Rhode Island Monthly March 2020

A SHORT DRIVE AWAY { where to explore } A SHORT DRIVE AWAY Middle of Nowhere Diner Paine House Museum Leyden Farm Vineyard This traditional diner is located, well, seemingly in The Paine House, originally built in 1691, has served Join the Leyden family at their West Greenwich the middle of nowhere. You’ll want to go out of your as an inn, tavern and election site before being vineyard for sips of rich red wines, such as Romeo’s way to find it, though, with diner favorites like break- preserved into the museum that it is today by the Red and American Merlot, or white wines, including fast all day as well as ham or sirloin steak dinners Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society. Cleo’s Blanc and Sunny’s Grigio. The expansive lawn with vegetables and potatoes. This is comfort food Visitors enjoy period furnishings, textiles and Civil and deck area are the perfect spots for relaxing heaven. The kitschy interior rounds out the classic War artifacts throughout the home. Rumor has it, and enjoying the vineyard’s lovely vistas. 160 Plain greasy spoon experience. 222 Nooseneck Hill Rd., the house is also a site of paranormal activity. 7 Meeting House Rd., West Greenwich, 392-1133, leyden Exeter, 397-8855, themiddleofnowherediner.net. Station St., Coventry, westernrihistory.org. farm.com.  { where to shop } Bead Sting Bead Sting offers a variety of jewelry and gifts from brands such as Chamilia, Vera Bradley and Alex and Ani. Stop in to shop for watches, ornamental wood signs, purses, scarves and cards for yourself or gifts for loved ones. 57 Sandy Bottom Rd., Coventry, 821-0300, facebook.com/thebeadsting. Hardcore Hobbies Hardcore Hobbies is a nice destination for remote control hobby enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a vehicle for land, air or water, this store has the parts and accessories you need. There are also indoor and outdoor tracks to test your trucks and cars. 1278 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry, 822- 1411, hardcore-hobbies.business.site. Because Your Home Matters To You! First Quality Fabrics In Stock and Samples Outdoor Selections Design Assistance • Custom Fabrication Wallpapers, Trims, Window Treatments, Bedding, Upholstery, Slipcovers, Draperies, Shades & Shutters Tuesday - Friday 10-5 Saturdays 11-3 (call ahead) Closed Sunday & Monday 606 Ten Rod Road | North Kingstown, RI 401.295.2760 | fabricgallery.com In the back and to the left of the Lafayette bldg. Look for wood sign Fabric Gallery Hot & iced coffees Pastry & baked goods Gluten free bread & baked goods Breakfast & lunch sandwiches NOW SERVING NITRO BREW Sophiesbrewhouse@gmail @sophiesbrewhouse www.SophiesBrewhouse.com 699 South County Trail, Exeter 401.295.4273 Follow the #401love on Pet Avoidance Solutions 800-225-0808 sales @ moriartysif.com www.moriartysfence.com Food & Drink // @TheDishRIM Weddings // @EngagedRIM All Things Rhody // @RIMonthly ©2015 Moriarty’s Fence Company. ©2019 Invisible Fence, Inc. Invisible Fence ® and MicroLite ® are registered trademarks of Invisible Fence, Inc. All rights reserved. RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l MARCH 2020 75

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