A new restaurant is set to open this spring at 49 Long Wharf Mall (formerly Panera Bread). The restaurant, a partnership between Kevin O’Donnell, Giusto Executive Chef Kyle Stamps, and […]
Food & Drink
RI VegFest returns to WaterFire Arts Center for plant-based celebration
RI VegFest, the Ocean State’s only fully vegan festival, will return to the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence on February 4th and 5th, 2023. The two-day event will feature over […]
The Reef’s January Events: Something for everyone to enjoy
The Reef in Newport is offering an array of delicious events for the month of January. The 3-Course Culinary Experience, featuring a rotating 3-course menu paired with a bottle of […]
Jay Flanders’ Tiny Kitchen Magic: A Recap of Delicious Dishes in 2022
What’sUpNewp columnist Jay Flanders cooked up a variety of delicious dishes in his Tiny Kitchen Magic series in 2022. On November 7, Flanders braised chicken in beer, creating a flavorful […]
From coast to coast: The best regional fast-food chains to try
Beloved fast-food chains are scattered across the country, even stretching past international borders. McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s are three of the most common burger chains across the country, along […]
What’s Up on New Year’s Eve in Newport
New Year’s Eve in Newport, Rhode Island promises to be a festive and exciting celebration filled with a variety of events for all ages. For those looking to ring in […]
38 Christmas side dishes
Preparing Christmas dinner can be intimidating: expectations are high, especially when guests have long-held favorite dishes in mind. If you’re lucky, though, you’ll only be responsible for bringing a side […]
Boat House Restaurant and Tiverton Police Department collect hundreds of toys for local children through Operation Blue Santa Toy Drive
The Boat House Restaurant and Tiverton Police Department held a successful toy drive for local children this holiday season, collecting hundreds of toys through the annual Operation Blue Santa event. […]
Shop Local – Last minute holiday gift ideas for 2022
As online shipping deadlines approach, your options for gift-buying for the holiday season are becoming more limited. Never fear, local businesses are here to answer the call. Here’s an updated […]
How people ordered meals online in 2022, according to DoorDash
It seems everyone craves takeout lately—and the numbers prove it. A recent report from online food ordering company DoorDash found a 15% year-over-year growth for same-store pickup orders using their […]
From coffee to cola: The most popular nonalcoholic beverages in the US ranked
Beverage trends come and go and sometimes come back around again, often influenced by everything from shifting cultural priorities, increased scientific research and knowledge on human health, and marketing by […]
Tiny Kitchen Magic: Beef Stew
Finally, as promised, it is time to make beef stew. This is a variation of a recipe my mother gave me, which itself is quite delicious. I decided to treat […]
Dine Local, Shop Local: Newport County Dinner Club returns for its 34th year
The Newport County Dinner Club is returning for its 34th year, continuing its mission of making dining out more affordable. The Newport County Dinner Club offers two-for-one dining at more […]
Jewish holiday recipes for everyone to try
Jewish cuisine has long been influential in the U.S. and global food culture. Diaspora brought traditional Jewish foods across the world: Over centuries and continents, Jewish foods became part of the […]
‘Six Picks’ RI Breweries celebrate National Lager Day Saturday, Dec. 10
Rhode Island breweries will be joining their national counterparts this weekend to celebrate “National Lager Day” on December 10. The cold, refreshing lager is the most popular American beer, a […]
The best new beers in the world, according to Beer Advocate
The craft of brewing the perfect beer is booming— it seems like beer drinkers can’t get enough. Breweries in the United States grew 390% between 2010 and 2020, according to […]
Sons of Liberty launches a new flavored whiskey line
South Kingstown-based Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. today announced that it has released a new line of flavored whiskies that are now available throughout Rhode Island and select stores in […]
Where to dine out in Newport this Thanksgiving
It may seem like Halloween was just last week and Election Day was yesterday, but Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! Several restaurants in Newport County have confirmed that they will be […]
The worst beers in the world, according to Beer Advocate
It’s no surprise that Americans love their beer. Despite having a relatively old legal drinking age compared to the international standard of 18, America still ranked among the drunkest countries […]
Megs’ Aussie Milk Bar is for sale
Megs’ Aussie Milk Bar, which permanently closed on October 28 after 16 years, is now for sale. On Facebook, the cafe shared the following; Café for sale at a great […]
Talking turkey! How the Thanksgiving bird got its name (and then lent it to film flops)
Jack Lynch, Rutgers University – Newark “Meleagris Gallopavo Day” is a bit of a mouthful. Which may be why this Thanksgiving, most people will opt for the less ornithologically precise […]
Seamen’s Church Institute offering a free takeaway meal to anyone who needs it on Thanksgiving
Seamen’s Church Institute has announced that it will host its annual free Thanksgiving Day Mel on November 24 from 11 am to 12 pm. This freshly prepared turkey dinner with […]
Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?
Troy Bickham, Texas A&M University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. […]
‘Six Picks’ World Cup Edition – Best spots to catch all the action in Newport and beyond
Soccer fans rejoice! The World Cup has finally arrived and games will be airing through the finals on December 18. You may have heard that you won’t be able to […]
10 plant-based recipes for a big Thanksgiving table
Serving plant-based meals during a holiday so focused on turkey may seem far-fetched, but with the prime produce the autumn season offers—and a turkey shortage pushing prices up as much […]