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“ The Lion ’ s Share ,” December
I ’ m glad that “ The Lion ’ s Share ” mentions that Dale Venturini , president and CEO of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association , was “ fully masked ” at her August interview as well as having been vaccinated . All Rhode Islanders should follow her example .
COVID vaccine-spurners / can come across as dense / Frightfully deficient / in basic common sense / Here ’ s what thoughtful people / can say in their defense :
FELICIA NIMUE ACKERMAN PROVIDENCE
What a wonderful , well-written article about Dale Venturini by Jamie Coelho in the December issue . I have read about her many times but now I can put a face with the name . Such
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@ RIMonthly a challenging childhood . Such a hard worker !
HELEN D ’ ORDINE NORTH PROVIDENCE
Out Takes , January
Thank you for a wonderful spread about the Warren Heritage Foundation ’ s Barn Bash in this month ’ s Rhode Island Monthly . The pictures are great .
JANE HARRISON WARREN
Current , “ Kitchen Crew ,” January
This is really cool on multiple levels . Not to date myself , but Polaroid was still in business when I last lived in Rhode Island , so both entities are synonymous with the simpler times of my childhood .
AL DANIEL VIA TWITTER
Style , January
Three of my greeting cards are included in Rhode Island Monthly ’ s January edition ! Alongside some other fab local stationers ( isn ’ t that a fun word ?!) Thank you @ meaghansusi for the opportunity .
TATUTINA VIA INSTAGRAM
CORRECTION : The “ Get Baked ” feature in our February issue omitted a photo credit : Photography by Angel Tucker .
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THINGS TO DO
It ’ s officially zeppole season with St . Joseph ’ s Day on March 19 . Check out our handy list of bakeries where you can pick up zeppole across the state . rimonthly . com / where-to-get-zeppole
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
It ’ s your last chance before spring to grab your sturdiest snow tube and head to these great Ocean State sledding spots . rimonthly . com / sledding-hills
FOOD AND DRINK
Learn all about cocktails , “ escalated ” comfort food and live music at the Red Door , where Thee Red Fez used to be in Providence ’ s “ historic parking lot district .” rimonthly . com / the-red-door
BUSINESS
Charuma Tea Bar brings the flavors of Taiwan to Providence with its iced and hot bubble teas and savory bites . rimonthly . com / charuma-tea-bar
CULTURE
Newport ’ s mansions loom large in “ The Gilded Age ” from Julian Fellowes , creator of “ Downton Abbey .” Here ’ s which spots you can visit for a tour . rimonthly . com / the-gilded-age
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PHOTOGRAPHY : THINGS TO DO , HEALTH AND WELLNESS : GETTY IMAGES ; BUSINESS : EDELINDA BAPTISTA ; FOOD AND DRINK : JAMIE COELHO ; CULTURE : GAVIN ASHWORTH .
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l MARCH 2022