We wanted to make sure that the experience accurately reflected all that Providence has to offer as a Foodie City. The Downcity Providence Food Tour is our big addition to the 2017 Tour Season. Tom’s Bao Bao Downcity Providence Food Tour A professional guide leads guests through the historic streets of Newport and Providence while sharing their history and architecture. And it’s not just a food experience – it’s a cultural experience. Both Food Tours are a cumulation of the best Newport and Providence have to offer. You can follow Mission on Facebook and Instagram.Įxperience Mission, Tom’s Bao Bao, and our other restaurant partners on a Newport Neighborhood or Downcity Providence Food Tour. They are open Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm and Sunday 11 am – 9 pm. Missionis located at 29 Marlborough Street in Newport, RI. Like its namesake, Mission is all about “good grub, good beer, and good vibes.” When the Newport natives opened Mission, they wanted to honor its namesake and keep the spirit alive. Later Billy Goode’s moved to the current location where it was both local dive bar and landmark where music could be found seven days a week. When Prohibition ended in 1933, Goode closed Mission, obtained a liquor license (the first-ever liquor license in Newport) and opened a new bar, Billy Goode’s, down the street. It took officials four years after the start of Prohibition to catch and arrest Goode! He was released after two days and told his patrons that he’d spent his time in prison playing cards and smoking cigars with the guards. In 1924, Billy Goode was the first Rhode Islander arrested under The Prohibition Act. And guess what they serve – chicken dinners! Recently, they opened a second, family-friendly restaurant on Thames Street called Winner, Winner. Sisters Ali, Julia, and Anna opened Mission along with their husbands Pat, Chad, and Tyler. Mission was opened in November 2013 by Newport natives. Their all-beef burgers couldn’t possibly be juicier, topped with aged cheddar and their in-house maple brown sugar cured bacon, smoked in cherry wood and their made-from-scratch “mission sauce” and greens – it’s no wonder this is the #1 Burger in Newport! Their dogs are made from locally raised pork shoulder and beef chuck, which are ground in-house, stuffed in a lamb casing, then poached and seared for the best house-made dogs around! All ingredients are sourced locally and they put a real effort into using the freshest ingredients. Their belief is always quality over quantity. Their menu couldn’t be simpler – there are six hot dog and five burger options. Mission in Newport is a casual burger and hot dog joint.
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