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“Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday by far,” “Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday by far,” says @calebandbroad’s Rich Willis. “You have one responsibility, to eat and drink all day. How bad can that be?” It’s been 10 years since the Middletown native opened his own Newport restaurant and started a new tradition, hosting his whole family, about 20 of them, in the space. “And the number may increase. If somebody’s not doing anything I want to make sure they have a place to go,” he said. This year, Caleb & Broad’s new chef, Kaitlin Boissonneau, will be joining the celebration along with her dad. “She’s our new rock star in the kitchen, taking our menu to the next level. Her flavors are spot on, and you can see the love of what she does and taste it in her dishes,” said Willis. The family and friends each bring an assigned dish, and Willis relishes the entire spread. “On Thanksgiving, I eat until I want to explode,” he says. Once the master of the mashies, whose secret was roasted garlic and locally sourced spuds, Willis said he’s graduated from potatoes to chief turkey roaster. This year, he’s planning on two birds, at 15 to 20 lbs. each, which he’ll brine for a couple of days with salt, sugar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic and roast at 325 degrees, bumping up the temp to 425 for the final 45 minutes. But it’s his mom who conjures his best childhood food memories annually with her homemade gravy and award-winning apple and pumpkin pies. “Desserts are my favorite,” he says. Willis said he’s most excited to share the holiday this year with his son who is now old enough to appreciate the occasion, and though 2024 marks the first year that his father, William Willis, aka “Pops,” who passed away in October, won’t be at the table, the adults will be raising a glass to his memory. “He always brought a bottle of Gentleman Jack,” Willis said. (Full story at link in bio) #whatsheshaving #newportri #thanksgiving #newportbuzz #rhodeisland
In the heart of Rhode Island’s coastal charm lie In the heart of Rhode Island’s coastal charm lies a property that perfectly blends timeless elegance with the serene beauty of Narragansett. This expansive Nantucket shingle-style home, set on nearly three private acres of lush, verdant grounds, offers a rare opportunity to create a legacy retreat just moments from the Narragansett Pier. With water views from the upper levels, over 7,000 square feet of living space, and a design that invites both relaxation and connection, this home is an ideal setting for year-round family gatherings. The home’s oversized rooms radiate a warm, welcoming charm while offering endless flexibility. Whether you’re entertaining friends in the spacious living areas or retreating to one of five bedrooms for a moment of solitude, this residence promises comfort and tranquility. Four and a half baths ensure that every guest’s needs are met with ease, while a generously proportioned laundry room, walk-in pantry, and mudroom cater to the demands of a bustling household. Outdoor spaces are designed to embrace the coastal lifestyle. A backyard deck and a second-floor balcony provide idyllic spots to soak in the sea breeze, while a sunroom and a screened-in porch offer a harmonious connection to nature in any season. For those seeking additional flexibility, the three-car garage boasts living space above—a blank canvas awaiting transformation. Whether you’re accommodating extended family or pursuing a creative endeavor, this space holds endless possibilities. This home is more than just a residence; it’s a canvas. Whether you choose to embrace the existing layout or reimagine it to suit your unique vision, this property offers the space and potential to craft a one-of-a-kind sanctuary. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Narragansett’s most desirable real estate.   365 Boston Neck Road | Narragansett, RI 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 7,213 sq ft offered by @thelocalgroupri at @liladelmancompass for $3.4 Million (link in bio) #liladelmancompass #narragansettri #rhodeisland #newportbuzz #realestate #newengland #rhodeislandrealestate
