New Year’s Eve is almost here and the What’sUpNewp crew is keeping you in the know of the very best events and parties happening in Newport, because we know you want (and deserve) to ring in 2019 in style! More events may be added as venues announce what’s happening. Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Newport […]
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Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Newport
Christmas Day in Newport, believe it or not, will be here before you know it. For some of you, the thought of cooking at home, traveling, or visiting the family is simply, out of the question and you’re looking for a place to dine out. You’re in luck, we have a full round-up of places open for […]
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Wholesome Fresh permanently closes
Wholesome Fresh has confirmed that they have permanently closed their location at 22 Washington Square in Newport. Several of our readers wrote in over the last couple of days inquiring why the windows were covered up at the convenience store/deli/restaurant. What’s Up Newp received the following response from the restaurant on Wednesday; “Yes we are […]
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Seamen’s Church Institute invites public to join them for their free Annual Christmas Breakfast
Seamen’s Church Institute has announced that they will host their Annual Christmas Breakfast from 9 am to 11 am on Christmas morning. Chef Joan Dermody will make magic in the kitchen and present a Christmas breakfast feast, according to Seamen’s. Breakfast buffet will include, eggs, bacon, french toast , and plenty more! Free & Open to […]
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LoBro Taco to open on Broadway
Newport, RI – There’s a new restaurant opening in The-City-By-The-Sea this week. It looks as if LoBro Taco will open to the public for the first time on Friday, December 7th. From the team behind Scratch Kitchen & Catering, which is also on Broadway, the new restaurant at 66 Broadway will serve tacos, burritos, quesadillas, […]
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OpenTable Diners Have Spoken: Castle Hill Inn, Bouchard Restaurant & Inn among the ‘100 Best Restaurants in America’ in 2018
Newport, RI – Today, OpenTable revealed the 100 Best Restaurants in America 2018, according to OpenTable diners. The list is a comprehensive look at the year’s most beloved dining spots culled from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 28,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. From foodie-favorites with world-renowned chefs to breakthrough hidden gems, […]
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Binge BBQ to appear on Cooking Channel’s ‘Burgers, Brew & ‘Que’
Newport, RI – Barbecue lovers rejoice, Binge BBQ is going get some well-deserving attention it deserves when it appears on the Cooking Channel’s Burgers, Brew, & ‘Que on Tuesday, December 4th at 9 pm. “They came and did production over the summer and is finally airing,” Mark Bryson from Binge BBQ told us. “We are very […]
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New restaurant opens at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Over the summer, a new restaurant quietly opened its doors inside The Chanler. Called Cara, the new restaurant concept replaced the Spiced Pear and offers guests seasonally focused, multi-course tasting menus designed by Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage, Matthew Voskuil. What’s behind the new name? “The word Cara translates across many different languages,” The Chanler’s General Manager […]
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15+ bars and restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
Newport, RI – 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. 22 Bowens: 12 pm to 8 pmBenjamins: Typically open at 5 pm.Buskers: Open beginning at 12 pm for lunch, dinner, and drinks.Castle Hill Inn: 12:30 pm […]
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Where to eat on Thanksgiving in Newport
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…. 22 Bowen’s 22 Bowen’s will be open from noon to 8 pm on Thanksgiving. They […]
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Middletown Papa Gino’s among 95 stores abruptly closed across New England (Updated)
Massachusetts-based pizza franchise Papa Gino’s abruptly closed nearly one hundred of its stores across New England this weekend including the franchise’s location at 619 West Main Road in Middletown. 95 Papa Gino’s locations across New England closed Sunday suddenly without any notice, leaving many employees immediately and unexpectedly without a job. The company issues the following press […]
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Aquidneck Growers Saturday Market moves indoors for the winter season
(New hours and new vendors for the Island’s Saturday year-round farmers market! Photo via Aquidneck Growers Market) Middletown, RI – The Saturday farmers market will move inside at Newport Vineyards in Middletown for the winter months, celebrating a seventh year providing a year-round market for locally sourced produce and foods on the Island. Hours will […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns November 2 – 11
(Brick Alley Pub is among the 50+ restaurants participating in Fall Newport Restaurant Week this November) More than 55 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol counties will participate in the fall edition of Newport Restaurant Week November 2-11, 2018. Celebrate the cuisine of the Classic Coast by savoring two-course prix fixe lunches for $20, three-course prix fixe dinners […]
