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This Month24 Handmade HolidaysAdd a personal touch to your festivities this year

Every Month9 Letters

13 The BuzzOur official local genius

15 On the Bay 18 Bay Views

33 Live WellStorming (well, visiting) the castle

35 Shop Around 36 Connoisseur 38 Lifestyle

35 TasteDaytime dining goes gourmet

45 Drink 47 Review 48 News Bites 49 Dining Guide

43 GalleryHoliday festivities abound

54 Calendar 56 Artistry

58 Just Add WaterAn icy family tradition

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Editor’s Note

‘Tis the SeasonIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, what with all of the merry-making, shopping, gift-wrapping and happy holiday-ing to be done this month. This issue captures everything December has to offer, from celebrat-ing at the most opulent homes in Bristol and Newport, to spotlighting a Rehoboth boy who’s starring in this year’s production of A Christmas Car-ol at Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, to local farms where you can pick your own Christmas tree. Our cover story, “Handmade Holi-days,” focuses on personal touches for the season: cocktail recipes from local watering holes, festive art sales offering affordable works by nearby artists; and creative classes, if you’ve got the spare time to make a really personal gift this year.

If the holidays don’t have your schedule completely full, there’s a lot more to enjoy this month. Second Story in Warren is staging a com-edy by Moliere, a personal stylist in Barrington has advice on seasonal updates for your wardrobe, and a Bristol woodworker is doing some re-ally interesting things with reclaimed wood. And if your nights are booked, you’re in luck, because our dining re-view goes early bird this month – as in 11am – at The Sunnyside Daytime Dining. Happy holidays from The Bay. Enjoy the season!

CorrectionIn our cover story on art appreciation (“Art Made Easy,” November 2010) we mistakenly attributed the jewelry picture from Tiverton’s Gallery 4 on page 24 to Providence designer Susan Freda, but that jewelry was from another member of the gallery. We apologize for the er-ror. However, the pieces on the right are Susan’s work, and you can see more at her website, www.susanfredstudios.com.

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Bristol House of Pizza 55 State St; 253-2550

Hair Heart & Soul 55 State St; 253-5200

La Bella Boutique 78 State St; 253-3331

New Leaf Hair Studio 18 State St; 254-9333

Sue Casa 39 State St; 396-9904

Aidan’s Pub 5 John St; 254-1940

Blithewold Mansion and Gardens 101 Ferry Rd; 253-2707

The Bead House 11 Constitution St; 253-1188

Williams Grant Inn 154 High St; 253-4222

Wood Street Pizza 366 Wood St; 254-0852

A Jour Jewelry 267 Thames St; 254-2565

Alayne White Spa 259 Thames St; 254-1772

DeWolf Tavern 267 Thames St; 254-2005

Gillary’s Tavern 198 Thames St; 253-2012

Organically Good 267 Thames St; 253-0300

Redlefsen’s 444 Thames St; 254-1188

Studio Six 259 Thames St; 247-0468

Thames Waterside Bar & Grill 251 Thames St; 253-4523

Agave 805 Hope St; 253-1566

A Moment In Time Photography 499 Hope St; 254-2648

Ardor 458 Hope St; 253-5290

Bristol Art Museum at Linden Place 500 Hope St; 253-2095

Coggeshall Jewelers 473 Hope St; 253-9640

Floral Symphony 573 Hope St; 254-1348

Green River Silver 297 Hope St; 253-5005

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John Andrade Insurance 559 Hope St; 253-6542

Kate and Company 301 Hope St; 253-3117

Linden Place 500 Hope St; 253-0390

Lobster Pot 119 Hope St; 253-9100

Photo World 433 Hope St; 253-2248

Roberto’s Restaurant 301 Hope St; 254-9732

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Leo’s Ristorante 365 Hope St; 253-9300 Ten years of deli-cious fine italian cuisine! www.leosristoranteri.com

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The word genius is often bandied about just a bit too freely, but how do we know who is truly worth of the superlative? How does one’s genius become official, and gain that elusive capital ‘G’ that certifies one as an undisputed Genius? In the case of stone carver Nicholas Benson, the MacAr-thur Foundation comes along and hands you half-a-million dollars in the form of their annual fellow-ships, also known as the MacArther Genius Grants. At that point, you can pretty much consider it of-ficial and add the title “Genius” to your business cards. Working at his family’s John Stevens Shop in Newport, where he began at age 15 under his father John Benson, the craftsman meticulously inscribes letters and decorative reliefs for family memorials

and buildings throughout the country. His interest in the history of letterforms and creating work that spans generations dovetails nicely with the fam-ily business: the Benson family acquired the John Stevens Shop in the 1920s, but it was established in 1705. The newly minted genius’ work appears in some appropriately prestigious places, such as the National World War II Memorial, the National Gal-lery of Art and Yale University. Over the next five years, the MacArthur Foundation will award him $500,000 to further his work, and ensure that he has an irrefutable answer to the rhetorical ques-tion, “What do you think, you’re some kind of ge-nius?” 29 Thames Street, Newport. 401-846-0566, www.johnstevensshop.com -John Taraborelli

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A Monumental TalentA local stone carver

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Take the PlungeStart your New Year off right by taking the plunge! The Polar Bear Plunge PLUS, that is. On January 1 from noon-4pm, prepare to take the plunge towards helping A Wish Come True. It all goes down at the Rotunda at Easton’s Beach in Newport. So what is the PLUS for daring to take this glacial dip – besides helping make a child’s wish come true, of course? An after party at the Atlantic Beach Club with raf-fles, auctions, food and music to not only warm you up, but to thank you for your daring dip. For fur-ther information on donations and the Plunge, visit www.awish.org or www.newportpolarbears.brave-host.com.

There’s no better way to give back to the com-munity than by volunteering. The East Bay Food Pantry is currently searching for a few gracious volunteers on Wednesdays from 10am-5pm and Thursdays from 10am-3pm. Tasks include anything from stocking the pantry shelves to office help and unpacking donated food. Whether you can give a few hours a day, week or even here and there, your effort and time would be greatly appreciated by not just the staff at East Bay Food Pantry, but by the many they serve. Please direct all inquires to Madeleine Crocker, Food Programs Coordinator. 150 Franklin Street, Bristol. 401-396-9490, www.eastbayfoodpantry.org


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Christmas, Straight from the FarmThis year, skip the unromantic process of buying your tree from the lumber yard at Home Depot and head to a local farm to pick your tree and do a little celebrating, too.

Clarks Christmas Tree FarmTag your own or choose from the variety of precut trees. Better yet, have your tree balled and burlaped to replant it after the holidays. Afterwards, escape the cold in The Barn while munching on treats and sipping hot cider. 4191 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-4119

Maciel’s Little Compton Tree FarmAll those aspiring Clark Griswolds out there can hunt and chop your dream tree here. Be sure to look out for the free hay-

rides, too. 100 Maple Avenue, Little Comp-ton. 401-635-2097

Thurston Tree FarmOffering six different varieties of Christmas trees to choose from including Blue Spruce, White Fir, Canaan Fir, Meyer Spruce, Scotch Pine and White Pine, Thurston is open every day until Christmas Eve. 664 Union Street, Portsmouth. 401-846-6789

Peckham FarmNot into cutting your own tree? Come by Peckham Farm and have it done for you. While you’re here, be sure not to miss the Christmas themed park, all decked out for the holidays – rumor is Santa will be making a few appearances. 1299 Wapping Road, Middletown. 401-847-2202 -Whitney Smith

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Not So Tiny AnymoreRehoboth’s own Liam Clancy once again stars in A Christmas Carol, presented by Trinity Repertory Company in Providence. His name may ring a few familiar Christmas bells, as he played Tiny Tim in last year’s presentation. However, this year Liam takes on the dual roles of Turkey Boy/ Young Scrooge. Only two years in, Liam has worked his way up to playing the younger version of the central character – perhaps the grown up Scrooge is somewhere in his future. The Rehoboth native and Palmer River Elemen-tary School student, though only ten, brings a big part to Director Michael Perlman’s piece. Don’t miss Liam and the rest of the cast performing this holiday tradition until the last day of December. 201 Washington Street, Providence; 401-351-4242, www.trini-tyrep.org -Whitney Smith

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Win Big in BristolThere are so many good, altruistic reasons to shop local, especially during the holidays. You’re support-ing local businesses and the towns where you live and work; your tax dollars go directly to the community; you’re likely finding unique gifts for people that you wouldn’t find at big box stores. But here’s one purely selfish reason to shop local: you could win thousands of dollars. The Downtown Bristol Merchants Associa-tion’s Snowflake Raffle is back again this year, and the stakes are huge. Here’s how it works: for every $25 purchase you make at a participating Bristol shop

between now and December 19, you’ll get a raffle ticket. The more you shop – and really, you have to shop this month anyway – the better your chances to win. The first place prize this year is $5000, second is $1000 and third is $500. Who couldn’t use that kind of windfall at this time of year? You must be pres-ent at the December 19 drawing to win, but with the carolers, hot chocolate, live entertainment and mer-rymaking that go with the winners being announced, that shouldn’t be too tough. Good luck and good shopping!

