Looking to get out of the house today and grab a drink with family or friends? Here’s what bars are open around Newport on Thanksgiving night. 22 Bowens – Open all dayBenjamins – Open Buskers – Open at 7pmClarke Cooke House – Open, serving food until 9pm.IYAC – Open at 6:30pmO’briens – Open at 8pmPour […]
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Newport Marriott Celebrates The Holidays With Festive Giving, Feasts and Spirits
Newport Marriott is feeling the spirit of the season and guests and locals alike are invited to get in the festive mood with an array of cheerful activities, dining specials and guestroom packages. The hotel is celebrating its first holiday season after completing a grand transformation in the spring. Now, decked out for a coastal […]
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UPDATE: November 20th is Last Day to Order Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Meals and Pies from Cru Cafe
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Thanksgiving is right around the corner Newport! Looking to dine-out on Thanksgiving in Newport? Well THIS STORY will let you know about all the restaurants that will be opening their doors on November 26th to feed you. Interested in dining at home but you can’t cook, keeping it as simple […]
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UPDATE: New Owners Of Rhumbline Apply For Entertainment License; Face Heavy Opposition
What’sUpNewp brought you the news first on October 12th that the Rhumbline had been purchased by Larry Silverstein and Patrick Kilroy, co-owners of Midtown Oyster & Surf Club (formerly Perry Mill Tavern). The closing date for the sale of the property was November 4th and reports indicate that the property at 62-64 Bridge Street was purchased […]
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Haven Brothers, ‘The Oldest Diner On Wheels’, is Coming to Newport
Haven Brothers Concessions Food Truck will handle the on-site concessions at the Newport Skating Center this season. The Rhode Island icon has been serving Rhode Islanders from it downtown Providence location since 1893, making it the oldest diner on wheels. Dates and hours that Haven Brothers will be on hand at the Newport Skating Center will […]
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Holidays By The Sea, A Shop, Stay, Dine and Explore Initiative, Will Begin on November 27th
Newport’s holiday season is right around the corner and with that comes a number of traditional family fun festivities and hours of sensational shopping throughout the County during the 3rd Annual Holidays by the Sea initiative. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce along with members of their board and its Retail Committee created the […]
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10 Best Things to do in Newport This Week (Nov. 16 – 19)
Photo of Revolving Door, the home of Battle Chefs Just when you would think events, activities and things to do would be slowing down in and around Newport; we have a hard time narrowing down the best things to do this week! There’s a lot of unique and fun events happening around town this week, […]
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You Can Take French Cooking Classes with Chef Julien Charvet This Week
Le Petit Cafe, Le Petit Gourmet & Newport Wine Cellar will be hosting French Cooking Classes with Chef Julien Charvet (Concept Chef) from Wednesday, November 18th – Sunday, November 22nd. Chef Julien Charvet The hand’s on cooking class comes with wine, instruction and dinner. Chef Charvet is a classically trained French Chef with a passion for […]
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Last Chance to Take Advantage of Newport Restaurant Week
This story was originally published on November 8th | Photo via Newport Restaurant Week Newport Restaurant Week – the bi-annual time of the year you can enjoy a three-course meal from some of the finest area restaurant without breaking the bank! From November 6 – 17, take advantage of the opportunity of $16 for a three-course […]
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Dinner and a Movie Anyone? You Can Now do it at the Same Time and Place in Newport
Every Sunday evening this Fall, Saltwater Restaurant at the Newport Harbor Hotel is hosting a dinner and movie night. The movies start at 7 p.m. every Sunday and all entrees include one glass of champagne. Saltwater’s menu focuses on “Modern New England Cuisine”. On November 15th, Saltwater will show Message In A Bottle. The first two weeks have […]
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UPDATED: Restaurants That Will Feed You on Thanksgiving in Newport, RI
This story was originally posted on November 2, it was last updated on November 12th As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, we recognize there are many who will be looking for a place to dine out or order from on Thanksgiving in Newport, RI. Whether you’re far away from home and can’t make it back or just to prefer to […]
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6 Newport Restaurants That Are Totally Killing it This November
Photo by Marial Maher/Visual Manor There are restaurants, and then it feels like there are restaurants in Newport this November that just have their foot on the pedal and are really going above and beyond. These are the 6 restaurants that are on our radar this November, if you know better you will add them […]
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Bowen’s Wharf to Host Holiday Block Party and Christmas Tree Lighting
All photos by Trixie Wadson/Bowen’s Wharf This year’s countdown to Christmas kicks off November 27 with a wharf-wide Holiday Block Party (Facebook Event) and boat parade. The waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf offers exceptional views of the City of Newport’s Illuminated Boat Parade starting at 6:15pm. The Bowen’s Wharf unique boutiques and restaurants will be offering […]
