The Gulf Stream Bar and Grille is celebrating its five-year anniversary. “We would like to thank our Gulf Stream family for an amazing five years,” said owners Chef Michael “Sully” Sullivan, Reada Evans and Joe Murphy in a statement. “Each and every one of our patrons have helped us make this dream come true. We appreciate […]
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Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival returns to Bowen’s Wharf this weekend
The Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival will return to Bowen’s Wharf this weekend in downtown Newport as the first large-scale event in the area to take place after over a year of cancellations due to the pandemic. This rain or shine festival begins Friday, May 21 at 6pm and runs through Sunday, May 23 at 6pm, bringing […]
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Whalers Brewing Company to give a free keg of beer to every bar and restaurant in Rhode Island
Today, Whalers Brewing Company announced it will help reopen Rhode Island and kick off summer 2021 by giving a free keg of their award-winning American Pale Ale, Rise, to every bar and restaurant in Rhode Island. “Bars and restaurants across the state put us on the map, they helped take us from the smallest brewery […]
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Rhode Island Hospitality Jobs: RI Hospitality Association launches new website for employers and job seekers
The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) today announced that it has launched the “Rhode Island Hospitality Jobs” website, a resource for its hospitality members to post job openings and for job seekers to identify local opportunities in the industry through the use of a simple search tool. For employers, the website also offers additional resources to help recruitment efforts including: insight […]
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Renowned RI stone carver Nick Benson to create unique art installation at Farm Fresh RI
Providence, Rhode Island — Farm Fresh RI invites the public to watch renowned stone carver Nicholas Benson of Newport create a unique art installation for Farm Fresh’s new headquarters at 10 Sims Avenue in the Valley Neighborhood of Providence. This public event will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 20, 21 and 22 from 11am […]
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Charlestown Seafood Festival returns August 6 – 8
Save the date! The Charlestown Seafood Festival today announced that the 36th Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival will be held this summer on August 6, 7 & 8, 2021 at Charlestown’s Ninigret Park. The Seafood Festival is the biggest fundraiser for the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce – which just reopened this past week for the first time since closing in March 2020 due […]
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Aquidneck Community Table’s summer farmers markets are back
Aquidneck Community Table’s summer farmers markets are back, filled with exciting new vendors in addition to the familiar favorites. The market opened outdoors at Pell Elementary School in Newport on Saturday, May 8. Its current hours are 9 am to 12:00 pm every Saturday, and will extend to 9 am to 1 pm on May […]
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Tallulah’s Taqueria opens in Jamestown
The first of Tallulah’s Taqueria’s two new restaurants that are scheduled to open this year is now open. Tallulah’s Taqueria opened its doors at 35 Narragansett Avenue in Jamestown on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Menu favorites from Tallulah’s original Ives Street location (Providence) like Carnitas Tacos, Camaron Burritos, Papas al Chipotle Nachos will be available […]
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Foodlove Market in Middletown hiring for up to 60 positions
Foodlove Market, Newport Restaurant Group (NRG)’s newest concept, a 3,600 square-foot specialty market offering customers thoughtfully-prepared, chef-driven dishes, wood-fired pizzas, restaurant favorites, and a variety of groceries and local produce, is currently hiring for up to 60 seasonal, part-time and full-time positions prior to its grand opening this summer at 1037 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. Available positions […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: The Meatloaf Edition
There’s something hilariously ironic that I’m submitting this on Mother’s Day. You’rewelcome for getting that movie reference stuck in your head. I remember a time when the word meatloaf would elicit groans and sighs ofexasperation because meatloaf is always dry and bland. Well, that’s what it seemedlike to me as a kid in the 80’s […]
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What’s Up at The Wayfinder and Nomi Park: Rhode Race activities, poolside yoga, eats, cocktails, and more
The Wayfinder and its restaurant Nomi Park are offering a variety of ways to celebrate the start to summer for locals and tourists alike. Rhode Races The Wayfinder Hotel, is the official host hotel for this year’s Newport Rhode Race and is offering a variety of ways to celebrate during the weekend: Friday, 5/21 Carboload […]
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Out and About in RI – New Rules Weekend
That’s it, go out and enjoy the first week of relaxed restrictions since we were forced into pandemic rules in the Spring of 2020. I just got back from the South County Famer’s Market, which has switched from its Winter iteration of Saturday hours to the Summer version that opens from 3:30-7:30 pm on Friday […]
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Quahog Week returns May 17 – 23
