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21-05-2025
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Plan your perfect, delicious Rhody summer
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. The spring rains, muddy shoes and thick coats of pollen everywhere are ready to be replaced with the promise of summer. Bring out your flip-flops. A whole season of beaching, cookouts, picnics and warm nights under the stars are all in front of us. Three of the most glorious months are worth all the cold, snow, ice and wind New England can deliver. But I'm here to remind you how fleeting these long summer days are. Welcoming Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, makes you think you have all the time in the world. You'll get to the planting, walks on the beach, s'more making over a fire pit and dining on the water. But will you? Blink and it will be Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end to summer. I know and you know it. We've lived it. Summer days come fast and furious and without a plan, it's easy to rack up regret come September. So might I suggest you make your plans now. Mark up that calendar with all the events you don't want to miss, food and drink you want to enjoy and people you want to share it all with. I've done some of the legwork for you. What follows is a list of fun food and drink things to do. Some are now, some are in the future. There are ideas and events. Happy planning for Memorial Day weekend and a perfect Rhode Island summer. Sweet Berry Farm reopens for the season at 915 Mitchell's Lane Middletown, on May 23 at 8 a.m. with new owners. "We look forward to introducing some new members of the team after we reopen in May," they wrote on Facebook. This is the place to pick your own strawberries (starting in early June) and other berries as the growing season progresses. James Beard winning chef Mike Solomonov will be a special guest at Ocean House in Watch Hill on Memorial Day weekend. There are two opportunities: one to meet Solomonov and a second to enjoy his cuisine. Solomonov opened his first restaurant, Zahav, in Philadelphia in spring 2008, serving Israeli cuisine. Esquire put it on its list of the year's best new restaurants. In 2017, he won the most coveted James Beard award of them all, for outstanding chef. Now he the owner of several restaurants that reflect his life growing up in Pittsburgh and Israel, the son of an American mother and a Bulgarian father. He learned to bake in Israel. Guests can spend Saturday afternoon, May 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. at a special meet and greet to learn more about the chef's culinary journey. The cost is $55. Add $40 if you'd like a copy of his cookbook "Zahav: Home: Cooking for Friends and Family." You can reserve tickets online. On May 25, there's a BBQ on the Beach from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring chef's expert cooking techniques. He will showcase flavorful dishes inspired by his Israeli roots, including sesame chicken thighs, grilled skewers, smoked short ribs, smoked eggplant, and turkey coffee ice cream. There will be sides, drinks and live music. The cost is $125 for adults and $55 for children 4 to 12 and $25 for children 3 and younger. You can reserve tickets online. Four Town Farm, 90 George St., Seekonk, isn't just the place to pick delicious strawberries (come June). This is where you can do all your shopping from local soups to herb plants to rhubarb. This is a marketplace where you'll find Narragansett Creamery yogurt and cheeses and Wright's Dairy Farm milk and so many other local products. Smith's Castle, 55 Richard Smith Drive in North Kingstown, hosts a fundraiser that features a tasting of Madeira and a frothy rum summer cocktail called Poncha, on June 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost of the 21-plus event is $50. In addition to Poncha, made with aguardiente (white Madeiran rum), light Colonial fare of cheeses will be served. Reservations can be made on Eventbrite. Space is limited. Newport Harbor Island Resort's 1639 restaurant, has reopened for the season at 1 Goat Island, Newport. Named after the year Newport was founded, 1639 offers a coastal dining experience celebrating the flavors of New England with a modern, global twist. The menu, from executive chef Ryan Connors, includes bar classics and house-made pastas. Cacio e Pepe is prepared tableside in a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano, with an optional upgrade of brown butter king crab. Other menu highlights include the 1639 Alaskan Halibut Clam Bake and the Rhode Island Striper, served with summer succotash, Parisienne-style gnocchi and a ratatouille purée. Reservations are available on Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 10 p.m. They have outdoor deck dining. Pivotal Brewing Company has opened its second location at 140 Broadway in Newport. There's a new taproom, beer garden and private event space. The Newport space mirrors the