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This Month13 Hooray for Kids! Your kids own you 24/7 during February

vacation – here’s how to keep them busy

and have fun as a whole family

Every Month5 Editor’s Note 6 Online Exclusives

9 The BuzzNewport date night ideas for any

and all relationship statuses

10 On the Bay

23 Live WellNothing says romance like a couples massage

24 Home Style 27 Whole Body 28 Shopping

31 TasteAppreciating the Italian classics in Bristol

32 Review 33 News Bites 34 Whole Body 35 Rhody Bites

39 GalleryAll the winter fun you can handle

42 Taste TestCold temperatures call for comfort food

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On the cover: Mya and Camryn Evon at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center in Middletown. Photography by Hilary Block.

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A Newport native, Amanda Gros-venor covers arts topics for The Bay and our sister publications. This month, she writes about Bristol author Jayne Conway’s new book. Amanda has a deep appreciation for Rhode Island’s commitment to creativity. “One thing I love about Rhode Island is how creative our population is, how many small businesses there are here and how much spirit and pride we have in such a small state,” she says. Reading and writing are Amanda’s lifelong passions; she started keeping a journal at six years old and went on to study English literature. Her family is well known in the Rhode Island arts scene. Her grandfa-ther, Richard Grosvenor, is a lo-cally well known painter and her mother composes music.

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We get it. It’s the middle of winter, and cabin fever is starting to set in. Conveniently, your kid’s school scheduled a week of together time right around the moment when you need a solid dose of fun. Make the most of it. Just because it’s Feb-ruary doesn’t mean you can’t get out of the house and have a good time. Our annual Kids Issue is filled with fun suggestions for kids of all ages, whether they (and, let’s face it, you) want to get active, channel

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Romance in the City by the SeaValentine’s Day is here, and whether you’re parents looking to escape the clutches of mac and cheese with Doc McStuffins, hoping to impress your date without breaking the bank or trying to rally some friends for a no-stakes anti-Valentine’s night out, Newport’s got your back.


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Date Night for PareNts Who Never get out aNymoreImagine a world where going out to dinner didn’t mean a visor-clad strang-er asking, “Would you like fries with that?”

Cozy, candlelit and the table settings include real silver and long stem wine glasses – it’s like the Holy Trinity of red flags when you have tiny tots in tow. Savor stoneacre Pantry’s “grown up” vibe and indulge in the adult conver-sation you rarely get to have at this intimate Thames Street eatery. 515 Thames Street. 401-619-7810, www.stoneacrepantry.com

You’ll neither find Cheerios on the floor nor a “you pick two” menu at Castle hill inn this Valentine’s Day. Instead you’ll find a six-course Chef’s Tasting Menu or a three-course menu to choose from including dishes like Maine Uni Custard made with Nantuck-et scallop ceviche, blood orange and pomegranate with a tapioca crisp. 590 Ocean Avenue. 401-849-3800, www.oceanhillinn.com

In the heart of Newport’s Broadway neighborhood, the fifth element’s martini menu is enough to make any parent forget about homework and hockey practice carpools if only for a little while. Indulge in the seasonal dinner menu and finish with an après dining dessert or cordial. 111 Broadway. 401-619-2552, www.thefifthri.com

Date Night oN the CheaPHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways… with small bills.

Thrillist deemed mission’s cheese-burger one of the best in the nation for many reasons, including their house-made Mission Sauce, “a concoction of ketchup, aioli, cornichons, capers, fine herbs and brandy.” Trade stuffy dining environs for this casually hip joy of a burger joint. 29 Marlborough Street. 401-619-5560, www.missionnpt.com

No reservations? No problem at Boru Noodle Bar, Newport’s recent-ly renovated ramen-inspired eatery. Noodle bowls feature everything from pork belly to chourico to short ribs and

roasted squash. Chopsticks optional. 36 Broadway. 401-846-4200, www.bo-runoodlebar.com

Fresh local ingredients dictate Cru Café’s weekly changing menu, mak-ing “craft café dining” officially a thing. And if there’s any doubt good things come in small packages, get there for the Valentine’s Day brunch featur-ing specialty dishes designed for two (9am-3pm). 1 Casino Terrace. 401-314-0500, www.crucafenewport.com

Best Date With your matesDitch the drama and skip the awkward “what’s our Facebook status?” date questions by going out for a night with your trusted posse.

The eclectic surroundings, trusty mouthwatering menu and bevy of clas-sic cocktails (pinkies up when drinking the Pimm’s Cup, darling) make salva-tion Café a perennial favorite. Their impossible-not-to-pass-around plates ensure you don’t have to choose be-tween Pad Thai and Teriyaki Salmon. With close friends, sharing is caring.

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If airborne shrimp and flaming onion volcanoes are wrong, then I don’t want to be right. Though the sushi offer-ings at Newport tokyo house are de-lectable, the hibachi tables are where you’ll see all the action. 6 Equality Park Place. 401-847-8888, www.newportto-kyohouse.com –Andrea E. McHugh

Bristol resident Jayne Conway never expected to become an author; creative writing was just something she loved to do in her spare time. But when she found herself laid off from a market-ing job in 2014, she decided to give her hobby a real shot. She self-pub-lished her first novel, a romance based in Rhode Island called What If I Fly?, and was stunned at the response it re-ceived. Thanks to support from ARIA (Association of Rhode Island Authors), the book’s appealing setting and good old fashioned word-of-mouth, read-ers devoured it quickly. Within a week of publishing, The Rhode Show had already contacted her to arrange an

on-air interview. Jayne’s second nov-el, As It Seems, debuts this month.

As It Seems shares some similarities with What If I Fly? in that they’re both in the romantic fiction genre and both set in RI, although the new book’s two pri-mary town settings are fictional. “The issues with neighbors and such could apply to any town in America, and I didn’t want people to read too much into the settings,” says Jayne. Bristol is featured again, however, and parts of the story take place on the East Side of Providence. But whereas What If I Fly? concerns a budding romance between two characters during the ages of 20-30, the characters in As It Seems are in

their 40s, with many years of marriage under their belts. The main theme of the story? Adultery.

Despite her chosen genre, Jayne’s books are not “fluffy.” Even though What If I Fly? is a romantic fantasy, the protag-onists still go through a lot, she says, and several readers described the emotions depicted as “gritty.” Even so, Jayne an-ticipated that the adultery theme in As It Seems would be very intense for some. She was surprised when just about all of her beta readers said that they person-ally related all too well to the situations in the book.

“It’s fiction, but there are elements of truth,” she continues. “I write what

I know: marriage and divorce, parent-ing, falling in and out of love and dis-illusionment and depression. I know about wealth, poverty and every stage in between. My books contain real life elements built into fictitious stories, and I think that’s what makes them feel so ‘real.’ But I’m a sucker for a happy ending, and I’m writing my own.”

The official launch party for As It Seems will take place February 12 at Books on the Square on Angell Street in Providence. She also plans to ap-pear at the Cumberland Book Expo on February 13. www.jayneconway.com –Amanda M. Grosvenor

Date Night Newporteight ways to do valentine’s Day right, no matter your status

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When Christine (Tine) Ward looks out the windows of her Little Compton home surrounded by rolling fields, she is reminded of the English countryside. Born in The Gambia, West Africa, Tine (pronounced Teen) grew up in her mother’s homeland. After graduating from Loughborough University where she read English Lit-erature, she worked in London before moving to the US in 1994 to co-found Chances for Children, a New York-based not-for-profit where she served as president and remained as a board member until 2004. In 2006 she established The Darfur Project, which in partnership with the banking community delivered over $17 million worth of humanitarian aid to the affected area. During a brain-storming session in 2007 at the Clinton Global Initiative, Tine had a vision of creating Rockflower, a not-for-profit venture philanthropy fund which focuses on investing in women and girls in developing countries. Calling Rhode Island home for the past four years with her four teenag-ers, Francesca, Lulu, Isabella and Rex, Tine savors spare time for her two luxuries of reading and running. www.rockflower.org, [email protected]

in 2007 i was sitting around a table, nine men and me, in a working session at the Clinton Global Initiative called Filling the Financing Gap. The panel was discussing the need for more high risk, long-term investment funds and I literally had one of those life changing inspirational moments, the birth of the idea which I didn’t know at the time would be called Rockflower or that it would be for women and girls. One thing I did see was the potential for a $500 million fund. It seemed totally insane but I kept hold-ing it tight in my mind.

incorporated in march 2012, Rockflower, which means “strength in gentleness,” is a venture

philanthropy fund. We run a very lean nimble orga-nization and everything is done pro bono. The logo is a flower with five petals based on a real flower which grew in my garden in New York. Each petal represents one of the five keys of Rockflower: Peace and Security, Access to Food and Water, Maternal and Reproductive Health, Education and Financial Independence. The fund acts as a small cog which allows much bigger cogs to turn in bringing together money to fund women’s grassroots and civil society organizations based on one or more of the five keys.

