Jamestown’s Simpatico has been listed for sale. The multi-level popular restaurant in the heart of downtown Jamestown was listed recently by Island Realty for $2.7 million. The sale includes both the business, with a documented profit history, and the real estate, which includes a modern, legal 1 bedroom penthouse apartment on the third level. The […]
Food & Drink
Posted inFood & Drink
Becky’s BBQ featured in ‘The Ultimate BBQ Road Trip’, named among 20 best BBQ restaurants in the USA
BBQ experts Go Shindig, have mapped out the ultimate BBQ road trip across the US, stopping off at all of the top-rated grill houses in every state, and it features Middletown’s Becky’s BBQ. Image: Becky’s BBQ, Newport County, Rhode Island According to their data Becky’s BBQ is the 6th best BBQ restaurant in the whole of the […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink, Things To Do
10+ restaurants serving on Thanksgiving Day in Newport (2019 Edition)
Newport, RI – Whether you’re far away from home and can’t make it back or just to prefer to eat out and keep it simple on Thanksgiving, the following restaurants offer you a warm welcome to join them for dinner on Thursday, November 28, 2019. 22 Bowen’s 22 Bowen’s will be open from noon to […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Things To Do
Coming to Brick Alley Pub on November 15th: Bourbon. Beer. Wine. Party.
In case you (somehow) hadn’t heard, Brick Alley Pub is pretty famous for their beer and wine dinners. On November 15th, they are upping the game and hosting a combo of all things delicious and fun with their “Bourbon. Beer. Wine. Party.” The event, which is scheduled for 6 pm to 8:30 pm on the […]
Posted inFood & Drink, News
Taste of Newport raises $120,000 for Child & Family
On Sunday, October 27, 2019 Child & Family hosted their 36th Annual Taste of Newport, presented by Citizen’s Bank, at the Wyndham Newport at the Atlantic Resort. Through the generosity of corporate sponsors and donors, $120,000 was raised to support Child & Family programs. For 153 years, Child & Family has served vulnerable children, at […]
Posted inCity & Government, Food & Drink, News
VIDEO: City Council hosts workshop on liquor licenses
Newport City Councilors met on Wednesday night to discuss the City’s existing rules governing liquor licenses in a City Council workshop. The nearly two-hour workshop was open to the public and a few dozen people (mostly restaurant owners and managers) were in the audience of the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. There are 117 […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Food & Drink, Things To Do
Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #96: Newport Restaurant Week returns Nov. 1 – 10
As the seasons change, Newport welcomes visitors and residents alike with a wonderful 10-day Newport County-wide dining event – Newport Restaurant Week! Restaurants will be offering prix fixe lunches for $20 and prix fixe dinners for $35 or $50. As tour guides and greeters, we can recommend a wide variety of eating establishments to our […]
Posted inCity & Government, Food & Drink, News
Understanding the Taxes on Tips: Rep. Carson, Cortvriend to host educational seminar for hospitality industry
Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend are partnering with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association for an educational seminar called “Understanding the Taxes on Tips.” The seminar, scheduled for Thursday, November 7th, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Innovate Newport is free and open to the public. […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
Aquidneck Growers’ Market moving Winter Market to Rotunda at Easton’s Beach
Attention, locavores and lovers of fresh local foods, Aquidneck Growers’ Market confirmed with What’s Up Newp today that they will be moving their winter market from Newport Vineyards to Easton’s Beach Rotunda. The Aquidneck Growers’ Market, a program of Aquidneck Community Table, received support form Newport City Council last night to move their market to […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
O’Brien’s Pub celebrating 40th Anniversary, invites public to join them for special menu on October 25th
O’Brien’s Pub is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month. Diana Lavery, Marketing Manager for O’Brien’s Pub, provided What’s Up Newp with the following information, look back, and invite to the public; “Happy 40th anniversary to us! Located in the Fifth Ward – Lower Thames Street district of Newport, Rhode Island, O’Brien’s Pub opened in October […]
Posted inCity & Government, Food & Drink, News
Local organizations can apply for $25,000 grants to encourage residents to participate in the Census
The Rhode Island Census 2020 Fund is offering local organizations grants of up to $25,000 to conduct outreach and education that will encourage participation in the 2020 Census, according to The Rhode Island Foundation. Applicants should plan to focus specific attention on increasing Census response rates in communities that have been historically undercounted and are […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink, News
David Crone named Executive Chef of The Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt today announced the appointment of David Crone as Executive Chef. With two decades of culinary experience earned at luxury hotels and restaurants across the East Coast, Crone will oversee culinary development, operations and programming at the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Vanderbilt Grill, the seasonal Garden Terrace, and the Roof Deck, the popular rooftop lounge and restaurant […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Things To Do
Newport Restaurant Week returns November 1 – 10
