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NARRAGANSETT: SCARBOROUGHNice cottage only 2 blocks from Scarborough Beach and located at the end of a dead end street. Two bedrooms downstairs and a huge loft upstairs with French doors leading to a balcony with distant water views. Perfect for vacation home, year round, or investment $359,900 Betty, ext. 107

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NARRAGANSETT: POINT JUDITHFive bedroom, 2 bath home with garage conveniently located close to beaches. Ideal year round or investment property. Updated appliances, carpet, and paint. Town gas, water, and sewers. Bike to beach. $375,000 Karen, ext. 111

N. KINGSTOWN: CLOSE TO WICKFORDCharming cape features 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, and hardwood floors. Newer roof, siding, windows, heat and central air. Great location – walk to village and harbour front. $189,900 Jack, ext. 102

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Richard and Debra Siravo of Wakefield know a thing or two about doing good work. The two are known across Rhode Island for their un-matched efforts to raise awareness about Epilepsy after they lost their five–year-old son to the disease in May 2003. They created The Matty Fund, named after their son, in an ef-fort to raise money and awareness to others about the dangers of epilepsy through a range of charity events. Epilepsy affects 3 million Americans and is the third most common neuro-logical disorder.

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After being in the same location since 1997 on Shady Lea Road in North Kingstown, owner Mark Hall is moving his much-loved Marine Biology Center to Post Road. Biomes is not your typi-cal learning center. The focus here is on an experience-driven visit; one where you leave feeling like you have learned something, and now feel connected to these animals and the environments in which they live. “Rather than preach about conservation and environmen-talism, I want to give people a first-hand experience of the species that live here,” Mark says. Additionally, he houses the largest collection of New England marine life biodiversity in the world, meaning that he has the greatest number of New England marine spe-cies under one roof.

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His main focus has always been to give schools his full attention. The cen-ter holds private tours during the day for school groups but is open in the afternoon to the general public. While Mark is getting his point across with-out preaching, he is also branching out and using his center for other purpos-es. While he continues his Boy Scouts sleepovers, where the movie night pro-gram will focus on nocturnal animals, he will host Friday night date nights and Saturday night singles nights – his inspiration for this came from his glass repairer who met his now-wife at Bi-omes on their first date. “Biomes is a great place for couples with kids to meet up with other couples with kids,” he says. Regardless of why you go to Biomes, you will leave feeling that you have experienced something new and are now a little more connected to Li’l Rhody; we are the Ocean State after all. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 295-4690, www.biomescenter.com. –Grace Lentini

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Get GorgeousDecorate Your NailsIf you’ve been on Pinterest recently, you’ve seen that nail art is a huge beauty trend at the moment. Naturally Nails in East Green-wich does all kinds of fun treatments – like animal print French manicures and embed-ded crystals – on gel, acrylic or natural nails. After ten visits, the eleventh is free. 307 Main Street, East Greenwich. 884-5777, www.natu-rallynailseg.com

Try A New TrendFashion magazines might be full of unrealistic choices – eight inch heels, anyone? – but there are some fabulous trends that still make sense in normal, non-supermodel life. Uptown Salon and Spa in Westerly offers hot services like om-bre hair (a chic update of highlights that gradu-ates the color throughout the hair’s length) and mink lashes (eyebrow extensions made of real fur). Sign up for their newsletter and receive 10% off a service. 31 Post Road, Westerly. 596-9100, www.uptownsalonspa.com

Get GroomedMaybe you haven’t been paying quite as much attention to your brows as you could be. It’s ok, we won’t judge you. All that plucking is too time consuming, and waxing, well, it’s not exactly painless. Smiley Eyes offers eyebrow threading, a quick, relatively painless alterna-tive that lasts as long as waxing and takes only about the same amount of time to get done. 774 Main Street, East Greenwich. 347-5098

Go NaturalTaking a closer look at the ingredients in your makeup and hair products can be a little bit scary. Equally scary, though, is a life lived with gray roots and split ends. There’s a happy me-dium: Natural Style Salon in Charlestown. The full-service hair salon offers everything from cuts and color to keratin treatments with all natural, green products. They even have a re-cycling program: if you buy a Surface Shampoo and Conditioner, you can get them refilled at the salon for 25% off. Less waste, less money, more winning. 5680 Post Road, Charlestown. 315-2509, www.naturalstylesalon.com

Learn from the ProsHaving your makeup done is one thing, but learning how to apply better cosmetics is a whole new experience. Bella Vita Salon carries the eco-friendly, antioxidant-rich glominer-als makeup line, and offers lessons in makeup application. You know what they say… teach a woman to be fabulous and it will last a lifetime. 26 High Street, Westerly. 596-9990, www.bel-lavita-salon.com P

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It isn’t often that I get to spend a whole afternoon at a salon. (I mean, unless you live a life of luxury, it isn’t often that anyone gets to do that.) But I did, and it was fabulous, and it should be on your bucket list to spoil yourself like that at least once in your life.

A whole afternoon, though? It’s a big commitment. Admittedly, I struggled with that, worrying about other obligations, worrying about how I would get my er-rands done, just, well, worrying too much. But then Richard from Kenneth Cote Renewal Center called and told me what we’d be doing for my day of pampering. I dropped my schedule and got in the car.

True to its name, Kenneth Cote offers all of the ser-vices you could want: facials, massage, hair, makeup, nails. Jessica greeted me and brought me to my first stop: hair. She washed my hair with Moroccan Oil shampoo, and then painted on the deep conditioning mask with a brush. Moroccan Oil is made from argan oil, which is a styling secret that has only just taken hold in America. It’s deeply nourishing and controls frizz like nothing else. “This was made for people with precisely your texture,” Jessica said, indicating my curls. “I rec-ommend this for clients with waves every four to six weeks, especially in the winter.”

