Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns to Newport on April 14
The Thames Street scoop shop, which has served Newport for more than 35 years, is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Newport for this year’s event
Rhode Island Spirits and Save The Bay launch new gin made with botanicals foraged from Narragansett Bay’s shoreline
Rhodium’s Save The Bay Gin features bay laurel, beach plums and saltbush, with $5 from every bottle supporting bay restoration
The Vanderbilt in Newport adds redesigned event space inspired by its Gilded Age roots
The renovated lower-level space draws on Newport’s colonial history and the legacy of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Grey Sail Brewing and sister companies roll out spring and summer lineups
The Westerly brewery, along with South County Distillers and Outer Light Brewing, is adding new beers and canned cocktails for the warmer months
A first look at Claw & Hammer, Stone Crab & Seafood Restaurant
Claw & Hammer officially opens April 4
Giusto and Mother Pizzeria are leaving Track 15; Yagi Noodles and Grumpy Pies are moving in
Giusto and Mother Pizzeria are returning their full focus to Newport, while Grumpy Pies and a second location of Yagi Noodles prepare to open at Union Station this spring
Boat House restaurant puts winning student dish on the menu
A team of Warwick culinary students earned top honors at a statewide competition — now their appetizer is being served to the public.
Forum Lodge to celebrate Irish and Italian heritage with Gaelic & Garlic dinner March 18
The annual event at Vasco da Gama Hall features corned beef, pasta, and more
Newport OUT brings Spring Break Drag Brunch to Stoneacre Brasserie on March 22
Tickets are $58 and include the show, a two-course prix fixe brunch, and a coffee and tea bar
The Vanderbilt teams up with The Macallan for a weekend of whisky, classic cars, and fine dining
The two-day event March 27-28 includes private tastings, a tour of the Audrain Automobile Museum, and an intimate paired dinner
Newport Burger Bender breaks record with 60 restaurants, 7,000 burgers sold
The 10-day contest, held in February, drew 10 new participating restaurants this year
Roger Williams University leads effort to restore Rhode Island’s quahog populations in Narragansett Bay
RWU researchers, students and industry partners are working to reverse decades of decline in one of the state’s most valuable commercial fisheries
Safari Room at OceanCliff wins Newport Winter Festival’s Mac & Cheese Smackdown
Caleb & Broad placed second and Skiff Bar at Marriott third in the competition, which closed out the 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival
The Reef takes top honors at Newport Winter Festival’s annual Hot Drink Contest
Jo’s American Bistro placed second and Red Parrot third in the competition, held as part of the 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival
Newport Vineyards names new executive chef
Kyle Johnson brings Johnson & Wales degree and Boston restaurant experience back to Rhode Island
Caleb & Broad takes top honors at 29th Annual Newport Chili Cook-Off
Newport Fire Department inducted into Cook-Off Hall of Fame during 38th Annual Winter Festival
Record-breaking 60 restaurants set to compete in 9th Annual Newport Burger Bender
The 10-day battle of the burgers runs Feb. 13-22 across Newport and Bristol counties
38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns February 13-22 with new WienerFest competition
Ten days of music, culinary competitions, and family fun highlight New England’s largest winter festival
Ragged Island Brewing Co. to host third annual music festival in Portsmouth this June
Two-day event features Ripe, Black Uhuru, Shwayze and more on the farm
Hotel Viking partners with Littleneck Hospitality Group for new restaurant, bar concepts ahead of spring reopening
Providence-based group led by two-time James Beard nominee Chef Robert Andreozzi and 2026 James Beard semifinalist Jesse Hedberg
Castle Hill Inn to begin welcoming guests again March 5; restaurants targeting Memorial Day reopening
The fire, caused by a wood-burning fireplace, has been deemed accidental, according to the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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