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Photography by Wolf Matthewson
Features
36 Summer Sipping
43 The Wave Makers
How to make your own Rhody Sangria with local ingredients
Say “aloha” to Rhode Island’s custom surfboard makers
Meet three South County craftsmen who have mastered the art of the board (pg. 43)
Departments The Scoop
24 Jamestown Newport Ferry
56 WHOLE BODY: Madonna’s
71 IN THE KITCHEN: Frank Pepe’s
15 Westerly native makes art out
debuts its newest vessel with a
favorite facial comes to Westerly
owner reflects on his grandfather’s
of old and broken surfboards
storied past
pizza legacy
59 HOME: A Jamestown home has 16 Music on the Hill music festival
26 First-ever Block Island
pays homage to home state talent
Film Festival focuses its lens on student filmmakers
18 Wakefield painting company
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64 INFLUENCER: Clothing line founder Elizabeth McKay Jenkins
connects community with famous
31 RHODY GEM: A dockside co-op
mural wall
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21 Quononoquott Garden Club celebrates 70 years with
72 Summer picnics made easy with grab-and-go food
33 CALENDAR
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67 SPOTLIGHT: Grey Sail Brewing
77 RESTAURANT GUIDE
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RIDE THE WAVE Westerly’s Sharon White makes art out of old and broken surfboards Artist Sharon White knows the feeling of “dancing on the waves” and being one with the ocean on a surfboard. But she also loves painting. Nine months ago, she combined her love of the two, and began repurposing old and damaged surfboards – a unique concept for this region that is already popular in California, Hawaii, and other states and countries. “Surfers bond with their surfboards, and each board carries a vibe and memories,” says Sharon, a Westerly native and self-taught artist. The process of transforming a surfboard into a new work of art involves cleaning and removing any existing surf wax, drafting a design, outlining it with chalk, painting it, and finishing with a clear protective coating. Sharon also creates designs on new surfboards, which start with a foam blank and an acrylic base color. Once the art has been created, it is covered with fiberglass and epoxy resin coatings. “Each piece is different and takes approximately two to three weeks to complete, depending on the complexity of the design. Commissioned pieces will take more time, and communication of each step of the process
with the owner of the custom-designed board is key,” Sharon explains. Recently, a customer brought her a vintage Tropics surfboard from Maui. “The board was going to be specifically used as wall art. She wanted a tribal turtle design with a sting ray in the center of the turtle.” Sharon also creates her own original designs on old surfboards that she finds and that other people bring to her. She hopes to “someday have a design purchased by a major board company.” The Stonington, Connecticut resident is also busy creating original works on canvas, reverse painting on glass, and working on her own online clothing line (found at ShopVida.com), which was prompted by her studies in theater/costume design at URI. She took her parents’ advice and went to college, she admits, to avoid becoming a “starving artist,” and since then has successfully managed to turn her creative passions into a business. Sharon’s surfboard art will be featured at High Tide Juice Co. in Westerly indefinitely, and at Smith’s Holiday House in Watch Hill through October. SWhite0712.Wixsite.com/SharonLWhite -Jan Tormay
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Music Man Warwick-born classical musician pays homage to his home state through music festival John Pellegrino, bassist and head of Music on the Hill
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In 1974, at the height of the gas crisis, Priscilla Rigg started a chamber concert series at St. Luke’s in East Greenwich so the community didn’t have to travel far to hear world-
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throughout the country as a professional musician, but dreamed of starting a chamber music festival in Rhode Island. In a serendipitous moment, John took over Music on the Hill and re-established it as a festival. “I was meeting RI-born musicians in every orchestra I played,” John explains his impetus for the festival. “It’s such a small state, so to play in orchestras where two, three, even four of the musicians are from Rhode Island? That’s unusual.” According to John, Rhode Island’s public school teachers deserve the credit for the number of Rhode Island musicians playing professionally. “It’s a testament to Rhode Island’s education system, our dedicated teachers, and our youth orchestras. Music on the Hill is a way to give back to the community that supported us.” The festival program mixes classic composers like Bach and Mozart with lesser known ones. Seven concerts are presented locations throughout the state over the course of six days, including East Greenwich and Westerly. Each concert program is unique and played by a chamber orchestra featuring Rhode Island-born musicians alongside those who consider Rhode Island a second home. “So many non-Rhode Island musicians want to be a part of the festival,” he says with a laugh. “They see my Facebook feed full of beautiful pictures from Rhode Island, with its beaches and delicious food, and they want to come.” For John, who is based in Ohio and plays bass for the Columbus Symphony, Music on the Hill is a way to say thanks to the community that supported him from the halls of Toll Gate all the way to NYC’s prestigious Julliard School. “The Ocean State should be proud of the musicians its produced and the education system that supported the music,” he says. “That’s the untold story of Rhode Island.” Find more details at MusicOnTheHillRI.org -Karen Greco
