Photo: Nachos at Brick Alley Pub We hear about them all the time, seems like there’s about a dozen “holidays” for just about every day of the year! The What’sUpNewp Crew has curated what holidays you should actually look forward celebrating this month, many of them give you the opportunity to indulge in something we […]
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Pasta Beach Hopes to Open in New Location on Bellevue Before Summer of 2016
Photo Credit: Queenie Darleen Pasta Beach may soon be making the long anticipated move to their new home on Bellevue Avenue. A lawyer for Pasta Beach has recently shared a Status Update regarding their move from 7 Memorial Boulevard to 136-138 Bellevue Avenue with Newport City Council. The liquor license was transferred to the new location and […]
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Yesterday’s Memorabilia Brings in Nearly $28,000 at Auction
If it wasn’t already official, it is now. Yesterday’s and the place is no more. Nearly 100 people including previous employees, local business owners and memorabilia collectors attended an auction held by Salvadore Auctions, Inc. on Saturday, October 26th to bid on everything from beer taps to chairs to the framed photographs. The three hour […]
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Brick Alley Pub Will Host Pell Bridge Run Breakfast Party Starting at 8am on October 25th
The 2015 Citizen’s Bank Pell Bridge Run will take place on Sunday, October 26th. The 4 mile run/walk, produced by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, will take place this year on Sunday, October 25th! With 3,500 runners expected to finish in downtown Newport, many will be hungry and many will be looking for a […]
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Cru Cafe Brings Craft Cafe Dining in Newport to a Whole New Level
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Integrating a weekly changing menu, creativity and fresh local ingredients, Cru Cafe has brought “craft cafe dining” in Newport to a whole new level. We were all busy over the last several months with the Volvo Ocean Race kicking off Summer 2015 a bit early; the What’sUpNewp Crew finally got […]
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5 Upcoming Beer and Wine Events You Shouldn’t Miss
There are plenty of great beer and wine events ahead to quench your thirst, make you smile and keep you full. Here’s a look at what food, beer and wine events you should be putting in your calendar! 1 – 25th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival October 17th and 18th Bowen’s Wharf will host their 25th […]
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UPDATE: Teas & Javas Closes Newport Location After Fire
Teas and Javas in Newport, RI has unexpectedly been closed since Monday, October 21st. On Tuesday, the windows on the front of the building were covered up by employees and on Wednesday the below sign was placed on both of the front doors. UPDATE – 8pm on Wednesday, October 21st: A representative from Teas & Javas provided What’sUpNewp with […]
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Newport Restaurant Among “10 Most Haunted Bars in America”
The Huffington Post included The White Horse Tavern among “10 Most Haunted Bars in America” on October 20th. Joining The White Horse Tavern on the list is Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop (New Orleans, LA), Pioneer Saloon (Goodsprings, NV), Ear Inn (New York City, NY), The Menger Bar (San Antonio, TX), Simon’s Tavern (Chicago, IL), Bridge Cafe […]
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Drink This: Brick Alley’s Frozen Pumpkin Mudslide
With over 25 beers on tap, a Bon Appetit-voted best lobster roll in America and burgers, Brick Alley Pub is the perfect spot for a family dinner, a date or a night out with your friends during anytime of the year. Brick Alley Pub has particularly caught our eye this fall with their seasonally inspired […]
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#OysterPorn: Meet Scales and Shells’ Better Half
Newport’s local seafood hotspot, Scales and Shells, has expanded by opening 1/2 Shell, a traditional raw bar designed for the oyster obsessed. The location is colorful yet simple, with a beautiful baby blue bar ready to sling artisan cocktails. 1/2 Shell keeps their oyster selection minimal with a “quality over quantity” attitude, offering the shell of the […]
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The Canfield House Restaurant and Pub Will Close on October 31st
The Canfield House Restaurant, one of the longest-running restaurants in Newport, will soon join the growing list of long-time restaurants that will permanently close in 2015. The Canfield House Restaurant & Pub last day open will be Saturday, October 31st. The property will soon be purchased by the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. The […]
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Taking Inventory and a Closer Look at Newport Liquor Licenses
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 […]
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Newport’s Seasonal Restaurants Prepare to Close for Off-Season
As we make our way quickly towards the beginning of October and Columbus Day, 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 who close it up for the winter wait until Columbus Day Weekend or after […]
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Explore The World Of Oysters at Hotel Viking on November 7th