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The Mintones Long Run of Playing Every Friday Night at Tavern on Broadway Has Come To An End
Since June of 2013, The Mintones have been bringing live reggae music to the Tavern On Broadway every Friday night. Let us repeat that, EVERY single Friday night for the last 2 1/2 years if you went into Tavern On Broadway between the hours of 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. you’d catch The Mintones (and often times many […]
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(VIDEO) In The Rhode Show Kitchen: Chef Matthew Reilly from “Malt” on November 10th
Chef Matthew Reilly from “Malt” stopped by The Rhode Show kitchen on Tuesday, November 10th. The appearance was made by possible by Discover Newport to promote Newport Restaurant Week, being held at 57 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties. Chef Reilly made roasted cod with winter squash quinoa for The Rhode Show crew, the dish can […]
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You Can Now See Inside 4 Newport Restaurants with Google Business View Virtual Tours
Photo: Brick Alley Pub Planning a night out, looking to find a venue for an event or miss Newport and want to take a look inside your favorite Newport restaurant from afar? There’s a virtual tour for that! Four local restaurants in Newport, RI are now using Google Business View Virtual Tours to give people […]
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Willy’s Burger Bar and Rotisserie Is Up For Sale
Photos via RE/MAX Professionals of Newport Willy’s Burger Bar + Rotisserie, located at 599 Thames Street in Newport, is up for sale. The restaurant was put on the market on November 6th at $1.2 million and is being represented and marketed by The Fitzpatrick Team at RE/MAX Professionals of Newport. The purchase price includes the 100 seat […]
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Aquidneck Growers’ Market Kicks Off Winter Market at Newport Vineyards
The Aquidneck Growers’ Market wrapped up their Summer Market and outdoor season at Newport Vineyards and on Memorial Boulevard last week. The 20 or so vendors that make up the Aquidneck Growers’ Market can now all be found at the Winter Market that is located indoors at Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road in Middletown. The […]
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5 Long-Time Newport Businesses We Have To Say Goodbye To In December
What a year it’s been for changes around Newport! Someone recently said that there’s a starting point and end point for everything in life – “businesses don’t stay open forever anymore”, and plenty of businesses chose 2015 to be the year they signed off for good. Over the last 12 – 14 months, we’ve said […]
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Sandywoods Center For The Arts Will Host Fourth Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Photo credit: lubbockmissionchurch.org At 2 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2015, Sandywoods Center For The Arts in Tiverton, RI will host its fourth annual free Thanksgiving community dinner. The event is open to the public and they will be serving Turkey with the Fixings, and will also include a Vegetarian Main Course. Sandywoods invites […]
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Newport Restaurant Week Returns, Features New RI Seafood Partnership
The photo and following information was provided by Discover Newport; Newport Restaurant Week Celebrates its 10th Anniversary It’s hard to imagine Newport’s inaugural restaurant week launched 10 years ago this fall, but time flies when you’re having fun. Vibrant dishes, creative menus and ingredients from local farmers and fishermen will be the hallmarks of this […]
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Brick Alley Pub Will Host One of Their Popular Beer Dinners on December 3rd
Brick Alley Pub has announced they will host a Dogfish Head Beer Dinner on December 3rd starting at 6pm. Dogfish Head Brewery is a microbrewery based in Milton, Delaware that brews “off-centered ales for off-centered people” and often use non-standard ingredients, such as raisins, chicory, maple syrup, vanilla and grapes. They’re also known for brewing beers […]
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Oyster Sommelier and Expert Julie Qiu of In A Half Shell to Host Oyster Tasting at Hotel Viking on November 7
Photo/Flyer by Marial Maher/Visual Manor Hotel Viking invites bivalve fans to slurp Rhode Island’s freshest oysters paired with sumptuous spirits in a special “Oysters Explorers” gathering hosted by oyster sommelier and bloggerJulie Qiu of In A Half Shell. Julie Qiu an internationally-recognized oyster sommelier and blogger in search of the world’s most exceptional oysters and […]
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Reminder: Atlantic Beach Club Open Through January 1st, Will Host Annual New Year’s Day Party
There was a lot of attention towards the end of the summer regarding the final days of live music on the Atlantic Beach Club Patio and that the venue will be closing. We’re here to remind you that the Atlantic Beach Club and Pavilion continues to operate their restaurant, lounge and banquet rooms through January 1, […]
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Prepare to Celebrate These “Holidays” in Newport This November
Photo: Nachos at Brick Alley Pub We hear about them all the time, seems like there’s about a dozen “holidays” for just about every day of the year! The What’sUpNewp Crew has curated what holidays you should actually look forward celebrating this month, many of them give you the opportunity to indulge in something we […]