The Wharf Pub has been recognized as the best beer bar in Rhode Island in the annual Great American Beer Bars 2017 competition conducted by CraftBeer.com, the Brewers Association website for beer lovers. With more than 5,000 small and independent craft breweries operating in the U.S., there are more options than ever when it comes to […]
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KJ’s Pub and Restaurant Hits the Market for $1.39 Million
The future for KJ’s Pub and Restaurant, located at 59 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, continues to be a bit of a mystery. KJ’s was placed on the market last week for $1,390,000, the listing price includes the building, business and liquor license. The current owners, John Gullison and Bonnie Zimble, had announced recent plans to construct a four-story […]
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What’s Open, What’s Closed: When Restaurants Are Taking Time Off This Winter (Updated)
It’s beginning to look a whole lot more like the off-season around Newport, RI. Many restaurants have already permanently/temporarily closed or are preparing to do so over the next few weeks. Permanently Closed or Temporarily Closing This story was originally published on December 27th, 2016. It was last updated on February 27th 22 Bowen’s: Closed from January […]
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Jo’s American Bistro Wins Inaugural ‘Newport Burger Bender’ Contest
After 10 days and 25 burgers, a winner has been named in the 2017 Newport Burger Bender contest. Discover Newport announced via Twitter on Monday, February 27th that Jo’s American Bistro has won their inaugural Newport Burger Bender contest. Congratulations to the winners of our Newport Burger Bender Contest: @JosBistro with their bacon onion jam […]
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February 25th is National Clam Chowder Day, Who Serves Up The Best in Newport? (Poll)
There may be no one meal, appetizer or dish people look forward to more when they come to Newport than a cup or bowl of chowder. Perhaps far too often we’re asked “Who has the best ______?” or “Where should we go for ______?” and often it has to do with seafood, and in particular […]
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Irish Chef Exchange Week Celebrates Sister City Bond
Chefs from Kinsale, Ireland, will descend on Newport for a week of culinary and cultural exchange. This March, the City by the Sea will embrace its 40th Annual Irish Heritage Month. This year, the occasion is marked with a savory new experience. Local restaurants will welcome guest chefs and restaurants from Kinsale, the “Gourmet Capital […]
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Craft Beer Corner: Our Top Five Favorite Beer Pouring at The Wharf Pub
Our top five is back! With so many to choose from how do you choose just one? At the Wharf Pub we try to nail it down to our favorites of the week. This week here are our top five picks that are currently pouring from our draft lines: Founders Breakfast Stout (Gran Rapids, MI) […]
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Rhode Island Red Food Tours Expands into Providence
Rhode Island Red Food Tours, which operates the Newport Neighborhood Food Tour, has announced they will launch the Downcity Food Tour, a new sister tour intended to share the Creative Capital’s history, food and arts scene with the world. The Downcity Tour will demonstrate why Providence is hailed as one of America’s best cities for its […]
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Newport Storm Named Official Beer of Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade for Sixth Year
Newport Storm’s Spring Irish Red Ale has been welcomed back as the “Official Beer” of the 2017 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. 2017 marks the 61st annual parade, and the sixth time that Newport Storm Brewery has been given the honor. “The Newport Storm Brewery can’t wait for the 61st Annual Newport St. Patrick’s […]
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Craft Beer Corner: Brewery Pick of the Month – Dogfish Head Brewery
Sponsored Post It all started in the summer of ’95 being Delaware’s first brewpub, starting out small with brewing 12-gallon batches for the brewpub. Within the first year, Dogfish quickly realized they wouldn’t be able to keep up with production as they were getting high demands from states such as Pennsylvania and Washington. By 2002, […]
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Newport Storm and Empire Tea & Coffee Team Up to Create ‘High Test’, a new Coffee Stout
Newport Storm Brewery and Empire Tea & Coffee recently collaborated to put their knowledge, talent and love for coffee and craft beer to good use; the result a new coffee stout called ‘High Test’. “CJ Barone, owner of Empire Tea & Coffee, has always supported RI craft breweries and Newport Storm especially with the Newport […]
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Coming Soon to Newport: The ‘Newport Burger Bender’ Contest
Discover Newport has cooked up a delicious new promotion to celebrate local dining during our quieter time. The Newport Burger Bender is a simple “best burger” contest taking place Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 26, 2017, during the Newport Winter Festival. Restaurants, which are limited to one burger submission, have entered both existing burgers as well […]
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Craft Beer Corner: BE(ER) MINE
