10 Contributors 12 From the Publisher 14 Chatter

20 Ten Can’ t-Miss Events

Our top picks for May.

EDITED BY TESS LYONS

22 Arts & Culture

An artist brings new life to old books with BiblioQuilts. BY MICHAEL COLBERT

25 Business

A father-daughter duo turns a love for chocolate into a thriving business.

BY KAITLYN MURRAY

26 Shop

The Nest opens a second shop in the City by the Sea. BY TESS LYONS

27 Trendsetter

The founder of Metro Valet explains the magic behind hospitality. BY JAMIE COELHO

28 Style

These items from local shops are sure to spark joy for Mom. BY JACKIE IGNALL

32 First Person

Is a local doctor’ s connection to Pope Leo an actual miracle? BY LORI ISTOK

38 Spaces

Little Compton’ s‘ Concrete Castle’ is for sale for $ 4.15 million. BY DANA LAVERTY

41 Focal Points

URI’ s Spring Plant Sale; Kelly Taylor Interior Design rebrands; Design Under Sky’ s [ DECAY ] DENCE. BY DANA LAVERTY

43 Guest List

Sojourner House’ s final Masquerade Ball; the Alzheimer’ s Association’ s Culinary Challenge. EDITED BY LAUREN CLEM

47 Media

The Museum of Broadcast Technology chronicles the‘ golden age’ of TV and radio. BY LAUREN CLEM

51 Q & A

The CEO of Ocean State Media discusses the future of local news. BY LAUREN CLEM

60 Rhode Trips

Art Night Bristol Warren spotlights local artists and independent spaces.

BY DANA LAVERTY

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118 Dining Review

Matunuck Atelier elevates Rhode Islandsourced shellfish and seafood.

BY KAREN DEUTSCH

122 Dining Details

Paula’ s at Courtland Club; On Tap; Birch & Bay; the Dishtectives; Diner’ s Update.

EDITED BY JAMIE COELHO

126 Restaurant Guide

136 Nostalgia

May breakfast. BY LAUREN CLEM

ON THE COVER: Dr. Viren A. D’ Sa, a developmental behavioral pediatrician, voted one of our Top Doctors 2026. Photograph by Alex Gagne.

PHOTOGRAPHY( FROM TOP CENTER): ANGEL TUCKER; COURTESY OF MOTT & CHASE SOTHEBY’ S INTERNATIONAL REALTY; COURTESY OF PAM JOHNSTON.( RIGHT): ANGEL TUCKER.

8 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I MAY 2026