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Paint the Town If you’re driving down Route 108 in Wakefield, you’ve likely passed the mural on the side of Dennis Moffitt Painting. Over the course of the last decade, it’s been covered with everything from crazy patterns comprised of stripes and polka dots, to a Patriots tribute that captured national attention. What started as simply a fun way to grab potential customers from the roadside has evolved into something bigger. “I like to entertain people, to make people happy,” says owner Mike Moffitt. In 2006, shortly after they bought and moved into the building on Kingstown Road, they painted their first mural: Pumpkins in honor of Halloween. Every four to six weeks, they try to paint a new one; some celebrate a holiday or sporting event, some are humorous and others commemorative, and while most are painted by Mike or employees, some are commissioned out to muralists, companies, or community members. The only rule, says Mike, is that it must be completed within a day. “It’s usually spur-of-the-moment,” he admits of the planning process. “An idea either grabs you and clicks or it doesn’t.” One such idea, which Mike cites as one of his favorites, was the Block Island Tunnel. “It’s a joke that when tourists come to town, they’re always asking for directions to the ferry.” So, they painted the entrance to this mythic tunnel, complete with an exit sign listing stops for Champlin’s and Ballard’s, and a $5 charge for cars. While laugh-worthy pieces like these are popular, most recently, local news spotlighted DMP’s wall for one mural in particular. In March, a DMP salesman’s nephew, Aidan Mulligan, was severely injured in a car crash in South Kingstown. His friends and classmates decided to use “the most famous wall in town” for a show of support. The result was a vibrant message: The words “Aidan… You Got This” floating above a series of blue waves backed by a blazing sunset. However, these murals aren’t the only example of DMP’s commitment to community. The third-generation custom paint
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business also donates their time and efforts to local families their own version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. “I want to encourage every business
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East Greenwich: 40 Westfield Drive Beautiful Colonial with 5 beds, 3 full/2 half baths, 3 fireplaces, 3 car garage, 9 ft ceilings, hardwoods, updated white kitchen with granite/stainless, office, sunroom, spacious master suite. MLS #1221955, $824,900. Janis Cappello 401-578-6656
Newport: 2 3rd Street Located in The Point with parking! Recently renovated Historic house with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, optional 5th bedroom on the first floor. Great rental opportunity or second home. MLS #1221424, $680,000, Lisa Morrison 203-217-3990
East Greenwich: 6 Cole Circle Custom built Colonial on cul-de-sac offers gourmet kitchen, 9 ft ceilings, crown moldings. Lower level with rec room, bedroom and full bath. Screened porch overlooking private yard with patio and fire pit. MLS #1221545, $899,900 Bonnie Kaplan 401-374-4488
East Greenwich: 35 Hidden Lane Gorgeous Colonial features open floor plan with over 4,400 sf of living space, 1st floor master suite, 2nd floor bedrooms with en-suite and finished lower level. Cobblestone patio with fenced private backyard. MLS #1219678, $899,900 MaryLee McDonough 401-261-6104
Coventry: 38 Hunters Crossing Drive Terrific Colonial features 3 beds, 1 ½ baths, eat-in kitchen with sliders to the patio and large fenced in back yard with fire pit. New roof, new appliances, freshly painted interior. Partially finished lower level. MLS #1220225, $339,000 John Chapski 401-808-9279
East Greenwich: 140 Adirondack Drive Stately brick front Colonial features 4 beds, 2 ½ baths, granite/stainless kitchen, family room with stunning stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, private deck off the master bedroom, lower level rec room. MLS #1220163, $529,900 Pam Soule 401-741-1154
Middletown: 136 Newport Avenue Prime location! Split level with NEW kitchen and appliances, new heating system, central air, windows, roof, wood flooring. Private fenced in backyard with outdoor shower and new deck with pergola. MLS #1223268, $528,000 Karen LeBlanc 401-533-4888
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The Quononoquott Garden Club celebrates 70 years with its Jamestown Garden Tour
The Quononoquott Garden Club (QGC) marks its platinum anniversary this year with the club’s signature Jamestown Garden Tour returning on June 15 from 10am to 3pm. The event features self-guided tours of meticulously manicured gardens at private properties peppered throughout Conanicut Island. “The gardens can be found in different neighborhoods through Jamestown – a few waterfronts, some centrally located, some on the east side and some on the west side of the island,” explains Joan Vessella, QGC’s publicity chairwoman. The gardens are a closely guarded secret until participants pick up their guide the day of the event, but both green thumbs and novices alike are sure to be inspired by
the host of native perennials, colorful annuals, garden sculpture, shrubs, and overflowing containers to be discovered in myriad settings. Along with its annual plant sale, the tour helps fund the QGC’s commitment “to nurture the civic spaces on beautiful Jamestown for the enjoyment and pleasure of its inhabitants and visitors.” Throughout the year, club members (there are around 50) break into beautification teams that divide and conquer by tending to specific areas in public view around the island – clearing brush, improving soil, watering, planting, trimming, and tending to flowers and plants. Locations include the Jamestown Fire Department Memorial Museum, the Town Cemetery, Jamestown Town