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Barrington Books and The Studio is as much a neighborhood store as it is your holiday shopping destination. Offering a great selection of gifts for everyone on your list. Featuring the complete line of Lilly Pulitzer stationery and gifts, Stonewall Kitchen, Rolf Glass, extraordinary gifts and toys by Brueder Trucks, BlaBla Dolls, Folkmanis Puppets and so much more. We even do the giftwrapping for you! Conveniently located in Barrington Shopping center.

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Stained Glass Emporium Nothing brightens up a home better than cus-tom stained glass. The Stained Glass Emporium creates colorful stained glass windows, lamps, ornaments and decorative pieces. They also supply the materials if you want to do your own project! Instructional classes, repair work and gift cards available.

69 Fall River Ave., Rehoboth, MA • 508 - 336 - 5455 • www.stained glass emporium.net

Feminine Fancies Day to evening, inside and out. Fabulous clothing,accessories, footwear, handbags, and luscious lingerie. Feminine Fancies meets all your holiday needs. Treat yourself with our cozy cashmere sweaters, scarfs, and robes in beautiful colors. Shop early for best selection!

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necessary as well, but we know better. This season, let’s get classy

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our taste buds in the holiday spirit. To help us, we’ve asked a few

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sugarplums to dance in our heads. Offer these at your next gath-

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Knit with Love

Nothing says Christmas like stockings hanging over the mantel and a roar-ing fire underneath. But wouldn’t it be so much more Christmas-y if those stockings were hand-knit with love? Hone your skills at Bella Yarns in War-ren, where they host open knit classes on Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8pm, and on Friday mornings from 10am-noon. Knitters of any skill level can walk in for a class, and get instruc-tion on any project you like – even an ambitious one like knitting stockings for all of the kids before December 24. Recently they’ve been showing off some adorable covers for glass ball ornaments. $12 per class, or $50 for six. 476 Main Street, Warren. 401-247-7243, www.bellayarns.com

Kid-Friendly Crafts

On December 7, the East Providence libraries are offering craft classes for kids (and kids of all ages). At the Riv-erside Branch, their craft class focuses on making Reindeer Ornaments. At the Rumford Branch, join your little ones in making a Santa Holiday Card Holder. After all, it’s not Christmas un-less you can get red and green glitter everywhere, right? Riverside: 475 Bull-ocks Point Avenue, East Providence. 401-433-4877. Rumford: 1392 Paw-tucket Avenue, East Providence. 401-434-8559. www.eastprovidencelibrary.org

Little Hands make Big Gifts

On December 5, let your kids spend the afternoon making holiday gifts that they’ll really be proud of as the Barrington Library hosts Funky Bead Playshop: A Jewelry-Making Workshop. There, they’ll get cre-ative when designing their own ear-rings, bracelets and chokers. The workshop doesn’t put a limit on how many pieces their tiny hands can make – and just think about how many grandmothers and aunts would proudly wear their creative creations. Earrings: $5 per pair. Bracelets and chokers: $10 each. 281 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1920. www.barringtonlibrary.org

Share your Perspective

Everyone is always saying that it’s the thought – and not the price tag – that counts when you’re giving gifts. With your more, shall we say, discerning relatives, that’s not always true. But you can’t go wrong by expressing your cre-ativity in a thoughtful way. This year, take a Join Dayo Camera Workshop at the Somerset Pub-lic Library to brush up your pho-tographic skills; then find your shot, frame your artwork and put it under the tree. It’s the perfect gift – trust me. Monday evenings. Free. 1464 County Street, Somer-set. 508-646-2829. www.somer-setpubliclibrary.org

Set it in Stone (or Clay)

If you’re really looking to boost your gift-giving points this year, consider letting your creative juices flow at an Adult Clay Workshop at Warren’s Mud-stone Studios. Thursday nights, walk in from 6-9pm and get a lesson in throwing clay – though maybe not at other people. Sessions also happen ev-ery Friday from 11am-3pm. Your picky mother can’t exactly complain about a serving platter that you sculpted, glazed and polished by hand, now can she? Let’s hope not. $15 per class. 30 Cutler Street, Warren. 401-297-9412. www.mudstonestudios.com

Keep your mind open

Here’s an option that helps everyone: Open Studio Saturdays at the War-ren Art Spot. Drop your kids off for a morning of fun, artful activities while you run errands, finish your Christ-mas shopping or make a quick trip to Santa’s Workshop. Then, decorate your house with their creations. This month, the open studio happens on December 11 from 10am-noon, but the Art Spot holds one of these sessions every month. Even if you’re miracu-lously done with all of your shopping and gift-wrapping, wouldn’t it be nice to spend a serene Saturday morning lingering over a latte? $15 per hour per child. 6 Child Street, Warren. 401-245-0190. www.warrenartspot.com

Put it All on the Table

Add a touch of the great

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for a Holiday Centerpiece

class. There you will learn

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traditional centerpiece

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Made with CareKeep it simple, artsy and local this holidayBy Dana rae Laverty

Are you fed up with buying Snuggies this holiday season? So over trying to find a parking spot at the mall, or God forbid, Toys ‘R Us? Take heed, smart shoppers. Luckily for you, the Bay hap-pens to be blessed with a bonanza of talented artists rolling out their one-of-a-kind treasures just in time for the holidays – and for you to find perfect, handcrafted gifts for all the little elves on your Christmas list.

From oil paintings to chunky rings, fine photography to mixed media, sculp-ture to art gourds (more on these later), our guide to artsy holiday shopping will show you how to fill your stockings this year without stepping foot – or wallet – in a chain store. Support your commu-nity, local artists and, most importantly, your sanity this year by shopping local. Thoughtful, handmade gifts without the hassle of big box stores: now, that’s a gift worth giving – to yourself.

Handmade for the Holidays at Sticks, Stones & Stars

This Westport gallery, which fea-

tures the work of 35 local artists,

has held a holiday show since first

opening three years ago. It’s their

way of showing people the im-

portance of shopping local, says

Charlie McConnell, who owns the

store with artist Wayne Fuerst.

This year the gallery will show-

case Fuerst’s pottery, along with

jewelry and sailor’s valentines

crafted by Westport artist Bar-

bara Chadwick. Shoppers will

find a broad spectrum of art-

work – everything from blown

glass to photography to fine art

paintings – with an even broader

price range: items in the gallery

start at $5 and run up to $2,000.

Through Dec. 24. Sticks, Stones &

Stars, 782 Main Road, Westport.

Monday and Tuesday, 11am to

4pm; Wednesday and Thursday,

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to 4pm. Free. 508-636-0888.

Portsmouth Arts Guild’s 4th Annual Holiday Show

Shoppers at this non-juried show will find a plethora of different styles; ev-erything from oils to watercolors to jewelry to photography will be on display at nice prices. Members try to keep their work under $200, notes Lois Erhartic, the group’s vice president. Smaller items like note cards, prints, clay pieces and jewelry will be show-cased during a one-day table sale on December 4 from 10am to 4pm.

Just because the show falls around the holidays, don’t expect to find only prints of snowflakes and the jolly old fat man decorating the guild’s walls. “This is art to be enjoyed and to decorate your home or office year-round,” Erhartic says. Through Dec. 19 at St. Paul’s Epis-copal Church Parish House, 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Hours: Thurs-day-Sunday, 1 to 5pm. Holiday table sale, Dec. 4, 10am to 4pm. Free. 401-293-5ART, www.portsmouthartsguild.org.

Artful Gifts for the Holidays

First established in 1956, the Greater Fall River Art Association resides in a stately mansion in the Highlands sec-tion of Fall River. The roomy home-stead – with three floors and five dif-ferent artists’ studios – will be able to hold the many treasures created by the group’s 60 members and invited artists for its annual holiday show.

