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251 Slater Ave, East Side $3, 295,000

176 Cole Ave, East Side $1, 495,000

43 12th St, Unit B, East Side $1,335,000

203 Power St, East Side $889,000

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News & Culture 11 VETERANS: RI-based non-profit builds music careers for veterans

20 OCEAN STATE MEDIA: Remembering a legend of RI’s creative scene

16 OP-ED: Fain and Triedman share their views on city issues

18 ARTS: New music from local artists 15 RHODY GEM: Head West on Route 44

22 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

Home & Style

Cover Story:

to find a garden center on a hilltop

26 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Hyper local news and contact listings

45 HOME: A house is designed to complement its surrounding woods

The Lavender Table Photo by Elyse Major

The experiential dining trend examined

50 SHOP: Entertaining is the new collecting

52 WORKSHOP: Wax poetic in this jewelry-making class 54 MAKER: An artist locks in fleeting blooms with block prints

Feature 59 Resale Reimagined: How area shops are transforming secondhand shopping from niche pursuit to a sustainable habit

Food & Drink 67 IN THE KITCHEN: Head to Broadway

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for a sweet chef-made subscription

74 POP-UP: The trio behind the seafood pop-up making waves

78 ROUND-UP: A foodie’s guide to November noshing

80 PIC OF PVD

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ON THE COVER: Dinner Party in an Outdoor Passage in Olneyville. Photo by Kara Elizabeth Creative, courtesy of Slow Bloom Ceramics

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Grateful to call Providence home. Thank you to the clients and neighbors who made this year so m e a n i n g f u l . Yo u r t r u s t i s w h a t m a d e u s P r o v i d e n c e ’s # 1 t e a m . When you’re ready for your next c h a p t e r, w e ’ r e h e r e .

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251 George Street | East Side Sold for $4,000,000

140 Freeman Parkway | East Side Sold for $3,095,000

540 Blackstone Boulevard | East Side Sold for $2,900,000

201 Arlington Avenue | East Side Sold for $2,650,000

This information is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Multiple Listing Service. The MLS does not guarantee and is not in any way responsible for its accuracy. These properties may have been sold by other real estate companies. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Data is based on information from StateWide Multiple Listing Service, Inc. for SFM, MFM, CND, and VLD Providence listings for the period of 1/1/2026 through 9/22/2026.

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Thankful to call Rhode Island home. Behind every transaction is a network of extraordinary people. As autumn turns toward the holiday season, I’m expressing my sincere gratitude to the clients, fellow agents, and community members who make helping people buy and sell homes so rewarding. Here’s to making your next move something to be thankful for.

8 C O L E AV E N U E East Side of Providence - Cole & Irving $2,750,000 2 Buildings, 9 Residential Units

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3 S H I P S T R E E T # 102 Providence - Jewelry District Town House $875,000 2 BD 3.0 BA 2,078 SF

5 9 WA R R E N S T R E E T # 6 Providence - West Side Town House $509,900 3 BD 2.1 BA 1,716 SF

8 PA L M E R S T R E E T Smithfield - Greenville Ranch $475,000 3 BD 2.0 BA 2,227 SF

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Join us as our city comes alive with cheer, creativity, and holiday spirit all season. PVDHolidayFest.org.

Ice Skating AT THE PROVIDENCE RINK

December 3-6 PVD DOWNCITY HOLIDAY MARKET Grant’s Block Park 260 Westminster Street, Providence Corner of Westminster & Union Street • Thursday, Dec. 3rd: 5 - 9 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 4th: 5 - 9 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 5th: 12 - 8 p.m. • Sunday, Dec. 6th: 12 - 5 p.m. The Providence Tourism Council and InDowncity present the return of this enchanting holiday market, transforming Grant’s Block Park and Westminster Street into a festive outdoor marketplace featuring local shopping, food, drinks, and entertainment. Enjoy an expanded artisan market, holiday workshops in the cozy heated Lodge, seasonal drinks, and live performances featuring Little Miss and the Boom, the PVD Holiday Saxophone Choir, Ballet RI, Merry Dickens Carolers, strolling holiday characters, photos with Santa, and more!

ICE SKATING AT THE PROVIDENCE RINK The Providence Rink will be open every day, offering skate rentals, ice bumper cars and pop-up performances. Stop by the newly reimagined Kiosk at Biltmore Park for refreshments and holiday cheer. Downtown Providence Parks Network will host a holiday craft table on Saturday, Dec. 5 during the PVD Holiday Festival opening weekend. ICE THEATRE OF NEW YORK® PRESENTED BY FIRSTWORKS Friday, December 4th: 7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. Experience the balance, flow, and flight of skating with New York City’s premier professional ice dancing company! Join FirstWorks for two, free ice dancing shows, followed by a public ice-skating dance party with a local DJ, open to all!

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FREE HOLIDAY TROLLEY Saturday, December 5th: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hop aboard a trolley to take in all the merriment while you shop, dine and connect to the many PVD Holiday Festival events downtown.

Celebrate the Holidays in Providence! Experience the magic of the season in the Creative Capital! From dazzling lights and festive markets to joyful performances and community celebrations, Providence is the perfect place to make holiday memories.

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CITY OF PROVIDENCE

City Hall Tree Lighting December 5

December 31

CITY HALL TREE LIGHTING

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS

Saturday, December 5th: 4 - 7:30 p.m. 25 Dorrance Street

Thursday, December 31st: 5 - 9 p.m. 195 District Park & Michael S. Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge

Kick off the holidays as we light the City Hall tree! Enjoy performances by community choirs and catch a parade leading Santa into Downtown through falling snow. The celebration continues with live music, festive activities for all ages and food trucks.

November 28 & December 5

The City of Providence welcomes 2027 with an early evening of celebration, performances, and fun for all ages. • 5:00 p.m. - Food trucks, beverage garden, live music & roaming entertainment • 5:30 p.m. - WaterFire lighting & art activations • 8:30 p.m. - Illuminate PVD Fireworks

Holiday Event HIGHLIGHTS

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL

A Christmas Carol: Nov. 5 – Dec. 31, Trinity Rep

Saturday, November 28th: 2 – 6 p.m. Tree lighting @ 5 p.m. Saturday, December 5th: 2 – 6 p.m. Federal Hill – Atwells Avenue

‘Twas The Night Before... by Cirque Du Soleil: Nov. 24 - Dec. 6, PPAC

Experience the magic of the season on the Hill! Stroll along historic Atwells Avenue and enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the holidays with a dazzling light display at dusk.

