Food & Drink

As What’sUpNewp first reported on December 21st, The owners of Thames Street’s Stoneacre Pantry, Christopher Bender and David Crowell, have signed a multi-year lease for the 5,000 square foot space in Washington Square, formerly knows as Yesterday’s. In August 2016, the Stoneacre partners commenced demolition.  The space is down to bare bones and ready for […]

A question not so often asked at The Wharf Pub, but often wondered is what is the difference between a regular beer tap and a beer on a Nitro line? Beer Taps add CO2 gas to the keg. This puts pressure in the keg, Keeping the CO2 trapped in the beer until it is released out […]

Looking for a place to dine or drink this Christmas Eve, here’s a quick look at what’s open. Brick Alley Pub – Open until 4 p.m.Clarke Cooke House – Open until 1 a.m.Diego’s – Open until 6 p.m.Fifth Element: ClosedIHOP of Middletown – Open until 7 p.m.Midtown Oyster Bar – Open until 1 a.m.Mokka Coffeehouse […]

After months of rumors, Stoneacre Pantry has announced that they will move from Lower Thames Street to Washington Square. After more than a year sitting empty, the former Yesterday’s property will become the new home for Stoneacre Pantry. Their last day open at 515 Thames Street will be January 1, 2017, it is unknown when […]

Christmas Day in Newport, R.I, 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! If you head out on Christmas Day, be sure to take care of those hard working staff! It doesn’t always […]

This content is provided and sponsored by The Wharf Pub. Tis the season, for great beer. This time of year you’ll notice a lot more stouts and porters not only being drank, but flowing from our tap lines. Most beers have ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and lactose which can remind you of you’re […]

Preppy Pig BBQ, named Rhode Island’s best BBQ by Thrillist, is closing its doors today at both the Warren and Jamestown restaurant in search of a bigger and better spot for their acclaimed barbecue cuisine. Both locations will be open under different ownership, and although they may look similar, they are not Preppy Pig BBQ. […]

When you ask “What should I bring?” after you’ve RSVP’d yes to that holiday party invitation, the right answer always seems to be wine. Our local wine shops have some great options from all over the globe to choose from, but how about giving some local-made vino a try? We asked the folks at Newport Vineyards for their favorite whites and reds […]

Thursday night, Newport Vineyards will host Making Spirits Bright: Cocktail and Truffle Making Class with Willa from Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails and Newport Vineyards Executive Chef Andy Teixeira. You won’t want to miss this cocktail-creating, truffle-making extravaganza, but in case you can’t make it, we got the Newport Vineyards team to share two of their favorite cocktail recipes that […]

A major television Network will be filming on Broadway in Newport on Saturday, December 10th. The Hungry Monkey has announced that a “major network” will be visiting  their restaurant on Saturday and that they are looking for five people to accept their King Kong challenge for the filming. With the Hungry Monkey’s King Kong 15 Egg […]

This time of year we at The Wharf Pub like to focus on not only the rotating IPA’s but also Brown ales, Porters and Stouts. Here are our top five favorite winter beers we love down here at the Pub! 1 – Harpoon UFO Winter Blonde Ale (Boston & VT) ABV: 4.9% Unfiltered vanilla cold brew […]

There’s changes ahead for Mama Leone’s, Mudville Pub and the liquor license scene; according to recent city applications. It starts with Mama Leones, which has been closed since a car crashed into the front of the building in March. It appears as they will reopen as Antonio’s Pizza. According to a recent application submitted to the City […]