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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. […]
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Whiskey is Coming to The Wharf Pub
Here’s something to look forward to in 2017: Spirits are coming to The Wharf Pub! The rustic bar and restaurant, known for it’s comfort food and selection of local craft beers, is trading its beer and wine license (aka pub license) with the folks at Stoneacre Pantry for their full liquor license, said Wharf Pub […]
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The New CRU: An Unexpected Neighborhood Hit
“Unexpected” is how Keith O’Marra describes the new CRU Café, the breakfast and lunch spot at 1 Casino Terrace that locals have been raving about since it reopened on October 14th. O’Marra, former sous chef at Jamestown Fish, is the new Chef Manager at this eatery you wouldn’t expect to find on Bellevue Ave. with prices you wouldn’t […]
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Roundup: Bar and Restaurant Hours on Christmas Eve
Looking for a place to dine or drink this Christmas Eve, here’s a quick look at what’s open. Brick Alley Pub – Open until 4 p.m.Clarke Cooke House – Open until 1 a.m.Diego’s – Open until 6 p.m.Fifth Element: ClosedIHOP of Middletown – Open until 7 p.m.Midtown Oyster Bar – Open until 1 a.m.Mokka Coffeehouse […]
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Stoneacre Pantry is Heading For Washington Square
After months of rumors, Stoneacre Pantry has announced that they will move from Lower Thames Street to Washington Square. After more than a year sitting empty, the former Yesterday’s property will become the new home for Stoneacre Pantry. Their last day open at 515 Thames Street will be January 1, 2017, it is unknown when […]
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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Newport (2016)
Christmas Day in Newport, R.I, believe it or not, will be here before you know it. For some of you, the thought of cooking at home, traveling, or visiting the family is simply, out of the question! If you head out on Christmas Day, be sure to take care of those hard working staff! It doesn’t always […]
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Three Holiday Happenings at Newport Vineyards
This story is sponsored by Newport Vineyards. This winter, the fire is going and the wine is flowing at Newport Vineyards, and fun, seasonal events keep popping up on their Event Calendar. After a successful Making Spirits Bright Cocktail & Truffle Making Class last week, (ICYMI – check out the pics here), the vineyard is […]
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5 Holiday Beers To Drink Right Now In Newport
This content is provided and sponsored by The Wharf Pub. Tis the season, for great beer. This time of year you’ll notice a lot more stouts and porters not only being drank, but flowing from our tap lines. Most beers have ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and lactose which can remind you of you’re […]
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Tyler’s Two Cents: Thank You Jason…
“All good things must come to an end,” is an idiom that we are all familiar with. Penned by Chaucer in the late 1380’s, this quote has come to serve as a constant in understanding that nothing can last forever. Although translated more often in a negative connotation, the statement should be followed with rhetoric […]
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Gurney’s Comes to Goat Island
New year, new look, new name for the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island, soon to be known as Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina. The property’s current owner, Amstar, is in the final stages of selling the hotel to George Filopoulos, President of Metrovest Equities Inc. of New York City and owner of Gurney’s Inn and […]