Appreciation Post: Bottega Bocconi This is a hear Appreciation Post: Bottega Bocconi This is a heartfelt GRAZIE to the gem that is @bottegabocconi — a slice of heaven that has changed our lives, not to mention made our holiday preparations ten times easier! If you haven’t visited yet, let us tell you—you’re missing out on a true treasure. ✨ From the moment you step into their charming shop, you’re transported straight to Italy. Their philosophy? It’s not just about ingredients—it’s about celebrating the tradition, heritage, and artistry that goes into every dish. And trust us, they deliver. Everything is fresh, house-made, and crafted with ingredients imported directly from Italy. The real game changer? The large section of authentic prepared meals and food! For the busy days leading up to Thanksgiving, we’re stocking up! Here’s what’s on our holiday survival list: 🍴 Lasagna Bolognese – A classic made with spinach lasagna sheets and a rich, hearty ragù. 🍴 Polpette – Hand-rolled meatballs feat. ground mortadella for extra flavor. 🍴 Chicken Piccata – Simmered in white wine, lemon, and capers. 🍴 Eggplant Parmigiana – Creamy mozzarella, smoky scamorza, and melt-in-your-mouth perfection. 🍴 Ribollita Soup – A Tuscan vegetable soup that’s cozy-season approved. Hosting? Their catering menu has you covered with Italian meats, cheese boards, and entrees available in full or half trays—all fully cooked with easy reheating instructions. Don’t sleep on their sandwich and pinsa platters—perfect for grazing. Prepping your own charcuterie board? Their deli is a treasure trove of Italian specialties. We stocked up on 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, Gorgonzola Dolce, Prosciutto di Parma, Sopressata, and Salami. Honestly, it’s a selection you can’t find anywhere else. Bottega Bocconi is open daily leading up to Thanksgiving, w/ locations in Middletown and Portsmouth. Make time to stop in, grab a handcrafted sandwich, sip on an espresso, and load up on these life-changing meals. We’re officially obsessed. 💛 📍 Middletown: 36 Aquidneck Ave. Mon-Thurs: 10-6 | Fri: 10-7 | Sat: 9-7 | Sun: 9-6 📍 Portsmouth: 1965 East Main Rd. Mon-Sat: 10-6 | Sun: Closed #bottegabocconi #newportbuzz #italian #newportri
WELCOME TO THE BEST OF NEWPORT BUZZ AWARDS 2024! WELCOME TO THE BEST OF NEWPORT BUZZ AWARDS 2024! It’s time to celebrate the people, places, and businesses that make Newport shine! We’re calling on you to nominate your favorites for this year’s Best of Newport Buzz Awards. NOMINATION DETAILS: * Nomination Period: Open now until 11:59 PM on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024. * How to Nominate: Simply fill out the survey with your email address, nominate your top picks, and hit Submit on the final page of the ballot. You don’t have to vote in every category, but every vote counts! Make sure you complete the survey and submit it to ensure your nominations are recorded. Let’s recognize the best of the best in Newport for 2024—start nominating today! (link in bio) #newportbuzz #newportri #bestofnewportbuzz #rhodeisland
Happy Thursday, November 21st! Here’s What’s H Happy Thursday, November 21st! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @bellesnewport @newport.mansions @waterbrothers @nikolaspizza @diegosnewport @tavernonbroadway @diegos_barrio_cantina @ticketsnewport @newportblues @nikkiandthebarnboys #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024
Jay Leno has proven once again that nothing can st Jay Leno has proven once again that nothing can stop him—not even a 60-foot fall. The 74-year-old former Tonight Show host turned heads at his latest comedy gig sporting an eye patch, a bruised face, and a broken wrist after an impromptu shortcut to dinner turned into a disaster. While staying at a Hampton Inn in Pennsylvania before a Pittsburgh show, Leno decided to skip the mile-and-a-half walk down the road and opted for a more “direct” route—down a steep hill. “I’m a little beat up,” Leno quipped to Inside Edition. “I fell 60 feet. Boom, boom, boom, boom.” The comedian said he hit several rocks on the way down, leaving him “all black and blue” and with a finger missing a nail. A rock also struck him in the eye, forcing him to wear an eye patch. When asked if he was worried about his vision, Leno shrugged it off. “It’ll be fine. I’m not worried about it,” he said. Amazingly, Leno went on stage just three hours later to perform for a packed house. “When you’ve got 2,600 people waiting on you, the show must go on,” he told TMZ. This latest mishap adds to Leno’s growing list of injuries in recent years. In early 2023, he suffered broken ribs, a collarbone, and cracked kneecaps after being knocked off his motorcycle. Just months before that, he endured severe burns when a fire broke out in his garage, leaving him hospitalized with injuries to his face, chest, and hands. Ever the optimist, Leno laughed off his bad luck. “The great thing about this age is you don’t learn from your mistakes,” he joked. “You just keep doing the same stupid thing.” #jayleno #pennsylvania #newportbuzz #newportri #seafair