Hall, the planters at Veteran’s Memorial Park, and the “welcome sign garden” located at the entry to town via the Claiborne Pell/ Newport Bridge. The club is also excited about a new pollinator garden, which has been planted to attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Dianne Rugh, QGC’s co-president, is excited about the upcoming tour as it is only the fourth one in seven decades. “We are a working planters club,” she explains. The tours have historically coincided with milestone anniversaries, so on their 70th, here’s your opportunity to see and be inspired to start or improve your own garden this season. Jamestown, Facebook: QGCJamestownRI -Andrea McHugh
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York. Sailing is just a wonderful way to drive some of these things that I’ve been fortunate enough to experience through this modality.” This summer, more than 1,000 more children and adults will learn the art of sailing through specially outfitted, 20-foot vessels. Paul insists that the adaptive equipment is actually fairly simple, and many students remove helpful elements as they master certain skills. “We’ve used this same technology for more than 20 years,” Paul says. “It starts with standard levers and lines, anything you would find in a physics book. While a newer boat may have great technology, it also takes away from the necessity of the disabled person to do the work themselves. The idea is to make it safe and enjoyable,
but equally important is to challenge their limits as an individual or as a team.” Sail to Prevail already partners with 26 different organizations, and two additional operations take place on Nantucket and in Cambridge, Massachusetts, thanks to the Harvard Varsity Sailing Team. But after so many years of instruction, Paul and his team are starting to study their own methodology. In years to come, Paul hopes to expand the program to far-flung communities. “We’re going to start to understand why [the program] has worked, so we can share it with other programs around the country,” he says. “We’re trying to prove – academically – why it’s been so successful.” SailToPrevail.org -Robert Isenberg
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off ferry service that began back in 1995 – connecting Jamestown Village, Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams State Park and two stops in downtown Newport – the new Coastal Queen will be offering reserved departures on a Scenic Bay Cruise run between 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown and Perrotti Park,” says the CMS team. These scenic cruises will allow off-boarding for a quick lunch or shopping excursion into Newport or Jamestown, plus an on-board cash bar, and, of course, those unbeatable views of the bay. Susan Jamison, who assists with marketing efforts, gushes, “I know the CMS folks are very excited to launch this larger ferry this summer.” But it’ll be so much more than just a new boat: After many years, Coastal Queen will finally return to home waters. JamestownNewportFerry.com -Megan Schmit
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Wait a minute, you think to yourself. I didn’t know Block Island had a film festival! How come I never thought to go before? That sounds like a blast! Don’t be hard on yourself – you’ve never
heard of it because it didn’t exist until this year. The brand-new festival will premiere June 11 on the Block Island waterfront, and attendees will be treated to screenings, talk-backs, multiple mixers, and a special
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“Coffee Time” panel at the National Hotel. Rhode Island already hosts several established film festivals, as well as filmmaker challenges and regular screenings. But most of these are held in and around Providence; the Block Island Film Festival is both an exotic New England retreat and a surprising collaboration – between local arts organizations and the Entertainment Studies program at UCLA. This unexpected pairing will help shine a light on apprentice auteurs; one winner of the student film competition will be invited to spend time with industry experts in Hollywood. “We’re very excited and grateful to have UCLA’s Entertainment Studies’ involvement in the educational component of the film festival,” says Cassius Shuman, festival founder and a staff writer for the Block Island Times. “It is an esteemed school with a great and diverse film studies curriculum that is located at the film industry’s doorstep. This is an opportunity for a student filmmaker to take a step closer to realizing their dream.” The festival will have a healthy professional presence as well: Submissions of shorts and feature-length films have been received from around the world, and many of the events are hosted by actress Kristin Carey, who has appeared in television series like Bones and The West Wing and has a close creative relationship with the Farrelly Brothers. Unlike many such festivals, the Block Island lineup will have no particular theme, making it a grab-bag of different styles and tones. None of the films had been confirmed by press time, but the full schedule should be posted on the Festival website. The best part of attending this inaugural event: You can tell everyone you know, “I used to go to that festival before it got big.” The festival takes place June 11-15 at various locations on Water Street, New Shoreham. BlockIslandFilmFestival.org -Robert Isenberg
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Where to find it: Along the deck behind The Beach Rose Cafe at the Wickford waterfront. Says Diane Christie, “We have bounced around the village a bit, now at our third location. With each move, the incarnation shifts things up a bit and keeps growing and getting better and better!” What makes it a Rhody Gem? Describing itself as an emporium of local artistic talent, the co-op offers a place for creatives to display and sell their wares and finds. “We all work together to infuse the shop with a very individual, very authentic atmosphere and mix,” says Diane.
