Hard to believe it, but the Newport County Dinner Club has been offering a fine local dining program for 30 years! The Newport County Dinner Club (NCDC) is a membership club that celebrates the pleasures of local dining. Established in 1989, David and Nancy Rosenberg started NCDC to encourage Newport County residents to support local […]
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Shop Local Spotlight – Newport Vineyards: Make spirits bright this holiday season and give the gift of estate grown local wine, fresh craft beer, and farm-to-table fare
Along with our What’s Up Newp Holiday Shopping Guides, What’s Up Newp is highlighting local business and organizations this holiday season. ICYMI – See our holiday shopping guides for gifts under $50, under $100, and over $100. Get ready to shop locally and gift away! Today we highlight all that there is to offer from Newport Vineyards […]
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Yagi Noodles: Ramen pop-up opening on Thames Street
A ramen pop-up is opening on lower Thames Street this month and is promising to bring the freshest handmade noodles in the state to Newport.\ Chef Basil Yu has announced plans to open Yagi Noodles at 580 Thames Street, formerly Reclaimed Cafe and Lorusso’s Cafe. “I’m doing a little pop up at the old Lorusso’s […]
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Shop Local Spotlight: Wrap up your shopping, give the gift of a Newport County Dinner Club Membership
Sponsored Promotion Along with our What’s Up Newp Holiday Shopping Guides, What’s Up Newp is highlighting local business and organizations this holiday season. ICYMI – See our holiday shopping guides for gifts under $50, under $100, and over $100. Get ready to shop locally and gift away! 2019/2020 Newport County Dinner Club Membership | $20 Available online The Only […]
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Construction of Gingerbread Lighthouse is under way at Newport Marriott
The Newport Marriott is delighted to celebrate Christmas in Newport with one of New England’s largest working gingerbread lighthouses, constructed by the Newport Marriott’s kitchen team. The artfully decorated culinary creation is under construction at the hotel’s entrance. Christmas in Newport is marking its 49th year with a month-long celebration that embraces the noncommercial traditions of the holiday season. […]
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In Celebration of 40th Birthday, Brick Alley Pub will serve $4.95 nacho platters on December 11th
Newport, RI – Mark your calendars, this year’s installment of Brick Alley Pub’s Nacho Day returns on Wednesday, December 11th. To celebrate their 40th birthday, they are rolling back their nacho platters prices to just $4.95 (with purchase of a beverage). So bring your appetite, bring your friends, bring your friends’ friends and go celebrate […]
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Local hospitality employees among RI Hospitality Association’s ‘Emerging Leaders Of The Year’
RI Hospitality Association, the official trade group of the foodservice, lodging, restaurant, and tourism industries, will honor the following Emerging Leaders tomorrow night. “Emerging Leaders are the future of Rhode Island’s Hospitality Industry. These high achievers have demonstrated leadership and are considered to be subject matter experts in their current roles,” says RIHA. “They are driven […]
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15+ bars and restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
Looking to get out of the house today and grab a drink with family or friends? Here’s what bars are open (or are typically open) around Newport on Thanksgiving night. View this post on Instagram Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We will be open for the early morning coffee run and we will have bags of beans […]
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Holly Jolly Holiday Happenings Coming to The Classic Coast
Source: Discover Newport Press Release The latest issue of Yankee Magazine dedicated its cover story to the magic that Newport exudes during the holiday season, declaring, “At the Gilded Age’s favorite summer resort, they do the holidays to the nines.” In addition to the daily events associated with “Christmas in Newport” (now in its 49th year), […]
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Gurney’s adds multi-sensory, themed igloos to property for the winter season
On November 22, Gurney’s Newport is launching multi-sensory and themed igloos for the winter season. The themes include Winter Wonderland, Tropical Oasis, and Fortune Teller. Each theme showcases a multi-sensory experience reflected through the cocktails (Gurney’s is offering an expanded winter cocktail list), design, activities, music, and more. More Details Dates Available: November 22, 2019 – February 29, 2020Availability: Reservations available Thursday – Sunday.Pricing: Igloos – […]
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Waites Wharf Demolition permit Application to be heard by Planning Board on Monday night (Updated)
The City of Newport’s Planning Board will host a special meeting on Monday at 7 pm in the City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall to discuss the demolition permit application for Waites Wharf. Update – Nov. 18: This application was continued by the Planning Board on Monday night to January. More details to come. This is […]
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Seamen’s Church Institute offering a free meal to anyone who needs it on Thanksgiving
No one needs to go without dinner or company on Thanksgiving. Seamen’s Church Institute is inviting the public to join them on Thanksgiving Day for their Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. “Everyone in the community is welcome to join us! Come enjoy a delicious home cooked meal, dessert included, prepared and served by our dedicated and generous […]
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Preview: Holiday Happenings at Hotel Viking include Thanksgiving, Annual tree lighting, brunch with Santa, and more