Lots of people are doing incredible work but a lot of the money doesn’t get to where it is really needed. For me the question was, what does work? I know from years of experience when you give the mon-ey to women they will reinvest it back into the com-munity and systems that work. The World Bank’s 2014 Gender Report confirms that women’s empowerment is not just a moral imperative, it is an economic one.

We are very excited to have just provided funding for a Maternal Health Center in Northern Pakistan, which will provide support throughout the harsh winter months. The goal for 2016 would be to complete funding on the 40 or so projects cur-rently in my inbox costing under $3 million dollars. A kindergartner’s $5 is just as important as $5 mil-lion dollars from a hedge fund manager. People say that’s ridiculous, but these smaller projects require smaller amounts yet can make a major difference.

There is this notion that because you are sitting there with this capacity to write a massive check, you are the one in the privileged position. I have always wanted to turn that idea on its head.

Investment is a partnership and not just about money. There are more and more people who have extraor-dinary wealth doing extraordinary things, but there is more money around and people would love to know how they could use it to be more effective in chang-ing the world. I don’t preach or lecture, but if this work resonates with you, great, here’s how you can help. I am very focused on the long-term potential for growth and transformative change – the possibilities are endless. There is absolutely no reason why we couldn’t be a $500 million fund eventually. I just have to find those people – but I will! –Nina Murphy

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Building a Better Worldtine Ward founded rockflower to improve the lives of women

a tradition marches onresident backlash preserves the Bristol fourth of July Parade route

There’s no bigger deal in Bristol than the Fourth of July Parade. It is the biggest show in town, has been for 230 years. So naturally, when the parade commit-tee announced that they were shaving nearly half a mile off of the parade route along Hope Street, Bristol wasn’t happy.

“Nobody that I’ve spoken to had any inkling that it was going on,” says Bris-tolian Paul Castigliego, a teacher at the Kickemuit Middle School who owns a

home on Hope Street. Bristolians took to social media, earn-

ing nearly 4,000 followers on the Save the Bristol 4th Parade Route Facebook page in under 24 hours. Passions ran high, with many concerned about elderly residents and veterans no longer having easy access to viewing the parade. There was also the fact that many homeowners along Hope Street had purchased their property specifically for the parade.

“It’s a big thing to live on the parade route,” explains Paul. “My dream was to raise my family on the parade route. I built a front porch on the house for it.”

Luckily for Paul and his family, it looks like they’ll be able to put that porch to use this summer.

After the overwhelming backlash, the committee reconvened at the Colt School Auditorium on January 14 and in an 80-10 vote reversed the decision they had made

only a week earlier.“I’m very proud of the whole commit-

tee, I haven’t seen that many numbers in a while. They listened calmly,” says pa-rade chairman Fran O’Donnell. “I hope everyone can move forward from this to continue this great tradition, and I hope all of those people who are so pas-sionate about this parade can channel their energies and join the committee.” –Tony Pacitti

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Outdoor ExplorersBundle up and stroll with your kiddos along three miles of trails discovering seasonal wildlife, habitats, plants and stunning views at the Sachuest Point Na-tional Wildlife Refuge. Forgot binoculars? The visi-tors’ center has you covered with loaners, an ID book and backpack. When the kids are ready to thaw out, head back to the visitors’ center to explore exhibits, take part in a scavenger hunt and chat with the staff. 10am-4pm. 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown. 401-847-5511, www.fws.gov/refuge/Sachuest_Point/

Brighten up a winter night as your family strolls through Ballard Park’s 11th Annual Illuminated Gar-den. Thousands of lights will be displayed at this free event along with unique sculptures designed by local students. Think oversized Lite Brite! February 18-20. 6-9pm. Corner of Hazard and Wickham Roads, New-port. 401-619-3377, www.ballardpark.org

Indoor days are often, but a birding cruise around the shores is just the activity to beat cabin fever. Audubon and Save the Bay educators will be along for the ride with plenty of information to share. Ages 12+. February 28. 10am-12pm. Departs from Bowen’s Ferry Landing Market Square, Newport. Register at www.asri.org.

Local farms are a wonderful way to teach children about sustainability and healthy living. Stoney Creek Farm’s year round petting zoo lets kids get up close

with furry farm friends and admission is free. Some of the animals you may see roaming are goats, sheep, pigs, mini horses, cows, chickens, rabbits, llamas, mini donkeys and lots of horses. All animals have either been surrendered or rescued and now enjoy life on the farm. Pick up some grass-fed beef and local eggs be-fore you head home. Monday-Sunday. 8am-6pm. 1210 Wilbur Avenue, Swansea. 401-465-4832.

Get Your Craft OnTake your kids back in time to create old-fashioned Valentines, complete with a calligraphy lesson. The Ti-verton Four Corners Art Center has the perfect setting inside the historic Soule-Seabury House. February 6. 10am-12pm. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-2600, www.fourcornersarts.org

Whether your kid’s curiosity draws them to crafting or science, Swansea Mall offers a variety of activities to choose from each month. February fun includes a Valentine frame craft, Mad Science events, Marvels in Motion and Fire and Ice. 262 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea. 508-679-2543, www.visitswanseamall.com

The wheels are spinning at Mudstone Studios where aspiring sculptors can perfect their pottery skills. Ce-ramic sculptor Ellen Blomgren is there to offer profes-sional guidance, if needed. Open to adults, teens and families. Sundays. 1-4pm. 30 Culter Street, Warren. 401-297-9412, www.mudstonestudios.com

Dip, dabble and paint! The whole family can channel their inner Monet at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Stu-dio. Create something special for an upcoming birth-day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Ideal for all ages. Supplies are non-toxic, water-based and lead-free. Drop in anytime during studio hours. Sunday-Friday 1-5pm; Saturday 11am-5pm. Open 11am-5pm during school vacation week. 33 Kent Street, Barrington. 401-247-1397, www.weirdgirlcreations.com

Calling all DIYers! Kids can build and paint their very own Valentine mailbox to hold those sweet little cards from their friends. Home Depot offers free, kid-friend-ly workshops monthly. February 6. 9am-12pm. 95 Highland Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-2563, workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops

Li’l BookwormsA quaint and cozy Victorian home is the unique lo-cation of the Redwood Children’s Library. Your tiny tots can enjoy storytime, crafts, toys and group ac-tivities in one of two rooms dedicated to children. Tuesday, storytime 10:30-11am. Friday, toddler play and learn 10-11:30am. 10 Redwood Street, Newport. 401-847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org

Amateur fashion designers’ creative juices can flow as they design their own t-shirt art. The Ports-mouth Library provides all supplies, but that favor-ite plain t-shirt waiting for wearable art is welcome. Grades 5-8. February 16. 3pm. Register at 401-683-9457, www.portsmouthlibrary.org.

Storytimes are one of the best free “get out the house” activities during the winter months. Westport Library offers a story hour for kids ages 3-5 on Tues-days at 10am with different themes and crafts each week. For the tiny tots, stop by the lap-sit story time, ages three and under on Wednesdays at 10am. Books, music and puppets are followed by free play. Both require registration. 408 Old County Road, Westport. 508-636-1100, www.library.westport-ma.com

Read. Craft. Play. The George Hail Free Library

SmaLL advEnturESWith the kids on vacation this month and cabin fever

setting in, there’s plenty of options to keep the whole family activeBy Kate Sharrow • Illustrations by Ashley MacLure

Baby it’s cold outside, but there are adventures all around town to cure your cabin fever. No hibernating necessary. From the tiniest of tots to tweens and teens, there are events and activities for the whole family.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge provides hands-on learning of local wildlife and habitats

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will entertain your little ones with weekly story hours that include books, a craft, fingerplay and a short movie. Ages 3-5, Tuesday 10:30am; Age 2, Thursday at 10:30am. No registration required. 530 Main Street, Warren. 401-245-7686, www.george-hail.org

Looking for a little kiddo book inspiration? Miss Alyisha, over at Barrington Books, hand picks and reads each week for a special children’s story hour on Thursdays with a fun craft to follow. Ideal for ages 2-5, but all are welcome. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www.barrington-books.com

Game timeA spooktacular game of 18 holes at Monster Mini Golf will be an exciting new experience for golf fans both big and small. The monster themed glow in the dark course is challenging enough for big kids, yet colorful and intriguing for the little ones. Open Tuesday-Sun-day. 140 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-8004, www.monsterminigolf.com/seekonk/

Grab an early dinner and then wrap up the week-end with a few games of budget bowling. At $2 a game and $1 shoe rentals, the whole family is sure to have a blast during Bowling Mania. Sunday at 7pm. Bowling Academy. 354 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. 401-434-5839, www.bowlingacademy-inc.com

