22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille will host Italian winemaker Stefano Gagliardo for a five-course wine-pairing dinner Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Gagliardo, owner and winemaker of Poderi Gianni Gagliardo, will present wines from his family’s Piedmont winery alongside dishes prepared by Executive Chef Justin Garcia. The dinner costs $185 per person, plus tax and […]
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Newport Vineyards celebrates 30 years
Settled on over 100 acres of farmland, family-owned and operated Newport Vineyards, celebrating 30 years in business, allows visitors the chance to experience farm-to-table dining, Sunday brunch, wine and cheese classes, live music, daily tours and tastings, and more. Open to all ages, the indoor marketplace and outdoor space give guests the chance to embrace […]
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Mother Pizzeria launches guest chef series with Boston’s Will Gilson
Mother Pizzeria is bringing fresh flavors to Newport with a new guest chef series featuring culinary talent from around the region. The series kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. with Chef Will Gilson of Puritan & Company in Boston, who will showcase his acclaimed South Shore Bar Pizza. Gilson, known for […]
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Pivotal Brewing Company seeking new operator for Newport location
Pivotal Brewing Company announced Tuesday on Instagram that it is looking to transition its Newport location to new ownership, just five months after fully opening. In a candid Instagram post, the Bristol-based brewery explained its decision to step back from the Newport operation, saying the space doesn’t align with the company’s long-term business strategy. “We […]
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Charter Books to host cookbook event with Rhode Island author
Charter Books will host Rhode Island cookbook author Polina Chesnakova for a cooking demonstration and tasting on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Pivotal Brewing. Chesnakova will demonstrate how to make varenyky, a stuffed dumpling featured in her recently published cookbook “Chesnok: Cooking from My Corner of the Diaspora: Recipes from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central […]
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Spotlighting the busy women (and a few good men) behind the scenes at the Broadway Street Fair
Historians and cartographers will tell you that “Broadway” is typically one of the first streets laid out on a city map, designed as a central artery for commerce. The name, derived from the Dutch Breede weg, meaning “broad way,” likely originated from Native American footpaths that ran diagonally down the length of Manhattan Island. Newport’s […]
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From Harvest Festivals to Haunted Mansions: Newport’s fall calendar is packed with events
As temperatures cool and leaves begin to turn, Newport’s fall season is heating up with a packed calendar of festivals, milestone celebrations and seasonal experiences that showcase why autumn might just be the best time to visit The Classic Coast. “It’s no secret that Newport’s autumn charm and crisp weather make it the perfect backdrop […]
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Newport Restaurant Group opens J.T. Commons in Middletown
Newport Restaurant Group opened J.T. Commons on Thursday, a new pizza-focused restaurant in the former Foodlove Market space. The restaurant features two signature pizza styles — Roman and focaccia — alongside shareable appetizers, sandwiches and a soft-serve ice cream bar with house-made toppings. Named after J.T. O’Connell, the legendary Newport businessman and founder of what […]
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Marcus Samuelsson brings message of heritage and community to Newport Wine & Food Festival
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson (“Chopped,” “Top Chef Masters”) headlined this year’s Newport Wine & Food Festival, and his Conversation event proved to be one of the big highlights of the late summer. The intimate talk took place at Rosecliff, culminating the festivities. Gathered guests were treated to a rare opportunity to hear directly from one […]
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Aquidneck Community Table hosts inaugural Seed to Soul party
Aquidneck Community Table will host its inaugural Seed to Soul party on Oct. 26 at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown. The 21+ event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at 915 Mitchell’s Lane and brings together local farmers, chefs and neighbors to celebrate local food, culture and community. Guests will enjoy tastings from local eateries, […]
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Newport Chowder Company goes national with major US Foods partnership
What started as a family tradition in Newport has just taken a significant leap onto the national stage. Newport Chowder Company announced on Friday that it has secured a distribution partnership with US Foods, one of the country’s largest foodservice distributors, making founder Katie Potter’s mother’s award-winning seafood chowder recipe available to restaurants, hotels, universities, […]
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Newport Festa Italiana returns Sept. 26-Oct. 13 with food, music and cultural celebrations
The annual Newport Festa Italiana will return Sept. 26-Oct. 13, offering nearly three weeks of events celebrating Italian culture, cuisine and community traditions in the City by the Sea. The festival kicks off Friday, Sept. 26, with the John Panaggio Original Ziti Night at Vasco da Gama Hall, 15 Fenner Ave. The dinner runs 5-7 […]
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La Vecina adds Sunday brunch with authentic Mexican fare
