The results are in for PETA’s 2022 list of the Top 11 Vegan-Friendly Beach Towns in the U.S., and Newport and Middletown’s “plethora of vegan eateries and the innovative animal-free fare” have landed it on the list. “From crispy ‘chicken’ sandwiches to creamy coffee-infused smoothies, the restaurants in the City by the Sea are dishing up some of the […]
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DEM to offer mini-grants to support specialty food producers
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced today that it has established a program to award grants ranging in size from $2,500 to $10,000 to support Rhode Island farmers and food businesses that produce and distribute specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops including floriculture. These “mini-grants,” […]
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Charlestown Seafood Festival continues this weekend
The original and best, not to mention the biggest local seafood festival, the Charlestown Seafood Festival, kicked off Friday, August 5 at noon to pre-pandemic level crowds and kept the revelry going well into the night at Ninigret Park. Even counting the skipped 2020 season because of COVID-19, this is the 37th year the event […]
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Liquor store, Food Magazine, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell, LoopNet, and Kirby Properties show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional […]
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Bar and Board to highlight local artists at ‘Another Night at the Bar II’
If you’re a fan of local art and are ready for a good night out, Bar and Board is the place to be tonight. Tonight, Bar and Board Bistro will host ‘Another Night At the Bar II,’ an art show curated by local artist Rian McCarthy. Following the success of his first show and highlighting […]
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Stoneacre Hospitality Group opens Chart House Inn
Stoneacre Hospitality Group, the hospitality group behind Stoneacre Brasserie and Stoneacre Garden, has officially expanded its suite of offerings with the grand opening of the completely remodeled Chart House Inn. Nestled in the heart of the City by the Sea at 16 Clarke Street, the newly renovated inn is Stoneacre’s first venture into the hotel […]
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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Providence, according to Tripadvisor
With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. Dining brands in the U.S. have a long and storied history—and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something […]
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Lobby Muddy Festival returns on August 13, proceeds to benefit Newport Mental Health
On Saturday, August 13, Lobby Muddy Fest will host its 3rd annual charity event. The fundraiser, which originally started as a Sunday ritual at O’Brien’s Pub where a handful of friends would meet up to enjoy lobster rolls and mudslides and catch up on the night before, has become one of the fastest growing charity […]
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Tickets now on sale for inaugural Newport Oktoberfest
Dust of your lederhosen, it’s time to Oktoberfest! The Fort Adams Trust and Ragged Island Brewing Co. are excited to announce the Newport Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 18th. Bavaria meets The Ocean State inside the walls of historic Fort Adams where attendees will be able to enjoy authentic German beer, wine, food, and live music. This 21+ […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center’s ‘Pint for a Pint’ campaign returns
Cheers to saving lives! Pint for a Pint has returned: Eight local breweries are teaming up with Rhode Island Blood Center to encourage Rhode Islanders to roll up their sleeves and donate blood during the summer months, an often difficult time of year when it comes to blood collections. This marks the fourth year for […]
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Craft Brew Races Newport returns this weekend to Fort Adams
If you love running or beer, or both, head out to Fort Adams on Saturday, July 16 for an event you’re sure to enjoy! The Craft Brew Races Newport, produced by Portsmouth-based Gray Matter Marketing, begins at noon at Fort Adams. The 3.1-mile run (or walk) is followed by a 3.5-hour all-samples-included beer festival, featuring local and […]
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Four Rhode Island restaurants among OpenTable’s “100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining”
To help diners discover a new favorite spot for outdoor dining, OpenTable released its annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining, curated from 13.6 million verified diner reviews. The list identifies “restaurants coast-to-coast with great views, delicious cuisine, and above all, an incredible outdoor dining experience”. This year, 25 states feature restaurants on […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Fennel and Apple Salad
Summer is here and in full, sweaty swing! Sometimes, you just want a nice light and refreshing salad to go with that meal you’ve been cooking over a hot stove in the sweltering heat. Well, you’re in luck, I’ve got just the salad for you. Surprisingly, there are no leafy vegetables in this salad. Nope, […]
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Narragansett Beer teams up with Samuel Adams for a celebratory beer release