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Join the What’sUpNewp Crew for Oyster Explorers as we sip and slurp on November 7th at Hotel Viking with Oyster Sommelier, Julie Qiu of In A Half Shell. Julie Qiu is an oyster sommelier, blogger and sustainable seafood advocate from New York City in search of the world’s most exceptional […]
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Owners of Midtown Oyster Bar Purchase Rhumbline Restaurant
According to reports and records, the fate and future of Rhumbline Restaurant has become a little bit clearer. Rhumbline Restaurant, 62 Bridge Street in Newport, RI The restaurant that operated for decades in the Point Section of Newport closed permanently on October 9th, The property was purchased by Larry Silverstein and Patrick Kilroy, co-owners of Midtown Oyster & […]
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20 Must-Have Drinks in Newport, RI
It’s no secret that Newport is home to some amazing mixologists who provide a wonderfully diverse variety of drinks. The What’sUpNewp Crew with the help of a local bartender (thanks TB) has curated a list of must-have drinks for visitors and locals alike! Without further ado (because you’re going to have a lot of drinking to get […]
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Sage Cellars Brings Rebel Coast Wine to Rhode Island
Sage Cellars, located in Warren, RI, has announced the latest edition to their portfolio of wineries, Rebel Coast Winery. With the tagline Distractingly Sexy,it’s clear that this new brand is all about having fun, but don’t be fooled, this high quality wine is uniquely crafted from different regions of California and is “made by real people, […]
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3 Hard Cider Cocktails You Have to Drink Out of a Boot in Newport This Fall
Starting on September 30th, you can drink hard cider cocktails out of a boot in the lounge of One Bellevue at Hotel Viking! One Bellevue will pair these fun, delicious and unique hard cider boot cocktails with Oktoberfest fare including Goose Island Dijon Chicken Wings, Beer Braised Apple Sausage with a Spicy Mustard, Reuben Fritters with Russian dressing, Sauerbraten […]
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Jimmy’s Saloon Welcomes Musicians From Near and Far in October
Jimmy’s Saloon is welcoming bands from England, Ontario, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maine and more throughout the month of October 2015! “If you enjoy incredible live shows with out of state touring acts then be sure to go to JimmysNewport.com and check out all the listings”, said Andy Hunter, Entertainment Coordinator […]
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Yesterday’s Belongings to be Auctioned Off to Public in October
After more than 40 years, Yesterday’s closed its doors permanently on September 26th. What’sUpNewp has learned that everything that’s left inside of Yesterday’s will be sold at auction on Saturday, October 24th. Salvadore Auctions Inc. will host an auction sale where the highest bidder will have the chance to own “rare and historically correct photos of 1900’s […]
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POLL: Where’s The Best Place For a Cup of Coffee in Newport, RI?
Since we know many can’t survive without your daily caffeine fix, we’re going to the caffeine lovers of Newport to find out where the best place for a cup of coffee is in The City By The Sea. While the results won’t give a definitive answer (because favorite or best all depends on your personal […]
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Where and How to Celebrate Fall in Newport, RI
Upon autumn’s arrival, Newport traditionally welcome a substantial increase in international visitors, meetings and conferences, motorcoach and cruise ship passengers. There’s no doubt New England’s legendary cacophony of color lures those from near and far to celebrate nature’s bounty which is fêted at special events throughout our destination. Some of these autumnal experiences include: Newport Festa […]
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Rhumbline Restaurant Will Close Permanently in October
Rhumbline Restaurant will close permanently on Friday, October 9th. The business, liquor license, equipment and real estate is currently listed at $995,000 and has been on the market for several months. While there are rumors among locals that the property has been purchased by a prominent local business owner, that has yet to become public information or confirmed […]
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Yesterday’s to Close After 42 Years in Business
What’sUpNewp has confirmed that Yesterday’s and The Place will close after 42 years of business on Saturday, September 26th. Going into their 42nd year of business, Yesterday’s has been under the same ownership, has employed many locals and has seen many changes within themselves, the industry and Newport over the years. The decision for the […]
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POLL: Who Serves Up Your Favorite Lobster Roll in Newport, RI
It’s time to take on the big debate, the question that probably gets asked more than anything from visitors and locals alike in Newport, “Who has the best or your favorite lobster roll in Newport?” While the results won’t give a definitive answer (because favorite or best all depends on your lobster roll preference obviously) […]