There’s no limit on the size or price of the pieces, says the group’s president, Tiago Finato, so expect the unexpect-ed. Work will include ceramics, jewelry, postcards, drawings, paintings, histori-cal documents, photography and more. “You can buy something very special and handmade,” explains Sheila Olivei-ra, the group’s gallery coordinator. “It’s thoughtful giving.” Through Jan. 2. 80 Belmont Street, Fall River. Free admis-sion and gift wrapping. Hours: Wednes-day, 9am to noon; Friday, 9am to 4pm; Sunday, noon to 3pm. Open 11am to 4pm on Dec. 4 as part of the city’s His-toric House Tour. 508-673-7212, www.greaterfallriverartassoc.org.

Christmas Art Show and Sale

On the weekend of December 10-12, the Bristol Art Gallery will open its doors for a Christmas Art Show and Sale. Housed in what was once the Belvedere Hotel, the gallery has been restored to its original splendor and boasts period furniture alongside its fine paintings, many detailing New England’s salty and hauntingly rugged landscapes.

Not only will you be able to buy an original work of art from a rising talent or nationally known artist, but you’ll be helping homeless animals as well. Twen-ty-five percent of the cost of each work will be donated to the Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter, according to gal-lery owner Nancy Pritchard. All paintings will be priced under $250, with works varying from 11x14 to miniatures. Dec. 10-12. Bristol Art Gallery, 423 Hope Street, Bristol. Free. Hours: 11am to 5pm. 401-396-9699, www.bristolartgallery.net.

“Winter Fantasy” and Holiday open House

For her themed holiday show, Hope Gal-lery owner Anita Trezvant gave 14 guest and artist members free rein to interpret their thoughts on a winter fantasy. The resulting artwork will be priced from $35 to $1,800, and will range in size from miniature to 24x36. Expect a wide range of styles at the show; everything from oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media fine art to pottery, glass, and art gourds (gourds that are hollowed out, dried to a wooden hardness and elabo-rately decorated) will be on display.

In addition, Trezvant will hold a Holiday Open House and Fundraiser on December 10-12, with 10 percent of the proceeds going to the East Bay Food Pantry. Visitors are encour-aged to bring a non-perishable food item to the event. Through Dec. 24. Open House: Dec. 10-12. Hours: Tues-day-Thursday, noon to 5pm; Friday and Saturday, noon to 6pm; Sunday, noon to 4pm. Hope Gallery, 435 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-396-9117, www.hopegalleryfineartfinecraft.com.

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Linden Place500 Hope Streetthe trade winds have been used by captains of sailing ships to cross the world’s oceans for centuries. They enabled the expansion of European empires into the Americas, and the establishment of trade routes across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

During this year of 2010, Linden Place is celebrating its 200th anniversary. To mark the end of this special year we are choosing the decorating theme “A Trade Winds Christmas” for our holiday season.

A committee, under the artistic direction of land-scape architect Daniel Wallace from Newton, MA, and members of the Bristol Garden Club will showcase an interpretation of the theme.

Of the multitude of influences that have impacted the culture of Bristol and Linden Place during the past two centuries, the most important are the town’s location on Narragansett Bay, its access to the Trade Winds and its development as a significant trading port.

During Bristol’s history, ships from this town

went out over the seas trading home grown produce, rum and cotton cloth and in exchange brought back molasses, coffee, cotton, silk, fruit, spices and particularly slaves, traded for goods on the coast of Africa. After the Revolution and into the 1800s, the wealth created by the “Triangle Trade” for Bristolians is reflected in the flamboyantly opulent style of Linden Place, which today remains as an prominent reminder of that period in the town’s history.

In 1834, nearly 25 years after Linden Place was com-pleted, William Henry D. Wolf enlisted his architect, Russell Warren, to return and add the lovely Gothic octagonal solarium to the south end of the mansion. At the time, this type of structure was very trendy in Britain and Europe. In addition, collecting specimen trees and plants to fill these rooms was in vogue. The Solarium will be a special focal point this year and will feature tropical plants and decorations that might have been carried into Bristol on the Trade Winds.

dear Visitors,

Welcome to Linden Place! We are thrilled that you could join us during our bicentennial year for our “Homes for the Holidays” house tour.

The families who occupy these wonderful dwellings have our undying gratitude for their willingness to open their doors for your viewing pleasure in support of Lin-den Place. We also give our sincere thanks to the Homes Committee: Alfred Brazil, Mary Millard, David Harrington, Catherine Wallace, Daniel Wallace, Pam Meyer, and the Bristol Garden Club. We are also grate-ful to our loyal volunteers who generously give of their time.

On behalf of the Linden Place family, I thank you for your support and I wish you a wonderful holiday season!

Jim Connell, Executive Director Linden Place

tour tiPs & notes• After you’ve checked in at Linden Place, feel

free to begin the tour at any of the homes listed. It isn’t necessary to visit the homes in numerical order and tickets are valid for the entire day.

• Restrooms are located in the ballroom at Linden Place and refreshments are being served fireside in the ballroom.

• Retain your ticket. It must be presented at each property.

• The Linden Place Museum Store will be open during Homes Tour and throughout the holiday season.

For more on these and other homes, visit www.LindenPlace.org

Bristol Historical Society10 Court Street visitors were delighted by the old town jail during our last Homes Tour. In keeping with our Trade Winds theme, there will be 18th and 19th Century China Trade related items from the Historical Society’s important collection. Inmates who were housed here in centuries past would be invited to enjoy Christmas supper with the jailer and his family.

Rulon-Miller Residence20 High Streetthis lovely home is located in the heart of downtown Bristol. An elegant 1929 brick Colonial Revival, this private residence boasts 4 bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace, updated eat-in kitchen with French doors to an outdoor terrace, and an ad-ditional screened in porch. The property is currently for sale through Harper Ramos Realty.

The Williams Grant Inn154 High Streeta beautiful five-bay Colonial Federal-style home, the Inn features charming and individualized, sometimes whimsical, guest room decor located along tree-lined High Street in quiet south Bristol. There are seven fireplaces and two beehive ovens. As you stroll through this home, notice the unique hand-painted decorations that adorn the entire kitchen and entry hall. The home’s decor includes antiques, oriental and folk art, and a mural of Bristol Harbor in the front hall. The Poehlers, Warren and Diane, redecorate the inn every year, and have re-cently added attractive new landscaping and a patio area and fishpond.

Mt. Hope Farm250 Metacome Avenue this beautiful seaside farm was purchased as Mount Hope Lands at Windsor Castle in 1677 by Nathaniel Byfield, first judge of the vice admiralty court. Scattered throughout the lovely pastoral scene are magnificent buildings, several of which house guests. Return and stay at Mt. Hope, where you’ll enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of this seaside estate once home to a beer magnate and featured in Stephen Spielberg’s film Amistad.

The Millner Family2 Beach Roadthis shingle-style home was originally built in 1908 with major renovations completed by the Milner’s in 2003. The home was designed by Gregory Snider Architects. The family consists of Kara and David, their three children (Teo, age 10, Elise, 7 and Frieda, 2), their beloved dog, Delli, two guinea pigs and several fish and crayfish. The Milner’s had fun with their decorating style this year, with a festive and family friendly theme. The Milners look forward to the holidays as a special time to visit with friends and extended family. A sweet tooth runs in this family and traditional Christmas treats they like to make include gingersnap cookies and caramels.

The Grossman Residence19 Surf Drive set on a 300 foot frontage of Narragansett Bay, this 1983 Cape Cod style home has floor to ceiling windows and Connecticut blue stone fram- ing the facade. A 64 foot deck on the back of the house provides a multiple seating area to enjoy views of the water. Pam and Bill built this home themselves on land that was once part of the Tobin Farm. They, their two children and dog Barney have been the only occupants of the house. Deco-rations collected for many years fill the Grossman home at Christ-mastime. One mantle contains the Charles Dickens set of Byer’s Choice carolers. The two Christmas trees hold many traditional family favorites. The dining room table will be set for din-ner using Pam’s set of Lenox holiday dinnerware. Spode china and glassware will be displayed in the recently updated kitchen which overlooks the wa-ter. Additionally, they will have their traditional nutcrackers scattered throughout the house and their favorite Annalee Santa will be greeting guests!