Illuminated Avenue 2.0: An interactive art installation by The Avenue Concept, Dec. 4-6, Westminster St.

Explore the many shops and restaurants as carolers fill the air with festive cheer and pop-up performances along the way.

A Holiday Weekend with Track 15: Dec. 4-6

Waterfire Holiday Basin Lighting: Dec. 11, 4-9 p.m., Waterplace Park The Nutcracker presented by Ballet RI: Dec. 17-27, The VETS

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For Working Professionals EMILY HOMONOFF In this month’s feature “Resale Reimagined” (page 59), Emily Homonoff explores how Rhode Island’s consignment and vintage shops are transforming secondhand shopping from a niche pursuit to a sustainable habit. “Fluent in curiosity,” Homonoff is the co-founder of The Cardigan Connection, the state’s original author series, which she hosts with her mom Robin Kall.

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If you’re on Instagram, you are likely familiar with Patty Jeffrey, the content creator known simply as Patty J. Born and raised on the West End and now making her home in Cranston, she focuses on finding and sharing about places large and small across Rhode Island. Each month in Savoring Rhody, she assembles a top eight of current favorites. Find what she’s raving about right now on page 78.

ANN MARTINI Ann Martini has been on the dining beat for much of her writing career, so who better to dig into this month’s cover story on the momentum of the collaborative dinner scene? In “One Night Only” she talks with the visionaries assembling these atmospheric experiences. Martini juggles her time as a communication instructor at CCRI and URI, all while making sure to spend plenty of time in Pawtuxet Village.

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Award-winning journalist Emily Olson brings more than two decades of experience covering environmental, lifestyle, and social justice issues. This month, she was given a sweet assignment: dessert. “It’s Pie Time,” highlights a unique pie subscription program available for pickup at Broadway’s beloved market-wine bar-cafe hybrid.

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From Service to Song

Jamestown-based non-profit helps military veterans take the next step in their music careers

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By Ken Abrams

reat songs can come from just about anywhere – a quiet bedroom, a crowded club, or even a military deployment thousands of miles from home. For veterans, reflecting on their ser vice can provide a deep well of stories about friendship, sacrifice, loss, and renewal. Operation Encore, a Jamestown-based nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans build careers as musicians, taps into those experiences, helping turn them into songs while building community and opening doors.

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“We see Operation Encore as a great way for people to share their experience through the powerful medium of music, bringing people together by helping them understand that we’re all going through the same things.” - ERIK BRINE

Co-founder Erik Brine formed the nonprofit with his friends Rob Raymond and Chris Kurek, both Air Force veterans and former roommates. “Rob was incredibly popular in the Air Force band that he and Chris Kurek started, called Dos Gringos,” says Brine, who notes that many Operation Encore musicians first performed live while serving in the military. The organization began as a Kickstarter campaign to make a compilation album in 2012. evolved into a program that uses music to bridge the gap between public perceptions of veterans and the realities of their lives during and after their service. Rather than duplicate existing music therapy programs, the founders focus on helping talented veterans make professional-quality recordings and pursue music more seriously. “There were a lot of great programs, but a lot of people still didn’t understand what the issues were around veterans,” Brine says. “There was a lot of good intention, but a lot of terrible execution. We thought, we enjoy this space, we want to do something around music and veterans – how can we help?” They quickly recognized genuine musical

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talent in the military community. “ We thought, maybe we could see if there are people who are talented musicians and need support launching a career or taking a different step in their musical journey,” notes Brine. “Maybe they just have one good song in them. Maybe they are great. Let’s find out.” Many service members are inspired performers across a range of genres, but military life makes it difficult to gig from town to town like typical young bands. Depending on their service, some veterans can’t seriously pursue music until their late 20s or much later. “What can we do to support the person who thought that they missed their chance, thought that they missed their opportunity?” asks Brine. “10, 15, 20 years later, they leave the military, but now they have a family and ‘a real job.’ So we said, what kind of small support can we offer to help give you that opportunity?” The program is designed to provide long-term support rather than just a short-term boost. “It’s not like when you get into Operation Encore, you’re in the project for six months, and then you get spit out the other side,” says Brine. “Instead,

you get invited into this community of artists who will support you early on when you’re invited to be part of that year’s class. And some of those opportunities will continue to come to you throughout the course of the time that you want to continue to be a part of the organization.” Since its founding, the program has helped launch careers, including its most visible success story, country singer Scotty Hasting, who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and recorded with Lee Brice and Dolly Parton. Other artists, including former Army combat medic Stephen Covell and Nevada duo Winter Grain, have performed at events including the Newport Folk Festival. Those artists also support the broader mission. “We see Operation Encore as a great way for people to share their experience through the powerful medium of music, bringing people together by helping them understand that we’re all going through the same things,” says Brine. “Sure, my experience might be different than yours. But when you have a song or a story about those things, it helps people connect and find that common ground.” Learn more at OperationEncore.org. NOVEMBER 2026 | HeyRhody.com

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What it is: A landscape supply and outdoor living center.

W h e re to f i n d i t : As you drive along Route 44 Putnam Pike, turn into The Crossing at Smithfield shopping plaza, and take an immediate – nearly hidden – right, to enter Hilltop Garden Center.

W h a t m a k e s i t a R h o d y G e m? For nearly 90 years, Hilltop Garden Center has been the cornerstone of outdoor transformation in Smithfield. What began in 1938 as a roadside vegetable stand founded by current owner John Francisco’s grandfather, has grown across three generations into a premier outdoor living center – with expansion plans underway. Whether you’re reimagining the backyard, refreshing a patio, or seeking decorative accents, Hilltop can supply everything you need. From foundational landscape aggregates to the finishing touches, every step of your project is here, plus they offer hands-on expertise. Though the business has expanded, its heart remains unchanged. “Every customer that comes through the door, whether a new gardener or an experienced landscaper or mason, will be treated with the same level of respect and offered knowledgeable advice for their particular needs,” says Francisco. It’s this passionate blend of allin-one convenience and multi-generational knowledge paired with small-business pride that sets Hilltop Garden Center apart.

