Vineyard Café Opens at Newport Vineyards—The New Restaurant Offers Lunch Service
Friday, June 17, 2016
Newport Vineyards announced this week the opening of the Vineyard Café -- the final phase of their multi-million dollar expansion. Under the direction of Trisha Greene, Food & Beverage Director, and Andy Teixeria, Executive Chef, the new café offers a locally sourced menu as well as a wine and craft beer bar.
“We are excited to announce the opening of the Vineyard Cafe,” stated Newport Vineyards owner John Nunes. “The idea of pairing a memorable culinary experience with Newport Vineyards wine has been a goal for years. With the addition of Brix Restaurant and now the Vineyard Café, we are proud of the wine and culinary destination Newport Vineyards has become.”
Stemming from their “farm meets vine” philosophy to provide locally and thoughtfully sourced dishes, the Vineyard Café menu features items such as; Artisan Grilled Cheese, Aquidneck Farms Herb Roasted Beef Sandwich featuring Simmons Farm Garlic Chevre, Brix Burger featuring Aquidneck Farms beef, Artisan Cheese Board and selection of house-made sweets.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTLast year, Newport Vineyards celebrated its 20th anniversary year, after John and Paul Nunes acquired the winery from retiring Captain Richard Alexander in 1995.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Vineyard Café offers table and bar service from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., a small plates WINE-D Down Menu from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and grab and go service all day. The Vineyard Café boasts 72-indoor seats through their 3500-square foot space, as well as 2000-square feet of additional outdoor seasonal seating overlooking the vineyards.
About Newport Vineyards
Founded by John & Paul Nunes in 1995, Newport Vineyards is the largest grower of grapes in New England. The winery produces over 20,000 cases of estate-grown wine each year through sustainable farming methods on nearly 60 acres of historically preserved farmland. In 2015 Newport Vineyards completed a multi-million dollar renovation and 30,000-square foot expansion; including Brix Restaurant, the Vineyard Café, the Marketplace at Newport Vineyards, a new fermentation tank room and barrel room, and an event venue.
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