Vendors Wanted For 25th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, E-mail TBW@BowensWharf.com For More Info Bowen’s Wharf will host the 25th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 17th and 18th. Dates: Saturday, October 17th & Sunday October 18th, 2015Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., EXTENDED on Saturday night to 6 p.m.FREE ADMISSION (food and beverages can […]
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Plumby’s Upstairs Burger Bar Now Open
Plumby’s Burger Bar, Brick Alley Pub’s Fast-Casual Burger Bar located on the second floor of Brick Alley Pub, opened on August 17th. The new concept on the second floor of the Brick Alley Pub offers a relaxed dining experience where customers can order food, craft beer, drinks and wine at the bar and seat themselves in […]
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End Of An Era: It’s Time To Say Goodbye to The Atlantic Beach Club Patio
Atlantic Beach Club Atlantic Beach Club, an Aquidneck Island institution since the late 1920’s, will soon see an end to its long and storied journey. After almost 90 years of being in operation, it was announced on February 19th that LONGWOOD, a leader in special events and destination venues, would be purchasing the Atlantic Beach Club […]
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14 Best Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus in Newport
More people than ever are choosing a gluten-free lifestyle for personal preference or health issues. While there are many Newport restaurants that can prepare food gluten-free, the following is a good look at those restaurants that have many gluten-free items available and/or offer an entire gluten-free menu. Keep in mind that it’s always a good idea to […]
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In The Rhode Show Kitchen: SaltWater Restaurant
Discover Newport brought Executive Chef Scott Rackliff from Saltwater Restaurant at the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina to The Rhode Show on Tuesday, August 11th. Chef Scott Rackliff walked Brenden Kirby and viewers through the proper way to make Burrata. For ingredients, method and more information visit In the Kitchen: Burrata. SaltWater Restaurant, formerly Pier 49, is […]
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6 Can’t Miss Food Events Happening in Newport in August
Whether you’re looking for seafood, bacon, lobster, Italian, or maybe even more seafood, there’s plenty of opportunities to eat your way through August in Newport by participating in one, two or all of these great events… 1. Lobster Boil & Sunset Sail | August 12, 19 & 26 Enjoy a dockside New England Lobster Boil […]
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POLL: Where Is The Best Place To Go Dancing In Newport?
Some are big, some are small, some are restaurants, some are bars, some are clubs, but they all have at least one night where folks like to get down and dance. The What’sUpNewp Crew and many visitors want to know, where is the best place to go dancing in Newport? Take the poll. [socialpoll id=”2287376″]
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6 Best Places for Oysters in Newport
Photo: Midtown Oyster Bar Oysters – they’re filter-feeders, bottom-dwellers, and just downright delicious. The What’sUpNewp Crew has got the lowdown on the top six oyster joints close to home and how much dough you should bring when you go. 1. Benjamin’s Old Benny’s never failed us before and they continue to knock our socks off every summer. […]
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Three Newport Restaurant Loyalty Programs You Should Be A Member Of
Loyalty speaks volumes in a community as close as ours; that’s why several restaurants celebrate and reward their frequent diners. As member of one of these loyalty cards/programs, you’ll earn points on each dining or drinking occasion. You’ll also reap other endless rewards at each restaurant, sign up for them all and enjoy! 1. Brick […]
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Owners Of Midtown Oyster Bar Have Purchased Perry Mill Tavern
Perry Mill Tavern & Music Hall, formerly the Rhino Bar & Grille, has been sold. The property had been on the market for almost one year. The property was purchased by Surf Club LLC, also known as Larry Silverstein and Patrick Kilroy (co-owners of Midtown Oyster), from J.H. Enterprises LLC. The duo opened Midtown Oyster Bar […]