Smoothing out my very curly hair is no easy feat, but Jessica did it beautifully. She used more Moroccan Oil and a temporary, 24-hour keratin product. After, feeling fabulous and relaxed already, I headed to the makeup

chair. Bob greeted me warmly and asked what I would be doing for the evening so he could make me up ac-cordingly. He used Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and applied a beautiful evening face. I was especially glad to have his help when wearing cheetah – I always put on too much, go too vampy, and look like a fash-ion don’t. Bob created a complementary palette that wasn’t too much.

Next, I headed to the nail area, where Lori greeted me and offered me a huge tray of colors for my Shellac manicure. Shellac, a gel polish cured by UV light, is my new addiction. Because the gel cures so beautifully, it lasts for two weeks, and is as high shine at the end as the beginning. It’s worth every penny of the splurge. Kenneth Cote does a nice twist on the traditional Shel-lac. After my nails were done, Lori put my hands in bags of oils. “This is an all-natural alternative to paraffin,” she explained. It was a mixture of olive and jojoba oil, with lots of natural emollients and delicious smelling elixirs. My hands went into heated pads for a few minutes, and came out soft and luxurious.

After all of that, I felt like I had been on a mini-vacation. Being in the salon for that long, talking beauty and glamour for three hours, was more than just aesthetically improving. I felt rejuvenated ready to take on the night, the weekend and the coming week. Fabulous. 333 Main Street, East Greenwich. 884-2810, www.kennethcote.com

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“We started to realize that the essential practices to being healthy were to eat well, find ways to quiet the mind and move your body,” says Joan Dwyer, owner of All That Matters. “We we re telling people this all the time.” So, she founded a program to embody that advice: 40 Days to Per-sonal Revolution, an intensive program involving meditation, diet and daily yoga.

“When people commit to it, they see great change and experience more happiness,” she describes. “It fit perfectly with what we saw was essential – and we have all the resources at All that Matters,” the holistic center that has been a fixture on Main Street in Wakefield for almost three decades.

Admittedly, the program takes a serious com-mitment: yoga at the studio or at home every day, weekly support meetings, regular meditation and the discipline to eat well, with nutritional coaching, the entire time. “Most people think they don’t have time to make change,” Joan says. “My response to that is if you keep doing the same thing, you’re go-ing to get the same results.”

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wait until are,” she continues. “People don’t have to be at yoga every day, just as much as they can. We work hard to make it work for them.” But once peo-ple become accustomed to the routine, they want to continue. “Most people, once they’re in it, they’re really comfortable. One of the biggest lessons that you learn is that there’s really no judgment.”

The 40 days are long enough to reset exercise patterns, and through changing their diets, teach people which foods affect them in positive or neg-ative ways. Once the intensive session is over, they can take these lessons and apply them in a less in-tense way. “On day 41, people should have a better feel of their own owner’s manual,” Joan explains. “With our own bodies, we don’t tend to know our own manual. We hope to move people more into their own bodies so they know ‘this causes me stress, this is bad for my digestion, this is how I can manage stress.’ A side effect of that is that they feel more vitality and feel more alive. It’s fun.” A new session of 40 Days to Personal Revolution starts in January. A free informational talk will take place on January 23. 315 Main Street, Wakefield. 782-2126, www.allthatmatters.com

Other Ways to Pamper YourselfMake a Fresh StartMaybe your new year’s resolution is to get back into shape after the holidays. Fresh Plate offers nutritional coaching programs to help you do it. Thirty Days to Wellness is a program to kickstart your wellness. Six coaching ses-sions – four health and nutrition workshops, a fitness consultation with a personal trainer and a meeting with a health coach – will moti-vate you into making better diet and lifestyle choices. 742-7336, www.freshplatehealth.com

Examine Your GeneticsWhen tackling an issue, it helps to start at the source. When it comes to your body, the source is your genetic code. Sequence Well-ness offers genetic sequencing analysis, look-ing at your body’s DNA blueprint to address issues of health and wellness. Then, custom treatments like yoga, strengthening and medi-tation address whatever issues they find. 5805 Post Road, East Greenwich. 398-7898, www.sequencewellness.com

Recharge Your SpiritWhen you’re feeling run down – and really, who isn’t after the holidays – it takes some-thing special to relax your body and recharge your mind. Spa Thayer’s Spa Ritual combines a hand, scalp and neck massage with aroma-therapy, so all of your senses are engaged in the hour of relaxation. 9 Pier Marketplace, Nar-ragansett. 792-0001, www.spathayer.com

Take a Whole Body ApproachOften, a medical problem is caused by more than just one thing, and it takes more than one approach to fix them. Depression, for example, is often improved by chiropractic adjustment (just think about how bad your posture is when you’re feeling down). Wakefield’s Center for Health offers Applied Kinesiology, which mixes chiropracty, nutritional consultation, exercise, cranial therapy and reflex therapy to address maladies ranging from serious injuries to just a vague sense of feeling run down. 24 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield. 789-5008, www.centerforhealthri.com P

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Admit it: when you hear the words “chemical peel,” a little piece of your mind goes to that image of Samantha from Sex and the City, painfully red and looking as though she just lost all of her facial skin. So did mine. But, in the spirit of good journalism and Seamist Medspa’s promise that that image was all Hollywood fiction, I gave it a shot. From the moment I opened the frosted double doors and entered the mossy green spa, I was warmly greeted by Shellie at the front desk and then met the spa owner, Ellen Sco-bie. We walked past two other rooms where an array of non-invasive pieces of equipment sat, awaiting clients in need of lazer treatments for hair removal, facial and leg vein reduction as well as age spot removal. Other facial treatments include microdermabrasion and med-ical grade chemical peels. As Ellen says, “Chemical has a negative connotation. I like to say ingredients. Our peels use mostly fruit and plant derived acids.”

