Food & Drink

(Brick Alley Pub is among the 50+ restaurants participating in Fall Newport Restaurant Week this November) More than 55 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol counties will participate in the fall edition of Newport Restaurant Week November 2-11, 2018. Celebrate the cuisine of the Classic Coast by savoring two-course prix fixe lunches for $20, three-course prix fixe dinners […]

You’ve heard of a food truck, but what about a food boat? This fall, the nonprofit Eating with the Ecosystem will be bringing it’s 19-foot ‘food boat’ to farmer’s markets in Newport, Middletown, and Bristol for fun, educational, and delicious interactive seafood events. For each event Eating with the Ecosystem will partner with local chefs […]

(Pictured: 2nd floor of Midtown Oyster Bar) For the first time since its inception in 2006, Newport Restaurant Week, which takes place again this fall (November 2-11, 2018), will see a price increase and introduce a new structure for the event’s lunch offerings. Restaurateurs may also elect to offer an upgraded menu for three-course dinners. […]

John Elkhay, CEO and Maestro of Chow Fun Food Group, which includes; Ten Prime Steak & Sushi, Luxe Burger Bar, Harry’s Bar & Burger and Xaco Taco announced today the hiring of Newport native, John Dunn, as general manager of Harry’s Bar & Burger in Newport. John Dunn “John truly is one of our best […]

Hotel Viking will unveil a totally refreshed Top of Newport, their  rooftop bar and kitchen, in early July – just in time for 4th of July festivities! Boasting 360-degree views of Newport, in addition, to live music, rotating events and fresh seafood dishes compliments of Chef Simone Ferrara, the spacious rooftop bar will feature completely new furnishings with […]

Thousands of chowder lovers savored the sumptuous soups of not only the best chefs in Rhode Island but as far away as Vermont and Ireland at the 37th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, held this past Saturday at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island.  But they also had a job to do — to […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with its partners, today awarded over $210,000 to 21 local food businesses as part of its annual Agriculture “Ag” Day celebration at the State House. The awards, funded under the Local Agriculture & Seafood Act (LASA) grant program, help new and existing small businesses and food […]

Spring weather = rooftop season! Hotel Viking’s rooftop bar and restaurant, Top of Newport, is officially open to welcome the warm weather. Newport locals and visitors can enjoy fresh seafood compliments of Chef Simone Ferrara, rotating specials, and 360- degree views of the beautiful seaside city. Menu highlights include a Caviar Board, a plethora of raw seafood options including crab and lobster claws, cheese & charcuterie boards Local Crab Bon Bons and salad options […]

Residents of the North End and Broadway Neighborhoods in Newport have expressed that limited transportation is a problem when shopping for healthy food. Grocery stores containing fresh, healthy and affordable foods are out of reach for many Newport residents. Because of this, only 19% of residents in the North End eat fruits and veggies more than […]

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 13th, and chances are that you’re scrambling around at the last minute looking to make those plans to celebrate your beautiful and amazing Mom! Here’s a look at where to dine and what to do with Mom on her very special day; Brick Alley Pub Treat Mom to a […]

Smoke House, Newport’s place to enjoy BBQ cookin’ and mason jar cocktails, will reopen for the 2018 season on Sunday, April 29th. The downtown restaurant, which closes from mid-October to the end of April annually, is the only seasonal restaurant in the Newport Restaurant Group portfolio which includes 22 Bowen’s (Newport), Avivo Ristorante (Cranston), Boat House (Tiverton), […]

After much-awaited anticipation, Rustica Kitchen opened for the first time at 404 Thames Street on Thursday morning at 8 am. The folks behind the newest restaurant to open in Newport are Matt and Anna Tscheulin, chef and owners of Rosemary & Thyme Artisan Bakery/Cafe. Rustica Kitchen will be serving up street-driven and chef-driven food: “I want […]

Diego’s Barrio Cantina has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that they will open to the public for the first time, this evening (Friday, April 6th) at 5:30 pm. The newest addition to the Diego’s/Wharf Pub family takes the place of Easton’s Point Pub, located at 116 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. Scott and Adrienne Kirmil, who own Wharf […]