Hotel Viking kicks off 9 Weeks of Beer, a series of innovative menus paired with craft beers from some of New England’s top breweries, on March 9. First up, Hotel Viking Chef Barry Correia and his team offer a menu designed to pair with brews from Samuel Adams. The fixed-price menu starts with an appetizer of endive […]
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Hope on Broadway is Now Officially For Sale
{Photo via Libby Kirwin Real Estate Listing} After several months of rumors around town regarding the possibility of a sale, Hope on Broadway is now officially listed for commercial sale. The restaurant, located at 8 – 10 Broadway, has been listed this week with Libby Kirwin Real Estate for $1.5 million. The sale does include […]
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Willy’s Burger Bar Back on The Market After Sale Falls Through
Willy’s Burger Bar + Rotisserie Sale Falls Through, Back On The Market Willy’s Burger + Rotisserie is back on the market after potential buyers that had agreed to buy the property backed out of the deal earlier today. Joe Fitzpatrick, Real Estate Agent for Re/Max of Newport’s Fitzpatrick Team, confirmed with us on Wednesday that although a binding contract […]
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Now Hiring In Newport: Rosemary and Thyme Artisan Bakery
Rosemary & Thyme Artisan Cafe, located on Spring Street, is now hiring counter help for their cafe. This is a part – time position that would require 15 -20 hrs per week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are looking for someone who can work with their customers, make them feel comfortable, and answer any questions or […]
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Nicks on Broadway Wins Thomas Tew Rum Cocktail Contest on Monday Night
Local bartenders competed in the 2nd Annual Thomas Tew Rum Cocktail Contest on Monday night during the Newport Winter Festival at The Revolving Door Restaurant. Some of the participating restaurants and bartenders were Charles from Scales & Shells, Adrienne from Vanderbilt Grace, Jack from Revolving Door Restaurant, Corey from Fluke Wine Bar and Kitchen and Lisa […]
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Newport Fire Department Wins Newport Winter Festival Chili Cook-Off
It may be frigid outside but Winter heated up today in Newport as area restaurants, caterers, the U.S. Coast Guard and Newport Fire Department competed today at the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel to see who had the best chili in town at the 21st Annual Samuel Adams Chili Cook-Off! This Years Top Winners Were: 1st Place: Newport RI […]
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Newport Fire Department, Coast Guard and Area Restaurants Will Compete in Annual Chili Cook Off
Winter heats up today in Newport as area restaurants, caterers and the local fire department compete at the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel to see who has the best chili in town when they compete in the 21st Annual Samuel Adams Chili Cook-Off! [story-lines] Bring your appetite, sharpen your taste buds, and join in the fun from […]
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Polar Pineapples, Rhode Island’s Largest Ice Bar, Will Open This Weekend In Newport
{Photo of Polar Pineapples via Hyatt Regency} The Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa will once again “open” Rhode Island’s Largest Ice Bar during Newport Winter Festival on February 12, 13, 19 and 20! [contextly_sidebar id=”40mj5s4V9fpEcrv5XUucDP1Ap5mKRKBv”]Pineapples Restaurant will be transformed into “Polar Pineapples” with an actual bar made of ice where you can enjoy views of the bay […]
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Cru Cafe and Vicker’s Liquors Team Up For Valentine’s Weekend Wine Dinner
Cru Cafe has partnered with their neighbor, Vicker’s Liquors, to host a Valentine’s Weekend Wine Dinner on Saturday, February 13th. The five course pre-fixe menu will be paired with wines from Vicker’s Liquors, Elizabeth Moniz will be on hand as a sommelier to explain the pairing of each course. The night will kick off with a […]
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Two Newport Restaurants Receive AAA Four Diamond Recognition
Four Diamond restaurants account for just 2.3 percent of the more than 30,000 AAA-approved and Diamond rated restaurants, and four of them are in Rhode Island, AAA Northeast has announced. The four Rhode Island restaurants are among just 683 throughout North America and the Caribbean to receive this designation for 2016. The local recipients are: […]
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UPDATE: Newport Wine Cellar and Gourmet Is Now Open in New 3,000 Square-Foot Space
Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet begins this new year by tripling the shops’ size and inventory in a brand new 3,000-square-foot space in the International Tennis Hall of Fame building on Memorial Boulevard. The new locale will increase NWC&G’s capacity to supply the community with inspirational ingredients and wines that make one eat, drink, and […]
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Where To Watch Super Bowl 50 in Newport, RI
(Photo of fans cheering on a game at Caleb & Broad) Whether you’re cheering on the Panthers, the Broncos or the commercials, chances are you’ll be tuning into the Super Bowl on Sunday. If you’re headed out to enjoy the big game, check out the following spots for great food and drink specials. Listed in […]
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Two New Restaurants Coming Soon to Bellevue Avenue
There’s two new places to eat are coming soon to Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Picnic and Christo’s Pizza of Newport. Photo of Bellevue Avenue, looking south from Vernon Court via Wikipedia Both places are expected to open up over the next several weeks according to new victualing license applications. These two new victualing license applications […]