Ahead of the upcoming busy holiday season, we checked in with Hotel Viking to see what was happening, new, and to do at their hotel that might be noteworthy and valuable to our readers. Full disclosure: Hotel Viking is a current advertiser and supporter of What’s Up Newp’s. We share this content today not for […]
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A Venetian Holiday: Castle Hill will host co-executive chef and owner of Boston’s SRV for its inaugural Guest Chef Dinner
Castle Hill Inn is excited to welcome guests to its inaugural Guest Chef Dinner on December 7, 2019 for “A Venetian Holiday” dinner featuring Chef Kevin O’Donnell, executive chef and co-owner of Boston’s SRV (Serene Republic of Venice). The event is scheduled from 5:45 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, December 7th in The Dining Room at Castle […]
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Newport Restaurant Group in Newport
The Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), a collection of nine unique restaurant concepts throughout Rhode Island, is celebrating Thanksgiving with a selection of holiday specials at five of their restaurants on Thursday, November 28th. Iron Works, located at 697 Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, will offer a Thanksgiving menu in lieu of its regular menu from 11:00 a.m. to […]
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Simpatico Jamestown hits the market for $2.7 million
Jamestown’s Simpatico has been listed for sale. The multi-level popular restaurant in the heart of downtown Jamestown was listed recently by Island Realty for $2.7 million. The sale includes both the business, with a documented profit history, and the real estate, which includes a modern, legal 1 bedroom penthouse apartment on the third level. The […]
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Becky’s BBQ featured in ‘The Ultimate BBQ Road Trip’, named among 20 best BBQ restaurants in the USA
BBQ experts Go Shindig, have mapped out the ultimate BBQ road trip across the US, stopping off at all of the top-rated grill houses in every state, and it features Middletown’s Becky’s BBQ. Image: Becky’s BBQ, Newport County, Rhode Island According to their data Becky’s BBQ is the 6th best BBQ restaurant in the whole of the […]
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10+ restaurants serving on Thanksgiving Day in Newport (2019 Edition)
Newport, RI – Whether you’re far away from home and can’t make it back or just to prefer to eat out and keep it simple on Thanksgiving, the following restaurants offer you a warm welcome to join them for dinner on Thursday, November 28, 2019. 22 Bowen’s 22 Bowen’s will be open from noon to […]
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Coming to Brick Alley Pub on November 15th: Bourbon. Beer. Wine. Party.
In case you (somehow) hadn’t heard, Brick Alley Pub is pretty famous for their beer and wine dinners. On November 15th, they are upping the game and hosting a combo of all things delicious and fun with their “Bourbon. Beer. Wine. Party.” The event, which is scheduled for 6 pm to 8:30 pm on the […]
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Taste of Newport raises $120,000 for Child & Family
On Sunday, October 27, 2019 Child & Family hosted their 36th Annual Taste of Newport, presented by Citizen’s Bank, at the Wyndham Newport at the Atlantic Resort. Through the generosity of corporate sponsors and donors, $120,000 was raised to support Child & Family programs. For 153 years, Child & Family has served vulnerable children, at […]
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VIDEO: City Council hosts workshop on liquor licenses
Newport City Councilors met on Wednesday night to discuss the City’s existing rules governing liquor licenses in a City Council workshop. The nearly two-hour workshop was open to the public and a few dozen people (mostly restaurant owners and managers) were in the audience of the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. There are 117 […]
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News #96: Newport Restaurant Week returns Nov. 1 – 10
As the seasons change, Newport welcomes visitors and residents alike with a wonderful 10-day Newport County-wide dining event – Newport Restaurant Week! Restaurants will be offering prix fixe lunches for $20 and prix fixe dinners for $35 or $50. As tour guides and greeters, we can recommend a wide variety of eating establishments to our […]
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Understanding the Taxes on Tips: Rep. Carson, Cortvriend to host educational seminar for hospitality industry
Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend are partnering with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Hospitality Association for an educational seminar called “Understanding the Taxes on Tips.” The seminar, scheduled for Thursday, November 7th, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Innovate Newport is free and open to the public. […]
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Aquidneck Growers’ Market moving Winter Market to Rotunda at Easton’s Beach
Attention, locavores and lovers of fresh local foods, Aquidneck Growers’ Market confirmed with What’s Up Newp today that they will be moving their winter market from Newport Vineyards to Easton’s Beach Rotunda. The Aquidneck Growers’ Market, a program of Aquidneck Community Table, received support form Newport City Council last night to move their market to […]
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O’Brien’s Pub celebrating 40th Anniversary, invites public to join them for special menu on October 25th
O’Brien’s Pub is celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month. Diana Lavery, Marketing Manager for O’Brien’s Pub, provided What’s Up Newp with the following information, look back, and invite to the public; “Happy 40th anniversary to us! Located in the Fifth Ward – Lower Thames Street district of Newport, Rhode Island, O’Brien’s Pub opened in October […]