With one acre of indoor fun, your kids will have endless hours of play at Fantasyland Family Enter-tainment Center. Bumper cars, a super slide, road yard, a space train, a carousel and much more will keep your big kids running. Little ones can enjoy the kiddie tent with rides just for their size. Friday 5:30-9pm; Saturday-Sunday 11:30am-8pm. 1300 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-6262, www.fanta-sylandminigolf.com

Little bowlers of all skill levels can enjoy some fun at the family owned and operated, Dudek Bowl-ing Lanes. Bumper bowling and assisted ramps will help the tiny tots roll ‘em straight. Bring in the whole family for $22 per hour for lane games. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, grab a slice of pizza from the snack bar. Sunday-Thursday 9am-10pm; Friday-Saturday 9am-midnight. 409 Child Street, Warren. 401-245-9471, www.dudekbowling.com

Family FunAquidneck Growers Winter Market is the perfect place to get kids involved with grocery shopping. Fill up your reusable grocery bags with local produce,

meats and homemade goodies for the upcoming week. Now that your shopping is done, check out the fresh baked pastries, cold-pressed, raw juices and locally roasted coffee. Let each child choose a breakfast bite from their favorite vendor. Lo-cated inside the cozy Newport Vineyards winery. 9am-1pm. 909 E. Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-5161, www.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org

“May the Frost Be With You!” Newport’s Annu-al Winter Festival features over 150 events that will cure your winter blues. Many of the events are family friendly including, Live Jazz for Kids at Greenvale Vineyards, Children’s Fair, Winter Wonderful Dog Stroll, Beach Polo, Princess Party at Ocean Cliff and tons more. February 12-21. Var-ious Newport County locations. 401-847-7666, www.newportwinterfestival.com

The magic of Mother Goose comes alive at Rose-cliff Mansion. Nursery rhymes are told room by room through interactive performances, live music and movement. Mother Goose will captivate your kiddos with classics like Humpty Dumpty and Little Miss Muf-fet. February 26 at 4pm; February 27 at 3pm; February 28 at 1pm and 3pm. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. www.newportmansions.org

All hands on deck! Report to Battleship Cove where kids can travel back in time by setting foot on historic US Navy ships and PT boats. On Feb-ruary 20, stop by for Pacific Island Day to learn about the PT boats connection to the islands. Kids can make grass skirts, recreate historical photos and other fun activities. Winter hours Fri-day-Sunday. 9am-4pm. 5 Water Street, Fall River. 508-678-1100, www.battleshipcove.org

run. Jump. Play.The cold temps aren’t ideal for a family beach days, but Easton’s Beach Bounce gets you pretty close. Kids, ages 2-10, can hop around in a variety of in-flatables that will leave them ready for an after-noon nap. Parents, you may be able to sneak one in too! Monday and Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday and Sunday 9-1pm. 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 401-845-5810, www.cityofnewport.com

Sip your morning coffee as your kids jump, bounce and fly through the air on Sky Zone’s tram-poline playing courts. When that gets old they can dunk at the slam zone and dive into the foam zone. Activities and programs offered daily. Hours vary and they do sell out during holidays and vacation weeks. 70 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. 401-383-6000, www.skyzone.com/providence

Little gymnasts can tumble, roll and jump about during open play at Renaissance Gymnastics Academy. Wobbly walkers up to five years old are able to run about with an instructor present if guid-ance is needed. Monday-Saturday. 10am-2pm. 887 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. 401-435-0159, www.rga-ri.com

Tumble time for Li’l Rhodies during open play at Envy Gymnastics. Run, jump and play with your little one as they explore and learn. Ages 5 and un-der. $7/child. $12/family (2 or more kids). Packages available. Friday. 10am-12pm. 935 Main Road, Tiver-ton. 401-624-1403, www.envygymnastics.com

When a damp winter day has you wondering how your kids will make it to dinner without bounc-ing off the walls, remain calm. WiggleKids comes to the rescue with Wednesday open play and weekly classes that offer plenty of jumping, run-ning and bouncing… thankfully not on your walls. 262 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea. 508-728-8720, www.wigglekids.org

Monster Mini Golf in Seekonk is a fun-for-all-ages activity

Aquidneck Growers Winter Market teaches kids where their food comes from

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Hands-On LearningAll things seals… that’s the February theme at Save the Bay Exploration Center where kids will learn all about these cute mammals through crafts, scavenger hunts, storytimes and more. The center will be open during vacation week, February 12-21. Friday-Sunday. 10am-4pm. 175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 401-324-6020, www.savebay.org/aquarium

From preschool animal tales to middle school workshops, Audubon Society of Rhode Island of-fers activities for the whole family. School vacation week, February 15-19, they host nature programs, crafts, stories and animal interviews included in ad-mission. No registration for vacation week. Dates, times and registration vary for other programs. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org

Junior foodies will perfect their palates and sharp-en their culinary skills at Newport Cooks’ three-day mini camps. Kids will build confidence in the kitchen as they work together on recipes and taste testing. Varying dates in February. 9:30am-12:30pm. Four week series also offered. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-293-0740, www.newportcooks.com

Coggeshall Farm is warming up winter with activities and demonstrations that are not only educational, but interactive. Kids can experience candlemaking, hearth-cooking and bread baking while a trip to the black-smith shop will keep them toasty warm. Farm open Tuesday-Sunday. 10am-4pm. Activity times vary. 1 Colt Drive, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org

School’s OutIf variety is what your kids enjoy, the Bayside YMCA has you covered. Their 2016 winter pro-grams will entertain and enrich wobbly walkers, curious toddlers, tweens and teens. Some of the programs offered are family yoga, kids open gym, preschool cooking, art classes, swim lessons, mini kickers soccer and sportsmania. Camp Manitoo is open for school vacation week. Choose select days or the whole week. Open to both members and non-members. 70 West Street, Barrington.

401-245-2444, www.gpymca.orgCrafts, games, sports and field trips will keep

your kids entertained and active when they attend the East Providence Recreation Center’s school vacation camp. Only $10/day per child for members. Youth membership is $25/year and your kids can enjoy the other programs offered year round. Camp ages 6-12. February 16-19. 9am-5pm. 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence. 401-433-6360, www.eastprovidenceRI.net

Curious campers can choose from Art in the Attic or Action: Film Making for Children when they attend one of two vacation camps orga-nized through the Newport Art Museum. The Coleman Center’s attic will open for kids to choose items that can be repurposed into works of art. For the techie kids, learning all about film making using iMovie will teach them the skills to create a three minute film. Camps run February 15-19. 9:30am-12:30pm. 26 Liberty Street, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org

1 Kids’ Guitar Sing-a-Long at the Newport Library has songs, rhymes and a place for the little ones

to wiggle. Free. All ages. February 3 and February 10. 10:30am. www.newportlibraryri.org/kids

2 Movie Matinees at the Seekonk Public Library invites the whole family to enjoy an afternoon

movie in the Children’s Room. Free. February 9 and March 8 at 4pm. 508-336-8230 x5140, seekonkpl.org

3 The Preschool Open Gym at the Newport Recreation Center allows little ones to run off

some of that endless toddler energy on a cold winter’s day. $5 per family, per day. Multi-visit punch cards available. Ages 0-5. Mondays and Thursdays. 10-1130am. www.cityofnewport.com

4 Explore TumbleBooks through any SAILS Li-brary and open a whole new world to early

readers. There are animated, talking, picture eb-ooks for toddlers and kids. Perfect for a snowy day! Free. www.sailsinc.org

5 Go for a candy shop visit at the Imagine Gift Store in Warren. What a fun surprise for your

wee one after story hour over at the George Hail Free Library. Let them choose a few sweet treats and then take a peek at the CowParade Cows ex-hibit. Under $10 depending on purchase. www.imaginegiftstores.com

6 Visit Lees Market in Westport where you can pick up some local cheeses to make

homemade grilled cheese with your little chef. What toddler doesn’t love dipping their sam-mie in tomato soup? Under $10 depending on purchase. www.leesmarket.com

7 Stroll around the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center soaking up the 12,000

square feet of beautiful indoor gardens. Your little one can roam while you teach them about colors, textures and scents. Adults $5. Ages 6-12 $2. Under 6 free. www.providenceri.com/botanical-center

8 Drop-In Storytime at the Barrington Li-brary happens three days a week! It’s 30

minutes of story time along with songs, finger plays and a short film. No registration needed. Free. Monday 11am; Thursday 6:30pm; Friday 10am. www.barringtonlibrary.org

9 Hop On Hop Off Bus Adventure is in your own backyard. Check out the bus routes in

your area, hop on with your toddler and hop off a few times to discover new things around your town. Under $10 depending on distance. www.ripta.com, www.mbta.com

10 Farmer’s market fun in the barn at Mt. Hope Farm happens every Saturday. It’s

a wonderful place for toddlers to explore and discover new foods. Dress warm and venture out for a walk on one of their nature trails. 9-1pm. Under $10 depending on purchase. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401-254-1745, www.mounthopefarm.org

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Tying the Knot

With its luxurious onsite Cristallo Spa & Salon and gorgeous reception facilities, Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth is the perfect place to have a beautiful day.

