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 price! Excellent opportunity to own this completely turnkey and well-established café located in busy Newport, R.I. Established café in same location for 16 years with […]
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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 “Turkey Day.” And just as turkey is a versatile meat – think of those leftover options! – so too is the word “turkey,” which can […]
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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 all the fixings will be distributed as a takeaway meal. This meal is free and open to the public. Guests should plan accordingly, as only […]
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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. Why did turkey become the national Thanksgiving go-to dish? Gianna, age 10, Phoenix, Arizona Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving revolves around turkey and not […]
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‘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 buy a beer at the matches in Qatar, however, many local bars, breweries, and restaurants will be open for the games which begin as early […]
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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 as 73% from 2021—it’s the perfect time to add more plants to the table. Butternut squash, apples, pumpkins, cranberries—all these antioxidant-rich plants are worthy alternatives […]
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RI breweries a hit at ‘Foxwoods Beerfest: Battle of the Brews’
Over three thousand beer lovers filled the Rainmaker Expo Center at Foxwoods Casino Saturday, November 19 where “Foxwoods Beerfest: Battle of the Brews” was held. The event kicked off the holiday season at the popular casino, with Connecticut’s Juice Box Band blasting out the hits. Several Rhode Island breweries served up samples and more, alongside […]
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Foxwoods Beerfest: Battle of the Brews returns Saturday, Nov. 19
This weekend welcomes the return of the Foxwoods Beerfest, an event featuring numerous national and regional breweries. Several favorites from Rhode Island will be there including Grey Sail, Proclamation, Whalers, and Narragansett. The event runs from 3PM-7PM in the Rainmaker Expo at Foxwoods. Click here for more information and tickets. More on Beerfest: On Saturday, November […]
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Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (November 17-20)
With gift-giving season finally here, there will be lots of opportunities to shop locally. We’re highlighting a few events that feature local crafts and merchants along with a lot more happening around Rhode Island this weekend. Thursday: Don’t miss the opening reception tonight as WUN photographer Rick Farrell joins fellow photog Richard McCaffrey for their […]
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Breweries with the most highly-ranked beers in Rhode Island
In a world where just a small number of massive companies dominate the beer market, sipping on a brew created close to home can be all the more satisfying. The last decade has seen an explosion of breweries that operate on a smaller scale and offer a wider, and sometimes more experimental, selection of beer. […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Beer Braised Chicken
So, I did something dumb last month. I teased y’all and said something about soup season. Well… I got no soup recipe this month. That’s because I made something in a fit of improvisation that knocked me off my feet a bit. I was genuinely shocked this turned out as good as it did. Let’s […]
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Craft Beer Scene: The 25 highest-rated IPAs in Rhode Island
The craft beer revolution has taken a major bite out of macrobrew’s traditional dominance of the national palette, and India pale ale is perhaps the most popular category to find traction in its wake. A wide range of flavor profiles and varieties—not to mention a generally higher alcohol content—make what constitutes an IPA a much […]
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Craft Beer Scene: Highest-rated stouts in Rhode Island
The stout is known for being especially full-bodied, dark, strong, lightly sweet, and sometimes creamy. It often features flavor notes of roasted coffee, chocolate, and malt. However, the versatility of a stout lends itself to more experimentation than one might assume. Yes, there are the more well-known Irish and English stouts, American stouts (and double […]
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RI Seafood launches new website tools and “Fishline” app to help local consumers find fresh, local seafood
The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative today announced today that has launched a mobile app and a redesigned website to heighten Rhode Island consumers’ awareness of the value, appeal, and year-round availability of fresh, local Rhode Island seafood. Developed in partnership with the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, the new app, FishLine, lets consumers search for […]
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Alliance Française de Newport celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau
The Alliance Française de Newport (AFN) will celebrate the arrival of the 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau on Friday, November 18th from 6-8 pm at The Edward King House. Admission is $20 per person and includes a wine tasting and a gift bottle of wine. Tasting commentary in English will be provided by John Callaghan of Bellevue […]
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Hope & Main announces major expansion to Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI -Hope & Main, the state’s premier food business incubator, is planning a new chapter that many Rhode Island makers and foodies alike have hoped for—a greater presence in Providence. The incubator’s founder and president, Lisa Raiola, announced that, in early 2023, Hope & Main will debut its Downtown Makers Marketplace. This new urban […]
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Winter Farmers Market will return to Stoneacre Garden Nov. 5 – April 29
Aquidneck Community Table today announced that this winter’s farmers market will be hosted by Stoneacre Garden for the second winter season. The 2022-2023 Saturday morning market will take place from 9 to noon every week, November 5th through April 29th (except for December 24 and March 18). Stoneacre’s beautiful patio will host vendors from across the […]
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16th Annual Newport Restaurant Week to take place Nov. 4 – 13
Newport and Bristol Counties will celebrate its dynamic food scene during the 16th annual Newport Restaurant Week, which takes place Nov. 4-13, 2022. The event offers diners exceptional culinary experiences from more than 50 participating restaurants, according to Discover Newport, the sponsor and organizer of the event. Specials include prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, […]
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RI Vegan Restaurant Week running Oct. 28 – Nov. 6
Attention Foodies: A statewide celebration of vegan cuisine begins Friday, October 28, and continues through Sunday, November 6 across Rhode Island. Vegan Restaurant Week began in 2019 and features over 25 restaurants throughout the state. Sprout and Lentil and Plant City are among Aquidneck Island restaurants participating. The event runs over two weekends this year. […]
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Most common fast food chains in Rhode Island
Fast food restaurants rose to fame during the 1950s and 60s during the advent of the American highway system. The pairing seemed like a match made in heaven: Traversing long open roads for hours on end take a lot of energy, and few options feel better than a pit stop at a fast food restaurant […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s up in RI this weekend (Oct. 20-23)
Each weekend we bring you some of the best events around the state in “Six Picks Events.” This week features ballet, comedy, a classical guitar extravaganza, and a beer festival. Details below. Friday: Head to the Providence Performing Arts Center Friday night at 7:30 for whats certain to be a good time with Randy Rainbow […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What to do in RI this weekend (Oct. 14-16)
The leaves may be brown and the skies might be grey, but we’ve got some sunny ideas for weekend fun around Rhode Island. Check out “Six Picks Events” before you head out. Friday and Saturday: The SENE Film Festival returns with some of the best independent films from across the country and around the world, […]
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Save The Date: Newport Restaurant Week returns November 4 – 13
Discover Newport’s 16th Annual Newport Restaurant Week will take place November 4-13, 2022 throughout Newport and Bristol counties. According to Discover Newport, the 10-day culinary experience will offer a variety of deals and discounts including tastefully crafted prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, complimentary add-ons, and more from 55+ participating restaurants. “Calling all cinephiles and […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Salmon Burgers
Most of 2021 sucked, I think we can all agree on that. 2021 also gave me a LOT of involuntary free time to make delicious food and come up with my recipes out of sheer boredom, which I am now sharing with you. On the holidays during the dark times aka the pandemic, I usually […]
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Recap and Photos: Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport
(Story by Jack Casey) The Broadway Street Fair in Newport swung into full glory Saturday, October 8 after a couple of years off due to the pandemic. The weather was a perfect blend of sun and slight autumnal cool as the main artery in town was closed to automobile traffic and people came to enjoy […]