Photos: Newport Room Conceptual Change
Last month the Fairmont Southampton announced that the 5 Diamond Rated Newport Room was being transformed to keep up with changing culinary trends and to meet the needs of today’s travelers and diners. The restaurant opened on July 16th under the leadership of Bermudian Maitre ‘D Shawn Lekki.
Unveiled as The Newport, A Gastropub, the new restaurant is the first Gastropub in Bermuda, featuring pub favorites utilizing high end ingredients.
According to the hotel, the conceptual change was made to acknowledge that today’s travelers are less likely or willing to travel with semi-formal dining wear and also have expressed a desire for greater emphasis on quality food at affordable prices.
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I hope the prices are downgraded to reflect the quality of the menu being offered.
I will not be leaving home for some sausage and egg…and pay $25.00 or more. Or, like that new sushi restaurant in st.georges that charges people $2 each to SIT-IT and eat. Damn ridiculous…
A few teething issues, but the place is great and will be a big hit with their clientele. I do hope that extra work is carried out this winter to open the bar and kitchen so the room can take on a new vibe. At the moment it is the Newport Room with TVs. The menu goes from good pub style dishes to up-market snacks, like oysters, jumbo shrimp, pate, etc. If you want KFC prices, go to KFC.
Good luck Shawn and team.
i’m sure if Shawn Lekki is running the place it is lovely. Go Shawn!