Food & Drink

Jamestown’s Simpatico has been listed for sale. The multi-level popular restaurant in the heart of downtown Jamestown was listed recently by Island Realty for $2.7 million. The sale includes both the business, with a documented profit history, and the real estate, which includes a modern, legal 1 bedroom penthouse apartment on the third level. The […]

Attention, locavores and lovers of fresh local foods, Aquidneck Growers’ Market confirmed with What’s Up Newp today that they will be moving their winter market from Newport Vineyards to Easton’s Beach Rotunda. The Aquidneck Growers’ Market, a program of Aquidneck Community Table, received support form Newport City Council last night to move their market to […]

O’Brien’s Pub is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month. Diana Lavery, Marketing Manager for O’Brien’s Pub, provided What’s Up Newp with the following information, look back, and invite to the public; “Happy 40th anniversary to us! Located in the Fifth Ward – Lower Thames Street district of Newport, Rhode Island, O’Brien’s Pub opened in October […]

If somehow you didn’t hear the news, the Middletown Grange at 499 East Main Road in Middletown (across from Frosty Freez) will soon become Plumby’s, Brick Alley Pub’s fast-casual burger concept. Plumby’s opened on the second floor of Brick Alley Pub on August 17th, 2015, and on October 13th Brick Alley Pub for Plumby’s before […]

McGrath Clambakes & Catering is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 29th with a public clambake at The Eisenhower House from 6 to 9 pm.  Tickets are $50 per person. The evening will include a reception hour overlooking Narragansett Bay with Rhode Island clear broth chowder and “stuffies” – both made from a family recipe.  Guests will […]

Following the highly anticipated opening of The Chanler’s new restaurants, Cara and The Café, last summer, New England native Jacob Jasinski has joined The Chanler at Cliff Walk as Executive Chef, where he will oversee all culinary operations on property, including both restaurants, catering and in-room dining. Translating to “dear one” in Italian and “friend” […]

Bar ‘Cino is now open for lunch and has rolled out a new late-night menu.  Bar ‘Cino’s full menu will be available Monday – Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the late-night menu will be offered Sunday – Thursday until 11:00 p.m. and Friday – Saturday until 12:00 a.m.  Conveniently located in the […]

In the lobby of the former Newport Grand Casino on Tuesday, Carpionato Group announced their plans to demolish the former Newport Grand Casino and create Newport North End a $100-million mixed use development to serve as the amenity anchor for the Newport Resilience Innovation District on the former casino site. When completed, Carpionato Group says […]

Newport City Council will host a workshop tonight to discuss food truck ordinances and regulations in the City (background – http://bit.ly/2JF2G2M). While proponents say that food trucks in the city will inspire and empower entrepreneurs in the business, opponents says that food trucks will come into the City and take up parking spaces and will take […]

Summer is in full swing and Hotel Viking is embracing the longer days of sunshine and inviting Newport neighbors and hotel guests alike to a variety of exciting summer events from Sunday BBQs to Pet Friendly Socials. See below for full list of summer activities; Mondays: Burger Bash- Head to Top of Newport every Monday for the weekly […]

On a day where the group behind Mission, Winner Winner, and Thames Street Kitchen (TSK) grew by one with the addition of Mission Middletown, What’sUpNewp can report that the Mission crew already has it’s sight on opening and operating a fifth restaurant on Aquidneck Island. The team behind Mission, TSK and Winner Winner, will be […]

The Mission family will officially become a family of four on Monday, July 1st when they open Mission Middletown at 58 Aquidneck Avenue. Mission Middletown joins sister restaurant’s Mission Newport, Thames Street Kitchen (TSK), and Winner Winner on the Island. Mission in Middletown will offer the same menu, vibes, beer and wine that customers have […]

Mission announced over the weekend that they will be opening their second, and new, location at 58 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown on July 1st. Mission Middletown is the latest addition to the Mission, Winner Winner, and Thames Street Kitchen (TSK) family. For those who need Rhode Island directions, they are taking over the spot next […]

