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Birds (and planes) on Prudence Island

This Month 16 The How-To Guide to Newport Style A list of summery picks for the perfect coastal look

19 Life on Prudence Island The tiny island and its residents brace for rising tides

24 An Appetite for Alfresco

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29 Live Well Nautical decor and a lighted cupola make this New England cape a prize 30 Home Style 33 Whole Body 34 Style Connoisseur

37 Taste Flag-themed pastries for Fourth of July 38 Review 40 News Bites 42 Dining Guide

20 hot spots with fantastic views and food to match

Every Month 5 Editor’s Note 6 Bay List

47 Gallery Find out what’s happening in the Bay this month

50 Taste Test Summer isn’t summer without iced coffee

9 The Buzz We reveal the eco-friendliest way to keep your lawn trimmed (spoiler alert: it’s goats) 10 On the Bay 14 Bay Views

ON THE COVER: Dining alfresco at Tav-Vino’s in Warren. Photography by Stacey Doyle.

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THE FURRIEST LANDSCAPERS When it comes to a well-maintained lawn, a mower will get the job done. But if Edward Scissorhands taught us anything, it’s that you can’t cuddle anything with blades – if you want to keep all your extremities, that is. For a much cuter (and way more Instagrammable) method of lawn maintenance, try goatscaping. You read that correctly: It’s landscaping, but with the indescribable life upgrade of having goats around. Weatherlow Farms (WeatherlowFarms.com) in Westport owns a trip of adorable kid goats, born this spring, that travel to private

properties and take care of the grassy overgrowth. Here’s how it works: Owner Ryan Wagner and herd wrangler Jim Cormier hoof on over to your property, bringing up to 100 goats with them. Then they fence in your new furry best friends and leave them to eatscape - which wasn’t a word until right now - all of your unwanted grass for a few days. If you’ve got a quarter acre of yard, it’s probably not the most economical choice, but with larger expanses, it can make a lot more sense… and be an ecofriendly and much, much cuter option.

Weatherlow Farms in Bristol lets goats do the work of lawn maintenance

Buzz on the Bay MARSHALS IN CHARGE

Two Bristol Sisters Lead the Parade

Lisa Sienkiewicz and Gail Parella are this year’s chief marshals of the Bristol Fourth of July parade.

As the home of the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the U.S., the town of Bristol thrives on patriotism and pride. Local volunteers provide the backbone for the Bristol Fourth of July Committee (FourthofJulyBristolRI.com) as it plans events throughout the summer. The most coveted position in the festivities is chief marshal of the parade, an honor given by the executive board of the committee to two outstanding Bristolians. In this year’s parade – the 232nd – the spotlight will be on Lisa Sienkiewicz and Gail Parella, sisters and co-owners of Gil’s Appliances.

As chief marshals, Lisa and Gail will attend town festivities, hold a reception and, of course, lead the parade. “Having lived in Bristol all our lives, it is an incredible honor to be chosen for the chief marshals of this year’s 4th of July celebration,” Lisa says.

“We often think about past chief marshals that we admired, and it’s humbling to be one now.”

Growing up, Lisa and Gail spent most of their time surrounded by locals at Gil’s, their family-owned store. The business sells home appliances out of its two locations in Bristol and Middletown. When the sisters aren’t busy running the business, they volunteer at their neighborhood church, help out at their children’s schools, and support the town through sponsorships of Bristol’s and Middletown’s Little League baseball teams and the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series.

They also donate to various organizations, including Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bristol.

If this weren’t enough, the two sisters are now taking on the duties of chief marshals, hosting summer parties, and continuing to put family first as their parents taught them. “The community has given so much to us, so it’s great to give back,” Gail says. “They know we are here for them.” –Alia Trefrey

I’LL TRADE YOU…

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a free lunch?

Maybe not, but at various spots in the East Bay, you can get goods and services for free, and meet new friends to boot.

In January, Ric and Carol Wild launched the Warren chapter of an international movement called the Buy Nothing Project (BuyNothingProject. org). The concept is simple: Through a Facebook group, members obtain goods and services from one another, simply by asking or offering. No money or bartering is allowed. Each group encompasses a small geographic area, usually one town or a city neighborhood. There are Buy Nothing chapters in Coventry and Pawtucket and one encompassing Newport and Middletown, in addition to the chapter in Warren.

Many of the goods given away are baby items and children’s toys, but members can ask for anything they need. In Warren, one member asked for decor for a cowboy-themed party and

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was flooded with responses. Members also trade services such as shoveling a senior’s driveway and tutoring. The moments of exchange allow members to build relationships: “They’ll come over to drop off the item and you’ll get to know a neighbor that you might not have met otherwise,” Ric says. He grew the group to 250 members in less than six months by passing out business cards at the coffee shop where he works and writing a letter to the editor of his local newspaper.

Part of a movement pushing consumers to buy local, Buy Nothing, for the Wilds, is less about saving money than about connecting with the people you see every day but otherwise might never meet. And they’d rather give something they no longer need to their neighbors than to Savers or the dump. At a time when there’s less faith in government, says Ric, it’s reassuring to know that neighbors can help.

–Mike Kirby

Items exchanged via the Buy Nothing project range from free driveway shoveling to kitchen supplies

Photo (top) courtesy of Bristol Fourth of July Committee, (bottom) by Carol Wild

Building Community Through the Buy Nothing Project

Buzz on the Bay NOT SO HEAVY METAL

BAGGING THE BAGS

Bristol Artists Beautify Your Kitchen

Throwing Away Plastic Bags for Good There is going to be a sea change in your

Artists Sandra Bonazoli and Jim Dowd of Beehive Handmade

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Beehive Handmade

(BeeHiveHandmade.com), a metalsmithing studio tucked away in Bristol, offers unique, vintage-style pieces that hold deeper meaning within their intricate lines and shapes.

Artists Sandra Bonazoli and Jim Dowd have been metalsmiths for over 20 years and in business together for 17. Sandra loved to wear jewelry when she was younger and started to really connect with the “very intimate, small, precise making of things,” which led her to a Masters at UMass Dartmouth in jewelry and metals.

All of their work starts with a hand-drawn idea, which they then

scan onto the computer for a more refined and precise design. They use traditional metalsmithing hand tools to realize the design, drawing on their hydraulic press and milling machine when needed, before sending it out to get molded. The piece is later shipped out from their studio.

Although the duo originally made kitchenware only, they’ve expanded to baby spoons, cups, picture frames, jewelry, holiday ornaments, desk and dresser pieces and hooks. All pieces are both useful and deeply meaningful in their design, Sandra says. She incorporates symbols from folk art and mid-century modern design into

her work, blending clean lines and abstract shapes with narrative significance.

“We’re never going to make anything trendy and disposable,” she says. “We want to make things that bring happiness to people in a very everyday way.” She incorporates symbols from folk art and mid-century modern design into her work, blending clean lines and abstract shapes with narrative significance.

Beehive Handmade distributes pieces to stores throughout the country and locally, including Isherwood & Company in Newport, Simmons Cafe & Market in Little Compton and Muse in Warren.

–Olivia Perreault

shopping habits, about as surely as the tide rolls in every day. We are talking about the ubiquitous plastic bags currently in use by just about all businesses. Whether in your major supermarket chain or your corner grocery, your momand-pop hardware store or the big box retailers, those plastic carryalls may soon become obsolete in Little Rhody.

Videos of flimsy plastic bags “dancing” in swirling gusts of wind are enthralling. But shots of dead sea turtles killed by swallowing bags that they thought were jellyfish are less appealing.

On March 8, the Newport City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning the use of the most common “single-use” (read: empty them and throw them away) plastic bags used by shops and stores of all types, to begin this November 1. They were the second municipality in the state to do so, following the ambitious pacesetters in Barrington who passed their own plastic bag ban in 2012. Middletown quickly followed Newport’s lead by passing a similar plastic bag ban on May 1, which will also go into effect on November 1. This will have a major impact in the area, as the border between the two communities is blurry and they share a large base of local consumers.

