Looking for a restaurant or bar in Newport, RI that’s carrying UFC 196, a.k.a. “the McGregor vs Diaz fight”, on Saturday, March 5th? What’sUpNewp has confirmed that Mudville Pub will have the fight on on Saturday night. The cost to get in to watch the fight is $10 and the kitchen will be open until 11pm. Mudville Pub is […]
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Local Restaurant Owners Open Picnic Gourmet and Cafe on Bellevue Avenue
Picnic Gourmet + Cafe is now open at 26 – 28 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, the gourmet and cafe takes over the space previously occupied by Newport Wine Cellar + Le Petit Gourmet. Picnic is owned and operated by John and Tracy Bach-Sorensen, Owners and Operators of Willy’s Burger Bar + Rotisserie on Lower Thames Street […]
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Barking Crab Will Become The Boat Yard Bar and Grill
After 7 seasons on Swineburne Row in Newport, The Barking Crab will soon become The Boat Yard Bar & Grill. Under new ownership and management, the restaurant will be operated by Executive Chef Brent Clark and Restaurantuer Walt Wunder from Alden Park in Plymouth, MA. A request for comment from The Boat Yard Bar & Grill/Barking […]
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Norey’s Named CraftBeer.com’s Great American Beer Bar in Rhode Island
Norey’s has been recognized as the best beer bar in Rhode Island in the annual Great American Beer Bars competition conducted by CraftBeer.com —the Brewers Association website for beer lovers. Norey’s, which has also been rated “World-Class” BeerAdvocate Magazine, offers 20 taps, 1 cask and 120 bottles of some of the world’s best and rarest craft […]
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Castle Hill Inn and Spiced Pear Are Forbes Travel Guide 2016 Star Award Winners
Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 2016 Star Awards today, posting the largest group of winners in the company’s history. The 58th annual list includes 56 Five-Star restaurants, 187 Four-Star restaurants and 68 Recommended restaurants. In Newport The list of Four-Start hotels included Castle Hill Inn. The list of Four-Star restaurants included the Spice Pear at The […]
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Speakeasy Bar and Grill is Closed for “Spring Cleaning” This Week
Speakeasy Bar and Grill will be closed Monday, February 22nd through Thursday, February 25th, the restaurant will reopen on Friday, February 26th. The restaurant posted on Facebook that it would be for a “little spring cleaning”. Speakeasy Bar and Grill is one of the latest to close for vacation, spring cleaning or renovations this winter, […]
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Best Places for Margaritas on National Margarita Day in Newport, RI
Monday is February 22nd and it’s not like any other Monday because it is National Margarita Day! The margarita cocktail – a famous concoction of tequila, Cointreau or Triple Sec, and lime juice – has been around since the 1940s. Every bartender in the world has put a unique spin on this classic, but no […]
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UPDATES: When Newport Restaurants Are Open and Closed This Winter
It’s beginning to look a whole lot more like the off-season around Newport, RI. Many restaurants have already permanently/temporarily closed or are preparing to do so over the next few weeks. As of February 7th, 2016: This story may be updated as more or new information is received @ The Deck | 1 Waite’s Wharf | Phone: 401-846-3600 […]
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Pour Judgment Wins 6th Annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off
{Photo via Pour Judgement Facebook Page} Area restaurants competed at the Hyatt Regency Hotel from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. today to see who makes the best chicken wings, no matter how you like your wings these restaurants were serving them up from Spicy to Sweet! For the third consecutive year, Pour Judgement won Newport […]
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Hotel Viking Will Kick Off 9 Weeks of Beer Dinners on March 9
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 […]