Food & Drink

A deer was spotted wandering around Bowen’s Wharf just after 2 p.m. on Thursday. Frank Silvia, Musical Director and Bar Manager for Landing and The Lobster Bar, tells What’sUpNewp that a deer came from the direction of Bowen’s Wharf and ran into the Lobster Bar just after 2 p.m. on Thursday. The deer, which he […]

Executive Chef Kyle Stamps of Smoke House and President and Head Distiller Brent Ryan of Newport Storm Brewery are bringing back the annual downtown dinner series celebrating the close ties between friends, microbrews and three original once-a-year dinner menus. Executive Chef Stamps has created three distinct beer dinners showcasing three unique courses, along with a […]

As What’sUpNewp first reported, dining in Newport and Middletown may soon cost more than anywhere else in Rhode Island and now NBC 10  reports that the proposed rate increase would be higher than New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Senate Bill  S2987 which would increase the meals & beverage tax by 1% (to a total […]

OpenTable has released their 100 Best Al Fresco Dining list for 2016, the annual lists highlights restaurants that offer stunning views, regional cuisine and, above all, fabulous outdoor dining experiences. The list of honorees is determined after analyzing more than five million reviews of more than 20,000 restaurants across the nation – all submitted by […]

Coinciding with the First Annual Newport Oyster Festival, Bowen’s Wharf Co. has announced the launch of the Rhode Island Oyster Trail (R.I.O.T). The official launch of the R.I.O.T will take place at the Opening Night Party of the Newport Oyster Festival on May 20th at 6 p.m. The Trail will celebrate Rhode Island’s aquaculture and […]

BYOB restaurant to offer on-line ordering & delivery service from neighboring Wellington Liquors Beginning Saturday, May 28, Thames Street’s Stoneacre Pantry owners, Christopher Bender and David Crowell, will join with owner Tony Lorusso of Lorusso’s Newport, to add a Puglia-influenced Italian dinner menu to Lorusso’s current breakfast and lunch selections. Tony Lorusso and Christopher Bender […]

What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment.  The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and 63 bottles (local, […]

What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment.  The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and 63 bottles (local, […]

Fried pickles, hog wings, brisket, chicken, pulled pork, baby back ribs and your favorite cocktail served in a mason jar are back! Smoke House, Newport’s place to enjoy bbq straight from the smoker, opens on Sunday, May 1st at 11:00 a.m. for the season. Smoke House will be open daily through mid-October. Smoke House is located on America’s Cup […]

What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment.  The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and 63 bottles (local, […]

If Starbucks on Thames Street is where you usually start your day, you’re going to have to head somewhere else for your cup of coffee for a few weeks. Starbucks has announced that their location at 212 Thames Street in Newport will be closed from Wednesday, April 20th through Thursday, May 5th for renovations. The cafe […]

What’s On Tap at The Wharf Pub is a sponsored weekly column written by Sarah Fimple, Beverage Manager of The Wharf Pub. It’s meant to keep you in the know of what their serving up for beverages, food and entertainment.  The Wharf Pub is currently featuring 20 draft lines (mostly New England based beer companies) and […]

As we make our way quickly towards the beginning of the “busy season”, many restaurants (particularly among the waterfront) are preparing to wake up from their long winter nap. Here’s a look at when some of your favorite bars and restaurants are planning on opening (if they haven’t already); @ The Deck – Reopened for the […]

In celebration of 36 years in business, Sardella’s will once again offer original menu prices from 1980! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated their 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering their 190 menu and pricing to the public for just one day, […]

Grilled cheese sandwiches are the delicious treats that many of us grew up having (most likely with tomato soup) as kids. The treat that almost anyone can make even has its own holiday, Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, which takes place annually on April 12th. Scratch Kitchen & Catering on Broadway is one of the first places that comes […]