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Rehoboth Trading Company is a store with benefits. Inside, this modern twist on a general store sells country-inspired art and gifts, and owner Mike Messenger stocks his shelves with goods almost ex-clusively from local artists. “Whene we started this, we started with two different local vendors,” says store manager Patricia Ressler. “Now we have 18. They’re all basically from Dighton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Attleboro.” Among the great finds at Rehoboth Trading Company: local photography (Adam Latham takes photographs of old buildings and captures the history of Rehoboth); soy candles made “right down the street,” Patricia says; handmade pot-tery from local women.

So what’s the aforementioned benefit, you ask? An in-house art-ist with a very cool philosophy. Pa-tricia, the store manager, is also The Painted Lady. While she used to have her own storefront for her artful re-cycling business, she now shares the Rehoboth Trading Company space and creates her art there. “I find old furniture and I restore it,” Patricia says. “I make it shabby chic, what-ever it takes to bring it back to life again.” She emphasizes reusing the furniture that you have and making it new again. “People come in and say, I have an old dresser like that, can you do that to mine? I’m trying to get people to recycle their own furniture, instead of buying new to just use what they have.”

This same recycling ethos is present in other artist repre-sented at the store. “We have a woman, Sue Hurley, who loves to sew - so she recycles vintage materials into really cool pock-etbooks, hats and aprons,” Patricia says. Another local man takes silver-plated silverware and makes windchimes and jew-elry and bud vases out of them. “There are so many cool things out there. It’s really starting to click, where people are rethink-ing what they have. It’s starting to come together now.”

But the social awareness doesn’t end there. Rehoboth Trading Company also sells the works of BRASS, which is an art organization in Warren that focuses on helping mentally disabled people improve their lives. “It’s great,” Patricia says, “because the person who sells the piece gets a little bit of a paycheck, and the rest goes to sup-port the organization.” They also sell goods from Refocus, which is another organization for adults with disabilities. “One of my pottery women does a class there, and their work is here,” Patricia says. The good karma of this funky store is clear – but simply finding unique and fun items is a great reason to shop there. Patricia says, “you don’t al-ways have to go to the mall. You can come in here and find some cool, one of a kind things.” 464 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth. 508-252-3408.

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Head to Partners Village Store in Westport on December 11 for their Holiday Open House. Partners, which is part café, part bookstore, part boutique and part gourmet shop, already gives you plenty of reasons to shop there. But during the day-long festivities, you can enjoy hot cider, delicious edibles, kids crafts, book signings and more. Why head to a big box store when holiday shop-ping can be this much fun? 865 Main Road, Westport. 508-636-2572. www.partnersvillagestore.com

Revival in Bristol is a boutique that specializes in funky gift and home items that really exude a per-sonal touch. What you might not know is that the store takes it one – well, make it two – steps further: by offering free, gorgeous gift wrapping and free de-livery in the East Bay. That’s right – free delivery. If that’s not the perfect personal touch, then I don’t know what is. 227 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-396-9806. www.revivalbristolri.com

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How did you get started as a personal stylist?I’m proud to say I’m one of the only certified image consultants and per-sonal brand strategists in Rhode Island. After 15 years working for Fortune 500 companies, I decided I wanted some-thing more: a career that combined my passion for fashion and business and satisfied my desire to inspire others to succeed. This inspired me to receive certifications from the Association of Image Consultants International, Lon-don Image Institute, Institute of Im-age Communications in New York and Reach Communications Consulting. My dream came true in 2008 when I launched Elevé, a corporate image and personal branding consulting business. I dedicate my days to helping people feel good about themselves. There is nothing better than helping people achieve the success they deserve while looking and feeling their best.

How do you liven up a woman’s style while keeping in mind her personal taste?I encourage women to step out of their comfort zone and embrace a style that’s truly theirs. This can be accom-plished easily by adding more color or wearing different fabric combinations. So many women stick to black or neu-tral colors because they are safe. Mix-ing unique color or fabric combinations kicks it up a notch. Try mixing a rich cranberry color with deep pumpkin or combine corduroy with sheer chiffon.

What are the common problems or misconceptions women have about their wardrobes?Most women only wear about 20 percent of their wardrobe. They get

stuck in a rut and wear the same things over and over again. They may hold onto pieces thinking they will come back in style or wait until they lose weight so certain favorites fit again. My advice is to stop the mad-ness. So many women have too many things in their closets that they are missing stylish mix-and-match op-portunities. I have had many laughs with my clients as we purge the ques-tionable items from their closets. Be brave and get rid of pieces that don’t fit or clothes that you honestly no longer wear. If they are still in good shape, donate them to local nonprofit organizations like Dress for Success Rhode Island. It’s like therapy for your wardrobe, closet and you. Plus, you’ll have more room.

What are the essential clothing items every woman must have in her closet?Every woman should have these basic pieces: a perfect-fitting black pant, a blazer in an interesting cut or fabric, a little black dress, black pencil skirt, crisp white shirt (not a typical button down, but one in an interesting style), a super fitting designer jean and at least one cashmere sweater.

What are some easy clothing combi-nations to make it appear like we wear a new outfit every day?Mixing and matching is key here. If you have basic slacks, change up the tops, accessories and shoes to make a num-ber of different looking outfits. For ex-ample: Most professionals have a black suit in their closet. Don’t be afraid to mix it up. Monday wear it with a ruf-fled top and leopard heels. Tuesday, wear the pants with a different top and belted cardigan and add a color-

ful shoe. Wednesday wear the jacket, push up the sleeves and pair it with a pencil skirt and a trendy necklace.

What is the easiest way to jazz up a boring outfit?Accessories are the way to go: scarves are still very big right now. Try a velvet scarf or a statement necklace. Both can transform a boring outfit in seconds.

Do you have advice for a quick solu-tion from a day in the office to a night out?The little black dress is one of the easiest ways to go from day to eve-ning. Pair it with a jacket or long car-digan for the office. For evening, wear the dress alone, but add a pair of trend-setting heels and statement jewelry. Or go edgy and top it off with a hot leather jacket and booties.

What are some simple ways to make your wardrobe current for this winter?Shoes and accessories are quick and easy ways to update your ward-robe. Animal print is a huge trend this season. Adding a shoe, scarf, glove or belt in animal print is an easy and inex-pensive way to update your look. Cau-

tion: Never overdo a trend. Head-to-toe animal print is a definite don’t.

What’s this season’s must-have look? What about the hot accessory?There are quite a few comebacks from last season, which is a relief for the wal-let. The boyfriend jacket is back. Leg-gings and skinny jeans are showing up everywhere. Scarves are still a must-have item and military is huge. My advice is to incorporate one or two trends and give it a twist, like a military jacket in gray, navy or black instead of typical green. Pair it with a skinny jean for the weekend or pencil skirt for the office. Necklaces and brace-lets with metals and jewels are still hot too. Headbands are big, but reserved for the younger set, and fur pieces are entering the scene as well. The bottom line is, there are many trends to choose from, but embrace what works for your specific body shape and style and you can’t go wrong.

Margaret Batting is the owner of Elevé Image Consulting and the only certified image consultant and personal brand strategist in Rhode Island. www.eleve-style.com.

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As the saying goes, every man’s home is his castle. Of course, in most cases, we’re talking figuratively, not lit-erally. The exception is the Leach Fam-ily, who bought Malbone Castle in 1995, joining a legacy of well-heeled propri-etors of the oldest privately owned es-tate in Newport.

Set on 17 rolling acres dotted with one of the nation’s largest private col-lections of beech trees, the original Malbone Hall dated back to the mid-1700s, named for Colonel Godfrey Mal-bone, who made the home his coun-try estate. The manse was destroyed in a chimney fire in 1766 – allegedly on the same evening General George Washington was a dinner party guest.

According to the current homeowner, Washington and Malbone were friends, dating back to their time spent in Vir-ginia. Malbone made his fortune priva-teering, and the Leach family confirms the existence of a much-rumored tun-nel that once led to Narragansett Bay (now blocked in). “They used to bring in contraband through there. [Mal-bone] was the biggest ship merchant,” says the homeowner. By sneaking in weapons and slaves, the magnate avoided paying customs duties and grew his shipping fortune.

The estate was resurrected by attor-ney Jonathan Prescott Hall and his wife, wealthy New Yorkers who commis-sioned Alexander Jackson Davis, best

known for designing Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Italianate buildings, in 1848. Builders used pink sandstone to create a solid Gothic-style estate, says the homeowner, adding that the color-rich stained glass was created by William J. Bolton, a preeminent stained glass manufacturer. Since then, according to the Leach family, owners have included the Lorillard and Bailey families – which explains the multitude of “LB” insignias carved in wooden de-tails, including elaborate ceiling mold-ings, throughout the home.