66 State Road, Westport • 508-675-7185 www.eventsbylhc.com

Lafrance HospitalityHelming six different res-taurants, hotels and special event locations in Southern New Eng-land, from Westport to Wareham to Plymouth, Lafrance Hospitality offers a veritable constellation of sparkling and sophisticated wed-ding venues. Whether you’re plan-ning an intimate gathering of your nearest and dearest, or aiming for an opulent bash of a lifetime, their team of professionals will be in your corner with a meticulous at-tention to detail and commitment to heightened service, ensuring that the magic of your Big Day will last a lifetime.

Lafrance Hospitality offers nu-merous locations in the Bay, like Rachel’s Lakeside, a banquet and function space in Dartmouth, Bittersweet Farm, located on a 29-acre farm in Westport’s his-toric central village and the iconic White’s of Westport, known for

fine family dining, wedding recep-tions and banquets of all varieties since 1955. Other spectacular loca-tions include The Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford, located in one of the city’s most historic buildings dating back to the whal-ing era, and the Rosebrook Event Center, the Southcoast’s newest event venue overlooking scenic cranberry bogs.

The wedding professionals at Lafrance Hospitality take pride in navigating your path to the perfect wedding day. Join them at their 13th Annual Lafrance Hospitality Company Bridal Fair at Rachel’s Lakeside on February 21, featuring a treasure trove of wedding experts – from photographers and florists, to DJ’s and fashion stylists – avail-able to address all of your questions and concerns. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.eventsbylhc.com/bridalfair.

473 Hope Street, Bristol • 401-297-3043 www.bristoljewelry.com

Caron JewelersProudly outfitting the East Bay with dazzling baubles since 1956, Caron Jewelers has carved out a gilded tradition as the foremost authority for jewelry of the finest quality and value, bolstered by the support of a knowledgeable sales staff that is committed to providing a personalized shopping experi-ence of the highest order. All items are lovingly hand-selected by their team of professionals and, with an inventory that is constantly evolv-ing and with custom jewelry design options available, you’re sure to find a one-of-a-kind treasure that your one-of-a-kind guy or gal will prize forever. They specialize in cre-ating custom jewels, working with you side by side to synthesize a personal design that reflects your personality and style with beautiful quality gemstones and uncompro-mising craftsmanship.

Long considered the premier destination for glittering jew-els like engagement rings, pen-dants, necklaces and more, Caron Jewelers now offers Mount Hope Bridge custom-ized token jewelry, pendants and charms, as well as hand-made pottery by 3 Wheel Stu-dio, ensuring a treasure trove of options designed to flex your unique style while meeting your budget.Beyond their exquisite mer-chandise, Caron Jewelers offers a variety of services that will have your baubles in top form for years to come. Whether you are repairing well-worn and well-loved valuables, or taking advantage of their free cleaning service, it’s wonderful to know that all that glitters is truly gold at Caron Jewelers.

Along the winding roads of Rehoboth, threading through the bucolic woods and farmland, Hillside Country Club offers sophistication and style for your wedding celebration amidst a pastoral landscape radiat-ing natural beauty through all seasons. Theirs is a classic aesthetic teeming with refinery, but with buildable design and decor components to ensure that your wedding reflects your unique style and personality. And with a team of experts at the ready to facilitate solutions for all of your nuptial questions and concerns, your wedding is poised to be just that – yours. You say yes, and they’ll do the rest.

For any bride and groom, the road to the Big Day can be ripe with stress, but with the event coordinating team in your corner, you’ll be celebrating your nuptials without a worry in the world. And, with Cristallo, a spa and full-service salon on-site specializing in large party accommodations, you can set yourself up for a day of limitless smiles and laughter, pampering yourself from head to toe in order to look and feel your absolute best. Choosing Cristallo means choosing the red carpet treatment, as the spa and salon are made entirely private to the wedding party to cultivate a relaxing environ-ment as you get beautified. Cristallo also offers off-site service options that would have their team coming straight to your home, hotel and beyond. From updo’s eyebrow shaping to manicures and nourishing paraffin hand treatments, Cristallo offers services that meet your every need, offering bridal packages that will have their team of glamour professionals work-ing with you to create a customized itinerary for brides – grooms and even flower girls, too! – as well as bridal parties or even bachelorette parties, taking you from your hair and makeup consultation to your wedding day in high style and with an ease of relaxation that will allow you to savor each and every moment of your wedding celebration.

For couples navigating the reception planning process, the Grand Ballroom is sure to pique your interest, seating up to 250 guests under a tray ceiling lined with the rich texture of ivory lattice work, as well as gleaming hardwood floors and plenty of windows that will have your guests drenched in warm sunlight. Lofted crystal chandeliers and the ivory

brocade walls offer a gilded quality fit for a king or queen, however the adaptability and creativity of the event coordinating team helming your nuptials can transform the golden look of the ballroom into a boldly colored pop art palace, a crystalline wintry wonderland or any other style that is more in line with your personality as a couple, enabling a polished setting that is perfectly you. No matter what direction you choose, the premier team at Hillside will take your day from dream to reality.

With a robust variety of amenities for both service and reception, Hill-side offers options to take the party al fresco, featuring tent areas and an outdoor patio for a twilight cocktail hour, as well as two gorgeous cer-emonial gazebos – one by the pond, another by the patio overlooking the golf course – for those couples who would like to get married on the property. The fire pit offers a cozy reprieve for late night revellers, and with food service options to provide fireside snacks your guests will be letting the good times roll the whole night through. Uniquely, there is also a helipad available for jaw-dropping helicopter entrances, as well as options for dazzling fireworks displays. In kind, your celebration will be steeped in one-of-a-kind dramatic flair, ensuring that your Big Day will be talked about for years to come.

From decor to decadent food selections, the extraordinary team of wed-ding professionals at Hillside maintains a meticulous attention to detail that leaves nothing to chance, offering a litany of options that are sure to meet the needs of your budget while securing a celebration that is to your heart’s content. Creature comfort components like outdoor heaters, portable bar set ups and amenity baskets will guarantee an evening of ease and enjoy-ment for your guests.

Deliciously diverse packages for food and drink will have your guests delighting in scrumptious options to nosh on, including fun extras like a Mac N Cheese Bar or cookie shooters, and sophisticated favorites like a Raw Bar and Filet Mignon or Surf N Turf entrees, as well as a variety of vegetarian options and customized accommodations for food restrictions, too.

Whether you are envisioning a quiet garden setting or an opulent large-scale party for the ages, Hillside Country Club and Cristallo Spa and Salon will take your Big Day from dream to reality, offering options and amenities with a consultative level of high-touch service that will have you and your guests toasting a lifetime of health and happiness as golden as love, itself.

Your Day, From Dream to Reality at Hillside Country Club and Cristallo Spa and Salon

82 Hillside Avenue. Rehoboth MA508-342-5735 • cristallospa.com

82 Hillside Avenue. Rehoboth MA508-252-9761 • hillsidecountryclub.com

The Black Bass Grille

3 Water Street, South Dartmouth MA • 508-999-6975 www.blackbassma.com

The Black Bass Grille, located in the historic Massachusetts vil-lage of Padanaram, is an ideal setting for your intimate rehearsal din-ner or special event, featuring delightful seafood options - like Medi-terranean Mussels, crab cakes and Padanaram Bouillabaisse - that are sure to whet the appetite of even the most devout landlubber, as well as fun and festive cocktails that will have your guests brimming with good spirits. With notable details like a handsomely finished bar, sea-sonal al fresco patio seating and crisp linen tablecloths, the warm and inviting atmosphere is rivaled only by the sweeping oceanfront views and smoldering sunsets over Apponagansett Bay.

Leon’s Café & Catering

230 Waseca Avenue, Barrington • 401-247-1660 www.leonscafecatering.com

Specializing in wedding rehearsal dinners and small, intimate weddings, Leon’s Café and Catering and their team of premier culi-nary professionals offer distinctive dishes and an artful attention to detail that sets them apart from the rest - fusing together the com-fort of old school favorites with eclectic mixtures of Mediterranean, Italian, Asian and Tex-Mex cuisine. With more than two decades un-der his belt, Chef Bill Andrews brings a heightened level of service and expertise to Leon’s that enables consultative planning to ensure that your wedding celebration is perfectly in line with your tastes.

Redlefsen’s Rotisserie and Grill

44 Thames Street, Bristol • 401-254-1188 www.redlefsens.com

Serving eclectic fare with a European flair, Redlefsen’s Rotis-serie and Grill has brought the best of European food to Bristol - from German and Belgian beers to Italian and French dishes of the supreme variety. Overlooking the waterfront the heart of downtown Bristol, Redlefsen’s is strikingly elegant, featuring a handsome func-tion room with rich details like stained glass, wooden ceilings and picture windows, but with a warmth and ease of environment that your guests are sure to love. And with seasonal patio seating avail-able to take the celebration al fresco, there’s no shortage of options to customize your party as a celebration for the ages.

