Happy Monday, everyone! The days are longer, but the weather is still a bit cold outside. One great way to combat the cold is with a delicious, hearty, and healthy chili. This recipe here is exactly what’s needed to keep yourself warm during those cold second-winter nights. It’s a bit of a short recipe, but […]
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Newport Beer Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park on April 29
The Newport Beer Festival is back for its 11th year! Beer lovers from all over the state are invited to come to Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm for a celebration of local and out-of-state craft breweries. The festival will feature 50 craft brewers and a […]
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Sig’s Place has sold, its last day will be April 1st
After operating for over twelve years in Middletown and almost ninety years on Aquidneck Island, Sig’s Place has been sold and will be closing permanently on April 1. The business confirmed the sale on Tuesday, March 7 on its Facebook Page; “We’d like to share our bittersweet news that we’ve officially sold Sig’s Place and […]
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25 things that have different names depending on where you live in the US
You may be familiar with the Oxford English Dictionary, but what about the Dictionary of American Regional English? In 1965, researchers from the American Dialect Society set out on an ambitious undertaking, spending the next five years conducting in-person interviews in all 50 states in an attempt to create a comprehensive record of the different […]
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Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: Here’s what’s happening at bars and restaurants
The 67th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The Parade will begin promptly at 11:00 am in front of Newport City Hall and will proceed to Carroll Avenue at Saint Augustin’s Church. The parade this year is estimated to last 2 hours and […]
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Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins March 3 – We speak with Matt Gray of Ragged Island Brewing
Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins this Friday. That means it’s time to celebrate the 35+ breweries around the state! Dozens of events, from Cupcake Flight Pairings (Linesider, March 6) to PINTendo Games Night (Narragansett, March 11) are happening at participating breweries statewide between March 3-12, click here for the complete list. To learn more […]
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Discover Newport announces 2023 Newport Burger Bender Champions
A Newport and a Tiverton restaurant took top honors for best burgers after this year’s Newport Burger Bender’s fierce 10-day competition. The first-place winners for each category: Best Beef Burger: The Feast, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Newport Best Non-beef Burger: Salmon Banh Mi Burger, Boat House Waterfront Dining, Tiverton “This year was tremendous,” […]
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15 of the best movies about wine and winemaking
From harvesting grapes to choosing the right barrels, bottles, and labels, the wine you drink takes a particularly long journey before being poured into your glass. Winemaking has a rich history of stories to tell about the complex, global industry—and these films uncork all of the fine details of winemaking across the world. The best […]
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Castle Hill Inn unveils new Supper Club and Prix Fixe Lunch Menu
Castle Hill Inn has announced exciting new offerings for both locals and travelers alike. The Relais & Chateaux property has introduced new dining programs and promotions to elevate its renowned food and beverage programs. This year’s new offerings include a prix fixe lunch menu at The Lawn and a limited-time Agassiz Supper Club Series of […]
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Speakeasy Bar and Grill wins 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off
The 26th Annual Chili Cook-Off took place at Newport Harbor Island Resort on February 18. Speakeasy Bar & Grill took first place, while Newport Harbor Island Resort took second, Smoke and Squeal BBW took the 3rd spot, and not to be undone – the Newport Fire Department was voted as the Most Spirited Team. Other […]
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Polar Pineapples returning to Goat Island during Newport Winter Festival
Residents and tourists alike are gearing up for one of the most popular Newport Winter Festival activities – Polar Pineapples! Celebrating its 8th year, Polar Pineapples is back and better than ever. Taking place at Newport Harbor Island Resort (formerly Gurney’s), Polar Pineapples will take place on Friday, February 17th, and Saturday, February 18th, from […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Dave Rosenberg, Newport Winter Festival
After taking a couple of years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Newport Winter Festival returns for its 35th edition from February 17-26, 2023. Dave Rosenberg, organizer of the Newport Winter Festival, will join What’sUpNewp for a WUN-ON-ONE conversation at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. During our discussion, Dave will chat with […]
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Savor the Flavor: Newport Burger Bender Contest returns for its sixth year from Feb. 17 – 26
The Newport Burger Bender Contest is back and better than ever! Over 60 specialty burgers will be offered this year by dozens of restaurants across Newport and Bristol counties. Now in its sixth year, the competition has drawn in chefs from all over the area, including Newport, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Middletown, and Tiverton. The contest […]