More than 50 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties will be highlighting rich autumnal flavors during Newport Restaurant Week this November 1st through 10th, Discover Newport, the official destination management organization for Newport and Bristol counties, announced today. “Celebrate the cuisine of The Classic Coast’s fall harvest with farm-to-table and dock-to-plate dishes ranging from familiar comfort […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Food & Drink, Things To Do
What’s Up This Week: 50+ things to do, live music and entertainment listings
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week and weekend, enjoy! Monday, October 7th Things To Do 7 am – YMCA Charity Golf Tournament at Alpine Country Club11 am – Busking at Bowen’s Fall Series3 pm – Make-It, Take-It Crafts at Middletown Public Library4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Downton Abbey at Jane Pickens […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
Brick Alley Pub hosting a Moving Party for Plumby’s on October 13th
If somehow you didn’t hear the news, the Middletown Grange at 499 East Main Road in Middletown (across from Frosty Freez) will soon become Plumby’s, Brick Alley Pub’s fast-casual burger concept. Plumby’s opened on the second floor of Brick Alley Pub on August 17th, 2015, and on October 13th Brick Alley Pub for Plumby’s before […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Wedding Tips & Tricks: Keeping track of RSVP’s and meal counts
Selecting the venue to host one of the most significant days of your life not only establishes the ambiance for your wedding weekend but also reflects your personal style and preferences. Many couples opt for unique and intimate locations, such as their private residence or a beloved childhood home, to create a truly memorable experience […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink, News
Kickoff of Aquidneck Community Table’s annual Food Challenge set for this Friday
Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main in Warren, RI, will speak at the kickoff party to open Aquidneck Community Table’s annual Food Challenge this Friday at Innovate Newport in the old Sheffield School, 513 Broadway, Newport. The event will run from 5 to 8 PM and will feature a selection of locally sourced foods […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Things To Do
Best Places to Watch NFL and College Football in Newport, RI
Whether you’re a fan of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish or somewhere in between, the most important part of NFL and College Football season is the food, drinks, and atmosphere. In no particular order, here are some of favorite places to catch the game in Newport… 1. Midtown Oyster Bar Midtown Oyster […]
Posted inFood & Drink, Things To Do
Newport Restaurant Week returns November 1-10
The next Newport Restaurant Week (your chance to dine and drink your way throughout The-City-By-The-Sea) returns November 1-10, 2019. According to Discover Newport, Newport Restaurant Week debuted in 2006 as an annual event to encourage both residents and visitors to Newport and Bristol counties to experience the vast culinary talent in our destination at an […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Casting Call: Frustrated restaurant owners wanted for an upcoming television pilot
Calling all frustrated restaurant owners! If you want to see your chefs return to their rock-star selves, here’s an opportunity for you. A producer from a New York-based production company shared with What’sUpNewp today that they are currently searching for restaurant owners and chefs for an upcoming television pilot with a major cable network. The […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
Compost & Cultivate: Newport Vineyards adds Rhody Gold composting to their culinary and sustainability programs
Newport Vineyards announced today that their Cultivate Committee and the culinary team have recently joined forces with The Compost Plant to extend their culinary and sustainability programs. The composting program began in June and has helped to complete the loop in their farm to table, scratch cooking culinary philosophy. “Composting for us is truly full […]
Posted inFood & Drink, History
Poll: Which Newport restaurant no longer with us do you miss the most?
For as long as Newport has been established, restaurants have come and gone much to the dismay of their fans and customers. But, there are just some places that we wish were here today, or that we miss now more than ever. On our Facebook Page yesterday we asked “which Newport restaurant no longer with […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink, Things To Do
Fall lineup of events at Newport Vineyards includes Harvest Festival, CarnEvil Celebration, brunch, cooking classes, and more
As we start to bid adieu to summer, things at Newport Vineyards are just heating up with harvest season just around the corner. In addition to harvesting over 50 acres of grapes, the Vineyard has an entertainment schedule to keep your social calendar kicking through the end of the year. Check out the details here […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink
McGrath Clambakes will celebrate 50th Anniversary with public clambake on August 29th
McGrath Clambakes & Catering is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 29th with a public clambake at The Eisenhower House from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets are $50 per person. The evening will include a reception hour overlooking Narragansett Bay with Rhode Island clear broth chowder and “stuffies” – both made from a family recipe. Guests will […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Drink, Things To Do
Summer fun continues at Hotel Viking
The sun might be setting on summer, but Hotel Viking is offering its Newport neighbors and hotel guests several ways to enjoy the remainder of the season! From brand new specials at Spa Fjör, to a Cocktails & Canines class, to an 80s themed party at Top of Newport, there is something for everyone! Here’s a look […]