Black and white photos scattered throughout the home dating back more than 60 years show the grand entry virtually unchanged. A strikingly

wide stairway cascades down from the second floor to the foyer, opposite the sitting room. Inside the foyer sits a stunning grandfather clock by Provi-dence clockmaker Walter Durfee, cus-tom made for the St. Aubin family, re-plete with “SA” carved in the center. It was once housed in the family’s multi-million dollar Watch Hill estate, which was bequeathed to Bishop Francis Keough, the fourth bishop of the Dio-cese of Providence, following the ho-meowner’s death in 1942. (Incidentally, the homeowner’s niece was left linens, and her brother, sterling.) Later, the Diocese sold the estate and all of its contents, which is how the Leach Fam-ily acquired the still-working stunner.

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In the living room, awash in soft pink and boasting an original white parquet ceiling, there’s another piece with rich Rhode Island history: a piano that en-tertained revelers at the Turks Head Club. Once located on the top floor of the Turks Head Building, the club crowned the historic 16-story office building in the heart of Providence’s Financial District.

Floor to ceiling, hand-carved, ornate wood hearths are found in the living room, parlor and both dining rooms, and intricate parquet flooring with di-verse patterning is found throughout. One of the upstairs bedrooms houses a seven-piece wood bedroom set that once belonged to James Michael Cur-ley, Boston’s beloved four-term mayor who also served in the U.S. House of Representatives and as Governor of Massachusetts. One of the Leach Fam-ily’s more quirky pieces is an oil-on-canvas portrait of famed American columnist Ann Landers that came from the Landers family estate. “The funni-

est thing is that someone was here who knows her granddaughter very well,” says the homeowner. “So I said, ‘If her granddaughter wants it, I’d be happy to give it to her.’”

These coincidences can happen when you entertain as much as the ho-meowner does, opening the doors of the castle to nonprofit and charitable organizations for fundraisers and gath-erings, including the Aquidneck Land Trust, the American Heart Association, the Junior League of Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary and the American Red Cross. They have hosted United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and anthropolo-gist/conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall. The walls of the northernmost parlor act as the home’s chronological and social record, with framed news clippings and social pag-es mounted throughout. As the Leach family continues to share the architec-tural gem with the community, the cas-tle’s centuries-old legacy will carry on.

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Why, oh why, did I have that last drink? Or that many drinks? Or that combination of drinks? Because it was awesome, and clearly the best choice at that moment. Another familiar mo-ment: death by headache; the primal urge to hibernate in a cool, dark place; gastrointestinal fireworks; sensitivity to… everything. Hangover remedies range from the promising to the odd to the downright disgusting. With the holidays – and their merrymaking traps – approaching as fast as Santa’s sleigh, it can’t hurt to have a stock-ing full of tricks to give your spiritless self a boost. I’ve polled boozehounds (read: my friends) far and wide for a beginner’s hangover curative list – but really, if these don’t work, you only have yourself to blame.

HELLO HYDRATION If there’s one undisputable hangover remedy it’s hydration. Add whatever other fluids you’ve lost to all that (al-legedly) poisonous alcohol, the bot-tom line is you need to replenish and revive. Water is an obvious choice, but even better is something with a little sugar and some electrolytes. Try Gatorade (I swear by lemon lime, but most people go red), V8 juice, and fruit juices with Vitamin C – an enzyme that breaks down alcohol for faster relief. Consider Pedialyte popsicles an early Christmas pres-ent. Then there’s coffee. On the one hand, it’s a diuretic. On the other, caffeine constricts the dilated blood vessels in your throbbing head. Start with a small amount and save the Venti for another day.

TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT – OR IF YOU CAN EAT, WHAT TO EATMost people drag themselves to their local diner to gorge on grease after a big night out. Science shows that grease can delay the absorption of

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GO NATURALDo you go to bed with painkillers and bottled water by your bedside? Me too. But maybe we shouldn’t. Side effects can be magnified with alcohol in your system, so avoid painkillers if possible. If you just rolled your eyes, then use only as-pirin or ibuprofen, and not acet-aminophen-based pills like Tylenol. Vitamins, especially in the B class like B6 and B12, have been cited as helpful as well. Remember that taking painkillers or vitamins of any kind on an empty stomach is asking for it, so grab a cracker. SWEAT IT OUTApparently there are people who ac-tually do this: exercise to sweat out last night’s fun, along with its toxins. I’m less likely to jog – and by that I mean I can’t conceive of a situation where I would ever go running while hungover – than to try yoga, anoth-er exercise-based remedy. Routines that focus on body twists are best to encourage detoxification. You can also skip the sweat and go straight to the shower, which will help to relax your muscles and remind you that you haven’t died.

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The Sunnyside is nestled against the banks of the Warren River, and, true to its name, sunlight pours in through the tall New England windows that line the gleaming white dining room. We sat in the heated outdoor porch on a tem-perate fall day, basking in the warmth of a space heater and the ocean-tinged air. The smells wafting out of the open kitchen were magnificent, and, salivat-ing mightily, I asked our server to bring out our orders as quickly as they were prepared – and then proceeded to rattle off a half-dozen of my desires. It

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First up was a simple wood grilled grapefruit with Wishing Stone Farm honey ($3.50). If you’ve never had a grilled grapefruit with a touch of honey, you’re missing out. The honey and caramelized sugar lend a depth of flavor to the grapefruit that is nothing short of outstanding.

Fast on its heels came pumpkin, pe-can and Craisin pancakes ($11): three lush, steaming pancakes made of a spicy pumpkin batter with tender nuts and fruit sprinkled throughout. At first cut, they seem undercooked, but it’s really that the batter is moist and melts in your mouth. The syrup, from Two Old Saps Sugar Works in Bristol, VT, is light, barely viscous, and sinks gleefully into the thick and savory pan-cakes. It’s almost too much to handle.

I’d eaten two of them before I realized I’d taken much more than a bite.

For our purposes, though, those were just appetizers (though they are certainly a meal in any other scenario). My “dinner” companion went a lunchy route and chose the wood-grilled herb-rubbed shrimp with arugula salad and aioli ($14), while I went for a more traditional breakfast with the wood-grilled flank steak and eggs with home fries, toast and lemon Hollan-daise ($14). We also ordered another brunch entree, the “wild” turkey hash, with two poached eggs and Hollanda-ise ($12), and a side of the “please let us try it even though it’s not a side on the menu” Red Flannel (beet) Hash. Call us gluttons if you wish, but you try going to The Sunnyside and not drool-ing over every dish.

The shrimp were spectacular. It’s not easy to get shrimp to truly taste like anything (even for great chefs – I’ve had amazingly expensive dinners where the shrimp were barely flavored), but these were deeply flavorful, zesty and herby. The arugula salad came with halved red and yellow heirloom tomatoes, a vinegary dressing that complemented the bitter lettuce, and some slices of buttery toasted crostini – basically any combination of which made for a deli-cious bite.

My steak came sliced, cooked pre-cisely to medium rare, and spiced with a tangy barbecue rub that called to mind every great steak and eggs dish I’ve ever had. It was a simple dish, by Sunnyside standards, but the lemon Hollandaise was remarkable, and I had to resist the urge to pour it on everything.

The turkey hash, too, was an emi-nently pleasant mash of mushrooms, chives and red potatoes with a creamy taste and texture that was irresistible in conjunction with the other plates. The runny yolks of the poached, farm fresh eggs spread throughout the dish and brought the flavors together into a more cohesive whole.

Perhaps the highlight of a meal full of highlights was the Red Flannel Hash. I’m a beet lover, but this hash went well beyond your average beets and entered the realm of the sublime. I’m not even sure how to describe it. It was savory and sweet, but beyond that, it must be tasted to be believed. I took an order home simply to prove to my friends that it exists.

Our breakfast was extensive, but by no means is The Sunnyside an expen-sive excursion. It’s fine dining food for a great value, and thoughtfully topped off by the fact that they give you Dum-Dums (the lollipops) with the check. Any chef who can come up with this menu and execute these dishes like Joe Simone does, then toss you a couple of lollipops at the end of the meal, can be called nothing less than brilliant. You’re going to want to go to this restaurant as soon as you can. Trust me on that.

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One of the finest restaurants in the recently-affirmed State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Bristol’s De-Wolf Tavern is a model of diversity. Chef Sai Viswanath’s menu combines fine In-dian spices with new American cuisine, much of it cooked in exotic charcoal Tandoor ovens. The restaurant’s down-stairs room offers casual tavern dining, their upstairs is elegant fine dining, and outside is classic New England al fresco dining.

