Autumn’s arrival promises Newport Restaurant Week will leave diners feeling as full as the harvest season’s bounty. The bi-annual tradition returns this fall from November 3-12, 2017, with more than 50 restaurants expected to participate throughout Newport and Bristol counties. Over the course of the event, diners can experience tastefully-crafted cuisine with special prix fixe menus featuring $16 […]
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Featured Event: Scotch & Cigar Tasting at The Spiced Pear
The Chanler at Cliff Walk will host the first event of their annual Fall Tasting Series, featuring a presentation by David Blackmore of Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. David Blackmore has been previously honored as Whiskey Ambassador of the Year. Join David for an educational class on how to fully appreciate the great complexities of […]
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The Do’s and Don’ts of the 27th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Bowen’s Wharf will host their 27th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 14th and 15th on the Downtown Newport waterfront. Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea,” this ever-expanding event features lobster dinners, clam chowder, stuffed quahogs, clam cakes, shrimp, scallops, raw oysters and clams as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and kids in a […]
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Seasonal restaurants, patios begin to close for off-season
As we make our way quickly towards the end of October, many restaurants (particularly among the waterfront) are preparing to call it a season and close during the off-season until next spring. While a lot of the restaurants wait until after the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, some have already battened down the hatches. The What’sUpNewp Crew […]
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Panera Bread partners with Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation for 16th Annual ‘Pink Ribbon Bagel’ promotion
Panera Bread is once again partnering with the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation during its 16th annual ‘Pink Ribbon Bagel’ promotion. Throughout the month of October, to commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of proceeds from all Pink Ribbon Bagels sold in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts will go to the Pawtucket-based non-profit. […]
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Smoke House will close for the season after this weekend
The last day of the 2017 season for Smoke House is Columbus Day – Monday, October 9th. The restaurant will be open daily throughout the long weekend from 11:30 a.m. until late. The barbecue restaurant will be open daily this weekend from 11:30 a.m. until “late”. The downtown restaurant, which will reopen for the 2018 season in May, is […]
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Hotel Viking ready to celebrate the 2017 winter holidays with new events, decadent dinners
Hotel Viking’s holiday programming is sure to bring holiday cheer to those far and near. With decadent buffet and prix fixe options for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, Hotel Viking makes the holidays effortless. Those wanting the traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home, Hotel Viking’s Turkey Dinner To Go is a simply sensational solution. New holiday events […]
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Newport Vineyards brings home Gold from the 13th Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition
Newport Vineyards has announced that they recently won Gold and Silver from the 13th Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition. Newport Vineyards 2016 Dry Rosé brought home Gold as the Best of Category for Vinifera Rose Wines and Silver was awarded for the 2016 Gewürztraminer in the Best of Category for Gewürztraminer. The Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association […]
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Zagat-rated Chef Simone Ferrara named Chef de Cuisine at Hotel Viking
A new chef has joined the table at Hotel Viking. Two years ago, Chef Simone Ferrara earned accolades as one of Zagat’s 2015 “30 Under 30 – San Francisco” — a prestigious group Zagat dubbed the “next generation of food-and-drink greats.” Now the accomplished young chef brings his culinary expertise to Newport, R.I. A native […]
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Letter To The Editor: Bluefin Blues
Amid all the noise and madness going on in the world right now, perhaps you missed a small but significant bit of news from three days ago. A small news story about a very big fish. A fish that is currently at risk of total economic extinction: the Pacific Bluefin Tuna. A petition by scientists […]
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Smoke House to Host ‘Oktoberfest’ Newport Storm Beer Dinner
Smoke House has announced that they will host their third and final annual Newport Storm Beer Dinner on Thursday, September 21st. The “Oktoberfest” menu includes an array of passed appetizers including House Made Pastrami Sliders with Russian dressing and grilled coleslaw; Smoked Chicken Breast with tomato-chile sauce and curry seasoning; Weisswurst, “white” sausage, pretzel crackers […]
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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Set to Return for 12th Year, Announces 2017 All-Star Line-Up
The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, one of the East Coast’s most sophisticated and anticipated events, returns for its 12th year September 21- 24, 2017. Signature events include the Burgundy Dinner at The Elms, Wine & Rosecliff Gala at Rosecliff, Grand Tastings on Saturday and Sunday at Marble House, the Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff, Newport After Dark at Forty 1˚ […]
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Ragged Island Brewing Will Be Available For First Time on Local Draught Lines Today
PORTSMOUTH, RI – Aquidneck’s Island’s newest craft brewery will be available for the first time on July 14th at bars in restaurants in Newport, Tiverton, Bristol and Warren. “We are excited to see so many of our favorite bars and restaurants carrying Ragged Island for the first time. We hope they can share the story […]
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Smoke House will Host ‘Americana’ Newport Storm Beer Dinner on August 9th
Smoke House has announced the second of its annual Newport Storm Beer Dinners, the culinary event will take place on Wednesday, August 9th. The “Americana” menu includes an array of passed appetizers, including Jerk Wings with beer BBQ sauce; Fried Green Tomato Sliders with smoked tomato aioli, arugula and slider bun; Smoked Onion Bombs with […]
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VIDEO: What’s Up at Harry’s Bar & Burger in Newport?