Here’s your chance to own an iconic restaurant in the heart of Jamestown. The award-winning Jamestown Fish in Jamestown has been listed on the market for $1.6 million, according to a property listing from Kirby Properties. “This turn key restaurant has attracted both summer crowds and year round locals for years,” the property listing by […]

The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille announced that today marks its third anniversary. Housed in an original Quonset Hut, built in 1942 as part of the US Navy’s PT-Boat Training Center at Melville, the space was converted into a restaurant over 30 years ago and began operation as The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille on […]

Rhea’s Cafe in Middletown took to Facebook earlier this morning to announced that they have closed. According to their Facebook Post, an Italian eatery will be taking over their location at 36 Aquidneck Avenue.

New England Homemade Donuts (NEHD) has announced the opening of a new location located inside the Patriot Petroleum building at 2340 West Main Rd. in Portsmouth. NEHD has been serving happy customers at their East Main Rd location for the past year and says they are excited to bring their handcrafted donuts, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, […]

Sardella’s Ristorante Italiano has announced that they have opened a new restaurant next door to them on Memorial Boulevard. Imbriglio’s Pizzaria Resto Bar Napoletana (also referenced as Imbriglio’s Pizzeria, Imbriglio’s Pizza Napoletana, Imbriglio’s Pizzeria Napoletana and Bar ), is now open and is serving traditional Neopolitan Pizza with a custom Brooklyn style setting.  In a […]

Stoneacre Brasserie has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they have sold Stoneacre Tapas at 515 Thames Street and will not be opening for the summer season. Owners Christopher Bender and David Crowell are excited for the continued growth of Stoneacre Brasserie in Washington Square, and “are committed to the revitalization of this historic part of our […]

As they enter the final stage of their permitting process with the Town of Portsmouth and State of R.I., Ragged Island Brewing Company has announced that they received unanimous approval from the Portsmouth Zoning Board regarding the approval of their new brewery. In July of 2018, Ragged Island Brewing Company confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they had […]

Lorusso’s Cafe at 580 Thames Street has reopened as The Reclaimed Café. Doors opened for their soft opening on March 30th and the re-branded and renamed restaurant has announced they are now serving breakfast, brunch, espresso bar and lunch from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Photo via The Reclaimed Café The Reclaimed Café announced […]

It ain’t your grand-pappy’s Moonshine. No backyard still, cleaned perhaps annually, hidden in the trees behind the barn. Transported in oversized boots, in cars speeding away from pursuing police. This is much more genteel – a Moonshine that’s made from that same corn meal, but is meant to be sipped, exploding in flavors that surprise […]

As they enter the final stage of their permitting process with the Town of Portsmouth and State of R.I., Ragged Island Brewing Company has shared their vision for the future home of Ragged Island Brewing Company. In July of 2018, Ragged Island Brewing Company confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they had entered a purchase and sales […]

The Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is arguably one of the busiest days of the year in Newport, and there’s no secret that our city needs a pick-me-up when the crowds go home. For the 9th year in a row, Brick Alley Pub will once again host their Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up! For the 5th […]

In celebration of 39 years in business, Sardella’s will once again offer original menu prices from the 1980’s! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by a former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated their 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering their 1980 menu and pricing to the public for just […]

Archetype Pizza Company has abruptly closed after being evicted this week from their location at 372-380 Thames Street. Archetype Pizza, operated by Newport Rock LLC, opened in the spring of 2018, just a few short months after Via Via was evicted from the property for a judgement of $88,000. According to documents on the door […]

The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) announced today that they recently presented the Rhode Island Community Food Bank with a $5,000 donation through its recent holiday gift-card program. Between November 14, 2018 and December 31, 2018, $1.00 from every gift card purchased was earmarked for the food bank. “We are so proud to support the Rhode […]

Provencal Bakery announced today on Facebook that their newest location at 311 Broadway is now open! Provencal tells us that they will be open daily at 7:30 am and will close when the bakers leave, which is generally 6 or 7pm. Original story from December 12, 2018 Provencal Bakery and Cafe is expanding. The Middletown-based […]