Delta Air Lines is partnering with Shake Shack to Delta Air Lines is partnering with Shake Shack to offer its iconic cheeseburgers to First Class passengers on select flights, starting Dec. 1. The collaboration will debut on routes departing from Boston Logan Airport that are over 900 miles, with plans to expand to more U.S. markets in 2025. Passengers will have the option to pre-order a Shake Shack Cheeseburger as part of their in-flight meal. The Shake Shack Cheeseburger features a 100% Angus beef patty with cheese on a toasted potato bun. Passengers can customize their meal to include ShackBurger toppings like tomato, lettuce, and ShackSauce, served on the side. The meal also comes with chips, a Caesar salad, and a dark chocolate brownie inspired by Shake Shack’s dessert flavors. Passengers in First Class can pre-select the Shake Shack Cheeseburger using the Fly Delta app or an email link. The pre-selection window opens seven days before departure and closes 24 hours before the flight. #delta #shakeshack #boston #bos #loganairport #newportbuzz #burger
Construction is underway on a new 2,800-square-foo Construction is underway on a new 2,800-square-foot Educational and Administrative Building on the historic campus of Trinity Church, a cornerstone of Newport’s architectural and spiritual heritage since 1726. The new structure, prominently situated along Mill Street and Queen Anne Square, marks a significant expansion for the church, blending historical reverence with modern functionality. The building will house two classrooms for the church’s growing Sunday School programs, a nursery, accessible clergy offices, committee meeting rooms, and a 1,500-square-foot terrace. Visible from the street, the steel frame of the structure is already in place, signaling rapid progress toward its anticipated completion in mid-2025. The building’s design, by architect Jeff Moniz Jr. and Melissa Breen of 2 Hands Studio, harmonizes with the existing campus. Its traditional materials and forms are complemented by a glass facade facing Queen Anne Square, symbolizing the church’s openness and engagement with the community. “This design bridges the historical language of Trinity’s campus with a forward-looking sensibility,” Moniz explained. “The glass facade embodies the church’s desire to connect with Newport in meaningful ways.” A milestone celebration on Sunday, November 17, 2024, marked the culmination of 12 years of planning. Children from the Sunday School donned Trinity-branded hard hats emblazoned with the phrase “We’re Building!” while Interim Rector Timothy Safford led prayers and blessings. Among those in attendance were Edward Biddle, CFO of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, and Newport’s Mayor-elect Charlie Holder, who applauded the project’s significance. “This is the next chapter in uniting Newport’s past, present, and future,” said Holder. #trinitychurch #newportri #newportbuzz #scenesofnewengland #rhodeisland #newengland
The remains of Charlotte Lester, who vanished in M The remains of Charlotte Lester, who vanished in May 2022, have been discovered in Exeter, Warwick police announced Wednesday. A suspect, Mark Perkins, 64, of Warwick, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The case saw a breakthrough earlier this week when a hunter alerted authorities to human remains in a wooded area. Testing by the state medical examiner confirmed the remains were those of Lester, an East Greenwich resident with family in Newport. “The Warwick Police Department is saddened to announce that human remains have been found and have been positively identified as belonging to Charlotte Lester,” Commander Michael Lima said during a Wednesday news conference. “We extend our deepest condolences to Charlotte’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.” A hunter provided crucial information that led authorities to the area, according to Lima. He noted that while police always suspected something had happened to Charlotte, the absence of her remains had been a significant challenge in the case. Perkins, described by police as a past companion of Lester, was apprehended at a Cumberland Farms convenience store on Post Road. He is set to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon at Kent County District Courthouse. Lester, 44, was last seen alive on May 16, 2022, in the Arnold’s Neck Drive and Staples Avenue area of Warwick. Her Toyota Tacoma was later found abandoned at Kent Hospital, and her dog was located wandering on Elmwood Avenue. Despite months of searching, no trace of Lester was found until this week. Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi commended the police for their relentless dedication to the case. “This meant something to them personally,” he said. “Our detective division never let this go, and I am happy for Charlotte’s family. They can get some closure and now we hope there is some justice for Charlotte.” #charlottelester #warwickri #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