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Op Ed: What Lies Ahead for Providence Exam i ni ng t he c h a l l e n g e s fo r t h e i n co m i n g mayora l a d min istration By B arry Fain and Steven Triedman

ather than await his presumed election on Tuesday, November 3, we are submitting this editorial early, so the mayor-elect will be able to hear our concerns and get the ball rolling as soon as possible to ensure the well-being of our beloved Providence. While we reference David Morales, the same holds for the Republican candidate, David Talan. In the final scene of the 1972 movie The Candidate, newly elected United States Senator Bill McKay (Robert Redford) is pulled into a chaotic, cheering mob of supporters before escaping with his campaign manager into an empty hotel room for a brief moment of privacy and asks, “ What do we do now ?” As Abraham Lincoln wr yly obser ved, ”Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” Kind of sounds like Providence today, as democratic socialist David Morales essentially rode one issue, rent control, to victor y in a close mayoral primar y. Ironically, votes in three precincts located in the Providence Housing Authority buildings (where rent control isn’t even an issue!) delivered the victor y. Only speculation is on the table right now, but his closeness with former Mayor Jorge Elorza should concern ever yone. Elorza ran for mayor on the theme of “One Providence,” but lacked real governing or business experience and then surrounded himself with a staff who was young and inexperienced – “yes” people who did not deliver. He was weak on crime, and his support of the police was passive at best. He refused to bring in experienced professionals, and the city suffered.

KEY AREAS TO WATCH IN A NEW ADMINISTRATION THE CITY’S BOND RATING: Mayor Brett Smiley improved the city’s operating performance and reser ve levels, which

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contributed to a rating upgrade. His administration’s fiscal management balanced operations while still making strategic investments in the city’s future. Unions will negotiate more aggressively with the socialist mayor, increasing the deficit challenge. Cities with inexperienced socialist mayors draw greater scrutiny, which often results in lower bond ratings. If the city’s bond rating declines, this will mean borrowing at a higher interest rate, increasing the already onerous debt.

THE POLICE: The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform “strictly bans law enforcement officers from joining the organization and that police officers promote capitalist interests and act as barriers to working-class power.” Not a good way to start a relationship with law enforcement. Early retirement and a reduced police force will not be good for the city and its residents, nor will a dramatic increase in the “overtime budget” that this will create. Overall violent and property crime rates in Providence have shown a general downward trend, but it’s a fragile metric. It is likely that the police will face extreme oversight and will reduce their policing. While major crimes will be investigated, other crimes may not be. This anticipated lack of deterrence will further reduce the ‘quality of life’ in the city.

THE SCHOOLS: Elorza was mayor when the state took over the Providence schools. The schools were returned to the city this year, and the state’s report card would probably be an “F” or “D-” (if we were generous). The school board is a complete mess with infighting , no direction, and little experience. Three experienced senior district administrators are leaving , all publicly departing , claiming that the leadership by the board president was the driving factor in their resignations. According to numerous sources, the overall situation in the schools remains a mess. The

Providence Teachers Union backed challenger Morales, who opposed public charter school expansion, which aligns with their position.

CITY SERVICES: Overall, city ser vices, including parks, have operated at a ver y high level, except for a single major snowstorm. While there have been some major changes in improving city services, it comes down to having good managers. The forecasted El Niño winter will be a formidable test for the new mayor.

LEADERSHIP: If David Morales takes a pragmatic approach balancing his progressive ideals with practical governing realities, like bringing in seasoned professionals who can manage existing administrative staff, things could be OK . The reality is that the city’s finances remain on edge, and there aren’t any hidden or overfunded pockets of cash lying around to support and maintain many new initiatives. If they tr y to treat the city like “looting a candy store,” nobody wins.

THE STATE LEGISLATURE: Morales’ track record in the legislature was weak overall, and ineffective for Providence. He will need some strong , expensive lobbyists and a willingness to compromise on many of his “asks” if he wants greater funding support.

PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT): Expect a long and ver y costly battle and prob ably little change. And going back to Abe Lincoln, we can only hope that the blisters on our collective asses are tolerable! Op-eds express the authors’ opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hey Rhody Media Co. Readers are welcome to send responses or letters to the editor to be considered for print publication in a future issue or posted online. Letters can be emailed to Ken@HeyRhody.com

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Sound Check RI New t ra c k s fro m l o c a l artist s to l i ste n to n ow By Ken Abrams

he Ocean State supports a thriving music scene, with many bands building national reputations and earning well-deserved critical recognition. Sound Check RI is a series of capsule reviews highlighting recent and upcoming releases from Providence-area musicians. To be considered for future issues, email Ken Abrams at ken@heyrhody.com

DAWN CABRAL – DB-401 Providence singer-song writer Dawn Cabral builds DB-401 from the ground up: bass and drums drive a four-track EP that draws on reggae, dub, jazz, and psychedelic rock. Working with her band The Real Marie, Cabral gives the music space to wander while keeping the sound front and center. “Technophobe” takes on our relationship with technolog y ; “The Deupree” settles into a gentler groove before “Dunbar Tackle” and “Homie B Goode” bring more punch. The result is a compact, adventurous EP with a strong sense of collaboration.

Bernard John’s new album, Acres , chronicles his struggles with adversity

Newport’s Chase Ceglie wears many hats on My Saxophone Cried, serving as songwriter, producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist on this quirky and often beautiful collection. Blending pop, jazz, and folk, Ceglie creates melodic, accessible songs that still offer depth and demonstrate creativity. His soulful saxophone is a big part of the sound, adding a layer to songs that can be funny, heartfelt, and a little offbeat. Tracks like “Answer Me” showcase catchy melodies and personal storytelling. It’s an eclectic record, with a genuine warmth running through it that makes the songs stick.

GA-20 performing at AmericanaFest in Nashville, TN

GA-20 WITH CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE – BLUES NOW GA-20 teams with harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite for a stripped-down celebration of Chicago blues. Produced by guitarist Matthew Stubbs, who spent more than a decade playing with Musselwhite, Blues Now captures the chemistry between veteran and younger players without sounding like a nostalgia exercise.