Ellen is a licensed nurse, and she knows what she is talking about. One thing that was constantly at the forefront of our conversation was her philosophy of less preaching and more listening. She wanted to un-derstand what my skincare questions and concerns were. At no point did she say, “You could really use this.” In fact, she will point a client in the opposite direc-tion of a treatment they desire if it is unnecessary. “The goal is not an overdone face. The goal is healthy skin and to age gracefully,” she says. Because of her medi-

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When you’re getting your first chemical peel, trust is a big thing. It sounds scary, but a chemical peel is just a super exfoliating treatment that takes away your dead skin cells, leaving refreshed new ones behind and pro-moting healthy cellular turnover. While Ellen was prep-ping my skin, I was pleased that everything touching the sensitive skin on my face was soft, soothing and gentle. After the prep, a soft sponge removed any dirt and oil from my skin, a few pads were placed over my eyes, and then the glycolic acid – a natural ingredient derived from sugar products – was lightly applied. Af-ter a minute or so and a light tingle, she padded on a neutralizing product, spritzed on a cooling organic chamomile and rose spray, which smelled incredible, then painted my face with a cooling and moisturizing cream. Five minutes of relaxation later, she removed the cream and gave me another spritz of the amazing spray and voila! I looked in the mirror and you know what I saw? No redness. No discoloration. My skin was literally glowing. Ellen even said that I have beautiful skin, and with her help I can keep it that way. 36 S. South County Commons Way, Suite C-5, South Kings-town. 782-2400, www.seamistmedspa.com

Treat Your skin WellFill’er UpMaybe a regular facial just won’t cut it, but why go under the knife when you can use a non-surgical alternative to facial rejuvination? Dr. Sarah Levy of The Facial Aesthetics Center of Rhode Island offer a Cheek Enhancement and Lift to restore volume to your face. She can also reduce wrinkles, augment lips or do overall liquid face-lift. 212 Main Street, Wake-field; 2358 South County Trail, East Greenwich; 840 Tiogue Ave, Coventry. 649-0320, www.drsarahlevy.com.

Go GreenMassages aren’t just reserved for your back and body anymore. At Spa Mosaic the Green Science Skin Renewing Treatment combines anti-aging plant technology and massage to target those fine lines and wrinkles and im-prove overall smoothness. They also offer a full array of spa treatments for every inch of your body. South County Commons, 25 Village Square Drive, South Kingstown. 792-3030, www.spamosaicri.com.

No More BagsAfter the rush of frantic holiday shopping, the bags we carry from department stores aren’t the only ones we’re left with. The Cathryn Ja-mieson Salon & Day Spa Eye Zone Treatment will sooth your tired eyes, reduce puffiness and diminish fine lines around the eye area. Talk about looking bright-eyed for the New Year! 16 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown. 423-0905, www.cathrynjamiesonsalon.com.

Enough AlreadyAt a certain age, having too many lines is crossing the line. The Centre for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery can temporarily smooth forehead creases, crows feet around the eyes and thick bands around the neck with Botox injections. They also offer fillers for another non-surgical alternative. 1672 South County Trail, Suite 302 East Greenwich. 336-3770, www.centrefars.com.

Calm DownFor some, winter brings imagery of snow cov-ered fields and cozy nights by the fire. For oth-ers, winter brings chapped and dry skin that cannot get enough moisture. The Honey Aloe Calming Hydration Facial from 360 Face Mind Body will calm redness, sensitivity and dehy-drated skin. All products are natural and or-ganic, so you’ll feel fabulous from the outside in. 99 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich. 886-1938, www.360facemindbody.com. P

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It was about a year ago that I swore off red wine. As much as I loved a good Pinot Noir, my teeth were paying the ugly price. Years of daily coffee and cola intake – along with the occasional wine – was be-ginning to yellow my teeth. And be-ing the cosmetically proactive type, I switched from red to white and cut back from two to one coffee a day. I tried the over-the-counter whitening strips and mouthwash, but neither seemed to make a noticeable differ-ence. With the new year approach-ing, I made it my resolution to have my teeth professionally whitened.

Now, I’m no stranger in the den-tist’s chair. I’ve had a lot, and I mean a ton, of dental work done in my life. There have been root canals (yes, plural), crowns (two), extractions and more fillings than you can shake a sugar stick at. I wasn’t sure if I was even a candidate for teeth whiten-ing when I booked an appointment at NDK Dental in East Greenwich. I met with the practice’s owner, Dr. Nicole DeVecco Kim, and her dental assistant Vanessa to discuss options.

I hadn’t been to the dentist in a year, so I felt a bit vain about coming in for a cosmetic reason, but Vanes-sa quickly put me at ease. “Everyone is obsessed with white teeth,” she said. “We see people with very white teeth who want them even whiter,” she smirked.

To see if I was eligible for the treatment, Dr. DeVecco Kim gave me a dental exam to rule out cavities and other potential issues. Open for a year, Dr. DeVecco Kim explained that her practice uses state-of-the-art dental technology to best treat patients. In her gentle and careful way, she showed me how she uses an intraoral video camera to get a uniquely precise look inside some-one’s mouth. “My patients really ap-preciate this type of imaging,” she

said, explaining that it gives peo-ple an excellent view of their own mouths. Since I’ve had so much work done, I must admit I was a little terri-fied of seeing my teeth up close and personal on the TV screen. I braced myself for a viewing of American Horror Story: Terrible Teeth but was pleasantly surprised to see foot-age of Flossing Works! instead, and that my teeth and gums looked as healthy as they did.

After the exam, Vanessa gave me a thorough cleaning (highly sug-gested before whitening) and fit-ted me for the whitening trays. The trays, made of a flexible plastic, are typically ready in a week or two. I was relieved when I tried them on and found them to be so comfort-able. After a little tutorial on how to apply the “bleach” to the trays and place them on my upper and lower

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I started to see results within the first week, and by the time I fin-ished I was at least two if not three shades lighter. A month – and a few glasses of red wine – later, and I was still smiling with the results. And now I get to brag about keeping a resolution (for once) and ringing in a brighter new year. 5835 Post Road, Suite 113, East Greenwich; 401-884-3340, www.ndkdental.com.

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After Wickford Gourmet closed, West Main Road in Wick-ford just wasn’t the same. After all, the beloved gourmand business had been serving delicacies for a quarter-century. Bagelz came and went at the location, followed by the short-lived Foodies of Wickford. During this time, Wickford Gourmet had taken their operation to a facto-ry outlet location on Ten Rod Road, but Joe and Donna Dube retained ownership of their original building. “We opened Wickford Gourmet in 1981, and we owned it for almost 25 years,” Joe says. “We saw high-end off price retailing, and we wanted to bring that model to Rhode Island.”