Stop & Shop stores across Rhode Island, including Stop & Shop stores across Rhode Island, including both Newport locations, faced some empty shelves on Tuesday following a cyberattack that disrupted operations at the supermarket chain’s parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA. The grocery giant cited a cybersecurity breach as the root cause of the issue, which has impacted its IT systems and led to inventory shortages. Customers visiting affected stores were met with signs informing them of an IT systems outage. “While there may be some limited inventory for certain products, we are working to re-stock our shelves and anticipate item availability to continue to improve over the next few days,” Stop & Shop said in a statement. The cyberattack, which Ahold Delhaize USA described as a “cybersecurity issue within its U.S. network,” triggered immediate action. “Upon detecting the issue, our security teams began an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts,” the company said. “We also notified law enforcement. Our teams are taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue, including taking some systems offline to help protect them.” The disruption has extended beyond grocery operations, affecting some of Ahold Delhaize’s pharmacies and e-commerce services, the company confirmed. The timing of the cyberattack comes as grocery retailers gear up for the Thanksgiving rush, a critical period for food sales. While Stop & Shop assured customers that turkeys and hams remain in stock for the holiday season, many shoppers reported frustrations over the lack of other essential items. The company has not specified when it expects full operations to resume but emphasized that efforts are underway to resolve the issue. #stopandshop #thanksgiving #rhodeisland #newportri #newportbuzz
Happy Wednesday, November 20th! Here’s What’s Happy Wednesday, November 20th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @bellesnewport @newport.mansions @diegos_barrio_cantina @wharffishhouse @hookednewport @tavernonbroadway @mainsailri @thequenchernewport @adventuresinerindelle #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024
@daveshotchicken, the Los Angeles-based fast-casua @daveshotchicken, the Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain with a cult following and a major co-sign from hip-hop superstar Drake, is set to open a location in Middletown. The new restaurant will take over the former Plant City X location, according to job postings on Glassdoor and the company’s website. Known for its bold flavors and spice levels ranging from mild to the fiery “Reaper,” Dave’s Hot Chicken has become one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S. since its humble beginnings in 2017. Three childhood friends started the concept with just $900, a portable fryer, and a dream to bring their hot chicken recipe to life. What began as a small pop-up in an East Hollywood parking lot quickly gained traction thanks to social media buzz and a rave review from Eater LA. Now, Dave’s Hot Chicken boasts a growing empire with more than 700 locations in development across the U.S., Canada, and even Dubai. In 2021, Drake joined the venture as an investor, propelling the brand’s reputation to new heights. The Middletown location will serve the chain’s signature jumbo hot chicken tenders and sliders, paired with popular sides like mac and cheese, seasoned fries, and kale slaw. Customers can choose their spice level, but those attempting the hottest option will need to sign a waiver. The chain was recently named America’s Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain, reporting a 156% increase in systemwide sales in 2022. With the Middletown opening, local food enthusiasts will soon get a taste of what has made Dave’s Hot Chicken a national sensation. Stay tuned for opening dates—and prepare for some serious heat! #daveshotchicken #drake #newportbuzz #middletownri #newportri #rhodeisland
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