Rhode Island Monthly - Rhode Island Monthly July 2009

 

Port Panache

The shops in and around Mystic, Connecticut, stock a salty blend of worthwhile finds just right for summer.

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is known for its picturesque Victorian perch, knockout ocean views and gorgeous grounds. The question is, can the food compete?

Spoils of War

Because of its ties to the Nazi regime, an unremarkable painting that hung for years in a Rhode Island apartment is now at the center of a legal mess. Should it be returned to the estate of the Jewish-owned gallery forced by the Third Reich to liquidate its assets? Or does it belong to the Providence woman who claims — bill of sale in hand — that it is rightfully hers?

Summer Time!

We’ve assembled a guide to all that awaits, inside and (mostly) out, at the beach and in town, and whether your wallet’s feeling thin or thick. The sun is shining. The living is easy. Go have fun.