The French Confection

72 East Main Road, Middletown • 401-619-7816 www.thefrenchconfection.com

Delivering all the tastes and refinery of French comfort food to the Ocean State, The French Confection packs a wallop of the sweetest variety with their pastries and cakes, and with a creative zeal that insists your wedding cake and special occasion treats - like macarons, tartes and other delectables - will be as authentically one-of-a-kind as you. Their consultative tastings will have you sam-pling and mixing and matching to your heart’s delight to create a perfect design and flavor combination, ensuring a wedding cake of your dreams that tastes as great as it looks.

Love is the AirWhether you’re recently engaged or looking to pop the question, look no further than M.R.T. Jewelers for a gorgeous collection of fine bridal jewelry for him and her. The showroom, at 7,000 square feet, is one of the largest in southern New England and features a wide selection of designer and one-of-a-kind pieces. In fact, their wedding bands, engagement rings and diamond options number in the thousands, en-suring you will find a treasure that perfectly matches your style and budget. From picking a diamond and a setting to ensuring the perfect fit, the professional team at M.R.T. will help guide you through the pro-cess, leaving you completely satisfied with your experience. “We want you to not only love your jewelry, but the personalized service you’ll receive,” says David Audette, VP and co-owner of the store.

An Unmatched SelectionIt all started in 1918, when M.R.T. Jewelers first opened its doors. While trends and styles have come and gone, the fine craftsmanship and old world service have consistently stayed the same at this fine jewelry boutique. With a virtually endless selection of diamond jewelry, an in-house design workshop and a highly skilled staff of G.I.A. trained professionals, M.R.T. is truly a fine jewelry destination.

Perfectly priced micro diamond wedding bands start under $1,000 – perfect for stacking – and custom fitted bands are always available. They have hundreds of beautiful engagement ring designs just waiting for a custom-cut diamond to be dropped in for those seeking more instant gratification. Throughout the year M.R.T. carries the largest in-ventory of G.I.A. certified diamonds in Rhode Island. “You would have to shop no fewer than three competitors stores to see the diamond selection we have on hand daily,” states David.

Always staying ahead of the M.R.T. just recently unveiled their Side Boutique showroom located adjacent to their flagship diamond showroom. A key brand anchoring this showroom is Rhode Island’s own BENRUS, a luxurious line of classic sunglasses, chronograph watches and leather bags and satchels for men. M.R.T. also features the popular Endless fashion line, a unique and expressive collection

of customizable leather charm bracelets that embodies comfort and beauty. With bracelets made of high-quality leather offered in a rain-bow of colors, and delightfully trendy charms in rose gold, silver and yellow gold to tailor your bangles and flex your personal style, the Endless collection ensures your arms will be stacked with accessories that are perfectly you.

Services that SparkleYour most beloved jewels are heirloom quality – an emotional invest-ment for a lifetime – and M.R.T. offers services accordingly that will keep your valuables as sparkling as the day you said “Yes.” They offer ring sizing and re-styling services year round, making the necessary adjustments on-site at their design workshop. They also offer mount-ing and prong re-tipping services, and free cleaning and polishing ser-vices daily. And, with options like pearl re-stringing and watch repairs, M.R.T. is sure to provide and preserve your treasures for a lifetime.

M.R.T. opens up their doors for designer closeout sales, like their Annual Wedding Blitz Event, extending deep discounts on wedding bands, affording you the wedding set of your dreams while meeting the needs of your budget at the same time. The savings doesn’t end with bridal, though – they host a variety of trunk shows throughout the year, check in at www.MRTJewelers.com or friend them on facebook to get up to date Event information.

Whether you are poised to pop the question, celebrating an anni-versary or surprising a loved one, M.R.T. Jewelers is sure to help you uncover the accessories and adornments of your dreams.

M.R.T. Jewelers

327 Warren Avenue, East Providence • 401-435-3500www.mrtjewelers.com

Ana’s Bridal & Tuxedo

456 Warren Avenue, East Providence • 401-438-5932 www.anasbridal.com

Ana’s Bridal Boutique has a large selection of Couture designer wedding gowns that will highlight your unique style. Their highly trained and courteous staff of professionals will help you find you perfect gown.

Whether you are planning an elegant black-tie evening affair, a romantic garden gathering or a wedding on the beach, you will find your dress only at Ana’s. A family-owned and operated boutique, Ana’s will provide personalized attention and customized alterations to help you feel your most beautiful. Visit their website to view their gorgeous selection of mothers’ and bridesmaids’ gowns and much more. Your dream gown awaits you at Ana’s Bridal & Tuxedo.

Isa Images

3964 Main Road, Tiverton • 774-526-6108 www.isaimagesri.com

Frame by beautiful frame, let the trained eyes of Isa Images capture the joy, excitement and unbridled love of your wedding cel-ebration - from your engagement straight through to your Big Day - with the soft-touch of warmth and accessibility that will let your personality and candor shine through the photo. Whether you’re interested in more classic portraiture or candid party pictures fea-turing family and friends, the professionalism, technical acumen and artist’s eye of Isa Images will lovingly ensnare these precious memo-ries so you can re-experience the magic for years to come.

Roberto’s Restaurant

450 Hope Street, Bristol • 401-254-9732 www.robertosbristol.com

With a unique level of warmth, hospitality and accommodation, Roberto’s Restaurant provides a heightened level of service, offering Old World Italian favorites, prepared fresh and served in a sophisticated yet softened atmosphere, ensuring your special day will be one enjoyed by all – At Roberto’s, you give them the details, and they will take care of the rest. The main dining room is ideal for a quiet date night, but with a function room steeped in romantic details like white linen tablecloths and flickering candlelight, theirs is the perfect location to host your intimate wedding rehearsal dinner.

DeWolf Tavern

259 Thames Street, Bristol • 401-254-2005 www.dewolftavern.com

Perfect for the wedding rehearsal dinner of your dreams, but warm and accommodating enough to ensure that you get to enjoy the celebration as well, the DeWolf Tavern is located in the heart of Historic Bristol. Your guests will delight in the artful details of the DeWolf, like a cozy stone fireplace, tented waterfront patio and deck area and private dining rooms with sweeping panoramas of the spoils of the Ocean State. Their fine wine selection and delec-table cuisine will please even the most discerning foodie and the ocean breeze coming off the Bay are sure to cast a spell.


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Live WellStylish finds for you and your home

A True Family HomeOne Barrington family found their new house just before the birth of their third child, and created a home filled with color, kids, pets and lots of love.


Live Well Home Style by Andrea E. McHugh

History Repeating ItselfA family of five moves into a home where another family of five was lovingly raisedSometimes you just get a feel-ing that a certain place is where you are supposed to be. Eric and Michelle Tur-geon were ambitiously house hunting as they were expecting their third child. When they came across a spacious five bedroom home in a coveted Barrington neighborhood, they knew that despite its outdated décor and some impracti-cal room configurations, it was the one.

“This house spoke to us immediately,” explains Michelle, citing the large sur-rounding yard, family friendly commu-nity and close proximity to the beach. “But more than that it had great mojo. You could feel that it had been a home filled with love. There was a hockey tar-get practice taped on the basement wall which really warmed my husband’s heart and brought him back to his own

childhood. So, we knew we had to act fast and make an offer.” The couple had learned that the seller was a widow who, with her husband, had raised her family there. The two came to understand that selling the home was a very sentimental decision for the woman, and they empa-thized. “In fact, I had written a letter to the sweet lady that lived here for many years and basically asked to her, ‘pick us.’ I really felt that it was a very emo-tional decision for both parties. And I wanted her to know that we would love the house and raise our three kids here, [just] as she had.” The Turgeons also told the homeowner to take as much time as she needed, but in truth, Mi-chelle was very pregnant and the couple had already sold their home, so time wasn’t a luxury they had. But as fate

always has its way, the homeowner took Michelle’s letter to heart, and the family of four, soon to be five, moved in.

Though they had a lot on their collec-tive plates, Michelle and Eric quickly got to work on aesthetic changes and mi-nor renovations to make the house their own. A landscape architect by training, Michelle had expanded her professional resume since moving from Florida to Rhode Island years ago to include inte-rior design. “So I’m not afraid to take on renovations,” she says.

First the couple painted every room in the home. Literally. “We painted ev-ery surface, every wall, every trim and replaced all the doors,” says Michelle. “A lot of paint went a long way.” Next, they decided which immediate renovations were necessary as they both agreed

they had to address what made the most sense for their family in the short term, but would wait until they lived in the house for some time before making radical changes.

They started by opening up the dining room to the kitchen to create a cohe-sive, well-flowing space. “It hadn’t been touched probably since the early ‘80s,” estimates Michelle. “There was an island and we painted it a bright turquoise and with chalkboard paint.” They also en-closed a breezeway, transforming it into a highly pragmatic mudroom. “There are finally places to put stuff with the stor-age bench and [there’s] lots of hooks. It’s the catch all.”

