclectic” to describe her decor. “I like what I like, and it absolutely does not have to fit a theme. Harmonious colors are important, but I avoid being too matchy-matchy. I love the minimalism of the Bauhaus and tend to favor furniture of a Danish modern flair.” She confesses to having a “years-long obsession with orange” and that dark chocolate is a go-to for its rich look and versatility. “Without intentionally planning it, lots of the objects in our home have

those colors or work well with them.” “I love industrial salvage in general, but it’s even more special due to the history of the immediate vicinity in Blackstone Valley,” says Burkett, who notes that the couple’s favorite decoration is a large round gear that came from a nearby mill. “It’s placed front and center on our living room wall and inspired the logo for our ArtSmart Productions.” She adds, “Most everything that is decorative in nature was handmade by someone we know or have at least met. This is very important to us!”

GET RHODY STYLE Laura Burkett’s loft is alive with local art and artifacts that contribute to a sense of place and history.

INDUSTRIAL INSPO Objects throughout the home speak to Pawtucket’s heyday during the Industrial Revolution, including the giant metal wheel, two antique sewing machines, and a framed ad from an old mill.

CHARACTER BUILDING “The view from our windows includes a lot of brick mill buildings, smokestacks, and the Isle Brewers Guild complex,” says Burkett, who keeps most windows uncovered.

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If you’re someone who has been working from home or furloughed since mid-March, chances are good that your style has quickly devolved from that of Casual Friday attire – perhaps an untucked shirt and jeans – to yogaor sweatpants, to pajama bottoms and an old T-shirt. We asked creative duo Gina Mastrostefano and Chuck Staton to share what they’ve been sporting from head

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From Pop-Up to Pop Tarts Blush Bakeshop and other restaurants put their passion and expertise into DIY kits On the cusp of opening a brick-and-mortar in Federal Hill pre-pandemic, Blush Bakeshop, the all-vegan bakery owned by Samantha Chamberlain, popped up at farmers’ markets and VegFests, but due to COVID-19 quickly shifted to a preorder model with contact-free delivery and menus posted weekly on social media. Chamberlain recently added pop tart kits to the menu. “I thought it would be a fun, interactive way of getting folks to enjoy our product and pass the time without having to worry about a recipe,” she says. Having grown up on Kellogg’s-brand PopTarts for breakfast every morning, I welcomed the chance to try out a kit to make a more wholesome, vegan toaster pastry. The box was hand-delivered to my doorstep and outfitted with piping bags of icing and fruit filling, dough, sprinkles, and simple instructions. All you need is some flour, a clean, flat space, and a rolling pin (or an empty wine bottle will work in a pinch). Following the instructions, I first rolled out the dough and cut into uniform rectangles – you can choose the size, but make sure they match up with each other when it comes time to pair those puppies up. I ended up with a little dough left over and, feeling inspired by the pizza buns I also ordered from Blush, formed the excess into a few mini strawberry rolls. It will be tempting to squeeze all of the filling into the pastries themselves, but try to resist! If you save some for after, you can drizzle it on top with the icing to replicate the classic swirl of the wild berry-flavored original store-bought variety. Once assembled, bake until golden brown or, if you’re like me and didn’t pinch the edges well enough, until the fruity filling starts to ooze. The finished product is a flaky pie-crust pouch of syrupy fruit. Occasionally biting into a burst of real strawberry, you know this is the real deal. With construction on their Atwells shop almost complete, Chamberlain is hopeful for a June opening and I’m looking forward to having the shop make one for me. Follow @blushbakeshoppvd on Instagram for weekly menus and updates.

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Farm Fresh Rhode Island turns its wholesale app into a grocery delivery service In commercial kitchens across New England, Market Mobile is a well-known app. Chefs are constantly using its interface to order fresh produce from area farmers. Ever since Farm Fresh Rhode Island released Market Mobile in 2009, the app has connected more than 100 producers to more than 300 customers – mostly grocers, schools, and restaurants. When the pandemic hit, two things happened: First, wholesale business ground to a halt. After all, if restaurants can’t open, they can’t order stock. Second, hordes of people were stuck at home, afraid to stand in line at their local supermarket, but needing to replenish their pantries. The solution: Open Market Mobile to retail customers. Extend delivery to residential homes. Turn a wholesale supplier into a personal grocery service. “That was the instant pivot we had to make,” says Nikki Ayres, sales manager for Market Mobile. “It was a really natural decision. This was a way to keep people fed, and keep them fed safely.” Today, customers in Providence, Pawtucket, and the East Bay can download the app, quickly set up an account, and fill out an online order form. Each order must total at least $60; if you don’t live in the delivery area, you can arrange curbside pickup at Farm Fresh’s Pawtucket headquarters. There have been challenges, of course. Delivering to residential streets can be a little trickier than to eateries and dining halls, so the drivers have had to adjust. But for the most part, the Market Mobile transition was quick and painless. “Nothing about our software really had to change, which was the great part,” says Ayres. “We were already set up to do this. Basically we made our decision on a Monday, and by Wednesday we were processing our first order.” Farm Fresh is currently delivering to between 500 and 600 customers per week, mostly families and small networks of neighbors and friends. Meanwhile, they are still on schedule to complete their Food Hub, an ambitious 60,000-square-foot complex in the Valley neighborhood. While Farm Fresh hadn’t planned to start home delivery before the pandemic, they now see no reason to stop. “As long as there is a need for this,” says Ayres, “and as long as our producers want to keep doing this, we do plan to continue.” 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. FarmFreshRI.org