Clean Ocean Access, an Aquidneck Island civic organization that conducts beach and shore cleanups, led the initiative on the bag ban – convinced, perhaps, by the almost 12,000 plastic bags they’ve picked up along the coast since 2013. COA’s executive director Dave McLaughlin says he’s optimistic about expanding the bag ban across the island. “We are trying to use this as a platform to change human behavior on all single-use materials.”

Rhode Island is a proud coastal state, which makes the sight of bags washing up in the surf or clinging to shoreline rocks particularly offensive.

Bags have a destructive impact not just on sea turtles, but in our own backyards. And you only need to flip through your TV channels to find evidence of plastic wreaking havoc not only on the visual environment, but on our food chain as well.

Paper bags at least are biodegradable, and will eventually succumb to the elements. Reusable bags are not only convenient for everyday shopping, but now readily – and affordably – available from retailers, many of them businesses at which you already shop.

The tide has turned against single-use plastic bags. And that’s a good thing for the Ocean State.

–Chip Young

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Buzz on the Bay CELEBRATING SISTER CITIES

Japan Sets Sail for Newport for the Black Sails Festival

Breaking of the ceremonial sake drum at the Black Ships Gala

relatively unknown to the West after almost two hundred years of isolation under the rule of the shogunate. The result was a richly detailed, 3,500-page, three-volume manuscript produced for Congress at a cost estimated at $10

Calligraphy demonstration in Touro Park

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million in today’s money, symbolizing Japan’s entry into the modern world.

The Japanese celebration of Perry’s arrival was held this past May in Shimoda, Japan, a delightful and picturesque town on a peninsula several hours south of Tokyo where the 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa initiating trade between the two countries was signed.

It was an impressive event, now in its 78th year and complete with the laying of wreaths, parades, and a weeklong festival that featured symbolic and formal exchanges among Japanese and American dignitaries and naval personnel, finishing with a truly memorable fireworks display. But perhaps the most exciting part of the festivities was a parade through the narrow streets of the downtown, cheered on by throngs of spectators as long rows of Japanese and American flags fluttered overhead. Given the Commodore’s Rhode Island heritage, it is appropriate that Newport and Shimoda have become sister cities – and that the mayors of each town are important elements of the exchange.

This month, Mayor Harry Winthrop and Spencer Viner, head of the

Japan-America Society of Rhode Island, will have the opportunity to repay the hospitality when they welcome Shimoda’s mayor and his delegation to participate in Newport’s popular Black Ships Festival (BlackShipsFestival.com) on July 13–16.

Some of the festival’s highlights will include the opening ceremonies at Touro Park at 10:30am on the 14th and a special Sushi Sake Sail from 3 to 5pm later that day. Saturday the 15th will feature Japanese-themed activities all day long at Touro Park, including kite making, origami and a demonstration of samurai sword techniques. Things get even more festive in the evening when a spectacular gala of dignitaries, dining and dancing will take place at the Rosecliff mansion. Black tie is suggested; kimonos are welcome. On Sunday the 16th, wreath laying ceremonies will be held at Perry’s Tomb in the Island Cemetery on Farewell Street, a spectacular double Taiko Drum presentation will be held at Cardine’s Field at noon, and a second Sushi Sake Sail of Newport Harbor will take place from 2 to 4pm.

–Barry Fain

Photography by Brittany Rosenberg

The joke to longtime Rhode Islanders is that while we’re small, sooner or later most everything will somehow pass through our little state. After all, Babe Ruth played on the Providence Grays on his march towards baseball legendry. John F. Kennedy gave a tumultuous speech in front of Providence City Hall on the eve of his presidential victory. Superstar Viola Davis spent her formative years growing up in Central Falls. But nowhere is this Rhode Island connection more evident than in the historical shaping of our nation during which, as one of the original 13 colonies, many of our residents stepped forward to serve and lead our country.

One of the most significant was the nautical Perry family. South Kingstown–born Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was the hero of the War of 1812 and, after winning the naval battle of Lake Erie, uttered the legendary phrase “We have met the enemy and they are ours.” His brother Commodore Mathew Perry is perhaps even better known.

He was the man who arrived in Japan with his famous “black ships” in 1854, demanding that the shogun open Japan’s ports to trade with the U.S. Perry arrived with a team of botanists, painters, photographers and scholars, who captured details of life in Japan, then

Buzz on the Bay VOICES OF THE BAY

Joy in Giving Back to the Community Bristol celebrates perennial volunteer Bob Squatrito

Photography by Brian DeMello

Bob Squatrito is the winner of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee’s Hattie Brown Award for exceptional dedication and service to the community

Bob Squatrito remembers being six years old and handing out poppies in honor of Italian American War Veterans Day. Six decades later, after innumerable hours spent volunteering with a range of organizations, including youth sports and fraternal, civic and church groups, Bob has been named the recipient of the 2017 Hattie Brown award – an annual honor bestowed since 1987 by the Bristol Fourth of July Committee in memory of the late Hattie Brown, who was known for her dedication and service to the community.

While growing up, Bob spent hours at the Bristol YMCA while his parents worked around the clock in the family restaurant. One of his first mentors was Hector Massa, the YMCA’s physical education director, who made an indelible impression on him (and died this past April at age 94). Hector’s outreach to Bristol’s youth planted an early seed in the appreciative youngster to get involved in and give back to his town.

A 1972 graduate of Providence College with a degree in accounting, Bob spent 38 years at Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems; he received many honors during his time there, including Raytheon IDS Person of the Year in 2009. He also served 26 years as a master sergeant in the US Army Reserves and 14 years in the Inactive Ready Reserve. He and his wife Margaret (Riley) are the parents of three children – Rob Squatrito, Margaret Gagner and Melissa Silvia – and grandparents to seven boys, ages 7 to 23. Bob and Margaret spend part of the year in Florida, where Bob volunteers in their retirement community. Bob can be reached at Squat2@aol. com.

My parents were always working. Over the years they had three restaurants – the White Rail, Midway Steak and Lobster House, and Cameo – as well as Bucolo’s Fish Market. I was the youngest of four

children and the first was nine years older than me. I was always on my own. The Bristol YMCA was my second home and I was constantly there; Hector Massa of the YMCA would mentor me. He always did good for people. I remember saying to myself even then, “God has been good to me. I live in a great town; we have everything that we want,” so I would try to give back. I enjoyed it. From a young age all through high school and throughout my life, I’ve constantly been volunteering.

Whatever my children were doing – little league, Scouts, or school fundraisers – I was part of the activity. At Raytheon I ran the United Way campaign, and for years I was an instructor for Junior Achievement Rhode Island’s Project Business. I got involved with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee in 2010; I have been chairman of the Visiting Ships Picnic

and the Macaroni Dinner Fundraiser, and have been involved with other July 4 events as well. When I was young my parents didn’t work on July 4. That was a big deal. We would do a picnic after the parade.

There is so much good that this community does for people. Since retiring I have gotten heavily involved with La Bella Sicilia Society, which works to promote Sicilian heritage and help the local community in need. We give out scholarships and you hope that the parents of those recipients will join and get involved.

If you want to encourage people to volunteer for any organization, you have to talk it up and remind people that they have to give back. My cousin’s wife Patty said to me once, “You should have been a nun. You beg better than anybody.” I always said if I was going to volunteer, I was going to give it 100 percent. –Nina Murphy

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Buzz Bay Views On May 11, art lovers arrived at the Newport Art Museum (NewportArtMuseum. org) for Art After Dark, a night of music, drinks and gallery games that takes place on the second Thursday of every month. With a spring concert from the musicians and singers of the Portsmouth Abbey School, arty brain teasers, and a gallery talk from photographer Jason Evans on his cinematic and vibrant series on the Newport Gulls, the night was a lively celebration of Newport’s exciting arts scene and the coming of spring.

Photography by Judith Gardner Merideth Bonvino, Bethany Ellis and Heather Hussey

Artist Jason Evans with Marketing Director Merrill Allen

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Artist Jemison Faust and Executive Director Norah Diedrich

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Get the Newport Look Essential summer shopping finds

in the City by the Sea

By Andrea E. McHugh, the Newport Stylephile Photography by Andrea E. Mchugh

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ummertime and the sea have long been synonymous and no place personifies nautical style better than Newport.