Tallulah on Thames is gone and Harry’s Bar & Burger has arrived on Lower Thames Street. If you haven’t had a chance to pop in over the last two weeks since the restaurant has opened at 464 Thames Street, I stopped by the restaurant and caught up with Nico, one of the managers of Harry’s […]
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Newport Storm Crew Heading out on a Road Trip to Launch ‘Rhode Trip’ on Friday
There’s road trip and then there’s Rhode Trip, the small crew at Newport Storm are participating in both “trips” on Friday, June 23rd and they are hoping that you, their fans, customers and friends, will join them in Rhode Island for a Rhode Trip during their road trip. Rhode Trip, the latest brew from the […]
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Video: Mudville Cafe Replaces Mudville Pub, Hosts Grand Opening
Although the name is (close to) the same, everything from the ownership, management, staff, chef and look is new at Mudville Cafe. I stopped by the grand opening of Mudville Cafe on Monday evening and caught up with co-owners James Black and Bobby Dyer. Although the restaurant has opened for a few random days over […]
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Newport Vineyards Brings the ‘Napa Experience’ to Newport with Summer Events, Tours & Tastings, Live Music & Seasonally Inspired Dining
Newport Vineyards has a big summer planned with tours, tastings, special events, live music and much more. Founded by brothers John & Paul Nunes in 1995, the vineyard is the largest grower of grapes in New England. The winery produces nearly 30,000 cases of estate-grown wine each year through sustainable farming methods on 75 acres […]
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Smoke House to Host ‘Three Little Pigs’ Newport Storm Beer Dinner on June 28th
Smoke House has announced the first of its annual Newport Storm Beer Dinners will be themed “Three Little Pigs” and will take place on Wednesday, June 28th. The “Three Little Pigs” menu includes an array of passed appetizers, including Pulled Pork Arancini with risotto and peas; BBQ Bruschetta with grilled onions, tomatoes, arugula and house smoked […]
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Great Chowder Cook-Off Announces Winners of 36th Annual Event
Thousands of chowder lovers savored the sumptuous soups of not only the best chefs in Rhode Island but as far away as Ireland at the 36th 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 determine who […]
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New Red Chowder Category, 11 New Competitors to Heat Up Upcoming 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off
A number of firsts will be heating up the upcoming 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, June 10th from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, with the addition of a “Best Red Chowder” category at the top of the list. Veteran competitors, including The […]
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Newport and Middletown Restaurants Ready to Compete in Great Chowder Cook Off on June 10th
Newport Waterfront Events’ 36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, June 10th from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park, will feature Newport’s The Revolving Door restaurant and Chef Joshua Berman competing in the event for the first time in the “Seafood” category while Chowder Cook-Off Hall of Famer, The Mooring […]
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Hotel Viking Readies Top Of Newport and One Bellevue For Busy Summer Season
Top of Newport and One Bellevue’s patio at Hotel Viking are now open for the season. From its perch atop Newport’s Historic Hill, Top of Newport, the hotel’s al fresco rooftop kitchen, and bar, offers unparalleled views of Newport Harbor and beyond, including spectacular sunsets. The perfect settings to kick back and watch the world […]
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Craft Beer Corner: American Craft Beer Week 2017
It’s back! And so are we. We took a little hiatus gearing up for our full liquor license (which is now fully up and running, check out the cocktail menu the next time you’re in), so now back to the beer. For the past 12 years, American Craft Beer Week is a week long celebration […]
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What’s Happening on Cinco de Mayo in Newport
Cinco de Mayo is here and everyone is searching for the best local events to celebrate the day with a party and a margarita. This year Newport is hosting some fun ways for everyone to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, with beautiful waterfront venues, high-quality restaurants, outdoor celebrations, and unique experiences! History Lesson: Cinco de Mayo (or the fifth […]