With a new month comes some new options for restaurant take-out and delivery. Several more restaurants and cafes are joining the dozens of restaurants across Newport County that are open and available for take-out and/or delivery. See the list here – Newport County restaurants offering take-out & delivery Reminder – For the foreseeable future restaurants […]
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Five Guys closes in Newport
Five Guys has permanently closed in Newport. On Facebook, the store announced “we are now closed in Newport due to COVID-19. Please visit us in Fall River at the Southcoast Marketplace.” The Newport location, which is located at 199 JT Connell Highway, has also been removed from the company’s website. Five Guys has not responded […]
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New temporary license will allow commercial fisherman to sell certain types of seafood directly to consumers, retailers
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that it has enacted a new, no-cost Direct Sale Dealer License. DEM says that this action will “help foster the continued viability of the Rhode Island commercial seafood industry during the COVID-19 public health crisis”. According to DEM, this authorizes commercial fishermen in Rhode Island to […]
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Bar ‘Cino reopening for take-out
Bar ‘Cino today announced that they will re-open for take-out on Friday, April 24th. The Italian eatery, which is a member of Newport Restaurant Group, will offer a wide variety of its most popular dishes via contact-free curbside pickup from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Wine and beer will also be available at 50% […]
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Newport Craft names Ben Chambers new brewmaster
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. today announced the hire of Rhode Island native and veteran brewmaster, Ben Chambers as their new brew master. After more than a decade plying his trade at MillerCoors in Denver, CO, Sweetwater Brewing in Atlanta, GA, and Fatty’s Beer Works in Charleston, SC, Ben will return home to run […]
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Newport County Restaurants offering Easter take-out
Hard to believe it, but Easter is almost here (April 12th for those who have also lost track of what day it is). Here is a list of restaurants in the area that are offering special take-out/deliery options on Easter. Many are requiring pre-order, so make sure you call ahead this week to get your […]
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Newport Restaurant Group reaches $100,000 goal for Employee Relief Fund; extends new offer
In an overwhelming display of community support, Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), today announced that they have reached its goal for its new employee relief fund. Announced on Tuesday, April 1, NRG committed to donating 100% of proceeds of all gift cards purchased to the fund until it reached $100,000, a goal reached in less than […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Behind The Virtual Bar with Christina Mercado – Dessert Cocktails on April 4th
What’s Up Newp Live Stream continues on Saturday evening with our second installment of “Behind the Virtual Bar with Christina Mercado.” Christina will be stepping behind the bar – virtually – to make cocktails for you all on Saturday night at 6 pm. This short “cocktail class” will show you how to make two Dessert […]
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Rhode Island distilleries commit operations to make hand sanitizer
Their tasting rooms are closed, but Rhode Island distillers are joining the fight against COVID-19 by repurposing distilled ethanol to produce hand sanitizer for those in need. They join a growing list of hundreds of distilleries in the United States that are now producing ethanol-based hand sanitizer to address shortages in medical offices and essential […]
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Newport Restaurant Group launches Employee Relief Fund
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced the launch of a relief fund to provide aid to the fully employee-owned hospitality company’s more than 700 employees. Newport Restaurant Group, which is 100% employee-owned, includes a portfolio of restaurants that include Castle Hill Inn, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille, Bar […]
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Bowen’s Wharf moves Oyster & Chowder Festival to Fourth of July Weekend
Due to the coronavirus, Bowen’s Wharf Co. has postponed their Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival from May 30th and 31st to July 4th and 5th. “We want to support our tenants, local aquaculture, agriculture, and local businesses and their employees in getting back on their feet after the crippling effects of this virus,” a Facebook […]
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RI Hospitality Association, RI Hospitality Education Foundation establish “RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund”
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) and RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF) announced yesterday that it has established the RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund to benefit statewide foodservice, lodging and tourism employees who have been laid off due to the COVID-19 situation. Rhode Island-based hospitality workers who have recently been laid off due to business closures and statewide restrictions imposed as part […]
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Simpatico will offer free lunch to Jamestown residents in need
Pictured: Simpatico Owner and General Manager Amy Barclay and her late husband, Ben, who passed away last year after battling cancer. Amy Barclay, Owner and General Manager of Simpatico on Jamestown tells us that the restaurant will provide free meals to Jamestown residents who are elderly, immunocompromised or have special needs. Pick-up will be at […]