Welp, it’s that romantic time of year again – Valentine’s Day! What better way to celebrate with your significant other than with good craft beer or a delicious libation? Every year we at The Wharf Pub like to spice things up by bringing you a crafty valentine themed beer selection and for the people who […]
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Revolving Door to Host Thomas Tew Rum Cocktail Contest
On Monday, February 20th the Newport Distilling Company will host its fourth annual Thomas Tew Rum Cocktail contest at The Revolving Door Restaurant as a part of the 2017 Newport Winter Festival celebration! The competition will begin promptly at 9 pm. Entry is $5 per person/free with a Winter Fest bracelet and there will be […]
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February is Jam-Packed with Events at Newport Vineyards
This month at Newport Vineyards, there’s something for everyone. A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, a fun-filled Presidents Day weekend, live music, dancing, creative classes, relaxing yoga, performances by award winning comedians – it’s all happening in February at the vineyard. Here’s the run down of their February events – mark your calendars and buy your tickets quick! […]
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Ragged Island Brewing Co. Preparing to Open Next Month
In Portsmouth, Matt Gray and five other co-owners of Ragged Island Brewing Co., a new microbrewery specializing in IPAs, are working hard to open the taproom’s doors next month. Last summer, we broke the news that the entrepreneurs had signed a lease at their 200 High Point Ave location, and now they’re just waiting on one final piece of paperwork, a […]
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Craft Beer Corner: Barrel Aged Beers
Barrel aged beers seem to be the new thing this year a lot of breweries are participating in. The fun thing about barrel-aging beer is that you can age beers for however many years you want (for the most part). With higher percentage beers, you don’t want to age more than 3 years. After the […]
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Stoneacre Pantry Confirms Future Plans for New Space in Washington Square and Former Space on Thames Street
As What’sUpNewp first reported on December 21st, The owners of Thames Street’s Stoneacre Pantry, Christopher Bender and David Crowell, have signed a multi-year lease for the 5,000 square foot space in Washington Square, formerly knows as Yesterday’s. In August 2016, the Stoneacre partners commenced demolition. The space is down to bare bones and ready for […]
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Dry January: The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks to try in Newport
If you’re participating in the annual tradition of Dry January – 31 days of abstaining from alcohol – you might think you’re stuck ordering water, club soda or Coca-Cola whenever you’re at Newport bars this month. While that may be true at many venues, we scoped out a few spots in town offering stand-out “mocktails” […]
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Five Newport Vineyards Events to Keep Your Winter Doldrums Away
Now that the holidays have passed, it’s time to countdown the days until spring returns to Newport, right? Wrong. There are loads of events happening around town this winter that make it worth sticking around Aquidneck Island in January, February and March. Here are five coming up at Newport Vineyards alone that will help keep your winter doldrums […]
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After Approximately 40 Years, the Patio Bar at The Black Pearl Will Be Demolished for Renovations
Changes are coming for a Newport institute that has stood the test of time for more than 40 years. An employee of The Black Pearl has confirmed with What’sUpNewp that today (January 1st) will be the final day of the patio bar at The Black Pearl. Following today, the bar and patio will be demolished for […]
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Tallulah On Thames Sets The Record Straight Regarding Current and Future Projects
Kelly Ann Rojas, a partner at Tallulah On Thames, issued a press release on December 29th that explains what’s happening and ahead for Tallulah On Thames, as well as some of Tallulah’s other projects. The press release comes after much speculation by press and the public about what the future held for Tallulah on Thames […]
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Hotel Viking Will Kick Off 2nd Annual ‘Viking Wine Festival’ on January 28th
Hotel Viking’s second annual Viking Wine Festival kicks off Jan. 28 with a look back at the featured wines from the inaugural event in 2016 and more. Last year, the five-dinner series showcased vintages from Donelan Family Wines, Page Wine Cellars, JUSTIN Wines, Opus One Winery and Frog’s Leap Winery. Building on the success of […]
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Craft Beer Corner: What Are Nitro Beers?
A question not so often asked at The Wharf Pub, but often wondered is what is the difference between a regular beer tap and a beer on a Nitro line? Beer Taps add CO2 gas to the keg. This puts pressure in the keg, Keeping the CO2 trapped in the beer until it is released out […]
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What’s Up For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day In Newport
Looking for something to do or a place to drink or dine this upcoming Christmas weekend? Here’s what’s happening around The-City-By-The-Sea! Note: This story may be updated as we receive more information from venues and organizers. Know of something we missed? E-mail ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Saturday, December 24 Restaurants and Bars Open on Christmas Eve 10 a.m. […]