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The album includes tunes associated with legends Willie Dixon, Elmore James, Junior Wells, and others, plus two classics from Musselwhite’s 1960s catalog. Cody Nilsen’s gritty vocals and guitar, Stubbs’ muscular playing , and Musselwhite’s harmonica give the album plenty of sweat, swagger, and soul.

BERNARD JOHN – ACRES Bernard John’s Acres is a powerful sophomore effort, arriving nearly 15 years after his last full-length album. Begun in 2019, the project was interrupted by a chronic illness, then revisited with producer Bruce Pierce and a cast of musicians. That history gives its indie-folk

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songs a certain depth: John’s candid writing reflects hope and sadness in the same breath, with singles “Flares” and “Alright” pointing to the emotional range. Rather than treating resilience as a triumph, Acres acknowledges the years it took to finish. It’s a record about finding a way forward with life.

Photo (right) courtesy of Dawn Cabral

RAVI SHAVI – WILD ROCK DOVE Providence’s Ravi Shavi is back with Wild Rock Dove, a lively collection that finds the band continuing to push its garage-rock sound in new directions. Recorded at Big Nice Studio in Lincoln, the album mixes crunchy guitars, funky rhythms, horns, synths, and Rafay Rashid’s unmistakable vocals. Songs like “Moneyback,” “Misbehave” and “New Brown Neighbors” are catchy, quirky, and sometimes chaotic, with plenty of attitude along the way. The album also has a more personal side, building on the band’s usual energ y. The result is a fun, adventurous and distinct album.

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gone hotspot in Providence Jewelry District: “The Cool, Cool World was hatched around a table at the legendary Leo’s restaurant, full of lunatics and dozens of empty Rolling Rock beer bottles. Its inspiration came from the English news/satire magazine, Private Eye; and Alexander Cockburn’s ‘Press Clips’ column in the once estimable and now defunct Village Voice.” So convincing was the satire dished out by Phillipe (Young ) and Jorge (Cheeks) that during my tenure as news editor of the Phoenix, I once fielded a complaint from a woman who was convinced their fake identities were actually true. By the time the Providence Phoenix ceased publication in 2014, same-sex marriage was legal in Rhode Island – a cultural shift from how, when the column started in 1979, “there was a lot of discrimination against gay people,” Cheeks said. While Young was mercurial and prone to hot takes, Cheeks took a more bemused and philosophical view of human foibles and life’s ironic twists. Some of the books he once gave me while culling his stacks – Robert Draper’s Rolling Stone Magazine: The Uncensored History and Dear Muffo: 35 Years in the Fast Lane, about the basis for Humphrey Bogart’s character in The Harder They Fall – offered a window on his interests and passions.

Phillipe & Jorge had a long run as a must-read. Although Rhode Island politicians were often stung by the words in Phillipe & Jorge, being ignored in the column was considered a more grave insult. Cheeks was a longtime morning co-host with Carolyn Fox on WHJY-FM and the host of a cable access show, Club Genius. He was a founding board member of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. Using the name Comediac, he commented on kitschy movies as they screened at the One Up, a former dive bar on Steeple Street. Tributes flowed to Cheeks on Facebook. From the band Roomful of Blues: “Farewell to our good friend and comedic genius Rudy Cheeks. RIP Bruce, you gave us so many laughs. Your huge and wonderful contribution to our RI music community will never be forgotten. You will be sorely missed. Fly high, my friend.” Musician Mark Cutler wrote that when Cheeks accepted him and a fellow musician as friends, “I felt like I was given keys to the cool underground art scene of Providence. And believe me, it was a very cool world. He refused to surrender to the normal world and inspired so many of us to follow our own paths.” This article was originally posted on September 20, 2026. Ian Donnis can be reached at idonnis@OceanStateMedia.org.

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udy Cheeks, an iconic figure in Providence’s creative underground and a Providence Phoenix columnist known for delightfully tweaking Rhode Island’s most powerful politicians, died in September at age 76 after a long illness. Cheeks, whose given name was Bruce McCrae, first became known for performing with The Fabulous Motels and The Young Adults in the mid1970s – a time that coincided with the emergence of the Met Cafe and Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel as top destinations on the local rock circuit. “The mid-’70s also marked the beginning of the alternative newspaper boom downtown, which acted as a stimulus to the music club scene,” Cheeks recalled in a 2015 story. “The first to appear was The NewPaper, an arts and entertainment alternative weekly that, by the mid-’80s, was bought out by the Phoenix group of papers based in Boston, eventually becoming the Providence Phoenix.” Cheeks achieved perhaps his greatest celebrity as half of “Phillipe & Jorge’s Cool, Cool World,” a weekly column that he penned with Chip Young for decades in various publications, mostly The Phoenix. Writing in the fictitious persona of two fabulously gay “superior behaviorists” who resided at a mythical Casa Diablo, while being attended to by Lars the houseboy and downing quantities of Pernod and grapefruit, Cheeks and Young satirized and poked fun at what they considered pompous political behavior. They also commented on the news and coined nicknames for an array of Rhode Island politicos and personalities, ranging from Bruce “Captain Blowhard” Sundlun to Sheldon “Sherbet Whitebread” Whitehouse and Katherine “Faster, Kittycat, Kill! Kill!” Gregg , the longtime State House reporter for The Providence Journal. By the 25th-anniversary celebration of Phillipe & Jorge at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, the column and its creators were an institution, as seen by how Whitehouse – clad in quintessential preppy attire – expressed mock outrage about how the column savaged “my people.” In a 2020 recap in Motif, Cheeks and Young recalled the birth of Phillipe & Jorge at a by-

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November 3-8: Step into the Jazz Age when F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of wealth, ro mance, and reinvention, The Great Gatsby, comes to the PPAC stage with an energetic contemporar y score and lavish production. PPACRI.org

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Contemporar y Korean Artists Across Continents with artist demonstrations and panel discussions that offer a closer look at contemporary Korean art practices and cultural exchange. RISDMuseum.org

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November 4-8: The 44th annual National Black Stor ytelling Festival and Conference In the Tradition brings together stor ytellers, artists, educators, and audiences for enriching performances, workshops, and cultural programming. Warwick, RIBSFest.org

