So, I did something dumb last month. I teased y’all and said something about soup season. Well… I got no soup recipe this month. That’s because I made something in a fit of improvisation that knocked me off my feet a bit. I was genuinely shocked this turned out as good as it did. Let’s […]
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Craft Beer Scene: The 25 highest-rated IPAs in Rhode Island
The craft beer revolution has taken a major bite out of macrobrew’s traditional dominance of the national palette, and India pale ale is perhaps the most popular category to find traction in its wake. A wide range of flavor profiles and varieties—not to mention a generally higher alcohol content—make what constitutes an IPA a much […]
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Craft Beer Scene: Highest-rated stouts in Rhode Island
The stout is known for being especially full-bodied, dark, strong, lightly sweet, and sometimes creamy. It often features flavor notes of roasted coffee, chocolate, and malt. However, the versatility of a stout lends itself to more experimentation than one might assume. Yes, there are the more well-known Irish and English stouts, American stouts (and double […]
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RI Seafood launches new website tools and “Fishline” app to help local consumers find fresh, local seafood
The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative today announced today that has launched a mobile app and a redesigned website to heighten Rhode Island consumers’ awareness of the value, appeal, and year-round availability of fresh, local Rhode Island seafood. Developed in partnership with the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, the new app, FishLine, lets consumers search for […]
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Alliance Française de Newport celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau
The Alliance Française de Newport (AFN) will celebrate the arrival of the 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau on Friday, November 18th from 6-8 pm at The Edward King House. Admission is $20 per person and includes a wine tasting and a gift bottle of wine. Tasting commentary in English will be provided by John Callaghan of Bellevue […]
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Hope & Main announces major expansion to Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI -Hope & Main, the state’s premier food business incubator, is planning a new chapter that many Rhode Island makers and foodies alike have hoped for—a greater presence in Providence. The incubator’s founder and president, Lisa Raiola, announced that, in early 2023, Hope & Main will debut its Downtown Makers Marketplace. This new urban […]
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Winter Farmers Market will return to Stoneacre Garden Nov. 5 – April 29
Aquidneck Community Table today announced that this winter’s farmers market will be hosted by Stoneacre Garden for the second winter season. The 2022-2023 Saturday morning market will take place from 9 to noon every week, November 5th through April 29th (except for December 24 and March 18). Stoneacre’s beautiful patio will host vendors from across the […]
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16th Annual Newport Restaurant Week to take place Nov. 4 – 13
Newport and Bristol Counties will celebrate its dynamic food scene during the 16th annual Newport Restaurant Week, which takes place Nov. 4-13, 2022. The event offers diners exceptional culinary experiences from more than 50 participating restaurants, according to Discover Newport, the sponsor and organizer of the event. Specials include prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, […]
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RI Vegan Restaurant Week running Oct. 28 – Nov. 6
Attention Foodies: A statewide celebration of vegan cuisine begins Friday, October 28, and continues through Sunday, November 6 across Rhode Island. Vegan Restaurant Week began in 2019 and features over 25 restaurants throughout the state. Sprout and Lentil and Plant City are among Aquidneck Island restaurants participating. The event runs over two weekends this year. […]
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Most common fast food chains in Rhode Island
Fast food restaurants rose to fame during the 1950s and 60s during the advent of the American highway system. The pairing seemed like a match made in heaven: Traversing long open roads for hours on end take a lot of energy, and few options feel better than a pit stop at a fast food restaurant […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s up in RI this weekend (Oct. 20-23)
Each weekend we bring you some of the best events around the state in “Six Picks Events.” This week features ballet, comedy, a classical guitar extravaganza, and a beer festival. Details below. Friday: Head to the Providence Performing Arts Center Friday night at 7:30 for whats certain to be a good time with Randy Rainbow […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What to do in RI this weekend (Oct. 14-16)
The leaves may be brown and the skies might be grey, but we’ve got some sunny ideas for weekend fun around Rhode Island. Check out “Six Picks Events” before you head out. Friday and Saturday: The SENE Film Festival returns with some of the best independent films from across the country and around the world, […]
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Save The Date: Newport Restaurant Week returns November 4 – 13
