“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 […]
Food & Drink
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Preppy Pig BBQ Will Permanently Close Jamestown and Warren Locations
Preppy Pig BBQ, named Rhode Island’s best BBQ by Thrillist, is closing its doors today at both the Warren and Jamestown restaurant in search of a bigger and better spot for their acclaimed barbecue cuisine. Both locations will be open under different ownership, and although they may look similar, they are not Preppy Pig BBQ. […]
5 Newport Vineyards Wines to Bring to Holiday Parties
When you ask “What should I bring?” after you’ve RSVP’d yes to that holiday party invitation, the right answer always seems to be wine. Our local wine shops have some great options from all over the globe to choose from, but how about giving some local-made vino a try? We asked the folks at Newport Vineyards for their favorite whites and reds […]
Making Spirits Bright: 2 Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Newport Vineyards
Thursday night, Newport Vineyards will host Making Spirits Bright: Cocktail and Truffle Making Class with Willa from Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails and Newport Vineyards Executive Chef Andy Teixeira. You won’t want to miss this cocktail-creating, truffle-making extravaganza, but in case you can’t make it, we got the Newport Vineyards team to share two of their favorite cocktail recipes that […]
National TV Network Will Film at The Hungry Monkey in Newport on Saturday
A major television Network will be filming on Broadway in Newport on Saturday, December 10th. The Hungry Monkey has announced that a “major network” will be visiting their restaurant on Saturday and that they are looking for five people to accept their King Kong challenge for the filming. With the Hungry Monkey’s King Kong 15 Egg […]
In Celebration of 36th Birthday, Brick Alley Pub Will Serve Nacho Platters at 1980’s Price on 12/6
To celebrate their 36th Birthday, Brick Alley Pub will serve their world famous Nacho Platters on December 6th at their 1980’s price of $3.95. “Mark your calendars for December 6, 2016, this year’s installment of International BAP Nacho Day To celebrate our birthday, we are rolling back our Nacho Platters prices to what they were […]
Five Winter Beers We Love
This time of year we at The Wharf Pub like to focus on not only the rotating IPA’s but also Brown ales, Porters and Stouts. Here are our top five favorite winter beers we love down here at the Pub! 1 – Harpoon UFO Winter Blonde Ale (Boston & VT) ABV: 4.9% Unfiltered vanilla cold brew […]
Mudville Pub and Mama Leone’s Look to Swap Liquor Licenses, Mama Leone’s to Become Antonio’s Pizza
There’s changes ahead for Mama Leone’s, Mudville Pub and the liquor license scene; according to recent city applications. It starts with Mama Leones, which has been closed since a car crashed into the front of the building in March. It appears as they will reopen as Antonio’s Pizza. According to a recent application submitted to the City […]
New Italian Restaurant and Bar Looks to Open Off of Lower Thames Street in Newport
There a brand new restaurant looking to open in a unique location in Downtown Newport. Ciro’s Pomodoro Italian Restaurant & Bar will open at 10 Brown & Howard Wharf, according to a recent application in front of the City Of Newport Board Of license Commissioners. It appears that this new restaurant has purchased the Class BV alcoholic beverage license (full […]
Newport Vineyards Starts December with Two Special Events
During the holidays, we could all probably use more relaxation, more exercise and more laughing. Luckily for Newporters, Newport Vineyards is kicking off the first days of December with two seasonal events that bring these things along with plenty of holiday cheer. On Thursday, December 1, get your dose of relaxation with another installment of the Vineyard […]
10+ Bars Open on Thanksgiving in Newport
Looking to get out of the house today and grab a drink with family or friends? Here’s what bars are open around Newport on Thanksgiving night. 22 Bowens: Open regular hours. Benjamins: Open at 5pm. Buskers: Open at 7pm. Clarke Cooke House : Open, serving food until 9pm. Fastnet Pub: Open at 5pm. IYAC: Typically open […]
10 Newport Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Dinner in 2016
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we recognize there are many who will be looking for a place to dine out or order from on Thanksgiving in Newport, RI. Whether you’re far away from home and can’t make it back or just to prefer to eat out and keep it simple on Thanksgiving, the following restaurants offer you a warm […]
The Beer Chick: Winter Beers We Love
Although it doesn’t feel like winter, The winter beers are upon us! Right after Pumpkin beers are done, Stouts and Porters seem to roll in right away. There’s no better way to cozy up at The Wharf Pub than with a Foolproof Peanut Butter Porter or Dogfish Head’s Beer for Breakfast. Here at the Wharf […]
What’s your type? A Lesson In Beer Styles
Most beers are named after based on flavor profile, Where it’s from or what kind of hops a brewery uses. Beer styles change seasonally. In the spring and summer you’ll find mostly wheat ales, Goose’s, IPA, the list goes on. In the fall and winter you’ll find mostly Oktoberfest’s to Pumpkins then Stouts to Porters. […]
Hot Potato: Newport Vineyards’ Restaurant Week Menu Celebrates Local Spuds
Fresh off the success of two back-to-back inaugural celebrations last weekend – CarnEvil and Harvest Festival – Newport Vineyards is celebrating something new this week: the Aquidneck Island potato. A potato-themed Restaurant Week Menu debuted at Brix Restaurant and The Vineyard Cafe, and spuds lovers are rejoicing over creations that celebrate Aquidneck Island’s rich history […]
Fifth Element Owners Purchase Foley’s on Broadway
Foley’s on Broadway has been sold to familiar fellow Broadway business owners, the properties neighbor – Brad Cherevaty and Frank Doyle from The Fifth Element. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to grow our business on Broadway. We look forward to working closely with the neighborhood and city officials to realize the potential of the space. […]
More Than 50 Local Restaurants Will Participate in Newport Restaurant Week
Savor three-course prix-fixe lunches for $16 and three-course prix-fixe dinners for $35 during Newport Restaurant Week, November 4 – 13. The popular, bi-annual tradition throughout Newport and Bristol Counties will include more than 50 restaurants and inevitably invigorates the palates of frequent restaurant goers and occasional diners alike with dishes catering to the season’s harvest. […]
The Whitehorse Tavern Mentioned Among ’10 Most Haunted Bars in America’
The Whitehorse Tavern hosts some more interesting patrons than you’ll find anywhere else: ghosts, spirits and shades, according to Fodor’s Travel. This is at least the second year in a row that Newport’s oldest restaurant has landed on the list by Fodor’s. “The oldest bar in the United States, of course, has some ghost stories to […]