artsy, eclectic vibe of Pivotal's original Bristol location. On tap are 10 rotating draft lines, including a gluten-free hard tea. Pivotal specializes in modern lagers and hazy IPAs. Starting this summer, the location will also offer a curated list of boutique wines, expanding its beverage program. Garden City Center has launched its first-ever weekly Farmers Market, in partnership with Rhode Island Night Market. Visitors can enjoy the family (and dog) friendly market each Sunday while discovering just-picked produce, pantry staples, handmade goods, and more for purchase from some 30 vendors each week. Familiar vendors include Stamp Farms, Radical Roots Farm and Rheds Hot Sauce. It runs rain or shin from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through Sept. 28 in the heart of Garden City Center's gazebo green. There will also be live entertainment and a pop-up beer garden, in partnership with Avvio Ristorante, during every Market. Roger Williams Park Zoo's 33rd annual Zoobilee fundraiser, Party with a Purpose, supports conservation and education at this 21-plus event. Guests enjoy bites and sips from local restaurants as part of the ticket price. Visit with the animals with special encounters. It will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. Tickets cost $125 ($25 off for zoo members); online at Narragansett Beer will make waves all summer long in honor of the 50th anniversary of "Jaws." The brewery is selling exclusive "Jaws" 12-packs with 1975 retro cans inside. They are identical to the one Captain Quint crushed in the film while hunting for the shark on his boat, the Orca. Come Shark Week, July 14 to July 20, there will be many events planned at the taproom at at 271 Tockwotton St., Providence. 'Gansett Brewery Shark Week events include: Trivia Night on July 15; a Jaws-inspired jog on July 16; Snag a sharky design at a Jaws-inspired flash tattoo pop-up with FINAO Ink on July 17; Slurp oysters their beer garden cornhole tourney and oyster roast with Aquidneck Oyster Co. on July 18; Settle in for a day-long Jaws-A-Thon movie marathon – with a special screening at dusk on July 19; and Ride the mechanical shark from noon to 6 p.m. on July 20. The season will start in early July in Rhode Island and can run well into August as farms plant assorted varieties that ripen at different times. Keep your eyes on these farms for when the time for blueberry muffins is upon you: Pinecrest Farm, 1 Pinecrest Road, in Richmond; Rocky Point Farm, 130 Rocky Point Ave., Warwick; Dame Farm, 91 Brown Ave., Johnston and Goodwin Brothers Farm, 458 Greenville Rd., North Smithfield. The 5th Annual Daveapalooza is set for Saturday, July 12 at Proclamation Ale in Warwick, the brewery built by late founder Dave Witham. It will held from noon to 6 p.m. at 298 Kilvert St., Warwick. Proclamation will be partnering with Civil Skate Shop, to create a day of skateboarding, live music, food and beer to celebrate Dave, said , and celebrating Dave, said Lori Witham, company owner and creative director. There will be collab beers, a local vendor market, Daveapalooza merch and slushies. Food vendors will include W's Wood Fired Pizza, Belly Busters, Newport Sushi Co, and Matilda. Music will be live from TJ & The Campers, Free Beer the Band, and Toad & The Stooligans. Advance tickets available are available now. The link can be found at Advance VIP tickets include a Daveapalooza glass and pour, along with entry to the event for $15 available through June 13. Advanced entry ticket is $5. Day of ticket is $8. Under 21 are admitted free. The rain date is July 13. The festival features the best of any county fair with foods that include calamari, lobster, clam chowder, clam cakes, fish chowder, corn on the cob, fish and chips, sausage and pepper sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers, fried dough and strawberry shortcake. There are amusement rides and live bands. It's set for Aug. 1 from noon to 11 p.m.; Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ninigret Park, 5 Park Lane, Charlestown. Daily admission is $13 for adults; children 10 and under free; military (with ID) and seniors (65 and older) pay $10. Parking is free (a $2 donation is encouraged). Rain or shine, no pets allowed. For more information and a detailed schedule of festival events, visit Aug. 12 at Castle Hill Inn is the evening for local flavor, all in support of Farm Fresh RI's mission to grow a stronger local food system. This unique fundraising event celebrates local growers in a spectacular Newport setting. There are dozens of local farms and producers of everything from mushrooms to cheese paired with chefs from some of the state's best restaurants. They serve signature dishes and drinks. Local artisan and farms committed to the event this year include Pizza Marvin, Long Lane Farm, Sweet & Salty Farm and Frank Laurie's. Tickets cost $275 by advance purchase only at The event always sells out. St. John The Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church