From Jacqueline Kennedy in crisp white clam-diggers to the bow-tie and bedecked social set to folk festival hipsters, the City by the Sea has a panache all its own. Here are some local shops where you can channel the Newport look in your wardrobe, accessories and home.

Dresses to Impress At least once a summer there will be a dress in Sara Campbell’s (SaraCampbellWebsite.com) Bellevue Avenue window that commands my attention and makes my “must have” list. In a city with a jam-packed events calendar, not to mention weddings, parties and more, Campbell’s made-in-the-U.S. designs (the designer lives and works in Massachusetts) are feminine, flattering and timeless.

Nauti Finds for Home Beaded table runners and napkin rings resembling scallop shells, coral decor, seaglass-hued candles, monogrammed throw pillows and canvas totes, boat-shaped shelving units — interior designer Stacey Carlson has stocked Lou Lou’s Décor (LouLousDecor. com) with some of her, and my, favorite finds.

I’m currently coveting the piece by Newport/ LA artist Chris Wyllie of a vintage-looking surfer girl painted on reclaimed wooded slats.

Mermaid Chic I can’t tell you the number of times I have seen women of all ages start to walk past Pink Pineapple’s (PinkPineappleShop.com) shop windows, stop, point, smile and go inside. Owner Stacie Hall has always known exactly what Newporters, and those who love Newport, will adore. Think trendy accessories – right now: tons of pom pom and tassel necklaces, off-the-shoulder tops and wide-brim hats with fun sayings including “Beach Bum,” “Mermaid,” and “Vitamin Sea” – to light cashmere sweaters, perfect for cool summer nights, emblazoned with anchors, lobsters and snarky quips like “Holy Ship.” Do I need reusable frost flex cups that say “Stay Salty,” “Seas the Day” and “It’s Always Happy Hour at the Beach?” Yes. Yes, I do.

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Day Trip Souvenirs The only problem when you go to Frazzleberries Country Store (Frazzleberries.com) for a gift is that you’ll probably end up getting something for yourself as well. The Narragansett Bay nautical wall maps and stone coasters, wineglasses and mugs with Newport’s longitude and latitude, and plethora of signs touting the best local beaches for sinking your toes in the sand will be sure to remind you that there’s no place like Newport.

Geek Chic Fashionable Kidding Around The Groovy Gator (TheGroovyGator.com) offers whimsical and nautical clothing and accessories for newborns to tween boys and girls. Owner and designer Leslie Cathers has an unmatched eye for all things adorable and fresh. Bathing suits with palm prints and pom poms, glitter-emblazoned mermaid tanks, tutu dresses, colorful shoes and pint-sized fedoras — whether it’s the Newport or Portsmouth branch, this shop is for the pint-sized precious.

The Museum & Shop at Brick Market (NewportHistory.org) is a somewhat hidden gem located in the 1762 Brick Market on Washington Square. It’s unassuming, but always delivers when it comes to awesome, distinctive gifts like “Bad Girls Throughout History” notecards (each featuring remarkable women who changed the world), the Wine Wars trivia game, books of all kinds (cooking/recipes, history, fiction set in Newport) by local authors, Rhode Island–made jewelry, nautical decor and accessories and so much more.

Historic Finds Admittedly, the Newport Mansions Shops (NewportMansions.org) are a haven for tourists, but they stock super unique finds (and locals know you’ll get the best bargains at the annual warehouse sale). I’ve slowly been building a “Votes for Women” set which toasts the slogan used by Alva Vanderbilt and her fellow suffragettes during rallies at Marble House and nationwide. The socialite-turnedactivist had her china designed with this slogan, so why can’t I?

See more of Andrea’s sartorial inspirations at NewportStylephile.com

I Like Mike A Bellevue Avenue staple since 1983, Michael Hayes (MichaelHayesNewport.com) carries upscale lines for casual to formal looks. I’m currently loving the bright and summery off-the-shoulder dresses by Jude Connally that can be dressed up with heels or wedges or dressed down with comfy flats (I like Jack Rogers when in Newport… they were a favorite of Jackie O, too).

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Quiet, coastal living on Prudence Island, despite the rising tides

By Todd Corayer • Photography by Michael Cevoli

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here are no sidewalks

on Prudence Island. One policeman enforces the law and a 20 mph speed limit. There’s no nightlife, no bars or cafes, none of the hallmarks of a bustling seaside town and after the last ferry departs, there are no rooms to rent. The island is a critical, largely unspoiled element of the Narragansett Bay estuary, so scientists are carefully monitoring and studying it for rising sea levels and shrinking marshes. With its one-room schoolhouse, historical museum, preserved farmlands and cottages dotting dirt roads, Prudence is the third largest island in Narragansett Bay, a passive jewel shining alongside its sisters Patience, Despair and Hope. It’s also a wonderful and welcoming anomaly existing on its own terms, a getaway spot where finding a place to park near the Bristol ferry dock might be the most difficult part of your visit.

Living on Prudence Island is all about what’s to be gained, not sacrificed. For better or worse, island life is different. “I grew up here, I went to school here, then they shipped us off in fifth grade to Portsmouth,” says islander Ethan Rossi. “It was

dark when you were going and dark coming home from school.” Ultimately, with its few businesses and winding trails, the island is a rare retreat, an exception among vacation destinations crowded with shiny and noisy distractions. Through the winter, 150 people or so live in a quiet, residential town. In fact, all seven miles is zoned residential as part of the Town of Portsmouth. Mail can be picked up next to a general store crammed with candy, snacks and beach-themed coat hooks; this is where you’ll encounter the most activity on the island, otherwise you’re on your own.

“The island can be quite polarizing,” Joe Bains says. Joe’s an islander and historian with great perspective on island life and its people. Some visit, realize immediately that their life just changed and make plans to stay. Others get one foot off the ferry, “then look at their watch and ask when the next ferry leaves,” he laughs. Living on an island does mean some level of sacrifice, but it’s all about managing your expectations.

“When I was a young kid, after Columbus Day you didn’t see much of anybody until spring,” says Joe.

Prudence Island

Looking out an east window from a kitchen table busy with mandolins and sheet music, he describes the walks he takes three or four days a week, usually off the common trails, and how the island has changed and held its own over the years. Without many mainland trappings, life is cyclical and fine.

Brisk winter walks, sparse and silent, foreshadow the yellow daffodils and umber maples of spring.

Summer’s long shadows gradually give way to the abrupt brown of fall, full of short car rides for the mail and a coffee, with the heat on and windows down.

The summer season is a very different story. “Back in the 60’s, when I was working all summer, I knew everyone. Now it’s just not as possible,” Joe says. Upwards of 1,500 people summer on Prudence Island, taking full advantage of beaches, hiking trails, rocky outcroppings and the solitude afforded by being separated from the mainland. Ethan Rossi, the islander who was shipped off to school in Portsmouth, is an owner of A&R Marine Corp., which operates the

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Prudence Island Lighthouse

Prudence Island and Herbert C. Bonner Ferries. Each ferry carries 150 passengers and runs seven days a week, except when a heavy northwest or southeast wind of 30 mph or so keeps them tied to the dock.

On summer weekends, Ethan offers a two-hour picnic and sunset cruises around the island.

“I get to swim every day,” says Joyce Goff, who spends most of her summers on the island and works as a docent at the historical museum. Her husband Ed’s grandfather bought land at Sand Point in the 1920s and built a house and then a

Island historian Joe Bains

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second, which burned down and was rebuilt. “You have to plan everything there. If you’re in the middle of a family handyman project, if you suddenly find you need a certain kind of nail or tool, neighbors will lend a hand. A lot of them are relatives,” she adds. “We don’t have central heat. We have one of the old-style cottages.”