“We were a deli, we had over 280 different fresh cheeses and over 20 pates,” Joe describes. They also did catering and shipped 3,000 gift baskets every holiday season. “We burned out, and put the business up for sale,” he says. Three years later, the business had struggled through

different owners, and the Dubes bought the business back. Now, Wickford Gourmet is back in its orig-inal home, 25 years after opening there – but it’s not quite the same store as its patrons remember. Now, customers won’t find food there, but will instead find everything you need to cook, serve and eat with.

“We buy at an extra 50% off, so we can offer high-priced, great qual-ity lines. People come from south of Boston, they come from Hartford for what we have,” he says. “We not only get normal, regular retail traffic, but we also have local restaurants who come in and buy their stuff from us. At Restaurant Depot, they’re often paying more.”

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What are some classic pieces that never go out of style?Skinny jeans are a trendy style that will be around for a while. Tucking them into boots paired with an oversize sweater or blouse gives them a more classic New England look. Cashmere sweaters never go out of style and make a great gift. We carry 360 Cashmere, Autumn Cashmere and Subtle Luxury.

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Can we look forward to any upcom-ing events?The last event of the season will be an afternoon of shopping, with spe-cial discounts, in conjunction with Artisans Boutique on Sat. December 22, 2012. Come January we will have Resort to Spring lines to peruse, that summer stuff for vacationers like strapless maxis and bright colors.

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“Mary had a big hand from day one on interior design,” says Matt. She was also resourceful. Mary found a bathroom van-ity by international German glassware manufacturer Villeroy & Boch that was listed on eBay by an upscale bathroom showroom in Boston that was going out of business. She tracked its decreasing asking price and when it became afford-able, snatched it up at a bargain. Porce-lain plank tiles that look much like wood in a modern, upscale way make up the entrance floors — a find Mary located on

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The depth of the menu at Ernie T’s is surprising. For a modest sports bar, there’s much to consider having. Among the salads, the salmon Cae-sar salad is tempting, especially the Cajun blackened version, if you’re try-ing to eat healthy in this new year. But if you’re not worried about calories,

the possibilities are boundless: Italian dishes such as chicken parmesan, fish & chips and fried scallops, and all kinds of meats to please you, including filet mignon, grilled pork chops and even a traditional turkey dinner. Prime rib is available on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday it’s an all-you-can-eat roasted chicken extravaganza. Nightly specials range from lobster mac and cheese to Asian stir-fry dishes.

Other dishes that we sampled re-cently include satisfying sandwiches for lunch and even more delectable pasta dishes for dinner. The Italian Grinder ($6.99) was stuffed with ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, hot pep-pers, lettuce, tomato and onions. A lit-tle too much shredded lettuce for my taste, but that was easily rectified. The Veal Parmesan Grinder ($9.99) with a lightly breaded “real veal” cutlet, gravy and melted provolone was a bit messy to eat, but that’s what napkins are for. By the way, “gravy” at Ernie T’s is the family’s recipe for a zesty Italian toma-to sauce. With these sandwiches, we had regular French fries with one and sweet potato fries with the other. Both kinds of fries met our high standards.

The pasta dishes we had were ex-cellent, especially the Chicken Broc-coli Alfredo ($11.99) with plenty of sautéed chunks of chicken and broc-

coli florets over al dente penne pasta with a decadent alfredo sauce. We also liked the Sweet Italian Sausage & Pasta ($8.99) with more of that family gravy over linguine.

We found a big difference in the des-serts ($5 each) we had at Ernie T’s. The Banana Cream Pie was a home run, a substantial serving layered with plenty of sweet cream, fresh bananas and a very good crust. The much-anticipated but rather meager slice of Custard Pie looked very homemade (not that that’s a bad thing) and left us wanting more and wishing it was a bit sweeter.

The winning team at Ernie T’s puts out really good food, and for the most part, at a fair price. For sports fans, it’s right in your league.

Linda Beaulieu is the author of The Providence and Rhode Island Cook-book, available at stores throughout the state.

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You are quite the accomplished chef with a degree from the Culinary In-stitute of America (CIA) and a five-time James Beard Award nominee. When did you discover your passion for this industry?As far back as I can remember, I loved everything about cooking. Growing up, my grandmother and mother were fan-tastic cooks; we would travel around Waterbury, Connecticut going to many different stores and bakeries for specific items. Also, my grandmother grew ev-erything you could think of, potatoes to boysenberries, which she used to make everything from scratch. It was amazing.

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What inspired you and your husband to open up a restaurant in Rhode Is-land after running one in Florida for the past decade?I spent my summers in Charlestown. Since I was three, James and I have had an innate love for Rhode Island and have been working on moving to the area for years. Also my fa-ther just turned 84 and we wanted to be near him in his later years and, frankly, this is one of the best-kept secrets in the United States.

Tell us a little about your cooking style and how it inspired Ella’s menu.I’ve always cooked what I like to eat. My style has changed and evolved as I change and evolve as a chef, the seasons influence me more in New England. Our palates constantly change and evolve and that enabled

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What is your favorite dish?Duck a deux facons. I’m a poultry fa-natic and I eat this almost every Sat-urday, whether I need to or not.

We heard you once cooked for Re-gis Philbin, what was that like?Regis dined with us this summer and was a pure delight. I always cook the same way no matter who’s in the seat.

What can we expect from Ella’s Fine Food & Drink in the future?It’s been eight months into our new venture and it has exceeded our expectations. We will continue to morph, striving to be the one of the top restaurants in New England.

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It may be the dead of winter, but there’s so much going on in Southern Rhode Island!

