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Jul 31
Upstairs, Downstairs and New Views at Diego’s

“We always dreamt about a separate bar room, a new space, for private parties  and now we have it!” The newly renovated upstairs of Diego’s can accommodate 60 people.  Having outgrown their ground-floor patio restaurant, Scott & Adrienne Kirmil, decided it was time to exp and and improve. When Roger King Fine Art gallery downsized and […]

Jun 30
A Sweeter City by the Sea: Anchor Toffee Opens Flagship Store at Bowen’s Wharf

When two people put all their love into creating a signature blend of sweetness, then add a dash of family history of c andy-creation, the end result is a gift. A crafty, delicious, healthy, gift.nn Anchor Toffee is this gift to Newport, the City-by-the-Sea. Owners Katie and Peter Kelly just opened their first retail location […]

May 16
Shop Drink Snooze, and a Festival too

How does sustainability mesh with shopping, dining & events? Low impact option: Lose a few hours on the couch or in a hammock, rest your head, and let your mind w ander to Newport, Block Isl and, Bermuda. Primavera Newport has in store, and online, Cat Studio h and-embroidered pillows. Each one is 100% organic […]

Mar 24
Spring Bubbles like Champagne at Bowen’s Wharf

The cultivation of spring begins indoors. Gardeners germinate seeds and shop owners introduce new goodies that will blossom into your new spring and summer favorites. Frank Gladding’s The Narragansett has relocated and renovated the waterfront at 15 Bowen’s Wharf. They’re bursting at the seams so skip in now to enjoy 50-75% off. The new space […]

Feb 03
Winter on the Waterfront Means: Festivals, Sales & Indoor Dining

Family fun time? Wedding planning? Our annual Bowen’s Wharf WinterFest Sale Days features ten full days of Wharf-wide sales during this 29th annual Newport Winter Festival. Over 150 events throughout town along with in-store events and restaurant promotions for family fun, February 17-26th. Event bracelets ($10) are sold at The Cookie Jar  and at the Bowen’s Wharf Pilot House on the […]

Dec 16
Winter Days and Winter Nights

Snuggled home by warm hearths or out enjoying sparkling nights on the town, winter is upon us here in New Engl and. We’re so proud of our contribution to Christmas in Newport and hope that you have found many delightful presents whilst shopping locally. (Roger King Fine Art Gallery displays the stunning Santa among their […]

Nov 16
Countdown to Christmas: Waterfront Shopping & Events

We’re making browsing and buying so easy this year! Specials (like gift-with-purchase), free cider, ski repair, free gift wrapping, and live music accompany curated gift collections all over the waterfront.   The countdown to Christmas kicks off November 25 with a wharf-wide Holiday Block Party and the City of Newport’s boat parade. The waterfront at […]

Oct 27
Countless Cooks: Newport Restaurant Week

Many of us are still stuffed from the sunny weekend that was the 26th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. Thank you to our sponsors, vendors, staff, City of Newport and attendees! The next amazing food event is on: November 4-13 make plans to dine out at Diego’s, The Wharf Pub, Fluke or 22Bowen’s during Newport Restaurant […]

Oct 12
Fall Festival: seafood, music, more!

Ever wonder why fishermen, chefs and shuckers get together in the fall to prepare mouth-watering dishes for us all? Because it’s fun! Hard work, lot’s of prep, yes: but the result is a walloping two-day festival, all over our historic waterfront wharf.   New this year is a scavenger hunt: organized by the RI Oyster […]

Sep 28
Events: Fall Festivals and Music

Living large in September! Prosecco at Opening Night of the Newport Wooden Boat Show, mudslides all sunny weekend, the 85′ classic yacht Enticer and so much more at Bowen’s Wharf Marina. Bringing the Wooden Boat Show back to life in Newport was a welcome happening during the Newport International Boat Show.   The exhibition and […]