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Newport, Rhode Island recent comments:

  • Commercial Block (ca 1868) - Gary's Handy Lunch, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Garys' will always hold a special place in my heart as it was my Grandfathers 'regular' lunch place and he would take us kids there whenever we came to visit and accompanied him on his egg and vegetable delivery route.
  • The Breakers, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    The Preservation Society of Newport County has announced plans to building a welcome center at The Breakers commensurate with the property's stature as an internationally recognized historic house museum and one of the five most visited historic houses in America. http://www.thebreakerswelcomecenter.org/
  • The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina - Pier 49, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    the hotel was formerly 'Treadway Inn and Marina', built ca; late 1970s
  • Villa Marina - Sanford-Covell Villa Marina - Ednavilla, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Interesting piece from Vanity Fair - http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/05/americans-alien-abduction-science
  • John H. Chafee Fitness Center, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Overheard that it cost 33m and built to old specs that are insufficient to current needs (too small)
  • The Attwater, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    The Attwater Makes 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List - http://newport.whatsupdaily.com/the-attwater.html and http://www.cntraveler.com/hot-list/2013/best-new-hotels-photos-2013#/slide=148
  • Smoke House, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Word on the streets that they are taking the absolutely delicious "hog wings" off the menu and opting for a "healthier" menu :( Currently part of the ever-expanding Newport Harbor Corporation, a history of which can be found here - http://www.newportharbor.com/About-NHC/newport-harbor-corporation-history.htm
  • 22 Bowen's Wharf Bar & Grille, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Currently part of the ever-expanding Newport Harbor Corporation, a history of which can be found here - http://www.newportharbor.com/About-NHC/newport-harbor-corporation-history.htm
  • The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Currently part of the ever-expanding Newport Harbor Corporation, a history of which can be found here - http://www.newportharbor.com/About-NHC/newport-harbor-corporation-history.htm
  • Newport Yachting Center, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Currently part of the ever-expanding Newport Harbor Corporation, a history of which can be found here - http://www.newportharbor.com/About-NHC/newport-harbor-corporation-history.htm
  • Castle Hill Inn & Resort, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Currently part of the ever-expanding Newport Harbor Corporation, a history of which can be found here - http://www.newportharbor.com/About-NHC/newport-harbor-corporation-history.htm
  • Bois Dore (1927), B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    notes - Bois Doré (Gilded Forest or Golden Woods), Elinor Dorrance Hill and Nathaniel Peter Hill http://www.phillymag.com/articles/the-last-great-lady/6/
  • Taylor Block (ca 1890, late 20 th century), B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    closed 2012
  • La Forge Casino Restaurant, Glenn Sullivan (guest) wrote 12 years ago:
    We spent a weekend in Newport, and had dinner here. The food was excellent and the venue is unique. A great place to visit when in Newport.
  • Bayview (ca. 1850), In the NO Newport (guest) wrote 12 years ago:
    The home is the residnece of the daughter of M/M John Nichols Brown - who had owned the house across the street, Harbour Court, currently a NYYC clubhouse.
  • Noreen Drexel Cottage, gildedageera wrote 12 years ago:
    The cottage is where the family is currently staying as they make preparations to auction off all the furniture and sell the home and estate.
  • SandCastle - J and Julia House - Sabetta House, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    Currently on the market for $5,700,000, "Now known as The Twigs, gutted and renovated to include a Crow's Nest, pool, lush landscaping, heated garages, incredible baths and amenities, caterers' kitchens, fully gated, private beach, hurricane windows, paver driveway. Sold turnkey furnished." http://realestate.aol.com/homes-for-sale-detail/585-Ocean-Ave_Newport_RI_02840_M45969-45485
  • People's Cafe and Market, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    "Teas and Javas to Replace People's Cafe" - In a deal that closed on the last day of 2012, Teas and Javas bought People’s Café on Thames Street. Come tourist season, the new shop will open across the street from its parent company Alex and Ani. While there are no official dates yet, Teas and Javas is expected to open around Memorial Day. http://www.teasandjavas.com/
  • Water Brothers, B422 wrote 12 years ago:
    The Tennis Hall of Fame/Newport Casino has recently taken this block over for use as tennis courts and perhaps additional parking, so Sid's Water Brothers will be moving to whereabouts unknown yet again...
  • The Ledges - Cushing Family Compound, gildedageera wrote 12 years ago:
    Right now the home is up for rent, $50,000 a season.