All photos by Trixie Wadson/Bowen’s Wharf This year’s countdown to Christmas kicks off November 27 with a wharf-wide Holiday Block Party (Facebook Event) and boat parade. The waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf offers exceptional views of the City of Newport’s Illuminated Boat Parade starting at 6:15pm. The Bowen’s Wharf unique boutiques and restaurants will be offering […]
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The Mintones Long Run of Playing Every Friday Night at Tavern on Broadway Has Come To An End
Since June of 2013, The Mintones have been bringing live reggae music to the Tavern On Broadway every Friday night. Let us repeat that, EVERY single Friday night for the last 2 1/2 years if you went into Tavern On Broadway between the hours of 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. you’d catch The Mintones (and often times many […]
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(VIDEO) In The Rhode Show Kitchen: Chef Matthew Reilly from “Malt” on November 10th
Chef Matthew Reilly from “Malt” stopped by The Rhode Show kitchen on Tuesday, November 10th. The appearance was made by possible by Discover Newport to promote Newport Restaurant Week, being held at 57 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties. Chef Reilly made roasted cod with winter squash quinoa for The Rhode Show crew, the dish can […]
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You Can Now See Inside 4 Newport Restaurants with Google Business View Virtual Tours
Photo: Brick Alley Pub Planning a night out, looking to find a venue for an event or miss Newport and want to take a look inside your favorite Newport restaurant from afar? There’s a virtual tour for that! Four local restaurants in Newport, RI are now using Google Business View Virtual Tours to give people […]
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Willy’s Burger Bar and Rotisserie Is Up For Sale
Photos via RE/MAX Professionals of Newport Willy’s Burger Bar + Rotisserie, located at 599 Thames Street in Newport, is up for sale. The restaurant was put on the market on November 6th at $1.2 million and is being represented and marketed by The Fitzpatrick Team at RE/MAX Professionals of Newport. The purchase price includes the 100 seat […]
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Aquidneck Growers’ Market Kicks Off Winter Market at Newport Vineyards
The Aquidneck Growers’ Market wrapped up their Summer Market and outdoor season at Newport Vineyards and on Memorial Boulevard last week. The 20 or so vendors that make up the Aquidneck Growers’ Market can now all be found at the Winter Market that is located indoors at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road in Middletown. The […]
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5 Long-Time Newport Businesses We Have To Say Goodbye To In December
What a year it’s been for changes around Newport! Someone recently said that there’s a starting point and end point for everything in life – “businesses don’t stay open forever anymore”, and plenty of businesses chose 2015 to be the year they signed off for good. Over the last 12 – 14 months, we’ve said […]
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Sandywoods Center For The Arts Will Host Fourth Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Photo credit: lubbockmissionchurch.org At 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2015, Sandywoods Center For The Arts in Tiverton, RI will host its fourth annual free Thanksgiving community dinner. The event is open to the public and they will be serving Turkey with the Fixings, and will also include a Vegetarian Main Course. Sandywoods invites […]
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Newport Restaurant Week Returns, Features New RI Seafood Partnership
The photo and following information was provided by Discover Newport; Newport Restaurant Week Celebrates its 10th Anniversary It’s hard to imagine Newport’s inaugural restaurant week launched 10 years ago this fall, but time flies when you’re having fun. Vibrant dishes, creative menus and ingredients from local farmers and fishermen will be the hallmarks of this […]
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Brick Alley Pub Will Host One of Their Popular Beer Dinners on December 3rd
Brick Alley Pub has announced they will host a Dogfish Head Beer Dinner on December 3rd starting at 6pm. Dogfish Head Brewery is a microbrewery based in Milton, Delaware that brews “off-centered ales for off-centered people” and often use non-standard ingredients, such as raisins, chicory, maple syrup, vanilla and grapes. They’re also known for brewing beers […]
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Oyster Sommelier and Expert Julie Qiu of In A Half Shell to Host Oyster Tasting at Hotel Viking on November 7
Photo/Flyer by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Hotel Viking invites bivalve fans to slurp Rhode Island’s freshest oysters paired with sumptuous spirits in a special “Oysters Explorers” gathering hosted by oyster sommelier and bloggerJulie Qiu of In A Half Shell. Julie Qiu an internationally-recognized oyster sommelier and blogger in search of the world’s most exceptional oysters and […]
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Reminder: Atlantic Beach Club Open Through January 1st, Will Host Annual New Year’s Day Party
There was a lot of attention towards the end of the summer regarding the final days of live music on the Atlantic Beach Club Patio and that the venue will be closing. We’re here to remind you that the Atlantic Beach Club and Pavilion continues to operate their restaurant, lounge and banquet rooms through January 1, […]