Two new bakeries have opened – Borrelli’s and Silver Spoon Bakery. Borrelli’s Bakery (294-0008) at 820 Boston Neck Road in North Kings-town, just south of Wickford Village, is number four for Carmine and Rose-mary Borrelli. The husband-and-wife team also own bakeries in Johnston, Barrington and North Providence. Car-mine has been baking for 35 years. Borelli bakeries are known especially for their Italian bread, spinach pies, calzones and pizzas, as well as dessert delicacies such as zeppoles.

Silver Spoon (384-0078) is a com-pletely different kind of bakery, spe-cializing in trendy cupcakes and French macarons. Located at 58 Main Street in East Greenwich, Silver Spoon has a definite French accent. The Pa-risian-inspired shop is a bit hard to find, but once you go through the dark blue door, head toward the rear of this historic building, you’ll find the tiny shop with its dessert case full of colorful temptations. The cupcakes (about $3 each) are almost too beau-tiful to eat. The Diva, for example, is a vanilla cupcake topped with sassy hot pink frosting, pink sugar and pearl sprinkles. Their buttery caramel cup-cake is frosted with salted caramel icing and gold sugar. The delicate macarons come in a rainbow of colors, from green tea with honey cream fill-ing to almond filled with cherry but-tercream. If you can’t wait until you get home, you can have a goodie or two with a cup of French roast coffee or Harney & Sons tea in the cozy front room with its wall-size mural of the Ei-ffel Tower. Owned by Kelly Colgan, the Silver Spoon Bakery donates a por-tion of its sales to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, American Lung Association and local organizations.

Market by the Sea (322-0232) on Route 1 in Charlestown reopened last year with noted fishmonger Liz Mes-semger, formerly of The Fish Market (now closed) in North Kingstown. In-side her tiny shop are reasonably priced lobsters, shellfish and all kinds of fresh seafood. Liz always offers her custom-ers a sample taste of either the shrimp

cocktail, with her own cocktail sauce, or the hot soups and chowder she makes on the premises. Her prepared foods are equally delicious: stuffies, stuffed scallops, salmon burgers, crab cakes, clams casino and more. For 50 years Market by the Sea has been in that lo-cation, next to Henry’s Farm Stand and Ramblin’ Rose Antiques, but it’s never been better. The shop is closed right now for some remodeling – watch for the reopening in the spring.

The waterfront restaurant Clam Jammers in Galilee now has a food truck, spotted recently here and there in Providence.

Come spring, Soho Restaurante at Pier Marketplace in Narragansett will have expanded patio service with out-door acoustic and jazz music.

Meldgie’s River Edge Cafe in Wakefield now has a second location at 909 Boston Neck Road, formerly Phil’s Restaurant. Meldgie’s is owned by Mark Eldridge.

The Bike Stop Cafe is slated to open at 148 Boon Street in Narragansett, in the former space of Jackie’s Seaside Cafe. Owned by Casey Montanari and Brendan Roan, the cafe will specialize

in wood-fired pizza and tacos. Orange Leaf Yogurt, a self-serve fro-

zen yogurt shop, has set up shops at the Kingston Emporium near the Uni-versity of Rhode Island and at 1000 Division Street in East Greenwich. They offer 64 flavors and 80 toppings.

The legendary Villa restaurant and banquet facility (821-0060) has re-opened at 272 Cowesett Avenue in West Warwick. Formerly Evelyn’s Vil-la, the business was acquired by the Caddick family about six months ago. During that time, it has undergone an extensive renovation from the kitchen to the stone façade. The menu is tradi-tional Italian. The Villa also offers “soup and sauce to go” every Sunday.

The popular Coastal Growers Mar-ket at Casey Farm in Saunderstown has moved indoors for the winter to Lafayette Mill, 640 Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown.

Ella’s Fine Food & Drink (315-0606) at 2 Tower Street in Westerly has new hours. They are now open every Mon-day at 4pm in addition to their regular hours. A prix-fixe menu of three cours-es for $25 is offered every Monday through Thursday.

WINE HAPPENINGSMohegan Sun in nearby Connecti-cut is gearing up once again for its spectacular Wine Fest, January 25-27. Festivities kick off on Friday night with a bourbon tasting. During the weekend more than 1,000 fine wines, spirits and craft beers will be avail-able for tasting, along with signature dishes from nationally known restau-rants. More celebrity chefs than ever will be on hand, including Todd Eng-lish, Bobby Flay and Jasper White. Various packages are available for part or all of the weekend. For de-tails, visit www.mohegansun.com.

Winter at the Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington is any-thing but dull and quiet. Flight nights are scheduled for January 9 and 23, February 6 and 20. A “dark and dec-adent” event is set for February 16, and a winemaker’s dinner is planned for February 23. Visit www.jedward-swinery.com for details, or call 860-535-0202.

If you have news dealing with food, restaurants or chefs, feed it to Linda Beaulieu at [email protected]. Fol-low Linda on Twitter @LindaBeaulieu3.

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CAPRICE 455 Main Street; 398-2900. Indulge your senses at this stylish res-taurant and martini lounge. Enjoy pas-ta, steak, wood grilled pizzas and more, or choose from over 20 elegant cock-tails on their martini menu. D $$-$$$

HARBOURSIDE LOBSTERMANIA 38 Water Street; 884-6363. Fresh sea-food, fine dining and hot nightlife combine in this downtown spot known for its expert preparation of lobster and other fine seafood. All their fish is purchased daily from local fishermen. Indoor and outdoor dining. LD $$

SIENA CUCINA 5600 Post Road; 885-8850. Siena Cucina features authentic Tuscan cuisine in a warm and lively atmosphere. The extensive menu in-cludes a wide variety of grilled veal, steak and seafood entrees, along with numerous signature pasta and sauté dishes. In addition, Siena Cucina fea-tures over 20 wines by the glass and an Italian “tapas” menu. D $$-$$$

ExeterDAN’S PLACE 880 Victory Highway; 392-3092. For some good ol’ pizza, pasta, steak and ale, pay a visit to Dan’s Place. It’s a full restaurant and bar, with a family friendly atmosphere and weekly entertainment. LD $$