“Every place is overshadowed by the ticks and other biting bugs,” Joyce says. Lyme disease, babesiosis and ehrlichiosis have been painful burdens to islanders and visitors, although the deer population

has been saddled with much unfair blame. Those bacterial infections are carried by white-footed mice – deer are just unwitting carriers. To help control the population, estimated at 40 to 60 deer per square mile, Prudence has a special deer-hunting season reserved for paraplegics and another for archers only. Deer seek shelter in heavily treed areas and in marshes, but their prints are all over dirt roads, paths and beaches.

“My sister in law and I go to the beach every day,” Joyce says in a nod to the miles of shoreline and open space. Approximately 75 percent of the island has been preserved, including much of the marshland, which makes up more than 20 percent of the island’s acreage. Salt water mixes with fresh as tides rise and fall. It is those marshes that have Kenny Raposa so concerned.

Kenny’s the research coordinator for the island’s Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, part of a network of 28 reserves. He’s documenting how waters are rising faster than marshes can handle, how the flora is changing and how crabs are tearing apart its base. “We are absolutely seeing an increase in the rate of sea-level rise due to climate change in recent years,” he says, in evidence gathered “from the long-term network of tide stations that are located all over the country and are funded by NOAA” – the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Dennis Graham, a marine research specialist at URI, collected island water samples for more than a year to quantify environmental conditions

Prudence Island ferryman Ethan Rossi

URI marine research specialist Dennis Graham

on the island. “Our research was never intended to prove or disprove the human effects on climate change,” he says. “We are trying to understand the mechanics of how the carbon cycle works in an estuary and how that might relate to the oceans on a global scale.” State and federal agencies value Prudence Island for its relative isolation and extensive marshlands.

“I’m seeing less and less sea lavender,” reports Joe from his daily walks and observations. Sea lavender, also called marsh rosemary, is limonium, a lovely perennial sustained by expanses of creeping rhizomes lacing their way through salted earth, like marshes.

Annual plant growth and decay adds organic matter, which mixes with inorganics, like sand, to maintain and build a solid base. More water makes the marshes

softer and vulnerable to marsh crabs, which eat the grasses and tear apart the substrate as they burrow.

“Our region simply does not have a lot of sand or sediment to help the marshes rise up, and new research is showing that the contribution from plant growth is also reducing,” says Kenny Raposa, adding, “Marshes historically were able to keep up with the slower rate of sea-level rise; they just can’t anymore. The exact increase varies depending on what years you look at and what tide station to use, but it’s very safe to say that the rate of sea-level rise has at least doubled, if not more, compared to the long term trend. Worse, this rate is predicted to accelerate even faster in the future.”

Time moves differently on an island; islanders have a unique perspective on the changes to their home.

“The tide seems to be higher,” Joe observes. Despite the changes to Prudence Island’s environment, however, its small family feel remains intact; its main attraction might be its lack of attractions. Endless are the quiet paths, mossy rock walls curving and leaning, cold creeks releasing onto empty stone beaches and the simple solitude we desire in an increasingly busy world. From his family’s land, islander Ethan Rossi overlooks the marshes and people who walk along them just as his grandparents did. From his wheelhouse, Captain Rossi has the best perspective on both new and old. His automated ticket scanners and online reservations are at the ready but, in a nod to a slower island pace and old-school courtesy, he’s happy to turn his ferry back if finding a parking spot has you running a little late.

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D IN IN G outside

Twenty alfresco restaurants to add to your summer bucket list

By Jessica Bryant • Photography by Stacey Doyle

1 THE AVIARY, SWANSEA

Sometimes, entire restaurants are Instagram-worthy – the food is carefully plated, the natural light comes in at a perfect angle and the ambience is just right. The Aviary (TheAviaryRestaurant.com) is one of those places.

Dine outside by the fireplace in the restaurant’s Garden Room, but before breaking out your phone, pay careful mind to the menu: The Pan Fried Cod (encrusted with Ritz crackers, sesame and chive, and paired with zucchini, asparagus and sugar snap peas with a pea and mint puree) is highly recommended. If you prefer something cooler, try the Roasted Local Beets & Quinoa salad (goat cheese, greens and walnut granola with a citrus dressing). Pictured: (left) Pan Fried Cod, (right) Beet and Quinoa Salad

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2 TAV-VINO’S RESTAURANT, WARREN

This mom-and-pop restaurant (Facebook: Tav-Vino’s Restaurant) is one of Warren’s local gems and has been around for more than 35 years, so you know they’re doing something right. Its quaint, covered outdoor deck - which regulars recommend making a reservation for in the summer offers views of the water and easy access to a dock for when you decide to arrive by boat. Tav-Vino’s menu is seafood-heavy but also includes entrees like the Sausage & Tortellini and Chicken Piccata. No matter your meal, make sure to order the Grilled Zippy Shrimp as an appetizer. Pictured above: (top) Shrimp and Lobster Tail, (bottom) Mussels Marinara

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The Red Dory, Tiverton

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Boat House, Tiverton

Moroccan-spiced Roast Chicken? Grilled Spanish Octopus? Pork and Veal Meatballs? Yes, please! The Red Dory (RedDoryRestaurant.com), appropriately named after a flat-bottomed rowboat, offers guests a casual, fine dining experience with outdoor seating in front of the building, overlooking the Sakonnet River. If the peaceful ambience isn’t enough, the chef is known for his twist on Mediterranean-style seafood dishes and sourcing ingredients from local fishermen and farmers when possible. On Sundays, check out the tapas menu that includes a Fried Monkfish Sandwich, Spicy Cucumber Salad and Fried Chick Peas.

Surrounded by award-winning waterfront views of the Sakonnet River flowing into Mount Hope Bay, the Boat House (BoatHouseTiverton. com) takes diners on a romantic nautical adventure. There are two outdoor seating areas but also large open windows, so even guests who choose to sit indoors can feel the breeze and take in the surroundings. Relax and watch the sunset and sailboats while enjoying a cocktail paired with fresh-caught New England seafood. The Raw Bar Sampler, Creamy Clam Chowder and Seared Sea Scallops are home runs, and there are vegetarian options, too, like the Jens & Marie Veggie Burger.

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DeWolf Tavern, Bristol

Housed in a renovated 1818 warehouse on Bristol’sThamesStreetLandingwaterfront,DeWolfTavern (DeWolfTavern.com) is a charming venue fit for all occasions. Guests can choose to dine upstairs, which includes a beautiful view of the harbor and a fireplace, downstairs in the tavern, or on the upper or lower decks, enjoying the bayside breeze with a refreshing cocktail from DeWolf’s summer menu. Try the muchdiscussed Lobster Popover or one of the naan pizzas.

Madeira, East Providence

Specializing in authentic Portuguese cuisine, Madeira (MadeiraRestaurant.com) has one of East Providence’s best-kept secrets: Its unique patio features not just greenery, cascading waterfalls, wrought-iron gates and rope-sided docking ramps, but also two actual boats - complete with dining tables - for guests to enjoy classic dishes. Consider the Seafood Paella (lobster, shrimp, mussels, littlenecks, squid, crab meat, fish, chorizo and pork with saffron rice in a mild red sauce) and the Madeirastyle Shish Kebab, a house specialty.

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15 Point Road, Portsmouth

If you had a rich, interior designer friend who turned their beach house into a restaurant, it might look like 15 Point Road (15PointRoad. com). Outdoor tables overlook the expanse of the Sakonnet River. At sundown, strings of lights hanging above the tables illuminate the view. In the kitchen, local ingredients hold sway over the menu, which features many house specialties such as the Sweet Potato Salmon (encrusted with sweet potato and served over toasted polenta, asparagus and a roasted red pepper vinaigrette) and Chicken Nanaquaket (sautéed chicken breast with apples, celery, lingonberries, chopped walnuts and apple brandy).

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The Back Eddy, Westport

Make sure to plan a trip to Westport’s The Back Eddy (TheBackEddy.com) before it closes shop at the end of the season (the restaurant is closed from January until the end of March). Located on the Westport River, this casual seafood joint includes waterfront views and boat access, and on summer weekends, diners can take advantage of the restaurant’s outdoor bar, raw bar and grill. Pull up your boat, order a cold beer and feast on local lobster and littlenecks.

