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Departments

12 Contributors
14 From the Publisher
16 Chatter

21 The 401

49 Q & A
Lindsey Ramirez , of Rhode Island ’ s Women ’ s Business Center , talks entrepreneurship . BY LAUREN CLEM
55 Rhode Trips
A local yoga studio dispenses passion and Zen in equal amounts .
BY EDELINDA BAPTISTA
22 Ten Can ’ t-Miss Events
Our top picks for March .
EDITED BY TABITHA PEREIRA

89 The Dish

25 Arts & Culture
A nonprofit teaches digital storytelling to young people . BY PAUL KANDARIAN

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26 Style
Timeless hair and makeup trends and vintage furs and frocks heat up Providence ’ s Federal Hill .
31 Sports
Try your hand at this Olympic sport with the Ocean State Curling Club .
BY LAUREN CLEM
33 First Person
A Rhode Islander with a tomato sauce allergy navigates Federal Hill cuisine .
BY KAITLYN MURRAY
36 Spaces
Bold color choices usher a staid Jamestown home into its vibrant era .
BY DANA LAVERTY
42 Focal Points
RISD wallpaper exhibit ; Newport ’ s disco pony ; PVD is hot .
BY DANA LAVERTY
45 Guest List
The Nonviolence Institute ’ s Invest in Peace ; Special Olympics ’ Savor the Flavors .

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90 Dining Review
The Culinary Hub of Providence combines international flavors with community service . BY KAREN DEUTSCH
94 Dining Details
Big Feeling ice cream shop ; CRU PVD cafe ; The Eatery ; Diner ’ s Update ; On Tap .
EDITED BY JAMIE COELHO
96 Restaurant Guide
128 Snapshot
Newport St . Patrick ’ s Day Parade .
BY LAUREN CLEM
ON THE COVER : Raymond L . S . Patriarca ruled the New England crime family for decades . Photo illustration by Doreen Chisnell and Alan DiPetrillo .
PHOTOGRAPHY ( FROM TOP CENTER ): COURTESY OF THE VETS / LESLIE JONES ; JOSH ADAM ; MEGHAN SEPE ; ANGEL TUCKER .
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