JamestownBAY VOYAGE 150 Conanicus Avenue; 423-2100. Since 1889, this fine estab-lishment has been serving delicious food that varies with the season. Check out the breathtaking waterfront view and impeccable service. Try their Grilled Bone-In Pork Loin Chop or come for their award-winning brunch. BrLD $$-$$$

CHOPMIST CHARLIE’S 40 Narragansett Avenue; 423-1020. This nautical-themed restaurant more than earns the honor of referring to itself as the “home of sea-worthy fare,” with its special Rhode Is-land chowder, award-winning stuffies and selection of both traditional and in-ventive seafood dishes. LD $-$$

THE ISLAND SCOOP 79 North Main Road; 423-2221. Serving ice cream year round, this sweet shop and cafe is open 7 days a week, serving coffee, bagels and other goodies. Stop in to try the newest addition to the menu - Cinnamon Chip Scones. BL $

JAMESTOWN FISH 14 Narragansett Av-enue; 423-3474. Featuring fresh, locally harvested seafood and produce that is artfully prepared, Executive Chef Matthew MacCartney will happily suggest the per-fect wine pairing from their extensive list. Enjoy intimate views of Narragansett Bay. D $$$

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TRATTORIA SIMPATICO 13 Narragan-sett Avenue; 423-3731. Jamestown’s signature restaurant offers casual fine dining in a relaxed al fresco setting. Enjoy a raw bar, small plate menu and seafood with regional flair in a classic Victorian building. LD $$-$$$

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GEORGE’S OF GALILEE 250 Sand Hill Cove Road; 783-2306. What’s better than indulging in award-winning sea-food and watching the sun set over the Sound? At George’s you can dine al fresco, take food to-go, or simply enjoy one of the five dining rooms in-doors. LD $-$$

MARINER GRILLE 140 Point Judith Road; 284-3282. Not to be missed by seafood lovers, the Mariner Grille is the perfect place to unwind at the end of a long week, with an extensive wine list, a hearty lunch menu and an endless array of delicious seafood offerings. LD $-$$

OLDE LIGHTHOUSE DINER 120 Knowles Way; 284-3883. You can BYOB to this charming diner, which serves large portions at a great price. Stop in before work for some bacon, eggs and pancakes or come in for dinner and try some of their creative dishes. BLD $-$$

PJ’S PUB 135 Boon Street; 789-3200. In the heart of Narragansett’s historic dis-trict is a charming pub serving Mediter-ranean cuisine. Stop in for exceptional quality, reasonably priced seafood, veal, chicken, steak, pizza and pastas. Have a cocktail with your meal, then stroll three blocks to the ocean. LD $-$$.

SPAIN OF NARRAGANSETT 1144 Ocean Road; 783-9770. The exceptional wait-staff and wide array of authentic Span-ish seafood, veal and chicken dishes make Spain of Narragansett the perfect place to dine. The romantic setting and extensive wine list will keep you coming back for more. D $$-$$$

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TWIN WILLOWS 865 Boston Neck Road; 789-8153. Twin Willows is a sports pub and family restaurant with a menu of grilled dinners and seafood. It promises an evening of “high spirits and good times.” LD $-$$

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January 8-29Get your binoculars on and break out your Sibley Guides. The Audubon So-ciety’s popular Tuesday Morning Bird Walks will continue all month, with the exception of New Year’s Day. Enjoy our beautiful south county by birding local trails and seeing our overwinter-ing birds. Will you see white-crowned sparrows, tufted titmice or will a dark-eyed junco cross your lens? If you’re lucky you may see some sharp-shinned hawks or northern harriers. Or maybe you’ll head over to one the coastal ponds and try to spot some buffleheads or common goldeneye. Whatever you see, you’ll be in good company, Audubon’s bird experts will know where to take you and what you happen to see. 8am Tuesday morn-ings. Meet at the Charlestown Mini Super. 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1A), Charlestown. 949-5454. www.asri.org

January 1-4 Make the most of the final few days of Winter’s Eve at the Library 2nd Annu-al Art Exhibit and Concert. Events in-clude the “Juror’s Award” a SOLO 2013 Exhibit, with a reception at the gallery. Howard Silverman Gallery, East Green-wich Free Library. 82 Pierce Street, East Greenwich. 885-1699. [email protected].

January 1-31Come see a number of exhibits on dis-play by Claudia Flynn and Troy West in a group show and community celebra-tion at the gallery as part of the Flynn and West at Galerie Vidourle Prix en Sauve, France. Hera Gallery. 10 High Street, Wakefield. 789-1488. www.her-agallery.org.

January 1-31Save the Bay continues it one-hour sea-sonal Seal Tours aboard the M/V Alletta Morris. They provide expert guides and binoculars for your viewing pleasure. Boat departs 142 Long Wharf Dock, Newport. 203-7325. www.savebag.org.

January 2-31Through the Artist’s Mind, a series where-in artists reveal secrets through demon-

strations and explanations, debuts a new collection by Ian Newbury. The Artist’s Cooperative Gallery of Westerly Opening: January 2: 5-8pm. 7 Canal St., Westerly. 596-2221. www.westerlyarts.com.

January 4, 11, 18, 25Frosty Drew Observatory opens its dome and telescopes every Friday night, weather permitting. The dome usually opens around 6pm. Free. Do-nations appreciated. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. www.frostydrew.org.

January 5Take advantage of the opportunity to view and purchase select pieces of artwork on display at the Artist and Artisan’s Showcase. Every Saturday, 9am-2pm. Pseudio Studio and Gal-lery. Lafayette Mills. 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. 603-5002. www.pseudiostudio.com.

January 6 Beaches, romance and scenic views combine to create the perfect wedding destination in South County. Come out for the 6th Annual South County Brid-al Show and experience the magic of Southern Rhode Island for yourself. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Sunday, Jan-uary 6, 11am- 4pm. The Towers. 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 800-548-4662. www.southcountyweddings.com.

January 8-31The Ocean State Theatre Company will open its 2013 Season with the produc-tion of Fools, a comic fable by Neil Simon, set in late 19th century Russia. Ocean State Theatre Company. 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. 921-6800. www.oceanstatetheatre.org.

