Revive the Roots, a nonprofit organization based in Smithfield, is dedicated to cultivating spaces where people and the environment thrive through sustainable practices, community building, and education. The organization stewards Mowry Commons, a unique 23-acre landscape that offers walking trails, sustainable agriculture fields, permaculture and pollinator gardens, and spaces to wash, store, and process the […]
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Potter League to host ‘Pints for Paws’ at Newport Craft Brewing
The Potter League for Animals has announced that it will host Pints for Paws, a fun-filled, dog-friendly event on September 28 from 1 – 4 pm at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. Whether you’re a dog lover or enjoy great beer and food, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable afternoon—all while supporting a great cause. Pints for Paws, […]
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Ten local resturants will offer unique experiences during Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Exclusive dining and tasting experiences at 10 local restaurants will be offered as part of the upcoming 19th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. Participating establishments include Cara Restaurant in The Chanler at Cliff Walk; The Torpedo Bar and Lounge at Newport Harbor Island Resort; GIUSTO Newport at Hammetts Hotel; Beech Restaurant in Jamestown; […]
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival to be featured on Cooking Channel’s ‘Carnival Eats’
The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival is making waves across the country as it takes center stage on the Cooking Channel’s hit series “Carnival Eats” on Sunday, September 15 at 9 pm. Tune in to catch host Noah Cappe’s adventure through one of Rhode Island’s premier seafood celebrations in the heart of downtown Newport. The […]
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Benchmark Senior Living sponsors Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
Benchmark Senior Living, New England’s largest senior living provider, will be the exclusive senior living sponsor of the 19th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival and showcase its culinary expertise there. The event, taking place Sept. 19-22, 2024, at Rosecliff in Newport, R.I., will feature celebrated Chef Jacques Pépin as the headliner. Benchmark’s participation […]
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Fruits From The Field: Newport Restaurant Group fundraiser y ields more than $3,000 for Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s 20th Birthday
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) celebrated Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s 20th birthday in August with a special ‘fruits from the field’ fundraiser. From August 1st through August 31st, NRG restaurants Avvio (Cranston), Bar ‘Cino (Newport), and Waterman Grille (Providence) offered a special, locally grown tomato dish using produce from Farm Fresh and Greenview Farms. They donated $2.00 from each […]
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Rhode Island Hospitality Industry poised for growth in 2025
Rhode Island’s hospitality industry is poised for growth in 2025, despite ongoing economic challenges, according to experts at the RI Hospitality Association’s 21st Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast. The event, held Sept. 4 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, brought together industry professionals and leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the hospitality […]
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Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shell
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Orange, blue, calico, two-toned and … cotton-candy colored? Those are all the hues of lobsters that have showed up in fishers’ traps, supermarket seafood tanks and scientists’ laboratories over the last year. The funky-colored crustaceans inspire headlines that trumpet their rarity, with particularly uncommon baby blue-tinted critters described by some as “cotton-candy colored” […]
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‘Six Picks’ Apple Orchards 2024 – Top spots in Newport County and beyond
It’s the most wonderful time of year for apple lovers. The fragrance of ripening apples at the orchards, a scent that has been replicated in candles, air fresheners, and more, is back, which means apples at local orchards are ripe for picking. Even better news – returning this year – Peaches! Locally grown peaches return […]
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What’s in Season: White acorn squash makes its debut at Tockwotton Farm
September 22 is the first day of autumn this year, and already the days are cooler and nights require layers to ward off the chill. The shift in season also marks the transition from summer fruits and vegetables to autumnal bounties. It is about time to say goodbye to tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons, and welcome […]
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk celebrates Rhode Island cuisine with its second annual Harvest Dinner
The Chanler at Cliff Walk is Newport’s only mansion-turned-hotel to perch on the Cliff Walk, overlooking the bluffs, the Atlantic Ocean, and Aquidneck Island’s extensive coastline. The hotel is home to the restaurant Cara, a Forbes Five-Star fine dining experience. With its history, unique setting, and a team of world-class chefs, The Chanler is the […]
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Passport to Piedmont Wine Dinner at Giusto will feature renowned winemaker on Sept. 20
Giusto, in collaboration with The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, will host a “Passport to Piedmont Wine Dinner” at on Friday, September 20. Giusto will host winemaker Giovanni Rosso, a renowned producer of Barolo, Nebbiolo and Etna wines. This family style, multi-course Piedmont-inspired menu will be paired with six Giovanni Rosso wines and Giovanni […]