November 13: Begin a season-long celebration of 100 Years of Hockey, when the Providence Bruins take on the Springfield Thunderbirds with trivia, fan-cams, T-shirt tosses, and prize giveaways at The AMP. ProvidenceBruins.com

November 27: For 30 years, the Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange has set up on the lawn of the State House the day after Thanksgiving to provide coats and warm winter gear to those who need it – no questions asked. Take a coat, leave a coat, or both. RICoatExchange.org

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20th annual Iron Pour, where local artists bring large-scale sculptures to life with fire and molten metal, an event that includes unique performances, food, drink, and plenty of spark. TheSteelYard.org

Saturday: Kick off the holiday shopping season by buying local. Over 90 local vendors will fill the WaterFire Arts Center, selling handmade works. Fuel up with New Har vest Coffee and food trucks on-site. WaterFire.org

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According to a 2024 Associated Press study, the number of people eating alone has risen by 50 percent in the past decade. So while the long lines at food festivals might provide the excitement of a celebrity chef demo, at a long-table dinner, the farmer may be sitting nearby. The chef may explain why the tomatoes on the plate were picked that morning. A winemaker can talk about the vintage. Strangers have something immediate to talk about. The meal creates a shared vocabulary – and, for a few hours, a temporary community. McCoy witnesses this at her Lavender Table events, where attendees are so committed to the experience that they even dress the part – lots of flowy floral dresses (many lavender-colored) on women and preppy pants on men. “But my favorite part is hearing the laughter and conversation fill the space as the evening unfolds,” McCoy says. Long-time spa owner Alayne White collaborates with Chef Eli Dunn and his wife Rachel Lopes Almeida Dunn of Folklore Provisions in Bristol for events that celebrate, commemorate, fundraise, or all three. “Shaking up the typical way people eat and changing the paradigm to engage and enlighten” is what it’s all about, White says. Some events take place in her Bristol garden, or living room jam sessions featuring local musicians. The event planning is organic for the Dunns and White and whomever else is involved. “We bounce ideas off each other and build on them together, from the food to the atmosphere to how the whole evening will feel for our guests,” says Lopes Almeida Dunn. “Eli brings his creativity as a chef, too. It’s very collaborative, and I think we bring out the best in one another.” Recently, the goal was to raise money for Bristol PorchFest, a celebration of music played from the porches of private homes. “Then we thought about Dolly Parton’s passing, her music, food, and beauty influence, and it made sense to have a Dolly Parton-inspired event,” says White, which was held in September. “We wanted the warmth and fun of a gathering with friends – music, food, dancing and a little sparkle,” adds Lopes Almeida Dunn.

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For Emily Trodson of Riverside, the founder of Matchbook Supper Club, events can happen anywhere; it’s all about taking advantage of what the space offers, whether that’s her home or her parents’, a restaurant, or elsewhere. “Matchbook Supper Club has always been about creating an experience that feels like more than simply going out to eat.” Each month Trodson bases the dinner on a theme, and recently hosted a supper with Porto General Store in Warren. “It reminded me how exciting it can be to bring Matchbook into a space that already has its own distinct identity.” She kept things local by enlisting Sam Bowers and Sarah Augusto of The Lilac Thief to work on the tablescape. “ We talked through the colors, textures, and overall feeling of the evening , as well as the menu I was creating. That kind of exchange is what makes collaboration so exciting , one person’s creative choices inspire another’s, and the entire experience becomes more layered and cohesive.”

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At many of these events, it’s not at all unusual for people to attend solo. “I’m always so proud of the women who come to a Matchbook supper alone. My goal is to create an environment where that initial ner vousness disappears quickly and conversation begins to happen naturally. Trodson’s background is in hospitality, and says Matchbook is her love letter to hosting. “ When you go to a restaurant, you’re stepping into an experience that already exists,” she says. With an immersive event, hosts get to create the entire gathering from the ground up for one particular evening. “I also love seeing how fully guests embrace each experience. They dress with the theme in mind, ask questions about the menu and the inspiration behind it, photograph the details, and genuinely engage with the women sitting around them. They aren’t just obser ving what we’ve created, they bring it to life through their conversations, energ y, and willingness to participate.” “I’ve been fortunate to attend all of the Matchbook Supper Club events,” says Sara Harrison of Bristol. “Last summer I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend, and it was the start of one of the most beautiful years of my life. I feel so lucky to have found the club because it’s brought so much joy to my life,” she says. “I lost my husband to cancer two years ago, and I feel like I got my spark back thanks in part to Emily, Matchbook Supper Club, and the friendships made around the table.”

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It is a familiar setup: multiple tables placed side by side in a long, continuous line, covered with linens or rolledout paper to visually read as one. Vessels of blooms are spaced along the center, while simple lighting such as tea lights or strings of Edison bulbs are on standby to keep the festivities going after dark (which in November means around 4:30pm). Although dining al fresco is as old as time, hosting an elevated gathering outdoors is a growing trend, and one that you can try at home. “This year I think all in all we had about 70 people, kids included, and 33 lobsters ordered,” says Katie Blais, who recently hosted her second annual lobster party in her Portsmouth backyard. “Everyone pitches in, which is a huge help.” Guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share and cover the cost of their own lobster, which Blais orders a month in advance from Andrade’s Catch in Bristol. The lobsters arrive pre-cooked, a shortcut that lets Blais focus on spending time with her guests. For drinks, her husband mixes up a fun cocktail, and the cooler is stocked with beer and soft drinks. Tapping into her organizational skills as the community programming and events manager at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, Blais is accustomed to juggling many moving parts and plans the menu well in advance. She can also borrow tables from the farm, which she covers with lengths of moisture-resistant butcher paper. “Butcher paper is your best friend. It makes for an easy cleanup once you are done eating – just roll it up and throw it away,” she says. Throughout the year, Blais seeks and collects vintage lobster-themed servewear, and saves emptied olive oil tins to fill with flowers for centerpieces. For Blais, the best part of this tradition is seeing her guests enjoying themselves. “It makes me so happy! I love looking around watching everyone eat and laugh together – friends from college, old jobs, and current Rhode Island friends, and everyone’s kids running around – it is really special.” Smiling , she adds, “It’s not fancy, and it’s not overdone, and it allows everyone to relax and have fun. I try to schedule on a day when I know there are fireworks nearby, and we end the night down by the bay watching them. It’s a magical summer party!” –Elyse Major

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rom the road, Lauren and Jim Hedde’s East Greenwich home reveals little of what lies beyond it: 42 acres of mature woods, quiet privacy, and the feeling of a country retreat, all within a few miles of Main Street. For the Heddes and their three children, it offered an unusually appealing balance – a private, pastoral setting paired with the convenience of schools, shops, and restaurants nearby. More than simply a house on a large property, it was an opportunity.