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Aquidneck Growers Market closed on Saturday
If visiting the Aquidneck Growers Market on Saturday mornings is part of your Saturday morning routine, you’re not going to enjoy this news. Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) has announced that “due to the City of Newport’s COVID 19 management concerns, the market location at Easton’s Beach has been closed in response to the Governor’s restrictions […]
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What’s Up Newp Live Stream: Behind The Virtual Bar with Christina Mercado
What’s Up Newp Live Stream continues on Friday evening. This time around we’re taking a step away from the music and having some fun with the art of the cocktail. VIDEO Christina Mercado will be stepping behind the bar – virtually – to make cocktails for you all on Friday night at 6 pm..This short […]
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Stop & Shop announces reduced hours, special shopping times to accommodate and protect older customers
In order to allow more time for our associates to unload deliveries, stock shelves, and better serve our customers throughout the day, Stop & Shop announced today that they have adjusted store hours of operation to 7:30 am – 8:00 pm at most stores beginning Monday, March 16. All locations on Aquidneck Island will follow […]
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Dine-in food and beverage service at all restaurants, bars, and cafes shut down from March 17 – 30; drive-thru, take-out can remain open
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH provided updates to reporters about Rhode Island’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response today. Among the announcement made during the 40+ minute press conference, was the order that effective tomorrow (March 17th) thru March 30th, all dine-in food/beverage services at all restaurants, bars, cafes […]
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List of Newport County restaurants that are closing amid COVID-19 concerns
Due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) and following the Governor announcing that Rhode Islanders should not visit restaurants, malls, or get food delivery, many restaurants are making the difficult decision to close. UPDATE: March 16th – Effective tomorrow (March 17th) thru March 30th, all dine-in food/beverage services at all restaurants, bars, cafes are […]
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Midtown Oyster Bar, Surf Club to close for two weeks
Midtown Oyster Bar and Surf Club are closing for two weeks beginning today (Sunday, March 15th) at 3 pm. Charlie Holder, Operations Manager for Midtown Oyster Bar and Surf Club, tells What’s Up Newp that the decision comes due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and following today’s press conference where the Governor recommended Rhode Islanders avoid […]
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Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Guide 2020: Bars, restaurants, parking, and more (UPDATED 3/14/20)
**Please be advised that Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have issued guidance as part of on-going efforts to limit or prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Rhode Island. This guidance includes not attending/organizing events of 250 people or […]
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Ben & Jerry’s postpones ‘Free Cone Day’ amid coronavirus disease concerns
Ben & Jerry’s announced this week that they will take a break from their long-standing tradition of “Free Cone Day” due to increasing coronavirus disease concerns in communities around the world. Restaurants all across Rhode Island, the United States, and across the globe annually participate in the popular event. “Free Cone Day is our favorite […]
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March into The Mooring on Tuesdays this month for a steamers & ‘Gansett special
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar announced a new spring special available today that will be available each Tuesday in March. The award-winning harborside restaurant will offer one pound of Native Steamers cooked in a clam-garlic broth with roasted jalapeños, onions and basil; a loaf of grilled country bread; and an ice-cold Narragansett Lager for […]
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Dine & Drink: Restaurant news and notes; What to eat and drink this week
Here’s the latest from the Newport County restaurant scene, enjoy! Have something that you’d like to see added here or include in a future edition? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Dine & Drink News & Notes Belle’s Cafe opens for the 2020 season on Wednesday, March 11th. After a short break, Mokka Coffeehouse reopens on March 13th. Fluke […]
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Flo’s Clam Shack reopens for the season
Flo’s Clam Shack reopens for the season at 11 am today. Their hours for now are Wednesday thru Sunday 11 am -9 pm (Raw bar opens at 4 pm Wednesday – Friday and at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday). Thursday nights at Flo’s will now be lobster night. Enjoy whole chilled cull lobsters for […]
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Fluke Newport continues Supper Club through end of April
Fluke Newport has announced that they will continue their popular Supper Club promotion, a three-course promotion for $29, through the end of April. Straight from the Fluke Newport Menu, The Supper Club offers seasonal favorites such as Crispy Pork Schnitzel, House-Made Toasted Hazelnut Cavatelli, Monkfish and Baffoni Farm Chicken. For dessert, there are to die […]