EPISODE 119: By Discover Newport

Newport’s restaurant scene is booming! In the last 10 years, the talent in our city has been ramping up, making Newport not just charming to wander, but a destination for foodies. In this episode, Buck and Helena go behind the scenes with Brian Ruffner, executive Chef at Jo’s American Bistro, a delightful restaurant in the Bellevue Avenue district of Newport. Brian shares with us his story of getting from NY to CT to Newport, what it takes to plan a menu for a popular Newport eatery, and what dessert goes best with our favorite combination of double espresso and a bourbon after dinner. Listen in!

Photos courtesy of Jo’s American Bistro

Links to cool stuff from this episode:

* Jo’s American Bistro

* Culinary Institute of America

* Blanton’s Bourbon

And when you’re planning your trip to Newport, plan on Gurney’s!