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concealing the less glamorous functions of the home while preserving their convenience. The renovation also opened sight lines among the kitchen, dining room, den, and living room, creating a stronger connection between the spaces without sacrificing their individual identities. Elsewhere, the Heddes were all about texture and detail. The den features additional molding , a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf and a dedicated firewood closet, bringing the tactile quality of wood into the room. The mudroom continues the theme with woodwork and a porcelain floor whose herringbone pattern disguises the inevitable dirt and stains

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brought in from muddy shoes and paws. The powder room offers a more playful departure. Inspired by one the couple had admired, it features sage-green cabinetry and striped wallpaper, a small but memorable burst of color visible through a peek-a-boo view from the kitchen. That element of surprise plays a role throughout the house. The Heddes deliberately avoid a look that feels overly coordinated or newly installed. Lauren’s advice for creating that feeling is simple: “Surround yourself with what you love – things that are warm and inviting, photos of favorite memories, and gifts and heirlooms from people who matter to you.”

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Perhaps the home’s greatest luxury, however, is the view. There is a continuous visual thread through the main living spaces, allowing the family to experience the property’s changing moods throughout the day and across the seasons. The home’s most successful elements are not necessarily the newest or most striking , but the ones that carry meaning : a family heirloom, something discovered at a local antique shop, flowers from the garden, a well-loved object with a story behind it. Layered together, those details transform a beautifully built house into something far more personal – a place that reflects the people who live there and the landscape they have chosen to call home.

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here’s a lot of chatter these days about how once prized entertaining sets – think matching porcelain ware or silver that needs polishing – are heading for the donation bin. Instead, we’re in a moment where hosting is centered around creating moments of playful interaction, collaboration, and food offerings that invite casual noshing. In addition to a more relaxed vibe, this allows the host to actually enjoy the event. Just think – the next time you host, you’ll have something new to show off from your ever-evolving collection – including a piece of statement jewelry.

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Casting Call A small group learns how a wax model becomes a finished silver ring By Jenna Kaplan

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Pinterest screenshots on hand for reference. I flatten the top, adjust the band, and smooth the edges until it feels balanced. The wax is forgiving, leaving room for small experiments and easy adjustments. Across the table, each ring develops its own character. No two designs look alike, which is clearly the point. “There’s no pressure to get it ‘right.’ People are encouraged to slow down, work with mistakes, stay engaged with what they’re doing, and have fun,” Sullivan says. Gradually, the piece in my hands begins to change. It stops feeling like practice and starts to feel like something I might actually wear. “There’s always a moment partway through when the piece

stops reading as wax and begins to feel like a ring – when the form resolves and everything clicks into place,” she says. By the end of the session, six finished wax rings sit side by side, each reflecting its maker’s instincts. “What you carve is exactly what becomes the final ring,” Sullivan adds. After class, the next phase happens out of sight. Each model is cast into sterling silver, polished, and mailed back a few weeks later. When mine arrives, it carries its beginning with it, a reminder that even the simplest forms can become something worth keeping. Learn more at RaHaJewelry.com, or keep up with the studio on Instagram at @rahajewelry.co. 230 Oak Street, Providence NOVEMBER 2026 | HeyRhody.com

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efore jewelry becomes something you wear, it begins somewhere far less expected. On a recent afternoon, that origin story took shape as a small cylinder of bright blue wax resting in my palm. Inside RA HA Jewelry on Providence’s West End, I joined a small group for Ring Car ving 101: Design & Create Your Own Silver Ring , a three-hour, hands-on introduction to the craft behind the sparkle. Housed in an old brick mill, the entrance to RA HA is located in the gated parking lot at the end of Oak Street, on the right across from the building with the sawtooth roof. See a grey door in the parking lot and it’s up a flight of stairs. Inside, the studio is cozy. Founder and designer Julia Sullivan greets us and leads the workshop, shifting seamlessly from maker to mentor as she guides participants through the same carving techniques she uses in her own sculptural work. Her pieces have become a quiet fixture in the local creative scene, but here, the focus turns to shaping something from scratch. Around a communal table, six of us settle in, tools neatly arranged within reach. The group includes beginners, one returning participant, and the rest of us simply curious to try something new. “ Wax car ving is at the core of how I design. It’s a process I love both doing and sharing ,” Sullivan says. “In workshops, people work alongside each other, encouraging one another and becoming genuinely invested in what’s taking shape around them.” She keeps the atmosphere relaxed and accessible. No prior experience is needed, and her guidance is clear without ever feeling overwhelming. “A lot of it is pacing ,” she explains. “ We work in a focused, one-step-at-a-time way, with a clear structure to follow.” With that in mind, we begin with the essentials: shaping for comfort, considering proportion, and refining as we go. From there, the creative direction opens up. For my piece, I come in with a plan. Taking Sullivan’s advice to decide ahead of time, I settle on a signet ring for my pinky, with a few

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Natural Instincts An artist’s vibrant block prints are anything but garden variety By Emily Olson

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arah Hess wouldn’t consider herself an expert gardener. But she is happiest in her yard, dirt under her nails. Even as a child, she was a collector of wildflowers as she trampled through the woods of rural Chepachet where she grew up. “I’m the type of person who needs to be around plants and living things and see the color green,” she says. “But in Rhode Island we don’t get to enjoy those things year-round.” To help her sur vive stick season ever y year, she turns to her other passion: art. Hess is a professional artist and educator – including being an adjunct faculty member at Rhode Island College – who studied and worked across many art forms, including ceramics and jewelr y-making , before landing on printmaking. “I wanted to focus on an art form that could be both a hobby and a business,” she says. “ The ease of being able to create multiple pieces from one print block made it quite doable. And the subject matter seems to really resonate with people.” Hess’ work is inspired by the precise renderings of vintage botanical illustrations, but she sprinkles in a dash of influence from the American Arts and Crafts movement that keeps her art from looking staid. “I like that you can see the artist’s hand in my work,” she says.

