The 31st Annual Newport Winter Festival came to a close on Sunday, February 24th. Here are some of the winners from food and drink competitions that took place during the 10 day event;
2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Smackdown at Gurney’s on Saturday, February 23rd;
- First Place- #14 MainSail at the Newport Marriott
- Second Place- #9 Tavern in the Square
- Third Place Tie – #4 Localz Kitchen & Cocktails & #6 Antonio’s Pizza Newport
24th Annual Sam Adams Chili Cook-Off at Gurney’s on Saturday, February 16th;
- First Place- #9 Chili Masters
- Second Place- #1 Saltwater at the Newport Harbor Hotel
- Third Place- #2 Gurney’s Newport Resort
Annual Best Hot Drink Contest at Red Parrot on Thursday, February 21st;
- 1st Place- Skiff Bar at the Marriott
- 2nd Place- Red Parrot
- 3rd Place- Tickets Bar & Grille
Annual Tropical Drink Contest at Gas Lamp Grille on Sunday, February 17th;
- 1st Place- Red Parrot
- 2nd Place- Skiff Bar at the Marriott
- 3rd Place- Stoneacre Brasserie