One of the liveliest places in La Ciotat located by the water in the harbour, in a renovated building of the old shipyard. Tapas restaurant (many vegan options) and popular bar downstairs with live bands or DJ several times a week, playing a large range of music. Salsa and zumba classes. Closed Mon off season. Open from 5pm to 2am.
Tel: +33(0)4 42 98 80 80
First choice for breakfast or lunch. Homemade baked goods, sandwiches, soups, desserts, teas and coffees. GF and vegan options. Great Crispy Thai tofu sandwich. Use of high quality, natural products. Mon–Sat, 7:30 am-6pm, Sun, 8am- 4pm.
Tel: (207) 439 3555
www.beachpeabaking.com
Great place for a lobster roll, fresh seafood, burgers etc. Popular raw bar, ‘bite size desserts’, great local beers. Beautiful location with water views. Pleasant airy and contemporary décor.
Tel: (207) 439 0300
www.robertsmainegrill.com
Terrific eatery for authentic inexpensive Thai cuisine. Very friendly service, warm and inviting décor. Lot of delicious vegan choices, GF options. Takeout. Open Mon and Wed thru Fri: 4pm to 9pm
, Sat and Sun: noon to 9 pm. Closed on
Tue.
Tel: (207) 439 9988
www.tastythaikittery.com
Popular deli offering fresh sandwiches, panini, salads, soups, wraps and Italian desserts. Mon to Fri 11am-3pm.
Tel: (
207) 475 3025
Imaginative menu, including small plates and refined comfort food. Warm earthy setting, small, cozy and trendy. Large choice of draughts, wines and cocktails. Dinner. Closed Sun-Mon.
Tel: (207) 703 2294
www.theblackbirch.com
Best spot for magnificent, authentic Indian food, lovely and vibrant ambiance. Young chef owner Raj obviously loves to please his guests! Swanky and busy new bar section, serving a variety of cocktails. Amazing vegan and GF options, clearly marked on the menu. Dinner only. Sun buffet. Closed Mon.
Tel: (207) 451 9511
www.tulsiindianrestaurant.com
Highly popular and trendy Mexican style restaurant located on Newport’s historic waterfront. Everything is delicious, super fresh, creative and nicely presented. Best margaritas in town! Lovely outdoor patio for alfresco dining. Vegan & GF friendly. Gluten free menu and lot of vegan options (including amazing all natural non dairy cheese and tofu).Open Mon-Fri, lunch & dinner; Sat-Sun, breakfast, lunch & dinner. Tel: (401) 619 2640 www.diegosnewport.com
Nice casual Italian restaurant. Great pizzas and pasta dishes. Open daily from 11:30am to 11pm. Tel: (401) 847 2222
Located next to Providence, 40 minutes drive from Newport and 30 minutes from Jamestown or Bristol. Highly popular casual chic cafe, attracting a large eclectic and academic crowd. One of the best upscale vegan/vegetarian cuisines in New England. A must try! Open daily Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun brunch 10am-3pm, Sun dinner 5pm-10pm. Tel: (401) 726 2829
Located in Providence, the up and coming capital of RI, 40 minutes from Newport, 30 minutes from Bristol or Jamestown. Unique and spacious place serving authentic Pan-Asian all plant-based cuisine.
Menu including the usual Asian favorites with earth friendly and healthier substitutes. Amazing dumplings, curries, tempuras and more. No MSG, many GF and soy free options. Full bar, amazing teas. Kosher certified. Elegant, soothing ambiance. Open daily, lunch and dinner, nonstop service.
Tel: (401) 270 4700
www.veggiefunri.com
Well-known and talented photographer that has been taking pictures that reflect her love for wooden boats, horses, people and places for 25 years. Available for private assignments and will travel anywhere. Author and photographer of the successful book: “Wood, Wind & Water, A Story of the Opera House Cup Race of Nantucket”.
Cell: 1(508) 728 6210
[email protected]
www.annetconverse.com
Beautiful spot with large waterfront deck, a rarity in Newport! Acclaimed raw bar, fresh seafood and more. Casual/chic ambience. Open daily from 11:30am. Tel: (401) 846 2260 www.mooringrestaurant.com
Fantastic choice for very inexpensive, delicious eclectic food. Part of a community arts space. Use of fresh local products, open kitchen, great choice of beers on tap, good music. Artsy, academic and fun. Awesome vegan options. Tues-Sat noon-10 pm. Tel: (401) 831 3663 www.as220.org
One of Providence long time favorites. Warm, soft lighted, vibrant interior with a unique hip ambience, open kitchen, varied clientele. Fantastic, creative food, lots of vegan choices, variety of beers and cocktails. Super popular Sun brunch. Dinner daily. Tel: (401) 861 1770 www.juliansprovidence.com
Choice of the finest country and folk-art inspired home furnishings and gifts, with a selection of handmade candles, hand-crafted furniture, home accents, accessories, framed prints, rustic welcome signs and more.
Open daily 10am-8pm.
Tel: (401) 841 9899
www.frazzleberries.com
John MacGowan is a well-known artist in the yachting community and his beautiful oil paintings capture the best of nautical scenes and traditional landscapes. A top level racer, with five America’s Cup campaigns under his cap, he combines his love for sailing and the outdoors with his artistic vocation. Discover what influences his dynamic off-shore racing and blue water scenes as well as his vibrant abstracts. Give him a call or come see “Johnny Mac” at his working studio/gallery.
Beautiful glassblowing studio & gallery, with an exquisite selection of hand blown glass ornaments, animals and fruits, perfume bottles, vases and bowls, paperweight etc… All designed and made onsite by Matthew Buechner, also a well known sailor. Visitors are welcome to watch the artist who also offers glass blowing lessons. Open Mon to Fri 10-5pm, Sat noon-4pm, Sun 12:30-4pm.
Tel: (401) 846 0576
[email protected]
www.thamesglass.com
Open June - Oct
Locally and organically grown products, cheeses and baked goods. Saturday mornings on East Main Rd at Newport Vineyard & Winery lot, 9am to 1pm.
Also, Wednesdays in Newport on Memorial Blvd (between Chapel St and Edgar Ct) during the season, 2pm to 6pm. Contact Lisa Lewis.
Tel: (401) 848 0099
[email protected]
ww.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org
Newport History Tours offer guided tours. Reservations or tour information at Brick Market: Museum & Shop,
127 Thames St.
Tel: (
401) 841 8770
www.newporthistorytours.org
Ocean Drive is a spectacular route along the water, fringed by gorgeous mansions, ideal for a bike ride. It is a ten mile loop at the tip of Newport, away from the traffic and easily accessible from all downtown marinas.
Other winding lanes will take bikers past First, Second and Third Beaches, through country roads offering spectacular wide-open views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sky Kitesurfing School
This kitesurfing school is run by Christian Schlebach, one of the best kitesurfers in the region, also the owner/founder of Re-Sails. A team of experienced and certified instructors offers private lessons that can be re-scheduled if the wind conditions are not right.
Tel: (401) 849 8623
Surfing is a highly popular sport in Newport, which offers several good spots, including First and Second Beaches. Surfing equipment and paddle boards can be rented at:
Re-Sails/Hooley surf shop
Anna Gibbons is a triathlete and figure/body builder competitor, certified in personal training. Available for personal or group classes at the NAC, on board or at home. Highly experienced, super friendly, energetic, patient and attentive. Pilates, mat science, weight and free weight training, cardio/strength training. Will teach you how to keep in shape while traveling.
Cell: (401) 662 9344
[email protected]