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Her process starts with obsession. “I’ll often be drawn to – almost obsessed with – a certain plant,” she says. Last year she was enamored with dahlias. “Months before I started making dahlia prints, I was going to the “u-pick” gardens at Four Town Farms in Seekonk, MA, taking pictures and picking the flowers so that when I eventually sat down to create the piece, I had visual references.” Next comes the sketching stage, where she arranges the flowers and buds in pencil before transferring the finished sketch to a rubber car ving block. “The car ving part reminds me of my work in clay,” she says. “It’s the tactile part of the process, and it’s

really satisf ying.” This is also where her hand appears alongside the plant. “I leave a lot of car ving lines that show the process,” she adds. “They echo the shape of the flowers and leaves and add movement to the piece.” She then inks the block and pulls the print. But why the fixation? “It’s a combination of things,” she says. “It’s really just my fascination with Mother Nature – the variety and forms and color.” And although she does print in black and white, her love of color is apparent in her work. “I look to nature for inspiration,” she says, “ but I mix paints in a way that exaggerates or intensifies the colors.”

Hess’ inspiration may be rooted in nature, but it takes shape in a different form of organic chaos: family life. “Our home has a formal living room that became my daughter’s playroom,” she says. “Now I’ve taken over half of it as a workspace.” And although her husband often encourages her to find a dedicated studio space, this setup in their house in Barring ton works for her. “I’m certainly more productive at home, but I also like the ability to tinker with a piece when inspiration strikes,” she says. “Having art be my full-time endeavor was what I always imagined for myself. I feel ver y fortunate.”

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hode Island’s resale scene is having a moment, and it’s not just about scoring a designer bag for less. From a converted storefront in rural Chepachet to a Newport shop styled with 1970s panache, the state’s consignment and vintage stores are riding a wave of demand fueled by sustainability-minded shoppers, savvy bargain hunters, and a growing distaste of fast fashion. Behind the racks, though, each owner is fighting a version of the same battle : sourcing enough good inventor y, pricing it fairly, and turning one-of-a-kind pieces around fast enough to keep the shelves fresh. We talked to five of the state’s top shops about what’s driving the boom, and what nobody tells you about running a store where ever y single item is different.

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AGAIN & AGAIN CONSIGNMENT Sixteen years in, Again & Again has essentially perfected the balancing act between high and low. “ We aim to walk that fine line between a boutique and a thrift store. We have strict rules about incoming merchandise. We are obsessed with quality,” says owner Joanie Jones, who runs the Washing ton County shop with her son. With more than 650 active consignors, the vetting process is meticulous: items must arrive “freshly laundered, hung up on hangers, and properly labeled,” checked closely for “ brands and the fabric content of said pieces.” Jones sees inflation as an unlikely ally, “ We personally feel that the Big Box stores have dropped the ball on their customers’ needs. The quality of the clothing and home decor has gone down dramatically…. Also, it’s an arm and a leg for something you could get at our store for a fraction of the price!” And she’s blunt about why shop pers keep choosing brick-and-mortar over apps like Poshmark or Depop. “ We strive to master the brick-and-mortar experience. We want people to mingle and tr y on clothing. Don’t you hate when you order something online and it doesn’t look or fit you right ?” That loyalty runs both ways. The shop is known for creative promotions, like a recent weekend where hidden golf balls scattered around the store earned shoppers random discounts. It’s a lesson that’s clearly working : Again & Again is on track for its best sales year yet. 271 Post Road, Westerly

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FOLK VINTAGE Walk into Folk Vintage and you’re not shopping so much as time-traveling : groovy wallpaper, wood paneling , and a couch inspired by That ‘70s Show. “The moment you walk in, you’re transported back in time... Hearing customers ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ when they enter is exactly what I dreamed of when I created the space,” says owner Sydney Gordon. Her sourcing goes well beyond the typical estate sale, “I work with people in Pakistan because large amounts of Western clothing are donated or exported to countries where many of the pieces may not suit local customs or demand. I’m able to essentially buy those pieces back and bring them into a market where they can be worn and appreciated, rather than allowing them to eventually end up in a landfill.” She’s candid

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about the tension inside the industry’s own growth, “More secondhand sellers mean more people are participating in sustainable fashion, which is positive. However, the industry has also become much more saturated. Quality vintage is harder to find, so sellers have to become more creative and resourceful about how they source inventory.” Her take on where

it’s all headed reads like a mission statement for the whole category : “Resale gives people access to better quality, luxury brands, unique designs, and pieces from different eras, often at more approachable prices. I don’t see that desire going away, especially as truly well-made vintage clothing becomes more difficult to find.” 446 Thames Street, Newport NOVEMBER 2026 | HeyRhody.com

Luxe for Less There’s cleaning out your closet and dropping a bag off at your nearby secondhand store or donation bin, and then there’s luxury consignment. The MO at B2B Retail and Luxury Consignment Boutique is “We are the boutique where you have fabulous items that are too good to donate!” Luxury consignment items include authentic designer handbags, sunglasses, and jewelry. Additionally, the boutique sells brand-new women’s clothing, gifts, healing crystal stones, and accessories. Note that consignment sale arrangements are by appointment only. 690 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston

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THE NEST The Nest doesn’t just call itself a resale shop. Co-founders Danielle Sturm and Charlotte von Meister see it very differently. “We think of ourselves not only as a resale business, but as a waste management company,” they explain. “We’ve spent the last five years developing a system specifically for our donations to ensure the clothing we receive isn’t just shipped overseas like what many big-box thrift stores are doing.” Their read on the industry’s growing pains is candid: “The surge in donations hasn’t come with a matching rise in quality... thrift chains and charities simply can’t move that much inventory locally, so they bale up the excess and export it, often to countries in the Global South (developing or emerging nations)... So even donations that feel like they’re being ‘reused’ often end up as landfill or waterway pollution a few steps removed from you, the donor.” Their answer is to keep as much of that cycle local as possible, aiming to ensure 90% of donated textiles stay in the community through resale, upcycling, and mending. And for The Nest, this isn’t a trend but a lifestyle shift: “According to the ThredUp 2026 Resale Report, the global secondhand market is expected to hit $393 billion by 2030, growing at twice the rate of overall apparel retail.” And in an industry moving faster than ever, they see nothing but room to grow: “In 2025, in the US, resale expanded nearly four times faster than the broader retail clothing market.” 272 Carpenter Street, Providence & 400 Thames Street, Newport NOVEMBER 2026 | HeyRhody.com