None of that qualifies as news, unless you’ve been living under a rock since DeWolf opened in 2004. What is news is that on Sunday, December 19, DeWolf will be having yet another of its excel-lent wine dinners. This time around, the theme is Spanish wines – so expect to quaff some interesting and unusual vari-etals such as grenache, tempranillo, and tinta del pais. Chef Sai will be presenting a tapas influenced menu to match the Spanish theme. The event will begin at 6:30pm with a brief reception, and tick-ets are $50 apiece, with wine and food included. 259 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-254-2005, www.dewolftavern.com

SOUTHERN COMFORT >> Dickey’s Bar-becue Pit is bringing a little bit of Texas to the Bay State with a new franchise just opened in Seekonk, the first of its kind in New England. Coming out of Dallas, Dickey’s has been around since 1941 (its first store is still operational), and has grown to about 120 franchises nationwide.

“The concept is casual fast food, Tex-as style barbecue,” says Seekonk res-taurant owner Doug Comoli. “We have

some inside seating as well, and do a lot of catering, as well as offer family packs of all our meats and sides.”

Their brisket, pork, and ribs are smoked for 18 hours and slathered with a special sauce that Doug could tell me nothing about – not if I wanted to see my family again, that is. His favorite offering at Dickey’s? “I’m partial to the brisket,” he says, “but everything is great. This is entirely different from just barbecue sauce on meat on a grill – it’s a whole different animal.” Well, the animal is the same – hopefully – but the end result is a cut above. 20 Commerce Way, Seekonk. 508-336-6200, www.dickeys.com.

LIvE! TONIGHT! >> There are already plenty of good reasons to patronize Billy’s in Barrington. With one of the town’s mere three liquor licenses, an in-expensive and diverse dinner menu, and the staying power to keep locals coming in a constant stream since its opening in April of 2009, Billy’s is a redoubtable force on the local food scene.

But success hasn’t made owner Bill Dessel complacent by any stretch. So now, every other Saturday, Billy’s will be offering up live musical entertainment to freshen up their dining experience.

On December 4 they’ll welcome Matt Colasanti, who plays radio friendly, pop-py, verse-chorus-verse sort of songs that families can enjoy together. December 19 will see Nathaniel Johnson come to town, playing his spacey, more instru-mental tunes, that are sure to appeal to a crowd of music lovers. 286 Maple Av-enue, Barrington. 401-289-2888, www.billysllc.com

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BEEHIvE CAFÉ 10 Franklin Street; 401-396-9994. Everything at this indepen-dent coffee shop, from breads to Euro-pean-style espresso drinks, is made by hand (including the mayo) and under $10. It’s a must-try for breakfast or lunch. BL $

DEWOLF TAvERN 259 Thames Street, Bristol; 401-254-2005. Set in a historic stone warehouse, DeWolf Tavern offers casual dining and drinks on its outdoor patio. An elegant upstairs dining area serves contemporary American cuisine by acclaimed Chef Sai. D $$-$$$

GREEN EGGS 576 Metacom Avenue; 401-254-3443. Get a delicious breakfast with fresh, wholesome ingredients and a side of whimsy. Enjoy an omelette, or savor childhood all over again with a triple-decker peanut butter and banana sandwich. BBr $

JACKYS GALAXIE 383 Metacom Av-enue; 401-253-8818. Jackie’s offers an eclectic taste of Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Cambodian and Viet-namese. Enjoy traditional recipes com-bined with modern technique and flair for a unique dining experience. LD $-$$

PERSIMMON 31 State Street; 401-254-7474. Regionally and nationally praised, Persimmon is a modern restaurant that serves seasonal American cuisine, such as crispy-skinned Long Island duck breast, offshore cod filet and assiette of young rabbit. D $$-$$$

East Providence

BLOUNT CLAM SHACK AT CRESCENT PARK 684 Bullocks Point Ave; 401-628-0485. Located at Crescent Park by the famous carousel, this clam shack offers clam cakes, chowder, fried clams, even Gifford’s Ice Cream, all in a casual, family friendly atmosphere. LD $

HORTON’S SEAFOOD 809 Broadway; 401-434-3116. Enjoy the finest of fresh seafood at this family-owned-and-oper-ated restaurant. Horton’s is famous for their fried clams and fish and chips, and

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ICHIGO ICHIE 5 Catamore Boulevard; 401-435-8989. The name roughly trans-lates as “one encounter in a lifetime,” but you’ll want to visit again and again for the enchanting Japanese décor, and of course, the sushi and hibachi menus. LD $$

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THE BARN 15 Main Street; 401-635-2985. Serving up creative breakfast fare, The Barn is open seven days a week. Their Johnnycakes are the stuff of legend. Make sure to try their other locally in-spired dishes, like the Westport River Omelet or Eggs Blackstone. B$

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MELvILLE GRILLE 1 Lagoon Road; 401-683-4400. The Melville Grille is a wa-terfront restaurant that showcases the beauty of New England seaside dining in a lighthearted environment. They of

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CAMILLE’S 71 Bradford Street; 401- 751-4812. For world-class dining on Federal Hill, Camille’s offers classic Italian mixed with creative cuisine like their Crudo menu. Dine al fresco on the Roman Gar-den Patio and enjoy live entertainment on weekends. LD $$-$$$

McFADDEN’S 52 Pine Street; 401-861-1782. For an after-work drink over appe-tizers, great pub food while watching a game or a sophisticated, eclectic dinner, McFadden’s is a lively and comfortable place to be. LD $-$$$

NEW RIvERS 7 Steeple Street; 401-751-0350. Long considered one of Provi-dence’s finest restaurants, the James Beard Award-nominated New Rivers serves creative New American cuisine with an emphasis on local, seasonal in-gredients in an intimate setting. D $$-$$$

PARKSIDE 76 South Main Street; 401-331-0003. Chef/owner Steven Daven-port’s Parkside offers innovative foods ranging from spicy crab cakes to Grilled Tenderloin and Portobello salad. The menu also includes creative pasta dish-es and Parkside’s signature rotisserie meat. LD $-$$

TASTE OF INDIA 221 Wickenden Street; 401-421-4355. Providence’s first Indian restaurant delivers on its promise of serving real (and really delicious) Indian cuisine, with seafood delicacies and Tan-doori specialties, made with authentic In-dian spices. LD $-$$

WATERPLACE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 1 Financial Way; 401-272-1040. With its gorgeous views of Waterplace Park, this stylish eatery is guaranteed to please. The chic, sensible menu offers award-winning eclectic and New Ameri-can food with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. LD $$-$$$

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KP GRILLE 481 Winthrop St (Route 44); 508-336-7773. Although it’s changed names through the years, KP Grille’s address has remained a clas-sic diner spot since 1947. More upscale than most diners, with a classy feel and friendly staff, this spot has the freshest

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1149 EAST 965 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk; 508-336-1149; also 1149 Division Street, Warwick/East Greenwich line; 401-884-1149. Metropolitan chic comes to the suburbs – its second location, no less – at this super stylish restaurant with a raw bar, outstanding menu and some of the best cocktails around. LD $-$$$

BONEYARD BARBECUE AND SALOON 540 Central Avenue; 508-761-6855. From tender, juicy pulled pork to full and half racks of ribs to chicken wings with over 30 sauces to choose from, Boneyard will satisfy your appetite for food and fun. LD $-$$

BUCA DI BEPPO 353 Highland Avenue; 508-336-4204. Dine with family and friends while enjoying the Italian tradi-tions of food, friendship and hospitality. Buca di Beppo’s dishes are served fam-ily style and are meant to be shared. LD $-$$

OLD GRIST MILL TAvERN 390 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk; 508-336-8460. Built in 1745, the Old Grist Mill offers classic New England dishes to match the atmosphere. Come to the river’s edge for legendary crab cakes and lobster. LD $-$$$

TITO’S CANTINA 1379 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk; 508-336-2400. 651 West Main Road, Middletown; 401-8494222. Old Mexico is alive and well at Tito’s. Famous for their homemade salsa, Tito’s provides authentic Mexican cuisine using fresh ingredients in a fun, friendly setting. LD $-$$

TOTI’S GRILL AND PIzzERIA RESTAU-RANT 373 Taunton Avenue; 508-336-6399. For classic pizza and hearty fare in a family friendly atmosphere, visit Toti’s. You’ll find everything from specialty piz-zas and sandwiches, to souvlaki, steaks and even breakfast. BLD $-$$