When it came to the design scheme, Michelle and Eric had to take into ac-count the existing furnishings they’d P

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acquired through the years, spaces that required new pieces and of course, their lifestyle. “We have a six and a half year old, a three and a half year old and a soon to be one and a half year old… and we have pets. The house gets a lot of wear and tear from little people and fur. I think we just surrendered to the fact that you can’t have anything too precious.” Slipcovers, she says, have been a lifesav-er, especially as Michelle was savvy and had them made in durable, outdoor fab-rics. Michelle turned to Pernilla Frazier and Line Daem, owners of Kreatelier lo-cated on Providence’s East Side, to give new life to an old sofa and chair. Known for whimsical custom home décor ser-vices including window treatments,

cushions and upholstery, the duo collab-orated with Michelle to execute her vi-sion which included fun, playful patterns. “I know when I’m working on someone else’s home, there are boundaries, but you’re essentially pushing someone else out of their comfort zone,” she explains. Though Michelle was confident in her choices, working with fellow co-creators, and bouncing ideas off of them, was a rewarding experience. “Sometimes you need someone to say if your idea is okay or crazy when you’re hormonal,” she says with a laugh.

Being close to the shoreline clearly has its influence with nautical-inspired décor throughout that stops short of be-ing kitschy. “We have a family love of the

water and since we moved by the beach, we wanted the house to reflect a fun coastal vibe,” says Michelle. Part of that vibe includes objets d’art the couple have collected along the way. An example: some time back Michelle had spotted a captivating dining table top and bought it on site. Knowing it was extraordinary, they invested in the piece and turned to the talented O&G studio in neighbor-ing Warren to craft the table’s legs. The couple also found the perfect space for the re-purposed street-signs-turned-art made by local artist Boris Bally.

“I just wanted every room to feel like a family room: very livable and not too precious,” says Michelle. “I like to change up my surroundings. I’m not afraid to

put a million holes in the wall... I think people tend to get paralyzed with fear to put holes in the wall, especially after a fresh new paint job, but I think your home is an expression of the stage of life that you’re in. Right now we are heavy in all things that little kids, two dogs, a cat and a fish bring – lots of wear and tear. And we have fun. I like when people come into our house, look up and see a blue ceiling, or the chalkboard paint on our kitchen island, and are like ‘Wow... that’s really cool!”

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TasteSavor the season’s best food and drink

That's AmoreSome things are so perfect as they are that they don't need innovation. Chicken Parmesan is one of those. Roberto's in Bristol serves classic Italian favorites, but with fresh prepa-rations that feel (and taste!) modern. Turn the page to read our review. Sirloin Steak at Roberto's


With all the new restaurant openings in and around Bristol, make sure you don’t forget the tried and true stalwarts. Roberto’s has been serving classic Italian dishes with a “light touch” for over 14 years. The restaurant did relocate a few years ago, moving across the Hope Street parade route and toward the State Street intersection in the heart of downtown. The current space is a fresh update to a classic.

Aesthetically, the restaurant’s vibe is smart, casual and mellow – a roman-tic date, a business meal and a family gathering could all be seated side by side. The bar seating and warm light-ing are notable improvements to the old location. Functionally, there have been some welcome additions in the form of outdoor patio seating for when the weather breaks and a 50-seat banquet room that is available for special events.

While the look may have changed, the quality of food did not, and our group of four braved a bone-chilling evening to sample the wares. For starters, we were craving some Cala-mari ($11) but were torn between fried or sautéed. Our waitress emphatically recommended fried, and fortunately our mild guilt was mitigated by the light, non-greasy coating. Both ver-sions of calamari come topped with olives, plum tomatoes, pepperoncini,

pancetta and a creamy garlic citrus aioli. This concoction has some bite to it, but it’s a welcome departure from more common and less exciting pre-sentations that are simply accompa-nied by a side of marinara sauce.

We also shared the Bruschetta of the Day ($8), topped with mushrooms, red pepper and goat cheese. The fin-ger-food-sized servings were creamy, mild and savory – a good counter-balance to the kick of the calamari. Finally, I hogged to myself a Roast-ed Beet Salad ($12), mixed with cit-rus, arugula, walnut praline and goat cheese arancini. Overall it was a light and simple salad with a great blend of textures from the warm, melt-in-your-mouth arancini and touch of crunch from the walnut praline.

There is a wide selection of entrees that will appeal to diverse moods and tastes. Several dishes can be prepared with either chicken or veal, with fa-miliar names like Carbonara, Parma-giano, Piccata and Marsala. We tried the Cacciatore Olivia ($25), a veal dish made with mushrooms, roasted pep-pers, caramelized onions, red wine tomato sauce and linguine. The veal was tender and expertly prepared. Some dishes in this part of the menu can also be prepared as a pasta, which we did with the Nina as just penne with sauce ($15). This hearty and delicious take on “a la vodka”

included plum tomatoes, spinach, shal-lots and pink vodka cream sauce.

From the pasta and seafood sec-tion, we went with the Shrimp Scampi ($24), made with garlic, fresh basil, plum tomatoes and linguine. We were pleased to see a generous amount of shrimp – both in size and quantity – and garlic fans in particular will en-joy this dish’s flavor. Finally, we tried a house specialty that I had already scoped out days in advance – Rober-to’s Braciole ($29). There are a lim-ited amount of servings on any given night, and we were fortunate to get one of the last three. Veal medallions are stuffed with ricotta cheese, pine nuts and mushrooms in what looks like two, large, Italian egg rolls. These are accompanied by lingonberry and roasted garlic demi, whipped pota-toes and a seasonal vegetable. This was probably the most filling of the entrees, but my plate was nearly spot-less by the time our waitress cleared the table.

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was ordering only one serving of Ge-lato ($8) for four people. The creamy peanut butter-flavored gelato with brownie chunks was exceptional, and by itself worth a trip back. If it’s too cold for you to be thinking about ge-lato (although it’s never too cold for gelato), the connoisseurs of our group made a point of praising their hot chocolate nightcaps.

For a true value, check out Rober-to’s on a Tuesday night. For starters, it’s a Pasta Night (Sunday through Thursday) where five different chick-en and seafood dishes are on special for $15. On top of that, you’ll be able to enjoy jazz music from Paul Del Nero, who plays from 6-9pm. Italian and jazz? A classic combination.

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Appreciating the ClassicsFresh preparations of traditional Italian food at Roberto's

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Taste News Bites by Grace Lentini

The Dessert of the FutureUnbaked, gluten-free, vegan and paleotreats have never been so delicious

As humans continue to live longer lives, what we put into our bodies becomes evermore important. Rather than stereotype alternative eat-ing styles as mere fads, why not embrace new fla-vors, new baking and cooking styles and new in-gredients? That is exactly what Buckleberry Foods has done with their line of raw, vegan, gluten-free and paleo desserts.

“Its all about the food,” explains Buckleberry Foods owner and creator David Buckler. “Our im-balance with nature is reflected by, and starts with, our food chain and what we put into our bodies. When we take small steps towards taking better care of ourselves, this action creates a ripple effect by helping those around us and ultimately help-ing the planet, which can use as much help as it can get right now.” He continues, “A growing tide of people are demanding healthier food... Buckle-berry Foods is the future of food, an indulgence in its purest form.”

What started as a hobby in his apartment to supplement his income in western Massachusetts has found its new home in the old Handkerchief Factory on Main Street in Warren. The space he’s created is the most relaxed environment he’s ever worked in, and he hopes the positive energy of the space transfers to his products. And his products, oh boy, I hope you're ready for something delicious and nutritious. Although David is biased towards coffee and espresso flavors, the un-bakery items

he insists you try are the Espresso Cacao Crunch truffles first and his seasonal favorite, Blueberry Lavender, to cleanse the palate afterwards. “This flavor sensation can really change the direction of your day,” he says.

Then again, The Dark Forest Superfood Truffles speak for themselves. “It is a tapestry of color that delivers the goods in the form of wide-eyed expres-sions of gastronomic bliss,” David explains. “It starts with a shredded coconut and date crust, followed by green spirulina mousse, chocolate mousse and a goji berry on top.” Inside, people see four differ-ent levels of un-baked paleo goodness. “I like to tell people that they are basically detoxing by eating this treat. Between the coconut oil, the goji berry and spirulina, it is truly a superfood delight!”