Narragansett Beer today announced its partnership with Samuel Adams for a limited release, “Good Luck Malt Liquor”, a modern malt liquor interpretation crafted in celebration of the legacy of Rudolf Haffenreffer, brewing pioneer and owner of the former Haffenreffer Brewery. Spearheaded by Lee Lord, Head Brewer at Narragansett Beer, and Eryn Bottens, Head Brewer at […]
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After a two-year hiatus, Miantonomi Community Farmers Market returns on July 11
After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Miantonomi Community Farmers Market will reopen on July 11 and run every Monday afternoon from 2 to 6 PM in Miantonomi Park on Hillside Avenue through the end of August. Aquidneck Community Table, co-organizers of the market, shares with What’sUpNewp that local vendors will sell fresh produce, meat, eggs, […]
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Providence Restaurant Weeks returns July 10-23
Foodie alert! “Providence Restaurant Weeks” is returning beginning Sunday, July 10. And it’s not just Providence restaurants participating, many deals can be found throughout the metro area. The event takes place over a two-week period from July 10-23 and includes all kinds of specials on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some restaurants are serving […]
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Craft Brew Races Newport returns to Fort Adams on July 16, will feature local and regional breweries
Beer and running event series, the Craft Brew Races, returns Fort Adams State Park in Newport on July 16th, 2022. A portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Races Newport will be donated to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. The event is […]
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Chair 2 Light Beer launches two new ‘Light’ flavors
Chair 2 Light Beer, a brand by Rhode Island’s Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co., is making waves with its two latest offerings – Chair 2 Light IPA and Chair 2 Light Wheat. The entire Chair 2 Light Beer line, including the light lager, is 4.3% abv, 99 calories per can, and available throughout […]
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Ocean State Beer Festival to take place at Ragged Island Brewing Company on August 21
After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean State Beer Festival will return on August 21st, 2022, this year taking place at Ragged Island Brewing Company in Portsmouth. This year’s theme is “Farm to Keg.” The Ocean State Beer Festival is in its sixth year. It is a fundraiser for the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and is the […]
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America’s scallop harvest projected to decline again in 2022
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — America’s scallop fishing industry will continue to decline in catch into next year due to a decrease in the availability of the oft-pricy shellfish off the East Coast, federal regulators say. The decline in scallops is happening as prices for the shellfish, one of the most lucrative seafoods in America, has […]
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Six Picks Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (June 24-26)
Friday: Miss seeing the PawSox? So do we! For some family-friendly fun, head to the first-place Newport Gulls game Friday evening when the seabirds face the Keene Swamp Bats. Watch these college kids chase their dream on the diamond. The game begins at 6:30 at Cardines Field in Newport. Click here for details. Saturday: Newport […]
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Rhode Island’s first rainbow crosswalk leads you to Newport’s Equality Park
A bit of color has been added to Broadway. A group of volunteers from Newport Out this morning painted the crosswalk between Parlor Newport and Equality Park. View this post on Instagram A post shared by What’sUpNewp (@whatsupnewp) The painting of the crosswalk was approved by the Newport City Council in May. It was designed […]
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PBS joins food TV contests with ‘The Great American Recipe’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — America has perfected the stressful TV cooking competition, pitting amateur or professional chefs against each other in such high-pressure, scream-filled shows as “Chopped,” “Cutthroat Kitchen” or “Top Chef.” PBS hopes to change that with an original food competition show, “The Great American Recipe,” which dispenses with the […]
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Shellfish attitude in lobster land: Maine oysters boom
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Maine is producing more oysters than ever due to a growing number of shellfish farms that have launched off its coast in recent years. The state’s 2021 oyster harvest was the largest and most valuable in its history, according to recent data from the Department of Marine Resources in Maine. The […]
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Maker of Harpoon beers to acquire Vermont’s Long Trail
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston-based maker of the Harpoon family of beers has agreed to buy Vermont-based Long Trail Brewing Co., bringing together two of New England’s most established craft brewers. Under the terms of the deal announced Friday, Mass. Bay Brewing Co. will acquire the Long Trail, Otter Creek and Shed brands and continue […]