La Vecina has launched a new Sunday brunch menu featuring authentic Mexican dishes with a morning twist, the Newport Restaurant Group announced Tuesday. The brunch menu, created by Executive Chef Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina, is available Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the restaurant located at 24 Washington Square. Menu items include chilaquiles with tortilla […]
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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival offers fine dining experiences at local restaurants
Five restaurants in Newport and Jamestown will offer exclusive dining and tasting experiences as part of the 20th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, Sept. 18-21. The participating establishments are taking reservations for one-time offerings Thursday through Saturday. The restaurants include 41° North – The Grill; Cara at The Chanler at Cliff Walk; Beech […]
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Highest-rated wineries in Rhode Island by visitors
Napa Valley isn’t the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California’s wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of Chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have […]
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Newport Vineyards celebrates 30 years with limited-edition wines
Newport Vineyards is marking its 30th anniversary with the release of two limited-edition wines and a series of celebratory events throughout the fall. The vineyard, founded by brothers John and Paul Nunes in 1995, will debut Milestone Blanc and Milestone Red during its exclusive Milestone Release Weekend from Aug. 22-24. Milestone Blanc is an unoaked […]
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Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press In the summer heat, we find ourselves drawn to that glorious section of the drinks menu that promises relief in the form of a cold, creamy, brain-freezing indulgence. But ordering a frozen drink looks different in different parts of the U.S., and in different restaurants and ice cream shops. So, what is […]
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Celebrity chef to headline 20th Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Chef Marcus Samuelsson will headline the 20th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, scheduled for Sept. 18-21 at Rosecliff and Marble House. Tickets for all festival events go on sale to the public today at 9 a.m. at www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-mansions-wine-food-festival-2025. The festival will feature 23 tasting seminars, the Vintner Dinner, Sunday Jazz Brunch, “Conversation with Marcus […]
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No surveillance footage recovered after May fire that destroyed Matunuck Oyster Bar
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current July 30, 2025 The Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal ruled out arson two days after a serious fire swept through Matunuck Oyster Bar, forcing the popular oceanside dining destination to close. But determining what caused the May 20 fire remains a mystery, complicated by the fact […]
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Castle Hill’s Lawn Terrace named to top 100 hotel restaurants list
The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill earned recognition Tuesday as one of America’s top 100 hotel restaurants, according to a joint study by OpenTable and KAYAK. The Newport establishment was the sole Rhode Island representative on the inaugural list, which highlights hotel dining experiences that influence travel decisions nationwide. The ranking comes as hotel restaurants […]
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Over 1,300 runners celebrate craft beer and fitness at ninth annual Newport Beer Run
More than 1,300 runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the ninth annual Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams State Park, combining a scenic 5K race with craft beer sampling in one of Newport’s most popular summer events. Christopher Collett of Providence dominated the men’s field, crossing the finish line in 14:51 to earn the […]
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The scoop on Rhode Island’s ice cream preferences, according to Instacart
When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. As a toast to National Ice Cream Day on July 20, Instacart has got the scoop on how people in Rhode Island and across the country satisfy their sweet tooth during the hottest months of the year. Instacart America’s […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard celebrates Little Compton’s 350th Anniversary with Summer Concert Series and Folk Festival
Little Compton’s historic Sakonnet Vineyard is rolling out the red carpet this summer to celebrate the town’s 350th anniversary with a series of musical events that blend community spirit with the vineyard’s scenic charm. The celebration kicks off with the LC350 Summer Sunset Music Concert Series, featuring two free outdoor concerts. On July 23, bluegrass […]
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Providence gears up for ‘Downtown Celebrates Summer’ weekend festival
Providence is set to come alive this weekend with the debut of “Downtown Celebrates Summer,” a two-day festival packed with entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences throughout the capital city. The festivities kick off Saturday, July 19, marking the final day of Providence Restaurant Weeks, where more than 70 local restaurants will offer special menus and […]
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Vermont brewery’s new IPA to benefit Rhode Island Community Food Bank
A popular Vermont brewery is bringing its charitable beer program to Rhode Island for the first time, with proceeds from a new IPA benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Lawson’s Finest Liquids, the Waitsfield-based makers of the well-known Sip of Sunshine beer, released Cosmic Shift IPA (6.2% ABV) on Monday as part of their […]