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products and custom interior décor for a variety of customers with different budgets. “We play a unique role in the neighborhood and online,” says Daems, “not just by offering beautiful textile products, but also by fostering a place in which customers get inspired, learn about fabric and home décor solutions, and exchange creative ideas.” While Kreatelier opened on Hope Street in 2008, they’re prepping to grow even bigger and better. Exciting new offerings include custom fabric lampshades, bigger indoor and outdoor rug selection,

plus lots of gorgeous wallpaper samples (which is making a comeback, says Daems). And, on the third Thursday of the month from 5-8pm, neighbors will be able to meet the team, peek behind the scenes, talk fabric and interiors, and enjoy discounts during a monthly open house. Plus, they’re contributing to plastic-free, healthier homes by expanding their line of reusable and sustainable products. “We really try to recycle and upcycle as much as we can,” says Daems. In fact, Kreatelier has never bought gift-wrapping or shopping bags,

and instead reuses those donated by customers, which are dropped off several times a week. They even craft gift bags out of remnant fabrics and wallpaper, and any materials they don’t use are donated to the Rhode Island Recycling Center for Education in Cranston. “These are our small contributions we feel make a big impact on the environment,” Daems explains. So, whether you need a special gift or beautiful curtains to bring a room to life, Daems’ team can help. Visit Kreatelier and experience the joy of fabric!

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More Than Masks Creatives in the Capital turn mandatory face coverings into works of wearable art If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that the Creative Capital truly lives up to its name, and perhaps the most colorful example is in the newest addition to our everyday wardrobe: face masks. Equal parts protection and fashion, these go beyond scraps of fabric and enter the realm of art. There are cheery, bold patterns like those made by Pawtucket designer Laura Burkett, who uses proceeds to offset costs for masks she donates to first responders and health-care heroes. There are exotic prints sourced from Bamako, Mali, sewn into masks by RISD and MIT instructor Eliza Squibb. Then there’s the innovative solution to irritating ear loops brainstormed by former toy designer Jen Long, who can share simple instructions to make your own mask. Dozens, if not more, city dwellers have found creative, artistic, inventive ways to craft this social distancing essential for friends, family, and frontline workers – and we’re loving every single one of them. | By Megan Schmit Photo courtesy of Laura Burkett ProvidenceOnline.com • June 2020

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by A d a m H o g u e MadCap Monday: MadCap Monday is a music and art jam, an open-mic showcase that started at The Spot but has since found a home at Dusk. I’m sure that even if the world succumbed to a zombie apocalypse, there would still be MadCap Monday, so for Nate Cozzolino, Nic “Supe” Hallenbeck, and the MadCap crew, this COVID-19 business is nothing but a challenge to be more creative. MadCap continues to offer live, curated performance art and music every Monday starting at 7pm for the MadCap Monday Facebook “live quaranstream.”

Almost three months into social distancing practices, the deeper human-tech-cloud merger is at hand; our interactions and connection are explicitly through screens. Whereas once there was the luxury of “staying in tonight,” there is now no other choice. But fear not, for in the midst of isolation, the creative types are doing what they do best: Finding ways to bring art to the people. Here are ways to support your favorite local artists, stay involved with the Rhode Island music scene, or maybe catch up on what you’ve been missing from the comfort of your couch.

The News Cafe: While your bedroom might lack the ambiance of a local bar/venue like The News Cafe, you can still listen to regulars on Bandcamp at LivingRoomUTB. bandcamp.com/releases. The project was conceived by James Toomey, creator of the podcast Where the Living Room Used to Be, and curated by Justin Foster. The Galactic Theatre: David Podsnap of The Galactic Theatre is in the midst of adding a flatbread setup and an ice cream parlor whilst keeping fans satiated musically, too. “I am planning on hosting online streaming solo concerts from our website or Instagram or Facebook,” says Podsnap. “There will be a PayPal and/or Venmo link per concert stream and all tips will go to performers.” Slated to start concerts this month, keep an eye on The Galactic Theatre Facebook.