January 9, 16, 23, 30Looking to fine tune some of your dance skills, or even learn them from the very beginning? Every Wednes-day, The Towers hosts an array of Social Dance Lessons ranging from Ballroom Dancing, Tango, and Waltz. No partners are necessary, as class members will switch throughout the night. All ranges of talent are wel-come! 6-10:30pm. $5-22. The Towers. 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 782-2597. www.narragansettcoc.com.

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January 16 Come visit the Audubon Kimball Wild-life Refuge, and have a naturalist serve as your guide during the Brisk Winter Walk. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided afterwards. Visitors are asked to bring proper footwear, clothing and water for the potentially harsh weath-er. Audubon Kimball Wildlife Refuge. 180 Sanctuary Road, Charlestown. 949-5454. www.asri.org.

January 18-19 Experience the voyage through centu-ries of religious drama that is Passion Play by Sarah Ruhl, produced by The Epic Theater Company. Each of the three acts takes place in a different century and span the realm of religious identity, individual character and glob-al politics with a bit of fantasy injected. The first act takes place in 16th Cen-tury England, the second act in Nazi Germany in 1934 and the third act in South Dakota in 1969. Come see the parallels drawn between centuries and reflect on the lessons. 7pm-9pm. The Contemporary Theater Company. 327 Main St., Wakefield. 218-0282. www.thecontemporarytheater.com.

January 24Come out to the Audubon Society for the chance to meet one of their live owls in a small group setting. After learning about these amazing birds, take part in an Owl-ing Excursion at Fisherville Brook, with the chance to see them in their natural habitat. Pre-registration is required; the program is limited to 12 participants

(adults only). Audubon Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge. 99 Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter. 949-5454. www.asri.org.

January 25-26 Come see Don Juan in Hell, an excerpt (Act 3, Scene 2) from George Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman, written in 1903. Often performed as a stand-alone play, three characters from Mo-zart’s Don Giovanni and the devil meet in Hell. While there, they have a philo-sophical debate on a variety of sub-jects and in the end, determine where they will spend eternity. 7pm. The Contemporary Theater Company. 327 Main St., Wakefield. 218-0282. www.thecontemporarytheater.com.

January 25, 26 & 27Mohegan Sun presents Sun Winefest 2013. The fest kicks off with a Bour-bon Tasting on Jan 25, 6-9pm. There will be a Grand Tasting, celebrity chef appearances and a closing party com-plete with dessert pairings from Moet Imperial Champagne and Grand Mar-nier. Ticket packages available. 1 Mo-hegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-226-7711. www.mohegansun.com.

January 27 Come learn about the history of the Narrow River Watershed, at the Pet-tasquamscutt Winter Speaker Series, sponsored by the Friends of Canon-chet Farm, the Narrow River Preserva-tion Association and the South County Museum. Each organization will spon-sor a speaker who will discuss a topic related to the Narrow River Watershed. Free and open to the public. Maury Loontjens Memorial Library. 35 Kings-town Road, Narragansett. 783-5344. www.southcountymuseum.org.


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Weaving and writing seem like an incongruous pairing, but as you chat with Jan Doyle, cofounder of the Carolina Fiber and Fiction Center, you start remembering metaphors about “weaving storylines” and “spinning tales,” and suddenly it doesn’t seem so weird, after all.

What is somewhat startling, how-ever, is to learn that this is not the first time that these two distinctive forms of expression have been, um, intertwined in South County. In the late 19th century, a local Chautauqua Society based in South Kingstown was likewise dedicated to promoting literature and preserving the historic fiber arts. “There are many connec-tions between weaving and writing,” says Doyle, noting that even the word “text” has its roots in the Latin word for “to weave,” texere.

The founding of the Carolina Fiber and Fiction Center two years ago re-sulted from a happy confluence of in-terests among Doyle, a URI weaving teacher; writer and educator Grace Farrell, a Charlestown resident who also happens to be a weaver; and local resident John C. Quinn, the retired ed-itor-in-chief of USA Today, who hap-pened to be looking for an expert to inspect a loom he owned. Out of that

initial connection came a partnership that saw Quinn arrange to allow Doyle and Farrell to use the historic (circa 1857) Octagon House on Route 112 as a home for their seemingly disparate educational programs.

Doyle went to college for psychol-ogy, but her heart always remained in fiber. “My parents always accused me of taking basket weaving in col-lege,” she jokes. “If they had offered it, I would have.” In an era where it’s absurdly easier to buy a shirt for $6 at Wal-Mart than to make your own clothing, a surprising number of peo-ple share Doyle’s passion. Not only are classes at the Fiber and Fiction center full, there’s a waiting list.

The school offers basic instruction for casual learners as well as a Master Weaver track, currently being pursued by ten students who must each work their way up from apprentice to jour-neyman to master over the course of several years. Farrell offers 10-week writing courses using a curriculum based on writing prompts that teach-es the writer’s craft while still encour-aging creativity.

Writers and weavers often work side by side, despite the noise of a dozen or more looms spinning. All but three of the 17 looms were donated, includ-

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Weavers at the center work with a variety of fabrics, including sustain-able materials derived from soybeans and corn silk. Harking back to the days of Rhode Island’s Industrial Revolu-tion, much of the material comes from mill ends sourced by Peter Patchis Yarns in Central Falls.

Going even further back into local history, some students even use wool from locally raised sheep, a nod to a time when there were hundreds of barn looms in South County house-holds, and itinerant weavers traveled the roads spinning wool into cloth.

Such are the things from which tall tales are spun, but while fiction writing is largely a feat of imagination, work-ing with fiber is about as hands-on as it gets. “When you weave, you touch every thread five times,” says Doyle. “There’s a tactile aspect to the art that you just don’t get with other media.”

For more information or to regis-ter for one of the programs, email Grace Farrell, [email protected], Jan Doyle, [email protected], or El-len Stone, [email protected]. www.facebook.com/CarolinaFi-berAndFictionCenter

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one Last Holiday Celebrationa Westerly tradition continues the festivities into January

You may think the holiday sea-son has come to an end, but there is still one more way to celebrate. Twelfth Night celebrations have come in many forms. In the medieval ages, cake was distributed during the party and whoever found the bean inside the cake became the king. The high and mighty became the peasants but all went back to normal at midnight. (How Cinderella-esqe.)

