During their Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday night, Newport City Council approved a one-year agreement, including three (3) additional one (1) year opinion years, with 1899, LLC. of Newport, Rhode Island (which is now doing business as The Heritage Restaurant Group), to provide mobile food and beverage concessions at Easton’s Beach. The Director of Public […]
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Cousins Maine Lobster expands into Rhode Island
Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the Shark Tank phenom known for serving up wild-caught Maine lobster rolls, authentic New England clam chowder, and delicious whoopie pies, is celebrating its 12th anniversary with the opening of its 65th unit in the Rhode Island market. Cousins Maine Lobster was founded in 2012 by Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac. The […]
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Photo Gallery: 2024 Newport Beer Festival at Fort Adams
Dozens of local and regional craft brewers were on hand to share their brews and more, welcoming hundreds of beer lovers to Newport on Saturday, April 20. The rain stopped just in time for the cannon-fire opening of the 2024 Newport Beer Festival and the sun even peeked out at Fort Adams State Park just […]
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Brick Alley Pub is being sold to The Heritage Restaurant Group
Ralph and Pat Plumb, owners of the Brick Alley Pub, announced today that they’ve agreed to sell the Brick Alley Pub to The Heritage Restaurant Group, formerly 1899 Ventures, a Newport, Rhode Island-based restaurant group. The Brick Alley Pub has been a Newport landmark for over 40 years and has been voted both “Best Restaurant” […]
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Vineyard Soirée to benefit the Women’s Resource Center
In a toast to spring, the Women’s Resource Center invites the community to the Vineyard Soirée: A Celebration of Cocktails and Cuisine for a Cause. The affair will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI. The evening will be a […]
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Growing for good: Aquidneck Community Table hosts a spring cleanup educational and advocacy event in support of sustainable local foods and food justice
On April 25, 2024, the Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) is hosting a spring garden cleanup event as a part of Aquidneck Island Earth Week. The event will occur on Aquidneck Land Trust property off of Elizabeth Lane in Middletown. The ACT leases a part of the property (as does Garman Farm) and uses it to […]
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Mother’s Day in Newport: Here’s where to go for brunch, tea, cruises, and dinner
Are you making plans to celebrate your Mom in Newport on Mother’s Day? You’re in luck, as many local restaurants will offer special menus and offerings on Sunday, May 12, to make Mom feel extra special on her special day. Make those reservations early, as they do fill up fast. Know of something we missed? […]
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Providence Pizza Week returns with nearly 40 Restaurants
Calling all pizza lovers! Providence Pizza Week is back and will feature nearly 40 different restaurants from around the city. The event, hosted by the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), will allow attendees to vote for their favorite pizzas from April 14 through April 20. “Pizza Week is the perfect excuse to visit […]
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What’s in Season: A mid-April Mount Hope Farm farmers market brings in a fresh catch of seafood
Even though the sun is starting to peek out from behind April rainclouds, the untrustworthy weather mixed with the breeze off the bay makes being outside on the bare edges of blustery and chilly. That’s why, despite it being mid-April, the Mount Hope Farmers Market spent its last “winter” weekend indoors in the barn. On […]
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The Guild Brewing Company and Rhode Island FC team up on new beer release
On Friday, April 12, The Guild Brewing Company, Rhode Island’s largest craft brewery with locations in Pawtucket, Providence and Warren, unveiled a limited release of RIFC Pale Ale, a special collaboration beer with Rhode Island FC. The Official Craft Beer of Rhode Island FC, The Guild Brewing Company brings its award-winning taste to Beirne Stadium, the temporary home […]
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Ben & Jerry’s to host Free Cone Day on April 16
Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration on April 16, but this time, the ice cream maker is including a call to action. While any day free ice cream is involved is a win, the Ben & Jerry’s team behind the annual fan appreciation event, now well past its 40th year, […]
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That’s Amore: Providence Pizza Week returns April 14-20
The Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau proudly presents the third annual Providence Pizza Week, taking place from April 14-20, 2024. The week of pizzas showcases the most scrumptious and creative pizza pies that pizza joints, restaurants, and even food trucks from across the state can dream up. The celebration of one of the most […]
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Brewery of the Month: Tower Hill Brewing Company opens in South Kingstown
The Rhode Island craft brewery scene continues to evolve, with several new breweries opening over the past six months. That means it’s time to resurrect our column “Brewery of the Month,” which has been on hiatus for a bit. I visited the brand spanking new Tower Hill Brewery tasting room last weekend, located off Route […]