And where, dear reader, can you pick up these health conscious treats? A Market and Keen-Wah Superfood Eatery in Newport, The Green Grocer in Portsmouth and various Whole Foods. “We currently have two product lines in the 38 Whole Foods stores throughout New England and we are aggressively expanding our number of independent food co-ops within the region,” he notes. “My goal is to have a good balance of large corporate customers with an equal number of smaller ‘mom and pop’ stores. I eventually see Buckleberry Foods on retail shelves and bakery cases throughout the country, with ex-panded and new product lines emerging in the near future.” www.BuckleberryFoods.com

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Taste Connoisseur by Alastair Cairns

Hope and Main, the schoolhouse turned food business incubator in Warren, has been open for over a year now. Even after this short time, if you're paying attention to food start-ups in the East Bay or RI at large, Hope and Main's name looms large. A great many food entrepreneurs who otherwise would have had a real struggle finding an affordable space have nested in its state-of-the-art kitchen facilities. This unconventional business space offers all sorts of op-portunities and these can be seen in Helena Sheusi's quest for the perfect baguette. Helena is not exactly un-deremployed; she is senior VP for two surgery centers. Not one to sit still, in 2011 she earned her Baking and Pastry Arts degree at Johnson & Wales. With a business license on standby for an unknown future, she uses Hope and Main to maintain and hone her skills in a professional kitchen space, and what shone through when speaking to her is that she absolutely loves it there.

You spoke of the camaraderie you ex-perience at Hope and Main – what is the atmosphere like there? I love the environment, seeing young people all working in their individual kitchens. Everyone seems so happy. It’s inspirational.

Hope and Main gives you a way of keeping a toe in the waters of profes-sional baking, with professional level equipment. Given the rigorous de-mands of your main career, why are you so compelled to go to a kitchen in your free time? I love to learn and baking is something I have always loved to do, but I felt I could learn more. The training was pretty challenging... After all the train-ing that I have done I owe it to myself to keep my skills up.

Could you speak to the difference be-tween a great home cook and a profes-sional baker?Practice, practice, practice. When I bake at Hope and Main I have a different mindset. I look at the baked goods and say, “is this as good as a bakery?”

I know you've mostly been making food for your family, but you do have a business license and I heard mention of selling to restaurants.I was going to do that, but that would re-quire a huge commitment. Working in the medical field is just not going to allow me the time to do this. Maybe in the future.

Right now I imagine baking is somewhat of a relief from your stressful day job. Do you feel that if you were to make it your main business, the nature of your relationship would change and perhaps that gives you pause? Maybe, I have been in the medical field for so long it would be quite a transition for me. One never knows what the fu-ture holds.

Are there any recipes you've been fine-tuning recently, something you want a definitive version of? I make a lot of French baguettes. It takes a lot of practice to perfect it. I am always tweaking the recipe in order to make the perfect baguette. It is a challenge.

Where do you think of when you think of good baking locally, and where are some areas where you think there’s some room for more quality baking? Seven Stars, [and] Flour in Boston are great bakeries. I think the East Bay could use a good artisanal bakery.

What about when it goes wrong?There is nothing worse than when you have to bake something for someone and you realize you forget to add an ingredient. I hate to start from scratch. It’s pretty painful. Mise en place [is] the French phrase that means to gather and arrange the in-gredients and tools needed for cook-ing. They drill this phrase into you in culinary school. It’s important to fol-low this phrase so you don’t miss any-thing. It really works and saves you from some disasters.

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Tallulah On ThamesWith a cozy dining area, Tallu-lah on Thames proves that good things come in small packages. This Newport tasting menu and wine pairing restaurant serves the highest quality in product, technique and flavor. Some of the locally sourced products have ranged from the rich cheese at Narragansett Creamery, pasture-fed pork and beef from Black-bird and Aquidneck Farms, and micro greens from Big Black Dog Farm. The

seasonal menu, a prix fixe four course or six course chef's tasting menu, gives guests a unique opportunity to sample artistically presented dishes that are fla-vorful and very pleasing to the palate. The beer and wine list highlight small producers with a variety of unique vari-etals that pair well with the menu. With a European bistro feel, Tallulah on Thames presents a uniquely charming dining ex-perience in the Ocean State.

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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 453-2333. LD $$$

Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Ital-ian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171. LD $-$$

AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Provi-dence, 272-2400. LD $-$$

Aruba Steve’s Island cuisine, handcraft-ed cocktails and Caribbean flair. 520 Main St, Warren, 289-2677. LD $-$$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$

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

Bistro 22 New American rustic cui-sine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$

Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, histor-ic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$

Blend Café Modern Latin-American infused fare. 745 Reservoir Ave, Cran-ston, 270-5533. BBrLD $-$$

Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marri-ott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-5852. LD $-$$

Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$

Café Nuovo Contemporary New World cuisine. 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 421-2525. LD $-$$$

Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$

Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional com-fort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kings-town, 294-8466. D $-$$

CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an his-toric setting. 14 Imperial Place, Provi-dence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$

Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$

Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contempo-rary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$

Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh

seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$

Chez Pascal/The Wurst Kitchen Sea-sonal farm-to-table cuisine with a French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$

Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlook-ing the Providence skyline. 3000 Cha-pel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$

Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 437-8991. BRLD $-$$$

Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Provi-dence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$

Decadent Designs and Cafe Custom cakes and pastries alongside a fresh cafe with soups and sandwiches. 1285 Park Ave, Cranston, 942-9300 BL $

DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$

The Dorrance Fine dining with ex-quisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St,

Providence, 521-6000. D $$$

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

Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant din-ing meets international cuisine. 2 Tow-er St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$

Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Provi-dence, 273-2737. LD $-$$

Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Com-stock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$

George’s of Galilee Fresh caught sea-food in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$

Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted slid-ers, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$

Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambi-ance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Provi-dence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 421-0754. LD $-$$

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Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $

Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the histor-ic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jeffer-son Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$

Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic en-trees in a modern atmosphere. Lo-cations in Providence, North Provi-dence, Bristol and Cumberland, jackysgalaxie.com. LD $-$$$

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

Julian’s A must-taste Providence sta-ple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$

Kabob and Curry Award-winning In-dian food serving Providence since 1987. 261 Thayer St, Providence, 273-8844. LD $-$$

Kartabar Mediterranean-style cui-sine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$

KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 331-4100. BrLD $$

Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a pictur-esque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$

Legends Pub and Grub Hometown pub food and brews with ample sports viewing. 1458 Park Ave, Cran-ston, 270-4170. LD $

Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Provi-dence, 383-8830. LD $$

Luxe Burger Bar Build your own cre-ative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Provi-dence, 621-5893. LD $

Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragan-sett, 363-9988. LD $-$$

Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sand-wiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. LD $$

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 sig-nature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Provi-dence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$

Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cui-sine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$

Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$

Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York-style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Provi-dence, 273-2400. LD $-$$

Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gather-ings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charles-town, 783-4515. LD $$$

Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$

Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston.155 Westmin-ster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$

The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$

Paragon & Viva Contemporary din-ing and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar Ameri-can bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$

Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, nat-ural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$

Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $

Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$

Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic at-mosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$ $$

Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385

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For chef/owner Welbi Genao, Blend Cafe is literally a dream come true. Chef Welbi discovered his passion for cooking during a bumpy time in his life, enrolled in a culinary program and now runs one of the state’s most exciting new restaurants.

The name Blend Cafe comes from two places: Chef Welbi’s love of blending mu-sic as a DJ, and his passion for blending Latin flavors with modern culinary tech-niques. Whether for brunch to try the Do-minican Eggs Benedict (two farm fresh poached eggs with house corn bread, Dominican salami and fresh hollandaise on a bed of butter mangu) or for dinner to sample the Bistec al Caballo (thinly

sliced sirloin beef grilled and tossed in their signature steak sauce, garnished with an over-easy egg), make this restau-rant your next culinary adventure.

Blend is a small restaurant tucked away on Reservoir Avenue in Cranston, but the impression is big. The food at Blend is art. Chef Welbi makes sure every detail is perfect, every plate is beautiful and every ingredient is fresh and local. He’s committed to a farm-to-table phi-losophy, represented in everything from the Chicken and Waffle, which features Adobo-seasoned chicken from John-ston’s Baffoni Farm, served with a savory ricotta waffle, to Blend’s serving Yacht Club soda.