Our coming Epiphany, however, is celebrated much differently today. We can all feel like the finders of the bean as we sit back and enjoy the entertainment of the Chorus of Westerly’s 39th annual A Celebra-tion of Twelfth Night. This holiday season’s grand finale is filled with pageantry including dancers, acro-bats, court jesters, puppetry, poetry and of course the full-bodied beau-tiful voices of the Chorus.

This year marks a new tradition with Andrew Howell’s debut as mu-sic director of the production. The conductor and organist received his Bachelor of Music in Music Educa-tion, magna cum lade, in May 2005 from the University of Rhode Island. He has also sung along with the Cho-rus of Westerly since age 12, so this is undoubtedly going to be a special production, as it has been close to his heart for much of his life. “Hav-ing been a singer in the chorus for about 17 years, this is going to be a completely different experience,” he says. The exciting change is sure to add something new for those who have been a fan of the production in past years. “It is always a wonderful theatrical performance and is amaz-ing to watch it all come together,” Howell says.

This celebratory tradition has been a part of Westerly since 1975, annually presenting an original written script, this year written by Harvey Blanch-ette who was previously a Chorus of Westerly treble. Harvey will be tying the past five years together with the conclusion of his presentation of the

shows, an impressive five year story arc that began in 2009. “It is exciting to finally have this completion,” says Andrew, “good finally overcomes evil, and of course, this is exciting because I am the music director.” This arc is set in a mythical world of separate king-doms that have been threatened by a sinister and powerful force. Sym-bolic of the meaning of Twelfth Night, the first year introduced the birth of a “Chosen One,” who over the year has grown and audiences can look forward to this saviors triumph in the age old tale of good versus evil.

Although the shows from 2009 to present are all related to each other you certainly do not have to have seen the others to understand and thoroughly enjoy this year’s per-formance. We also welcome back Derron Wood as Twelfth Night’s di-rector, and the talented Robin Rice as this year’s choreographer. The show is supported by 365 passion-ate actors and singers who volun-teer from communities in Rhode Is-land and Connecticut. The eclectic show includes multi-talented chil-dren and adults of all ages.

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Narragansett; Introducing the Narragansett Highlands Townhouses. Units ready the beginning of the year. Great location close to beaches and recreation. Gran-ite counters, fully applianced, (3) bed, (3) full baths. Garage parking. $289,900

Narragansett; Spectacular estate located in Saunder-stown.12 acres,2 barns,13 stalls, riding ring.3 fireplaces.Open floor plan. Great room.Large country kitchen,office suite,billiard room.Mahogany woodwork, maple & cherry inlaid floors.Possible subdivision. $1,395,000

South Kingstown; If you enjoy peace & quiet, come home to this 3 bedroom home on 5 private acres. Offer-ing one-level living, it features soaring ceilings, skylights, fireplace and deck with hot tub! With easy access to route 1 it is minutes to town and area beaches. $399,900

South Kingstown; The Kingston Preserve! 2 bed, 2 bath luxury homes reflecting only the finest. Central Air, granite, Great room with fireplace. Quality throughout. Surrounded by wooded open space. Energy efficient. $359,000

South Kingstown; Worden’s Pond; 3 bed, 2 bath home in private woodsy location within walking distance to Worden’s Pond. Great room, hardwood floors, updated kitchen w/granite, large bedrooms. Lovingly decorated inside and out. Deeded access to the pond for boating - dock & storage. $339,900

Narragansett: Galilee/Sand Hill Cove; Just steps to the beach from this new construction 2 bed, 2 1/2 bath shingle style condo. Scenic ocean and salt pond views overlooking the port of Galilee. Interior boasts many upgraded finishes and amenities. $499,900

Narragansett; Beautiful shingle style condo on private-well manicured grounds, close to all Narragansett ame-nities - Walk to Black Pt and Scarborough Beach. Light & airy space with beautifully maintained interior. Distant ocean views. Relaxing outdoor living space. $649,900

South Kingstown; Rare 3 family centrally located to all amenities. 2 miles to URI. Close to area bike path,shopping,restaurants. Fully rented with a Positive cash flow. Investors take note! $309,900

Connecticut; North Stonington; Rare opportunity to own over 100 acres w/ equestrian estate, 6 stall stable, tack & feed, riding pen high on a hill. Extensive views. 4 to-tal lots sub dividable. 2 BR apt over 4 car detach garage. Well maintained. B&B operated for 28+ years. $2,450,000

Narragansett; You’re only steps to the surf and sun from this charming 3 bedroom Colonial located in the Narragansett Pier. Offering the convenience of restaurants, beach, recreation. $399,000

South Kingstown; Oceanfront condo, live on the beach! Sip in the panoramic views, sunrises and sunsets, calming ocean sounds and breezes. Steps to the ocean,your own private path. Imagine coming home to this everyday! Weekend retreat, or cozy year round living. $390,000

Charlestown; Super one level home! 2 beds/2 baths. Hardwood floors, spacious kitchen. New Septic System! Professional landscaping. Large Deck. Private one acre lot. $175,000

West Warwick; Spacious 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath Colonial - priced well below assessment - move right in! Master suite with double closets and bath - Beautiful private yard - Large walk out basement - Maintenance free exterior with deck - Oversized two car garage - Priced to sell! $199,900

Richmond; This 3 bed/2 1/2 bath home has been rebuilt from the ground up! Custom millwork , upgraded finishes, pine flooring, beautiful custom stone fireplaces, grandfathered for antique shop, pretty treed lot with stone walls - Property conveys with permit for barn/shed. $424,900

Homes, Land,Commercial & Investment

Properties, Rentals.

Landmark Realty Group • 203 Main Street, Wakefield, RI • www.landmarkri.com • 401-789-3100 (office) • 401-789-3130 (fax)

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