Newport Restaurant Week Returns

is back this spring with more than 40 participating restaurants between March 25 and April 3. Aside from meal bargains, restaurant week will include food and wine pairings, a Samuel Adams beer dinner, culinary tours of Newport and lodging packages.

“This is a really great opportunity for us to showcase our menu and food,” said Chef Rizwan Ahmed of Hourglass Brasserie in Bristol. Ahmed said he is excited that people will be able to enjoy his French bistro for this first time since their opening this fall. Newport Restaurant Week serves to “attract new clientele” and allow diners to sample the new seasonal menus. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are also offered during the week of specials.

“It’s a great way to get people to come who haven’t been here before,” Tucker Harris, owner of in Newport, said. “Our chef, Richard Allaire, creates a really nice menu at a really nice price.”

Ellen Crawley, Newport Restaurant Week coordinator, said the number of participating restaurants doubled since the event was introduced in 2006. “With the approaching Restaurant Week, I believe we may break all records,” Crawley said. “Everyone is looking forward to experiencing the palate pleasing cuisine, and what better time to enjoy the fabulous restaurants in Newport and Bristol County? Bon appetit!”

Newport Restaurant Week is sponsored by Sam Adams, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Kahlua, Brancott Wines and the Newport/Bristol CVB.

For a complete list of participating restaurants, click here.