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Newport’s 7 Best Tacos for National Taco Day (October 4)
Today is National Taco Day! There are countless variations of tacos that can be found in Newport, as many restaurants get creative with their use of chicken, fish, lobster, pork, steak, beans and beyond. Here are our favorite places to go for tacos in Newport, RI; No particular order 1 – Fish Tacos & Pork Tacos […]
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‘Food boat’ will serve up seafood and education at local farmer’s markets
You’ve heard of a food truck, but what about a food boat? This fall, the nonprofit Eating with the Ecosystem will be bringing it’s 19-foot ‘food boat’ to farmer’s markets in Newport, Middletown, and Bristol for fun, educational, and delicious interactive seafood events. For each event Eating with the Ecosystem will partner with local chefs […]
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Newport Restaurant Week introduces new options and price points
(Pictured: 2nd floor of Midtown Oyster Bar) For the first time since its inception in 2006, Newport Restaurant Week, which takes place again this fall (November 2-11, 2018), will see a price increase and introduce a new structure for the event’s lunch offerings. Restaurateurs may also elect to offer an upgraded menu for three-course dinners. […]
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One-on-WUN: An Interview with Fluke’s new Executive Chef, Eddie Montalvo
This spring, Executive Chef Eddie Montalvo moved from New York City to Newport to join the team at Fluke Newport. Since May, he’s been bringing his clean and simple style and 20 years of culinary expertise to Fluke’s kitchen. We had a chance to ask the Johnson and Wales graduate a few questions about his […]
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The Chanler at Cliff Walk unveils two new culinary concepts, Cara and The Café
The Chanler at Cliff Walk unveiled two new culinary concepts last week, a move that replaces The Spiced Pear restaurant and adds to the beloved property’s food and beverage portfolio. This summer, The Chanler at Cliff Walk becomes home to Cara. Translating to “dear one” in Italian and “friend” in Gaelic, Cara is named in […]
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John Dunn named General Manager of Harry’s Bar & Burger in Newport
John Elkhay, CEO and Maestro of Chow Fun Food Group, which includes; Ten Prime Steak & Sushi, Luxe Burger Bar, Harry’s Bar & Burger and Xaco Taco announced today the hiring of Newport native, John Dunn, as general manager of Harry’s Bar & Burger in Newport. John Dunn “John truly is one of our best […]
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Update: O’Brien’s Pub reopens following kitchen fire
O’Brien’s Pub announced just before 7 pm on Monday evening that they would be temporarily closed for “the next few days” following a kitchen fire. Things moved along a bit quicker than expected, as O’Brien’s announced just before noon on Tuesday that they had reopened. O’Brien’s reports that no one was injured during the […]
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Changes, updates coming for Top of Newport at Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking will unveil a totally refreshed Top of Newport, their rooftop bar and kitchen, in early July – just in time for 4th of July festivities! Boasting 360-degree views of Newport, in addition, to live music, rotating events and fresh seafood dishes compliments of Chef Simone Ferrara, the spacious rooftop bar will feature completely new furnishings with […]
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Vermont restaurant takes first place in three categories at 37th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off
Thousands of chowder lovers savored the sumptuous soups of not only the best chefs in Rhode Island but as far away as Vermont and Ireland at the 37th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, held this past Saturday at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. But they also had a job to do — to […]
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Taproot Brewing Co. will open at Newport Vineyards on June 20th
What’sUpNewp has confirmed that Taproot Brewing Co. will open on Wednesday, June 20th in Middletown. As What’sUpNewp first reported last week, the Nunes family are opening Taproot Brewing Co. on the same site as their Newport Vineyards and Brix restaurant in Middletown. “I’ve been making beer longer than I’ve been making wine,” said Newport Vineyards owner […]
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Agriculture Day: $210,000 in grants awarded to 21 local food businesses across Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), along with its partners, today awarded over $210,000 to 21 local food businesses as part of its annual Agriculture “Ag” Day celebration at the State House. The awards, funded under the Local Agriculture & Seafood Act (LASA) grant program, help new and existing small businesses and food […]
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Newport’s La Forge and Mainsail will compete in 37th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off
Newport Waterfront Events’ 37th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off, taking place on Saturday, June 2ND from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park, will feature Newport’s La Forge Casino Restaurant and Chef Makoto Osaki and the MainSail at the Newport Mariott and its Chef Eric Steinhauer trying to achieve chowder glory in the “Best […]