The 3rd edition of Cocktail Wars, the competition that challenges the area’s best bartenders, will return to the Gas Lamp Grille in Newport on January 18th, 2016. At Cocktail Wars, participating bartenders will have no idea what liquor they are going to be required to use until the show starts. Once the liquor of the night is revealed, […]
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Bring the Kids to Cru Cafe for Holiday Cookie Decorating on December 13th
Cru Cafe will be hosting Holiday Cookie Decorating for kids under 12 on Sunday, December 13th from 2pm – 5pm. Cru Cafe’s baker is baking up shortbreads and gingerbreads in holiday shapes for kids to head in and decorate and eat! Cru Cafe will be providing free coffee for the parents and free hot chocolate for […]
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Explore and Enjoy Newport: Join What’sUpNewp at 1/2 Shell For $1 Oyster Night
Newport’s local seafood hotspot, Scales and Shells, has expanded by opening 1/2 Shell, a traditional raw bar designed for the oyster obsessed. The location is colorful yet simple, with a beautiful baby blue bar ready to sling artisan cocktails. 1/2 Shell keeps their oyster selection minimal with a “quality over quantity” attitude, offering the shell of the day […]
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Cru Cafe Launches “Salvation Soup”, Giving Back Never Tasted So Good
Cru Cafe has introduced a weekly soup special, it tastes good and does good. The soup listed on their menu weekly as “Salvation Soup” will give $1 from every cup sold to a local charity, the local charity will change each week. Cru regularly offers three types of soup – Butternut Squash Bisque, Broccoli Cheddar and […]
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Brick Alley Pub Recognized by National Restaurant Association with “Restaurant Neighbor Award”
Photo by Peter Silvia of Brick Alley Pub Brick Alley Pub has announced that they have received the National Restaurant Association’s “Restaurant Neighbor Award” for community service in Rhode Island. Fifteen years ago, the National Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation joined American Express to create the Restaurant Neighbor Award. The award promotes restaurants’ roles as cornerstones of their communities, and […]
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Newport Restaurant Among OpenTable’s “100 Best Restaurants in America for 2015”
OpenTable.com has released their annual list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2015. Bouchard Restaurant and Inn is one of only five restaurants from New England to find itself on the list and has the honor of being the only Newport and Rhode Island restaurant on the list. Bouchard’s, which has more than 13,000 […]
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UPDATE: Cafe Zelda Restaurant Sold, Will Close Temporarily on December 11th
This story was originally published on November 24th at 1:50 p.m. 2015 – The “Year Of Change” for the Newport Restaurant scene. What’sUpNewp has confirmed that plans are in place for the sale of Cafe Zelda, “The Best Little Cafe Between Bar Harbor and Key West”, and transfer of its liquor license to the new […]
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Last Call For Flo’s: Middletown Location Will Close For Season on Sunday
Photo: Lisa at Flo’s via Flo’s Flo’s Clam Shack in Middletown will close for the season on Sunday, November 29th. The location at 4 Wave Avenue will be closed until March 2016. Flo’s is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Thanksgiving week, catch your last $9.95 Prime Rib Friday of the year after 5pm […]
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Bowen’s Wharf Block Party Promises to Fulfill Your Dining and Shopping Needs on Black Friday
This year’s countdown to Christmas kicks off November 27 with Bowen’s Wharf Holiday Block Party and the Annual Illuminated Boat Parade. All are invited to Bowen’s Wharf on Black Friday between 5pm – 8pm for their first annual Block Party, a free and family-friendly event. Bowens Wharf also offers exceptional views of the City of Newport’s Illuminated Boat Parade starting […]
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Where to Drink on Thanksgiving Night in Newport
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 […]