I participated in the Newport Foodies Stroll on Saturday, August 17, 2024. On this tour, we stopped…read moreat Virgin & Aged Gourmet Oils & Vinegars to sample their Fig Balsamic Vinegar and Garlic Olive Oil. The Garlic Olive Oil is their most popular one. I really liked it and could imagine dipping bread into it. My group came back to Virgin & Aged Gourmet Oils & Vinegars after the tour to purchase some oils and honey. Because of the tour, we get 10% off our purchases. The store is very spacious and not only just sell artisanal imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the world, but they also sell other locally made gourmet items like honey. Service was wonderful and friendly. Beth Remy is the owner and welcomed us into the store and was able to provide recommendations.

Broad selection of plain and seasoned oils and vinegars make great gifts. I love that they offer…read moretastes to help make your selection! Check out their homemade Little Rhody Pasta as well. Pleasant, knowledgeable staff, and the owner, Andrea, is super nice.

I absolutely love Belmont and rave about it to people, it's kind of become a destination to me…read morewhenever I'm in the area. Their selection of prepared foods, including vegetarian friendly ones, is massive, and I often get a bunch on "lazy weeks" and they are such a big help with meal planning. Their fresh desserts and breads are amazing, I always get their mini bagels. I shopped the last hour of the day on a weekday most recently to avoid the usual crowds since the aisles can get tight, but almost everything was gone except cinnamon Raisin bagels (for obviously reasons lol). I was sad to see the selection so low, but I guess these are hot items and sell out earlier in the day?? I had no idea but will plan around this next time. They have a lot of interesting dairy free and vegan options in the dairy section that I don't see elsewhere, or that I saw at Belmont years before I saw in other places - they are ahead of the times! Some items here will run you $1-$2 more than they would in another grocery store though, so in the future I think I will stick to specialty items I can only find here, and will drag myself to another grocery store for my basics, because the upcharge here is a little nuts. A frozen bag of broccoli florets was at least twice if not triple the price it would be at another store, and it was a basic brand I'd never even heard of. I do love their natural self care section and what I'll call the "items perfect for gifting" section as soon as you walk through the door - I always have to smell the local lavender. There are a ton of unique sections and offerings here that make the upcharge on other items kindaaaaa worth it (if I don't think about it for too long). All in all I'm a huge fan and will continue to look forward to future trips here! A couple small areas of improvement though: - Something about their prepared foods makes them seem to go bad pretty quickly, like within 3 days - the oils just go rancid on certain things, or they start tasting off. I know prepared items don't have a long shelf life in general, and I don't know what it is about these specifically, but they seem to turn quicker than options from other places - Service is typically pretty helpful when checking out, but on my last visit, the cashier and bagger didn't even greet me and were too busy talking and laughing with each other to even really acknowledge me. I got home and realized the instant coupon on something I bought wasn't even scanned, which was annoying because that was a big reason I bought that item specifically, and it's RIGHT THERE - isn't that cashier 101 to scan the instant coupons??

If you don't mind paying between 25 - 40% more than Shaw's and Stop & Shop for your comestibles,…read morethen this is the place for you. The parking lot is an absolute nightmare to navigate. The only bright spot to this overpriced establishment is their produce. Always topnotch, but you will pay more for it. That's what the 2 stars are for, the rest, go to the corporate chain, you'll get much better value for your hard earned money.

I recently was in Narragansett and bought an apple pie at Roch's. It was so fresh & delicious that…read moreI'm considering taking another 1-1/2 hour ride to buy another! The best I've had in a long time!

Nice clean small grocery store with a good array of food…read more Great lunch served fresh!

