It’s the most wonderful time of year for apple lovers. The fragrance of ripening apples at the orchards, a scent that has been replicated in candles, air fresheners, and more, is back, which means apples at local orchards are ripe for picking. Even better news – returning this year – Peaches! Locally grown peaches return […]
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What’s in Season: White acorn squash makes its debut at Tockwotton Farm
September 22 is the first day of autumn this year, and already the days are cooler and nights require layers to ward off the chill. The shift in season also marks the transition from summer fruits and vegetables to autumnal bounties. It is about time to say goodbye to tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons, and welcome […]
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk celebrates Rhode Island cuisine with its second annual Harvest Dinner
The Chanler at Cliff Walk is Newport’s only mansion-turned-hotel to perch on the Cliff Walk, overlooking the bluffs, the Atlantic Ocean, and Aquidneck Island’s extensive coastline. The hotel is home to the restaurant Cara, a Forbes Five-Star fine dining experience. With its history, unique setting, and a team of world-class chefs, The Chanler is the […]
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Passport to Piedmont Wine Dinner at Giusto will feature renowned winemaker on Sept. 20
Giusto, in collaboration with The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, will host a “Passport to Piedmont Wine Dinner” at on Friday, September 20. Giusto will host winemaker Giovanni Rosso, a renowned producer of Barolo, Nebbiolo and Etna wines. This family style, multi-course Piedmont-inspired menu will be paired with six Giovanni Rosso wines and Giovanni […]
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Tiverton-based Arruda’s Dairy Farm issues voluntary recall for select lots of chocolate milk due to undeclared wheat
A recall has been issued for select lots of Arruda’s Dairy Farm chocolate milk due to the presence of wheat, which is not declared on the product’s label. This may be a health concern for those with a known allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat. The products in question are distributed to limited Rhode Island […]
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What’s in Season: In August, find eggplant, peppers, ground cherries, and donut peaches at the Jamestown Farmer’s Market
August 4-10 marked the 25th annual National Farmers Market Week. Marked by a proclamation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) each year, National Farmers Market Week celebrates the role of local farms and farmers markets in the United States food system. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) acknowledged the celebratory […]
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Rhode Island updates shellfish safety regulations
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced changes to the state’s shellfish aquaculture regulations aimed at improving safety. The new rules went into effect on Aug. 11. “The recent regulatory changes include an extension of the duration of the summer period of post-harvest shellfish temperature control,” the DEM said in a statement. “Under the […]
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Lobby Muddy Fest celebrates 5th Anniversary in Newport
Lobby Muddy Fest is thrilled to celebrate its 5th anniversary this year. This beloved local event is New England’s only lobster roll and mudslide festival for charity. What began as a casual Sunday ritual at O’Brien’s Pub has transformed into a powerful community gathering and official 501c3 nonprofit since 2021, raising significant funds for mental […]
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Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny — could be the biggest one yet. Lobster fishing is a game of inches, and the number of inches is about to change. Fishing regulators […]
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Ocean State Brewers Fest a hit at Farm Fresh Rhode Island
The 2024 Ocean State Brewers Fest brought over three dozen Rhode Island breweries to Farm Fresh Rhode Island in Providence on Saturday, August 10 for a celebration of local beer and the breweries that provide it. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and BrewBox, a local beer delivery service, the event saw hundreds of […]
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Flora brings Mediterranean flair to Gardiner House
A new culinary destination has arrived in the heart of Newport, offering a taste of coastal Mediterranean cuisine with a local twist. Flora, located in the recently opened waterfront hotel Gardiner House, welcomes diners with its vibrant atmosphere and stunning views of Newport Harbor. The 110-seat restaurant, which opened shortly after July 4, is helmed […]
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What’s in Season: Sweet corn and tomatoes from Fales Farm are classic end-of-summer staples
Crunchy, juicy, sweet, and acidic, corn and tomatoes are must-haves for a stocked summer pantry. Barbeque might come to mind first with this combination – thick slices of tomatoes stacked on a juicy burger, corn on the cob on the side. Corn cobs might be used in Cajun-style seafood boils, or, for those who have […]
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Newport’s Drift Cafe rides wave of success into Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals
Drift Cafe, a Newport eatery, is participating in the 2024 Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals with a pop-up booth, offering festival-goers a taste of its menu options. Rob DePaula, owner of Drift Cafe, spoke with What’sUpNewp about the cafe’s involvement in the event. “We’ve known about this festival forever, obviously, because it’s one of the […]
