Making movies ‘a family thing’ at Verdi Productions
Chad Verdi Jr. is dedicating his life to the venture started by his father 15 years ago when he secured the rights to make...
Furniture, home décor items exclusively crafted by Indonesian artisans
In their annual visits to Indonesia, wife and husband Lita and Matt Bondlow were struck by the craftsmanship of handmade furniture in Lita’s home...
Turning knobs, polishing walls of sound
For Nolan Quartaroli, owner of True Music Studios, the music came first. He still recalls his introduction to production years ago while playing in...
Car condos revving up on Aquidneck Island
In one unit resides a Ferrari, a 1962 Corvette convertible and a Porsche 911 from the 1980s.
A few doors down, there’s a gleaming 1969...
This Warren store gushes oil, vinegars
While traveling in Europe, Maureen Botelho noted a stark contrast in quality between popular olive oils in the U.S. and those she found abroad.
Though...
Chocolatier’s recipe uses ingredients from her two homes, Venezuela and R.I.
Aura Fajardo Quintero did not plan to become a chocolatier.
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Fajardo was a graphic designer before moving to Rhode Island and...
Grey Sail Brewing launches second venture focused on distilled spirits
It only took three years for Alan and Jennifer Brinton’s Grey Sail Brewing Co. LLC to become a bona fide triumph.
With South County Distillers,...
Find rare specialty threads at Marc Allen Fine Clothiers
Call it an origin story.
Marc Streisand, owner of Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, was a New York City teenager when an interaction at a local...
Beekeeping has her buzzing with excitement
From a young age, Cynthia Holt had a connection with nature, and recalls that her 8-year-old self dreamed of becoming a zookeeper.
“I’ve always loved...
Pumping up a print shop
Bud and Karen McCann bought Allegra on Valentine’s Day in 2017.
The date is a fun coincidence for the long-married couple, who were looking for...