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Big Nice Studio Thursdays: Maybe you’re ready to turn those quarantine demos into more refined projects. Brad Krieger of Big Nice Studio in Lincoln is still taking on remote mixing and mastering projects, as well as collaborating with artists to produce tracks remotely. “One thing I have going in the meantime while treading water for the moment is a new Twitch stream,” Krieger says. “Every Thursday night I host two bands...the bands come on to hang out.” Find it at Twitch.TV/ChillGuysTV.

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Bartholomewtown Podcast: Silverteeth’s Bill Bartholomew has been able to fully embrace his citizen-guerilla local journalism with his Bartholomewtown podcast. Bartholomew has been at every one of Gov. Raimondo’s press conferences, and he streams protests via Facebook live and interviews creatives and policy-makers. He says, “I have tried to use my press credential as a public servant, asking questions that come from my ‘eyes and ears wide open’ approach to journalism.” Find Bartholomewtown on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

New Roz Raskin: Just a few short weeks ago, Roz Raskin released the new NOVA ONE record lovable in the midst of isolation. It’s a personal record released at what has become a personal time for everyone. “I think it is some of my most honest music and I feel proud to be loud about my gender, sexuality, and my general healing practices,” Raskin says. “For folks going through difficulty with healing, especially during this time of so much isolation, I see you and feel you.”

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THEATER by R o b e r t I s e n b e r g Epic Theatre Co.: Since the quarantine, the scrappy Cranston company has developed several #StayInStaySafe series, including “Midnight Monologues” on Facebook Live, an Instragram discussion of musical albums called “Listen Up!”, and “The Epic Writers Club,” which provides writing prompts to participants, who then compose their own 10-minute plays. EpicTheatreRI.org FringePVD: Fringe Festivals have always been a place for performing artists to experiment, so it makes sense that FringePVD will still take place, entirely in digital form, with its diverse lineup of monologuists, musicians, street artists, and other inventive thespians. FringePVD.org The Gamm: Try online courses like Script Analysis, Scene Study, and Comedic Monologue Workshops. While their last season had to be canceled halfway through, The Gamm is still slated to perform an impressive lineup from September to May 2021. GammTheatre.org The United Theatre: A series of virtual screenings, most of which are independent or foreign films, helps the century-old Westerly theater maintain support as they continue to renovate their mixeduse complex. To help you pick your movie and understand their context, the United also hosts a podcast, Cabin Fever Curation, presented by artistic director Tony Nunes. UnitedTheatre.org

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Social Distancing, Social Change Park-ist Residents discover new ways to explore identity in the age of quarantine This year marks the first-ever “Park-ists in Residence,” an artist residency developed by the Providence Parks Department and the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT). According to plan, two artists were invited to live in historic homes located within parks, and their rent would be subsidized. Over the course of two years, these artists would set up a variety of programs, which would enrich the community with their creative ideas. The artists themselves are established and full of promise: First, there’s Mathew Garza, who moved into Esek Hopkins House with his artist-partner, Anthony AM Marcus. Gar-

za had a number of plans, including dance performances and an interactive landscaping project. Then there’s artist k. funmilayu aileru, who took up residence in Wanskuck Park. Going by the pronouns “ze, zim, and zir,” aileru is a digital artist and designer. Both residents are deeply invested in representing people who identify as “QT BIPoC,” or “queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.” Interestingly, Garza has noted that Esek Hopkins – his residence’s namesake – was a major pioneer in Rhode Island’s slave trade, making it a symbolic setting for his work.

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When the pandemic struck, both artists had to adjust, and “community involvement” took on new meaning. To continue reaching his audience, Garza started online yoga sessions, which are free to watch on his YouTube channel. He has established a group of movement-based artists, called The Glitter Goddess Collective. He still plans to develop the physical site with edible plants and interactive displays, with the expectation that he’ll eventually be able to host helpers and visitors. Meanwhile, aileru has been soliciting artists for the virtual showcase, Open Screen. The goal is to stream a variety of creative works, but without the influence of unwelcome sponsors. What this actually looks like will depend on the collaborators aileru gathers, but with so many creative people looking for outlets – and concerned about similar social topics – ze hopes for an enriching online experience. At press time, the first Open Screen is slated for June 21, in honor of the summer solstice. To stay up to date, visit ArtCultureTourism.com.