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Thames Waterside Bar & Grill, Bristol

Clear, blue skies, seemingly endless water views and a warm breeze kissing your face. What could make this summer equation even better? A rooftop bar, that’s what. Thames Waterside Bar & Grill (ThamesWaterside.com) sits at the end of a pier overlooking the Bristol Harbor and, in addition to its rooftop bar, has an intimate outdoor dining deck. The ambience is casual and the menu includes classic American fare like chicken parm, Steak Tips and club sandwiches. Add their lobster roll to your bucket list.

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Christian’s, Bristol

There’s food, and then there’s wood-fired food. Get your fix at the upscale-casual Christian’s (ChristiansRI.com) in downtown Bristol, where the chef-owner focuses on inventive American cuisine and small plates. Its wood-fired grill is used to whip up menu classics like the Melanzane pizza (house cheese blend, Italian plum tomatoes, marinated eggplant, cremini mushrooms, basil pesto, rosemary and pickled bell pepper) and salmon with beet risotto and romesco sauce. Guests can kick back on the outdoor street-side patio and people-watch.

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Bluewater Bar + Grill, Barrington

A family atmosphere, a contemporary menu and locally sourced food are the foundational elements of Barrington’s Bluewater Bar + Grill (BluewaterGrillRI.com). Peek below the surface and it’s clear that the chef’s commitment to ethical sourcing isn’t just for show. There’s even an herb garden on site. Guests can soak up the sunshine and dine while listening to the venue’s live music lineup or simply relax on the Adirondack chairs surrounding a fire pit. Either way, the dockside views are unbeatable.

12 HILLSIDE COUNTRY CLUB, REHOBOTH

Country clubs can be intimidating. But when a club is open to the public and there’s a tiki bar involved, that’s another story. Enter the Hillside Country Club (HillsideCountryClub.com) in Rehoboth. The full-service outdoor tiki bar and restaurant are located by the golf course’s ninth hole, surrounded by manicured lawns. The spot includes an outdoor kitchen with a brick pizza oven and the menu is filled with salads, sandwiches and seafood.

Make sure to save room for dessert – where else can you order a s’mores pizza? The club also has an Italian restaurant, La Collina, which includes outdoor patio seating as well. Bonus: both offer live music. Pictured: (left) Black and Blue Burger, (bottom) Nachos and Red Sangria

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13 BLOUNT CLAM SHACK, WARREN

A proper clam shack should include fresh seafood, friendly service and outdoor seating (and let’s not forget the napkins).

Blount Clam Shack (BlountRetail.com), with various outlets throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, fits the bill. Known for its Giant Lobster Roll and Clam Cakes, Blount has all the fixings for a relaxing summer bite with a view, including crushed seashells on the ground. The shack sits on Warren’s waterfront and guests are encouraged to come by land or by sea. Pictured above: (top) Narragansett’s It’s About Time IPA, (bottom) Lobster Roll

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Agave, Bristol

Situated so close to the water you can almost touch it, Agave (AgaveBristol.com) offers diners a few different alfresco experiences. There’s an upper deck, a lower deck and an alcove surrounded by white columns, greenery and tiki torches. All include the same beautiful view. Watch the sunset, rocking boats and locals passing by on the East Bay Bike Path. You can’t go wrong with ordering a bunch of small plates for a table of different palates - the appetizer menu features dishes like Carnitas Tacos, Antipasto and Thai Calamari, plus a few different seafood options. But it’s worth saving room for a full entree, like the Gnocchi & Steak Tips, which come plated in a rosemary cream sauce. Cool things down with one of Agave’s many local craft beers.

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Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, Warren

Sandwiches and burgers are two vehicles we’ve all test driven before. Chomp (Chomp RI.com) aims to shake them up into new models, as with its Mac & Cheeseburger. Sit on the patio and

check out the new outdoor hopyard beer garden, a collaboration with Olson & Son Hopyard.

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Avenue N, Rumford

Located in the historical Rumford Center, Avenue N (AvenueNAmericanKitchen.com) is a progressive American restaurant. Its menu boasts innovative fare, like the Korean Cheesesteak Tacos. And the chef-owner connects diners to local foodstuffs with an original video series, Chef 2 Go, featured on Avenue N’s website. Nab a table on the patio and delight your taste buds with something new.

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S.S. Dion, Bristo

With a patio, two fireplaces, Italian fare and a “dinner for two” menu every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night, S.S. Dion (SSDion.com) is perfect for a romantic night out in Bristol. Housed on the famous Thames Street, the restaurant is a go-to for authentic Italian cuisine. Bon appétit!

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The Bayside Restaurant, Westport

With a backdrop of the beach, The Bayside Restaurant’s (TheBaysideRestaurant.com) patio is a simple paradise that’s family-friendly. Enjoy live music, take in the view and order a drink from the outside bar.

We recommend chowing down on the Famous Maple Seafood Medley.

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Aidan’s Pub, Bristol

Aidan’s Pub (AidansPub.com) isn’t all beer and bar food, though they do have more than 100 beers on the list. The Irish establishment, located in Bristol’s historic district, is also known for its awardwinning food. Order the Fish & Chips (you can thank us later).

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Table, Barrington

With a European influence on service and food, Table (TableRI.com) provides an intimate dining experience with a small space - 28 indoor seats and additional patio seating - and a seasonal, farm-to-table menu. Seriously, try everything.

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SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE After a decade of living in a 4,000-square-foot home, the Maloneys decided to downsize. Sticking with Bristol, they built a more manageable 2,700-square-foot space that is

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When they decided to build a smaller house, the Maloneys chose a historic slice of Bristol, the Captain John DeWolf Farm, as the site

Better, Not Bigger It was 2012 when Keith and Susan Maloney of Bristol first appeared here in the pages of The Bay. The couple had their spectacular waterfront abode, Homeport, built in 2004 on land once owned by the Van Wickle family, best known for their sprawling estate, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. More than a decade later, the couple decided it was time to downsize from the 4,000-squarefoot manse, and they quickly learned they wouldn’t have to sacrifice the good life to better meet their current needs.

First, the couple searched for an idyllic piece of land and once again,discovered a lot with a uniquely

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Bristolian history – this time “on the historic Captain John DeWolf Farm property,” Susan says. “His home is next door, built by him in 1796. He was the bookkeeper for his brother who was a slave trader.”

As with their first home in Bristol, the Maloneys sought to build a home on the land that was respectful and contextually relevant to its surroundings. The couple had lived in homes of various styles throughout Keith’s career with Lord & Taylor, the oldest luxury department store in the U.S. This time, they set out to build a modern-day expanded Cape that merged the best of their previous gem – a “contemporary shingle,” as

Susan describes it – with modern conveniences, choosing an architectural style that would “be compatible with the DeWolf house.” “This is traditional Cape,” says Susan, “but the back is very contemporary. It’s a very interesting contrast.”

Again the couple turned to George Bennett, Jr., AIA, of Blount Bennett Architects based in East Providence to bring their new chapter to life.

“He’s incredible; he gets it when you say what you want in a house,” explains Susan. “He puts on paper what you say in words.” One of the aspects of Homeport that the family loved so dearly was the open floor plan. For the new home, the couple aimed to

mimic that feel with rooms and spaces that flowed together seamlessly.

“The home features an open floor plan with the kitchen, dining and living area all in one great room, with a bank of triple French doors which open to the terrace and garden,” says Susan. The Maloneys also returned to their original builder, Old Port Homes based in Portsmouth, to construct the 2,700-square-foot residence.

Unlike Homeport, the new home features a master bedroom on the first floor. The spacious suite includes an oversized spa-inspired master bath with double showerheads and a large, walk-in dressing room off the bath. There’s a library/office on the

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first floor and two guest bedrooms (one with a balcony) and a full bath upstairs. For the kitchen, the Maloneys once again took cues from their previous home for more than just the aesthetics; they worked closely alongside the builder and kitchen designer to build an oversized island with seating where family and guests can gather. They chose a different shade of granite for the island this time around, and an eye-catching pale green for its base. Pull-out drawers for pots, pans and garden-variety cooking tools fill the low kitchen cabinetry, making them easily accessible. Though the completed kitchen is splendid, the couple doesn’t

always dine there. “I like to go out to dinner like every other woman who’s been married 51 years,” Susan laughs, citing Le Central, Bristol Oyster Bar, DeWolf Tavern, Judge Roy Bean and Christian’s as some of her favorite local eateries.