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Started by Michele Beamon and Janet Lancellotta, two friends who’d known each other since junior high, Velvet Beret has always been about more than transactions. “ We wanted to create a space with a highly curated selection of women’s resale clothing , shoes, handbags and accessories, but more than that, a place where women could come relax, shop, have conversations, and meet other interesting women,” Beamon says. Since opening in 2018, they’ve watched sustainability shift from a nice side benefit to a real draw, crediting a broader cultural shift. “Gen Z shoppers have now really embraced shopping resale and thrift, which has increased the overall market, which has in turn brought new shoppers of all ages to explore consignment shopping. Even mainstream

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brands are adding pre-owned pieces to their inventor y.” But they admit the glamour of a curated sales floor hides unglamorous labor. “It all needs to go through the selection pro cess, then be inspected, then researched and priced, entered into the computer system, labeled and tagged, then hung out on the racks. As these are all individual pieces, it’s not like we can enter 50 or 100 of the same piece as a reg ular retail store might. It’s one by one.” It’s a lot of work for a single piece of clothing , but as Beamon puts it, that patience is exactly what’s fueling the shift: “It used to be a niche, but it has increasingly become a part of how many people want to shop now…There is a way to resell regardless of someone’s preferred way to shop.” 589 Main Street, East Greenwich

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“ That paradox expresses something essential about the type of cuisine I’m interested in,” says Vyn, who has studied under French and Italian chefs before quickly becoming a private chef to clients such as Goldie Hawn, Simon Cowell, and former New York Yankee Alex Rodrig uez. But that was another life. Today she splits her time between Mandarava, a Newbur yport, MA eater y she opened with her mother, and Sawyer’s. Emmons and Vyn helped launch Sawyer’s in 2025, then became owners just a few months after its debut. The cozy hangout spot is a wine bar and restaurant with a market attached stocked with shelves of curated nonperishables and a smattering of local foods and produce; it also ser ves as a pickup spot for a host of farmshares. “The merchandising

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Essential to that atmosphere is the staff. “We’re a group of misfits,” says Vyn. “We’re all excellent at what we do, but we have outsider tendencies. There are more artists on staff than in any place I’ve ever experienced, and I think because of that it lends itself to being a true community gathering spot. You can come in and soak up the beauty, but if you don’t give a care, that’s alright, too.” That seemingly contradictory atmosphere is nurtured by Vyn and Emmons, whose personalities set the tone for Sawyer’s. “I’m barefoot in

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That experimentation is part of what keeps Vyn coming back to the kitchen. “Once peo ple feel comfortable with the concept and bringing these pies home, I can hit them with something unfamiliar that broadens the scope of the pleasure points of eating ,” says Vyn. Subscribers can expect a familiar apple or cherr y as part of their subscription, but then

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rom buzzy latte breaks to cozy pizza nights and everything in between, I have your November food and restaurant itinerary all planned out. Whether you prefer savoring classic comfort food on a chilly afternoon, or following the route of viral treats locals line up for, these eight dining destinations are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a pep in your step.

La Fe Taqueria Fair & Square

Bowie’s are hands-down the yummiest gluten-free donuts I have ever eaten. Baker Tonya Curtis has created the ultimate high-protein flavorful treat using maple syrup instead of refined sugar and baking them in small batches. One bite and you’ll see why flavors like blueberr y cinnamon sugar live up to the hype. Find Bowie’s at the Mount Hope Farm Farmers Market (November 7 and 21), and keep an eye out for a storefront announcement in the not-too -distant future. Tiverton

Campan e l l a ’ s Fans of Campanella’s cheered in September when original owner Richard Campanella reopened his namesake business. With support from his family, the popular Italian-American restaurant brings back customer favorites like the stuffed Greek pizza, pepperoni pies, mini pizzas, meatball subs, and garlic bread. Their extensive calzone menu also returns with choices of white, whole grain, or wheat dough. Call ahead for reservations at 401-943-3500. Cranston

Fair & S q ua re Pi z ze ri a Looking for sourdough Detroit-style pizza? Find it on Gooding Avenue, next door to Riccotti’s Sandwich Shop (both businesses are owned by Ben Howarth). Their incredibly delicious rectangular pies feature crispy cheese edges and an airy center. Regulars love “The Usual”

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Falafe l Dave’s This Middle Eastern eatery on Main Street honors local restaurateur legend, the late Bahij Ibrahim “Falafel Dave” Boutros, founder of the Baja’s restaurant chain. Owned and operated by his family, the casual restaurant specializes in Lebanese street food with a focus on custom bowls and wraps. Sink your teeth into a tender pita stuffed with falafel, fresh herbs, and creamy

tahini, order Dave’s Mezza Feast for the table, and save room for baklava. For picky eaters, there’s also fries! Wakefield

Ho n ey’s C afe Ready to tuck into a fab breakfast or brunch? Head to Willett Avenue for all kinds of seasonal menu drops. Specialty lattes include pumpkin cheesecake and Thanksgiving churro – a wonderful complement to mini pancakes with toppings. Enjoy bites like the Cuban Thanksgiving melt on sourdough bread with cranberry-mustard, and pear-and-pomegranate almond croissant toast. Did I mention croffles (flaky croissants pressed waffle-style) and ample parking ? East Providence

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Inspired by the open-air markets in Italy, Jenny and Gio Marzano opened il Fico on Atwood Avenue. All of the bread for their ginormous sandwiches and Roman-style pizzas is baked by Gio each day. Pop in for an espresso, a cold or hot sandwich, house-made gelato, pastry like maritozzi (stuffed brioche), and imported treats. A dinner menu is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s the closest way to feel like you’re in Italy without boarding a plane.

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