Christina & Jason

EAT

Fluke Newport

41 Bowens Wharf
Newport, RI

Fluke is on the more refined dining experiences to be had in Newport, but worth it for a special occasion. Aside from the many fresh seafood options (try the fluke, obviously) there are plenty of inventive vegetable dishes like the fava bean farrotto and pea shoot salad, all made with local ingredients. Owners and best friends Geremie and Jeff have built a stellar list of artisan wines and cold-pressed juice cocktails that you won’t find anywhere else in town.

https://www.flukenewport.com

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Flo's Clam Shack

4 Wave Ave,
Middletown, RI

A visit to a Rhode Island seaside town would be incomplete without a clam shack stop, and if you’re only making one, go for Flo’s with its picnic tables and fishermen’s tchotchkes hanging from the ceilings. Open since 1936—when it first introduced New England to the fried clam—it’s now a major, two-floor operation overlooking Easton Beach. Besides fried seafood, they’re known for their chowder.

http://flosclamshacks.com

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Clarke Cook House

1 Bannister’s Wharf
Newport, RI

This Bannister Wharf eatery is the quintessential Newport dining experience. The summer sushi is a must order (even when it’s not on the menu). Tom Gidley, fresh off a stint in The French Laundry kitchen, has been the Clarke Cooke House Executive Chef for twenty years and knows what the locals love to eat. After dinner, wander upstairs to the candlelit sky bar, after eleven the tables are pushed to the side and the dancing starts.

https://www.clarkecooke.com

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Cru Cafe

1 Casino Terrace
Newport, RI

CRU Cafe is the purveyor of craft cafe dining. Integrating a weekly changing menu and fresh, local ingredients, this small boutique eatery always has something new to offer. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch you can take a tour of our local flavors offered up for every meal!


http://www.crucafenewport.com

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Cliff Walk

17 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI

The Cliff Walk lives up to its name and is Newport’s signature hike. On one side take in the stunning coastline and on the other you’ll get a stellar view of many of Newport’s gilded age era mansions. Hike the full three-and-a-half mile trail and you’ll see original Vanderbilt family mansions: Marble House, Rough Point, and Renaissance-style The Breakers among others. There are plenty of different entry and exit points for those not wanting to do the full trail.

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Classic Cruises of Newport

24 Bannister’s Wharf
Newport, RI

Classic Cruises and their custom tours take full advantage of the amazing vantage point that is the water in Newport. Aim for a sunset cruise to take in the scenery with a glass of wine‚ and for those looking for an even more special experience, the boats are available for small groups and private charter.

https://www.cruisenewport.com/

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Shopping & Beauty

144 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI

Farmaesthetics
Styled like an old-fashioned apothecary, this shop, with its all-natural, eco-friendly line of skincare products is anything but stodgy. Stock up on their handmade soaps and bath salts (great hostess gifts) and treat yourself to one of their transformative facials.

https://farmaesthetics.com/

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Newport Lobster Shack

150 Long Wharf
Newport, RI

A group of life-long local fisherman built this shack as a type of co-op to sell their fresh catch directly to the public. The Lobster Shack is fully stocked with wild-caught crab, conch, and lobster, obviously. Feast on fresh catch cooked every way imaginable: lobster bites, bisque, cakes, and finally the best lobster roll to be found in Newport.

https://newportlobstershack.com/