With a longtime passion for interior design, Susan was delighted to embrace nautical decor throughout her new home, paying homage to Bristol’s illustrious maritime history. This includes John Mecray’s Herreshoff America’s Cup prints and works by renowned artist John Stobart, as well as a large half-boat and a sailboat model and convex mirror porthole over the fireplace. A compass rose

inlay greets guests in the front hallway.

Susan also worked to ensure that the home was built to allow for ample natural light, including details like a cathedral ceiling and an attractive eyebrow window. “Big windows and lots of light were imperative,” she stresses.

“I don’t believe in curtains or valances, but in certain rooms I did plantation shutters,” which are positioned to maximize the light.

The home’s color palette, Susan says, was inspired by light shades of sea glass. The maple floors were left unstained for “a beachy light look.”

Outside, a crushed seashell driveway leads to a double garage surrounded

by original stone walls and mature trees.

The Maloneys empathize with other homeowners contemplating downsizing – “a very healthy thing to do,” Susan says. “It’s a hard day when you have to go through the stuff, but a lot of it you don’t need.” Her advice is simple: Keep the things you can’t live without. “My daughter has a sign in her kitchen that says, ‘Keep it simple,’ and that’s a good way to live.”

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Live Well Whole Body

by Kim Tingle

Quench Your Skin

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A Bristol spa delivers a cool drink of hydration to the face I usually have the recommended eight glasses of water per day, but I assume the medical studies behind that are referring to flat water… not ruby red grapefruit seltzer. On the other hand, if the suggested daily fluid intake is eight glasses of any beverage, than I’m practically over hydrated between seltzer and fermented white grape juice. It’s admittedly strange that I’ve never enjoyed drinking flat water; however I really don’t enjoy premature aging caused by dehydration. Thankfully, hope was on Hope Street in Bristol for my H2-ohso-thirsty skin, with a quenching Hydrafacial treatment at Avalon Medical Spa. A Hydrafacial, or hydradermabrasion, is designed to reduce fine lines, and plump and firm the skin. Whereas microdermabrasion exfoliates the skin using fine particles to remove damaged cell layers, this hydra-method instead uses non-invasive hermetic suction, similar to a teeny-tiny Barbie-sized vacuum on your face, to remove the damaged cells and impurities. It also goes a step further and simultaneously infuses restorative serums back into the skin throughout the service.

Prior to the treatment, Sylvia, the RN performing my service, gave me a disposable stretchy headband to wear. In hindsight, this was a real game changer. Having an unreachable piece of hair itch you during a facial is like being stuck in the middle seat on a red-eye.

She also applied a pair of adhesive eye shields, which was followed by an initial pre-cleanse – or the part of the facial where my makeup was finally fully removed for the first time in weeks.

Then came the nourishing tingle of the Hydrafacial, which started with an exfoliating lactic acid to remove dead skin cells from the first layer, combined with a softening glucosamine. This allowed for a brighter, healthier complexion. Who needs dead skin cells stealing your shine, anyway? Following that was a gentle, non-irritating chemical peel using glycolic acid coupled with healing salicylic acid. This loosened deep pore debris and dirt, prepping my skin

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After that I had a cocktail… of antioxidants applied to my face, chock full of ingredients to heal and hydrate the skin from the inside out. It contained rosemary, hydrating hyaluronic acid, horse chestnut seed, green tea, soothing amica extract, toning oat kernel extract, red sea algae to inhibit melanin production, brightening mushroom extract and a mix of replenishing peptides to encourage collagen and elastin. If only champagne cocktails had the same effects.

Then came the final step: an LED light therapy treatment where Sylvia applied small handheld red and blue lights to both sides of my face. The light energy helped accelerate the repair of damaged skin cells and

stimulated the production of collagen.

Since my appointment took place during a super dreary, month-long stretch of rain, the LED TLC was especially welcome.

Although I absolutely love receiving facials of all kinds, some do require an hour or more out of the day, depending on the service (not that a facial lasting longer than an hour would be a real life problem, ever). The Hydrafacial removal and infusion process occur simultaneously, however, allowing for the treatment to be completed in only 30 minutes (!).

It’s supposedly bad luck to toast with water, but I’ll raise a glass to having skin like 64 oz. of pure hydration within a half hour.

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Tell us about your background, and how you came to own Saks.

I was in management for over 30 years, then 2009 came and the company downsized. That left me unemployed for the first time. Sak’s Consignments opened in 2009. I visited the store and asked the original owner if she needed help. By 2010 I owned the store. We revamped the layout, changed the name and seven years later we have over 2,600 consignors.

What kind of items can we find at the store?

We sell one-of-a-kind clothing, shoes and jewelry items – including the latest fashions – that you will not find in the local retail stores. The stories about where my clients purchased their items are very interesting.

How do consignment store prices compare to regular retail?

When we receive items with the original price tags, we try to structure our pricing to where it’s way below retail.

Pricing is based on condition/ brand. We shop major clothing stores to check pricing so we know how to price items. You never have to pay full retail price when you shop at Saks.

How about style-wise? Do you trend modern or vintage?

We handpick every item that walks in the doors. Our customer base ranges

from age 13 to 95, so we try to offer something for everyone.

What’s the secret to finding great stuff at Saks?

Since we put out over 100 new items weekly, visiting the store on a regular basis will help you find what you are looking for.

Is it hard to work with clothing all day and not always shop for yourself? You must be your own best customer.

Since you never know what will come through the doors, it’s very tempting to buy everything. I try to have a 30day watch period for things that I like. Sometimes that works.

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For seven years, Ilaine Bednarik has owned and operated Saks Consignment in Swansea. In that time the shop has built up a roster of over 2,600 consignors, ensuring that shoppers will always be surprised by the items they find.

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STAR SPANGLED BATTER Burgers and hot dogs might be the official food of the Fourth of July, but assuming you’ve left some room, you’re going to need an equally all-American dessert. Vienna Bakery (ViennaBakeryRI.com) in Barrington – which has the roll hookup for those aforementioned grillables – really pulls out all the stops with its desserts, turning out a fireworks display of

flavor for Independence Day. Think mini red, white and blue vanilla bean mousse cakes, white chocolate-dipped strawberries with sparkly blue sprinkles and cupcakes. But the real showstopper would be the strawberry-blueberry tart with a stars and stripes crust. We wouldn’t blame you if you felt compelled to stand up and salute this dessert.

Taste Eat

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Small Plates, Big Flavors Merienda serves authentic Spanish tapas in Warren

Paella de Bahia Este (East Bay Paella): local little necks, chorizo and chicken

always loved Spain for delivering delicious table wine with minimal pretense and at a low price. Merienda’s wine menu stood out by following suit. A $25 bottle menu composed of five reds and five whites was perfect for a table of four. Even off this

menu, you are spoiled for economical choices, by the glass and bottle.

Then the plates, more than I can list, began arriving. As in Spain, most dishes, in name as well as composition, are straightforward. We started with a small bowl of Citrus Marinated

Espinacas: sautéed spinach with pine nuts, raisins and apples

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Olives on the house, followed by Piquillo Peppers stuffed with goat cheese ($6). The kitchen’s textbook approach to the piquillo peppers set the tone for the whole meal. The goat cheese was cut with ricotta, giving it a lighter texture, and a milder, sweeter taste. Gently herbed, it had a flavor profile as clean and simple as the plating: white cheese inside bright red pepper on a white plate.

Every element was as clear as a bell.

Butifarra ($8) was next, a traditional Spanish sausage served with white beans. I split this with my wife, but it will anchor a meal if I’m back here ordering for myself. True to Spanish form, this dish features two things paired well together. The beans were nicely cooked and subtly seasoned, and the grilled sausage was a thing of beauty. Each sectioned, bitesized piece was emblazoned with a stripe of char. I heaped some Escalivada ($5) from a plate being passed around the table, a humble side dish of grilled vegetables.

