Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) today announced their initial summer line-up of food trucks and vendors, as well as musical guests. Grey Sail, located in Westerly, has a spacious beer garden and an indoor taproom. Gray Sail says that they are currently following all COVID-19 state guidelines, and have several safety precautions […]
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Opening This Week: Tallulah’s Taqueria in Jamestown; Nitro Bar and Yagi Noodles on Thames Street
It’s a big week for dining in Newport County. Just in time for the summer season, we have three restaurants opening up over the next couple days in new locations. Tallulah Taqueria Tallulah’s Taqueria returns to Jamestown in a big way. After closing up their taco shack at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard two summers ago, […]
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Nomi Park welcomes new executive chef, revamped menu
Just in time for a vibrant summer season, Nomi Park at The Wayfinder Hotel has welcome Chef James Colleran as their new executive chef. Colleran brings over a decade’s worth of experience to his role as Executive Chef and embodies the restaurant’s mantra of serving up good vibes and even better eats. Prior to joining […]
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New England Country Mart offers special Mother’s Day Packages
(Boston – April 23, 2021) Over the past year as we’ve all been dealing with the pandemic, she’s been a full-time remote worker, home school teacher, Zoom video consultant, and family CEO. Listening and providing sage advice. After a year unlike any other in our lifetime, this Mother’s Day provides an opportunity to show mom […]
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Narragansett Beer releases three new beers; launches on-site beer to go- from new brewery
! In anticipation of the opening of the Narragansett brewery and taproom later next month, Narragansett Beer this week announced the release of three new beers and the launch of on-site beer to-go. Prima Doppia is the brewery’s first foray into the hazy, full-bodied, double IPA segment and is sure to please. Musik Express IPA […]
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The City, the Country, and of course, a Food Truck
This weekend has a little something for everyone, so strap in and get ready for a ride around the “biggest little!” First, if you’re in the capital city this weekend for the Farmer’s Market or the Providence Flea, you can’t beat The Coffee Exchange at 207 Wickenden St. in Fox Point. I had the “Blanca,” […]
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Special brew from Taproot Brewing Co. supports brain cancer research
Taproot Brewing Co. on Wednesday announced that it is participating in the #BrewStacheStrong beer collaboration in solidarity with 200 other craft breweries nationwide. This campaign will raise vital funds and much-needed awareness for brain cancer research. Participating #BrewStacheStrong breweries will raise money through sales of their limited-edition “SMASH” style beer – a single malt and […]
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Food and Fun Around RI this weekend
This weekend looks like a mixed bag when it comes to weather, but that doesn’t mean everything has to remain indoors, not by a long stretch. Saturday between 9 am-1 pm at the Lazy K Ranch in West Kingston, the South County Winter Farmer’s Market is having a Food Trucks and Tulips event at their […]
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Aquidneck Growers Market returns to Pell School on May 1, Memorial Boulevard on May 19
Spring is in full swing and Aquidneck Community Table has announced the dates and details for their upcoming summer markets. Saturday Winter Market at Newport Gateway Center This Saturday (April 24) will be the final Winter Market of the season at the Newport Gateway Center. Stop by the market one more time to stock up […]
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Brewery of the Month: We visit Tilted Barn in Exeter
After a quarantine respite, our “Brewery of the Month” column returns for April. Going forward, I’ll visit a different local establishment each month and report back on my findings. We know, it’s a tough assignment… On a more serious note, it’s no secret that local breweries have been adversely affected by the pandemic, and need […]
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Rhode Island Red Food Tours return for the 2021 Season
By Andrea McHugh on behalf of Rhode Island Red Food Tours Rhode Island Red Food Tours is excited to announce the return of their wildly popular (and delicious!) food tours this month. The Newport Neighborhood Food Tour makes its 2021 debut on April 24th and the Downcity Providence Food Tour one week later on May 1st. “So many people, including within […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: BBQ Pulled Pork with Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce
As promised, it is time to complete the Wonder Twins one-two punch of my mini-BBQ series. Last month, I showed everyone how to make amazing collard greens aka the best BBQ side on the planet. This month, it’s time for the main event. This is what I consider to be my “signature” dish that isn’t […]
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Out and About in South County
