The Newport City Council tabled a vote on establishing a new Tourism Improvement District Wednesday night after a debate over the proposal’s merits and the city’s role in collecting fees for the hospitality industry. The proposed district would allow hotels with 18 or more rooms to collect a $1.50 per night fee from guests to […]
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Savor the Flavor: Newport Burger Bender Contest returns for its sixth year from Feb. 17 – 26
The Newport Burger Bender Contest is back and better than ever! Over 60 specialty burgers will be offered this year by dozens of restaurants across Newport and Bristol counties. Now in its sixth year, the competition has drawn in chefs from all over the area, including Newport, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Middletown, and Tiverton. The contest […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns, here’s a list of the 50+ restaurants participating
Newport Restaurant Week returns today (April 1) through April 10 for its Spring edition. For 10 days, restaurants across Newport and Bristol Counties will be offering an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from. Think BOGO deals, prix-fixe offerings, gift cards promotions, and more. Click here to view all Newport Restaurant Week deals and here for more info on […]
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Save The Date: Spring Newport Restaurant Week will take place April 1 – 10
Save the date, and make those reservations, Newport Restaurant Week returns for its Spring edition April 1 – 10. For 10 days, restaurants across Newport and Bristol Counties will be offering an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from. Think BOGO deals, prix-fixe offerings, gift cards promotions, and more. Over the coming […]
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Winners of 2022 Newport Burger Bender announced
After a year off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Newport Burger Bender, Discover Newport’s “best burger” contest, returned to Newport and Bristol Counties from February 18th – 27th. The competition in the 2022 edition of the Newport Burger Bender was stiff with a record-breaking 48 burgers (30 beef, 6 non-beef, and 12 plant-based) representing 36 restaurants. Discover […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns April 9 – 18 with crave-worthy deals
Things continue to look different as the Spring 2021 edition of Newport Restaurant Week approaches, but commitment to supporting the area’s local dining community remains the same. Newport Restaurant Week: The Remix returns for another season, with area restaurants slated to offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for the duration of the event, […]
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‘Pop-Up’ Visitor Center demonstrates hope for the area’s tourism season
In May, Discover Newport will open what it calls a “pop-up” visitors’ center, demonstrating its optimism that the local tourism industry will rebound this summer and fall, a prelude to a more robust recovery next year from a worldwide pandemic that started a year ago. That’s the view of Evan Smith, executive director of Discover […]
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PODCAST: Interview with Evan Smith, Executive Director of Discover Newport
Evan Smith, Executive Director of Discover Newport, joined me for his monthly visit to The Open Forum on 1540 AM WADK Newport on Monday, January 11th. Topics included a recap on Christmas In Newport, a look at what we have to look forward to opening in 2016 around Newport County, concerns that we may have […]
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Discover Newport Recognized With Platinum Choice Award by Smart Meetings Magazine
(Photo via Discover Newport) Discover Newport has been recognized by Smart Meetings magazine with a Platinum Choice Award for Outstanding Service. More info from the press release distributed by Discover Newport below; Smart Meetings magazine, the meeting industry’s premier resource for meeting professionals, recently awarded Discover Newport with a coveted Platinum Choice Award. This highly […]
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Discover Newport Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
Discover Newport announces four new members to its Board of Directors. The new appointments will be filling the seats of board members whose terms have expired. Keith Chouinard, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa, will be representing hotels over 100 rooms within the destination. With more than 15 […]
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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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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 […]