Discover Newport’s 16th Annual Newport Restaurant Week will take place November 4-13, 2022 throughout Newport and Bristol counties. According to Discover Newport, the 10-day culinary experience will offer a variety of deals and discounts including tastefully crafted prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, complimentary add-ons, and more from 55+ participating restaurants. “Calling all cinephiles and […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Salmon Burgers
Most of 2021 sucked, I think we can all agree on that. 2021 also gave me a LOT of involuntary free time to make delicious food and come up with my recipes out of sheer boredom, which I am now sharing with you. On the holidays during the dark times aka the pandemic, I usually […]
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Recap and Photos: Broadway Street Fair returns to Newport
(Story by Jack Casey) The Broadway Street Fair in Newport swung into full glory Saturday, October 8 after a couple of years off due to the pandemic. The weather was a perfect blend of sun and slight autumnal cool as the main artery in town was closed to automobile traffic and people came to enjoy […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What to do in RI this weekend (Oct. 7-10)
The holiday weekend means more time to get out and enjoy outdoor events around the state before the colder weather sets in. From sandcastles to comedy, there’s a lot happening around RI this weekend. All Weekend: The Rogue Island Comedy Festival returns to Aquidneck Island this weekend with shows planned locations throughout Newport including Ragged […]
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Celtica Public House will become The Quencher, here’s who’s behind it and what they have planned
Just days after permanently closing, we now know what the future plans hold for Celtica Public House. 95 Long Wharf Mall, home to Celtica Public House, has been sold to some familiar folks in Newport County and What’sUpNewp was able to find out more about how the sale came together and what the plans are […]
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“Six Picks” Fall treats – The best Apple Cider Donuts in RI
It’s that time of year, time to hit farm stands around the region for the apples, pumpkins and delicious treats. This week, we’ve selected a few that offer a most definite seasonal favorite, apple cider donuts. Have a great weekend! Hard-Pressed Cider Co. in Jamestown specializes in apple cider and apple cider donuts. In fact, it’s […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What to do in RI this weekend (Sept. 30-Oct. 2)
Autumn is here, and traditional fall events dominate “Six Picks” this weekend. We present a few favorites below. Saturday and Sunday: Enjoy a pint or two of Festbier at Rejects Beer Co. in Middletown as the brewery celebrates Oktoberfest this weekend. It’s also the month of Rocktober at the brewery with music all day long […]
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Panera Bread permanently closes Newport location
It appears that the Panera Bread in Long Wharf Mall has abruptly permanently closed. Customers were met with a closed cafe on Wednesday. The location is also marked as permanently closed on Facebook and Google. Howley Bread Group, a Panera Bread franchisee, says on their website that they have 28 cafés in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, […]
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Newport Chowder Company takes top prize in Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream competition
Submitted by Andrea McHugh/Andrea McHugh Media Sept. 23, 2022 (Warren, R.I.) – Samuel Adams philanthropic program, Brewing The American Dream, brought together six Rhode Island-based food and beverage entrepreneurs at culinary business incubator Hope & Main in Warren in late August to vie for a $10,000 award in their annual pitch room competition. The competition […]
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Save The Date: Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returns October 15 – 16
Bowen’s Wharf will host its 31st annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16. “Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season,” […]
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COVID-19 changed how we eat out—here are the trends that are here to stay
Restaurants had to make major adjustments when dining rooms all over the world had to shut down due to COVID-19. Between delivery services and crafty outdoor seating arrangements, businesses got creative to keep customers interested in ordering—yet it still wasn’t enough to keep sales anywhere near pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. restaurant industry brought in about […]
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Newport Vineyards to host 5th Annual Harvest Festival Oct. 29 – 30
Sip, savor and toast to the season’s crush at Newport Vineyards’ 5th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30! Enjoy live music while sipping on Newport Vineyards’ local wines or fresh Taproot beer, while enjoying food created from scratch by Newport Vineyards’ culinary team. Feeling competitive? You could be called to […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (September 23-25)
Autumn officially arrives this weekend and the events calendar is busy with Fall festivals, Oktoberfest celebrations, and more throughout the region. Check out the all-outdoor edition of “Six Picks Events” for fun things to do around RI this weekend! Saturday: The Franklin Farm Harvest Festival and Tractor Pull in Cumberland is an annual fundraiser supporting […]