By: Amanda DiNatale | Staff Writer Going to the Brick Alley restaurant in downtown Newport should be on every student’s to-do list! With its unassuming front of cheery yellow and white striped awnings, not many would guess that inside lies a bustling pub environment with sports paraphernalia and a wide assortment of bright banners and signs hanging from the walls.Read More

By: Liam Cooney | Staff Writer Brick Alley Pub in downtown Newport has for some time been a staple of the downtown Newport dining scene. Known for their great drinks, nachos, burgers and salads, Brick Alley just recently expanded – well, sort of. A relatively new restaurant to Aquidneck Island, opening early this past fall, Plumby’s Restaurant is owned byRead More

By Megan Johnstone | Staff Writer After the Nor’easter that just occurred, I was on the hunt for some comfort food to beat the rainy weather blues. I found refuge in a cute little Italian Restaurant tucked away on Thames Street, otherwise known as Lucia’s Italian Restaurant. Although the restaurant was on the smaller side, the atmosphere and wait staffRead More

Ellena Sweet | Campus News Editor     Perform a quick Google search for “best restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island” and you’ll likely find mention of Rosemary and Thyme Artisan Café. Owners and chefs Matt & Anna Tscheulin opened R&T in 2010. The cafe has since been awarded “Best of Newport,” “Best of the Mercury” and “Best Sandwich & Best Grilled Cheese” for BestRead More

By Claire Latsko | Newport Area Editor Keenwah Super Food Eatery, located on Broadway in Newport, is a sweet spot for vegans or vegetarians, customers looking for a healthy meal, or for anyone who is obsessed with super foods. If you want to unlock your inner yogi that sips on smoothies and eats veggie burgers, or totally up your Insta food game,Read More