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Tiverton-based Arruda’s Dairy Farm issues voluntary recall for select lots of chocolate milk due to undeclared wheat
A recall has been issued for select lots of Arruda’s Dairy Farm chocolate milk due to the presence of wheat, which is not declared on the product’s label. This may be a health concern for those with a known allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat. The products in question are distributed to limited Rhode Island […]
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What’s in Season: In August, find eggplant, peppers, ground cherries, and donut peaches at the Jamestown Farmer’s Market
August 4-10 marked the 25th annual National Farmers Market Week. Marked by a proclamation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) each year, National Farmers Market Week celebrates the role of local farms and farmers markets in the United States food system. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) acknowledged the celebratory […]
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Rhode Island updates shellfish safety regulations
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced changes to the state’s shellfish aquaculture regulations aimed at improving safety. The new rules went into effect on Aug. 11. “The recent regulatory changes include an extension of the duration of the summer period of post-harvest shellfish temperature control,” the DEM said in a statement. “Under the […]
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Lobby Muddy Fest celebrates 5th Anniversary in Newport
Lobby Muddy Fest is thrilled to celebrate its 5th anniversary this year. This beloved local event is New England’s only lobster roll and mudslide festival for charity. What began as a casual Sunday ritual at O’Brien’s Pub has transformed into a powerful community gathering and official 501c3 nonprofit since 2021, raising significant funds for mental […]
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Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny — could be the biggest one yet. Lobster fishing is a game of inches, and the number of inches is about to change. Fishing regulators […]
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Ocean State Brewers Fest a hit at Farm Fresh Rhode Island
The 2024 Ocean State Brewers Fest brought over three dozen Rhode Island breweries to Farm Fresh Rhode Island in Providence on Saturday, August 10 for a celebration of local beer and the breweries that provide it. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and BrewBox, a local beer delivery service, the event saw hundreds of […]
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Flora brings Mediterranean flair to Gardiner House
A new culinary destination has arrived in the heart of Newport, offering a taste of coastal Mediterranean cuisine with a local twist. Flora, located in the recently opened waterfront hotel Gardiner House, welcomes diners with its vibrant atmosphere and stunning views of Newport Harbor. The 110-seat restaurant, which opened shortly after July 4, is helmed […]
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What’s in Season: Sweet corn and tomatoes from Fales Farm are classic end-of-summer staples
Crunchy, juicy, sweet, and acidic, corn and tomatoes are must-haves for a stocked summer pantry. Barbeque might come to mind first with this combination – thick slices of tomatoes stacked on a juicy burger, corn on the cob on the side. Corn cobs might be used in Cajun-style seafood boils, or, for those who have […]
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Newport’s Drift Cafe rides wave of success into Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals
Drift Cafe, a Newport eatery, is participating in the 2024 Newport Folk & Jazz Festivals with a pop-up booth, offering festival-goers a taste of its menu options. Rob DePaula, owner of Drift Cafe, spoke with What’sUpNewp about the cafe’s involvement in the event. “We’ve known about this festival forever, obviously, because it’s one of the […]
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Recall of Boar’s Head Deli Meats expanded
Approximately 7 million pounds of deli meat and poultry products sold nationwide by Boar’s Head are now being recalled, according to a press release issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today. The products are included in the recall issued July 26, 2024, and include meat intended for slicing at retail delis and […]
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Newport Restaurant Group celebrates Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s 20th Birthday with a ‘Fruits from the Field’ Fundraiser
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced that it will celebrate Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s 20th birthday with a special ‘fruits from the field’ fundraiser. NRG is Farm Fresh’s top tomato purchaser, and it has been so every year since the organization began. From August 1st through August 31st, NRG restaurants Avvio, Bar ‘Cino (Newport), and Waterman Grille (Providence), […]
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Jacques Pépin to headline Newport MansionsWine & Food Festival; tickets on sale now
Celebrity chef, television personality, author, and educator Jacques Pépin will share insights and stories from his illustrious career during the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival at Rosecliff in September. “A Conversation with World-Renowned French Chef Jacques Pépin and Claudine Pépin” will be a highlight of the 19th annual festival, which also features a Connoisseur’s […]
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Produce Recall in Rhode Island: Wiers Farm pulls products
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Wiers Farm is recalling produce products packed between July 5th and July 12th because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were sold at Save-A-Lot in Rhode Island and at Walmarts in Connecticut. These products were sold in many other states, […]