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June 7: Nothing says summer like the nostalgia of a drive-in movie, especially a classic like Jurassic Park. The prehistoric tale takes over the big screen at Misquamicut DriveIn, where you can park and picnic with popcorn and candy from the onsite concession stand. Westerly, WesterlyLife.com
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June 8: Starting this month, Field of Artisans hosts a pop-up outdoor marketplace every Saturday featuring a rotating showcase of their 350 artists specializing in everything from painting to pottery. The event moves between Marina Park in Wakefield and South Kingstown Town Beach depending on the weekend. FieldOfArtisans.com
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June 22-23: The Narragansett Art Festival returns for a 37th year as local artists set up booths under the Narragansett Towers. Over 100 exhibitors from Rhode Island and New England display their works in oil and acrylic paint, photography, jewelry, sculpture, and more. Narragansett, Facebook: Narragansett Art Festival
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Say “aloha” to Rhode Island’s custom surfboard makers
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Surfing is freedom. After all, the ocean belongs to everybody. The culture is chill and welcomes just about anybody. Gear is reasonable – a couple hundred bucks for a rookie longboard – and may last for years. You can use the same rash guard all summer, or for summers on end. And then there’s the feeling – the ebb and flow of the water, the rush of an oncoming wave, the pop-up, the extended arms, the rush of salty air as a comber propels you along its arc. At the heart of surfing is the board itself, and nothing expresses freedom like those lustrous shapes and myriad decorations. Surfboards come in all styles; you can browse length, color, and number of fins. You can pick material and weight, color and pattern. More
than any glove or racket, the board becomes a surfer’s closest friend. For many, it’s a work of art that you happen to stand on. Which is why surfboard makers are so conspicuously cool. We talked with three Rhode Island-based crafters who make their living – or much of their living – shaping raw materials into professional wave-riding equipment. New England is home to some of the most diehard surfers in the country, and the market for personalized boards is surprisingly steady. Here’s how these mavericks ply their trade.
David Levy LEVY SURF DESIGNS
THE START David is the true pioneer of board-making in Rhode Island. He’s been hitting waves since the Golden Age of surfing in the early 1960s, and he spent many years as co-owner of the Watershed Surf Shop in Wakefield; his business partner was local surfing legend Peter Pan. In 1976, he wanted a particular shape and size for his own use. “I decided to cut up a longboard,” David recalls. “I tried to make a shortboard out of it. It came out all right, but I couldn’t ride it. It came out too narrow and too thin. But you gotta start somewhere.”
LESSONS LEARNED David watched other surfboard makers at work, but he earned most of his skills through patience and tenacity. He knew boards intimately, of course; in stages, David discovered surfing, winter surfing, and stand-up paddleboarding before most East Coasters had even heard of them. Yet mastering the precise cutting, sanding, and glassing techniques was a painstaking process. “There was no YouTube back then,” David says with a chuckle. “Nobody would tell you anything, either. It was like a secret.” Today, Levy Surf Designs is based in Narragansett, and for many years Levy was the only full-time custom surfboard maker in the region.
TRICKS OF THE TRADE Over the decades, David has seen surfboard design evolve. He says they’re lighter and more maneuverable now, and that retro designs can feel like “Model Ts” on the water. He’s lost track of how many thousands of boards he’s made since founding LSD nearly 30 years ago, and he also dedicates much of his time to repairing boards, which can crack or shatter on undersea rocks. A custom board caters to a surfer’s particular style. “You get what you want,” he says. “It’s locally made, for the conditions here.” LevySurfDesigns.Wordpress.com
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THE START Born and raised in Newport, Neil Toracinta grew up skateboarding – and those rides often ended at the beach, so surfing was a natural extension. “As an outsider looking in,” says Neil, “you wouldn’t assume surfing is a common thing in the northeast. But it’s a lot bigger than most people probably think.” During his junior year in high school, he became interested in woodworking and manual construction. “That piqued my curiosity, into how surfboards are made.” He dissected an old longboard, ripping off the fiberglass and reusing its foam. “I tried to glass it myself,” he says, “and it went horribly. It was tacky, but it floated. And I still have it.”
