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By Noreen O'Neil
Restaurants abound in Newport. For such a small town, there are some really great choices and as a bed & breakfast owner, I'm 'forced' to try as many restaurants as I can so that I may be able to recommend the best to my guests. Let me just tell you about some of the ones you should not miss.
Tuckers -- Now here is a special treat, located in Newport's newly
refurbished neighborhood, Broadway. The atmosphere is one of second hand
furniture, second hand dishes, old flatware, very few matching chairs and
tables, arty artwork; very New Yorky. The result is awesomely great. The
menu, also pricey, looks so good; you want it all. Try the scallops, mmmmm. The
Amecia -- Here's a new restaurant in Newport, off Thames Street. And, like
the name implies, Italian. Good Italian. Really neat alfresco dining if you
crave the outdoors. Nicely done on the inside. The staff is especially helpful
and nice. And the food, did I mention the food? Okay, let me mention the
food. Yummm. Homemade pasta too. This one will become very popular, so get
there before the place is "discovered". I haven't come up with a favorite
place to sit yet, but the left hand side where I was seated was very pleasant.
(Yes, it is pricey, also.)
15 Point Road -- Ah yes, a bit away from the hustle and bustle of Newport's
city life, and worth it, especially with their more moderate prices. Plan on
it when you're heading home after a few Newport mansion visits, or when you're
on your way into the city. The roast duckling is so good it was mentioned in
a magazine article by a well known gourmand. Get it crispy. The appetizer, Clams
Peri Peri is probably the best I've ever tasted. Try to get a window table
(use my name) so you have the great view of inlet. The hostess, Liz, is an
angel, and the host, Steve Renshaw is one of the better chefs in Rhode Island.
Oh yes, they also own the place.
The Salvation Cafe -- For a bit of the eclectic, a break for your wallet, and
a change from the typical Steak and Seafood fare, find the Salvation Cafe on
Broadway. They have outdoor dining under a protective barrier that can be
reached coming in off West Broadway. Plenty of parking. Really nice tropical
theme bar. The Broadway area is growing into an artsy district and this place
is one of the reasons. The food is delicious! Try the Chicken or Shrimp Pad
Thai. There is a middle room inside overlooking the outside room where I
prefer to sit. Nice there.
Sabina Doyle's -- You can get the same sunset view as Christie's without
the wait at Sabina Doyle's. It's under the overpass for Newport Harbor.
To park, go past the street entrance to Christies and park in the pay
parking lot on the left. It's a best bet, as parking is often a bit of a
Noreen O'Neil is the innkeeper at 1 Murray House B&B in Newport.
Over the past 10 years, as a B&B owner, Noreen has collected many
stories, some glad, some bad and some totally infuriating and a lot
of them funny and inspiring. You can
call her at 401 846 3337 or go to her website at
www.murrayhouse.com
A Few More Newport Restaurants
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