Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, believe it or not, will be here before you know it. For some of you, the thought of cooking at home, traveling, or visiting the […]
Restaurants
Providence Restaurant Weeks returns July 10-23
Foodie alert! “Providence Restaurant Weeks” is returning beginning Sunday, July 10. And it’s not just Providence restaurants participating, many deals can be found throughout the metro area. The event takes […]
Groundswell’s expanded market opens April 15th
Located in historic Tiverton Four Corners, Groundswell is a multi-building culinary + grocery + home + garden destination that opened on November 1, 2020. You might have missed the opening […]
Senate OKs bills to help RI’s restaurant industry
Source: Press release by Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau The Senate today approved two measures to strengthen Rhode Island’s restaurant industry as the pandemic stretches toward the two-year mark. […]
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: […]
Brick Alley Pub to host 10th Annual Post-Parade Day Clean-Up, volunteers wanted
The Annual Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is arguably one of the busiest days of the year in Newport, and there’s no secret that our city needs a pick-me-up when the […]
Great American Beer Bars: Norey’s named Best Beer Bar in Rhode Island
CraftBeer.com—the Brewers Association‘s website for beer lovers—released its annual list of Great American Beer Bars last week, celebrating establishments across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, that readers voted as top […]
Dine & Drink: Restaurant news and notes; What to eat and drink this week
Here’s the latest from the Newport County restaurant scene, enjoy! Have something that you’d like to see added here or include in a future edition? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com. Dine & Drink […]
Owners of Diego’s purchase Easton’s Point Pub; Diego’s Barrio Cantina coming soon
Have you ever wished Diego’s Bodega in Middletown had the same famous margaritas as Diego’s in Newport? In 2018, Diego’s owners Scott and Adrienne Kirmil are making that wish come […]
Diego’s Adds a Second Floor with New Bar and Water Views
If you were out enjoying the gorgeous spring weather yesterday and took a stroll down Bowen’s Wharf, you may have noticed some commotion over at Diego’s. Construction workers, a trailer, the […]
Gurney’s Comes to Goat Island
New year, new look, new name for the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island, soon to be known as Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina. The property’s current owner, Amstar, is in […]