LESSONS LEARNED At 18, Neil had to do a senior project. “They gave us really, really vague guidelines,” he says. “I chose making surfboards, because that was something I wanted to do anyway. And to get school credit to do it? That was just awesome.” He made three or four boards, using “complete trial and error.” After college, Neil spent a few years working for corporate America, but he kept making boards, and friends started requesting them. At 26, he started building full-time. “If I didn’t do this now,” he realized, “I was just going to take on more responsibilities.”
TRICKS OF THE TRADE “Making boards in the Northeast forces you to be a master of all areas,” says Neil, who manages every aspect of the business himself and maintains a production schedule of about three to four weeks per order. Last year, he created more than 200 boards. “I have full control over every step, and it’s a challenge that I enjoy. It’s literally a lifetime of learning. I’m very happy with the quality, but you’ve never mastered it, really.” ToraSurfboards.com
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The Spirare name is derived from the Latin “to expire”. Kevin says his practice of recycling ocean debris for the making of the fins on his board is his way of “breathing” new life into the surfboard industry.
THE START
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Growing up in Baltimore, Kevin had easy access to Ocean City, Maryland, a surfing capital. The sport was just a summer hobby until he moved to Rhode Island to study architecture and fine arts at RISD. By 2002, he was an enthusiastic surfer, but he frowned at the polyurethane used in commercial boards. “I realized they’re terrible materials,” says Kevin. “They’re very toxic. They’ll stay in a landfill for 10,000 years. I wanted a more sustainable alternative.”
LESSONS LEARNED Kevin worked for an architect for several years, but he made a handful of wood-based surfboards on the side, mostly for friends. “Once I started developing the greener approach, I felt a need to expose it to more people and change the industry a bit,” he recalls. He started going to trade shows and met industry leaders from California. “There’s a huge amount of design skill that came into play. A lot of stuff I had learned at RISD – ways of approaching a design problem.” He was also confident in the value of wood, as pre-Columbian Hawaiians rode wooden surfboards for centuries, and this was the norm until the late 1950s.
TRICKS OF THE TRADE Since 2010, Kevin has made more than 500 boards. Unlike his peers, Kevin couples this work with design-build projects, mostly constructing and remodeling houses. He also recently became a father, and he chuckles at his sleep deprivation this past month. “It’s tough,” says Kevin. “Rhode Island is not the ideal location to start a [custom surfboard] business. There’s this stigma in New England; if a board isn’t made in Southern California, it’s not as good. But part of being sustainable is to make them super durable. And I like making things.” SpirareSurfboards.com
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How to overcome imposter syndrome and hit the waves this summer Surfing ain’t easy – and starting out is the hardest part. Longtime surfers tend to be athletic and cocksure, and it’s easy to feel intimidated. But it’s also a big-hearted community, and newbies are always welcome. Here are some easy ways to get started.
Take a Lesson
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Narragansett is packed with surf instructors. “Reach out to someone in your area, someone you’re comfortable approaching,” says Neil Toracinta. “Develop a good understanding of surfing etiquette and baseline ocean safety.”
Any sport takes time. And if you run out of warm-weather months, don’t worry – thermal wetsuits enable surfers to keep practicing all winter.
Rent Gear After a few lessons, you can usually rent a surfboard for $30-40 per day. This is an affordable way to test different types and decide whether you love it enough to invest.
Find Your Comfort Level “Start with a soft-topped longboard,” says David Levy. “Mostly you’re going to go out on tiny little waves.” Find the right beach, with manageable breakers and lifeguards on-hand. David recommends Narragansett, but South County has many other surfable beaches as well. “Any place with no rocks,” David adds.
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There are many times in my life when I’ve said to myself: if it’s good enough for Madonna, it’s good enough for me. While this doesn’t apply to certain things — her choices in bras and husbands come to mind — it absolutely applies to skincare. If I can look as good as she does at 60, I will follow her advice to the letter. (Hell, I would settle for looking as good today as she does at 60.) The secret to her flawless skin? Electricity. If your mind immediately goes to Frankenstein’s monster, well, you’re not entirely off. But it turns out that microcurrents of electricity are just as effective as lasers in keeping your skin youthful and elastic. Madonna’s weapon of choice is the Neurotris Microcurrent Facial,
which is also known as a “fork facial” because the currents are applied to the face using metal tines. The service is available at one place in Rhode Island: Pure Eco Spa in Westerly. I called owner Rose Maloney, and off I went to get forked like the Material Girl herself. I was a little bit nervous about having electricity applied to my face. But having tried many other beauty treatments that scared me a little bit — laser treatments, anyone? — and seeing the results that they delivered, I got over my fear and got on the table. “I’m trying to have as many modalities that work, that are holistic,” Rose said, explaining that microcurrent is totally safe, and works to reverse damage from the free radicals in your
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GET RHODY STYLE Bob Lieberman and Peri Ann Aptaker like to make every day feel like a vacation at their Jamestown home. Here are some ideas to use in your own neck of the woods.