Somerset

MA RAFFA’S 1142 County Street; 508-324-0909. Featuring all of your Italian favorites, Ma Raffa’s serves up an impres-sive menu of appetizers, pizzas and hot sandwiches. Remember them for party platters as well. LD $-$$


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FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 117 County Street; 508-672-9356. It’s al-ways a fiesta at this authentic restau-rant. If Mexican is what you crave, this is the place to be. All dishes are pre-pared from the freshest ingredients by their expert chefs. LD $-$$

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TICKLE’S TEA ROOM 2219 Grand Army Highway (Rte. 6); 508-379-0717. A cozy spot for tasty meals, Tickle’s features a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches and quiche. Enjoy a classic and delicious Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, or a fresh Apple Walnut Salad. L $

KENT’S RESTAURANT 1675 Grand Army Highway; 508-672-9293. Enjoy delicious homemade chowder & clam cakes, fish & chips, porterhouse steak, T-bones, filets and more. A great place for the whole family, Kent’s offers daily takeout, avail-able seven days a week from their take-out window. LD $-$$

Tiverton

BOAT HOUSE 227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton; 401-624-6300. Enjoy views of the Sakonnet River as you sample fresh seafood and local produce. Their award-winning clam chowder and prime waterfront location make this a quintessential New England restau-rant. D $-$$$

FOUR CORNERS GRILLE 3481 Main Road; 401-624-1510. Nestled in Tiverton’s historic Four Corners village, this grille features traditional, flavorful cuisine in a quaint country setting perfect for a lei-surely lunch or family dinner. LD $$

STONE BRIDGE RESTAURANT 1848 Main Road; 401-625-5780. Enjoy a vari-ety of fresh seafood, homemade pasta, prime steaks & chops and Greek & Italian favorites. Sit at their full bar, take in the warm atmosphere and enjoy excellent service. LD $-$$$

Warren

BLOUNT CLAM SHACK 353 Water Street; 401-245-3210. Located on War-ren’s historic waterfront, this clam shack

offers favorites like their Fish Reuben or Giant Lobster Roll in a causal, family friendly atmosphere. Now serving beer and wine. LD $

STELLA BLUES 50 Miller Street; 401-289-0349. This upscale pub and self-proclaimed “edgy eatery” mixes eclectic fare and exciting live music. Their en-closed porch offers great views of the Warren River. LD $-$$

SUNNYSIDE 267 Water Street; 401-247-1200. Daytime dining goes gour-met. Featuring innovative dishes and local ingredients served in a refined but relaxed atmosphere, this cozy waterfront favorite brings nighttime sophistication into the sunshine. BBrL $-$$

WHARF TAvERN 215 Water Street; 401-245-5043. True to its name, the Wharf Tavern serves fresh seafood, lobster and steaks with a beautiful view of the bay. This family-owned restaurant is dedicat-ed to “great food at fair prices.” BBrLD $-$$$

Westport

BACK EDDY 1 Bridge Road; 508-636-6500. A delicious local food delight, en-joy one of their mouthwatering signature entrees like the wood grilled swordfish, balsamic braised pork & tomatoes, or the pan roasted monkfish. LD $-$$

BITTERSWEET FARM 438 Main Road; 508-636-0085. Situated on 29 pictur-esque acres, Bittersweet Farm is the perfect place to spend a romantic eve-ning or to host a large party. Choose New England comfort food in the Tav-ern, or have a fine dining experience in the Dining Room. BrLD $-$$$

THE BAYSIDE 1253 Horseneck Road; 508-636-5882. Serving lunch and din-ner daily and breakfast on the weekends, The Bayside is the first certified green restaurant in Massachusetts. Choose from locally sourced seafood, vegetarian options, homemade desserts and more. BLD$-$$

MARGUERITE’S 778 Main Road; 508-636-3040. Chef Trafford Kane infuses classic New England comfort food with the flair of the Southwest and California. It’s no wonder Marguerite’s boasts about their “fresh ingredients, fresh air, fresh food.” BLD $-$$


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FROM PREVIOUS PAGEThrough January 2: How would an average Rhode Islander, raised on silver tinsel, collapsible artificial trees, multi-colored lights that pul-sate to the beat, and inflatable lawn snowmen, do up Christmas at the Newport Mansions? Exactly. You’d do nothing at all. Because, from the perspective of the non-ultra rich, each of these three historic summer cottages is amazing in its own right – and honestly, is there any way to decorate gold gilt? Luckily, someone else is calling the shots. Their vision? A couple of thousand poinsettias, fragrant evergreens, stately trees decorated with 19th century style ornaments, wreaths, fresh flowers, sparkly lights and dining room tables set with china that equals a veritable winter wonderland. Winter Passport daytime ticket: $28, $9 ages 6-17. Nighttime activities separate. The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue; Marble House, 596 Bellevue Avenue and The Elms, 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000, www.new-portmansions.org.

Through December 2Take a load off in The Red Chair, like those lucky enough to be captured in this exhibition of photos by portrait artist Serena Parente Charelebois, as she traveled the state with Victorian seat in tow. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Free. Tiverton Town Hall, 343 Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-624-6864, www.www.tiverton.ri.gov/arts/index.html.

December 2Pledge to Buy Less, Recycle More dur-ing the height of the holiday shopping season after seeing The Story of Stuff and The Story of Bottled Water, ani-mated films that document the impact of all of those stocking stuffers on the planet. 6:30-8pm. Free. Seekonk Pub-lic Library, Large Meeting Room, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-8230, www.seekonkpl.org.

December 3 & 5Celebrate the Sounds of the Season, with The Chorus of East Providence as the 93 member chorus belt out holi-day those holiday tunes we all know

and love. December 3 at 7:30 pm; De-cember 5 at 3 pm. $12 at door and $10 from chorus members. Children under 12 are free. Martin Middle School, 111 Brown St, East Providence. 323-7041

December 4Forget about those five golden rings for a few as your twenty-something neighbor to the north, Portland, Maine based Samuel James, works his gui-tar, banjo, harmonica and piano to tell stories in the African American blues tradition. 7pm. $20. Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-5085, www.commonfencemusic.org.

December 5Satisfy your seasonal addiction for all things Charles Dickens with a ren-dition of A Christmas Carol by the Hampstead Stage Company, geared specifically towards K-8, so you won’t have to worry about any ghosts ter-rorizing your kids’ dreams with a 3am visit. 3pm. $5, children free. The Meet-ing House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton. www.tivertonfourcorners.com.

December 5Cure your seasonal affective disorder with the sparkly Grand Illumination in Bristol, a holiday celebration in lights that brings you closer to next year’s 4th of July celebration, but, alas, still not quite close enough to leave a lawn chair on the sidewalk to save your spot on the parade route. 4:30pm. Free. Hope Street, Bristol. www.east-baychamberri.org.

December 8Retire your official title of One Who Buys The Sides Then Tries to Dis-guise Them with Cocktails, Cooking and Christmas with Russ Morin, a workshop featuring the local cater-er and one of his top chefs, to help you elevate your holiday party game. 6-7:30pm. $25, $20 members. Blithe-wold, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org.

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A Farce for the Ages Through December 12If you caught a casual glimpse of Moliere, you might think rock star. And you’d be right. Well, mostly. But instead of the spandex wearing, electric guitar toting, frontman of an ‘80s big hair band that sells out smoky arenas that his curly cascading ‘fro and wispy mustache seems to imply, the stage mastered by this 17th cen-tury French playwright was comedic theatre. His School for Wives, which first opened for the viewing pleasure of the brother of the king in December 1662, is back in session in War-ren. The king probably won’t be able to make it, but there will be a guy named Arnolphe. He’s the main character and the same type of dude that everyone knows from ‘round the block, who doesn’t want a lady who is smarter than him. And we all know how that works out. $27. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.


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December 11Hate on Andrew Lloyd Webber all you want, but he did have the vision to take his feline conversations out onto the stage to create the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical CATS, while you’re still chattin’ at home. 3pm and 8pm. $45, $50, $55, $60. Zeiteri-on Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-994-2900, www.zeiteri-on.org.

December 12Go all sophisticated and quiet with one of the newest Navy Band North-east units, Crosswinds, a woodwind quintet, that, in addition to polished shoes, brings flute, oboe, clarinet, bas-soon and horn to their specially craft-ed arrangements. 2pm. Free. Newport Art Museum, Griswold House, 76 Bel-levue Avenue, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.newportartumuseum.org.