The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative, chaired by Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit, today announced that the 5th annual Quahog Week returns this year from May 17 to May 23. The week-long celebration shines a light on Rhode Island’s favorite local clam, the hard-working men and women who harvest them, and the vibrant […]
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Castle Hill Inn debuts new culinary offerings, experiences, and special events
This season, Castle Hill Inn is inviting guests to experience a quintessential summer in New England with new culinary offerings and special events taking place all summer long. With the arrival of warmer weather, the iconic Relais & Châteaux property is introducing al fresco dining in its on-site Chef’s Garden, unveiling its new herbal Healing Garden, celebrating […]
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Plant City X opening a location in Warwick
Just four months after opening in Middletown, Plant City X has plans to open another location in Rhode Island. This time around in Warwick at 70 Centerville Road. Plant City Co-founder Kim Anderson shared the news on Facebook on Thursday morning; “BIG NEWS – Today we pick up the keys for our second PLANT CITY […]
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The Reef officially opens with a fresh, new look; new menu; and a new director of culinary development
Following a soft opening pre-pandemic, The Reef is making its official debut onto the Newport dining scene in 2021 with a fresh, new renovated look and a new director of culinary development. The owners, lifelong sailor Robert Flaxman and his wife, Leslie, bought the restaurant on 10 Howard Wharf right before the pandemic, but they […]
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McKee administration launches business assistance tool that helps those who want to open a restaurant in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee, in partnership with the RI Department of Business Regulation (DBR) and Rhode Island Commerce, today announced the launch of a new website which helps users navigate how to open a new restaurant in Rhode Island. “Small businesses and especially restaurants are not just the backbone to our economy, but important places in […]
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Grey Sail Brewing announces summer line-up of food trucks, vendors, and musical guests
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island (Grey Sail) today announced their initial summer line-up of food trucks and vendors, as well as musical guests. Grey Sail, located in Westerly, has a spacious beer garden and an indoor taproom. Gray Sail says that they are currently following all COVID-19 state guidelines, and have several safety precautions […]
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Opening This Week: Tallulah’s Taqueria in Jamestown; Nitro Bar and Yagi Noodles on Thames Street
It’s a big week for dining in Newport County. Just in time for the summer season, we have three restaurants opening up over the next couple days in new locations. Tallulah Taqueria Tallulah’s Taqueria returns to Jamestown in a big way. After closing up their taco shack at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard two summers ago, […]
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Nomi Park welcomes new executive chef, revamped menu
Just in time for a vibrant summer season, Nomi Park at The Wayfinder Hotel has welcome Chef James Colleran as their new executive chef. Colleran brings over a decade’s worth of experience to his role as Executive Chef and embodies the restaurant’s mantra of serving up good vibes and even better eats. Prior to joining […]
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New England Country Mart offers special Mother’s Day Packages
(Boston – April 23, 2021) Over the past year as we’ve all been dealing with the pandemic, she’s been a full-time remote worker, home school teacher, Zoom video consultant, and family CEO. Listening and providing sage advice. After a year unlike any other in our lifetime, this Mother’s Day provides an opportunity to show mom […]
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Narragansett Beer releases three new beers; launches on-site beer to go- from new brewery
! In anticipation of the opening of the Narragansett brewery and taproom later next month, Narragansett Beer this week announced the release of three new beers and the launch of on-site beer to-go. Prima Doppia is the brewery’s first foray into the hazy, full-bodied, double IPA segment and is sure to please. Musik Express IPA […]
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The City, the Country, and of course, a Food Truck
This weekend has a little something for everyone, so strap in and get ready for a ride around the “biggest little!” First, if you’re in the capital city this weekend for the Farmer’s Market or the Providence Flea, you can’t beat The Coffee Exchange at 207 Wickenden St. in Fox Point. I had the “Blanca,” […]
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Special brew from Taproot Brewing Co. supports brain cancer research
Taproot Brewing Co. on Wednesday announced that it is participating in the #BrewStacheStrong beer collaboration in solidarity with 200 other craft breweries nationwide. This campaign will raise vital funds and much-needed awareness for brain cancer research. Participating #BrewStacheStrong breweries will raise money through sales of their limited-edition “SMASH” style beer – a single malt and […]
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Food and Fun Around RI this weekend
This weekend looks like a mixed bag when it comes to weather, but that doesn’t mean everything has to remain indoors, not by a long stretch. Saturday between 9 am-1 pm at the Lazy K Ranch in West Kingston, the South County Winter Farmer’s Market is having a Food Trucks and Tulips event at their […]