ROOM WITH A VIEW Make the most of natural light and scenery by using window treatments that are easy to draw open; avoid heavy draperies. LOCAL ART With so much talent around the state, seek pieces in your price range for oneof-a-kind wall art, or frame favorite snaps from your smartphone. SHOP LOCAL When asked to list their favorite shops, Bob and Peri answered “all of them! We believe in supporting small local businesses.”
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Elizabeth McKay Jenkins Founder of the Elizabeth McKay, Luxury Label My personal style is classic, all the way. I am a creature of habit and have a ‘uniform,’ which consists of an Elizabeth shirt and pants from my collection, Elizabeth McKay. In the colder months, I layer a crew neck sweater over those pieces so that the ruffle on the shirt peeks out. It’s a way to feel pretty, but not feel overly dressed up. I believe in investing in quality clothing. Timeless, classic pieces will always have a place in the wardrobe. I’ve recently been reading Marie Kondo and trying to filter down my closet. This, coupled with an awareness of the impact fashion has on the environment, has helped me to focus on pieces that bring me joy and will be in my wardrobe for a long time. Besides being in workout clothes during the school year and bathing suits during the summer, I dress about the same for day or night. The big difference is the accessories and footwear. I usually pop on a heel or heavier earring for evening. I actually carry an extra pair of neutral chunky earrings in my purse just in case my day turns into night. Generally, I’ll err on the side of dressy with comfort mixed in. I get inspiration from so many places. My phone is filled with snapshots and pictures of things that inspire me – from vintage photographs to wallpaper and architecture...the attention to detail in clothing from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s is so inspiring. We loved having our store in Watch Hill because it’s such a quintessential, adorable beach community that’s near and dear to me. There are so many great shops in town now. Highpoint Home, WH2O, and Bay Breeze Interiors are always fun stops. If I’m gift shopping, I’ll swing by our friend’s store LOLO, or another good friend’s shop, Three Islands. It’s easy to spend an afternoon checking out all of the great little spots.
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CHEERS TO 350! Grey Sail Brewing releases American Blonde Ale in celebration of Westerly’s anniversary The town of Westerly has a storied history. From New England colonialism, the American Revolution, and the Spanish Influenza to the present day, the little town on the edge of the Connecticut border has existed through some trying and glorious times. This year, the town is celebrating this history at its 350th anniversary, and citizens and local businesses alike are pulling out all the stops to partake in the jubilee. A couple of months ago, Grey Sail Brewing announced its partnership with the town to debut Flying Horse Blonde Ale in honor of its anniversary. In the past, Grey Sail has made other brews to help benefit Westerly and contribute to the Chamber of Commerce. So, when owner Jennifer
Brinton heard about the celebration, creating a beer for the occasion was a no-brainer. “Alan [my husband] and I not only own a brewery here, but we also live here and our four children are growing up here and attend schools here. We are a tight community...this is our town,” says Jennifer. Inspiration for the Blonde Ale’s name came from the Watch Hill Flying Horse Carousel. The carousel was believed to be made in the late1800s by Andrew Christian and Charles Dare Company of New York City, a traveling carnival. After the outfit traipsed through Southern New England, it was abandoned at that very spot in Rhode Island. Now, the whimsical
structure stands as a landmark in the community and one of the oldest operating carousels in the United States. The new commemorative brew is an American blonde ale brewed with 100 percent Cascade hops, yielding a strong citrus fruit flavor and aroma. This beer is also on the lighter Pilsner side, making it a perfect refreshing thirst quencher for the hotter summer months. All of the proceeds from the sale of the Flying Horse Blonde Ale will go to the Westerly 350 Committee. Flying Horse Blonde Ale can be found at every package store in the area as well as most restaurants in the town of Westerly. GreySailBrewing.com. -Lauren Vella