hosts its annual Food Festival as a fundraiser with homemade foods on Aug. 16 from 1 to 9 p.m. at 501 East School St., Woonsocket. The main foods being served will be: Sarmale (stuffed cabbage); Mititei (grilled ground meat from a mixture of beef and lamb); Chicken and Lamb Shish Kebabs; Pita (spinach pie); and many homemade ethnic desserts. Free admission and purchase your food and drinks. The 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Cook-Off is happening on Aug. 16 at Phantom Farms, 2920 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, during their 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair. If you've got a cheesy recipe that's a crowd favorite (or one you're ready to debut), this is your chance to show off your skills and have some fun. You can reserve your spot online at Spaces are limited and fill up fast. The rules include all recipes must be submitted at the time of registration. A minimum of 4 pounds (about one large, full crockpot) of mac and cheese must be prepared. All mac and cheese must be cooked prior to the event. Phantom Farms will keep it warm and supply 2-ounce tasting cups, spoons, and napkins for customers. Guests will each get tickets to vote for their top three favorite mac and cheese entries. The annual Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church's festival in Pawtucket offers three days of sweets, meats, dancing, music, shopping and other fun. The 2025 dates are Aug. 22, 23 and 24 at 97 Walcott St., Pawtucket. The hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free but there are plenty of foods, sweet and savory to buy. The menu includes roasted lamb, pork souvlaki and chicken souvlaki dinners, moussaka and spanakopita. Homemade desserts include baklava, rice pudding, almond rolls, baklava cheesecake and more. You can visit the Kafenio (café) for traditional hot and cold Greek coffees, and a bar serving Greek beer, wines and spirits. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: From special dining events to huge food festivals: guide to RI summer
Fox News
16-05-2025
- Fox News
Rhode Island police chief rejects serial killer theory after human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion
The top cop in a Rhode Island beach town says there is no connection between human remains found Wednesday and online fears of a serial killer in New England. "As far as I'm concerned, as far as right now, this has nothing to do with any serial killer [or] any New England murderer," Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella told Fox News Digital Friday. The remains were found in the wealthy coastal enclave of Watch Hill, part of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, just down the beach from a sprawling mansion owned by pop superstar Taylor Swift. A five-star beach getaway, the Ocean House, a luxurious resort on the Watch Hill bluffs overlooking the sea, stands just a few miles away. Gingerella attributed the serial killer fears to "the power of social media. Despite the rumors, he still thinks social media "has more benefits than negatives," he added. The speculation has gripped New England after 13 bodies have been discovered in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts since the beginning of March. Gingerella told Fox News Digital the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office is working to positively identify the remains. Of the 13 bodies found, five have been found in Massachusetts, five in Connecticut and three in Rhode Island. Six of the deceased have been identified as females and three as males. The sexes of the remaining four are unknown. The age ranges of those identified also vary. Seven of the victims were older than 45, while two were between the ages of 25 and 44. The discovery in Westerly comes three weeks after an unidentified male was found in the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Westerly and Pawtucket are about 48 miles apart. The first body found in Rhode Island was that of Michele Romano, found in the town of Foster in March, about 49 miles from Westerly. Romano's family said her death is unrelated to any potential serial killer. "In light of the recent comments being made, we know that Michele's passing is in no way related to any type of serial killer," the family said when her remains were identified. "We have complete faith in the Rhode Island State Police and our Private Investigator that the person responsible will be brought to justice sooner rather than later! We would appreciate it, if people on social media/news or other platforms would stop making false statements that our Michele is in any way the victim of a serial killer!!" The Rhode Island State Police and the FBI did not respond to requests for comment.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island Home: Police