December 13Help the Class Voice students shake off stage fright during For The Love of It, their end of semester concert of jazz standards, musical theatre faves and contemporary tunes. 7:30-9:30pm. Free. College of Visual and Performing Arts Building, Room 153, UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth. 508-999-8568, www.umassd.edu.

December 14Move beyond your Sandra Bullock romantic comedy sensibilities with Heaven Can Wait, a 1943 film pro-duced and directed by Ernst Lubitsch, telling the story of Henry van Cleve and his womanizing ways, as he pe-titions his way into Hell. 7pm. Free. Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1920, www.barringtonlibrary.org.

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Revel in two new multi-purpose Holi-day Centerpieces, a boxwood topi-ary and one of fresh greens, as hand-crafted additions to your table, as well as a place to hide should the family misbehave at mealtime. 7-9pm. $30, $25 Audubon Society members; ages 16+. Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org.

December 18Close your eyes at the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops, to preserve your vision of what the Little Mermaid’s Ariel looks like when her human form, Jodi Benson, performs as a special guest. 3:30pm and 7pm. $15, $23, $30, $38. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. 508-994-2900, www.zei-terion.org.

December 21Consider the Versions of the Nativ-ity: Art in an Envelope, a BYOB dis-cussion (that’s bring your own brown bag) about seasonal cards, where you can also openly curse the internet for slowly killing this once proud tradi-tion. Noon. $5, free members. New-port Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.new-portartmuseum.org.

December 27Expand those family Magic Moments beyond the miracle of assembling Barbie’s Dream House in 90 minutes flat with magician Bruce Kalver, en-tertaining all ages with his sleight of hand and manipulative skills. 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Seekonk Public Library, Large Meeting Room, 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-8230, www.seekonkpl.org.

December 29Return to those days when you thought people lived inside your TV set, as comedians Lavell Crawford and Arnez J. walk outta their broad-cast homes of NBC, Comedy Central and BET on a direct path to your live studio audience. 8pm. $35. Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 401-438-8383, www.ri-comedyconnection.com.

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Will Hicks is a wayfarer, a de-signer, a mariner and a woodworker. Will and wife Peggy discovered Bris-tol seven years ago when they bought an old sailboat moored in the harbor. They kept the boat there, adopted the town, moved into an old sea captain’s house (built in 1799), renovated it and transformed it over three years into The Knotty Dog.

The first floor is their workshop and showroom. They live above, enjoying Bristol sunsets on their back deck. Will has enjoyed woodworking for more than 25 years. An engineer by training, he has spent the last 20 years building houses and designing house plans.

He started making furniture for him-self, family and friends 25 years ago and has decided to join a growing number of people who are working to restore the lost art of fine wood-working

Will, 47, the youngest of seven chil-dren, grew up in Westborough, Massa-chusetts. He named his business after his two dogs, Tyler and Sydney, and took “Knotty” from his sailing back-ground and the knots in the wood he uses. “We are hoping that the logo and name are easily remembered and be-come associated with a trip to Bristol,” says Will.

Handmade furniture is of particular interest to Will. “One of our favorite places to visit is Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. The furniture from that pe-

riod amazes me because it is literally handmade – no power tools,” he en-thuses.

The piece of furniture that he is proudest of is an end table with three legs that look like sailboat tillers. “I had made a new tiller for our boat, a 1975 Tartan 30, and when it was done, it looked like a perfect table leg,” Will recalls. “The top is mahogany with a compass rose inlay of maple and wal-nut. The legs are mahogany and ash, bent and laminated together.”

His favorite wood to work with is an-tique wide pine. “You can’t match the color and character,” Will explains. “I usually start with a piece of wood that is dirty, rough sawn and twisted. After digging out the nails – and even a bul-let in one – I plane it and that’s when you start to see the beauty come out.” Will also “recycles” most wood from floors, walls and other furniture into new pieces. This is his specialty.

A particular favorite is a trestle table made from old growth pine recovered from the attic of the 1799 Colonial the retail store now occupies. “I didn’t have to do much of anything except clean the boards up and join them together. Most of the work was done for me by a craftsman 210 years before,” he smiles.

Working, living, boating and enjoy-ing every aspect of his life, doing ex-actly that which makes him happiest – how does it all feel?

“It is a dream come true for us,” Will

declares. “Both of us have worked in the corporate world and felt our future was in someone else’s hands. Now it is up to us, with a lot of help from our two employees, Nancy Reskusich and JoAnn Goulart, both Bristol natives. We are also surrounded by a down-town full of small business owners who have been very supportive of us. It’s a little scary starting a retail business in this economy, but we had a good summer and are hoping to get a local following for our furniture, my wife’s handmade soaps and locally-made home accessories. We feel it is some-thing we will be doing into retirement.”

Will wants to remind the public that not all handmade furniture is out of their price range. “I think when people hear the term ‘handmade’ or ‘custom’ furniture, they think it is expensive. My furniture is actually reasonably priced when you compare it to the big box stores,” he maintains. “When starting to work with a piece of antique wood, I can only imagine where it came from and what other craftsmen have worked with it. I sometimes find initials carved into the underside of floorboards that have been in place for 200 years. I in-corporate them into the finished piece to preserve that little bit of history.”

The Knotty Dog is located at 31 Brad-ford Street in Bristol. 401-396-9520; www.theknottydog.com

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No Snacking Allowed December 10-19Listen up. If you don’t want to be banished from Gingerbread Wonderland forever, you should not arrive hungry. Indeed, grab a snack. A pro-tein bar. A cup of Greek yogurt. Something. Be-cause, while your responsible adult mind will know that these lovely, edible, hand crafted cre-ations should only be enjoyed with your eyes – not your hands, and certainly not your taste buds – you won’t even want to risk the temptation. The soft winter light will surely test your willpower, seductively reflecting off the sugar on the col-orful gumdrop accents. These hardworking culi-nary architects will miss “just one,” especially if their creations are out of the running for Visitors’ Choice, Most Creative, Best In Show, Honorable Mention or Best of Children’s Award, because you decided to swallowed the chimney whole. 10am-4pm. Free with mansion admission. Blithewold Carriage House, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org.


Just Add Water by Rebecca Baruzzi

Christmas is coming and it is well past time to hang up your sails, mooring lines and fenders. The boat has been on blocks for almost two months and the idea of being on the water to soak up the sun is as foreign to me as a slushy is to an Eskimo.

But apparently that’s just me. I drove past Newport Harbor last week and I saw several boats out with their sails up. Upon closer inspection I could see racing buoys. There were at least eight boats in that race. I looked online and found out that there are sailboat rac-es in Newport, Bristol and Barrington throughout the winter. Damn. That must be brutal in February.

Growing up on a sailboat in the Great

Lakes, it was a given that all boats mi-raculously came out of the water the Tuesday after Labor Day. Maybe it is just the memory of a child that made it seem as if every last boat – except ours – was pulled on that date, but that is how I remember it.

Our boat sat in the marina like a lone rubber ducky in a swimming pool, keel-ing from side to side as the autumn air blew at 30 knots, threatening to part the line that secured the mooring to the bow. Part of the reason for this was that my father preferred to appear un-conventional; another is that his frugal-ity made him believe that he was get-ting his money’s worth from the marina; and lastly, there was the annual Christ-

mas family picture.Each year on Black Friday my broth-

er and I would drag our feet and come up with any ailment possible to allow us to be relieved from this holiday duty. It never worked. Like a drill sergeant, my father would yell up the stairs and tell us to hustle. We would drag our feet and slump our shoulders as we made our way down the stairs for our dress inspection. A licked hand appeared to mat down some unruly hair and we were off.

While we drove down to the marina, I would have to straighten out the Christ-mas lights. Every year my Dad would take them down in the spring and shove them into a sail bag. We got to the ma-

rina, loaded the dinghy and tried not to get splashed with the oars as each row went full cycle. The Christmas lights went up the mast. My father spent 40 minutes – at least – attempting to get the perfect shot. In all the years that we went through this drill, there was never a perfect shot. By the time the camera was lined up at least one of us was cry-ing because it was too cold out.

A fond family memory indeed, and one I think of every time I see these so-called “frostbite sailors” with their boats out in the middle of winter. Kudos to these guys who have the chutzpah to get out there and freeze their tails off. Just don’t drag your kids out there – it is not as fun as you think.

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