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Long before Guy Fieri put Crazy Burger on the country’s radar, it was already one of my favorites. In 1995, my grandmother had read about Crazy Burger in the newspaper and dutifully brought my grandfather, brother, and me to Narragansett to give it a try. After one visit, my family was hooked. Grandma O. was always in the know. Over the years, Crazy Burger has remained one of my favorites, and here’s why. Located on Boon Street in Narragansett, Crazy Burger is just a short walk from the sea wall and Narragansett Beach. It is embedded within a neighborhood, but there is plenty of on street parking available. For those averse to parking on the street, there is a small lot close by on Congdon Street. The interior of the restaurant is small and cozy, and you can expect a wait for a table at peak times. In warmer months, a “12+” patio is available in the rear of the restaurant. The walls are hung with local art, and the ceiling is strung with white twinkling lights, which gives the space a casual beach town vibe. Crazy Burger’s legendary breakfast is served until 4pm. They have the usual bacon, eggs, toast, etc., but it’s their specialty breakfast
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Owner Gary Bimonte talks about continuing the legacy of Frank Pepe Pizzeria in Warwick Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is a legend in the Northeast. People drive hours from all directions just to just to find comfort and warmth in the consistent goodness of the shops’ famous pizzas. Pepe’s New England popularity is what prompted the New Haven institution to share the love with its surrounding states and expand to places like Warwick, Rhode Island. As the Frank Pepe brand grows, co-owner Gary Bimonte has taken the time to ensure that his customers are still getting a quality experience. The story of Frank Pepe’s is one of the classic American dream. Gary’s grandfather Frank Pepe was an Italian immigrant from a little town just outside of Naples who came to the United States in the early 20th century. Outfitted with a hard work ethic and determination to succeed, Frank settled in New Haven in 1920 working in bakeries and making pizza. As time went on, Frank and his wife Filomena began making pies at his own bakery on Wooster Street, eventually expanding into a full pizzeria in 1937. This is the original New Haven joint that customers frequent today. “The rest,” Gary says, “is history.” Consistency and tradition is what has kept this family franchise alive and growing. According to Gary, each of Frank Pepe’s locations uses the same recipes and original toppings that his grandfather used back in the ‘20s. “They made one [pizza] with tomatoes, topped with grated cheese, garlic, oregano, and olive oil, and another with anchovies. We still make the original tomato pie today, and we still serve anchovies as toppings!” says Gary. The restaurants – now in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island – each have a similar aesthetic as well. Every Frank Pepe’s is designed to give visitors a taste of the original spot, connecting them to the past. In the Warwick location, the antique-style tin ceiling is painted a “historic green” hue, wooden booths, and old-fashioned wallpaper pay homage to the New Haven locale. However, the secret to success lies beyond the restaurants’ physical attributes. Gary says that what keeps people coming back is his
family’s adherence to carry out Frank Pepe’s legacy and maintain the hard work, loyalty, and community feeling that has pervaded every store since 1925. Customers recognize this effort and continue their patronage. “My grandfather founded Pepe’s on the principles of hard work and loyalty, and he himself was even known as ‘Old Reliable’ for being so involved in community and family life...We’ve worked hard to carry out the legacy of my grandfather’s pizzeria, and I think that has made it stay so special.” The Frank Pepe legacy continues at the family’s shop on Universal Boulevard in Warwick.
This particular location has made a splash in the Ocean State with its Neapolitan fare inciting locals and out-of-state visitors to line up the night before its opening. Every customer that comes into the Warwick shop makes a memory eating the family’s pizza. “Whether it’s a New Haven transplant in Rhode Island or a newcomer, we’re always happy to listen to their ‘Pepe’s story’,” shares Gary. There’s no doubt that as food memories are made at Frank Pepe’s, the founder’s legacy will live on.