More remarkable was what was on special that day: Morcilla and Potato Croquetas ($7). Morcilla is a Spanish blood sausage. I’d not had it in croquetas before but it really worked

Photography by Michael Cevoli

Bouncing on a Spanish lady’s knee to some classic flamenco by Lole y Manuel, our baby beamed as his puppeteer clapped his hands in a flourish. He may have been the happiest gordito in Warren’s brand-new Merienda, but his weren’t the only smiles. Our dear Itagnolo friends were the perfect company to enjoy a restaurant featuring Spanish tapas and Italian cicchetti. Merienda is named for the Spanish word for snack, but as usual, we ate through much of the menu.

The piquillos may put your mouth in Navarre, but your eyes will insist you are in colonial New England; foot-wide floorboards and exposed wood beams abound, and nothing is square. Trying to make this property look like anything else would have been a disservice to its New England charm, so I was happy they didn’t plaster bulls everywhere.

We began by doing what we’d do in Spain, i.e., ignore the country’s beer and get to the wine – in this case Avaniel, a nicely fruity Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero ($25). I’ve

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– dark and comforting inside the crisp breading. As a break I popped a couple of the Marinated Mushrooms ($3), which were unexpectedly spicy and a nice change of pace. The other mushroom dish, Setas ($7), was herbed and sautéed, more consistent with my experiences in Spanish cuisine. I was happy that they gave me a spoon to finish off the delicious reserved juices.

Still it kept coming. The Calamari ($7) was fairly plain but a generous portion and perfectly battered. The Italian Tuna Salad ($5) was delicious, but more Italian tuna (tonno) than Italian salad – essentially a bright and even spicy tuna salad on toast.

The Espinacas Dish ($6) was well composed, adding healthy sides of raisins, apples and pine nuts to gently wilted spinach. On the flip side, Patatas Bravas are my guilty pleasure, here made naughtier still by adding aioli as a dip for the crispy fried potato chunks, not just the necessary red tomato-based sauce.

We finished with both of the dessert options: a Cannoli ($5) and Crème Caramel ($6). In the photos I took of these dishes, the plates are, tellingly, almost completely

eaten, the cannoli reduced to pastry shrapnel. I loved this cannoli, which was not the completely Americanized variety, meaning the filling had the taste of dairy, not just of sugar.

The U.S. has embraced Spanish cuisine, especially tapas, which neatly dovetails with the current trend of small plate concepts. In restaurant form, with waitresses dressed uniformly in black, the rowdy, bustling feel of tapas in Spain gets a bit lost in translation, but there’s no recipe for that. Merienda’s back room with a bar has a more casual, airy feel and the wine is attractively priced; the rest is up to Warren. Afterwards, the chef’s eagerness to hear the opinions of the Spanish and Italian eaters on the way out reflected a passionate desire to honor traditional cuisine. This had already come through on the plate.

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A Taste of the New

Barrington’s Bluewater Bar and Grill has a fresh outlook for summer Tucked away on the Tyler Point Peninsula, Bluewater Bar and Grill has been offering seasonal and locally sourced seafood since 2011. Recently, the waterfront restaurant has gone through a major renovation of its menu and decor. Owner Brian Thimme explains that seasonal, local ingredients will remain the stars of the menu, but that head chef Cara Duskin has added more vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options. He’s given her free rein to play with new flavors and textures, incorporating things like plantains and bourbon cream. She’s also been whipping up exciting new dishes like Fish Tacos and Korean Barbecue Pork. But for the folks who have been coming here for years, don’t worry. The CVM Salad and Mini Rigatoni are still on the menu. They’ll also continue to make everything from scratch, including the pasta, grilled pizza and all of their soups and sauces.

Their new summer cocktails have gotten an upgrade as well, and feature fresh ingredients. Brian insists that firsttimers try the Mimosa Martini with handsqueezed orange juice, the Grilled Pineapple Margarita or the Gin Fizz Shandy featuring Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Beer.

The renovation allowed Brian to rethink areas within the large restaurant with an eye towards creating new dining experiences. “Our bar area was always too small so we definitely wanted to expand that,” he says. “We also

wanted to add bench seating, both for comfort and aesthetics.” His team researched many restaurants and resorts in Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and other coastal communities throughout New England. Through working with Susan O’Donnell of Sue Casa in Bristol, Bluewater’s new design leans towards a coastal, yacht club look, while maintaining its quaint New England vibe.

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DINING GUIDE I N YO U R N E I G H B O R H O O D

Traditional favorites with classic New England views at The Old Grist Mill Tavern

The Old Grist Mill Tavern Built in 1745 and a restaurant since the 1930s, the rustic tavern overlooks a picturesque pond complete with a bubbling waterfall. The classic New England view perfectly complements the menu, which boasts traditional favorites like hand-cut steaks and chops, hearty pastas and seafood. The portions are very generous and include a trip to the salad bar. A large surf and turf menu allows you to indulge in the best of both worlds.

Speaking of indulging, their desserts and legendary cinnamon bread are made by their in-house bakery. A pub menu available at the lounge offers crowd-pleasers like burgers and sharing boards. The bar hosts monthly tasting events where guests can try the newest tastes in spirits.

390 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk 508-336-8460 • OGMTavern.com

Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$ Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 4355511. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com.

LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations.

Starbucks.com BL $-$$ The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall

River Ave, Seekonk, 508-336-8460. LD $-$$$ The Wharf Tavern Serves fresh seafood and steak with bay views from almost every table. 215 Water St, Warren, 2892524. BrLD $-$$$

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Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 7890700. BrLD $$$

783-2306. LD $-$$

Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$

La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$

Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 5391102. LD $-$$

Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$

Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$

Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus with a main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$ Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails.

256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 7833152. LD $-$$

Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world.

1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 2952500. D $-$$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations.

301 Main St, East Greenwich, 3980027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere.

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Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$

Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$ Mariner Grille Seafood, steaks and pasta in a fun setting, with live entertainment.

140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 2843282. LD $$ Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. LD $-$$$ Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 584-7000; 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$ Pasquale’s

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DINING GUIDE Authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza with exclusive ingredients imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$

Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine.

Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations.

Starbucks.com BL $-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful and lunch. Locations in

breakfast Cranston,

Creative cocktails and fresh, local seafood at TwoTen Oyster Bar

East Greenwich, Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 783-4515. LD $$$ Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere.

865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$

PROVIDENCE COUNTY 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Fashionable prime steakhouse with awardwinning sushi.

55 Pine St, Providence, 453-2333. LD $$$

TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill

Photography by Hilary Block

In season, there’s nothing better than sitting on the deck at TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill, taking in the water views of Salt Pond and enjoying a great meal. The restaurant has three outdoor bars with live music most days and nights, and offers free dockage to customers arriving by boat to enjoy their fresh, local seafood. TwoTen is the only restaurant in South County that offers sushi as part of its extensive raw bar, and they have an extensive gluten-free menu.

The summer season is short, though – but TwoTen has great reasons to visit all year round. During the other seasons, there are lots of fun reasons to visit this lively destination, from Tasting Tuesdays that offer $10 wine and appetizer tastings, to Wednesday Ladies Nights, wine and paint nights, cigar dinners with Scotch and steak, and Sunday football specials. In addition to the creative cocktails and extensive, delicious menu, there’s an activity every night of the week at the restaurant.

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Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$ TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill Local oysters and upmarket seafood dishes with a full bar menu. 210 Salt Pond Rd, South Kingstown, 782-0100. BrLD $-$$$

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122 Washington St, Providence. 2741230. LD $$ Cafe di Panni Italian American dining with an available banquet facility.

187 Pocasset Ave, Providence, 9440840. LD $-$$ Capri Seafood dishes with a Southern influence. 58 De Pasquale Ave, Providence, 274-2107. LD $$-$$$ Catering Gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails.

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DINING GUIDE Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline.

3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all-day breakfast, coffee and theatreinspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. BL $ Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$

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Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations.

301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336 LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambience. Locations in Cranston and Providence, HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill.