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Rejects Beer Co. to host ‘Stouts & Snouts’ on March 4
Join Rejects Beer Co. and the Potter League for Animals at Rejects Beer Co. on Saturday, March 4, from 2 pm to 5 pm for some beers and belly scratches as they host “Stouts & Snouts,” a pet-friendly friend-raiser event! There will be tacos, music, a dog talent contest, photos, and $1 of every beer […]
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Nine Newport-based hospitality workers named “Stars of the Industry” at the RI Hospitality Association’s 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) recently named Newport resident Jacob Jasinski, executive chef at The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport, as the 2022 recipient of the “Chef of the Year Award” in the “Hotel” Category at the 32nd Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC). Jasinski’s culinary career began early in life. He was inspired by […]
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‘Six Picks’ Family fun at Newport Winter Festival
It’s certainly been a mild winter so far, and with warmer-than-normal temperatures forecast for school vacation week, there’s no excuse not to spend a few days enjoying the 35th annual Newport Winter Festival. Bring the kids to some cool events happening all week beginning with a few ideas below. Note: The best way to experience […]
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Malted Barley in Westerly announces closing
In an open letter to the community published on Facebook, owners Colin and Stephanie Bennett announced that the Malted Barley in Westerly will be closing their doors for good on March 2, following a run in the downtown establishment that lasted a dozen years. Noting their pride in having provided so many quality products and […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Soy Lime Ginger Grain Salad
Happy Monday after the Superbowl, everyone. I figured that y’all would want something light and heavy after all of the delicious wings, pizza, beer, nachos, and everything else greasy that you ate during the big game. Well, do I have the recipe for you. This is light, delicious, refreshing, and quite healthy. Let’s take a […]
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Local artist Ry Smith wins Fernet-Branca Regional Coin Design Contest
Ry Smith, the local artist known for his colorful murals and “hit shingles,” is celebrating winning Fernet Branca’s New England coin design contest with a coin release party at Giusto, where he is also a bartender. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ry Smith (@rysmithstuff) Smith’s design for the coin, which he […]
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Recipes: How to make 22 of Rhode Island’s favorite dishes
A 2019 study by Hotschedules, a restaurant and hospitality software, revealed that Americans eat out a lot. In fact, 56% of Americans told the company that they eat out two to three times a week, which included both in-restaurant dining and ordering takeout. Diners certainly have a wide variety of options to choose from: There […]
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Spoil Your Significant Other: Valentine’s Day happenings in Newport County
Newport is ready to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember for all lovebirds! Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out, or an exciting adventure with your significant other, Newport County has something to offer everyone. Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner at The Reef, where you’ll take unforgettable flavors, and an atmosphere of pure […]
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RI Hospitality Education Foundation hosts 11th Annual Rhode Island ProStart High School Culinary, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition
The RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) hosted the 11th Annual Rhode Island Prostart® High School Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition on Tuesday, February 7th at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. This year’s event featured culinary, food service management, and hotel management competitors from CHARIHOTech, the East Providence Career & Technical Center, the Exeter Job Corps Academy, Newport Area Career and Technical Center, William M. Davies, Jr. Career […]
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New concept from Giusto team at former Panera Bread will be called ‘Mother Pizzeria’
This story was originally published on January 7. It has been updated to include the restaurant’s name. A new restaurant is set to open this spring at 49 Long Wharf Mall (formerly Panera Bread). The restaurant, Mother Pizzeria, is a partnership between Kevin O’Donnell, Giusto Executive Chef Kyle Stamps, and Giusto General Manager Lauren Schaefer, […]
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Newport Vineyards is grape stomping for Nikopol, Ukraine
Newport Vineyards today announced that they are hosting two ways to support the community of Nikopol, Ukraine. First, raffle tickets can be purchased on Newport Vineyards’ website for the chance to participate in the popular grape stomping competitions at their upcoming 27th Annual WINEterfest on February 18 & 19. This annual event welcomes guests from the […]
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Legal sizes for lobsters could change to protect population
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The rules about the minimum and maximum sizes of lobsters that can be trapped off New England could soon become stricter, potentially bringing big changes to one of the most valuable seafood industries in the country. Fishers are required to measure lobsters from eyes to tail and must throw back the […]