Now that the weather is warming up, people are getting vaccinated and more places are opening to larger crowds, there are plenty of things to do in South County this weekend. Although in the first instance, the weather warming has caused a slowdown. You see, Shady Tree Maple Farm in Richmond has finished their boil […]
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Stoneacre Garden to host dog show in May
Stoneacre Hospitality Group is kicking off the Newport season with special Daffy Day-inspired cocktails, new Spring menus at Stoneacre Brasserie and Stoneacre Garden, and the first annual Stoneacre Dog Show. This May, VIPs – or “Very Important Pups” — will take over the patio at Stoneacre Garden to compete in Stoneacre Hospitality Group’s inaugural Stoneacre […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns April 9 – 18 with crave-worthy deals
Things continue to look different as the Spring 2021 edition of Newport Restaurant Week approaches, but commitment to supporting the area’s local dining community remains the same. Newport Restaurant Week: The Remix returns for another season, with area restaurants slated to offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for the duration of the event, […]
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Food Truck Friday: Saugy’s at Shaidzon
Right on cue, Shaidzon Brewery had a scheduled event for April 2 at their facility, bringing the Saugy food truck to the brewery at Fairgrounds Road in West Kingston, enabling a Food Truck Friday review. First the review of the product. Outstanding! I ordered, “The Original,” version that comes with mustard, onions, and celery salt, […]
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Rejects Beer and Hoist and Crane Coffee announce new brew
Those who remember the old Reeses commercial “you got chocolate in my peanut butter” might appreciate the new collaboration between Rejects Brewery and Hoist and Crane Coffee. You may recall, the two tastes combined were better than the original. For beer lovers, one can certainly make that argument about the new Hoist and Crane Imperial […]
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Newport Chowder Company bringing their ‘Chowder Cart’ to Newport
In true New England fashion, chowder will soon be available from a cart in the City of NEwport. At their March 10 regular council meeting, Newport City Council approved a mobile food establishment cart permit for Newport Chowder Company. “We are beyond excited to announce that the Newport City Council granted Newport Chowder Company a […]
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Newport County restaurants serving up Easter brunch, dinner on April 4
Newport County restaurants are offering a wide variety of dining options and opportunities for Easter this year, which is Sunday, April 4. All descriptions and info have been provided by restaurants or were available on their website. Please assume that reservations are required at all restaurants and that takeout meals require pre-ordering well in advance. […]
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25+ longest-running restaurants in and around Newport
This story was originally published on September 25, 2015. It has been updated and republished. Last updated: March 25, 2021 There are many Newport restaurants that have survived new ownership, economic meltdowns, hurricanes, the American Revolution, millions of tourists and the test of time. Many of these restaurants are filled with history and are considered […]
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Newport Blues Cafe to reopen this weekend
After a short winter’s nap, Newport Blues Cafe today announced that they will reopen this weekend. The Van Pelt Trio, made up of siblings Erika, Collin, and Sarah, will kick things off on Friday night. Doors will open at 7:30 pm and music will begin at 9 pm. There is a $10 cover and the […]
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Frosty Freez opens for the 2021 season on April 1
Frosty Freez will be open at 11:30 am daily April 1 through September 30.
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The Nitro Bar is opening a second location in Newport
The Nitro Bar is opening a second storefront in Newport. The new storefront will be located at 404 Thames Street, according to a victualing license application filed with Newport City Hall. That location was formerly a Friskie Fries. An opening date for the new location has not yet been announced. On Instagram on Tuesday, The […]
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Narragansett Beer names Lee Lord as new head brewer
Narragansett Beer today announced industry veteran Lee Lord as their new head brewer. Lord joins Narragansett Beer, as the brand’s first-ever female head brewer, armed with more than a decade of experience in the craft beer and brewing industry. Leading up to and after the official opening of the highly anticipated Narragansett Brewery in spring […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Collard Greens
For the next 2 months, I am doing a bit of a series: BBQ. Now, I’m not doing 2 different BBQ meat recipes. No, no. Consider this more of a one-two-punch sort of thing. First, I’m going to show you how I make my favorite BBQ side: collard greens. Then, in April, I’ll drop what […]