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Ruffin’ Wranglers Dog excursions on a private ranch. Based in Providence. RuffinWranglers.com

Rustigian Rugs Rug and carpets from around the world, as well as home accessories. Providence. RustigianRugs.com

T he S andwich Hu t

RI Student Loan Authority

Serving hot and cold sandwiches made to order. Providence. TheSandwichHut.com

Low cost student loans and refinancing options. RISLA.com

S im ply S ight & So u n d Home theater installation specialists. SimplySAS.com

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S p itz We i s s Re a l to rs Boutique real estate agency. Providence. SpitzWeiss.com

S tudio Ho p Art, furnishings, jewelry, and more. Providence. StudioHopRI.com

Swan Point Cemetery

Leaders in Eye Care since 1927

OFFICIAL EYE CARE PROVIDER OF THE PAWTUCKET RED SOX PROVIDENCE BRUINS

AG ES 3–17

Historic rural cemetery off of Blackstone Boulevard. Providence. SwanPointCemetery.com

Swedish Motors Quality automotive service, repair, and maintenance. SwedishMotors-TomassoAuto.com

Sweenor’s Chocolate Handmade chocolates, fudge, truffles, and novelties. Garden City and Wakefield, SweenorsChocolates.com

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T h aye r S t re et D i st r i ct Ma n a g e m e nt Au t h o r i ty Improves the iconic East Side experience. Providence. ThayerStreetDistrict.com

Tony’s S e a fo o d Retail market providing fresh seafood and provisions. Seekonk, TonysFreshSeafood.com

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United Way o f R I Community-driven social services organization. UWRI.org

W. Alton Jones Camp 2,300 acres of lakes, forests, farmland for learning and exploration. West Greenwich. URI.Edu/Alton-Jones-Camp

Wa s h i n g to n Tr u st Financial services institution with locations statewide. WashTrust.com

We are working to create a safe space for your family, Looking forward to brighter days ahead.

William R ave i s Real estate agency featuring the John Risica Team. Providence. LoveTheEastSide.com

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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

WANTED

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The Finest in New England Craftmanship

Levine Painting Co., Inc. Boreal Remodeling

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General Home Repair,

Interior, Exterior, Residential/Commercial Wallpaper Hanging, Power Washing, Staining 25 Years Experience

including Kitchens,Baths, Decks & Additions Reg. # 22013

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Michael Packard • (401) 441-7303

CHRIS’ LAMP REPAIR We Make Housecalls! Experts in Water Problems

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OCEAN STATE

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A rainbow of images via Instagram highlights the beauty of the Ocean State

LUXURY SERVICE ACROSS ALL PRICE POINTS... At Lila Delman Real Estate, we take great pride in the level of

OUR 2019 SOLD TRANSACTIONS BY PRICE POINT*

service we provide to our clients. We extend an artful and innovative approach to all real estate transactions and this defines the Lila Delman Difference. Each property we market, regardless of

Under $500K

price point, becomes a luxury property and gains access to our

47%

unparalleled suite of services. Although consistently recognized as the leader of Rhode Island’s LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE

luxury real estate market, we are proud to service all price points and welcome to opportunity to do so. No property is too small for our team. All properties deserve premium exposure and a curated were under $500,000.

MOTT & CHACE

$500K - $999K

approach to marketing. In 2019, 47% of our properties sold

34%

Since 1964, the firm has remained independently owned and independently minded with a diverse team of local experts who are passionately committed to their clients, their community and their trade through good and through trying times. Whether buying, selling

$1M+

or seeking guidance in the current climate, it is time to discover the

19%

Lila Delman Difference. For those seeking the exceptional, Lila Delman

29 Hart Street, East Side of Providence SOLD MARCH 2

2020: $488,500

Sold by Rachel Jones - 401.663.6162

NEWPORT JAMESTOWN

WATCH HILL NARRAGANSETT

SOLD

gives reason to break from the ordinary.

5 Burr’s Lane, East Side of Providence

53 Stimson Avenue, East Side of Providence

SOLD APRIL 3 2020: $689,000

SOLD APRIL 13th 2020: $1,337,500

Sold by David Hackett - 401.500.0057

Sold by Stephanie Basile - 401.465.3975

PROVIDENCE BLOCK ISLAND

These representations are based on information from the RI Statewide MLS for 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2019.

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

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284 President Avenue East Side of Providence $1,575,000 401.274.6740

13 Charlesfield Street East Side of Providence $1,545,000 401.274.6740

See the Video & 3D Tour at 284President.com 116 Chestnut Street, Unit M Providence $989,000 401.274.6740

23 John Street East Side of Providence $859,000 401.274.6740

200 Exchange Street, Unit #1613 Providence $549,900 401.274.6740

See the Video Tour at 116Chestnut.com

BARRINGTON

401.245.9600

CUMBERLAND

401.333.9333

See the Video Tour at Waterplace1613.com

EAST GREENWICH

401.885.8400

NARRAGANSETT

401.783.2474

PROVIDENCE

401.274.6740

WEST SIDE PVD

401.457.3400

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