That Newport Show: A podcast about Newport, Rhode Island

The Newport Mansions are on the table this week, as we find out what they have in store for the Spring. Flowers, shopping, cocktail parties, and more! Plus, Buck and Helena dine & dish at the Newport Marriott's Mainsail restaurant.

That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Buck and Helena

Feature: The Newport Mansions

Guest: Andrea Carneiro

Dine & Dish: Mainsail Restaurant at the Newport Marriott

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Photo: The Preservation Society of Newport County

“I'm a sparkly little freakshow." Weddings are crazy, fun, and always awesome in Newport. This week, Buck and Helena tell their own version of the Poseidon Adventure - atop a wedding cake - and we hear from Julianna Oates, founder of "The Newport Bride", a blog for couples seeking inspiration for, and examples of, real Newport, RI weddings.

That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Buck and Helena

Feature: The Newport Bride

Guest: Julianna Oates

Hot Spots: Midtown Oyster Bar, Rosecliff, Hotel Viking, Blithewold

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Feature Photo: Michael David Photography

Tom and Rachel's crazy, delicious wedding cake.

"I think we ate the Easter Bunny. He was goooood." Buck and Helena went to Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen down at Bowen's Wharf, for dinner on Saturday night. Find out what they ate, how the service was, and whether or not the bartenders know their stuff. Plus, we talk to Christian Winthrop, founder of TheNewportBuzz.com, a wickedly cool blog about Newport's social scene. He gives us the scoop on some of the hottest places to hit on Broadway. Listen in...

That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Buck and Helena

Feature: The Newport Buzz and Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen

Guest: Christian Winthrop / The Newport Buzz

Hot Spots: Norey's, Tavern on Broadway, Salvation Cafe

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Episode Sponsors: Sparkle and Boom, Sands and Co. Construction

Feature Photo: Rabbit Orecchiette/Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen

Interior Photo: Tavern on Broadway

Buck and Helena are joined by Topher Hamblett, Advocacy Directory at Save the Bay, as they talk about what's so great about Narragansett Bay. From the beluga whale that appeared last year to oyster farming and marine dredging. Save the Bay offers a balanced approach to saving and enjoying the waters around Newport. PLUS, Buck and Helena dish on the bathrooms at 22 Bowen's, dinner at the Clarke Cooke House, and dancing at One Pelham East.

That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Buck and Helena

Feature: Narragansett Bay

Guest: Topher Hamblett of Save the Bay

Hot Spots: Clarke Cooke House, 22 Bowen's, One Pelham East

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Episode Sponsors: Sparkle and Boom, the Horse Radio Network

Feature Photo courtesy:  ©2016 Tom Pelisson. More photos at TomPelisson.com

Save the Bay is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. Their vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all and globally recognized as the natural treasure it is.

Visit their Exploration Center & Aquarium in Newport. Click here for location information and directions.

Have you ever thought about going to a polo match? Do it. You will have SO much fun!

This week, Buck and Helena chat with Dan Keating, captain of Newport Polo / Team U.S.A. Dan tells all about polo ponies, which is the team to beat this year, and how polo is less dangerous than the luge!

That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links:

Hosts: Buck and Helena

Feature: Newport Polo

Guest: Dan Keating, Captain, Newport Polo/Team U.S.A.

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Episode Sponsors: Sparkle and Boom, Peak 7 Vodka

The Newport International Polo Series runs every Saturday from June to September at the Glen Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Visit their website for schedule, ticket information, and super cool photos!

Polo lessons are available March through December.

Photo of Dan Keating, courtesy:  ©2016 MATTHEW J. ATANIAN

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Andrea McHugh from Discover Newport joins us for the inside scoop on Newport Restaurant Week. But first, Buck and Helena report in with pre-Spring farm updates. Listen in… That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck and Helena Feature: Newport Restaurant Week Guest: Andrea McHugh, Discover Newport Follow us: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram Episode Sponsors: Sparkle and Boom, Horse Radio Network Spring Restaurant Week is April 1-10, 2016 Newport Restaurant Week features more than 50 restaurants offering extraordinary three-course prix fixe lunches for $16 and three-course prix fixe dinners for $35. Participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week menus will be posted as they become available. Visit the Discover Newport Website for deets.

In this first episode of That Newport Show, Buck and Helena tell the story of how Newport came to be their go-to place for fun – and reflection. It all started at little breakfast place called Annie’s, on Bellevue. From Taj Mahal, to eggs and toast, and long talks in front of stunning views. Listen in… That Newport Show – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Buck and Helena Feature: Annie’s on Bellevue Follow New England Podcast Network on Facebook Episode Sponsors: Sparkle and Boom, Peak 7 Vodka