Newport

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Last Thursday night a crowd of 200 converged at Forty 1 North to browse a pastel-filled pop-up shop, guzzle Dark 'n Stormies, and congratulate themselves on being, literally, the preppiest people on the Eastern Seaboard. More»

Forget Christmas. Here in Newport, Folk Fest weekend is the most wonderful time of the year. For two full days we stomped around on a dusty field or swayed to the music from one of many sailboats and whalers, continuing a half-century tradition of artistry and revelry...and debauchery! More»

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The sailing capital of America takes the Fourth of July to a whole 'nother level, so naturally we had to witness this famed patriotic madness. After three days of concerts, beach parties, and a certain hotel's grand opening bash, we definitely need a vacation from our vacation. More»

Remember last month’s Dispatch from Newport? Well, we’re going back there for the Fourth of July, and here’s why: Forty 1° North, the new boutique hotel and marina on Thames Street, is throwing a grand opening party, and everyone’s invited. More»

While most of you were either broiling in the NYC heat or waiting in line at some Hamptons club, a handful of intrepid New Yorkers made the trek up RI Route 138 this past weekend. Not knowing what to expect they packed heavy (for beach time, BBQs, and a few flashy cocktails) but kept the vibe light and easy. So here it is, your first Dispatch from Newport in 2010. More»

[Rejects Beach]

I have a confession to make. I am not good at “doing” the Hamptons. All that flash blinds me, and when I want to leave the city, I want to leave the city. Get the hell out of Dodge. So when the opportunity arose in June to visit Newport, land of sea and sailors, I was thrilled. For this Midwesterner-by-way-of-Manhattan, Newport is a treasure trove of New England charm and debauchery. I loved it so much that I returned for the Fourth of July. More»