From our Readers
“ Calamari Comeback ,” April
It would be welcome if you could get up to the Blackstone Valley more often . Almost every feature is Providence , South County , East / West Bay biased . Woonsocket , Smithfield , Slatersville , North Smithfield , Cumberland , Burrillville , Chepachet ? Yes , there are not as many great places as further south , coastal and urban , but it does not mean there are none . I know Lucky Dog Tavern and Bella Restaurant both offer superb calamari options . Gas up and drive north once in a while , get beyond Lincoln .
DAVID KMETZ DOUGLAS , MASS .
Outtakes , April
Thank you very much for highlighting the Avenue Concept . During an unprecedented yearplus of isolation due to the pandemic ,
Get Social With Us
@ RIMonthly it was wonderful of you to share some of the illuminated six murals and five sculptures and list when and where the public could enjoy them . Thanks to RI Commerce ’ s “ Take It Outside Initiative ,” Rhode Islanders will be able to feed their hungry souls with bold and beautiful art created by exceptionally talented artists . I can ’ t wait to see what deputy director Jenn Harris has in store for everyone to enjoy in the months ahead !
SONDRA V . PITTS CRANSTON
Publisher ’ s Note , April
As always , I so enjoyed your letter this month . And you ’ re right , squids are lovable ! Happy spring . Looking forward to the day when we can all be together .
NANCY ALLEN FOXBOROUGH , MASS .
I receive your magazine monthly and enjoy it immensely . I moved to the state four years ago and your publication helps me get the Rhode Island groove . I look forward to the upcoming editions . Thanks for doing such a great job .
PAULA HUDSON WEST WARWICK
CORRECTION : In March Dining Out , we misidentified Pomodoro ’ s co-owner . It is Mark Micheletti .
OUTDOOR DINING GIVEAWAY
The warmer temperatures have finally arrived ! Celebrate by entering to win gift certificates to local restaurants for al fresco dining . Log on to RIMonthly . com starting May 3 for your chance to win . You may enter only once per daily giveaway . No purchase necessary .
On RIMonthly . com
FOOD AND DRINK
See what all the buzz is about at Moniker Brewery , a new brewery and beer garden on Providence ’ s West End . rimonthly . com / moniker-brewery
HOUSE LUST
Peek around the Castle , a 110-acre estate with a brick chateau , historic cemetery and heron bog in the woods of Foster . rimonthly . com / house-lust-foster-castle
THINGS TO DO
Don ’ t miss a thing this spring with our 5 Can ’ t Miss Events This Week . rimonthly . com / things-todo-in-rhode-island
RHODY MAKER
Oceanic photographer Cate Brown trains her camera on the sea and the people it beckons . rimonthly . com / rhody-maker-cate-brown
H EALTH
Get the latest on COVID-19 in the Ocean State , including everything you need to know about vaccinations . rimonthly . com / coronavirusin-rhode-island
PLUS ! DINER ’ S UPDATE / ONLINE CALENDAR / RECIPES
Email to letters @ rimonthly . com , or via mail to Letters to the Editor , Rhode Island Monthly , 560 Mineral Spring Ave ., Unit 100B , Pawtucket , RI 02860 . Letters and comments may be edited for length and style .
FOOD AND DRINK : COURTESY OF MONIKER BREWERY ; HOUSE LUST : TEN REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHERS ; RHODY MAKER : CATE BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY ; ALL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY : GETTY IMAGES .
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l MAY 2021