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Rhody has plethora of top tables with view
Now that the summer season has gotten under way, the search is on for outdoor tables with the best views. Restaurateurs, hosts and concierges all are fielding calls and emails daily from diners in search of restaurants located in scenic spots with picture views or that “table with the best view in the house.” more
6/17/13
Twin River raises bet on gaming
At Twin River Casino in Lincoln, the first piece of a multiyear and multistate expansion of gambling in southern New England is almost complete. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 6/17/13

Breakers’ welcome center earns preliminary approval
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s Breakers welcome center project received unanimous preliminary approval on Wednesday from the R.I. Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission, the Preservation Society announced Thursday afternoon. more
Providence named among world’s top ‘under-the-radar’ travel spots
The Ocean State’s capital city was named to the BBC’s list of the top 21 “under-the-radar” travel destinations in the world. more
| 6/13/13
Conway Tours charter bus operations acquired by Academy Bus
Regional bus services provider Academy Bus LLC has reached an agreement to take over charter bus operations of the Cumberland-based Conway Tours, Academy announced Wednesday. more
Restaurants earn top prizes at chowder cook-off
A local restaurant and two out-of-state contenders took home top prizes Saturday at the 32nd annual Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off at the Newport Yachting Center. more
Oliver Hazard tall ship hits fundraising trail
It remains a year – and as much as $2.5 million in fundraising support – from being ready to set sail. But supporters say excitement is building around the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which will visit its future home in Newport in June, ahead of a July Fourth weekend fundraising event culminating with the state’s official educational sailing vessel being opened to the public for the first time. more

By Keith Regan
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

Southern New England states see tourism link
It sounds like the latest up-and-coming neighborhood in a real estate magazine, but SoNew is in fact the new moniker for southern New England coined by local tourism leaders hoping it will attract more visitors to the region. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 5/27/13

R.I. expected to increase restaurant jobs by 15.6% in summer
Rhode Island is expected to increase the number of restaurant jobs this summer by 15.6 percent, the fourth-highest projected rate of increase in the United States, according to National Restaurant Association projections. more
| 5/24/13
Tennis Hall of Fame becomes first to earn museum accreditation
The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has become the first sports hall of fame to achieve accreditation status by the American Alliance of Museums. more
| 5/23/13
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