Oh, June. We have high hopes for dry, warm sunny weather. Just to follow up on our great finds of local lobster rolls, it has been announced that the Easton’s Beach Snack Bar has relocated to Second Beach. We also wanted to add another fantastic breakfast sandwich collaboration with Mission and Le Bec Sucre that you will most certainly want to try! As always, we like to touch upon some new events and businesses and some very old, established places.
Wine Garden…Looking for an easy summer afternoon activity? The Chanler has opened Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden where you can experience what they are calling “the essence of Italy.” Serving up pizza, wine, and Italian spritzers. Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome.Hours: 1-6pm Thursday – Sunday and Select Holidays – Open now through September 2nd
Walking Trails…Warmer weather is here. It’s time to get outside and make the most of all Aquidneck Island has to offer! Check out our list of hiking/walking trails so you can maximize your time outside.
Wharfs…Did you know that both wharves and wharfs are recognized as the plural form of wharf?There are currently 13 Wharfs in Newport. While some are commercial or residential, Bowen’s Wharf, Bannisters Wharf, Long Wharf, Howard Wharf, Sayers Wharf, Waite’s Wharf, Commercial Wharf, Hammet’s Wharf, and Lee’s Wharf are all home to a mixture of shops, restaurants, and harbor vistas. The newest hotspot being Gardiner House on Lee’s Wharf; a luxury boutique waterfront hotel that is home to the Studio Bar that serves up small bites and carefully curated cocktails, A European breakfast in the sunroom and Flora, a Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open this summer.
Weathervanes…A weathervane, wind vane, or weathercock is an instrument used for showing the direction of the wind. The word vane comes from the Old English word fana, meaning “flag”. Weathervanes have been an architectural ornament for hundreds of years and still enjoy immense popularity today. Both beautiful and functional, weathervanes sit on the highest point of the roof, or grace the cap of a cupola, to show the direction of the wind. Extremely popular in the northeast, weathervanes often feature various animals like horses, fish, and eagles as symbols of strength, swiftness, and freedom. On your next walk downtown in Newport, check out how many different and historically significant weathervanes you can find! Looking to add one to your property check out this site.
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