A grim scene unfolded not far from Taylor Swift's Holiday House on the morning of May 14. Westerly, R.I. police confirm to PEOPLE that what appeared to be human remains were found in the Watch Hill area, the affluent enclave where the singer's seaside mansion is located. Officers that arrived to the scene on Everett Avenue around 9:30 a.m. uncovered "what appeared to be a human leg bone," according to a statement shared with PEOPLE. The remains were transported to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for analysis. "Investigators are awaiting official confirmation of the identity of the remains," the statement continues. No foul play is suspected at this time. A resident who spoke to the local news outlet NBC10 WJAR, Taylor Day, said she saw "three police cars, one undercover . . . and there was a medical examiner pulling in behind me." She added, 'It kind of alarmed me, and it was just something very out of the ordinary for Westerly." Day called out the proximity to Swift's landmark home and the area's most famous historic hotel. 'It was probably a couple football fields away from Taylor Swift's house and the Ocean House,' she shared. 'I would never expect anything like that—especially not in Watch Hill.' Swift purchased her home for a reported $17.75 million in 2013, according to the New York Times, and has famously hosted Fourth of July parties there, attended by a bevy of celebrity friends, including Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, the Haim sisters, and Selena Gomez. The affluent beach town is otherwise known for its Victorian-style homes and what the Times once dubbed a "strong sense of privacy." High-profile visitors from Clark Gable and Henry Ford to Conan O'Brien and Hugh Jackman have spent time in the village. High Watch, as Swift's 1920s property was previously known, overlooks East Beach and the Atlantic Ocean and was notably once owned by Standard Oil heiress Rebekah West Harkness, the subject of Swift's song "The Last Great American Dynasty." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Human remains found near Taylor Swift's beachside Rhode Island mansion amid serial killer fears
Human remains were found Wednesday in an upscale Rhode Island beach neighborhood as concerns about a potential serial killer in New England continue to plague the region. A human leg bone was reportedly found on a beach path off Everett Avenue in Watch Hill, a wealthy coastal enclave in the town of Westerly, according to WJAR. The remains were found just a stone's throw from pop megastar Taylor Swift's beachside mansion in the town. Only a few miles away is five-star beach getaway Ocean House, a luxurious resort on the Watch Hill bluffs overlooking the sea. The remains were transferred to the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation. New England Investigators 'Not Ruling Out Anything' Amid Serial Killer Fears: Former Homicide Detective WJAR reported that foul play is not suspected. Read On The Fox News App The Westerly Police Department declined to comment. The Rhode Island State Police did not return a comment request. Sign Up To Get The True Crime Newsletter The discovery marks the 13th body or set of remains that have been discovered in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts since the beginning of March, sparking online chatter about a potential serial killer. Five bodies have been found in Massachusetts, five in Connecticut and now three in Rhode Island. Two of the bodies were found in the small town of Taunton, Massachusetts. Follow The Fox True Crime Team On X A former FBI agent told Fox News Digital earlier this month that authorities in the region have not released enough information to the public in order to quash the rumors. "From what I've seen or heard, first and foremost, not enough is being put out there, so we'll continue to create that serial killer idea," Scott Duffey said. However, Duffey said he does not believe there is sufficient evidence to merit serial killer claims. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub "But at the same time, nothing has been said to make any type of connection [between victims]," he said. "And so that's what leads me down to … let law enforcement continue to answer the questions that they need to answer. But nothing that I have seen would arise to a serial killer [being] responsible for any or most of these people who have been found." One man, Donald Coffel, 68, was arrested in connection with the murder of one of the victims, Suzanne Wormser of Groton, Connecticut. Ct Police Quash New England Serial Killer Rumors, Arrest Man After Woman Found Dismembered In Suitcase Wormser was Coffel's roommate, and she was found dismembered and stuffed into a suitcase in March, stemming from what police said was an argument over crack cocaine. Friday, Coffel died in the Corrigan Correctional Center, according to NBC Connecticut. At the time of his arrest, Coffel reportedly told police that he was in a lot of pain from cancer. Fox News' Audrey Conklin contributed to this report. Original article source: Human remains found near Taylor Swift's beachside Rhode Island mansion amid serial killer fears
