Smoke House opens for summer season
Southern-style barbecue spot on America’s Cup Avenue returns with new appetizers, sandwiches and summer cocktails
Newport Vineyards to open Farm & Barrel Bistro on May 8
The Middletown winery’s new farm-to-table restaurant will offer lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, with executive chef Kyle Johnson leading the kitchen
Castle Hill Inn opens dining reservations for 2026 season beginning May 8
Forbes Five-Star Aurelia at Castle Hill and The Lawn Terrace return following extensive restoration after February fire
A conversation with Robert Andreozzi: Littleneck Hospitality Group arrives at Hotel Viking
There’s a lot to look forward to at One Bellevue this season, and if Littleneck’s track record is any indication, these won’t just be new spots to try. They’ll be places people return to, again and again. I know I will!
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
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