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Recall of Boar’s Head Deli Meats expanded
Approximately 7 million pounds of deli meat and poultry products sold nationwide by Boar’s Head are now being recalled, according to a press release issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today. The products are included in the recall issued July 26, 2024, and include meat intended for slicing at retail delis and […]
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Newport Restaurant Group celebrates Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s 20th Birthday with a ‘Fruits from the Field’ Fundraiser
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced that it will celebrate Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s 20th birthday with a special ‘fruits from the field’ fundraiser. NRG is Farm Fresh’s top tomato purchaser, and it has been so every year since the organization began. From August 1st through August 31st, NRG restaurants Avvio, Bar ‘Cino (Newport), and Waterman Grille (Providence), […]
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Jacques Pépin to headline Newport MansionsWine & Food Festival; tickets on sale now
Celebrity chef, television personality, author, and educator Jacques Pépin will share insights and stories from his illustrious career during the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival at Rosecliff in September. “A Conversation with World-Renowned French Chef Jacques Pépin and Claudine Pépin” will be a highlight of the 19th annual festival, which also features a Connoisseur’s […]
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Produce Recall in Rhode Island: Wiers Farm pulls products
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Wiers Farm is recalling produce products packed between July 5th and July 12th because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were sold at Save-A-Lot in Rhode Island and at Walmarts in Connecticut. These products were sold in many other states, […]
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Chef Peter Carvelli reflects on culinary honor, celebrating Foglia’s second anniversary
Four of Rhode Island’s top chefs brought a taste of the state’s “Classic Coast” to New York City on Thursday, showcasing the region’s evolving culinary scene at a sold-out dinner. The “Cooking on the Classic Coast” event, presented by Discover Newport, took place at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation. More than […]
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Giusto Chef William Reitzel reflects on Newport’s culinary evolution
Chef William Reitzel of Giusto restaurant in Newport sees the city’s culinary scene evolving beyond its traditional seafood fare. “It’s definitely evolving,” Reitzel said. “I started in Newport about 15 years ago and to the point of where it is today is completely different. It’s not just this tourist destination for clam cakes and chowder […]
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Newport Vineyards Chef Andy Teixeira aims to revolutionize farm-to-table dining
Newport Vineyards Executive Chef Andy Teixeira is growing more than just grapes at the 120-acre farm in Middletown, Rhode Island. Teixeira, a James Beard Award semifinalist, is cultivating a sustainable culinary program that includes housing for culinary students, four kitchens, and plans to grow bananas and figs. “We’re trying to be sustainable. We’re trying to […]
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Yagi Noodles’ Chef Basil Yu: From pop-up to James Beard finalist
Chef Basil Yu of Yagi Noodles in Newport is still processing his recent James Beard Award semifinalist nomination. “It’s still kind of a shock,” Yu told What’sUpNewp at a New York City event on Thursday night featuring four of Rhode Island’s James Beard Award semifinalists. “The list was something that I have looked up to […]
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Newport chefs dazzle NYC with ‘Classic Coast’ culinary showcase
NEW YORK — Four of Rhode Island’s top chefs brought a taste of Rhode Island’s “Classic Coast” to New York City on Thursday, showcasing the region’s evolving culinary scene at a sold-out dinner. The “Cooking on the Classic Coast” event, presented by Discover Newport, took place at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard […]
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What’s in Season: Sweet and juicy blueberries are ready to eat at Almy-Thurston Farm in Portsmouth
Summer berries are iconic. Seen on commercials, social media posts, and countless other media forms, berries scream “summertime” with their vibrant colors and their fun, careless, pop-able eating style. They fit perfectly with coastal summer “vibes” and “aesthetics,” with buckets of berries being sauntered through fields and glass containers of fruit being placed on picnic […]
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Newport Vineyards offers ‘Cheese & Chocolate Tasting’ experience
Calling all wine lovers! Newport Vineyards is offering a special tasting menu for a limited time, featuring four of their favorite wines paired with two chef-selected cheeses and two house-made chocolates. The tasting package is included for $36, and includes a tasting flight of four featured wines, two fudgey confections from the Vineyard Bakeshop and […]
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New restaurants join Providence Restaurant Weeks July 7-20
Take a break from burgers and hot dogs – it’s Providence Restaurant Weeks! Beginning July 7 through July 20, 2024, nearly 70 restaurants throughout Providence and Rhode Island will be serving up dining specials, deals and prix fixe menus to mark the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau’s signature dining event. “There are so many […]