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Narragansett Beer honors Rhode Island communities with “Buy RI” tour It’s no secret that the state of Rhode Island is a small, tight-knit community. Each town and city is its own tribe, reveling in its small-towness, its local businesses, and of course, its native brews. In an effort to recognize these quintessential Ocean State qualities, Narragansett Beer has set out to buy a beer for all the “neighbors” that frequent beloved bars and restaurants in the state. The party series “Buy RI” will underscore
our home state of Rhode Island is a center of community where people can learn from, support, and share with each other, whether it’s a close loved on or your neighbor on the barstool next to you.” The tour kicked off a couple of months ago going alphabetically by town, but the next three months of summer will be a party in South County. The beer company will be making
the idea that sharing a drink at the bar is a celebration that brings people together. It puts into practice the company’s slogan “Hi, Neighbor, Have a ‘Gansett” in the most literal sense. The “Buy RI” initiative was started to celebrate the local restaurant industry and small businesses in the state that have been purveyors of the amber ale for years. The focus, says President of Narragansett Beer Mark Hellendrung, is on community and loyalty. “Every neighborhood bar or restaurant in
stops in Narragansett, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, and more before the winter. At the event, patrons will receive a free beverage on Narragansett by turning in a wooden nickel at the bar they receive upon entrance to the party. The first 50 to arrive at each event will also get a pint glass with the company’s logo. For information about event locations visit the Narragansett’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. NarragansettBeer.com/Neighborhood-Events. -Lauren Vella
Mary Me There are a million different ingredients you can stick in a Bloody Mary, but few of these morning cocktails have contained chunks of locally caught lobster. For that, you’d have to head to T’s Restaurant this summer, where you’ll find a medley of seafood, bacon, olive, and citrus crowning a salted goblet. Even the choice of liquor is South County-based: Loyal 9 Vodka is distilled by Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., headquartered in South Kingstown. The Lobster Bloody Mary is the flagship of T’s summer menu, and be warned – it’s bigger than you think it is. This extravagant drink was a hit last year, especially on social media, where photos of the scarlet-tinted concoction went viral on Facebook and Instagram. As a fruitier alternative, there’s always the Daily Moment Mimosa, which blends both orange and mango juice. T’s is well known for its fresh and local ingredients, and lobster features prominently in its
warm-weather dishes, including the much-beloved Lobster Benedict. You can also expect the return of sweet corn and homemade hash. As always, T’s breakfasts go especially well with Rhode Island-brewed Downeast Coffee. You’ll find the same scrumptious meals at both the East Greenwich and Narragansett locations – and if you decide to trek up north, the Cranston branch as well – and breakfast and brunch are served every day of the week. But if you really want to take advantage of the sunny weather, our recommendation is Narragansett: The patio is ample, whether you sit beneath an umbrella or claim one of its colorful Adirondack chairs. You might also consider walking out with coffee mug; the “round belly” design has a certain folksy elegance, and it looks good any time of year. Narragasett and East Greenwich, TsRestaurantRI.com -Robert Isenberg
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Jamestown: Jamestown Shores Saltbox Contemporary – $419,000
South Kingstown: Stunning Waterfront Contemporary – $1,985,000
South Kingstown: Seaside Cape in Green Hill – $599,000
GustaveWhite.com | 401-849-3000 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
North Kingstown: Bayfront 2.25 acre Lot – $979,000
Washington County’s Leading Real Estate Company*
North Kingstown
$1,185,000
Remarkable 4 br 3.5 bath Colonial in Wickford Point. Waterviews, office, FP, porches & much more. Sue Moore 401.952.9164
Watch Hill
$999,000
South Kingstown
$799,000
Stunning Watch Hill Inn 2 br 2 ba Condo water views, deck, walk to beach, shops & restaurants. Lisa Szaro 401.559.6157
Custom built 4 br, 3.5 ba Colonial offering 4500 sq ft of finely finshed space on 5 + acres. Scot Hallberg 401.447.5897
Charlestown
$769,500
North Kingstown
$625,000
North Kingstown
$614,900
West Greenwich
$600,000
Charlestown
$549,900
Westerly
$549,000
Hopkinton
$525,000
Charlestown
$449,000
Exeter
$434,900
Quality home to be built by Meridian Custom Homes. 2850 sq ft 4 br 2.5 ba biking distance to Charlestown Beach. Patrice Fenton 401.212.6166
Stately brick Colonial, 4 br 3.2 baths, finished walkout. Enjoy lovely yard w/koi pond, bocce court. Lisa Cohen 401.451.6233
Custom 4 br 3 ba Ranch, great room w/ fireplace, screened porch, generator, AC & large kit w/ island. Daphne Cannata 401.935.6935
241 Post Road Westerly 401.322.0357
124 Bay Street Watch Hill 401.348.0700
Unique 1760 4 br 2 ba Colonial completely renovated on 2.5 private, beautifully landscaped acres. Ann McCrory 401.413.6075
Cute as a button beach house in Sea Lea Colony w/ private dock & water views. Walk to beach, 3 br 1 ba. Dottie Nigrelli 401.258.7684
Charming secluded property set on 2.89 acres in the woods among mature planting and beech trees. Patricia Stamps 401.932.0678
4009 Old Post Road Charlestown 401.364.3388
Custom 4 br 3.1 ba Colonial located on almost 3 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac. Sarah Isabella 401.996.5817
Meticulously cared for Colonial just shy of 2000 sq ft 4 br 2.5 ba perfect for raising a family or hosting house guests. Chris Randall 845.548.6721
Charming 3 br, 2.5 ba Colonial in desirable Deer Brook conveniently located to all highway access. Jo-Anne Feeney 401.529.4111
235 Main Street Wakefield 401.783.9611
RandallRealtors.com *Source RIMLS #1 Real Estate Company Jan. 1, 1991-Dec. 31, 2018
23 Brown Street North Kingstown 401.294.4000
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