Food & Drink

Via Via has expanded to add a second location on Thames Street in Newport, RI. The second location opened this week and will operate seasonally at 262 Thames Street, between Benjamin’s and Kilwins. The location is an outdoor patio and was formerly known as Pizza Wood and just last summer was operated by Rocco’s Pizza. […]

For the second time this offseason, a franchise frozen yogurt shop has closed their location in Newport, RI. Back in November 6th we brought you the news that Orange Leaf Closes Newport Location Permanently, What’sUpNewp learned on Thursday that Pinkberry has closed their location at 359 Thames Street. A sign stating that their location was available for […]

Frosty Freez is preparing to open at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 1st for the 2016 season and their 60th Anniversary. Frosty Freez, which has been serving ice cream since 1956, will be open from at least 11:30am to 9pm every day throughout the season starting on April 1st, the 2016 season will come to a […]

Starting April 8th, Rosemary & Thyme Cafe will be expanding its hours to include dinner service on Friday and Saturday evenings. The evening service will be a bistro style menu that will include communal starters , desserts, BYOB service, and additional seating. The new menu will include both table service and takeout items. The kitchen […]

(Photo of Castle Hill Inn via Newport Restaurant Group) Easter is quickly approaching, it’s March 27th for those who don’t know, and if you plan on dining out it’s time to make those plans and reservations. If you’re looking for a normal brunch on Easter, here’s Where To Brunch In Newport. Be sure to call ahead to […]

Christo’s Pizza of Newport opened in the Stop & Shop Plaza at 266 Bellevue Avenue on Monday, March 21st. The menu includes pizza, grinders, calzones and Italian dinners and is open from 10am to 10pm Sunday through Thursday and from 10am to 11pm on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant, which is owned by Joan Peckham of Newport, offers […]

Many of us may have starting celebrating Newport’s Irish Heritage Month back in February with Dancing at Forty Steps, many more celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with Newport’s 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12th. Thursday, March 17th is the “real” St. Patrick’s Day and a day that any of us who […]

After being closed for almost all of 2015, What’sUpNewp has learned that Christie’s will re-open on Saturday, March 12th for a special pop-up opening in honor of the 60th Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be serving up beer, cocktails, the Classic […]

The Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is arguably one of the busiest days of the year in Newport, and there’s no secret that our city needs a pick-me-up when the crowds go home. For the 6th year in a row, Brick Alley Pub will once again host their Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up! The cleanup will be held the […]

Russell Morin Catering & Events has teamed up with Revival Brewing to host The Irish Revival Beer Dinner at ‘Vue in Newport on Friday, March 11th at 7:00 p.m. The dinner at Russell Morin’s event space on Bellevue Avenue will consist of five different beers perfectly paired with five different courses. The cost for this […]

With more than fifty restaurants in Newport, it’s no wonder you often run into people that haven’t been to many of your favorite spots, or perhaps what you consider the best in the City-By-The-Sea. James Norman recently wrote an article on TheCultureTrip.com, about dining in Newport and what he thinks are the 10 best cultural restaurants that […]

There’s a new restaurant concept that will soon take over 677 Thames Street, formerly Thames Street Kitchen. According to a City Of Newport Victualing License Application, the restaurant space will soon operate as a restaurant under the name of  “Winner Winner”. It is unknown what concept the restaurant will have or what it will offer. […]