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Culinary Legend Jacques Pépin to share his paintings, discuss his storied career at Providence Art Club events
Jacques Pépin has received international acclaim for his culinary artistry, but his work on canvas will be celebrated by the Providence Art Club (PAC). The Club is hosting a pop-up exhibition event with Pépin on April 19 and 20. The collaboration will include a VIP Opening Reception on April 19 from 6-8 p.m., followed by […]
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What’s in Season: A late March Aquidneck Growers Market in Newport brings joy with fresh sunchokes
Until April 27, when the fickle warmth of spring decides to stay for good, the Aquidneck Growers Market stays cozy in the winter months inside Stoneacre Garden in Newport. Inside, vendors and farmers nestle together to create a winding path of tantalizingly fresh food and goods. At this particular market, mushrooms, lavender sachets, breads, and […]
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Frosty Freez to open for 2024 Season on April 1
Frosty Freez is returning for the 2024 season, opening its doors at 11:30 am on Monday, April 1. Frosty Freez originally opened in 1956 and celebrates its 68th Anniversary in 2024. In 2023, it was open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Frosty Freez’s season typically runs from April 1 – September 30. Frosty […]
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Follow your taste buds from Newport restaurant Giusto to Piedmont, Italy
Chef Kevin O’Donnell has made a name for himself in the Newport restaurant scene. His hit, upscale Italian restaurant Giusto opened in 2020 with much success, and three years later he opened Mother Pizzeria in Newport with his team from Giusto. His menus have brought a taste of Italy to this coastal Rhode Island town, […]
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Flo’s Drive-In in Portsmouth opens for the season on March 28
Flo’s Drive-In in Island Park in Portsmouth will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, March 28. To kick off the season, Flo’s Drive-In will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown will open for the season on Thursday, March 14. Flo’s Clam Shack expanded its […]
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Sardella’s will celebrate its 44th Anniversary in April by offering its original menu and pricing
In celebration of 44 years in business, Sardella’s Italian Restaurant in Newport will offer its original menu and pricing on select dates in April! Sardella’s Italian Restaurant was founded by the former mayor of Newport, Richard Sardella, in 1980. Newport’s oldest Italian Restaurant celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2015 by offering its 1980 menu and […]
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Easter Weekend in Newport County: Egg Hunts, brunches, and more!
Newport County is gearing up for a festive Easter Weekend (March 30 – 31, 2024) with various events and activities for locals and tourists alike. Here’s a look at what venues and organizers are offering (some details are in their own words); Saturday, March 30 Breakfast With The Easter Bunny at Newport Harbor Hotel & […]
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Buckets & Bubbles: Winner Winner to pop up at Tiny Bar in Providence on March 24
Ready for a Newport throwback Sunday in Providence? Winner Winner will pop up at Tiny Bar in Providence for some Sunday shenanigans on March 24, 2024. At the popular “intimate jewel box bar”, Winner Winner will offer fried chicken drizzled with honey, sprinkled with Maldon salt, fried garlic, and fried Rosemary. Buckets of chicken will […]
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Wharf Fish House + Tiki Bar is adding a second-floor deck, third-floor balcony
Besides the construction at Portside at 22 Bowen’s, some other big changes are underway down on Bowen’s Wharf this spring! Construction is currently underway at The Wharf Southern Kitchen + Whiskey Bar and the Wharf Fish House + Tiki Bar. The Wharf Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar are getting a new and updated deck, and […]
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Experience the culinary delights of Piedmont, Italy, with Giusto’s Chef Kevin O’Donnell and Oldways
The Piedmont region of Italy is known for its culinary excellence. Now, Chef Kevin O’Donnell, Owner of Giusto restaurant in Newport, and Giusto’s General Manager, Katie Ellis, invite you to explore the region with them on a culinary journey from October 13 – 20, 2024. Oldways is organizing the trip, focusing on Turin and Piedmont, […]
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Portside at 22 Bowen’s will have a new look when it opens this season
Portside, the open-air bar at 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille, is getting an update to its structure and layout. “The original Portside Bar was installed in the early 2000s, providing our guests over the last two decades with an amazing venue to have some great food and beverage and to enjoy all that Bowen’s […]
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Richard Allaire named new chef of Scales & Shells
Scales & Shells announced on Tuesday, March 19 that they are welcoming a new chef. “We are excited to announce Richard Allaire as the new chef of Scales & Shells restaurant! Richard Allaire is a Rhode Island Native who has many years of experience working with locally sourced seafood and produce,” Scales & Shells shared […]