When the owner decided to name this shop Cocktail Hour Essentials, she wasn't kidding. Crackers,…read moreoils, olives, cheeses galore, wines, beer, glassware, gift ware, cocktail crafting items, food serving items, seasoned nuts, food glitter, coasters and more. Cheese is sourced from around the region, country and world. A curated selection of wine from OR, WA, NY state plus others, as well as other countries. We spent a good deal of time look at everything! Lots of items here would make wonderful gifts. There is a selection of drink coasters with whimsical writings. A variety of flavored oils. Cheese boards, bowls, gift sets. You definitely need time to take in everything available. In the small refrigerator is a selection of beers, salami, pepperoni, olives and in a small basket little bites of cheese pre-cut and wrapped, ready to go. We grabbed a few of these, crackers, honey, and with items already at home I made myself a tasty, cheesy lunch spread. The cheese selection is unlike anything you'll find at the local grocery. Cheese soaked in gin, bitters and vermouth. Creamy wensleydale with fig and honey. Espresso rubbed cheese. So many options it's hard to choose. Hence, the small samples. But no worries, you want to try a taste before purchase? They are happy to let you try before you buy. We also picked up some of the Ricotta Limone. SO. Good. We left with a variety of products to try. Prices are reflective of the quality. I am already thinking of friends who would appreciate this level of quality and variety of selection for both gifts and gatherings. Bon appetite!

I love the selection that is offered!! Make sure to get a boozy blue when you are there! The Brie…read morein a bread bowl is another must try. So glad she is close to the house.

We came after visiting Young Boulder, the troll in Arcadia Management Park. Katelyn was a…read morewonderful bartender; she was friendly and knowledgeable. Unlike like wine tastings at other local wineries, we enjoyed the leisure pace being able to sit outside between tasting the 5 different wines. The apple wine was a favorite.

Another great experience at Leyden Farms. Unknowingly, we picked a great weekend to go because…read moreadjacent to Leyden Farms, they had an art event and the Dahlia Farm was open. This time we did bring our own snacks and some games which made all the difference. They have a good selection of red, white and rose wine from dry to sweet and light to full bodied. There are lots of seating options both on their porch but also on the lawn. There was also a live singer which was cool and different from my first visit.

Today, March 20th, the Den had a Grand Tasting…read more Ten tables offered over 60+ types of wines and spirits for tasting. The event was really well attended and I loved some of the specialty Gins they had. Some of the wines were OK, some of them were really good. They had a charcuterie table courtesy of the East End restaturant. Great event, great tastings, lots of learning as the hosts were very good about explaining about the different products they were pouring. Excellent !

If you are shopping at Trader Joe's this is a super convenient place to grab some beer, wine,…read morespirits or other beverages while being in the same parking lot! They have a pretty huge selection, very clean store, and friendly staff. They also give you points if you sign up for their mailing list. They do wine tastings on certain days and also often have deals where you can get $5 off your purchase. Tip: I saw they were doing $5 off $20 now thru September 30, 2025 when you bring in a same-day purchase receipt from Trader Joe's

This place has been around forever! FOREVER!!! They are such a sweet staff and have the best creme…read morebrûlée mixture of nuts. A wonderful experience and a Rhode Island gem

The selection and quality are amazing. I needed 30lb of Jordan Almonds for trade show giveaways…read more They had exactly what I needed an it was ready for pick-up the next day. The owners and staff are so friendly and helpful.

Roch's is exactly what this area needed. There are no other grocery stores around so if you need an…read moreadditional ingredient or you forgot something when you were shopping "in town" this store has everything you need. They have a variety of prepared foods as well as many different kinds of fresh meat, fruit, and veggies. They have a bakery and can make deli sandwiches while you wait. It's a convenience for sure instead of having to drive 25 minutes to the big chain stores, especially for the little things you may have forgotten. Great place to stop for a muffin or pastry on the way to the beach. I see many truck drivers walk over from the plaza next door to grab some food. It's in a good spot and I think many of us are glad it's in the area.

New market with plenty of inventory variety. Produce is straight ahead of the entrance, in the…read moremiddle of the store, with coolers to the right. Freezer and refrigerator units run from the entrance to the right wall and all the way to the back. Here you'll find dairy, frozen foods and other refrigerated items. The rear of the store includes store made pastries, prepared foods, butcher shop and seafoods. There are also a couple of 'grab and go' refrigerated cases across from these counters. In between you will find all the food items you would expect. Prices are high. Every staff member we met was very pleasant and helpful. Some specialty items are available throughout the store. Public restrooms are located at the rear of the store, at the end of the freezers. The parking lot is quite large with a few handicapped spots right by the entrance.