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Op-Ed: Sales Tax Holiday Would Be A ‘Victory Day’ for Rhode Island Taxpayers and Small Businesses
The following Op-Ed was written by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), Deputy Majority Leader. Small business is the lifeblood of Rhode Island economy. We have over 95,000 small businesses, and they employ our friends and families. Their success directly impacts the livelihoods of those families as well as our state’s economy in payroll taxes […]
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On The Move: Keeping Track of What Newport Businesses Are Opening, Closing and Relocating
It’s been a busy start to the new year for new and old Newport businesses, many are moving, some have retired and there’s a few new spots that you should know about. Without further ado, here’s a round-up of what’s new or happening around town since January 1st, 2016. We’ll keep this list going as more information […]
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VanGogh Pizza Announces They Will Permanently Close
VanGogh Pizza, located at 12 Broadway, took to their Facebook Page on Thursday, January 28th to announce that they will soon permanently close. UPDATE: VanGogh Pizza will close on Sunday, February 7th. “With a heavy heart and tear filled eyes we would like to let everyone officially know that February 18th 2016 will be our […]
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UPDATE: New Owners of Cafe Zelda Approved For Class A Entertainment License
This post was originally published on December 29, 2015 What’sUpNewp brought you the news first on November 24th that Cafe Zelda had been purchased by Craig and Patrick Kilroy (PK), PK is a co-owner of Midtown Oyster, Rhumbline & Surf Club (formerly Perry Mill Tavern). The Kilroy’s have gotten approval for victualing and the transfer of […]
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Newport Distilling Company Adds Widows Walk To Their Portfolio, An Overproof White Rum
Since its inception in 2006, the Newport Distilling Company (NDC) has sought to revive the tradition of crafting rum in the state of Rhode Island. In the early 1700s Newport was considered to be the rum capital of the world with close to two dozen distilleries operating on the Newport Harbor front. By 1872 the […]
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Sale of Willy’s Burger Bar and Rotisserie Now Under Binding Contract
Back on November 7th, 2015; What’sUpNewp reported that Willy’s Burger Bar and Rotisserie had been put on the market for $1.2 million. What’sUpNewp has confirmed that a binding contract has been signed for the property, subject to meeting certain contingency conditions, the seller is soliciting back up offers. The Newport Blast reported on January 14th that the property had […]
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12 Newport/Middletown Restaurants Where You Can Order Food Online For Take-Out or Delivery
(Pictured: BBQ Chicken Pizza at VanGogh Pizza) Is the weather frightful or you just don’t feel like leaving the house? There are plenty of great local places throughout Newport and Middletown that will deliver you a great meal or even an adult beverage. What’sUpNewp has partnered with our friends at HungryRhody to give you the […]
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Newport Restaurant Group to Welcome ‘Avvio Ristorante’ in Former Papa Razzi Location in Cranston
Newport Restaurant Group, a division of Newport Harbor Corporation, an employee-owned hospitality company, is pleased to announce Avvio, a new restaurant in the former Papa Razzi space in Garden City, Cranston. Avvio will join the Newport Restaurant Group collection as the ninth location in Rhode Island and will embody the essence of everyday Italian dining; […]
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Upcoming Beer, Scotch and Wine Dinners Include Revival Brewing, Donelan Family Wines and Brooklyn Brewing
Discover Where To Experience A Beer, Scotch or Wine Dinner in Newport Whether your drink of choice is beer, scotch or wine, Newport has an abundance of dinners to keep you entertained over the next few weeks. Four Newport restaurants are offering some unique multi-course dining experiences over the next few weeks. January 20th, 2016 […]
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Newport’s Top 10 Hot Spots for Watching New England Patriots Playoff Football
The Kansas City Chiefs will roll into Foxboro today at 4:35pm to take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in the Divisional Round of the 2015 season. In case you missed it – On Friday, we interviewed former New England Patriots Players and Super Bowl Champions Jarvis Green and Patrick Pass, catch the […]
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Newport Blast Reports and then Retracts Story That Willy’s Burger Bar Has Been Purchased by TSK
The Newport Blast reported on Thursday night that Willy’s Burger Bar has been purchased by members of Thames Street Kitchen (TSK) and would be closing at the end of the month (January). The headline for the story was originally published as “Willy’s Has Been Purchased…And You’re Going To Love The New Owners”, and now reads […]
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Newport Historical Society Announces Newport Eats Food Initiative
As Newport Historical Society staff put the finishing touches on the multi-million dollar Resource Center renovation project, the Society is working to launch its first initiative of the New Year,Newport Eats. “Rhode Island is a gastronomic state,” explains the Society’s Executive Director Ruth Taylor, “and Newport has long been known as a center for fine […]