Food & Drink

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Three Rhode Island culinary venues, as well as some beautiful shots of Rhode Island, appeared on The Chew earlier this week. In the pre-recorded October 19th episode, The Chew Crew visited Stone Acre Pantry (Newport), Johnson & Wales University (Providence) and Ocean House (Watch Hill)! The Chew is ABC’s daytime program that serves up everything food-from cooking and […]

Often times throughout a shift at The Wharf Pub, bartenders and servers are asked by customers – “what does ABV and IBU mean?”. More often than not the questions comes because we have ABV and IBU on our drink menu for every beer we carry. Alcohol by Volume (ABV) is usually listed to give you an idea of […]

At least three Rhode Island food scenes will appear on The Chew next week – Stone Acre Pantry (Newport), Johnson & Wales University (Providence) and Ocean House (Watch Hill)! The Chew is ABC’s daytime program that serves up everything food-from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more all aimed at making life better, fuller and […]

In this season of change, a local company headquartered in Newport is planning on opening a new deli on Thames Street in Newport. Landings Real Estate Group, a premier real estate development company headquartered in Newport, is now hiring a Deli Manager for a new restaurant coming soon to Newport, RI. Landing Real Estate Group […]

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 […]

As we make our way quickly towards the end of October, 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 wait until after the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, some have already battened down the hatches. The What’sUpNewp Crew […]

Newport’s “off-season” may be near, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate. The Wharf Pub is excited to share that we have many events planned for this fall and winter, here’s a look at some great events happening over the next few weeks down at the Pub! Wednesday, October 12th: 6 – 9 p.m. […]