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Prepare to Celebrate These “Holidays” in Newport This November
Photo: Nachos at Brick Alley Pub We hear about them all the time, seems like there’s about a dozen “holidays” for just about every day of the year! The What’sUpNewp Crew has curated what holidays you should actually look forward celebrating this month, many of them give you the opportunity to indulge in something we […]
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Pasta Beach Hopes to Open in New Location on Bellevue Before Summer of 2016
Photo Credit: Queenie Darleen Pasta Beach may soon be making the long anticipated move to their new home on Bellevue Avenue. A lawyer for Pasta Beach has recently shared a Status Update regarding their move from 7 Memorial Boulevard to 136-138 Bellevue Avenue with Newport City Council. The liquor license was transferred to the new location and […]
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Yesterday’s Memorabilia Brings in Nearly $28,000 at Auction
If it wasn’t already official, it is now. Yesterday’s and the place is no more. Nearly 100 people including previous employees, local business owners and memorabilia collectors attended an auction held by Salvadore Auctions, Inc. on Saturday, October 26th to bid on everything from beer taps to chairs to the framed photographs. The three hour […]
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Brick Alley Pub Will Host Pell Bridge Run Breakfast Party Starting at 8am on October 25th
The 2015 Citizen’s Bank Pell Bridge Run will take place on Sunday, October 26th. The 4 mile run/walk, produced by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, will take place this year on Sunday, October 25th! With 3,500 runners expected to finish in downtown Newport, many will be hungry and many will be looking for a […]
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Cru Cafe Brings Craft Cafe Dining in Newport to a Whole New Level
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Integrating a weekly changing menu, creativity and fresh local ingredients, Cru Cafe has brought “craft cafe dining” in Newport to a whole new level. We were all busy over the last several months with the Volvo Ocean Race kicking off Summer 2015 a bit early; the What’sUpNewp Crew finally got […]
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5 Upcoming Beer and Wine Events You Shouldn’t Miss
There are plenty of great beer and wine events ahead to quench your thirst, make you smile and keep you full. Here’s a look at what food, beer and wine events you should be putting in your calendar! 1 – 25th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival October 17th and 18th Bowen’s Wharf will host their 25th […]
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UPDATE: Teas & Javas Closes Newport Location After Fire
Teas and Javas in Newport, RI has unexpectedly been closed since Monday, October 21st. On Tuesday, the windows on the front of the building were covered up by employees and on Wednesday the below sign was placed on both of the front doors. UPDATE – 8pm on Wednesday, October 21st: A representative from Teas & Javas provided What’sUpNewp with […]
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Newport Restaurant Among “10 Most Haunted Bars in America”
The Huffington Post included The White Horse Tavern among “10 Most Haunted Bars in America” on October 20th. Joining The White Horse Tavern on the list is Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop (New Orleans, LA), Pioneer Saloon (Goodsprings, NV), Ear Inn (New York City, NY), The Menger Bar (San Antonio, TX), Simon’s Tavern (Chicago, IL), Bridge Cafe […]
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Drink This: Brick Alley’s Frozen Pumpkin Mudslide
With over 25 beers on tap, a Bon Appetit-voted best lobster roll in America and burgers, Brick Alley Pub is the perfect spot for a family dinner, a date or a night out with your friends during anytime of the year. Brick Alley Pub has particularly caught our eye this fall with their seasonally inspired […]
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#OysterPorn: Meet Scales and Shells’ Better Half
Newport’s local seafood hotspot, Scales and Shells, has expanded by opening 1/2 Shell, a traditional raw bar designed for the oyster obsessed. The location is colorful yet simple, with a beautiful baby blue bar ready to sling artisan cocktails. 1/2 Shell keeps their oyster selection minimal with a “quality over quantity” attitude, offering the shell of the […]
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The Canfield House Restaurant and Pub Will Close on October 31st
The Canfield House Restaurant, one of the longest-running restaurants in Newport, will soon join the growing list of long-time restaurants that will permanently close in 2015. The Canfield House Restaurant & Pub last day open will be Saturday, October 31st. The property will soon be purchased by the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. The […]
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Taking Inventory and a Closer Look at Newport Liquor Licenses
We hear these questions all the time – “how can I get a liquor license?”, “why aren’t there more liquor licenses?” or “who currently has a liquor license (and is for sale)?” So, here’s our attempt at making sense of the liquor license scene here in Newport, RI. In Rhode Island, the quantity of liquor licenses […]
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Newport’s Seasonal Restaurants Prepare to Close for Off-Season
As we make our way quickly towards the beginning of October and Columbus Day, 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 who close it up for the winter wait until Columbus Day Weekend or after […]