697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 7395111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere.

Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$

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Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$

McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$$$$ Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066.

BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Mosaic Restaurant Syrian cuisine served in an intimate setting. 91 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 808-6512. BLD $-$$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York-style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides.

1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 155 Westminster St, Providence, 2826772. BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282.

D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails.

1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$

LaMei Hot Pot Authentic Chinese cuisine in a unique, casual setting.

256 Broadway, Providence, 8317555. LD $$

Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options.

967 Westminster St, Providence, 6320555. LD $-$$

Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You dream it, we build it!

5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 6215893. LD $

Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials.

120 Francis St, Providence, 9195050. BrLD $-$$

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DINING GUIDE Red Ginger Traditional Chinese restaurant and bar with a relaxed environment. 560 Killingly St, Johnston, 861-7878; 1852 Smith St, North Providence, 353-6688.

LD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse Honest, authentic BBQ with a large selection of whiskey.

370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rocco’s Pub & Grub Five-star menu in an intimate, pub-like atmosphere.

55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 3492250. LD $-$$ Rosmarin at Hotel Providence Bar and restaurant serving Swissinspired small plates, craft cocktails and an eclectic wine list. 311 Westminster Street, Providence, 521-3333. BLD $$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine.

Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311.

D $$-$$$ Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 434-4435. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com. BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979.

LD $-$$ The Crossings New American favorites in a chic, urban setting.

801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, 7326000. BLD $-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice

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166 Broadway, Providence, 8310600. BrLD $-$$ The Pizza Gourmet/The Catering Gourmet Scratch wood-grilled pizzas and Italian American favorites. 357 Hope St, Providence, 751-0355. LD $-$$$ The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atmosphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 4213253. LD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences.

186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ The Villa Restaurant & Banquet Facility Family Italian restaurant with live music and entertainment.

272 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, 821-0060. D $-$$ The Village Lively bar and grill with comfort fare, bar bites and beer.

373 Richmond St, Providence, 2287222. BrLD $-$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$ Trinity Brewhouse American pub fare and craft beer in a downtown setting, with lunch, dinner and late night menus. 186 Fountain Street, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$

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Tony’s Colonial Specialty store offering the finest imported and domestic Italian foods. 311 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8675. $-$$$ Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ The Vig Contemporary sports bar with craft tavern fare. 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, 709-0347. LD $-$$ Vinya Test Kitchen Vegan cuisine accompanied by creative mocktails (BYOB). 225A Westminster St, Providence, 500-5189. D $-$$ XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$

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Gallery Events • Arts • Theatre • Music

The best of this month’s entertainment

Photography by Ed King

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER The 232nd annual Bristol Fourth of July Parade (July4thBristolRI.com) steps off the corner of Chestnut and Hope streets at 10:30am on Independence Day. But that’s not the start of the July 4 celebrations in the East Bay. The Concert Series started on June 20 and runs every night through July 3, bringing free

music to Independence Park. There’s the Independence Road Race on July 1 (RunRI.us), the Rockwell Amusements Carnival on July 1-4, the Party on the Waterfront at Herreshoff Marine Museum (Herreshoff.org) on July 3 and 4, and the best fireworks around over Bristol Harbor on July 3. Best. Fourth. Ever.

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THE MUST LIST 10 essential events happening this month

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July 1: Seekonk Speedway (SeekonkSpeedway.com) hosts weekly races, but the really exciting time to make a trip is during one of their Thrill Shows.

Drivers perform figure eights, spectator drags and more. The show ends with a larger-than-life fireworks display.

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July 8-9: Get your toes tapping at the New Bedford Folk Festival (NewBedfordFolkFestival.com), featuring 70 local and national performers on seven stages over two days of pure musical joy around the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. The accompanying arts and crafts fair brings in 90 juried artists to the family-friendly event.

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July 9-22: It may be called Providence Restaurant Weeks (GoProvidence.com), but the savings extend all the way to the East Bay. Restaurants like Metacom Kitchen in Warren, DeWolf Tavern in Bristol and Tiverton’s Boat House Restaurant are participating in the savings, offering a three-course lunch for $16.95 and dinner for $29.95 or $34.95.

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July 13-16: Newport becomes Japanese for four days from July 13-16, when the 34th annual Black Ships Festival (BlackShipsFestival.com) returns. The celebration of Japanese art and culture is held to commemorate the relationship between Newport and its sister city of Shimoda, Japan, and includes a gala, a Japanese tea ceremony and taiko drumming.

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July 1-16: Hop aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer River Tours (RiverTourBlackstone.com), which disembark from Al’s Waterfront in East Providence. Select Saturdays offer environmental tours, and there are nature and heritage tours every Sunday.

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July 7-8: World-renowned comedian Pablo Francisco brings his spot-on impressions and off-the-wall characters to The Comedy Connection (RIComedyConnection.com) in East Providence. In addition to his Comedy Central specials, Francisco has been a cast member on Mad TV and Frank TV.

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Yoga & Brew at Buzzards Bay Brewery

Photography (left) by Judith Gardner, (right) courtesy of Buzzards Bay Brewery

July 15: The only thing better than yoga is yoga with beer. Buzzards Bay Brewery (BuzzardsBrew.com) in Westport is hosting Yoga & Brew, a class

by South Coast Yoga that includes an optional pint of beer. There will be food trucks, too, because downward-facing dog will work up your appetite.

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Journey to the ice age at the world’s largest Native American museum.

Indigenous cuisine, art and hidden histories are all here at the Pequot Museum.

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It wasn’t always a picnic along the Washington/Rochambeau Highway.

Celebrate our nation’s birthday in style on the mansion’s front lawn for refreshments, picnic brunch and parade-side seats along what locals know as the WR3.

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July 16, 23, 30: The Barrington Summer Concert Series (Barrington.

RI.gov) brings great local music to Barrington Town Beach on Sundays this summer. July 16 is Detroit Breakdown, July 23 is the Becky Chace Band and July 30 is Nightlife Orchestra.

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July 15: It’s the 30th year of the Tiverton Four Corners Arts and Artisan Festival (ArtsAndArtisanFestival.com), in a corner of Rhode Island that’s nearly 400 years old. The festival is a celebration of local art, with a beer garden and live entertainment.

It’s a perfect way to honor the men and woman who fought for our independence, and all you have to do is fight your way through the crowd. Typically a sell-out, so reserve your spot for Bristol’s famous July 4th parade now at 401-253-0390. Non-member adults $80, children $55. Members $70 & $45.

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July 15-16: The South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour (SouthCoastArtists.org) is a self-guided tour of the surprisingly huge number of professional artists’ studios in and around Dartmouth, Westport, Little Compton and Tiverton. Meet the artists, see original works being made and appreciate the local arts scene in a whole different way.

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Taste Test

Cold as Ice If there’s one rule you absolutely must follow about summer in the East Bay, it’s this one: No day starts without an iced coffee. Whether you take it black, regular or extra-extra, these four local brews are sure to hit the spot.

Start the Day Bright The iced coffee from Angelina’s (Facebook: Angelnia’s) in Bristol has a much lighter flavor than its bold, aromatic scent suggests. Bright with fruity notes, this is the kind of morning brew that goes down easy without any fixings.

Get Up and Go

Light and Lovely If you’re having breakfast on the go, we’d suggest washing it down with the iced coffee from Mokka Coffeehouse (Facebook: Mokka Coffeehouse). Its light, easy drinkability makes it the perfect partner for a morning bite without stealing the show, but it’s a star in its own right, on or off the beach.

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 Spiked With Espresso Need a little extra kick in your coffee? Custom House in Middletown (CustomHouseCoffee.com) adds a shot of espresso to their iced coffee, but don’t let that scare you. This chilled brew has everything you want – smooth, strong and refreshing without being overpowering.

Photography by Meghan H. Follett

Coffee Depot’s (Facebook: The Coffee Depot) iced coffee has been keeping the heart of Warren caffeinated for years, and it’s easy to see why. A deep, full-bodied flavor with just a hint of nuttiness, this is a cup of iced coffee that will keep you fueled for the day.

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