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Reservoir Clams – Rhode Island littlenecks with PV Farm Italian boar sausage and seasonal veggies, served in a white wine broth

745 Reservoir Ave, Cranston • 270-5533

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Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kings-town, 885-7499. LD $-$$

Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$

Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$

Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 728-5500. LD $$

Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Green-wich, 398-2900. BrLD $$

Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Provi-dence, 272-7675. LD $-$$

Roberto’s Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. D $$-$$$

Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$

The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$

Theatre 82 & Cafe Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston. 490-9475 BL $

Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Lo-cations in Providence, East Green-wich, Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$

Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$

Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$

T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $

Taullulah on Thames Farm-driven, a la carte and prix fixe menus in a sim-ply decorated setting. 464 Thames St, Newport, 849-2433. BrD $$$

Tavern by the Sea Waterfront Euro-pean/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$

Ten Rocks Tapas Bar Cape-Verdean inspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music. 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, 728-0800. BrLD $-$$

The Coast Guard House Modern New England Fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 789-0700. LD $$-$$$

Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$

Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$

Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly at-mosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$

Vanuatu Coffee Roasters Artisan-crafted, single origin coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. 294 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-1586. BL $-$$

Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma would make. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$

The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$

Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$

Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style bar-becue, open late. 38 Dike St, Provi-dence, 421-9090. LD $$

Whiskey Republic Delicious dock-side pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$

XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Provi-dence, 273-9090. BrD $$

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All that JazzFebruary 18Calling all jazz cats and kittens: Bring along the whole fam to the 17th Annual Live Jazz for Kids at Greenvale Vineyards, introduc-ing children to the improvisational power of jazz amidst a fun and creative environment in celebration of a true American art form. The musicians will be rolling out the tunes, entertaining the kids with songs they know and love in a jazz setting, with some old time standards peppered in the mix. There will be on-the-house refreshments available, as well. Worry not, grown ups: wine tastings are available for purchase, too. Free. 1pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www.greenvale.com


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FebruaryFebruary 1-29: Sandywoods Center for the Arts hosts a multitude of recurring events for one and all, sure to meet the needs of your budget, schedule and overall wellness. Take on Pilates with Serena, and cultivate your strength and steadiness. When your workout wraps up, be sure to fortify your creative mus-cles at their Open Mic night held every Tuesday. Pilates: Saturdays at 10:15am. Open Mic: Tuesdays at 7pm 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.san-dywoodsfarm.org

February 2-23: So says Dr. Seuss, “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” Start this month at Booklook, an eight-week interactive program running through March at the Barrington Public Library for children age two with a caregiver, in-cluding stories, songs, finger plays and even a short film. 10am every Tuesday. 281 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1920, www.barringtonlibrary.org

February 2-23: Are you wildly intel-ligent? We thought so. Don’t miss the opportunity to strut your stuff, mentally speaking, at Stump Trivia at Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday. Bring your friends and your brain, and the rest will take care of itself. 8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.wal-lystaphouse.weebly.com

February 2-26: Stop by Buzzards Bay Brewing every Tuesday and Friday for delicious food and brews. Taco Tuesdays promise mouth-watering tacos served by the Buzzards Bay Food Truck from 4:30-6:30pm. Fridays add live music to the mix with Neil McCarthy and Guests at the Tap Room and Brewers Garden. It’s time to eat, drink and be merry. 98 Horseneck Road, Westport. 508-636-2288, www.buzzardsbrew.com

February 3: If consumer choice and transparent labeling are priorities in your life, don’t miss GMO OMG, a bold examination of our food system as told through the story of a father’s

relationship to his three young children and the world that surrounds them, on screen at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, followed thereafter by a Q&A session and update on the status of GMO labeling in Rhode Island. 6:30pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsmusic.com

February 5-25: It’s never too early to in-troduce mindfulness as the key to a bal-anced mind, body and spirit. Set your kids up to prioritize wellness with Teen Yoga classes, offered every Monday at Synergy Power Yoga. 4:30pm. 32 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington. 401-289-0966, www.synergypoweryoga.com

February 5-26: The time is ripe for The Aquidneck Growers Market tak-ing place every Saturday. A wide va-riety of locally grown fruit and veg-etables will be available through the winter – frost be damned! – as well as fresh breads and pastries, locally sourced seafood, pasture-raised meat and eggs and revolving artisanal ven-dors selling their wares. 10am. New-port Vineyard and Winery, 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-0099, www.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org

February 5-26: Get that spine moving and grooving without over-stretching your budget at the weekly Community Bikram Yoga Class, held at East Bay Bi-kram Yoga. A $5 donation is suggested at sign in, but pay what you can in the spirit of Karma Yoga. 5pm every Friday. 36 Gooding Avenue, Bristol. 401-217-9010, www.eastbaybikramyoga.com

February 6: Join the Audubon Society of Rhode Island for a family day of crafts, nature stories and animal discoveries in celebration of your favorite feathered friends at the Citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Day – We Love Birds. This monthly event is sure to pique the interest of kids and adults alike, so cure your winter doldrums and step into na-ture for a complete reboot. 9am. Audu-bon Environmental Education Center,

1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org

February 7: Does your tween have a passion for fashion? If so, be sure to sign up for the Sew Cool Sewing Club, a monthly workshop held at the Middle-town Public Library where future design superstars can learn simple machine sewing techniques while making fun, practical items, all for free. 1:30pm. 700 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-846-1573, www.middletownpubliclibrary.org

February 9: To all the ladies in the place with style and grace, don’t miss Market-ing Your Personal Brand in Seconds, an interactive discussion highlighting the key components of your personal brand designed to set you up for success,

hosted by WEBOND – Women’s Em-powerment and Business Owners Net-working – at the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. 12pm. 16 Cutler Street, War-ren. 401-245-0750, www.meetup.com/WEBOND

February 13: With tax season upon us, don’t miss out on the numerous oppor-tunities this month to take advantage of Tax Preparation, a walk-in income tax preparation provided by trained AARP volunteers on a first come, first serve basis. 10am. 700 West Main Road, Middletown. 401-846-1573, www.middletownpubliclibrary.org

February 13-14: Disconnect the Net-flix for the weekend and come cel-ebrate the season at the 20th Annual

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February 6: With more than 45 years of kickin’ out the groove on their resume, don’t miss the chance to warm up on a cold wintry night as Rhody legends Roomful of Blues take the stage at St. Michael’s church for a night of some sizzlin’ blues/rock/swing fusion, part of the Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s. 8pm. 399 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-254-9626, www.ccsatsm.org

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WINEterfest, hosted by Newport Vineyards, featuring wine tasting, food sampling from Brix Restaurant, Fatul-li’s Bakery & Deli and more, and of course, the Vineyard’s well-loved Ice Wine Bar, all overlooking the bucolic wintry wonder of the vineyard. 12pm. 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-5161, www.newportvineyards.com

February 22: Attention foodie book-worms. Don’t miss Readings in the Kitchen: a Cookbook Club, held the third Monday of the month at the Bar-rington Public Library. Members are asked to bring a dish from the cook-book of the month to share with the whole gang. February’s selection is The New Family Cookbook: All-New Edition of the Best Selling Classic with 1,100 New Recipes. 6:30pm. 281 Coun-ty Road, Barrington. 401-247-1920, www.barringtonlibrary.org

February 23: How are you presenting yourself to the world? Check out Put Your Best Self Forward, a workshop surrounding best practices to build and cultivate your imprint deliberately and strategically, molding your professional image as an effective communication tool, as hosted by WEBOND. 12pm. 16 Cutler Street, Warren. 401-245-0750, www.meetup.com/WEBOND

February 24: For an evening of in-formed discussion and vigorous de-bate surrounding foreign policy, don’t miss February’s installment of the eight part series, Great Decisions 2016, an annual discussion series developed by the Foreign Policy Association and completely open to the public, focus-ing this month on the increasing rele-vant issue, Migration. 10am. 281 Coun-ty Road, Barrington. 401-247-1920, www.barringtonlibrary.org

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February 1-29: Get your dukes up, foodies, because RI Food Fights is back in the ring, with February’s throwdown placing the spotlight on the Ocean State’s Italian Grinders. This month-long competition allows purchasers of coupon-based passports to sample the best from restaurants all over the state, with the winner determined by online voting. www.rifoodfights.com

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Kicked Up Comfort FoodFrosty February can chill you to the core, which makes the lure of tummy-warming

comfort food all the more tempting. But why settle for the humdrum when the Bay offers a phenomenal selection of next level comfort food of the supremely sophisticated variety?

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Marrying the amazingness of mac n’ cheese with the spoils of the Ocean State, 15 Point Road’s Lobster Mac N’ Cheese features huge pieces of succulent claw and tail meat with a creamy cheese that won’t leave you feeling bogged down. 15 Point Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-3138, www.15pointroad.com

Leave it to Christian’s of Bristol – their Parmesan Wings are the stuff of dreams, sure to take your game day favorite into a stratospheric realm, with the sharp Parmesan perfectly complementing the crispy wings. 382 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-396-9811, www.christiansri.com

In describing Simone’s Deep Fried Olives with Roquefort, the consensus of our editorial team is delivered in a single word: Perfect. Bright, briny and unstoppably gourmet with-out overwhelming the palate, these one-bite wonders are a unique delight. 275 Child Street, Warren. 401-247-1200, www.simonesri.com

For a fresh spin on a well-loved classic, The Aviary’s Dev-iled Eggs are divinely light and smooth, and with the satisfying crunch of a bacon garnish and a thin slice of cucumber for a uniquely crafted texture that had us clam-oring for more. 2229 GAR Highway, Swansea. 508-379-6007, www.theaviaryrestaurant.com

The Brussels Sprout and Cornbread Hash from DeWolf Tav-ern is like a hug for your insides, offering Brussels sprouts roasted al dente, shredded for a textural twist and paired with buttery toasted cornbread for a perfectly cozy small plate dish. 259 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-254-2005, www.dewolfetavern.com

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